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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL - February 21, through February 27, 2014 • Year V • Number 174
Community Fundraising event to Benefit Autism Programs at FAU see page 7
Wings of Freedom Soar into Boca Airport By Jason Schwartz Three planes with a long history of service in the United States military made a stop at the Boca Raton Airport last weekend as part of a traveling aviation museum honoring World War II veterans and providing a living history experience to younger generations. Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs had the opportunity to tour or take flight in the rare, historic World War II aircrafts. “Without tours like this so many people would never get a chance to experience history,”
Municipal Police: Boca Woman Lied About Turnpike Rape see page 10
Business Emily Lilly Joins Aurora Nurses Inc.
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Eric Gooden – Getting Young Voters Engaged By Quezia Salgado
During the 2012 presidential elections, Boca Raton residents got a small taste of the intensity that goes on live, when President Barack Obama and his opponent, Gov. Mitt Romney came to Lynn University for their final debate. As the school prepared to host this historical event, it is standard procedure to use people as stand-ins for the candidates, to make sure the stage, lighting, position of chairs, etc., are ready for the big day. For this reason, Eric Gooden was chosen to stand-in for Obama and A.J. Mercincavage for Romney during the rehearsal. For Gooden, this was only the beginning of his “political” journey. Born in Detroit, to a Caucasian mother and African-American father, Gooden moved around quite a bit during his childhood. After his parents’ divorce when he was 5 years old, Gooden divided his time between living with his dad in Detroit and with his mother in New York City. Having the experience of living in such diverse environments, when asked about his most recent settlement Gooden says, “Boca definitely tops the other cities, with its beautiful weather, beaches and neighborhoods.” see page 5
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