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Two FAU High Students Named Regeneron Science Scholars Beehive Kitchen to Unveil New Location in Boca Raton Beehive Kitchen, a South Floridabased fast-casual restaurant brand, will be expanding to West Palm Beach with a third location in Boca Raton, Florida on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

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PBSC Music Students Win Local Awards

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Former Claire’s Stores, Inc. Leader Marla Schaefer to Headline Industry Icon Event

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Building Hope Gala Answers Call to Help Poor Families in Haiti

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• Florida Atlantic University High School students Hannah Herbst and Vithulan Suthakaran were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition. A total of 300 scholars were selected from 1,964 applications, which were received from 601 high schools in 48 states, two U.S. territories and eligible students living in seven other countries. Only five students in Florida were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, and Herbst and Suthakaran were the only two named in Palm Beach County. • Lynn University appointed Dr. Gary Villa to dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, succeeding Dr. Katrina Carter- Tellison as she assumes the role of academic dean full time. Villa served as a biology professor at Lynn since 2002. He played a significant role in shaping the Dialogues core curriculum and instituted a peer mentoring program between upperclassmen and freshmen within their areas of study. Most recently, Villa began working with the College of Arts and Sciences faculty on an initiative to emphasize research in undergraduate programs. • Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business hosted the 27th annual Business Leader of the Year breakfast recently at the Boca Raton Resort & Club to celebrate the accomplishments of Fabiola “Fab” Brumley, Bank of America market president in Palm Beach County. • The City of Boca Raton has announced new rules initiated to control the time and number of garage sales a resident can hold each year. The new regulations were promulgated to curb, what some within our community felt were intrusive activities by neighbors hold frequent garbage sales, disrupting the fabric of their communities. • Florida Atlantic University’s School of Architecture in the College for Design and Social Inquiry was recently gifted a Frank Lloyd Wright collection of artwork, books and other collectibles – totaling 189 items – by Donald and Elaine Singer. “My wife and I donated our collection to enhance the research and teaching of architecture at Florida Atlantic University,” said Singer. “Our hope is that it enriches the lives of generations of students and faculty to come.” • For those looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day, Michael Bublé is bringing his world tour to the BB&T Center on February 15.

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• Just eight years after opening its first studio in 2010, Orangetheory Fitness crossed a threshold few companies ever manage to reach: exceeding $1 billion in systemwide revenues for 2018. The leader in heart-rate interval training and one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness franchise brands reached the billion- dollar mark in systemwide sales

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GENERAL INFORMATION (561) 393-7700 in 2018, thanks to a loyal and growing member base and continued rapid studio expansion. As of today, Orangetheory Fitness operates more than 1,100 studios in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Poland, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Israel, Peru and Chile, among others. The company has another 500+ studios in its development pipeline. • Following its widely acclaimed New York City run, which came to a close in September, NBCUniversal International Studios opened Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in South Florida on Saturday, November 10. Downton Abbey: The Exhibition offers a fully immersive experience inside the world of Carnival Films’ multi-award- winning global television phenomenon and recently announced feature film. It concluded its New York City run over Labor Day weekend and will now move to CityPlace in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. • Attention auto enthusiasts, classic motorcycle fans, fellow foodies and wine lovers, and party-goers of all sorts: The Concours d’ Elegance and Hangar Party are almost here! For the past 12 years, vintage car & motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors, and motorheads of all sorts come from across the country to Boca Raton for the esteemed Concours d’ Elegance. This three-day, the world-class extravaganza is one of the finest concourses (vintage car shows) in the country, showcasing classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles, all set upon the majestic greens of the Boca Raton Resort and Club. In fact, The Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance is the largest for-charity Concours event in the world! This year’s event, “The 13th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation” once again features the nation’s top car geek, Mr. Jay Leno, who will preside over all three days’ events. • 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: Transform- ing 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 • 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 re- located and expanded its food pantry, now called Panther’s Pantry.

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COMMUNITY Palm Beach State Alumna promotes a message of nonviolence

Protests are happening all over the world today. Many of them start off peaceful but end up turning violent. This is something that Palm Beach State College alumna and Native American expert and activist Jenny Big Crow hopes to help change through her message promoting nonviolence. Big Crow speaks often on her Native American heritage and the importance of civil disobedience, especially the lessons she learned as part of the 2016 Standing Rock Protest. The grassroots movement happened in reaction to the planned Dakota Access Pipeline construction in the northern United States. The pipeline was projected to run under part of Lake Oahe near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation which includes all of Sioux County, North Dakota and all of Corson County, South Dakota. Big Crow, who earned an Associate in Arts degree from PBSC in 2011, was born and raised in the Oglala Lakota tribe in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. “Native American tribes hold the earth in high regard,” Big Crow said. “We don’t believe that it should be tampered with, and we really want to preserve our water. If the pipe burst and oil spilled that would affect my relatives.” Members of her tribe and other surrounding tribes joined a camp called Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota established in April 2016 by Standing Rock Sioux elder LaDonna Brave Bull Allard. It served as a center for cultural preservation and spiritual resistance to the pipeline. Over the summer, the camp grew to thousands of people. Big Crow was living in south Florida at the time but traveled there to join her family and friends at the site.

“Being a part of that camp was just an awe inspiring moment– I can’t put it into words,” Big Crow said. “I saw my tribe flag flying there and people came from all over the world. The seven tribes of Sioux were there in teepees together. This was the first time in 150 years that has happened. The tribes would dance and sing, and everyone was acting peaceful.” That peace came to an end, however, when the government decided to build the pipeline despite the wishes of the camp participants. The National Guard was called in and officers then tried to physically remove people from the area. “I watched on the news and on social media my relatives being abused and sprayed with water and pepper spray,” Big Crow said. It was awful to watch and so unnecessary.” Even though the pipeline was eventually built, and violence occurred, Big Crow says good things still came from the experience. “The camp brought a lot of the Native American community together and people all over the world supported us,” Big Crow said. “It made an impact. One small act can build and build and eventually we can make changes to bring about more peace.” Big Crow also encouraged students to learn more about other cultures, so they can have a better understanding of viewpoints other than their own. “Be willing to look outside your own culture and know that just because someone’s culture is different than yours doesn’t mean that that culture is wrong,” Big Crow said. “Be open to other people and other’s people’s perspective.” Big Crow spoke on her Native American culture and the Dakota Pipeline Protest at the Loxahatchee Groves campus recently during their Peace Week and in November, 2018. In addition to speaking, she is an Army veteran and founded a mentoring program. She now trains other leaders and organizations on starting their own programs. She is also a survivor of emotional, spiritual, sexual, alcohol and drug abuse. She has spoken at conferences, schools, prisons, small groups and other venues. Her personal story is featured on The 700 Club. When asked about her time at PBSC, Big Crow says, “I enjoyed it at PBSC and loved the professors. The best part about my experience was the Student Learning Center. I lived in the math lab and had great study groups. Everyone there really helped me get through my classes.” After attending PBSC, Big Crow went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University. She is a mom of three boys, ages 11, 13 and 16, and works in finance at a nonprofit in Royal Palm Beach.

FAU Launches Osher Lifelong Learning in Fort Lauderdale Florida Atlantic University has announced the establishment of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Fort Lauderdale. Classes will take place at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in the Abdo New River Room, 201 SW Fifth Ave., in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesdays, March 12 and 26, and April 23. The series is $50 and individual lectures can be purchased for $20. There will be a reception following each of the lectures.

have been described as “… a silk-thread that weaves through the music to create a perfect evening of entertainment.” -‘Making a Wetter Florida a Better Florida’ -Tony Abbate, Associate Provost for the FAU Broward Campuses, Director and Professor, School of Architecture, FAU; -Colin Polsky, Ph.D., Director, Florida Center for Environmental Studies and Professor of Geosciences, FAU

Tickets can be purchased at www.fau. edu/osherftlauderdale “Our plans to expand service in Broward County have been in the works for some time,” explains Anthony Abbate, associate provost for FAU’s Broward Campuses, “Florida Atlantic University is amplifying its commitment to the South Florida community and we hope to create a permanent Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at our Fort Lauderdale location.” The 2019 lectures at the Broward Center include: -‘Music is my Time Machine: A Celebration of Memorable Cinematic, Broadway and Popular Themes!’ -Courtney Jones, DMA, assistant professor of trumpet and artistic director of jazz at FAU -Tuesday, March 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: with the help of Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and John Williams, Courtney Jones, DMA, presents an innovative approach to performance practice while exploring visual aesthetics and theatrics. His performances

-Tuesday, March 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. -South Florida is highly vulnerable to rising sea level as the result of the changing climate. Architects and engineers can devise solutions for our buildings and infrastructure, but the problem is much more comprehensive and requires heavy lifting by policy makers and decision makers before the financial markets and insurance industry force our hand. -‘The State of American Foreign Policy’ -Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D., professor of political science and Foreign Policy Association Fellow -Tuesday, April 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. In this special one-time lecture, Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D., will provide an assessment of the current state of American foreign policy at the onset of U.S. President Donald Trump’s third year in office. Key issues for consideration include North Korea, Russia, China, the evolving U.S. policy toward the Middle East, and America’s relations with key allies.

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Two FAU High Students Named Regeneron Science Scholars

Florida Atlantic University High School students Hannah Herbst and Vithulan Suthakaran were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition. A total of 300 scholars were selected from 1,964 applications, which were received from 601 high schools in 48 states, two U.S. territories and eligible students

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living in seven other countries. Only five students in Florida were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, and Herbst and Suthakaran were the only two named in Palm Beach county. The scholars were selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. “To be selected as a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search is an incredible accomplishment for each of these students,” said Sherry Bees, principal/director of A.D. Henderson & FAU High School. “For two of the five students selected in the state of Florida to be FAU High School Owls speaks to the excellence our students continue to strive for, and the commitment to innovation our faculty, staff and administration are determined to provide to all of our students.”

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PBSC Music Students Win Local Awards

Two Palm Beach State College voice students took home awards for their performances recently in an audition competition held by the Florida Gold Coast National Association of Teachers of Singing chapter. Charlie Alguera won first place in the Third Year College Men Musical Theatre category and Giavanna Joseph won second place in the First Year College Women Musical Theatre category. This was the third year in a row that Alguera, who is currently a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, won the category. They also received monetary awards. As the winner in his category, Alguera also performed a selection in a winner’s recital at the end of the competition. The event, held at Barry University in North Miami, featured Florida Gold Coast NATS student members from MiamiDade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. “Each year NATS chapters host student auditions, which is an exciting experience for our student singers to perform and receive written feedback,” said Michael MacMullen, professor and PBSC Music Department chair who served as a judge at the competition. “Charlie and Giavanna had some tough competition, and we are very proud of how they performed, as well as the other PBSC students who participated.” The other PBSC students who audi-

tioned on Jan. 26 were Jullysa Tomas Reinozo and Kristie Betancourt. Both Alguera and Joseph now qualify for the SERNATS competition to be held March 28-30 at Florida State University. Alguera graduated summa cum laude from PBSC last December. Joseph graduated summa cum laude last May. Both are still taking classes at PBSC in preparation to transfer to a university. Earlier this year, Alguera, Joseph and Reinozo performed in master classes at the NATS Winter Workshop at Palm Beach Atlantic University. In addition, PBSC alumna Sarah Rodgers, who is now a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic, also performed for one of the workshops.

Beehive Kitchen to Unveil New Location in Boca Raton

Beehive Kitchen, a South Floridabased fast-casual restaurant brand, will be expanding to West Palm Beach with a third location in Boca Raton, Florida on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Their newest restaurant will be located off of North Federal Highway at 1914 NE 5th Avenue and showcase Beehive Kitchen’s signature menu of nutritious brand favorites, including a flavorful selection of fresh ingredients served in build-your-own bowls. The new location will welcome locals and visitors alike to a 2,745-square-foot space featuring seating for up to 60 guests, accentuated by contemporary décor with warm steel and rustic wood elements. High-tech ordering stations will allow guests to enjoy everything from swift onthe-go lunches with coworkers to hasslefree, wholesome dinners for the whole family. “We are excited to expand our brand in South Florida with our third location,” said Jason Grasty, Concept Chef at Beehive Kitchen. “Our team will continue creating fresh bowls with delicious ingredients daily. We’re looking forward to welcoming the Boca Raton community to our newest location” From creating your own bowls to choosing from a wide selection of freshlypacked meals, Beehive Kitchen will continue to use the best culinary techniques to serve its signature menu of gluten-friendly, antibiotic-free and hormone-free items. Guests will begin by choosing a base ingredient such as smoky white beans, whole grain brown rice, lemon basil quinoa or sweet potato glass noodles, complemented by savory vegetables like wok seared

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mushrooms, smoked paprika cauliflower, and roasted brussels sprouts. To top it off, guests can add proteins such as ahi tuna poke, rustic herb grilled chicken or sesame tofu plus a delicious selection of homemade sauces including roasted pepper sauce, fresh herb dressing, Thai coconut curry, or Argentinian chimichurri. Dessert offerings include the popular Cake Jars with flavors such as the Honey Pot; made with spiced pecans and sweet buttercream; or the Bumble Bee made of chocolate cake with honey buttercream. Beehive Kitchen also offers fresh, cold-pressed juices made from raw fruit and vegetables. Once open, guests will be able to take advantage of $5 ‘Happy Bowls’ during happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., including The Fresh Bowl, made of Sweet Potato Glass Noodles, Whole Grain Brown Rice and Szechuan Green Beans with Sesame Citrus Tofu; and the Farmers Bowl, made of Whole Grain Brown Rice, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Garlic Roasted Broccoli and Herb Grilled Chicken. Happy Hour also includes beers such as Lagunitas IPA, Corona Extra, and Concrete Beach Brewery’s Havana Larger for $3.50 plus signature gluten-free cookies. Faithful customers will be rewarded with a loyalty program that will allow them to redeem ‘Bee Rewards’ offering buzz-worthy perks like free desserts, drinks, bowls, and more. Beehive Kitchen will be located at 1914 NE 5th Avenue and open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please visit www.BeehiveKitchen.com or call 561-341-0496. Follow Beehive Kitchen on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @BeehiveKitchen.

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EDITORIAL By C. Ron Allen

It Only Takes One Dedicated Mentor to Shape a Child’s Future ‘The children are our future.’ We often say those words, but what if a child takes a wrong turn in life, becomes ensnared in crime, drug-addiction or suicide and self-destruction? If children are truly our future, then we adults owe them a helping hand in shaping it. We can do so through mentoring. January is National Mentoring Month, a time of public awareness and promotion of the benefits to volunteering to be a part of young people’s lives. As a children’s advocate and founder of the KOP Mentoring Network here in Palm Beach County, I believe every young person needs a caring adult mentor to provide encouragement and support to succeed in school and in life. Many of us have the power to truly impact their future by simply showing up as a caring friend and mentor. We have seen the benefits of

mentoring in addressing our schools’ graduation rates, which, have been increasing in recent years here in South Florida and across the nation. In what can only be described as good news, the Palm Beach County School District again has a graduation rate that has outperformed other large school districts in Florida. More public-school students are graduating than ever as the district’s graduation rate rose from 90 percent in 2017 to 91.7 percent in 2018. The improvement is due in part to adult volunteers who have come forward to help poorly performing students stay on track academically. Nationally, one-third of all high schools provide mentors to their students, which amounts to one in 10 high school students, according to an U.S. Department of Education analysis. The study showed “some significant evidence” that suggests programs

that provide high school students adult volunteers may help students stay in school. At KOP Mentoring Network, we see the fruits of mentoring in our Oratorical, STRE2AM2, and Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship programs. Some of our students come from homes that have incarcerated parents or guardians. Without intervention these children are more likely to follow that same path. While our mentors help build student academic skills, the underlying theme for us is making our students see that someone cares enough to be there and expects the best from them. Our mentors are ordinary people who serve as advisers and teachers. They are motivators and role models, who believe in the students we work with. We see the potential and work hard in helping students get to where they want to go. The youngsters

participating in the KOP Monitoring Network are less likely to use drugs and alcohol and less likely to skip school. They are more confident in their academic performance, and they are better able to get along with their families. In short, our mentors are making a difference, a real impact in the lives of the youngsters they serve. The children are our future, but to quote another well-known adage about the harvest being plentiful but the laborers are few. There are still far too many of our young people who lack the support and the tools to succeed in school and in life. Despite the best efforts of the many men and women who serve as mentors and the agencies that support them, much more can be accomplished with the help of more dedicated volunteers. It only takes one caring mentor to shape a child’s future.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

A Map For Your Treasure Hunt! Many people dream of reaching a mountain top for the opportunities they anticipate finding there. Yet, they may not realize that the greatest treasures available to them can easily be found near to where they already are, if not inside them and their fellows. Climbing to a mountain top provides a great experience in the exercise of the discipline of reaching the peak. Once there, it also affords an awesome sight of distant places which can be viewed only from that altitude. Yet, normally that’s it! Once at the top, you can’t move any higher. The same corresponds to much that is buried at sea! You may get to the bottom of the ocean but not beyond that limit! Before attempting to move farther in your daily routines, you still have other

available options, whichever way you turn. At the very top, however, you are stuck, unless you desire to descend from the mountain and return to where you dwelt before. It is inside and below the earth that gold, diamonds, and other precious items are hidden; it is by digging deeply that you can extract them from the ground, and enhance their value through what you do with them. But these are not the only treasures for you to consider! It is from where you are already placed, that you can make a lasting difference in lives you seek to influence, and in the society you attempt to impact through your varied efforts. Your own life also depends on others round about you. Sir John Marks Templeton, reflected that

“the real wealth of a nation does not come from mineral resources but from what lies in the minds and hearts of its people.” With individuals it is also the same: the most valuable treasures of life are not exclusively external to human creatures; they often are found within; they just need to be mined, refined, and utilized for the benefit of many, besides one’s personal thrill! With such understanding, whoever acts in this fashion is most fortunate indeed! There’s nothing demeaning about residing in a valley, if that is where you are supposed to be and to excel! I am reminded of a story about a very poor, crippled man, who spent all his adult life as a daily beggar, at a road corner in a village of his native country. After his death, the terrain where he had sat as a

mendicant was discovered to be rich in fuel. From that site much oil was pumped, generating endless wealth to the land owner. Yet, the man of the story lived and died a pauper! More important to recognize, however, is that the true riches of life are not monetary in nature. They are the family to which you belong, the friendships you develop and cultivate, the people in whom you invest yourself, the knowledge you acquire, the faith you embrace and in which you grow! Indeed, you need not go too far, neither to the depths of the sea, nor too high, in a treasure hunt; your most valuable resources may be found just where you are, as gifts of grace from the Almighty!

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 Charlotte Beasley

Baruch College luncheon, Connections Gala and Networking Beast Event

A busy week started out with the Baruch College Alumni luncheon at St. Andrews Country Club. The next event was the Connections Gala at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach followed by the Networking Beast Party at the Locale Restaurant in Boca Raton.

By Rick Boxx

Understanding The Times While I was partnering with a friend, Jerry, on a consulting job, he shared a profound insight with Tom, who was one of our clients. Jerry’s observation was simple, but profound: “Success is the greatest impediment to greatness.” Once success settles in, Jerry explained, it is not uncommon for leaders to believe achievements are due to their own professional brilliance. As a result they start to assume their success is perpetual. They think that whatever decisions they make will always prove to yield more success. As markets and conditions change, however, successful people can easily be left behind if they are not constantly looking to understand the times, recognizing when important changes occur and adapting accordingly. Sometimes in today’s world, it seems the only thing that is unchanging is the reality that things can – and often do – change, sometimes at incredible speed. Embracing the status quo is an excellent strategy if you intend to be left behind while your competitors surge ahead. Change, of course, is hardly a new concept, although technology and communications have certainly played a role in accelerating the rate and scope of change. The Bible offers some wise observations about change, and the importance of our willingness to respond to it effectively. For instance, in the book of 1 Chronicles we find an interesting recounting of the great men who joined David in his battle against Saul. We learn about the,

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“men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do”(1 Chronicles 12:32). They were astute observers of what was occurring around them, seeking to discern how best to respond to changing circumstances. The ancient book of wisdom, Ecclesiastes, also addresses the inevitability of change. The first verse of the third chapter begins with, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” It addresses changing demands of work in several ways: “A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…. A time to break down, and a time to build up…. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones…. A time to gain, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew…” (Ecclesiastes 3:2-7). As we approach our work – formulating plans, developing strategies, undertaking projects, and evaluating results – it would be extremely beneficial to take a cue from the biblical men of Issachar, constantly seeking to understand the times so we will know what we should do not only to succeed, but also to pursue greatness. At the same time, excellent leaders know that understanding the times and being willing to change their approach do not require changing or compromising their values. Those remain constant, serving as a lighthouse amid the evershifting seas of change.

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Boca Raton Garden Club Presents “Mother Goose” Flower Show as gift to Boca The Boca Raton Garden Club will present a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show with the theme “Mother Goose” on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, 2019 in their clubhouse and gardens 4281 NW 3rd Ave in Boca Raton. The flower show will feature outstanding horticulture, spectacular floral designs, whimsical botanical arts, exciting entries from talented youth and informative educational exhibits. All entries will be judged by accredited Florida Federation of Garden Club Judges. Rebecca Stallard, Flower Show Chair, stated “We want to make sure everyone ‘Saves the Date!’ This is such an undertaking for us that our last flower show was in 2014! The entire club pitches in and gets involved.” Stallard added, “This Flower Show is the Garden Club’s gift to Boca Raton and a way to let everyone know what we are about as a garden club.” The

Flower Show is free and the public is invited. “The Boca Raton Garden Club was founded in June 1953 and currently has over 150 members” explained President Nancy Richards. “Community involvement is one our organization’s core values. Our many fundraisers throughout the year help support Wekiva Youth Camp, Boca Helping Hands, The Place of Hope, The Crockett Foundation and two Junior Gardening Programs. We also award college scholarships to students majoring in horticulture or science related fields.”

Boca Raton Public Library Hosts Baba Lyons in “Out of Africa” in BRPL’s 2019 Story Central Series, “Cultural Connections”

It’s a cultural experience you won’t want to miss! Boca Raton Public Library continues its 2019 Story Central theme, “Cultural Connections,” with a performance by accomplished storyteller, Baba Lyons, at the Downtown Library on Saturday, March 23 at 4:00pm. A graduate of the National Black Theater of Harlem, Baba Adekemi Lyons is a storyteller, actor and musician who has entertained audiences with stories and songs from his African heritage for more than 25 years. Among his numerous awards, he is a 2003 State of Florida Cultural Affairs Fellow, and he has won an artistic achievement award from the Broward County Cultural Affairs Council. In “Out of Africa,” Lyons blends actual events with traditional Zulu, Ashanti and Yoruba stories and songs that he learned from his grandmother. Using drums, kalimba (thumb piano), flute and other authentic instruments, he shares and celebrates his African heritage in this highly energetic and multi-dimensional show. “One of the amazing things about storytelling is that when we listen, we travel the world from the comfort of our seats. The storyteller is our guide, and the journey can be nothing short of extraordinary,” notes Story Central facilitator, Caren S. Neile, Ph.D., MFA. “Plus we don’t have to worry about passports, airports or travel sickness!” A performance storyteller and author, she has taught storytelling and writing for twentyfive years in universities and community settings. She currently teaches at Florida Atlantic University. Register for this highly entertaining presentation through the library’s calendar at bocalibrary.org.

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Former Claire’s Stores, Inc. Leader Marla Schaefer to Headline Industry Icon Event

Amid premium networking, business leaders and professionals from a wide array of fields will have the opportunity to hear from Marla Schaefer, the former Co-CEO and Co-Chair of the Board of Claire’s Stores, Inc., the largest accessory retailer in the world, which she sold to private equity in 2007. Schaefer will keynote the season’s second Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series event on Thursday morning, March 14, 2019. Networking will begin at 6:00 pm over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (dietary laws observed), and the program will start at 6:30 pm. The couvert for the event is $36 per person. As always, the Industry Icon Event will take place in Zinman Hall at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County campus, at 9901 Donna Klein Blvd. in Boca Raton. Also deeply engaged in philanthropy, Marla is currently a trustee of Teachers College, Columbia University; National and International Board Member of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science; Board Member of Women in Distress of Broward County; member of the C200; and a Director of the Rowland & Sylvia Schaefer Family

Foundation. Named for a preeminent icon of industry and philanthropy, the Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series is a program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Business & Professional Division (B&P). “It’s exciting to learn from those at the top of their game, and we know that Marla Schaefer’s experience, insights and leadership will be of high interest and great value to everyone, across our B&P Division’s broad range of industries and professions,” said Lauren Cohen, Industry Icon Series Co-Chair. “Over five years, our series has earned a strong reputation, and Marla Schaefer is sure keep the bar high. Our Icon guests receive a huge shot of motivation from our high-caliber presenters. They also build a richer community of business contacts and forge new friendships as they learn more about Jewish philanthropy and the tremendous good that results when caring people unite for a common cause.” “The B&P Division, now co-chaired by Wendy Lipsich and Benjamin Gene, has built a diverse community of South Palm Beach County business leaders and professionals who look forward to gathering on a regular basis,” said Industry Icon Co-Chair, Jeff Shavitz. “We learn together as we make meaningful professional and personal connections through high-level networking opportunities, informative programs with industry experts and philanthropic activities. We keep redefining business networking, enabling valuable connections among a diverse group of professionals and entrepreneurs to help build their businesses – and our community.” To RSVP, visit jewishboca.org/icon. For more information, contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org. The Industry Icon event is generously sponsored by Hotwire Communications, Marsh & McLennan, and GL Homes. The Boca Raton Observeris the event’s Exclusive Magazine Sponsor.

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Building Hope Gala Answers Call to Help Poor Families in Haiti Destitute families in Ti Maché, Haiti, are closer to realizing their dream of having safe, sturdy homes, thanks to the compassion of those attending Food For The Poor’s 24th annual Building Hope Gala Saturday at the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club. Donors raised enough funds to meet the gala’s goal of building 50 homes. Food For The Poor President/CEO Robin Mahfood thanked guests and the Boca Raton community for supporting the Building Hope Gala and changing the lives of so many poor families in Haiti. “We are here tonight, heeding the call, to help the plight of our poor brothers and sisters in Haiti,” Mahfood said. “We cannot do this alone.” Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Shaggy and his wife, Rebecca Packer Burrell, were named Ambassadors For The Poor at the event. They were honored for helping the poor of Jamaica through the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation, which supports the Bustamante Hospital for Children. “We are honored that this amazing couple supports Food For The Poor and the plight of the destitute that we serve,” Mahfood said. “Thank you, Rebecca and Shaggy, for being friends of Food For The Poor and for your contribution to the health of children in Jamaica.” The couple praised Food For The Poor for its work over the years and expressed sincere appreciation for the partnership between the charity and Shaggy’s foundation. Shaggy’s philanthropic giving is based on the premise that “to whom much is given, much is required.” “When you’re in the position with the amount of good fortune like I’ve had, people ask me why. I say because I can,” Shaggy said. Gala committee co-chairs Dr. Geneen Graber Maxwell and Charles Maxwell called attention to the critical need for permanent housing in Haiti, which is key to lifting families out of extreme poverty. “It takes a very special person to take some time from their busy lives to try to help others,” Dr. Geneen Graber Maxwell said to the crowd of more than 350 guests. “It’s an honor for us to be able to share such a special event with such a wonderful group of people.” Charles Maxwell said he was grateful for the opportunities given to him in life and was happy to align with Food For The Poor to do the same for destitute families. “We believe they don’t just give handouts. They give people opportunities,” Charles Maxwell said. In Ti Maché, most families live in flimsy

hovels of sticks and mud with rusted roofs. When it rains, the shacks are easily washed away and families have to rebuild their homes. There is no electricity, clean water or sanitation. Guests were shown a video that documented a trip to Haiti in November by past and present committee members and their supporters. Among those on the trip were committee member Rene Turner Mahfood and her son Ashton, and Laurie Braden and her daughter Piper. Ashton Mahfood, a student at Pine Crest School, explained to guests that the trip allowed him to witness firsthand what poor Haitian families endure daily. “They need your help to survive and have a chance to succeed,” he said. “I’m asking you to give whatever you can to help.” Both Mahfood and Braden enjoyed interacting with children who were grateful to receive the simple gift of soccer balls. “They immediately went to go play with them,” said Braden, a student at Pine Crest School. “The smiles, joy and thanks we received during our visit were unforgettable. I look forward to the day when I can visit Ti Maché and witness the smiles and happiness of families in their new homes.” Gala guests included Oliver Mair, Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Hungarian pianist and composer Havasi Balázs, and world-renowned speed artist Michael Israel and his wife, Nadine. Israel entertained guests by creating two one-of-a-kind paintings that were auctioned to support the cause. Food For The Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the nation, does much more than feed millions of the hungry poor primarily in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. This interdenominational Christian ministry provides emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicine, educational materials, homes, support for orphaned or abandoned children, care for the aged, skills training and micro-enterprise development assistance. For more information, please visit www. FoodForThePoor.org.

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SPORTS Sailfish Men’s Lax Gains Dominating FAU Baseball Positional Previews: Pitchers Victory Over Notre Dame de Namur

Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse offense came alive on Sunday afternoon as the ‘Fish defeated Notre Dame de Namur 23-8 in a game played at Embry-Riddle University. Eleven players scored a goal for the ‘Fish as PBA picked up their first win of the season. Jackson Miller led the way with four goals and an assist while Ben Justice and Townsend Brown each had six points on three goals and three assists each. Jesse Ball also finished the game with three goals and an assist. PBA got things started 1:40 into the first quarter as Austin Figas netted the first goal off a feed from Zack Figura. Nine seconds later it was Brown who scored his first of the game. Miller made it 3-0 with 12:25 to play in the first before Notre Dame de Namur scored their first goal. Brown, Figura and Miller all scored before the end of the period as PBA took a commanding 6-1 lead.

The Sailfish added four more in the second as Gunner Gebelein scored his first for the Sailfish. PBA poured it on in the second half, scoring 13 goals after halftime and only giving up five. Ben Savickmade 11 saves on the day for PBA as Notre Dame de Namur was limited to just 24 shots in the game. PBA took 60. Landon Johnson won 12 of the 22 faceoffs he took as PBA overall won 16 of the 34. Johnson led the team with nine ground balls with Gebelein adding seven. The team finished with 54. Gebelein also led the team with four caused turnovers with Harrison Wood adding two. Other Sailfish to add goals were Trent Parker with two and Brian Devinney, Blake Israel and Jordan Trowbridge adding one each. Trowbridge finished the game with three assists. The ‘Fish open up their home schedule on Thursday as No. 7 New York Tech visits the Rinker Athletic Campus at 7 p.m.

After a couple of weeks of practice and intrasquads, Florida Atlantic University baseball’s coaching staff has settled on the roles for the squad’s pitching staff, at least for Opening Weekend. FAUSports.com sat down with Head Coach John McCormack for a third and final preseason position breakdown, of the Owls’ pitchers, which looks as if it will continue to be a fluid part of the team. Against Cincinnati, and further, with a midweek coming next Wednesday at Miami, the first four starters of the season is scheduled to fall as follows: redshirt senior Blake Sanderson on Friday night against the Bearcats; Ryan Sandberg, a junior college transfer on Saturday; Mike Ruff, a junior righthander in the finale Sunday; and freshman Hunter Cooley, tentatively slated to make his debut on the hill against the Hurricanes in Coral Gables. “In the situation we’re in, ‘in flux’ is a good way to describe (the staff),” said McCormack. “For the next four games, this is going to be our rotation. Sandy, you’re getting someone that has assumed the role of a Friday night frontline guy. His stuff is really good, but his everything else is great. His ability to get his teammates to work harder, his care level, his attention to detail, all of that. “Sandberg’s really just a steady Eddie. It’s going to be 86-89, breaking ball is a good wrinkle, changeup is pretty good. He really competes. He’s a lot like (former Owl) Jeremy Strawn. And Ruff, he has a huge ceiling. He can get it up to 95, his slider is good, changeup is good, curveball is good. It’s just consistency in the zone that’s needed. “Cooley just throws a lot of strikes and eats up innings. I’m hoping he can compete in those midweek games against some really good teams, keep them off-guard. Being left-handed of course doesn’t hurt.” Sanderson is a fifth-year member of the squad, nearing 100 innings in his collegiate career, and was voted team captain in the offseason. He had a great end to the year last season, being named to the Conference USA All-Tournament Team. Sandberg brings very good numbers with him from Queensborough Community College, as the Region XV Player of the Year and 2018 CUNYAC Pitcher of the Year, and leading all of NJCAA in strikeouts per nine innings (17.61). Ruff showed flashes of potential a year ago, often as the Owls’ midweek starter. That included more than a strikeout per inning and the team’s lowest batting average against (.216). Last but not least, the 6-3 and lefthanded Cooley brings a fantastic pedigree from Vero Beach High School, as a three-time All-Area honoree, with a 27-3 career record and 0.97 ERA. The bullpen, working from the outside in, McCormack expects big innings from the durable combo of lefthander Nick Swan

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and righthander Vladimir Zavala. They are both “stretched out,” and therefore can be called on for multi-inning outings because of early-season pitch counts for the rotation. “Look for Swan and Vladimir to do some long work, especially early in the year,” he said. “That’s if the game is in question either way. Sometimes, with pitch counts, you’ve got some innings to cover, so those middle guys become a little bit more important. I would think with Swan and Vlad, that’s where they fit right now and they become valuable guys.” Swan, a senior, has 53 appearances under his belt in his three previous years, on all ends of the spectrum (starting, long and middle relief, even finishing out games). Zavala comes to the Owls from Tallahassee Community College and has started games in the past as well. The other side, the backend, is chock full of experience. Southpaw Dylan O’Connell returns for his third year with the program and may very well fill the role of LOOGY (Left-handed One Out Guy), as he has shown a propensity for being able to do just that. McCormack expects the combination of another lefty, Eric Keating, and righthander Vince Coletti, to be the setup guys ahead of returning closer Zach Schneider. “A lot of experience, that’s why they’re there,” said McCormack. Like Swan, Keating has collegiate innings under his belt, including 17 high-leverage frames as a sophomore in 2017. Coletti had 15 starts a year ago, but is expected to help form the bridge on that backend to Schneider, who totaled 15 saves last season. Schneider too, as evidenced by his showing in a start at the NCAA Regional vs. Florida, has the ability to go multiple innings, and may be asked upon to do that this year, à la Goose Gossage. In between, there is a large group of newcomers that will be looking to carve a niche: righthander Dylan Carter, a junior college transfer from Hillsborough Community College, along with four freshmen, Mitchell Hartigan, Jacob Josey, Jon Jon Kostantis and Michael Schuler. Zach Asnes, most recently at Florida State College at Jacksonville, literally joined the team Monday and is, of course, a bit of an unknown fit at this point. Three more names are unfortunately not going to be ready to start the year, after offseason injuries: freshman Dustin Reville, junior Matt Sparling, and fourth-year redshirt junior Jordan Poore. All hope to return this season. This does it for the Owls’ team as a whole leading into Friday’s lidlifter. The three-game series versus Cincinnati will be previewed on Thursday, and will include a video highlighting the squad as well. Purchase tickets to those and all baseball home games by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visiting baseball’s ticket website.

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