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Rotary Club of Boca Raton honors community leaders with OPAL Awards By Dale M. King
From left - David Robbe, Jerry Fedele, Emily Lilly, Flossy Keesely, Jim and Arlene Sclafani and Marta Batmasian
BOCA RATON - Seven special community leaders became even more special this past Saturday night when the Rotary Club of Boca Raton honored them with the OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Awards at the
14th annual presentation. Rotary President Alan Kaye said the fundraising gala at the Country Club at Boca Pointe celebrated “the numerous accomplishments and contributions of a select group of out community’s finest citizens who make a difference in our
lives and in our world.” A packed house saw the following receive honors in various categories: activist Marta Batmasian, for community service; Boca Regional Hospital president and CEO Jerry Fedele, in the healthcare and medicine division; Florence “Flossy” Kees-
ely for lifetime achievement; Boca Community Resources and Affairs Specialist Emily Lilly for civil service; Boca Community High School teacher Dr. David Robbe for education and Jim and Arlene Sclafani in the private sector division. Continued on page 12
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There is a lot of talk about the Founding Fathers and the roots of America as a Christian nation. We’re not going to get into that, but there is plenty of reason to think that, at the very least, Declaration of Independence writer Thomas Jefferson harbored serious doubts about Christianity. For example, he secretly edited the Gospels into “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth,” which collected Jesus’ ideas without any mention of divinity. Shades of Conan and Jay! On the last episode of “The Larry Sanders Show,” who replaces Larry on his own show? A) Jimmy Kimmel B) Jay Leno C) Chris Rock D) Jon Stewart Previous answer: George Washington met Washington Irving in Brooklyn. INDEX Briefs Page 02 Municipal News
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Safety tip from Boca Raton Police Boca Raton police safety tip Q: My vehicle registration expires this month. Does it expire on my birthday or the last day of the month? Is there a grace period for renewal? A: There is no grace period for vehicle registrations and all registrations expire on the birthday of the vehicle’s registered owner. Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from the Boca Raton Police Crime Prevention Unit. For more information, visit www.BocaPolice.com.
Boca Raton Police blotter BURGLARY TO BUSINESS 01/22/2011 ON NE 2ND STREET Between 01/21/11 at 2130 hours and 01/22/11 at 0657 hours, Jonathan`s Corner was burglarized. $668 in cash was stolen from the register. No forced entry was used. BURGLARY OTHER 01/24/2011 NW BROKEN SOUND BOULEVARD Unknown person(s) cut or broke locks off four trailers belonging to Sir Electric at the job site for Centra Homes Numerous rolls of Lomax copper and aluminum wire taken. BURGLARY TO RESIDENCE 01/24/2011 NE 2ND COURT The victim reported a delayed residential burglary to her vacant residence on NE 2nd Court. Unknown persons forced entry and attempted to remove the refrigerator from the kitchen which caused a water line to burst resulting in the interior being flooded. The unknown persons were able to remove a washing machine from the screen enclosed patio area along with a lawn mower and generator from a shed within the fenced enclosed property. BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 01/22/2011 ESPLANADE The complainant advised police her vehicle had been broken into. It was determined the crime occurred between 0900hrs and 1830hrs while the vehicle was parked at Royal Palm Place. A GPS ($200) and Chanel purse ($3,000) were left in plain view, police said.
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BOCA RATON - They’re colorful. They’re informational. And they’re waving from nearly 100 poles in downtown Boca Raton. They are branded downtown Boca banners, a major component of the strategic destination branding and marketing plan developed for and approved by the city of Boca Raton’s Community Redevelopment Agency to create a “sense of place” for its “next generation Downtown” initiative. The banners have gone up during the past few weeks. Boasting a vibrantly colored parade of 92 street banners with messaging that showcases the assets and attributes of the multifaceted downtown community, the branded initiative done in Erin Green, Ocean Blue, Logo Red, Mineral Blue, Ginko, Orange, Burgundy, Concorde, Tuscan, Turquoise, Pacific Blue and All Sunbrella - runs along the perimeter of the Downtown community redevelopment area. It begins at Camino Real
A bright red banner is attached to a pole outside the Old Town Hall on Federal Highway, home of the Boca Raton Historical Society. The banner boasts: “It’s Historic.”
and moves north to include pole locations on Federal Highway, Dixie Highway, Palmetto Park Road, Northeast Boca Raton Boulevard, and Southeast Mizner Boulevard. Designed to encourage area residents and visitors to “come early, stay late… where something for everyone awaits,” the vividly colored banners produced in a collection of jewel tones tout the official Downtown Boca logo with its tagline: It’s Happening! with alternating banners featuring the official logo paired with complimenta-
ry themed taglines…It’s Business!, It’s Families!, It’s Shopping!, It’s Community, It’s Dining!, It’s Historic!, It’s Living!, It’s Nightlife! and It’s Parks & Recreation! A grouping of banners reading It’s Happening! At Mizner Park and It’s Happening! At Royal Palm Place are also being posted at their respective locations. “This extensive banner initiative will help physically define the downtown Boca community and educate drivers, walkers, runners, cyclists, and those doing business there about the
Donation honors Boca mayor’s late sister BOCA RATON - County Commissioner Steven Abrams, center, attended a dedication reception recognizing the generous donation of a Personal Multimedia Chemo Infusion Station by the Schmidt Family Foundation in memory of Flora Slade O’Brien, the late sister of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel. The reception was held in the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute in Boca Raton. With Abrams
are M.J. “Mike” Arts, left, retired president of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and a former Boca Raton City Council member, and Slade O’Brien, son of the late Flora Slade O’Brien.
Colorful banners...continued wonderful collection of assets and advantages one has when living, working, and visiting in our dynamic downtown,” said Boca Raton CRA Chairwoman and Council member Constance Scott. “This campaign shares the unlimited array of business and lifestyle opportunities to discover, engage and indulge in our downtown.” For more about downtown Boca and all it has to offer, visit www.downtownboca. org frequently for the latest news, an events and entertainment calendar, a directory listing, tips on “getting around” utilizing a flash map showcasing the vari-
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Rare 1920s bungalow-style Luff House remains in danger of demolition BOCA RATON - The Luff House, a rare survivor of an era when bungalow-style homes were common in Florida, is still in danger of being demolished, said officials from the Boca Raton Historical Society. “The Luff House property is privately owned, and the owners would like the house removed from the property,” said Historical Society Executive Director Mary Csar. “They have offered the house to the Historical Society; however, the Society currently has no funds for the cost of the relocation of the house, a new site for the house, the necessary foundation and infrastructure for the house, nor restoration funds.” The home, located at 390 Palmetto Park Road, has been vacant since January 2010, when developer Greg Talbott lost the property to foreclosure, said Csar. She added that the current owner, Pios Grande East Palmetto Park Road, L.P., told the Society it doesn’t want to pay to maintain the house and it wants the building moved off the property by the end of the year. Officials estimate it would cost about $175,000 to move it.
A 1920s construction picture of the Luff House
The structure remains in danger of demolition if a buyer and new site for the house are not found. Csar said the Historical Society “has received several calls regarding the property due to recent news articles; however, there has been no resolution as of yet.” “Although it would be eligible for grant funds like those provided in the past by the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation, these are limited and cannot be counted on. The Historical Society is seeking individuals interested in relocating the house for private use or funds to relocate the house for community use. Interested parties may call us for contact information on the current owners.” The Society’s phone number is 561-395-6766. She said that since the home has no historic desig-
The Luff House as it is today
nation, it can be torn down at any time. Pioneer residents Theodore and Harriet Luff had the house at 390 E. Palmetto Park Road constructed in the early 1920s. It is a Florida interpretation of the bungalow style, employing coral rock on the porches and chimneys. Csar said “this type of bungalow, once fairly common, is now an exceedingly rare survivor in the state and is literally unique in Boca Raton today. As Palmetto Park Road grew more commercial, the structure was occupied by a number of retail businesses and was home to community agencies such as the Junior Service League and the Boca Raton Historical Society. It has been a vital part of downtown Boca Raton in historic and modern times, serving as a residence and successful retail establishment.” “This house is one of the oldest surviving structures in Boca Raton,” she said. “Once gone, it will be gone forever. Please contact the Boca Raton Historical Society if you would like to support the effort to preserve this rare historic link with our community’s past.”
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Fine arts a welcome addition to downtown Boca Raton For years, I’ve been following the efforts of Boca Raton officials to bring a new luster and attraction to downtown Boca Raton. There have been many efforts over the years, but nothing seemed to catch fire. So it was with some measure of satisfaction that my wife and I visited the Fine Arts show that took place this past weekend at Royal Palm Place. It was basically a full house on Saturday. And Jennifer Ortega, one of the people running the Boca Raton Tribune booth at the event, said that on Sunday, the crowd was even larger. I guess the weather was a little better on Sunday. Saturday seemed to verge on rain throughout the afternoon. What we found amazing was the number of people who traveled many, many miles to get here. Many from the south, but I talked to a man who came down from Chicago and there was
a booth run by a gentleman from Belgium. My wife and I couldn’t help noticing a woman who brought her wares down from Newport, R.I., one of our old haunts. These were not just painters and sculptors, but people who worked with a variety of media - many of which I can’t even count. This was a unique show - and my wife and I have taken in a lot of art shows in our time. The venue seemed just right, set in a large parking lot with plenty of room to move around. Along the perimeter were dining spots large and small, vending anything from coffee to pastries and dinners. There were also retail shops galore. It was certainly a place to make a full day of it. I couldn’t help thinking of Jim and Marta Batmasian, owners of Royal Palm Place, who have been working to put downtown Boca Raton on the map by scheduling special events and
activities. They are the ones who erected that statue of Addison Mizner that stands at the edge of the parking lot, atop a performing arts stage. If Boca Raton could attract crowds like this every weekend, then revitalization would be a snap. News nuggets Just a few observations about some of the things that happened this past week. It’s been a busy week, and we like that. We were so busy, we missed the first night of “American Idol.” But we did see Boca’s Brett Loewenstern, the 16-yearold student at Spanish River High who got through the audition round with a pass to the next stage of competition in Hollywood. Good luck to you. Let’s bring a title back here to Florida! It’s really great to be back working with the likes of Ray Russotto, the caricature artist who has joined our
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Boca Tribune “family.” We spent a lot of years working together a few years ago, and we’ve become close friends. My wife and I attended the OPAL awards this past weekend - and want to thank Ben and Rosemary Krieger for the invitation to join the folks at their table. It’s always a pleasure. I couldn’t help noticing that a lot of winners traced their roots back to New York. I don’t know if that is significant or just coincidental. But now that both the New England Patriots and New York Jets have lost their efforts to make it to the Super Bowl this year, I guess things are equal between us. And one more thing. Don’t forget the Paul Todd concert Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew Church, 6090 Hypoluxo Road in Lake Worth. Tickets are $20 each, and, as I said in a previous column, the show is well worth it.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer
OPAL Award winners inspire us to seek the American Dream
Thumb through the program from last Saturday night’s OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Awards ceremony and you’ll find one page devoted to each awardee. Those pages offer a thumbnail sketch of each person’s achievements. But you can imagine the many, many things that could not be included for space reasons. These are all exceptional people who inspire us all to seek the American Dream. Most came from middle class homes and families, but as they grew, they developed a burning desire to seek more. While I don’t want to single out any one particular recipient, I feel very much in common with Marta Batmasian. She immigrated to the United States from Turkey; I came to the U.S. from Brazil. We both worked hard to build successful businesses. After touching American soil, Marta devoted herself to education, business, politics and community service. She earned bachelors, masters and PhD degrees, and she and her husband created Investments Limited, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in South Florida. From the viewpoint of another immigrant, I commend Marta for her amazing accomplishments. Not only has she become a notable business woman, but she is also a community activist and philanthropist. During her 27 years in Boca Raton, she has been a member of 37 differ-
ent boards and commissions. She continues to serve as a leader of many groups. It may have been a coincidence, but President Obama, in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, emphasized the need to recognize the good that immigrants have done, and not just force them out of the country because they may be undocumented. Imagine what we would have lost if Marta Batmasian were told by the government to return to her native land. If you look at all the OPAL recipients, you can see how each has contributed. Jerry Fedele has spent more than 24 years in the healthcare field. He is credited with saving a major academic hospital and three community hospital affiliates from what would have been the largest healthcare bankruptcy in US history. But more important to our area, he has stopped the financial losses at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and pulled the institution back from the brink of fiscal disaster. Boca depends on this hospital, and the community, as a whole, supports it. It may be appropriate to note that among his many other accomplishments, Jerry was valedictorian of his class at Duquesne University School of Law. Emily Lilly, our wonderful community resources and affairs specialist for Boca Raton, has proven her worth by talking the talk and walking the walk. A former teacher
from upstate New York, she has brought her expertise and experience to Boca - and the city is better off for it. If you’ve ever been to an event in Boca, you’ll find Emily there - having already taken care of all the arrangements. We can’t say enough about Flossy Keesely, who is a living legend at age 97. She has dedicated her life to fine arts and philanthropy, and can be counted on to be first in line to aid various community agencies. She has her own non-profit organization, Flossy’s Dream, and been a major supporter of the Rotary Club’s Future Stars competition and assists the Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Dr. David Robbe, an educational institution at Boca Raton High School, has taken students where few high schoolers have gone before - from Ground Zero in New York to the USS Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor. He has a history of working with brain-injured and autistic children, and when he isn’t volunteering for community causes, he is a Bobcat athletic coach. Jim and Arlene Sclafani have truly realized the American Dream by establishing the Multi Image Group audio visual company. From a small firm started in 1979, MIG has grown to 95 employees. We congratulate all of you and thank you for your generosity and caring. Your awards are truly deserved.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Our Need for Authenticity We cannot give the appearance of being anything other than what we really are. The impressions we give may work for a while but very quickly people will catch up with who we truly are! We are not what others think we are; we are far from being what God wants us to be; we are not what we think others imagine us to be; we are not who we, ourselves, think we are! Authenticity reveals the shape and color of who we truly are, for it must be a quality of our individual character. Webster defines the word “authentic” as “conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.” This is not an impossible goal. Our daily task is to ascertain in greater depth what we are supposed to be and do! ! Nothing short of following a clear design for our life will ever do or satisfy our longings, giving us the tranquility we desperately need in a broken and confusing world. But because we often fail, we need to submit ourselves to an “Extreme Makeover” from time to time so our being may realign itself with the purpos-
es for which we exist! Our productivity in the world, our job achievements, our most basic tasks in life, will be adversely affected if we lack authenticity. Who wants to be viewed as a “con” man? Who desires to be considered a fake? Yet, this is precisely who we will appear to be if there’s not a continual striving toward authenticity - matching our walk with our talk! Whatever we attempt to accomplish in life can be easily destroyed in a moment, if we don’t watch our conduct to maintain it consistent with sound, honest prescriptions. Lack of authenticity can never be fixed with band-aids, scotch tape, or any other form of patch-up from the outside. No pill can be swallowed to restore it to us. Authenticity is an inside job, and corrective measures applied toward making it so, can only come from within, out of genuine conviction and a new determination to live by the highest standards. If it is ever lost, it may be nearly impossible to recapture it
in one’s life, at least with respect to those who interact with us on a regular basis. Being authentic does not entail “washing dirty clothes” in front of many people. In other words, it does not require our “confessions” to other people in a display of contrition which may not necessarily be fully genuine. Confession is always good for the soul, but only when it is made to God and to a trusted confidant. Honesty and sincerity must be manifested in our attempt to observe a consistent sense of accountability! Life is truly fulfilling when we know that we are walking in the right path, periodically checking the correct map, making necessary corrections along the way, and recognizing that we are making progress instead of going contrary to the prescribed direction. Many people will notice better and greater things happening in us and with us, which will enable us to regain the impact we desire to have in their lives and in those of many more!
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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Raising money for good causes a family tradition for Josh Lukes, 16 By Skip Sheffield BOCA RATON - Josh Lukes smiles and says he is just carrying on a family tradition. This is quite true, but Lukes is no ordinary 16-year-old. On Monday, Jan. 31, he will be honored at the annual South Florida Luncheon hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum of Washington, D.C. at Boca West Country Club. Lukes headed a team of volunteers that raised more than $2,500 for the museum this past Thanksgiving with a day of football at Patch Reef Park. “About 150 people participated, so they all deserve credit,” said Lukes modestly. “My dad started a family tradition of raising money for charities every year when I was just a little kid. I took over six years ago. My mother and sister help.” Lukes is a junior at St. Andrew’s School in the International Baccalaureate program instituted this year. One of the requirements of the IB program is that each student undertake a twoyear research project and submit a paper. Lukes chose the doomed MS St. Louis, a ship which disembarked from Hamburg, Germany in 1939 with 937 German Jews aboard, bound for Havana, Cuba and what was thought a safe haven. The voyage proved to be a cruel Nazi
propaganda hoax when Cuba refused entry of the refugees, followed by the USA. The ship was forced to return to Europe, where hundreds of the passengers were killed. Ultimately only about 450 survived. “I have a great-uncle, Henry Redlich, who is a Holocaust survivor,” Lukes reveals. “He lives here in West Boca, and he has taught me a lot about the Holocaust.” Lukes is just one of several honored guests at the luncheon, hosted by Arlene Perlman and Lynn Sexton of Boca Raton. Honorary chair is Arlene Herson, who chaired last year’s luncheon and is the museum’s National Chair of the Legacy of Light Society. Florida State Senator Maria Sachs, Peter S. Sachs and Elaine and Bernard Roberts are luncheon vice chairs, and for the second year in a row WPTV Channel 5 newscaster Jim Sackett is master of ceremonies. The keynote address will be given by Hannah Rosenthal, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. “I got a call from Jack Karako, who invited me to the luncheon,” recounts Lukes. “He is director of the Southeast Regional Office of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which is based here in Boca Raton. I told him it would be an honor to be there.” Josh Lukes will attend with his great-uncle. He and his family intend to host an-
other Thanksgiving charity event in 2011. The recipient of donations will again be the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. For more information, call 561-995-6773 or go to www. ushmm.org.
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Josh Lukes and his family at the fundraising Thanksgiving football game
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•FHP: Speed kills man in I-95 crash Josh’s great-uncle, Henry Redlich, seated, is a Holocaust survivor. He is shown with other relatives at the Thanksgiving football game.
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World War II bombers to visit Boca Chairs, new initiatives announced Raton Airport Jan. 27-31 for Men with Caring Hearts event BOCA RATON - The Collings Foundation will bring a display of World War II bombers called “The Wings of Freedom” to Boca Raton Airport from Jan. 27 to 31. Tours of the airplanes and rides will be available. Veterans will be there to talk with attendees about their experiences. Food and drinks available for purchase Entrance fee: $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12; World War II vets free. Walk-through tour times (no reservations required) are: 1/27/11 - 2-4 p.m. 1/28/11 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1/29/11 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1/30/11 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1/31/11 - 9 a.m. to noon. When the Wings of Freedom arrive, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the US Air Force Volunteer auxiliary, will be there as they have been every year when the Collings Foundation brings these “big birds” to town. Cadets and senior members of the Boca Raton Composite Squadron perform community service helping
Civil Air Patrol Cadets get tour inside B-17 WWII Bomber.
Civil Air Patrol cadets get first hand stories from WWII veterans at Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom.
with crowd control and miscellaneous duties. A recruiting tent will be set up where visitors will have the opportunity to learn about Civil Air Patrol’s three missions of Emergency Service, Aerospace Education
and Cadet Programs. Everyone who attends will receive a special tour and firsthand account from World War II veterans, from men such as Civil Air Patrol members, Major Bill Continued on page 11
BOCA RATON - The 10th Annual Men with Caring Hearts (MWCH) awards luncheon will take place April 28 at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The event gives non-profit organizations an opportunity to provide communitywide recognition and thanks to male volunteers who have given time, talent, energy and resources to make life better for others in Palm Beach County. This year’s event will be chaired by Carrie Rubin, a Boca Raton philanthropist and a Florence Fuller Child Development Center board member, and Mark Wyllie, CEO of Flagship Solutions Group, Inc. Cliff Viner, general partner of AVM, L.P. as well as chairman and owner of the Florida Panthers hockey club, will be this year’s “Biggest Heart.” This is a title given to a philanthropic leader whose selfless dedication has impacted individuals and the community at large.
Men with Caring Hearts chairs Mark Wyllie and Carrie Rubin
In addition to the Biggest Heart, all Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations are invited to pay tribute to one gentleman who has made a significant difference to their organization for the Outstanding Volunteer Service award. Also, a new award this year is the opportunity for the participating agencies to nominate a male youth volunteer for the first ever Youth in Philanthropy award. To bring even more recognition to these volunteers, FFCDC announces that it will grant $500 to the Outstanding Volunteer Service
award winner to give to the charity of his choice. The winner will also benefit from the award with a $500 scholarship toward his education and new notebook computer compliments of Toshiba. The event is predicted to be another sell-out. For details, contact Jenny Mahoney, 561-391-7274 x 125. Proceeds will benefit programs at FFCDC, which provides quality childcare and preschool education to 625 children from lowincome families at its two locations, in east and west Boca Raton.
Web cam offers a view of FAU stadium construction
BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University recently installed a web camera to document the highly anticipated construction of its 30,000-seat football stadium on the university’s Boca Raton campus. Viewers can catch the progress online at www.fau.edu/stadium/earthcam.html. The web cam posts a new snapshot every 15 minutes, which is immediately
archived for remote viewing as far back as November 23, 2010, to gauge the progress that has been made. On any given day, the site allows viewers to enlarge the view, zoom in for a closer look or share it with others, as well as monitor the climate conditions on site. The FAU stadium is the centerpiece of FAU’s Innovation Village, located
in the north central area of campus. Home of the Owl football team, the openair stadium, a $70 million project, is slated to feature 6,000 premium seats, including 24 suites, 26 loge boxes, 1,000 premier club seats and 4,000 priority club seats, and the latest, state-of-the-art amenities. For more information on the stadium, visit www. faustadium.com.
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Two programs at FAU focus on Daniel Ellsberg and the ‘Pentagon Papers’ BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University’s Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents “Daniel Ellsberg Speaks: The Pentagon Papers 40 Years Later,” a discussion with Daniel Ellsberg and George Herring. A free screening of the Academy Award nominated film “The Most Dangerous Man in America” is also scheduled. The free film screening will take place Tuesday, February 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the University Theatre on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Following the screening, a discussion and commentary will be led by George Herring, the leading authority on the Pentagon Papers and the Vietnam War. Ellsberg’s lecture and book signing will take place Wednesday, February 16, at 3 p.m. in the Kaye Audito-
Daniel Ellsberg speaks to the public in front of the United States Court House in this circa 1971 photo.
rium in the Student Union on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Tickets for the lecture are $12 for the public and may be obtained by visiting www.fauevents.com or calling 1-800-564-9539. Students and teachers can pick up free tickets at the box office in the Student Union by presenting their faculty or student ID cards. In the 1970s, Daniel Ellsberg, a military analyst
with top secret security clearances, released the Pentagon Papers, detailing the secret history of the Vietnam War. This was the biggest national security leak in U.S. history prior to recent events surrounding WikiLeaks. Ellsberg became the most famous dissident in American history when he released the top secret “Pentagon Papers” to the media
in 1971. All told, he leaked over 7,000 pages of classified documents that revealed in meticulous detail the lies and deceptions behind the Vietnam War. Instantly, Ellsberg became America’s most wanted man. Richard Nixon’s top advisor, Henry Kissinger, called him “the most dangerous man in America.” President Nixon was so threatened by Ellsberg that he created a special unit designed to silence him, the so-called “dirty tricks” squad. Members of this group raided Ellsberg’s psychiatrist’s office, an incident which ultimately backfired on Nixon as it set in motion the chain of events that culminated in the Watergate burglary scandal and Nixon’s resignation.
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Bottle, a former pilot in the US Army Air Corps who personally flew the aircraft on display and Captain Ira Lotter, seasoned soldier who fought in most of the major European battles with the Army Tanker Division. Also bombardier, ex- POW and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, Lt. Irwin Stovroff, whose mission now is to provide special assistance dogs for disabled veterans. He will bring his service dogs to the event. For more information, visit www. flwg.us and www. gocivilairpatrol. com
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Daughter of New York City mayor heads fundraiser for Home Safe’s effort to aid abused children WELLINGTON Professional equestrian and philanthropist Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, was selected to serve as honorary event chairwoman for the inaugural Jump for Home Safe, an entertaining event of world-class equestrian competition and unique interactive fun for attendees of all ages. The event is set for Saturday, February 5 as part of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Actively involved in charitable work, Bloomberg is lending her strong support to help raise funds and awareness for Home Safe - a non-profit organization helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Home Safe serves over 14,000 infants, children and adults annually in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas, and has seven facilities - including locations in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. Jump for Home Safe is a family-friendly evening consisting of: VIP seating for the equestrian competition, horseless jump contests for attendees of all
Georgina Bloomberg ages, dinner under the stars and live and silent auction items. “We’re proud Georgina Bloomberg has joined Home Safe’s efforts to help fight child abuse and domestic violence in south Florida,” said Cherie Copenhaver, event chair and a board member of Home Safe. “She’s an exceptional role model for young women looking to make positive contributions to society.” “I am equally excited, proud and humbled to participate in such a fun event that benefits such a worthy cause as Home Safe,” said Georgina Bloomberg. “Palm Beach County is my second home and helping abused and neglected children is paramount for me and should be for the entire
community.” Individuals named as event co-chairs include: Charles Moorcroft, J Bar Ranch (Jennifer Bieling), Stepping Stone Farm (Sandy Kelly, Monty Kelly, Amy Momrow, Shaine Brooks), and Sweet Oak Farm (Shane and Ali Sweetnam). Event committee members include: Ann Marie Barry, Amy Carpenter, Caron Dockerty, Gwen Dvorkin, Jessica Eisenfelder, Megan Eisenfelder, Brittany Hammel, Jacqui Hammel, Lynn Holcomb, Janet Lano, Jackie Lano, Ada Molina, Lisa Mills, Alice Nelson, Hannah Patten, Gloria Pierson, Brooke Qualk, Karen Roderman, Kayla Roderman, Maggie Stolzberg, and Rob Vargas. In existence since 1979, Home Safe is a nationallyaccredited non-profit organization helping improve the lives of victims of child abuse and domestic violence, with a growing emphasis on prevention. Each year, Home Safe serves over 14,000 infants, children and women in south Florida and surrounding areas. Credit: Photo by Kathy Russell
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Rotary Club of Boca Raton honors community leaders Continued from page 1 with OPAL Awards
Flossy Keesely Each stepped to a podium centered between two large TV screens to receive the award from either Kaye or co-chairs Ingrid Fulmer and Neil Saffer. The awards ceremony opened with an invocation from Mayor Susan Whelchel, who asked for a moment of silence for those recently killed and wounded by a gunman in Tucson. Robbe was first to the podium, and offered recollections of his many years at Boca High. He organized a “Journey of Courage” to the Ground Zero site of the 9/11 terror attacks, where students spent three hours in the firehouse closest to the World Trade Centers. He also organized student trips to the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor; worked the Caring Kitchen on Vete-
rans Day and supported the Go Pink campaign at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, among other things. During his years as an instructor, he said it was “my privilege to look into the faces of hope and the eyes of excitement.” Fedele, credited with keeping Boca Hospital out of bankruptcy, said, “It takes a team to accomplish anything.” He honored the staff who “stayed the course” despite staggering financial problems. At Boca Hospital, he led an initiative that resulted in an operations improvement of $60 million in 18 months. Lilly, a familiar face in Boca where she is the go-to person when events need to be planned, is a former teacher in upstate New York who was named to
“Who’s Who among National Educators.” The always-jovial lady looked over to Mayor Whelchel and said, “My evaluation is coming up.” She is a member of numerous organizations, including the Children’s Museum where she chairs the KidsFest celebration; Boca Ballet Theatre, Soroptimist International; Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton and the George Snow Scholarship Foundation. “I appreciate Rotary and what Rotary does for the community,” she said. Marta Batmasian has excelled in the fields of education, business, politics and community service. She received bachelors and master’s degrees from Emerson College and a Ph.D in Near Eastern Studies from Brandeis University. A member of 37 different organizations over the years, she paid tribute to the other recipients, saying, “I am very grateful to you all, all the unsung heroes.” She is co-founder and director with her husband, Jim, of PROPEL, an organization that provides homes, jobs and work skills to youths who have aged out of the foster care system. The Sclafanis took a humorous turn at the mike, each joking that they would talk for half an hour. The couple operates Multi Image Group, an audio visual company they founded in 1979. MIG now has a staff of 95 and is recognized nationally and internationally. Jim has been involved in Rotary since he became a member of the club in Walden, N.Y. in 1957. Continued on page 15
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2010 champ Langer to defend title when Allianz tourney benefiting Boca Hospital tees off Feb. 7 FOOD REVIEW See page 14
BOCA RATON - In celebration of five years in Boca Raton and the PGA Champions Tour tournament’s 11th year, management has added exciting new “events within the event” to this year’s Allianz Championship to be held February 7-13th at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. For the second year, general admission is free through the generous underwriting by sponsors Allianz Life, the City of Boca Raton, JM Lexus, Administaff, and Konica Minolta Business
Solutions. There are still opportunities for individuals and companies to purchase Partners Club tickets and executive skybox seating on the 18th green. More than 85,000 are expected to come to Boca Raton from South Florida and beyond to observe such golf legends as defending champion and Boca Raton resident Bernhard Langer, Nick Price, Tom Lehman, Corey Pavin, Gary Player, Paul Azinger and tour rookies Kenny Perry, Mark Calcavecchia, and Steve Lowery compete for
the $1.8 million purse. All three championship rounds will be televised on the Golf Channel with segments showcasing the features, advantages and benefits of living, working, and visiting Boca Raton. Kicking off tournament week will be the first Allianz Championship Women’s Executive Pro-Am presented by Lilly Pulitzer on Tuesday, February 8th at The Old Course. The first Allianz Championship Fairway 5K will hit the green on Saturday, February 12th at 7:15 a.m. offering
runners and walkers a firsttime Florida experience of running on a championship golf course followed by a City of Boca Raton-hosted Family Day starting at 9 a.m. jam-packed with multigenerational interactive golf and entertainment activities. The introduction of the Allianz Championship “Birdies Fore Charity” fundraising program to this year’s golf experience line-up offers nonprofits limitless opportunity to generate funds with 100 percent of dollars raised going directly to the
nonprofits. The popular Allianz Championship Golf & Wine Experience returns Friday, February 11th at close of tournament play. Tell your friends and colleagues about all the “events within the event” and visit www.allianzchampionship. com for full event schedule and tournament updates, and to register for all events, participate in “Birdies Fore Charity”, purchase VIP and skybox tickets, and explore sponsorship and volunteer opportunities or call the tournament office at 561241-GOLF.
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Zavee hosts Cause Challenge Award Party at La Cigale
By Marc Kent
Jake’s Stone Crabs Plus Fresh Fish Galore! Boca’s own Jake’s Stone Crabs has a menu of quality offerings featuring a dozen appetizers, six salads and some thirty entrees, all at quite reasonable pricing. We sampled a she-crab soup, creamy smooth, gentle flavor with chunks of delicious crab - then a Bahamian chowder, very tasty with a very little “bite” perfectly done flavor coming through. Six plump oysters Rockefeller had a subtle, yet hearty taste and were expertly prepared as was a hugh presentation of an unusual dish of chilled Maryland lump blue crabmeat and gulf shrimp resting on a bed of warm potato/onion hash and served with a fine mustard dill dressing - Do try it! The appetizer portion is a single large crab cake, crusty “shell” and tender flavorful meat therein- the dinner portion being two of these full flavor delights. For those who enjoy Caesar salads, we can recommend Jake’s highly…shards of torn romaine with a dressing rich in taste and texture - just the perfect consistency. Comments on the fresh stone crabs…stones are available, in season, in servings of 2 to 5 pieces, depending on your choice of medium to super colossal sizes. They are crisp, full
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of flavor and have a nice creamy mustard sauce for dipping - they are brought in from the Keys daily. for guaranteed freshness. Two of Jake’s Signature Dishes - Bouillabaisse - a large crock of sea scallops, shrimp, white water clams, grouper and other daily fish offerings in a deep and flavorful red broth with a hint of spice including saffron, garlic and? This French delight is enhanced by Jakes’s daily ingredient choice and served with garlic toast - a must try! To satisfy requests for a fish fry - there is Jake’s panko encrusted fish dish of shrimp, grouper, calamari and scallops served with French fries and coleslaw. Steamed soft shell crabs with rice, spinach and a lemon butter sauce were indeed soft, not crispy with a slight crunch. It’s a fine tasting and filling dish. The extensive entrée list offers most every local fish, both Maine and Florida lobsters, a “ surf and turf” plus filet mignon and NY cut steaks with red wine demiglace, sautéed mushrooms and roasted potatoes. All fish are available plain or with Jake’s herb spice and can be baked, broiled, grilled, sautéed, blackened or fried…your choice. All have rice and house veg-
etables on the plate. A note - if youngsters are in your party, just ask owner David Leschen to suggest kid’s favorites. He is creative and most helpful. David has researched, developed and mastered his seafood offerings over two decades and this is evident at this top quality restaurant. Attention dessert lovers, there is a rich, juicy and creamy NY cheesecake, an authentic and delicious Key Lime pie wedge plus - for chocoholics - a chocolate bomb, a deep flavored cake with shards of rich chocolate inside - sweet endings indeed! Jake’s has an extensive wine menu to accompany your entrée choosing. Ask for suggestions to enhance your dining experience We certainly enjoyed ours. Jake’s is open 5PM to 10PM from Sunday thru Thursday, till 11PM Friday and Saturday. Seating 80 inside and 70 more on patio, Jake’s Stone Crabs is located at 514 Via de Palmas - the corner restaurant in Royal Palm Place where Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard meet. Call 347-1055 and ask for Owner/Host David Leschen, then… Go and Enjoy!
From left, John, Jeff and Julie Kadel, Angel Sanchez and Ron Stack
Michael Coleman, left, with Annette LaTorre and Russell DiTocce
DELRAY BEACH - Zavee’s First Cause Challenge came to a festive conclusion at La Cigale in Delray Beach as supporters of The Milagro Center, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and the Delray Miracle League attended a cocktail party where each charity received a $500 donation from Ron Stack, the COO of Zavee LLC. The free community-based website (zavee.com) offers cash back rewards every time members shop and dine at hundreds of South Florida stores and restaurants. Zavee also supports local causes by allowing members to guide the company’s charitable donations. “The Challenge encouraged the three charities to rally their supporters to sign up for Zavee within a month’s time frame,” explained Stack. “The more supporters each charity has, the greater the giving they control. And while the Challenge is over, the benefits continue. Joining Zavee at anytime will help your favorite cause and will start saving you money!”
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Continued from page 12 Earning a lifetime achievement award was Flossy Keesely, who, at nearly 97 years of age, has “dedicated her life to the field of fines arts and philanthropy,” Rotarians said. He heads her own non-profit corporation, Flossy’s Dream, and has been a major supporter of the Rotary Club’s Future Stars fundraiser, an event scheduled March 4. It will kick off the 2011 edition of Festival of the Arts BOCA.
Robin Trompeter and Dee Robinson
Arlene & Jim Sclafani
Ken Fengler and Neil Saffer
Douglas Heizer and Jim Batmasian
Marta Batmasian
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14th Annual OPAL Awards a major success for Rotary BOCA RATON - A sell-out crowd gathered in the ballroom of the Country Club of Boca Pointe last Saturday night to honor seven residents with OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Awards. It was the 14th event sponsored by the Boca Raton Rotary Club, and was a major success. The Boca Raton Tribune is publishing a variety of photos showing the many activities from that night. Some photos are in the paper while others are on our website, www. bocaratontribune.com. Of course, please take note of the article which begins on page 1. There are too many pictures for just one edition, so the Tribune will publish additional photos in next week’s edition, and even others after that if the need arises. If you don’t see the photo you want, stay tuned for more!
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Madeline and Eugene Pargh host cocktail reception to support American Society of the Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Tholl University of Haifa BOCA RATON - Philanthropists Madeline and Eugene Pargh hosted a cocktail reception for 50 guests at their Boca Raton home Jan. 9 in support of the Southeast Region of the American Society of the University of Haifa
(ASUH). Event committee members were: Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Feingold, Phyllis & Gerry Golden, Elyssa & Barry Kupferberg, Jan Silverman & Jerry Engerman, Yehudit & Herman Swartz, Elaine & Howard Trachtenberg and Shelley
From left, Barbara Feingold, Dr. Amatzia Baram, Madeline & Eugene Pargh
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& Barry Yeckes. ASUH Executive Director, Fran Ginsburg, welcomed guests and spoke about the internationally renowned work of the University of Haifa researchers and scholars. The university recently escaped damage but there was loss of life during the recent forest fires on Mount Carmel, site of the university campus. The university has launched a $10 million appeal to prevent future loss of life and damage. The highlight of the event was a private briefing and update, “The Future of Iraq: ‘Bracing for the U.S. Drawdown and the Impact on America’” by Dr. Amatzia Baram, a professor of Middle Eastern history and director of the Center for Iraq Studies at the University of Haifa. Dr Bram had spoken at Temple Emmanu-El Palm Beach and Temple Emanu-El, Miami Beach several days earlier. An internationally recognized authority on Iraq, best known for testifying before the U.S. government about Saddam Hussein in September 2002, Professor Baram recently appeared in the acclaimed documentary “No End in Sight.” He is currently on sabbatical as a Goldman Chair Professor at Georgetown University. To donate to ASUH or join the mailing list for upcoming events and presentations, contact Linda Slavin, Southeast Regional Director at 954-344-6604 or lslavin@asuh.org. Details about the organization can be found at www.asuh.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
Bad things happen in “All Good Things”
Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst in “All Good Things.” “All Good Things” is the richly ironic title of a movie about very bad things like extortion, racketeering and murder. “Good Things” is the fiction feature debut of Andrew Jarecki, maker of the unsettling documentary “Capturing the Friedmans” in 2003. The story is based on the real life drama of Robert “Bobby” Durst, the irresponsible, screw-up eldest son of a prominent New York real estate magnate. The Bobby Durst character of David Marks is played by Ryan Gosling. Daddy Sanford Marks is played by stage and screen great Frank Langella. The story begins in 1971 after David’s mother has met a violent death, of which we learn more later. Dressed in a tuxedo, David performs an emergency plumbing repair for Katie (Kirsten Dunst), a pretty, free-spirited coed and one of his father’s tenants. The physical attraction is
mutual and strong, giving David direction to his otherwise rudderless life. Against his family’s objections (“She’s never going to be one of us,” dad sneers), David marries Katie and they attempt to carve a new, good life in Vermont, running a health food store called All Good Things. The idyllic period is shortlived. Dad arrives from New York in a chauffeured limousine. He has become a major landlord of seedy peep shows and questionable businesses in the precleaned up Times Square area, and he demands that David rejoin the family business as a kind of bag man. David protests weakly, and much to Katie’s dismay they return to New York. David quickly falls into his father’s shady business dealings while Kate attempts to better herself by attending medical school. Then she becomes pregnant and Bobby, to put it
mildly, is not happy. Katie Marks disappeared as did her real-life counterpart in 1982. David Marks is strongly suspected of foul play, but there is no body and no hard evidence. The story picks up again in 2000 when the case against David is reopened. There is no dramatic conclusion to this unsavory story of power, corruption, greed and lust. David Durst is still alive and well and it has been reported that he likes this film. While the powerful acting performances of Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst cannot be denied, the story is a real bummer, man; the opposite of the American Dream. “No Strings Attached” is the opposite of a bummer. It’s a feel-good, R-rated sexy romp about the power of true romance over mere animal attraction by director Ivan Reitman (“Ghostbusters”).
Adam (Ashton Kutcher) and Emma (Natalie Portman) are friends from early teen years at summer camp. They keep on bumping into each other until they both end up in Los Angeles in their early 20s. Adam is an aspiring script writer and Emma is working toward a medical degree at a teaching hospital. The mutual attraction that has been bubbling under the surface bursts forth in an erotic one-night stand that leads to another and another. In Elizabeth Meriwether’s witty script, the couple’s stereotypical sexual roles are reversed. Adam longs for cuddling and commitment. Emma wants slam, bam, thank you m’am and back to work. “No Strings” has an entertaining supporting cast, lead by Kevin Kline as Adam’s aging Lothario movie-star dad Alvin. British actress Ophelia Lovibond amuses as Adam’s
shallow ex-girlfriend and dad’s new flame. Rapper Ludicris shows he has both acting and comic chops as Adam’s roommate Wallace. Lake Bell is outstanding as Adam’s accommodating boss, who develops an awkward, funny crush on him. Perhaps because I went into this with such low expectations I was pleasantly surprised at the genuine laughs amidst the raunchy material. “When Harry Met Sally” and “500 Days of Summer” said it better, but “No Strings” continues Natalie Portman’s role as a formidable, sensuous starlet. Pretty boy Ashton Kutcher knows his limitations, and he cheerfully plays them to best advantage as an incurable romantic.
Best Picture •"Black Swan," Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver and Scott Franklin, producers •"The Fighter" David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, producers •"Inception," Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, producers •"The Kids Are All Right," Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey LevyHinte and Celine Rattray, producers •"The King's Speech," Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, producers •"127 Hours," Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and John Smithson, producers •"The Social Network," Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán, producers •"Toy Story 3" Darla K. Anderson, producer •"True Grit" Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, producers •"Winter's Bone" Anne Rosellini and Alix MadiganYorkin, producers Actor in a Leading Role •Javier Bardem in "Biutiful" •Jeff Bridges in "True Grit" •Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network" •Colin Firth in "The King's Speech" •James Franco in "127 Hours" Actress in a Leading Role •Annette Bening in "The Kids Are All Right" •Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole" •Jennifer Lawrence in "Winter's Bone" •Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" •Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine"
Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman in
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Culture and culinary delights abound... Art enthusiasts turned out in huge numbers for one of Boca Museum of Art’s strongest set of exhibitions in recent years. “Cut! Costume and the Cinema” features 43 costumes created for period films. Museum marketing director Bruce Herman gave me a private tour. He told me exhibition co-curator Nancy Lawson took 10 days to install the meticulous display! My personal favorite was the pink confection worn by Emmy Rossum in “Phantom of the Opera!” Impressionism fans will love “California Impressionism: Paintings from the Irvine Museum.” This is the first time the 60 masterpieces have traveled outside California. My “Boca First List” is getting longer by the minute. Jean Stern, executive director of The Irvine Museum, his wife, Linda Stern, and James Irvine Swinden, attended the opening reception. Save some stamina for the third exhibition in the smallest gallery because there’s nothing small about the names on these walls! “Romanticism to Modernism: Graphic Masterpieces
from Piranesi to Picasso” features 21 works by Picasso, seven by Miro and six by Goya to name just a few! You’ll probably need two visits -- ah ha maybe that’s the plan! ZED 451 hosted a jampacked reception for Festival of the Arts BOCA. Coproducers Wendy Larsen and Charlie Siemon were on hand to greet over 200 supporters. This year’s festival, the fifth, running March 4-12 features younger names, including the youngest performer ever, 10-year old soprano Jackie Evancho, who will sing with the Young Stars of the Metropolitan Opera and the Boca Raton Symphonia in the closing concert “A Night at the Opera” on March 12. Tickets from festivaloftheartsboca.org. Speaking of opera, our own Palm Beach Opera has big plans to celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary season. Stand by for updates! I enjoyed a fun evening at Jamie Barlow’s restaurant La Stella’s on East Palmetto Park. This bijoux bistro features contemporary Italian dishes and a great wine list and, oh yes,
white furniture so they had me at the door! The evening was hosted by Stepping Out Florida founder Debi Goldfarb. Special guest was Shari Gherman, president and co-founder of nationally renowned American Fine Wine Competition. This year’s competition takes place at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 on Feb 12. Shari gave us a preview of the $20K diamond necklace that some lucky live auction bidder can win, along with a Lexus. (You drive honey, I’ll wear the diamonds!) Tickets are $200 from 561-504-VINE (8463). And finally, to leave you on another sweet note, don’t forget the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 10th Annual Chocolate Decadence celebration coming up Feb. 3 at Boca Center. Tickets from 561-620-4778 are $35 or $75 for the VIP Lounge… psst…go for the Lounge!
BOCA RATON - The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation (MFRF) and 166 special guests enjoyed “An Evening of Sweetness & Laughter” featuring the “Laffing Matterz” dinner show Jan. 9 at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Generous sponsors and guests raised more than $45,000 for the Foundation. 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. The annual “See the Light” Awards were a highlight of the evening. Awardees included Deborah Barbouth, M.D, and Miguel-Sena Es-
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Laffing Matterz dinner show provided a wonderful setting for the event
Lisajane Romer celebrates with “See the Light” honorees, Dr. Deborah Barbouth and Dr. Miguel Sena-Esteves, and Kevin Romer
And that is life in Boca…
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teves, Ph.D. Dr. Barbouth is Medical Director for Genetics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Victor Center. Dr. Sena-Esteves is the team leader for the International Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Research Consortium. Both were honored for their outstanding contributions in pioneering and delivering genetic testing and education programs and moving research forward to eventually find a cure. Guests were moved by a stirring video presentation starting with children and families who motivate the Foundation’s work and continuing with the progress being made with programs in education, genetic testing, and research, including an international research consortium rapidly approaching clinical trials. “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. Major sponsors included the Adolph & Rose Levis Foundation, Judy Levis & Paul Markhoff, Lois & Herm Siegel, Karen & Eric Schiffer/ Sheila Gold Foundation, Carole Romer, Marcelle & Andrew Rosen, Baron Delivery on Demand, Florida Atlantic University, Bettina and Pablo Meles, Linda and Harry Meran, Lillian Raen, Joan and Mike Siegel, Tyco Security Products, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, West Boca Medical Center, and Jennifer and Edward Yorke.
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Business The Boca Raton Tribune
WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN?
DR. VIRGINIA CRIST
Building relationships
How to keep Love alive - at Any Age!
By Gerald Sherman
For a family to be successful, the relationship must be on a firm basis. It must be cohesive or it crumbles. Just as it is important in your personal life to establish good relationships, so is it important for the life of your business. Distrust, disrespect, secrets, gossiping and the like shake the foundation. We can’t be all things to all people but we can be team players. Just as in families, the standards are set at the top and filter down, so is it in business. It all starts at the top! When I walk into an office and the receptionist is cold, unfriendly or downright nasty, I get a clue - the boss pro-bably is, too. The true relationship between an organization and its clients actually starts after the transaction is completed. How well the relationship proceeds is determined by how it is managed by the organization. Ethics and honesty play a major role in relationship development. Always remember, it is mo-re cost effective to maintain existing clients than it is to find new ones to replace them. Retaining your customer base is always a prio-rity.
Good relationships with clients should not be underestimated. In a selling situation, for example, it used to be that the organization and buyer sat on opposite sides of the fence. Today, this has largely changed to a partnering situation between buyer and seller working together to achieve their mutual goals. Sellers today recognize that a buyer’s failure with their product/service will reflect negatively on their performance. Therefore, it behooves the seller to take an active role in helping the buyer select the right product the right equipment, the right style. Before the seller starts a relationship with the buyer she/he must understand what the buyer wants in the relationship. Buyers want their sellers to be team members and have a high degree of ethics and integrity. They want that comfort zone in the relationship in knowing that the seller will do as promised. The relationship cannot progress unless the seller is able to be a problem solver, provide the buyer with service and satisfy the
buyer’s perceived value. The seller can ensure a lasting relationship by trying to make sure that each and every transaction will be mutually beneficial. Strange as it may seem, sometimes the best way for the seller to establish this trust and build a relationship is to solve a problem when she/he foresees one that the buyer may have with his/her product/service; late delivery, merchandise not received as ordered or any area that the company has not performed as promised. Statistically, more than 50 percent of marriages end in the divorce courts. We are living in a “me first” society, want immediate success, instant gratification, all this, without being committed to making things work! Maintaining a successful relationship, both personally and in business, requires a willingness to work at it. Excerpts from the book, The Real World Guide to Fashion Selling & Management, Gerald J. Sherman & Sar S. Perlman, Fairchild Publications, Division of Conde Nast.
By Virginia Cris
“Sharing a life together is sharing steps in time. The music is different to each of us - but how beautiful the dance.” Flavia. Even couples that lived a lifetime together have troubles. I know, because they come into my office with their broken dreams. In some cases, the difficulties began upon returning home from their honeymoon. And as the bickering and fighting grew, so too did the resentments. This occurs because the communication was lacking. Instead of fixing the issues, the continuous fighting only furthered the already damaged relationship. DON”T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! “Of those who stay married, 90% report their marriages as Unsatisfactory.”- Gary Brainerd, PhD., American Bar Assoc. This is both stunning and sad.
As a licensed psychotherapist, what I do is help people attain healthy love relationships out of the hope that they can lead happy lives. Marriage is the joining of two imperfect individuals. Mature love is your awareness that you are making a commitment to an imperfect person. Love involves caring, intimacy, trust, and commitment. It is important to accept the differences of your partner. Smile often. Start each day with a kiss. Look for positives. You want to know what I hear as one of the greatest maladies among couples? She never listens to me. He doesn’t talk to me. We don’t communicate. And they boil with frustration. One of the chief dysfunctions in failing marriages is of the verbal variety. Satisfying intimacy cannot be achieved without good communication. There is a critical difference be-
tween ineffective and effective communication. We all want, deep within ourselves, to be heard and understood. That is a basic need and desire for partnering. However, it seems that many people, however well intended, are very poor listeners, which leaves many in their lives hurt and frustrated. Love is fun. An unhappy marriage can take away pleasure in so many other aspects of your life. A joyless relationship depletes the energy of an otherwise vibrant individual. As hope is renewed in my counseling sessions, steps can be taken to reinvigorate your life with new energy, more smiles, and that special twinkle in the eyes. How beautiful will your dance be? It’s all up to you. Dr. Virginia Crist (Tel.) 561- 212-6855
Virginia Crist, Ph.D., Individual and Couples Therapist Certified Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association
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Columnists The Boca Raton Tribune
FAITH
DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE
“Assumptions”
How to properly prepare to enter the divorce process
By Pr. Sandy Huntsman
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, “I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance.” An assumption by definition is “a proposition that is taken for granted, as if it were true based upon presupposition without preponderance of the facts.” False assumptions can lead to wrong conclusions, and wrong conclusions can lead to wrong actions. In some cases, we can laugh at the outcome of our false assumptions. In other cases, false assumptions can be deadly. “A professional carpetlayer stepped back to survey a newly installed carpet. Reaching into his shirt pocket for a cigarette, he realized the pack was missing. At the same time he noticed a lump under the carpet in the middle of the room, about the size of the missing cigarette pack.
There was no way to retrieve his cigarette pack from under the attached carpet without ripping everything up and starting over. Finally, he decided to beat the object flat, thereby destroying any evidence of his mistake. Gathering his tools, the carpet layer walked out to his truck. There on the seat of his truck was the mislaid pack of cigarette. As he lit one up, the homeowner hurried out of the house and asked, “Hey, have you seen my son’s gerbil?”(Braude’s Treasury of Wit and Humor, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Hills, NJ.) Most of us are living with some false assumptions. Our parents, our teachers, our culture, the media, all have input into our lives. And some of those inputs are false assumptions. For instance, many young people have the false assumption that a good marriage is built on a diamond
ring, good feelings and compatibility. Such false assumptions lead to the wrong conclusion, that nothing else is needed to build a good marriage. And the result is passivity after marriage, which often leads to disappointment, disillusionment and even divorce. On the other hand, those who are married and experience a rewarding marriage know that hard work, forgiveness and self-sacrifice must be part of the equation for a good marriage. False assumptions lead to wrong conclusions, which lead to wrong actions. All of us need to work very hard to continually evaluate our thought processes, question our assumptions, and research the facts before forming our opinions and choosing a course of action. Over the next few weeks we will consider some common “false assumptions.”
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By Mike Gora
As matrimonial attorneys, my colleagues and I deal with the community’s least happy people on a day-today basis. There is really no part of divorce litigation which one can describe as a fun experience. Months or years of unhappiness culminate with a decision to admit failure to achieve one of life’s most heartfelt endeavors, a happy marriage, surrounded by successful children and loving friends. Those of you who are involved in the process, or plan to become involved in the process over the next few months, know that the trip will not be easy or inexpensive. However, I know that there is life after divorce, after enjoying 33 years of a loving second marriage. To make the most out of your divorce I suggest you take the following recommendations: 1. Before starting, learn as much as you can about Florida divorce law. There are hundreds of online sources. Reading Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes provides a meaningful beginning. If you can read a newspaper, you can learn a lot by taking an hour or two to read the basic provisions about alimony, child support, parenting plans and distribution of property. Knowing as much as you can about the process will prevent you from having
unrealistic expectations. 2. Retain an appropriate attorney for your case. Choose an experienced attorney, but one you can afford. Rates go from $250 an hour to over $500 an hour. You are usually better off with an attorney who specializes only in matrimonial law, in the county where you live. He or she will know the judges, and the judges will know them. While it is a good idea to ask your friends of their experiences with their attorney, but realize that their case may be vastly different from your case, and that they may have been disappointed because they had unrealistic expectations. Hiring a Board Certified Florida Matrimonial Attorney will usually insure that your counselor is knowledgeable and prepared to help you. You can find many Board Certified Matrimonial attorneys in Palm Beach County on the website of The Florida Bar. 3. Do not involve your children in your divorce case, or use access to your children as a bargaining chip. There are few cases in which the reason for a divorce is totally the fault of one of the two adults involved. There are no cases in which your children caused the divorce. Bringing your arrows against your husband or wife to the children will hurt them more than it will help you. If a judge finds out you have
been enlisting your children on your side you will lose your credibility in court. If the judge does not like you, you will lose. 4. Follow your attorney’s advice, while you continue to work together. It would be foolish to pay a professional, and then to ignore his or her advice. You cannot hope for a good result if you resist helping your attorney prepare your case. Expect to have a lot of homework to prepare and turn over to your counsel during the discovery phases of the case. You will need to use basic math skills to help to complete your financial affidavit, upon which alimony claims are based. You must communicate with your attorney, answering his or her questions, and providing insight about your spouse’s business and personal spending habits. You and your lawyer must become the better team. 5. Understand that while there are a number of issues that can require litigation in every divorce case, not all are equally important in every case. Most cases eventually settle as negotiations often result in compromise. The intent of the Florida divorce law statute is to produce a result which is fair to both husband and wife. Do not forget, there is life after divorce.
Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization of The Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law.
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The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL
City Furniture adds jobs, opens South Florida’s “greenest” furniture store in Boca
City Furniture superstore, Boca Raton has high-performing, low-emitting glass that lets in light without excess heat. Bike racks and preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles promote alternative transportation.
BOCA RATON - Positioning for growth throughout Southeast Florida, City Furniture recently opened a 93,680-square-foot “destination” furniture superstore in Boca Raton that features both City Furniture and Ashley Furniture HomeStore showrooms. Innovative and “green” from its rooftop solar tubes for daylight harvesting to its LED lighting inside and out, the structure at 3350 Airport Road is South Florida’s first full-line furniture store pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. “This opening is truly about
sustainability - both economic and environmental,” said City Furniture President Keith Koenig. “Our company’s roots are in South Florida, and we’re deeply committed to grow with and help sustain this region. We’re pleased to have generated more than 200 construction jobs and to be adding about 50 new retail jobs as we launch the store’s operations.” Overall, the Broward Countybased company employs more than 800. City Furniture’s ground lease with the Boca Raton Airport Authority will also help support local economic growth, with rent going to enhance airport ope-
rations. Built by Stiles Construction and designed by architectural firm Garcia Stromberg, the new building takes its design inspiration in part from the neighboring Boca Raton Airport. Rooflines are memorable - a wing-like roof defining the Ashley Furniture HomeStore and a dramatic vaulted roof over City Furniture recalling the shape of historic airplane hangars. With the Boca Raton location in full swing, reconfiguring its network of stores to grow “smarter and greener” is at the heart of City Furniture’s business strategy. The company recently closed three smaller stores in Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and Lantana, anticipating that the Boca Raton store will draw regionally and produce substantially higher revenues. The firm now has 14 City Furniture stores and nine Ashley Furniture HomeStores throughout Southeast Continued on page 24
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The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL
New physicians join medical staff at Boca Regional Hospital
Chere R. Lucas Anthony
Gladys R. Martinez
Sreedhar Chintala
BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Regional Hospital has announced the appointment of the following physicians to the Hospital’s medical staff: Gladys R. Martinez, DO, is board certified in internal medicine. She attended osteopathic school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. Her internship was completed at Brookdale University Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and she completed
her residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. Sreedhar Chintala, MD, is board certified in internal and critical care medicine. He attended medical school at Sri Venkateswara Medical School in India. Dr. Chintala completed his internship at Montefiore Medical Center and his residency at Jacobi Medical Center, both in Bronx, N.Y. His fellowship in critical care medicine was also
completed at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y. Chere R. Lucas Anthony, MD, is board certified in dermatology. She attended medical school at Duke University in Durham, N.C. She completed her internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. and her residency at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
City Furniture adds jobs,... and Southwest Florida. City Furniture is the Ashley Furniture HomeStore brand’s licensee in south-
east and southwest Florida. Koenig said his company plans to roll out its nextgeneration store format
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and increase the number of adjacent Ashley Furniture HomeStores going forward. Several hundred guests attended the opening event Jan. 13, which featured a silent auction of home furnishings to benefit Hospice by the Sea of Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic University.
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Lynn’s Women’s Basketball Hits the Turn in SSC By Chad Beattie BOCA RATON -Lynn University’s women’s basketball team hits the midway point in Sunshine State Conference play this week with a pair of league games. First on tap is the final SSC contest before the turn, Rollins on Wednesday night, before starting the back-end of play at Eckerd on Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Knights are 8-9 overall and 2-5 in the SSC. Following her first scoreless outing in a Blue & White uniform at Florida Southern, Chelsea Patterson has upped her scoring output. The senior point guard led LU in scoring with 17 points in a victory against Nova Southeastern and added 12 more in a heartbreaking last-second loss at Barry. She leads Lynn with 15.0 points per game on 44.6% shooting, including 30.9% from three-point range and 73.5% from the free-throw line. Marquis Lee continues to be a consistent threat on
both the offensive and defensive ends. Coming into the 2010-11 season averaging five points and 4.1 rebounds per game, the junior swing player is second the squad at 12.8 ppg while leading LU with 6.2 boards an outing. Tashina Bailey has also come along on the defensive side, leading the team with 29 blocks and ranking fourth in the SSC. At her current pace, the sophomore out of Coral Springs, Fla., will swat 44 shots, which would be the fifth most in a single season at Lynn. A split last week dropped No. 16 Rollins’ record to 16-3 overall and 4-3 in SSC play. Since opening the season 12-0, the Tars have gone 4-3. Rollins brings a 24-3 all-time record against Lynn into Wednesday’s match-up, which includes a 69-67 overtime loss at the de Hoernle Center last year. Two players are scoring in double-figures, led by Kristina Mingos at 11.2 ppg and followed by Amber
Heistan with 10.4 ppg. As a team Rollins is scoring 74 points per contest on 43% shooting while holding opponents to 54.1 points on 35.8% shooting. Squaring off against Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday, Eckerd (10-7, 4-4 SSC) will try for the seasonsweep against Lynn on Sa-turday. A 69-53 victory on December 11 moved the Tritons to 10-19 all-time against the Knights and snapped a four-game losing streak at the de Hoernle Center. Ashley Lutz and Kati Rausberg are neckand-neck in scoring, averaging 11.9 and 11.8 points, respectively. Tijana Brdar is one of three players in the SSC averaging 2.0 blocks a game while Krystal Chargles is second on the team with 24 swats. Tip-off for Wednesday’s game is set for 5:30 p.m. and Saturday’s meeting is slated to begin at 2 p.m. Fans can follow all of the action live this week by logging on to www.LynnFightingKnights.com and selecting “Game Central.”
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The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL
Travelling golfers want to play the better courses
By: Suzanne Lenaerts
Among the hundreds of thousands of golfers in the world, many are avid travellers. They like to combine holidays, weekend breaks and business trips with a chance to play the best courses in their chosen destinations. Great courses act like magnets to discerning golfers. Poor quality courses and facilities are not what travelling golfers are typically looking for - although value for money is often a consideration. It is surprisingly difficult however, for travelling golfers to identify the best areas for golfing breaks, which courses to play when they get there, and what to expect from any particular course. Most of the available guides (books) contain purely factual information and give the golfer little idea of the quality of the courses, or which courses will give them the best “golfing dayout. Distinctively different from golf guides mentioned above, are large, glossy, coffee-table books, that might delve into very considerable detail on a few “blue-chip” courses - but are far from ideal for planning and booking golfing trips or holidays. Many online golf guides display all golf courses but fail to answer key questions for golfers. Travel sites list only those golf clubs and hotels with which they have commercial arrangements. Still other sites show only the very top courses or focus on a limited geography. Travelling golfers often want to play the better courses in an area, and need a reliable rating system,
contact details and information about what they’ll find when they get there. http://www.where2golf. com sets out to remedy these information gaps. The online database covers currently 750 top golf courses situated in UK & Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and some popular U.S. golf areas. Site visitors can find courses by name, by geographic region or by nearest city. Each golf course is rated and described, giving the golfer an impression of the quality and “ambience” of the selected golfing destination.With a fivepoint rating scale based on course condition, layout and surroundings,Where2Golf. com enables golfers to discover hidden gems and
to choose a new course to play based on how its rating compares to others. http://www.where2golf. com tells golfers what each course is really like, gives the historical background of the course and provides upto-date information on nearby lodging. What’s more, the site displays photos of the courses, along with high quality maps, showing all highly rated courses within a region, created exclusively to facilitate golf-break and holiday planning. All ratings and descriptions are based on the Where2Golf.com founders’ first-hand experience on each course. http:// www.where2golf.com. Helping you find the top golf courses and great golfing destinations. Article Source: http:// www.golfarticles.net
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Pittman getting time in D-League White Sparkles in Owls 88-71 Win
promise to the HEAT’s weak- BOCA RATON, FL - A ca- half, with the Owls (15- goal for over four minutes ness at center. During his reer outing by sophomore 6, 7-0 Sun Belt) shooting late in the game. White endtime with the Skyforce, Pit- forward Kore White led 50 percent from the floor, ed up with 22 points and 11 tman is averaging 14.7 ppg, the Florida Atlantic men’s while UALR (12-10, 4-3) rebounds on the day. FAU 7.8 rpg and 1.4 bpg while basketball team to an 88-71 shot 54.2 percent from the played a home game on nashooting 57% from the field. tional television for the first He has been stellar from the win over UALR on Satur- field. An 11 rebound ad- time in program history. day. vantage helped FAU to a time he got there. The Owls host Middle TenNow, imagine Pittman, a tad White had a huge first half, 42-37 halftime lead. nessee in a rematch from bit lighter, alongside Bosh scoring 15 points and pull- In the second half, defense earlier this season on Thursand the rest of the HEAT. If ing down seven rebounds was the difference as the day night. Game time is 7 Pittman were able to develop in the first 20 minutes of Owls held the Trojans to a sense of identity much like the game. Both teams shot 38.5 percent shooting. FAU p.m. and live audio will be Haslem has with the HEAT, the ball when in the first held UALR without a field available at www.fausports. com. he could be a very productive player. He has the raw skills to be able to contribute. He has good hands, his feet work is improving, and he is a fairly decent smart basketball player. He could fit in real well with this team next year. My only concern with Pittman from watching him play with the Skyforce is his attitude. He seems to have the mindfor him, but not the team. set that he should get the By Matt Pineda Of the 13 games Pittman has ball, and he lacks a few inDexter Pittman was origina- played in with the Skyforce, tangibles that the HEAT deslly assigned to the Sioux they have won only 1 game. perately need him to have to Falls Skyforce of the NBDL This lead to their coach being be productive. Pittman isn’t in late November. He played fired, but Pittman has shown necessarily a scrappy player eight games with them befo- real promise during his time which is what the HEAT need. With Bosh a finesse re being re-called to the team there. for the Holidays, but in early One goal for Pittman that player, down low the HEAT January he was sent back to the HEAT coaching staff need someone to do the dirty the Skyforce to continue to had for Pittman was to deve- work - chase loose balls, box develop into a NBA player. lop stamina and durability. out, set screens and rebound He has since played five He has been able to do that. every time down. If Pittman games in January with the While in college, Pittman could find his identity as a only averaged 19 minutes a scrappy player looking to Skyforce. Pittman has yet to even dress game during his senior year. make a difference by doing in uniform for the HEAT this So far Pittman has logged the small things, he will be season. The HEAT view Pit- 6 games of 30 minutes or the future for the HEAT at tman as an opportunity for more, including two 40+ mi- center. He has what it takes, the future. They have cho- nutes games. The coaching he is big enough, and he’s sen to invest in him, by the staff claimed that when they young. But he can’t demand likes of keeping him over drafted Pittman he simply the ball. He must be content Jerry Stackhouse, Patrick would not have been able to with being a role player on a great team. Beverly, Da’Sean Butler a- do that with NBA talent. mong others. Although he is Pittman has also shown Here’s to hoping Pittman unlikely to ever get time this a rise in production. He cracks the rotation next traiseason unless of multiples has had six double-double ning camp and works hard injuries to their current cen- games. A 15 rebound high to be a contributer on the on December 3, and a 27 Miami HEAT. Keep an eye ter rotation. Pittman was drafted by the point high on December 17 on Pittman during his time HEAT 32nd overall in the have shown great promise in the NBDL. He has done 2010 NBA draft out of Tex- for the HEAT. Pittman is a some very good things, and as. His time with the Sky- young 6-11” 290ish pound he should continue to imforce has been productive center. He is definitely a prove with more playing time. The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. Support your community newspaper - Patronize
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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach , Delray Beach FL - January 27 through February 2, 2011 •Year II •Number 032
White Sparkles in Owls 88-71 WIN See page 30
Pittman getting time in D-League See page 30
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