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Things might have turned out very differently if The Man hadn’t decided to mess with Frank Zappa. Before he became rich and famous, he was entrapped by an undercover agent who paid him to make a pornographic audio cassette. Zappa served 10 days of a six-month sentence, but those 10 days meant he was technically a convicted felon. And that’s what kept him out of Vietnam. In 1789, George Washington met what future writer, who had been named for him? A) George Washington Carver B) Washington Irving C) Booker T. Washington D) Washington Columbia Previous answer: John Coltrane gave us “A Love Supreme.” INDEX Briefs Page 02 Municipal News
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Safety tip from Boca Raton Police Boca Raton police safety tip Q: If I hit another car in a parking lot and can’t find the owner, what should I do? A: If you have made every attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle and cannot, you must securely attach a note in a conspicuous location giving your name, address and license plate number. In addition, you must call the local police and notify them immediately. Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from the Boca Raton Police Crime Prevention Unit. For more information, visit www.BocaPolice.com.
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THEFT OF AUTO PARTS 01/14/2011 8201 CONGRESS AVENUE The complainant advised that two men driving a Chevy two-door lime green metallic vehicle attempted to steal the tires from a vehicle in the hotel parking lot. The two suspects left the area in an unknown direction. THEFT FROM BUILDING 01/13/2011 1130 NW 15TH STREET A man told police that his NOOK Color e-reader (valued at $266) was taken from his room at the Avante Medical Center between the hours of 0930 and 1030 on 01/13/11. OTHER THEFT 01/13/2011 6000 WEST GLADES ROAD Responded to a delayed theft. The store manager Noah Motto stated that on 1/12/2011, around 19:00 hours, three unknown females and one male in their 30`s walked into the store and they took about 30 assorted bottles of lotions off the shelves. The suspects then walked out without any further incident. Noah did not call the mall security or the police at the time. There were no other witnesses and the store did not have any surveillance cameras.
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Nearly decade-old plan to build new inter- Commissioner’s New Year message focuses on progress at South County Park change on I-95 in Boca gets FDOT approval
By District 5 County Commissioner Burt Aaronson
Interstate 95 in Boca Raton By Dale M. King BOCA RATON - The plan for a new interchange on Interstate 95 in Boca Raton was first proposed in a meeting room at Florida Atlantic University in 2002 during a news conference attended by then-State Rep. Bill Andrews, then-FAU President Anthony Catanese and then-Boca Raton Mayor Steven Abrams. Andrews drafted the concept, and, over the years, many proposed locations and configurations for an interchange have been put together. Nearly 10 years later, Abrams, now Palm Beach County Commissioner for
District 4, has made a new, but related announcement. He said a new Interstate 95 interchange located on Spanish River Boulevard at the rear of FAU in Boca Raton has been officially adopted as a future development project by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Abrams, who also serves as a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, said that based on reports issued by FDOT, numerous traffic analyses performed over the past few years “have clearly indicated this segment of I-95 does not meet the required level of standards, mainly because of the high levels of conges-
tion.” The new interchange will provide major relief to burgeoning traffic levels. “I have been working on this since my first days as mayor, and it has finally come to fruition,” said Abrams. “It will provide needed relief to Glades Road and Yamato Road, two of the county’s most congested interchanges,” he added. The proposed Airport/FAU interchange will connect to Spanish River Boulevard, extending from Military Trail on the west to State Road A1A on the east. It will provide a “back-entrance” to FAU’s campus while providing the much needed relief on Glades
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Sheila, Mary Lou, Vivian, Meaghan and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Some of you will remember attending the grand opening of South County Regional Park in October 1996. It was the first of a three-phase development plan for the 853acre park. We began with athletic fields, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, bike paths, fishing and picnic areas, playgrounds and other amenities. Daggerwing Nature Center also opened then. Phase 2 became a reality in June 2000, when we opened the Coconut Cove Water Park & Recreation Center. Children and adults were thrilled to use the 1,000foot river ride and the in-
tertwined slides. There are also lap lanes, restrooms, showers, a game room, snack bar, offices and storage rooms. Community groups and organizations were delighted to have a community center for their meetings. The center is also used for social gatherings and can accommodate up to 280 people. Phase 3 began with the opening of the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in March 2008. We had a wonderful party to celebrate this magnificent addition to the park. The following year, the main road linking the north, central and southern portions of the Park opened, allowing residents to travel from one end of the park to the other. We also opened the very popular Canine Cove Dog Park near the Amphitheater. The perfect ending to Phase 3 came this past November when we opened the long-awaited 27-hole Osprey Point Golf Course. The land where the course is located was once entirely overgrown with Brazilian Peppers and other invasive exotics. That land has been transformed into a scenic, waterside, golf course with newly planted native vegetation.
Staff of the Parks and Recreation Department worked with environmental groups and officials from the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge to reduce the irrigated acreage at the course. This collaboration resulted in the Parks and Recreation Department applying for certification as an Audubon International Classic Signature Golf Course. To be certified, we increased the acres of natural habitat, enhanced environmental protection efforts, switched to a more environmentally-friendly grass and committed to maintaining the course under the strict guidelines established by Audubon International. When we opened South County Regional Park in 1996, I don’t think anyone could imagine what we would have today. I am very proud of the park and I encourage all of you to visit and enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of District 5. As always, I invite your comments on any issue of interest to you. As your commissioner, I am here to help you. You may write me at 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401 or call my staff at 276-1310 or toll free at 877-930-2205. My email address is: baaronso@pbcgov.org.
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‘Intensivists’ enhance patient care at County Commissioners to hold some night Boca Hospital’s ICUs meetings so day workers can attend BOCA RATON - An Intensivist Program has been initiated at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, making it the first hospital in southern Palm Beach County to enhance patient care capabilities in its medical and surgical intensive care units in such a fashion. Intensivists, who are physicians with advanced training in critical-care medicine, specialize in treating the most seriously ill or injured patients. Studies have shown that patients whose care is directed by an intensivist recover more quickly and achieve better clinical outcomes overall. “It is well documented that an intensivist program results in increased patient survival, reduced ICU stays, fewer clinical and procedural complications and certainly a faster delivery of care,” said Ralph Palumbo, MD and one of 10 board-certified intensivists at Boca Regional. “Additionally, it greatly improves family satisfaction and makes the critical-care team much more effective and efficient.” An intensivist program is also of great assistance to an ICU patient’s admitting physician. With coverage on a 24/7 basis, the intensivist provides ongoing clinical assessment of the patient and can react immediately to emerging clinical
data and changes in the patient’s medical status. The intensivist functions as a partner with the admitting physician. “Logically, the sickest patients demand the most time,” he said. “We provide that time which allows the admitting physician to manage his or her case load in the most effective and efficient manner possible.” The Intensivist Program also benefits critical care nurses by allowing them to spend more time where they are needed most - at the bedside. With intensivist coverage, the ICU nurse has immediate access to physician input. This relieves the pressure of having to spend time locating a physician when their direction is needed. “The entire critical care team - from nursing to respiratory care and case management benefits from this enhanced level of immediate communication with a physician,” said Dr. Palumbo. Family members now have
on-site and regular communication regarding their loved one’s care and condition. With an intensivist in the ICU, they no longer have to wait until the admitting physician rounds in the unit for patient updates or to have questions or concerns addressed. With the addition of the Intensivist Program to Boca Regional’s state-of-the-art intensive care units, the hospital now offers what is considered the gold standard for care of the critically ill patient. “There is no doubt that an intensivist program provides significant tangible and intangible benefits to the patient, family, attending physician and the critical-care team itself,” said Jerry Fedele, president and CEO at Boca Regional. “We are most proud to offer this service and these skills to those who turn to us for care, be they patients or physicians who entrust our hospital for that care.”
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WEST PALM BEACH The Palm Beach County Commission has agreed to hold some of its meetings at night so those who work or are otherwise occupied during the day can attend. The first night session will be held April 5 at 6 p.m. Attendance at the nocturnal sessions will determine how often commissioners meet in the evening. Commissioners normally meet twice a month, usually on Tuesday starting at 9:30 a.m. A monthly meeting to deal with zoning matters is held on Thursday at the same time. Meetings are held in the Governmental Center at 301 N. Olive
Ave. in West Palm Beach. Other action taken at the Jan. 11 meeting included: GARDA USA - Commissioners conceptually approved grants totaling $210,000, to be matched by the city of Boca Raton, for GARDA USA, Inc. The Montreal-based company, which specializes in security and cash logistics, is considering locating a regional headquarters in Boca Raton that will create 100 jobs by the end of 2013. Formal grant agreements will be brought back to the board when GARDA finalizes its relocation plans. Neighborhood stabilization - Board authorized implementation of the third round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) funding in the amount of $11.264 million. The money will be used to assist with redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed residential properties in qualified target areas. These are
federal dollars that require no local match. Roads - Approved an agreement with the Town of Palm Beach for emergency work on Old South Ocean Boulevard, which was damaged by Hurricane Frances in 2004, and to transfer this and two other segments of the roadway to the town. Water conservation - Received a report by the South Florida Water Management District on water usage and water conservation during the dry season. Community Services - Received the Community Action Program (CAP) annual report. Ethics - Approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Lake Worth to engage the services of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics and its executive director.
Nearly decade-old plan to build new interchange on I-95 Road, and eliminate persistent problematic residential cut-through traffic via Yamato Road, said Abrams. One of the primary reasons for the new interchange, he said, is to serve FAU, which has a new campus Master Plan that shows explosive growth for commuter and non-commuter students. Currently, some 15,000 students attend the Boca Raton campus, of which more than 12,000 are commuters. FAU has broken ground for a Division 1 football stadium designated to seat 30,000 people and will be
used for other events, such as concerts, Abrams said. In addition, the university is in the process of constructing an Innovation Village, one that will include oncampus housing and retail shops. In past years, many efforts have been made to relieve the glut of traffic on Glades Road. Consultants for Florida’s Turnpike have been studying possible new exits and entrances to the limited-access road. They had been eying locations north and south of Glades Road as means of turning traffic
Continued from page 3 away from Glades Road before it overflowed onto that roadway. Currently, most commuter students attending FAU enter and leave the campus via the two entrance/exits connected to Glades Road. In addition, Glades Road relief has been the goal of a couple of road projects. Newly paved lanes, traffic lights and drain pipes have been installed. Abrams said the proposed new interchange is part of the FDOT’s Five-Year Work Program and is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2014.
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EDITORIAL By Dale King
Wintertime, and the livin’ ain’t easy I don’t like cold weather. Yet it was my fate to be born in Massachusetts. My wife, who also despises cold weather, was born a few miles away in Rhode Island. We actually do love New England - at least for three out of the four seasons. Spring, like poet e.e. cummings said, is truly “mudluscious and puddle-wonderful.” Summer has its share of heat waves, but is normally temperate. Fall is just great, with the leaves changing color, the hint of Halloween in the air, the cool nights and the smell of apples ripened in roadside orchards. Winter? Forget it. The weather is just miserable. We hibernate most of the time, or watch those nasty white flakes falling on the lawn. Getting away from winter was the aim of our move to Florida. And just when we were settling into the pattern of warm, along come the winters of 2010 and 2011. The other day, my wife jokingly asked: “Why don’t we move to Florida?” It was one of those cold, windy days, with palm trees flap-
ping outside the windows. I jokingly added: “We DO live in Florida.” To which she responded, “Well, it doesn’t feel like it.” I remember the first winter we were here. It seemed like every day was in the 80s - even in February. Sure, there was a little nip in the air, but it didn’t require gloves and hats and long underwear. Actually - and perhaps a little too optimistically we left most of our heavy clothing up north. Now, we do like the meteorologists say - we dress in layers. A sweater topped with a fleece jacket and a hat usually does the trick. But when you get in the car, you have to turn on the air conditioner because the sun has heated the inside. I’m not insensitive to what is going on right now in New England and the blizzards the region has endured. I remember the TV weather guys reporting on the impending arrival of blizzards. I remember seeing my car covered with a foot or more of the white stuff. Down here in Florida, I have met a lot of people who never saw snow. They
think it’s cool - no pun intended. They think snow is like a fluffy powder that decorates the trees and lines the streets with hedges of snow drifts. Here’s the real story. Snow is cold. It melts in your hand (unlike M&Ms) and freezes your skin. Snow plows push the stuff into piles that quickly become dirty from splashed mud. If the weather stays cold, the snow remains on the ground, sometimes for months. If the snow melts, then refreezes, you suddenly find yourself walking amid mini-skating rinks. Did you ever slip and fall on an ice patch? It’s more embarrassing than painful, because usually you are wearing such a thickness of clothing that you can’t feel it. I member falling on an ice patch on the loading dock at the paper I worked for up north. I landed on my back, and spent several minutes flailing like an overturned turtle. Driving is even worse. When snowstorms hit, officials tell you to go home. Work lets out early and causes horrendous traffic jams. And while normal
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people are heading for safety, we reporters were sent into the field to cover the storm. I remember talking to a supermarket manager one time. I asked how much snow had accumulated in the parking lot. “You have to call our corporate office,” he said. “Will your corporate office tell me how much snow is in YOUR parking lot?” “You’ll have to ask them.” “Can you at least acknowledge there is snow out there?” I said as we both looked through a large window. It was obvious the interview was over. So, we endure the Florida chill, knowing it would be much worse in New England. I bundle up to take my dog for a walk. He doesn’t seem to mind the cold. I come home to feel heat blasting from the air conditioning vents. The other day, I got my electric bill for the past month. It reminded me of that physical law - heat rises. And apparently, it causes power bills to rise, too.
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Dear Barbieri - Your article is basically a well-written summation of the problems that we face. Throwing money at education has never been a solution for its problems, yet, you cannot educate without money. We must build on a technology platform, as that is the world-standard of commerce, yet technology funding must be scavenged from other budget lines and is never at the levels needed. James R. “Jim” Kidd Chief Administrative Officer, EAMS, LLC South Tech Academy - Good article, Mr. Barbieri. I do not know much about the new Governor, Rick Scott, but he seems to be on the right track with education reform. Please see the link below about his partnership with Michelle Rhee and the additional article below. http://www.good.is/post/michelle-rhee-to-permanentlypartner-with-florida-governor-rick-scott/ Barbara J. Fraga Executive Secretary/Board Clerk South Tech Academy ‘A big thank you’ Hi, Dale, A big thank you for all you have done to help the Rotary Club of Boca Raton promote “Future Stars” to the community. The very best wishes for you and yours for a healthy, happy New Year. Flossy Keesely - Highland Beach
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer
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Ray Russotto We promised there’d be changes coming in the Boca Raton Tribune in 2011. And just three weeks into the year, we’re starting to deliver on them. First, we’re very happy to announce that well-known cartoonist and caricature artist Ray Russotto is joining us. Some of his cartoons are featured in today’s edition, and he will have more coming up in the future. Also, new offerings are showing up on the games page. Of particular note are the crossword puzzles. They are being edited by crossword guru Stanley Newman, who has spent some 20 years editing the puzzles for Newsday. We welcome both, and hope all our readers will enjoy their work. Ray’s an old Brooklyn boy, but and his family moved to South Florida when he was 4. He said that as a grade-schooler, “I earned pocket money drawing funny pictures of my classmates and teachers.” After graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in English, “I was recruited into my brother’s rock band to play the bass guitar. After seven years of playing in night clubs and lounges I accepted an honorable discharge
and began the relatively ‘secure’ career of a freelance cartoonist.” As an artist, Ray said, he has created about 50,000 caricatures “and there is no end in sight.” His work has appeared in Mutual Funds Magazine, the Miami Herald, Jazziz, the Sun-Sentinel and the Boca Raton News. A collection of his cartoons from the Boca Raton News was published as a limited edition book entitled “BocaRatoons.” A jovial and funny guy, Ray and his wife own and operate a rental cabin in the Valle Crucis area of North Carolina. They occasionally slip away there for a little R&R. As to Mr. Newman, he has been the editor of the Newsday Sunday Crossword since March 1988, and editor of the Newsday daily crossword since January 1992. Coincidentally, he was also born in Brooklyn. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brooklyn College, where he majored in mathematics, and received a master’s degree in statistics from Rutgers University. Stan’s pre-crossword careers included college teacher, consumer market researcher and Wall Street bond analyst. A crossword solver since childhood, Stan’s entry into the puzzle business came about as a direct result of his winning three crossword tournaments in 1982, including the first U.S. Open Crossword Championship. He started a crossword newsletter in 1983, serving as its editor and publisher, and began creating crosswords for magazines soon thereafter. He also began publishing books of his crosswords.
Stanley Newman Today, the Newsday Crossword is syndicated worldwide to over 200 daily, Sunday and Internet newspapers. As a puzzle creator, Stan’s work has appeared regularly in Prevention, People, Sport and Business Week magazines. And as a puzzle solver, he holds the world’s record, set in 1996 under Guinness Book conditions, for the fastest completion of a New York Times crossword: 2 minutes, 14 seconds. Stan has organized and conducted scores of puzzle and trivia events nationwide over the past 20 years, including six seminars at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and, in 2007, the first crossword tournament ever held at Yale University. He hosts the annual Crossword University™ cruise, where puzzlers improve their skills under Stan’s guidance, and enjoy a week of puzzles and games aboard a luxury liner. He lives in Massapequa Park, N.Y. with his wife and has three grown children. We’d like to hear your comments about our two new additions. Ray and Stan will certainly help us at the Boca Raton Tribune continue our efforts to be the best newspaper around.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Recognizing and Meeting Your Real Needs
It is sad but true that often the things one assumes to need most in life appear to be in short supply to the one seeking them. Yet, the abundance of certain items in one’s experience may still leave that individual totally devoid of essential, real needs! One’s struggles to meet those expectations do not always succeed as hoped for and anticipated. That’s when people often settle for anything; many succumb to adopt caricatures, or to accept unworthy substitutes which can only increase their frustrations rather than satisfy completely a unique, legitimate longing. We all know that a certain medication, as effective as it might be in healing certain ills, will do nothing for other maladies. It can only be used for specific infirmities; sometimes it can even be injurious for one’s total health and wellbeing when utilized indiscriminately. Neither a larger amount of any remedy, or an increase
in the frequency of its use, would accelerate the needed cure. In some cases that can actually be lethal! Likewise, material provisions, exchanged among people, just as duties adequately fulfilled, also won’t satisfy any heart longing for true love or, at least, for more human interaction and personal closeness which none of the other things alone can accomplish. Some parents, and a few spouses, erroneously imagine that an abundance of gifts lavished on a lovedone may suffice, when the obvious need is for presence rather than presents. Being there in person, being readily available is far more desirable and needful to anyone than just receiving something, no matter how costly or exciting that item might be! Many persons, also, allow themselves to be shortchanged by embracing too quickly what is only provisional instead of striving
a bit longer to acquire the permanent, i.e. what truly counts in life. As Thomas Merton reflected, “your life is shaped by the end you live for.” And that should aid one in filling the gaps with the right stuff! In pursuing all that life can grant you, if you stumble, attempt to get up and do your best to stay there! No defeat should keep you permanently vanquished if you determine to rise up and soar to new heights, with renewed strength and all the abilities God alone can and does provide. Remember that every new step in life should always represent an advance toward something good, to an ideal as yet unattained, to the fulfillment of a need still unmet! And this can be so when one recognizes personal limitations while being equally aware of the unlimited resources at your disposal. Just look out and find 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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NCCI employees provide volunteer assistance at Horses and the Handicapped
Coral Springs www.coralspringtribune.com •Mayor Roy Gold returns to the Coral Springs Commission •Coral Springs moves closer to red light cameras
NCCI Holdings’ Corporate Communications’ Division employees paused from painting, stall mucking and horse grooming to pose for a picture while volunteering at the Horses and the Handicapped.
BOCA RATON - A team of employees from NCCI Holdings in Boca Raton recently volunteered their time at Horses and the Handicapped in Coconut Creek. The unusually cold temperatures didn’t slow down these volunteers as they groomed horses, shoveled hay and manure, cleaned saddles and cleared the walking trails. Community projects give teams
of employees a chance to experience new challenges and get to know each other. Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida is dedicated to providing therapeutic riding activities for the handicapped so that they may improve physically, mentally, and emotionally. By interacting with the horses, many of the participants improve their speech, balance, and
NCCI employees provide volunteer assistance at Horses and the Handicapped
•Coral Springs High School baseball returns top players
Delray Beach www.delraybeachtribune.com NCCI Holdings’ employees Joyce Valley and Judy Joffe prepare to dump their old hay and manure into the compost bin while volunteering at the Horses and the Handicapped.
coordination as well as self-confidence. NCCI employs nearly 1,000 professionals dedicated to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. NCCI provides information and analytical services to key audiences throughout the country. NCCI believes encouraging philanthropy is vital to the health of its business and community. Visit ncci.com. Follow us
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Rain can’t dampen spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities in Boca Raton Photos by Dale King
BOCA RATON - Rain may have diminished the crowd, but Boca Raton drew a large group to its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities Monday. Emily Lilly, the city’s events specialist, said many people turned out for the ceremony at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monument at Ebenezer Baptist Church and the walk to Mizner
Park, where prayers, songs and testimony took center stage. Among the participants were Mayor Susan Whelchel, Community Relations Board Chairwoman Deborah Carman, the Boca Raton Community High School Band, Richard Harmon, the Rev. Henry Willis, Boca Raton High School Navy ROTC members, the Boca Raton Singers, Carver Middle School Eagles Drill Team, the New Young Patriots, the Avenue “D” Boys Choir and the 45 LIVE Band. Several events are continu-
ing through January to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Month. They include: • Highwaymen Art Exhibit, at Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Free • “Hands around the Library” children’s art, at Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Free • “I Have a Dream” interactive display at Boca Raton Public Library, 200 NW 2nd Ave. Free • “I Have a Dream” children’s art exhibit at James A. Rutherford Center, 2000 Yamato Road. Free •“Picturing America: Spotlight on American Leadership at Courage,” at Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. $3 entrance fee. • Boca Raton Historical Society online exhibit, “Remembering Pearl City.” Visit www.bocahistory.org. See more pictures on page 18
The 45 LIVE Band performs on the stage of the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Cheryl Lane and Graydon Sundeen dance it up at MLK program at Mizner Park.
Lynn’s Tamayo wins award for dedication to international education
Juan Camilo Tamayo, the director of undergraduate admission at Lynn University, was awarded the Michael Maybury Award at the 2010 Council of International Schools (CIS) Forum in Monaco. The award, which recognizes a CIS Higher Education member who has made significant contributions to international education, was presented to Tamayo for his “high level of service and leadership” and for his promotion of international education and global understanding. Tamayo was recognized specifically for initiating and leading new recruitment tours to underserved regions of the world. A native of Medellin, Colombia, Tamayo has worked in Lynn’s admissions office for more than a decade (beginning his tenure in 1999), and he has seen firsthand the changes in college applicants. As a member of the Council of International Schools, Tamayo travels the world arranging guided tours for visits to international schools for admissions counselors from U.S. colleges and universities.
Leadership Boca’s Class of 2011 is still taking applicants BOCA RATON - Expanding professional and social networks and building strong business relationships are the keys to success. Leadership Boca can be the key to personal success in 2011. The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce (GBRCC) is currently accepting applications for Leadership Boca’s Class of 2011. Leadership Boca is a highly-coveted annual program designed to elevate the awareness and knowledge level of civic-minded individuals in regards to local issues that drive the economy, education and overall success of the community. The program includes eight themed sessions: SIMSOC (Simulated Society), Economic Development, Health & Human Services, Education, Environmental Awareness, Media, Government and Cul-
ture & Tourism. Enrollment is limited to 40 participants and tuition investment for the 2011 session is $995. Please note that in order to participate in the program you must be a member in good standing of the GBRCC (dues must
be current and paid in full). Once the first application is received, you will receive a secondary application via email. For more information, contact Chasity J. Navarro by calling 561.395.4433 extension 233.
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St. Mark Greek Orthodox Lynn University schedules Church schedules fun-filled family day Jan. 22 BOCA RATON – Lynn University is inviting the public 29th annual Greek to take part in the Fourth Annual Family Fun Day at the university, 3601 Military Trail, Boca Raton, on Jan. 22. Festival in Boca The event is being held in recognition of the NCAA’s
BOCA RATON - The public is invited to attend “Passport to Greece,” the 29th Annual Greek Festival at St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church to be held Thursday, January 20 through Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the church, 2100 NW 51st Street (Yamato Road), Boca Raton. The four-day festival kicks off on Thursday, January 20, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The fun continues on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, January 23 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Free shuttle service is available, and free parking is available at the church and at Patch Reef Park.
The 29th annual event features Greek music and dancing, traditional Greek meals and pastries, a takeout food booth, kiddie rides and amusements, church tours, cash raffle prizes and vendors from around the world. The popular lunch and dinner menu features lamb shanks, pastichio, mousaka, chicken oreganato, plaki, souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita and tiropita, Greek salads, and pastries among other Greek favorites For more information regarding the “Passport to Greece” festival, contact St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church at (561) 994-4822 or visit www.bocagreekfest.com or find the festival on Facebook at bocagreekfestival.
community engagement initiative. The day will be filled with children’s activities, games, and food. Lynn University’s student-athletes will participate with the children. Youngsters of all ages are welcome. The schedule of events is: • 1pm - Gate opens. • 2pm - Soccer clinic with men’s soccer team and coach John Rootes • 3pm -Bingo for prizes! • 4pm - Basketball clinic All day events (1-5 p.m.)include Bounce Houses, Spin Art, Face Painting, Rock Wall Climb, Volleyball/Tennis/ Basketball, Pictures with Big Lu, among other things. For more information, contact Lynn University’s Director of Athletics Marketing, John Rootes at 561.237.7918 or email jroos@lynn.edu
Fine Art Show set Jan. 22 and 23 at Boca’s Royal Palm Place BOCA RATON - Hot Works LLC will present its 2nd Annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show™ Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Royal Palm Place, 302 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Produced by Hot Works LLC of Sarasota, the event brings artists from around the globe. Hot Works also produces the award winning Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in Orchard Lake, Mich. - voted in the top 100 art shows in the country the last four years in a row. The event showcases world renowned artists who work
in media including glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography and metal. There is art work for every budget. Focus is on quality and originality. The show is juried by art professionals. Live artist demonstrations will be happening throughout the weekend. Participants can learn techniques of how some of the art work is made. Music will also be offered throughout the weekend, including Michelet Innocent: French Music and Old-Time Favorites, and The Jay Blue Band.
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Food For The Poor’s Building Hope Gala “Dreams Across the Sea”
South Florida residents are invited to attend Food For The Poor’s Building Hope Gala Dreams Across the Sea at the Boca West Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 5. Proceeds will be used to meet the dire housing needs of developing countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. “Abdol and I are honored to support the international humanitarian efforts of Food For The Poor,” said Cathy Moabery, event co-chairper-
son. “We are excited to chair this annual event, an evening of building hope and dreams across the sea.” Dreams Across the Sea will feature an elegant cocktail reception, entertainment, an exclusive silent auction, house rally, dancing, and a memorable dinner with friends. Prizes include art and collectibles, designer jewelry, vacations, golf and dining packages. During the live house rally, guests are given the opportunity to donate to
building much-needed permanent housing for destitute families. “Less than an hour and a half plane ride from South Florida, there are Third World countries with unimaginable levels of destitution,” said Rene Mahfood, event cochairperson. “We are blessed to live in the United States, where we have opportunities and the necessary resources to help those who have literally nothing.” Master of ceremonies for
Dreams Across the Sea is Emmy Award-winning newscaster Calvin Hughes. Hughes co-anchors ABC Local 10’s 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. news with Laurie Jennings. Hughes has traveled to Haiti numerous times to report how nonprofits such as Food For The Poor are striving to improve lives and living conditions throughout the country. The event co-chairpersons are Cathy and Abdol Moabery, and Rene and Francis Mah-
food. Committee members include Ronda Gluck, Julie Mahfood, Pamela Matsil, Natasha Singh, Patricia Wallace and Traci Wilson. Event sponsors include Aljoma Lumber, American Nicaraguan Foundation, Bernuth Agencies, Inc., Dennis Charley & Associates, Inc., Dusco Doors, Japs-Olson, Haiti Shipping Lines, MSP, The Pereira Family, Quadriga Art, Inc., SEACOR Holdings Inc., Seaboard Marine Ltd., Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami and TD Bank, N.A. For additional information regarding the Dreams Across the Sea event and tickets, available at $225 per person, please call (888) 404-4248 or visit the Web site www. foodforthepoor.org/boca. Food For The Poor, the thirdlargest international relief and development organization in the United States, does much more than feed millions of hungry poor in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. This interdenominational Christian agency provides emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicines, educational materials, homes, support for orphans and the aged, skills training and micro-enterprise development assistance, with more than 96 percent of all donations going directly to programs that help the poor. For more information please visit, http://www.foodforthepoor. org.
FOOD REVIEW See page 14
ENTERTAINMENT See page 18
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FOOD REVIEW By Marc Kent
Casa D’Angelo for Heavenly Dining Located at 171 East Palmetto Park Rd in Boca Raton (561-996-1234) and seating 150 diners inside and another 60 on patio, this superb and exciting Italian gourmet restaurant is open 7 days - from 5:30PM to 10PM, Monday through Thursday and to 11PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the standard menu features over 40 eclectic dining suggestions, there is a daily posting of Chef’s specials, twenty or more in number. Descriptive information on the menus are augmented by their helpful wait staff. Of the six standard menu antipasti, we sampled soupof-the-day pasta Fagioli, a light and flavorful Italian standard. The fried squid (calamari) with zucchini was tender, not chewy and had a great crunchy coating of semolina flour. Two huge tiger prawns were wrapped in Italian pancetta, grilled and served on a bed of Broccoli Rafini quite heavy on the grilling. The special menu featured a house special a giant homemade meat ball and sausage over eggplant and peppers - a winning combination. Also, plump and tender mussels were complimented by a fine white sauce - delicious! Finally, we had grilled Italian sau-
sage served over a base of tender escarole with Gaeta olives and roasted garlic, so fine a dish! There are three additional daily appetizers for our future tasting. Of the eighteen pasta listings on these twin menus, we tasted Angelo’s special lasagna…it had the ragu of meat with homemade mozzarella and parmigiana reggiano and was, for all its composition and large portion, light on the palatte. Homemade fettucine with roasted veal in a ragu sauce is a must try as is their special pear raviolini, butter, sage and figs - little bundles of pasta pleasure. A rich dish is D’Angelo’s risotto with wild mushrooms and truffle oil, fine and filling. The gnocchi pasticchiata and peas had a dreamy tomato sauce and was smooth as silk. If you like a bit of a bite, try the black linguine seafood with a giant lobster tail, large shrimp and clams in a spicy Fradiavolo sauce that lingers on the tongue wow! The daily specials feature three or four fish dishes, we were fortunate to taste the Branzini picatta with roman artichokes in an amazing sauce, should it be on your daily special menu, we urge you to partake. The veal scallopini was nice size portions of very tender
meat in deep flavor sauce with perfectly braised sausages. We had the roasted free range chicken with roasted garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs served with broccoli Rapini and Tuscan potatoes - succulent! There are a total of ten dishes on the standard menu and a half dozen on each daily special menu for one to savor. The in-house Baker’s listings total twelve desserts - we had the best even tiramisu of ladyfingers dipped in espresso layered with mascarpone cream and cocao - smooth! Try the flourless warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, a good size apple tart with cinnamon ice cream, a gentle tasting ricotta cheese cake, or a homemade sab ayon with wild berries. Each and every one a delicious ending to great dishes. Casa D’Angelo has a full bar, seating a dozen or so, plus a standard post-dinner menu of ports, grappa, cognacs and cordials - some 44 in number. Summing it up, this is one of the finest restaurants in our area with pleasant atmosphere and a caring and knowledgeable staff - We urge you to Go and enjoy!
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West Boca, Delray Chambers Doo Wop fans will get their fill Saturday of Commerce hold joint This Saturday will see holiday network session some of the finest R&B voBOCA RATON -- Members and guests of the West Boca and Delray Beach Chambers of Commerce enjoyed the hospitality of Wendy Rosano at Lola’s for the joint holiday network meeting.
Candace Rojas with Barry Epstein
cal groups in the history of American music grace the stage of the Carole & Barry Kaye Auditorium at F.A.U., but for doo wop die-hards, this harmony fix may not be enough. Fortunately for them, Boca Raton’s own Ken Held still hosts The Doo Wop Shop every Sunday night, drawing a listening audience that spans the globe. Heard from 4 PM to 7 PM weekly, Held broadcasts live on South Florida’s WLVJ 1040AM and on the station’s website, www.WLVJ. com. With the advent of internet broadcasting, doo wop lovers from anywhere in the world can hear the DJ introduce what he calls “back-seat ballads” and “ear-gasmic” gems from artists who debuted when Eisenhower was in office and James Dean beamed from the silver screen. It’s a labor of love for Held who’d rather be behind the microphone than in the office of the insurance company which he helms, selling high-risk hazard insurance to beachfront condominiums. For those interested in putting a face with the voice, Ken Held will be co-hosting the big doo wop show on the 22nd with The Cleftones, The Cadillacs, The Harptones, The Coasters and more. Call 1-800-564-9539 for tickets.
Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s coveted Opal Awards From left, Craig Dillich, Craig Winograd, Jonathan Rausch and Richard Berman.
Candace Rojas with Ed Marshall. Credit: Photos by Ed Marshall
More than 300 people will celebrate at the 14th Annual OPAL Awards Gala this Saturday to honor Outstanding People And Leaders. The sold-out crowd of area notables will fill Boca Pointe Country Club to honor deserving OPAL Award recipients: Marta Batmasian, Co-Founder/Owner Investments Limited (Community Service); Jerry Fedele, CEO for Boca Raton Regional Hospital (Healthcare); Florence “Flossy” Keesely, Founder, Flossy Keesely Dream Foundation (Lifetime Achievement); Emily Lilly, City of Boca Raton’s Community Resources and Affairs Specialist (Civil Service); Dr. David Robbe, Coach/Teacher, Boca Raton High School, (Education); and Jim & Arlene Sclafani , Founders/Owners- Multi Image Group, (Private Sector). Each honoree focuses their time, energy and professionalism to help make Boca Raton a better place in which to live, work and play. The marble and brass award with the OPAL icon and engraved plaque represents the commitment and contributions that each has made and continues to make. “Changing Lives and Building Futures” by providing college scholarships to worthy Boca Raton area candidates has been the primary focus of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton for more than 20 years. Proceeds from the OPAL Gala will again provide scholarships and laptops for deserving students. Visit: www.rotaryclubbocaraton.com
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West Boca Chamber January breakfast Members and guests, as well as media and security heard Congressman Allen West as a guest speaker, along with noted motivational consultant Bob Burg at the January breakfast meeting of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by West Boca Medical Center at Boca Lago Country Club.
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Rain can’t dampen spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
LET’S TALK LIFE & STYLE By Kay Renz
Classic Beauties: Jane Russell and our own Oleda Baker Staffing the Historical Society booth are, from left, Susan Gillis, Ginger Rogers, Hilda Franco and Marlene Buettner
Jessie Augustus, left, and Jackie Roberts offer information about the American Red Cross.
Information booths line the performance area of Mizner Park
Boca Tribune columnist and Oleda Baker
If you love the films of the 40’s and 50’s, then you will surely remember Jane Russell. The gorgeous and voluptuous starlet first came to America’s attention in the famously banned Howard Hughes film, “The Outlaw.” She then went on to have a lengthy career in a variety of films co-starring with such luminaries as Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, and of course Marilyn Monroe in the iconic, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Last week, Jane visited Delray Beach’s Crest Theatre to reminisce about Hollywood’s Golden Years, and she even sang 5 or 6 songs. This sold-out event was even more remarkable when you realize that Jane will be 90 years old this year! Still
statuesque and witty, the legend chatted with the theater’s executive director, Joe Gillie, about her career, her romances, and many of her costars. Afterwards, she graciously greeted the hundreds of guests who came to see beauty expert her. It was truly a glimpse at the last of a bygone era, when glamour was not just for red carpet moments... but was truly a state of being. Runway Chic....Oleda Takes the Stage Another ageless beauty is our own Oleda Baker. While she dispenses her beauty secrets in her Boca Tribune column, we discussed fashion! Recently Oleda took to the runway in clothing from Caché in Wellington to help raise funds for Yasah Hadassah. At 76 years old (yes, it’s OK for me to say that.... when you look this great you want everyone to know!) the model, book author, entrepreneur has a fun and fresh take on shopping. She does not really like it!! However, she loved Caché, adoring their styles. “I like
very much the fabrics they work with... so comfortable and easyto-wear,” she said. The fabric designs are soft, beautiful and simple.” Now getting back to her not liking to shop, difficult to believe, but true. She especially dislikes jeans! Gotta love it Actress Jane Russell when a model expresses dishas a chapter on that same dain for searching for the subject. perfect pair of denims! Creating that illusion, howWhile Oleda would rather ever is about avoiding misbe painting than shopping, takes, so we discussed what she has some sage advice on she feels are fashion faux the process. “Living on the pas. East side of Manhattan for “If I had to choose the big30 years it was easy to walk gest mistake women make through Bloomie’s or Saks (older or younger) it would on the way to “someplace be, dressing in pieces - not else” and look around,” she looking at the overall efsaid. fect of the final look,” she That “looking around” of- explained. “The Germans ten led her to a great find have a word for it – Gestalt. and a wonderful habit. It means a unified whole: “I try to shop when I don’t No matter how beautiful really need to... no pres- any part of the whole is, it sure... and stash things is the whole that must look away for when I do,” she beautiful.” continued. Great advice! “One example could be too Back in 1978, Oleda wrote much jewelry...sitting close a book for Prentice-Hall, up looking in a mirror it “How to Create the Illusion could look good, but standof a More Perfect Figure.” ing 5 feet away looking in a In her recently released full length mirror the quesbook, “Breaking the Age tion should be asked: is Barrier, Great Looks and there too much going on ? Health at Every Age,” she
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If you’re not sure, then the answer is YES. A too-busy outfit and too much jewelry on face, neck, hands and arms is not a beautiful look, even though each individual part may be.” “A woman’s best friend and confidante is a full length mirror,” Oleda declares. “You can see the whole and it won’t lie to you to make you feel good!” “For us older women, the worst mistake is following fads or trends that don’t suit your body,” she said. “Playing up what’s new in fashion instead of what most flatters your body type. The classics most always flatter the body!” Classic advice from a Classic Beauty...thanks Oleda!
Ray Russotto is Back in Boca! The Boca Raton Tribune is very pleased to have back in the Boca Raton Newspaper scene, Ray Russotto. Ray is a well-known cartoonist in Boca Raton and used to have his cartoons published in the former Boca Raton paper. Ray was born in Brooklyn, but like many from New York, moved to Florida with his family when he was only four years old. Even at a young age, Ray would make money as a gradeschooler by making funny pictures of classmates and teachers and then sell it to them. Ray went to Florida Atlantic University and graduated with a B.A. in English. Soon after graduating, Ray was asked to join his brother’s rock band as the bassist. He did this gig for about seven years when finally deciding to become a full-time cartoonist. We are glad to have Ray Russotto on board with us at The Boca Raton Tribune and you will be able to always find his cartoons inside out newspapers starting today!
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ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
‘Blue Valentine’ relentlessly depressing What’s your fancy: deep, heart-rending drama or foolish, shallow physical farce? “Blue Valentine” is a perfect example of the former. It has been getting rave reviews from many corners, but it is not light or easy to take. If you are struggling with a marriage or have already been through a divorce, you may find it too hard to bear. Writer-director Derek Cianfrance spins a tale of a blue-collar Brooklyn couple: Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams). The story alternates between their boozy, sexually-charged early relationship (filmed in 16 mm with hand-held camera) with its initial flush of romance, contrasted with their bitter, crumbling ending, starkly depicted in high-def video. Dean is a charming, sexy suitor and an indifferent, under-achieving husband who medicates himself at a menial job with copious amounts of beer and pot. Cindy is a hard-working, unforgiving medical worker whose attitude has hardened along with her heart.
Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in “Blue Valentine”
Caught in the middle of this melancholy scenario is Frankie (Faith Wladyka), the couple’s young daughter, who adores her dad, loves her mom and the family dog. The dog goes missing as the film begins, and even though we don’t know the characters, we just know this is not a good sign. In my formative years I saw a Swedish film called “Elvira Madigan.” It was inspired by real characters but crafted as a gorgeous, heart-breaking fable about the impossibility of in-
tensely romantic love surviving in the real world. In a sense “Blue Valentine” tells the same story, but without the visual and aural beauty of the 1967 film. “Elvira” haunted me for years. “Blue Valentine” just left me feeling depressed. Yes, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams’ performances will tear at your heart, but if you long for any kind of romantic ideal, this movie will slap you in the face with a harsh dose of reality.
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If Georgia’s on your mind, you can give her a loving home
Story, photo by Pam D’Addio BOCA RATON - Got Georgia on your mind? I thought so! I’m Georgia and this is my “I’m cute, adopt me!” face. I’m a Boxer/Staffordshire Terrier mix, female, about 2-years-old, weighing 60 pounds. I’m a really sweet, affectionate, people-loving girl with nice manners. I walk easily on my leash so we can get some exercise in the New Year! I need a home without children, but I’ll be wonderful girl for a mature person who can open their heart to me. Make it a Happy New Year for me, and you won’t be sorry! I’m available for adoption at Tri-County Humane Socie-
ty, 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 for companion animals 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
AS SEEN BY FEEN
By Pr. Sandy Huntsman
“Time and Life” Everyone loves a good riddle: “What is something everyone has the same amount of and that in no way can any be added to or subtracted from, but is fixed for all of one’s life?” Obviously, the answer is time; the twenty-four hours we are all equally given everyday of our lives. Not surprisingly, the Bible has insights into the value and use of time. “Be very careful, then, how you livenot as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” (Eph. 5.1617 NIV Bible) As we continue to feel the pressure of more things crowding our lives for attention, we can rest assured time management will be an important topic and skill. There are “Postits”, “to-do” lists, checklists and calendars; appointment books, electronic organizers, PDA’s, and Palm Pilots. There are “Daytimers” and Franklin Planners that require you to assign priorities, clarify values, set goals and plan daily tasks. Time Management is seen as the solution to help us handle time. However, as Stephen Covey puts it in Seven Habits of Highly
Effective People, “Time Management” is really a misnomer-the challenge is not to manage time, but to manage ourselves.” Several years ago I came across a unique clock called a “Life Clock” that kept time by subtracting days from 25,500 days, assuming a life span of 70 years. I was stunned to realize that 70 years was only 25,500 days. I was equally intrigued by an article entitled, “If You Are 35, You Have 500 Days To Live.” The article went on to contend that when you subtract the time you spend sleeping, working, tending to personal matters, eating, traveling, doing chores, attending to personal hygiene, and add in the miscellaneous time stealers, in the next 36 years you will have only 500 days to spend as you wish. Someone has estimated that in a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights; Eight months opening junk mail; One year looking for misplaced objects; 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls; 5 years waiting in line; 6 years eating and
21 years watching television. We must learn to prioritize the “issues and things” in our lives. We cannot do everything, but we are doing something everyday. Prioritization is the essential skill you need to make the very best use of your own efforts. It is the skill that helps you to create calmness and space in your life so that you can focus your energy and attention on the things that really matter. With value prioritization you can bring order to chaos, massively reduce stress, and move towards a successful conclusion. Without it, you’ll flounder around, drowning in competing demands. We can waste our time, spend our time, or invest our time in things that really matter. A wise poet once said: Just a tiny little minute Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me. Can’t refuse it. Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, I must suffer if I lose it, Give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it.
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Left coast luxury lulls the clamor of reality If you’re looking for a change of scenery and a seaside hideaway to rest and restore from the commotion and clamor of reality, head west. Not to Parkland or Westin, but to Redondo Beach, California. What makes Redondo Beach so alluring is the newly renovated Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club. This nautically themed hotel is graciously surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, with a pier and private marina. But it’s the views at this resort that make landscape artwork pale by comparison. As the sun goes down, the ocean is set ablaze with colors that defy one’s own imagination. You can witness this natural panoramic wonder from your balcony or see it from the large picture windows in the lobby of the hotel. Luckily, many of the rooms at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club face the ocean so you can meld right into Mother Nature’s bosom. You can watch people pedal boating (or you can rent a pedal boat yourself), listen to the chatter of sea lions as they commune in their native tongue (conversation is animated yet not discernable) or take a boat ride through this natural wonder. Although living in South Florida has its own seaside miracles, the Pacific Ocean
Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach
has an allure that sets itself apart from the norm. After watching one of these sunsets, I was sure I had gone to heaven, but I wasn’t sure where or what towns I was gazing at from my balcony. It turns out that this majestic view was that of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Mix that with the sound and sights of the seagulls and sea lions frolicking in the dusk and it seemed that all of Mother Nature was singing a marvelous tune. If this sounds way too romantic for a single person, don’t worry, you can always drift off to neighboring towns like Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach. But, if you’re staying at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club you will jump at the chance to return to the hotel. The lobby is so beautiful (modern with nautical overtones) with huge windows, soaring ceiling with crystal chandeliers, palm trees, comfy furniture and a cozy fireplace.
The restaurant at the hotel, Baleen, is wonderful. This elegant space has views of the marina that are breathtaking. But, I found it hard to concentrate on the stunning view because the food was so outstanding. The warm asparagus and mushroom salad had brioche center with egg, truffle oil and black truffle shavings. The roas-ted sea scallops and braised beef short ribs are what culinary dreams are made of (foodies will get this) and the flourless chocolate decadence was indeed decadently incredible (Chef Jesse Souza is a genius). If you want a casual down home breakfast or lunch head over to Polly’s on the Pier (walking distance from the hotel). There you can enjoy simple yet great American food and watch the fisherman and bird life descend upon the grand landscape of this priceless alcove of beauty. The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 1- 800-468-4292
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Boardwalk Burgers & Fries opens Boca Hospital names new chief of Lynn casual dining spot in West Boca plaza Women’s Health and Wellness Institute BOCA RATON - Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, a Maryland-based fast casual dining spot known for its fresh, made-to-order handpattied burgers and fresh cut fries, has opened in the Shops at Boca Grove, 21077 Powerline Road, Boca Raton. It includes an outdoor garden patio with misters, comfortable seating, free weekend valet parking and a menu that includes beer and wine.
The restaurant is owned by Boca Raton entrepreneur Irene Jung, who will open a second location in Orlando next year, with plans for an additional 48 restaurants statewide. “Boca Raton is the ideal location for Boardwalk’s family-friendly dining with
County Commissioner Steven Abrams took part in the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries located in The Shops at Boca Grove at 21077 Powerline Road in Boca Raton.
fresh, made to order meals,” said Jung. “In matching consumer demand for high quality dining experiences at affordable prices, and based on the success the restaurant has achieved in its five other markets, we believe this concept will prove very popular with families in the area.” In addition to the fourounce burgers and hand cut fries, the menu features veggie black bean burgers, made to order salads, milkshakes, and an array of delicious options at affordable prices that appeal to the entire family. Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has nearly 30 years of corporate brand recognition. The New York Times
ranked it on their 2008 baseball stadium culinary scorecard, and AOL Small Business listed Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries in their 2009 “Next Big Chain” report. The Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries concept currently has seven locations in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Pennsylvania and California and 152 units in development in Virginia, Georgia, California, Michigan, and New Jersey. Brothers Dave and Fran DiFerdinando created the fast casual concept Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries in 2007. They were inspired by the boardwalk in Ocean City, Md.
BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Regional Hospital has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Linden, MSN, RN, SANE-A, as executive director of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute. In this capacity, she will oversee the expansion and evolution of the Institute’s programs and services. The Women’s Institute at Boca Regional has a long and well-established reputation for excellence in breast health. Its Center
for Breast Care is the largest in the area performing over 90,000 diagnostic pro-cedures a year and is an internationally recognized leader in Positron Emission Mammography or PEM. With the recent transformational gift of $10 million to the Institute by Christine E. Lynn, the institute is embarking on ambitious plans to expand the scope of services and expertise it offers in women’s health. “We are pleased to appoint Ms. Linden to this very important position,” said Jerry J. Fedele, president and CEO at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “The institute is fortunate to have someone with Elizabeth’s capabilities and experience to lead our efforts in becoming a nationally recognized nexus for women’s health.” Linden came to Boca Raton from Indianapolis where she was the Director of
Women’s Health Programs at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care System for the past four years. As director, she designed and implemented the development of its women’s health center which provides clinical services, educational resources and programs, community outreach events and spa services. Linden holds a master’s degree in nursing administration and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University in Indianapolis. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana. The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute - Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Regional Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top Women’s Imaging Centers to Watch in 2009 by Imaging Technology News magazine. The center joins only four others that earned this accolade, including such preeminent institutions as Baylor University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Medical Center. Follow Us
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Town Center at Boca Raton mall adds two national retailers, dining spot, other upscale outlets BOCA RATON - Town Center at Boca Raton is celebrating the arrival of two national retail debuts, a Florida first in dining and several other upscale additions. Shoppers can now enjoy elite luxury offerings from Swiss Watch Manufacturer Ulysse Nardin, pure gold currency from the groundbreaking GOLD to goTM ATM machine, fine dining at Piñon Grill and fashionforward clothing and accessories from Betsey Johnson and Men’s Express. Recently, Swiss Watch Manufacturer Ulysse Nardin opened its first free-standing U.S. boutique at Town Center. The company, celebrating 164 years of history with its award-winning timepieces that combine science, innovation and imagination with technological advancement and stellar artisanship, offers a variety of luxury, museumquality marine chronometers and limited edition mechanical timepieces. Town Center also welcomed America’s first gold vending machine, the GOLD to go ATM. The machine, which has already
generated immense international attention, dispenses newly minted .999 Pure Credit Suisse Gold Bullion Bars and U.S. Minted American Eagle Coins in different sizes and weights of certified quality based on fair, real time prices in exchange for cash. The GOLD to go ATM gold bullion products vending machines currently operate in more than 15 locations worldwide including Germany, Spain, Italy and Abu Dhabi. Piñon Grill also recently made its first South Florida appearance and has proved to be a hit with the Palm Beach County dining crowd. With its New American menu and warmly sophisticated interiors, the 8,000-square-foot restaurant located at The Terrace at Town Center, features distinctive dishes that emphasize fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients and flavors. Signature chef specialties include Lobster and Crab Ceviche, Chicken Paillard, Braised Boneless Short Rib, Grilled Vegetable Burger, Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto, Thai Chili Beurre Blanc and Lobster Penne Pasta with Brie Sauce. Home-
made desserts, including White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Peanut Butter Pie, and a flourless chocolate and “cherried” waffle with ice cream, are also prepared fresh on-site daily. A generous wine list consisting of more than 80 selections, with 30 brands available by the glass, is also available. Piñon Grill’s dining experience showcases décor reminiscent of the Prairie-style architectural movement of the early 1920s and ‘30s with recessed wood ceilings, bronzed piñon tree sculptures and life-sized, wood-carved Native American dancers silhouetted against vibrant ‘living art’ glass. A striking collection of paintings by conceptual artist Marcia K. Moore and distinct metal work by renowned Native American artist Allan Houser add to the excitement of Piñon Grill’s dining room appeal. Piñon Grill joins the mall’s selection of restaurants that include The Capital Grille, Grand Lux Café, Legal Sea Foods, Stir Crazy and Blue Martini. Adding to the line-up of trend-setting fashions is the fun and funky Betsey Johnson boutique and the sophisticated and stylish Men’s Express.
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Marsha Heller visits Gallery 22 for open house By Donovan Ortega Marsha Heller feels at home in an art studio. But it wasn’t always that way. As the middle child in a family full of successful artists - her brother Yaacov Heller included - she felt as though she couldn’t compete. So she didn’t. She became an oboist. She studied music at Oberlin in Ohio, the Salzburg Mozarteum, and in New York with the talented oboist and painter, Harold Gomberg. Her career as a musician has flourished. She has steadily received new, more prestigious opportunities to perform. “The positive feedback I received through music is why I continued in that direction,” said Marsha Heller. “I love music, but I have always painted too.” It turns out that music and painting go hand in hand. She implemented those artistic skills at first through graphic design after winning the esteemed Concert Artists’ Guild competition. She began creating her own concert fliers, and through that re-introduction to the visual arts, began to paint. The resulting beauty is a testament to the interconnectivity of the arts. Marsha Heller’s paintings currently line the walls of Gallery 22 - Yaacov Heller’s showroom - and during the open house on Jan 13th guests were delighted when music was introduced to the visual fare. Marsha Heller had an impromptu oboe solo and the beautiful music accented her work nicely. As guests gathered
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Marsha and Yaacov Heller during the playing, a room that was once filled with excited chatter grew quiet and contemplative. Marsha did concede that there are differences between painting and music. “With music, if you’re playing a composed piece, you are somewhat constrained by the composition. But with painting, the creativity is all up to you,” she said. It isn’t all work for Marsha Heller, though. She is enjoying her time in Boca Raton, away from the winter snowstorms in her home state of New Jersey. “My back yard has 12 inches of snow right now,
so I am going to enjoy the beach,” she said playfully. And it isn’t lost on Marsha or Yaacov how special it is for them to combine forces in this manner. “My mother would be very proud if she could see this,” said Marsha Heller. Photos by Nicole Vickers
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By Dale M. King BOCA RATON - Bernhard Langer doesn’t like change. “I’ve been married to the same woman for 27 years,” he said. He’s had the same coach and manager for nearly as long, and the same caddy for 24 years. The 53-year-old German won the Allianz Championship golf tournament last year at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton - and he hopes that won’t change in 2011. Heading into the competition that begins Feb. 7, Langer said, “I felt a little rusty four days ago. So, I took some time off, went skiing and I really enjoyed it. I played [golf] yesterday and today” and he said he feels prepared to take on the field, he told reporters at a recent news conference in the Old Course clubhouse. Langer, who never heard of golf until he joined his older brother working as a
caddy in their native Anhausen, Germany, has three PGA tour victories, 42 European tour wins and 13 championship tour honors. He took home the green jacket for winning Master’s at Augusta, Ga., in 1985 and 1993. Langer’s early childhood was marred by several serious illnesses; in fact, twice before age 5, his life was considered in jeopardy. Growing up poor in Germany, born just 12 years after the end of World War II, he said he caddied for the money, not because he enjoyed the game. But he spent hours at the golf course, learned to play and play well. It was as a caddy, he said, that “I fell in love with the game.” First, though, he had to choose between pursuing soccer or golf. He said it was a decision his mother urged him to make, as she felt he didn’t have time to
develop both. Golf, he said, “came pretty naturally. I was a pretty good athlete at whatever I did.” Ironically, when he told the people at the Institute of Job Placement in Germany that he wanted to be a golfer, he was told that “golf was not a recognized job.” But it didn’t stop him. Langer is considered the greatest golfer ever to emerge from Germany. He is known for his dedication to the game, his work ethic and his deliberate pace of play. He turned pro at age 15 in 1972. Just two years later he won his first professional tournament, the 1974 German National Open Championship. He won the German National again in 1977 and 1979. Over the years, Langer would win the German National a total of 13 times. Langer started playing on the European Tour in
1976, but his Euro Tour career was interrupted by 18 months in the German Air Force. He earned his first tour win at the 1980 Dunlop Masters. From that point on, he was among the best players in Europe and among the better players in the world. The German is perhaps best known for his Ryder Cup experiences. Along with Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo, Langer helped revitalize European fortunes in the Ryder Cup. He played for the European side 10 times, winning 24 points over the years. But it is the half-point Langer didn’t win that he was most remembered for prior to 2004. At the 1991 Ryder Cup - the famous “War by the Shore” - Langer missed a 6-foot putt on the final hole of the final match against Hale Irwin, halving the match and allowing the U.S. to retain the Cup. In 2010, Langer won five times including the British and U.S. senior opens. He was named to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002. He has homes in Germany and in Boca Raton. The fifth annual Allianz Championship will be played Feb. 7-13 at the Old Course at Broken Sound. With a purse of $1.7 million, it is the Champions Tour’s first tournament of the early-season Florida swing. The Golf Channel will telecast live all three rounds of the competition.
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The Florida Atlantic University women’s swimming and diving team tallied 29 top-five performances but it was not enough as it dropped its dual meet against No. 5-ranked University of Florida, 178-111, on Saturday in Gainesville. Standout sophomore swimmer Eszter Bucz had a strong day with four topthree efforts when matched up against some of the nation’s top swimmers for the defending national champion. The Hungary native had a runner-up showing in the 400-yard individual medley (4:25.45) while adding second-place honors in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:20.87). Bucz placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:05.61) and swam a leg of the thirdplace 200-yard medley relay team. Other team mem-
bers include junior Jonna Nyback and freshmen Alexandra Gonzalez and Anastasia Ivanova. Ivanova had a strong day in the pool with a runner-up finish in the 200-yard butterfly (2:07.01) and a fourthplace finish in the 100-yard butterfly (58.01). Nyback had four top-five efforts, highlighted by a third-place showing in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.41). In diving, sophomore Maegan Butler had a third-place finish in the one-meter competition after earning 264.15 from the judge’s. She rounded out her day with a fourth-place effort with 222.90 points on three-meter dives. The Owls will return to the pool on Saturday, January 22 in a dual meet against the University of Miami in Coral Gables at 3 p.m.
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Fairway Bunker Clubs Selection Tips By: Adam Beach Of all the golf shots in the world, the one I personally hate the most is the fairway bunker shot. I’m not entirely sure why I hate this shot so much, but I do. Well, that’s not true...I know exactly why I hate this shot so much. It’s because they make me nervous. They always have, and I suspect they always will. Even so, there are a few tips that have helped me get out of these nightmares and perhaps they can help you as well. If you are anything at all like me, the first problem you’re faced with when you land in a fairway bunker is which club to select. Your first priority in this selection is to make sure you have enough loft to clear the lip of the bunker. Take it from me, it doesn’t a bit of good to gaze down the fairway visualizing where you want the ball to land if it doesn’t clear the
lip of the bunker first! So, is there an easy way to determine the right trajectory that the ball will need to take in order to clear the lip of the bunker? Actually, there is. Pick the club that you think is going to work. Take this club outside the bunker (remember, you are not allowed to ground your club inside the bunker) and face the target on a line that is behind where your ball is. Put the club on the ground and “gently” stand on the club face with the shaft pointing in the direction of the target. As you press your foot down on the clubface, the shaft will begin to come up at an angle. Look at this angle and compare it to the lip of the bunker. If the angle is above the lip, you have the right club and should be able to clear the bunker lip. However, if the shaft angle is below the lip of the bunker, chances are
you won’t make it out of the bunker and you should take a different club to increase the trajectory path. Keep in mind (and I know I don’t need to say this) it’s better to come up short of the green than it is to bury your ball in the sandy lip of the bunker. Two things to keep in mind as well when playing out of a fairway bunker are: Don’t wiggle your feet too deep into the sand. This will only make you lower than the ball and you might hit the ball fat. Second, don’t try to hit the ball too hard or to “scoop” it out. Just take a normal swing, the same swing you would make if you were in the fairway. Trying to “blast” it out will almost always end up in a poor shot. But, of course, the best advice to playing fairway bunkers is to stay out of them altogether! That’s what I try to do. Article Source: http://www. golfarticles.net
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Gainesville, FL - Junior Mikolaj Czarnecki won one event to pace the Florida Atlantic University men’s swimming and diving team in losing against nationally ranked University of Florida, 175-114, on Saturday in Gainesville. The Owls posted 27 top-five efforts in the dual meet. Czarnecki led from startto-finish in the 200-yard butterfly event (1:49.31). The Poland native earned a third-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly (50.44) to round his individual performances. Czarnecki also swam a leg of the third-place 200-yard medley relay with seniors Tyler Griffith and Adam Corbin along with sophomore Eric Williams. He participated on the third-place 200-yard freestyle relay alongside freshman John Walsh, Williams and Griffith. Corbin took home thirdplace honors in the 200yard freestyle (1:41.48). The senior earned a fifthplace finish in the 400yard individual medley (4:10.26). Junior Csaba Pek had two top-five efforts, highlighted
by a runner-up showing in the 200-yard backstroke (1:52.85). The Hungary native had a third-place finish in the 400-yard individual medley (4:03.52). In diving, freshman Ronald Cortina had a strong debut in his first event of his career with a third-place finish in the one-meter competition, tallying 261.52 points based on the judge’s
scores. Junior Garret LeMon placed fourth to lead the Owls on three-meter dives with 247.50 points. The Owls had a strong showing in the 1,000-yard freestyle with three topfive efforts. Senior Michael Shimansky paced the attack in third place (9:36.52) followed by seniors Rafael Pena (9:43.58) and Trevor Lowe (9:45.26). Griffith rounded out the strong performances with a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke events. FAU will return to the pool on January 29 when it battles Nova Southeastern in a dual meet in North Miami.
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CRANK UP THE HEAT By Pedro Heizer
Once LeBron embraces the Villain role, life will be so much better LeBron James is trying… he really is, but he’s failing. LeBron is trying so hard to embrace his new role as the villain of the NBA, but it’s not working. LeBron enjoys going on the road and getting booed. In fact, he is actually playing better on the road than he is at home. After the Lakers 112-57 debacle of the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, LeBron tweeted: “Crazy. Karma is a b****. Gets you every time. It’s not good to wish bad on anybody. God sees everything!” Once I read that, the first thing I thought of was Dan Gilbert, the Cavaliers owner who posted an open-letter on the Cavaliers website within minutes of LeBron’s decision to leave chilly Cleveland for sunny Miami. In the letter, Gilbert called James the “former hero;” he called LeBron’s decision a “cowardly act of betrayal” and vowed that the city of Cleveland will win an NBA championship before the “self-titled former King” won one. In the tweet, it seemed as if James was taking a jab at Gilbert and all the Cavaliers’ players who talked bad about him after his decision. But when asked about the tweet by reporters, James backed away from his tweet and said, “It’s just how I was feeling at the time. It wasn’t even a comment from me, it was someone who sent it to me and I sent it out. It
wasn’t toward that team. It definitely wasn’t a good showing by that team last
night; I know they wish they would’ve played better.” When asked to clarify his confusing comments, James and the questions were cut off by a member of the Heat public relations staff. LeBron, if you are going to be the villain of the NBA, you need to embrace it. You need to own up to your “tweets” and man up and say, “Yes, I wrote that. It was directed towards that Cavaliers and most importantly Dan Gilbert.” But you won’t see Lebron saying that, and you know why? Because he’s too worried about what people think about him. LeBron is being booed in cities that never had a chance to sign him (New Jersey and Memphis to be exact). LeBron is playing better on the road than he is at home. I think that
the boos ignite his fire, and he cranks it up from there. LeBron is averaging nearly 28 points per game on the road, compared to his 22 points he drops at the American Airlines Arena. Although some people believe that LeBron has already embraced his “inner Anakin” and is the official villain of the NBA, I see it otherwise. I see a player who really is trying to enjoy being the villain; you saw it in a couple of occasions already this season: When he pulled a “DeSean Jackson” after sinking a 3-point dagger in OT of the Portland game, and he cruised the opposite end of the court with arms raised, motioning his fingers to the crowd to elevate their hate. And his “my own greatness” comment he made after his “Return to Cleveland” game. And of course, the whole “Heatles” nickname that seemed to upset everyone who’s ever heard “Abbey Road.” LeBron is trying to be a villain, but when it came time for him to officially be known as the “bad guy” and own up to his tweet, what does LeBron do? He takes the easy way out and says he “re-tweeted” from another friend. Villains don’t do that, LeBron. LeBron, as the great philosopher Jagger once said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you find that you get what you need.”
As Registration Opens, Nine South Florida Charities Are The First To Tee-Up For Funds BOCA RATON - Boys and Girls Club of Broward County; Boca Raton Police Athletic League; Boca Helping Hands; Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Golden Bell Scholarship Fund; Habitat for Humanities of the Palm Beaches; The Children’s Golf Foundation ,Inc.; 4 Children’s S.A.K.E; Take Stock in Children and 4 KIDS of South Florida are among the first to register for participation in the Allianz Championship’s “Birdies for Charity”, a fundraising program in which participating nonprofit organizations solicit pledges from supporters based on the number of birdies made by PGA Champions Tour players during the three-day championship play Friday - Sunday, February 11-13, 2011, at the Allianz Championship. According to Allianz Championship Tournament Director Ryan Dillon, participating organizations keep 100% of the pledges collected on their behalf. Donor participants supporting their charity of choice can either make a one-time flat donation (minimum $10), or make a pledge of $0.02 or more for each birdie made by Champions Tour players during the 2011 Allianz Championship. Participating donors can either choose one of organizations listed at the tournament’s website at http://allianzchampionship. com/pages/birdies-for-charity or choose to make the donation to benefit another charity of their choice. Added incentives to participating nonprofit supporters, that includes chance to win tickets to the
ALL-PALBoardBirdiesForeCharity 2011 Masters Golf Tourna- lon. He added that a pledge ment of $0.02 per birdie x 800 As an added incentive to birdies can yield a total of donors, each person who $16, and if there are 500 makes a pledge to Birdies participants that adds up to for Charity will be given $8,000, with participating the opportunity to guess charities receiving 100% of the total number of birdies their collected donations. made by Champions Tour What is a birdie? players during the 2011 Al- In golf, a “birdie” is a score lianz Championship. One of one stroke better than correct guess will win two “par” for every hole on the (2) tickets to the 2011 Mas- course. “Par” is the normal ters Golf Tournament in expected score of a golf Augusta, Georgia or win a professional on any given 52” flat screen Toshiba tele- hole. For example, if a playvision. Donors also qualify er scores a 4 on a par 5 then to win random drawings he gets a birdie. conducted by the Allianz To participate in the Allianz Championship. Contest is Championship “Birdies For open to participants who are Charities”, nonprofits and 18 years of age or older; one their supporters can visit guess allowed per Birdies www.allianzchampionship. for Charity pledge; no more com, contact Brenden Morthan 10 total entries per par- ris via email at bmorris@alticipant. lianzchampionship.com or “The fundraising opportuni- call the tournament office at ties are unlimited,” said Dil- 561-241-GOLF (4653).
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DELRAY BEACH - Officials with the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) are looking for ball kids who will play a major role in the 10-day event that runs Feb. 18-27 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. Ball kids must be 12 years old, are required to attend three training sessions and work at least three sessions during the event. Training sessions are scheduled for Feb. 2 and 9 from 5-7 p.m. and Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Ball kids receive uniforms, meals during working sessions, match tickets for families and friends and are invited to a post-tournament party. The Delray Beach ITC includes 18 sessions of tennis. The ATP Champions Tour provides the opportunity to work with legend John McEnroe and other Grand Slam winners and finalists including Mats Wilander, Pat Cash and Mark Philippoussis
while the ATP World Tour draw includes stars Andy Roddick, Juan Martin del Potro, Mardy Fish and John Isner. For more information and to receive a Ball Kids application, email ITCBallkids@aol.com or download an application at Delray Beach ITC Ball Kids. Further information can be obtained by calling the tournament office at 561-330-6000. The Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) is the only ATP tournament in the world featuring an ATP Champions Tour event and an ATP World Tour event in the same week. Scheduled for February 18-27at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, the ITC annually attracts the best tennis players in the world and thousands of visitors to Delray Beach and Palm Beach County. Total player compensation is more than $1 million for both events.
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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach , Delray Beach FL - January 20 through January 26, 2011 •Year II •Number 031
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