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Boca Raton Public Library Expands Its Digital Offerings

The Boca Raton Public Library recently expanded the number of digital magazines and eAudiobooks it offers by joining a consortium through Southeast Florida Library Information Services (SEFLIN). Previously, the BRPL offered approximately 50 magazine subscriptions from RB Digital (formerly known as Zinio) directly. This number increased to 150 digital magazines by banding together with several other local municipal libraries.

“Demand by our users for digital content is ever increasing,” said Vicky Fitzsimmons, Digital Librarian.

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The Lane Kiffin Era is Exactly What FAU Needed By: Michael Demyan

After the Florida Atlantic University Owls finished the season with 10-straight wins, a conference championship and a dominating Boca Bowl win, there is a much different feeling heading into 2018 for the football program. We’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to lose.

During my first year as a student in 2013, there was never much excitement about the football team. It wasn’t even a bad year.

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The 3rd Annual Fun Glow 5k returns to Boca Raton this Saturday, March 3 at South County Regional Park.

• The 3rd Annual Fun Glow 5k returns to Boca Raton this Saturday, March 3 at South County Regional Park. The 3.1 mile nighttime fun run with glow will have participants encounter multiple glow stations along the way that will be blasting electronic dance music as participants “get their glow on.” Although it’s a run, running is not mandatory and you can walk the 3.1 miles as you dance and enjoy the night with your friends as well.

After the run, runners may enjoy a night full of high energy dance music, entertainment and a lineup of the gourmet food trucks South Florida has to offer.

lution 18-2018, which is a resolution from the City of Boca Raton supporting the establishment of a new public elementary school on city-owned land in the vicinity of Spanish River Boulevard, west of I-95 and east of north Military Trail.

• There’s a new exit to the City of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College and the Boca Raton Airport (BCT). The Spanish River BLVD Exit is officialy opened on I95 both North and South! By opening this new exit, the hope is that it will aliviate traffic onto Yamato Rd to traverse the pathway.

• The Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival opened on Sunday evening at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Special guest Nati Dinnar, the film’s Creator and Producer was at the World Premier of his movie, RESCUE BUS 300. This year the Festival has expanded to 3 weeks, presenting a compelling mix of 40 films about people and cultures around the globe – all with a Jewish theme or connection.

• It’s the final weekend for The Festival of the Arts. Don’t miss Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & friends present an evening of music, poetry and prose on Friday March 2rd at 7:30PM. The Festival of the Arts concludes on Sunday March 4th with a special presentation of ET the Extra-Terrestrial. As in years past, the film will be accompanied by The Symphonia Boca Raton & Constatine Kitsopoulos, conductor.

• The City Council races are starting to heat up and with only about 2 week left, the candidates are all in full throttle mode. All five candidates have been interviewed by The Boca Raton Raton Tribune for the candidate profile that we will release in the coming week.

• Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University’s professional theater company dedicated to the development and production of new work in American theater, welcomes Wick Theatre as the second corporate donor to join the Theatre Lab Inner Circle. Created to raise private support for this exciting new university and community endeavor, the Theatre Lab Inner Circle is comprised of individuals and corporate members committed to cultural and artistic excellence. A donor wall, displayed prominently in the Theatre Lab lobby, acknowledges Inner Circle gifts beginning at $1,000 through $50,000 annually. To date there are 36 members.

• Speaking of City Council Elections, we at The Boca Raton Tribune have announced our 2018 Candidate Forum set for March 8 at 6pm at Wayne Barton Study Center. The Forum will be the candidates last chance to convince the crowd as to why they are the best choice for Boca Raton. Candidates will have a chance to talk to some of Boca Raton residents that they otherwise would not have been able to talk to, and the event is always packed every year.

• The municipal elections will be held on March 13th.

While there will be no early voting, you still have the opportunity to Vote by Mail by going online to the PBC Supervisor of Elections website • A new elementary school could potentially be in the works for the City of Boca Raton. The City Council gave unanimous support to reso-

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COMMUNITY Fun Glow 5k To Return To Boca Raton on March 3

By: Bryanna Basilio

The 3rd Annual Fun Glow 5k returns to Boca Raton this Saturday, March 3 at South County Regional Park. The 3.1 mile night-time fun run with glow will have participants encounter multiple glow stations along the way that will be blasting electronic dance music as participants “get their glow on.”

Although it’s a run, running is not mandatory and you can walk the 3.1 miles as you dance and enjoy the night with your friends as well. After the run, runners may enjoy a night full of high energy dance music, entertainment and a lineup of the gourmet food trucks South Florida has to offer. As the Fun Glow 5k says, “We are less about the run and more about the fun!”

Upon registration, participants will be required to their Fun Glow 5K t-shirt which will be provided to them a day before the event. Participants are encouraged to wear neon colors and anything that reacts to ultraviolet black lights as well as any accessories that blink or are LED lights.

Two hours prior to the event,

the Fun Glow 5k pre-party begins. DJ’s will be pumping the crowd up with Electronic Dance Music and getting participants warmed up for the glow run.

Tons of foam will be blasted from the stage, all while giant beach balls and foam frisbees soar above the crowd. The venue will host an assortment of food trucks, beverages and local vendors with free merchandise and giveaways. You can expect lots of foam, fog machines, UV black lights and thousands of dancing. If participants would like to get painted to glow under the UV Black Lights, they can stop by the Neon Paint Tent.

After finishing the course, participants will be sure to have worked up an appetite. We got you covered, enjoy one of the ten or more gourmet food trucks offered in the venue. Fun Glow 5k has a wide variety of great food trucks to choose from. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in all the great music, excitement and entertainment going on at the after party.

Tickets to the event start at $25, and can be purchased on their website: FunGlow5k.com

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Office of Economic Development Kicks Off “Success Tour” With Visit To Phoenix Tower International Corporate Headquarters

Council Member Scott Singer, CEO Dagan Kasavana, Mayor Susan Haynie, Council Member Robert Weinroth, Council Member Andrea Levine O’Rourke

The City of Boca Raton Office of Economic Development kicked off it’s 2018 “Your Success is Our Success Tour” with a visit to Phoenix Tower International’s Boca Raton corporate headquarters. The “Success Tour” has been established to congratulate and recognize Boca based companies for their economic and community contributions to the City of Boca Raton.

Jessica Del Vecchio, Economic Development Manager stated, “We truly have an amazing corporate community.

The Phoenix Tower team opened their doors to us, and shared their incredible story of growth, teamwork and giving back. It was our pleasure to present a plaque of appreciation to Dagan and the rest of his deserving team.”

Phoenix Tower International was founded and has held its corporate headquarters in Boca Raton since 2013.

They own and operate wireless infrastructure in North America, Central and South

America. Founder and CEO Dagan Kasavana accepted the award from Mayor Susan Haynie, members of the Boca Raton City Council and the Office of Economic Development.

Dagan Kasavana, CEO and founder of Phoenix Tower International, said, “I am proud to have our headquarters in Boca Raton, FL. We have hired fantastic employees locally from the vibrant business community, schools and universities here in Boca Raton and our employees love the convenient and secure environment that the City provides to operate our business. As a Boca Raton resident and parent of two children born and raised in Boca Raton, I did not think twice about founding the business here and am quite humbled by the recognition from the Mayor and City Council of this great city. We look forward to continued growth of the business in Boca Raton for the coming years ahead.”

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Unicorn Children’s Foundation to Host Gala to Benefit Children With Special Needs

On Sunday, March 4th, 2018, The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, along with chairs Gregory Fried and Kurtis Lutz, will host its first ever, non-formal, Disco & Diamonds Gala at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Proceeds of the evening will support awareness, education, acceptance, and opportunity for children diagnosed with special needs.

This amazing evening will feature a Studio 54 themed Disco party, where guests are encouraged to wear disco (or cocktail) attire, complete with live performances by the acclaimed Private Stock Band, as well as other special guests.

Come dance the night away in support of our Mission to enable children and young adults with special needs excel in their communities!

Unicorn is also very excited to induct Mrs. Melissa Hassan into our Visionary Society, an exclusive club that recognizes extraordinary women who are united by their acts of generosity to help kids with special needs excel in the community. Members inducted into this society are presented with an exclusive gold Kaufmann de Suisse unicorn pin featuring a brilliant diamond eye, representing a beacon of hope.

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Michael Simpson, Owner at Little Stinker LLC, and Richard Rawlings, of the Gas Monkey Foundation, will both be inducted into the prestigious Order of Unicorn, which consists of philanthropic men who have demonstrated their commitment to improving the quality of life for those with special needs through generous financial contributions.

Dominique Rivera, 2017 Royal International Miss Teen, will be awarded the Unicorn Youth in Service award in recognition of her exceptional volunteer work in her community on behalf of individuals challenged with invisible disorders.

Guests will dine on exquisite hors-d’oeuvres and amazing food, including a magnificent dessert bar extravaganza provided by Boca West Country Club. There will also be a fabulous Silent & Live Auction, Wine Wall, and special surprises for our guests. Unicorn Ball tickets are $300 per person and may be purchased through the foundation’s website www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org or by calling 561-6209377.

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National Rare Disease Day: What Is Prune Belly Syndrome?

While talking about the topics for our informative speeches in my speech class back in College, many people had ideas that, to be honest, felt cliché.

I, on the other hand, decided to stay close to home and do a topic that means a great deal to me. For my informative essay, I decided to speak on Prune Belly Syndrome. Yes, I’m sure many of you reading this right now are thinking “What are you talking about?” and that’s exactly the reaction I received from my classmates back then.

Just when I was going to reply to the comments, my teacher interrupted me and simply said “oh it’s just like wrinkled abs or something like that,” and began to laugh.

You read that right, the teacher laughed. This may have been six years ago, but remembering just how she laughed, and in turn made everyone else laugh with her, hurts me.

Little did they know, I have Prune Belly Syndrome (Not many people knew, safe to say if you’re reading this you know).

You’re most likely wondering what Prune Belly Syndrome is, well you can google it. Prune Belly Syndrome is a rare, genetic, birth defect affects about 1 in 40,000 births, in which 97 percent of those affected are male.

Prune Belly Syndrome is a congenital disorder of the urinary system, characterized by a triad of symptoms. The

syndrome is given its name largely in part to the mass of wrinkled skin that is often (but not always) present on the abdomens of those with the disorder, giving the belly the look of a prune.

No one knows the origin of Prune Belly Syndrome, there are two hypotheses out there (They may bore you, but you’ve gotten this far so why not finish strong, champ?):

1) Urinary tract obstruction: A hypoplastic or dysplastic prostate causes an obstruction of the urethra, thereby creating a urinary tract obstruction leading to overdistension of the bladder and the upper urinary tract, thus stretching the abdominal wall (causing damage to the abdominal musculature)

2) Primary mesodermal developmental defect: An insult between 6 and 10 weeks’ gestation disrupts the development of the lateral plate mesoderm, from which arises both the abdominal wall and genitourinary tract (including the prostate). This is currently the dominant theory.

Let me preface by saying, I’ve been blessed beyond belief.

I don’t have it half as bad as many of the other people I know with Prune Belly Syndrome. I began defying the odds from day one in my life.

To say I’m perfect would clearly be a lie. I have back problems due to Prune Belly Syndrom, I have some kidney problems, and a few other problems as well.

Nevertheless, God’s sovereign hand has been in my life from a very young age and I sometimes forget just how marvelous and glorious He truly has been to me.

Why would a college teacher make a joke about something as serious, and deadly, as Prune Belly Syndrome? Many children with Prune Belly Syndrome have a very low life expectancies due to their kidney failures, among a myriad of other issues.

My own parents were told by the doctors that they should have aborted me due to the high probability of death within a few weeks. I’m a miracle story, and every day I thank the Lord Almighty for this.

Why don’t many people know about Prune Belly Syndrome? Simple, no famous celebrity has Prune Belly Syndrome, it’s a sad but true. Parkinson’s has Michael J. Fox, and HIV/AIDS has Magic Johnson, while Prune Belly Syndrome has no one of that stature to talk about it on live television or donate big money to help raise awareness.

Yes, there are organizations out there helping like prunebelly.org, but compared to others diseases, we are very behind in support. It’s just a sad truth. I wish it wasn’t like that but that’s how our society works, we go for the trend. We go for the Ice Bucket Challenges but never look back and see other diseases that could be as serious but will never get the same amount of spotlight.

Since High School, I made it my mission to step up the plate and tell as many people as I can about it. It’s difficult since it’s not one of those conversations you just randomly have around the cooler at work, but little by little people hear about it and are amazed at my story.

I want teens that have Prune Belly Syndrome to be able to talk to me, I want to be there for them. I know how nasty kids in the world can be to someone that doesn’t look like them. In a world where looks are everything, people with Prune Belly Syndrome feel left out, for obvious reasons.

It was hard for me during elementary, middle and even sometimes, high school. Kids are so judgemental and if you don’t look like the status quo, they make fun of you. I want kids with Prune Belly Syndrome to understand they are not alone.

I’ve gone through all the nastiness they may be going through and I want to be there to tell them, “It’s okay pal, you’re special.”

I want parents to look at me and say “If Pedro made it, why can’t my son?”

For the longest time I wondered why me, but ever since that teacher back in College made fun of Prune Belly Syndrome, I decided to help raise as much awareness as possible. I want to help in whatever way I can with younger kids or teens that may have Prune Belly Syndrome.

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Dealing With Trouble!

Trouble accompanies all humans some more than others. In certain cases, there are those who bring it upon themselves, while in others, most individuals just face what inevitably comes to all earthly dwellers who are part of the human race! Yet, this latter possibility is more easy to handle and in most cases it’s also temporary!

In some ways, troubles begin in infancy, and certain kinds tend to accompany those who experience it throughout their pilgrimage in the world, in varying degrees.

Many can be avoided, while others are part of the human condition. I’m not alluding to physical maladies which affect several humans, though even in this area there are potential troubles which can be avoided, based on one’s

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wise or foolish life choices!

Unfortunately, for lack of direction, or limited life principles, there are several who experience trouble with greater intensity than others. Not that they are wired for that experience but because, in most instances, they fail to learn the lessons that can keep them from falling repeatedly into trouble, or for lacking the resources to come out of it, in case they are surprised by it unexpectedly.

Through the disobedience of children and youth, on account of disrespect for authority, and sometimes due to varied, unwise choices, many youngsters (and adults as well) face troubles which can plague them for life, and keep them from advancing into a potential which earlier they manifested pos-

sessing!

Some others, fortunately, may get into trouble once, but quickly recognize their error and determine never to repeat what initially brought them into that condition.

One mistake was sufficient for them to learn their lesson and avoid what would augment in intensity, and lead them into harsher consequences.

And that is the preferred choice, and wise decision which some make. As indicated before, there are troubles which one faces, which could not have been avoided; the person had no part in creating them, nor the circumstances that made them real and cruel.

Troubles need to be dealt with as quickly as they affect an individual. Troubles

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should never be accumulated before seeking a solution, and acting to impede their re-occurrence. One who waits too long and doesn’t act promptly in their resolution and removal, may be engulfed in situations difficult to be stopped.

In general, most troubles can be avoided as one lives out of solid convictions, impelled by good character which always avails anyone in times of crisis. No act of dishonesty is ever secret; it’s soon discovered.

Many think and try to get away with anything, until they ultimately discover that they can’t.

But by living an honest, wise life, and doing everything in an open, clean manner, seldom trouble will affect such individual, by choosing the best way!

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Boca Raton Public Library Expands Its Digital Magazine And eAudiobook Offerings

The Boca Raton Public Library recently expanded the number of digital magazines and eAudiobooks it offers by joining a consortium through Southeast Florida Library Information Services (SEFLIN). Previously, the BRPL offered approximately 50 magazine subscriptions from RB Digital (formerly known as Zinio) directly. This number increased to 150 digital magazines by banding together with several other local municipal libraries.

“Demand by our users for digital content is ever increasing,” said Vicky Fitzsimmons, Digital Librarian. “The new digital magazines include not only traditional magazines in a variety of genres, but also

coloring books for adults and teens, children’s magazines, crafting and Spanish-language titles—none of which the BRPL has had in digital format before. As a bonus, patrons will have access to 5,400 ‘always available’ eAudiobooks through the RB Digital app.”

Library cardholders can access the new offerings for free through the Digital Library on BRPL’s website at bocalibrary.org. Look for “RB Digital” under the Newspapers & Magazines section.

Instructions for accessing this new content can be found at the Instructional Services desks at the Downtown and Spanish River locations, or patrons may request a demo from library staff.

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Abuse Victim Nearly Killed by Ex-Boyfriend to Address AVDA

Melissa Dohme Hill, a survivor of domestic abuse who was nearly killed by her ex-boyfriend, will address AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) at its 11th annual Heart of a Woman luncheon Feb. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Boca Raton. The event celebrates the strength, courage and determination of women.

In January 2012, the victim’s high school ex-boyfriend attacked her and stabbed her 32 times. After her miraculous recovery, she developed the conviction to become an advocate and speak out against domestic violence.

During the luncheon, AVDA will also honor the police departments

in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Highland Beach for their commitment to ending domestic violence by holding perpetrators accountable. Event chairs are Jeannette De Orchis, Anne Vegso, Rosemary Krieger and Gail Veros.

The group has provided a safe haven for thousands of domestic abuse victims since it began sheltering endangered women and children in February 1986. The organization provides 24-hour, seven-day-week emergency housing, crisis advice, food, clothing, individual and group counseling services.

For reservations, call 561-2653797 or visit www.avdaonline.org.

Stiles-Nicholson Foundation Awards FAU $780,000 Grant for New Program By: Jack Rubin

Florida Atlantic University is continuing to build a reputation of excellence in education in the Boca Raton community. They are making a difference both on and off the campus, and their latest impact comes in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field.

The Stiles-Nicholson foundation recently awarded FAU a $780,000 grant to launch a new program the university has named “ASCEND.” The program, which will target Palm Beach County middle and high school students, plans to benefit students who dream of becoming neuroscientists.

ASCEND (Advancing STEM: Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery) is an adventurous effort which will give students hands-on experiences with top practicing doctors, researchers, and students. Lab visits plus virtual reality exhibitions are all in the cards for these students as the ASCEND program attempts to build meaningful connections between teenagers and professionals.

FAU is very pleased with this massive step forward. Nicole L. Baganz, the university’s Brain Institute director of community engagement and programming, was one of the people at the forefront of this idea that became reality.

Baganz explained, “We all share a mission to ensure that our nation has a well-trained, scientifically literate workforce, one that will allow the United States to remain at the forefront of neuroscience discovery and that can translate research discoveries into practical applications that ultimately benefit humanity

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globally.”

Clearly, this is a high-tech initiative that can only occur at a major institution like Florida Atlantic. The four-year program, overseen by the FAU Brain Institute, will utilize both the main Boca Raton Campus and the Jupiter laboratories. The intensive program strives to raise awareness and educate teens about the remarkable possibilities of neuroscientific research.

David John Stiles Nicholson, the chairman and founder of the StilesNicholson Foundation, emphasized the importance of the ASCEND mission.

“Now more than ever, there is a critical need to advance interest in the STEM disciplines in the United States as we are ranked No. 25 in science and No. 35 in math out of 72 countries in the developed world. We believe that efforts like FAU’s ASCEND program are key to keeping us competitive in our global society.”

Brain disorders represent the largest loss of individual productivity worldwide. With technology advancements bursting into the STEM field, FAU believes it has never been more important to engage students in these practices.

Nicholson passionately concluded, “the next decade of discovery belongs to STEM and the most impactful potential discoveries are in neuroscience. We know so much about the world around us and far reaching planets, yet so little about the inner workings of the brain, but that is changing, and changing rapidly. As advances in neuroscience are made, the ASCEND program hopes to provide an educational outreach to not only STEM students, but the general public at large.”

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Palm Beach State College Receives CTE Business Partner of the Year Award

Palm Beach State College has been named Career and Technical Education Business Partner of the Year by the Palm Beach County School District’s Department of Choice and Career Options.

The award was presented Tuesday at the school district’s CTE recognition dinner at the Marriott hotel in West Palm Beach.

Tera Hands, choice coordinator at Palm Beach Lakes High School, nominated PBSC, citing a laundry list of support her school specifically received from College staff at career and college fairs, namely at FirstFridays@PBL, a monthly event she launched in 2015 to raise awareness of career and technical education opportunities available for students. She noted that with the help of PBSC staff, students there also began taking the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam successfully. She highlighted the Palm Beach Lakes Biotech pipeline, in which students can complete the program there, attend PBSC’s Biotechnology program, and then continue their education at the University of Florida.

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“This beloved local institution works extremely hard (and they do a great job, too) to provide our students with amazing educational experiences,’’ Hands wrote.

Representing PBSC at the recognition dinner were Henry Ponciano, assistant dean of student services at the Palm Beach Gardens campus; Nick Mihaljevic, acting outreach program specialist at the Palm Beach Gardens campus, and Ana Szogi, grant manager for Educational Opportunity Center, a federallyfunded TRIO program.

“This is certainly not a single person effort, but rather a collective one, and it’s great to be part of a wider team that reaches out to students and offers the tools to pave a future for themselves,’’ Szogi said.

The school district hosts the recognition event each February as part of Career and Technical Education Month.

According to the Florida Department of Education, more than 420,000 K-12 public school students are enrolled in career and technical education programs.

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Palm Healthcare Foundation Announces Annual Let’s Move Physical Activity Challenge

Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health with a mission to improve health through community collaboration, has just announced its 6th annual Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge beginning Thursday, March 1, 2018 and running through Saturday, March 31, 2018.

The Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge is a countywide campaign that focuses on physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors. Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc., in partnership with PNC Bank and CBS12, sponsors the annual challenge. The foundation hopes that Palm Beach County residents who participate in the challenge will continue incorporating physical activity in their daily lives beyond the month of March. Regular physical activity can make a lasting change in health because it decreases the risk for obesity. But, it also provides other surprising benefits. Physical activity can:

Strengthen your bones and muscles

Improve your mental health and mood

Increase your chances of living longer

Improve sleep quality Improve digestion Maintain brain function in older adults

Families, individuals, community and workplace teams are encouraged to log at least thirty minutes of physical activity per day at LetsMovePBC.org. One of Let’s Move’s goals is to create camaraderie and instill

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friendly competition throughout the county, as residents work to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. There is no cost to participate.

To make the competition even more exciting this year, Palm Healthcare Foundation is hosting the first-ever Let's Move Video Contest. In order to participate, each Let’s Move team must record themselves in a video that will inspire people to get physically active – this can be a music video, fun fitness routine, choreographed dance, or any other type of creative video. “Let’s Move” must be mentioned in the video in order to qualify.

All entries should be 3 minutes long or less.

All video contest entries are due by Monday, March 19.

“Palm Healthcare Foundation started this annual month-long campaign six years ago, because we truly believe that physical activity is a key component to preventing a multitude of health issues,” said Marge Sullivan, Vice President of Communications at Palm Healthcare Foundation. “As the minutes logged begin to increase, so does the quality of life for the residents of Palm Beach County.”

In 2017, thousands of Palm Beach County residents logged over 7 million minutes of physical activity. Two teams earned top spots as Palm Healthcare Foundation’s Let’s Move “Gold Medal Champions. The City of Delray Beach and the City of Boynton Beach each logged more than 1,000,000 minutes of physical activity!

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FAU Announces Winners Of ‘IoT Hardware Hackathon’

Three teams of students from FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science recently took home a cash prize for winning FAU’s IoT Hardware Hackathon, Make FAU 2018, an annual event held during National Engineers Week. The Hackathon challenges teams to use their engineering skills to build and develop hardware applications.

This year’s competition, sponsored by IBM, Stryker and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Palm Beach chapter, required teams to build an IBM TJBot that solves a real-world problem using sensors and IBM Bluemix services. Sixteen teams received free hardware and software extensions to begin building their TJBot, and were given until noon the following day to complete the project. Participating hackers had access to electronic labs, test equipment, 3D printers, PCB plotters, and prototyping boards.

Students also received training from IBM engineers on how to build the TJBot, which many felt was the most valuable tool of all.

“It’s great to have real professionals helping you and serving as mentors,” said Cameron Hernandez, a senior studying electrical engineering. “It’s fun to get thrown into the deep end and learn how to swim, but they never let you fail.”

Hernandez’s team built a TJBot called “Dr. Roboto,” a medical bot that can detect if an individual is displaying

discomfort and communicate with them about their symptoms using IBM Bluemix, visual recognition services, speech and text.

Other projects included a wearable bot that can capture the names and faces of people you meet and a bot that can detect an intruder in your home and send a picture to you.

“This competition gives students a way to measure where they are at and prepare them for real-world scenarios,” said David Jaramillo, Ph.D., manager and chief architect of IBM CIO Cloud Engineering and Services and FAU alumnus. “I always tell them to be persistent and build a team environment where they can learn to depend on each other.”

The three winning teams, Team 2, Team 5 and Team 13, each took home a $100 prize. Team 2 included M. Kaan Tasbas, Adam Prey, Kavita Bran and C. Leo Herrera, while Team 5 included Juan Andoinaire-Villalobos, Greco Pinto Anguita, Luis Loreto and Santiago Alzalte Hurtado. Team 13 included Pablo Adell, David Izquierdo, Benjamin Dorcelus, Justin Dunn.

“The Hackathon teaches these students to keep at it when they have hurdles,” said Ray Garcia, Ph.D., P.E., electrical and embedded systems manager at Stryker and FAU alumnus. “Just like in life, whatever you have, you have to work through it.”

Palm Beach State Students Lead First Discussion at 9th Annual Spanish Language Celebration

Holocaust refugees who fled to Latin America will be among the topics discussed at the 9th Annual Spanish Language Celebration at Palm Beach State College’s Palm Beach Gardens campus March 21.

The celebration takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the BioScience Technology Complex, Room SC 127. The events, which are free and open to the public, include two panel discussions, a film presentation and more.

“The Ninth Annual Spanish Celebration promises to offer insights

into historical and current events,” said Dr. Emmanuel Alvarado, who has been organizing the celebration since 2013. “Unique to this year’s celebration is the first panel discussion, where some of our students who visited the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. last year will discuss the lives of Jewish refugees in Latin America during the Holocaust.”

The discussion, titled “Survival and Exile: The Story of Jewish Holocaust Refugees in Latin America,” will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and led by the following PBSC students: Lindsey Lovan, Cat Boddie, Rafael Hierro and Allen Eney.

“Immigration in the Trump Era: Dreamers and the Future of Legal Migration to the United States” talk will be the second panel discussion from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. The panel consists of three local immigration attorneys: Aileen Josephs, Isabel Castillo and Dr. Barbara Scheffer.

Also on the panel is Dr. Jeannett Manzanero, director of Palm Beach State’s Global Education Center.

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By Rick Boxx

Avoiding Bitterness Over Workplace Failures

Proper Preparation

Want to hear a sad, sad statistic? A statistic that if it was lower could possibly lead to a lot of things being different in our country. Things such as…

Cardiovascular Disease not being the #1 cause of death in the U.S.A. Diabetes being further away from the #7 cause of death.

70% of Americans over the age of 20 years wouldn’t be either Obese or Overweight.

If 36% of Men and 65% of women didn’t avoid the gym in due part to anxiety and the fear of judgment from others, the statistics above may all be different.

We’d be healthier. We’d live longer. We’d feel cleaner. We’d be more confident. Depression may be down.

Stress wouldn’t be as high. Antidepressants wouldn’t be as popular. Alcohol usage could be lower. Drug and Treatment Centers wouldn’t be as filled.

A lot could possibly be different with us. But the fear of judgment is real and it is 100% scary. I take my hat off to those that reach out for help.

There is nothing wrong with it because most of us need it but our feelings of pride prevent us from allowing it. It takes a lot of courage to walk into the gym by yourself not knowing where or how to start, figure things out, not get injured, then decide what your next step will be.

80% of new gym goers who don’t have a personal trainer quit the gym within 5 months.

So how can we become more confident in ourselves and be more prepared for Day 1 in the gym?

Take a Tour- Take a Tour of your new gym with a staff member there and while doing so, take notes.

Write down the name of some of the machines. Then go home and search some videos on YouTube of others using these machines. Make sure we’re knowing what body parts these machines are going to be utilized as well.

Watch a couple different video’s just in case there are possible modifications on each machine that you may be able to also incorporate into your workouts.

- Know their busy times: And that’s going be the time we will NOT be going to the gym. Less is definitely going be more here. The fewer people, the better for us. If judgment is what we’re nervous about, then let’s go to the gym March 2 - March 8, 2018

when it’s least busy. Let’s try around the smaller crowds until we get a little more comfortable with our knowledge of the machines and workout routines.

- Stretch a Few Days before: Stretch a few days before Day 1 in the gym. Get some flexibility started and loosen up the muscles a little. Maybe try a few air squats, high knees, pushup, shoulder presses, and field goals to kind of get prepped for it. It will also give you some time to recover in case you do get sore from these exercises and stretches, which is a possibility if you haven’t done any recent exercising.

- Have a Gameplan: Remember those notes you took back on your tour of the gym? Yup, it’s time to use them. Time to create a Gameplan. The first month (if without a trainer), I’d recommend just going and doing the machines. All of them. Get comfortable using them now that you know what they do. It’ll turn out to be a full body work-out, which is okay.

But then moving forward, create a plan of attack. What body parts are you going be working out? On what days?

How many days are you going be able to make the gym? What time are we going so we can mentally prepare ourselves that day for it? How much time are you going to be able to spend at the gym? Have a plan of attack.

The more prepared we are, the better the chance we succeed is. Like a test or a presentation you’re about to give, the more comfortable you feel with the information you’ve researched, the more comfortable you’re going feel about presenting it to others. Same with the gym. Know about the equipment and how to use it before walking in and the more comfortable you’re going feel actually using the equipment, which in turn will help lead to a reduction in common gym jitters a lot of new members face.

So the best way to be eliminated as much anxiety and fear of judgment before walking into the gym? Is going to be proper preparation. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Have an awesome workout this week and if you’re better today than yesterday, you’re on the right track.

As always, we here to help you get started! If you need advice or an extra nudge. E-mail Alan at ImmersionCoach@gmail.com or visit our facebook page, or instagram!

When functioning properly, business partnerships can be productive, efficient – and enjoyable. But when they fail, one or more parties in the relationship can suffer great mental and emotional distress. Just as with any failure in the workplace, a failed business partnership can be devastating.

A case in point involved my friend, Don. His once-thriving, positive relationship with his business partner began deteriorating due to differences in values and philosophy about how they should operate on a daily basis with customers and suppliers. Eventually these conflicts could not be resolved and their partnership came to a regrettable end. As a consequence of dissolving the partnership, Don incurred large financial losses personally.

The disappointment of losing a relationship that once held great promise was bad enough. But the impact on him financially greatly intensified his sense of failure and feelings of frustration. A common, even understandable response for many people in such circumstances would be feelings of bitterness and betrayal. However, when Don felt those emotions beginning to rise up inside, he chose to take immediate, evasive action.

Instead of allowing what can be termed “a root of bitterness” to destroy what remained of his relationship with the ex-business partner, Don chose to pursue a peaceful resolution.

He made this determination not for the benefit of the former partner, but for himself, understanding how bitterness could affect other areas of his life. As Don admitted to me, “When I feel hurt, it can cause me to close myself off to others. I do not want this situation to undermine my other relationships.”

The Bible speaks directly to this reality. Hebrews 12:14-15 says, “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled.”

The emotion of bitterness can be destructive, acting similar to cancer in the human body. If allowed to grow unchecked, it can destroy us and everyone crossing our paths. So like excising a cancerous tumor, bitterness must be dealt with and removed before it can cause irreparable damage.

Jesus addressed this when He spoke of how we should respond when treated unfairly. “You have heard that it was said, an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also” (Matthew 5:38-40).

We might argue, “Yes, but after what they did to me, I cannot just let them go without reacting in some way.”

Jesus taught that for us as His followers, that “some way” should not be to punish or seek revenge, but rather to offer forgiveness – even when it is not deserved, or even requested. To forgive and then to move on is more for our benefit than for those who have done us harm.

Without question, business dealings that have gone bad can cause bitterness, but by God’s grace, and in our pursuit of peace – rather than seeking to escalate the conflict – bitterness does not have to follow.

Copyright 2018, Integrity Resource Center, Inc. Adapted with permission from “Integrity Moments with Rick Boxx,” a commentary on issues of integrity in the workplace from a Christian perspective. To learn more about Integrity Resource Center or to sign up for Rick’s daily Integrity Moments, visit www.integrityresource.org. © MONDAY MANNA is a weekly issue of CBMC INTERNATIONAL a non-profit, evangelical ministry that exists to serve business and professional people as followers of Jesus; to present Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to business and professional men.

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Boca Raton Students Assembly at The Lane Kiffin Era is Exactly What City Hall for Gun Reform Protest FAU Needed

By: Bryanna Basilio

Following West Boca High School’s almost 11-mile journey to Marjory Stoneman Douglas for gun reform, many neighboring Boca Raton schools

are following suit with their own walk out.

“The walk was really inspirational,” said Boca High senior and rising Country singer Maggie Baugh.

“Seeing everyone at the school not only come together over a similar issue, we were a community wanting to make a difference.”

Baugh also performed at Stoneman Douglas High School a few days before the shooting.

“The kids and staff at Stoneman were unbelievably nice. They shouldn't have had to go through this. Still shocked that this happened only a classroom over.”

“The Douglas shooting really brought awareness to how real something like this is,” added Baugh. “Not only how it could've happened to our school, but also it brought awareness to the safety that needs to be improved. Students really want a change in safety codes at the school.”

Boca Raton City Hall saw over 1,500 students Tuesday, all protesting in front of the government building.

Among the schools in attendance were Boca Raton High School, Olympic Heights High, Boca Raton Middle, Boca Raton Christian, Omni Middle and even West Boca Raton High. Many marching miles on foot to City Hall

from their Boca schools with principals and staff also marching alongside their students.

“The walk out was a declaration from these students that they want to see sustainable change,” said Denis Estimon, a recent graduate of Boca High. Estimon is the founder of the studentled movement, We Dine Together, which has expanded to 40 states and 3 countries.

“I always believed that the power to create change was in the students. These young leaders are realizing that this is their future and they simply want to be the ones creating it.”

At the protest, students held handmade signs reading, “Stop Gun Violence”, “Am I next? Ban Assault Rifles Now”, and “It Could’ve Been Us.” Chants such as “We want change” and “Stop the silence! End gun violence!” erupted from the crowds of students.

“The shooting took place so close to home,” said Estimon. “Some students have even lost their friends and are scared of losing their own lives as well.”

The City Hall rally has been called the largest gathering in Palm Beach County for the Never Again

movement, which advocates for stricter gun laws so a tragedy like Stoneman Douglas and other school shootings will never occur again.

Thousands of Boca Raton students have united together to voice their opinions about gun reform and there is no indication they will stop their activism till they see effective change.

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By: Michael Demyan

After the Florida Atlantic University Owls finished the season with 10-straight wins, a conference championship and a dominating Boca Bowl win, there is a much different feeling heading into 2018 for the football program. We’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to lose.

During my first year as a student in 2013, there was never much excitement about the football team. It wasn’t even a bad year. They finished off the season with a .500 record, but students didn’t have the same enthusiasm as those who went to Miami, Florida or Florida State. Nothing special happened to make anyone excited about FAU football. They hadn’t been to a bowl game since 2008 and hadn’t won a conference championship since a year before that.

The next three years were rough. Consecutive 3-9 seasons brought the expectation of another loss before each game. There were some glimmers of hope mixed in every one in a while though, with the biggest probably coming from the Owls’ effort against the Florida Gators in 2015. They almost upset the No. 8 team by taking them to overtime before ultimately losing in heartbreaking fashion.

Even though the team showed they had some potential, proving that to the fans and students would be a different story. One of the first games I went to as a student showed the Owls almost pull off a thrilling come from behind victory in the fourth quarter. Too bad only about 20 students were left by the end of that game.

2017 brought something different to the table: Lane Kiffin, once the youngest head coach in NFL history, but maybe more well known for his time under Nick Saban in Alabama.

Kiffin had an interesting first impression as the Owls’ new head coach, coming out with a less than enthusiastic recruiting video meant to hype up the football program before National Signing Day.

“So please join us next week and for this exciting season to come watch the Owls have a great year in a championship run, starting with you.

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Go Owls,” he said in a monotone voice.

He was right about the championship run though. I’m sure almost no one thought they had a chance before the season started. I sure didn’t, but after starting with a 1-3 record, the Owls went undefeated in conference play and easily won the Conference USA Championship over North Texas.

As the season progressed, FAU started to gain more and more attention across the country, but it wasn’t just the wins that were helping that cause, it was the attitude, the type of attitude that FAU never seemed to have within its student body. The energetic players and Kiffin’s Twitter antics gave the students a team worth rooting for. There was finally some personality.

“Rat poison” (a phrase adapted from Saban about the media talking about how good they are) and “come to the faU” became common lingo as Kiffin asked everyone from Snoop Dogg to NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. to come support the Owls. It was an invitation that Snoop Dogg actually accepted leading up to the Boca Bowl.

Giant cardboard Kiffin heads would decorate the stadium during home games and toward the second half of the season, a “Lane Train” would roll around campus hyping students for the upcoming games. As the winning streak continued, students and fans even flocked to Miami to try to lure College GameDay over to Boca Raton.

If the wins and student excitement continue, the program will reach new heights during the 2018 season, possibly breaking into the top 25 of the AP college football rankings for the first time. FAU received the 30th most votes during the latest postseason poll, but did manage to place 21st in USA Today’s list of top 25 projections for 2018.

The Lane Kiffin era at FAU is exactly what the school needed to get on the map and with Kiffin signing a 10-year extension just before the Boca Bowl, it hopefully won’t end anytime soon. This all might just be a lot of rat poison, but after the success FAU football had during the 2017 season, it’s well deserved.

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SPORTS Zagerman Medalist, Owls Fourth At Legacy Intercollegiate

Florida Atlantic University sophomore Sully Zagerman entered the final round of the Stetson Legacy Intercollegiate two strokes back of the leaders, but came out a medalist as his third-round 74 propelled him to the top of the leaderboard and the Owls into fourth place.

"It feels really good to finally have hard work pay off," the Windermere, Fla. native said. "It feels like a long time coming, but hopefully it's just the beginning for me and hopefully Owls golf."

Zagerman led the field of 54 with 12 birdies and a 3.97 par-four average and also went 2-under on par threes in his 70-70-74 214 to tie with Bethune Cookman's Daniel Brennan for first overall.

"Sully has been really working hard and been playing steady all year," FAU Head Coach Ross Cash said.

"I could see this coming. He had the "eye of the Owl" from the moment we got out of the team van. This is a big step in his development."

Lynn Women’s Tennis Remains on Top of Division II

Lynn University’s women’s tennis team held its No. 1 ranking this week with the latest release of the Oracle/Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division II National Team Rankings.

The Fighting Knights debuted at No. 1 this season in the initial preseason rankings released on Jan. 17 and have now held their position through the second release of the year.

Lynn has started the 2018 season with a 5-1 overall record and won its only Sunshine State Conference bout so far.

The squad’s only loss came at the hands of Division I Stetson University while three of Lynn’s victories have come over nationally-ranked Division II opponents,

including then-No. 6 Flagler College.

A national rankings panel voted on the Top 25 teams, and will do so through the month of February. The computerized rankings will then take over and debut on March 21, 2018, with national team, singles and doubles rankings.

On the women’s side, the Top 5 teams remained the same, but the bottom half of the Top 10 saw a bit of change, with Azusa Pacific climbing from No. 23 to No. 9, and Drury going from No. 12 to No. 10. Wingate (No. 20), Tusculum (No. 21), Point Loma (No. 22), IUP (No. 24) and Mercyhurst (No. 25) all debuted in the rankings this week.

Atkins, Miednik Tabbed FAU Players Of The Week

Florida Atlantic University has named Spence Atkins (swimming and diving) and Jake Miednik (baseball) Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 27.

Atkins won two events at the Conference USA Swimming and Diving Championships last week for the Owls.

She earned gold in the 1650 yard freestyle with a 16:22.97 time and the 200 yard butterfly in 1:57.87.

Miednik set the tone for the Owls during their three-game series

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sweep of Delaware this past weekend.

His 14 strikeouts against the Blue Hens in the opener on Friday night matched the most thrown by any FAU pitcher since 2009. He threw 7 1/3 innings, allowing just two hits (a bloop triple and bunt single), one earned run, and one walk.

Miednik and the baseball team will face Miami on Wednesday at home.

That game is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Owls will then travel to Oregon for a four-game series over four days.

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1/4 share $28,000 plus 25% of monthly expenses to store boat. Call 954-557-6124.

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Electronics for sale: 3 Polk speakers (excellent) - $35 each For Sale Mitsubishi R25 amplifier (excellent) - $50 Local Boca resident Looking for In Boca Raton: 301 412-7794 boat lift to rent for my 36 foot boat. Must be 15,000 pounds CASH PAID- up to $25/Box or more capacity. Delray to Pompano Boca Raton preferred. for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYCall 954-557-6124 MENT.1-800-371-1136 Previously Owned Treasure Sale.7:00-11:00am Saturday, November 7. @PatchReefPark For more info 561 367-7035

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Craftsman table saw. $50.

Text me at 954-775-6714.

ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes.

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Maytag front loading washer and dryer. Both units work but need to be serviced. $100 each.

Text me at 954-775-6714.

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

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

We make House calls.

Call: 305-505-1842

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

(561) 807-6305

Electronics for sale: 3 Polk speakers (excellent) - $35 each Mitsubishi R25 amplifier (excellent) - $50 In Boca Raton: 301 412-7794 L’Ambiance HOA Community Yard Sale.

January 30 ~ 8AM to Noon. Rain or shine.

L’Ambiance Dr. and Verde Trail in Boca Raton.

332 NE WAVECREST CT, BOCA RATON 33432 Fabulous 1971 Cutlass Oldsmobile in great working condition. Juaninreid@aol.com ESTATE SALE 332 NE WAVECREST COURT. Fine china, crystal, clothes, appliances, tools. Sat,12/12 and 12/13 9:00 am-4. Juaninreid@aol.com YARD SALE- Saturday December 5th at 8am.

399 NE 23rd Street, Boca Raton. Comp Equip, Office Furniture/ supplies- clothes, microwave.

More Blue sofa bed & matching recliner, formal cherry dining room table 6 chairs, headboard & night stand Photos email schmuckerc@gmail.com

For Sale Eye Exams New Office * Latest Technology Steven Friefeld, O.D. 3321 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach Inside Visionworks 954-480-9180

Job Offer Preschool in West Boca is seeking teacher for a full-time position. Send resume and contact information to info@pinitospreschoolboca.com FREE House sit/Pet sit. Retired Prof. couple.

Avail.mid-Feb thru Mar 1,2,3,or 4 wks. Friends in Boca - will provide references.

Mike & Anne Sears Home Services Now Hiring Lawn Equipment Repair Techs * Small Engine Repair Techs* Email:Jasmine.Wilkins@searshomepro.com FREE HOUSE SITTING, inc. Pet Sitters. Retired professionals available mid Feb thru Mar. 1-4 weeks. References in Boca.

School of Rock, Boca Opening Early 2016! If you love to teach music call now! skagan@schoolofrock.com or 561-430-2411 OxiFresh now hiring F/T General Manager.

Email Resume to: brian@oxifreshboca.com.

FictitiousName”BocaSpineandSport”at5601Nor thFederalHighwayBocaRatonFlorida33487thepartyisRichardRosenChiropracticP.A.

For Sale ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Get your high school diploma. Fully accredited.

Call now 1-800-590-9611. Visit our page www.educatorsinc.org. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers can earn $800+ per week! PAID LOCAL CDL TRAINING! 1-888-743-1573 drive4stevens.com QUICKBOOKS & PAYROLL Training Program! Online Career Training can get you ready! Job placement assistance when training completed! HS Diploma/GED required. 1-877-649-3155 Previously Owned Treasure Sale.7:00-11:00am Saturday, November 7. @PatchReefPark For more info 561 367-7035 Craftsman table saw. $50.

Text me at 954-775-6714.

Maytag front loading washer and dryer. Both units work but need to be serviced. $100 each.

Text me at 954-775-6714.

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

I have 12 “Ulti-Mate” garage storage cabinets from Sears. 4 are still in original boxes. Please text me at 954-775-6714. www.speedyshot.com is the way for dealers to display the information their customers need, without the price of owning their own website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Title Insurance Company seeks sales representative. Great earning potential. Send resume to: rick@homeguardiantitle.com.

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

NOW HIRING JET’S PIZZA, BOCA RATON Pizza makers, delivery drivers, etc.

E-mail your resume: pizzaguysbocaraton@gmail.com

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 St. Andrews Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-482-2001 Website: www.uufbr.org

All aspects of Web Development and photography.

Hiring Part-Time Banquet Servers.

Deerfield Beach location. Call 954-421-5070

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church 370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton, FL 33432 Website: www.stjoan.org

It is time to remodel your house, DECORWAVE,FL offers Interior Design solutions; we create beautiful and functional spaces and custom-made window draperies.

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St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church 100 NE Mizner Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-395-8285 Website: stgregorysepiscopal.org

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