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#CommunityHeroes: Nonprofits Serve up Free hot Meals with a Side of Compassion
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FAU High Students Miss Two Commencements Due to COVID-19
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FAU College of Nursing Graduates join Front Lines of COVID-19
PBSC helps public safety students impacted by Covid-19 Palm Beach State College has developed a plan to help more than 200 public safety students whose training was halted by the coronavirus outbreak. Without the hands-on skills training required to complete their programs, students in the Police and Fire academies and the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician programs would remain in limbo, unable to graduate and take their state tests. “They are first responders. We considered them essential in our workforce, and they were very close to graduating,” said Barbara Cipriano, associate dean of Public Safety and interim director of Corporate and Continuing Education. Continued on Page 5
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Feeding South Florida to Host Mega Food Distribution at Boynton Beach Mall
Story on Page 3 Based ondata indicating where the highest volume of additional requests for support is due to COVID-19, Feeding South Florida® is holding a South County mega food distribution on Saturday, May 9, 9–11 a.m. The event ― taking place at the Boynton Beach Mall/ Christ Fellowship Church parking lot at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach 33426 ― will serve 5,000 families and replace the location’s Thursday distribution this week only. Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, has seen a 600% increase in demand since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Boca Beat Based ondata indicating where the highest volume of additional requests for support is due to COVID-19, Feeding South Florida® is holding a South County mega food distribution on Saturday, May 9, 9–11 a.m. The event ― taking place at the Boynton Beach Mall/Christ Fellowship Church parking lot at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach 33426 ― will serve 5,000 families and replace the location’s Thursday distribution this week only. • The Achievement Centers for Children and Families (ACCF), established in 1969 and serves 900 local children and families annually from three locations in Delray Beach, reports overwhelming response to its meal program that launched on March 23. The organization has partnered with local restaurants and community agencies to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to local families. Thus far, they have been able to provide 3500 meals, including 1100 dinners, 900 lunches & 1500 breakfasts and, last Friday, were able to provide two rolls of toilet paper to each family. • Farm Share, one of Florida’s leading food nonprofits, in partnership with Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of the City are teaming up to host a distribution of food and supplies to South Floridians with food security needs during the coronavirus pandemic. The abrupt and ongoing interruption of business in various industries caused by COVID-19 has increased demand for food distributions to support Floridians. With the help of the Miami Marlins Foundation and Ark of The City, Farm Share is slated to feed 500 local households on Wednesday, April 15. • In response to the “stay at home” orders affecting so many worldwide, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is pivoting to provide virtual supports and resources to people with special needs and their families. The Foundation is seeking partners to provide virtual programs to a population who typically suffer from social isolation. Now is the time to take advantage of technology and ensure families have access to information, guidance, learning, and social opportunities. • Just one day before receiving a letter from the City of Boca Raton that announced the closure of all nonessential and commercial businesses until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Atlantic University merchandise store, It’s Owl Time, officially announced it would be permanently closing its store near the middle of May. • As Florida Atlantic University has al-
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Community Gift from Marleen Forkas to Name FAU’s Studio One Theatre Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced a $1.125 million gift from FAU benefactor Marleen Forkas to name the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre. The theater serves as a production and performance training venue for students, and public events that are held in the theater throughout the year. This gift significantly expands Mrs. Forkas’ generosity in naming one of the College’s most visible and prominent theater venues that benefits students, faculty, alumni and community patrons now and for generations to come. It will allow for ongoing and significant renovations including state-of-the art audio upgrades, equipment enhancements, and more. “The arts bring beauty and expression to the world,” said Mrs. Forkas. “My hope is that the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre will continue to be a place for students and the community to immerse themselves in the essence of theater and the arts, and that they will carry that experience with them for the rest of their lives.”
This latest gift continues to build Mrs. Forkas’ legacy across FAU’s Boca Raton campus. She and her late husband, Harold, have supported FAU for more than 20 years. In May 2018, Mrs. Forkas established the “Marleen Forkas Festival Repertory Theatre Endowed Graduate Fellowships” in support of Theatre Master of Fine Arts graduate students. “It is vital that we have state-ofthe-art facilities and equipment for our students to be well-prepared for future careers,” said Michael Horswell, Ph.D., dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. “This gift clearly shows Marleen’s love of the arts and especially of our students whose lives she continues to enrich through her generosity and her continued presence at our performances.” For more information about FAU’s Department of Theatre, visit www.fau.edu/artsandletters/theatre/. And for more information about philanthropic opportunities in FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, email Laurie Carney at lcarney@fau.edu.
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Feeding South Florida to Host Mega Food Distribution at Boynton Beach Mall Based ondata indicating where the highest volume of additional requests for support is due to COVID-19, Feeding South Florida® is holding a South County mega food distribution on Saturday, May 9, 9–11 a.m. The event ― taking place at the Boynton Beach Mall/Christ Fellowship Church parking lot at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach 33426 ― will serve 5,000 families and replace the location’s Thursday distribution this week only. Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hungerrelief organization in South Florida, has seen a 600% increase in demand since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It is working diligently to respond to the quickly evolving and increased food needs of those who are food insecure in Palm Beach County. The mega food distribution aims to provide additional support for those in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, and Lantana. This is a pilot food distribution, and if successful, will be replicated by Feeding South Florida throughout the tri-county area as part of its efforts to continue increasing food access. Feeding South Florida will distribute fresh produce, protein, dairy and shelf-stable items on a first-come, firstserved basis, while supplies last. Eight trucks’ worth of food will be distributed at this event. The food distribution is made possible with the Herculean support of the City of Boynton Beach, The Boynton Beach Police Department, Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department, Boynton Beach Mall and Christ Fellowship Church. “In response to increased need, and based on an analysis of where we’re
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seeing the highest volume of additional requests for support, Feeding South Florida is creating this mega distribution to provide a weekend opportunity for families to access the critical food necessary to make it through the week,” said Sari Vatske, executive vice president of Feeding South Florida. “This is an exemplary example of local partners coming together to assist our community during COVID-19. The need is great and we are very appreciative to Feeding South Florida and Christ Fellowship Church, both based in Boynton Beach, for their continued support over the past 7 weeks,” said Lori LaVerriere, city manager of Boynton Beach. In Palm Beach County alone, there are over 180,000 food insecure individuals who are struggling to put food on the table. Since March 9 in Palm Beach County, Feeding South Florida has distributed over 6.7 million pounds of food. This includes: Over 3,827,329 pounds to Feeding South Florida partner agencies Over 2,957,637 pounds through Feeding South Florida drive-thru events, including 59,626 meal boxes in support of the Palm Beach County School District’s grab n’ go meal efforts. The organization has distributed over 21 million pounds of food (17.5 million meals) in the four counties it serves (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) in seven weeks ― a pace that translates to about 156 million pounds (130 million meals) over a 12-month period. To put that in perspective, for the entire last fiscal year, Feeding South Florida distributed 62 million pounds (51.6 million meals).
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#CommunityHeroes: Nonprofits Serve up Free hot Meals with a Side of Compassion A local nonprofit has found the recipe for brightening this dark time for those in need amid the coronavirus pandemic. For the past four weeks, volunteers at the EJS Project have been serving free hot meals with a side of compassion to put a dent in the need caused by COVID-19. The steady flow of motorists on Friday was a vivid sign of the economic hardship sown by the pandemic. Each week, the numbers increased, and on Friday they served 400 plates, organizers said. “There is a huge need in our community, as you can see,” said Emanuel “Dupree” Jackson Jr., founder of the mentoring program. “Last week we gave away 178 meals and the week before that we gave away 100.” The scope of the giveaways highlights the desperation caused by the deadly disease: furloughs, interruptions in school meal programs, layoffs and reductions in work hours. Anthony Copeland said he was heading home to eat all he could find on Friday when he stumbled upon manna. “This has got to be a godsend,” the 68-year-old man said as he rode away on his bicycle after receiving his plate of chicken and macaroni and cheese. “I was about to eat a banana and a mango and I saw you all over here serving food.” The food giveaway, is organized by the nonprofits, the EJS Project and KOP Mentoring Network. The food, donated by local restaurants, varies each week.
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“The quality of the food is in line with what you get at any of these restaurants,” said C. Ron Allen, CEO of KOP Mentoring Network. “One week, we had chicken and pasta, last week we had a choice between pulled pork or chicken and macaroni and cheese, and this week they have home cooked chicken and mac and cheese.” Volunteers practiced social distancing, wore facemasks and gloves, and took other precautions recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Palm Beach County Health Department. While the numbers of people showing up for food is impressive, organizers said the amount of volunteers offering to help is even more so. Walteonna Hickman, a student at Atlantic High School, was among about 15 students who came out to volunteer. She was tired of being cooped up in the house so she had no problems spending her evening doing a good cause. “I think this is such a good idea to feed these people because there are so many people who need food,” she said. Even the principal, Tara Ocampo, was on hand to help and cheer on her students. “I am very proud of them. They are doing a very something positive to help the community,” she said. Organizers say the food giveaway will continue each Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. at 700 W. Atlantic Ave. as long as the current situation continues.
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PBSC helps public safety students FAU High Students Miss Two impacted by Covid-19 Commencements Due to COVID-19 Palm Beach State College has developed a plan to help more than 200 public safety students whose training was halted by the coronavirus outbreak. Without the hands-on skills training required to complete their programs, students in the Police and Fire academies and the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician programs would remain in limbo, unable to graduate and take their state tests. “They are first responders. We considered them essential in our workforce, and they were very close to graduating,” said Barbara Cipriano, associate dean of Public Safety and interim director of Corporate and Continuing Education. “We believe we can get them graduated and in a working capacity to keep the community safe.”
The College authorized the training on campus in staggered two or three-week periods that began on May 4 with the Fire Academy students. Law Enforcement will begin on May 18, followed by the Emergency Medical Services (EMT and Paramedics) on June 1. That gives them access to the skid pad, burn tower and other resources critical to their training. Cipriano said the College will be following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations to keep students safe, including requiring personal protective equipment, taking temperatures and wellness confirmation along with social distancing. This is among numerous measures the College has taken to help students navigate the pandemic.
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High school students around the world have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in ways they’ve never dreamed possible. Their special senior moments have all been taken away with almost no hope of them ever taking place. Their senior proms have been canceled. Their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put on their high school cap and gown to walk across that stage to receive their diploma have now been reduced to a virtual ceremony from their own homes, if they’re lucky to have that option. But for three FAU High School students, all of this hard work and these special moments have been impacted even more dramatically. Not only will they be missing out on their high school graduation, they also will be missing out on their Florida Atlantic University commencement to receive their college degree. At the young age of 17, Riley Reyes, along with Mariam Aamir and Aaron Haim, both 18, will receive their high school diploma and college degree in the same week. “These students have let nothing stand in the way of achieving their goals,” said Sherry Bees, principal/director of A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High. “I know each one of them will have a positive impact on the world and in their communities.” Mariam Aamir, 18, will receive a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a minor in psychology from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. She is a first-generation graduate with a goal of becoming the first person in her family to attend medical school and become a doctor. Aamir’s research focused on Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that mainly affects the nervous system. She recently studied the genetic causing factors of this syndrome in order to find a reversible method, something that has never been focused on before. When she is not volunteering in patient care at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Aamir enjoys photography. She is also the president of FAU High’s Student
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Government Association and was the officer of marketing and communications for the American Medical Student Association. She hopes to take her experiences and what she has learned in order to make a positive change on a larger scale and to inspire those around her to do the same. Aaron Haim, 18,will receive a dual bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and computer science from FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Haim has already been accepted into a Ph.D. program for computer science, which he will begin in the fall at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. He hopes to continue mastering the field of computer science and is excited about everything it has to offer. Haim is the president of FAU’s Math Club and in his spare time, enjoys reading and playing the piano. He is also involved in FAU High’s Mu Alpha Theta, academic games, Science Olympiad, math ambassadors and band club. Riley Reyes, 17,is one of FAU’s youngest graduates this semester. He will receive a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavior from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, with plans to return to FAU to earn a second bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. And Reyes’ ultimate goal – to attend medical school and become a doctor. When he’s not volunteering in patient transport at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Trustbridge hospice care, Reyes enjoys playing the piano. He is also involved in FAU’s Peer Mentor Program and Eat for Tomorrow, a group that grows crops to donate to local organizations. The highly selective program at FAU High serves as a dual-enrollment prototype. Students spend their ninthgrade year in a high school classroom taking advanced coursework. This prepares them for grades 10-12, where all classes are collegiate courses taken at Florida Atlantic University for both high school and college credit.
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Four Icons Who Left Indelible Footprints It’s been a while since I have written an obituary, and as the saying goes, “when it rains, it pours.” There is not enough space for me to do justice to the memories of four notable community servants who passed away recently: Earl G. Graves Sr., Tommy Stevens, Bertram “Bert” Fashaw and Richard Alexander “Rick” Ross Jr. I did not want the legacies of these men to get lost with all the coronavirus deaths. A trailblazer in his own right, Mr. Graves launched Black Enterprise magazine in 1970, which promote entrepreneurship among black Americans and provides them tools to succeed in business. The publication, considered the “Black Business Bible,” has a circulation of more than 500,000. Today, it derives most of its revenue from events and its website instead of the print edition. Mr. Graves was a giant of a man both literally and figuratively. I will forever remember his unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for black businesses. While at the Black Enterprise Ski Challenge in Vail, Colorado, in 2003, he took pride in introducing my business partner, William Giles, as “William, a member of the Black Enterprise family.” Our company, Keltash Communications, of which I was vice president, provided marketing and public relations services for the coveted annual event. This event brought black
skiers and snowboarders to the slopes to enjoy the weekend, meet people and conduct business. Mr. Graves once told us that he would direct his event planners to find a black photographer first for all his events. If they could not find one, go with whomever was left, he said. “What sense does it make for us to be Black Enterprise and not create opportunities for blacks?” he continued. - Except for the late Ida Elizabeth “Libby” Wesley, no other name was synonymous with the Roots Cultural Festival than Tommy Stevens. The gentle giant, known affectionately around Delray Beach and “T-Bird,” was the festival’s coordinator and executive director for several years. The soft-spoken leader who never sought to be in the limelight, was active at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Delray Beach where he headed the youth choir several years ago. He also served as a deacon until he moved his membership to St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach about seven years ago. Mr. Stevens’ leadership acumen dates back to 1969 when he served as student body president of Carver High. I will always remember his beautiful spirit and smile and be inspired by his life. His footprints will forever be imprinted in the sands of time.
- For 34 years, Mr. Fashaw got the satisfaction of making sure the hallways at several of our schools in Boca Raton and Delray Beach were clean. His daily custodial life was larger than simply collecting trash, mopping and fixing things. He wore multiple hats. Former students and coworkers told me that he was their custodian, counselor, coach and a sounding board. After retirement, Mr. Fashaw refused to just sit around and do nothing, so he went to work for the city as a park ranger. He also did a stint working as a driver for Hardrives of Delray construction. We met in the late 1980s while I was a local newspaper reporter. We worshipped at the same church on Sundays. During the week, I would see him at City Hall as he monitored the parking lot whenever there were night meetings. Several city employees and former commissioners remembered Mr. Fashaw as someone who, after meetings, always made sure they got to their cars safely. He was hard to miss – whether through his campaign hat, his trademark cigar or his guttural laugh. Standing no more than 5-feet tall, he was a walking archive and had a lot of stories to tell. I loved it when his voice would morph from a melodic baritone to a deep guttural laugh during some of his stories. Mr. Fashaw led a life of meaning and dedica-
tion as a community leader and will long be remembered by those who knew, loved, and cared about him. Thank you Bert for the memories. - As I think of Mr. Ross, the adjectives and nouns are endless: police officer, protector, karate instructor, dean of students, school instructor, mentor, trickster, businessman, boat racer and motorcycle enthusiast. Regardless of the role, he was a great humanitarian. Ever since I met him in 1987, Mr. Ross had been helping people: the countless stranded motorists, students under his care as their Sensei, students at South Technical Academy, damsels in distress, and the hot dog vender on Woolbright Road who could not leave her stand to get change. It would be an understatement to say that he gave his all in any project he undertook. Over the years, I penned several stories on Mr. Ross both as a cop and as a karate instructor. Mr. Ross took his students under his wing as he guided them through life and taught them to have confidence, self-discipline, self-control as well as to be a leader for their younger peers in the class. Rick Ross was definitely a man of wisdom and inspiration for his students.
POSITIVE LIVING By Robert J. Tamasy
Time: Friend or Foe? In the business and professional world, as well as other areas of life, time is somewhat of a paradox. When facing an inflexible deadline, time seems to move incredibly fast, escalating our stress levels. But when we are anxiously awaiting an important decision – perhaps a job promotion, or a potential client deciding whether to sign a contract – the pace of time can seem to slow down significantly. During a recent trip to Italy, I observed what occurs in much of Europe. Businesses, including retailers and restaurants, often close during the midafternoon hours to allow everyone to take a rest and become refreshed. It is not uncommon for individuals in Europe to take several weeks, even a month, off from work during the summer months. Americans, by contrast, often seem enslaved by time. Many are reluctant
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to take vacations, for fear a competitor will gain an edge on them or, perhaps, their boss will find someone else to fill their position while they are gone. Some workers even gobble down lunches at their desks, afraid of falling behind in their job demands. Just weeks ago, I underwent a second heart surgery, which presented me with a different perspective on time. This surgery, to replace a damaged aortic valve, was accomplished through a much less invasive procedure than my open-heart surgery nearly 12 years ago. So the recovery has been much easier and faster; but the seriousness of the operation still helped to put things in perspective. From a job standpoint, the work I do, although I believe it is important, would quickly be done by someone else if I were no longer able to do it. Some of the things
I do simply would no longer be done at all. But from the standpoint of relationships I have – with my wife, children, grandchildren, friends, and the men I meet with in mentoring/discipling relationships – that is where my absence would be felt the most. So the question is: Moving forward, where is my time best invested? Not to say I should not continue to do the work I enjoy and feel called to do, but not at the expense of time I should be spending with the important people in my life. In the Bible, it admonishes us to “redeem the time for the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16). This does not mean time is inherently bad, but the passage of time continues relentlessly, whether we attempt to use it wisely or not. I recall the classes in time management I attended years ago. In reality, “time management” is a misno-
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mer because we cannot “manage” it. We cannot put it into a safety deposit box or a self-storage unit for later use. It is not a commodity we can preserve; we can only resolve to utilize it as effectively and meaningfully as possible. Another biblical passage on time, Ecclesiastes 3:1-18, offers the perspective. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven….” To me, this means there are times for focusing my attention and energy to meet critical deadlines, but also there are times for being with my family, pursuing favorite pastimes or hobbies, or simply seeking to restore myself physically, mentally and spiritually. As someone has said, it is unlikely anyone on their deathbed has sincerely announced with regret, “I wish I had spent more time at work.”
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Open Boca Raton, but do it cautiously, safely – and soon
Coronavirus continues to plague our lives, institutions and the economy throughout the U.S. and around the world. And after enduring weeks of strict isolation, we are all ready to break out into the open to enjoy some fresh air, a sit-down meal with friends at a comfortable dining spot and some shopping at stores that might not be considered “essential.” This pandemic that’s messed with our lives going on three months is really annoying. We’ve had to put up with uncomfortable facemasks and uncomfortable living conditions. We’re really tired of binging on television, staring at the ceiling and, as the Statler Brothers once sang, “Counting flowers on the wall.” We got some good news this past week from Gov. Ron DeSantis who said he plans to begin easing some of the restrictions that have held us safe in our own homes, longing for the outdoors, the parks, the beaches and restaurants that offer more than only “pickup and delivery.” But DeSantis didn’t give us a timetable for opening. And the president promises only that freedom will come “soon.” Two things come to mind in these difficult times. We all have a duty to prepare for the world we will eventually walk out into. And the people who will begin reopening their shops and stores in Boca Raton and its environs this coming week – we hope – have a responsibility to let us know what we will encounter. Lots of people say we will encounter a “new normal” when we saunter out into the streets to face a brave new world. We have to be ready to deal with it. Remember when wearing facemasks in stores and businesses was just beginning? Those of us who donned those facial accouterments back then felt truly out of place and a bit freaky with a hunk of cloth around our mugs. Now, we feel strange if we go into a store without a mask. We’ve all felt the hostility of others who are becoming more and more frustrated by these “new rules.” We’ve been told to move away from other people in stores and warned to observe the “oneway” signs on the floors of businesses. We are all dealing with telephone menus that tell us that “out of an abundance of caution and because of CDC regulations,” the store is closed. Let’s hope this week sees some thawing of the COVID-19 ice. We deserve it. We have been through tough times and things don’t seem to be improving very fast. When Gov. DeSantis said he
planned to start opening Florida, he excluded the three southernmost counties – Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach – which means changes in our situations are being put off to another day. And we don’t know which day that is. To our friends who operate businesses in the South County area that have been dark and empty for months, please let us know when you are opening, and what regulations, if any, we will have to follow to enter your premises. You know, The Boca Raton Tribune has been working hard not only to present news of importance about COVID-19, but we’ve encouraged small business owners to make an announcement of when their eating spots, clothing stores, nail clipping salons, barber shops, breakfast nooks, card stores, shoe repair businesses, furniture stores, car dealerships or other entrepreneurial efforts will be back in business. Keep letting us know. Send some of your pertinent information to the newspaper. Or, better still, buy an ad. Newspapers have expenses, too, and we’re are not out of the financial woods. We want to post all the info we can about what your business is doing right now. Are you open or closed? Do you have new hours? Are you offering specials? We want to share this online for free. Please fill out this simple form with basic info and we will post it for our readers as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/355eupA. We are very glad that many businesses out there have taken the initiative and already sent us their information. And we’d love to tell the world when you’re going to be back to “business as usual.” Yes, we want normalcy back again. At first, it may be a new normal, with maskwearing required, greater distances between tables at restaurants and fewer available seats in movie theaters or at live theater productions. It has truly been a learning experience to try and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via Facebook, Zoom, YouTube and other cyber-communications modes. But nothing beats a warm smile and a handshake (for now, we’ll accept an elbow nudge) from friends we haven’t seen for too long. Let’s get together – but do so by following the rules.
Choosing Calm and Quiet in a World of Angry and Loud
Three guests were invited to debate an emotional topic on a talk show program. The discussion among the two guests and the host became so heated that they began shouting at each other. (I know, this has become almost standard behavior on broadcast media these days, but I wanted to point out what happened next.) Finally, after the shouting had gone on for several minutes, the host stopped the bickering by asking the third guest, who had been silent, for her opinion. Her quiet and thoughtful words suddenly brought order to the chaos. Not only that, but her demeanor also made her seem more credible than the others with their shrill shouting. In our world today, with noise coming at us from all directions, some have decided that the one who shouts the loudest wins. It is another take on the adage, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” But in reality, a calm and collected approach to communicating is still the most effective and most of the time, carries the most impact. This is hardly a new revelation. The Bible, which some have considered as the greatest book on business and professional practices, has much to say about the strengths, weaknesses and pitfalls of the spoken word. For instance, Proverbs 15:1 states, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Another passage says, “A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction” (Proverbs 16:23). Such admonitions are not limited to TV and radio talk show programs. Years ago, civic leaders gathered in a major city to discuss the possibility of making a proposal to host the Summer Olympics. Discussion turned negative, with most participants focusing on the potential problems hosting such a massive event could cause. After interaction had gone on for more than two hours, the meeting’s leader
turned to one of the newest members of the group. This individual had yet to offer any comments, so the moderator pointed asked, “Ted, you have not said anything. What do you think?” With everyone else in the room sitting quietly and expectantly, he calmly and quietly responded, “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean.” Only two or three minutes passed, but it seemed like hours as everyone else in the room pondered what Ted had just said. Suddenly, someone excited said, “You know, he’s right!” And from that point, the whole course of the meeting changed. Ted did not tell them his reply was a direct quote from the Bible, Proverbs 14:4, but his meaning was clear: No manure, no milk. Or to put it into better workplace terms, to accomplish anything of importance, you have to be willing to confront inevitable challenges. The Scriptures tell us God’s preferred way of communicating with His people is to do so softly, not by shouting or giving dramatic messages. In 1 Kings 19, we read about Elijah, who had been used by God in a series of miracles. Afterward, physically and emotionally depleted, the prophet had fled upon learning the vicious queen Jezebel sought to kill him. After resting and being refreshed, Elijah had waited for God’s next instructions. There came a powerful wind, then an earthquake. Verse 12 tells us, “After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” God had chosen to communicate with Elijah through quiet words only the attentive prophet could hear. For all of us in the marketplace, the application is simple: To sell our product or idea, sometimes a gentle whisper is better than a shout. And if you pray about a major decision, maybe God wants to wait for His whisper.
Sincerely, Doug Heizer, Publisher
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Junior League of Boca Raton Presents Virtual Talk by Barb Schmidt
The Junior League of Boca Raton will present a virtual seminar by noted author Barb Schmidt offering tips on handling anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis, “Facing the New Normal: Tools to Rise Above Anxiety.” The seminar will be presented live on Zoom on Tuesday, May 14 at 4 p.m. or offered on demand on the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Facebook Page. “When things become too much, it’s easy to allow anxiety and fear to take control of our minds and lives. Meditation and mindfulness practices have been proven to ease stress and promote more productive thinking, said Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton. “Barb’s deep knowledge and advice on coping with stress will be of great use to the community, especially during these trying times.” Barb Schmidt and Michelle Maros will help viewers understand the roots of anxiety, cultivate practices to manage stress, and find a sense of inner joy, even in difficult times. A practitioner of mindfulness and meditation for over 30 years, Barb Schmidt is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Practice.
Schmidt has been on over 100 retreats and studied with teachers around the world, from Deepak Chopra to the Dalai Lama. In 2011, she founded the non-profit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life to bring mindfulness teachings to the community and make them accessible to everyone. She has taught meditation courses at Nova Southeastern University Florida Atlantic University and oversees The Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life Wellness Series, designed to empower women to live life fully, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Michelle Maros is Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life’s Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director. She teaches workshops and seminars on mindfulness, meditation, and personal empowerment at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Florida Atlantic University. “This is a difficult time for everyone, and stress is through the roof for some people. We hope that this virtual workshop will provide some concrete tools to reduce that stress,” Barb Schmidt said. To participate, please register at https://www.jlbr.org/mindfulness/ Heizer Media Group
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FAU Nurses Provide Face Masks for Homeless, Low Income Individuals
Nurses are on the frontline of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in hospitals saving lives while putting their own at risk. But their selflessness doesn’t stop there. Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is committed to helping those in greatest need during this pandemic: homeless and low income individuals who live in a northwest neighborhood in West Palm Beach. The city’s first and oldest neighborhood has a population where the majority of its residents live well below poverty. Its homeless population, in particular, is at grave risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19. Those who live in poverty simply do not have the means to protect themselves with personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a face mask or seek medical attention if they suspect they may be infected with the virus. To address the dire needs of this community, Karethy Edwards, Dr.PH, APRN, a professor and associate dean of academic programs, and Karen Chambers, DNP, APRN, an assistant professor, both in FAU’s College of Nursing, are spearheading programs to provide lifesaving PPE and health care services for residents in this neighborhood during the pandemic. On April 28, in collaboration with the Northwest Community Health Alliance board, which serves a predominately African-American community in the northwest district, Edwards, Chambers and about 10 faculty and staff members distributed more than 400 face masks to residents in this community, specifically targeting homeless individuals. An additional 150 face masks will be distributed early next month during the community outreach takeout breakfast, which specifically serves the homeless population. Those who were unable to receive a face mask, can pick them up on designated days at the FAU Community Health Center, operated by FAU’s College of Nursing and the Northwest Community Health Alliance. “As a family nurse practitioner volunteering at our FAU Community Health Center in this northwest neighborhood in West Palm Beach, I noticed so many homeless and low income people sitting close together without any face covering,” said Chambers. “People living in poverty as well as homeless individuals and those struggling with social determinants of health are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and dying from it. My colleagues and I were compelled to do something to help.” In addition to lifesaving PPE, FAU’s College of Nursing provides health care services for this community. The Community Health Center at UB Kinsey in West Palm Beach is a new permanent, year-round facility that opened on April 17. This historic area has a low income, medically underserved population. Health care services also are available at the FAU Nursing Community Health Center, in partnership with the Northwest Community Health Alliance. Services include mental health assessments,
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medication management, and behavioral interventions focused on restoration of function and quality of life. Patients learn behavior strategies to help them adhere to medical regimens, new coping mechanisms, stress reduction strategies, and pain and/or disease management techniques. With COVID-19 concerns, primary care telehealth services are now available to patients and include routine sick and health maintenance follow-up care and management of chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. As an American Diabetes Association “Diabetes Certified Education Center,” telehealth services also include diabetes patient and family education. Patients with chronic illnesses are currently being contacted to determine if they have need for medications, food, and information to educate them about COVID-19. Telehealth services are available in English, Spanish and Creole. “Almost one quarter of the population in this community is uninsured and often seeks care in emergency rooms because they do not have an alternative,” said Edwards. “We want our FAU health centers to be their medical resource for primary and behavioral health care. Many of them have excessive rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma, placing them at much greater risk of dying from COVID-19. They also suffer from depression and anxiety disorders and have low levels of health literacy.” The fabric face masks made and donated to the community are washable and reusable and made in accordance with United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. FAU College of Nursing faculty, staff and friends of the college and Northwest Community Health Alliance board members donated money to buy materials for the masks and sewed the masks themselves. They are looking for community support to cover the cost of mask production for homeless and low income individuals. A gift of $25 will cover the cost of five masks; $50 will cover the cost of 10 masks. To make a donation, visit fauf.fau.edu/nursing/ (please designate “FAU Community Health Center” for the donation). “This mask distribution initiative and our ongoing efforts to provide health care to vulnerable populations is at the core of who we are as a college of faculty, staff and students committed to caring on deeper level,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Nursing. “During this pandemic, the need for face masks or other facial protection is a basic, critical need in order to reduce risk of viral transmission and acquisition, as well as, to be able to enter a grocery store due to city ordinances. We are very fortunate to have Drs. Edwards and Chambers leading this effort at our Community Health Center with our partners from the Northwest Community Health Alliance. We are truly grateful for the generosity of our community in helping us serve those in need.”
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FAU College of Nursing Graduates join Front Lines of COVID-19
The members of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing class of 2020 will enter a workforce that has been forever changed by the COVID-19 crisis. Some of these graduates already have witnessed these changes firsthand, as they have been on the front lines taking care of patients fighting the coronavirus since it first came to the United States. The pandemic has forced these graduates to jumpstart their career before officially receiving the degree they’ve worked so hard to earn. Sean Gibson is one of these nurses. He will be receiving his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing this week, yet the 52 year old was deployed on March 8 to Travis Air Force base in California with the sole purpose of assisting more than 900 passengers who were federally quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Without hesitation, this active member of the National Disaster Medical System within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided medical care for the quarantined passengers, all while managing their chronic health issues during the early stages of the United States’ COVID-19 pandemic. “It was both personally and professionally one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done,” said Gibson. “I had never dealt with anything like this before.” The current division chief of the City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue, Gibson served as a medic in the U.S. Army right out of high school and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in biology from FAU. Both of Gibson’s parents were nurses and after debating which career path to take, he felt called to follow in their footsteps. Next on his list is to return to FAU to earn his master’s degree in nursing. FAU nursing student Tatiana Cavarret-
ta, 22, was notified that her immersion was canceled due to COVID-19 and that her coursework was finished, but she still had a desire to help. She started working full-time as a nurse extern at West Boca Medical Center. During the early stages of the pandemic, the unknown of which sick patients were infected with the coronavirus was a frightening thought to Cavarretta, as she witnessed the resiliency of medical professionals firsthand. She was tasked with caring for patients during a time where there was a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment. “I believe with my entire being this is my calling,” said Cavarretta. “I am called to be a calming force in the midst of chaos, a shoulder to cry on in times of uncertainty, and a voice of reason when all else seems to be caving in.” Cavarretta felt prepared for this unchartered territory as a nurse because of the caring theories she was taught at FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. And with officially receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing this week, she became an alumna of FAU, joining her parents who also both were graduates. Cavarretta served as president of the Student Nurses’ Association and the Nurses Christian Fellowship, and has received FAU’s Nursing Leadership Excellence Award, the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students and the Palm Beach County Medical Society Heroes in Medicine Award. Now her goal is to return to FAU to continue her nursing education and one day work in oncology or trauma. “The hospital culture will never be the same as it was prior to COVID-19 and I will never be the same as I was before COVID-19, said Cavarretta. “This tribulation has made me stronger, wiser and braver, to stand up for myself and my patients.”
Amanda Benavente Wins Spirit Award at Emerson College Entrepreneurship Expo COVID-19 did not stop fourteen dedicated student entrepreneurs at Emerson College from competing in a virtual exposition for cash awards to launch their newly developed business ventures. The Emerson Entrepreneurial Experience (E3) is a year long experiential journey from the classroom into the world of startups. The program culminates each year with a day long event where the Emerson community, family and friends all gather to watch the students present their businesses to a panel of judges. This year, the spirit was still there, but the event was taken online featuring video startup pitches as a virtual exposition. “The dedication of this cohort was truly amazing,” says Lu Ann Reeb, Assistant Dean of the School of Communication and Director of Entrepreneurial Studies and Business Studies at Emerson College. “These dedicated entrepreneurs had to quickly move from the class to their homes as we kept the program moving forward online. We collaborated twice a week from all corners of the globe. The result was impressive and each of these new entrepreneurs is a winner in my view,” she adds.
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Lynn’s The Citizenship Project creates a cycle of giving What is important to you? Anna Krift, associate professor and Citizenship Project director, wants to know. “Of all the challenges in this world, what are you concerned about? What are you passionate about?” Krift raised the stakes further, “If you could be a change agent for something, what would that be?” Lynn University faculty posed these questions to first-year students in 2012. The answers—environmental sustainability, homelessness and urban renewal—created the framework for Lynn’s signature service program, the Citizenship Project. Today, the project is a required part of each student’s education—a time for Fighting Knights to prove their priorities through community action. Moreover, it’s a chance for them to take the lead in determining how they want to make a difference in the world. “Initially, these were faculty-driven courses,” Krift explained. “In the past two years, the students have driven the car, if you will. And we [the faculty] have taken a side seat. We’re on the passenger side.” Students participate in a group design-thinking process in the fall semester,
connecting their own ideas and experiences with the needs of the community. For students who receive support from Lynn, the opportunity to give back can be a deeply personal experience. Morgan Parks, class of 2022, spoke of her appreciation for her alumnifunded Pay It Forward Endowed Scholarship. "My scholarship means so much to me," she said. "It is from the people who love and support the community and this place. That is something that makes Lynn unique. J-Term meant a lot to me because I was able to give something back." Scholarship recipient and Citizenship Project participant Kristian Colato, class of 2022, described his experience: "It motivated me to not think about myself, to give back to others who are not blessed like we are." Since it began, the Citizenship Project has delivered more than 49,000 hours of community support. But Krift and the students would agree: This story isn't just about numbers; it's about the power of connections between students, alumni, donors, faculty and the community. Krift concluded, "Realizing we're one piece, we can have an impact, we can effect change."
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Electronics for sale: 3 Polk speakers (excellent) - $35 each Mitsubishi R25 amplifier (excellent) - $50 In Boca Raton: 301 412-7794 L’Ambiance HOA Community Yard Sale. January 30 ~ 8AM to Noon. Rain or shine. L’Ambiance Dr. and Verde Trail in Boca Raton. 332 NE WAVECREST CT, BOCA RATON 33432 Fabulous 1971 Cutlass Oldsmobile in great working condition. Juaninreid@aol.com ESTATE SALE 332 NE WAVECREST COURT. Fine china, crystal, clothes, appliances, tools. Sat,12/12 and 12/13 9:00 am-4. Juaninreid@aol.com YARD SALE- Saturday December 5th at 8am. 399 NE 23rd Street, Boca Raton. Comp Equip, Office Furniture/ supplies- clothes, microwave. More Blue sofa bed & matching recliner, formal cherry dining room table 6 chairs, headboard & night stand Photos email schmuckerc@gmail.com
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BOCA RATON, FL -- Boca Raton Football Club has announced today that the club will open a eSports Program of the club and will compete the 2020 season in the VPG eNPSL competition. The VPG eNPSL will feature 11v11 competition on the FIFA Pro Clubs platform. “It’s fantastic to see the NPSL getting involved in the 11v11 FIFA esports,” Virtual Pro Gaming CEO Arron Dellosa said. “All of the teams entering into this will benefit massively as football has been postponed around the world. Many fans and gamers will enjoy watching the content created by FIFA 11v11. I am looking forward to getting this started.” VPG was started in 2015 with just 10 teams in England. Today VPG boasts over 200,000 contracts and nearly 10,000 FIFA teams. VPG’s English Premier League features official eSports
programs from 18 English clubs including the likes of QPR, Cardiff City, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, and Port Vale. “We are excited for this next evolution of Boca Raton FC,” said president, Douglas Heizer. “Boca Raton FC has always been a leader in the State about innovation and this move to eSports is the obvious next step.” “The VPG eNPSL competition will be a great way to bring our fanbase together and make them truly a fabric of the club,” added Heizer. “Boca Raton FC's eSports program will have the opportunity to take the Boca Raton FC brand beyond the traditional boundaries and into places never imagined.” If you are interested in joining the Boca Raton FC eSports Program, you can fill out the interest form on the website and the club will be in contact!
FAU Women’s Tennis Welcomes Vicic as 2020 Signee The Florida Atlantic University women’s tennis team will welcome the addition of Marija Vicic to the squad when the Owls return to campus to prepare for 2020-21. Vicic, who has signed a National Letter of Intent, will join FAU in the fall of 2020 as a freshman. Vicic has played competitive tournament tennis, mostly on clay, from an early age and began earning acclaim as early as age 12, earning the Slovenia Personality of the Year by the national governing body, TZS. She competed internationally that same year, participating in the Florida Orange Bowl Tournament in nearby Coral Gables. Vicic has remained active in tournament play building a résumé which
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includes winning the National Doubles Championship in 2018. Vicic’s immersion into collegiate tennis will be guided by an experienced and diverse Owls’ squad. The native of Ljublijana, Slovenia, joins a seven-member team that will be comprised of two seniors, three juniors and two sophomores representing six countries. FAU tallied an 8-3 record and were perfect at home before the 2020 season came to an abrupt halt. An undefeated homestand was just one example of 2020 perfection, as was rising senior Natalie Kallmunzerova’s perfect 10-0 record in dual match play.
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