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Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on. Prov. 4:14-15

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By Paul Paquet Beethoven wrote nine symphonies. Big whoop.

Joseph Haydn wrote more than a hundred symphonies, many of which are known by playful nicknames. The Surprise Symphony, for example, lulls you to sleep before a surprising full-orchestra crash. Symphony No. 100 is the Military Symphony, No. 101 is the Clock Symphony for its ticking rhythm, and No.103 is called the Drumroll Symphony because it begins with a timpani.

Which of these is not called the Four Seasons?

A) A brand of Chinese tea B) A Canadian-based hotel chain C) A singing group led by Frankie Valli D) Four violin concertos

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Boca Raton police safety tip Q: What is the safest way to pay my restaurant bill if I am using cash?

A: When paying a restaurant check with cash, avoid leaving the money unattended on the table or in the guest check holder. By personally handing the money to the waitress, you ensure no one can walk by and remove the money prior to the waitress getting back to the table to collect it.

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VANDALISM TO VEHICLE 01/03/2011 5531 N MILITARY TRAIL A vandalism to vehicle occurred at 5531 N. Military Trail in front of apartment. The victim advised that the tires of his 2009 white Jeep Liberty were slashed. The vandalism occurred sometime on 01-03-11 between 1720 hours to 2210 hours.

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Boca Raton historian Donald Curl dies at age 75

BURGLARY TO BUSINESS 01/03/2011 AT 2100 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY Trane and Lennox air conditioner units were taken sometime between 12/30/10 and 01/3/10 from 2100 N Federal Highway. It is suspected the units were taken in the evening hours and at this time there are no suspects.

AUTO THEFT 01/03/2011 AT 127 ORCHARD RIDGE LANE Sometime between 0130 hrs and 0800 today 01-03-11, unknown subject took a 2007 cream/tan VW convertible Beetle bearing Wisconsin tag from the driveway of the residence.

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THEFT FROM BUILDING 01/03/2011 AT 4950 TECHNOLOGY WAY Victim advised that he put his black Apple IPhone on a counter in the men`s locker room while he washed his face in the sink. When he returned the phone was gone.

The area was checked and the phone was not located.

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BOCA RATON - Donald W. Curl, 75, a well-known Boca historian and author, considered to be an expert on famed architect Addison Mizner, died last month.

He had been ill with lymphoma for three years.

“It is with great sadness that the History Department announces the death of Dr. Donald W. Curl,” said a statement issued by Florida Atlantic University.

The statement said Mr. Curl received his Ph.D from Ohio State University in 1964 and came to FAU that same year as a member of the original faculty.

He specialized in Florida history with an emphasis on local and architectural themes.

He remained at FAU until his retirement in 2004.

“He was actively involved

with various historical and preservation organizations and served on the boards of the Florida Historical Society, the Historical Society of Palm Beach, the Boca Raton Historical Society, the Palm Beach County and Boca Raton Preservation Boards, the Palm Beach Landmarks Commission, and was a member of the Florida National Register Review Board.”

An accomplished scholar in Florida history, Dr. Curl wrote several books, articles and book chapters during his career at FAU, including a history of FAU, which appeared in 2000.

His editing of “Pioneer Life in Southwest Florida” was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the American Association for State and Local History and his book, “Mizner’s Florida: American Resort Architecture” received the Rembert Patrick prize for the best book in Florida history for 1984.

In 1996 he was given the American Association for State and Local History’s Award of Merit for dedication to the field of Florida history.

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Boca mayor greets local cyclist during Researchers at FAU’s Harbor Branch facility help in rescue of dolphin calf 650-mile ‘Ride for the Pride’

BOCA RATON - Former Marine Sgt. Terry McIntryre, of Boca Raton, has launched the First Annual Florida Heroes Ride for the Pride of a Nation Bikea-Thon from Pensacola to Miami, a course of over 650 miles, to benefit the Marine Corps-Law En-

forcement Foundation, a 501(c) 3 charity.

A Marine...a Bike...a Mission” (www.rideforthepride. org) was designed to help raise college funds for the children of U.S. Marines and federal law enforcement personnel killed while on active duty, said Mc-

Intyre, who has pledged to be the first to “Ride For the Pride . . . of a Nation.”

“Our greatest asset is our youth, the future of our nation” added McIntyre.

The ex-Marine said he was inspired to create Ride for The Pride by the story of Corporal Jason Dunham, a Marine who sacrificed himself by diving onto a grenade, thus saving several fellow platoon members.

Cpl. Dunham is the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, awarded by Congress, since Vietnam.

With Jason’s story to inspire him, Terry pointed his bike toward Miami where he finished at Sun Life Stadium the day after Christmas.

FORT PIERCE - Researchers from the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation program (MMRCP) at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University recently assisted in a successful rescue effort of an orphaned baby dolphin from the Indian River Lagoon in Titusville.

The fully dependent orphaned calf, estimated to be between 6 to 8 weeks old, was found swimming alongside its dead mother.

The calf is part of the Indian River Lagoon dolphin population which researchers at Harbor Branch have studied since 1996. The mother’s cause of death will be determined based on necropsy results conducted by the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, Harbor Branch’s stranding network partner.

Dr. Juli Goldstein, D.V.M., staff veterinarian and assistant research professor at Harbor Branch, alongside Steve McCulloch, founder and program manager of the MMRCP, and Steve Burton, Harbor Branch animal care specialist, evaluated the calf and worked to stabilize and place it aboard the Harbor Branch dolphin ambulance for transport to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

(CMA) in Clearwater.

Upon arrival, Goldstein and McCulloch placed the calf in a pool to acclimate it and enable bottle feeding. The researchers also worked with the staff at CMA to set a process in motion for continued feedings, medical evaluations and treatments.

“This effort demonstrates the successful collaboration and partnerships with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Net-

work to ensure that Florida’s dolphins will always have a future in Florida’s waters,” McCulloch said.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is a research institute dedicated to exploration, innovation, conservation and education related to the oceans. Harbor Branch was founded in 1971 as a private non-profit organization. In December 2007, Harbor Branch joined Florida Atlantic University.

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Boca fire crews called out to Boca police charge two men No private development on battle early morning brush fire with shooting out 23 windows Ocean Strand, says Beach & BOCA RATON - Boca Raton firefighters were called out about 12:30 a.m. Dec. 24 to battle a brush blaze at 4100 N. Military Trail.

Public Information Officer Frank Correggio said that upon arrival, crews found smoke and flames coming from behind the Gardens Cemetery. Additional units were called along with the department’s two brush trucks.

Crews set up master streams and stretched hand lines to battle the intense flames, he said. They raced to extinguish the fire as it burned toward an area of the Preserve.

Due to the location of the fire, he said, it took crews about 90 minutes to extinguish the fire. Officials estimate about 15 acres were burned.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal.

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BOCA RATON - Boca Raton police arrested two men Dec. 23 and charged them with shooting out 23 windows of a building on South Federal Highway.

Ryan Sexton, 20, and Charles Nadgeman, 19, both of Boca Raton, were charged with felony criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence, petty theft and shooting into a building, police said.

Officers responded about 2:20 a.m. to a report of what the caller believed were pellet gun shots coming from the vacant lot behind her building at 20 SE 14 Street.

As the first officer arrived and began checking the field, he heard noises coming from the parking garage at 1515 South Federal Highway, said police. As he approached the building, he saw a white object fall from the top level of the garage. The officer climbed the stairs and located two males, later identified Sexton and Nadgeman, running away from the officer.

Police said Sexton was carrying what appeared to be a rifle.

The officer ordered both suspects to the ground.

However, before complying with the officer’s commands, Sexton threw the gun over the edge of the parking garage.

Parks chairman

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Ryan Sexton

Charles Nadgeman

Additional officers arrived and checked the building and found 23 large pane windows damaged by small caliber ammunition.

The rifle Sexton threw off of the building was recovered and it turned out to be a pellet rifle with a scope attached.

Police said officers met with a representative of the building who estimated the damage to be in excess of $70,000, excluding damage to a vending machine, which they also shot with the rifle.

BOCA RATON - Despite assurances from Dirk Smith, chairman of the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Parks District, that there will be no private development along Ocean Strand, some residents still seem antsy that a private firm could slip in with a members-only project.

Smith told the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowners Associations Tuesday that the district “bought the land to build a park. We are waiting until we hear from all the stakeholders” before proceeding with a recreation area.

The chairman said district commissioners “are in the process of working on a plan for the park. I have 14 design applications and all are for public usage projects,” Smith said as he emptied a bag of notebooks onto a table.

What worries residents, it appears, is the fact that Ocean Strand - the section of the Atlantic Coast that runs north from Palmet-

to Park Road to Spanish River Boulevard on both the east and west sides of State Road A1A - is currently zoned for residential use. They have been asking the city and the beach & parks district to change the zoning to PR - public recreation.

But Smith told the Federation Tuesday that the district’s legal counsel advised members to rezone the property as part of a rewrite of the master plan. That is going on right now, he said, and should be finished in about a year.

Deputy City Manager George S. Brown, who also attended Tuesday’s meeting, said the city bought Ocean Strand, then turned it over to the beach and parks district, which repaid the city. Records say the purchase took place in 1994 for $11.88 million.

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as part of a major development planned for downtown.

But nearby residents worry that a beach club, possibly with dining and bars, could change the quiet, residential character of the coastal neighborhood.

Brown and Smith both said the city received a letter about the project from the developer. Smith said commissioners responded by saying the developer could not use the property for such a project.

According to Brown, a private project could not just “slip” in because use of Ocean Strand “is subject to many public actions.”

And Smith said, “I won’t sign or lease it to a private developer. And the other commissioners won’t either.”

Even for public use, said Smith, Ocean Strand will have to undergo considerable scrutiny at public hear-

A section of Ocean Strand that runs between Palmetto Park Road and Spanish River Boulevard.

ings.

He said the district has $150,000 budgeted for planning and design, but nothing in the hopper yet for construction. “We’re looking for input from you,” he said.

Several people from Keep Your Boca Beaches Public. org attended, mentioned their petition and urged the city and parks district to “do nothing” to the “pristine beach.”

The private project called

Via Mizner, proposed by Penn-Florida Companies, is part of a $1 billion redevelopment project planned for downtown.

The mixed-use development, approved by the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency in 2006, would consist of a 118room luxury hotel, office space, 192 condominiums and high-end retail stores and restaurants, according to preliminary plans.

Housing and Community Development awards $216,000 for job training The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), is partnering with local nonprofit agencies to provide job training assistance for special needs individuals.

HCD receives and administers Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) annual funds from the U.S. Department. of Housing and Urban Development. Funding in the amount of $216,000 has been awarded to the following three nonprofit agencies:

• Seagull Industries for the Disabled, $72,000 • The ARC of Palm Beach County, Inc., $72,500 • The Lord’s Place, Inc., $71,500 Services to be provided with these awards include vocational training for developmentally challenged adults in a sheltered workshop; employment services and training for individuals with development disabilities and job training and placement assistance for homeless or lower income persons. It is expected some 421 individuals will be assisted as a result of this funding.

“We are pleased to be able to contribute toward alleviating a significant problem in our community,” said HCD Department Director Ed Lowery. “The agencies providing these employment-related skills serve a critical need during these tough economic times.”

For the past 36 years, HCD has administered and awarded federal CDBG funds to deserving entities.

HCD continues to encourage private sector agencies that create and operate innovative programs designed to provide direct services that improve our community.

Mayor Whelchel seeks re-election BOCA RATON – Job creation and economic recovery are top priorities of Mayor Susan Whelchel, who officially announced she has filed to run for a final term as the city’s chief executive.

“I am excited about the future of Boca Raton, and I am ready to continue to take the innovative steps to keep our city one of the finest places to live, work, go to school, and visit in Florida,” said Whelchel.

During her first term as mayor, Whelchel made economic development, particularly job creation and retention, top priorities in her administration. She worked diligently with the Palm Beach County Business Development Board (BDB), the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and economic innovators to create and retain over 2,000 jobs, according to the BDB, in just three years on the job.

Just as important, the mayor refused to raise taxes and continuously fought to responsibly cut the municipal budget in response to the national economic downturn that has impacted ev-

ery Boca Raton family.

“We have proven that a back to basics approach works in this new economic reality and I will continue to drive a bold, common sense agenda for the next three years.”

At the same time Whelchel and her colleagues on the City Council have aggressively worked to revitalize the economic, social and educational environment needed to sustain a worldclass city.

“We have worked together to protect jobs and create new jobs while tightening our municipal budget’s belt,” continued Whelchel.

“Now is the time to lead the way forward. I am excited about the new medi-

cal school and first class stadium being built at FAU, the growing stabilization of our housing market, new interest in our downtown, and networks of economic opportunity emerging again in our city.”

Whelchel previously served for many years as a councilwoman and deputy mayor on the City Council. She also served on the Palm Beach County School Board and as Vice Chairwoman of the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency. She and her husband John are 32 year residents of greater Boca Raton and have lived in both the western and eastern areas of the community.

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By Dale King

If you see only one performer this year, make it Paul Todd Paul Todd will present a concert in this area later this month.

If you haven’t heard of Paul Todd, please take a moment and read on.

My personal feeling is that Paul Todd is one of the greatest musical performers - perhaps THE greatest performer - of all time.

Yet you probably won’t find his name on Hollywood Alists or the Billboard charts.

And while Paul has performed on Broadway, played clubs and opened for such acts as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers and Joan Rivers, his current job is music director at two churches in Naples, Fla. But he does do concert tours, and that is what will bring him to St. Matthew’s Church on Hypoluxo Road in Lake Worth at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.

There is something special about this man with the massive mane of blonde hair. He is personable, affable and funny. And he has

incredible keyboard talent.

On the day of the concert, he will set up a vast array of synthesizers, electric pianos and other high-tech stuff. And when he sings and plays, it will sound like he is being backed up by a full orchestra.

Paul Todd won a national keyboard contest at age 14.

He has composed the theme songs for many prominent organizations which include: “Men in Mission”, for the Men in Mission organization; “Make a Wish”, which he wrote for the Make a Wish Foundation, later recorded by Crystal Gayle; and “Christmas is for Children”, for the Toys for Tots program.

Oh, did I mention he helps these organizations and others through his Paul Todd Charities?

I think Paul Todd projects kindness, and it is appropriate that he performs in church settings. He inspires people without preaching.

His songs - some written by his own hand - are spiritu-

ally positive.

My wife and I have a number of Paul’s CD’s - most of which he was kind enough to autograph. Actually, two of his discs were in my wife’s car when it was stolen several years ago. We bought them again the next time we saw Paul. He not only autographed them again, but seemed sorely hurt by my wife’s loss.

We haven’t spent a lot of time with him, but he still seems like a friend. He has a personality that draws you to him.

Often, when my wife and I are out in her car, she puts a Paul Todd CD into the player and we sing along.

His songs are exceptional: “The Prayer,” “The First Lady in My Life,” “Mary Did You Know?” “Love Changes Everything,” “Time to Say Goodbye” and “Let the Children Play,” among them.

Since we got to know Paul Todd, we have looked forward to what, for the most

letters for spelling, grammar, news style, good taste and available space. Letters from the same author will not be published more often than every 60 days.

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Letters to the editor part, have been annual visits to the Lake Worth church. Many times, he arrives before Christmas and puts everyone in the holiday spirit with his songs, both religious and humorous.

Last year, for some reason, Paul didn’t perform at the church. Christmas wasn’t really the same, though we do have his holiday album.

So, when we saw a bulletin go up saying Paul Todd would be here on Jan.30, we perked up. He can still sing Christmas songs if he wants, that’s OK. If you want to see Paul, you’ll also be doing a charitable thing, too. The concert is a benefit for the Council of Catholic Women of St. Matthew’s Church.

For more about Paul, visit www.paultodd.com.

Holiday thank-you Dear Dale, Thanks so much for the two wonderful articles for Mr. (Jay) DiPietro, the Golf Committee Events at SOS Village and Toys for Tots. They really were impressive.

Ron and Barbara McCormick Exceptional issue I just wanted to congratulate you on the Boca Raton Tribune issue of Dec. 23-29. It was one of the best I have ever seen. Your issues are always wonderful and I read them cover to cover. But this was an exceptionally beautiful one. The Christmas greetings were very much appreciated. We just moved from Boca to Boynton and, boy, we really miss you.

Dorothea Madrigrano (voicemail) Reason for the season I just wanted to thank the publisher, Douglas Heizer, for his editorial, “Jesus Christ is the reason for the Christmas season.” It’s beautiful, and I am thankful he wrote something like that for the paper. I just wanted to let him know I’m going to read that to my family on Christmas day. It’s very touching.

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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER

By Douglas Heizer

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired us to embrace diversity In just the past month or so, we, as a people, have shared a variety of inspirational holidays.

There was Thanksgiving, which reminded us of what America has provided for us. Hanukkah was a special time for the Jewish community to recall the miracle of the lamp and its unquenched flame.

Christmas was an inspiration for all Christians as they celebrated the arrival of Jesus Christ on earth, a savior born as a man to deliver all of us.

Inspiration didn’t end when 2011 began. The deeds and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be recalled and recited again when we pause to celebrate his birthday and how he has inspired us to embrace cultural diversity.

Boca Raton will honor the slain civil rights leader with several events, and Delray Beach will also pay homage to the person who endured much malice to make his point - and that point, that diversity is something to be proud of, remains strong today.

The film, “In Remembrance of Martin,” will be shown Jan. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Friendship Baptist

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Church, located at 1421 NE 2nd Court. The showing is sponsored by the Pearl City Community Association.

A walking tour of Pearl City - Boca’s oldest platted neighborhood and home to many in the local minority community - will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 15. Those planning to attend should meet at Macedonia AME Church, NE 11 Street, one block east of Dixie Highway.

Activities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan.17 begin with a memorial service at the MLK Monument on Glades Road adjacent to Ebenezer Baptist Church at 8 a.m. Participants will then march to the Mizner Park Amphitheater where prayers, speeches, music and other activities will begin at 9 a.m.

In nearby Delray Beach, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Old School Square Cultural Arts Center invite the community to remember “History and Heroes,” as part of their annual breakfast celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be held at 8 a.m. Jan.17 at the Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. For information, call the Spady

Museum at 561-279-8883.

Cost is $20 per person; $10 for children.

This year’s breakfast will feature Joe Gillie, executive director of Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, and Daisy Fulton, executive director of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, in an participatory conversation about the city’s diverse history and local heroes.

Also at this year’s breakfast will be the lighting of the unity candle and poetry readings by students participating in the 7th annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival January 17-22 at Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. The featured students are Paige Robbins, Sarah Rabinowitz, Ivanka Cedeno, Braden Schlosser, Amanda Diamond, all of Spanish River High School in Boca Raton.

From January 13 through March 24, the Spady Museum will exhibit “A Journey through Africa: Masks, Music, and Warriors,” a selection of African antiquities and artifacts from the collection of Lynn University in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561279-8883 or visit www. spadymuseum.org.

POSITIVE LIVING

By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Friendships Are For Keeping One of the greatest earthly gifts enjoyed by humankind, whether we realize it or not, is some of the people we surround ourselves with. More specifically, the friends that find their way into our hearts, there remaining for a long time, even till death. We all have such people in our life. But are we that to others as well?

I never forget a book I read years ago, authored by a multi-millionaire. At one point he stated that his most valuable assets were not monetary in nature; they were, instead, the many friendships he had developed through the years. That was the Bank to which he returned continuously, not to deplete but, rather, to cultivate each of those assets.

Psychologist Eugene Kennedy affirms that “true friendship is the only thing that can really bear people up in a world in which it is impossible to predict what will go wrong next.” In spite of all human imperfections, having friends and being a friend relates to one of the greatest privileges and blessings made available

to all human creatures.

In my travels to different parts of the world, I have found that the countries I have enjoyed the most are not necessarily those with majestic scenery, the most efficient public transportation system, or with the richest historical monuments. Rather, it is those nations where new, meaningful friendships were established and continue to be maintained. Most of them are discovered within the community of faith in those locations, but need not be limited only to church people.

What we need to recognize continuously is that friendships, like any other human enterprise, require time and cultivation. They do not merely happen, all of a sudden. They usually are the result of hard work which may last years before reaching the desired level. It’s like a tender plant which requires our careful attention on a continuing basis. It is a developmental process requiring several stages through which it must travel. It also demands understanding concerning human nature, in the sense that

people are different and will act and react differently in varied situations.

Most importantly, perhaps, is that we become a friend to someone else not for what we can get out of that friendship but, rather, for what we can be and do for another. It’s only selfless friendships which shall endure!

A few years ago, before taking another trip to the Czech Republic, I wrote to someone in Prague who had become, and remains, one of my best friends anywhere in the world. I inquired from him what he might desire for me to take along from the U.S.A. as a gift for him. In his reply, he indicated that he desired no gift other than my visit; “you are the best gift,” he wrote to me.

Indeed, just as so many persons have become a true gift to us, through their friendship, may we also be the best possible gift to many, as we befriend them by our own initiative, or simply respond to their own desire to have us as a friend to them.

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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Brownie Troop 20297 at Calusa Elementary School in Boca Raton brought gifts for kids and non-perishable food and other items for troops overseas.

With Brownie Troop members are, rear, from left, Firefighter/ Paramedic Jared Vermeulen, Driver/Engineer Doug Webb and Fire Captain Joe Brooks.

BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Firefighters were given a special treat recently when they pulled into Calusa Elementary School to meet the members of Brownie Troop # 20297.

The troop had purchased toys for Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services’ annual toy drive and non-perishable food and other items for troops serving overseas.

This is the second year that troop members donated to the fire department’s project.

The young ladies were all smiles as they talked with the firefighters and helped the crew from Fire Station #6, located at 1901 Clint Moore Road, load their donated items into their fire truck.

For more than 20 years, Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services has been receiving donations from its citizens and businesses while working with many different charity organizations helping to make the holiday season brighter for those in need.

Bicycle Club and Boca Police deliver holiday surprises

BOCA RATON - A group of children from two Boca Raton elementary schools was surprised recently when they were presented

with brand new bicycles.

Six students each from Bo-ca Raton Elementary and JC Mitchell Elementary were chosen to receive the bikes as a gift from the Boca Raton Bicycle Club.

The 12 students were randomly selected from a larger group of deserving students.

The Boca Raton Police Services Department’s Crime Prevention Unit helped deliver the bikes and surprised the students. In addition to receiving bicycles, the children also received new helmets and locks.

The Boca Raton Bicycle Club (BRBC) is dedicated to promoting cycling safe-

ty and greater awareness of the sport through club events and community activism. The BRBC is a not-for-profit organization with over 300 members.

Anyone interested in the club may contact them at www.bocabikeclub.org.

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ORLAN plastic surgery exhibition at FAU Galleries

Multimedia artist ORLAN BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University’s University Galleries presents the ORLAN Resurfacing: Surgery-Performance Photos and Recent Works Exhibition through Satur-

day, January 22, in the Schmidt Gallery Open Space on FAU’s Boca Raton campus.

ORLAN attended the opening of the exhibit in December and also presented a public lecture in the Senate Chambers of the Student Union.

This exhibition features the work of the internationally acclaimed French multimedia artist ORLAN, who gained world-wide recognition in the early 1990s for her performances in which she redesigned herself through numerous plastic surgeries.

Shocking and controversial

when they were performed, ORLAN’s surgery-performances were not only historically valuable for the questions they raised concerning beauty, nature and the body; they also presaged contemporary popular culture’s obsession with plastic surgery.

ORLAN’s recent work continues to investigate concepts of transfiguration through a variety of media, including photography, sculpture and installation. Her works have been the subject of countless international exhibitions and publications.

ORLAN Resurfacing: Surgery-Performance Photos and Recent Works marks the first U.S. solo exhibition of ORLAN’s surgery-

performance photos.

This exhibition is curated

by Erica Ando, Ph.D., a student in comparative studies in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.

The exhibition is sponsored

by FAU’s Center for Body, Mind and Culture, department of visual arts and art history, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, and the University Galleries. A special thank you goes out to the Consulate General of France in Miami.

Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. For more information, visit fau.edu/galleries or call 561-297-2966.

Romer Foundation to host its annual “Evening of Sweetness & Laughter” fundraiser

Kevin Romer, president of the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation and father of a child who died of Tay - Sachs disease.

BOCA RATON - The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation (MFRF) will host “An Evening of Sweetness & Laughter” featuring the “Laffing Matterz” dinner show Sunday, Jan. 19 at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Festivities include a sumptuous sit-down dinner with

gourmet dessert selections.

“Laffing Matterz” promises many laughs. Imagine “Saturday Night Live” with musical spoofs or “Capitol Steps” with original songs, and you will begin to understand how “Laffing Matterz” garnered a Five Star Rating by Trip Advisor and numerous other awards by local publications. The show is based on current events, politics, social situations, relationships and pop culture. The show changes with the times.

The event begins at 4:15 p.m. and features MFRF’s “See the Light” Awards Ceremony. This year’s honorees are Deborah Barbouth, M.D, and Miguel-Sena Estevez, Ph.D. Dr. Barbouth is medical director for genetics at the University of Miami Miller School of

Medicine and the Victor Center. Dr. Sena-Estevez is the team leader for the International Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Research Consortium.

“Our ‘Sweetness and Laughter’ theme symbolizes both how sweet these children are and how laughter is an important way of coping with the devastating impact of these diseases,” said Kevin Romer, MFRF president and Mathew’s father. “This year, we honor Doctors Barbouth and Sena-Estevez for their outstanding contributions in pioneering and delivering genetic testing and education programs and moving research forward to eventually find a cure.”

Sponsors include Baron Delivery on Demand, Lois and Herm Siegel, Judy Levis Markhoff, Adolph and

Rose Levis Foundation, Kevin and Lisajane Romer and Carole Romer.

Tickets are $175. Early reservations and sponsorships are also encouraged for prime seating. To make reservations, visit www.mfrfoundation.org or contact The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation at (561) 4770337 or mfrf@aol.com.

The event serves as MFRF’s major annual fundraiser.

Inspired by the strength of Mathew Romer, who lost his eight-year battle with Tay-Sachs disease in 2003, MFRF was founded in South Florida 12 years ago to support education and research of children’s genetic diseases of the brain.

For more information, visit www.mfrfoundation.org.

More than $1.3 million has been raised throughout the Foundation’s short history.

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FAU features art from Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County BOCA RATON -The University Galleries in Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will host the annual “Art with a Heart” program exhibition featuring visual art from the students of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

The exhibition will open Friday, January 7, 2011 with a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will be open again on Saturday, January 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.

The opening reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

This year’s exhibition, titled “I Believe…” is part of a national competition and will be presented in FAU’s Ritter Art Gallery on the Boca Raton campus in association with the University Galleries’ Museum Education Program.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County are a part of the more than 4,300 clubs across the country joining in a search to iden-

tify talented young artists.

The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Exhibit Program.

The University Galleries have presented this annual exhibition since 2008.

Through the University Galleries’ Museum Education Program, FAU students provide interactive exhibition tours and arts education outreach programs in Palm Beach and Broward County schools and in after-school settings.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County teach and inspire budding young artists through their acclaimed Art with a Heart fine arts program. Under the guidance of Senior Art Director Barbara Fedderman, this visual arts program has grown from a traditional arts and crafts program to an inspirational and high-quality fine arts program.

“Our art instructors teach club members not only

basic visual art skills, but they also teach about the lives, influence and techniques of master artists,” said Fedderman.

“The program provides our youth with a nurturing, non-judgmental and serene atmosphere where they develop self confidence, embrace their inner selves and paint their futures one brushstroke at a time.”

The success of the program is proven by the 16 national winners the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County have had in the past 11 years.

The Ritter Art Gallery is located immediately west of the S.E. Wimberly Library on the second floor of the breezeway on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Refreshments for the reception are provided in part by a donation from Chartwells, FAU’s dining service.

For further information, call 561-297-2966.

Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s office helps homeless

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon and employees in her office celebrated the holidays by presenting donations to The Lord’s Place Angel Tree Program.

“This was an agency-wide effort,” said Gannon.

“Trees decorated with angels were put up in all six of our service centers as well as our support center. Each angel had a gift request.”

Examples of the requests

included: personal hygiene products and gift cards.

The agency has been helping The Lord’s Place for three years. “Our employees have truly embraced the cause,” said Gannon.

“This year our donations collectively filled up the entire bed of a pickup truck.”

She said the statistics on

homelessness are alarming.

In Palm Beach County, an estimated 2,147 adults and children are homeless on any given day. Also, according to Workforce Alliance, Palm Beach County has an unemployment rate of 12.3 percent.

“Clearly these are difficult economic times for so many,” said Gannon. “We

are fortunate to have The Lord’s Place in Palm Beach County to offer crucial aid to children and families.”

“The spirit of giving is what the holiday is about,” said Gannon. “We want to extend our wishes for a joyous and blessed holiday season to all our neighbors in Palm Beach County.”

First baby born in Palm Beach County on 1/1/11 arrives at Boca Regional Hospital

Hillary Krawatsky of Boynton Beach with her newborn, Pearl, who was the first baby born in Palm Beach County on New Year’s Day 2011 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Regional Hospital delivered the first baby born in Palm Beach County on New Year’s Day, 1/1/11.

Marc and Hillary Krawatsky’s baby girl, Pearl, entered the world at 12:28 a.m. weighing five-pounds, 10-ounces.

The Boynton Beach couple also has three boys at home, ages eight, six and two.

“We thank the wonderful staff and Dr. Terrence Harris who were all so great to us,” said Marc Krawatsky.

“Having a little girl after three boys is a wonderful

gift to us. A father has no excuse in ever forgetting the date of her birthday.”

“The staff is excited to have been part of the birth of the county’s first baby of 2011,” said Karen Edlington, director of Labor

and Delivery at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

“We are delighted to join in the family’s celebration on the birth of their new baby girl.”

Toppel Family Place at Boca Raton Regional Hospital offers beautifully decorated labor and deliver suites with all the comforts of home, family-centered mother/baby nursing care, lactation services, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, boardcertified neonatologist onsite 24/7, maternity nurses available 24-hours-a-day, and support groups for mom, dad and family.

Marc and Hillary Krawatsky of Boynton Beach with their baby girl, Pearl, the first baby born in Palm Beach County on New Year’s Day 2011 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Delivering gifts to The Lord’s Place.

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Lilly Pulitzer at Town Center at Boca Raton partners with Allianz Championship to raise funds for Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Getting into the swing of championship golf, Lilly Pulitzer (www.lillypulitzer.com) at Town Center of Boca Raton is partnering with the 2011 Allianz Championship in the tournament’s annual mission to drive net proceeds to charity with two opportunities to benefit Boca Raton Re-

gional Hospital. Lilly Pulitzer’s to host special in-store discount and benefit day on January 20th and serve as presenting sponsor of the inaugural Allianz Championship Women’s Executive Pro-Am on February 8th.

January 20th: JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FASHION, FUN AND GIVING

BACK Teeing up on Thursday, January 20th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Lilly Pulitzer in Boca Raton will host a special shopping event to benefit the Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Stop in for fun purchase incentives, fun refreshments and food provided by our friends at Whole Foods and a sneak peak at the Spring 2011 collection with our friends at Lily Pulitzer Town Center at Boca Raton. With every purchase, guest will receive a coupon for $50 off their next purchase of $250 or more.

February 8th: PRESENTING SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP WO-

MEN’S EXECUTIVE PRO-AM To lend further support, Lilly Pulitzer is the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Allianz Championship Women’s Executive ProAm set for Tuesday, February 8th. The tournament will run from February 7th13th and offer 36 executive women (nine foursomes) the opportunity to participate in a golf and business networking experience like no other. This first time event gives women of all skill sets a chance to play nine holes with a PGA Champions Tour player during the week of the Allianz Championship. The fun-filled day will include a private clinic hosted by a PGA Champions

player at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 12 Noon followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and a generous gift package from Lilly Pulitzer. Registration is $750 per player, and includes Pro-Am gift package of two invites to VIP Draw Party where a-wards will be presented for the back nine play, two VIP Partners Club Tickets, the private clinic by PGA Tour professional and round of golf with all the fun starting at a private instore cocktail reception on Thursday, February 3rd at Lilly Pulitzer in Boca Raton for tournament participants with the same discount and fundraising opportunity as offered in-store shopping day on January 20th. To reserve foursomes or indi-

vidual ti-ckets by January 18th, contact Kady Stoll at 561-241-GOLF (4653).

The Allianz Championship, with free general admission on all three championship play days is generously underwritten by sponsors JM Lexus, the City of Boca Raton and Allianz Life, will be held on The Old Course at Broken Sound Club, located at 1401 NW 51st Street, (Yamato Road), Boca Raton, FL 33431. For more information On the Allianz Championship that runs from Feb. 7-13, 2011, tournament events, VIP and skybox tickets, Pro-Am opportunities, sponsorships and player roster, visit www.allianzchampionship.com or call 561-241-GOLF (4653).

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Haute dogs will relish this fundraiser to benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County

Rear, from left, are Rick Pfendler, Cynthia Sandler, Mark Wyllie, Gerard P. Liguori; front, from left, are Joseph Pubillones and Susan Marciniak.

BOCA RATON - Pampered pooches can rest those tired paws in their new exquisite beds after dog owners attend “Sit. Stay. Sleep. A Designer Dog Bed Auction,” at Robb & Stucky in Boca Raton Jan. 22.

The event, which benefits the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, will begin at 7 p.m. and will offer guests the opportunity to

bid on one-of-a-kind designer dog beds that will satisfy every canine’s wildest dream!

Designers Martha Antonini, Linda Ashley, Zena Ballan, Lindsei Brodie, Shelley DiCondina, Jack Phillips, Dawn Hamilton, Eloise Kubli, Mitchell F. Kunik, Syril Lebbad, Stephen Mooney, New Design Furniture Company, A. Keith Powell, Mi-

chael Powers, Joseph Pubillones, Chad Renfro, Scott Robertson, Kenneth Salowe, Roz Shuster, Melody Smith, Catherine Stewart, and Unique Pet Beds by Irma have been working to design the beds fit for those fabulous furry friends in our lives. With exotic fabrics, down inserts and elegant draping, your canine companion will have the most

incredible night’s sleep possible in these comfortable creations!

“Hospice of Palm Beach County came in to our lives at a significant time,” said Roz Shuster, a designer involved in the event. “By participating in this event, I am pairing my career with this fun event and doing what I can to support this phenomenal organization.”

While deciding which one of the 20 beds they would like to bid on, guests can also nibble on tasty tidbits and sip delicious libations offered by some of Boca Raton’s most frequented restaurants. Among them are Max’s Grille, Truluck’s and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

“We are incredibly excited to host this new event,” said Greg Leach, President of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation.

“Can you think of a more fun-filled way to support the programs and services of Hospice of Palm Beach County?”

Tickets are $100 per person - a small amount when giving your pooch an elegant place to rest his tired paws each night.

Chair of the event is Susan Marciniak. Honorary Design Chair is Joseph Pubillones. Host committee for this event includes: Susan Daub, Sue Epstein, Craig Fox, Eamonn Gunther, Helene Mandel, Adrienne Mazzone, Allison McCormick, Roz Shuster, Ilyse Shuster, Yoshimi Smith and Mara Toomajanian.

For tickets or more information or to learn about available sponsorship opportunities, contact Mary Coleman at (561) 988-2742 or email mcoleman@hpbcf.org.

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BOCA BUZZ FOOD REVIEW

By Marc Kent

A Chef’s Challenge at 32 East Chef Nick Morfogen authors a creative menu for each and every night’s dining at this 200 seat fixture - 32 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach (561-2767868). Open from 5:30PM to 10PM Sundays through Thursdays and until 11PM on Fridays and Saturdays, one can generally select from a dozen starters and a dozen main courses running the spectrum of eclectic dishes.

This evening, we sampled starters of an autumn vegetable bisque - hearty not heavy - with sherry wine, bacon and sage plus a bit of smoked maple syrup- very interesting flavors and very much enjoyed. Crispy, large Hawaiian blue prawns with avocado, frisee and tomato in a mustard seed vinaigrette had a light and dainty flavor. Starter farfalle pasta in beef shortrib ragu with tomato, basil, broccoli and reggiano was an excellent dish, great taste and quite filling (could have been an entrée as it was a very large portion, indeed). The Caesar salad had shards of whole leaf lettuce with an excellent Caesar dressing - Grana Padano and garlic oil croutons - superb!

There was a starter of an

oak roasted red Bartlett pear wrapped in proscuito with Roquefort cheese, micro greens and sliced beets that we felt was a confusing combination as there was a lack of taste once the proscuito was cooked.

Other starters listed this date included grilled broccoli rabe, mushroom and spinach risotto, seared tuna and - from their wood fired. brick oven - Bresaola Pizza with whipped goat cheese ,garlic, arugula and a toasted almond salad in lemon dressing.

The main courses included pan seared Diver Scallops on chopped shrimp and corn “chowder” with poblano peppers, chorizo and shoestring potato salad .If this is on your menu, try it you’ll like it! A magnificent charcoal grilled pork chop and treviso - large and with full flavor on mashed yams with chanterelles, cipollini onions, pancetta and crispy greens had a fig jam brown butter sauce - was out of this world! Likewise, the grilled rack of lamb with garlic bread and sautéed escarole was served with a Greek yogurt and orange/ olive salsa - superb. This night the “main courses” presented were a selection

of Florida grouper, Alaskan halibut, cobia, grilled beef ribeye, roasted half chicken and filet mignon - all with creative vegetables and sauces alongside. We had a choice of five side dishes to sample and we chose a smooth soft polenta and a super smooth potato puree.

Pastry Chef Ana Pheterson’s menu of desserts is available through December and, of the six listed, we chose a warm apple crisp with oatmeal-pecan crumble and vanilla ice cream- nicely presented and a delightful combination. For chocoholics, we sampled Felchlin Chocolate Marquise which was pure, rich deep fudge and served with coconut ice cream. Four other desserts, both 3 ice creams and 3 sorbets were available too.

32 East has a full bar and a list of 11 whites, 2 roses, 12 reds and 6 sparkling wines to choose from. Some 23 beers from USA, Holland, Germany. Belgium, Ireland and Mexico can be ordered to quench any thirst.

With an attentive staff this comfortable - almost cozy - restaurant is a bit upscale but the portion size of the creations are worth it. We recommend it to you - Go and enjoy!

Boca GOP chairwoman nabs county party post • It wasn’t an easy go for

Palm Beach County Republican Party Chairman Sid Dinerstein to win reelection this year, what with an opponent challenging him from within the ranks.

Overlooked in the hoopla was the fact that a Boca Raton woman, political activist and well-known multi-tasker Margi Helschien was elected vicechairman of the county GOP that same day.

Among her many duties, she chairs the Boca Raton Republican Club and was instrumental in planning a number of pre-election parties that brought some big names to Boca.

A belated congratulations to Margi. Keep up the good work.

• Speaking of elections, can you believe the Boca city balloting is coming up in just a couple of months? March 8, to be exact.

Three seats are up for grabs. The mayoral chair is one of them, but incumbent Susan Whelchel has already said she’s going to run for re-election. Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie has already put dibs on her seat as well.

Councilman Mike Mullaugh has not made an official announcement. He is completing his first full term after having been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Peter Baronoff.

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La Cigale in Delray Beach sure knows how to throw a party. It is offering 2-for-one drinks and complimentary appetizers Jan. 11 when Zavee awards $1,500 in donations to three local charities: Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, The Milagro Center and the Delray Miracle League.

You can help these and other charities simply by shopping and dining at Zavee merchants through-

out South Florida. You get cash back every time you go to a Zavee merchant!

Check www.zavee.com

• It won’t be a hot August night, but Neil Zirconia brings his Neil Diamond three-hour tribute show to the Pavilion Grill here in Boca Jan.9 Diamond, the legendary icon, is now entering his fifth decade of music with over 400 songs and 46 albums to his credit.

Zirconia (Anyone out there believe that’s his real name?) is said to bear an uncanny resemblance to the original artist.

Tickets for the buffet dinner and show are $29.95 (plus tax and tip.) The meal will be served from 6:30 to 8 and the tribute show starts at 8 p.m.

Pavilion Grille is located at 301Yamato Road, Boca Raton in the atrium of the Stonegate Bank Building.

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JARC hosts cocktail party to prepare for 25th anniversary gala BOCA RATON - JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care) hosted an elegant cocktail party to kick off JARC 25, the 25th Anniversary Gala, set for March 13, 2011.

The pre-event celebration chaired by Jan M. Silverman, was held in honor of JARC’s Gold Key Sponsors. The festivities were recently held at JARC’s residential property located at the Stein Living and Learning Center.

Guests were treated to a solo piano performance by self taught prodigy and JARC client Virginia Greene, along with extensive culinary treats prepared by JARC clients who work each day in the JARC Gourmet Café located on site.

“Our pre-gala is a wonderful opportunity to thank our supporters of long standing as well as to introduce new supporters to our program.

Showcasing the talents of our clients is the best way to share the important work that we do,” stated JARC Executive Director, Dr. Debra C. Hallow.

This year’s Gala marks the 25th Anniversary of JARC. Dr. Mel and Mrs. Edith Clayman, the agency’s founders, are this year’s esteemed honorees for the silver celebration.

WPTV’s News Anchor Jay Cashmere and Storm Team Meteorologist Glenn Glazer will be co-emcees for the gala.

Both sponsorship opportunities and tickets are avail-

Margaret Mary Shuff, President/Publisher Shown from left are Dr. Debra Hallow, Boca Magazine & JARC Media Partner, From left, Mrs. Edith Clayman, Dr. Mel JARC Executive Director, Ron Siegel, left, is shown with Dr. Debra Hallow, JARC Clayman, Jan M. Silverman JARC Board President and Vicki Siegel Executive Director.

able for the event being held at Boca West Country Club. Call 561-558-2550 for more information.

(JARC) is a nonsectarian organization which provides group homes, apartments and vocational training for adults with development disabilities. The mission is to promote independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives. For more information or to become donor or volunteer, visit www.jarcfl.org

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Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith opens new office in Boca Raton BOCA RATON - A sense of community commitment resonated throughout Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith during the firm’s recent grand opening of its new 12,188-square-foot office building located at Corporate Plaza in Boca Raton.

From the official ribboncutting (actually, there were two) that included representatives from the various nonprofit, business and industry organizations LLL&S supports to the performance by a quartet ensemble of the Boca Raton Symphonia for which the firm is the newest Circle of Excellence Sponsor, it was clear that the law firm values community and the community values its relationship with the firm.

Joining LLL&S partners Gary Lesser, Joseph Landy and Mickey Smith and their associates and staff were city and county officials, including Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel, Boca Raton City Council Member Mike Mullaugh, Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams; business leaders including Economic Development Council of Palm Beach County President Mike Jones, Greater

Boca Raton Chamber President Troy McLellan and Palm Beach Medical Society Board of Directors President Lawrence Gorfine; legal and medical industry colleagues, and community leaders representing the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, Boca Raton Symphonia and Stand Among Friends.

“We are pleased to expand our presence and reach in Boca Raton with our solid investments in both real estate and community commitment,” said Gary Lesser, Managing Partner of LLL&S, the third oldest law firm in Palm Beach County that is headquartered in West Palm Beach, with offices in Stuart and Boca Raton.

“While we have long had an office in Boca Raton, we look forward to growing and branching out even more from our new building at Corporate Plaza that now proudly bears our firm’s name.”

LLL&S Associate Merryl Haber directs and Managing Partner Gary Lesser oversees the Boca Raton office located at 4730 NW Boca Raton Boulevard.

From left are Michael Jones(Economic Council of Palm Beach County), Marty Schneer (Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center), Larry Gorfine (Medical Society of Palm Beach County), Gary Lesser (LLL&S), Troy McLellan (Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce), Joe Landy (LLL&S), Steve Pomeranz (Boca Raton Symphonia) and Mickey Smith (LLL&S).

Dr. Steven Stein, left, with Dr. Edward Chung, Gary Lesser, LLL&S Managing Partner; Peter Schosheim, Dr. Stephen Grabelsky, and Adam Starr.

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From left are Michael Jones, Arthur Brandt, Nick Koutrakos, Jay Whelchel and Joshua Friedman.

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From left, Sarah Pearson, Boca Raton Council Member Mike Mullaugh, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel, Gary Lesser, Joe Landy, Merryl Haber and Monica Russell.

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Continued from page 16

Troy McLellan (Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce), left, with Gary Lesser (LLL&S Managing Partner), Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams, Jeff Kaye (Boca Raton Symphonia) and Ryan Dillon (Allianz Championship)

From left are Larry Gordin, Joe Landy, Heidi Ruff with LLL&S’s Peter Schosheim and Carlos Romero.

J.C. Perrin, left, is shown with Dr. Ron Rubin and LLL&S associates Chad Hastings and Glenn Siegel and LLL&S partner Mickey Smith.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Skip Sheffield

‘True Grit’ is truer and grittier than the original John Wayne is so indelibly attached to the comic western “True Grit,” it seems audacious that anyone would have the nerve to remake it.

The Coen brothers have never shrunk from a challenge. They went back to the original source material, the 1968 novel by Charles Portis, to reinterpret the yarn of spunky young Arkansas pioneer Mattie Ross, and the fat, aging, one-eyed, alcoholic bounty hunter Rooster Cogburn to avenge the death of her father.

The 2010 Mattie, played by newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, is tougher, less girlish and altogether more convincing than Kim Darby was more than 40 years ago.

The spotlight is more on Mattie this time around, and deservedly so. She is filled with righteous anger over the murder of her father by the sneaky, cowardly Tom Cheney (Josh Brolin).

The name Cheney has new meaning for this generation, and Josh Brolin sees fit to make his blackguard as reprehensible as possible.

Perhaps because of his Oscar win last year for “Crazy Heart,” Jeff Bridges is relaxed, confident, without shame and very generous to his young co-star as a younger, less spotlighthogging Rooster Cogburn.

“I intend to kill Tom Cheney

with it,” Mattie states to the man she buys a pistol from.

Then she bargains to buy back the horse that was stolen from her feather.

When she approaches Rooster Cogburn (she heard he had “true grit”), he looks at her skeptically and demands $100 to undertake the search. He promptly leaves without her.

Mattie cements her determination by fording and swimming a rushing river to chase after Rooster, who has been joined by another bounty hunter, Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon, barely recognizable), who wants the price on Cheney’s head.

This ragged trio takes off across the vast badlands, beautifully photographed

by Joel and Ethan Coen’s favorite cinematographer, Roger Deakins.

They meet a catalog of typical Western characters along the way, during which a form of protective parental mode develops in the previously irresponsible Rooster.

He still drinks and slouches in the saddle, but this Rooster is no buffoon. Despite all his faults he does indeed possess true grit. So does Mattie.

John Wayne received his Academy Award more for his body of work than his role as Rooster Cogburn.

I remember scratching my head at the time and think-

ing what they say about Academy Awards is true: they don’t always go to the most deserving party.

The competition is too stiff for Jeff Bridges to win a second consecutive Oscar, but odds are better than even that young Miss Steinfeld will be remembered at nomination time.

comedy.

A little Jack Black goes a long way. I happen to like his audacity and mischievous grin, but as a romantic lead I find the idea as far-fetched as Swift’s tiny and giant people in far-off lands.

Lemuel Gulliver (Black) works in the mail room of a New York City publi-

by tiny ropes tied by tiny people.

The tiny King Theodore (Scottish actor Billy Connelly) rather likes oafish Gulliver, as does his daughter, Princess Mary (Emily Blunt).

Gulliver also makes friends with Horatio (Jason Segal), who is smitten with the fair Princess.

Ah, but Mary is promised to General Edward (Chris O’Dowd), the egotistical head of Lilliput’s army.

That’s pretty much it, except for a brief detour

to Brobdingnag, where Gulliver becomes the plaything of a giant little girl, and an absolutely absurd battle royale finale in which Gulliver battles Theodore inside a giant Transformertype robot contraption.

Who this is supposed to appeal to is anyone’s guess.

It’s too mushy for kids, too ridiculous for adults, and too fakey for those who love special effects. Big Jack, I think you bombed out this time.

Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld in “True Grit”

Jack Black Undertakes “Gulliver’s Travels” This is not your grandfather’s “Gulliver’s Travels.”

It’s not your father’s either.

Jonathan Swift wrote “Gulliver’s Travels” in 1726 as a satire of the British monarchy, government and human nature in general. It is by far Swift’s most popular work, and it has been so enduringly loved it has never been out of print.

Perhaps it was inevitable that a Hollywood studio, bereft of original ideas, would adapt the tale as a CGI-gimmicky Jack Black

shing house. He is a classic slacker and probably would be a mail room boy forever if it weren’t for a crush on Darcy Silverman (Amanda Peet), the pretty editor of a travel magazine.

Somehow (this is farfetched, remember?) he fakes his way into taking a travel assignment to Bermuda that Darcy doesn’t want.

And so Gulliver sets off in a rented road bound for the Bermuda Triangle with no crew or provisions. A storm brews, water spouts, and Gulliver awakes on the shore of an island, tied up

“Gulliver’s Travels” features Jack Black and Jason Segal

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LET’S TALK LIFE & STYLE

By Kay Renz

The fashions and fundraising of Marilyn Swillinger One of Boca’s most fashionable ladies is also one of its busiest! The stylish and stunning Marilyn Swillinger is currently in the midst of preparations for the Greater Boca Raton Cancer Chapter’s Annual Gala Luncheon Fashion Show, which takes place January 24th at the Polo Club.

Rushing about her lovely home, she is chicly dressed in slim black pants and turtle neck sweater and a smashing white Tibetan lamb vest.

As she is gathe-ring the latest program outlines for the event, she begins to tell me about the fashion show.

“Neiman Marcus is coordinating,” she says excitedly.

“Of course, it will be amazing!” Marilyn, naturally, is no stranger to Neimans! She loves their designer clothing and jewelry departments and adores their many instore events.

“They have incredible customer service and such lovely people there to help you,” she said. “And their selections are always impeccable.”

A few of the designers she feels a strong connection with are Akris, Naeem Khan, Zac Posen and Armani. “They are sophisticated, classic and offer an air of excitement... something different,” she explains.

If you know Marilyn, you also can’t help but notice her glorious jewelry. One of her favorites is Andreoli, the Italian line, which offers unique and important pieces. While she often picks out the gems that she desires, she is also blessed to have

a wonderful and devoted husband, Mark, who loves to buy her dazzling trinkets!

“He really is wonderful and he loves to shop,” she says as she takes out a marvelous pair of Andreoli diamond and Tahitian Pearl earrings that he recently selected for her. Simply stunning!

All of this fashionable flair was fostered at a young age with Marilyn. The winner of many beauty contests, the first at 18 months, Marilyn was taught by her mother the importance of dressing.

“Every evening she had me lay out two outfits on the bed for school,” she remembers. “And she would then go over which look was the best to wear and why.”

These lessons in fashion coordination would end up becoming a career for Marilyn who went on to create major department store productions to having her own business, Facets Inc. While there is a lot of style to talk about with Marilyn, there is even more substance. For years Marilyn has been a dedicated fundraiser for cancer research.

Having overcome her own battle with the disease, she is one of the most determined advocates for raising money to help scientists find new treatments and cures.

As President of the Greater Boca Raton Cancer Chapter, she and the 1,000 members raise funds for The Pap Corps, which in turn donates the numerous chapters’ funds to the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Pap Corps raises money for all cancers, not just for cervical cancer or breast cancer, which is a common misconception. In fact, The Pap Corps is the largest all-volunteer organization in the United States dedicated solely to funding research for all types of cancer.

“My parents always taught me to that it was my duty to give back and continually give of myself. They showed me how to do charity work and constantly guided me to serve others. It is an honor to be able to help others and my personal success would always be measured by the way I helped others, not by what possessions I had or what monies I earned,” she says.

Throughout the years, Marilyn and Mark have been actively involved in many of the community’s causes including the Lynn University Conservatory, the Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Museum of Art, The Red Cross, and many other worthy organizations, but her work with the GBRCC truly is her passion.

“We do several events during the year and last year, raised almost $400,000,” she stated. “So I am really hoping that we are able to have another amazing year!” If you would like to help find a cure for cancer by attending this event or making a donation, please call 561-637-8398.

Marilyn Swillinger

Marilyn Swillinger and Kay Renz

Marilyn Swillinger at the Style and Substance Awards

ZONTA Club of Boca Raton gearing up for annual Cabaret brunch BOCA RATON - Plans are currently under way for The Zonta Club of Boca Raton’s 8th Annual Cabaret Brunch, to be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Boca West Country Club.

The Zonta Club of Boca Raton has decided to use proceeds to support the Caridad Center of Palm Beach County. This event will be the eighth with entertainment by “Mark & Clark.”

Phil and Lisa Mendelsohn will be Honorary Chairs and Grand Benefactors for the day. Eileen and Frank Augustyn and Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle, have agreed to act as Honorary Co-Chairs. Their combined dedication to help accomplish the goal is unprecedented, and the club has expressed to them their gratitude.

Caridad operates free medical and dental clinics providing vital health services to families in need in Palm Beach County, with more than 6,500 patients served through 24,400 clinic visits. Caridad Center also offers homework assistance, college scholarships, holiday programs and emergency services for patients in financial crisis through their outreach and education programs.

Tickets for the 8th Annual Cabaret Brunch are available at $75 for adults and $25 for children. For further information and/or to purchase tickets, call Susan Nankin 561451-0567 or Regina Vetto at 561-750-7355.

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions, working together to advance the status of women. The Zonta Club of Boca Raton has been a significant contributor of time, talent and financial support to numerous causes in the community since 1975.

Zonta Club of Boca Raton Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization.

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PET OF THE WEEK

Bring a little royalty into your house. Adopt Prince Story, photo by Pam D’Addio BOCA RATON - What a Prince I am.

Actually, that’s my name.

I’m a Shi Tzu / Maltese mix, a 2-year-old neutered male weighing about 10 pounds.

I’m such a well-behaved and sweet little lad you’ll want to scoop me up into your lap and your life!

I’m a quiet boy with nice leash manners who gets along well with other nice dogs. I’m housebroken, too.

I love blatant displays of affection and I’m looking for someone to be ALL MINE. Be the one to find your Prince, right here at Tri County!

I’m available for adoption at Tri-County Humane

Society, a no-kill animal shelter located at 21287 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton. The shelter is open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees are $110 and up. Animals are heartworm-tested and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Included in the adoption fee is one year of free office visits to Regency Veterinary Clinic.

Please visit us to find a lost pet or to consider adding a shelter dog or cat to your family. We have puppies and kittens, too! Call (561) 482-8110 or view many of our available animals and volunteer opportunities at www.tricountyhumane. org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at “TriCounty Humane.’

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FAITH

By Pr. Sandy Huntsman

“Learning To Be Tough” If you have been on this planet for more than a day, hopefully you have learned that life isn’t as easy as it is sometimes portrayed. One of the foundational perspectives of life is realistic expectations. You will be in for some very hard lessons in life if your expectations do not square with reality. Jesus said to his disciples, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16.33). The Greek word for tribulation here means “pressure or stress” and every human being I have ever met has experienced both pressure and stress.

1. Thinking “happy thoughts” doesn’t change reality Self-improvement is a big business in North America, and the industry and its collection of pseudo-spiritual gurus, fiveminute exercise programs and fad diet plans grosses over $8 billion each year. Books like Norman Vincent Peale’s 1952 The Power of Positive Thinking; The Secret, the most popular self-help book of the 21st century, and Thomas Harris’s I’m OK, you’re OK published in 1969 and selling over 15 million copies, all suggest that we are desperate to try anything to help us cope. Even a Seinfeld episode portrayed George’s father Frank chanting “serenity now” as a means of dealing with less than desirable situations.

Unlimited Magazine, in an article, “The Perils of Positive Thinking and Why Self Help Almost Never Equals Self Improvement,” the author writes “billions of dollars have passed through the balance sheets of this uniquely

North American industry, but it doesn’t appear to be doing much for the people it promises to help. This might be good for their bottom lines...but the self-help industry thrives on repeat business...it’s not doing much for the people that are keeping them healthy.

Worse still, as British author and academic Dr. Neel Burton argues in The Art of Failure: An Anti Self-Help Guide, these well-meaning efforts at self-improvement might actually amount to the psychological equivalent of self-inflicted wounds. “These books prevent us from knowing ourselves, and what we get in the end is basically a nervous breakdown,”Burton says. “We know that in the Untied States, for example, ten per cent of the population is on anti-depressants and a significantly higher proportion of the population is on other psychotropic medication. Why is that?”

In this article from The Times, June 23, 2008, Nicola Woolcock says “Children must learn to be tough to succeed.

“Happiness lessons” that are used in many schools to teach children to be sensitive, empathetic and caring are under threat from a new hardline approach that advocates mental toughness. Academics say that instilling a robust attitude among pupils can improve their exam performance, behavior and aspirations dramatically. Mentally tough children are less likely to regard themselves as victims of bullying and will not be deterred by initial failure. Having this outlook can be learnt, according to Peter Clough, head of psychology at the University of Hull. It

comes a week after two academics said the emphasis on Seal (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) was “infantilising” students. Dennis Hayes and Kathryn Ecclestone, of Oxford Brookes University, said that teenagers were encouraged to talk about their emotions at the expense of acquiring knowledge. This left them unable to cope on their own.

They pointed to the increased presence of parents on campus, and of counsellors and support officers, saying that “everyone was looking for a disability to declare”.

2. Live life with realistic expectations, self discipline and a life long purpose.

Truly successful people that I have met have common qualities. None of them were spared the heartaches of life but all had a moral and spiritual toughness that got them through. “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecclesiastes 12.13). I am not sure where I first heard this but, yes, people are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered: love them anyways. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish motives: do good anyways. If you are successful, you will find false friends and true enemies: succeed anyways. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow: do good anyways.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable: be honest and frank anyways. People favor the underdog and follow the top-dog: excel anyways.

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Boca Chamber to hold ‘meet and AMI expected to come out of bankruptcy shortly greet’ for elected officials

State Rep. Lori Berman BOCA RATON - The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “meet and greet session” Jan. 18 to give residents a chance to meet elected officials.

The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th Street, Boca Raton. Tickets: $15 for members and non-members.

Confirmed attendees to date include: State Rep. Lori Berman, District 86; Matthew Bogdanoff, aide to State Rep. George Moraitis, District 91; County Tax Collector Anne Gannon; Lewis Goldberg, constituent services director, Office of Congressman Alcee Hastings, District 23;

State Rep. Bill Hager, District 87; Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel; Deputy Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie; Wendi Lipsich, district director, Office of Congressman Ted Deutch, District 19; Michelle McGovern, regional director for the Treasure Coast, Office of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, State Rep. Steve Perman, District 78, State Sen. Maria Sachs, District 30 and Boca Raton City Councilwoman Constance Scott.

In other activities, the new year brings a new benefit for being a Chamber member - the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Report. This is an inside guide to local, state and federal government happenings.

It will include city, county, state and federal activities, upcoming events, news clips and other pertinent information about government affairs.

Also, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee will meet January 13, 2011 in the GBRCC Boardroom at 11:30 a.m.

In addition, the city of Boca Raton has vacancies on The Downtown Boca Raton Advisory Commit-

State Sen. Maria Sachs tee and The Green Living Task Force. Interviews will be held Jan. 10 and 11. Contact Monica Russell, VP of Government and Community Affairs at the GBRCC, at mrussell@ bocaratonchamber.com if you are interested in getting involved with the City of Boca Raton.

The Florida Legislature is preparing for the 2011 session and committee weeks have already started. If there is an issue or bill that is of concern to you or your business on the state level, let the Chamber know at mrussell@bocaratonchamber.com and the agency will help relay your concerns to your elected officials.

BOCA RATON - American Media Inc., based in New York and Boca Raton, has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed its plan of reorganization, clearing the way for AMI to emerge from its voluntary pre-packaged Chapter 11 reorganization by early 2011.

The confirmed plan of reorganization will strengthen AMI’s capital structure, significantly de-lever its balance sheet and improve its already strong cash flow

and cash on hand, company officials said.

The plan, they said, will allow AMI to finally capitalize on all the digital opportunities available for our brands, continue to strengthen our print properties, expand our publishing services efforts and ultimately accomplish what our goal has always been to build a major media company that will be among the industry’s elite.

American Media Inc. is the leading publisher of celebrity journalism and health

and fitness magazines in the U.S. These include Star, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, and The National Enquirer.

In addition to print properties, American Media manages 14 different web sites.

The company also owns Distribution Services, Inc., the country’s Number 1 instore magazine merchandising company.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital appoints Posternack as chief medical officer BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Regional Hospital has announced the appointment of Charles Posternack, MD, as its chief medical officer, effective Jan. 3.

Hospital officials said the appointment marks the completion of a successful transition to a permanent, experienced management team at Boca Regional.

“We are excited to have Dr. Posternack join our leadership team,” said Jerry Fedele, president and chief executive officer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

“His background and experience as a clinician, academic leader, and chief medical officer will serve Boca Raton Regional Hospital well as we position the hospital for continued success.”

Dr. Posternack attended McGill University in Montreal where he attained his bachelor of science in immunology and medical degrees.

He completed his residency training in internal medicine

at Royal Victoria Hospital and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Montreal General Hospital, both affiliated with McGill University. He is board certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the National Board of Medical Examiners.

His professional career spans 25 years and includes primary care practice and faculty positions at McGill University. Since 1993, Dr. Posternack has held medical leadership positions in south Florida with the Cleveland Clinic Florida where he served as the founder and director of the Internal Medicine residency program, chief of medicine and director of Clinical Operations, and chairman of Medicine and director of Clinical Operations. During his tenure with the Cleveland Clinic Florida, Dr. Posternack

served as a clinical assistant professor of medicine with the Ohio State University.

For the last eight years, Dr. Posternack has held the position of chief medical officer at John F. Kennedy Medical Center and has assumed various other leadership positions including founding program director of the Internal Medicine residency program. Dr. Posternack has held an appointment as clinical affiliate associate professor of biomedical sciences with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and Florida Atlantic University, and affiliate associate professor of medicine with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

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Study says Florida could become Number 1 job-creating state

By Florida Chamber Foundation TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Chamber Foundation has released its “Florida Trade and Logistics Study” which identified job creation potential of 143,000 jobs.

The study was commissioned by the Foundation in partnership with Florida Department of Transportation and other public and private organizations.

The Florida Chamber last year called for the doubling of Florida-origin exports in five years and achieving economic diversification.

The study shows that Florida can emerge from a trailing position to become the leader for a new economy.

It assessed the statewide multimodal transportation assets and makes recommendations aligning these assets with the projections of increased freight movement both domestically and globally.

“This comprehensive study highlights the importance of investing in Florida’s trade and logistics future,” said Al Stimac, president of the Manufacturer’s Association of Florida. “This investment is essential to Florida becoming a major global competitor and job creator and fits fully in Governor Rick Scott’s 7-7-7 Plan.”

Florida is uniquely positioned in the center of the hemisphere. The shift in U.S. population to the south, the Panama Canal widening, the resurgence of Latin American and Caribbean trade and the continued revolution in logistics practices create an opportunity for Florida to become a global

trade and logistics hub.

“Florida’s domestic and international trade flows are growing at a rapid pace,” said Bill Johnson, director, Port of Miami. “This study provides the state with a blueprint so that we don’t miss an opportunity to grow along with it.”

“Florida’s population is expected to grow by five million people by the year 2030, and will need 1.52 million more jobs in the next 10 years,” said Dale A. Brill, president of the Florida Chamber Foundation.

The study identifies seven critical nearterm action items that will involve a coordinated effort by economic development, transportation, land use, workforce and related investment stakeholders.

They are: •Support the leadership of the governor as Florida’s economic development officer and trade ambassador to market Florida as a trade and logistics hub and to attract business investment to the state.

• Expedite plans to create at least one seaport with 50 feet of channel depth and with an on-dock or neardock rail connection by 2014, the scheduled completion of the Panama Canal expansion. This seaport would be able to serve as a first port of call for the largest container ships using the Panama Canal.

• Identify global trade and logistics as a statewide targeted industry and a focus area for Enterprise Florida, Workforce Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation and other state agencies. The state must strengthen existing

marketing, incentives and support services to meet the needs of this cluster.

• Continue efforts to double the value of Florida origin exports over the next five years by pursuing opportunities to place Florida goods in the many containers and other vehicles which currently enter Florida full and leave empty.

• Identify investments needed to maintain and expand Miami International Airport’s role as a global hub, as well as the potential benefits of creating a second tier air cargo hub elsewhere in Florida.

• Advance planning for an integrated statewide network of trade gateways, logistics centers, and transportation corridors through Florida’s Strategic Intermodal System. The Florida Department of Transportation should work with partners to identify and address critical bottlenecks and connectivity gaps in this system.

• Provide sufficient and reliable funding for future state investments in Florida’s trade, transportation, and economic development systems.

The study builds upon previous Foundation research and also utilizes the Foundation’s Six Pillars framework to clearly identify essential areas for strategic development tied to creating jobs, advancing economic growth and diversifying the state’s economy.

The Florida Chamber Foundation is a business-led, problem-solver and research organization, working in partnership with state business leaders to promote a vibrant Florida economy.

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Andrew Luck passes for 4 TDs to lead Stanford past Virginia Tech in Orange Bowl In a game that was billed as a duel between two quarterbacks with distinct styles of play, Andrew Luck, the drop-back passer playing in a pro system. His size (6-foot-4), arm strength and intelligence. And Tyrod Taylor, the ACC’s player of the year, that has brought back memories of Michael Vick at Virginia Tech with his athleticism and ability to turn any play into a top-10 highlight.

Andrew Luck won the duel, and in style.

Luck overcame a slow start before leading the Cardinal to a 40-12 victory over Virginia Tech at Sun Life Stadium.

Luck threw for 287 yards and four touchdowns as the Cardinal (12-1) completed a magical year. No. 5 Stanford will post its highest ranking since finishing No. 2 in 1940 and establishes the school record for the most wins in its 115 seasons.

“We started the season wanting to be champions and very few people get to be Orange Bowl champions,” Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh said.

The loss was No. 12 Virginia Tech’s first since being upset by James Madison in the second week of the season. The Hokies (11-3) started 0-2 before ripping off 11 consecutive victories, the last of which came over Florida State in the ACC title game.

“I really believe we were

right there and it got away from us in the second half,” Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer said.

Stanford gashed the Virginia Tech defense for 528 yards while sacking Hokies quarterback Tyrod Taylor eight times. The Hokies had 66 yards rushing on 34 attempts.

Stepfan Taylor led the Cardinal with 114 yards rushing while Fleener had 173 yards on six catches.

The Cardinal took control with two touchdowns in less than three minutes during the third quarter and sealed the win with two more fourth quarter scores.

Stanford stretched its 13-12 halftime lead on its first series of the second half when fullback Owen Marecic, the only two-way player in major college football, plowed in from the 1. Marecic also starts at inside linebacker.

Nate Whitaker’s extra point was wide left, keeping the score at 19-12. Whitaker also had an extra point blocked.

The Cardinal then demor-

alized Virginia Tech less than three minutes later.

The Hokies were moving the ball when Taylor lofted a pass that safety Delano Howell intercepted on the Stanford 3.

The Cardinal needed just two plays, a 56-yard run by Stepfan Taylor and 42-yard touchdown pass from Luck to Fleener to make the score 26-12 with 5:49 remaining in the quarter.

Luck then hit Fleener from 58 yards and 38 yards, the second capping a three play 72 yard drive, in the final quarter.

The Cardinal was able to overcome a series of mistakes that included costly penalties, an offensive lineman catching a batted pass in the end zone and the two botched extra points.

In the end, Andrew Luck was awarded the game’s MVP, and treated the crowd of 65,453 to a near-perfect second half. He completed all but one of his 10 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns, all to Coby Fleener. He finished 18-of23.

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College Golf? This one was a little disappointing

By: Bobby Lopez, PGA I have to admit I attended my very first collegiate golf tournament at King’s Mill yesterday. I can certainly stand by my statement that kids that play golf are better kids. I did not see one participant throw their golf clubs, (although I saw some shots that warranted a temper tantrum or two) and when spoken to they were very polite and just all around good kids.

I was a little disappointed at the level of golf especially because there were some nice golf swings out there.

There was however a lack of playing maturity that needs to be addressed.

One, I didn’t see even one,

not one, player pull a yardage pad or notes before hitting a golf shot. That is one of the first things you’ll see on tour. The note pad comes out of the back pocket with not only yardages but reminders. Maybe you have notes like finish your backswing, tempo, whatever key you are focusing on. Important notes on how the ball will kick from a given landing area.

I used to think I had a great note pad when I played until Angelo let me see Jack Nicklaus’s book. He had drawings of the green that looked 3D and showed the kick on every landing area of the green and fairway. Jack already had his decision whether to hit a 3

wood or driver on a given hole and would not change his decision no matter what the score was. I saw several holes out there yesterday that warranted teeing off with a three wood or one iron. Do they still make those?

When you get down to improving your score from 75, to 74, to 72, to 69, it’s the little things that good players do well. It is the little disciplines that add up to a lot in the final analysis.

In summary a saw a lot of golf shots wasted Monday on poor decisions and poor preparation rather than poor golf swing mechanics. I saw poor club selection and a lot of putts wasted with poor judgment in green speed, not the best club face control on short putts.

It’s not all bad. A couple of young men out there shot a very good score of 69 and there were a couple of 71’s.

However they were the ones that were playing beyond their years in discipline compared to the others, not because they necessarily had a better golf swing.

Article Source: http://www. golfarticles.net

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CRANK UP THE HEAT

By Pedro Heizer

Miami is “Cranking Up the HEAT” in the NBA

To say the Miami Heat are “quietly” making noise in the NBA would be an understatement. Miami is making noise alright, but it’s not quiet any longer.

The NBA announced Monday that Heat players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Co-Players of the Month for December, and Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December.

That’s right, Erik Spoelstra is Coach of the Month, and I guess that website “firespo. com” should be shut down.

Coach Spo was given the honor after guiding the Heat to a league best 15-1 record in the month of December, with key wins versus the Cavaliers in LeBron’s return to Cleveland on Dec. 2, the New York Knicks in two blowouts, and the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas day beatdown of the two-time defending world champions.

With all the talk as to whether the “stars would ever align” in South Beach this season, LeBron has done his part in helping D3 with his mission to bring the rings back to Miami. In the month of Decem-

ber, LeBron averaged 25.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists, and shot 51 percent from the field.

With LeBron by his side, Wade went on and averaged 27.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.67 steals while shooting 54.3 percent from the field for the month.

Dwyane Wade became only the fourth HEAT player since the 2000-2001 season to average at least 27 points, six rebounds, four assists and shoot 54 percent from the field in a month.

Talks of “Fire Spo” have died down since Miami went on their “revenge tour” in December.Spoelstra’s hot month earned him his second Eastern Conference Coach of the Month award.

Spoelstra was also given the honor back in March of 2010, and it’s the 10th time a Heat coach has won the award.

Spoelstra set a Heat franchise record for both wins in a month (15) and road wins in a month (going a perfect 10-0). Miami became the first team in NBA history to win 10 straight road games.

Spoelstra led Miami to an 8-0 record vs. the Eastern Conference and a 7-1 record vs. the Western Conference.

Spoelstra’s defensive game plan set the tone during the month, as the Heat held opponents to under 100 points in 15 of the 16 games and under 40 percent from the field in six games.

Only one opponent shot above 45 percent for the month, as the Heat limited opponents to only 89.0 points per game, 40.2 percent from the field and 29.8 percent from three-point range. Miami capped off the month with a 125-119 road win at Houston, snapping the Rockets’ eight-game home winning streak.

With the victory in Los Angeles against the Lakers on Christmas Day, Coach Spoelstra earned his 113th career win, moving him past former Heat Head Coach Stan Van Gundy and into third place on the team’s alltime win list.

As of right now, Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference, only a half game behind the crippled Boston Celtics. Miami is 27-9 and looking to take over the No. 1 spot in the East that it held for all of a day or two.

With all the cylinders clicking for Miami, this finally looks like the team that many envisioned in the beginning of the season. Is this the best the Heat will ever be?

No, as Spoelstra said on Saturday, “There are a few ‘levels’ of offensive improvement that remain unlocked with this team.”

Over the next month, it will be interesting to see just how much this team can improve.

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Many a good golf swing has been ruined by over emphasizing a golf tip from a golf magazine or a golf book. I’m not necessarily blaming the magazine mind you. The golf magazine is in the business of providing golf information for their clients and I’m sure they try to do their best. Problem is, as much as any golf guru would like to say they are trying to help the golfing public with their article, in private most will tell you that to offer the proper and effective advice for YOUR golf game they need to see you swing a golf club.

Golfers read what seems like a great tip, and it might be, but for another golf swing rather than yours.

They attempt to apply what the expert suggests only to find themselves in worse trouble then when they started, more frustrated and confused and in some cases giving up the

game altogether.

My suggestion is to take golf advice just like you should take news reports.

They might be true but there is probably more to the issue. Take what you think might be a good idea to your teaching pro first.

Ask him/her about the article, it’s application and whether it would be a good idea for your swing style.

Also you should make sure your teaching pro, (if you’re taking lessons) knows that you are attempting to try a tip you’ve read or seen on TV. The worst thing you can do is incorporate another swing theory with the one your pro is working with you on. That spells disaster!

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