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INDEX Community News Page 03 Games Page 26 Municipal News Page 11 Pet Society Page 26 Section B Page 13 Sports Page 29 Business Page 23 The friendly community where friends do business with neighbors. Columnists Pgs 21,27 2010-2011 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 3 Community News The Boca Raton Tribune REGIS PHILBIN GETS MORNING GIG AS SPEAKER AT YMCA PRAYER BREAKFAST By Dale M. King youth,” he said, “I could BOCA RATON – not muster the confi- They call him the busiest dence to tell people what man in television. He’s I wanted to do.” also listed in the Guin- He said he “fell in ness Book of World Re- love” with Bing Cros- cords for spending more by’s voice, and later, as time in front of a TV announcer on the Joey camera than any other Bishop show, met the person – 17,000 hours. famed crooner – and The man is Regis sang a song to his idol. Philbin, who was key- Four years ago, he note speaker at the said, someone sent him a YMCA’s 10th Annual CD of that performance. Prayer Breakfast held In that same vein, Regis Philbin at lectern recently at the Boca Ra- Regis said that in the ton Resort & Club. He late 60s, he was asking was introduced by foot- questions to people in a Chamber Schedules ‘Com- ball star Marv Russell TV audience. “I picked a who, like Regis, gradu- young person and said, munity Conversations;’ ated from Notre Dame ‘What do you want to do University. for your country?’ He First is Candidate Forum “The YMCA is one could not answer me.” of the greatest organi- Regis Philbin & Marvin Russell But the young man BOCA RATON Boca Raton City zations in the county,” indeed found an ambi- – The Greater Boca Councilman Anthony said Regis, a diminutive, said he had appeared the Hard Rock Café. tion in life – to be a mov- Raton Chamber of Mahjess and chal- curly-haired star who evening before at the He just quit his long- ie director. That man Commerce invites ev- lenger Frank Chap- running morning show was Steven Spielberg. eryone – from busi- man. The forum will with Kelly Ripa and, be- The Prayer Break- ness people to resi- be held Wednesday, fore that, Kathie Lee Gif- fast is the largest an- dents and educators Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at ford. nual fund-raiser for the to entrepreneurs - to a the 6500 Building, The long-time TV YMCA of South Palm series of Community 6500 Congress Ave., star offered insights Beach County, with up- Conversations. These Boca Raton. It is open from his own life, often wards of 500 guests at- interactive meetings to the public without tying them to YMCA- tending. will provide a forum charge, but RSVPs are related issues. “As a see page 17 for more pics to discuss the issues appreciated. that have a significant The Community impact on or are criti- Conversation pro- cal to the community. grams will vary on Just in time for subject matter, but the Boca Raton City will create a stronger Council election, the community through first Community Con- interaction and feed- versation will be a back. The goal of the candidate forum for conversations is to the two men run- create a communica- ning for Seat D in the tion link between all March 13 balloting. members of our com- The contest is be- munity. tween incumbent

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Debbie Lahr Lawlor recently, Debbi was Chair Snow Foundation. of Boca Festival Days for The Boca Raton Chil- the Greater Boca Raton dren’s Museum turns 33 Chamber of Commerce. years old in 2012, and is In this role, she coordi- the oldest children’s muse- nated for-profit and non- um in Florida. Debbi looks profit partnerships which forward to the support of raised awareness and mon- the entire Boca Raton com- ies through special events. munity in the further de- Her professional experi- velopment of the campus, ence encompasses leader- advancement of programs, ship roles with Kids In and continued excellent Distress, Gumbo Limbo services to youngsters Nature Center and Little and families in and around Palm Family Theatre. Boca Raton. Her volunteer experi- The Mission of the ence includes event volun- Boca Raton Children’s teer coordinator for Boca Museum is to develop cre- Raton Educational Televi- ative and critical thinking sion; board member of the skills in children through Royal Palm Dinner The- exposure to the arts and atre and the Little Palm humanities integrated with Family Theatre; and vol- history and science. It is unteer at Addison Mizner located at 498 Crawford Elementary School, Boca Boulevard, Boca Raton, Raton Middle School, Florida. Spanish River Community For more information High School, Hospice by about the Children’s Muse- the Sea, and the George um, visit www.cmboca.org. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 8 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS/LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010 DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher

Editorial Our Writers/Reporters and Columnists Online Edition Business DALE M. KING: Managing Editor SKIP SHEFFIELD, MATT BLUES- SANDY HUNTSMAN, SYNESIO LYRA, OLEDA BAKER, DIANE FEEN, PEDRO HEIZER: Editor DOUGLAS HEIZER: C.E.O PEDRO HEIZER: Associate Editor TEIN, CHRIS J. NELSON, LINDA GERALD SHERMAN, MARC KENT, MIGUEL ANGELO, DENISE ANDRE HEIZER: Social Media DINI HEIZER: C.O.O. CHRIS CATAGGIO: C.M.0 GOVE,CARLO BARBIERI, KAY RENZ, MATT PINEDA, RIGHETTI,MIKE GORA ANDERSON MANCEBO: Software Engineer

Letter Guidelines Letters must be signed with name spelling, grammar, news style, EDITORIAL clearly legible along with a phone good taste and available space. number and complete address. Letters from the same author will By Dale King No unsigned or anonymous letters not be published more often than will be considered for publication. every 60 days. The Boca Raton Tribune reserves E-mails to columnists may be We Will Always Love You, Whitney the right to edit the letters for used as letters to the editor. As I write this column, Michael Jackson died a long time. said. All letters to the editor should be sent to: I can hear the sounds of through the trial of his So many celebrities Yes, we will always The Boca Raton Tribune, talking heads from the TV doctor, Conrad Murray. have passed away under love Whitney Houston. P.O. Box 970593 - Boca Raton, FL 33497 in the next room. They The talk of what hap- clouds of pain. The mu- But we will also remem- Letters to the Editor are discussing Whitney pened to Jackson, what sic world hit a long spell ber that she bears at least Hey Dale, Houston. Occasionally, Murray did, how Jack- with the losses of Jim some responsibility for Thanks for the excellent story you wrote regarding the talk is broken up by son’s kids reacted when Morrison, Jimi Hendrix enduring a marriage with Temple Beth Shira. Helping us spread the word about clips of Whitney singing. Murray realized he had and Janis Joplin. Even Bobby Brown, whose life our new home is very much appreciated! There is one com- doped up the singer with back in 1955, we lost of drug abuse rubbed off mon thread among all too much propofol and James Dean to a tragic on her with lethal results. Sincerely, the people talking on this how the memory of Jack- car accident – yet his vis- We can only hope that Rick Alovis TV program. Whitney son will live on in staged age continues to be seen her daughter can over- President / Founder: Cool To Be Kind Houston, a woman with shows was non-stop. on posters and portraits. come the pain of losing Past President Co-Founder: Temple Beth Shira a voice that soared above There’s something Look at the many, her mother and can find a others, a lady that at least compelling about the many other losses that straight path – away from To the editor, one New York tabloid death of a star. It has dragged celebrity bag- drugs and away from Please give credit to Gina from Caruso’s restaurant for dubbed “the Queen of come to the fore with gage along with them. Bobby Brown. catering the delicious food and the complimentary valet Pop,” has died at the much people like Michael Jack- Rock Hudson died of Whitney sang like no parking via Anthony for the fundraiser at Gallery 22 for too young age of 48. son, Amy Winehouse and AIDS, a death that unrav- one else can – and prob- the Tri County Humane Society. They were very helpful Two memories come Whitney Houston. But eled the life of a virile, ably like no one ever will. in this event. to mind. One took place think back to the legend masculine film star. She was one of a kind, some 20 years ago when of Marilyn Monroe and And can we ever, ever and her music will be her Sincerely, my wife and I went to the mystery of her death forget the death of ‘The legacy. Yaacov Heller an outdoor music venue in 1962. Her memory and King,” Elvis Presley, a Undoubtedly, we will in the town of Mans- the theories of what hap- man who washed down hear more over the next To the editor: field, Mass., called Great pened continue to make prescription meds with few days about her drug Please join us Feb. 23 at the Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Woods, to hear a young news today. scads of fried food? My use, her deteriorated ca- Center for the presentation of the prestigious DIA- singer who had just Just compare Marilyn’s wife and her sister saw reer, her activities in the MOND Award which honors a woman who enjoys suc- burst onto the scene. We death with that of Whit- Elvis in concert in Provi- hours before her death cess in her field, while making a difference in the Boca loved her strong, clear ney Houston. Both were dence a couple of months and the reason why she Raton community. The award this year will be presented voice and her songs that virtually alone, Marilyn before his death, and re- was in a bathtub at a to a woman who inspires others and who helps maintain ranged from haunting to at her home, Whitney at a called the bloated man Beverly Hills hotel, sur- the high quality of life in Boca Raton – Dr. Marta Ren- up-tempo. Her name was hotel. Both deaths appar- who did his best to per- rounded (apparently) by don, president of the Rendon Center for Dermatology Whitney Houston, whose ently involved alcohol and form on stage. pill bottles. and Aesthetic Medicine. impeccable vocals filled drugs. Both died after A few minutes ago, I We should remember Sincerely, the woodland air. their careers hit the skids. was walking through the her for her marvelous Troy McLellan, voice and big heart. As The other memo- And it’s likely that both TV room where my wife President and CEO, ry stretches out over a of their lives and their ca- was watching a program time passes, that is all we Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce couple of years – from reers will be studied, re- about Whitney Houston. need to recall. the time music phenom studied and reviewed for “She was so thin,” she bocaratontribune.com Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 9 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL THOUGHTS FROM THE POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer Every Person Needs Caught Up In Minutes Tune-Ups! Those who own and The necessity of more a reliable mechanic in his drive an automobile, any- significant and essential garage. Whatever the loca- – Or Moments? personal tune-ups is mani- tion maybe where the ve- By Jim Lange your deathbed, will you ing. But the bottom line where in the world, are fully aware of the periodical fested when people take hicle is taken to, the work Time. Do you have be happy with the way is this reality: If we time for life inventories, is to be done only by one continue doing things need of a tune-up for their enough of it? If you you have spent your vehicle. It’s not an emer- so as to ascertain what intimately familiar with are like the rest of the time? as we always have, we gency procedure, when may be lacking in their the functioning of the ob- world, you will answer I heard this sub- will continue to get the things are falling apart, life which can be added, or ject of that tune-up. that question by say- ject discussed recently same results we have but just a wise precau- what exists in excess that When it comes to hu- ing “No!” However, you and it got me thinking always gotten. And this tion to ensure that what is can be subtracted. man lives, problems can be would be wrong. We all about my life and how includes the way we use functioning well shall re- While too many in- avoided by frequent con- have enough time. In busy I seem to be. I do our time. main so! dividuals seem more tact with the owner’s man- fact, each of us has the not think God desires Our days are all num- Nevertheless, hu- concerned with mere ual which, in this case, is same amount of time me to be this busy. I bered. Just as we cannot man life needs tune-ups appearances and other ex- the holy Bible. There God each day: 24 hours. No- do believe He wants add a single minute to a far more than cars; sadly, ternalities in their outer provides all the necessary body has more, and no me resting along the 24-hour day, we cannot many people do not recog- make-up, everyone’s focus procedures for one’s maxi- one has less. way and taking time to add even one day to the nize that. Perhaps they are must turn to the inside. mum operation. There, one The problem with enjoy the journey, but span of our lives. Time at a loss regarding where Persons need a new out- can also find instructions most of us is that we sometimes it seems so is the most precious to bring their all to have look on many things, a for fixing much that may changed attitude toward not necessitate an outside have become addicted hard. commodity we have. such procedure done to them. other persons, a more bal- mechanic. The key ingre- to filling our time with However, I have de- So would you join me anced life in terms of food, dient is to be ever alert to termined to jump off in trying to make the It is increasingly ob- things that do not mat- vious that everywhere drink, exercise, recreation, any malfunctioning, and ter. We fill it with tasks this “hamster wheel” most of the days you people are attempting to family, work, and spiritual- to recognize the unlimited at work. We fill our time by frequently asking have left – by looking improve various items, to ity. resources available, and on social media like myself what is truly to create meaningful perfect existing products, The Bible alludes to how best to employ them Facebook and Twit- important. I have had moments rather than besides fine-tuning what- the fact that humans are to prevent stagnation and ter. We fill it by trans- a tendency to do things maximizing your min- ever they may consider “fearfully and wonderfully paralysis. porting our children simply because I have utes? If we are focused important. Yet, regret- made” and people need Not to be forgotten is to numerous events always done them that on maximizing each tably, little or nothing is more fully to recognize the fact that the divine cre- and after-school activi- way. I have been very minute, this will lead to being done by a great ma- all the intricacies of what ator remains at all times ties. We fill it watching task-oriented which, us trying to create mi- jority in terms of personal makes them who they are, available to rescue us from TV. We find ourselves on one hand, has been crowave relationships. betterment, except of a what causes them to tick, any accident, to fix what- constantly in motion, helpful in some areas Trust me, this does not cosmetic nature. Just think and how they have been ever gets damaged, and squandering precious of my life. However, it work well, especially of the billions spent on uniquely wired for the kind to improve the quality of minutes and hours. has hurt some of my long-term. We can be beauty products as well as of functioning the Creator operation through one’s intended for them. regular contact with Him We have allowed relationships, as I have efficient with things we in certain surgeries which end up bringing more ag- Most auto tune-ups at all times, and in every very little margin in erred in emphasizing do, but we must learn may take place at the man- possible circumstance! tasks at the expense of to become very inef- gravation than the joy and our lives, so we franti- peace being sought! ufacturer’s shop, or with cally rush around try- people I genuinely care ficient in our relationships. This is where Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. ing to squeeze every- about. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having thing into our schedule. As a result, I have moments are created, received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for Sadly for many of us, begun a process of and they cannot always the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida. at the end of the day evaluating all that I do fit a convenient sched- we have missed out on and asking myself how ule. what really matters: re- important each oppor- In the Old Testa- lationships. tunity really is. Would ment book of Psalms I have three ques- you be willing to do the we find this wise ad- tions for you to ponder: same? vice: “Teach us to real- 1) How do you spend For many of us, such ize the brevity of life, your time? 2) How is a process of self-evalu- so that we may grow in that working for you? ation can be unsettling, wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). 3) When you are on perhaps even frighten- 561-208-6029 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. 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Bring “YOUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOR” The Boca Raton Tribune home with you. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 11 Municipal News The Boca Raton Tribune TRI COUNTY ADOPTS OUT MOST ANIMALS RESCUED FROM UNSANITARY TRUCK through Sunday, 62 ani- cue group were arrested to the plate to meet this their corporate policy need of baths. The re- mals, dogs, cats and kit- after 128 dogs and a cat urgent need. and agreed to transport sponse from the Dog tens, were adopted. were found in cramped “This was the work the dogs for free. People Walkers, who all gave Not only did a gen- and unsanitary condi- of Suzi Goldsmith, a told us it was a beautiful extra hours to make BOCA RATON – Of erous public adopt the tions in the back of a member of our board sight to see the FedEx sure every shelter resi- the 48 dogs and cats tak- dogs from Tennessee, truck. The animals were who is also a member team at Fort Lauderdale dent got the walks and en in by the Tri County but also animals who being transported from of the Humane Asso- airport streaming out attention they needed, Humane Society from had been at the shelter California to Virginia ciation’s board,” said the door of the aircraft was overwhelming and a filthy tractor trailer for three months to five and were being kept Olson. with crate after crate of special thanks also need truck in Tennessee, years. Even one of the four to five to a kennel, The 48 dogs brought dogs. No one could stop to go to the volunteer only five remain, said animals rescued from according to Memphis to Tri County were all smiling,” said Olson. groomers who really Janice Olson, director Hurricane Katrina in area authorities. small breeds, under 40 “We had a team at prettied up these dogs. of development activi- New Orleans several Olson said the Amer- pounds. the shelter and a team Olson said that de- ties for the Boca Raton- years ago was adopted ican Humane Associa- “I have to give spe- at the airport,” she said. spite enduring so much based, no-kill shelter. during the surge of tion reached out to see cial thanks to FedEx, “The next day, a team stress, every animal ar- “The animals came support. if Tri County could take headquartered near the of groomers was here.” rived bright eyed, tails in on Feb. 1,” she said. According to pub- in some of the animals. rescue site in Mem- All the dogs arrived held high and eager for During the following lished reports, two As always, Tri County phis, Tenn., who made with overgrown nails, companionship. period from Thursday women from a dog res- immediately stepped up a huge exception to matted, and badly in Boca Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Accident That Seriously Injures Bicyclist BOCA RATON --- Highway, a police report Highway. The bicyclist, dition, police said. the vehicle. The vehicle If anyone has infor- On Sunday, February 12 said. identified as Bryon Ro- Police described the sustained possible front mation about this crime, at 8:05 p.m., Boca Raton The driver of the berto Godoy Perez, 29, suspect vehicle as pos- end damage along with they are asked to call In- Police officers respond- hit and run vehicle was of Delray Beach, was sibly a dark grey, older probable damage to the vestigator Mike Daly at ed to a serious injury, hit traveling west on Yama- transported to Delray model sedan with a windshield and side (561) 368-6201 or Palm and run vehicle crash in to Road when it struck a Medical Center with se- black roof and large window. The vehicle Beach County Crime the intersection of East bicyclist, who was in the rious injuries, where he rectangular tail lights was last seen heading Stoppers at (800) 458- Yamato Road and Dixie intersection of Dixie remains in critical con- that take up the rear of west on Yamato Road. TIPS. Multi-Agency Diversion Task Force gets Proclamation At the Board of Coun- ty Commissioners meeting on Feb. 7, District 5 Commissioner Burt Aar- onson presented a proclamation commending the Palm Beach County Multi-Agency Diversion Task Force on their accomplishments. from left are Eric Coleman, Phil Wiseberg, James Durr, James Stormes, Commissioner Burt Aaronson, Bruce Hannan, Uriel Neto, Lauren Godden and Christy Rogers.

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February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 • Year II • Number 087 SECTION ORT America to Hold Inaugural International Major Gifts Gala At The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida NEW YORK, NY, Janu- anniversary of the organiza- ary 4, 2012 B— ORT America tion’s founding in the United will hold its Inaugural Inter- States and set fundraising and national Major Gifts Gala on outreach goals for the coming Sunday, February 26, 2012, year. at the beautiful Breakers Ho- For registration informa- tel in Palm Beach, Florida. tion about ORT America’s The Gala will honor those Annual Meeting, please con- remarkable individuals who tact Michael Bettencourt at have shown an unparalleled mbettencourt@ORTamerica. financial dedication to ORT org, or call 800/519.2678, ext. ENTERTAINMENT America’s mission to “Educate 233. Participants are encour- and Elevate.” aged to register online at www. “We are delighted to serve ORTamerica.org/AMRSVP. as co-chairs of this extraordi- ABOUT ORT AMERI- nary event,” said Daniel and CA: ORT America is a Jew- Palm Beach Meryle Verner (Boca Raton, ish organization committed to FL). “Both of us are especially strengthening communities Pops Brings looking forward to celebrating throughout the world by edu- the generosity and commit- cating people against all odds New Or- ment of our major supporters and obstacles. A division of This truly international ORT, ORT America supports leans to event will feature dignitaries a global network of schools from World ORT and a pre- and training programs that Boca Raton sentation by His Excellency reach throughout the United Ambassador Ron Prosor, Is- States, Latin America, Israel, rael’s newly appointed Per- Europe, the Baltic and Com- manent Representative to the monwealth of Independent See page 21 United Nations. States (CIS), and Africa, fulfill- “We are thrilled that Am- ing the dreams and aspirations bassador Prosor so early in his of 300,000 young people in 55 tenure has agreed to address countries every year. For more our group,” said Shelley B. details visit: www.ORTameri- Fagel, National President of ca.org ORT America. “He has im- ABOUT AMBASSA- pressed everyone with his sav- DOR PROSOR: With over vy, grace, and intelligence and two decades of experience at we look forward to hearing his the Ministry of Foreign Af- fresh, thoughtful commentary fairs, Ambassador Prosor has on the relationship between carved out an international the United States and Israel.” reputation as one of Israel’s The day following the most distinguished diplo- Gala, on Monday, Febru- mats. As Ambassador to the ary 27, 2012, ORT America UN, Mr. Prosor has earned will convene its 2012 Annual plaudits for his articulate and Meeting at the Kravis Center forthright defense of Israel’s AS SEEN Cohen Pavilion in West Palm position, publishing numerous BY FEEN Beach, FL. Supporters from Ambassador Prosor, Israel’s newly appointed Permanent Representative to articles throughout the inter- across the national will come national press and addressing together to celebrate the 90th the United Nations. a broad range of issues. See page 21 more on ORT America, pg.14 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 14 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL continued from pg. 13 Black Hat Diva’s go Red for ORT America Will Hold Its 2012 An- Valentine’s Luncheon! nual Meeting in West Palm Beach, FL NEW YORK, NY, January 9, 2012 —ORT America will hold its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Kravis Center Cohen Pa- vilion in West Palm Beach, FL, on Monday, Febru- ary 27, 2012. Supporters Mask Contest L-R Fran Ferrara, Lillian Floyd, Diva Leader Charlotte Beasley, Barbara from across the nation will Probstein and winner Mary Mc Pherson. come together to celebrate By : Diva Leader Charlotte meal consisting of Vichysoise and had a contest for the Best the 90th anniversary of Beasley Soup, Lemon Sole of Seafood Decorated Mask. its founding in the United The Black Hat Diamond Stuffed Crepes, Creme Brulee This contest was won by States and set fundraising Diva’s attended a combination or Chocolate Mousse hosted by Mary McPherson, who seems and outreach goals for the Valentine’s and Mardi Gras Flossy Keesley who generously to win every contest. A talent- coming year. Lois Dermer (2012 Annual Meeting Committee member), luncheon at Le Rivage French donated a door prize of a beau- ed lady for sure. The next Diva ORT America is the Daniel Verner (2012 Major Gifts Gala Co-Chair), Barbara Restaurant in Boca Raton. tiful white Valentine Bear. luncheon will take in March at primary fundraiser for Siegel (2012 Annual Meeting Committee member) and Bar- Nineteen Diamond Divas en- The Diva’s dressed in Red Caruso’s Ristorante. in Boca bara Feifer (2012 Annual Meeting Committee member). joyed a fabulous french gourmet to celebrate Valentine’s Day Raton. ORT, the largest non- governmental educational mittee Chair for the region. and its mission. This truly organization in the world, “Chairing the upcom- international event will Tempering Tragedy with True Joy serving 300,000 students ing ORT America annual feature dignitaries from in 55 countries across the meeting affords us a unique World ORT and a presen- Some very special itual connection with him the struggle to survive? globe. opportunity to shape this tation by His Excellency “newly initiated adults” in that will accompany him Unfortunately, children Program highlights momentous event,” said Ambassador Ron Prosor, Florida are making their throughout his life. The in such situations are include an address by Dr. Ms. Feuer. “I am espe- of the Permanent Mission own bar- or bat mitzvah love and sensitivity for not rare, isolated cases. Jean De Gunzburg, Presi- cially delighted to have of Israel to the United celebrations more mean- other, less fortunate Jews A great many children dent of World ORT (and this event held in the Palm States. ingful than they ever that Josh and his friends grow up lacking at least a descendant of ORT co- Beach area, offering many For registration in- would have imagined. have displayed is extraor- one parent as a result founder Horace de Gunz- of our donors and the local formation about ORT They are augmenting dinary, and their beauti- of any of a long list of burg), a demonstration of community an opportunity America’s Annual Meet- their own celebrations by ful mitzvah of enabling tragic causes – accidents, interactive smart boards to participate in an ORT ing, please contact Michael making another celebra- an orphan to enjoy a real disease, and countless ex- pioneered by ORT’s Kadi- America national event! “ Bettencourt at mbetten- tion possible – the cel- bar mitzvah celebration is tenuating circumstances ma Mada (Science Journey) [email protected], ebration of an orphan’s beyond measure. that leave a home incom- program in Israel, and in- or call 800/519.2678, ext. bar mitzvah in Israel. In many ways, a bar- plete. Particularly in Is- depth reports on ORT pro- 233. Participants are en- “I think that every boy or bat mitzvah is the most rael, senseless terrorist grams in Latin America couraged to register online or girl who can’t afford to important day in the life attacks aimed at ending and the United States. at www.ORTamerica.org/ have a bar or bat mitzvah of a Jew. In a single day, or destroying the lives of “We are excited to com- AMRSVP. ABOUT ORT AMER- should be able to have one a child becomes an adult as many innocent people memorate nearly a centu- ICA: ORT America is a – no matter what,” says – a full-fledged member as possible have left in ry of work in the United States advancing ORT’s Jewish organization com- Josh Romero of Boca of the Jewish communi- their wake pain and suf- mission of strengthening mitted to strengthening Raton, Florida, who cel- ty. Throughout the gen- fering that have remained communities throughout communities throughout ebrated his bar mitzvah erations, children have for years and evendecades the world through target- the world by educating peo- about two months ago. awaited this precious afterward. ed educational and training ple against all odds and ob- “If I wasn’t able to have event with excited antici- An orphaned child fac- programs,” said Shelley B. stacles. A division of ORT, a bar mitzvah, it would pation – and rightfully so. es countless obstacles and Fagel, National President ORT America supports a really be a bummer to me Their joyous excitement lives with inner wounds of ORT America. “Thanks global network of schools ... I really connected with is not only a natural re- that will never heal. How to the extraordinary com- and training programs my temple and with G-d, sult, but a necessary com- can we inject the joy of mitment of our dedicated The Honorable, Toby Feuer that reach throughout the especially that day.” ponent of this transition, celebration into a young supporters throughout the United States, Latin Amer- It is a great privilege giving a child the desire orphan’s life? nation, we will be around Prior to the Annual ica, Israel, Europe, the Bal- for Josh and his friends to and the strength to cope For over a century, for another century and for Meeting, ORT America, on tic and Commonwealth of be able to raise money to with the major changes Beit Diskin – the Diskin centuries to come.” Sunday, February 26, 2012, Independent States (CIS), fund an Israeli orphan’s that are about to occur in Home for Orphans, has The Honorable Toby will host its Inaugural In- and Africa, fulfilling the bar mitzvah, and what a his or her life. accepted responsibility Feuer (Weston, FL) is ternational Major Gifts dreams and aspirations of magnificent blessing it is But what happens to for thousands of young serving as the 2012 Annual Gala at the Breakers Hotel 300,000 young people in 55 for the orphan, whose bar that excitement in a child people whose lives have Meeting Chair. Ms. Feuer to honor remarkable indi- countries every year. For mitzvah sponsors – peo- who has lost a parent, been shattered by trag- also serves as Florida Re- viduals who have shown more details visit: www. ple he doesn’t even know whose home life is over- edy and loss, working gion Chair and Area De- unparalleled financial sup- ORTamerica.org velopment Advisor Com- port of the organization – have created a deep spir- cast with poverty and continued on pg. 18 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 15 The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Delray Beach Playhouse Children’s Theater Presents ‘Princesses and Villains’ DELRAY BEACH formance. Tickets to “Thirteen young, -- The Young Actors the show are $10 in talented actors and Guild of The Delray advance ($12 at the singers from all over Beach Playhouse will door), and tickets to Palm Beach County present “Princesses the Tea are $15. All provide a memorable and Villains” Friday, proceeds from the performance that you Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. and show benefit the Chil- won’t want to miss,” Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 dren’s Theatre. said Marla Gideos, Di- p.m. and 3 p.m. Sleeping Beauty, rector of “Princesses The show features Cinderella, Belle, and Villains”. young singers from Pocahontas and Jas- The Delray Beach the Playhouse as vari- mine are among the Playhouse is located ous Disney princesses 8 Princesses featured. in Lake Ida East Park and villains singing Villains include the at 950 NW 9th Street, favorites of the young Evil Queen from on Lake Ida with plen- and old. “Snow White”, Ursula ty of free parking. For A “Tea with the from “The Little Mer- reservations, call the From left are Mela Vargas as “Belle”, Taylor Dykstra as “Cinderella”, and Danica Taylor as Princesses” follows maid” and Cruella de box office at 561-272- “Snow White” in Delray Beach Playhouse Children’s Theatre production of Princesses and the Sunday 3 p.m. per- Ville. 1281 Ext. 4. Villains on Feb. 24 and 26. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Theatre. Natalee Holloway’s Mom Shares Agony of Daughter’s Death in Aruba By Dale M. King ence of more than 300 at the by the US government. He BOCA RATON – As Beth “Heart of a Woman” confer- is also set to serve 28 years Holloway addressed a crowd at ence at Broken Sound Club- in prison for allegedly killing the “Heart of a Woman” lun- house. She said Natalee may a woman in Peru on May 30, cheon to benefit Aid to Victims have consumed a date-rape 2010 – exactly five years to the of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), drug, was taken away in a car day after Natalee disappeared. a picture of her missing and where she likely suffered sei- He is appealing that sentence. presumed dead daughter Na- zures as a result of the drug “I won’t give up until Joran talee appeared on an adjacent and dumped – possibly still is in the US behind bars,” said screen. alive – into the sea. Beth Holloway. “She could have been your Perhaps the most agoniz- She said she is working loved one – and you could have ing moment, she said, was a now to “help others transition been me,” said the Alabama cell phone call from the prime from victim to victor. It’s not woman who gained interna- suspect, Joran van der Sloot. a safe world – in a chat room tional notice when daughter “He called me and offered to or on an exotic island.” She Natalee Holloway disappeared sell me Natalee’s remains,” she encourages travelers to make during a high school gradua- said stoically. “a full circle safety plan” or, tion trip to the tourist island. Though Van der Sloot was as she calls it, MAYDAY360. The elder Holloway shared not charged with murder in the Holloway also reminded those bitter memories of that life- Holloway incident, he is facing traveling out of the country to changing event with an audi- wire fraud and other charges remember: “Our laws and cus- toms don’t go with us.” To assist people get help in case of trouble – help Hol- Among those at the AVDA luncheon are, from left, Brenda Lewenstein, Rosemary Krieger, loway said she never got or re- Beth Holloway and Pam O’Brien. ceived only after days of wait- Then, she watched as Natalee Sloot’s involvement grew, she prayed for God “to please give ing – she has set up the Natalee disappeared into the dark “as tried to visit his house. His fa- her back. I was crying and Holloway Resource Center in she went up the walkway” to ther blocked the driveway, not begging.” Washington, D.C. the airplane. even allowing police in. She went from cross to Holloway summed up a Four days later, she said, “I In the days that follow, she cross until she felt a revela- myriad of horrific details about was the parent that got the call. got dozens of tips about Na- tion, she said. At the fifth cross, her daughter who had just Natalee was missing.” talee’s whereabouts – at a gas “complete peace blanketed me. graduated from high school In the months that fol- station, a restaurant or a crack Natalee was with God. The and had earned a scholarship lowed, she made and got many house. She scoured surveil- Lord wrapped his long arms to the University of Alabama, calls. She went to Aruba to lance tape from Natalee’s hotel. around her.” where she planned to study seek help from the American Nothing. And at that holy site, Beth medicine. consulate and from local au- Beth Holloway felt so sti- solemnly promised to “get jus- Beth Holloway addresses crowd at AVDA luncheon as a pho- When Natalee left for Aru- thorities. Action from both was fled she had to go to a church. tice for her,” a mission that con- to of her daughter Natalee is shown on an adjacent screen. ba, she and her mom ran down delayed or denied. And in a small house of wor- tinues today. a checklist of do’s and don’ts. As suspicion of Van der ship, she fell by a cross and Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 16 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL continued from pg. 18 SPOTLIGHT The Perfect Blend of “Personal and World” Wellness: Women’s “40s, 50s and Fabulous” Wellness Competition

Competition Executive Director Carmel Pasquale, Finalist Ju- Amanda McKee, Stuart Schulman, Doreen Alrod , City of Shirley Iamunno, Mary Ippolito, Michelle Mascari, Tim lie Kimberly, Finalist Lauri Capano, “Miss Fabulous” Roberta Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel and Robert Alrod Brumm, Gary Rack Hauser, Finalist Lisa Catania, Finalist Carrie Colangelo, Promise Healthcare CEO Peter Baronoff West Boca Chamber of Commerce February 2012 Breakfast

Author Steve Forman, Jeffrey Karsin of American Financial Martin Cohen of EXIT Family Realty with Craig Wino- Diplomats Chairman Paul Cloutier of Primerica and Stacey Consultants and Bob Loring of McCuen Pools. grad of Winning Information Technologies. Silbiger of City National Bank.

Tim Snow and Matt Swanson The crowd listens intently to the latest in cardiovascular Ivan Baron and Irene Trachtenberg advances, presented by Dr. Richard G. Cartledge, F.A.C.S., Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Delray Medical Center

From left, Jay & Lowell Van Vechten, Mark Hansen, Yvonne Regis Philbin, Mary Jo & Richard Pollock. Regis Philbin with Patti Hawthorn at book signing Boice, Al Zucaro .

Rebecca Mace, Yvonne Boice’s guest, with Regis Philbin’s book. Ladies from TD Bank with Regis at book signing David Cassidy, Sue Cassidy 2012 Allianz Championship Tournament Swings Through Boca Raton,“Chips In” Proceeds To Boca Raton Regional Hospital

From left: Allie Dunn, Jim Dunn, Kabreea Dunn, Billy Dunn From Left: Scott Thompson and M.J. Saunders. From left: Jon Kaye, Bonnie Kaye, David Bjorkman and Kari and Rose Faraone Oeltjen

Alana Cohen and Susan Haynie. From left: Laresa McIntyre, Ken Rosen, City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel; Jerry Fedele; Constance Scott.

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Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 18 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Perfect Blend of “Personal and World” Wellness: Women’s “40s, 50s and Fabulous” Wellness Competition Sponsored by Promise HealthCare to Benefit League for the Educational Advancement of Human Rights 71-year-old Boca Raton Resident Roberta Hauser Was Crowned “Miss Fabulous” and Will Serve as Wellness Ambassador for the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Company BOCA RATON, FL Thirteen contestants, terminally ill children. were Mary Ippolito, as Carmel Pasquale. “The all fitness mission to help (February 3, 2012)– ages 40 to 83 years old, The first runner up head judge who is the age range of these wom- women develop their More than 300 commu- competed for the crown was Lauri Capano, 50, founder and owner of en demonstrates that mind, body and spirit. nity leaders and wellness at the runway event in of Boca Raton, and the The Health Connec- wellness can begin or Event sponsors advocates attended the both fitness and cock- second runner up was tion; Tim Brumm, group be achieved at any aging included Promise inaugural Women’s “40s, tail attire, with dresses Carrie Colangelo, 44 of training coordinator at milestone, well into your Healthcare (present- 50s, & Fabulous” Well- provided by LUCX Bou- Lake Worth. They both Lifetime Athletic Club; 80s and 90s. By benefit- ing sponsor); Radisson ness Competition spon- tique. The event was part received a two-night stay Michelle Mascari, mas- ting LEAHR, the event Aruba Resort, Casino sored by Promise of the festivities that led at the Boca Raton Bridge ter instructor trainer for increased attention to the & Spa; Life Time Fit- Healthcare to promote up to the Battle of Flor- Hotel, including their re- Lifetime Fitness, Shirley importance of wellness ness; Boca Raton Bridge its corporate and com- ida collegiate football nowned Sunday Brunch. Iamunno, a founder of not just in the United Hotel; Jody Jack & Co. munity wellness initia- all-star championship The top five finalists re- the Battle of Florida; States, but in countries Hair Salon; MedeFile In- tives and to support the game coached by award- ceived prizes for their and Gary Rack, owner/ around the globe.” ternational, Inc.; LUCX League for the Educa- winning football legends participation, including operator of the Racks Pasquale’s passion for Boutique; Floral tional Advancement of Bobby Bowden and How- brunch at the Bridge Ho- Restaurant Group. As fitness stems from her & Hearty Designs, Human Rights’ (www. ard Schnellenberger. tel. the judges deliberated, experience as a lifelong Inc.; Nussentials/JBK leahforkids.org) global Boca Raton resident Promise Healthcare the Sounds of Vision athlete who grew up par- Naturals; Gary Rack outreach to support its and retired ballet dancer and LEAHR at Women’s with guest female vocal- ticipating in all levels of Restaurant Management world wellness mission. Roberta Hauser, 71, was Wellness Competition ist Maria De Crescenzo sports and a career as the Group; Sapoznik Insur- Held at the Boca Ra- crowned Miss Fabu- /2/2/2/2 of KC and the Sunshine owner of health clubs, ance, ConColor Imports, ton Bridge Hotel, the lous and will serve as a Other contestants in- Band performed a set of spas and beauty salons. Inc., Elements Thera- competition event was Promise Healthcare am- cluded Bernice Goldman, jazz favorites with full While raising her two peutic Massage and Jo- presented to increase bassador of well-being 83, a great-grandmother show taking stage dur- now-grown boys, her fo- seph Mirrione. awareness of the ben- locally and in its Prom- of seven and Lisa Cata- ing the celebratory re- cus was always on health For more information efits of incorporating ise hospital markets, and nia, 40, who has com- ception. and nutrition that mo- on Promise Healthcare, wellness into a woman’s enjoy a three-night va- peted in multiple events, “What an incredible tivated her to become visit www.promiseh- daily activities and rec- cation getaway for two including Super Woman night of wellness…all formally trained and ealthcare.com. For more ognize women ages 40 at the Radisson Aruba Bikini, Strong Woman, contestants were superb educated as a chef focus- information on LEAHR, and above who embrace Resort,Casino & Spa, in- Joe DiMaggio 50K bike role models of healthful ing on diet and nutrition. visit www.leahforkids. and exemplify a healthy cluding airfare. Hauser tour, and duathlons. living,” noted competi- Pasquale has now turned org. see pg.16 for pics and fit life and style. volunteers to comfort Competition judges tion executive director her passions into an over- continued from pg.14 Tempering Tragedy with True Joy with and supporting social workers and coun- and corrective lenses, erosity of good people, In the coming year- tant for theJewish or- these precious souls. Con- selors to help each child professional educational so that it reaches the or- and-a-half, eighty-two phans to be able to do the temporary approaches live at “home,” whether counseling, tutoring, hot phans who need their children supported by same thing and live the have modified the con- in the home of surviv- meals delivered to the help so desperately. Beit Diskin will reach sameexperience.” cept of orphan care, em- ing family members or in orphans’ homes, and wed- The cost for providing bar- or bat mitzvah age. To make a donation phasizing the enormous foster homes, in a warm, ding assistance. even the most basic mini- For the rest of their lives to the Diskin Orphan importance of preserv- familiar atmosphere. Beit Diskin offers mal needs for a bar- or bat these celebrants will re- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fund, ing the family structure Beit Diskin offers a these children the gift mitzvah is $1,800. Not member this special mile- contact: Diskin Orphan as much as possible in broad array of assistance of joy, self-confidence one penny of this money stone in their lives and Fund, 102 N.E 2nd Street. the face of the many dif- for the orphans and their and celebration, giving is wasted. Indeed, it can will draw strength and - # 229, Boca Raton, FL ficulties that challenge supporting families, tai- them the chance to feel be considered a modest inspiration from it – just 33432 . Angel: 561-447- the surviving family loring its assistance to “just like everyone else.” investment that yields as Josh Romero and his 2251 members. Beit Diskin has each child’s individual Of course, Beit Diskin’s tremendous returns, for friends are doing. Or in Israel: Diskin become a model of op- needs. Beit Diskin of- caring staff cannot ac- it truly builds the future, “I really want to keep Orphan Fund, 16 Reines timum care for orphans fers, among many other complish all this alone. giving a child hope, pride up my Jewish learning,” Street, P.O. Box 36320, who are based in their benefits, complete ward- Indeed, they are merely and the incentive to move says Josh, “so I can pass Jerusalem 91363, Israel. own homes. It employs robes, professional dental agents who help channel forward in life in healthy, it on to my children. But Adam: +972-54-438- top-of-the-line educators, care, ophthalmologic care the kindness and gen- productive ways. I think it’s just as impor- 8229 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 19 Drake’s Club Paradise Tour kicked off with a bang on Valentine’s Day in Miami By: Pedro Heizer If Thank Me Later was Drake experiencing fame for the first time, Take Care is about handling its repercus- sions. With collaborations with Chantal Kreviazuk, The Weeknd, Jamie Smith of The xx, and even Stevie Wonder, Take Care shows that the Toronto rhymer’s mind state is expanding. Drake’s long awaited Club Paradise Tour kicked off with a bang on Valen- tine’s Day in Miami and will now circle 17 cities with stops in colleges across the U.S., before wrapping up on March 11 in San Diego. The tour name pays tribute to a track Drake revealed about the decision emotional blanket. dropped back in September to play more intimate shows. Drake grew up in Forest titled Club Paradise, which “But I was just like, I re- Hill, a section of Toronto is a club in his hometown of ally made this album for the and has been living in the Toronto. same people that supported spotlight since 2001. As a 14 During the tour, Drake me since day one.” year old, he stared as the bas- will be joined by MCs Ken- Take Care, Drake’s high- ketball-playing, wheelchair- drick Lamar and A$AP ly anticipated sophomore bound Jimmy Brooks on the Rocky, two up-and-coming album was released back in Canadian teen drama De- MCs. November and has been one grassi: The Next Genera- “I want to bring Kend- of the most talked about al- tion. In 2006, he released rick, I want to bring A$AP, bums since. his first mixtape, Room for those are guys that I love,” People might criticize Improvement and soon after Drake said in a statement. “I Drake by saying he always he joined Lil Wayne’s Young just sort of showcased the talks about emotional sub- Money crew. music that I happen to love jects and call him “soft” but By 2009, his third mix- right now, and those are the this is the Drake that fans tape, So Far Gone, and an two guys that I’m bringing everywhere have been wait- avalanche of high-profile out.” ing to hear; a genuine artist cosigns had made him one Drake may rap that all he with real feelings and who is of rap’s elite stars, all before cares about is money and the not afraid to show them. he had even signed a record city that he’s from, but his “I think people obvi- deal. He has lived what could fans also hold a special place ously have misconceptions be called a charmed life, but in his heart. about me, one being that he insists that experience He loves his fans so much I’m always emotional and doesn’t set him apart. that his upcoming tour will depressed,” says Drake. “But Take Care is an album have a more intimate feeling that’s a goal for me; I want filled with emotion, and to it. The tour will be played to make connected music. I meaning. There was a rea- in more quaint arenas such don’t want to be a discon- son why Drake named this as the BankUnited Center nected artist. My goal with album “Take Care”, because in Miami and the Bridge- this album was to tell more even though Drake has all stone Arena in Tennes- of the story. I want to give the fame one can possibly ob- see instead of large arenas more vivid details of this tain, he still takes care with like the American Airlines journey from anonymity to the people around him. The Arena and Madison Square fame.” message Drake ultimately Garden, “I fought for this Drake is one of the best wants to send with Take tour, I fought really hard for when it comes to conjoining Care is “Just that I kept my this tour because, of course, many moods is what Drake word that I’m getting better, they want me to go get the does best. He can put arro- that I haven’t lost myself,” big bucks, go into the sta- gance, sadness, tenderness states the Canadian rapper- diums and cash out,” Drake and self-pity into one vast singer. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 20 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87

ENTERTAINMENT AS SEEN BY FEEN By Skip Sheffield By Diane Feen Palm Beach Pops Brings New Orleans to Boca Raton The Accomplished Among Us Jazz great Louis “Satche- Raton. Part of the fun of this audiences. Call 800-564-9539. If there’s one thing about be of interest to people from mo” Armstrong departed this 20-year-old cultural treasure Tim “Frogman” Cotterill Boca Raton, it’s that you never this area because to continue Earth on July 6, 1971, just a is that conductor Bob Lappin Returns to Town know who is walking beside to thrive, the United States --as month short of his 70th birth- has grown exponentially as an Self-taught “Frogman” you. There are doctors, law- both a multicultural society day. His spirit will live forever all-around entertainer. Lappin sculptor Tim Cotterill pays his yers, writers, retirees, real es- and a participant in a global in American music and that liv- has always been an excellent annual visit to Pavo Real Gal- tate agents (and everything in economy--must prepare our ing spirit is embodied by count- pianist, but as host he has loos- lery at Town Center from 5-10 between). current and future generations less musicians who have paid ened up with his patter; sing- p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 and 1-4 If you haven’t met Dr. Su- of college students to be citi- tribute to Armstrong’s music, p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Cotterill san Resneck Pierce, then you zens of the world.” trumpet playing, songwriting will unveil two new models of might not know that she is And one thing we do know and humanist philosophy. his whimsical metal and ceram- President Emerita of the Uni- is that Dr. Pierce knows what One of the leading pro- ic amphibian creations. There versity of Puget Sound, where is important and what dispos- ponents of Armstrong’s New is no admission charge. Call she served as president from able data is. That is the reason Orleans musical heritage is 561-392-5521 or go to www. 1992 to 2003. university presidents, trustees Longineu Parsons. pavorealgallery.com. What you also may not and higher Ed organizations Paying tribute to Louis “The Conquest” for Political know about Dr. Pierce is that hire her as a consultant (her Armstrong is not the only Power she elevated Puget Sound into company is called SRP CON- Dr. Susan Resneck Pierce thing Parsons does. For the “The Conquest” opens the ranks of the National Lib- SULTING). dergraduate education in the past 19 years he has been As- Friday at FAU’s Living Room eral Arts Colleges and raised In the past few months, she Theaters. This film is aimed at humanities; she participated Bob Lappin & Lillias White the endowment from $68 mil- spoke at the National Associa- in a project teaching ethics at particular audience: those who lion to $213 million. tion of Independent Colleges ing, joking and in general mak- Harvard, served as chair of the care about French politics, but There are a lot of things in DC, the Council of Inde- ing the audience his personal in a broader sense it is a fas- English Department at Ithaca that Dr. Pierce did in her col- pendent Colleges President’s friend. The “Salute to Louis cinating character study of a College, was a visiting associ- lege president days (including Institute and at a conference Armstrong Wonderful World” man ruthless in his ambition ate professor at Princeton, and publishing books and papers), sponsored by the National As- show was the most fun I’ve ever and cruel in his narrow focus to Dean of the College of Arts had at a Palm Beach Pops con- those nearest him. and to honor her wonderful sociation of Administrators in and Sciences at University of cert. Longineu Parsons, who That character is French accomplishments, a chair in Student Affairs. Tulsa. first performed with the Palm President Nicolas Sarcozy, humanities and a lecture series Let’s just say that Dr. Res- There’s a lot more to her Beach Pops in 1993, will no played by popular French actor in public affairs was named af- neck Pierce is one busy lady. resume than that. But, what doubt be back. Denis Podalydes. ter her. She is grandmother to two is important today is that she Bob Lappin and his highly- You could say Podalydes’ And if that’s not a big young grandsons (six and is prospering in her consult- enough feather in her cap, the eight-years-old) and has a Longineu Parsons polished gang of pros will be President had a bad Napoleon ing practice (and is happy to back next time with a George complex, as the actor like the atrium of Puget Sound’s new daughter (Sasha) and son-in- take on new local clients) and sociate Professor of Trumpet and Ira Gershwin tribute, fea- politician is of short stature. Humanities Building is now law (Steven Siegel) in the area. is thrilled to be living in Boca at Florida A&M University in turing once again the amazing Director Xavier Durringer named after her as well. And if you ask her why she Raton. Tallahassee. He is loved and vocalist Lillias White. They uses camera angles to play up You could say that this moved to Boca Raton eight and “When my late husband, respected by his students. It will be at Kravis Center Feb. 29 the disparity between diminu- woman who walks beside you a half years ago, Dr. Pierce will Kenneth Pierce and I moved to just so happens he is best- and March 1; FAU March 2, 5 tive Sarkozy and his towering in Publix or at the post office is tell you it’s because of her fam- Boca in 2003 I thought I knew known for his uncanny recre- and 6 and Eissey March 3. Call advisors and associates. very accomplished, prolific and ily. the area well. But, to my plea- ation of the character Louis 561-832-7677 or go to www. If there is a hero in this sto- continues to contribute to the Born in the small town sure, I discovered that living Armstrong- though Longineu palmbeachpos.org. ry it is Sarkozy’s long-suffering health and welfare of our col- of Jamesville, Wisconsin, Dr. here is an even richer experi- bears no physical resemblance leges and society at large. She Pierce (who was simply Susan ence than visiting. Early on, I to the shorter, more rotund also recently published a book in those days) stood out among taught a continuing ed course trumpeter. called, On Being Presidential; her peers. She was editor of the in literature at FAU and met a “It wasn’t like I tried to A Guide for College and Uni- high school newspaper and as a lot of people who shared my `do’ Louis,” Parsons explained versity Leaders. youngster she created a news- love of books.” recently by telephone. “But for That is why she will be paper and sold it to the neigh- “My role as co-chair of the some reason his spirit comes the moderator at the Authors bors for a penny apiece. Authors & Ideas program for channeling. I thought wow, I & Ideas panel featuring FAU Her parents Elliott and the Festival of the Arts BOCA can do this.” President MJ Saunders and Dory Resneck always encour- “The Conquest” for Political Power. has brought friendships with Yes he can, as Parsons joy- Lynn University President aged her to succeed, and her people who care deeply about ously proved again in concerts FAU Dance Theatre En- wife Cecilia (Florence Pernel). Kevin Ross at the Festival of late husband Kenneth contin- music, literature and ideas. I’ve at Kravis Center, FAU Kaye semble It was a miracle the Cecilia the Arts BOCA on March ued this tradition of support- also learned to love Boca’s sun- Auditorium, and Eissey Cam- Also at FAU in the Univer- put up with Nicolas as long as 13th. The topic will be: “The ing Dr. Pierce’s ascent to the shine.” pus Theatre with Bob Lappin sity Theatre is an FAU Dance she did, but what really drives Role of the College President top of the educational pyramid. For tickets to the Festival and the Palm Beach Pops, with Theatre Ensemble series at 7 home the degree of Sarkozy’s in Preparing Citizens of the There is a lot more to this of the Arts BOCA, visit www. additional guest soloist Lillias p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; 1 and 7 emotional detachment is his World.” Boca Raton resident than meets White. p.m. Saturday. Feb. 11 and 1 cluelessness when Cecilia final- festivaloftheartsboca.org/. If you’re wondering why the eye (or the spread sheet). At Dr. Resneck Pierce’s web- The Palm Beach Pops were p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.Be advised ly leaves him. The viewer may you should attend this more the National Endowment for all warmed up and smoking- the program has partial nudity think what took her so long? site is: www.srpconsulting. cerebral discussion, Dr. Pierce the Humanities she directed com. hot opening night in Boca and may not be suitable for all Two and a half stars will tell you. “The panel should programs that supported un- Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 22 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL East/West Boca Raton, FL Candidate Hasner An- Woman Ignores Instinct to Move on; nounces Key Legislative Thief Steals Cash From Handbag Endorsements BOCA RATON – A that she had just found a to the parking lot of Ar- manded her money back. woman told police that purse full of money. She turo’s Restaurant, police Both suspects also got BOCA RATON -- cash was stolen from her opened it and showed the said. out of the car and the Adam Hasner, candi- handbag Feb. 3 by thieves victim what she believed The suspects told first suspect attempted date for the newly cre- who convinced her to was thousands of dollars. the victim that everyone to reassure the victim. ated Palm Beach and share in what appeared to The suspect said they could keep a portion of As this was happening, Broward County con- be a stash of lost loot. were all lucky and could the money but they need- said police, the second gressional seat in the The victim told of- split the money but the ed to know if they could suspect got back into the U.S. House of Repre- ficers she was walking victim said she was not trust her. They asked her car followed by the first sentatives (formerly home from church when interested and attempted she had any money, as a suspect. They drove away she was approached by to leave. The suspects sign of good faith. without giving the victim District 22), announced a female in front of the continued to try and per- Police said the vic- her money back. he received the en- Sports Immortal Store on suade the woman to share tim showed them $400 If anyone has infor- dorsements of State North Federal Highway. the money with them. in her wallet. The sec- mation about this crime, Senator Ellyn Bogda- She said the suspect The suspects con- ond suspect snatched the they are asked to call De- noff (R-Fort Lauder- began talking to her vinced her to get into envelope away from her, tective Scott Hanley at dale), State Representa- when a second female ap- their car, a black Dodge counted the cash and add- (561) 338-1344 or Palm tive Bill Hager (R-Boca peared from the side and Charger, and they said ed it to their cash. Beach County Crime Raton) and State Rep- growth and the critical walked up to them. The they would drive her The victim then got Stoppers at (800) 458- resentative George issues we face. I trust second suspect told them home. Instead they drove out of the car and de- TIPS. Moraitis (R-Fort Lau- him to go to Washing- derdale). ton and continue the “It is an honor to fight to protect Florida Commission picks Abrams as Chairman receive the endorse- families.” ment of these leaders District 87 state Rep. of Solid Waste Authority and friends,” said Has- Bill Hager said, “Adam Palm Beach County facility, the SWA is also re- ner. “I served in the Hasner is a passionate Commissioner Steven sponsible for recycling and House with Ellyn and advocate for principled Abrams has been selected composting as well as dis- worked with her on reform, with a proven as chairman of the Palm posal of household hazard- Beach County Solid Waste ous materials. The SWA many local issues, Bill record of cutting tax- is a friend who serves Authority. The appoint- has an operating budget of es and red tape to get ment was made at the com- approximately $260 million. in the district I repre- our economy moving sented for eight years, mission’s regular meeting Also at the Feb. 7 meet- again. Adam leads by on Feb. 7. ing, Commissioners took and George is a rising example, that is why he “My goal as chairman is the following action: conservative star in the cut his own salary to to make Palm Beach County Singer Island – received state legislature. Each help balance Florida’s the biggest producer of re- a report from Environmen- has represented Bro- budget. It is time to newable energy in the Unit- tal Resources Management ward and Palm Beach send Adam Hasner to ed States, second only to the staff on the feasibility of not part of the lawsuit have as pets in residential areas. counties and served us Washington and send Tennessee Valley Authority, installing low-profile per- been withheld by the Clerk Criminal Justice with distinction. I am a clear message to the and we are well on our way,” pendicular groins (rock jet- and Comptroller’s Office. Commission – dissolved Abrams said. ty-type barriers) off Singer Village Square – ap- the Palm Beach County very pleased to wel- status quo: District 22 come them to our lead- Groundbreaking on Island to help control beach proved the issuance of up Criminal Justice Commis- has a new fighter for a new 3,000-ton-per-day erosion. Due to high cost to $6.1 million in Housing sion Mental Health and ership team,” Hasner freedom.” concluded. waste-to-energy facility is and long-term maintenance Finance Authority mul- Substance Abuse Planning “Adam Hasner is the tifamily housing revenue Council and designated the Senator Ellyn Bog- scheduled for April 4, 2012. issues, the board directed kind of principled con- This new addition will turn staff to instead continue bonds for construction of Public Safety Coordinat- danoff said, “In our servative we need to garbage into electricity, pro- with sand pumping and Village Square, an 84-unit ing Council as the planning seven years serving help turn Washington vide energy for the equiva- dune restoration efforts. multifamily rental housing council. together in the Flor- around,” said Repre- lent of up to 16,000 homes Inspector General – facility in Delray Beach for Planning, Zoning & ida House, Adam and sentative Moraitis. “On and eliminate the need for agreed to provide $400,000 qualified elderly persons. Building – ratified the ap- I worked side by side the issues that matter an additional landfill over to the Office of the Inspec- No county funds, nor its pointment of Building Di- representing the people most to the residents the next 40 years. tor General (OIG) for op- taxing power, faith or credit vision Director Rebecca are involved. Caldwell to director of the of Palm Beach and Bro- in our coastal commu- The SWA is responsible erations. The office is facing for the county’s solid waste a budget shortfall due to 15 Pot-bellied pigs – Planning, Zoning & Build- ward Counties. He is a nities of Broward and friend I believe in. To- disposal needs, amounting municipalities refusing to heard from the owner of a ing Department. Caldwell Palm Beach, I trust to approximately 1.1 mil- pay for the OIG’s services pot-bellied pig and several will replace Barbara Al- day, I know Adam con- Adam to lead the way tinues to be a tireless lion tons of garbage annu- and filing a lawsuit over the of her neighbors urging a terman, who is retiring in with accountability and ally. In addition to running funding formula. Payments code change that would al- April. advocate for economic responsibility.” a state-of-the-art landfill from other municipalities low the animals to be kept Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 23 Business The Boca Raton Tribune Max Group’s Assaggio Del Forno Restau- Boating Comes to Life at Miami In- rant to Open at Boca’s Regency Court BOCA RATON – Restau- ternational Boat Show MIAMI – After a success- cover the many ways that life is ter 1901 Convention Center rateur Dennis Max and his ful introduction in 2011, the better with a boat!” said Cathy Drive, Miami Beach. partners in The Max Group interactive Discover Boating Rick-Joule, show manager. Sea Isle Marina & Yacht- will open their newest res- Resource Center is back at the www.strictlysailmiami. ing Center – Miami Interna- taurant, Assaggio del Forno, 2012 www.miamiboatshow. com/attendees/features/ tional Boat Show’s in-water in Boca Raton’s Regency com. Progressive Insur- features.aspx” Discover Sail- display. 1635 North Bayshore Court at Woodfield February ance® Miami International ing classes are also scheduled, Drive, Miami. 20. A contemporary Italian Boat Show & Strictly Sail Feb. allowing guests to learn how Miamarina at Bayside – bistro featuring regional Ital- 16-20. It will provide boaters to navigate and keep the wind Strictly Sail Miami returns to ian specialties and artisanal of all ages and skill sets with in their sails. Bayside for 2012. pizza, Assaggio is located at a multitude of opportunities to Show hours are: 400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Yamato and Jog roads. get on the water and discover Thursday, Feb. 16, through Admission: Assaggio del Forno is the excitement of the boat- Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 Premier Day (Feb. 16): $35 the newest addition to the ing lifestyle through hands-on Thursday, Feb. 16 (Premier Adults: $18 restaurant management Branzino, wood-roasted with clam brodo, is a specialty at As- education and adventure. Thursday): 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Five-day adult pass: $80 company’s “Lifestyle Din- saggio del Forno. “We’re thrilled to bring the Friday, Feb. 17 - Sunday, Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. ing Concepts” expansion. ed wood-burning pizza oven, spacious bar, will serve as a Discover Boating Resource Feb.19: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 17-20): $32 While iconic Max’s Grille a spacious bar, indoor dining lively yet casual gathering Center back so boaters of all Monday, Feb.20: 10 a.m. - 6 Youth 15 and under get in in Mizner Park celebrates its room and large outdoor patio place.” ages and levels can learn more p.m. FREE. Advance tickets can 20th year in business, The seating. At his peak in the 1990s, about navigating the waters Sea Isle Marina & Yachting be purchased at www.miami- Max Group opened Max’s Max Group Partner Dennis Max operated 17 and experience the benefits of Center and Miamarina at Bay- boatshow.com or www.strict- Harvest in Delray Beach in Chef Patrick Broadhead will restaurants in South Florida boating first-hand. There’s tru- side open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily lysailmiami.com. June and Frank & Dino’s in serve as the restaurant’s ex- including Cafe Max, Max- ly no better destination to dis- Miami Beach Convention Cen- Deerfield Beach last month. ecutive chef and David Simes aluna, Prezzo and Max’s Assaggio del Forno will is the general manager. newly-energized team brings offer lunch and dinner op- “We are pleased to bring a wealth of talent, led by West Boca Chamber of Commerce Wom- tions that represent several the Max Group’s latest cre- entrepreneurs with large regions of Italy. The casual, ation to our many friends scale, new store development en’s After Hours Network 200 seat, 5,000 square foot in West Boca who have fre- and operational experience. By Craig Winograd discussed and new business re- Luncheon one a month at Boca restaurant showcases arti- quented Max’s Grille over Max’s partners are Fred What a successful event. lationships were formed. This Green’s Country Club. sanal pizzas and regional the years,” said Dennis Max. Stampone, John Williams We had over 35 business will be the first of many Wom- For more information on Italian specialties. The res- “Assaggio, with its open and Patrick Broadhead. women present at this event en’s Networking events spon- our upcoming events. taurant features a handcraft- kitchen, warm ambiance and which was held at Hurricane sored by the West Boca Cham- Please visit our website: Wings (State Road 7 & Glades ber of Commerce. Currently, www.westbocachamber.com Publix Names Executive Director Road). Plenty of business was the Chamber hosts a Women’s of its Charity Foundation Boca Police Shredding Event direction of the Founda- tant part of our culture,” Brings More Than 16 Tons of Paper tion, managing Founda- said Publix Vice Chairman tion giving policies and Barney Barnett. “It’s a core BOCA RATON – The processes and maintaining value Mr. George instilled Boca Raton Police Department and the Microshred Corpora- the charitable legacy of in us 82 years ago. I am tion teamed up to help prevent company founder, George pleased we have leaders like identity theft by hosting a free Jenkins. Kelly who are prepared to document shredding event Jan. Williams-Puccio began take on new roles and con- 28. her Publix career in 1979 as tinue the legacy of giving.” The activity, held at Boca a cashier in Boca Raton. In Kelly and her husband, Raton’s Town Center Mall, at- 1989, she became manager John, also a Publix associ- tracted more than 400 people, of personnel records for ate and manager of wel- armed with documents to be Publix’s Miami Division, fare benefit plans, live in shredded. In all, the com- LAKELAND -- Publix Officers Craig Kolnick and Cornelius Riley help shred docu- and in 1995, she was pro- Lakeland, and have four munity dropped off 33,000 Super Markets Charities ments dropped off by residents. moted to human resources daughters. Kelly is Board pounds of paper (16.5 tons). has announced the promo- According to Microshred, 16.5 step toward protecting their their identities either stolen tion of Kelly Williams- investigations manager. Chair for Polk County Ju- She has been the director nior Achievement and very tons of paper equates to saving identity. or misused last year. Florida Puccio to executive direc- According to reports from had the highest per capita rate of associate relations since active with the Girl Scouts, more than 280 trees and nearly tor of the Foundation. 50 cubic feet of landfill space. the U.S. Department of Justice of reported identity thefts in 2000. leading four troops and act- In her new position, By shredding and properly and the Federal Trade Com- the United States. The overall Williams-Puccio will be re- “Giving back to our ing as community liaison disposing of sensitive docu- mission, more than 15 mil- losses from identity theft last sponsible for the strategic communities is an impor- for South Lakeland. ments, individuals take a key lion people reported having year were close to $37 billion. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 24 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 2012 Marks the 5th Anniversary of Kay Renz Public Relations! WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN?™ 2012 marks the 5th By Gerald J. Sherman Anniversary of Kay Renz Public Relations! It’s been a great honor being a part Characteristics of of this community and “Spreading the News” about my wonderful cli- Successful Salespeople ents. I want to thank ev- What makes a salesper- pathy. If the salesperson fective salesperson, it is eryone who has encour- aged and supported me, son successful? Not every can elicit the needs of the important because it de- and to all the clients who person is cut out to be a suc- customer on both a busi- velops your own style of have become my friends, I cessful salesperson. Some ness and personal level, she selling. Do you do things am extremely grateful. people simply do not have or he can deal with those in an unquestioning man- I so appreciate the the right combination of needs realistically. Empa- ner, accepting a course of many kind references and character traits and behav- thy is one of the most im- action because, “that’s the recommendations I have ior patterns, without which portant keys to successful way we’ve always done it?” received throughout the a career in sales would pose selling. Or do you perceive the way years. There are too many only frustrations, anxiety, Ego drive -- When a cli- a situation is being han- to list, but here are just a and a lack of fulfillment. ent turns you down do you dled, and then ask yourself, few of kind words that keep me motivated! It’s However, for those with feel angered, dismiss the “How can I do it better?” been a privilege to work the right chemistry, the op- failure with a shrug of the Emotional maturity with so many talented and portunities for job satisfac- shoulder or are you driven -- The buying and selling dedicated people. tion and personal growth to overcome the obstacles process is an emotional one. in sales are unlimited. to your success? A profes- Do you get carried away Congratulations Kay! To be successful, a per- sional salesperson is suc- with your emotions under Your constant profession- son must possess, or be able cess driven – in a controlled stress or in the throes of alism and commitment to to adopt, a set of character- way. She or he bounces back a difficult decision or are your clients is your con- istics and behavioral pat- quickly from the failure you able to accept strain tinuing formula for suc- Kay Renz of Kay Renz Public Relations. terns which are essential. and looks forward to the and conflict as a normal cess. Thank you for always Corps, Champions for Steve Day, co-owner Blue Many of these character- next sales presentation as part of your working day? being there with a solution. Cancer Research Martini Yvonne S. Boice, owner istics may be cultivated and an opportunity to restore Clients are frequently and refined by conscientious self confidence to make up understandably insecure Shoppes at Village Pointe Kay is a tremendous Kay has a vast network asset to any organization of media relationships in application in on-the-job for the past shortcomings. about making their deci- Congratulations to Kay looking to get their mes- print, radio and television. training. Even a topnotch We can say that ego drive sions. When a client says on your 5th anniversary sage out to the public. She Her connections are recep- salesperson or manager is pushes the salesperson for something that annoys you, serving the business com- is a consummate profes- tive to her as she earned constantly perfecting his constant achievement and don’t take it personally. In- munity in South Florida! sional who brought incred- their respect over the or her technique, evaluat- self-fulfillment. Much like ternalizing and reacting You are a highly motivat- ible ideas and enthusiasm years. ing their performance, and the champion tennis player to negative comments is ed, energetic and consum- to all of her assignments. Roxanna Trinka, PRO- ascertaining the client’s who is badly beaten in the a sign of immaturity and mate public relations pro- Mark Alfier, Chairman O2 PEL needs and wants. In my ex- first set, and bounces back there is no room for this fessional. Media Mark and Marilyn Swill- perience I have found that in the next two to win the in the sales arena. Sellers Kay’s efforts resulted in successful salespeople have match. do not have the luxury of inger high-quality articles being Kay is a talented writer Integrity -- Integrity overreacting. of press releases, having written in a range of dif- a combination of the fol- Kay is a delight to work secured numerous media ferent magazines. In addi- lowing qualities: carries a very special mean- Next week: Testing with. She is resourceful, placements for our com- tion, she always put a great Empathy – Do you find ing in the business world. Your Sales Potential effective and thoroughly panies. She had proven deal of time and effort into yourself adjusting to an- It defines one’s charac- Excerpts from the book, professional. She is a quick herself to be creative and different ways to promot- other person’s moods and ter and reputation in the WOMANPOWER IN study and a strong writer. imaginative when ap- ing our business. behavior, modifying your marketplace, forms the TEXTILE & APPAREL I can’t think of anyone I’d proaching her varied mar- Darrel Broek, owner Cafe own position to accommo- backbone of that person’s SALES, Jerry Sherman & rather have in my corner. keting and branding tasks. Maxx date another viewpoint? credibility, and is a major Eric Hertz, Fairchild Pub- Ron Stack, COO Zavee Carl DeSantis Or, do you find it difficult factor in gaining the trust lications, N.Y, Div. Conde Kay is an excellent rep- Kay has been extraor- to anticipate another per- and admiration of all who Naste Kay successfully co- resentative with wonderful son’s actions or to accept you work with. Integrity in Gerald J. Sherman, dinarily helpful to me and ordinated the media cam- media and social connec- to many other of our vice paign for the launch of tions which she used to an opinion which is in con- the business world is sim- MBA, DBA of Sherman & presidents in generating both our Boca Raton and benefit La Cigale. We en- flict with your own? ply, describing things as Perlman LLC Marketing is publicity for our all-vol- Naples locations. Thanks joyed the events and work- We define empathy as, they are and making com- a Boca Raton-based market- unteer, nonprofit organi- to her outstanding efforts, ing with Kay. “listening to another per- mitments stand. What you ing consultant and public zation. She is full of en- both grand opening events Francis Touboul, GM La son attentively and under- say is what you do. You are relations person. Sherman thusiasm, makes excellent received tremendous me- Cigale standing their thoughts, judged on your accomplish- has written several books suggestions and knows dia coverage and resulted To contact Kay about emotions and feelings, and ments and whether you live and articles on these sub- who and how to get them in months of continuous your public relations and adjusting your own moods up to your promises. jects.www.shermanperl- implemented. coverage in magazines, marketing needs, please Sherrie Bieber, VP PR and behavior accordingly,” Creativity -- Although man.com. mailto:jerry@ newspapers and on televi- call 561-654-8151 or email (Sherman&Hertz). It is not it doesn’t seem like a trait shermanperlman.com. & Marketing, The Pap sion. [email protected]. to be misconstrued as sym- that would make for an ef- Phone: 561.715.2788

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 25 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL FAU has $4 billion economic BUSINESS BITS impact on service areas, says study The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), through the Department of Economic Sustainabil- BOCA RATON – Flor- on its economic develop- ity (DES) has assisted in securing $74,780 from the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan ida Atlantic University ment role is one of the Program for European Cabinets & Design, LLC (ECD). The company is acquiring and remodeling a has an estimated economic key initiatives of the FAU new facility at 4050 Westgate Avenue in unincorporated West Palm Beach. According to an analysis impact of $4 billion annu- Board of Trustees. conducted by DES, this project will have an economic impact of more than $400,000 over a five-year ally in its six-county ser- “The FAU Board of period. vice region, according to Trustees has a laser focus BOCA RATON -- 1st United Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $3.7 million ($0.13 earnings a recently released spon- on ensuring that FAU is per common share) for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to net income of $1.6 mil- sored project report to the an integral part of the eco- lion ($0.06 earnings per common share) for the year ended December 31, 2010. 1st United reported Board of Governors of the nomic development of our net income of $857,000 ($0.03 earnings per common share) for the three months ended December State University System of service area,” said Board 31, 2011, compared to net income of $1.3 million ($0.05 earnings per common share) for the three Florida. The study was led Chair Robert J. Stilley. months ended December 31, 2010. by Alan W. Hodges, Ph.D., “FAU is an impressive in- at the University of Flor- stitution, and the impact BOCA RATON – Momac, a provider of customer-engagement interface solutions for mobile ida, and Julie Harrington, it has on its service region operators, is opening its first U.S. office in Boca Raton. Momac has hired Gabriel Gallegos – the for- FAU Trustees Chairman mer general manager of Latin America for a major mobile VAS player – as senior vice president of Ph.D., at Florida State Uni- will only increase in impor- Robert Stilley versity. tance as it develops further business development for the Americas. Gallegos will spearhead Momac business expansion within nation. The M.D. degree mature North American telecommunications markets and emerging markets in South America. In “Universities must be in the areas of research and will be awarded by FAU the past year, Momac has grown significantly in operator clients, with increasing requests coming out fully engaged in the lives biotechnology.” and the Ph.D. degree by of South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Momac’s other three offices are in France, of the communities they The advent of the Scripps Florida. the Netherlands and the U.K. service, and FAU clearly Charles E. Schmidt College The opening of its fulfills this responsibility of Medicine will play a ma- 30,000-seat football stadi- BOCA RATON -- CBIZ, Inc. announced that it has acquired Meridian Insurance Group, LLC of Boca Raton, effective January 1, 2012. Founded in 2004, and with offices in Boca Raton and Atlanta, on many different levels,” jor role in the University’s um also had a major impact said FAU President Mary economic development, Meridian is an established southeast regional insurance broker specializing in multiple insurance on the community, adding products and services including property and casualty insurance and bonding, personal lines and Jane Saunders. “Economic partnering with Scripps Re- an estimated $1.7 million development, research and search Institute of Florida. employee benefits. Meridian provides consultative professional insurance services to clients. Meridian to the local economy. With has 22 employees and is expected to contribute approximately $4.4 million in revenue to CBIZ during community engagement FAU and Scripps Florida more than 2,700 employ- are three areas in which have collaborated on a dual 2012. Greg Cryan, former president of Meridian, has been appointed Southeast Regional President ees, including 1,500 faculty of CBIZ’s property and casualty division. FAU is dedicated to and MD/PhD degree option members, and an annual Email your Business News, promotions and acknowledgements to Chris Catoggio at: chris@ will continue to expand that is offered by the FAU operating budget in excess bocaratontribune.com. upon in the years to come.” College of Medicine and of $600 million, FAU ranks To put it into perspec- the Scripps Kellogg School as one of the largest em- tive, the $4 billion econom- of Science and Technology. ployers in South Florida. Workforce Alliance Pays for Sum- ic impact is the equivalent The program combines The University also is impact of 10 Super Bowls, the unique preclinical and a charter member of Life mer Internships for Area Employers 15 Oasis of the Seas cruises clinical training programs Sciences South Florida, a or seven Fort Lauderdale currently in place at FAU regional consortium that Beginning in June, 500 rell, youth client services Three Workforce Al- boat shows. with basic and specialty also has established a life eligible young people age manager of Workforce liance Career Centers in The report also states science courses offered sciences industry cluster in 17–21 years will be ready Alliance, the nonprofit Boca Raton, West Palm that FAU has had a positive through the Scripps Kel- South Florida. for summer employment organization chartered Beach and Belle Glade of- direct or indirect impact on logg School of Science FAU also holds charter as Workforce Alliance by the state of Florida fer more than 100 class- 59,000 full-time and part- and Technology, a school membership in MedUTech, Summer Youth Employ- to lead workforce devel- es and workshops each time jobs across the service an initiative that is focused ment and Training in- opment in Palm Beach month for job search and region. on building the technology terns. County. job skills training, career The study says present and healthcare sectors of Workforce Alliance Palm Beach County development and con- value over a 30-year period Boca Raton’s economy. fully funds the six-week employers interested sulting. Workforce Alli- of a bachelor’s degree from FAU also has focused on paid-work youth experi- in becoming a Work- ance also helps employers a state university in Florida increasing its outreach to ence, up to 30 hours per force Alliance Summer compete in today’s chal- is $550,000, while a gradu- local communities, recently week, for each qualified Youth Employment and lenging marketplace by ate degree is worth $1.87 creating the Division of job opening. Training business part- providing recruitment, million. Community Engagement “This is a great winner should register their assessments and refer- FAU has focused on be- to purse this goal. win summer work expe- company using the www. rals of qualified job can- coming a stronger engine Rendering meaningful rience because business pbcalliance.com/EM- didates; space and staff of economic growth in public service has long been partners throughout PLOYERS/HiringY- assistance for screening/ South Florida most recent- FAU President Dr. Mary a priority for the university. Palm Beach County will outh/EmployerRegis- interviewing candidates; ly through a multi-faceted Jane Saunders Every year, FAU students, be helping young people trationForm.aspx online grants for training new initiative to support exist- faculty and staff contrib- gain valuable work expe- application form or call or existing employees; ing and new businesses, whose graduate programs ute thousands of volunteer rience, knowledge, skills, 1-866-841-0225. Partici- and outplacement assis- particularly those in the in chemistry and biol- hours to nonprofit groups and character-building pating organizations can tance. More information high-tech sector. Intensify- ogy are continually ranked and civic organizations. personal and professional be for-profit, nonprofit or is available at www.pbcal- ing the university’s focus among the top five in the growth,” said Doris Har- governmental agencies. liance.com. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 26 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 Games Pet Society The Boca Raton Tribune The Boca Raton Tribune PET OF THE WEEK Get your Sox on with this lovable cat “Sox” is a 2 year old, neu- tered male, Russian Blue mix. Sox came to Animal Care and Control as a stray with a broken tail; unfortunately, veterinarians were not able to save it and the tail had to be amputated. Since his surgery, Sox has made a full recovery and is ready for a new home! He is exceptionally sweet, very playful, and has a great per- sonality! Sox gets along with trol, 7100 Belvedere Road, West ately. other cats, but does not enjoy Palm Beach. All animals are ad- Pet adoptions are not the company of dogs. He enjoys opted out to qualified applicants handled by phone. Interested spending his days playing with on a first-come-first-served basis. parties must visit the shelter toys, rolling around in catnip, or Adopted dogs and cats to view and interact with the relaxing in the sun on a screened come with a health care cer- adoptable pets before making a in back porch or window. tificate, which must be used final decision about adoption. If you have room in your within seven days. It offers a For information, call the heart and home, please con- free exam from one of the local adoption office at (561) 233- sider making Sox a part of participating veterinarians and 1272 during business hours, it. His adoption fee is only includes health care if the ani- M-F 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday $54 this month; please ask for mal becomes sick with a shelter 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 ID#1601691. related illness within the first a.m. to 4 p.m. Those living in He is available at Palm Beach seven days of the adoption. The the Boca/Delray area may call County Animal Care and Con- certificate is restricted and must 276-1344 ext. 41272. be used by the adopter immedi-

FAITH DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Rick Warren By Mike Gora Convictions Shape Our Gaming the System A couple of dozen miliar, you must have necessary to define the Conduct, Spur Growth years ago, an Orlando heard about the John word incest to Palm Goodman case pending Beach County State’s Every day in the busi- principles about convictions growth, people become dis- attorney was involved ness and professional world to remember: couraged and give up. No in a serious automobile in Palm Beach County Attorney, or anyone we see – and sometimes Biblical convictions one persists with a difficult accident in which some- Courts, both criminal else in Palm Beach suffer – the consequences are essential for spiritual task unless convinced there one was killed. On the and civil. It is up to ju- County. of people acting and mak- growth and maturity. An is a good reason for doing day after the accident, ries and not to colum- It seems fair to say ing decisions without clear, irony about our world today it. This applies to prayer, the attorney placed all nists to render an opin- that several clever well-thought-out convic- is people often have strong studying the Bible, and of his non-retirement ion as to whether or not lawyers thought up tions. As someone has said, convictions about weak is- seeking to live out biblical savings into his wife’s Goodman is criminally this scheme to protect if you stand for nothing, sues (things like their fa- principles in our everyday name in order to avoid or civilly guilty in the Goodman and deny the you will fall for anything. vorite sports, clothing and life and work. losing his money to the death of Scott Patrick claims of Wilson’s par- Dictionaries usually de- music) while having weak Knowing what to do husband of the dece- Wilson. ents. While it is the job fine conviction as a fixed convictions about major is- (knowledge), why to do it dent through a person- However, in my of lawyers to protect or strong belief. In reality, sues (the difference between (perspective) and how to opinion, it appears their client’s interests, however, conviction is much right and wrong). do it (skill) are worthless al injury case. more than that. Your con- Try making a list of without the conviction to After winding its clear that Goodman’s even under the most victions also include your your spiritual convictions. motivate you to actually do way through the court attempt to shield his vile of circumstances, values, commitments, and Are your convictions weak it! People who have made system, an appellate assets from a possible it is also our job to un- motivations. I like the defi- on any major issues? The the greatest impact on this court ruled that the future judgment by derstand the existing nition of conviction I once Bible teaches us, “Keep your world, for good or for evil, transfer of funds from adopting his alleged law and at times draw heard from Bible teacher eyes open, hold tight to were those with the stron- the attorney to his wife girlfriend Heather a line in the sand as Howard Hendricks: “A be- your convictions, give it all gest, deepest convictions. constituted a fraudu- Laruso Hutchins, and to what will and what lief is something you will you’ve got, be resolute, and They were not necessarily lent conveyance to making her the ben- won’t work. argue about. A conviction is love without stopping” (1 the smartest, wealthiest, or avoid creditors. eficiary of a trust, con- It appears that the something you will die for!” Corinthians 16:12-15). best educated, but convic- The judges opined stitutes a fraudulent adoption plan cannot Convictions determine our People without convictions moved them to move that once a person transfer of assets to be allowed to work conduct. They motivate us tions are at the mercy of the world. avoid creditors. against the fraudulent to act in certain ways. circumstances. If you fail © 2010, Purpose Driven knew or should have When people initially to determine what is impor- Life. All rights reserved. known that he or she But just think about conveyance theory, and become followers of Jesus, tant and how you will live, Adapted from a column by had created a possible the other ramifications that by adopting this for example, they often do other people will determine Dr. Rick Warren, the author liability, any transfer to of the relationship be- plan whatever sympa- things simply because other it for you. of numerous books, includ- avoid the collection of tween Goodman and thy might be directed Christians suggest or model People without convic- ing the highly acclaimed, damages was fraudu- Hutchins. Now father towards Goodman in those behaviors. They pray, tions are weak individuals The Purpose-Drive Life, lent, whether or not a and daughter (wink- his upcoming trials will read the Bible and attend that mindlessly follow the which has been translated judgment had been en- wink), what happens vanish in the smoke and worship services because crowd. I believe the apostle into many languages and tered. when the lights go out mirrors of the attempt. they observe and want to Paul was talking about con- sold throughout the world. If this sounds fa- at night? It’s hardly emulate the examples of viction when he said in Ro- It affirms the importance others. mans 12:2, “Don’t let the of having a carefully con- Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization and Education of This is reasonable for world squeeze you into its sidered, clearly expressed The Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law, and is a partner with new believers. Little chil- own mold, but let God re- purpose to guide everyday Shapiro Blasi Wasserman & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. Mr. Gora may be reached by dren learn the same way. mold your mind from with- life. It has been named one e-mail at [email protected]. However, as we grow and in ...” (Phillips translation). of the 100 Christian books mature, we eventually must Conviction helps us be that changed the 20th develop our own reasons for diligent in continuing to Century. He also has writ- doing what we do. Those grow spiritually. Growth ten The Purpose-Driven reasons become convictions. requires time and effort. Church and The Purpose of bocaratontribune.com Here are some important Without convictions about Christmas.

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Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 - 29 Sports The Boca Raton Tribune Mario Chalmers is Miami’s X-Factor By: Pedro Heizer nized, he spreads the floor and ing without the ball and find- on them,” Chalmers said. It’s no surprise that Ma- plays well off of those guys, ing various spaces,” explained As most know, Chalmers rio Chalmers is having the he’s shooting the ball very Chalmers. “I know what LeB- played injured throughout best year in his NBA career. well,” Heat coach Erik Spoel- ron is going to do. I know most of last season thanks to A reserve point guard most stra said. where his vision is going to be. an ankle injury he sustained of last season behind players There was a lot of talk in Chalmers’ importance to over the summer of 2010 and like Carlos Arroyo and Mike the beginning of the season the Heat was never more ob- wasn’t at full strength until Bibby, Chalmers has matured that fan-favorite Norris Cole vious than during the 102-89 the playoffs, where he shined into an invaluable asset for the would steal the starting job debacle in Orlando to its divi- as the Heat’s most consistent Heat this season. from Chalmers, but Chalmers sional rivals last week when player off the bench with 7.8 Now an engrained starter, flourished in the doubt of the Chalmers sat with a wrist in- points per game, and 2.1 as- Chalmers organizes the Heat’s media and fans and is having a jury and Spoelstra was forced sists per game. offense, and his improved ac- career year. to start Norris Cole. The dis- Is a healthy Chalmers the curacy from the perimeter has Chalmers’ 51.4 percent ruption to the Heat’s lineup X-Factor for the Miami Heat worked as a counterweight shooting from the field, 47.1 threw off the team’s rhythm. as they approach the playoffs? to the attacking styles of percent from three-point What’s the secret behind Chalmers is fourth in the James and Wade. Chalmers’ range and 81 percent from the this renaissance in the game team in points per game, third 57 three-pointers this season free-throw line are all career- of Mario Chalmers? in assists and steals per game, it’s hard to make a case against lead the team. highs for the third year man “I did a lot of work in the only players better than him ing All-Star Weekend, but he Chalmers. If he keeps these “Our team has become out of Kansas. summer, watched a lot of film in all those categories are will be a solid candidate for the numbers up, not only can very accustomed to Mario What’s the secret to to see where guys like the ball, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Most Improved Player of the Chalmers be invited to play in at the start, and he’s doing a Chalmers’ high three-point where I made my mistakes last and Chris Bosh. Year award at the end of the the three-point shootout dur- better job of getting us orga- percentage? “I’m just mov- year and just tried to improve With numbers like these, season.

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 30 - February 17, 2012 through February 23, 2012 - Edition 87 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL 2012 Allianz Championship Tournament Swings Through Boca Raton,“Chips In” Proceeds To Boca Raton Regional Hospital Eighty-one PGA Cham- on the first playoff hole to season Florida swing that 36 executive women (nine pions Tour Players took to take home the honors at the included a series of interac- foursomes) expert golf tips the Old Course at Broken 2012 Allianz Championship tive, “up close and personal” at the start of the second Sound Club for 54 holes of with a final score of 205, 11 pre- and during tourna- annual Allianz Champion- stroke February 6-12, 2012 under par. Pavin dedicated ment events for golf fans ship Executive Women’s for the 2012 Allianz Cham- the win to his late teacher of all ages, while driving Pro-Am. The event offered pionship, all vying for a $1.8 Bruce Hamilton, whom he net proceeds to benefit Boca the opportunity to partici- million purse. Spectators had worked with since he Raton Regional Hospital. pate in a golf and business were treated to an exciting, was 15 years old, on the An impressive roster networking experience like down-to-the-wire finish, day that a commemorative of PGA Champions Tour no other while giving all culminating in two rising bench was named in Ham- legends, including defend- skill sets a chance to play stars dueling in a one hole, ilton’s honor. ing champion Tom Lehm- nine holes with a PGA sudden-death playoff for In addition to the tens an, 2010 winner Bernhard Champions Tour player, as their first career win on the of thousands at the course, Langer, Mark Calcavecchia, well as a private group clinic Champions Tour, as well as more than 83 million na- Fuzzy Zoeller and others with Sorenstam, presented many special “events within tional households and 150 teed off to compete for a by JM Lexus, followed by the event”. million in more than 174 $1.8 million purse during an “up close and personal” 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup countries tuned into the championship play at the Q&A session. The events Captain Corey Pavin won Golf Channel saw Boca Ra- Allianz Championship. continued with two days his first Champions Tour ton at its best, with all three Creating a new Allianz of Championship Pro-Am tournament in 35 career rounds televised live from Championship tradition play, with 104 men’s four- starts and his first win dat- The Old Course at Broken and getting the ladies into somes teeing up memorable ing back to 2006, a span of Sound Club. Boca Raton the swing of championship rounds on the green paired 122 events. Peter Senior hosted the PGA Champions golf, LPGA legend with 72 with a PGA Champions birdied the final hole to Tour’s first full-field event LPGA victories and eight- Tour pro. force a playoff, but Pavin of the season and the first time “player of the year” “It was a great year for rolled in a 12-foot birdie tournament of the early- Annika Sorenstam gave all continued on pg. 31

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