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‘Fashion Never Dies’ during 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week Staff report Runway looks, resort chic styles and trendy hairstyles will be on display in downtown Delray from Jan. 23-27 during the 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week. With a theme of “Fashion Never Dies” inspired by James Bond 007 will be woven throughout the event featuring fashion, local designers, entertainment and beauty. Diverse fashions will take center stage at the runway shows, fashion luncheon, in-store promotions and the Shop the Runway In-Stores Event throughout Downtown Delray.

Sharon Koskoff and Andrew Carroll look through postcard letters Koskoff ’s dad wrote to his fiancé at the time during WWII. Photo courtesy of Matt Sturgess 4th Avenue Photo.

Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million war letters makes stop in Delray Beach By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Linda Oxford never really wanted to read them. The letters her dad wrote to her mom before he left for war and while he was overseas. But, she didn’t want to throw them away either. So, when the Delray Beach resident found out New York Times best-selling author, historian and war letter collector Andrew Carroll was coming to the Delray Beach Historical Society, she brought the stacks of letters with her to donate to his project “The Center for War Letters,” which honors veterans and active duty troops by preserving their wartime correspondences.

Several Delray residents took their turns waiting to show Carroll their family’s letters. Porter Beermann was visiting her mom in California for Thanksgiving when she found a letter her grandfather James Montgomery Moore wrote from France in 1944. The West Point graduate was a captain in WWII. She said he would send letters to his father’s office so his mother wouldn’t see what he was describing. His letters talk about capturing Germans and a time where he was under fire by two drunk American soldiers who were ransacking a French town and began shooting at

him. Her grandfather survived the war and continued to serve in the Korea War. “I never met him,” she said of her grandfather. But she named her son Montgomery after him.

“Created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants, Delray Beach Fashion Week is an award-winning event which we are thrilled to produce once again,” said DDA Executive Director Laura Simon. “This special week is a unique, fun and all encompassing opportunity to share with our local residents and visitors the fashion and beauty that is found right here in Downtown Delray Beach.” In addition to the Downtown Delray Beach merchants, local fashion designer participants include: Amanda Perna – House of Perna and Neon Bohemians; Glavidia Alexis - Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis and Glavidia Hair Studio; Kyle Groth – Whiskers Laces; Amanda Johnson – Amanda Johnson Studio; Jully Ortega – The Sandy Shoppe; Bill DeBilzan – The DeBilzan Gallery; Arianne Brown - Ramona La Rue; Lizzie Lambert – Haystacks and [CONT. PG 2] Sam Delaney – Greenlines

She donated the letter, which ends asking his parents for nuts and candy, to the cause, which has an overall goal of collecting 1 million letters in order to preserve war-related correspondences. Carroll doesn’t come from a military background nor did he study history. It was a house fire that sparked his interest in collecting war letters. When he was a sophomore in college,

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Delray Beach Fashion Week returns this month for the sixth year. Photo courtesy of Downtown Development Authority.

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Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million war letters makes stop in Delray Beach his childhood home caught on fire. Everyone escaped unscathed, but the family heirlooms, letters and pictures did not survive the blaze.

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A cousin called to check in on the family. When Carroll explained they were all OK, but the letters and items were gone, the WWII veteran James Carroll Jordan sent a letter to Carroll. It was a letter he wrote to this wife while serving in the war. The letter dated April 21, 1945, explained what he saw while walking through Buchenwald, a concentration camp. That letter piqued Carroll’s interest once he read it. And so did the remark he cousin made about the letter.

Porter Beermann shares a letter her grandfather wrote to his parents during Linda Oxford holds a bundle of letters written during WWII and mailed to Delray Beach. Photo courtesy of Matt Sturgess 4th Avenue Photo. WWII with Andrew Carroll. Staff photo.

He told Carroll to keep it because he “probably would have thrown it out anyway.”

newspaper, the P.O. Box he purchased for people to submit letters to was inundated.

It was that moment that Carroll thought how many letters like this one are sitting in peoples’ garages, attics and in boxes just covering dust, or worse being tossed in the trash.

Since then, he has teamed up with Chapman University and the project has changed names to the “Center for American War Letters.” Carroll serves as the Center’s Founding Director.

So in 1998, he launched what was then called “The Legacy Project” to encourage people to save their letters.

He estimates they have more than 150,000 unpublished letters in the collection.

He then wrote to advice columnist Abigail Van Buren better known as Dear Abby asking her to share his cause with her audience. Several days after her piece appeared in the

He has traveled to all 50 states and 40 countries seeking out letters from the American Revolution up to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He has turned the letters into several New York Times bestsellers, including War Letters, Letters of a Nation, and Behind the Lines. War Letters inspired the critically acclaimed PBS documentary of the same name. The audio version of the book was nominated for a Grammy in the “Spoken Word” category. During his Delray visit, he received a donation he had never seen before, colorful postcard letters. Sharon Koskoff donated hundreds of the postcards her father wrote to his then fiancé, who was not her mother. The postcards were saved even though the relationship failed. Now, they will be preserved

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‘Fashion Never Dies’ during 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week Events will take place throughout Downtown Delray Beach and two of the runway fashion shows are free to the public to stand and watch.

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If you choose to splurge with a VIP Pass for $150, you will receive a reserved seat at all runways shows and the luncheon, a One Year VIP iPic Theater membership, a VIP Lanyard, entry to VIP Receptions and a special edition of the 2019 Fashion Week Amanda Perna SWAG Bag. Runway show reserved seat tickets and other event tickets range from $25-$50. All ticket proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Luncheon, resort wear fashion show, silent auction

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There is a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package valued at $500 which also benefits the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Receive one “Chance” with each VIP Pass or runway seating ticket purchased. Additional Chances to Win will be available at each runway show for $5 per chance or $10 for three chances. 2019 Delray Beach Fashion Week highlights Jan. 23: “Fashion Royale” Evening Wear & Designer Fashion Location: Atlantic Avenue in front of The Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave. 7-10 p.m.: Ticketed runway seating, Live performance by Edge Effect – an a cappella group, Red Carpet with Step & Repeat, Downtown Merchant Tent, Beauty Bar and more. 8 p.m. SHOW: Evening Wear & Designer Fashions Runway Show Emcee: Heather McMechan and Dana Peller of Local Mom Scoop, Pellerini and SoFlo Moms on the Go

Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Ave.

Recommended attire: Resort Wear Tickets: $50 per person includes lunch and the fashion show - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families Jan. 26: “License to Swim” Swim and Surf Show Delray Beach Fashion Week returns this month with a swimwear show. Photo courtesy of Downtown Development Authority.

Recommended attire: Cocktail Attire

Tickets: $30 per seat for runway show reserved seating - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch. Jan. 24: “For Your Eyes Only” Shop the Runway In-Store Events throughout Downtown Delray 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Shop the Runway In-Store Events throughout Downtown Delray. Purchase a Passport and receive tickets for chances to win great prizes as you make purchases in stores throughout Downtown. Tickets: $25 per person includes Passport, swag bag with instore discounts & promotions, and complimentary transportation throughout Downtown - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. Jan. 25: “Fashion is Forever” Resort Wear Luncheon and

Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Ave. 7-10 p.m.: Music, beach games, & vendor tables followed by runway fashion show, chance to win drawing, thank you ceremony and final walk. Emcees: Lindsey Swing and Lilly Robbins of LL Scene Recommended attire: Tropical Tickets: $25 per seat for runway show reserved seating – benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch. Sunday, Jan. 27 Trunk Shows and Shopping throughout Downtown. For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook. com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or phone: 561.243.1077.

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Nancy Stewart-Franczak 1 Tell us about yourself and

how you got into the event industry. I’ve always been interested in technology which led me to a career with IBM for seven years. In 1988 I took a buyout from IBM and launched an advertising agency in downtown Delray Beach. I fell in love with the city and immersed myself in anything and everything I could to get involved with the city of Delray Beach. Revitalizing downtown Delray Beach was and still is the focal point of my interest. It began with Art & Jazz on the Ave which put in motion my career change to event production. With my agency background and being headquartered on the Avenue I got asked to design many of the collateral materials needed to promote these events. Long story short – I found my passion of event production.

2 We heard that Garlic Fest, one of your

signature events, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Tell us about how you started the event and how it has grown.

It all started with a trip to the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California. My team and I were taken back by this event and were lucky enough to take a page out of their book by being trained by their founders in all things “Garlic”. Our goal of bringing Garlic Fest to South Florida was to establish a similar form of fund-raising sources for local non-profit organizations. Garlic Fest started out as a small festival in a city parking lot in downtown Delray Beach over twenty years ago. Within five years the event had gained attendance of 20,000+ and was booking major national music acts! Around that time, The Garlic Fest was nicknamed “The Best Stinkin’ Party in South Town”. Growing bigger every year, we were blessed to appear on the Cooking Channel’s hit show, “Carnival Eats” and the Food Networks “Unwrapped” show.

3 What is on tap for the 20th year of Garlic Fest? Can you divulge any special experiences? To celebrate our 20th Anniversary we’re

A shower on wheels will be wheeling into a Delray Beach church on Fridays for the next six months to give the city’s homeless population a place to freshen up. Thanks to nonprofit Live Fresh Charity, the shower truck will park at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 404 SW 3rd Ave., during lunchtime on Fridays. Currently, the church serves lunch to about 100 people on Friday afternoons. City staff estimate about 30 percent of those people will take advantage of the shower service. Commissioners approved the program as a six month pilot program. The program will not cost the city any money. The idea is supported and requested by the Delray Beach Interfaith Committee for Social Services and endorsed by the city’s Homeless Task Force. The showers were an idea Chris Bentley came up with several years ago while living in New York City.

He said he would see homeless people walk in and out of coffee shops and see how they were treated. He also understood the way people in those establishments felt. “When I am down in the dumps, the first thing I do is take a shower, get a hair cut and put on a fresh shirt,” he said. “Anything that makes me feel better when I look in the mirror.” He said he wanted to give that opportunity to others and the idea came to life after he teamed up with another organization and they received a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 of the Palm Beaches. In 2016, the shower trucks were purchased and they have been operating at different locations. They have a presence in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Beginning on the second Friday of January, the shower will be located in Delray. During the trial,

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bringing new attractions like the Funky Buddah Beer Garden where attendees will be able to kick-up their feet and sip funky brews, with new releases rotating every hour. We’re also introducing Artists Row which will showcase Palm Beach counties local community of artists in a variety of interactive exhibits. With The Mighty Mighty Bosstones headlining Saturday night, it’s sure to be our biggest Garlic Fest yet!

At the heart of all of our festivals is our commitment to create fun-filled food lover community events featuring unique food and beverages. We strive to ensure that our sponsors are richly rewarded for their investment in our events and our community. Our events strong commitment to the community is that they are designed as a fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations. Our non-profit organization has contributed over $670,000 back to our community volunteer partners.

4 What other events do you have on tap for 2019?

5 If you could put on any event what would it be?

The Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival returns to Downtown Delray Beach and Old School Square with a diverse menu of delicious seafood and delectable wine on March 9th and 10th.

I would love to produce a music festival based on the “Best of” Garlic Fest performers. We’ve brought many national music acts to South Florida, including; Buddy Guy, Stephen Marley, Michael Franti, Hoobastank, Alan Parsons Project, Dispatch, Rebelution, Dark Star Orchestra, Collective Soul, Sister Hazel and Trombone Shorty to name a few. We would love to celebrate with a “Best of” Garlic Fest reunion show.

The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival returns on March 22nd and 23rd. This free festival shines a loving light on our most flavorful food…Bacon, and the quintessential

Live Fresh Shower Truck rolling into Delray Beach this month By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

city staff will monitor the program. The city will keep track of crime data to see if there is an impact, the number of people the shower attracts and ask residents who live nearby what they think about the program. A report on the program will be presented to commissioners in June. The trucks have four stalls. Each stall has a portable shower, toilet and changing

room. Folks using the shower will be provided with a wash cloth, towel and toiletries. Volunteers will oversee operations while truck is onsite. “I see this as an opportunity to do what we are supposed to do to help our community,” Commissioner Shirley Johnson, who is also a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, said. “How many of us could go one day without a shower, let alone a week?”

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‘Eat simple so others can simply eat’ theme draws 1,000 to soup lunch in Delray By: Dale King Contributing Writer The Palm Beach County Food Bank recently served a simple meal of soup, bread, cookie and water – with a side dish of wisdom – to about 1,000 people gathered in the Old School Square Pavilion in downtown Delray Beach. The crowd not only devoured nearly three dozen varieties of gourmet soups and rustic breads created by the Old School Bakery, but also gobbled up the accompanying message – “eat simple so others can simply eat.” The point of the soup meal, served outdoors in cardboard containers on a warm autumn day, was to give diners an opportunity to feel the hunger that homeless and other needy people must endure every day. So, while most folks left the table with a minor hunger tug in the tummy, they were satisfied they had made a contribution to the cause of helping alleviate hunger in the county. Patty Jones, chair of Delray Beach event, said the gathering would likely net about $100,000 to benefit the Food Bank. Karen Erren, executive director of the Palm Beach County Food Bank, said the organization sponsors two Empty Bowl events each year. One took place Dec. 2 in Delray

A crowd packs the Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach for the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Delray The soup line was crowded at the 3rd Annual Empty Participants in the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Delray event. Photo courtesy of Capehart. Bowls Delray event. Photo courtesy of Capehart. event pick up their bowls. Photo courtesy of Capehart.

Beach, the other is planned for Feb. 8 at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach. Officials said Empty Bowls is a national grassroots event that raises money for hunger relief. Diners paid $25 for advance tickets, $30 at the gate to enjoy one of the many soups prepared by gourmet chefs. Each soup consumer received a hand-crafted bowl, made by local students, to take home as a powerful reminder of all the empty bowls in the community, said Erren. Jones remarked at the massive crowd that packed the pavilion. “We got the word out on Facebook, through all the schools and on the Old School Square website,” she noted. “Delray Beach has taken such ownership of

Delray Beach may tack on fire fee By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Delray Beach commissioners took the first step to potentially implement a fire fee to all property owners in the city beginning fiscal year 2020. The proposed fire fee would help pay for fire department services without raising taxes. What that assessed fee would total is still up in the air. An initial fee of a $80.88 per residence and $11.77 per 100 square feet for commercial properties was floated by city staff and an outside company that helps cities implement a fire fee assessment. By assessing that amount the city would

bring in about $4 million, which would cover expenses of hiring four new firefighters, pensions, replacing equipment and new fire stations. “This is the first baby step,” City Manager Mark Lauzier said about voting on whether to move forward with the idea. He said he recommends the fee as a way to bring in a different revenue source to the city without raising taxes. The decision on whether to consider adding the fee was made in a 3-2 vote with Mayor Shelly Petrolia and Commissioner Bill Bathurst opposed to the fee.

this project,” Erren added.

bowls for $25 each, raising $2,000 for the cause.

She noted that the PBC Food Bank provides food for close to 200,000 people by way of partner organizations. Boca Helping Hands in Boca Raton receives some of its sustenance from the Food Bank as does the Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach, part of the county’s CROS ministries.

The Food Bank procures about 5 million pounds of food annually from grocery stores, restaurants, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and provides it to more than 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs.

Of the near 200,000 people helped by the Food Bank, said Erren, more than 60,000 are children, and another 60,000-plus are senior citizens. All recipients of food assistance “are hard-working citizens.”

Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, school children and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources.

Not only did a raft of volunteers help serve the soup, students contributed in advance of the event. American Heritage School in Delray Beach conducted a food drive and parents of students there purchased the hand-made Commissioners Adam Frankel and Ryan Boylston said they would only support the fee if it meant the city could reduce its millage rate. “I would like to see us move forward but I’d like to see the millage reduced,” Boylston said. Ideally, he said he would like to see the millage reduction equate to the $4 million the fee would bring into the city. The fee would have to be voted on by commissioners annually. They could opt to not charge the fee or raise or lower it. Mayor Petrolia said one of her main concerns about the fee is that it will affect people who can’t afford it the same way it affects people who live in a mansion. She also said it is unlikely the city would ever

Delray Beach is already preparing for next year’s Empty Bowl event. Co-chairs have been chosen for 2019 – Marla Garchik and Shelley Menin. For more information, visit pbcfoodbank. org or call 561-670-2518. get rid of the fund once it becomes dependent on the income it brings in. “It’s an additional tax on our people who are already paying some of the highest taxes in the area,” she said. “We are seeing an increase in our values, our property values, year after year after year. We had a $14 million increase in the last year. If that isn’t enough to make sure we are putting away a certain amount, then we have a problem with spending.” The proposal indicated an increase in the fund not to exceed 5 percent for at least five years. Commissioners last considered a fire fee in 2012. It is unclear when the topic will come back to commissioners for review and more input.

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things you need to know this January in Delray Beach 1 The Palm Beach Poetry Festival returns to Old School Square Jan. 21-26. The 15th annual festival will feature special guest poet Sharon Olds and poet at large Tyehimba Jess. Sign up for now to partake in festival workshops led by Ellen Bass, Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Stuart Dischell, Aracelis Girmay, Campbell McGrath, Mathew Olzmann, Gregory Pardio and Eleanor Wilner. Visit palmbeachpoetryfestival.org for more information. 2 Delray Medical Center received an ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes the hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. 3 Did you go to Syracuse? The Hilbert Maloff Memorial Syracuse Reunion is in the works. The event will take place on March 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Palm Beach County Civic Center. It will honor the memory of Hilbert Maloff, the founder of this Syracuse Reunion event in Florida. The cost of the event is $10 per person and proceeds will go to the Syracuse Jewish Cemetery Assn. Please make out checks to Ellie Hayman and send to 13589 Morocca Lake Lane, Delray Beach, FL. 33446. RSVP by Feb. 28. 4 The SYMPHONIA is performing in Delray Beach on Jan. 8. Catch violin soloist David Kim on Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Crest Theatre at Old School Square performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3. Kim is concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra and the All Star Orchestra. He appears as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra each season, as well as with orchestras around the world. VIP Tickets cost $69 for preferred seating with a post-concert reception and regular tickets cost $59. 5 KOP Mentoring Network will host

Go4It Youth Prosperity Summit on Jan. 26 from 9 a..m to 2:30 p.m. at the Delray Beach Public Library. The free summit is designed as a daylong multi-media event that incorporates music, entertainment, celebrities and interactive financial literacy and wealth building workshops.

The event will conclude with a “speak off ” pitch competition. During the event, community leaders, local business and organizations that have supported KOP Mentoring Network will be honored. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ go4it-youth-entrepreneurship-summit-tickets-52485244780

6 Spady’s Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 21 at the Delray Beach Golf Club. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum begins each year with a signature event celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. At each annual breakfast there is featured entertainment, such as live music and poetry presentations, along with honored speakers who share their perspectives on Dr. King’s legacy. Tickets cost $30 per person in advance; $35 at the door. 7 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray

will host “Icons in Transformation” a traveling modern art exhibition feature more than 100 contemporary works by the internationally acclaimed Russian-Swedish abstract expressionist Ludmilla Pawlowska beginning Jan. 27. The exhibit has been across the world in cathedrals, museums and galleries. It will be in Delray through April 7.

8 The Arts Garage will hold its annual gala and fundraising event “Mardi Gras Ball” from 7-11 p.m. on Jan. 26. Grab your beads, put on a mask and enjoy award-winning New Orleans Jazz Legend, Kermit Ruffins. There will be cocktails, dinner, dancing, live Jazz, live and silent auctions, live painting in our gallery and more! Dress for the occasion. Tickets cost $150 a person or $275 a couple. 9 Temple Sinai will host a screening of “God on Trial” at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 as part of its Sundays at Sinai series. The event is free and open to the community, but preregistration is required. Refreshments will be served and Rabbi Aviva Bass will lead a discussion following the film. To RSVP, email laurie.tamber@gmail. com with your name, phone number and amount of people attending. 10 The 5th An-

nual Walk Against Violence & Unity Assembly will take place on Jan. 12. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts an hour. The route starts at Village Academy and ends at Pompey Park. It is a 1.5 miles long and will be followed by a unity assembly.

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Since 2006, Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group has been Palm Beach County’s premier matrimonial law firm. The Group is a multiple award-winning practice specializing exclusively in matrimonial and family law and is conveniently located in the Pineapple Grove area of Downtown Delray Beach. The firm’s attorneys are very well known and respected throughout the legal community where they negotiate when possible and aggressively litigate when necessary. The firm is very proud to consistently contribute 10% of their annual profits to local charitable causes. Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group serves clients in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties. Contact: Stacy Beaulieu, Esq. 561.819.6208 www.blgfl.com

Jeff Tockman is a Business Development Consultant, known as “The Referral Navigator”, who uses tools and strategies for leveraging relationships and referrals to increase team growth and new client acquisitions. Jeff has great experience consulting with large companies like Citigroup, American Express, and Gunster Law, along with local firms like Furr & Cohen, Cooltrace, Connections for Business and many more. Jeff’s background studying law and business, combined with his financial industry experience, allows him to consult on myriad and strategic issues and makes him a great resource for team, business, and relationship building. Contact: Jeff Tockman 561.755.7764 www.TockmanConsulting.com Carlos Alleyne of Carlos LuxHomes Group is focused on providing clients with the best results and service in the industry. By listening carefully to understand the Buyers’ goals and objectives, Carlos finds and creates solutions that make sense. Whether Buyers are new to the market or experienced investors, Carlos has the expertise, proven track record, and resources to help achieve real estate investment goals. Carlos is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), and a member of the Million Dollar Guild. Contact: Carlos Alleyne 561.235.8868 www.CarlosLuxHomes.com Shamrock Restoration has become the Gold Standard in water and mold damage restoration in South Florida. With over 15 years in the restoration industry, Shamrock Restoration has the knowledge and skill to help remediate all kinds of property damage, both residential and commercial. From working directly with homeowners to dealing with adjusters and insurance companies, Shamrock Restoration can assist with, and handle, the entire process. Contact: Johnny Mackey at 703.346.6575 www.shamrockrestorationfl.com Jerilyn Walter, Posh Properties Florida, has carefully recruited some of the top real estate specialists in the area to provide clients with the highest level of results and customer service. Strategically located in the Pineapple Grove area of Downtown Delray Beach, with offices in Downtown Boynton Beach and in Ocean Ridge, Posh is a boutique firm that takes the personal approach to real estate buying and selling. Having represented hundreds of Buyers and Sellers in the Delray Beach area, Posh has recommendations that result in repeat and referral business for successful production year after year. Contact: Jerilyn Walter 561.330.4731 Jerilyn@PoshFlorida.com

The 15th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival is in Downtown Delray Beach from January 21st to January 26th at Old School Square and The Chamber. Join award-winning and acclaimed poets for Readings, Workshops and Discussions during this 5-day Festival Event. Contact: www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org for tickets and info. To Join The Voice For Business in Delray Beach The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Contact Christina Morrison, P.A. – Membership Director 561.573.7083 Membership@DelrayBeach.com

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Community Greening teams up with Enterprise Rent-ACar, Arbor Day Foundation to plant more trees in Delray By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer On a cloudless 80-degree winter day in December, more than 75 Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the Delray Beach-based Community Greening organization to plant 150 trees at the K-12 Village Academy School in Delray Beach. The event is part of a program, called the Enterprise Urban Initiative, which invests in cities, which have been devastated by natural disasters, through tree distribution and neighborhood planting events.

“It’s great to see corporations taking part in their social and corporate responsibilities and understanding the importance of beautifying a school without trees,” said Matt Shipley, co-founder along with Mark Cassini of Community Greening, an organization which creates and maintains green spaces and educates the public about the importance of trees.

prise Rent-A-Car in South Florida, who was down in the trenches planting trees herself, said, “We support the Arbor Day Foundation and its partners in their efforts to build strong communities from the ground up and create a sustainable and inclusive future for all.”

Shipley was there with his mother, Karen, and sister, Stephanie.

The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has pledged $2 million over the next two years to fund 40 community tree planting events across the country. Additionally, in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foundation, they have committed to plant 50 million trees in the U.S. and abroad as part of the 50 Million Tree Pledge.

The school lost trees to Hurricane Irma in 2017 and previous storms and has one of the lowest tree canopies in the city. Jill Trout, group HR manager for Enter-

Village Academy ESL teacher Joanne Drew with students Stephanie Augstin, 17, and her Matt Shipley co-founder Community Greening, Jill Trout, group HR managcousin, Mia Augstin, 10. er for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in South Florida and Mark Cassini, co-founder Community Greening. Photo by Jan Engoren. Photo by Jan Engoren.

“It’s our way of giving back,” she added.

Village Academy ESL teacher Joanne Drew and student Stephanie Augstin plant a tree. Photo by Jan Engoren.

bites from red ants, the group was carrying on. “The trees will provide shade and reduce environmental pollutants,” Drew said. “Plus, they will beautify the school yard.”

The new trees at the Village Academy include South Florida slash pines, live oak, paradise trees, red maples, buttonwood and holly, all native to Palm Beach County.

“We can look back and remember when these trees were planted,” Stephanie Augstin said. “We get to watch them grow.”

Village Academy ESL teacher Joanne Drew was working with students Stephanie Augstin, 17, and her cousin, Mia Augstin, 10.

Last summer, Community Greening planted 100 trees behind SD Spady Elementary School and planted mango and other fruit trees at the Catherine Strong Park last Arbor Day.

The three were digging holes and pulling the trees from their pots and trans-planting them into the ground. Despite some

Visit communitygreening.org for more information.

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Art Basel— epicenter of culture, class stood at the bottom of Harland Miller’s word-scape. Artist Sam Durant took an electric sign and added vinyl words that read: “We are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For” in primary colors.

By: Diane Feen Contributing Writer Art Basel has evolved from an intimate understated art show to a global art extravaganza in Miami Beach. What started out as a showcase for paintings and sculptures (that cost more than your parents first house) has become the biggest swirl of color and commotion in the country.

Graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s primitive artwork was everywhere in its raw color and form, but with a price tag of $3.2 million it was not on many wish lists. There were also galleries and artists from Delray and Boca at shows with names like Red Dot, Context, Scope, Spectrum, Pulse and dozens of others nearby.

It brings celebrities out of their manicured mansions and pairs them with captivating artists that usually have more in common with their housekeepers. Perhaps not. Not only has Art Basel become the moniker of elegance and art, but it has spread its wings from the Miami Beach Convention Center to all areas of Miami. If you don’t like to drive or find that crowds of people that look like they eat elegance for breakfast annoy you, then this year you were in luck. The reason is that The Cornell Museum in Old School Square got bit by the Basel bug too. Their exhibit: “Beyond Art Basel” took place the same night as Art Basel in Miami. The Cornell paid tribute to this art mania by hosting an opening party with live performance art, cocktails and artist meet and greets. The Basel torch went ablaze all month by showcasing the colorful yet profound artwork of Delray artist (and provocateur) Dana Donaty. Her work is known for its outer-worldly existence and ethereal characters that dance with delight across a panorama of pandemonium. The interesting thing about art from a global Basel perspective is that it has become a social - political statement in neon. Last year we saw designer AK47 rifles decorated in Dior casings and explosives in plexiglass. This year the highlights included a large mix-media portrait

Running water on a sculpture at Art Basel. Photo by Diane Feen.

of a woman holding a broom made of cigarettes. The matching cigarette figures sold immediately for the low price of $325,000 (by Sarah Lucas). Another memorable moment at the Convention Center was reading a large mirrored stainless-steel picture with catchy phrases in metal chain. You couldn’t help but wonder how this artist (Xu Zhen) sleeps at night. Sayings like “Does This Outfit Make My Concealed Weapon Look Big?” and “And the Axe Murderer Lived Happily Ever After,” gave us a chuckle, but also a look into the inner-mind traversing popular culture. Art Basel is also a people watching parade of rarified existence. The clothing, the style, the swagger and the pedigree are as artful as the canvases and stationary sculptures. The clothing was dazzling, and the finesse of art patrons and gawkers flew by in eloquent waves. NetJets had a private dining area in the Collectors Lounge where only clients could dine. Words made art even more intimate with canvases painted with sayings like: “Tonight We Make History – p.s. I can’t be there.” To offset this irreverent humor a tiny penguin

Nuria Carrasco Dominguez, owner of konzeptARTS gallery in Boca Raton brought mix-media artwork by Delray resident Deborah Rader to the Red Dot show. Rader’s paintings and sculptures come in a myriad of forms and colors with an elevated eclecticism. Delray resident Rebekah Leah also showed her work at Red Dot. Her circular mix-media piece in abstract shades of pink, white and gray was intriguing and emotionally charged. Leah also makes fine jewelry that is more art than accessory. The talent and the fury of passion runs high and wide at Art Basel, whether people watching or art gazing. Twin skinhead ladies Eva and Adele were there for the 17th year in a row dressed in a swath of pearls and ruffles. They have been described as, “surrealist pantomime dames” and are considered walking art as well as artists. When you see Eva & Adele you know you are in the rarified world of possibilities. Because the numbers don’t add up and the view is spectacular whether you stand on your head or look up at the wall. If you’re at Art Basel, the world is your oyster and the visual panorama is as colorful and creative as mankind would allow.

A portrait created by the metal springs inside Artists Eva and Adele attend their 17th Art Metal is used to replicate magazine covers at of pens is featured at Art Basel. Photo by Diane Basel dressed in a swath of pearls and ruffles. Photo by Diane Feen. Feen. Art Basel. Photo by Diane Feen.

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Don’t miss events 1 Mounts Botanical Garden is bring-

ing “TWISTED: Patrick Dougherty Entwined” this month. North Carolina-based artist Patrick Dougherty is known for his Stickwork projects that combine both his carpentry skills and love of nature. Over the last 30 years, he has built over 250 of these works, and become internationally acclaimed. This exhibit will be a community build where he will be supported by 130 volunteers who will help build the exhibition, which will open Jan. 27.

2 Kick off 2019

with Something BIG YOGA on Jan. 1 at Mizner Park. The free outdoor community yoga gathering is celebrating its 5 year anniversary. More than 3,000 yogis are expected to take a class led by Leslie Glickman who will be accompanied by international recording artist DJ Drez. Check in begins at 10 a.m. with yoga at 11 a.m.

3 MusicWorks will bring three Classic Albums Live performances to Old School Square this month.

Catch Fleetwood Mac: Rumors on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Pavilion, Early Elton on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Crest Theatre and John Ford Coley on Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. at the Crest Theatre. For tickets, visit oldschoolsquare.org

4 Delray Beach Fashion Week returns to downtown Delray from Jan. 23-27. For a list of all shows and happenings, visit https://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events/delraybeach-fashion-week-2019 5 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter, will host its 36th Annual MS Gala Luncheon on Jan. 25 at Boca West Country Club. There will be a cocktail reception, fashion show by Neiman Marcus, silent auction and raffle prizes. For information or tickets, contact Monica Whiting, Monica.Whiting@ nmss.org or 954-676-3925. 6 The 19th Annual AVDA Race for Hope will return on Jan. 12 at 7:30 a.m. at John Prince Park. Run in your best purple outfit and you could win a prize. Race a 5 or 10k to help stop domestic

abuse. Register to participate at avdaonline.org/ event-info. Registration is free for active duty police and firefighters in Palm Beach County.

7 The Festival of the Arts BOCA and

the Great Music at St. Gregory’s Concert Series will present Paul Winter and the Paul Winter Consort on Jan. 20 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 Northeast Mizner Boulevard. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP tickets to include a pre-show reception at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at https://festivalboca.org/events-calendar/ paul-winter-consort/.

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ley is hosting a photography workshop as a fundraiser for the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 12 from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the refuge, 10126 Lee Road in Boynton Beach. The topic will focus on “Dynamic Composition: Tools to Create Evocative Images” and is geared toward all levels. It costs $20 to participate. Checks can be made payable to The Friends of Loxahatchee Refuge. Contact

Lance soon to reserve your spot, lwarley213@gmail.com or 561-945-2074.

9 The 29th annual Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival will present dozens of memorable movies at various movie theaters throughout Palm Beach County, beginning Jan. 20. The festival is presented by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches. Founded in 1990 the festival continues to grow and evolve as it continues to expand the selection of narrative features, short films and documentaries to reflect the tastes and needs of its audience. For more information, please visit www.PBJFF.org.

10 Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s FOTOfusion will take place on Jan. 2226 at 415 Clematis St. The popular cultural festival “where creativity and technology fuse,” attracts photographers to West Palm Beach for five days of classes and events. The festival’s 2019 FOTOmentor Award will be presented to Vincent Versace, a founding Nikon Ambassador.

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January Calendar Old School Square Tech Effect Exhibition Cornell Art Museum

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Technology is all around us, and the Cornell Art Museum is exploring the way that tech has influenced contemporary art with its newest exhibition, “Tech Effect.” The show features about 12 artists whose work deals with technology in some way.

Songs by The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas and Papas, The Fifth Dimension, Peter/Paul & Mary, Crosby/ Stills & Nash (and more!) all washed over a world in need of harmony. These beautiful, thoughtful, timeless songs are recreated by Lee Lessack, Susannah Mars, and Johnny Rodgers…In Perfect Harmony.

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Saturday, 8 p.m.; tickets $75 (VIP includes exclusive lounge, 3 drink tickets, reserved seating); $40 (Premium includes reserved seating area); $20 (General Admission, bring a chair)

Jan. 3 Crest Theatre Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets $45/$35 Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook is the premier musical tribute to Carole King. This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, TAPESTRY. Capitol Steps Jan. 5-6 Crest Theatre Saturday, 8 pm; Sunday, 2 p.m.; tickets $75/$65; VIP table, $360-$450 (available through

Crest Theatre Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.; tickets $90 (VIP Table Seat available through Box Office only and includes 1 drink ticket, table service, and post show Meet & Greet Reception); $75 (Premium, includes post show Meet & Greet Reception); $60 (Regular)

The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Jan. 19 Old School Square Pavilion

Early Elton

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Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac

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1/25/19 TK Blue and the UNCOOL – Soul and Motown of the 60s, 70, 80s

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Presented by MusicWorks and Old School Square, Classic Albums Live is a new concert series that takes classic albums and performs them live, on stage - note for note, cut for cut - using the world’s greatest musicians. Performing Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album, “Rumours.” (This is NOT a local tribute band) Broadway at the Movies Jan. 13 Crest Theatre Sunday, 7 p.m.; tickets $65 (Premium); $55 (Regular) An unforgettable evening with Broadway stars, Marissa McGowan and Josh Young, in Broadway at the Movies! Embark on a musical journey through the 80-year union of cinema and musical theater,

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Floyd Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before. Driven by cutting-edge, full-color lasers, Hi-Def multi-screen video projection, concert quality sound and lighting effects, your senses are confronted with an array of visual displays, choreographed to the soundtrack of this incredible experience. *Viewed through specially designed prism/laser glasses, get drawn into this magical production along with the originally mastered sound recordings of Pink Floyd. First Half of Show: 43 Minutes “Dark Side of the Moon” | Second Half of Show: 60 Minutes “Best of Floyd” Mutts Gone Nuts

featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. Palm Beach Poetry Festival Jan. 21-26 Crest Theatre Monday – Saturday; tickets $15 (Regular); $12 (Senior 65+); $10 (Student or Groups of 10+) The Palm Beach Poetry Festival has flourished for 15 years, presenting workshops with America’s most laurelled and engaging poets. Participants and auditors have hailed from over 24 States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, Qatar and Peru. John Ford Coley

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Sunday, 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.; tickets $25 (Adult); $15 (Child/Student) Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular,

Wednesday, 8 p.m.; tickets $77/$57; VIP table seating, $368-$460 (available through Box Office only and includes 1 drink ticket and table service) MusicWorks presents John Ford Coley, a singing legend who has spent decades touring, writing, recording and producing. Most revered as the second half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, he continues

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Crest Theatre Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets $55 (Premium); $45 (Regular) Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with powerful vocalists, dynamic songwriters, and badass multi-instrumentalists.

Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series Abbacadabra: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Jan. 5–6 Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

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Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center The production follows retired Vietnam pilot Maj. Thomas Gardner as he’s about to give up all hope and faith in the country he loves and swore to defend. This changes when he discovers something startling about the woman treating him, causing him to rethink what can be truly beautiful. Tickets: $10

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Jan. 6 7-8:30 p.m. Jazz General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Pianist and composer, Marcus Roberts, has been hailed “the genius of the modern piano.” His life and work have been profiled on a segment of the renowned CBS News television show, 60 Minutes (“The Virtuoso,” 2014). Roberts founded his trio in 1995. More than 20 years later, the trio has come to be known around the world for its powerfully complex rhythmic and melodic improvisational style.

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Arts Garage Watermelon Slim Jan. 4 8-10 p.m. Blues General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Bill “Watermelon Slim” Homans has built a remarkable reputation with his raw, impassioned intensity. Jose Fajardo Jr. Orchestra Jan. 5 8-10 p.m. Charanga/ Salsa General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Jose Fajardo Jr. began his musical journey at the age of three when he played percussion with his father. Since his childhood, he has performed alongside and/or has recorded with some of the best Latin

8-10 p.m. R&B and Jazz General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Born and raised in Miami, Florida to Honduran parents, Karina Iglesias’ sound mirrors the diverse musical and cultural influences that have shaped her character and forged her individuality as an artist. With a style equally informed by Rhythm & Blues, Boleros, Gospel, and Hip-Hop Karina delivers her performances with the intimacy of a deep soul crooner and the conviction and drive of a dauntless female singer/songwriter. Uri Gurvich Quartet

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Boca’s Bresky Bash ‘In Justice For All’ benefits Legal Aid Society of PBC The Community Justice Dancers an ensemble of legislators and government officials, presidents from several Florida bar associations, attorneys, retired judges and nonprofit advocates will take the stage to perform the routine they have been practicing. Then, the professionals will lead the Community Dance for Justice for all to follow along to.

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Head to Mizner Park Amphitheater on Jan. 13 for the inaugural Bresky Bash an afternoon of music, food and entertainment benefitting the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Enjoy festivities including a community dance and mural art from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is presented by the Law Offices of Robin Bresky. Bresky is the founder of her law firm, past president of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and serves on the Florida Bar Association’s Board of Governors and LASPBC board. “We are so excited about the inaugural Bresky Bash, our first large-scale collaboration for justice in South Palm Beach County,” said LASPBC Executive Director Robert Bertisch, Esq. Keeping the crowd entertained will be South Florida attorney and nationally sought-after broadcast analyst Mark Eiglarsh. You may have seen Eiglarsh on TV shows like The View, Dr. Phil and Dr. Drew. DJ Nikko Capria from Nikko Entertainment will keep the tunes pumping and there will be food trucks, balloon artists, face painters and all sorts of children’s activities following the theme of the day “In Justice For All.” Bresky said the bash has a tri-fold mission of raising awareness of the Legal Aid Society, increasing education of the work the society does and raising funds to help ex-

Gail Goldberg (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Lauren Pines (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Stephanie Benigno (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Shari Cohen, Esq. (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky ); Dance With Me Dance Studio Professional Ivan Paulovich; Robin Bresky, Esq. (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Robert Bertisch, Esq. (LASPBC); Harreen Bertisch (LASPBC); Pam O’Brien (AVDA) and City of Boynton Beach Mayor Steven B. Grant. Submitted photo.

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Admission costs $10 per adult. Kids 17 and under enter for free. Proceeds from ticket sales and a percentage from food truck and vendor sales will be donated to LASPBC. This year, the funds will help victims of domestic and elder abuse. “A lot of people can’t afford an attorney,” she said. Her goal is to bring more awareness to what the Legal Aid Society does to those who live in South Palm Beach County. The highlight of the event will be the first-ever Palm Beach County “Community Dance for Justice.” The dance will be created and led by Boca’s Dance With Me Dance Studio professionals.

“This is not a competition in any way, but rather an opportunity for leaders and advocates to ‘take a lead part’ in an inspiring high-energy and engaging community-unifying event to support the Legal Aid Society of PBC,” Bresky said. “In Palm Beach County — where we live, work, play and learn — we know that domestic and elder abuse continues to rise (much in silence) and as colleagues in the legal and civic community we can make a difference.” Catch officials like County Commissioner Robert Weinroth, Esq., Mayor Scott Singer, Esq, Councilman Andy Thomson, Esq. on the stage. Dance With Me Studio co-owners and Dancing With the Stars celebrities Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Valentin Chmerkovskiy said they are proud to be a part of the event, “Because dance ‘unites and uplifts’ both individuals and groups, we are the perfect partner in driving the mission ‘in justice for all’ to support those most vulnerable.” The fun won’t stop when the event ends. Event-goers will also have the opportunity to create a “Hands Up in Justice for All” themed mural and receive free admission to the Boca Raton Museum of Art following the Bresky Bash, from 3 p.m. to closing. To purchase tickets, visit www.BreskyLegal.com.

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Jeannette DeOrchis named Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year to our 150 bed shelter, might I add, that is always filled, to help them so they don’t have to feel that way ever again,” she said. “I will do that until my last breath on this earth.”

Staff report Jeannette DeOrchis has spent the last eight years volunteering to help women and their children get out of and overcome abusive relationships, a situation she was once in. She spends her free time helping AVDA, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. by serving as vice chair of AVDA’s board, sponsoring and chairing their annual luncheon and sharing her story of overcoming an abusive relationship. She was recognized for her work during the 31st annual Junior League of Boca Raton’s 2018 Woman Volunteer of the Year. DeOrchis edged out 49 other women who were nominated by nonprofits across Palm Beach County for their work as volunteers. “I am still entirely amazed and grateful,” she said of the award. “I am just overwhelmed. I was just happy to be nominated. I had no thoughts of winning the top award.” She said when she heard her name called, she was stunned. “I couldn’t get up,” she said. “Then, I started to cry.”

Jeannette DeOrchis was honored as the Junior League of Boca Raton’s 2018 Woman Volunteer of the Year. Photo courtesy of Jeannette DeOrchis.

When she finally made her way to the stage, she said the whole room fell silent and she was able to share some words about why she became a volunteer with AVDA. “I hope none of you have to experience the feeling that I did of being hunted down, like an animal, with your little daughter in tow,” she said. She said her husband at the time became addictive, abusive, adulterous and an alcoholic. When she filed for divorce, he became furious and wanted to hurt or kill her. She said he relented after two years of 911 calls and restraining orders. “It is because of that experience that I resolved for the rest of my life to work and help every woman and child that comes

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“It isn’t just writing a check,” she said of her volunteer work. “It’s a lot of hands on work.” Joan Weidenfeld was also honored during the luncheon with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in advocating for people with disabilities. Weidenfeld is a long-time board member of the Boca Raton Women’s Club, which is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. A board member of the deHoernle Alzheimer’s Pavilion and The Achievement Center for Children and Families, she was the Public Relations Chairperson for the construction of Sugar Sand Science Playground and was President of Friends of Boca Museum. She has been a member of the City of Boca Raton Beautification Committee for 25 years. “Every year we are inspired by the accomplishments and commitment of the nominees. Jeannette and her fellow nominees are once again outstanding examples of selflessness in our community.” said Nikki Stelzer, 2018 Woman Volunteer of the Year Chair. AVDA is holding its Annual Race for Hope on Jan. 12 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at John Prince Park in Lake Worth.

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Boca Regional Hospital, Baptist Health ink formal letter approving partnership

systems, Boca Regional narrowed its list of suitors from 12 to five in the spring of 2018 and then selected Baptist Health South Florida for further discussions.

By: Dale King Contributing Writer Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Miami-based Baptist Health South Florida are getting closer to solidifying a definitive plan to enter into a strategic partnership. The two medical institutions announced last month they had reached an agreement on a formal letter of intent to join forces. Officials at the two institutions said the letter of intent essentially serves as an “agreement to agree” between two parties; clarifies key points in the relationship and is considered to be an announcement that the two entities are moving forward in reaching a conclusive agreement. Top-ranked leaders at the two facilities said they expect a definitive agreement between Boca Regional Hospital and Baptist Health will be executed by early 2019 and the affiliation should be finalized by summer. This development marks an important step forward in structuring an agreement that will finalize the affiliation. “We are most pleased to have achieved this milestone in our discussions with such a prestigious and high quality healthcare organization,” said Jerry Fedele, president and CEO of Boca Regional Hospital. “It is an exciting development for our hospital and our community and reflects the hard work and thoughtful interactions of our Ad Hoc Partnership Steering Committee, our board and Baptist Health leadership.” Baptist Health is the largest not-forprofit healthcare organization in the region with 10 hospitals and more than 100 physician and outpatient locations from Palm Beach County to

the Florida Keys. “Like Baptist Health, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a top-ranked organization with a not-for-profit mission and commitment to providing high-quality compassionate care,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We are confident that the synergies between our organizations will allow us to better serve our communities and increase access to affordable, high quality care for our patients,” Boca Raton Regional Hospital first announced in 2017 its intent to seek a strategic partner. At the time, Fedele said that given the growing demand for its services, along with the hospital’s expansion of programs and facilities and improvement of financial performance, it was an opportune time to seek a partner that would help it sustain and build upon its commitment to accessible, affordable and high-quality care delivery throughout the region. “Our goal was to use our success in recent years to attract other providers and establish a partnership that would enhance our capabilities and mitigate the challenges of a stand-alone hospital in a complex and evolving healthcare industry,” he said. After issuing a request for proposals and receiving responses from some of the nation’s foremost healthcare

Assessment of candidates looking to associate with BRRH included site visits among the respective organizations and vigorous dialogue and meetings involving medical staff leadership, senior executives, Board members and volunteers. “We have now advanced closer to a most important evolution for our hospital, one that will accelerate and elevate our position as a preeminent academic regional referral medical center,” said Christine E. Lynn, chair of the Boca Regional Hospital Board. “It will serve to secure both our goals and objectives and those of Baptist Health South Florida.” She said Boca Raton Regional Hospital chose Baptist Health Center South as a potential partner in a move to “accelerate and elevate” the hospital’s position as a preeminent academic tertiary referral center in South Florida. “We stand on the cusp of making a monumental transformation for Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a transformation that will serve to secure and cement our role as a top-tier healthcare provider for our community and our region,” said Lynn. Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a 400bed tertiary care medical center with more than 800 primary and specialty physicians on staff. As defined by Johns Hopkins University, a tertiary care facility specializes in consultative care, usually on referral from primary or secondary medical care personnel, by specialists working in a center that has personnel and facilities for special investigation and treatment.

Delray Medical Center names new Chief Operating Officer Staff report Delray Medical Center has a new Chief Operating Officer. Stephen Garner will step into the role and will also be the Group COO for Tenet Health’s Palm Beach hospitals early this year. Garner will manage the daily operations and oversee the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals and objectives for Delray Medical Center in addition to helping to coordinate the same for Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center.

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“We are very pleased to have Stephen as a part of the Palm Beach and Delray Medical Center team, and to provide leadership for our operations,” said Maggie Gill, Delray Medical Center and Palm Beach Group chief executive officer. “We feel confident that his passion for healing and his expertise of hospital operations will be an invaluable asset to our hospitals.” Garner previously worked for sister hospital Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, a 17-bed acute care hospital in Arizona, where he was the COO for the last three years. He led and completed various construction and operational projects, including a $4 million Operating Room expansion, a $2 million Interventional Radiology suite renovation, multiple DaVinci robot purchases and installs, and other equipment upgrades such as an O-Arm and Navio robot.

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Is yoga the answer? By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers improving breathing, and more. Those who practice yoga regularly are frequently fanatics about encouraging their friends to join “their” class. One important factor to consider is that just with any exercise routine, yoga does come with its risks.

Happy New Year! For many people, this is the time of year to dust off the athletic clothes and get thee to the gym, fitness or yoga studio. Yoga is one method people use to once again, get back on the horse; or rather the pigeon, cat, cow, dog or the many other names used for various yoga poses. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yoga practice among American adults increased 50 percent between 2012 and 2017. The benefits of yoga, dependent on the frequency of practice, are numerous; flexibility, strength, calming the mind,

A study published in 2016 in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine reported emergency room visits from 2001-2014 were close to 30,000, for yoga-related injuries. Most injuries were related to upper body and strains and sprains. There are many, many types of yoga classes and instructors. Being enthusiastic about embarking on your yoga practice is exactly what your doctor, fitness professionals, and seasoned yoga instructors want to hear. However, precautions are necessary. It would be irresponsible as an industry to cheer you on as you walk into your very first yoga class, a 90-minute grueling hot yoga class that a beginner has no business even peeking into the door. Instead, approach all of your new health

and fitness endeavors with first, permission from your doctor and directives for any contraindications. Next, speak to the establishment to learn the type of yoga offered. Ask for a private consultation with the instructor to learn more so you can determine as to whether or not you’re in the right place. Additionally, ask to watch a class to see the movements and determine whether or not you feel they’re right for your body. If you’re feeling positive about the discussion with the instructor and what you saw in the class, I highly suggest booking at least one private lesson with the instructor. These precautions allow for one-on-one attention to address movements or poses that don’t feel quite right. This session also provides the instructor with the opportunity to demonstrate alternatives for those movements. Above all, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it. There should be no judgment from anyone on this principle. You know your body and its limitations. In the fitness and movement world, there is no such mantra as “push through the pain,” particularly for beginner and intermediate students. The enthusiasm for beginning any activity program is contagious for those of

us who work in the industry. We love to see people start new ventures to improve their health and wellness. We also have a fiduciary to ensure you are safe. We’re responsible for discussing serious concerns with your physician. One crucial point to remember, one that is a creed for our team. In general, there is no “bad exercise.” Some movements can be modified, morphed, and substituted as you build strength, flexibility, and stamina. Another creed is “there is no one right answer.” Christine King is a Medical Exercise Specialist, Fitness Expert, and Founder of YourBestFit. The health and wellness company has helped thousands of clients recover from injuries, look and feel better and improve their overall well-being. www.YourBestFit.com

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Equalizer in stroke recovery By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers

Neuroplasticity is the process by which the brain and nervous system can change and be “re-wired” according to the environmental stimulus it is exposed to. In essence, the brain re-organizes itself forming new neural connections. This allows for the nerve cells in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment. With this information, there is new hope for individuals that have recently suffered a stroke but also for those patients that have had significant functional deficits for years without proper rehabilitation. The fundamental principle underlying neu-

roplasticity is based on the idea that individual synaptic connections are routinely being removed or re-created, largely dependent upon the activity of the corresponding neurological pathway. The activity-dependence of synaptic plasticity is demonstrated in the Hebbian Theory: “neurons that fire together, wire together” and “neurons that fire out of sync, fail to link”. If adjacent nerve cells that are in close temporal proximity continuously produce neurological impulses, their functional properties may converge and increase. Conversely, nerve cells that are not regularly activated simultaneously may be less likely to functionally converge. Concerning stroke, there is typically injury or death to nerve cells in certain regions of the brain. Referencing the theory that “neurons that fire together, wire together”, we find in stroke that the nerve cells that are damaged or die in certain pathways affect the entire length of the pathway. Thus from one anatomical area that physiologically suffers the stroke, several other regions can be affected. Neuroplasticiy is a true game changer in stroke rehabilitation and recovery in that we can activate distinct regions of the injured pathway and produce results in the affected areas. The pathway undergoes re-organization and new neural connections

are formed by-passing injured locations. A proper examination with an accurate diagnosis is very important in directing the treatment to the correct location in the nervous system. Traditional rehabilitation encompasses speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. However, technology and knowledge in the field of neurological rehabilitation has advanced significantly in the last ten years. Three cutting-edge rehabilitative procedures will be reviewed and include Interactive Metronome, Dynavision D2, and mirror therapy. These therapies are all based on neuroplasticity which states that the brain can change or mold according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to. They are also very heavily researched and allow the examiner and therapist to objectify the findings allowing for proper progression. In referencing Interactive Metronome, this is primarily a motor- timing therapy. It works on a neurological process called efferent copy which integrates the cerebellum and the frontal lobe, two very important parts of the brain that allow us to have executive functions and independent thought processes. The exercise requires the user to keep up with a computer generated beat that is delivered in both an auditory and visual manner. In regards to the Dynavision D2, this is a revolutionary diagnostic and rehabilitative tool. It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well as the efferent copy mechanisms referred to earlier. This therapy also has a positive effect

on the cerebellum and the frontal lobe. The user is required to manually compress targets made up of LED lights that are blinking in a strategically established manner according to the neurological presentation of the person. The information is recorded and attention is focused on speed and sequence. Lastly, CAPS or computerized assessment of postural systems is a diagnostic and rehabilitative modality. One of the first signs of neurological injury is disequilibrium which sometimes cannot be visually perceived or even elicited on a bed side exam. The CAPS unit is able to measure the smallest amounts of sway on a very sensitive accelerometer and provides an abundance of information for the practitioner to more effectively diagnose the deficiency and create an appropriate treatment plan. It is also used for therapeutic interventions by working on expanding what is termed the center of mass (COM) from the center of pressure (COP). Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only one thousand in the country. He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He provides specialized care for difficult cases of back neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at 561-330-6096, drconde@ thecondecenter.com, and at www.thecondecenter.com

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Boca Office of Economic Development hosts yachting experts panel discussion By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

There is more to yachting than a recreational activity for the rich. And what that more is was the topic of the city of Boca Raton’s Office of Economic Development’s “Making Waves” Executive Event that dove into the topic of “The Business of Yachting.” Held at a Boca Raton Mary Widmer Luxury Collection home on the water that is up for sale, an expert panel discussed the yachting world and what it means to Boca. The event was invite-only to selected Boca executives. Panelists included CEO of Boca-based online yacht charter company Yachtico Steffen Brünn, National Yacht Sales at U.S. Trust Lisa Verbit and special guest Superyacht captain and star of Bravo’s “Below Deck” Captain Harold Lee Rosbach. President of the U.S. Superyacht Association Kitty McGowan served as the moderator. Topics covered were how much money superyacht owners spend that goes back into the local economy, who owns superyachts, where superyachts are built, how chartering yachts helps people then purchase their own and how yachting can be looked at as a family vacation. The term superyacht is used to describe a yacht that is more than 80 feet. There are about 6,000-7,000 superyachts worldwide, according to the panelists. Verbit said the sweet spot for lending is between $3-10 million. The company offers loans as low as $1 million. She said 40 percent of the world’s superyacht owners are American, but most superyachts are built in Europe. She said there are only two companies based in the United States building big yachts while there are dozens in Europe. She said many shipyards stopped building the bigger yachts when the recession hit. For folks who live inland the thought of superyachting or even going on a yacht is something they have only seen on TV or in the movies. And it’s shows like Bravo’s reality tv show “Below Deck” that stars “Captain Lee,” that helps introduce people to yachting. The captain grew up in landlocked Saginaw, Michigan. He got into boating when the restaurant he was managing in Turks and Caicos was struggling and someone invited him to serve as a mate on a sailboat to earn extra cash. He said he was sick every day for a year, but he stuck with it and at 35 got his Captain’s license. “Every hour of my day was spent on the water,” he said. “It takes a lot of time and a lot of dedication.” He said you have to log 720 days at sea before you can take the first test to become a captain. Since then, he has led the ship on superyachts like 163’ Cuor di Leone, 162’ Mustang Sally, 155’ Ohana, 140’ Just Enough, 135’ Atlantica, 135’ Feadship Sea Ghost, 120’ Sovereign, Pauly D, Insatiable, Morganstar and Mostro. He has traveled the world and said his favorite spots include Tahiti, which he compared to Jurassic Park, and Exuma Islands in the Bahamas. For people who can’t afford a superyacht but want to ex-

Moderator Kitty McGowan of the U.S. Superyacht Association asks panelists Lisa Verbit of U.S. Trust, Captain Harold Lee Rosbach of Bravo’s “Below Deck” and Steffen Brünn CEO of Yachtico a question. Staff photo.

perience one, Yachtico is an online marketplace for charters. What Expedia is to hotels and Airbnb is to home rentals, Yachtico is to yacht charters and rentals. Brünn said he started the online platform after he noticed a lack of transparency in the yacht charter business. Now, with a click of a mouse you can book a vacation for three couples in Bimini for a week for $5,000. He said popular booking destinations are the Caribbean and Mediterranean, specifically the South of France. He said he is working on getting people to consider a yacht trip as a family vacation the same way family’s book trips to Disney. “Why isn’t there a booking for yachts?” he said before creating the company. “It’s a vacation.” He said the sweet spot for rentals and charters are boats between 35 and 70 feet. Their inventory includes access to sailboats and motor yachts across the world. The company works with local charters and aggregates them to their booking platform. And what you see on the website is what you get when you show up— no surprises, he said.

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Superyachts also provide career paths. While not everyone can create a booking platform or become a captain, the panel said skilled laborers and crew members are always sought after. McGowan said she worked as a chef on yachts for 10 years. Now, her role as association president is to promote the industry and jobs. “We don’t focus on the 2 percenters,” she said. “It’s a real valuable career path.”

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She likened owning a superyacht to owning a business. Between financing, hiring and managing a crew and learning international maritime laws, superyachting has a lot of aspects. “It’s a massive corporation,” she said. Finding people who want to make it a career path and not just a way to see the world for a few years is something Captain Lee said is a struggle. But it is a lucrative career path, he said. All expenses are taken care of so an entry level salary of $35,000 is all disposable income. If you join a crew, everything is paid for he said, “All you have to do is bring is your underwear.”

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Boca Raton economic development report By: Jessica Del Vecchio Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Oasis Championship

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The annual PGA Tour Champions officially has a new title sponsor. Oasis Outsourcing has signed a three-year commitment to the tournament. Be sure to check out all the action at the Old Course at Broken Sound Feb 4-10.

Celsius energy drink, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker CELH, has inked a distribution deal with Anheuser-Busch and PepsiCo. Boca’s Far From Boring Hospitality is serving up paper straws to local restaurants and businesses as an alternatives to plastic straws.

The Cohen Family Entrepreneurial Center at St. Andrews School is an amazing 13,000 sq. ft. facility that includes an auditorium that seats 183, design technology labs for robotics, and a digital production suite for multi-media arts. It’s amazing to see the projects the students are working on and developing in their classrooms. More great news coming out of A. D. Henderson & FAU High School. They have been named a National Blue Ribbon Schools Program - School of Excellence. With only 349 schools in the country to earn this distinct recognition – this is an amazing, and well deserved, accomplishment.

Slated to open in 2019, Strike 10 Bowling will be joining Alina Residences and Oakgem Jewelry as a new tenant at Mizner Park. Town Center at Boca Raton has completed several beautiful upgrades. With the new signage, digital directory with built in photo station, new floors, windows and fountains - our mall, which has over 12 million visitors a year - is definitely a step above the rest. Boca Raton makes national news Corporate Appreciation Event We hosted our “Making Waves” executive breakfast at the beautiful HGTV home on the intracoastal. We invited our corporate community partners to hear from our expert panelists, which included Steffen Bruenn, CEO of Yachtico, Lisa Verbit, National Marine Sales at US Trust, Kitty McGowan, President of the U.S. Superyacht Association, and Captain Lee, Star of Bravo’s Below Deck. It was an event not to be missed.

Forbes magazine wrote an incredible article about our beautiful city. The topics of discussion were the new luxury developments coming to our Downtown; The Mandarin Oriental, ALINA Residences and Moderne Boca and how the population of Boca Raton is aging younger. The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s “Imagining Florida: History and Myth in the Sunshine State.” exhibit was highlighted in the New York Times. The show runs through March 24. Boca Raton schools

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Boca’s Mayors Ball raises more than $430k for nonprofits Staff report Boca Raton residents, business owners and philanthropists put on their tuxedos and gala gowns for the Fourth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball presented by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton to recognize do-gooders and raise money for local organizations. More than 350 guests dined at the Royal Palm Yacht Club Marina and danced to sounds from the Steve Chase Band.

tions) and Best Foot Forward (accepted by the non-profit founders Debbie Ellman and Donna Biase). An announcement from Mayors Ball Honorary Chair and philanthropist who received a 2017 George Long Award Bobby Campbell kicked off the fundraising with an announcement that he would donate $200,000. “Bobby’s generous donation will be utilized to establish the Bobby Campbell Health & Wellness Fund as an enRick Howard, Arlene Herson with Bobby Campbell who announced a $200,000 donation at the Mayors Ball. Photo by Gina Fontana

The sold-out, black-tie gala recognized elected officials and honored three visionaries who have contributed to the community.

dowment,” said Michael Walstrom, president of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. “We are deeply grate-

Between a live auction, silent auction and donations, the event raised more than $430,000.

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The event was chaired by Arlene Herson, Rick Howard and event producer and founding Mayors Ball co-chair Jon Kaye.

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fundraiser a record-breaking success!” impacting the Boca Raton Community through the efforts of “Service Above Self.” Its main mission is Health City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer & Bella Singer, John Whelchel & Mayor Susan Whelchel, Mayor Steven Abrams & Debbie Abrams, Mayor Bill T. Smith & Bonny Smith, Rick Howard & Arlene Herson on stage above at the Mayors Ball. Photo by Jeffrey Tholl.

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Boca businessman, philanthropist Dick Schmidt releases third novel, dubbed ‘a financial thriller’ By: Dale King Contributing Writer Dick Schmidt of Boca Raton obviously enjoys challenges.

The lifelong Florida resident has succeeded in banking and real estate development careers. He spends much of his time as a pilot, boater and skin diver and currently fills his

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days with philanthropic endeavors through the Schmidt Family Foundation which he spearheads with his wife, Barbara, an internationally known, best-selling author. Several years ago, he became an author himself, releasing two books in 2016 – “The Boy and the Dolphin” and “Memory Road.” Late last year, Lynn University held a launch party and book signing for the prolific Mr. Schmidt where he discussed, read from and placed his signature inside a new tome called “Career.” Some 100 people showed up to hear about and obtain copies of the latest Schmidt-authored volume. He admits a fourth book is in the works. It took about three months to write each of his three novels. Set in South Florida during the 2008 monetary crisis, “Career” gives readers a look into the fast-paced, high-risk world of finance.

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Schmidt said the focus of the book is on a fictional character named Jorge Gonzalez, the only member of his family to break out of the refugee culture of the Mariel Boatlift arrivals in the U.S. from Cuba. Gonzalez is the pride of the community, but his successful career as a CPA is trashed when a client named Adam Schaeffer diverts hundreds of millions of dollars from Gonzalez’s business to Schaeffer’s European accounts using a sophisticated financial contrivance. The schemer then fakes his own death and prepares to leave the country to join the money he has stolen.

A proud Dick Schmidt shows off his newest book. Submitted photo.

With the help of his romantic interest, Jorge searches for the thief at the same time as a mob boss who has also uncovered the fraud. The contest is on--who will find the bad guy first and how will it resolve? Addressing the crowd at Lynn, the author said he gets ideas for his books from “things I see happening in the real world. I twist them a bit and see how people will deal with them.” “If normal people are thrown in with the wolves,” he said, “how will they respond?” “I love to work; I love to create stories,” said Schmidt. “I can write for five minutes or five hours. I can pick up where I started.” Offering a few tidbits about the book, he said, “The character of the nice girl from Queens is the girl from the AT&T commercials. I wanted her image for the cover, but it would have cost a grand.” He noted that on page 253 of the book “is a great French toast recipe.” He did not comment on why he singled that out, but among the hors d’oeuvres given out at the reception was a sliver of French toast inside a tiny container of syrup.

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Planning for a healthy new year Staff report While you can’t always plan to avoid illness, you certainly can save for it. Health spending per person in the U.S. was $10,348 in 2016 – 31 percent higher than in Switzerland, the next highest per capita spender. The average American consistently spends more on healthcare-related costs than citizens elsewhere. Accidents, sickness and old age are things that you cannot predict, but with a little help, you can work toward being more financially secure for the years ahead. We sat down with Rachel Barzilay, CAP®, CFP®, CRPC®, Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boca Raton, to discuss tips that can help you prepare for future health costs. How can I plan for future health care costs? The first step in planning for your future healthcare costs is having a conversation with your family and loved ones. Financial burdens of healthcare come not only from your own

personal health journey, but from your family’s journey as well. It is important to discuss how future caregiving responsibilities may impact your finances. Initiate a discussion now with both your partner and your older relatives. Some questions to consider include: Where will the money for healthcare expenses come from? Will our parents have the care they need as they grow older? Who will play the caregiver role? Can you afford to take a leave from work if you need to care for others? What is an HSA and what does it cover? An HSA, or health savings account, allows a person who is enrolled in a quantified high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to pay for routine medical costs until the high deductible has been met. The benefit is that the money put into your HSA account is tax-deductible, or pre-tax; a “triple-tax advantage” ensures that you won’t pay taxes when you contribute, earn interest or withdraw from the account. HSAs can cover a wide range of routine medical costs, including: qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses you incur before you’ve met your HDHP; medical, dental or vision coinsurance and co-payments; prescription drugs; some kinds

of medical equipment, like eyeglasses; and some medical treatments not covered by your insurance, such as visits to a chiropractor. How can I plan for health care in retirement? In retirement, your medical bills will likely increase. Simply acknowledging this fact is a great first step. Often when we think about retirement, we envision only the good things – spending more time with family, traveling or perhaps checking items off your bucket list. These are important goals, but you should also be mindful of the biggest unknown – your health. Having a plan in place for the future is key to financial preparedness, which is why now is the time to open a retirement account if you haven’t done so already. This plan can reflect your aspirations and your vision for the future, but it should also account for potential healthcare costs. As you plan to make your finances mindful of your health, consider taking proactive measures to mitigate your risk for diseases and health complications in the long run. January is always a time to reflect on your health – this year, think about it in terms of your finances, too.

The importance of valuing and re-valuing your business By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray Newspapers As a business owner, you probably know everything about how your company works. But maybe not what it’s worth. If so, that might create problems in the eventual sale or transfer of your business, especially if the sale or transfer is sudden. Proper valuation of your business helps you better protect your interests and the welfare of your family and heirs; it also eases the transition. By taking the guess work out of the valuation process you can avoid disagreements between the different parties. Subsequently, valuation may help you in planning and saving taxes. Since valuation

helps the IRS determine estate taxes and the tax basis for any future sale, with proper planning you may be able to put financial strategies in place that may save you money in the long run. Now, even if a sale or retirement is years away, understanding what your company is worth today can have multiple pay-offs; it’s information that can help you secure financing or make decisions on whether to expand or stay the course. Valuation serves as an important management tool that can give you insights on how to reposition your business to enhance its marketability. So how do you determine the value of your business? There are generally three approaches used to calculate a business valuation. The asset-based approach is balance sheet-focused using the difference between a company’s assets and liabilities to deter-

mine its value. The second is the market approach which values the business, based on pricing multiples derived from the sale of comparable companies. And finally there’s the income approach, which establishes a figure from capitalizing or discounting the company’s projected economic benefit stream. Remember that as your business changes so might your valuation, so be sure to keep it up-to-date. The best way to do that is to make it a standard part of your annual financial review. For instance, you can make it a habit to have your valuation reviewed by a specialist each year right before you meet with your agent to review your insurance policy. That will also help you ensure that you maintain just the right amount of insurance coverage for your business. Valuation is a simple idea but one that’s

complex to execute. Certified financial experts who specialize in valuations are uniquely qualified to determine which valuation methods will deliver an accurate assessment for a given industry. They take the emotion out of the calculation but instill peace of mind. Business owners have many complicated issues that they need to navigate day in and day out. The sooner you address the needs of your business, the better off you’ll be. This educational third-party article is provided as a courtesy by John M. Campanola, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company. To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact John M. Campanola at 561-642-5180. Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its Agents or affiliates provide tax or legal advice. Consult your legal or tax advisor to find out whether the concepts in this essay apply to your personal circumstances.

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Boca company simplifies yacht chartering business By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Thanks to Boca Raton-based Yachtico you can hit the high seas for your next vacation through the click of a mouse. The brainchild of entrepreneur Steffen Brünn, the online booking portal connects sailors and vacationers to the boat of their liking for an excursion in one of 40 countries. Pick from 16,000 vessels and destinations like the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Thailand or Malaysia. Have a boating license? Navigate by yourself or add on a skipper, also known as a captain, or a deck hand for help during your trip. The company launched in 2011 and has helped streamline the charter business and introduce people to renting a boat as a vacation. They are located in Research Park at FAU. “Forget Disney,” Brünn said. “See the most beautiful places from the water.” The inventory of boats is mostly sailboats and catamarans. There are some with motors, some houseboats and a selection of super yachts that are over 150 feet.

formatted them in over 100 ways. That company was bought by a subsidiary of Random House Publishing.

Brünn said the two most common people booking on his site are families or a group of friends. About 40 percent of the bookings come from Europe, where the company has an office in his native city of Berlin.

Then, he worked with several European CEOs on projects before he decided to work on his own project.

The idea was to replicate what hotel booking sites do for vacationers but for those who want to travel by boat.

“I wanted to move the needle,” he said. He was between car leasing, which is a different model in Europe, and boat charters. Ultimately, he took the waterways over the roadways.

A customer of booking rental boats himself, he said he knew how frustrating the process could be. He remembers calling a travel agent who would come back with three boat options only to find out one or two aren’t even available. His goal is to provide transparency and ease for customers. You can see what boats are available and when along with pricing and information on what each boat comes with.

He said the business has seen an 8 percent increase annually and he has a strong repeat customer rate.

boats are vetted by Yachtico.

You pay for the excursion in two installments, one at booking once the company confirms the boat is available and approves your request and then eight weeks before embarkation.

Yachtico is not Brünn’s first business. He has started and sold several companies. His first business out of school was a company that refurbished computer servers. The company would clean and then sell servers, of course this pre-dates the cloud.

Brünn works with local companies that own fleets of boats, not individuals. All

He sold that company and created a video transcoding software that took videos and

From the French Riviera to the Azores, he said charter trips provide flexibility and the ability to see and do as much or little as one wants. “You decide when to go and where to go,” he said. The typical trip lasts a week and people book in advance up to a year especially during peak holidays. For more information, visit https://www. yachtico.com

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Biz Briefs Smart phone app for Tri-Rail passengers in the works Soon Tri-Rail riders will be able to plan and navigate their ride on the tracks through a new smart phone app. Boca Raton-based software developer Daruma Tech was selected by the South Florida Regional Transit Authority to develop a mobile app. The app will be available for both IOS and Android Users is expected to be ready in a few months. It will allow Tri-Rail passengers to plan their trips, calculate their fares, and track train locations in real time. The app will also provide estimated arrival times, station information, and descriptions of points of interest at certain stops. Daruma Tech will also provide SFRTA ongoing, as-needed support for app upgrades and updates. “Our goal is to create an attractive, intuitive app that’s easy and fun to use and gives users a personalized experience,” said Susan Erickson of Daruma Tech. Erickson added that SFRTA was seeking to replace their existing app with a faster, more engaging version that better takes advantage of recent advances in mobile technology. Daruma Tech has worked with other local governmental agencies like the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization with its website and Broward County, which commissioned Daruma Tech to build an informational website promoting the 2016 “A Penny At Work” ballot initiative. Daruma Tech has also worked with the publicly funded Washington State Beer Commission to develop both mobile and kiosk apps that help consumers discover the state’s many craft breweries.

In addition, Daruma Tech has extensive experience with public-private partnerships, such as its collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on their APP-titude program, in which high school students earn college credit while learning to design and program assets for the museum’s free mobile app. Daruma Tech is a privately held software design firm based in the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® in Boca Raton, Florida. Call 4 Health holds 5th Annual User Conference in Delray Beach Call 4 Health, a Delray Beachbased medical call center and nurse triage service, is holding its 5th Annual User Conference Jan. 16-17 at the Delray Beach Marriott. The intensive, two-day event will focus on customer service satisfaction, in which participants will acquire tools, resources and solutions necessary to manage and elevate their business’ healthcare footprint. Conference features include informative industry lectures, unique networking opportunities and interactive discussion pods that are guaranteed to bring businesses to the next level and beyond. This year’s keynote speaker is Kevin Ames, Director of Speaking and Training at the O.C. Tanner Institute, a global center focused on strategic employee culture and engagement. Ames is one of the highest ranked presenters at the Evanta Leadership Summit, and has delivered addresses for Fortune 500 companies all over the world, including Dow Chemical, Frito Lay, Bose and many others. His

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Look into retained executive search Staff report Juan D. Morales is the Managing Director of the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase, a global retained executive search firm with more than 70 offices in 45 countries. A former senior-level executive with DHL and UPS, Morales also serves as the global leader of the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation Practice Group and as the North American regional coordinator for Latin American search activity. His clients range from startups to Fortune 150 companies—local to global. We recently caught up with him to discuss the role of retained executive search.

1 Please explain “retained” search and

what are the advantages?

Retained executive search is used primarily for placing high-level executives. Basically, we are hired by the corporation to find the finest executives for specific positions that could include CEOs, CFOs, senior-level leaders and board members. We work on behalf of the company. This is in stark contrast to the role of “contingency” search firms which are compensated only if they fill what are usually lower-level positions. They primarily work on behalf of the candidate. We are paid based on a percentage of the first year’s cash compensation.

Juan D. Morales (right) is the Managing Director of the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase, a global, retained executive search firm with more than 70 offices in 45 countries. Submitted photo.

2 Discuss global competition for talent and why it’s so important to hire right the first time. Today’s job market is extremely competitive and fast-paced. Senior-level positions must be filled with the right person. This usually involves searching the globe for the right candidates who have the proper skill sets, the ability to adapt to a new corporate culture, and often the knowledge of a foreign country and its currency and work styles. For the most part, the people we recruit are in high-level positions and not necessarily looking for a new position or challenge. It is our job to find these unsus-

pecting candidates and accurately discuss with them a new and exciting opportunity. It’s important to find the right person the first time and in a timely manner.

3 Tell us a little bit about your role as Practice Leader for the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation Practice Group. Moving products globally is critically important to the worldwide economy. This requires executives who are familiar first with the numerous modes of transportation – air, rail, shipping, and trucking. They all must be coordinated so that products can get to market quickly and efficiently. There are new challenges in this sector that relate to security. Frequently, products are being transported to dangerous places so safety measures must be taken to avoid the loss of life and product. In addition, attention must be given to preventing terrorists from entering out country through airports and sea ports. This requires implementing comprehensive security measures throughout the supply chain. In my role as Global Practice Leader, it’s my job to assure that our clients’ needs are being met worldwide and serve as a coordinator for our global offices that operate within the Supply Chain and Transportation Sector.

4 From a local standpoint, is South Florida regarded as an attractive location for relocating executives? In recent years, South Florida has become much more attractive. The weather is, of course, a major benefit as is the fact that there is no state income tax. The education system has certainly improved for both public and private schools and there are several fine universities – University of Miami, FAU, FIU, and Lynn University. South Florida is also attractive as the “gateway to Latin America”. And, having three major airports makes travel easy and convenient. This market is also appealing by having three major seaports. From a cultural standpoint – museums, theatres, art galleries – South Florida competes favorably with other areas of the country.

5 It seems that regardless of a compa-

ny’s size, most are doing business globally. What skill sets does this require?

Absolutely. Companies of all sizes are selling and sourcing materials from foreign countries. This requires executives who are fluent in other languages, understand various currency exchanges, and appreciate/respect other cultures and work styles. Being able to work in other countries opens up new opportunities so it’s important to have the proper executives in place.

6 With a global network of offices, it would appear that Stanton Chase has many practice specialties. What are some of the firm’s specialties? Stanton Chase has nine practice groups – Supply Chain, Logistics, & Transportation; Consumer Products; Financial; Government, Education, Non-Profits; Industrial; Life Sciences, Natural Resources/ Energy; Private Equity; Technology. We also have functional specialties in Board Services, Human Resources, CFO, CIO/ CDO, Diversity & Inclusion, and Marketing & Sales.

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A sit down with Stephen Chrisanthus: My Buddy By: Stephen Chrisanthus Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers This month I sat down with a gentlemen that gives smiles to children all over the world year round; my buddy and Founder of Budsies, the stuffed animal company sensation, Alex Furmansky. We got to chat about what he has in store for the new year, his love for Delray Beach and our beloved Delray Beach Mascot, Swinton the Turtle. I know all about Budsies but can you give a brief description of what they are for readers that don’t? Of course, Budsies turns drawings and characters into real, 3D huggable stuffed animals. We started off working mostly on cute and wacky kids drawings but nowadays we’ve seen more and more teen and adult illustrators make use of our service. It’s a truly magical experience when someone meets their very own character for the first time. We’ve seen hundreds of videos and thousands of photos posted to YouTube and IG with gleeful faces. Makes the difficult creative work totally worth it! How, and why did you come up with this idea? I am lucky to have a younger sister, Michelle, who is 16 years younger than I am. She’s more creative than I ever will be and she’s a

great doodler. She had this fun, quirky red pig with an antenna on his head that I found absolutely hilarious. She also loved playing make believe with her stuffed animals so I put two and two together and decided she should be able to play with her own creation. This red pig, who she named “Dongler,” is now our mascot. He’s all over our website and has his very own coloring book. You played an integral part in helping me bring Swinton the Turtle, our official Delray Beach Mascot to life…. I heard he is headed to Las Vegas with you for a new product launch? Haha yea working on a plush Swinton for the city of Delray was a blast. I remember seeing him sold in the holiday pop up shop and brought my family in so they could see him! Swinton was actually one of our very first bulk customers. Since then, we’ve had dozens of brands, book authors, cities, small businesses, Kickstarter campaigns, and sports teams reach out to us to make anywhere from 50 to 5,000 stuffed animals of their characters. They give them out as promo gifts or resell them for a profit. We decided it’s time to spin off this business and give it a dedicated new home. The new

brand will be called Stuffed Animal Pros and launches in January 2019. We’ve made over 70,000 unique plush designs to date so we have better expertise than anyone in the world. After turning down the Shark Tank offer a few years ago Budsies has really taken off, what new product lines have emerged? We’ve launched 8 different brands since then, but the one I’m most proud of is our Petsies line (MyPetsies.com). People send us photos of their current or past pets and our artists create a handmade plush lookalike. They are truly remarkable and I challenge people to look at our insta and see if they can tell the plush from the real pets! I’m also excited about our Selfies line, which is where people send us photos of their loved ones and we create lookalike dolls of them. We see this a lot between significant others, in couples that are long distance, or when the parent spends time away from their child. We’ve also seen some fun gag gifts done for bosses… which inspired me to do our fun Voodoo Doll product launch video for April Fools. The video team over at Brave Man did an amazing job with the video and we still get traffic (plus the occasional rant about how we’re doing Satan’s work from the knuckleheads that don’t get the joke). You offer your products all over the world

Hot, new trend for moms in 2019: Self-care By: Heather McMechan, Local Mom Scoop Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers The holidays are over and you gave it all you had. The perfect holiday dinner, the perfectly wrapped gift, the perfectly decorated house all with a smile on your face. Except while you were taking care of everything and everyone making it all look so perfect, no one was taking care of you, especially yourself. The trend for 2019 is not a New Year, New You, but just plain old self-care. What does that mean? That means making time for yourself even putting yourself first so you are healthy and ready to take on the New Year being the best mom, spouse, friend, and so on.

You’re probably wondering where to start with something like that. Well, I have the Local Mom Scoop on local places where you can get the self-care you need to feel good all year long. Self-care shouldn’t be just for the month of January, but should be continued each month. Bond Street Salon is one of South Florida’s most popular modern salon destinations. Bond Street is adjacent to Atlantic Avenue, in the Pineapple Grove Arts District amid Downtown Delray’s many wonderful boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It’s time for you to make that appointment for a cut, color or conditioning treatment. Bond Street Salon is located at 25 NE 2 Ave. Call 561-330-8760 for an appointment.

but you choose to be based here, how did we become the headquarters for your furry friends? Much of it has to do with quality of life. Delray is where our team wants to be. It’s the perfect balance of trendy and quaint. When you aren’t pumping out cute creatures what do you like to do for fun? I’ve recently gotten into surfing and escape whenever I can to the sandbar to catch a good break. Even on a bad day, I still get a great workout while being in the ocean. What could be better?! I’ve also co-run a project called Free Advice with my friend Tom Dehnel for the last 2 years. We set up a table on the sidewalk and help anyone who asks to solve problems large and small in their lives. It’s a unique way to make instant yet meaningful connections with strangers and positively impact our Delray community.

NSpa is a wonderful place to decompress and feel renewed. Their Oxygen Facial will make your skin fresh and new along with a deep tissue massage to get rid of the rest of your holiday stress. Enjoy lunch outside on the verandah and don’t forget to partake in the champagne bar. NSpa is located inside the Delray Beach Marriott at 10 N. Ocean Blvd. Call to 561278-8111 for more information. Bella Reina is chic boutique day spa and offers guests super-effective services. Famous for its friendly, warm atmosphere, guests are showered with TLC as they enter this sparkly relaxation oasis. With a focus on skin care services, waxing and pedicures, Bella Reina also offers detoxifying body and massage treatments. The goal is to provide affordable spa treatments that help you develop a healthier and happier lifestyle. Bella Reina is located at 815 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Call 561-404-7670 for more information and specials.

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JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

New exterior unveiled at Boca Raton Museum of Art By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer Thanks to a $1.5 million dollar donation, The Boca Raton Museum of Art has a new, pedestrian-friendly and more welcoming façade. The south and west sides of the pink building, originally designed by Donald Singer in 2001, have been given new life thanks to the Ft. Lauderdale-based design team of Margi Glavovic Nothard of Glavovic Studio and Studio Roberto Rovira. “This is a personal mission,” said board president Jody Grass. Revitalizing the two most public-facing sides of the museum increases the stature of the museum and of Mizner Park. It’s very important to make sure the community knows where the museum is; now there is no doubt.”

Board members pose for a photo outside the museum’s new exterior on Federal Highway. Photo by Jan Engoren.

The exterior has been re-imagined, with new paint, outdoor lighting, new signage, a new promenade and walkway lined with native grasses and sculptures from the museum’s own interior sculpture garden given new life around the perimeter of the museum. Artist John Henry’s large, red, abstract steel sculpture “Meridian,” inspired by the ruins of San Galgano, Italy, now sits prominently outside the building on Federal Highway., having been relocated from its former home at the Museum School on Palmetto Park Road “This has been a long time coming and we are thrilled with the results,” Grass said. “The renovation represents our commitment to Mizner Park and to art in public places.” “This is a new chapter for downtown Boca Raton,” she said. The loading dock gate has been replaced with a 12-foot high screen of metal, mirrored, and acrylic panels, designed by Nothard and entitled “Mending Wall,” an homage to the poem by Robert Frost. The panels, ranging from dark to light grey, are lit from within and without, with translucent acrylic on the outer layer and bright yellow and polished mirror stainless steel panels on the inner layer. Visitors can glance through the porous screen into the museum loading dock while gazing at their own reflec-

Guests mingle in front of Geoffrey Hendricks’s “Changing Daytime Artist John Henry’s large, red, abSky,” part of the museum’s new stract steel sculpture “Meridian.” exterior. Photo by Jan Engoren. Photo by Jan Engoren.

tion. The gated partition continues around the southwest corner as a vertical 12-foot-green wall of Bougainvillea, and other native grasses. The promenade leads to artist Geoffrey Hendricks’s vinyl panel, “Changing Daytime Sky,” based on a painting he completed at the Worpswede artist colony in Germany and custom fit for the museum’s windows, just before his death earlier this year.

Lang Realty recently donated $11,793 to the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, as part of their Open the Door for a Cure campaign. Throughout the month of October, Lang turned “pink” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each home closed that month was dedicated to the charity. “This was a company-wide effort that included donations from each

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“The museum has come out of the shadows to bring people together,” said executive director Irvin Lippman. “By integrating the inside and the outside of the museum, we’ve created a dynamic environment without boundaries or borders. It’s a singularly welcoming structure in a communal space.”

Lang Realty raises more than $11,000 for American Cancer Society Staff report

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closing contributed by our agents,” said Scott Agran, President of Lang Realty. “Many of our own agents and staff have personally battled this disease or have gone through this with loved ones. We are delighted to support this worthy cause.” As part of the month-long promotion, Lang’s branding and advertising turned be pink; offices were decorated in pink, and pink themed events were held throughout the company. Lang Agents and staff have formed teams to participate in area’s Making Strides events in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Port

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Pictured left to right: Lynn Curry, American Cancer Society, with Scott Agran, President of Lang Realty, and Jay Zeager, American Cancer Society. Submitted photo.

St. Lucie. For more information about Lang Realty, call 561-853-2300 or visit www.langrealty.com.

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Real estate trends in 2019 By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers I sold three houses in one subdivision in Delray Beach in October, the days on market were 3 days for each house and all buyers were single women, which is a trend seen all around the Nation. We have more independent single woman in higher positions and the rising rents appear to be a huge reason for single women to buy.

The National Association of REALTORS®, a 1.3 million member organization, sent a survey to over 50,000 real estate practitioners asking about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions in 2019. Here are some results from around the Nation as of Oct. 2018: • • • • •

Properties were typically on the market for 33 days (34 days in Oct. 2017). First-time buyers accounted for 31 percent of sales (32 percent in Oct. 2017). Cash sales made up 23 percent of sales (20 percent in Oct. 2017). Eighteen percent of sellers offered incentives such as providing warranty (8 percent), paying for closing costs (8 percent), and undertaking remodeling (3 percent). REALTORS® report “interest rate” and “low inventory” as the major issues affecting transactions in Oct.2018.

Currently, interest rates are at a four-year high. Mortgage rates have not reached 5 percent since 2011. But compared to the interest rates in 1979 at 18.16 percent, we can still consider the rates as being “low”. But this affects some buyers -- positively, the buyers are afraid the interest will go up further and they decide to buy now, or negatively, the buyer wants to wait for the interest rates to come down again. It also affects some sellers, as they want to keep their low interest rates and decide not to sell, because the new interest rate would be higher. Will we have a recession in 2019 or 2020? Recession is unlikely, but an economic downturn may be possible. It is believed that the housing market likely won’t be the cause of an economic downturn but will affect the real estate market. With job losses, the housing market softens — even if the housing market isn’t the main cause. Some parts of the Nation will be

affected more than others, especially in areas that have not totally recovered from the last recession. The housing market will depend on the depth, length and severity of the downturn and some parts of the country will feel the impact worse than others. The Barclays Global Economics Weekly reports: “While a downturn is expected to come for the housing market, it could be more of a side-step than falling off a cliff.” The U.S. economic signals show positive housing market predictions and high consumer confidence. With the change of power in the House of Representative, there is uncertainty as to how this will affect of the economy. About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. In 1985 she was licensed in Maryland and Washington DC as a Realtor and later as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Associate Broker and has been in Florida since 2001. Christel is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. Ms. Silver served the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter as President, as Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, and as a member of the Board of Directors for two years. She served previously as an ambassador. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com.

Delray broker awarded Awarded Engel & Völkers Private Office Designation Staff report Lenny Felberbaum was recently inducted into Engel & Völkers’ Private Office network. Felberbaum is the License Partner and Broker

of Engel & Völkers Delray Beach. Felberbaum is now part of an elite group of Engel & Völkers advisors worldwide to be awarded with this distinction, which recognizes extraordinary business results supported by competency and

providing the highest level of client service.

“It is an honor to have been selected to be a Private Office Advisor,” Felberbaum said. “The Engel & Völkers name and reputation carries a high level of prestige around the world as a promise of outstanding real estate service and expertise, and I look forward to representing the brand at this level.” To receive the designation, he had to pass the company’s ultra-competitive vetting and nomination process for inclusion.

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Out of more than 11,000 real estate professionals who represent the Engel & Völkers brand in over 30 countries worldwide, Felberbaum is among less than 100 advisors selected to carry the title of Private Office Advisor in the Americas. “Engel & Völkers attracts the best agents in each market we serve, so as a member of Private Office, Lenny represents true exceptionalism,” said Anthony Hitt, President & CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas. “Our Private Office Advisors are not just top producers—they unfailingly offer an incomparable experience for their clients.” Felberbaum joins nine of his fellow Florida colleagues who are already members of the prestigious group: Lourdes Alatriste, Engel & Völkers Miami Coral Gables; Beau Blankenship, Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches; Ryan Chiodo, Engel & Völkers Olde Naples/Bonita-Estero; Magnus Jennemyr, Engel & Völkers Miami Coral Gables; Matt Johnson, Engel & Völkers Wellington; Michael Ledwitz, Engel & Völkers Boca Raton; Thomas Ostrander, Engel & Völkers Olde Naples; Irving Padron, Engel & Völkers Miami Coral Gables and Carol Sollak, Engel & Völkers Palm Beach & Wellington. “We are exceedingly proud of the representation we have through these nine members

of Engel & Völkers Florida who are a part of Private Office,” said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers, the company’s regional franchisor. “As we continue to expand our brand throughout Florida, we will be looking for the calibre of professionals who conduct business on this level.” To qualify for Private Office, advisors within the Engel & Völkers network must be nominated by their broker, meet baseline criteria for transactional volume and show consistency in their high year-over-year production numbers. To assess their market expertise and notable service quality as real estate professionals, clients are also asked to comment on their service experience. Lastly, nominees are submitted to a selection committee in the Americas who decides which candidates meet all requirements for final submission to the head of Private Office in Hamburg, Germany. Felberbaum was formally inducted at the invitation-only Private Office event at Engel & Völkers Americas Headquarters in New York City on Dec. 6. The new members were celebrated with evening of networking, a formal ceremony and reception. As a Private Office Advisor, Felberbaum gains access to Private Office-specific marketing assets, choice opportunities catering to the brand’s global ultra-high net worth clients and is the preferred contact in his market for international referrals.

JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Saint Andrew’s School hosts dedication for new Entrepreneurial Center Staff report The newest building at Saint Andrew’s School, the Dr. Albert Cohen Family Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, has become an energetic hub for innovation for students. The Saint Andrew’s School community recently gathered to celebrate the Cohen Center dedication and to recognize its value for the institution. The event began with a traditional Scots bagpiper welcome. As guests entered through the Coombs Vestibule and were seated in the stunning 183-seat auditorium, Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Steve Shapiro, welcomed the excited audience and recognized new Head of School, Ethan Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro was greeted with applause, gave remarks about the future of education and introduced a video showcasing the Cohen Center. The video was followed by inspirational speeches by key donors Dr. Albert Cohen and Brian Kessler. During the ceremony, students watched the event via simulcast in Roberts Theater, demonstrating the leading-edge technology at play at Saint Andrew’s School. Teachers also attended this important event showing their enthusiasm and gratitude for the cutting-edge instructional space. At more than 13,000-square-feet, the Cohen Center offers technologically advanced classrooms, collaborative meeting spaces, design tech labs, digital production facilities, and a state-of-the-art auditorium.

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Exciting and innovative class offerings include design thinking, robotics, investments and entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and international relations, among others. In the Kessler Digital Media Institute, students can take advantage of offerings such as broadcasting, digital media & special effects, sports broadcasting, advance media production, film studies, and more.

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“There’s most certainly a wow factor that comes with the Cohen Center,” said Ethan Shapiro, Head of School for Saint Andrew’s School.

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Visitors can see the excitement on the faces of students and faculty that are hard at work in classrooms and studios. That excitement is also evident when prospective parents come on tour.

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“You can view our robotics team tinkering - and then turn around and see the investment class analyzing stocks. A quick walk down the halls and you can see students broadcasting sports…it’s simply amazing,” Shapiro said.

Spectacular views 3 story 4 BED TH in gated community. Low HOA fees. Newly renovated with many upgrades. $1.450M

Upper School Mathematics Teacher Lisa Winer is also quite proud of the Cohen Center. “It’s an honor to teach my students in this immersive building and classrooms that promote collaborative idea creation and project development. The Cohen Center enables students to develop a solid foundation to navigate real-world situations in college and beyond.”

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Dr. Albert Cohen and St. Andrews School’s Head of School Ethan Shapiro. Submitted photo.

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

Former Office Depot site ripe for redevelopment By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Office Depot announced it was leaving its corporate headquarters in Delray Beach more than a decade ago. Reminders of the company’s presence on Congress Avenue still linger as the properties have remained vacant ever since 2008. Now, Centerpointe Delray Holdings, LLLP has plans to turn the large empty buildings into a mixed use development that many have advocated for to spark new growth and uses in the city’s Congress Corridor.

Plans call for condos, townhomes, apartments, offices, restaurants and shops to fill the 48 acres of land.

“It’s one of the larger properties we have left for redevelopment in the city,” Delray Planning, Zoning and Building Director Tim Stillings said. To begin the redevelopment process, an attorney for the developer asked for a zoning change. The change would reduce what the developer could actually build on the property under the current zoning laws. “What we could do and what we are pro-

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posing to do is significantly less,” attorney Bonnie Miskel told commissioners. “We are giving up about half of what we could have done under the original plan.” “I never heard of a developer who wants to downsize their development,” Commissioner Shirley Johnson said. Commissioners supported the zoning change after developers addressed concerns about traffic on Germantown Road. Commissioner Bill Bathurst, who sat on the Congress Avenue Task Force, a group in

charge of working to create a vision for the area, said the plans are in line with what the task force envisioned for the corridor. Commissioners agreed that the area has been vacant long enough. “Forty eight acres that has been sitting dormant for 10 years is unheard of,” Commissioner Johnson said. Commissioner Ryan Boylston agreed, “It’s rare you get an oppportunity to vote on a rezoning that aligns with your city’s plans. It’s replacing a 20th century economic development model with a 21st century economic model. This is a slam dunk. I am really excited to move this forward.”

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Large two bedroom condo with direct ocean views and beach access. East and West Exposure. One of only a few gated condominium communities with a PRIVATE BEACH CLUB. Semi-private elevator. Full size washer and dryer in unit. *IDEAL LOCATION to the beach, vibrant Atlantic Ave in Downtown Delray Beach, Mizner Park in Boca and the proximity to shopping, dining, I-95 & airports. Don't miss out on a unique property with amazing views! Beach club is brand new and has pool, hot tub, beach chairs & umbrellas, beach attendant and fully renovated club house. Covered parking and endless views. Multiple tennis courts. Carron House is in an active gated community in the enclave of Boca Highland

PONDEROSA Fabulous one story ranch home on a one acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac! Tired of zero lot lines? Enjoy the space and long garden views with oaks, fruit trees and all the room you need for play, fun, and entertainment. Long circular driveway for multiple vehicles, open floor plan with volume ceilings, brazilian cherry wood floors, stainless steel appliances, wood burning fireplace, covered patio with fenced in pool and waterfall, spacious bedrooms and new ac. Original owner is ready to pass on the love and care of this serene and gracious home. Surrounded by several county parks with tennis courts, public golf course, water park, nature center, amphitheater, dog park, game fields and more. Top rated schools and close by shopping, entertainment and restaurants.

Looking for a 3BR under a million ON THE BEACH in Highland Beach??? This is ONLY 1 of a very limited few available for sale... WITH COVERED PARKING TOO! Ocean Pines has been recently renovated and look and feels totally ''boutique''. This unit features impact glass throughout. The wonderful open kitchen, gorgeous ocean views from your living room and very spacious balcony make this a great unit for entertaining. Sliders to balcony from every room! Amenities incl beach access, pool, spa, gym and common room. Minutes from downtown Delray Beach, Boca Raton, dining and shopping.

This bright and sunny 2 bed, 2 bath condo with stunning Intracoastal view from all rooms. Located on the 3rd floor with elevator. The kitchen has an opening to the living room and Intracoastal view. Ample walk in closets in both generous sized bedrooms. Shower in master bedroom and tub in guest bedroom. The AC is just 2 years old with a 10 year warranty. Snug Harbor is a 55+ active community right along the Intracoastal in Boynton Beach with on site management and low HOA fees that includes cable TV with HBO, heated waterfront pool, clubhouse, exercise room, and shuffle board courts. Come and enjoy the South Florida lifestyle, this one won't last.

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Immaculately maintained home in the highly desirable Barwick Estates. This gated community with only 28 homes is just minutes from downtown Delray Beach. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and great square footage. Hurricane accordion shutters and plantation shutters throughout the unit. Screened and covered patio with room for a pool and/or jacuzzi. Newer AC and water heater put in 2012. Many updates including landscaping as well as the addition of white picket fences that were recently installed. Wide driveway with two car garage. 4th bedroom can be converted into a den. VERY spacious closet in master bedroom. Recent appliances. Property has a separate automatic generator for the entire house in case of a power outage. One of few units in the community to also have propane gas.

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Imagine your dream home here right on the water. A meticulously built home from Peterson Developments ,designed by Michael Gravelese this home will be built to the highest standards with all new specs.High grade granite throughout,travertine drive and patio, S tile roof. If you act now the builder will fine tune the property to your specific needs and may include anything you desire. 100ft Dockage. One away from Intracoastal. Land can be sold separately. 10 foot ceilings,on first floor ,9 foot ceiling on second floor, 12 foot ceiling in the great room as well as second floor family room.

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JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Lake Delray Senior Housing rehabilitation complete Staff report The Delray Housing Group (DHG), the property management division of the Delray Beach Housing Authority (DBHA), has completed its rehabilitation of the Lake Delray Apartments, a senior housing complex at 700 Lindell Boulevard in Delray Beach. The 404-unit apartment complex was purchased in 2016 by Lake Delray Apartments, LLLP a partnership including the Delray Housing Group.

“The units have been fully rehabbed including the replacement of kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, windows and HVAC systems,” Dorothy Ellington, President of the DBHA said. “There were also upgrades in the common areas including the elevators, community building and site lighting. In order to cause the least amount of interruption to our tenants, some tenants were moved out of their units while the work was being done.”

The DHG partnered with Smith & Henzy Advisory Group, Inc. by serving as general partner of this $36.2 million project

and also secured a property management agreement for the property.

“Delray Housing Group has surpassed our expectations as a partner in the redevelopment of Lake Delray,” states Timothy Henzy, Principal/Owner of Smith & Henzy Advisory Group. “DHG quickly established itself as the operator of the project while also taking a leadership role in the coordination of the rehabilitation. Smith & Henzy is most impressed with the care and compassion that DHG provided to the residents of Lake Delray.”

Timothy Henzy, Daren Smith, Gregory Wicklman, Michael Rice, Marcus Metcalf, Jesse Saginor, Dorothy Ellington, Ivan Gomez and Mayor Shelly Petrolia at the Lake Delray ribbon cutting. Submitted photo.

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WELLESLEY AT BOYNTON BEACH

Hurry to see this spacious 2 bedroom townhouse with 2 master baths in the meticulous guard gated community of Wellesley at Boynton Beach. Enjoy the outdoors in your own private, gated courtyard or take advantage of the community pool and hot tub. Convenient location close to shopping, restaurants and movies and close enough to I-95 to make commuting a breeze.

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The BEST value on the island, in the most prominent location!! Venetian House consists of 12 charming villas nestled in Downtown Delray Beach, one block from the ocean and Atlantic Ave. This unique property offers lots of natural lighting, an open flow floor plan, tile flooring throughout, freshly painted interior, custom closets, and tons of storage space! The windows are accented with plantation shutters, outdoor living with a large, private patio and a bonus room that offers an enclosed & air conditioned space. The property offers impact windows & sliders throughout, and a hurricane proof front door with a retractable screen feature. The back patio can be extended about 4'-6' and you maintain your own backyard vegetation!

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This gated 10,000 sf home from the Mary Widmer Luxury Collection is the only new construction home on a direct intracoastal point lot in Boca Raton available at this time. An estate of significance! Flawless design, unparalleled construction & craftsmanship elevate this new construction masterpiece to a true work of art!

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This elegant estate encompasses 6 bedrooms, 9 full baths, 3 half baths, an office, a media/club room, gym, office, elevator, natural gas, 4 car garage, generator, infinity edge pool and spa. The Manalapan Residence is situated in the Manalapan Beach estate section consisting of just 31 estate homes each spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway. The residence also enjoys private deeded club privileges at the nearby Eu Palm Beach Resort.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

One park concept pitched for Wildflower/Silver Palm parks By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer The old adage “two are better than one” may not hold true when it comes to city parks.

South Parking; Water Taxi, Kayak and Fishing; Naming; Signage; Hours

Boca City Council recently approved a Conceptual Design that would marry two individual design concepts for Wildflower and Silver Palm Parks into one park – with a name yet to be chosen.

Of Operation; Southside Seating along the Promenade; and Wetlands; – in order to give direction to EDSA.

If discussion at a recent Boca Raton City Council Workshop is any indication, the public may even get a chance to ring in on the name for the new park. At the workshop meeting, EDSA Principal Landscape Architect Kona Gray first gave a much-awaited presentation on the two parks, before finally recommending one overall conceptual design. Gray’s suggestion of “one combined park” came with a tentative name that he and Mayor Scott Singer arrived at independently, “Centennial Park” -- as the city is approaching its 100th Birthday in 2024. Singer said this was his first time seeing the combined concept, which he called “Wonderful.” He also had Council members hammer out on the dais their views on a number of items including: Bathroom Location;

Council Member Andrea Levine O’Rourke said what’s important about the park is its access to the visual waterfront and connectivity. She said she found the name “Centennial Park” too pedestrian, adding that if you Google search it, there are thousands of Centennial Parks from Pompano Beach to Texas. “Everyone has a Centennial Park,” she added. Levine O’Rourke offered other name alternatives such as “‘Harley Gates’ after one of our original homeowners” or ‘Gateway,’ due to its location on the waterfront. Harley and Harriet Gates arrived in Boca Raton in 1913, purchasing 5 acres of land along the canal (today’s Intracoastal), and giving it the name Palmetto Park Plantation – the future name of the principal east-west road, according to www.bocahistory.org. There was also talk of moving the bathroom

in the park with the boat launch, Silver Palm Park, because it currently blocks the water view. And of whether to move a half dozen designated parking spaces under the bridge to another location.

“To me, this is not pedestrian friendly, with kids, pedestrians, and cars driving and parking under the bridge,” said Levine O’Rourke, who thanked Kona Gray and Stephanie Main from EDSA and City of Boca Raton Coastal Project Administrator Jennifer Bistyga for “taking the time to walk those steps” along the waterfront promenade area between the two parks.

Residents had a chance to chime in during public comment. About 10 took the time to share their comments on the plans.

Council Member Monica Mayotte said she, Loved the concept of the floating wetlands. I think it’s fantastic on the north side of the bridge. Don’t put the wetlands near the boats [on the south side of the bridge]. I don’t want kids [and wildlife] near propellers!

“This has been a huge learning experience for me and other members of my 2020 Vision team. [This park is going to] serve Boca for decades to come,” Boca Raton resident Eric Sevell said, adding he would like to see the bathroom moved.

Mayotte added that she’d like to see Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) launches at the park.

Margaret Fitzsimons asked council members to consider if the park will be accessible and equitable for the entire community and will it stand the test of time.

Neither Mayotte nor Levine O’Rourke wished to see a traditional playground there. They liked the idea of integrating Public Art to provide play without the standard slides and swings.

Ask an expert: Your HOA, condo questions By: Harris B. Katz, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Q: My friend’s condominium unit was damaged during the September 2017 hurricane. The renovations revealed a host of issues, some of which may have pre-dated the storm. The biggest problem was that the roof structure was not up to the current code, delaying repairs for months. Meanwhile, my friend is paying out of pocket for another home due to the damage to her residence. The condominium association and her own homeowner’s insurance are at odds over paying for their respective parts of the repairs. Short of hiring a lawyer, is there an arbitration process that can be used here? K.R., Boca Raton

the increased costs incurred to repair or replace damaged buildings in accordance with ordinances or laws that regulate construction, repair or demolition of a property. In other words, when a residence is repaired after an insurable event, current building codes may require that you bring it up to code before the building department will issue a permit. Ordinance or law coverage covers those costs associated with this type of situation. For example, a covered event, such as a hurricane may damage only a portion of your roof, but the building code may require that the entire roof be retrofitted or replaced in order to meet newer, more stringent hurricane codes compared to what was in place when your home was built. Unfortunately, these code-related upgrades, even though they are required by law, are considered to be improvements and would not be covered by your typical policy without ordinance or law coverage.

A: Unfortunately, after Hurricane Irma, many property owners learned that most of the time insurance companies are in the business of saving money, not in paying out claims. Generally, when an insurance company sends an adjuster out to your property, they try to resolve claims for the smallest amount possible or deny them outright based upon exclusions in the insurance policy. In order to do so, they typically try to find items that are excluded from coverage in your insurance policy. One issue that arises when a home suffers the loss of a major building component, such as a roof, is that when repairs are undertaken, the roof will need to be brought up to current building codes. One way to protect yourself from running into this issue is to make sure that you have Ordinance or Law coverage as part of your insurance coverage. Ordinance or law coverage helps you pay for

In the context of a condominium, the association would be responsible for the roof, while your friend’s homeowner’s insurance would be responsible for the interior damage to her home. The competing coverages and interests of the condominium’s insurance company versus your friend’s insurance company will often place them at odds with one another, placing the insureds squarely in the middle of the dispute. That being said, your condominium has a responsibility to protect your friend’s unit from damage to common elements of the building, including the roof. Another type of coverage that your friend should have in her policy is Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage which would cover the cost of maintaining a comparable standard of living following a covered loss. Your friend should read her policy to determine what is covered and what limits she has on those

(R to L) Kona Gray and Stephanie Main from EDSA seated next to Boca Coastal Project Administrator Jennifer Bistyga. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

The next step is for the project to go toward the Detailed Design phase, Bistyga said.

coverages. In regard to the arbitration question, there are provisions in homeowner’s policies that provide for appraisal. An appraisal is similar to an arbitration in that a binding decision is made by an independent umpire. A typical situation is that when a policyholder and insurance company do not agree on the value of the loss, either can demand that the damages be determined by appraisal under the provisions of the policy. At that point, the policyholder and the insurer will each hire an independent appraiser and the two appraisers will try to work out the claim. If the appraisers can’t agree, they will submit their differences to the umpire who will make a binding decision, similar to a judge. Keep in mind that the decision is generally not appealable, so before you agree to an appraisal, you should speak to an attorney who is well-versed in first-party property law. Florida law provides that, as an insured, she may be entitled to attorney’s fees if she has to file a lawsuit against the insurance company. In addition, your friend may have claims against her condominium association for breaches of its responsibilities to your friend, as a unit owner. Harris B. Katz, Esq.., is Partner of the Law Firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw. com or to ask questions about your issues for future columns, send your inquiry to: question@gadclaw.com. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.

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Jewish Family Services pairs mentors with mentees

She said her nearly 7-year-old mentee Meila is a free spirit who loves to explore the outdoors with her. They spend time at parks bird watching with binoculars, singing and practicing gymnastics.

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Cheryl Abramson is a matchmaker. She isn’t setting people up on dates, but she is helping pair up mentors and mentees for Jewish Family Services’ Community Mentoring Program.

“She is absolutely adorable,” she said. “The whole program has been very rewarding for me and for her.”

After spending 40 years matching employees and employers in the career placement field, she said her role as Mentoring Program Coordinator is something her career prepared her for. “We try to match people together with similar interests and personalities,” she said. “It’s a wonderful program. It’s the best job I have ever had. Helping these kids and these families is really rewarding.” Kids between the ages of 6-18 that reside in Boca or Delray can apply to receive a mentor. Abramson said many of the kids come from single parent homes, but that isn’t a requirement. The program is funded by United Way and the Children Services Council. Mentors are volunteers who want to be paired with a mentee. They undergo an application and rigorous screening process as well as take and complete training courses. Abramson interviews them and works to pair them with a mentee who would be a good match. Families looking for mentors also fill out an application. Currently, there are 29 pairs. Mentors must complete four trainings a year, each lasts an hour and a half. Topics include recognizing stress and mental illness and how to build a rapport with your mentee. Mentors must commit to the program for

Lara said she feels like she is a part of her mentee’s family. She was invited to her mentee’s birthday dinner with her family and she said she can’t wait to attend.

Mentor Ana Lara with her mentee Meila. Photo courtesy of JFS.

one year and spend four hours a month with their mentee. “It’s being a good friend,” she said, adding many mentors take their mentees to do things they don’t typically get to do. The program hosts about four social events a year for the mentors and mentees to attend. There was a holiday party at Putt’n Around, bowling outings and a trip to a Marlins game. “We have amazing people who are our mentors,” she said. “They are so committed to the children. They are making such a difference in their lives. It’s wonderful to watch.” Ana Lara has been a mentor since this summer. She walked into JFS to help with another program, Meals on Wheels. It was during her interview that she learned about the mentor program. “I have had a wonderful experience beyond my expectations,” she said.

“I look forward to spending years with her,” Lara said. “I want to grow with her as she grows. That’s the goal, to be in her life.” She said she was looking to get involved in something that was a commitment not just something she does when she has a free afternoon. “I have to make room twice a month to see her for three to four hours,” Lara said. “I didn’t want to just take one day. I wanted something that was a priority and a part of my life and this little girl is a part of my life.” Mentor Rob Tanenbaum has been spending the last 14 months with his mentor, Gio, a 12-year-old boy from Delray. In the beginning of their relationship, Tanenbaum said visits were spent doing things like going to Dave and Busters or an FAU football game. Now, those visits have turned into cooking meals at home, swimming in the community pool and reading. “I have been trying to stress academics with him,” Tanenbaum said. He said finding a balance between mentor and parent is tough.

Mentor Rob Tanenbaum cooks Thanksgiving dinner with his mentee Gio. Photo courtesy of JFS.

“Just being there and being dependable is an important factor to many of these kids who are from single family homes,” he said. “There was a period this fall when I was away on an extended trip with my wife and I was stunned and pleased when I got home by how much I was missed.” He, too, is in it for the long haul. “You aren’t getting into this for a year or two,” he said. “You should be getting into it for a minimum of 5 years and if you are lucky 10 years.” He said anyone considering mentoring should give it a go, if they have the time. “You don’t have to have parental experience to be a good mentor,” he said. “Its your personality and your love of life that is the most important thing to interject to a young kid.” January is Community Mentoring Month. For more information on getting involved, visit https://ralesjfs.org/volunteer/ community_mentoring_program/

Mitch Herrick & The Homegrown Sinners play local gigs By: David DiPino Contributing Writer After the birth of his son, Roots Rock musician and Delray Beach resident Mitch Herrick wanted to focus on playing more gigs at home. That brought Mitch Herrick & The Homegrown Sinners band to Avant Delray on a recent Friday night. Herrick has toured nationally with an all original band before starting The Homegrown Sinners. While Herrick has a large catalog of originals ready for the road, but since becoming a dad, he is looking into booking opportunities closer to home. “Since my wife and I had a baby 16 months ago, I’ve decided I really want to focus on playing close to home, so we do much more cover music here in South Florida. I just think that this market likes to hear many different types of music that they already know and want to please the audience every night. Of course, when it’s called for and the time is right, I still love to break out the original songs. I had a

guy come to the Dubliner Irish Pub and request a bunch of originals the other night. Love when that happens,” Herrick said. Herrick defines his sound as “Roots Rock.”

“We try to a little bit of everything like Funk, Soul, Classic Rock, R&B, Grunge, Alternative, Folk and Folk Rock, and of course Americana, even some Reggae. Everything from Stevie Wonder to Jimi Hendrix to The Black Crowes to Neil Young to The Rolling Stones to The Eagles to Bob Marley to Dave Matthews Band to Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers,” he said. “I would say Roots Rock or a.k.a. Americana is a mix of Blues, Folk, Folk rock and Southern Rock and all of the root forms of rock music that we have come to know.” Today, he emulates icons like Neil Young, Chris Robinson, and Dave Matthews; but there are new guys on the scene that he draws inspiration from too, like Joe Pug, Gregory Allan Izakov, and Joey Landreth. “I came from a family of piano players, so

naturally I took up anything different. I started on the sax when I was about 6-yearsold. I still played the guitar during that time though, but was really into the saxophone until I got older and realized that chicks didn’t dig the sax,” Herrick said. The line-up for Mitch Herrick & The Homegrown Sinners changes often, a nod to the thriving local music scene. “I just checked the lineup the other day and we are up to 20 players total now. In order to have the best on a local level, I quickly realized that the best is busy, so I was going to need a deep bench. You will always find four of five of us together on a stage at least twice a week,” he said.

Mitch Herrick (far right) & The Homegrown Sinners jam Rock ‘N’ Roll covers and original songs at Avant Delray. Photo by David DiPino.

Herrick plays between 275-300 shows per year between solo, duo, trio and full band work.

to a beautiful, amazing woman, and our new little guy of 16 months has been an absolute blessing. Beyond family and music, I played ice hockey for most of my life and it’s still an obsession. I eventually would like to record a new album and get a select group of players back on the road to tour the original music again. The artistic side of music always has its claws in me.”

“My biggest passion at this point in my life is my family. I’m lucky enough to be married

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Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million war letters makes stop in Delray Beach [FROM PG 2] Historical Society, Honor Flight, Florida Atlantic University, The Delray Beach Public Library and Old School Square.

The Crest Theatre was packed as Carroll took center stage with a small black folder of letters. He shared the letters and stories of soldiers. Though he has repeated the stories hundreds of times, he still choked up and visibly became emotional as he shared their fears, victories and wishes to return home. One letter is from Staff Sergeant Horace Evers to his family. It was one of the first letters Carroll received. It came from a donor in Florida. It is dated May 2, 1945 and is written from Munich. Evers stumbled into an apartment complex nicer than any of the others he had seen. It was Hitler’s private residence in Munich. He walks up to Hitler’s desk and he begins to write a letter on Hitler’s stationary.

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Commissioner Corner: Shark fishing debate Delray Beach Open has new sponsor By: County Commissioner Robert Weinroth Special to the Delray Newspaper I don’t imagine there would be much debate over the idea that sharks and swimmers don’t mix well. So it was somewhat surprising to hear some members of our community object to a proposal being discussed by the Board of County Commissioners to prohibit shore-based shark fishing in areas where people are swimming. Our world famous coastal shoreline is enjoyed by thousands of people every day and serves as a major economic engine for a local multi-million dollar tourism industry. Against that backdrop, chumming for sharks or shark fishing near our beachgoers is not acceptable. Florida saw 30 unprovoked shark attacks in 2017, according to a report by the International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida. Further research provided that unprovoked attacks usually occur in August and September and most predators were the bull, blacktip and spinner species of sharks. While there were no reported killings by these predators in 2016 and 2017, in Florida or the rest of the US, when a swimmer is bitten it becomes a frightening issues for those in the water and on the beach. It’s incumbent upon us to ensure that people feel safe when they’re enjoying our beautiful beaches. In addition to bathers, shore-based shark fishing is hazardous to the health and safety of the sea turtles coming ashore to nest. Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has taken a first step in protecting swim-

mers. Responding to the residents’ concerns, FFWCC staff conducted a series of public workshops around the state and drafted a series of proposed rules intended to address some of the public safety concerns. Commission staff recommended establishing a mandatory no-cost, annual shore-based shark fishing permit (with an educational prerequisite) as well as a prohibition of chumming from beaches. This would include fishing from shore, or any structure attached to shore e.g., bridges, piers, docks, and jetties). The fact is shore-based shark fishing is often done at night, generally during the summer which coincides with the peak of sea turtle nesting season. Most turtle nests hatch during the summer with the hatchlings traversing the beach to swim out to find a patch of sargassum, which will serve as the hatchlings’ home as they begin to grow and mature. This is a perilous time for hatchlings, which are conveniently bite-sized.

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Milos Raonic and the Bryan Brothers in addition to 2018 defending singles champion Frances Tiafoe and ATP tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios. Legends lined up to play the ATP Champions Tour event include Tommy Haas, Tim Henman, Mikael Pernfors and Wayne Ferreira on Team World and Fernando Gonzalez, Jessie Levine, Jan-Michael Gambill and Jay Berger on Team Americas.

Clearly, there are competing interests to be considered as we focus on the shore-based shark fishing but it is also clear swimmer safety must be given the greatest priority to ensure our beaches continue to be welcoming for families and a magnet for tourism.

To welcome the start of the new partnership, Vitacost.com is sponsoring a special ticket promotion that will run through Jan. 4, providing tennis patrons 50 percent off the tournament’s Team Americas vs. Team World ATP Champions Tour legends matches (February 15-17) and 20 percent off of ATP 250 matches (Feb. 18-22 including already scheduled first round matches of the tournament’s featured stars through the Quarterfinals) by using the promotion code available at: https://yellowtennisball.com/tickets/

“We are eager for the opportunity to connect a strong health and wellness brand with an event fan base where physical vitality is a priority at any age and any level of game engagement,” said Mark Baron, Tournament Director. “We know our fans and the level of brand loyalty they show to partners of the sport. We look forward to seeing Vitacost.com grow their success as a result of engaging our premiere tennis event as much as we look forward to seeing fans benefit from the dynamic offerings of healthy and nurturing Vitacost.com products.”

It is against that backdrop that the Board of County Commissioners will begin to carefully wade into this issue.

Recently announced top 20 ATP Tour Players committed to playing in Delray Beach include Kevin Anderson,

A complete schedule is posted at YellowTennisBall.com.

Chumming the water tends to attract all species of fish (not just sharks) making it likely the hatchlings will be consumed before they can swim out to safety.

Here’s what we think… A New Year is a good time to assess, set goals and get off to a good and positive start.

Staff report

• Pick the right developer for the West Atlantic Avenue RFP. This project is much needed and long awaited. While we don’t buy the narrative that nothing has been done in The Set or on the West Atlantic corridor, we do embrace the need for a quality project and more movement and progress. • Congress Avenue---the past mayor dialed up a task force that spent a year updating the 2005 vision for Congress Avenue and then promptly put the task force’s recommendations on a shelf. Let’s hope that 2019 sees progress on recommendations to jumpstart the corridor and truly create Delray’s next great street. • Stability at City Hall—after cycling through managers, attorneys, department heads and employees for years, several commissioners have called for renewed stability and to empower staff to do their jobs. We wholly endorse that philosophy. There’s no success without team work. • Reset Community Partnerships---we hope that 2019 ignites Delray’s time worn tradition of partnership and collaboration with key non-profits, schools, citizens, neighborhood associations and the busi-

ness community. Those ties were frayed but there appears to be a new resolve to work together. Kudos to the commission. • Obviously, there are more opportunities but there are also some challenges in the offing. • The state legislature has been chipping away or threatening home rule for some time now. Cities will have to figure out the ever changing landscape in Tallahassee with a new governor and many new legislators. • The economy appears to be slowing somewhat. Here’s hoping that we weather the storm and encourage investment to grow our tax base. • There are divides in our city based on race and politics. We should endeavor to bridge those divides and forge community unity. • Local cities are taking a page from Delray’s playbook adding amenities and events. Boynton’s Town Square project once complete could be a game changer for our neighbor. While we wish them well, we must also do our best to leverage our assets, develop new ones and improve some of our issues: crime, drugs, schools etc. Cities compete for businesses, investment and families. We cannot afford to be complacent.

We are bullish on 2019 and wish all of our readers and advertisers a very happy, healthy and safe New Year!

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