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PBSC Receives $2 Million to Expand Engineering Training PBA Celebrates MLK Day by Serving its Community On January 21, America will pause to remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential man who not only served his country well, but inspired many generations to do the same.

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Boca Raton FC and Admiral Renew Partnership Through 2020 Season

Boca Raton Football Club is delighted to announce that Admiral Sports has renewed its partnership through the 2020 season and will remain the club’s official uniform supplier for all competitions.

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Boca Beach Chabad Announces The Women of Valor Brunch

Redcon1 Accelerates Growth Plan by Joining Forces with Sports, Military, and Distribution

iPic Rolls Out New Access Membership Rewards Program

Palm Beach Atlantic Announces 2019 Men’s Lacrosse Schedule

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• Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital today announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the rating of Boca Raton Regional Hospital bonds from BBB+ to A-. The Rating Outlook also improved from Stable to Positive.

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• Adolph & Rose Levis JCC held its annual Winter Family Festival & Open House at its facilities on the Jewish Federation of SPBC campus. The petting zoo seemed to be the biggest hit! • Looking to increase the flow of talent in its workforce pipeline, Niagara Bottling LLC has partnered with Palm Beach State College’s Engineering Technology and Electrical Power Technology programs, providing a commitment of paid internships and $39,000 worth of training equipment to help prepare students for careers in its advanced manufacturing operations. • The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches featured New York Times Best Selling author and political analyst, Frank Luntz.Dr. Luntz is an American political consultant, pollster, and “public opinion guru” best known for developing talking points and other messaging for various Republican causes. The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches is Florida’s largest non-partisan political and public affairs organization. • Bodytek Fitness West Boca held it’s grand opening at their new location on Kimberly Blvd.The new BodyTek studio is designed for class sizes up to 24 clients. Each Group Fitness class is scheduled daily from 5:30AM to 9PM. BodyTek, according to its owner, Trey Opp, provides clients with 1 on 1 personal training style in a group setting. They believe their group personal training will make achieving your fitness goals enjoyable and motivating. Small group instruction is an alternative to oneon-one training • Boca Helping Hands relaunched its Hospitality Job Training Program in September 2018 in conjunction with SouthTech Academy. This Job Training Program prepares students for careers in South Florida’s vibrant hospitality industry. The curriculum of the redesigned program focuses on fundamental cooking and kitchen skills, dining room preparedness (server, busser, hostess, and front of the house training), as well as industry-specific certifica-

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tions (SafeStaff and TIPS certification) • The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C. and finished first overall out of 60 competing universities. This is the first ever national title for the program. • The Florida Launch, south Florida’s only Major League Lacrosse team has announced they will be moving their home venue for the 2019 season from FAU Stadium to Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. The addition of more games was a major deciding factor as their season would now interfere with FAU football’s season. • On Feb. 20, New York Times bestselling author, James Patterson will be Palm Beach State College’s keynote speaker for the 2019 STEAM Luncheon. The 7th annual event, themed “A Conversation with James Patterson: Transforming Lives through Literacy” and chaired by South Florida businesswoman and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach • The JFS Gala at St Andrews County Club offered a great show, great food and, of course great supporters of the mission of the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, under the leadership of Danielle Hartman. Congratulations to Toby & Leon Cooperman, the richly deserving recipients of the 2018 Ruth & Norman Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award and Linda & Ralph Behmoiras, proud recipients of the 2018 Corporate Leadership Award. • Even though Palm Beach County is known for its vast wealth, one in six residents do not know where their next meal will come from according to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Since the majority of Palm Beach State College students are residents of the county, they too may be struggling to get enough to eat. To help ensure they have this basic need met, the College has relocated and expanded its food pantry, now called Panther’s Pantry.

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COMMUNITY PBSC Receives $2 Million to Expand Boca Beach Chabad Announces The Women of Valor Brunch Engineering Training

Palm Beach State College is launching a new Center for Excellence in Engineering Technology at the Belle Glade and Palm Beach Gardens campuses with a more than $2 million award from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. Slated to open in August, the Center will allow the College to expand its engineering program offerings and provide a more collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to boosting the number of highly trained, middle-skill workers to meet the needs of the aviation/aerospace, manufacturing, clean tech and homeland security/ defense industries. “We are honored and excited to be one of the 2018-2019 Florida Job Growth Grant recipients,’’ said Ava L. Parker, J.D., PBSC president. “The grant will allow us to enhance and grow our engineering training programs and provide additional career paths for students.” PBSC’s $2,060,919 grant is part of $9 million in awards that former Gov. Rick Scott announced before concluding his second term. He and the Florida Legislature created the fund in 2017, providing $85 million for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in the state. The Jobs Growth Grant Fund was approved again by the Legislature for $85 million for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The most recent awards reflect a total of more than $151 million in funding awarded to 50 communities across the state, including more than $42 million in 16 rural communities. The College will offer a new fourth concentration in Advanced Manufacturing for the Engineering Technology Associate

in Science degree and launch three additional College Credit Certificates in Industrial Technician, Automation and Lean Manufacturing, bringing the total to five. The College also will hire five employees, including a director of the Center and two faculty members, and strengthen its partnerships with Florida Atlantic University and 15 local companies to ensure students are highly prepared for the workforce and have the skills they need to transition into bachelor’s programs. The College anticipates enrolling 500 students in the College Credit Certificates in the first year and 2,000 by 2023. “The Center for Engineering Technology will allow us to further our commitment to provide a solid pipeline of workers for our local industries,’’ said Dr. Jean Wihbey, PBSC’s vice president of workforce development. “It will position us as a leader in engineering training and help grow the local and state economy.” College faculty and staff immediately will begin finalizing program curricula and other plans for the Center. “This is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, so I’m excited to participate in growing the Center for Excellence in Engineering Technology,” said Professor Eva Suarez, department chair for Engineering Technology whose background includes 17 years as a mechanical engineer at Pratt Whitney. “We want to be top of mind for all of the high school students, parents, advisors and teachers when it comes to any kind of engineering education,” added Professor Oleg Andric, chair of the Electrical Power Technology program who helped craft the grant proposal.

Boca Beach Chabad will hold the first annual Women of Valor Brunch on Sunday, January 20th at 11:00 am at the WaterstoneResort, 999 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, 33432. Keynote speaker - Judge Rachel Freier was dubbed by the New York Times as the ‘Chassidic Superwoman’. While dining and enjoying the fabulous views at the Waterstone, hear the fascinating story of

the Women of Valor Tribute Book editor LiebaRudolph. A dedicated Women of Valor website will be launched, www.WomenOfValor. Live. As Tribute Book co-ordinatorAlexandra Karramputs it, “because we believe that while no Jewish woman is ordinary, we have only begun to learn and share their stories. All that is changing as the feminine voice echoes throughout the

how Judge Rachel “Ruchie” Freire became the first American Chassidic woman Judge. Judge Freieralso established EzrasNashim, a female EMT organization that serves Jewish communities and became the subject of the documentary 93Queen. At the silent auction and brunch, attendees will be invited to make submissions to The Women of Valor Tribute Book, to be published in 2019. “ Judaism acknowledges the power of a woman and where that power resides” explains

world.” Marla Birmanis the chair of the event, Myrna Gordon Skurnickis serving as the major sponsor of the event and iGreenMarketing is creating the new website. VIP Meet-and-Greet Tickets are $500 (for 2). VIP’s should arrive at 10:30 am. Individual tickets are $180 per person and should arrive at 11:00 am. Tickets and sponsorships are available by calling 561394-9770 or are by available by visiting www.BocaBeachChabad.com/WOV.

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Office Edge Completes Renovation of All South Florida Locations Office Edge today announced the completion of an extensive renovation project, upgrading furnishings, technology, paint, carpeting and office décor in all five South Florida locations. “Office Edge, and its sister company Legal Edge Services have served business and legal clients in South Florida for almost 20 years,” said Robert Ramsden, President. “With this latest renovation, we’ve once again brought the professional office environment to a new level of elegance, comfort, and productivity for our clients.” Office Edge and Legal Edge Services offer boutique, customized office solutions for business owners, remote executives, attorneys and entrepreneurs who demand a professional working environment with a full complement of administrative, virtual assistant and paralegal support. Services include live reception and call answering, full-service bookkeeping, business formation, court reporting, deposition support, and trust accounting

services. Fully-equipped meeting rooms, video conferencing and coworking space are available along with complete kitchen facilities, catering services, and client networking events. “Our hallmark has always been quality of service. Many of our attorneys and business clients have been with us for more than ten years, and some since the beginning,” said Ramsden. “Their loyalty speaks volumes about the quality of services delivered by our highly skilled team of professionals.” Office Edge executive suites and legal offices are available at prestigious business addresses on Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables, Brickell Ave. in Miami, East Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy. in Sunrise, and Executive Center Dr. in Boca Raton. All locations offer ready access to numerous area amenities including a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, shops, and transportation.

Palm Beach Cultural Philanthropist Anka Palitz to be Honored at 10t Anniversary Heart & Soul Gala at The Breakers on March 14 The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that has served all professionals in the entertainment industry since 1882, today announced that it will honor Palm Beach cultural philanthropist Anka Palitz, along with Ethan Stiefel, principal guest instructor at American Ballet Theatre, and ABT principal dancer Gillian Murphy, at the 10th anniversary Heart & Soul Gala. Not only was Ethan Stiefel the first individual dancer supported by Mrs. Palitz, he and fellow honoree Gillian Murphy are married and expecting their first child. A benefit for Career Transition For

Dancers, a Program of The Actors Fund, the glamorous Heart & Soul Gala is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, at 7 pm, at The Breakers in Palm Beach. The 10thannual event will include celebratory cocktails, gourmet dinner, a live auction by Neil Saffer, and extraordinary performances by Ballet Palm Beach, Boca Ballet, and Dance Town USA. Music will be provided by the incredible Alex Donner Orchestra. Tickets are $650 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. To RSVP or for more information, please call 561.502.3486.

Redcon1 Accelerates Growth Plan by Joining Forces with Sports, Military, and Distribution

REDCON1 continues their meteoric expansion through a new partnership with outdoors and sports giant, Academy Sports, a retailer with 290 locations in 16 states. REDCON1 further cemented its military presence, and is now offered on Army and Airforce base exchanges worldwide. These channel expansions, along with a Europa Sports partnership for distribution of REDCON1’s “on-thego” products to gyms and grocery stores nationwide, leaves no doubt when they claim to be the “fastest growing sports supplement company in history.” Academy Sports + Outdoors is among the biggest sporting goods chains in the world. At a time when traditional retail stores are disappearing, Academy is breaking ground on new locations. In 2017 the company reported $4.8 billion in revenue, an increase from the previous year. They have continued adding to their sports supplement selection, and now have a dedicated space featuring top supplement brands. REDCON1 is one of the youngest brands included on their shelves, which are exclusively top-tier. Soldiers and Airmen are passionate about physical fitness, and that passion extends to sports supplements. A growing portion of AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service) revenue is from sports supplements, energy drinks, and protein bars. Aaron Singerman, CEO of REDCON1, stated, “From the inception of REDCON1, one of our goals was to

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be available for servicemen and women. We have always offered big discounts to active and former military personnel, but the ultimate goal was to be sold on base.” REDCON1 employs many veterans, and through the ever-growing Tier Operator Program hundreds of their ambassadors boast a military background. This past year, REDCON1 has introduced 8 new products and dozens of new flavor expansions. Two of those new products, TOTAL WAR RTD (Ready-todrink) and the customer-favorite MRE Bar, are both now being distributed by Europa Sports. Since REDCON1 was formed in 2016, the brand has been unorthodox in its direct model. All wholesale accounts are managed and shipped to from the REDCON1 headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. The decision to have Europa Sports distribute the MRE Bars and TOTAL WAR RTDs wasn’t an easy one, but was done based on Europa’s tremendous relationships with gyms and grocery store chains nationwide. “We have big goals for REDCON1 and to achieve those goals we need a strong partner like Europa Sports to help us get our products in places we might not get in otherwise,” said REDCON1 CEO Aaron Singerman. 2018 was a banner year for REDCON1, who have seen revenue grow an average of 300% year over year, and are expecting the trend to continue in 2019 and beyond.

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EDITORIAL By C. Ron Allen

A Sweet, Bitter Start to the New Year A new year is upon us and once again, just like clockwork, we found ourselves doing a variety of things to usher it in. Like many of my friends who were at concerts or parties, I kicked off my new year on a high note at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach where the incomparable gospel music legend Evangelist Barbara Norwood was in concert. This was not your traditional Watch Night service in the black church in America where five minutes before midnight, men, women and children knelt, held hands and prayed to God from the present year into the New Year. Instead, the Rev. Jovan T. Davis had his congregation to link up with their families. For those whose families were not present, he invited them to huddle with him then he prayed. At one point in his message, Davis paused, almost like an intermission, brought Norwood to the stage and she led the congregation in one of her numbers. Adding to the mix was the church’s choir, which primed the audience for Norwood and Davis’ message.

Even at 83, Norwood, dubbed the “World’s Greatest Storyteller” is still making a strong impression. The veteran singer swung rhythms as exuberantly as any jazz singer might on “Shake the Devil Off ” and spun intricate embellishments on her classic, “Victory Is Mine”, which is arguably one of the greatest congregational hymns of all time. Though frail, she sang those songs with such great, passionate gospel fervor; I am convinced that she is by far one of the great gospel luminaries who can just bring a song to life. Later that day, I attended the 39th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Service at Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Delray Beach where the Rev. Dr. Gilbert Stewart did an astounding job teaching the attendees about the significance of the day. The late Rev. Randolph M. Lee of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and the late Rev. Matthew Mitchell of Christ Missionary Baptist Church started the tradition to recognize the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation 155 years

ago, which helped free approximately 3.5 million slaves during the Civil War. Rev. Stewart, of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, centered much of his presentation on drawing parallels between what he said it was like to be oppressed and in captivity during slavery and now. He told his flock that the people today, especially the youths, are perishing from lack of knowledge. The Youth Ministry did some remarkable dramatizations to convey the story of what happened on Jan. 1, 1863. I applaud Bishop Albert Moore and Linda Mitchell Moore of Delray Community Missionary Baptist Church for continuing the legacy. Like Mitchell Moore, a longtime educator and daughter of Rev. Mitchell, I understand the need for the service. There are many older residents as well as young people in our community who do not know about the Emancipation Proclamation and its significance. So, it is important that we keep that celebration going so our children and their children&#39;s children can understand and appreciate the Emancipation

Proclamation. I end this column with a sad note on the passing of pioneer tv news anchor and host AnEta Sewell-Spence. I met AnEta back in the late 1980s when I was a reporter for one of the local dailies. We both were members of the Palm Beach Association of Black Journalists and she was very encouraging to me. Whenever I saw her, even long after she had left the business, AnEta was always genuinely interested in how I was doing. Many today may not remember her, but she was an icon in the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast market for several years. Let’s face it, she was the first black TV news anchor around here, and as such, she inspired many. When she was on the air, AnEta informed today’s citizens as well as inspired a lot of tomorrow’s journalists in the area. She was an especially powerful role model for young women and girls who admired her integrity, her tenacity and her intellect, not to mention those whom she blazed a trail for. May her soul rest in peace.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Let Joy Characterize Your Days! One of the greatest curses affecting contemporary society is boredom. In spite of new technologies intended to simplify life, and gadgets which can literally bring the entire world to anyone by a touch from the fingertips, and so much more, several people still complain about being bored. Even youth, stemming from the financial upper crust of society, often go into shoplifting and committing more serious crimes, “just for the thrill of it” as several of them have personally testified. Sadly, there are also mature citizens

who do not know what to do meaningfully with their free moments. They may fulfil their weekly “obligations” for earning a living, going to church, and socializing with family, friends, and neighbors. Yet, there is exactly where their excitement also ends, even if they could also enjoy good literature, besides engaging in a few other random, meaningful activities. After all, people are so wired that each new day can be lived with a sense of excitement and the experience of true joy. Whether residing singly or in families,

each citizen of earth may ascertain in advance the preferred ways of planning each day with sufficient time for personal growth and for meaningful service directed toward others. It is only when one thinks of somebody else more than one’s self that varied new opportunities often emerge to impact one’s neighbour positively, even through relatively simple acts of good will and kindness. If you truly desire to make each new day meaningfully busy and exciting, start thinking of others and of what you can do for them. It may be sending

a letter or a note to cheer someone up, offering to take an elderly person to an appointment, making some phone calls to shut-ins, or those in convalescence, being an ever-present friend to many. Humans are daily surrounded with manifold opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of countless persons. Ultimately, there is no greater joy than to contribute to mending lives, and providing healing to specific individuals who need it! When this attitude prevails in your heart, I can guarantee that much joy shall characterize your days!

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.

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COLUMNISTS FAITH

BOCA SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

By Robert J. Tamasy

By Charlotte Beasley

Not Providing Principles We Cannot Implement

Black Hat Holiday Party at Novello

The Boca Black Hat Diva’s enjoyed a fun holiday party at Novello where they feasted on Branzino fish or Chicken Francaise or Pasta dishes. The Diva’s welcomed three new members to the group.

Recently I had the opportunity to spend time with Albert, a longtime friend who served as a leader in CBMC for many years. He was guest speaker at a retreat, and discussed about some of the things he has learned about applying biblical principles in his businesses, as well as his personal life. One of the life-changing insights Albert said experience has taught him is, “God will never give you a principle in His Word that you cannot implement.” He added, “When you follow biblical principles, you can never go wrong.” This was not an empty declaration. My friend proceeded to cite example after example of times when, even if it seemed counter-intuitive, he chose to follow guidelines from the Scriptures and discovered to his delight that they worked as promised. Albert was not saying that heeding biblical principles is always easy, or that outcomes will always be as we hoped. But as he commented, “A loving father will never ask you to do something that is not good for you – and the Lord is our loving Father.” This started me thinking: What are

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some of these principles from the Bible that God gives, assuring us He has established them with our best interests at heart? Books could be written about this topic, but here are some examples that came to mind: We do not work just for ourselves. We start our careers typically thinking in terms of “my work,” “my job.” The Bible teaches, however, the work we perform is part of our divine calling, and the talents and giftedness we possess, and even opportunities that come our way, are from God. “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). There is no harm in having to wait. Many of us are action-oriented people, and having to wait for goals and desires to be realized tests our patience to the limit. But if we find ourselves having to wait, God has a good reason for it. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Psalm 37:7). “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

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Wawa to Launch Annual Hiring iPic Rolls Out New Access Campaign, Filling More Than Membership Rewards Program 1,000 New Jobs Across Florida in Three Months Wawa, Inc. has announced plans to launch a hiring campaign with the goal of hiring up to 1,000 new associates across Florida during the next three months, with all of Wawa’s 160 stores in Florida looking to add new talent. The hiring campaign will span the first quarter of 2019 and focuses on filling customer-service positions. It is part of Wawa’s overall commitment to providing job opportunities that can lead to fulfilling careers for community members in the areas Wawa serves in the Sunshine State. “At Wawa, part of the commitment to fulfilling lives means adding jobs for new associates, while also providing advancement opportunities for the almost 6,000 Wawa associates who are part of our Wawa

at www.wawa.com before attending the open house event. Candidates will get the chance to meet the team and learn more about fulfilling opportunities! As part of the events, potential associates who have applied online can receive a brief first interview, learn more about Wawa’s unique culture, explore career opportunities, and discover the important role Wawa associates play in their communities. Stores hosting the Open House events will have signs announcing participation, but please visit https://www.wawa.com/ florida-open-house-hiring for a full listing of open houses by market. Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending an Open House

family in Florida. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick-off this hiring campaign and add a number of new members to our growing Wawa Family,” said Elizabeth Moore, Manager of Talent Acquisition & Diversity at Wawa. “As we look to fill these positions with people who have a strong passion for serving others, we’re looking for individuals who want to join our team for Florida’s busy tourist season as well those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.” While every store will have job opportunities available, some will host open house events on Jan. 16 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. See attached list of stores in each market to learn where interested candidates may attend. The action-packed events will feature information about job openings – candidates are encouraged to apply online

event. Wawa associates hired in these full and part-time positions enjoy competitive salaries and health benefits, as well as flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement opportunities. In addition, through Wawa’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), associates share directly in the growth of Wawa. Today Wawa is 41% owned by associates through the ESOP. Nearly half the ESOP is owned by store level associates and store management. With more than 13,000 participants, Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top10 largest ESOPs in the country. Wawa continues to expand throughout Florida with plans to open 2530 new stores each year for the next several years. In 2019, Wawa will launch in the new markets of Ocala and Miami-Dade. To apply for an open position, visit www. wawa.com.

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iPic Entertainment Inc. announces a new Access Membership Rewards™ program offering with exciting new benefits. From now until March 1st for just $29 a year, iPic® Access Gold members can achieve maximum savings with every visit to iPic’s luxury theater and restaurant destinations. Benefits include 10% off all food and beverage* purchases at theaters and iPic-owned restaurant brands – Tanzy, City Perch Kitchen + Bar, The Tuck Room and The Tuck Room Tavern – and up to 40% off ticket prices and one free birthday gift ticket, a $25 value. On March 1st the annual membership rate will be increased to $45. Access Gold members will also receive priority ticket access to new film releases and will earn points with each dollar spent within the iPic® luxury circuit. “We love our iPic members and guest frequency has always been at the heart of why we at iPic consistently work to elevate and differentiate our guest experience and reward their loyalty. Some of our most devoted members visit our theaters over 50 times a year. These members have been instrumental in helping to drive the development of our exciting new membership program and benefits. We also recognized that iPic Theaters fans frequent the iPic restaurants just as often – so why not provide a unified membership program that includes benefits at both the theaters and our restaurants? These expanded perks are our way of rewarding guest loyalty,” says Hamid Hashemi, Founder and CEO of iPic Entertainment. The new Access Membership Rewards™ program presents four membership levels: Access Silver which is compli-

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mentary with sign-up, Access Gold priced at $29 annually, and two earned levels: Access Platinum, and Access Platinum Elite. Full benefit details can be viewed at www.iPic.com/Access. As part of the circuit-wide launch, non-members and current iPic® Access Silver members may sign up for Access Gold membership perks at no additional cost until March 1, 2019. Access Gold member benefits also include the ability to earn and redeem points on qualifying purchases at iPic Theaters and iPic-owned restaurant brands nationwide; invitations to advance screenings of new release films and exclusive iPic events such as special screenings, dining and experiences at no added charge; holiday discounts for restaurant promotions; live shows and an increased bonus card value when purchasing gift cards. Tuck Hospitality Group, iPic Entertainment’s restaurant division now participating in iPic’s new Access membership program, currently operates the following award-winning restaurants and bars: City Perch Kitchen + Bar, a seasonal American dining destination with locations in Bethesda, Md.; Fort Lee, NJ and Westchester, NY; Tanzy Restaurant, a modern Italian dining escape with locations in Boca Raton, Fla. and Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Tuck Room, a spirited drinking and dining den with locations in Houston, Texas; Miami, Fla.; and New York City; and The Tuck Room Tavern, serving Craveable American Cuisine in Los Angeles, Calif. To become an iPic Access member, visit iPic.com/Access or download the iPic app available in the Apple app store and Android marketplace.

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Aspiring Elementary Ed Teacher The Boca Raton Tribune Inspires Young Minds OBTUARY

Inspired by her fourth-grade teacher, Breanna Carter ’18 of Springboro, Ohio, prepared herself to become the teacher she aspired to be. “She made learning easy and fun, which caused me to want to do the same,” recalled Carter, the outstanding graduate of the School of Education and Behavioral Studies, who traveled to Australia’s Gold Coast last fall to complete her dream semester as an intern at an all-boys private school. Between what she learned at PBA and her teach abroad experience, she is now ready to give back as a role model, especially to those children who need a positive influence in their lives. Before going to Australia, Carter had an opportunity to do a 15-week internship at a Title 1 school, a low-income school, in Palm Beach County. And that’s where she found her passion for teaching students who desperately needed encouragement. Some of them, she observed, were more difficult to work with than others, but that’s because, she realized, many of them had not had a lot of constructive guidance

in their lives. During the time that she was there, Carter took it upon herself to be a positive light in their lives and now hopes to start her teaching career at that school. Carter has always liked school. She grew up going to a large public school and wanted a change. So, it was not surprised when she chose PBA for her undergraduate studies. “I wanted to go to a smaller school,” she said. “I loved the fact that PBA is 17 hours away from my home but I still felt surrounded by a strong community while I was there. “I normally had eight to 10 other students in my classes so I was able to get to know my peers and professors more than I ever would have at a larger school. I could go to my professors for help and would be confident that they would take the time to do all they could for me and encourage me through each process.” Her time at PBA made a huge impact in her Christian walk as well. Throughout these past few years, she saw God pushing her out of her comfort zone, encouraging her and equipping her with many tools she confesses she’ll continue to use in the future. “Some of those were skills I learned from my professors, whose life stories and experiences in the educational field were good lessons I’ll be happy to apply to my career as an educator.”

FAU Presents Bernard-Henri Lévy with a Lecture and Book Signing

Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beach Book Festival will present BernardHenri Lévy for a lecture and book signing on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.fauevents.com or by calling 561-297-6124. Lévy is a French philosopher, activist, filmmaker and author of more than 30 books including “The Genius of Judaism,” “American Vertigo,” “Who Killed Daniel

Pearl?” and his most recent “The Empire and the Five Kings: America’s Abdication and the Fate of the World.” His writing has appeared extensively in publications throughout Europe and the United States. He was one of the leaders of the “Nouveaux Philosophes” movement in 1976. The Boston Globe has said that he is “perhaps the most prominent intellectual in France today.” Lévy’s opinions, political activism and publications also have been the subject of several controversies over the years. Lévy is co-founder of the antiracist group SOS Racisme and has served on diplomatic missions for the French government. FAU and the Palm Beach Book Festival are teaming up to bring The New York Times best-selling and celebrity authors to FAU’s Boca Raton campus. There also will be a full-day festival on Saturday, March 16, 2019 on the Boca Raton campus. For tickets and information, visitwww. fauevents.com.

Walter Edward Houchen, age 46 of Scottsdale, AZ died December 17, 2018. He was born November 18, 1972 in Chicago, IL to Randall Houchen and Cassandra Gibaszek Houchen. Walter was

a gentle soul, loving and considerate of everyone. He is survived by his partner, David Marquis, girlfriend, Michelle Harwin, parents, Cassandra Huss, and Randall and Vicki Houchen; sisters, Noelle and Christen; and brothers, Derek and Daniel. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Bernice and Walter Gibaszek, and Marjorie and Harly Houchen. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

PBA Celebrates MLK Day by Serving its Community On January 21, America will pause to remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential man who not only served his country well, but inspired many generations to do the same. Stirred by King’s servant heart, every year on MLK Day, Palm Beach Atlantic University students, faculty and staff join volunteers from the United Way of West Palm Beach, Aramark and AmeriCorps to work on service projects around its community. A grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service and Points of Light support the projects, which take place in various Palm Beach County locations, including Dreher Park, farmers’ fields and more. Through PBA’s Workship program,

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students have contributed more than 3.1 million hours of service since the University opened in 1968. Workship is a distinctive community service program that responds to human needs with Christ-like action in the community and the world. Registration and opening program begin on Monday, Jan. 21, at 7:30-8:00 a.m. in the Rubin Arena of the Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation, 1100 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. This is followed by worship, which is led by The Anchor, at 8:00-8:30 a.m. All projects commence at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. at work sites, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact: Director of Workship Kate Magro, (561) 803-2595, cell (304) 281-3045.

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Anti-racist writer to speak at PBSC King celebration Jan. 17 Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the U.S., will be the keynote speaker at Palm Beach State College’s 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration set for Jan. 17. The event will be held at 11 a.m. at the Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress Ave. It is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP at www.palmbeachstate.edu/ MLK. As part of the celebration, themed “SelfEmpowerment and Independence through Education,” the College will present Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards to four people and an organization that have helped improve the lives of others in Palm Beach County. The 2019 honorees are: Justin Kunzelman (Alumni), co-founder/CEO of Rebel Recovery, who has led the charge to drastically reform local policy affecting people who use drugs. Vera Rolle Farrington (Individual), who in 1995 co-founded the nonprofit organization Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc. to preserve and share the black history of Delray Beach through preservation and education. Joseph Morel (Student), a former Palm Beach State College student trustee, who began his journey of advocating for Cystic Fibrosis by stand-up paddling 90 nautical miles from Bimini in the Bahamas to West Palm Beach. Irving Berkowitz (Faculty/Staff), dean of academic affairs at the PBSC Lake Worth campus and the son of Holocaust survivors, who has dedicated over 42 years to academia, advocating for underserved groups, improving race relations, raising awareness of social injustice and championing diversity. Dress for Success Palm Beaches (Organization), a nonprofit that provides clothing as well as coaching and development

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tools to help women find the job that’s right for them, grow and progress in that position, and ultimately achieve economic independence. Wise has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on over 1,000 college and high school campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to community groups across the country. He is the host of the new podcast, “Speak Out with Tim Wise,” and he has lectured internationally and trained corporate, government, entertainment, media, law enforcement, military and medical industry professionals on methods for dismantling racism in their institutions. He is the author of several books, including his latest, “Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America.” Other books include “Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority” and his highly acclaimed memoir, “White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son.”

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SPORTS Palm Beach Atlantic Announces 2019 Men’s Lacrosse Schedule

Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse head coach Stephen Tempone has released the upcoming schedule for the Sailfish. PBA will compete for just the second year as a varsity program in 2019. The ‘Fish will play 16 times from February through April with seven of those contests coming at the PBA Soccer/Lacrosse Field at the Rinker Athletic Campus. The Sailfish will begin the season up the coast in Daytona Beach on Feb. 8 and 10 where they’ll take on Young Harris and Notre Dame de Namur. It will be the first meeting for the Sailfish against both programs. PBA will return home to take on New York Tech on Valentine’s Day in the home opener. They’ll also take on Montevallo that weekend on Feb. 16 at home. PBA defeated the Falcons for the first win in

program history last year on a neutral field. The ‘Fish will embark on a three-game road trip to North Carolina during Spink Break, taking on Wingate, Barton and Queens University of Charlotte. They will return home to host Emmanuel for the second straight year on March 9 before Sunshine State Conference play begins on March 16. Tempone’s squad will head back to Daytona Beach to take on Embry-Riddle to open up SSC play then return home for their final nonconference matchup of the year on March 19 against Saint Michael’s. PBA will split their final six games of the season between the road and home with Florida Southern, Lynn and Tampa all making their first trips to PBA. The Sailfish will travel to Saint Leo, Florida Tech and Rollins for the first time.

Smoak, Downey Awarded with CCSA Weekly Honors

The Florida Atlantic University men’s swimming and diving team has swept the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association Men’s Swimmer and Diver of the Week awards for the second consecutive week, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Junior Connor Smoak captured his first Men’s Swimmer of the Week title and sophomore Logan Downeytallied his fifth Men’s Diver of the Week award this season. FAU swimming and diving hosted NYU and conference foes NJIT in a tri-meet last Saturday. Smoak and Downey were two of the top performers for the Owl men. Smoak was the most decorated swimmer from the meet, walking away with four

first-place finishes. The Melbourne, Florida native took his first win of the season in the 50-yard freestyle (21.64) and his 100-yard freestyle victory (47.39) was his second top finish in the event on the year. Smoak’s strong swims as the anchor in the 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relays helped secure the first-place spot for both of his relay teams. Downey continued to show dominance on the springboards, securing his fifth sweep of the season in the 1- and 3-meter diving events. On the 3-meter, Downey’s score of 252.45 led him to the top of the leaderboard for the event by nearly 65 points. The Plantation, Florida native’s score of 207.75 on the 1-meter took the edge over the NJIT divers, as he scored 16 points higher than the second-place finisher. FAU swimming and diving will head to Tallahassee to square off against Florida State on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. For complete coverage from the meet and other FAU swimming and diving news, follow along on Twitter (@FAUSwimDive), Instagram (@FAUSwimDive) and Facebook.

Lynn Men’s Basketball Enters NABC National Rankings Lynn University’s men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season over the weekend, but the National Association of Basketball Coaches deemed the Fighting Knights’ 11-1 start to the 2018-19 campaign Top-25 worthy for the first time this year. The Blue and White debut in the NABC National Rankings this week at No. 21, the sixth poll of the season. After winning the first 11 games of the season, the best start to a campaign for the program in 20 years, the Fighting Knights fell on the road at No. 7 Florida Southern on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Lynn defended its home court with an 84-76

league win over Saint Leo. This is Lynn’s first appearance in the NABC rankings since the 2014-15 season, where they were in and out of the rankings for the majority of the season before making a run to the NCAA Sweet 16. Nova Southeastern represents the Sunshine State Conference at No. 4 with FSC one spot behind Lynn at No. 22. Additionally, the Blue and White were dropped out of the national rankings on the D2SIDA National Media Poll, after having been featured in the last three announcements. Bellarmine continues to hold the top spot in both polls with a 12-0 record.

Boca Raton FC and Admiral Renew Partnership Through 2020 Season

Boca Raton Football Club is delighted to announce that Admiral Sports has renewed its partnership through the 2020 season and will remain the club’s official uniform supplier for all competitions. “We are delighted and proud to continue wearing Admiral in all competitions through the 2020 season,” said club President, Douglas Heizer. “Paul and the whole Admiral team have been nothing short of amazing with us these last two years and we are excited to continue with this very strong partnership for years to come.” One of the most legendary brands in the soccer world, Admiral has been worn by some of the biggest names in the soccer world including the New York Cosmos,

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Manchester United, and the English National Team. “We’re delighted to renew our partnership with Boca Raton FC” Admiral Sports CEO Paul Hamburger stated. “Working with Boca Raton FC has been very positive these last two years, and renewing our partnership was a no-brainer. Boca Raton FC is a household name not only in the United States but abroad as well and we are excited to continue working with them.” Admiral will supply Boca Raton FC three kits, a home, away, and alternate kit, currently the home jersey is on sale at the team store at www.bocaratonfcshop.com. The away and alternate jersey’s will be reveled early in 2019.

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