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Wildflower Site Now Officially Opened as a Park By: Michael Demyan Boca Raton’s new Wildflower Park is now open to the public and while the name might seem normal on the surface, it actually has nothing to do with nature. The location is the previous site of the Wildflower nightclub, which thrived during the 1980s, before closing its doors for good in 1999. The building was left vacant for years before it was finally demolished in 2009 and the city bought the property that December for $7.5 million. Since then, the site has not been used for anything and has been left as an empty lot. Story on Page 3

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• For its distinction and commitment to providing quality educational opportunities to veterans and military-connected students, Florida Atlantic University has earned a spot on ‘Best Colleges 2018’ list by Military Times. •The Wildflower property, the subject of much heated bedate in the city for quote some time now, is officially open as a park. Residents who want to watch the boat parade on Decmber 16 from the park will be able to.

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•Is there anything that can stop the Lane Train at #thefaU? The Owls defeted Charlotte 33-12 this past weekend. With the win, the Owls finished the season undefeated in conference play with a 9-3 overall record. It is the program’s second nine-win season ever, their first since the 2004 season, while becoming the seventh team to finish undefeated in C-USA play in conference history. • Palm Beach State College students, faculty and local dignitaries gathered at the Loxahatchee Groves campus Monday to watch the College stuff a 30-year time capsule with artifacts and handwritten messages and then bury it in the courtyard.

• Boca Raton’s Downtown Library will exhibit collage artist Nicole Washburn’s work from October 6 to November 6. Washburn’s “Fragments into Form” features multiple different paper collages that blend colors and images to “portray elements from nature and the supernatural.” The “Fragments into Form” exhibit includes collages from 2005-2016. Having lived in the mountain forests of Central Argentina for 22 years, Washburn draws her inspiration for her work from many different places. • FCI Residential, the Florida-based developer behind numerous luxury, multi-family projects, is in the final phases of review by the City of Boca Raton for a new luxury apartment to replace a shuttered, rundown old Winn Dixie shopping center located just north of West Camino Real and west of Dixie Highway. Camino Square will benefit the tax base, contribute to the vitality of the Downtown community, improve roadways and traffic flow on Camino Real, and provide for sidewalks, lush landscaping and green spaces for public beautification. • U.S. Rep. Brian Mast and State Sen. Bobby

Powell, Jr. will give the keynote speeches at Palm Beach State College’s fall commencement ceremonies for more than 2,700 expected graduates. Two ceremonies are set for Dec. 19 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Mast, who is in his first term representing Florida’s 18th Congressional District, will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and the certificate programs.

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By: Michael Demyan Boca Raton’s new Wildflower Park is now open to the public and while the name might seem normal on the surface, it actually has nothing to do with nature. The location is the previous site of the Wildflower nightclub, which thrived during the 1980s, before closing its doors for good in 1999. The building was left vacant for years before it was finally demolished in 2009 and the city bought the property that December for $7.5 million. Since then, the site has not been used for anything and has been left as an empty lot. There was an attempt to lease the property to Hillstone Restaurant Group, but after voters decided that cityowned properties in the area should be used as parks last year, the city named the Wildflower property as a park in May. It officially opened on Monday after the city placed new lights as well as a walkway to Silver Palm Park, however there is still not much to do at the park yet. It is still mainly a vacant lot of concrete, but there are plans in place to improve the location over time. The city would like to redevelop the Wildflower lot, as well as Silver Palm Park, to be premiere landmarks in Boca

Raton. Ideas will be shown at the City Council Workshop on Dec. 11 by the city’s consultant, EDSA. Currently, the 2.27-acre lot sitting at 551 E. Palmetto Park Road can be used for free parking from morning until evening. Those who wish to watch the Holiday Boat Parade on Dec. 16 can also head to the park to see the boats out on the water. Bleachers, food vendors and dessert trucks will be there for those who attend. Keeping with the holiday theme of the event, toy donations will also be accepted as a part of the Toys for Tots campaign. The 41st annual parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. as boats travel from the C-15 Canal at the Delray Beach and Boca Raton border, to the Hillsboro Bridge. The Wildflower Park will be a prime location to see the boats travel through the bridge on East Palmetto Park Road. Other locations to watch the parade include Red Reef Park and Silver Palm Park, which will also have the food and bleacher seating. Boca Raton will be continuing its initiative to improve its parks in the future, including the Wildflower property, with the waterfront master plan. The plan will include projects such as adding pathways and benches.

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Boca Raton’s Tri-County Animal Rescue was among twelve rescue groups from all over the U.S. assembled to rescue eighty-seven animals found living in an hoarder house in Vernon, FL. Dubbed the “Great Pyrenees Rescue,” as seventy-two of the animals were Great Pyrenees dogs, the cats and dogs found on breeding site were covered in fleas and feces. The number of Great Pyrenees had grown exponentially due to none of the dogs being spayed or neutered. “It’s a sad situation” said Tri-County Animal Rescue Event and Volunteer Coordinator, Pam Dubois. “That’s why it’s so important for people to be enlightened that how important it is to spay and neuter your pet.” The 35-acre property had belonged to a wheelchair bound older woman, who had passed away leaving the dozens of animals neglected. The fight for food was prevalent as dominant males would sleep in the tubs of foods so other dogs couldn’t eat. Many dogs were found with broken and missing teeth from eating rocks. They all had skin, eye, and ear infections, accompanied by intestinal parasites. The refuge that had received a tip of the owner’s passing was The Alaqua Animal Refuge, who were stunned when by the number of cats and dogs living the decrypted hoarder house. The drastic case required more hands. Alaqua was joined by 12 rescue groups including Tri-County Humane and other organizations from the Northeast and Southeast U.S. They thanked the following organizations: Tri-County Humane Saving the Pyreenees Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue Leon County Humane Society Big Bend Disaster Animal Response Team The Humane Society of the United States Great Pyrenees Club of America Big Fluffy Dog Rescue Florida State Animal Response Coalition The Lucky Puppy Rescue Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania Rescue Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team Florida Great Pyrenees Rescue & Club The number of organizations par-

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ticipating is not surprising when considering the total cost of the rescue and treatments are anywhere from $500-$10,000. “We took in 6 females ages 3-10,” said Dubois. “They all have numerous health problems and we have nursed them back to health so they may find a good home.” The Great Pyrenees did not have to wait long at the Tri-County shelter, as 3 have already found a new home. Of course, it was not without being spayed first. “When you see something, ‘oh I wanna breed it, I want them to have puppies,’ no, there’s too many animals unwanted that get euthanized every day at kill shelters,” Dubois explained the reason for always spaying and neutering before their pets can go home with anyone. Interesting enough, kill-shelters are the animal organizations that are getting money from the state. “You go down to Miami and the facility down there is state-of-the-art and beautiful. They are killing dogs. Here, we’re saving lives and we just have to take little bits of money and put it together to do big things.” The Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100% No-Kill, non profit animal shelter that has prevented the killing of over 170,000 unwanted pets all over South Florida. Since 1996, they have saved over 55,000 domestic animals from being euthanized. “We save as many lives as we can, but we can only take in so many. Because we are a non-profit, we purely rely on donations.” Hurricane Irma damage to TriCounty facility Hurricane Irma did no favors for the rescue as it, “Destroyed the roof and flooded the inside of our sanctuary house, tore down our surrounding trees and fences, and animals had to be evacuated to the main building,” said Dubois. Tri-County is still in need of bags of concrete, fencing, and fence poles. At the Tri-County Animal Rescue, staff and volunteers continue to work to rehabilitate potential pets and heal ailments so they may be adopted, all this while maintaining a happy, clean, playful, and comfortable environment for the animals. Recently, over 50 cats and dogs have been rescued from Puerto Rico following Irma and are now in the shelter’s custody as more are expected to arrive. Tri-county loves new volunteers who may walk dogs, maintain the cat room, or help at events. As Tri-County Animal Rescue’s motto’s implies, “Who rescued who?”

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U.S. Rep. Brian Mast and State Sen. Bobby Powell, Jr. will give the keynote speeches at Palm Beach State College’s fall commencement ceremonies for more than 2,700 expected graduates. Two ceremonies are set for Dec. 19 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Mast, who is in his first term representing Florida’s 18th Congressional District, will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs and the certificate programs. Powell, who is in his first term representing District 30 in the Florida Senate, will speak at the 2 p.m. ceremony for Associate in Arts transfer degree graduates. About 58 percent of the graduates are earning an A.A. degree. Families and friends who cannot attend the ceremonies can view the live streams on the College’s website — www.palmbeachstate.edu. Mast is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Prior to his election to Congress last year, he followed in his father’s footsteps by serving in the U.S. Army for more than 12 years, earning the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal for Valor, the Purple Heart Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. While deployed in Afghanistan, he worked as a bomb disposal expert under the elite Joint Special Operations Command. The last improvised explosive device that he found resulted in catastrophic injuries, which included the loss of both of his legs. Mast remained on active duty following the injuries and provided expertise to the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms during his recovery process. After his retirement from the Army, he continued working in counterterrorism and national defense as an Explosive Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security. Mast subsequently received a degree from the Harvard

Extension School and volunteered to serve alongside the Israel Defense Forces to show support for the freedom Israel represents throughout the Middle East and the world. Powell, a professional planner who works as a project manager with Urban Design Kilday Studios in West Palm Beach, is the first and only American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member to serve in the Florida Legislature. The Riviera Beach native graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida A & M University in 2003, and he earned his master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University in 2006. After returning to Palm Beach County, he began working in his field and community. His interest in mentoring young people continued, as he was a volunteer coach for football and track and field and served on the Riviera Beach Library Board. He graduated in 2011 from Leadership Palm Beach County and later served on its Alumni Relations Committee. He has volunteered for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s EMBODI program for young males, and he serves as a board member and business manager for the MLK, Jr. Coordinating Committee. His interest in politics and community service grew and intertwined. After serving as a legislative assistant to then-State Rep. Mack Bernard (District 94), he successfully ran for the State House District 88 in 2012 and 2014. He continued his focus on community service, and he became known by his constituents for always “being there.” Powell has received numerous awards, including the Call to Action Award by the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida; the Most Influential Black Business Leaders Award by Legacy Magazine South Florida; the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Palm Beach County chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association; and the Friend of Free Enterprise Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

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FAU Named in ‘Best Colleges’ List by ‘Military Times’ By: Bryanna Basilio Florida Atlantic University has earned a spot on ‘Best Colleges 2018’ list by Military Times, FAU for its distinction and commitment to providing quality educational opportunities to veterans and militaryconnected students. The ranking evaluates schools on veteran and military student services and resources, academic achievement and quality of veteran culture on campus. More than 600 colleges participated in this year’s survey, and fewer than half received the Military Times Best Colleges designation. “Military and veteran students add value to the teaching and learning environment by bringing unique experiences and skills into the classroom,” said Andrea Guzman Oliver, Ed.D., an associate vice president for student outreach and diversity at FAU. “Therefore, ensuring our military and veteran students receive resources and services that aid in the successful transition to collegiate life is paramount.” The ranking is not a surprise

when looking at FAU’s strong military presence. The university currently serves more than 1,500 veteran and military students, including dependents eligible for military and veteran educational benefits. FAU’s Office of Military and Veteran’s Affairs handles the certification of benefits, including compliance, tuition waivers, annual reporting and updating policy and regulations. FAU also has a Military and Veterans Student Success Center, which serves as a hub for military and veteran student engagement, offering them group study, peer tutoring, internship and employment opportunities, outdoor educational programs and networking events. The Military Times annual survey asks colleges to document their services, accommodations and financial incentives available to students with military ties. The survey also factors in data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Education to tally final scores. The rankings are then published online and in the Military Times magazine.

ROBERT’S COMMUNITY REPORT By Robert Weinroth • It’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for many families within our community to volunteer and help serve a thanksgiving meal at the Levis JCC on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for those who might not be able to enjoy the holiday. • For those serving and those served it’s a special day to come together and celebrate this holiday. Thanks to Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton, volunteers made sure no one was alone for Thanksgiving, providing a warm meal among friends. It all began 23 years ago by Larry and Roxane Phillips. This year over 300 volunteers joined together to serve over 700 meals In recent years the event has been underwritten by Edith & Martin Stein and Etta & Raymond Zimmerman. Despite Martin’s recent passing, The Zimmerman’s and Edith Stein are keeping the tradition alive. • It may not have been pretty, but is was a defining moment as the Florida Atlantic University Owls were victorious in their final regular season game, beating Charlotte 31-12. The victory marked the first perfect season in conference play for FAU. Up next, the Conference-USA Championship where the East Division champion Owls will host the West Division champion North Texas football squad. The Owls perfect conference record earned them home field advantage. The game will be played on the Schnellenberger Field at FAU Stadium on the Boca Raton Campus on Saturday December 2nd at Noon. Come out and show your support for our champions. • The Owls are already bowl eligible. Where they are invited to play will be determined by the results of Saturday’s matchup. Team matchups for the college bowl games will be announced on Sunday December 3rd (at which time the Owls will learn in which bowl game they will play and against which college team while Boca Raton will learn who will be coming to our city to play in the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl set for Tuesday December 19th at FAU). • The Mizner Park Comedy Club held its inaugural performance at Mizner Park Cultural Center on Saturday night. Comic Cure, a social for-profit company, began in September of 2015 with one simple mission – use the unifying power of laughter to uplift and engage communities around important causes. They produce live comedic events in South Florida, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia to showcase promising local talent and benefit local non-profit organizations. Monthly performances are scheduled through the spring on December 23rd, January 13th, February 10th, March 20th and April 21st. The submission deadline for aspiring comics interested in performing at the December show is Sunday December 3rd at midnight. To learn more, go to http://ComicCure. com/events/Flroida/Mizner-Park-ComedyClub/ • The Nutcracker was, once again, presented by the Boca Ballet Theatre under the direction of Dan Guinn thanks to the generous support of Marleen Forkas, in memory of her late husband, Harold. This year the production features American Ballet Theatre’s Catherine Hurlin and José Sebastian. As

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in past years, young children were invited to meet the dancers after the two matinee performances. • Mark your calendar for the Boca Ballet Theatre’s Special Event, Stars of American Ballet on Saturday march 10th Tickets for the 1PM show at the Countess de Hornele Theatre can be obtained at www.BocaBallet. org • Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County invited the participants in its recent CEO Build program to a reception at the Boca Raton Resort. The CEO Build fundraising event celebrates and harnesses the unstoppable power of corporate leaders to come together to help transform our community by helping and working alongside local, hard working, low-income families with a hand up, not a hand out to build a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. The CEOs collectively raised the cost of building a $150,000 simple, safe and affordable home. Each “CEO Builder” devoted part of one day to help meet and build alongside the family in the construction process, offering an empowering, unique, fun, and positive environment to give back during a day filled with camaraderie, helping to change the life of a hardworking mother and her children. Mark your calendar: The 2018 CEO build will take place on October 19-20. • A Unity Event, organized by the Development Corporation for Israel / Israel Bonds and hosted by B’nai Torah Congregation - Boca Raton, was held on Monday with Rabbinical representation from Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Boca Raton synagogues. The program recognized the honorees from 11 synagogues and the Jewish Federation of SPBC. The keynote speaker for the evening, Amb Ido Aharoni, delivered an impassioned speech about the hurdles the State of Israel has been forced to confront throughout its history and how Israel Bonds have played a decisive role in Israel’s rapid evolution into a groundbreaking, global leader in high-tech, green-tech and biotechnology with worldwide sales exceeding $49 billion since the bonds were first issued in 1951. • The City Council met on Monday (as CRA) and again on Tuesday to address a number of issues. Several pieces of news came from the meeting: (1) Wildflower Park is now open to the public from dawn to dusk. The park will remain open and bleachers will be available to watch the 41st Annual Holiday Boat parade on Saturday December 16th; (2) The Council approved the funding to begin work on the seawall at the Wildflower property; (3) The Council, likewise, approved the expenditure of funds to begin the engineering work for the Hillsboro El-Rio Park (which will include pickle ball courts); (4) The Council learned that Slidr (the point to point free transportation within the downtown) has ceased operations on the city. However, the good news is a new company, Round The Town has jumped into the void and is offering the same free rides within downtown in slow-speed electric vehicles. They are developing an “app” but for now, they can be hailed or called or texted at 561.303.9173. • There will only be one set of City Council/ CRA meetings in December. The meetings will take place on December 11th and 12th.

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By: Jack Rubin The holiday season in Boca Raton officially kicked off last Wednesday when Mayor Susan Haynie lit the Mizner Park Holiday Tree. Festivities included a children’s concert, a carnival, and exciting food and beverage options. Wednesday’s children-oriented entertainment kicked off at 6 p.m., when Santa Claus arrived at the Mizner clock tower. Around him stood face-painting and sand art tents, with hundreds of kids eager to grab a picture with Santa. Fifteen minutes later, traditional Christmas carolers took the Mizner Park Amphitheater stage. Their performance teed up the main event of the night, the lighting of the tree. Spectacular fireworks lit up the sky after Mayor Haynie truly began the holiday season. Festivities continued throughout the night with carnival rides in Mizner Park and a musical performance that featured the Minions, Big Bird, and Elmo. Rides included a funhouse, classic swings, and other thrill rides. While Boca’s November and December weather may not exactly scream holiday spirit, the City has many events planned to create a jovial winter feeling.

The 47th annual Holiday Street Parade is scheduled for December 6. The route will span a one mile stretch along the west side of Mizner Park. Running just before the parade will be the 17th annual Boca Raton Holiday Mile. Boca’s one-mile dash is sponsored by Runner’s Edge and Boca Raton Police Athletic League. With bleachers set up for spectators outside of Sanborn Square, hundreds of viewers lining federal highway, and Christmas lights and costumes galore, it is certainly expected to be a fun event to be a part of. On the night of Saturday, Dec. 16, the Intracoastal will play host to the 41st annual Holiday Boat Parade, certainly a fanfavorite event. With winners taking home cash prizes, the light designs on boats in past years have been nothing short of remarkable. Some public viewing areas in Boca are Red Reef Park and Silver Palm Park. With the holiday season underway, Boca Raton has plenty of entertaining events in store. The tree lighting was a success, and as the calendar turns to December the parade is up next.

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Community Gathers For Time Capsule Ceremony Palm Beach State College students, faculty and local dignitaries gathered at the Loxahatchee Groves campus Monday to watch the College stuff a 30-year time capsule with artifacts and handwritten messages and then bury it in the courtyard. Attendees of the ceremony included members of the PBSC District Board of Trustees, Florida Senator Bobby Powell, Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay, The Town of Loxahatchee Groves Mayor David Browning, The Village of Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, and several vice mayors and council members from the surrounding municipalities as well as local high school principals. The opening ceremony of the time capsule will be held on November 13, 2047. Items that will be unearthed include photos of the campus faculty and staff, the history of the College and campus, newspaper articles, College program brochures, pennants, copies of the alumni magazine, letters from today’s students to future students, and items representing each of the surrounding municipalities, among others. “This celebration memorializes where we are today, and I am so happy that I get to share in this moment with you,” said PBSC President Ava L.

Parker, J.D., to the crowd of more than 100. She then spoke about the 13-year journey it took to get the Loxahatchee Groves campus built, and the community effort to secure the $9 million in funding from the legislature to finish the first building. Dr. Dennis P. Gallon, PBSC’s retired fourth president whose name the campus bears, was also among the speakers. He first pursued the idea for the campus in 2004. “This time capsule is a powerful testimony of the great responsibility this institution has,” he said. “In 30 years, we will be judged on how well we served the community and our students.” He also spoke about how fast the world is changing and that he could not imagine how different things would be in 30 years. “I’m fascinated and somewhat intimidated by the rate of change we are having to adapt to today.” Although he could only speculate on how the campus would grow in the future, he does believe the campus will look similar to what the Palm Beach Gardens campus looks like today when the capsule is opened.

FCI Residential Proposes Boutique Luxury Apartment for Downtown Boca Raton FCI Residential, the Florida-based developer behind numerous luxury, multifamily projects, is in the final phases of review by the City of Boca Raton for a new luxury apartment to replace a shuttered, rundown old Winn Dixie shopping center located just north of West Camino Real and west of Dixie Highway. Camino Square will benefit the tax base, contribute to the vitality of the Downtown community, improve roadways and traffic flow on Camino Real, and provide for sidewalks, lush landscaping and green spaces for public beautification. “Camino Square is really the first true redevelopment of a blighted and under-utilized property in Downtown Boca Raton, which is consistent with what the CRA was originally formed to do,” said Juan Porro, Managing Director of FCI Residential, the real estate arm of Florida Crystals Corporation. Rather than one large building, Camino Square is divided into two distinctive, mid-rise buildings sitting between well-screened garage elements which helps reduce building mass. The design maintains all of the active spaces visible from the streets, while the operational functions occur away from vistas. Each building is 77 feet tall, well below the 100-foot height permitted under Ordinance 4035.

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“Camino Square is a modern interpretation of Addison Mizner’s architectural style,” explains the project’s architect Beatriz Hernandez of MSA Architects, who also designed the well-received and now fully occupied Camden project in Downtown Boca Raton. “It offers distinctive features of traditional classical architecture in terms of its articulation and the flexibility and openness of its spaces. It has been designed to blend in nicely and complement the city skyline.” The 350-unit redevelopment project proposes less density than allowable. The plans for Camino Square were strictly developed following the standards of Boca Raton’s Ordinance 4035. “The proposed apartments will generate less evening traffic than if the shopping center was reactivated in its current setup,” said John Donaldson, the project’s traffic engineer. The plans have obtained a preliminary review by the Community Appearance Board (CAB). All CAB comments regarding the architecture and the project’s design have been incorporated into the present proposal. The redevelopment has also been reviewed by residents from neighboring areas at community meetings as well as by the Federation of Boca Raton Homeowners.

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Despite our Differences, We Come Together at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving ranks among one of my favorite holidays. Not so much for the food that we will be blessed with but this weekend, many of us will spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. As we take this time to pause, reflect and celebrate over a nice meal, let us not forget those in our community who are not as fortunate. Over the past two weeks, I have watched as hundreds of kindhearted residents were thrust into the Thanksgiving mood. Some cleaned turkeys, others labored over the stove cooking meals and dozens more packed baskets and boxes with the necessary side items that accompany the turkey or ham. Kudos go out to those who went above and beyond their normal jobs to make sure those families were taken care of this Thanksgiving. On Monday, I watched as employees in the city’s Community Improvement and Parks and Recreation departments passed out several 527 turkeys to families at Atlantic High school.

And less than 24 hours later, I saw some of the same recipients in line at the Wayne Barton Study Center here in Boca Raton getting turkeys and baskets of food. It was so exciting to see the diversified group of volunteers helping out on Tuesday. I am sure some of the recipients also received food from other sources so they will have an abundance of food this week. I only hope they will share a portion of what they collected with some of the needy among them, especially those who could not make it to one of the giveaway events. Several residents, including Ann Wright of Delray Beach, took food to those seniors who are homebound and do not drive or could not get to the distribution sites. I would be remiss if I did not recognize the staff at capital One Café downtown Delray Beach who made and gave away turkeys and baskets to 15 families around the city on Monday. While it may seemed unbelievable, there are some among us who will go

through this holiday hungry. I received a call and texts on Tuesday night inquiring about food for a family that was lost under the radar. Apparently, there are still residents who are not aware of the many food giveaway opportunities in our community. Only Wednesday morning, I learned of a story where a family went to Atlantic High School Monday evening to get a turkey but upon arriving at the gate, they saw members of the Delray Beach Police Department’s Criminal Justice Academy assisting. Thinking they were law enforcement personnel and fearing for their immigration status, they turned around and left. Fortunately, thanks to the Delray Beach Kiwanis Club, which donated 11 turkeys, that family received a turkey and a box of canned goods. It is my hope that before we even begin to make those New Year’s resolutions in a few weeks, we will try, starting now to be a little bit more caring about our neighbors at other times other than thanksgiving.

If we are as organized or coordinated as we are during Thanksgiving, we can address the food crisis in our communities. In truth, Thanksgiving should not be a one-day affair. I think it should be ongoing. We should ensure with the same fervor — all day, every day – that the needy among us are fed. I also pray this year that we can strive to put more emphasis on appreciating the people and experiences we have in our lives and less emphasis on the petty things that people may say or even do at times. The memories we get from spending time with others and the joy that comes from being content with what we have will last much longer and mean much more than anything that one can say about us. Finally, I must add that in addition to turkey, pumpkin pie, and football, wherever you are, please add safety to your list of things to keep track of this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

You Can Communicate Better! Every human being comes into the world with communication mechanisms. Even newborn babies know how to share pressing needs to a parent or guardian, capable of supplying their request. What many adults fail to understand, even after several years on planet earth, is that communication among fellow humans is a task that demands continued improvement. The mere utterance of words, or an expression of feelings, does not necessarily indicate that a message has been sufficiently grasped! Those who are eager to be understood by others, so as to anticipate a response from them, are responsible to convey their message with clarity, free from interfering noises, and at a moment which offers the best chances

of comprehension, and the provision of an adequate response. Not only serious issues, but also less significant matters, have the greatest probability of being heard, understood, and acted upon when timing, surroundings, and emotional wellbeing of those engaged in the conversation are key factors taken into consideration. A dialogue does it best! It is the one communicating to another who has the primary responsibility of ascertaining that the message has been heard and understood. While using the vacuum cleaner, when the television or radio are blasting, or when children are fighting or crying nearby, is not the right time to convey messages to another person, with the expectation of being clearly

heard! The moment a spouse enters the house after a long day at work is never the best time to address any issue of importance to be received by the hearer, especially when that issue entails potentially bad news. I once heard of a wise wife who studiously avoided greeting her husband after his long day at work with any bad news, regardless of the seriousness of the issue. So, one day, as soon as her husband entered the house, with a welcoming smile she went to kiss him, and proclaimed: “Hi, honey; you should be happy to know that three of our four children are not in the hospital at the moment!” With that creative approach, and the blow softened, she was able gradually to explain that one of the

kids had broken a leg during a ball game, but all else was okay! You can avoid being misunderstood, not being heard, or sharing your thoughts at an inappropriate moment by seeking the right time, the best setting, and the most clear and adequate words which effectively and exhaustively express what you desire to convey. It is not late at night, much less when you are tired in bed ready to sleep, or at moments when other pressing sirens beckon another’s attention that you should spill your concerns, or seek an answer to significant matters. Communication is not hard, but it needs to be done effectively!

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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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ORANGE Plaintiff designates ORANGE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 80 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940 District: Section: 7 Block: 4 Lot: 2 INDEX NO. EF003211-2017 CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. EMANUELE LABIANCA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT LABIANCA, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; BARBARA LABIANCA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT LABIANCA; ANGELA LABIANCA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT LABIANCA; LUCIA ZAINO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT LABIANCA, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC., "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $450,000.00 and interest, recorded on September 9, 2008, at Liber 12725 Page 0840, of the Public Records of ORANGE County, New York, covering premises known as 80 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ORANGE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. 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SPORTS Owls Record-Setting Offense Rolls in Win Against Charlotte By: Jack Rubin

You may not be able to tell based on head coach Lane Kiffin’s monotone reaction to Saturday’s game, but under a partly cloudy sky and 8,330 fans in Charlotte, North Carolina, Florida Atlantic University won their eighth straight game. “We didn’t play very well today,” Kiffin remarked. “The good thing about that is, we have a team that has high standards for themselves. It’s not a very happy locker room, if you walked by, you’d think that we lost… they’ve come a long ways. The standards have changed here.” FAU did not get off to their typical scorching hot start, but the Owls did not waste any time on their second possession, capped off by a Devin “Motor” Singletary touchdown. They would not relinquish their lead for the whole afternoon, winning by a score of 33-12. Quarterback Jason Driskel threw just four incompletions on the day. His

two touchdowns over 245 yards propelled the Owls, and he was neither sacked nor intercepted in the game. Meanwhile, the Owls’ defense was dominant, forcing four sacks. Stating that standards have changed is a wild understatement for the program. With the win, the Owls finished the season undefeated in conference play with a 9-3 overall record. It is the program’s second nine-win season ever, their first since the 2004 season, while becoming the seventh team to finish undefeated in C-USA play in conference history.

Lane Kiffin’s offense has been nothing short of prolific this season, spiking national interest in the beachside program. The only way to effectively contextualize the magnitude of what FAU accomplished this regular season is to list the all-telling stats. The Owls rank eighth in college football in points per game, posting 39.3 per contest. That lead C-USA, as did their yard per game total, clocking in at 480.2. No one was more impressive this season than sophomore running

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