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By Pedro Heizer BOCA RATON - The average teenager today is viewed in public as the type of person that only cares about their own well-being. They are too caught up in their high school world, their high school drama, what their Facebook or Twitter status says, or what is the latest iPhone and when it’s coming out. But for students at Olympic Heights High School, that did not look to be the Credit: Photos by Orlando Greenwald
case on January 27. Students took a break from the “me” and thought about the “we” - at least for one day. Olympic Heights held their seventh annual St. Baldrick’s celebration to raise money for children’s cancer research by having their hair shaved off. “People say that kids aren’t concerned about their community. That’s a lie. I can think of 1,200 kids that would say otherwise” said Olympic Heights principal Frank
Rodriguez. The 1,200 kids Principal Rodriguez talked about are the kids inside his packed school gymnasium. St. Baldrick’s is an organization whose volunteers shave their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer - and family and friends give generously. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation uses the donations to fund more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except Continued on page 16
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In 1880, James Garfield became the only sitting member of the House and the only clergyman to become president. But it was weird. That year, the Republicans were torn by the rivalry between two has-beens: former president Ulysses Grant and former candidate James Blaine. On the 36th ballot, everybody gave up and picked Garfield, who ended up getting shot to death by a disgruntled Grant supporter. In the Godfather movies, what fruit often shows up when somebody is about to die? A) Apple B) Grape C) Orange D) Strawberry Previous answer: Future “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart had a fictional career as Larry Sanders’ replacement. INDEX Briefs Page 02 Municipal News
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Safety tip from Boca Raton Police Boca Raton police safety tip Q: Do adults need to wear a seatbelt when sitting in the front seat of the car? A: Yes! Florida law requires all front-seat occupants of a motor vehicle to wear a seat belt. Passengers under age 18 must be secured with a safety belt or child restraint system regardless of their seating position. 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 RESIDENCE 01/26/2011 ON NW 27TH TERRACE A 15,000 watt generator was stolen from the side of the victim’s house sometime between 0700 hours on 01/24/11 and 0800 hours on 01/26/11. SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT 01/25/2011 ON WEST YAMATO ROAD Complainant advised police that two females approximately 60 years of age entered the store and tried on several pairs of sunglass frames. The females removed two pairs of sunglass frames while the employee was busy with another customer. The females then exited the store and left in an unknown direction. The frames Tiffany valued at $380 and Lorree Rodkin valued at $675 were missing after the subjects left the store. The victim is attempting to retrieve video. BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 01/26/2011 ON TECHNOLOGY WAY Between 1745 and 1935 hours, an unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear driver`s side window of the victim`s brown Nissan SUV The vehicle was parked in the parking garage of L.A. Fitness. $2,590 worth of property was taken from the vehicle. VANDALISM TO VEHICLE 01/25/2011 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL Joel Gibson reported that an unknown individual(s) punctured the two rear tires of his vehicle while his vehicle was parked on his driveway. This vandalism occurred between 1/14/11 at 19:00 hours and 1/15/11 at 9:00 hours.
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Founder of Spanish River Church Dr. P. David Nicholas dies at age 79
BOCA RATON - Dr. P. David Nicholas, 79, founding pastor of Spanish River Church in Boca Raton, died Jan. 25. Dr. Nicholas started the church in 1967 with a small group of people meeting in an empty storefront and continued to serve there for 42 years. Under Dr. Nicholas’ leadership, SRC planted more than 200 churches in the United States and around the world, according to the SRC website. Dr. Nicholas also co-founded the Acts 29 Network “He was an incredible supporter of our church and mentor to me and our pastors,” said Chan Kilgore, Acts 29 board member and planter of CrossPointe Church in Orlando. Pastor Mark Driscoll founded the Acts 29 Network with Dr. Nicholas in 2000. He was influential in starting many current Acts 29 churches, and provided much support for many church planters. The church posted the following information on its website: David will be missed terribly here, but his legacy of preaching the Bad News and Good News Gospel will live on in the countless lives that have been touched by his faithful sharing of his Christian faith. While we are grieved, we are also blessed. He is, of course, in jubilant celebration with the Messiah he loves so dearly. He leaves behind his wife and lifelong partner, Eleanor Nicholas; three sons, grandchildren and all those who knew him as their spiritual father. A memorial service was held at Spanish River Church Sunday Jan. 30. The family has requested that any gifts or donations be made to Spanish River Church marked for “Church Planting,” 2400 Northwest 51st St. Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tributes and messages may be emailed to tribute@churchplantnet.com.
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Three Boca Raton ALS teams place at national competition
BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services traveled to Daytona Beach recently to attend the 2011 Fire Rescue East Conference and Competition. Boca Raton’s Advanced Life Support Team B placed second in the Advanced Life Support Competition. Sixteen teams from across the state treated numerous victims in mock situations testing their medical and trauma skills and their teamwork. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services award winning honor guard team placed second in the A division of the National Honor Guard Competition. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Fire Explorer Post # 315 Honor Guard Team also place second in the B division.
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County, HCD, to provide funding for children and youth agencies
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through Housing and Community Development (HCD), is coordinating with nonprofit agencies to provide assistance for children and youth. Working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HCD remains dedicated to working with service providers who seek to help children by using pioneering approaches to solve community problems and revitalize neighborhoods. Each fiscal year, HCD receives and administers federal Community De-
velopment Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds. The following six nonprofit agencies will be receiving a total of $283,722 to provide services to local children and youth: • Children’s Home Society of Florida, Inc., $76,380 • Children’s Place at Home Safe, Inc., $61,750 • Place of Hope, Inc., $38,000 • Redlands Christian Migrant Association, $35,592 • West Jupiter Community Group, $54,000
• Children’s Case Management Organization d/b/a Families First of PBC, $18,000 These local agencies will be providing emergency residential care and shelter for abused and neglected children, transitional housing and support services for abused and/or neglected children in foster care, a child development center for children of migrant farm workers, after-school services for disadvantaged children and case management services. It is estimated that nearly 500 children and youth will be helped as a result of these services.
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The Explorers were the only fire explorer team to enter and compete against other professional fire department honor guard teams. Credit: Photos by: Frank Correggio and Scott Leisen ALS Competition Team, from left, Mike Sember, Robert Parks, Evan Gaub, Jonathan Vought.
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FAU architect says stadium on Boca Boca Fire Explorers Honor Guard pays tribute to World War II vets campus to be completed by mid-October By Dale M. King BOCA RATON - Are you ready for some football? The Fighting Owls of Florida Atlantic University are. In fact, for nearly a dozen years, they have longed to play home games on Boca Raton turf. They’ll get that wish in October when the new 30,000-seat stadium on the Boca Raton campus will be complete. Thomas Donaudy, university architect and vice president for facilities, said Tuesday that the doors of the massive building will be opened to the public on Oct. 15 - in time for the 2011 football season. Since it was formed in 1999, the FAU football team has played its home games either in Miami or at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Donaudy told the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowners Association about the stadium, then fielded about a half-hour of questions about how the arena will affect traffic - particularly on Glades Road, considered one of the most glutted in the county. “We anticipated 12,000 parking spaces” for the stadium. At least initially, he said, home crowds will probably not fill the gridiron complex, but “we hope to build that figure.” The FAU architect said Glades Road traffic is at its worst from Monday through Friday, but is not as bad on Saturday when most games will be played. He said the university will play six home games this
coming fall, but is allowed by the city to conduct a total of 15 ticketed events in the stadium - including the football games. On-campus, non-ticketed events like athletic practices and band rehearsals don’t count against that 15. Some in the crowd expressed concerns about the impact on traffic, and several also questioned the concept of two new entrances to the campus. Donaudy pointed out on a master plan map that the entries are only in the proposal stage. City Councilwoman Constance Scott spoke highly of the new on-campus stadium, even with six home games. “Think of the excitement, and the impact on the economy. I have lived in a college town, Ann Arbor. The traffic comes in, the traffic goes out. People will get accustomed to the schedule” of events. The audience was also concerned about the impact of the new interchange for I-95. Donaudy said traffic will enter and exit via
Spanish River Boulevard, and not the campus itself. It will help relieve the glut of students entering and leaving the campus, but he said FAU is also working with Palm Tran and shuttle services to improve transit. During football games, he said, Palm Beach State College has also agreed to allow two-thirds of its parking lot on its Boca campus to be used for football parking. Features of the 30,000-seat stadium include: 24 suites, 26 loge boxes, a four-level press box,1,000+ outdoor premier club seats; 4,000+ priority club seats, an air-conditioned, indoor 8,000-square-foot premier club that can be accessed by suite, loge and premier club seat holders; a covered, 16,000-square-foot outdoor priority club located between the premier and priority club levels that can be accessed by suite, loge, premier and priority club seat holders; wider premium seats and a studentand-band-only section in the south end zone.
Thomas Donaudy, university architect and vice president for facilities for Florida Atlantic University, discusses the new stadium with members of the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowner Associations.
BOCA RATON - Boca Raton Fire Rescue Explorer Post # 315’s award winning Honor Guard Team presented colors at the opening ceremonies honoring veterans of World War II this past weekend at Boca Raton Airport. The B-24 Liberator, B-17 Flying Fortress and the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft were on hand. Many veterans, family members, friends and neighbors listened as Boca Raton Council member Mike Mullaugh presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Susan Whelchel and the city of Boca Raton, recognizing the “Wings of Freedom Tour”. This year, 2011, marks the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II. The “Wings of Freedom Tour” is conducted annually by the Collings Foundation.
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West Boca woman charged with illegally injecting clients with Botox BOCA RATON - A West Boca Raton woman who has allegedly been injecting clients with Botox, but reportedly has no license, has been arrested following the hospitalization of one of her patients, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect, identified as Nora Patricia Hidalgo, 56, was recently arrested and charged with practicing without a license resulting in bodily injury and with possession with intent to sell drugs without a prescription. PBSO said she allegedly received the drug from friends who had visited other countries. They claim Hidalgo also went to other states to do Botox injections. The arrest follows an investigation that began last November when a sheriff’s detective and an investigator from the Florida Department of Health, posing as potential clients, consulted with Hidalgo, who quoted treatments and prices, a PBSO report said. A woman from Miami recently notified PBSO when her face began to swell after receiving an injection from Hidalgo. The suspect was reportedly giving the injections in her condo, which the PBSO report said had an examination room, certificates on the walls and medical supplies. Hidalgo was reportedly offering injections at a cost of $300 each, PBSO said.
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EDITORIAL By Dale King
Will we continue to explore the ‘final frontier?’ The 25th anniversary of the horrible explosion that tore apart the space shuttle Challenger and killed seven brave souls caught me by surprise. It wasn’t something I anticipated. Yet that terrible date, Jan. 28, had been burned into my memory since the day it happened in 1986. I remember the phone call from my managing editor, good friend and fellow space aficionado Randy Szyba telling me to get into work right away. A space shuttle had blown up on launch from Cape Canaveral. He had seen it live on one of the TV news networks, one of the few at the time that was covering shuttle launches. Yes, at the time, we were in a space lull. Shuttle launches were becoming second nature, and they barely made news at all. This mission, however, was special. On board was the first “Teacher in Space,” a curly-haired brunette named Christa Corrigan McAuliffe. She taught in nearby New Hampshire, but we Bay Staters knew that she and her family were from Framingham, Mass. Teachers in many schools
throughout New England had geared lesson plans to the event, and were watching TV in their classrooms to experience a moment they hoped would broaden their understanding of space travel and the ramifications it had on their own lives - on technology and information we would not have had unless we explored the stars. Instead, these youngsters endured the moment 73 seconds after liftoff when the bright, shiny shuttle and its even-larger external fuel tank were engulfed in a ball of smoke - with odd armlike projections going off in several directions. The people on the ground looked up quizzically, wondering why they could no longer see the shuttle. Christa’s family was there. And then came a cold, cruel voice over the loud speaker saying, “We have lost our downlink.” In other words, there was no radio contact. Challenger was gone. On the TV screen flashed pre-launch pictures of the crew - of their flight training and exercise program. There was that unforgettable and gut-wrenching footage of the crew heading for
the ship, smiling and waving at the crowd. On board the shuttle (STS-51L) that day were Commander Dick Scobee; pilot Michael J. Smith; mission specialists Judith Resnik, Ellison Onizuka and Ron McNair; and payload specialists Gregory Jarvis and McAuliffe. The mission was the 25th operational flight of the space shuttle and the 10th for Challenger. I will never forget those faces. That night, President Reagan offered a speech to comfort and reassure a shaken nation. “We’ve never lost an astronaut in flight,” he said. But my mind flashed back to that previous space program tragedy - the day in early 1967 when Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee were killed in a flash fire that consumed their capsule on a launch pad. Lately, I’ve talked to people here in Florida who actually saw the plumes of smoke that enveloped Challenger. “We knew something was wrong,” said one.
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Online comments Dear Rebecca and Dale: Thank you for including the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation in yesterday’s issue. The Romers asked me to pass on their appreciation as well. Many programs and memorial services have been held this past week to honor the member and legacy of Challenger. But will that legacy survive. It appears the space program is winding down, with only three more shuttle missions left. Then what? There doesn’t seem to much “fire in the belly” to continue to explore what Star Trek Captains James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard and Jonathan Archer called “the final frontier.” If there is a legacy, it should be the one put forward by President John F. Kennedy, who promised we would put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s - and we did it. We should not mourn for Christa McAuliffe and the others who gave their lives in the pursuit of space exploration. We should continue their journey.
Christine Dardet Dardet Public Relations Article: Authentic Chicago food makes its debut in Boca Comment: The only thing missing is the people. The south side of chicago and boca raton are polar opposites in the way people treat each other. Chicago being midwestern and nice and Boca being boca. - Andy Previn
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer
‘Greenify’ may not be a word, but it certainly is a good idea As you will read on page 11 of this edition of the Boca Raton Tribune, Mayor Susan Whelchel and members of the five Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton are working on a project that will encourage young people to help “greenify” the city. I’ve never heard the word ‘greenify’ before, but it describes what the mayor and the Rotaries want to do. As explained by Dave Freudenberg, former president of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton and now the assistant district governor, the mayor has issued her “Green Cup Challenge.” She wants school-age groups to band together, identify a specific project to help “greenify” the city (that’s Dave’s word), and then complete it by the end of May. The projects will be judged by the mayor and Rotary presidents and the winners will share in the $1,000 prize being put up by the Rotaries. This is all happening in the springtime, which seems to be the appropriate time for spreading green. Watch the Tribune for more information on these activities. Who’s planning to run? Feb. 2 was the first day for residents to declare their candidacy for office in the
March 8 city election in Boca Raton. So far, only the incumbents have filed the appropriate documentation to seek another term in office - Mayor Susan Whelchel, Deputy Mayor and Councilwoman Susan Haynie and Councilman Mike Mullaugh. City Clerk Susan Saxton said that if no one files to oppose any of the candidates, there will be no election - and the incumbents will win by default. But Haynie, at the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowners Associations meeting Tuesday, said that someone - we’re not sure who - recently took a candidate package from the city clerk’s office. It could mean that there will be some action in the political arena this year. Anyone planning to run must file their documents by 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. It may be a few days before we know which non-incumbent is eying political office. We offer our condolences Those of us at the Boca Raton Tribune join with other mourners to offer condolences to the family of Dr. P. David Nicholas, the founder pastor of Spanish River Church, who died Jan. 25 at the age of 79.
The minister helped create a church out of an old storefront, and then moved into a beautiful campus on Yamato Road. There is both a church and a school there. But Dr. Nicholas did more than just run the church. He was known as a “planter,” planting similar houses of worship in various cities around the nation. He is said to have planted about 200 in all. He was truly a man of God, as his former congregation will attest. Our sympathy goes out to his wife, Eleanor, their three sons and their grandchildren. We know his legacy will be honored for years to come. Keep track of what’s going on A woman recently asked the Boca Raton City Council to post a list of city events on Channel 20, the Boca cable channel. That’s not a bad idea. But we have a better one. If you have an event, send it to us at the Boca Raton Tribune. We will list it in the print product and also online. After all, we are your closest neighbor. Send your information to: news@bocaratontribune. com.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
You Need Not Be a Failure! Failures are made, not born! They’re often the result of allowing all kinds of negative whispers to weaken the confidence you’ve already received via talents, gifts and passion for achieving specific endeavors! Yet, whenever you feel responsible for any failure, your first thought should be that it need not be permanent. Quite often, a failure is simply a prelude to success! Or, as Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer entitled one of his books, “Failure – The Back Door to Success.” Indeed, any failure which occurs amidst one’s trying hard is simply another step towards eventual triumph! No individual, consciously, ever plans to be a failure, but the choices some persons make can only lead them there or, at its best, to a mediocre accomplishment unless proper reparations are swiftly made. But, as it has been wisely pointed out, “failures and mistakes can be a bridge, not a barricade, to success.” Some fail in school be-
cause they choose not to assume the responsibility of study and homework beyond what is taken in class. Their neglect and procrastination catch up with them and they end up missing altogether what otherwise could be the best for them! Others never make it in the labor force because for them having fun takes precedence over the faithful discharge of their daily duties. Too much partying makes them too tired or too sick to get to work on time, or forces them to miss days of labor, or to arrive at the location of employment unable to perform their assignment. To paraphrase the words of a well-known Psalm, partying may persist all night, but accountability awaits you in the morning! People should approach their responsibilities and toils with confidence, in spite of whatever difficulties they may encounter along the way. Some people will definitely fail through inaction; others will fail on account of wrong action; a
few more will fail due to personal, paralyzing hesitation. A good perspective from Abraham Lincoln, challenges: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Human failures are preventable! Any performance is, from the outset, an act of faith. For that reason, never put any limitations on yourself; simply recognize the resources God has bestowed on you to reach your full potential. Yet, if any failure occurs, make every effort to transcend it, to move beyond where you may find yourself stuck! In the words of John L. Mason, “we attain only in proportion to what we attempt.” For many years I had carried with me a card with the words: “I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail, than to attempt to do nothing and succeed!” I may have lost the card but not the challenge it poses. Victory is the inevitable outcome when dedication to a task and persistence toward its realization prevail!
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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Artists from around the Federal official charged world bring their works with fighting antito Boca Semitism addresses 700 at Holocaust luncheon
Zapp Apps BOCA RATON - The 2nd vorites including Michelet Annual Boca Raton Fine Innocent, a performer of Art Show was held Jan. 22 French Music and a local and 23. The highest quality group, Jay Blues Band with juried artists from around jazz, classical and blues, the world were on hand to Vladimir Gorodkin with sell their art works at Roy- the Tsimbaly. al Palm Place on Federal Art demonstrations hapHighway, just south of Pal- pening around the event metto Park Road in Boca helped teach the community how some of the art Raton. In order to attract the best work is made. artists, those participating Hot Works also produces are given awards. The goal, the award winning Orchard planners said, is to create an Lake Fine Art Show® in atmosphere that enhances West Bloomfield/Orchard the artwork and creates a Lake, Mich. - voted top relaxing environment for 100 art shows in the counart lovers. In addition to the try the last four years in a art displays and food, there row - and the Estero Fine was also free live entertain- Art Show at Miromar Outment from world class fa- lets in Estero, Fla.
BOCA RATON - An estimated 700 people attended the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Annual South Florida luncheon Jan. 31 at Boca West Country Club. Hannah Rosenthal, the U.S. Department of State’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, was the keynote speaker. During the program, Josh Lukes, 16, a Boca Raton resident and a junior at St. Andrew’s School, received congratulations for raising $2,500 for the museum by holding a day of football last Thanksgiving at Patch Reef Park. Luncheon co-chairs were Arlene Perlman and Lynn Saxton, both of Boca Raton. The honorary chair was Arlene Herson who served as the 2010 luncheon chair and is also the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Chair of the Legacy of Light Society. State Sen. Maria Sachs and
husband Peter S. Sachs, and Elaine and Bernard Roberts were luncheon vice chairs. For the second year in a row, Jim Sackett, news anchor of WPTV-TV, Channel 5, was emcee. “We are thrilled that Ms. Rosenthal joined us to share her stories of the State Department’s extremely important work,” said Ms. Perlman. The 2011 South Florida Luncheon committee members are Alice and Bob Abrams, Debbie Abrams, Barbara Baumstein, Phyllis Blum, Faye Borowsky, Dee Botnick, Josephine and Simon Braitman, Barbara Byer, Nancy Dershaw, Congressman Ted Deutch and Jill Deutch, Marjory Dobbin, Judi Donoff, Doris Fenig, Lynn and Bill Foggle, Shelley and Norman Frajman, Edith Friedman, Marilyn Goldman, Brenda and Sanford L. Guritzky, Rachel Javit, Jeffrey S. Kahn, Anne Marie Continued on page 11
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Boca students among winners of Palm Beach Poetry Festival high school poetry contest DELRAY BEACH - Miles Coon, director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Blaise Allen, Ph.D., the Festival’s director of Community Outreach, have announced the winners of the annual High School Poetry Contest. The first place prize (two passes to the Festival and $50) was awarded to Kristie Liebel of Boca Raton, a 16-year-old junior at Boca Raton Community High School, for her untitled haiku. The contest judge, Dr. Jeff Morgan of Lynn University’s Department of English, praised the winning work for its “beautiful image and some fine consonance.” The four runners-up, who will each receive one Festival pass and $25, include: • Mandy Bartmess, 17, of West Palm Beach, a senior at Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, for her poem, Fragments. • Brandon Dickerson, 16, of Boca Raton, a junior at Spanish River High School, for his poem, Mannequin. • Debra Marcus, 16, of Wel-
lington, a junior at Wellington High School, for her poem, History. • Jeffnick Philippe, a senior at Lake Worth Community High School, for his poem, My Home, After. Dr. Morgan judged more than 200 entries. In addition to the Festival passes and cash prizes, the winning students will have their poems published on the Festival’s web site (www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org).
Late last year, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival received a $50,000 underwriting grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant was given through the Foundation’s Knight Art Challenge, a five-year, $40 million initiative to bring South Florida together through the arts. PBPF was the only nonprofit organization in Palm Beach County to receive a Knights Art Challenge grant this year.
Eight faculty poets, a special guest poet and two performance poets were featured at 11 ticketed public events, January 17-22, including readings, talks and a lively panel discussion. In addition, the workshop participants gave two afternoon readings, free to the public. Presented in partnership with Old School Square, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney, the Windler Group of Morgan
From left are Miles Coon, Mandy Bartmess, Brandon Dickerson, Debra Marcus, Kristie Liebel, Dr. Blaise Allen.
Stanley, Smith Barney’s Atlanta Office, the Palm Beach County Cultural Council and the Board of Commissioners of Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, WXEL TV & FM and Murder on the Beach, Delray Beach’s independent bookseller. Robert Pinsky’s appearance is presented in partnership with the Jazz Art Music Society of Palm Beach. All events were held in the Crest Theatre and Vintage Gymnasium of Old School Square in Delray Beach. Credit: Photo by Michiko Kurisu
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Mayor Whelchel, Boca Rotaries looking for groups to help ‘greenify’ the community BOCA RATON – Mayor Susan Whelchel has long been a fan of the color green – particularly as it applies to environmental sustainability. The five Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton are banding together with the city’s chief executive to lunch the “Mayor’s Green Cup Challenge” later this year. ‘The general idea is to issue the Challenge to any school-age group that can band together, identify a specific project to help
“greenify” Boca Raton, register the project with Rotary - including before photos - complete the project in the month of May, and at the end the projects will be judged by the Mayor and the five Rotary presidents,” said Dave Freudenberg, himself the former president of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton and now assistant district governor. “The winners will share in the $1,000 prize put up by the Rotary Clubs to be presented to them by the
Mayor Susan Whelchel and Rotary Assistant District Governor Dave Freudenberg are shown at a recent meeting where she spoke to the group about the state of the city. The mayor and all five Rotary clubs in Boca Raton are set to launch an effort that would encourage young people to “greenify:” the community through projects of their own creation.
mayor at a City Council meeting.” The groups will be made up of local school children kindergarten through grade 12. “They can be classes, social groups (Scouts, etc), sports teams or any other assembly,” said Freudenberg. “But they must have a connection with Boca Raton or at least have a Boca Raton address. That includes the county residents.” ‘We are still in the early stages as it will take a lot of work to bring this on,” the assistant district governor of Rotary said. “So far, I have met with the mayor and most council members, Parks and Recreation Department, assistant city manager, the Green Living Task Force, the county School Board member and several corporations, and, of course, all five Rotary Clubs in Boca. So far, everyone is very excited about the project” Right now, the Parks and Recreation Department is identifying projects that
could be used and I will be meeting with the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Board to seek their support.” But Freudenberg stressed: “I am counting on the creativity and imagination of our young people to come up with ideas on “greenification” that exceed anything we could plan. And it can include help to some non-profits in the area like the Children’s Museum, Hospice and the Mae Volen Center. It could be fun just to see what the kids come up with to beautify the city and create a sense of improvement in making the city more eco-friendly.” Freudenberg said plans call for introduction of the program in March, with a kickoff date of late April and work to be done in May. He said the FCATs have pushed back the proposed dates. He said that Rotarians at the district level are interested to see how it can duplicate this project for use in other areas.
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Local heroes help families recover at Boca Helping Hands FOOD REVIEW See page 14
Executive Director, James Gavrilos
Program Director, Sally Wells (left), with Volunteer Coordinator, Joan Sappenfield By Sam Tett Boca Helping Hands (BHH) began as a small food center in 1998. Twelve years later, through the steady generosity of our community and the hard work of its small staff, BHH has become a multi-faceted organization, furnishing assistance of almost every kind to those struggling among us. There are five fingers to the “Helping Hand” according to BHH’s Executive Director, James Gavrilos: “The food service center, the pantry program, “Blessings in a Backpack,” the Resource Center, and the job mentoring program.” The food service center provides hot meals out of the Remillard Family Resource Center six times per week. In 2010 alone BHH served a staggering 28,500 hot meals approximately 750 per week. “There are no questions
asked,” said Gavrilos. “If you show up, you get fed.” BHH’s Pantry Program collects non-perishable goods from churches, organizations, and community donors, using them to provide around 700 pantry bags per month to families without access to sufficient meals. Gavrilos emphasized the crucial role of the community in keeping these programs running: “100 percent of our food is donated, and we have wonderfully creative volunteers in our kitchen that can make delicious meals out of all kinds of ingredients.” “Blessings in a Backpack” is designed for children who receive their primary (and sometimes their only) nutrition from school dinners. These backpacks are filled with nutritious food to get the kids through the weekend - a crucial resource for struggling families during the recession. The Resource Center, headed
BHH’s wireless-equipped computer lab by Program Director Sally Wells, provides direct financial assistance in case of emergency situations, including eviction, suspension of utilities and inability to afford prescription medications. Distributing a total of $160-170,000 per year, Sally and the Resource Center help people to resolve immediate problems, but it doesn’t end there. Sally also compiles a comprehensive budget with the families, helping them to come up with a long-term plan for self-sufficiency. “We are not a homeless engagement center,” says Gavrilos. “When people hit an ice patch in their lives and cannot seem to get traction, we help them to get back up. Then we show them how to take the next steps on their own. What we aim to do here is break the cycle of need.” The fifth and final finger is the Job Mentor Program, which is
perhaps the most crucial factor in establishing independence. By providing computer classes, Internet access, interview skills, and resume coaching, 135 people found jobs through this program in 2010 alone, and this figure promises to rise in 2011. Another major focus at BHH is food recovery: “50 percent of America’s food is literally thrown in the trash,” says Gavrilos. “It is unconscionable that we have a hunger problem in this country.” If this figure doesn’t shock you, consider that 50 percent of that wasted food is recoverable: “Palm Beach County alone throws out 169 million pounds of usable, recoverable food per year,” continues Gavrilos. One of BHH’s major goals is to prevent this kind of waste, and several businesses have teamed up with the organization to help out, including Capital Grille, Chipotle, and
Whole Foods. Gavrilos characterizes the atmosphere at BHH as “beyond passion – we have a zeal and commitment here. This organization runs entirely on volunteers.” Volunteer Coordinator, Joan Sappenfield, for example, spends 40 hours per week at the center on a volunteer basis: “The families keep me here,” she says, “I see the changes in the children as the families learn to break the cycle of need.” There are many others who feel the same way. Ann Jaakkola, the BHH accountant, works entirely for free: “I love being part of a change that I can actually see,” she says, “especially when it comes to helping the children.” There are many ways to donate to BHH, be it cans of food or your own time. Volunteers of all ages and walks of life are always needed; as Gavrilos says, “Everybody can do something!” If you would like to help out, please visit bocahelpinghands.org, or call 561-417-0913 for more information.
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Superior Italian Dishes – Bravo Caruso! Gina and Lillo’s Caruso Restaurant is alive with superb Italian offerings from appetizers thru soups, salads, pastas and a spectrum of entrees to sweet, sweet desserts. The creative appetizers include scampi with sea scallops sautéed with mushrooms in a chardonnay and lemon sauce, delicious prosciutto di Parma with flordilatte cheese and roasted peppers, an excellent pepper crusted yellow fin tuna seared carpaccio with olive oil lemon and orange zests topped with fennel and arugula, drizzed with citrus vinaigrette. In addition we had large Mediterranean mussels with julienne vegetables in a fantastic wine/ curry sauce. The sautéed calamari with its garlic, white wine and grape tomatoes was delicious as the grilled calamari over arugula with lemon and olive oil. Two soups are featured - a very light tortellini in broth and as well as a smooth pasta e fagioli with crated cheese, both very tasty indeed.
Five salads are listed covering a wide variety of ingredient combinations. Variations of pasta dishes include a spinach fettuccine in tomato/cream sauce with ground sausage, peas and pecorino cheese - delicious and filling. Likewise, the ravioli pillows in their tomato/cream sauce had peas and a bit of fresh mint - Both are winners. There are nine additional pasta combinations on the menu as well. The fresh fish selection stars a boneless branzino alla francese served on a bed of spinach with mashed potatoes. This really is a specialty fish done here to perfection. The Hawaiian blue snapper - a filet sautéed with tomatoes plus garlic, olives and dainty white asparagus was a joy to try. Additional entrees include three veal dishes, filet mignon, Hawaiian king prawns and three chicken variations. Delicious side dishes include spinach or broccoli in garlic and oil or broccoli rabe.
The desserts include a very light and tasty tiramisu, a lime cake-very creamy, sorbet and gelato and tartufo semifredro Caruso’s pear tart and apple tart need 20 minutes to prepare-order early when you dine. Portions are generous and pricing is reasonable for these fine quality dishes. The standard menu features 6 appetizers, 2 soups, 5 salads, 12 pastas, 9 entrees and 4 desserts. While the daily specials were featuring 3 appetizers, another soup, 8 entrees and 2 more desserts - a vast array of fine fare. This is a classic restaurant, intimate and charming with attentive owners and staff. Caruso’s seats 50 in the dining room, 18 in a private cozy room and 100 on the expanded patios. Since opened in January of 2010, all meals are cooked to order for you at 187 SE Mizner Boulevard in Boca Raton (561-367-7488).
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The ‘Wings of Freedom’ exhibit made a triumphant return to Boca Raton last weekend. The exhibition was made possible by the Collings Foundation and featured three essential tools in America’s victory in World War II - the B-17 and B-24 bombers along with the P-51 Mustang. The planes have been restored to their original condition. They look, sound, and fly just as they would have in the 1940’s. On Sunday, January 30th, crowds lined up to take unguided tours of the nostalgic yet intimidating aircraft. The ancient ‘birds of war’ were in stark contrast to the sleek corporate jets that landed and took off from the Boca Raton Airport runway only 100 yards away. Children ran beneath the bomber’s hulls and pointed excitedly while their parents attempted to corral their intuitive youngsters. But everyone seemed to be impressed by the solidity of aircraft usually only seen in postcards, books, and in History Channel specials. The Boca
Bomber’s B-24 - B-24 “Liberator” Raton Fire Rescue Explor- he rattled off a number of ers - a youth fire training war stories to interested program - sold hotdogs, co- onlookers, offering his dekes, and candy underneath cidedly unique perspeca tent. When asked if they tive to the ancient relics of pretended like they were World War II. Some of the soldiers while walking stories included: a serenthrough the bombers, they dipitous audience with all agreed. the pope while on leave “Of course,” said one in Italy, shooting off red young man. “You have to warning flares at confused get into character.” American forces while taLuckily, a “character” was king down a ‘wounded’ in attendance and he had a B-24 in an abandoned field, little more hands on knowl- flying into the black smoke edge than most. Gerald of a burning oil refinery on Fahrer flew 51 combat mis- a bombing mission in the sions in the B- 24 ‘Libera- Alps, the sight of 1,100 airtor’. He was one of the few craft in the sky at the same veterans at the event. Fahrer time, and the horror of bespoke enthusiastically with ing wounded in the cockpit those on hand, telling and and attempting to fly his re-telling tales of his ex- B-24 back to safety with an ploits while walking in the injured arm. shadows of airplanes he The worst part about being once flew. In a short time wounded was the knowContinued on page 15
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Bomber’sCharacter ledge that his fellow soldiers were hurt as well, recalled Fahrer. “When I looked back, the flight deck was covered in the blood,” he said. Fahrer was quick to mention the bravery and commitment of his fellow soldiers and how fortunate he feels to have survived the
Ed Ignatoff takes aim war. “We lost 80 percent of our men,” he said. “When we have reunions, most of the men there were a part of the ground crew.” Gerald reminisced about his re-entrance into America after the war. He was on a boat cruising into New York harbor. He said that
Bomber’s Gerald - Gerald Fahrer, World War II Veteran he looked up and the first thing he saw was a parachute jumper. The sight struck him so deeply that he said he fell to his knees and thanked God. “Every day is a bonus. That’s the way I live my life,” said Fahrer. It wasn’t all misty remembrances, however. Fahrer
was still feisty about the rivalry between B-24 and B-17 flight crews. He refused to have his picture taken in front of the B-17, walking steadfastly across the lot to the B-24 to pose. “The B-17 boys used to say, ‘we fly higher and faster than you,’” said Fahrer. “We say, ‘in your dreams you did.”
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The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL the United States government. At a St. Baldrick’s event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are beaming as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads. Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. This is the seventh year that the event has happened at Olympic Heights, which was brought not only to the school but to Palm Beach County seven years ago by Olympic Heights own Renee Manwaring. Olympic Heights raised more than $41,000 in this year’s event, with 76 brave students and staff members stepping up to the plate to raise money for children’s cancer. Over the course of the seven years, Olympic Heights has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to helping find a cure for childhood cancer. “St. Baldrick’s touches me a lot” said Brianna Silva, sophomore and treasurer of the Student Government Association, “It makes me think about how I complain about the smallest things and how I should stop and appreciate all that I have around me because some people aren’t as lucky.” Silva isn’t alone in her
A Olympic Heights Student shaves his head for Children’s Cancer Reseasrch
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thinking. Many other students, when they talk about what St. Baldrick’s is to them, always end up with those same words about how they should appreciate what they have more because some people aren’t as lucky. Of all the years I have been a part of St. Baldrick’s, I must go out on a limb here and say that this year was by far the best year ever. Yes, even better than when I was attending Olympic Heights. There was something different about this year that just seemed as if the entire student body was unified, I’ve never seen the gym so full before in my time there. The sea of green gave me goose bumps. Only one word can describe what St. Baldrick’s this year at Olympic Heights felt like: “Phenomenal,” said Brianna Silva.
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JSRF hosts ‘Rockin’ to Cure Diabetes’ breakfast By Rebecca Coleman BOCA RATON - The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held a kickoff breakfast for the 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes. More than 100 people attended the event at the Wyndham Garden Hotel Jan. 27. The breakfast was hosted by the Walk’s presenting sponsor, Bluegreen Corporation. Susan Saturday, VP Human Resources, represented Bluegreen at the event. The 15th Annual South Palm Beach County Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place April 9 at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. This year’s walk theme is “Rockin’ to Cure Diabetes.” JDRF is the leading non-governmental funder of diabetes research in the world, directing at least 80 cents of every dollar to fund diabetes research and education. Walkers can register online at www.walk.jdrf.org. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Esther Swann at 561-6867701.
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All about happy... Neiman Marcus’ spring fashion show dazzled an appreciative audience of almost 500 stylish ladies at the annual gala luncheon for the Greater Boca Raton Cancer Chapter of The Pap Corps. The theme of this spring season is “All about happy,” according to Lauren Johnson, PR director of the department store. Johnson coordinated the show to highlight the hottest trends of the season beginning with a kaleidoscope of color. A vibrant mix of shades flowed down the catwalk with blends of purples, blues, and fuchsias from designers such as Cavalli, Escada, Pucci, Fendi and more. After that cavalcade, the show shifted into neutral with a selection of earth tones. I loved the body-hugging Lanvin dress with exposed zipper and the stunning St. John beige and white tweed jacket. Then the shade of the season took center stage...coral! Feminine, versatile and universally flattering. the hue graced designs by Chanel, Akris, Fendi and more. One of the favorite fashion sections was the polka dots, prints, and metallics, which brought out an exciting assortment of looks. Ending the show, the glamorous evening wear had the crowd in continuous applause. Especially stunning was the ever sublime Valentino showing a blush ruffle gown. Stunning! All looks were made even more dazzling with jewels by Andreoli! At the end of the show smiling faces filled the audience! Happy indeed! And congrats to the organizers who raised over $175,000 for cancer research!
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ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
Two contemplative, downbeat films hit theaters
Scene from “Biutiful” It was the opposite of a slambang action weekend in new film releases a few days ago, with two contemplative, dare we say downbeat? foreign films. The oddly-spelled “Biutiful” is generating the most interest because it has an Oscar nomination as Best Foreign Film (Spain) and its star Javier Bardem is a Best Actor candidate. There is no question Bardem does a masterful job as Uxbal, a Barcelona hustler involved in shady dealings, mostly involving crooked cops and illegal immigrants. On the other hand Uxbal is a loving father to two young children, whom he is raising as a single parent because of their mother’s mental illness and utter irresponsibility. His wife Marimba (Maricel Avarez) has sunk so low she does tricks as a prostitute when she is not sleeping with Uxbal’s no-count brother. If this weren’t grim enough, Uxbal is trying to carry on his chaotic ordinary life with the knowledge he has terminal cancer and only a couple of months left to live. Yes, Mexican writer-director Alejandro Guillermo Inarritu
has really heaped the misery on his leading character, yet Bardem’s Uxbal soldiers on with stoicism and generosity, even as he is entering the terminal stages of illness. So you see the title, which is Uxbal’s young son’s misspelling on a crayon drawing, is anything but “Beautiful.” The paradox, if you stick with the story through its twoand-a-half-hour length, is that this is a tale of redemption. It is a remarkable performance by Bardem, surely one of the best actors in the world today. “Another Year” unexciting but reassuring “Another Year” is an unexciting title for an unexciting film by British director Mike
Leigh. That is meant in a good way, because “Another Year” is a film of great subtlety, anchored by two fine character actors. Tom (Jim Broadbent) and Gerri (Ruth Sheen) are a long-married couple still in love in the autumn of their years (the film is divided into the four seasons). By contrast everyone around them is not happy at all. Gerri’s best friend Janet (Imelda Staunton) is almost comatose from depression. Tom’s old friend Ken (Peter Wight) is pretty much a lush with other bad habits. Then there’s Mary (Lesley Manville) who also drinks too much and struggles with depression. Tom and Gerri, so different from the cartoon characters, are almost apologetic for being so darn content, with fulfilling jobs, useful hobbies, and a good relationship with their grown son (Oliver Maltman). In short, the challenges of life do not get Tom and Gerri down. For that “Another Year” is a lovely, uplifting and gently entertaining film.
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Laughter, Jay Leno style; wit at the speed of light They say laughter is the best medicine. And I couldn’t agree more. An apple a day is so passé (and the pesticides could kill you) and exercise just takes up too much time. So when Lewis Black canceled his concert date at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Jay Leno stepped in at the last minute. So like any laughter junkie (and Jay Leno fan) I jumped at the chance to transcend the mundane and giggle until my sides hurt. And I was not disappointed. “I heard that Cosmopolitan Magazine is telling women that they should drop their panties on the dinner table on a date. If you’re married, that won’t work. The man will just yell, ‘That’s my steak, don’t put your rolled up underpants on my steak.’” That’s the great thing about Jay Leno; he is part comedian and part actor. His jokes make it seem like we’re all living in a supersized world boiled down to its lowest common dominator. He paces the floor just blurting out funny anecdotes and telling stories as if he had a tape recorder firmly implanted in his brain. And, if you watch the Tonight Show you know that Leno’s wit travels at the speed of light. He has the ability to disarm the serious and make mere
mortals laugh until our stories (or pain) fades into the woodwork. Dressed in a dark blue suit with striped tie, Leno looked every bit the part of the Wall Street banker. But unlike the heavy hitting business stiff Leno takes the everyday foibles of the modern man (or woman) and makes them seem pretty hysterical. “When they asked Charlie Sheen about the night he was found in the Plaza Hotel with a naked hooker, he said it was just a bad night. Let me tell you, if the average man was in a suite in the Plaza Hotel with a naked girl, he would say it was a great night.” If you ask me, any night with Jay Leno is a great night. He’s the reason I stay up until the last stray cat has found dessert and the world has sealed its last shutter. Sure I would love to subscribe to the notion that “early to bed, early to rise
makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise,” but I can’t seem to end a day without a dose of Leno. Who else is going to make me laugh - the check-out girl at Publix? “They say obesity may be caused by a virus. Have you seen anyone in Africa with the obesity virus? So, what are you going to do, call in fat? Boss, I’m not coming in today. I’m staying home to eat M&M’s. I caught the obesity virus, someone in the office sneezed on me.” If you know Leno then you know about his lovehate relationship with cats. “When you’re dating a woman with a cat she will give you the cat speech. ‘Cats are very independent. They think for themselves, they eat when they want, sleep when they want, and disappear for days at a time and then show up as if nothing happened. Everything women hate about men they love in a cat.’” Cat chatting aside, seeing Jay Leno is about as good as it gets if you want to stimulate your endorphins (and lighten your load of reality). And, in a world torn apart by inane innuendos and critical banter, it’s good to see someone who can uplift our spirits and tickle our funny bones - if just for one night. Leno will be appearing in Boca February 26th at The Concours d’Elegance Grand Gala at the Boca Raton Resort.
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Raining Cats and Dogs Saves the Day
By: Gabriela Heizer Can you imagine what it must feel like, if you were an animal, to be beaten and abused by your owner? Unfortunately this is very common in America. Over 6 million cats and dogs are abused each year. Luckily Raining Cats and Dogs Inc has saved a lot of these cats and dogs from their abuse owners. They have been serving all of South Florida since 2001. Raining Cats and Dogs Inc. is a no-kill, non-profit organization.
BOCA RATON - Hi, I’m Lacey. They say blondes have more fun, but only once they’re adopted into a loving home! I’m a Chihuahua mix, a female, about a year old weighing seven pounds. Ask to meet me so we can bond. I’m a very shy girl but I do enjoy being in your lap or on your shoulder, soaking up the attention! I’m housebroken and I can live happily with older children and other dogs. Rescue me and we’ll live happily ever after.
A Majority of their animals were rescued only days before euthanasia at animal control. Some were found as strays or by cars nearly hitting them. One of their featured pets, Holly and Brooke, arrived at a shelter in Port St. Lucie starving, bloody, and hairless. The shelter was full so Raining Cats and Dogs Inc. took them in. They believe that both Holly and Brook were abused by their previous male owner because they are very shy towards males they’ve never meet. To make sure the animals are never abused again they visit your home to make it easier for the animals.
They adopt their dogs at PetsMART on Glades and 441 in Boca Raton. Raining Cats and Dogs representatives are there every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 pm. They also accept donations for medical expenses.
I’m available for adoption at Tri-County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter located at 21287 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton. The shelter is open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees are $110 and up. Animals are heartworm-tested and up-to-date on vaccinations. Included in the adoption fee is one year of free office visits to Regency Veterinary Clinic. Please visit us to find a lost pet or to consider adding a shelter dog or cat to your family. We have puppies and kittens, too! Call (561) 482-8110 or view many of our available animals and volunteer opportunities at www.tricountyhumane.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at “TriCounty Humane.’ Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune.
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When starting your own business, old advice is still good advice While clearing out some papers that I have accumulated over the years, I came across notes from a lecture I gave at Lynn University as one of the guest speakers in Dr. Ralph Norcio’s class. My topic was, “Going into Business.” Although the presentation was given years ago, the information remains true. The formula for a successful business remains the same. However, keeping up with the changes in the virtual market, social media and other technical advances is an essential add-on for business to succeed today. Because of the high unemployment situation, many people are going into their own business. This is a monumental step and there are many roadblocks along the way. Of great importance is having had experience working in that field as an employee. Before you can command the ship, you must have the experience of being one of the crew. I say this because the work situation enables you to observe what motivates your work force. Getting along with people is one of the keys to success. There is a link between successful people and their work ethic, per-
sonal characteristics and values. Some of the following are characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: Integrity - “Truth will out!” In Shakespeare’s, “The Merchant of Venice,” 1596, these words rang out. Business is based on relationships and successful relationships are based on telling it as it is. That is why I include integrity in the mix. Having this quality will set you apart. The advantage is that you will gain respect from those you encounter and communication will be readily accepted. Perseverance - Never giving up, staying the course is one of the characteristics of the achiever. Give me the person who believes in what they are doing and, regardless of the obstacles, will stay focused on their goals and I will show you a successful person. That is why perseverance gets my vote as a major characteristic. Empathy - Regardless of the business or service you are interested in, you are in the business of “people.” Understanding the people, working with them is one of the key elements to running a successful business. People with a high degree
of empathy understand the other person’s situation and are able to find a solution. The ability to listen and feel the situation as your own enables you to render a fair decision and proper advice. Ego Drive - People with a strong ego drive strive to be winners and are focused on a successful outcome. They do not become pessimistic in a negative situation but work harder to achieve success to satisfy their goals. They don’t look for excuses nor put the blame on others but work harder to achieve the success they need to satisfy their inner self. Another vital prerequisite before going into your own business is to ask yourself the following basic questions: Does a need or want exist or can I create that need or want? What makes my idea unique? Who is my competition? Do I have to have a business plan? How much capital will I need? What is my time frame? If you think that you met all the requirements; then go for it! Good Luck!
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By Rick Boxx
Leading with Wisdom Most CEOs and other top executives of large organizations have access to a wide range of business advisors and teachers. Many of these consultants arrive with the latest business ideas and fads. Fads come and go, however, being replaced by other novel and often short-lived strategies. Left in their wake are confusion and questionable business practices that are not rooted in time-tested wisdom. Wes Cantrell, former CEO over a $14 billion corporation that manufactured copying machines sold worldwide, had many opportunities to utilize some of these new and innovative ideas. But he chose to take a very different path. Speaking at a recent gathering of business and professional people, Cantrell made a statement some of his listeners might have found surprising – that his management style and principles he followed were based on and rooted in the Ten Commandments. Rather than following business practices that seemingly change with the wind, he was able to guide his organization consistently by using commands that have survived thousands of years and countless challenges. As Psalm 119:98-99 teaches, “Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers for I meditate
on your statutes.” The Ten Commandments are presented in two places in the Bible’s Old Testament - Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. The first three commandments deal with mankind’s relationship with God; the remaining seven offer principles that can be applied to any business setting. For instance, the fourth commandment directs us to observe a Sabbath day. Practically speaking, it reminds us if we work day and night, not pausing for rest and refreshment, we will break down mentally and physically. Hardly any of us would find fault with many of the Ten Commandments. The most controversial, of course, are those requiring worship and obedience to God alone. For atheists and agnostics, that is a great stumbling block. But in the Scriptures, God explains a practical motivation for obeying His rules: “Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your forefathers” (Deuteronomy 8:1). What if a consultant like those cited above were to arrive at your office and declare with great conviction, “If you follow what I tell you, your business will grow and prosper, and you will experience more suc-
cess than you ever could imagine.” Would you not at least pause to consider his recommendations and see how they could fit with your company’s mission and culture? The problem, of course, is obvious. Next week, next month or next year someone else will come along and make similar boasts, claiming his or her proposal amounts to the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. Yes, fads and gimmicks come and go – in the business world as well as other realms of society. Unlike those, however, the Ten Commandments have been around for thousands of years and remain rock solid as a consistent, reliable guide for conduct, both personal and professional. Leading an organization requires wisdom. If you want to create a strong advantage over your competition, you would be wise to consider Wes Cantrell’s advice to study and apply God’s Word, the Bible, to your business as well as your personal life. And the Ten Commandments would be a good place to start. Until next week! Copyright 2010, Integrity Resource Center, Inc. Adapted with permission from “Integrity Moments with Rick Boxx,” a commentary on issues of integrity in the workplace from a Christian perspective. To learn more about Integrity Resource Center or to sign up for Rick’s daily Integrity Moments, visitwww.integrityresource.org.
DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Mike Gora
Divorce can impact insurance coverage in a variety of ways Question: My husband and I are going through the divorce process, and have been for about six months. We have a mediation coming up. To prepare, I sat down with a friend of mine to go through her divorce settlement. Last night, my friend and I were discussing insurance issues. I have been married for more than 20 years, and we are both 45 years old, and in good health. We have two kids, one in college, one a sophomore at Pine Crest. I have not worked during the marriage. My husband makes good money. We have always had health insurance and life insurance, through his employment with a public company. Can you tell me what kind of insurance protection I would get if the case went to court? Would the judge have to give the children and me the same health insurance we have now? Would he give me life insurance to pay for alimony and child support, in the case of my husband’s premature death? Answer: Let’s discuss the life insurance first. Florida appellate court decisions have made it much harder for a trial court to award life insurance as security for alimony or child support in the last few years. To be
sustained on appeal an award of life insurance must meet three criteria: 1. There must be “special circumstances” requiring the insurance. That seems to mean that there has to be some special risk to your husband’s health, or, perhaps, some special condition that would prohibit you from ever earning your own support, or being able to support your minor child. 2. The trial court must find that the insurance is affordable, after making the distribution of assets, and deducting the cost of the alimony and child support from your husband’s earnings. Non-marital assets of both parties must be considered. 3. The court must make specific findings as to whether all of the proceeds of existing insurance are necessary to secure the support, or the amount of a new policy, and how the insurance is to be distributed; directly and all at once , or through a trustee, in monthly payments. That being said, it is quite common to be able to negotiate life insurance coverage during mediation, especially if you and your husband already have life insurance. The life insurance to secure alimony would be based upon the amount of alimony that you receive and your life expectancy, or, perhaps
the number of years left before your husband is of retirement age, or the number of years left on your term insurance policy already in place. That insurance requirement would be eliminated if you lost your alimony as the result of a re-marriage, or later modification of alimony. Insurance to secure child support would be calculated based upon the current child support, and incorporate a declining balance to take into consideration your minor child’s age and balance due. You have also asked about health insurance coverage. The court will probably require your husband to continue to supply health insurance for your minor child, and, perhaps, for your children while they are in college or to the age now provided in the new health care law. Federal law does not allow you to continue on your husband’s group health plan indefinitely, but creates, through a process referred to as COBRA, the ability to maintain your present coverage at an expense close to what your husband’s company is paying to cover you. You can choose to go with that plan or purchase your own. The cost of your insurance will be considered as one of your needs by covered alimony.
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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South Florida’s economy to improve via tourism in 2011 By Sam Tett
BOCA RATON - The local economy is on the rise according to The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), who presented their 2011 marketing plan at the Boca Raton Resort and Club on Monday afternoon. Troy McLellan, President and CEO of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, outlined some of Palm Beach County’s recent economic successes: “South County represents over 5,500 [hotel] rooms, which is 34% of the total number of rooms in all of Palm Beach County...we have contributed greatly to the bed tax in this county, and South County led the state of Florida in the best occupancy recovery for 2011.” Jorge Pesquera, President and CEO of the CVB, said: “We believe in the magic of Boca Raton, we believe in the
vibrancy of Delray Beach… South county matters, because you have a lot to offer to those families huddled in their living rooms, wondering where they are going to go next summer, or next season.” Getting these vacationers to choose the Palm Beaches, claims Pesquera, is the key to economic recovery in Florida. This initiative has already yielded noticeable results: Palm Beach County has experienced a nearly 10% increase in year-to-date (YTD) occupancy compared to last year. In addition, the Palm Beaches placed number one in growth among all Florida destinations, and the county has seen nine consecutive months of improved bed tax. Palm Beach County has also had the strongest job growth of any of Florida’s 22 metro areas, adding 6,900 jobs between December 2009 and December 2010 – more than twice the state’s growth rate.
“Palm Beach county leads the state in new jobs” said Pesquera. “Visitors mean jobs, and less taxes. For every 85 visitors, there is a new job.” When those are first-time visitors, added Pesquera, just 45 will create a new job. Looking ahead, “business leaders from the local chambers of commerce will have the opportunity to align their efforts with the CVB and play an even more integral role in promoting this area,” said McLellan. Mr. Pesquera also called the Everglades “an under-utilized opportunity, particularly for the European market,” so we can expect to see more emphasis laid upon that natural resource in the coming months. Find out more about what the CVB is doing for South Palm Beach County at http:// www.palmbeachfl.com/.
The Keno Brothers to celebrate launch of new furniture line in Boca Raton By Donovan Ortega The Keno brothers will be dropping into Boca Raton on February 11th to launch their new furniture line. They will be at Robb and Stucky in Mizner Park at 2 pm. Leigh and Leslie Keno are best known as the enthusiastic, blonde twins from PBS’s Emmy nominated program, Antiques Roadshow. They are among the country’s foremost experts on antiques, and they have combined their 60 years of collective expertise to create The Keno Bros.™ collection, a new line of handcrafted classically modern furniture by Theo-
dore Alexander. The furniture line is comprised of approximately 100 individual pieces ranging in style from 18th century classics to 20th century modern adaptations. The line has Leigh and Leslie Keno’s distinct style; one born out of years in an antiques business in which they have honed and streamlined their vision of
beauty. This is the first time the brothers have worked together on a project. Leigh Keno currently owns and operates Keno Auctions in New York City, while Leslie Keno is Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist of American Furniture and Decorative Arts at Sotheby’s in New York. Even though their respective careers have been in the same field, it might seem contentious to combine two giants and expect them to work together peacefully. But, as the Keno brothers fondly recall, their visions often aligned. Continued on page 24
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Continued from page 23 One brother’s opinion would simply reinforce the hunch of the other. “This is our passion,” said Leslie in an interview with the Boca Raton Tribune. “We just appreciate great, beautiful objects. We see furniture as sculpture. It’s not decoration to us. We want our pieces to be the heirlooms of tomorrow.” Leigh agreed. “Yep,” he said. Robb & Stucky Interiors - 200 Plaza Real - Boca Raton, Florida 33432 (Southeast corner of Mizner Park)
West Boca Connection sets next meeting for Feb. 9 BOCA RATON - The next meeting of the West Boca Business Connection will be held Wednesday, February 9 at 8 a.m. at the Bagel Tree Restaurant, 9080 Kimberly Blvd., Boca Raton, in the Hamptons Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Lyons Road and Kimberly Boulevard. Attendance is $7 per person which includes breakfast. The group is seeking new members. The West Boca Business Connection is a networking group which meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. RSVP to WestBocaBusCon@gmail.com. For more information, contact Lynn Fedoriw, CPA, P. A. at 561-852-4577.
SBA disaster loans available for those impacted by drought The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Florida impacted by the extended drought that began last June. The SBA’s disaster declaration includes Palm Beach County. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farmrelated and nonfarm-related entities that suffered finan-
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Lynn Baseball Takes Care of Business in Season Opener By Chad Beattie Jupiter, Fl - Looking for redemption from a year ago, Lynn University’s baseball team opened its 2011 season with an 8-4 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic on Tuesday night. Eric Herrera went 3-for-5 with a RBI and two runs scored while Andrew Virgili was dominant on the mound with seven strikeouts in four innings pitched. This marks the fourth consecutive year LU has won its season-opener. After a one-two-three first frame, the Fighting Knights put a four-spot on the scoreboard in the top of the second. Kyle Radzewski drove in the first run of the season with a bases loaded sacrifice fly to deep left field. Phil Mannelly loaded the bags a batter later with an infield single and LU took a 2-0 lead when Johnny Broderick snuck a single
past the infield . Patience at the plate put Lynn on top 3-0 later in the inning when Austin Smith drew a five-pitch walk to plate Mannelly and Alex Bello drove in the first of his two runs with a ground out to second. Virgili kept the Sailfish hitters off-balance throughout his time on the mound. The junior transfer fanned two in the first, one in the second, and two more in each of the third and fourth frames. He allowed just one base hit, a dribbler through the left side, and did not issue a walk. Derstine made it a 5-0 Lynn lead in the fifth with a sacrifice fly to center field and the Blue & White used their speed to add a sixth run. With two outs, Herrera stole second, advanced to third on a passed ball then took a chance on a wild pitch that rolled eight feet from the plate to score.
Kyle Wolfe picked up the victory with three innings of relief. The local product out of Jupiter, Fla., allowed one run on three hits and struck out two. Taking a 7-0 lead following a Bello sac fly in the sixth, Palm Beach Atlantic finally got its first run in the bottom of the frame when Taylor Kaprive drove in Jorge Chavarria with a single through the right side. Lynn got out of trouble though with a inningending double-play by Luis Mejia. The Knights turned three double-plays on the night. Both teams exchanged runs in the eighth and LU appeared to be cruising to the win. But a pair of fielding errors in the bottom of the ninth led to two unearned PBA runs. Lynn turned two on a fantastic play off a ground ball to first and Bello ended the game by catching a foul ball down the right field line.
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Tickets Now on Sale for FAU-Florida Baseball Game at Roger Dean Stadium Boca Raton, FL - Tickets are now on sale for the Florida Atlantic University baseball team’s game against the University of Florida on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. The game will be a match up between two preseason nationally ranked teams. Ticket prices range from $5 to $17, with an additional $20 allowing persons to enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet at the stadium, starting two hours before the game. To view seating by special sections at Roger Dean Stadium, fans are encouraged to visit Ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased through the FAU ticket office by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS, or at www.fausports.com. FAU is coming off a spectacular 2010 season in which it won the University’s first Sun Belt Conference championship and advanced to the championship game of the NCAA Division I Gainesville Regional. The team is ranked No. 36 in Collegiate Baseball’s preseason poll. Florida is ranked second in the preseason after winning its first Southeastern Conference title since 2005 and advancing to last year’s NCAA College World Series.
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Three Ways the HEAT miss Udonis Haslem FAU Women’s Basketball `Pink Zone’ Game By: Matt Pineda Udonis Haslem suffered an injury to his foot on November 20th in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He tore ligaments and is listed as out until late March or early April as the HEAT hopes he can regain form in time for the playoffs. Miami’s need for Haslem was overshadowed by their success in December, but as time rolls on, it becomes clear the ways they miss him, and the benefit they will receive when Haslem is ready to play again. With that said, here are three ways the HEAT miss the services of Udonis Haslem and what to look for when he returns. Rebounding - When he went out, Udonis was leading the team in rebounding at 8.2 per game. Everyone’s concern was the HEAT are not big enough to get it done and rebounds were the concern. Udonis has been a staple on the boards his entire career, and it’s something he takes pride in. Although the HEAT rank 8th in the NBA in rebounding, Haslem’s presence on the boards can free up LeBron and Wade to take less time to cleaning up rebounds and more time getting out into transition. Bosh has turned up his rebounds tremendously since UD went out, as well as Wade. When Udonis is
back and able to contribute on the boards next to Bosh and Joel, the HEAT should have enough to make their rebounding a clear advantage on the defense and offensive side of the court. Charges - The HEAT track and record charges taken on defense. They place a high importance on this because of the way their defensive system is designed to provide help defense everywhere on the court. Udonis has led the team in charges taken for years, and was earlier this season before his injury. Now, it is James Jones. When Udonis returns, his ability to take the charge and close out on defense will provide the HEAT with extra defensive pressure. Udonis is a superb defender. He is many times over-matched, but he is smart and is willing to sacrifice his body for the team. This creates turnovers for the opponent and extra possessions for the HEAT to control the game. Leadership - Haslem is the co-captain of the HEAT alongside Dwyane Wade. He has been described as the heart and soul of the Miami HEAT. He embodies what us fans want to see in a player - he is hard working, and gives everything that he has until the finish. His leadership will be appreciated when he returns. He is able and will-
ing to voice his opinion and anchor the defense. This is his style of leadership. He leads by example. Of the 13 games he played this season, he had 6 double figure rebounding games off the bench. He leads by example and many times, he will be the spark off the bench and continued effort the HEAT need to close out opponents. Udonis is already missed in so many ways. But it is also encouraging to see the HEAT succeed so well without Haslem in the lineup. It shows that once he does come back he will be able to offer the small pieces that the team needs him to. Wade, James and Bosh all gave up money to make room for Udonis Haslem to continue to be a part of this team. It’s unfortunate that he got hurt, but rest assured that when he returns he will be welcomed with open arms to be a core part of this team.
Boca Raton, FL - Join Florida Atlantic University women’s basketball team in the fight against cancer at the annual “Pink Zone” game on Saturday, February 12 at 3 p.m., against the University of LouisianaLafayette Ragin Cajuns, at the FAU Arena, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) started “Pink Zone” in a unified effort to assist in raising breast cancer awareness. The initiative, formerly known as “Think Pink,” began in
2007 with more than 120 schools unified in its efforts. This season, there were more than 1,500 confirmed teams participating in the event. The WBCA Pink Zone dates for the 2011 season will take place between Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 21. Fans who wear pink to the game will receive a free voucher for popcorn and one drink. FAU pink T-shirts will be sold at the game, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the tickets, T-shirt sales and other
contributions donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. As part of FAU’s support for breast cancer awareness, FAU basketball players also will wear pink uniforms. In addition, pink whistles will be used by the referees during the game.
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It is perhaps the supreme irony in golf that the simplest shot in the book seems to cause the biggest problem to the largest number of golfers. Let’s face it, the putt is the only golf shot that it is really possible to execute flawlessly without any tuition at all. We all start off doing this as kids. Some of us are even superb at it at this young age. It is this shot that is often the spur that leads to a lifelong addiction to this wonderful game of golf. What then, goes wrong? How can this easiest of golf shots become the absolute bane of an adult golfer’s life? Sorry to say, there is no easy answer. Experts are just as baffled as inexperienced amateurs over this one. The saying ‘it’s all in the mind’ was probably never more true than in this golfing case. Several years ago, an American company developed a golf putting machine. They carried out tests in optimum putting conditions and were gobsmacked to discover that their pride and joy couldn’t hole every putt. They took that machine apart and tweaked every element of it until they were certain that it was in perfect working order. And, guess what? It still failed to hole some putts. If this doesn’t go to prove that there is at least
an element of ‘black art’ about golf putting, then nothing will. The best lesson to take from the above is that you really never are going to achieve putting perfection. If a machine in perfect working under operating under perfect putting conditions fails to hole every golf putt, then a human being with all his or her imperfections never is. So, the first rule is, stop giving yourself such a hard time whenever you miss a few putts. It happens to even top professional golfers. In fact, any problem you have with putting is much more likely to be psychological than physical, so the very last thing you should be doing is getting down on yourself mentally; this can only make matters worse. Is there anything you can do if you really do have severe, regular putting problems? Well, apart from working on the mental side of things to inculcate strong belief that you really can putt (try some self-hypnosis tapes etc.) the best advice is to see if a change of putter will do the trick. Take your lead from the professionals. So many professional golfers who’ve suffered terribly from the ‘yips’ on the putting green, such as Bernhard Langer, found their salvation in the broom handle putter - maybe you should give one a try.
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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach , Delray Beach FL - February 3 through February 9, 2011 •Year II •Number 033
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