Palm Beach Today International Dec 19, 2012

December 19, 2012

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alm Beach oday International Frank and Geri Morrow

GALA CHAIRS

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

fighting blood cancers

Cirque du Palm Beach II Encore!

Saturday, January 19th, 2013 6:30 pm- midnight The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach

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Dear Readers!

We wishing you a prosperous Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013 with Great achievements!

This issue is celebration of many things: the holidays, the upcoming Gala’s on January 19, 2013 “CIRQUE du Palm Beach II ENCORE” at Mar-a-Lago Club (benefiting the LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY).

A pre party by Janet and Marc Levy at the Colony Hotel “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” (University of Miami MILLER SCHOOL of MEDICINE for upcoming Gala February 2nd,2013 at the Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach with Celebrity entertainment JIM BELUSHI. We add a new member to our team : Co-Publisher Chief-Martini!

Each moment in a day has its own value Morning brings HOPE, Afternoon brings FAITH, Evening brings LOVE, Night brings REST, Hope you will all of them EVERY DAY!

The Angel Ball 2012 Photo Credit to: Rob Rich

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LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

fighting blood cancers

Geri and Frank Morrow

GALA CHAIRS

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S ANNUAL PALM BEACH GALA, CIRQUE DU PALM BEACH II ENCORE! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to announce that Geri and Frank Morrow will return to chair the Annual Palm Beach Gala.

The gala will take place on January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The evening’s theme, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! promises to be an over-the-top spectacular event with amazing cirque entertainment and dancing to the fabulous “soul survivors” orchestra.

Last year, Mr. and Mrs. Morrow were able to help LLS raise more than $750,000 through their tireless efforts in securing fantastic auction items and obtaining generous support from patrons and sponsors.

“We are thrilled that Geri and Frank have agreed to chair our gala once again.With their commitment and leadership, our 2013 Gala is sure to be another exciting and financially successful event.We sincerely appreciate their commitment to our mission,” said Pam Payne, Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Area Chapter.

All proceeds from Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will benefit LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. While this event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, it will also help support our local patients and their families by providing critically-needed financial aid.

For more information on Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore!, please contact Nancy Klein, Campaign Director, at 561.775.9954 or nancy.paceklein@lls.org.

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Patrick Park, Lola Astanova,Geri & Frank Morrow

Jason Brian- Auto Cricket

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

fighting blood cancers

Geri & Frank Morrow Gala Chairs Page 6

Photo Credit to Maya Johnson

Nikita Zukov, Lola Astanova, Michael Finn, Paula Zukov, Patrick Park

Jerrime Kitsos, Jamie & Joey Fago, Barry & Julie Lyons

Patrick Park Hosts Gift Gathering to Benefit Cirque du Palm Beach II, Encore Philanthropist-extraordinaire, Patrick Park, hosted a party at his magnificent Bear’s Club home in honor of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Annual Palm Beach Gala, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! Close to150 guests enjoyed a splendid evening of delicious food and wonderful entertainment complete with strolling mariachis, dancers and live music.

Park, along with many others, we are sure to make this a landmark year for LLS.” Other major chairs and benefactors include Hermé deWyman Miro, Ari Rifkin, Suzy Minkoff, AutoCricket. com, and Lighthouse Partners, LLC. Elizabeth Fago will be presented with the Outstanding Service Award by Suzy Minkoff at Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore.

The purpose of this party, in addition to generating excitement for the upcoming Gala, was to gather tempting items for its silent auction.

Guests were asked to bring a unique item or to make a monetary donation in support of the LLS Gala. In return, attendees were treated to an evening they won’t soon forget, in the incomparable style for which Patrick Park is so well-known.

The gala will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The evening’s theme, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! promises a fabulous night of fine dining, silent and live auctions and amazing entertainment. Individual tickets are $650 with Junior tickets priced at $400 per person. All proceeds from Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will benefit the LLS mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

The 2013 Gala Committee, led by co-chairs Geri and Frank Morrow, are going all out to ensure that Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will be the event of the Palm Beach season. “With our aweinspiring Cirque performers coupled with the ambiance and cuisine of Mar-a-Lago, this year’s Gala promises to be bigger and better than ever,” said Mr. Morrow. “With the generous support of Honorary Chairman and Grand Benefactor, Patrick

While this event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, it will also help support our local patients and their families by providing critically-needed financial aid. For more information on Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore!, please contact Nancy Klein, Campaign Director, at 561.775.9954 or nancy.paceklein@lls.org.

Jerry & Marie Feldman

Ted & Alice Tarone

Donna Ross Dodson & David Dodson

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

fighting blood cancers

Margaret M. LaManna, Helaine Cantor, Manuel M. Levin, Eddy Cantor

Jan & Robert Burke, M.D

Paula & Nikita Zukov with Kathryn Vecellio

Peggy Davis & Lewis Wheeler

Maya Johnson, Debbie Porreco & Jamie Fago

Dr Sheila & Jack Fisher, Maria Spinak, Joanna & Donald Woodruff

Save the Date:

The gala will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH

Veronica Atkins, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Maurice Kazzi,Vilda de Porro

Dick Robinson, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Patrick Park

The International Society of Palm Beach, Start the New Season Cocktail Reception at Club Colette was also the kick-off party for The International Society’s “La Vie en Rose” Holiday Gala, to take place December 17, 2012 at the Beach Club.

The cocktail reception was generously hosted by The Gala Honorary Chairman Patrick Park in honor of the Gala Chairman Hermé de Wyman Miro.

Close to 100 International Society Members attended and enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and each other’s company.

For reservations and information for “La Vie en Rose” please call: 561-832-4200.

Mark & Janet Levy, Judi & Ray Richards

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Geri & Frank Morrow, Jack Berger & Lucille Jacobs

Joannie Elliott, Kurt Von Hufmann, Hayden Hosford, Countess Yolande de Bonvouloir

Jason Brian and Guest

Maude Cook, Ari Rifkin, Patty Myura

Brownie McLean, Arlette Gordon & Elizabeth Bowden

Zbig and Ania Scheller, Joe Kerzner & Lisa Koeper

Robert & Toni Holt Kramer

Herbert Roemmele

Dr. Masako & Dr.Terrence O’ Brien, Brownie MC Lean & John Browne

Goerge Palladino,Vicki Kellogg, Jerrold St. George

Jan McArt, Brian Simms, Geraldine Ferrara & Jay Stuart

Debbie and Steve Schwarzberg

Helene and Stanley Karp, Debra and Louis Porreco

Ginger, Narea, Hermé De Wyman Miro and Brygida Trzaska

Norma Stayman, Joan, Dr.Elizabeth Bowden, Hal Stayman

Greg Byler, Meredith Gale & John Browne Page 9

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ackenzie-Childs Palm Beach graciously hosted a lovely pre-event on December 6, 2012 for the American Lung Association's upcoming "Adventures in Wonderland" 11th Annual Breath of Life Luncheon.

Mackenzie-Childs proudly supported the American Lung Association, giving 10% of the evening's proceeds to the organization's fundraising efforts. The popular brand's Creative Director, Rebecca Proctor, was on-site to greet fans and sign purchased merchandise. Guests of the invite-only pre-event were immediately consumed with holiday cheer in the second they walked through the doors of the impeccably designed Worth Avenue boutique. Loyal customers and supporters of the American Lung Association shopped for everything from holiday ornaments to to festive tableware while enjoying an impressive spread of food and wine.

Misuk & John Christensen and Faith Morford

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Arlette Gorden & Elizebeth Bowden

Jamie DeVault, Michael Simmons, Rebecca Proctor & Renee Bakarian Page10

Sieglinde Wikstrom & Contessa Yolande de Bonzouloir

Gail Worth, Carla Mann, Hal Miller, Julianne Nielsen Cunningham & Carol Weltz

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January 4 & 5, 2013 Friday & Saturday

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At Boca Nursing Services, it’s not unusual for a team of caregivers to stay with a patient for many years.“Whether they’re at home or in the hospital, our clients are able to live more enjoyable lives thanks to the team approach,” Glamoclija says.

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Janet and Mark Levy Cocktail Event, December 5, 2012 University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Neurology: Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Cognitive Disorders

Dr. Carlos Singer Parkinson’s

Dr. Carlos Singer

Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Division, talked about advancements in the study and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. He introduced the audience to UM’s Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, which has been under his direction since 2002, and offers specialized medical diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

He explained that while there is much work to be done to identify the factors that cause Parkinson’s disease, we have learned how, with medications, to control symptoms. These treatments are effective in halting the progression and moderating the symptoms of the disease, mostly by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain For those whose symptoms do not respond to the usual medical treatments, UM also offers state of the art neurosurgical therapies including deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

Mark & Janet Levy,

Dr. Ralph Sacco

Dr. Ralph Sacco

Professor and Olemberg Chair of Neurology, Executive Director of the McKnight Brain Institute and Chief of Neurology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, opened the program with a presentation on stroke. He emphasized that although stroke is a major public health issue, few people recognize the warning signs. He explained that an easy way to remember the warning signs is to use the word FAST, which stands for Face, Arm, Speech and Time. If one side of the Face is drooping, one Arm is weak and the Speech is slurred or strange, act FAST and call 911 immediately as Time is limited to only 4.5 hours for early treatments. The University of Miami has cutting edge research and treatments for acute stroke care and prevention. From using new devices to open up clogged arteries, to research trials using stem cells to enhance recovery, to new studies unraveling the genetic factors that can lead to stroke, the doctors at UHealth are some of the nations best in treating and preventing stroke.

Stroke

Dr. Clinton Wright Alzheimer’s

Dr. Clinton Wright

Associate Professor of Neurology and Scientific Director, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and Chief, Division of Cognitive Disorders, discussed trends in Alzheimer Disease detection and treatment. He pointed out that while there is no effective treatment for Alzheimer disease, drug and non-drug treatments may help with both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Researchers are looking for new strategies to alter the course of the disease and improve the quality of life for people with dementia. A worldwide quest is under way to find new treatments to stop, slow or even prevent Alzheimer disease. Because new drugs take years to produce from concept to market—and because drugs that seem promising in early-stage studies may not work as hoped in large-scale trials—it is critical that Alzheimer disease and related dementias research continue to accelerate.

Photo Credit to Maya Johnson

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Cindy Feltenstein & Janet Levy Gala Chairs

More than 100 guests joined hosts Janet and Mark Levy at the“Solving the Neurological Puzzle” cocktail party at the Colony Hotel on Wednesday evening, December 5th. The reception featured presentations by the physicians and scientists leading the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s efforts to establish the finest comprehensive neurology center in South Florida. It also served as a Kick-Off Party for the 2nd Annual “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” Gala at the Breakers Hotel on Saturday, February 2nd.

Lois Pope, International Chairperson, Janet Levy, Gala Chair, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Honorary Chairperson, Cindy Feltenstein, Gala Chair

“Our mission is to provide the highest quality care for patients with neurological disorders in Southern Florida,” said Dr. Ralph Sacco, Director of U.M. Neurology Department, Chairman of Neurology, Epidemiology & Human Genetics . “We provide expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the entire spectrum of neurological diseases including stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s diseases,” Sacco said.

After an introduction by John Sory, a Palm Beach native and the current Chief Executive of UHealth Regional Alliance, Dr. Sacco opened the program with a presentation on Stroke. He was followed by Dr. Carlos Singer, Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Division, who spoke about advancements in the study and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Clinton Wright, Associate Professor of Neurology and Scientific Director of the Evelyn McKnight Brain Institute, discussed trends in Alzheimer’s disease, detection and treatment.

“I am so happy that the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is planning to open up a clinical care facility right here on the island of Palm Beach and I believe that those of us who are able to do so must support this important institution which will be of great benefit to all who live here.,” Funds raised at the February 2nd “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” Gala, will support valuable research, clinical care and education for neurological diseases. Janet Levy and Cindy Feltenstein are the Gala chairs . Hermé deWyman Miro is the Honorary chairperson and Lois Pope is the International chairperson. For more information, please call 561-655-2111 or visit www.umgala.org.

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Linda Koldenhoven, Cindy Feltenstein, Barbara Gilbert

Clother and Joyce Vaughn

Janet and Mark Levy Cocktail Event, December 5, 2012

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Department of Neurology: Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Cognitive Disorders

Jack Daubert, Linda Daubert, Janet Levy, Dawn Hoffman

John Sory - Cheif Executive UHealth Regional Alliance, Jan & Chip Malley

Kevin Mullin,Tom Mullin, Janet Levy,Tom Dolan

Donna Ross Dodson & David Dodson

Save the Date Photo Credit to Maya Johnson

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Palm Beach Round Table Luncheon

Guest Speaker Hans Baumann, Luncheon Underwriter Sigrid Baumann, Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro, President Dick Robinson

The Palm Beach Round Table held their first luncheon of the season on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at The Beach Club Palm Beach with Luncheon Chairman & Speaker Sponsor Hermé deWyman Miro and President Dick Robinson presiding over the event. Sigrid Baumann was the Luncheon Underwriter. The guest speaker was Dr. Hans Baumann, Engineer and Author of several books. His speech topic was “How To Save The US Economy”, a very timely subject, in which the members were most interested. The Royal Palm Beach High School Choir performed a musical interlude led by their director David Sommers prior to the luncheon. Mrs. de Wyman Miro, Chairman, presented a scholarship to Royal Palm Beach High School Choral Director Mr. Sommers. From the “Students Are Invited Program”, last year’s Palm Beach Round Table Essay Contest Winner, Maria Aitken, was recognized at the luncheon. As the winner, she was presented with a $1000 scholarship grant last season. The Round Table patron members also greatly enjoyed the elegant atmosphere of The Beach Club, its excellent food and each other’s company.

Sieglinde Wikstrom, Benjamin & Joan Rubin

President Dick Robinson, Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro, General Carter Clarke, Irene Athans

Lucille Jacobs, Jack Berger, Jacquie Klein

Carol Jaeger, Doug Evans, Janet Levy Page 16

Photo Credit to Studio Palm Beach

Jacquie & Link Klein, Gail Giebler

George G. & Lynn A. Malek, Edwin Vinson

Daniel Biaggi, Sarah & Dick Pietrafesa

Diana Paxton, Stanford Smith, Sieglinde Wikstrom

Kurt von Hoffman, President Dick Robinson, Michael Dixon

Sheldon Lenahan, Moira Dooley, Herman Pirchner

Anka Palitz, Michael Dixon,Vicki Kellogg, Janet Levy

Chairman of the Board HermĂŠ deWyman Miro presenting scholarship grant to Royal Palm Beach High School Choral Director David Sommer

Gerda & Ken Newstrom, Barbara Rentschler

Herbert Roemmele, Chairman of the Board HermĂŠ deWyman Miro, Herman Pirchner Page 17

One of Show Business’ Longest Playing Brother/Sister Acts Ends After 60 Years Donald Craig McArt, D.D., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 A diminutive man with large, prominent ears, Donald Craig McArt, known as “Bunny” to his friends and as an extra modest fellow to all who knew and loved him, passed away as gently and graciously as he lived his life on –Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 in Boca Raton, Fla.

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on McArt was a genial cohost and frequent star at Jan McArt’s Royal Palm Dinner Theatre in Boca Raton, Fla., for 11 years.

His long-term acting career began on Broadway with George Abbott’s Kiss and Tell. He also enjoyed a full career in television dating from a 1956 appearance in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, as well as a movie career under Disney contract that included a comic role as a football player in Son of Flubber.

In addition to being a popular motivational speaker, McArt spent the last four years on a U.S. and Canadian tour of the critically acclaimed one-man show, Say Goodnight Gracie, as George Burns. He was scheduled to appear this coming January once again with sister Jan McArt in her Play Reading Series presentation of Back Stage Story by playwright Tony Finstrom at the Wold Performing Arts Center on the Lynn University campus in Boca Raton, Fla. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, McArt spent many of his growing years in Anderson, Ind., a small General Motors town north of Indianapolis, Ind. His mother was a talented musician and homemaker and his father an engineer for General Motors. Working his way through college with Don McArt’s Dance Band, McArt received his bachelor’s in business from Indiana University, where he played bass drum in the famed Marching 100 IU Band, was president of his senior class, as well as president on the board of the Aeons. After school, McArt became a newscaster/disc jockey at NBC affiliate WEOA in Evansville, Ind., before venturing to New York, where he attracted the attention of legendary stage director George Abbott.

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Lawlor of New York, N.Y. and Madison McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Brooklyn McArt of Elkhart, Ind.; grandnephews Evan Lawlor of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. and Austin McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Grant McArt of Colorado and Adam McArt of Milwaukee, Wisc.

A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center on the campus of Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Barbara Lunde will preside.

In lieu of flowers or visits at this time, the McArt family would be honored if you would make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of Don “Bunny” McArt. Jan and Don McArt

Broadway role in Kiss and Tell. He continued to perform in the Broadway and national companies of Pajama Tops, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple and There’s A Girl In My Soup with Don Ameche, Dana Andrews,Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Jean Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Margaret O’Brien, June Wilkinson and Patty McCormick, among others.

Don McArt is survived by brother Dr. Bruce (Katie) McArt of Elkhart, Ind.; sister Jan McArt of Boca Raton, Fla.; nieces Deborah Lahr (John) Lawlor of Boca Raton, Fla. and Kristin McArt (Al) Genske of Sobbieski, Wisc.; nephews Kevin (Heidi) McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Scott McArt of Houston, Tex. and David (Rita) McArt of Green Bay, Wisc.; grandnieces Katharine

Highlights: • Brother and sister shared 60 years in show business, and both still working steadily • Popular on Broadway stage and • television • Movie career under Disney contract • Produced and directed theatre in • Hollywood • Wrote for radio • Television producer at NBC • Presided 17 years as minister of Science of Mind Center, Church of Religious Services in Whittier, Calif.

• Performed for over 11 years with Jan McArt’s Royal Palm Dinner Theatre, Boca Raton, Fla. • One man show Good Night Gracie as George Burns toured U.S. and Canada past 4 years

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY VILDA! CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY AT MAR-A-LAGO CLUB with family and friends, also remembering some precious moments of previous times.

Elizabeth Grau Trump ,Vilda de Porro & Donald Trump

Hermé de Wyman Miro & Vilda de Porro

Sheila & Jack Fisher ,Vilda de Porro, Maurice Kazzi, Hermé de Wyman Miro & Maya Johnson

Anthony Quin with his children & Maurice Kazzi Vilda de Porro & Cathleen & Wayne Newton

Vilda de Porro & Jay Leno

Vilda de Porro & Maurice Kazzi with Dr. Robert Mackler & Lois Pope

Donald & Melanie Trump, Elizabeth Grau Trump, Vilda de Porro & James Grau

Vilda de Porro & Alexandre Haig

Julio Iglesias,Vilda de Porro & Maurice Kazzi

John Garrett, Michael Taylor, Vilda de Porro & Amy Alley

Regis & Joy Philben with Vilda de Porro