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The recent opening of the first “diverging diamond” interchange in Boca Raton has garnered a lot of attention from the public. The diamond-intersection of Glades Road and 95 in Boca Raton has been the subject of controversy, with some people applauding the change while others are still confused about how it works.

The project cost was around $22.6 million, which the Florida Department of Transportation funding. Despite the high cost, Mayor Scott Singer claims that the benefits of the diverging diamond interchange outweigh the costs in the long run.

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“I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD because he has dealt bountifully with me.” - Psalm 13:5-6

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• Delray Beach, FL – On Sunday, March 5, at 3pm Music at St. Paul’s continues its 34th season with a concert by the Palisades Virtuosi. Titled “Spring is in the Air,” the program features a program of works for flute, clarinet, and piano performed by the renowned Palisade Virtuosi, a New Jersey ensemble with a national presence. From a review by Fanfare magazine, “In terms of intonation, articulation, and musical insight, Palisades Virtuosi represent the best of our current world-class standards.”

• The recent opening of the first “diverging diamond” interchange in Boca Raton has garnered a lot of attention from the public. The diamond-intersection of Glades Road and 95 in Boca Raton has been the subject of controversy, with some people applauding the change while others are still confused about how it works.

• Scientists tell us the earth spins at a consistent rate, but does it sometimes seem to you that the world is actually spinning faster and faster? As a veteran of decades in the business and professional world, this seems especially true for the realm of communications. One of the greatest changes, of course, is our reliance on computers. Years ago, if I needed information or to do research for an article, I got into my car and drove to the nearest library. Now it is at my fingertips, typing to the nearest search engine.

• Hundreds of volunteers from Boca West Country Club participated in the First Annual Hope Week, January 23-February 5. Several local charities were recipients of the Boca West member’s time, including Boca West Chapter of The Pap Corps, Gilda Mallin Boca West Hadassah, Fuller Center, Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County, Place of Hope, Boca Helping Hands, Tri-County Animal Rescue and Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. A total of 243 members volunteered, donating over 8,000 hours.

• Joan and Victor Oristano lived a lifelong commitment of giving to those in need. On Feb. 9, their legacy was again recognized with the unveiling of the newly named Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences at Palm Beach State’s Palm Beach Gardens campus. The center, which opened in 2021 in a refurbished building, uses cutting-edge technology in real-world settings to train students in the Ophthalmic Medical Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs,

providing a sustainable pipeline of highly qualified medical professionals to the community.

• Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science have received a oneyear grant from Shipwreck Park, a notfor-profit organization dedicated to the creation of an underwater park system establishing artificial reefs and utilizing public art to raise awareness of the need to preserve and conserve natural coral reef systems.

• Several homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Beach Front North End Neighborhood will be opening their doors to visitors during the 20th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) on Wednesday, March 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is a unique opportunity to see the exquisite interiors of waterfront homes.

• Boca Raton, FL – FemCity Boca Delray, a local networking organization dedicated to supporting women in business through monthly workshops and innovative social events personalized for FEMS in the community, recently hosted their January Connection event with more than 45 “Fems” for an afternoon of networking and learning at Kapow in Boca Raton. Guest speaker Amanda Perna, CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of The House of Perna, Co-Founder of A Little Wyld, twotime Project Runway designer, globally recognized Speaker and TV Personality, shared tips for women in business focused around “Vision for the Year” while guests enjoyed a delicious lunch.

• Florida Atlantic beach volleyball’s Julie Honzovicova, Marketa Svozilova, Courtney Moon, and Ellie Austin all earned Conference USA Preseason All-Conference honors, announced by the league office on Thursday.

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Interchange in Boca Raton has garnered a lot of attention from the public

The recent opening of the first “diverging diamond” interchange in Boca Raton has garnered a lot of attention from the public. The diamond-intersection of Glades Road and 95 in Boca Raton has been the subject of controversy, with some people applauding the change while others are still confused about how it works.

The project cost was around $22.6 million, which the Florida Department of Transportation funding. Despite the high cost, Mayor Scott Singer claims that the benefits of the diverging diamond interchange outweigh the costs in the long run.

The new diverging diamond interchange design, which is also called a “double crossover diamond,” is intended to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The design features two intersections where traffic is shifted to the left side of the road. Drivers make a left turn onto a ramp and then cross over to the right side of the road to continue straight.

People have shared mixed reactions to the new design. Some residents are optimistic about the change, with one saying, “I think it’s going to be much easier to get through this intersection now. It’s a great solution to the traffic problem we’ve been experiencing for years.” Others, however, are more skeptical, with one person stating, “It’s confusing, and I don’t like change. While it may take some time for drivers to get used to the new traffic pattern, the benefits are expected to be significant.

According to Mayor Singer, the benefits of the diverging diamond interchange will be felt by drivers in the long run, as it will reduce congestion and improve safety. The project also includes wider sidewalks, improved lighting, and new bicycle lanes to promote alternative modes of transportation.

In the meantime, as drivers adjust to the new design, there may be some confusion and delays. However, with prop-

er signage and public education efforts, the confusion is expected to subside in due course.

Overall, the diverging diamond interchange is an innovative traffic design that

has the potential to improve traffic flow and safety in the area. While it may take some time for drivers to get used to the new design, the long-term benefits will likely be significant.

Hundreds Volunteered During First Annual Boca West Country Club Hope Week

Hundreds of volunteers from Boca West Country Club participated in the First Annual Hope Week, January 23-February 5. Several local charities were recipients of the Boca West member’s time, including Boca West Chapter of The Pap Corps, Gilda Mallin Boca West Hadassah, Fuller Center, Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County, Place of Hope, Boca Helping Hands, Tri-County Animal Rescue and Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. A total of 243 members volunteered, donating over 8,000 hours.

“Boca West is dedicated to serving our local community and Hope Week gave our club members the opportunity to learn about a number of charitable organizations and make a difference,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club. “Club members often ask how they can serve the local community around us and they were so gratified with this opportunity to participate in Hope Week.”

Each non-profit identified a unique member engagement opportunity so club members could become more familiar with each organization. For example, at Boca Helping Hands, club members packaged food in bags for the underserved. At Fuller Center, volunteers read to the children, then went outside with them to “Chalk the Walk.” The kids were encouraged to draw chalk creations on a nearby park’s sidewalk.

Volunteers knit hats and blankets

American Heritage Celebrates Seniors for Another Impressive Year of Early College Acceptances

for babies in the NICU at Hadassah Hospital and donated materials for get well cards. For Pap Corps, volunteers collected items and assembled them for Chemo Care Bags for Sylvester Cancer Center. Volunteers organized donated baby clothing and diapers for children and families in crisis and restocked the food pantry for families living at the Rinker Campus of Place of Hope. Members walked dogs and visited cats at Tri-County Animal Rescue and helped cancer patients paint tiles for the Wall of Hope at Lynn Cancer Institute. At Habitat for Humanity, members helped build homes and volunteered at the ReStores.

Board Chairman, Dr. Philip Edwards, Jeanine Banks, First Vice President and Hope Week Steering Committee Chairman, developed the concept for Hope Week, encompassing charities the Club partners with and supports.

Hope Week Steering Committee members included Boca West Country Club staff members Matthew Linderman, CCM President, COO & General Manager, John Collings, Assistant General Manager, Christina Guilianti, Director of Activities, Kathy Kohlhepp, Director of Communications & Marketing along with Boca West Children’s Foundation, Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director and Richard Zenker, Foundation Chairman and members Laurie Bernstein, Lisa Carlin, Linda Goldsmith and Robin Shulman and Janet D. Dymtrow, Lynn Cancer Institute/ BRRH representative.

Boca Raton, FL – American Heritage Schools, a leading college preparatory school, is proud to announce that many of the students in its 2023 graduating class have received early acceptances to the nation’s finest colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

At American Heritage Schools, preparing for college begins as early as elementary school, and often by the time a student is a senior, he or she has selected a dream school. Many students choose to apply to their first-choice college through the early decision process and, again this year, many of these students received early acceptances to their first-choice schools.

Many in this year’s graduating class chose to apply to elite colleges and universities, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Cornell University, MIT, Emory, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University and the University of Chicago, to name a few. American Heritage students enjoyed some of the highest acceptance rates to elite universities in the entire nation. Additionally, the class of 2023 boasts 86 National Merit Scholars Semifinalists and an unheard of 23 Presidential Scholars. Which is more than any other public or private school in the state of Florida.

To learn more, please visit: https:// www.ahschool.com/early-college-acceptances-2023

Dylan McClish, a senior at American Heritage Schools, will be attending Princeton University with plans to major in computer science, robotics and intelligence systems. He said, “American Heritage Schools has allowed me to take a vast array of college-level courses that other high schools don’t offer, such as Multivariate Calculus / Differential Equations, learning math that many don’t see until they are a few years into college. I have been part of the Pre-Engineering and Science Research programs and it has been fantastic to pursue my interests in AI and robotics with the full support of the school’s amazing faculty and resources. It has been a lot of hard work, but I know that I will

be well prepared for a rigorous university like Princeton, and I am grateful that American Heritage has given me the tools to succeed at the collegiate level.”

Rosa Wu, a senior at American Heritage Schools with plans to attend Harvard University next year, said, “The rigor and variety of courses I have taken at American Heritage have made me feel very prepared for college. Outside of class, some extracurriculars I was heavily involved in include Competitive Math and Debate, both of which provided me with crucial life skills. At Harvard, I will be majoring in Applied Mathematics.”

American Heritage Schools senior Nyela Calnek, who will be attending Vanderbilt University in the fall, said, “Attending American Heritage has vastly improved my time management in regard to organization of my extracurricular activities and my academic work. With the amazing college advisors we have on campus, weekly check-ins and true investing of their time greatly contributed to my college preparation. I feel this has helped me become an overall better student and person and everything I have learned since being at American Heritage will carry on to my future.”

American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12. American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world.

“We are proud to see our seniors receive early acceptances to the schools that they have dreamed of attending and have worked so hard for,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools. “Each student is dedicated, high achieving, and passionate about creating a better world and putting their academic, artistic, and philanthropic endeavors to good use.”

No human has ever been born in the state of inadequacy, even though several give the impression of having been reared there, and never left it. It is not a geographical territory, but neither is it a condition to prevent good things that can happen and may be easily achieved!

The world is filled with individuals born with some impairment which never needs to keep them from fulfilling noble deeds which truly benefit many others.

If unable to speak, one can still wave a hand in a friendly greeting; if paralyzed, one can offer the gift

POSITIVE LIVING

We all make mistakes. Sometimes we make big ones. In business, when you make a big mistake, your employees, customers, suppliers, and sometimes even the media, learn about and communicate your mistakes to others. Mistakes can greatly damage our reputation and undermine our growth opportunities. It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but it can be destroyed in an instant.

However, these mistakes can help us learn and become better people and workers, even as the fallout from our bad decisions and actions lingers, sometimes for years.

Rebuilding one’s reputation isn’t easy. It takes time and consistent effort. We find one of the best examples of this in the Bible – the person of Saul, the persecutor of Christians, who became Paul, the Christian evangelist. In Acts 9:22 we read about his dra -

of a smile to refresh a weary soul. Countless more examples can be multiplied as graphic confirmations of this possibility!

A friend of mine, many years ago, wrote something which stayed with me ever since. He stated that God has no waste-baskets, for He has a purpose and a plan for anyone, anyhow, anywhere, in impacting other lives in ways that no one could ever imagine.

Sometime back, when she was still alive, I often visited a nonagenarian lady at her home. As we chatted, she commented that from

where she daily sat in that living room, she could observe many of the movements of neighbors dear to her. By looking through the large window in that living room where she spent most of her day, she could see when each neighbor left the house, whether to work, or to some other engagement outside the house.

She used each occasion to ask God to protect them, to help them through the day, and to bring them safely back at their appointed time, each afternoon. It was a source of personal satisfaction for her, and

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of immense benefit to those neighbors who were totally unaware of that daily discipline from their elderly neighbor, confined to a chair all.

You also, regardless of age or condition, can accomplish far more than you imagine, for the sake of many others and for your own joy. The thing to remember always is that as long as there is life and breath, some significant accomplishment remains open to anyone ready to respond to varied opportunities ever present to attempt something for others!

Rebuilding your Reputation

matic and unlikely transformation after a unique encounter with Jesus Christ while traveling to the city of Damascus: “But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.”

How did he rebuild his reputation? Basically, he followed a three-step process of humbly confessing his mistakes, doing the hard work and finding an advocate. Let’s look at each of these:

The first step Paul took was to confess his mistakes. We read about this in Acts 22:19, when Paul confessed his past sins: “‘Lord,’ I replied, ‘these people know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you.’”

If you have made a mistake that damaged your reputation, begin the journey of restoring your reputation

by confessing your mistakes, without making excuses. A humble and genuine confession, instead of a cover-up or trying to offer justification, will be your first step in restoring your reputation.

Paul’s second step was to enhance his reputation by doing the hard work of building trust. This is usually a slow process, but we need to. demonstrate and live a changed life, day-in and day-out. When we make promises, then follow through on them, it rebuilds trust and begins to bolster our reputation.

Acts 9:28 says, “So Saul stayed with (the disciples) and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.” If you desire to restore your reputation, make the commitment to do the hard work of building trust day after day after day – for as long as it takes.

The final step Paul used was to find

an advocate, someone to stand up on his behalf and vouch for the positive change in his life. Understandably, Jesus’ disciples didn’t want to meet, hear or see Paul. He had been their arch enemy, persecuting and imprisoning their brothers and sisters in the faith. They were more likely to believe a leopard could change its spots.

Fortunately, he found an advocate in Barnabas, a courageous leader in the early Church. Acts 9:27 tells us, “But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.” Because Barnabas was trusted as a man of great integrity, the disciples gave Paul a chance. If you have a damaged reputation and really have changed, find an influential advocate.

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Benefiting From Timeless, Proven Communication

Scientists tell us the earth spins at a consistent rate, but does it sometimes seem to you that the world is actually spinning faster and faster? As a veteran of decades in the business and professional world, this seems especially true for the realm of com

munications. One of the greatest changes, of course, is our reliance on computers. Years ago, if I needed information or to do research for an article, I got into my car and drove to the nearest library. Now it is at my fingertips, typing to the nearest search engine.

For written communications we used “snail mail,” taking letters and documents to the post office for delivery days later. Then came facsimile machines. “Monday Manna” was delivered by fax when it was started back in 1998. Now, younger people ask, “What is a fax machine?” Because practically every communication can be sent almost instantaneously via email or other online methods.

Companies that spent thousands of dollars on the design and printing of brochures to promote their products and services now primarily use websites and digital brochures We do conferences, training, even receive a college education online. How did we ever manage without this?

Social media has been a big part of the communications revolution. Millions use media such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to convey their messages, as well as to stay in contact with colleagues and friends. Social media can take up much of our time; it can be beneficial, but spiritually it also be detrimental.

Recently I heard someone observe, “Everyone is on Facebook. Our face needs to be in THE book, the Bible!” I agree.

Social media can consume our time as we try to keep us with the latest news and information. But there is no substitute for the timeless truth and principles we can find in the Word of God. Here are some of its benefits:

Keeping us going in the right direction. There are many temptations that can sidetrack us. The Bible helps to keep us on course. “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:1-2).

Distinguishing right from wrong. With the lines between right and wrong becoming increasingly blurred, we need a solid foundation for our moral and ethical behavior. “How can a young man keep his way pure/ By living according to Your word…. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:9,11).

Addressing important work and life needs and concerns. In my experience, there is no area of consequence that is not clearly addressed in the Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Trusting in proven principles. There are always people who claim to offer new ideas and schemes, but eternal truth never grows old. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4).

PBSC names Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences

FAU, Shipwreck Park Partner On Underwater Public Project, ‘Wahoo Bay’

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science have received a oneyear grant from Shipwreck Park, a notfor-profit organization dedicated to the creation of an underwater park system establishing artificial reefs and utilizing public art to raise awareness of the need to preserve and conserve natural coral reef systems.

FAU’s project, titled “Ocean IoT for Education, Habitat Restoration and Conservation in Wahoo Bay,” is spearheaded by the Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (CA-AI) and the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (I-SENSE).

in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science and I-SENSE researchers installed a water monitoring system and NOAA weather station at Wahoo Bay. The weather station also is interfaced with a water quality monitoring sonde to monitor dissolved oxygen, pH levels, salinity, turbidity, water temperature and nitrogen.

Joan and Victor Oristano lived a lifelong commitment of giving to those in need. On Feb. 9, their legacy was again recognized with the unveiling of the newly named Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences at Palm Beach State’s Palm Beach Gardens campus.

The center, which opened in 2021 in a refurbished building, uses cutting-edge technology in real-world settings to train students in the Ophthalmic Medical Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs, providing a sustainable pipeline of highly qualified medical professionals to the community. The College relocated the programs from the BioScience Technology Complex to enhance their facilities and serve more students.

The naming follows a $1.7 million gift to the Foundation for Palm Beach State, including $1,060,000 for the Joan and Victor Oristano Endowed Scholarship.

Students pursuing degrees or certificates in health sciences are eligible to benefit from the Oristano scholarship, with each recipient receiving up to $12,000 per academic year. Martha Sabugo, a PBSC nursing student, was the first recipient of the Oristano Scholarship awarded in fall 2022. The Oristano Endowed Scholarship gives students opportunities to follow academic and professional paths that make a difference not only in their lives but also for anyone who calls Palm Beach County home.

Ricky Wade, chair of the Board for the Foundation for Palm Beach State College, and PBSC President Ava L. Parker, unveil the sign for the Oristano Center for Innovation in Health Sciences. Click the image to view more photos.

David Rutherford, CEO of the Foundation for PBSC, has been instrumental in securing funding and resources that serve

the mission of the College’s health sciences programs. “The well-being of this community and all who live here is at the heart of what we do.”

The event celebrated not only the Oristano name but also the Oristano legacy. Michael Oristano, son of Joan and Victor, recalls his father’s commitment to community. “My father would be over the moon with all of this, seeing his name on this building dedicated to innovative healthcare. He was a visionary and a champion for community health, for which he was quite passionate. It’s the Oristano name, but it’s his legacy.”

President Ava L., Parker, J.D., expressed heartfelt gratitude for more than a generous gift. “With those who care enough to give, we are blessed when someone with a philanthropic heart chooses us and believes in what we do. The Oristano gift to Palm Beach State will live far beyond any of us, benefiting students of future generations.” In fact, 80% of Palm Beach State graduates remain in Palm Beach County, serving this community in a variety of fields, including healthcare.

Ed Willey, dean of Health Sciences, offered a strong message about the significance of a Palm Beach State College education. “Many of us throughout Palm Beach County have been treated by Palm Beach State graduates, today’s healthcare professionals. Caring for neonates to geriatric patients, our graduates are personally tending to our essential needs,” noting that in the College’s 90th year a Palm Beach State experience is more than history or academics or a degree; it’s personal.

The vision, trust and generosity of the Oristano family are a testament to what Palm Beach State is doing for the community, not only giving back but also building forward.

Leading the FAU project are Dimitris Pados, Ph.D., Schmidt Eminent Scholar Professor, acting executive director of FAU’s I-SENSE and director of the CAAI center; and George Sklivanitis, Ph.D., Schmidt research assistant professor and a fellow of I-SENSE, both in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Located at the Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach, Wahoo Bay is designed to provide a captivating underwater experience for children and adults alike. Several years in the making, Shipwreck Park has created Wahoo Bay to serve partly as an educational marine park as well as an initiative to restore the natural habitat. Wahoo Bay also is a testing ground for the SEAHIVE™ Shoreline Protection System, which combines a modular concrete structure with mangroves as a way to reduce flooding and, ultimately, protect from sea-level rise. The first of six SEAHIVETM modules are expected to be deployed in the next few weeks, while the park will be delivered to the public in early summer.

SEAHIVE is a marine and estuarine shoreline protection system that employs an artificial structure to dissipate wave energy before it makes it to the shoreline. Coastal communities often depend on natural barriers, like coral reefs and mangroves, to aid in flood reduction during tropical threats like hurricanes.

FAU’s project leverages off-theshelf hardware and open-source software to rapidly prototype ocean Internet of Things (IoT) systems and buoy-based mesh wireless networks for marine data acquisition. As the lead technology provider for the South East Atlantic Coast Econet, a large regional network of weather monitoring stations managed

In addition to the automated monitoring stations, FAU researchers will employ a self-cleaning 360-degree underwater camera that tilts, zooms and provides 4K livestream video and audio 24/7. The camera will utilize AI-assisted fish identification software to monitor, detect and report on different species and species counts.

Currently, five undergraduate students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science are working on the design and development of a mobile app for Wahoo Bay (wahoobay. net) as part of their senior engineering design project. In addition to this app, the students are working on developing and testing the AI software for fish identification. This will enable both hands-on research and educational activities in the water and online through wahoobay.net.

Through the course of the project, the FAU team has been working on developing tutorials and hands-on demo presentations for outreach to local students from FAU High School and undergraduate students from the College of Engineering and Computer Science. FAU engineers and undergraduate student researchers at CA-AI are working with FAU High School teachers, along with educators from Broward and Palm Beach counties to develop a new curriculum that will target Pre-K-12 educational activities based on data collected from the automated weather monitoring stations, underwater cameras, vehicles, acoustic and water quality monitoring sensors that the team deploys in Wahoo Bay.

“Wahoo Bay has been designed to be a living laboratory that will provide an immersive experience for visitors while raising awareness of keeping our oceans and coral reef systems healthy,” said Stella Batalama, Ph.D., dean, FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science. “We are excited to collaborate with Shipwreck Park and an impressive team of experts, scientists and citizens who share the same passion and mission for conservation, education and community outreach.”

How You Can Help Protect Workers and the Environment

In an effort to better align with consumers’ values, many industries have made reforms to reduce their impact on the environment while better protecting workers. However, a new report says that for grocery stores, it’s business as usual when it comes to the way they source tuna.

The Tuna Retailer Report from Greenpeace USA, found at www. greenpeace.org, evaluated and graded the 16 largest grocery retailers in the U.S. market, looking at how careful the corporations were in ensuring that their tuna supply chains respected environmental sustainability and human rights standards. The bottom line: none of the retailers received a passing score on human rights issues or is doing enough to combat forced labor and modern slavery.

“We cannot afford slow or incremental progress when talking about these issues – these are people’s lives,” says Mallika Talwar, senior oceans campaigner at Greenpeace USA, who notes that due to the isolated nature of deep sea fishing, workers are par-

ticularly vulnerable to mistreatment.

At the same time, the retailers are making slow but steady improvements in the area of environmental sustainability, with just two of the 16 retailers scoring a passing grade in this category.

Advocates say that U.S. consumers have largely been kept in the dark

about these realities and retailers continue to make profits without making changes, but that the $42.2 billion industry can chart a different course.

“America’s largest grocery retailers have the economic power to influence change through their sourcing decisions and business practices,” says Talwar.

According to Talwar, it’s a growing problem. Nearly 6 million metric tons of tuna are removed from the ocean every year, an amount that has increased 1000% in six decades, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Western Australia. In 2018 alone, tuna vessels worldwide netted $11 billion, while grocery stores earned almost four times that amount from their sales of tuna products in the same year.

“We need at least one retailer to step forward and lead the way on human rights in the tuna industry. One company could be all that’s needed to start a trend that would make a huge difference in the lives of thousands of workers around the world,” says Marilu Cristina Flores, senior oceans campaigner, Greenpeace USA. “Consumers can also play a role in increasing visibility of these issues. As they’ve done with clothing manufacturers and other economic sectors, they can press their retailers to source their tuna responsibly.”

How to Be a Pet Parent on a Budget

Whether you are a first-time or veteran pet owner, being a pet parent can be expensive. From daily needs like food, treats and toys to medicines, the costs can add up.

To help stretch your budget, the experts at Dollar General are providing cost-friendly ways to provide for your pet:

Food to Fuel Your Furry Friend

Fueling your pet with nutritious food doesn’t have to break your budget. By stocking up on options available exclusively at select retailers, you can feed your furry family member affordably. For example, Nature’s Menu is available only at Dollar General and offers dog and cat food free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Their dry pet food products also include pre and probiotics to support healthy digestion, along with added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients and a money-back satisfaction

guarantee.

Hygiene How-To

Having a pup or feline companion comes with responsibility, especially when it pertains to their clean -

liness and well-being. To maintain a groomed pet, create a care tote that includes such hygiene essentials as a brush or flea comb, shampoo, nail clippers and puppy pads, which can

be used as clean-up tool for both dogs and cats. Also consider using a dual-action topical treatment to help prevent fleas and ticks. Be sure to see a trusted veterinarian for annual checkups and other needs.

Paw-some Accessories

All those accessories that enhance your pet’s days and nights don’t have to be costly. Consider new water and food bowls, a collar and a bed for a good night’s rest after playful days. Next, make playtime a bit more fun with a few new toys from Dollar General’s private brand, Forever Pals, which include a variety toy pack for dogs and a feather wand for cats. With these accessories, your pet will be wagging their tail or purring with excitement all day long!

By shopping wisely for all your pet’s needs, you can provide them with quality products while stretching your budget in the process.

PBSC launches its first Artist in Residence program Rotary International’s President 2024/2025, Stephanie Urchick makes

visit to Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL – Rotary International’s future President for 2024/2025, Stephanie Urchick, visited Boca Raton on January 26 and was welcomed by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West and their members for dinner at the Pavilion Grille. Many presidents and Rotary dignitaries, including RC Past Director Robert Meconni, were present, making it a memorable and special occasion.

The visit of a Rotary International President 2024/2025 to District 6930 was part of a Training Seminar that District 6930 Governor 2023/2024 Douglas Heizer promoted on the weekend. The last time a RI President came to our city was 20 years ago, so this was a significant and exciting event for all involved.

wife Maria Kesti, District 6990 Governor 2023/2024 Barbara Gobbi, District 6990 Governor Nominee Dennis Caltagironi, and Membership Chair Antonio Pinheiro.

Overall, the visit of Stephanie Urchick to Boca Raton was a success and a memorable occasion for all involved.

The dinner at the Pavilion Grille was an excellent opportunity for Rotary clubs to unite and build new relationships. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton West was honored to host Stephanie Urchick and is committed to working with her to advance Rotary’s mission. The club looks forward to engaging with Rotary International and other organizations to bring about positive change in the world.

Palm Beach State College is launching its first Artist in Residence program under a Visiting Artists Fellowship made possible by the Helen M. Salzberg family and (Bob) Koo Family Art Collaborative Mentorship program.

The Fellowship supports contemporary visual artists in Palm Beach County and works collaboratively with PBSC’s Studio Art Program.

The first visiting artist is Gabino Castelan, an award-winning visual and media artist based in Boca Raton. He will be working

with the cohort of students: Claire Sinsely, Carolina Robinson and Marcella Palacios.

From left: Gabino Castelan, Marcella Palacios, Carolina Robinson, Claire Sinsley and Professor Jacques de Beaufort Professor Jacques De Beaufort is facilitating the initiative, which will provide exhibitions, workshops and mentorships in arts and humanities education and career pathways.

A luncheon was hosted Feb. 8 to introduce this important initiative in tandem with Helen Salzberg’s 100th birthday.

Stephanie Urchick used the dinner to discuss the need for Rotary growth, and her words were inspiring to the almost 100 people in attendance. The Mayor of Boca Raton, Scott Singer, welcomed the Rotary International President and proclaimed in her honor. District 6930 Governor-Elect Douglas Heizer also extended a warm welcome on behalf of the district.

During the dinner, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West president Luciana Beucke inducted two new members, Elizabeth Alderete and Luciane Becker. This was a significant moment for the club.

The audience was filled with many Rotary club members from the surrounding areas and from Titusville to Boca Raton. Several District 6930 Past District Governor was at the dinner. Michael Walstrom, Betsy Owen, Phil Lustig, and Steeve Laine were present. The Rotary Club Delray Beach president Nick Basiana and members of their club, the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton president Jeff Weber, and several club members were in attendance. The Rotary Club Boca Raton Sunrise president Gail Lustig and their members were also present; the District 6930 Governor Nominee Vanessa Havener and the members of The Rotary Club of Boca Raton as were District 6990 and their Governor Michael Kesti with his

Rotary International is a non-profit service organization that brings together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, promote goodwill, and foster peace worldwide. It was founded in 1905 in Chicago by Paul Harris and a group of local businessmen and has since grown into a global network of over 35,000 clubs in more than 200 countries.

The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Rotary also sponsors various programs and initiatives, such as the Rotary Foundation, which provides funding for humanitarian projects, scholarships, and exchange programs, and the PolioPlus program, which aims to eradicate polio from the world.

Rotary is organized at the local( clubs), regional( Districts), and international levels, with clubs and districts working together to implement Rotary’s mission and vision. Members of Rotary are known as Rotarians and are expected to uphold high ethical standards in their personal and professional lives, as well as to participate in service projects and promote goodwill and understanding in their communities and around the world.

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20th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour Funds Benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families

Several homeowners in Delray Beach’s beautiful Beach Front North End Neighborhood will be opening their doors to visitors during the 20th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) on Wednesday, March 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Delray Beach Home Tour is a unique opportunity to see the exquisite interiors of waterfront homes.

“Each year we select a different Delray Beach neighborhood where homeowners showcase exquisite interior designs and architectural styles,” said (Noreen Payne). “The Home Tour will feature a variety of homes that range from elegant intercoastal homes, oceanside estates and seaside cottages providing home decorating enthusiasts with an inside look into the world of distinctive Delray coastal living.”

During the tour, which attracts visitors from throughout South Florida, guests can enjoy a leisurely day exploring unique residences, a catered luncheon and trolley service between homes.

All Home Tour ticket sales and sponsorships benefit ACCF, which supports children and families throughout Delray Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods. At ACCF children are involved in Early Learning (Toddler and Preschool), Out-of-School (After School and Summer Camp), and Teen Mentoring programs that prepare them for

academic and social success and empower them to discover their talents. ACCF families are served through programs like Family Strengthening and Economic Stabilization, which benefit the community by helping families in crisis; enabling them to serve as the foundation of their child’s growth.

The Home Tour was first conceived by long-time ACCF board members and supporters Anne Bright and Barbara Murphy. Planning for the home tour, which draws more than 600 visitors annually, involves more than 100 dedicated volunteers.

“We are grateful for the support of all our hardworking volunteers, the homeowners who are graciously allowing visitors into their homes, and, of course, our dedicated sponsors,” said ACCF Chief Development Officer Jessica Hall. “Continued support from our community has allowed us to continue to provide quality programming and provide new opportunities to the children and families we serve. We look forward to supporting under-resourced families through this year’s Home Tour, as the community’s needs continue to increase.”

Tickets for the Delray Home Tour are $125 per person and are available online at www.achievementcentersfl.org/delray-home-tour/. For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, visit www.achievementcentersfl.org/delray-hometour/.

14th Annual Boating

& Beach

Bash

for People With Disabilities Welcomes Back

National Singing Acts – America’s Got Talent’s Kechi Okwuchi and Kellye Cash

Boca Raton, FL – The 14th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen – will again welcome back families who love the beach, boat rides and national musical entertainment. Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), the Bash returns to Boca Raton after a twoyear hiatus.

The 14th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities will be held from

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Spanish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Boca Raton, FL 33431.

Also coming back for 2023 will be Kechi Okwuchi, a Nigerian-American singer, motivational speaker and now author. Okwuchi headlined the Bash in 2018 and 2019, after becoming a finalist on the 12th season of America’s Got Talent in 2017. Her disabilities were sustained after she survived the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on Dec. 10, 2005. Okwuchi suffered severe third-degree burns all over her body. To date, she has endured more than 100 surgeries.

At the 2023 Bash, she will be performing and signing her book, “More Than My Scars,” at the new American Disabilities Foundation tent. Learn more about her book here: (480) I Survived A Plane Crash | No Filter | @ LADbibl

“We are thrilled to welcome back Kechi; she was a tremendous crowd-pleaser, and she will definitely get the audience dancing again,” said ADF Co-Founder and Honorary Bash Co-Chair Lowell Van Vechten. “This is

our first Bash since 2020, when we were really lucky to hold our event before the pandemic closed the world down. After two years away, we cannot wait to welcome smiling faces, dancing guests and our fabulous boat rides.”

The 14th Annual Bash will also welcome back singer Kellye Cash, who will perform and serve as Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies.

“The Bash committee will welcome its guests to help us pay tribute to our founder and fearless leader, Jay Van Vechten, whom we lost in 2020,” said Christopher Noe, ADF board president and Bash executive director. “There will also be an honorary memorial presented to Casey Kolp, in memory of her daughter Deanna Pardo, who was a beloved Bash committee member and ambassador. This will be a special event for many reasons, so we hope to see new and returning Bash lovers on March 4.”

The committee is currently accepting applications for volunteers, sponsors and vendors at www.BoatingBeachBash.com. New sponsors include CYGNA and the Firestone Family “Pay it Forward” Fund.

Designed as a Spring Break vacation for all people with disabilities, their family members and supportive caregivers, the Bash has welcomed guests from around the world. It is the only event of its kind, offering complimentary, scheduled boat rides, special access to the beach and ocean with Mobi Mats, a Kids Fun Zone, therapy workshops led by trained specialists, wheelchair yoga, music, costumed dance parties, therapy ponies and dogs, a BBQ lunch, and more. Everything is free and geared toward the guests’ special needs.

Arts Garage reschedules Jill Switzer Book Signing/Discussion to March 2

The Symphonia adds special multi-media performance to its season

South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra has added a special performance to its ‘Inspired Naturally’ 2022-2023 concert season.

On Monday, Feb. 27, The Symphonia will show the award-winning fi lm, “Terra Nostra,” while simultaneously performing the fi lm’s powerful musical score live.

Marjorie Waldo, president & CEO of Arts Garage, assured fans of the Great American Songbook that the nonprofit organization has rescheduled a book-signing and discussion of The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint: From Amateur to Professional and Beyond written by popular cabaret star Jill Switzer.

The fun and informative event will now be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, starting with a live musical performance by Jill and Rich Switzer.

“Music classes and repertories are filled with aspiring and talented singers, yet less than 5 percent of all musicians make a living in their field. This book is the go-to guide for those singers looking to work professionally as a performer,” said Switzer, who

is known to South Florida and New York audiences as an extraordinary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and as one of the former co-hosts with husband Rich Switzer of the Legends Radio Morning Lounge.

Using her decades as a career vocalist, Switzer’s Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint provides readers with the professional insight and practical steps for building a profitable singing career. Filled with anecdotes, encouraging pep talks, veteran’s words of wisdom and the tricks of the trade known only by the pros, The Contemporary Singer’s Blueprint guides today’s vocalists through the mental, technical and physical challenges for achieving excellence in today’s music business.

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This is The Symphonia’s debut performance at The Studio at Mizner Park, located on the south end of the popular entertainment destination in east Boca Raton. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and will include Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture.

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16th Annual Boca Raton Concours

The 16th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance -- the fastest growing concours in the nation and the world’s largest for a charity-organized event -- will be celebrated Feb. 24, 25 and 26.

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The Symphonia adds special multi-media performance to its season

South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra has added a special performance to its ‘Inspired Naturally’ 2022-2023 concert season.

On Monday, Feb. 27, The Symphonia will show the award-winning film, “Terra Nostra,” while simultaneously performing the film’s powerful musical score live.

This is The Symphonia’s debut performance at The Studio at Mizner Park, located on the south end of the popular entertainment destination in east Boca Raton. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and will include Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture.

Terra Nostra is a 30-minute multimedia symphony about the earth and its global environment, composed by Christophe Chagnard. The fi lm’s spectacular visuals of Earth, along with mind-blowing images of our planet’s natural elements, was created and directed by Charlie Spears.

Following the performance, VIP guests will be invited to meet and mingle with Principal Conduc-

tor, Alastair Willis, Terra Nostra composer, Christophe Chagnard, and Symphonia musicians and board members.

The concert is a collaboration with the Center for Arts & Innovation, which is projected to break ground in Mizner Park in 2025. The Symphonia is one of several arts & cultural organizations planning to make the new, state-of-the-art center its performance home, upon completion.

Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster and range from $35 to $65 per person.

The mission of The Symphonia is to inspire, educate and engage the lives of diverse South Florida community through extraordinary musical experiences. Founded in 2004 and recognized as the region’s premier chamber orchestra, The Symphonia’s annual concert series features a repertoire blending classic and contemporary works, showcasing compositions from diverse composers that can best be brought to life by a chamber-size en-

semble.

The Symphonia takes immense pride in its longstanding community partnerships, including its ‘Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem’ children’s program at the Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach, and with the city of Boca Raton. Additional outreach programs include ‘Meet the Orchestra’ for kids 12 and under, and ‘Box Lunch It,’ a program that allows adult patrons to meet and learn from The Symphonia’s featured soloists and conductors in an intimate, casual environment.

This past year, The Symphonia also launched a program to provide complimentary tickets to service organizations such as Boca Helping Hands, Lighthouse for the Blind, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and Schwedelson Special Need Department of the Jewish Community Center.

For more information, visit thesymphonia. org; follow on Instagram @TheSymphonia and on Facebook @SymphoniaBoca.

South County pair among finalists for Boys & Girls Club

‘Youth

of Year’

This is Switzer’s second book, following her release in 2005 of The Diva Next Door: How to Be a Singing Star Wherever You Are, which Tony Award-winning Broadway star Linda Lavin hailed as “warm, funny, right to the heart of what counts in the pursuit of a singing career.”

How to Get Tickets

General admission tickets are $15 per person and are available for purchase by calling the Arts Garage at 561.450.6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.

Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful, and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida.

Located at 94 NE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach’s popular Pineapple Grove, Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Delray Beach. For more information, call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.

16th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance coming up Feb. 24-26

Feb. 24:

PRIVATE VIP RECEPTION for celebrities, sponsors, honorary guests and big wheel members. This reception is an exclusive, invite-only event.

For more information on securing an invite, please contact Kerry Becker at kbecker@bgcbc.org

Feb. 25

THE CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE GRAND GALA, dinner, auction and show.

The evening’s festivities will include the presentation of the Annual Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Annual Automotive Lifetime Achievement Recipients:

Racing: Dale Earnhardt Jr., with 50 victories and two championships in NASCAR’s top two national touring series

Manufacturer: Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors Company

Dealer: Mindy Holman, Chair Holman

Past recipients have included Lilliam and Gus Machado, Bob Carter, Norman Braman, Marc Cannon, Dave Zuchowski, Rita and Rick Case, Stephen Cannon, Keith Crain, the Ed Morse Automotive Group, Mike Maroone, Roger Penske, Bobby Rahal, Mike Jackson, H. Wayne Huizenga, Carroll Shelby, Edsel Ford, John Staluppi, Emerson Fittipaldi, JM Family Enterprises and Dietmar Exler, Ryan Hunter-Reay,and Rick Hendrick.

Also, each year during the live auction, guests can bid on one-of-a-kind trips, “experience” packages, luxury jewelry and more.

The night will conclude with a performance by co-

median David Spade. Past entertainers have been Jay Leno, Tim Allen, Jeff Foxworthy, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Bob Newhart, Billy Gardell and Wayne Brady.

Welcome Reception & Silent Auction: 5:30 pm –7:00 pm.

Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Feb. 26

BOCA RATON CONCOURS d’ ELEGANCE at The Boca Raton

The fi nest collector cars and motorcycles from around the country will gather on the show fi eld at the famed The Boca Raton. On display at this year’s Concours will be the pre-war Cadillac as the Marque of the Year and Cadillac Eldorado and Arnolt Cars as Feature of the Year.

The judging process will combine a point/percentage system, along with the Modified French Rule evaluation criteria of the cars condition, authenticity/ originality and appeal in the following areas: the vehicle’s exterior, its interior area, the engine area, and the overall presentation, visual impact and significance of the car.

A variety of manufacturers will be displaying vintage, antique and classic automobiles.

The schedule: Show set-up: 7-8:30 a.m.

Judging: 9 a.m. to noon.

General Admission: 10 a.m.

Awards Ceremony: 11 a.m.

Antisemitism Decoding The Narrative – A Program Hosted by Hadassah FL Atlantic And Temple

Beth Tikvah

Boynton Beach, FL – Hadassah Florida Atlantic and Temple Beth Tikvah urge you to attend the crucial Antisemitism Decoding the Narrative program of the Jewish Community Relations Council part of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. This impactful program is scheduled both virtually and in-person at Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road, Greenacres on Sunday, March 19, 11:00am – 1:00pm.

Linda Geller Schwartz, Chair, Israel Advocacy and Combatting Antisemitism Task Force of the JCRC is the featured Speaker. Get a revealing look at the nature of the current antisemitic language directed at Israel. Equip yourselves to understand the narrative; identify the strategies and true intentions of those who spread it; and learn how to respond!

Register now by clicking on this link:

https://events.hadassah.org/ FARAntisemitismDecoding

For those participating virtually, a Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.

Registration is necessary by March 14, 2023.

Questions – please contact Hadassah Florida, floridarequests@hadassah.org, 561-498-1012.

The Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region is home to 46 chapters and 22,000 members in Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties and is part of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA). HWZOA is the largest

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-Based Quantum Network At FAU

United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour FAU’s quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Warner A. Miller, Ph.D., a professor of physics who spearheads the laboratory, provided an overview and demonstration of the nation’s first drone-based, mobile quantum network housed at FAU.

The network includes a ground station, drones, lasers and fiber optics to share quantum-secured information. Today’s telecommunication networks use fiber optics, connected by laser beams from the ground and between planes and satellites — called fiber and free space optical networks. Drones are used to save lives, secure infrastructure, help the environment, and thwart hostile military advances.

Jewish women’s organization in the United States with nearly 300,000 members, Associates and supporters.

Temple Beth Tikvah is a modern, egalitarian and conservative Synagogue.

Hadassah brings women together to effect change and advocate on such critical issues as ensuring the security of Israel, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization’s (HMO) two hospitals in Jerusalem, Hadassah delivers exemplary patient care to over a million people every year and supports world-renowned medical research. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality.For more information, visit www. hadassah.org.

“Harnessing the laws of nature – namely quantum physics – a cutting-edge teleportation technology is taking cybersecurity to new, ‘unhackable’ heights using miniscule particles of light or beams,” said Miller, a retired lieutenant colonel, U.S. Air Force, who served honorably for 28 years and received a Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. “Using mobile quantum network, we can seamlessly maneuver around buildings, inclement weather and terrain and quickly adapt to changing environments such as warfare.”

FAU, Qubitekk and L3Harris are collaborating with the U.S. Air Force to combine expertise from academia, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, government and industry, with the future potential to scale up the project for larger applications with larger aerial platforms, as well as other ground and maritime platforms.

Quantum distribution provides a secure communication method for ex-

changing information between shared parties in a way that guarantees security. This phenomenon involves a pair of particles of light or photons that are generated in such a way that the individual quantum states of each are indefinite but correlated such that the act of measuring one instantaneously determines the result of measuring the other, even when they are at a great distance from one another. This phenomenon was referred to by Albert Einstein as “Spooky Action at a Distance.”

Einstein noted that quantum mechanics should allow two objects to affect each other’s behavior instantly across vast distances as if the two are connected by a mysterious communication channel.

FAU’s contribution to the project and its student involvement in the technology is analogous to threading the eye of a fine needle using fiberoptics and co-propagating wavelengths that includes a near-infrared or invisible beam at the single-photon level. The entangled single-photon sources are produced by focusing a laser on special non-linear crystals and then processing the resulting “down-conversion” beam of photons. The optical alignment system uses mirrors that tilt to steer the photons directly where they need to go. The single photons travel one-by-one from the source drone to another to communicate securely.

“In war, for example, these drones would provide one-time crypto-keys to exchange critical information, which spies and enemies would not be able to intercept,” said Miller. “Quantum protects our information using the laws of nature and not just by a clever manmade code. One of our collaborators aptly stated, ‘whoever wins the quantum race will win the war.’”

Music at St. Paul’s presents “Spring is in the Air” with the Palisade Virtuosi

FemCity Boca Delray Hosts an Afternoon of Networking with Guest Speaker Amanda Perna

Boca Raton, FL – FemCity Boca Delray, a local networking organization dedicated to supporting women in business through monthly workshops and innovative social events personalized for FEMS in the community, recently hosted their January Connection event with more than 45 “Fems” for an afternoon of networking and learning at Kapow in Boca Raton. Guest speaker Amanda Perna, CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of The House of Perna, Co-Founder of A Little Wyld, two-time Project Runway designer, globally recognized Speaker and TV Personality, shared tips for women in business focused around “Vision for the Year” while guests enjoyed a delicious lunch. The event also served as the official partnership launch for Philanthropy partner Diaper Bank Covering South Florida to help the women and mothers of Palm Beach County this year. FemCity Boca Delray will be working closely with Diaper Bank Covering South Florida to support their efforts to help families by collecting diapers, feminine hygiene supplies and volunteering throughout 2023.

Delray Beach, FL – On Sunday, March 5, at 3pm Music at St. Paul’s continues its 34th season with a concert by the Palisades Virtuosi. Titled “Spring is in the Air,” the program features a program of works for flute, clarinet, and piano performed by the renowned Palisade Virtuosi, a New Jersey ensemble with a national presence. From a review by Fanfare magazine, “In terms of intonation, articulation, and musical insight, Palisades Virtuosi represent the best of our current world-class standards.”

Tickets for the concert are $20 (18 and under are FREE) and are only available at the door on the day of the concert. For more information on this event and Music at St. Paul’s 34th Season, visit http://www.musicstpauls.org or call 561-278-6003. Music at St. Paul’s concerts are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. St. Paul’s is handicapped accessible.

About the performers…

Dubbed “The Commissioners” by Chamber Music America magazine, Palisades Virtuosi has established an enviable presence in the chamber music world since its inception in 2002 and have continued to celebrate the premieres of new works at their concerts each year! The founders, Margaret Swinchoski, flute; Donald Mokrynski, clarinet; and Ron Levy, piano, are three friends, all who had hitherto enjoyed considerable success as individual performers, and who also shared a love of ensemble playing. Now, to date, PV’s portfolio boasts ninety newly commissioned pieces. The collection, taken as a whole, exhibits an astounding richness and

depth; the ages of the composers range from sixteen to eighty, displaying a staggering array of styles and approaches. The geographical “home-base” of PV is Bergen County, NJ, where they have performed their subscription concert series since 2003. They have also traveled extensively, appearing at important venues which have included Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, the Bruno Walter Auditorium/NY Public Library at Lincoln Center, the venerable Stratford Summer Music Festival (founded by Glenn Gould), the University of Hawaii, Honolulu (where they have an informal “residency”), and the New York Flute Club, to name a few. Recently, PV has been named “Visiting Artists” at Bergen Community College (NJ) and are also In Residence at The Ridgewood Conservatory.

MUSIC AT ST. PAUL’S 2022-2023

SEASON

Upcoming concerts

April 16

Lynn University Chamber Music Competition Finalists

May 21

“The Sound of Heaven” Music for organ, harp and violin with David Macfarlane, Kay Kemper and Valentin Mansurov

May 7

“Four for Four” Delray String Quartet

For more information, visit http:// www.musicstpauls.org

$20 suggested donation / 18 and under FREE

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is handicapped accessible

For more information, visit http:// www.musicstpauls.org

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Four Owls earn C-USA Preseason All-Conference honors

Florida Atlantic beach volleyball’s Julie Honzovicova, Marketa Svozilova, Courtney Moon, and Ellie Austin all earned Conference USA Preseason All-Conference honors, announced by the league office on Thursday.

The C-USA beach volleyball preseason team consists of 12 all-conference honorees and one preseason player of the year and is voted on by the league’s six head coaches.

Last season, Honzovicova was named 2022 C-USA Freshman of the Year and was named to the 2022 All-Conference-USA Freshman Team after posting a 20-9 record pairing with Ellie Austin. The duo played exclusively on court three for the Owls during the 2022 campaign.

Marketa Svozilova was named a 2022 All-Conference-USA First Team Pair and earned 2022 All-Con -

ference-USA Freshman Team recognition last season. She finished with a 21-9 overall record playing with Courtney Moon on court two for the Owls.

Courtney Moon was recognized as a 2022 All-Conference-USA First Team Pair a year ago. She finished with a 21-9 overall record pairing with Marketa Svozilova and playing on court two for the Owls.

In the fall, Ellie Austin was named the 2022 C-USA October Pair of the Month playing with Christine Jarman. Last season, she posted a 20-9 record pairing with Julie Honzovicova and playing on court three for the Owls.

The Owls kickoff the 2023 campaign on Friday & Saturday, Feb. 2425 as they compete at Stetson’s season-opening tournament in DeLand at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Courts.

Owls Men’s Basketball Enter Last Homestand of Season

It’s the final homestand of the season for the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team. The Owls, who are currently in the midst of the best season in school history, will host UTSA on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., and then round out the home portion of the season against UTEP on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.

A lot is at stake for FAU, as the Owls’ mark of 24-3 and 14-2 in Conference USA is good for first place, but not by much. North Texas sits right behind the Owls in the C-USA standings with a mark of 14-3. The Mean Green play at Charlotte on the 23rd and are on the bye week on Saturday. The Owls do own the tiebreaker over the Mean Green by sweeping the two-game series.

FAU is receiving votes in this week’s AP Top 25 poll. The Owls are coming off the bye week, and the seven days in between games is the Owls’ longest rest since the stretch off from Dec. 29 at North Texas (50-46 win) to Jan. 5 against UAB (88-86 win).

The Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena has provided some friendly confines for the Owls, not only this season, but over the course of the Dusty May era. The Owls are 150 in Paradise this year and are riding a 16-game winning streak at home since the final game of last year. That is the longest home winning streak in school history and the fourth-longest active streak in the nation. UCLA holds the top home win streak at 23 games.

Since the beginning of the 201819 season, which was May’s first in Paradise, the Owls are an impressive 59-14 (.808) at home.

These two home games will also mark the final two in Boca Raton for Owl guard Michael Forrest. Forrest will be honored in a Senior Day ceremony prior to Saturday’s game.

Forrest has been an integral component to FAU’s success the last five years. He is the Owl record holder for made 3-pointers, currently sitting at 294 made triples.

Forrest also sits in third place all-time in school history in scoring

(1,546 points) and is only 13 points behind Earnest Crumbley, who sits in second place.

The Owls defeated both of these two teams in their first meetings, topping the Roadrunners, 8364 on Jan. 19 then defeating the Miners 67-59 on Jan. 21.

Against UTSA, four Owls scored double figures in Johnell

Davis (14) Brandon Weatherspoon (12) Alijah Martin (11) and Nick Boyd (10).

Martin provided a stat-sheet stuffing performance with seven boards, three steals and three assists in addition to his 11 points.

The Owls are 9-6 against the Roadrunners dating back to the 2013-14 season.

Owls open up final regular season C-USA road trip on Thursday at UTSA Sailfish Drop Road Game Against Barry

The Owls (12-13, 5-11 C-USA) prep for their final conference road trip of the regular season this weekend, beginning with the UTSA Roadrunners (8-18, 6-11 C-USA) on Thursday, Feb. 23. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET inside the Convocation Center.

FAU enter this weekend at 12-13 overall and 5-11 in Conference USA play and will look to snap a fourgame skid this weekend. The Owls are in their second season under head coach Jennifer Sullivan, who has led the Owls to a 17-38 record over her two seasons in Boca Raton.

The Owls are paced by Aniya Hubbard, who ranks first among all C-USA freshmen and eighth in the conference in scoring with 13.6 points per game. Hubbard also leads C-USA in steals, collecting 65 this season, averaging 2.6 per contest, in addition to leading the Owls in assists, dishing out 2.6 per contest this season. Joiya Maddox and Janeta Rozentale round out the Owls top three scorers, with 9.5 and 8.8 points per game, respectively. Rozentale leads FAU on the glass, posting 6.0 rebounds per game and tallying 16 blocked shots this season.

As a team, the Owls rank second in C-USA in rebounding margin (4.2) and free throw attempts per game (20.7), third in rebounds per game (38.9), fourth in scoring defense (66.3), offensive rebounds per game (12.9), steals per game (8.6), and fewest fouls per game (17.6), and fifth in free throws made per game (14.2), defensive rebounds per game (26.0), and 3-point percentage defense (.301).

UTSA enters Thursday’s contest 8-18 overall and 6-11 in C-USA play and are just coming off a 68-67 win over North Texas. UTSA is in its second season under head coach Karen Aston who has led the Roadrunners to a 16-41 record during her time in San Antonio.

The Roadrunners are led by Jordyn Jenkins, who leads the conference in scoring, averaging 20.3 points per game this season. Jenkins also leads UTSA on the boards, collecting 7.7 rebounds per game, as well as pacing the team in steals with 34 this season. Kyra White is UTSA’s assists leader, tallying 4.5 assists per game, while Elyssa Coleman has recorded a team-leading 42 blocks this season.

In C-USA, the Roadrunners lead the conference in rebounding margin (7.0) and rebounds per game (40.6), rank second in defensive rebounds per game (26.8) and blocks per game (4.1), third in field goal percentage defense (.389) and offensive rebounds per game (13.7), and fifth in free throw percentage (.727).

FAU leads the all-time series against UTSA, 8-6. In San Antonio, the Owl and Roadrunners are tied 3-3. FAU has won five of its last six against the Roadrunners, including the Owls’ 81-66 win in their last meeting earlier this season on Jan. 19 in Boca Raton.

The Owls will close out the week in El Paso, Texas for their regular-season road finale on Saturday, Feb. 25 against the UTEP Miners. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET inside the Don Haskins Center.

It was a tough outing for the PBA baseball team as they took on the Buccaneers of Barry University on the road earlier this evening. The Sailfish struggled on offense, losing the game 5-1.

Barry jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and were able to keep PBA at bay for a majority of this game. The ‘Fish bested the Bucs in total hits in this game with eight, but they left nine potential scoring

PBA

Men’s

runs on base. A bright spot for the ‘Fish was Nate Housen. He would go 2-4 on the day and scored PBA’s only run of the game with a solo home run to center field. Barry would get some insurance runs in the sixth and seventh innings to put the game out of reach.

PBA will need to quickly bounce back from this game as they take on #5 Tampa in their Sunshine State Conference opener on Feb. 24-25.

Golf Gets

Seventh

Place

Finish at Saint Leo Invitational

Earlier this evening, the Palm Beach Atlantic men’s golf team finished the final round of the Saint Leo Invitational. The ‘Fish earned their third top 10 finish of the spring season, ending the tournament in a tie for seventh place out of 18 teams.

Andrew Riley continued to lead the way for the Sailfish as he has done for most of this spring season. He finished the final round -1 with five birdies to tie for 17th place overall. Justus Verge has also been a bright spot for the ‘Fish, earning a tie for 22nd place with a final round score of -3. Beck Burnette from Lee Uni-

versity was the individual winner of the tournament, going -10 across all three rounds of play.

Lee University came away as the overall team winners as well, with two of their golfers finishing in the top three placements. Carl St-Arnaud earned a top 30 finish for PBA, ending the final round -4. Will Schroeder ended the tournament in a tie for 43rd and Trey Tesiero finished in a tie for 76th place to round out the final placements for the ‘Fish.

PBA will tee off again on Mar. 6 for the Keiser Kup.

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