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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach FL - March 24 through March 30, 2011 •Year II •Number 040
‘Hatsume Fair’ at Morikami becomes tribute, relief effort for stricken Japan
Boca West residents go ‘back to school’
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Swedish Charity has office in South Florida
By Donovan Ortega
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DELRAY BEACH - The 32nd “Hatsume Fair” March 19 at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens took on a deeper, more profound meaning this year in light of the recent earthquake and tsunami that decimated entire towns in Japan and left thousands dead and unaccounted for. A moment of silence was observed at 2:30 p.m. on all three stages as a public showing of solidarity with Japan’s struggle to rebuild. There had even been talk of canceling “Hatsume,” but festival organizers decided to form a partnership with the American Red Cross and use the event as an avenue to raise money for relief efforts. The Red Cross had an on-site tent that acted as both a donation and information center. Joe Hansen, a spokesperson for the Red Cross, was extremely happy with the response from the community. “We have a lot of very generous people in our area. People really give from their hearts and more often than not the American Red Cross is the outlet they choose. We are really proud to be a part of the relief efforts,” said Hansen. As he spoke, a man approached a large bucket for cash donations that sat beneath the tent. See page 12
Curbs ordered on water use See page 4
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