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Boca Raton Mayors Ball Raises $125,000 for Boca Nonprofits Returning as the official gala season opener for Boca Raton, more than 400 guests dined and danced the night away at the third annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton in celebration of the City’s long, rich history. In addition to honoring the elected officials who exemplify Rotary International’s motto, ‘Service Above Self ’ and recognize the City’s visionaries who have elevated the community, the evening raised more than $125,000 for the Club’s “Service Above Self ” Grant Program that supports the health and wellness needs of the nonprofits serving Boca Raton and Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio. Story on Page 3

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Boca Raton FC and Gabriel Bravo Agree on New Deal Boca Raton Football Club is pleased to announce the return of Gabriel Bravo for the 2018 Season. The right back returns to Boca Raton after a successful 2017 NPSL season which saw the 20 year old appear and start in seven NPSL matches, playing a total of 575 minutes in the NPSL season alone. “We are incredibly delighted to bring back Gabriel home,” said president Douglas Heizer. “Gabriel has been part of our organization since its inception and bringing him back for the 2018 season is very important to us.” Story on Page 14

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• Congratulations to Joyce DeVita on being named the 2017 Woman Volunteer of the Year at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JLBR) 30th annual luncheon and fashion show on Thursday, October 5 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. DeVita was nominated by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. In 1995, she chaired the Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon and fashion show. •Returning as the official gala season opener for Boca Raton, more than 400 guests dined and danced the night away at the third annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton in celebration of the City’s long, rich history. In addition to honoring the elected officials who exemplify Rotary International’s motto, ‘Service Above Self ’ and recognize the City’s visionaries who have elevated the community, the evening raised more than $125,000 for the Club’s “Service Above Self ” Grant Program that supports the health and wellness needs of the nonprofits serving Boca Raton and Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio. • Duffy’s Sports Grill is opening another Boca Raton Location! This time in the place where Firday’s at Mission Bay was located in West Boca. They will open their second Boca Raton location on Friday, October 27th. Hiring for the location, which will fill over 150 full and part-time positions, began this week . This new location in West Boca comes on the heels of Duffy’s recent groundbreaking of what will be their 36th restaurant in South Port St. Lucie.

College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University will host the 12th annual “Keep Memories Alive — Caring Hearts Scores a Touchdown for Scholarships” on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. The event will begin at the north entrance of the mall. • Florida Atlantic University High School freshman Devin Willis will compete to become America’s Top Young Scientist during the Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Willis, 14, is one of 10 finalists competing for the title and a $25,000 prize.

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• Boca Raton’s Downtown Library will exhibit collage artist Nicole Washburn’s work from October 6 to November 6. Washburn’s “Fragments into Form” features multiple different paper collages that blend colors and images to “portray elements from nature and the supernatural.” The “Fragments into Form” exhibit includes collages from 2005-2016. Having lived in the mountain forests of Central Argentina for 22 years, Washburn draws her inspiration for her work from many different places.

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• This year’s chefs roster for the Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase & College Football Spirit Night brings more culinary diversity, stations and “fan-fare” to the Bowl’s third annual lead-in event on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton, Fla.

• Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, announced today it recently started a multimillion-dollar renovation at Town Center at Boca Raton. The upscale shopping center, which attracts international visitors and local shoppers with its world-class high-fashion brands and dynamic dining and entertainment options, will undergo a major interior and exterior makeover. The renovation will further transform the center into an iconic shopping destination, creating an unforgettable luxury shopping experience. • The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn

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Community Boca Raton Takes A Stand Against Conversion Therapy By: Bryanna Basilio The Boca Raton City Council has voted to enact an ordinance which prohibits conversion therapy for minors by licensed professionals. The ban to take effect immediately. Deputy Mayor Jeremy Rodgers was the only council member to be opposed to the ordinance saying, “I see it as more as a state health issue and for that I am not in support of the ordinance.” Regardless the ordinance was approved, 1- 4. Conversion therapy, also known as reparative therapy, or sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE), encompasses a range of discredited counseling practices by which health care providers or counselors seek to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression through aversion treatment. The county’s most effective civil rights organization,The Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (PBCHRC), asked the city to enact the ordinance. In the past 29 years, the independent non-profit organization has succeeded in having local public officials enact more than 120 laws and policies providing equal rights, benefits and protection for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) community. In the past year alone, PBCHRC has been successful in convincing elected officials in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Riviera Beach, Wellington and Greenacres to prohibit conversion therapy for minors. “The discredited practice of conversion therapy has long been rejected by virtually all of our nation’s mainstream medical, psychiatric, psychological and mental health organizations,” said PBCHRC Board Member Trent Steele who is also an attorney who has spearheaded the yearlong project to ban conversion therapy throughout Palm Beach County. “Instilling self-hatred in children is not therapy,” he said. Dr. Rachel Needle, a licensed psychologist and a leading expert on conversion therapy, notes that the practice of conversion therapy is based on two false premises. “First, it is based on the falsehood that being gay, lesbian or transgender is a mental disorder or defect that needs to be cured,” said Needle. “And second, it is based on the presumption that being LGBTQ is something that can actually be changed through therapy.” Needle, who is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, states that the potential risks of conversion therapy on children include shame, guilt, depression, decreased selfesteem, increased self-hatred, feelings of anger and betrayal, loss of friends, social withdrawal, problems in sexual and

emotional intimacy, hostility and blame towards parents, high risk behaviors, confusion, self-harm, substance abuse and suicidal ideation. “Any ethical mental health practitioner should not attempt to cure or repair gender identity or sexual orientation through these scientifically invalid techniques,” Needle added. “Attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity can have a devastating impact on a minor.” Boca Raton joins more than a dozen other Florida municipalities -- West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Riviera Beach, Miami, Wilton Manors, Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, El Portal, Key West, Wellington, and Tampa. Greenacres has enacted conversion therapy bans for minors as well. In addition, Oakland Park is expected to enact a similar ban on October 18. Before year’s end, Palm Beach County Commissioners will consider a countywide ban. The Boca Raton conversion therapy ordinance and all of the similar ordinances enacted to date applies only to state-licensed therapists. Unlicensed therapists, such as those associated with faith-based groups, retain their religious freedom to engage in such work. Additionally, adults remain free to seek out conversion therapy. Although there have been several court challenges to the constitutionality of banning conversion therapy, all have failed. On four occasions, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear challenges to the constitutionality laws banning conversion therapy for minors. State Senator Jeff Clemens (D-Atlantis) introduced a bill for consideration by the 2018 Florida Legislature to prohibit conversion therapy on minors statewide. However, similar bills filed by Clemens in the 2016 and 2017 legislative sessions were never heard. Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie issued the following statement: “While banning conversion therapy does not appear to be a priority action in either Tallahassee or Washington, DC, tonight Boca Raton took another step to protect LGBTQ youth in our city from the harms of conversion therapy. Allowing anyone to expose children to such harm is inconsistent with the values of the City of Boca Raton.” In addition, conversion therapy has been soundly rejected by the American Association of School Administrators, the American Federation of Teachers, the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of Social Workers, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Education Association and the School Social Work Association of America.

Boca Raton Mayors Ball Raises $125,000 for Boca Nonprofits and Rotarian who served as co-chair of the Mayors Ball with Kim Champion. “From the honoree selections, raves about the food and the Steve Chase Band to the entire program and guest list… the ‘who’s who’ all in the room at the same time celebrating Boca Raton made for a memorable, iconic evening.” Champion added that “many shared that while Returning as the official gala they have been to decades of blackseason opener for Boca Raton, more tie events in Palm Beach County, this than 400 guests dined and danced the event has its own signature warmth, an night away at the third annual Boca Raton energy-packed night with a guest list that Mayors Ball presented by the Rotary Club spanned generations of community leadDowntown Boca Raton in celebration ers reconnecting, renewing and strengthof the City’s long, rich history. In addiening relationships as everyone in the tion to honoring the elected officials who room beamed with City pride.” exemplify Rotary International's motto, The evening opened with a ‘Service Above Self ’ and recognize the bountiful reception of themed drinks City’s visionaries who have elevated the sponsored by Brito Vodka, Toast, Afro community, the evening raised more than Head Rum and a showcase of luxury cars $125,000 for the Club’s “Service Above by JM Lexus, the evening’s valet sponsor, Self ” Grant Program that supports the displayed in the Royal Palm Ballroom. health and wellness needs of the nonThe ballroom featured City-themed profits serving Boca Raton and Rotary environs and historical table décor nods International’s program to eradicate polio. to award recipients Kaufman Lynn “Chance to Win proceeds will Construction, Florida Atlantic University be donated to Hurricane Ima relief. and Bobby Campbell. Kaufman Lynn This year’s coveted George Long Prism Construction sponsored the room decor, Awards were presented to philanthrowith memorabilia provided by the Boca pist Bobby Campbell, Florida Atlantic Raton Historical Society & Museum and University and Kaufman Lynn Construccenterpieces by Dalsimer Atlas Floral & tion. Upon receiving his George Long Event Decorators. Award, philanthropist Bobby Campbell, The dinner/dance program was so moved by the warm hometown opened with a formal mayor’s procescamaraderie and spirit in the room that he sional, the presentation of colors by pledged a generous donation of $50,000 Boca Raton Fire Rescue and Police to the Rotary Club Downtown Boca RaHonor Guards, national anthem sung by ton grant program during his acceptance Boca Raton’s very own Future Star and speech. recording artist Kendra Erica, a video Due to increasing demand, the commemorating the achievements and black-tie event with red carpet arrival, missions of the Rotary Club Downtown was fittingly held at the historic Boca Boca Raton’s 5th year, followed by dancRaton Resort & Club, the 2016 George ing and the highlight of the evening, Long Award Business Visionary recipithe presentation of the 2017 George E. ent. Once again the event drew a ‘full Long Awards – named for the City’s first house’ of Boca Raton’s ‘Who’s Who’ of appointed mayor in 1924 sponsored by civic, business, tourism, community and Sklar Furnishings and designed by Tiffany philanthropic stakeholders and visionaries & Co. – past and present – spanning more than Presenting the George Long five decades of commitment and conAwards to those who have long champitributions. The high-energy Steve Chase oned the tradition of bringing visionary Band rocked the room for a perpetually ideas and transformation to Boca Raton filled dance floor. were event Honorary Chair and former “The onsite positive feedback City Mayor Susan Whelchel; Boca Raton was overwhelming, many going LIVE on Mayors Ball Founding Co-Chair and 2017 Facebook from the event to viral shares event producer Jon A. Kaye and Boca of selfies and professional photos,” noted Raton Mayor Susan Haynie. Constance Scott, former Deputy Mayor

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FAU High Student Competes in 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Florida Atlantic University High School freshman Devin Willis will compete to become America’s Top Young Scientist during the Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Willis, 14, is one of 10 finalists competing for the title and a $25,000 prize. Willis developed an innovative machine called SLIDEMAP that increases the speed and accuracy of a cancer diagnosis. Using a 20X microscope, the machine captures several images of a tumor at the cellular level, then uses an algorithm to stitch the images together. The final image is passed through a neural network to analyze the tumor and determine whether it’s benign or cancerous. “I recently read that when pathologists were given the same tissue sample, they agreed on a diagnosis only 75 percent of the time,” he said. “I hope this machine can create more consistency among diagnoses.”

The idea for SLIDEMAP came from Willis’ dad, Scooter Willis, who currently works in data analytics for cancer research. Scooter saw a need for this machine and told Devin about the problem. “My dad knew I loved robotics and computer programming and thought this would be a great project for me,”

he said. Willis has been building and developing SLIDEMAP since he was in sixth grade. Last year, he made a two-minute video about his invention and submitted it to the Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge. He was chosen as a finalist in June. “All of the finalists get to work with a mentor from 3M which has been pretty helpful,” he said. “It’s nice to have the support and input from a real scientist.” Willis isn’t the first FAU High School student to compete for the title of America’s Top Young Scientist. Hannah Herbst, now a sophomore at FAU High, won the competition in 2015 with her ocean energy probe that turns ocean tides into usable power. Herbst later went on to present her project to U.S. President Barack Obama during the 2016 White House Science Fair.

Unicorn Children’s Foundation “Drags Out Acceptance” Of Neurodiversity With Its “Halloween Masquerade” Unicorn Children’s Foundation is excited to announce the return of its acclaimed and much enjoyed cabaretthemed role reversal drag show, which will be held on Sunday, October 29th from 6:30pm-10:00pm at LIPS Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Proceeds from “Halloween Masquerade” will directly support programs that help children and families that are challenged with special needs, such as Autism, Dyslexia and other learning disorders. Event Chairman Max Tucci along with Unicorn’s President Gregory Fried (Gregory’s Fine Jewelry), Eddie Dominguez (LA Sweetz), Kurtis Lutz (MODA Salon) and Derek Morrell (Ouzo Bay) will transform into dazzling “divas” with the goal of raising the most “votes” (dollars) in support of the Foundation. Every $10 = 1 vote and the Diva with the most total votes (online and night of) will win the coveted Unicorn stiletto trophy, title of Queen of the Night, and lifetime bragging rights. The five leading men are also

Daszkal Bolton Fund to Reward Teaching and Research at FAU South Florida accounting and advisory firm Daszkal Bolton will reward faculty teaching and research excellence at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business by establishing a fund with a gift of $50,000. The gift represents the first endowed professorship in FAU’s School of Accounting, which is among the largest accounting programs in the United States with over 1,200 traditional and non-traditional students in its undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Daszkal Bolton Fund will provide support one faculty member each year. The dean of the College of Business will choose a professor who has distinguished themselves in the fields of accounting and finance. The award recipient will use the $5,000 to support their work in these areas. The Daszkal Bolton Fund’s first faculty reward was announced at an event Wednesday night, October 11, at FAU’s College of Business. The recipient is Robert Pinsker, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Accounting. A certified public accountant, Pinsker’s research interests include eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), investor belief revision, qualitative materiality and auditor attitudes. “We are honored to receive this gift from Daszkal Bolton, a leading accounting firm in South Florida, to support the important research and teaching that’s taking place in FAU’s School of

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Accounting,” said Daniel M. Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Business. “This allows us to recognize and reward the excellent work being done by our professors and build upon the continued success and momentum of our accounting program.” Daszkal Bolton LLP provides accounting, tax and business finance advisory services to small and middle market companies ranging in revenue from $10 million to $300 million. The firm provides financial statement assurance, tax advisory and compliance, M&A and transaction advisory, private client services for high net worth individuals, state and local tax, International tax, forensic accounting, business valuation, estate planning and asset protection services. The firm also advises on wealth management, life and disability insurance and fee based financial planning through affiliate Benchmark Financial Group. With over 140 professionals Daszkal Bolton covers the South Florida markets, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Jupiter. “Daszkal Bolton is proud of the outstanding relationship it has with the FAU College of Business,” Managing Partner Michael Daszkal said. “This leadership gift is intended to help the school continue to grow, as well as encourage other institutions to support the school as well.” The FAU School of Accounting’s faculty comprises award-winning scholars who have been recognized for

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Boca Raton Bowl Announces 2017 Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase Breweries and Judges

● Boca Raton Resort & Club ● Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel ● Via Mizner Golf & Country Club ● Palm Beach Gardens Marriott ● Chartwells at ● Florida Atlantic University ● Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar ● Oceans 234 ● M.E.A.T. Tap Room & Eatery ● Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery ● Morton’s The Steakhouse ● Bolay ● Los Bocados ● Tucker Duke’s ● Seasons 52 ● The Melting Pot ● Private Chefs Service ● La Paella Chef ● Happylicious by Betsy

● Hooters ● 32 Bubbles Food Truck ● Citrus Distillers, LLC ● Breweries serving up craft beers Entries in a variety of categories, including craft brews and themed cocktails, will be judged by a panel of expert “foodie and family” media and bloggers, ESPN and “hometown tailgate” authorities* including: ● Heather McMechan, blogger, LocalMomScoop.com ● Holli Lapes, blogger, thesoflasage.com ● Justin Tompkins, blogger, MySouthFloridaToday.com ● Deby Goldfarb, blogger, SteppingOutFlorida.com ● Jan Norris, blogger, Food & Florida, JanNorris.com ● FAU First Lady and tailgate authority Carolyn Kelly will serve as the celebrity judge selecting the evening’s Most Spirited Player (MSV) based on display décor and Most Valuable Player (MVP) based on the combo of décor and entries). ● Event-goers vote for their “People’s Choice” favorite *chef and judge rosters subject to change “We can’t wait to see what this year’s chefs cook up and breweries serve up!” noted Doug Mosley, executive director of the Boca Raton Bowl set to kick-off at FAU Stadium on Tuesday, Nov.19 at 7 p.m. “We look forward to the most attended, most spirited showcase night yet to benefit our charity partner Spirit of Giving. The event is perfectly timed for both raising awareness of the Boca Raton Bowl and much-needed funds for our charity partner’s annual holiday gift drive.” Mosley adds that each year the Bowl’s Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase night offers residents and businesses an ideal way to recruit their family, friends, colleagues, employees and clients to raise awareness of the Boca Raton Bowl and buy game day tickets “as ESPN sheds a nationally televised spotlight on what has been dubbed “Boca’s Biggest Annual Outdoor Party”. To learn more about the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase, chef participation, showcase stations and event sponsorship opportunities, contact Jon Kaye, Kaye Communications at jkaye@kcompr.com, 561-392-5166 (office) or 561-756-3097 (mobile). Tickets to the Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase event are $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door; price includes all chef and brewery tastings, entertainment and beer, wine and soft drinks. To purchase tickets visit http://www. spiritofgivingnetwork.com or via Spirit of Giving at or call 561-3850144.

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This year’s chefs roster for the Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase & College Football Spirit Night brings more culinary diversity, stations and “fan-fare” to the Bowl’s third annual lead-in event on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton, Fla. The Renaissance Hotel offers expansive indoor ballroom and outdoor patio opportunity to present and taste the best of tailgate fare served up from a diverse roster of the area’s popular restaurant, country club, hotel, catering and celebrity chefs and brewmasters. Serving annually as a fan-filled wave of Palm Beach County pride for the County’s own NCAA-sanctioned college football bowl game, the casual “game on” networking and pride-rallying event includes plenty of college football camaraderie. Guests are encouraged to come out wearing their own alma mater colors and jerseys, team up for tailgate gaming, mingle with ESPN on-air personalities and cast their own “People’s Choice” votes for their favorite chef, brew and cocktail entries. According to event organizers, 100% of ticket sales and winning silent auction bids benefit the Boca Raton Bowl’s charity partner Spirit of Giving, the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel increases the number of chefs, fans and funds to be raised. Participating in the open-to-thepublic event benefits Spirit of Giving’s annual holiday gift drive that revs up the year-end magic for thousands of children, the chefs from the following list* will be spending the next few weeks “heating up” their culinary creativity to put a “new spin” on tailgate classics.

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Local Radio Station, a Model in Serving the Community When it comes to community service, one local radio station WHQT FM (Hot-105) radio - gets it. While we were hunkering down for the arrival of Hurricane Irma recently, my friend and fellow community servant “James T.” Thomas and his team at Hot 105 won the prestigious Marconi Award recently as national Urban Station of the Year. The awards were announced at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show in Austin, Texas. Awards were presented in 21 categories. It was the second time in four years that the team has won this award. In today’s era of fake news and canned programing, it is obvious the station’s managers take pride in providing quality news and programming to our community each and every day. This award is a testament to the dedicated staff at the station. Fundamentally, this is what journalism – in particular - broadcasting is all about; serving listeners in our com-

munities and having a positive impact. Iconic Radio Staple Tom Joyner Hangs up Mic After 25 Years It seems like only a few years ago that I began partying with a purpose in the mornings with the launch of the Tom Joyner morning show, which syndicates daily on WHQT Hot 105 radio. Except for doing my daily devotions, I cannot think of a better way for me to start my day than listening to Joyner, who has been a fixture on the airwaves for 25 years. Earlier this week, the “Fly Jock”, as he was once known, announced to his 7.4 million listeners in more than 95 affiliates that he will be hanging up his microphone in two years. “I’m putting in my two-year notice…. At the end of the contract that I just signed, I’m retiring, and for the next two years, we’re going to reminisce, go down Memory Lane and talk about all the things that we’ve done for the past 25 years,” he said. The iconic show easily finds

a unique balance to inform, empower and entertain. And Joyner uses his platform to transform lives every day. I get my dose of news in the African American community from the show, which often features exclusive interviews with the likes of the Rev. Al Sharpton, Roland Martin and New York Daily News columnist Shaun King. I also get a laugh from the list of comedians he adds to his cast every morning. Joyner earned the nickname “Fly Jock” when he hosted a morning show in Dallas and an afternoon show in Chicago, and flew between both cities five days a week, seven years and collected eight million frequent flyer miles. He revolutionized radio in 1994 when he became the first morning show with music in syndication by featuring a live performance by R&B legend Luther Vandross. Over the years, Joyner has not only advanced radio and established

new mediums to inspire people, but he has enriched many lives in our communities. There are countless families whose lives are better thanks to Tom Joyner and his foundation. There are also many in the entertainment businesses who made their big break on Joyner’s show. There was some consolation to the news that although the show will not be on the airwaves, the party will not be over as Joyner promises to continue his activism. “We’ve never wavered from our original goal to entertain, to empower and inform and for the next two years we’ll continue to fight the good fight for the causes important to our audiences - voter registration, policies that impact our community, and raising more than $65 million and counting for my beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities.” C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@Delraybeachtribune.com or 561-665-0151.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Disappointments Are Part of Life! Each human life should operate according to a sound plan that helps produce good results. Every individual can experience a purposeful life if plans are in place for the hoped-for outcomes. The good one desires and expects never comes by the mere wish one intensely manifests! Even then, plans also fail, however good and solid they may be! What was expected to bring certain advantages can sometimes produce the very opposite. Obviously, no one ever plans a disap-

pointment as something they eagerly anticipate; people actually avoid such experiences as much as they can. Yet, by what is done or not done ahead of time, frustrations come, disappointments often emerge, becoming an unwelcome reality to be confronted and dealt with in the best possible fashion! The fact that disappointments always occur in a person’s earthly trajectory should not give anyone the excuse for inaction with respect to them. Some may be avoided ahead of time, while all can be dealt with creatively once they

invade one’s human experience. A mere acceptance of the inevitable unpleasantness is no sign of strength but of weakness, since obstacles most often can be overcome. There are resources which God makes available and which human intelligence can utilize! Someone has wisely stated that much that life sometimes forces on us as an unpleasant surprise, is there either to change us for the better, or for us to change it with carefully secured means to overcome the undesirable situation we encounter. Nothing should be al-

lowed to paralyze us in our trajectory toward something better in life! Every challenge demands a corresponding action! Some problems may arise due to our own poor choices, while others affect us adversely on account of somebody else’s human error, or evil intent. In any case, we should not focus on the barriers represented by any disappointing experiences, but lift our gaze above and beyond them where new paths open up for our continued adventure!

Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida. October 20 - October 26, 2017

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Walk to Benefit FAU’’ Memory and Wellness Center to Take Place Nov. 5

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University will host the 12th annual “Keep Memories Alive — Caring Hearts Scores a Touchdown for Scholarships” on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton. The event will begin at the north entrance of the mall. Funds raised from the walk support the Center’s state-of-the art, evidence-based programs and services vital to patients and families living with memory disorders. “We are deeply appreciative of the Caring Hearts Auxiliary and know that every dollar raised is directly making an impact,” said María Ordóñez, DNP, ARNP, director of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center. Last year, 80 percent of the caregiver programs were funded by the walk proceeds. “Over the past 11 years, we have raised more than $2 million for our walk generated by our unbelievable sponsors and walkers, and 225 families have benefited from the scholarship program supported by the walk,” said Terry Fedele,

president of Caring Hearts and co-chair of the walk with Vanessa Boltz and Morgan Green, board members. “In our 12thyear, we are adding to the amazing energy of the FAU football team by incorporating a ‘touchdown theme.’” Last year, 36 daycare scholarships were funded from last year’s Walk, and the walk raised more than $150,000. The Keep Memories Alive Walk Committee is proud to announce Bobby Campbell and Louis and Anne Green as double diamond sponsors. The honorary family will be the Helen Nikolas family. Boca magazine is the official media sponsor of the walk and honorary ambassadors include Campbell, along with Elaine J. Wold and Christine E. Lynn. Barbara Gutin will serve as the honorary chair of the walk, which will be dedicated in loving memory of Irving Gutin. The Memory and Wellness Center is on FAU’s Boca Raton campus and is part of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. The Center averages 10,000 visits per year and offers a wide range of services and programs to individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. They also support their families and caregivers.

October 15-21 To Be “Friends of the Library Week” programs. Also covered by the gift was funding for new technology and databases, including Maker and coding classes; and other youth programs such as the annual Library Tea event. The funding went a long way for the library, ultimately supporting multiple librarydriven reading initiatives as well. Clearly, the Friends organization does a great deal to further the Boca Raton Library. Their work never goes unnoticed. Ann Nappa, the Manager of Library Services, remarked, “We are grateful for the City’s leadership in shining a spotlight on the tremendous value that the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bring to the BRPL.” Nappa continued, “The staff has been able to bring many opportunities and resources to the community of Boca Raton thanks to the generous support and funding of the Friends’ members and volunteers.” Mayor Haynie’s proclamation joins multiple libraries across the country in celebrating the American Library Association’s annual event to bring attention to Friends of the Libraries throughout the country. The announcement brings focus to a very helpful volunteer cause.

By: Jack Rubin Mayor Susan Haynie has made strides in supporting the library during her tenure, perhaps none bigger than her most recent action. Mayor Haynie issued a proclamation declaring that October 15-21, 2017 is “Friends of the Library” Week in the City of Boca Raton. The proclamation commends the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library group for their helpfulness in the City. Friends is a non-profit volunteer and membership based organization that acts to support the events occurring at the library. Part of the City’s acknowledgement of the organization includes praise for the Friends’ support of BRPL’s mission, encouraging providing education, 21st century learning tools, programs and events for residents of all ages. Youth and adult educational programs endorsed by the library are the chief beneficiaries of the Friends funds. The group raises money through membership dues, bookstore sales, and donations. Earlier this year, the Friends of the Library gifted the library with money to help fund summer reading

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Second Duffy’s Sports Grill to Open in Boca Raton Delayed Duffy’s Sports Grill, Florida’s premier family-owned sports-themed restaurant, had announced they would open their second Boca Raton location on Friday, October 27th. However, that has been delayed a week and will now open November 3. Located in the Mission Bay Plaza at 20465 South State Rd #7, this will be their 35th location as the company continues to expand throughout the state. Hiring for the location, which will fill over 150 full and part-time positions, began this week . This new location in West Boca comes on the heels of Duffy’s recent groundbreaking of what will be their 36th restaurant in South Port St. Lucie. “Since our first Boca location opened in 2002, we have heard countless times that our MVPs wished we had another location further west,” said Duffy’s Sports Grill President, Jason Emmett. “When we learned of the opportunity in the Mission Bay Plaza we knew it would be a perfect location for us. The West Boca area has always been a market we’ve wanted to have a presence in, and we look forward to welcoming our new neighbors, as well as

our existing MVP’s, to dine in our newest location. The 9,000-square-foot restaurant will offer extensive indoor and outdoor seating for up to 324 patrons, including a large lakefront patio. 90 high definition 65-inch 4K flat screen TV’s will broadcast all satellite sports action, and all customers can look forward to enjoying over 20 ice cold beers on tap and 2 for 1 drinks all day every day in their spacious bar and cocktail areas complete with sleek, upscale décor and iconic sports memorabilia. A dedicated take-out area will serve guests who prefer to dine at home, and a semi-private dining room will provide an ideal venue for private parties and corporate events. The restaurant will feature freshly prepared, made-from-scratch dishes which Duffy’s is known for, including their Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, award-winning halfpound Certified Angus Beef burgers, falloff-the-bone baby back ribs, Lobster Tacos, Jump Lump Crab Mac & Cheese, a variety of signature salads, and specialty handcraft-

FAU Re-Launches Public Ethics Academy Florida Atlantic University has re-launched the Public Ethics Academy within the School of Public Administration at the College for Design and Social Inquiry. “We are excited about the re-launch of the Public Ethics Academy,” said Wesley Hawkins, Ph.D., dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry. “It is more important than ever before for us to provide a platform for the discussion and support of high ethical standards for those who serve our communities.” The Public Ethics Academy was first organized by FAU in 2009 to research ethics and provide training for local government agencies. Recently, Peter L. Cruise, Ph.D., was appointed executive director of the Academy upon its re-launch. Cruise graduated from FAU in 1995 and in 2015 was named a College for Design and Social Inquiry distinguished alumnus. “Working to promote ethical behavior, especially in the public sector, has long been a focus of my academic

and professional careers,” said Peter Cruise, Ph.D., executive director of the Public Ethics Academy. “In 2009, FAU also recognized the need to weigh in on public sector ethics with the formation of the Public Ethics Academy. I am honored to be back at FAU as we expand the Academy’s programs and services throughout the University.” The University-based nature of the Academy, housed at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, allows for the rapid incorporation and dissemination of the latest scholarly research on ethics issues by noted faculty for the Academy’s training programs. “Peter Cruise brings a lot of energy, dedication and expertise to his new role as executive director of the Public Ethics Academy,” said Steven Bourassa, Ph.D., director of the School of Public Administration. “I am very excited about the prospects for the Academy under his capable leadership.”

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Palm Beach State College Among Aspen Prize Top Community Colleges Palm Beach State College is once again among the top 150 community colleges in the nation eligible to compete for the coveted 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the signature recognition of high achievement in America’s community colleges. Using publicly available data on student outcomes, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program chose the top 150 community colleges from nearly 1,000 public two-year colleges. PBSC has been on the list each year since the award began in 2011. This year, 14 Florida colleges are on the list. “We’re proud to be considered one of the top 150 colleges in the country,’’ said Dr. Roger Yohe, vice president of academic affairs. “The fact that we continue to make the list is a testament to our efforts to help students succeed.” Awarded every two years, the Aspen Prize recognizes institutions with outstanding achievements in four areas: learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings, and high levels of access and success for minority and low-

income students. Yohe said PBSC has implemented advisement and enrollment management strategies that have helped boost the retention and completion rates. He said the retention rate for one fall term to the next is 67 percent. He also said that 96 percent of students who complete their education at PBSC get a job or successfully transfer to a university. “We have a student-centered learning environment with our faculty focused on student success beyond their individual classrooms. We have an increased focus on continuous improvement, and those colleges that get recognized have those key elements in place.” PBSC must now submit an application for the next phase of the competition. After the rigorous process, the top 10 finalists will be named in May 2018. The Aspen Institute will then visit the finalists to collect additional qualitative data. An Aspen Prize jury will choose a grand prize winner, finalists with distinction and rising stars in spring 2019.

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AT&T Boosts Network Performance at FAU Stadium

AT&T has boosted its mobile internet coverage at FAU Stadium. When a big play happens, students can now enjoy stronger connections as they share the moment with friends and family. We have added 51 antennas and 25,000 miles of cable to our Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at the stadium. The result is a 200% increase in capacity. This means our network there can now handle more traffic and provide faster data speeds. A DAS is made of numerous, small antennas that distribute AT&T wireless network coverage. It shortens the distance a call or text must travel. Calls, texts and posts are less likely to get stuck in a “traffic jam” of other calls, texts and posts.

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“We want our customers to have a great network experience at FAU Stadium. We’ve improved our network so they can easily make a call, post pictures or download apps at the game,” said Joe York, AT&T Florida president. AT&T constantly invests in our Florida network to give customers the high-quality services they need to stay connected. This helps them get the best possible network experience, whether at home, at work or on the go. For more information about AT&T coverage in South Florida or anywhere in the U.S., go to the AT&T Coverage Viewer. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

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By Robert Weinroth • The Mayor and I joined Governor Scott and Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam in Washington DC as he spearheaded our “ask” at a meeting with members of the Florida Congressional Delegation. • Thirty elected leaders participated in the Florida League of Cities Fast Fly-in to secure commitments from our Members of Congress to support Rep. Frankel’s bill to limit de-obligations (a/k/a “clawbacks”) by FEMA. The City of Boca is currently faced with a FEMA “clawback” claim of over $4 million from Wilma (12 years ago). Due, in part, to the pressure brought to bear on our storm debris hauler, the threatened increase in cleanup costs (doubling the contract rate) was rolled back saving our residents millions in extra fees! • FAU continues to demonstrate it’s not satisfied with being anything but the best. The term “Unbridled Ambition” has been used by FAU President John Kelly to make it clear that he expects only greatness from Florida Atlantic University. • This week the Council on Undergraduate Research selected Florida Atlantic University as one of three recipients of the 2017 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments. This national award recognizes institutions that have developed exemplary programs that provide high-quality research, scholarship and creative experiences for undergraduates. • FAU’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry was commended on its “Distinction through Discovery” program, which aims to improve student learning by creating a culture of undergraduate research at the University. • The 14th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Go Pink Luncheon was held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club with celebrated journalist, author and breast cancer survivor, Joan Lunden. The Luncheon raised over $1 million for the benefit of the Go Pink Challenge and the fight against cancer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. London, who famously appeared on the cover of People Magazine shaved bald while she was undergoing chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, has made it her mission to to empower women to be vigilant about their breast cancer screening and to become their own health advocates. • It’s hard to imagine the City of Boca Raton, Florida without the indelible imprint made to its DNA by IBM. Home of the Personal Computer, 50 years ago a team of two dozen IBM employees came to Boca Raton to transfer the nascent manufacturing and marketing operations for their low end mainframe for the system 360 model 20 from San Jose CA to Site X (Boca Raton). The new employees braved alligators, “walking” catfish and a municipal infrastructure playing catch-up with the sudden influx of new residents. The city

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of Boca Raton is joining with IBM alumnae to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of IBM Boca Raton, a company that fundamentally changed the way we learn, do business and communicate. • South Florida families experienced the excitement around the change of seasons at the 1st Annual Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival that took place October 14 & 15 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival featured a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a giant pumpkin patch in the center of all the action with more than 2,500 pumpkins and a carnival for all ages! Plus, families enjoyed our fall-themed attractions such as a corn stalk maze, a dressyour-own scarecrow village and beautiful fall photo vignettes! Included in the entrance fee were unlimited carnival rides, our fall attractions, and on-going shows & activities on our main stage! • As a result of increased attendance, the 3rd Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball moved to the Boca Raton Resort & Club this week. The event honors the City’s elected officials who exemplify Rotary International’s motto, ‘Service Above Self ’ and visionaries past and present who have elevated the community while raising funds to the support health and wellness needs of Boca Raton nonprofits. • The highlight of the night was the presentation of the George Long Awards – named for the City’s first appointed mayor in 1924. This year’s event honored the following that have each championed the tradition of bringing indelible visionary ideas and transformation to Boca Raton, Bobby Cambell (Individual), Florida Atlantic University (Nonprofit) and Kaufman Lynn Construction. • Burtons Grill & Bar opened this week and Allison Lewis, associate editor at Boca Raton Magazine, reviewed the new restaurant and concluded, Burtons Grill & Bar, which s located at 5580 N Military Trl in Boca’s Park Place shopping center (at the far corner of the plaza, detached and on its own food island of sorts, in the parking lot). This is the first Florida location for owner Denise Baron Herrera, who has been with the company since its infancy. She originally started at Burtons as a chef, and most of the recipes on the menu today are her originals. • Since the founding of the very first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California in 1921, Soroptimist International has sought to bring about change to the lives of women and girls worldwide. Each year Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach hosts Woman of Distinction Breakfast. They honor the women of our community who are making a difference in the lives of others. This year Barbara Gutin received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award and Terry Fedele served as Honorary Chairperson.

How To Be Thankful in Tough Times What do you do when faced with a situation that seems beyond your control? Perhaps business is not going well, you are facing major financial difficulties, or a personal situation seems to defy resolution. What do you do – worry about it? The Bible offers some very interesting insight into this and suggests that instead of worrying, we simply should be thankful: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done” (Philippians 4:6). Let’s take a closer look at this advice: 1. Don’t worry about anything. Worrying doesn’t change anything. You could call it “stewing without doing.” There is no such thing as a born worrier; worry is a learned response. You probably learned it from your parents. If not, you learned it from your peers, or you learned it from experience. That is good news – the fact that worry is learned means it can also be unlearned. Jesus says, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34). 2. Pray about everything. Use the time you would spend worrying by praying instead. If you prayed as much as you worried, you would have a whole lot less to worry about. Some people think God only cares about things such as how many people attend church or how much money we give to religious causes. But God is interested in everything, even car payments and aching joints. He is concerned with every detail of your life. That means you can take any problem that you are facing to God.

3. Thank God in all things. Whenever you pray, you should always pray with thanksgiving. The healthiest human emotion, psychology experts tell us, is not love, but gratitude. Being thankful actually increases your immunities; it makes you more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy. But people who are ungrateful are miserable because nothing makes them happy. They are never satisfied; nothing is ever good enough. So if you cultivate the attitude of gratitude, learning to be thankful in everything, it reduces stress in your life. 4. Think about the right things. If you want to reduce the level of stress in your life, you must change the way you think. The way you think determines how you feel, and the way you feel determines how you act. So if you want to change your life, you need to change what you are thinking about. This involves a deliberate, conscious choice where you change the channels of your mind, much like you would change the channels on your TV: You can choose to think about the right things, focus on the positive and on God’s Word. Why should you do this? Because the root cause of stress is the way you choose to think. Think properly and positively and you will minimize the stress in your life. When we no longer worry, when we pray about everything, when we give thanks, when we focus on the right things, the apostle Paul assures us the result will be, “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Heizer Media Group

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Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Travels Go Pink Luncheon at Boca Resort I attended the Go Pink Luncheon at the Boca Resort where cancer survivor, Joan Lunden was the speaker and guest of honor. She spoke about the need for women to get mamograms and her own experience with breast cancer of which she is now cancer free. I was honored to join Christine Lynn at her table with Boca philanthropists, Annie Green and Debbie Lindstrom and friends, Isabelle Paul and Maryann Fowler and several others.

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For Sale RCA Victor Antiqued retro wood Gramophone, brass horn. Rescued from attic. needs clean up. Bargain $75 cash and carry. 954-417-6135 Crowd Control Stands Black, 7.5ft.belt very good cond.for sale.I have 9 at $30.00 each. All nine for $225.00. Email florentinos296@gmail.com 3/2 deluxe condo at Boca Park .Tropical setting water view. pool, j.,tennis. For sale. Reasonable . Emilia 954-860-2801 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800-371-1136 Electronics for sale: 3 Polk speakers (excellent) - $35 each Mitsubishi R25 amplifier (excellent) - $50 In Boca Raton: 301 412-7794

Previously Owned Treasure Sale.7:00-11:00am Saturday, November 7. @PatchReefPark CASH PAID- up to $25/Box For more info 561 367-7035 for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYCraftsman table saw. $50. MENT.1-800-371-1136 Text me at 954-775-6714. Maytag front loading washer and dryer. Both units work but need to be serviced. $100 each. Text me at 954-775-6714.

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Sears Kenmore Elite side by side $300 or best offer. Text me at 954-775-6714.

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Luggage 5 Piece Set -American Flyer - Stand out Giraffe Print -360 degree spinner wheels Retail $279 Buy for $99 561-289-1873. West Boca WANTED: Coins, Stamps, Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Collectibles, Antiques. We make House calls. Call: 305-505-1842

Boca Raton Community Church 470 NW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: (561) 395-2400 Website: www.bocacommunity.org First Congregational Church of Boca Raton 251 SW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 Phone: 561-395-9255 Website: www.churchofbocaraton.org St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School 701 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-0433 Website: www.stpaulboca.com Center for Spiritual Living Boca Raton 2 SW 12 Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-8248 Website: Somboca.com Frontline Christian Center 901 W. Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton FL 33486 561-706-5801 Website: www.frontlinechristiancenter.net First Baptist Church of Boca Raton 2350 Yamato Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-4673 Website: www.fbcboca.org

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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Job Offer Preschool in West Boca is seeking teacher for a full-time position. Send resume and contact information to info@pinitospreschoolboca.com FREE House sit/Pet sit. Retired Prof. couple. Avail.mid-Feb thru Mar 1,2,3,or 4 wks. Friends in Boca - will provide references. Mike & Anne Sears Home Services Now Hiring Lawn Equipment Repair Techs * Small Engine Repair Techs* Email:Jasmine.Wilkins@searshomepro.com FREE HOUSE SITTING, inc. Pet Sitters. Retired professionals available mid Feb thru Mar. 1-4 weeks. References in Boca. School of Rock, Boca Opening Early 2016! If you love to teach music call now! skagan@schoolofrock.com or 561-430-2411 OxiFresh now hiring F/T General Manager. Email Resume to: brian@oxifreshboca.com. FictitiousName”BocaSpineandSport”at5601Nor thFederalHighwayBocaRatonFlorida33487thepartyisRichardRosenChiropracticP.A.

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Congregation Shirat Shalom PO Box 971142 Boca Raton, FL 33497 Services at Olympic Heights High School 561-488-8079 Website: www.shiratshalom.org

MOVING SALE - furniture, tools, and lots more. Just about Antique oak sideboard $300., Solid wood bookcase $100., Flat screen TV w/ wood swivel stand $150. email kmill234@yahoo.com

Boca Glades Baptist Church 10101 Judge Winikoff Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-4228 Website: www.bocaglades.org

Coffee Glass Bevelled table with metal tan sides in perfect condition 42 inches by 42 inches and 18 inches tall, $125 call or text, 561 239 0891.

Advent Lutheran Church and School 300 E. Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-395-3632 Website: www.adventboca.org

Atlas Party Rental is looking for drivers. Need valid drivers license. Class B CDL drivers preferable. Resumes to triordan@beaconfirm.com.

Revival Life Church 4301 Oak Circle Suite 11 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Services at Don Estridge Middle School 561-450-8555 Website: www.revivallifechurch.org

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Grace Community Church 600 W. Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-2811 Website: www.graceboca.org

NOW HIRING JET’S PIZZA, BOCA RATON Pizza makers, delivery drivers, etc. E-mail your resume: pizzaguysbocaraton@gmail.com

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Boca Raton, FL -- Boca Raton Football Club is pleased to announce that Shadi Harb, who captained the club’s inaugural National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season, has returned for his third season with the club. Harb played in nine contests in the 2017 NPSL Season and recorded two goals while playing 701 minutes, the third highest average last season. “Shadi is a team player, and a competitor,” says team president Douglas Heizer. “He is one of the longest tenured Boca Raton FC players and we are excited to have him continue his career in Boca Blue.” A youth academy product of Independiente Santa Fe, of the Colombian

first division, Harb played with the club until he turned professional in 2005. Since then, Harb has played for America de Cali, Fortaleza FC, and Cienciano of the Peruvian Second Division. “I’m excited for the upcoming season. I feel happy I can still do what I love and to represent an organization such as Boca Raton FC,” said Harb. “I’m definitely looking forward to getting back in the field and keep working hard to meet the team’s goals for the upcoming season.” Throughout his three-year career at Boca Raton FC, Harb has played in over 66 matches overall between the American Premier Soccer League, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and NPSL.

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Lynn Soccer Draws Against Tampa, Remains Second in Conference

By: Jack Rubin Lynn University Men’s Soccer played to a 2-2 draw versus the Tampa Spartans on Saturday, a game that saw the Fighting Knights lead for over 25 minutes. The No. 9 Knights remain in second place in the Sunshine State Conference with a record of 9-1-1. Tampa jumped out to a quick lead on the heels of a Juancho Fernandez goal in the 6th minute. Lynn entered halftime trailing, but it took the Fighting Knights just twenty seconds to find the back of the net in the second half. The goal was junior Tomer Bitton’s third of the year, matching his totals from his freshman and sophomore seasons. Senior Alun Webb gave the Knights the lead in the 60th minute on a penalty kick. The goal was his teamleading seventh of the season. Webb is a perfect 3-3 on penalty kicks in 2017. Lynn’s lead held until the 87th minute, when Tampa’s Knut Soeren Hovet scored on a header to level it at two. Although Lynn outshot the

Spartans 19-14, Tampa recorded one more shot on goal than the Knights, plus four corner kicks to Lynn’s zero. The game also marked defenseman Simon Kraemer’s season debut. The German’s presence was felt as he assisted on Bitton’s goal in the 46th minute. The Knights’ record against Tampa under manager John Rootes moved to 9-6-2 after the game. It was Lynn’s first draw of the season, improving their point total to fifteen, though it was not the three points the Knights desired from the game. Lynn remains ninth in the country in Division II soccer. Fellow Sunshine State Conference foes Palm Beach Atlantic and Florida Tech also fifth and twelfth, respectively. Palm Beach Atlantic handed Lynn their only loss of the season in a 1-0 game on October 4. Lynn trails Atlantic by three points in the Sunshine State Conference. The Fighting Knights will travel to Melbourne to take on Florida Tech in a massive conference matchup on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

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A local product through and through, Bravo played two years at Boca Raton High School where he captained the team to the 2016 State Championship. Bravo was selected as the Palm Beach County Player of the Year as a senior after scoring 13 goals and tallying 20 assists. As a junior, Bravo earned firstteam all-county honors after scoring 18 goals with 13 assists. After a successful high school career, Bravo played his freshman year of college at Flagler College up in St. Augustine. “I’m thrilled to be back with Boca Raton FC for the third year,” said Bravo. “Boca Raton FC is my second family and there’s no other team I’d rather play for than my hometown club.”

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