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City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue to Administer Limited COVID-19 Vaccinations to Residents 65-and-Older
Constance Scott Endorsed by the Firefighters of Boca Raton 1560
A Boca Raton Couple Celebrates 100 years of Life And 80 Years of Marriage
NBCUniversal executive and Riviera Beach native to speak at virtual MLK celebration
FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing To properly monitor and help curb the spread of COVID-19, several millions of diagnostic tests are required daily in just the United States alone. There is still a widespread lack of COVID-19 testing in the U.S. and many of the clinical diagnostics protocols require extensive human labor and materials that could face supply shortages and present biosafety concerns. The current gold standard for COVID-19 diagnostic testing in the U.S., developed by the U.S.
Palm Beach County Faces Shortfall in Vaccine Doses as Demand Continues to Rise
The City of Boca Raton Utility Services is currently using a different and more potent water disinfection process and will continue to use this “somewhat stronger” method up until January 24. Although individuals may notice a slight “chlorine taste or odor during this time” the process is temporary and generally not harmful. Tap water may also be discolored. However, The City of Boca Raton is now producing a free chlorine residual as opposed to the chloramine residual normally produced, and points out in the press release that the “methods for testing and removing”
County Commissioners’ offices are being inundated by angry calls and correspondence from constituents demanding to know why the rollout of the COVID vaccine appears to have become mired in bureaucracy. The constituent frustration is being taken out on the county but, in truth, there is little county officials can do to address the real issue, a lack of product. The federal government has allocated fewer doses to Florida than was expected and the number of doses has actually decreased as the weeks have passed. This has left the Florida department of Health in Palm Beach County with the inability to plan from week to week how many appointment it can confirm, Dr Alina Alonso, FDOH-PBC director has indicated her staff is working to get the vaccine in the arms of county residents as fast as they can but the lack of vaccine has constrained their efforts.
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• Boomers Parks, a leading family entertainment center, has launched a food pick-up and delivery service with Grub Hub and Door Dash. Guests can order food from the Boomers menu including limited time Nashville Hot, Korean BBQ, and Winter Fest specialty items, as well as Family and Party Packages. • The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (FDOH) will provide 200 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to the City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services for administration to City residents ages 65-and-older on Friday, January 15, 2021. Boca Raton Fire Rescue paramedics will administer the vaccinations at 6500 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, 33487 by appointment only. • To properly monitor and help curb the spread of COVID-19, several millions of diagnostic tests are required daily in just the United States alone. There is still a widespread lack of COVID-19 testing in the U.S. and many of the clinical diagnostics protocols require extensive human labor and materials that could face supply shortages and present biosafety concerns. The current gold standard for COVID-19 diagnostic testing in the U.S., developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is quantitative PCR-based (qPCR) molecular tests that detect the presence of the viral nucleic acid. Although highly accurate, these CDC-approved tests require specialized reagents, equipment, and personnel training. • The City of Boca Raton Utility Services is currently using a different and more potent water disinfection process and will continue to use this “somewhat stronger” method up until January 24, according to a press release by the City of Boca Raton. • The George Snow Scholarship Fund, dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through their pursuit of higher education, has announced the appointment of Matthew H. Maschler to their Board of Trustees.
• Constance Scott is currently running for Boca Raton City Council C and has received the endorsement of the Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560. • Florida Atlantic University’s Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair and the Center for Values and Violence After Auschwitz present “Antisemitism: A Clear and Present Danger” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. This virtual lecture will be presented by Alvin H. Rosenfeld, professor of English and Jewish Studies, and Director, Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University. The zoom meeting is free and you can register at tiny.cc/Rosenfeld. • Palm Beach State College’s three theaters will reopen their doors in January with an abridged slate of upcoming live performances as more events and College operations return to campus.
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• The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees will welcome three new members to the dais. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Omar Soto-Jimenez, Patrice Bishop and Dr. Melissa Friedman-Levine to the five-member governing board for varying terms that began Dec. 23, 2020. They replace Darcy Davis, Philip Ward III and Barbara Miedema and will attend their first board meeting Jan. 12.
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• The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has been awarded the coveted 4-Star (highest) rating for organizational financial strength and transparency by Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading arbiter of non-profit fiscal soundness.
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• County Commissioners’ offices are being inundated by angry calls and correspondence from constituents demanding to know why the rollout of the COVID vaccine appears to have become mired in bureaucracy. The constituent frustration is being taken out on the county but, in truth, there is little county officials can do to address the real issue, a lack of product.
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COMMUNITY Boomers Boca Raton launches Food Pick-Up City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue to Administer Limited and Delivery through Grub Hub and Door Dash COVID-19 Vaccinations to Residents 65-and-Older Boomers Parks, a leading family entertainment center, has launched a food pickup and delivery service with Grub Hub and Door Dash. Guests can order food from the Boomers menu including limited time Nashville Hot, Korean BBQ, and Winter Fest specialty items, as well as Family and Party Packages. “Even though our Boomers Boca Raton park is open, we want to give our guests the option to enjoy Boomers foods they’ve come accustomed to as well as the new food options we have created with flatbreads, sliders, nachos, salads and pizzas for our guests as we have significantly increased quality and created new food options for our guests to enjoy from the comfort of their homes,” Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks explained. “Since day one of COVID-19, we’ve taken extra measures in cleaning, sanitizing,
and equipping team members with personal protective gear. We continue to execute these safety protocols within our kitchen so that our guests can enjoy their favorite Boomers foods.” Guests can access the menu through the Boomers website or a variety of food delivery apps. When an order is placed, food is put in a sealed bag for guests to pick up from the Boca Raton location. Grub Hub and Door Dash will also safely deliver orders to guests’ homes. Additional safety measures include but are not limited to temperature checks for all Boomers employees upon arrival. Mandatory masks and personal protective gear are supplied to all team members for every shift. High touch areas are rigorously cleaned throughout the day and sanitation stations are easily accessible.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (FDOH) will provide 200 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to the City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services for administration to City residents ages 65-andolder on Friday, January 15, 2021. Boca Raton Fire Rescue paramedics will administer the vaccinations at 6500 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, 33487 by appointment only. Qualifying individuals interested in making appointments to receive the vaccine will be able to register starting at 12pm on Thursday, January 14, 2021 by
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following this link: www.myboca.us/vaccine. Registration will close after 200 appointments are made on a first come, first registered basis. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with the time, location, and general information about their appointment. Registrants will need to complete the appointment form to choose an appointment time for Friday, January 15, 2021. Identifying information including proof of age and City of Boca Raton residency must be brought to the appointment.
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FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing By: Gisele Galoustian To properly monitor and help curb the spread of COVID-19, several millions of diagnostic tests are required daily in just the United States alone. There is still a widespread lack of COVID-19 testing in the U.S. and many of the clinical diagnostics protocols require extensive human labor and materials that could face supply shortages and present biosafety concerns. The current gold standard for COVID-19 diagnostic testing in the U.S., developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is quantitative PCR-based (qPCR) molecular tests that detect the presence of the viral nucleic acid. Although highly accurate, these CDC-approved tests require specialized reagents, equipment, and personnel training. In addition, multiple diagnostic kits that have been rapidly developed and introduced into the market have accuracy, cost and distribution limitations. Moreover, the test systems currently utilized are not easily scalable to a high-throughput platform to deliver the required millions of tests per day. Given the urgent need to develop alternative reagents and approaches to provide nucleic-acid testing in the face of heightened demand and potential shortages, a research team from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine has developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that offers a distinct advantage over the standard viral or universal transport medium (VTM). This testing protocol can detect minimal quantities of the SARSCoV-2 using samples from both upper respiratory tract swabs (nasal and throat) as well as saliva, and can be used in research laboratories with minimal molecular biology equipment and expertise. The protocol, published in PLOS ONE , utilizes TRIzol (guanidinium thiocyanate/phenolchloroform) to purify the viral RNA from different types of clinical specimens, requires minimal biosafety level precautions and, given its high sensitivity, can be easily adapted to pooling samples strategies. Using this simplified protocol, samples are eluted in TRIzol immediately after collection and RNA is extracted. Results have shown that this protocol is as efficient, if not more than the CDC-approved silica-membrane based RNA purification microcolumns in isolating small amounts of viral and cellular RNA from multiple types of samples (nasal and throat swabs and saliva). “The high sensitivity of our protocol may be useful in testing patients with low viral titers such as asymptomatic patients or testing individuals prior to quarantine release. Our method also enables several patient samples to be pooled, decreasing the number of tests required for larger populations,” said Massimo Caputi, Ph.D., lead author and a professor of biomedical science in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “In addition, testing can easily be carried out by any research laboratory equipped with minimal standard equipment. Since saliva can be utilized as a reliable source of virus, samples can be self-obtained by patients and inactivated in TRIzol, eliminating the need for January 15 - January 21, 2021
medical staff and higher-level biosafety protocols and facilities.” With this new approach, samples are first pooled and tested; positive pools are then retested individually. This relatively simple solution decreases the testing resources used but results in a loss in sensitivity from diluting positive patient samples with negative ones, hence the need of highly-sensitive tests that utilize biological materials, like saliva, which can be obtained in larger amounts and can be easily preserved for re-testing. The protocol uses common chemical reagents that are in abundant supply and can isolate high-quality RNA that can be utilized for multiple assays and RNA sequencing projects. In addition, samples in TRIzol can be preserved at 4 C for more than a week with minimal degradation and little to no loss of viral RNA. Moreover, the ability to use saliva samples, which are as- or more sensitive and reliable than nasopharyngeal swabs, offers an attractive specimen alternative. Nose and throat swabs are the most common upper respiratory tract specimens used for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. However, the collection of these specimen types can cause discomfort, bleeding, and requires close contact between healthcare workers and patients, posing the risk of transmission. In the most commonly used COVID-19 testing protocols, a healthcare provider collects a nasal or throat swab and transfers it to a vial containing a few milliliters of VTM. The sample is then transported to a laboratory for testing. The transport and storage can take from a few hours to a few days depending on the distance and processing times of the nearest clinical laboratory. The CDC recommends that specimens are stored at 2 to 8 C for up to 72 hours after collection and at -70 C or lower for longer periods of time. However, the logistics of having multiple sample collection points, chokeholds in the reagents supply chain, and abrupt increases in the demand for testing due to local outbreaks might generate unexpected delays in processing the samples. “We can expect a high demand for COVID-19 testing in the foreseeable future as testing of the general population and asymptomatic individuals becomes more widespread,” said Janet Robishaw, Ph.D., co-author, senior associate dean for research and chair of the Department of Biomedical Science in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “The lack of control of the pandemic in many underdeveloped countries as well as the continued escalation of COVID-19 in the U.S. also are compelling reasons to increase testing efforts. We are hopeful that a combination of testing approaches, including protocols like ours, may be the most efficient way to fill the current and future gaps in testing.” Study co-authors are Sean Paz; Christopher Mauer; and Anastasia Richtie; graduate students in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. This work was supported by the Florida Blue foundation grant, “Developing Predictive Algorithms for COVID-19 Infection in FAU Health Care Workers.”
City of Boca Raton temporarily changes water disinfection process By: Mamie Barnhardt The City of Boca Raton Utility Services is currently using a different and more potent water disinfection process and will continue to use this “somewhat stronger” method up until January 24, according to a press release by the City of Boca Raton. Although individuals may notice a slight “chlorine taste or odor during this time” the process is temporary and generally not harmful. Tap water may also be discolored. However, The City of Boca Raton is now producing a free chlorine residual as opposed to the chloramine residual normally produced, and points out in the press re-
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lease that the “methods for testing and removing” these residuals differs and reminds residents that use Boca Raton Utility Services that both products may “adversely affect users of kidney dialysis machines and may be toxic to fish and aquatic animals if not treated properly.” According to the press release, the change in the disinfection process is being implemented in order to provide “additional protection against bacteria” while standard maintenance, including flushing fire hydrants, is being performed. Temporary localized lower water pressure may also occur. Utility services can be reached at (561) 338-7310.
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Contrast the Rhetoric of Today to the Examples of Dr. King Just over a month ago I listened as a group of students in an oratory contest shared their thoughts on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he would feel today about the state of America. One said the iconic civil rights leader believed that all human beings, regardless of color, creed or economic status, had value and deserved both dignity and respect. Another mentioned how his nonviolent fight for racial equality resulted in him winning a Nobel Peace Prize. This weekend, we will join fellow Americans to observe Dr. King’s birthday and celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. As we listen to speeches at the breakfasts, brunches, marches and walks, please consider the actions and the rhetoric emanating from our leaders in Washington and contrast that to the examples of Dr. King. An ordinary Southern Baptist minister, Dr. King preached as an idealist, but he had a pragmatic side. He saw clearly, the realities of this world. The masterful political tactician champi-
oned the dignity of ordinary people around the world, especially the poor and voiceless. He was no stranger to insults and threats. Still, he always maintained his dignity. And although he was persecuted by bigoted municipal, state and federal officials, he remained tough and unflinching in the face of injustice. He predicted his death. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing to support the city’s striking sanitation workers, when an assassin’s bullet cut him down as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Despite the injustice, he still envisioned a better future. As I look around, I see a community that is much different from the one in which Dr. King lived in the 1950s and 60s. In our schools and communities, little black boys and black girls now join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. Blacks, women, and gays are heads of major corporations and institutions of higher learning. They lead our cities, counties and represent us at the state and national levels. Still, we live in a nation where we are judged
by the color of our skins and not by the content of our character, as Dr. King hoped for. Power and access to opportunity remain unequal. Racism still plagues us. Sometimes, that racism is blatant. Or it could be as subtle as a quiet, even polite, disparagement of a person or group of people. Worse, this could be from someone close, a family member, a friend of an acquaintance. Though it may be uncomfortable, we should denounce it immediately regardless of the source So, how can we close the chasm between what has been achieved and what Dr. King envisioned? And let’s make no mistake — such a gap exists. There’s no doubt that Dr. King’s message or dream for America has taken a detour. All one needs to do is look at our country’s leadership over the last three years, to confirm that President Donald Trump has launched a frontal assault on Dr. King’s ideals. As the student said, Dr. King certainly would be profoundly disappointed considering that only 11 years earlier, history was made
when a black man was elected president, to lead this nation. There are also those who would question the importance of the King holiday. A talk show host said this week that all the speeches and tributes are getting redundant. I disagree because honoring greatness is never redundant. Let’s face it, the examples Dr. King set during those pivotal years of the Civil Rights Movement have ever-changing ramifications until today. I too long for the day when we achieve Dr. King’s vision. Such would be the day when we would be free from bigotry, prejudice, intolerance and other forms of irrational ideology and behavior. Gone from our vocabulary will be termed “white men,” “black men,” “gay candidate,” “people of color,” and other labels of superficial judgment. Let’s take this weekend to rejuvenate our souls and our commitment to the values Dr. King stood for : comp a s s i o n , e q u a l i t y, j u s t i c e, t o l e r a n c e, tr uth, and non-violence among others.
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Let Joy Characterize Your Days! One of the greatest curses affecting contemporary society is boredom. In spite of new technologies intended to simplify life, and gadgets which can literally bring the entire world to anyone by a touch from the fingertips, and so much more, several people still complain about being bored. Even youth, stemming from the financial upper crust of society, often go into shoplifting and committing more serious crimes, “just for the thrill of it” as several of them have personally testified. Sadly, there are also mature citizens who do not know what January 15 - January 21, 2021
to do meaningfully with their free moments. They may fulfil their weekly “obligations” for earning a living, going to church, and socializing with family, friends, and neighbors. Yet, there is exactly where their excitement also ends, even if they could also enjoy good literature, besides engaging in a few other random, meaningful activities. After all, people are so wired that each new day can be lived with a sense of excitement and the experience of true joy. Whether residing singly or in families, each citizen of earth may ascertain in advance
the preferred ways of planning each day with sufficient time for personal growth and for meaningful service directed toward others. It is only when one thinks of somebody else more than one’s self that varied new opportunities often emerge to impact one’s neighbour positively, even through relatively simple acts of good will and kindness. If you truly desire to make each new day meaningfully busy and exciting, start thinking of others and of what you can do for them. It may be sending a letter or a note to cheer someone up, offer-
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ing to take an elderly person to an appointment, making some phone calls to shut-ins, or those in convalescence, being an ever-present friend to many. H u m a n s a r e d a i l y s u rrounded with manifold opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of countless persons. Ultimately, there is no greater joy than to contribute to mending lives, and providing healing to specific individuals who need it! When this attitude prevails in your heart, I can guarantee that much joy shall characterize your days!
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Palm Beach County Officials Collaborating With State to Improve Vaccine Availability for Seniors I am pleased to report the Palm Beach County Commissioners and the county’s emergency officials are working behind the scenes with local Florida Department of Health (FDOH) representatives on logistics to improve the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Accordi n g t o Ja red Moskowitz, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the federal government reduced the a m o u n t o f va c c i n e available to the FDOH by nearly 50 percent from two weeks ago. We expect that trend to reverse itself with the announcement Friday of President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s plan to release nearly all available doses and use the Defense Production Act to increase the number of doses being produced. As the supply of vaccine increases over the next several months, venues to receive vaccinations in Palm Beach County will be expanded. This strategy will use fixed regionally-located vaccination centers, points of distribution sites (PODS), clinic operations, pharmacies and mobile popup community sites. The Board of County Commissioners has no control over the distribution nor can the county make appointments for residents to receive the vaccines. The local Florida Department of Health unit is the sole agency with that authority and it is operating under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis.
We have been advised, to date, the FDOH has only received approximately 25,000 doses. Vaccine shipments are currently being sent weekly. Last week FDOH received only 7,500 doses. The county has over 400,000 seniors and 1.5 million residents. Emails sent to the FDOH requesting a va c c i n a t i o n will be held in queue, and as vaccine doses become available, those individuals will be contacted by FDOH. Vaccination appointments are based on vaccine availability. T h e FDOH-PBC has advised they have the capability to vaccinate 1,000 people per day, but have not received adequate supplies of the vaccine to reach that goal. For now, approximately 500 people per day are being vaccinated in the county, according to Dr. Alina Alonso, the FDOH’s local director. She hopes the vaccine will become more readily available for larger distribution in the coming weeks. At the same time, a mass COVID-19 vaccination site could open at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach by the end of the month. The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is looking for COVID-19 vaccine assistants to assist with operations at the future vaccination site which could open at the end of the month. Until the shipments increase, we are asking our residents to continue to act in a socially responsible fashion and to remain patient.
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One day during a period of some difficult changes at work, I asked an employee how she was doing. She responded that she was fine. I looked her in the eyes and said, “No. How are you really doing?” I could see from her demeanor that the upheaval at our business was taking a negative toll on her. The next morning, with tears in her eyes, this employee approached me to say my heartfelt question the previous day had touched her. It made her understand that I really cared. She then expressed important thoughts about how she perceived the changes and what was troubling her the most. A study by an employee benefits administration company discovered 33 percent of people would be willing to switch companies if they knew they would receive more empathy, and 40 percent said they would work longer hours as long as they felt assured that those they were working for genuinely cared about them and their well-being. This is interesting, since empathy is not a topic given much attention in business schools, if at all. Even in management training, the focus is typically on how to get things done most productively and efficiently, not on how to address the heartfelt needs of the people doing the work. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In the business and professional world, we can easily ignore the feelings of others. Maximizing profits and satisfying stakeholders tend to take priority. But genuinely caring
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for others can make a tremendous difference in developing loyal employees that are more content and productive because they feel valued. In the Bible’s New Testament, Galatians 6:2 teaches, “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” Another way to express this is “sharing the load.” The weight of emotions, or the strain of dealing with problems that cannot be quickly resolved, can overwhelm. Sometimes we can help in specific, tangible ways. Other times all we can do is communicate to the other person that we care – and sometimes, that is enough. We might assure them we are praying for them. Helping to bear someone else’s burdens might be an act of benevolence they will never forget. The Scriptures affirm this principle in other ways: Willingness to put others first. Whether our role is that of executive, super visor or coworker, showing empathy to others communicates we are concerned for their best interests. “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” (Romans 15:1). Doing as we would want others to do for us. If you were in the middle of circumstances that s e e m e d ove r w h e l m i n g , wo u l d you want to experience the concern and care of others to help you through the difficult time? “…ser ve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this 1 command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself ’” (Galatians 5:13-14).
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Matthew H. Maschler Appointed to The George Snow Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees The George Snow Scholarship Fund, dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through their pursuit of higher education, has announced the appointment of Matthew H. Maschler to their Board of Trustees. Maschler joins the Board of Trustees as a longtime supporter of The George Snow Scholarship Fund. He has participated in several Boca Ballroom Battles, the signature fundraising event for the Fund, and has been a supporter of the Fund since 2016. Matthew H. Maschler is renown in Palm Beach County as the owner of RealEstateFinder.com, for his work as a broker and realtor with Signature Florida Real Estate, and for his incredibly generous philanthropic efforts throughout the Boca Raton community and beyond. He resides in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife, son and daughter. “We are pleased to welcome Matthew
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Maschler to our Board of Trustees at such a pivotal stage of The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s evolution after so many changes in 2020,” said Tim Snow , The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s President. “As a highly respected member of the community with a vast network and experience in philanthropic fundraising, we look forward to the engagement and expertise that Matthew brings to the board.” “I am honored to be joining The G e o r g e S n ow S ch o l a r s h i p F u n d ’s Board,” stated Maschler. “As an avid supporter of the arts and education, from the moment I lear ned about the Fund I recognized its importance, and from the moment I took the stage in my first Boca’s Ballroom Battle I knew I would be a supporter for life. I look forward to working with my fellow Board Members and to growing this phenomenal scholarship opportunity for the community.”
Constance Scott Endorsed by the Firefighters of Boca Raton 1560
By: Megan Mandatta Constance Scott is currently running for Boca Raton City Council C and has received the endorsement of the Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560. Scott currently works as Director of Local Relations for Florida Atlantic University and served as councilwoman in Seat C for six years before leaving in 2015 due to term limitations. “Now, perhaps more than ever, we need to work together for the future of our city, the safety of our residents, and the strength of our local economy,” Scott
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said. “COVID-19 is a crisis of public health and economic uncertainty that will continue to impact our city and community for the foreseeable future. We’ve come too far in Boca to take any steps backwardnot for a pandemic, not for anything.” The Firefighters of Boca Raton Local 1560 extend their help to Scott, should she need assistance with campaigning efforts. “We want to thank you for your willingness to serve in public office and your continued support of the men and women that make up Fire-Rescue Services,” they noted in a letter to Scott.
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Choosing Extracurriculars Boca Raton Tribune An important, but often overlooked, part of the school experience is choosing extracurricular activities. This means more than soccer or baseball. Extracurricular activities also include clubs, such as those focused on robotics or debate; religious activities; part-time jobs; volunteering and more. Here are some important things to consider when picking extracurricular activities. Pick Something Enjoyable and that You Care About In today’s overloaded lives, any time outside of school is precious. Fill it with enjoyable activities that can also further your experience and education in ways that school can’t. If the activity ticks both of those boxes, you may soon find yourself in a leadership position. Pick Something Challenging
Growth is important, and it’s hard to get growth without challenges. You’re bound to learn something about yourself as well as a new topic. Plus, it looks great on college applications. Pick Something Useful to You or Others A job can be useful to you because you can contribute to your family or
save for college or another goal you set. Or you can learn a lifelong skill. Something useful to others usually include a service element. Remember, not every student gets the chance to participate in extracurricular activities. Use your privilege to give back. With Younger Children For parents of younger children, re-
member not to overload them or you. Look at their interests, strengths and weaknesses — and your schedules — before choosing activities. Don’t push your kids too hard or let them push themselves into overdoing it. Parents, realize when you’re making them do the activity for you and not for them. That can cause a dangerous level of burnout that may keep your children from enjoying extracurricular activities in the future. First and foremost, they’re kids, and they need plenty of time for play, without schedules or expectations. Extracur ricular activities are impor tant, but equally as important is to know when to walk away. If an activity becomes too much for either parent or child, or if the student just plain loses interest, it’s impor tant to let that happen without penalty. T here’s plenty of activities in the sea.
Building Writing Skills Even though there’s been a lot of emphasis on science, technology, math and engineering, even as early as primary school, it’s still important to learn how to write. Writing is a skill that will benefit them as they grow and are assigned projects like essays and research papers. Communicating easily and efficiently will benefit your students far beyond school. Before Writing The process of writing begins before fingers hit keyboard. The first thing to do is to ask a series of questions. These include: • Who is the audience? • Why are they interested in — or why should they be interested in — this topic? • What does the audience need to know? • How would the audience’s own experience influence them on this topic? • What do you hope the audience will gain? Next, write down all the ideas that come
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FAU Presents ‘Antisemitism: A Clear and Present Danger’ Florida Atlantic University’s Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair and the Center for Values and Violence After Auschwitz present “Antisemitism: A Clear and Present Danger” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. This virtual lecture will be presented by Alvin H. Rosenfeld, professor of English and Jewish Studies, and Director, Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism at Indiana University. The zoom meeting is free and you can register at tiny.cc/Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld edited “Anti-Zionism and
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Antisemitism: The Dynamics of Delegitimization” and the forthcoming “Contending with Antisemitism in a Rapidly Changing Political Climate.” He is also editor of a seriess of books on Jewish literature and culture published by Indiana University Press as well as editor of IUP’s book series “Studies in Antisemitism.” The lecture will be moderated by Alan Berger, FAU Raddock Family Eminent Scholar Chair. For further information, email blander@fau.edu.
A Boca Raton Couple Celebrates 100 years of Life And 80 Years of Marriage By: Brianna Smith Having met at the age of 16 years old, Lou and Edith Bluefield are not only celebrating abundant years of life, individually, but through matrimony of 80 years. When the wo r d s “ f o r better or for worse” is being said the Bluefields marriage is what that means. This Saturday the World War II Veteran, Lou will be entering his centennial year and his wife will trail behind him in entering hers this upcoming August. But, his birthday and February 14th isn’t the only thing this couple will be celebrating this month. On Feb. 23 the Bluefields will be celebrating their anniversary– the month of love indeed one could say. Though they originally met in Boston in their teens, the couple
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has lived in the West Boca Country Club for 35 years. “We’re blessed that our minds are good. We have two granddaughters and a lot of grand dogs,” Lou Bluefield said in a written statement. “We’re so lucky to be at Boca West and have lots of friends here that are like extended family,” Scott Sutton and Miranda Christian said via WPTV. Lou expressed that he would live 100 more years alongside the love of his life. The Bluefields are the prime example that home is where the heart is. While there is so much this couple has to celebrate, they will wait until it is safe to do it with their family and friends– including their children and grandchildren. “We’re so thankful we’re both well. More and more, health means everything, and money is nothing,” Lou Bluefield said.
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PBSC theaters announce spring 2021 performance schedule Palm Beach State College’s three theaters will reopen their doors in January with an abridged slate of upcoming live performances as more events and College operations return to campus. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on the Belle Glade campus, the Duncan T heatre on the Lake Worth campus and the Eissey Campus Theatre on the Palm Beach Gardens campus are expecting to bring back as many patrons to the theaters as possible while observing strict safety and health guidelines. The theaters have been closed to live performances since March because of the pandemic. “Palm Beach State College is committed to continue to operate our cultural arts centers on all three of our campuses,” said Mark Alexander, executive director of theaters. “We are excited to open our doors to our community as a gathering place to experience live per-
formances and, often times, the first exposure to the arts for our school children.” To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of attendees, the theatres will observe several strict COVID-19 protocols. These include wearing face masks and social distancing, including while in line for the box office, restrooms and theater entrances. Patrons will be strongly encouraged to acquaint themselves with the CDC signs and symptoms relating to COVID-19. Restrooms will be marked with social distancing markers, and capacity for each restroom shall be posted. PBSC theaters will also implement the highest cleanliness standards, with restrooms and surfaces such as counters, railings, door handles, and chairs cleaned and disinfected regularly. Sanitizing stations will be placed at all entry points and beyond.
Gov. DeSantis appoints three to PBSC District Board of Trustees The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees will welcome three new members to the dais. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Omar SotoJimenez, Patrice Bishop and Dr. Melissa FriedmanLevine to the five-member governing board for varying terms that began Dec. 23, 2020. They replace Darcy Davis, Philip Ward III and Barbara Miedema and will attend their first board meeting Jan. 12. Soto-Jimenez, of Boynton Beach, is the chief technology officer at Rybovich boat company. Previously, he was IT area head for EFG Capital International. He served in and received an honorable discharge from the United States Army Signal Corps. Soto-Jimenez has been a member of the United States Military Academy Association of Graduates and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasurer Coast. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in computer science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His term is through May 31, 2022.
Bishop, of Palm Beach Gardens, is executive vice president of Human Resources and Risk Management for Kitson & Partners, a real estate development company. She has been involved with the Society for Human Resource Management, Human Resources Association of Palm Beach County, Executive Women of the Palm Beaches and the Babcock Ranch Foundation. Bishop earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. Her term is through May 31, 2021. Dr. FriedmanLevine, of Lantana, is a medical doctor and Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists practicing at Women’s Health Partnership, LLC of Boca Raton. Her experience includes working with medical students and residents teaching them surgery and the practice of medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida before completing her residency at New York Hospital, Cornell. Her term is through May 31, 2023. T h e a p p o i n t m e n t s a r e s u b j e c t t o c o n f i r m a t i o n b y t h e F l o r i d a S e n a t e .
South Florida Science Center awarded Palm Beach County Faces Shortfall in 4-Star rating for organizational Vaccine Doses as Demand Continues to Rise financial strength and transparency by Charity Navigator By: Robert Weinroth The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has been awarded the coveted 4-Star (highest) rating for organizational financial strength and transparency by Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading arbiter of non-profit fiscal soundness. This is the seventh straight year we’ve received this award. Only 7 percent of US nonprofits evaluated by Charity Navigator have been awarded seven consecutive 4-Star ratings. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium managed to maintain this rating during a global pandemic no less. The longevity of this award is a credit to the entire organization – Board members and professional staff – who have proven that when governance and staff work together anything is possible. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium continues to operate normal business hours and had a busy holiday season with nearly 8,000 visitors coming through their doors in those two weeks alone. Guests feel safe and comfortable both inside January 15 - January 21, 2021
the building and outdoors on our Fisher Family Science Trail with the intense safety guidelines employed by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium . The Science Center was just notified they received their GBAC (Global Biorisk Advisory Council) STAR certification. This is an accreditation that shows our guests, staff and community how serious the Center is with respect to their safety protocols. GBAC STAR is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation for facilities. It is the gold standard of prepared facilities. This accreditation means the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has: established and maintained a cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2); the proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques, and work practices in place to combat biohazards and infectious disease; and highly informed cleaning professionals who are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response.
County Commissioners’ offices are being inundated by angry calls and correspondence from constituents demanding to know why the rollout of the COVID vaccine appears to have become mired in bureaucracy. The constituent frustration is being taken out on the county but, in truth, there is little county officials can do to address the real issue, a lack of product. The federal government has allocated fewer doses to Florida than was expected and the number of doses has actually decreased as the weeks have passed. This has left the Florida department of Health in Palm Beach County with the inability to plan from week to week how many appointment it can confirm, Dr Alina Alonso, FDOH-PBC director has indicated her staff is working to get the vaccine in the arms of county residents as fast as they can but the lack of vaccine has constrained their efforts. According to State Emergency Management officials, the federal government sent Florida 495,000 in week 2. The plan was for the number of doses to increase thereafter. Instead, in week 3, Florida only
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received 289,000 doses and in week four the state only received 250,000 doses! State Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz is reported to have reached ou the the Biden transition team and he is hopeful that more doses will flow into Florida (and the rest of the nation) before the end of January. According to the county health department, Palm Beach County received 20,000 doses of the COVID vaccine at the end of December, but the next week the shipment was cut by 75%, and only received about 4,500 doses. “The President-elect believes we must accelerate distribution of the vaccine while continuing to ensure the Americans who need it most get it as soon as possible. He supports releasing available doses immediately, and believes the government should stop holding back vaccine supply so we can get more shots in Americans’ arms now,” said TJ Ducklo, a spokesman for Biden’s transition. “He will share additional details next week on how his Administration will begin releasing available doses when he assumes office on January 20th.” Community
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NBCUniversal executive and Riviera Beach native to speak at virtual MLK celebration Palm Beach State College’s 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be virtual and feature keynote speaker Yvette Miley, an award-winning journalist and NBCUniversal News Group executive who was raised in Riviera Beach. Themed “Activism, Advocacy and Allyship Toward Equality,” the event will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 and is open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP at www.palmbeachstate.edu/mlk. The link to the livestream will be accessible on the College’s website. Pre-program entertainment starts at 10:30 a.m. Miley serves as senior vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the NBCUniveral News Group (NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC) and NBC Sports, and oversees recruiting and retention, training and development, employee engagement, strategic partnerships, and editorial initiatives across all four networks. Since joining MSNBC in July 2009, Miley has held several leadership roles within the news group including SVP for MSNBC and NBC News overseeing weekend, overnight, breaking news and special events programming on MSNBC as well as NBC News’ “Early Today” broadcasts; head of Diversity and Inclusion for NBC News and MS-
NBC; vice president for MSNBC; executive editor of MSNBC Dayside and thegrio.com; and executive-in-charge of the NBC News digital platform NBC
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sal for 27 years. Before joining MSNBC and NBC News, she was vice president & news director of the Miami/Fort Lauderdale-based NBC owned and operated television station NBC 6/WTVJ in June 2004. In July 2001, Miley was named vice president and news director of the thenowned NBC station, WVTM-NBC 13 in Birmingham, Ala. She has received many of the industry’s highest honors, including three Emmy Awards, ten Edward R. Murrow Awards and a Society of Professional Journalists Award. Miley is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the National Press Club, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association and Online News Association. Her board memberships include ColorComm, the Stonewall Community Foundation, the T. Howard Foundation, the Florida A&M School of Journalism and Graphics Board of Visitors and University of Florida’s College of Journalism Dean Advisory Board. She is a graduate of Suncoast High School and the University of Florida. For more information about the event, the speaker and the honorees or to RSVP for the celebration visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/mlk.
PBA Appoints Johnston to University’s Board of Trustees The University has named James J. “Jim” Johnston to its Board of Trustees. Johnston was president of beverage concentrates and Latin American Beverages for Dr Pepper Snapple Group. During nearly three decades with the company, he has held numerous leadership positions in sales, strategy, licensing and field marketing. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Beverage Association. Previously, he was director of client services with Information Resources, Inc. in Darien, Connecticut. He held a number of positions of
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increasing responsibility in sales and marketing for New York 7UP Bottling Company and its predecessor, Joyce Beverages, Inc. Johnston is a native of Larchmont, New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Providence College. He enjoys boating/sailing, reading and travel. Recently retired, Johnston and his wife, Kate, live in Stuart, Florida, and have three adult daughters, Lauren, Katie and Meghan. Johnston and his wife are affiliated with St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Stuart, Florida, and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
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SPORTS Wilfredo Alvarez is Baseball’s 2021 Iron Owl
Senior shortstop Wilfredo Alvarez was a model of consistency during the Florida Atlantic Unversity baseball’s prestigious annual offseason competition and has taken home the title of 2021 Iron Owl. Alvarez’s third time was a charm, as he moved up from 12th in his first Iron Owl with the program in 2018 to fourth last offseason, and now to the top slot. He won both the swimming and garage run competitions, was second on the bench press and 300-yard run, third on the gauntlet, fourth on the vertical jump and fifth in the finale, the ultimate obstacle course. Once fall grades were in, with Alvarez ranking seventh highest in that category as well, he clinched the competition. “Winning Iron Owl is very exciting,” said Alvarez. “I’m very grateful to be a part of this ongoing tradition and I’m glad we were able to compete and push each other throughout the week, especially during these unprecedented times.” The Dorado, Puerto Rico native dethroned 2020 winner Jackson Wenstrom, pushing him to 2021 runner-up despite the junior centerfielder winning four competitions (gauntlet, bench press, iso pull and obstacle course). Alvarez’s final total was 338.5 to Wenstrom’s 318. Mitchell Hartigan placed third at 318 points, with B.J. Murray fourth (299) and Cade Parker fifth (287). “Wilfredo really put together a great Iron Owl week, along with his academic performance this semester, and he is this year’s winner,” said head January 15 - January 21, 2021
coach John McCormack. “I am very proud of him; he has worked extremely hard since getting on campus and this is a culmination of that work. The Iron Owl event is a great event that showcases what it means to be an Owl ... being smart, strong, competitive, and a great teammate.” The winner of the team completion, by just a half-point by virtue of their win in the final obstacle course, was Team Blue, by the slimmest of margins over Team Green. Team Blue – made up of captain Nicholas Toney, John Dwyer, Mike Entenza, Daulton Frank, Braden Ostrander, Caleb Pendleton and Jackson Vescelus – finished with 53 points, while Team Green, captained by Wenstrom, came in at 52.5. Wrapping the competition in third place was Murray’s Team Black who had five team victories out of the 12 events towards a point total of 49.5. The Iron Owl award is a competition that debuted prior to the 2008 preseason. The goal is the encouragement of team camaraderie, while at the same time making sure each individual player understands what is like to compete on a daily basis. It is the program’s aim that each player reaches their highest potential in the classroom, on the field and in the weight room. The award identifies the strongest Owl baseball player – both mentally and physically. In addition to team and individual competitions (including box run, garage run, bench press, squats, swimming, a gauntlet and an obstacle course), off the field, each player’s GPA from the fall semester is also factored in.
Turnovers Doom Owls at Old Dominion
The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team started like a house afire Saturday night at Chartway Arena. But an uncharacteristically high number of Owl turnovers doused the flames and led to a 64-55 Old Dominion victory. ODU jumped out to an early 5-2 lead. But it was all Owls over the next nine minutes. FAU put together a 203 run, its biggest scoring outburst in more than a month, to lead 22-8 with 8:37 left in the first half. Jailyn Ingram scored all 11 of his points in the contest during that outburst. But the Owls had trouble taking care of the ball. FAU turned the ball over 23 times on the night. The Owls came into the contest averaging just 11.8 giveaways per game. Old Dominion took advantage, outscoring FAU 203 in points off turnovers. Six of FAU’s first-half turnovers took place during a 12-0 Monarchs run that pulled them back within two points, 22-20. The Owls managed to cling to the lead going into the intermission, 29-26, but the turnover troubles weren’t cured at the break. The lead changed hands three times
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and the score was tied twice in the first eight minutes of the second half. But Old Dominion used an 11-0 spurt to gain control. There were four more turnovers during that 11-point Monarch spurt over the course of three minutes. A Bryan Greenlee 3-pointer, one of four for the sophomore, pulled FAU within five at the eight-minute mark as the Owls looked for momentum. But ODU scored the next four points to go on top by nine, 53-44. FAU wouldn’t get closer than nine points again for the remainder of the contest. Greenlee scored a game-high 14 points. Meanwhile, Ingram tallied the 10th double-double of his career and his second this season. He grabbed a gamehigh 10 rebounds to go with his 11 points. Ingram also dished out six assists, tying his career-best mark. Karlis Silins was also in double figures for the Owls, tallying 10 points. The Monarchs were led by A.J. Oliver’s 17-point outing, one of three ODU players in double figures. FAU falls to 5-6 overall and 0-2 in Conference USA action, while Old Dominion improves to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in league play.
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FAU Men’s Tennis Schedule Released, Play Begins Saturday Florida Atlantic men’s tennis, under eighth-year head coach Ricardo Gonzalez, is pleased to announce the team’s 2021 spring schedule. The Owls will lift the lid on the spring season this weekend in Gainesville, Florida, taking on Florida at 1 p.m. on Saturday. As of now, the team is slated to be on the road for the first seven matches of the season, with the ‘21 home opener scheduled for one month from today, Saturday, Feb. 13, hosting Florida Gulf Coast at the FAU Tennis Complex. Gonzalez returns eight players – including Oracle/ITA preseason No. 122 singles player Maxime Lapraille – from last year’s abbreviated season, and adds in four newcomers; three are Division I transfers, along with one true freshman. Fans will have the opportunity to
see the 12-man team in action six times this spring in Boca Raton. In addition to Feb. 13 against FGCU, the other home dates are Feb. 20 (USF), Feb. 21 (UCF), March 10 (South Alabama), March 12 (Liberty), and April 18 (Temple). T he full 2021 spring s ch e d u l e – subject to chang e and culminating with the 2021 C-USA Championship that will begin on April 23 – can be found HERE. “Our team is thrilled about getting back to season mode,” said Gonzalez. “Competition is something that we have all missed and we are ready for it. We are thankful for getting another opportunity to get another season kicking in. A big shoutout to our administration and everyone working behind the scenes to make this possible. Nothing is possible without them.”
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