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The Boca Raton Tribune Your Closest Neighbor for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach , Delray Beach FL - June 26 through July 7, 2010 •Year I •Number 008 Three areas Fourth of July; eyed for annexation to Celebrate our Boca would freedom! net city $2.5 million, says consultant By Dale M. King

BOCA RATON - All three areas being eyed for annexation into the city of Boca Ra- ton would together and individually generate more income than ex- All the Fourth of July events in your town listed penses, according to inside. Don’t miss the Boca Raton fieworks at a report prepared by FAU! Turn to page 11. consultants PMG Asso- ciates. If all of the nine com- Bridge Hotel gets City Council’s munities under consid- eration were to become unanimous OK to build new dock part of the city, they By Dale M. King build a new dock atop cil members expressed would bring in an ad- a strengthened sea wall concern about boats try- ditional $6.7 million in BOCA RATON - The in the area just west of ing to make a tight left revenue. With expenses Boca Raton City Coun- the Boca Raton Inlet turn to move away from listed at $4.2 million, cil has given the ma- Bridge. the dock. Development Boca Raton would re- nagement of the Boca No one from the public Services Director Jorge ceive a net increase in Raton Bridge Hotel spoke against the plan at Camejo said he would revenue of just over at 999 East Camino a recent public hearing. urge owners of large $2.5 million. Real the go-ahead to However, some coun- boats to make a wide turn See Annexation page 4 See Bridge Hotel page 5

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Quote Advertising: Maureen Kelly of the Week Briefing Mark Ary He who corrects an arrogant Ronald Paiva man earns insult; and he who The Boca Raton Tribune Stan Weisbrodt reproves a wicked man incurs Paul Triviabits opprobrium. Reprove not an Art Director arrogant man, let he hate By Paul Paquet Maheli Jardim you; reprove a wise man, and A truck from Pizza Planet has appeared in every Who ya gonna call? A lawyer! The movie Graphic Designer he will love you. Instruct a Pixar movie except “The Incredibles.” For ex- “Ghostbusters” found itself in a lot of legal Luana Goncalves wise man, and he becomes ample, a Pizza Planet truck is there for the final trouble. For example, it was sued by the Cas- still wiser; teach a just man, and he advances in learning. race in “Cars.” But that’s easy. Some movies are par the Friendly Ghost people, who thought the Photographers: -Proverbs 9:7-9 harder. In “Wall-E,” there is no life on Earth, logo looked too much like their Fatso character. Barbara McCormick let along pizza delivery, but EVE scans one of Sadly, Harvey Comics was lax about protecting Lucia Sa Top Click the old trucks, when she arrives. There is a real its copyright and, really, how many ways can Susie Botfeld on bocaratontribune.com Pizza Planet restaurant at Walt Disney World you draw a ghost, anyway? Distribution: 1. Stocks or Bonds. A and at Disneyland Paris. Don’t call me stupid. I know which ‘80s comedy Klaiton R. Silva Simple Tale A Pixar movie about a rat with culinary skill was a “tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge and 2. A1A Limo relocates to is named for what Provencal stewed vegetable seafood.” Do you? Briefing Page 02 new location dish? A) “Airplane” Municipal News Page 03 3. Boca Housing Author- A)Aubergine B) “A Fish Called Wanda” Community News Page 05 Life & Arts Page 13 ity taking Section 8 appli- B) Croque Monsieur C) “Ghostbusters” cations only online Columnist Page 19 C) Escargot D) “This is Spinal Tap”

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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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 3 Municipal News The Boca Raton Tribune Legal questions Cruise line employee charged with squelch plan to burglarizing 24 passengers’ homes hike sales tax to cover county fire service WEST PALM BEACH -A votes were Commissio- 22 new jobs and retaining proposal by Palm Beach ners Pricilla Taylor and 111 existing jobs. County Commissioners Jeff Koons. Boys & Girls Clubs - By Dale M. King Sandoval worked at Roy- Sandoval held in lieu of to increase the county’s In other business at the approved an agreement al Caribbean’s Miramar $70,000 bail. sales tax to 7 percent to June 8 meeting, commis- to donate an 11.8-acre A vacation planner for office for about six years, RCCL officials said San- help pay for fire-rescue sioners acted on the fol- portion of the county’s Royal Caribbean Cruise was able to access pas- doval has been fired. It service was yanked off lowing items: Haverhill Linear Park Lines (RCCL) has been sengers’ personal infor- also issued the following the table a day after dis- Legislative Affairs - re- property to the Boys arrested for planning and mation and allegedly told statement to the media: cussion began. ceived a final report on & Girls Clubs of Palm committing burglaries at her husband when they “Royal Caribbean does At its June 8 meeting, key local bills and fund- Beach County. The land, 24 homes of passengers would be away. not tolerate any form of commissioners discussed ing priorities and appro- located near Drexel Road while they were on their PBSO said the burgla- criminal activity in its placing a referendum on priations approved during south of Belvedere Road, cruises, according to an ries began last November. workforce or operations. the November 2010 bal- the 2010 Florida Legis- will be used to construct a affidavit from the Palm According to reports, the This is a situation invol- lot to allow for a one-cent lative Session; also recog- clubhouse facility. Beach County Sheriff’s couple scouted out homes ving a former employee sales surcharge to pay for nized outgoing Rep. Mary Land Donation - appro- Office. and made notes of whe- who appears to have ta- fire-rescue services in lieu Brandenburg and Rep. ved two land conveyan- Seven of the burglaries ther anyone else would be ken advantage of their po- took place in Boca Ra- sition for personal gain. of ad valorem taxes. The Carl Domino, and PBC ces adjacent to Boca Rio home and what security ton, the affidavit said. O- measures the homes had. Royal Caribbean coope- issue was to be discussed Delegation Chair Rep. Road in Boca Raton: a thers occurred at homes The affidavit said Lopez rated fully with authori- again at the June 15 mee- Maria Sachs. 5-acre parcel for con- in Boynton Beach, Palm broke into the homes - ties during this investi- ting. Inspector General - ap- struction and operation of Beach Gardens, West Palm usually by smashing a gation and will continue But County Administra- proved a four-year con- a Humane Society animal Beach, Wellington and Ju- rear sliding glass door providing any assistance tor Bob Weisman fired tract with Sheryl G. Ste- shelter and pet cemetery, piter. - while Sandoval waited necessary to prosecute off an email June 9 saying ckler to become Palm and a 13.76-acre par- Arrested was Bethsaida outside in a black SUV. this individual to the full- there were too many un- Beach County’s first ins- cel for expansion of The Sandoval, 38, of Miami, The document said some est extent of the law.” answered questions about pector general. The start- Haven, which provides who has been charged surveillance footage shows “We regret this incident the plan. “This means ing salary is $150,000 per staffed residential beha- with burglary to a dwel- the SUV dropping off two occurred and hope it does it will not be possible to year with benefits similar vioral health and educa- ling, racketeering and ar- people and later returning not overshadow the ex- implement the fire rescue to those of other county tion programs for at-risk med burglary. to pick up the pair, who cellent work our more surtax prior to 2012 and employees. children. Her husband, John Lo- was seen loading stolen than 40,000 Royal Carib- only after further consi- Economic Development Environmental Resources pez, 38, whom PBSO household items into the bean employees do every deration by the state legis- - approved tax credits Management - postponed suspects may have been SUV. day to provide our guests lature,” Weisman said. and job growth incenti- accepting a cash buyout one of four people seen According to the affida- with memorable and out- Commissioners on June ves totaling $31,000 for of $85,000 for termina- in video surveillance of vit, the couple accumulat- standing cruise vacation 8 voted 4-3 to ask voters UTC Fire & Security, Inc. tion of a .99-acre conser- some of the burglaries, ed “high dollar amounts experiences.” to approve the sales tax The city of Boca Raton vation easement at the Wh- is being charged with the of property, money and “We would also like to increase to help cover the will match the amount. iteside Industrial Park. same complaints as his firearms.” express our appreciation cost of fire and rescue ser- UTCFS is constructing Street Lights - approved wife, the affidavit said. The passengers on all the to the Palm Beach Sher- vice. District 4 Commis- a 30,000-square-foot re- an alternate design stan- He was arrested by Bro- cruises involved left ei- iff’s Office Task Force sioner Steven Abrams, search and development dard to allow for reduced ward County authorities ther from the Port of Mi- for their hard work, de- who represents Boca Ra- and test facility to develop illumination on county- about two weeks ago on ami or Port Everglades in termination and profes- ton, voted against it while environmentally friendly, owned rural-residential an unrelated assault com- Fort Lauderdale. sionalism throughout this District 5 Commissioner resource-efficient fire pro- roads at the discretion of plaint. Palm Beach County Ju- investigation.” Burt Aaronson voted in tection systems, creating the county engineer. According to reports, dge Krista Marx ordered favor. Also casting “no”

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 4 - June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Palm annexation to Boca... continued page 1 The mayor and City no to any idea that could Council recently de- possibly benefit the city.” Tran cided by consensus to Deputy City Manager cuts ‘The Link,” citing lack of riders move ahead with a for- George S. Brown ex- mal study of annexation. plained to the council at Palm Tran, Palm Beach gram designed to provide Despite the apparent fi- a recent workshop that County’s public trans- transit service to residen- nancial gain, the decision the total annexation pack- portation agency, has an- tial areas and communi- was less than unanimous age contains $1.575 bil- nounced it will discontin- ties where fixed-route and, for some council lion in taxable property; ue service on all “Link” service is not available. members, not particularly 2,018 acres; a population routes effective June 25, A press release from Palm riveting. of 4,319; 1,720 employed 2010. Beach County said that Deputy Mayor Susan people; 2,478 homes and The last day of service for “unfortunately, ridership Haynie said she favored 48 commercial proper- each route is listed below: on The Link never met Costco on Congress Avenue the continued study, but ties. Magenta Link: Monday, targeted goals. Operation “that doesn’t necessarily The Costco-Boca Country June 21 of The Link was fully mean I will support an- Club segment, said Brown, Purple Link: Tuesday, funded by the Florida De- nexation.” Councilwoman would generate $1.2 mil- June 22 partment of Transporta- Constance Scott expressed lion in revenue with Coral Link: Wednesday, tion.” concerns, as Haynie also $934,000 in expenses for June 23 For more information, did, about the fact that Le a net gain of $268,000. Lime Link: Thursday, call customer service at Lac, one of the communi- The six northwest com- June 24 561-841-4287 or visit the ties eyed for annexation, munities would create Started in February 2008, website www.palmtran. has wells and septic tanks $3.9 million in revenue The Link was a pilot pro- org. - something the city has with $2 million in ex- been trying to eliminate penses for a net revenue Delray Beach man dies for years. hike of $1.9 million. And Councilman Antho- Boca Grove offers reve- from injuries suffered in ny Majhess, citing the nue of $1.5 million and expenses of $1.2 million, “dramatic change” it Boca Grove, near Florida’s Turnpike Boca motorcycle crash would cause in the com- putting the city about munity, said, “I don’t sup- $332,000 to the good. BOCA RATON – The lost control of the cycle. port it [annexation] as a Brown noted the Boca Boca Raton Police Ser- The report says he struck means of raising money.” Grove parcel includes the vices Department’s Traf- the north side curb of Pal- Only Mayor Susan Whel- commercial area on Po- fic Homicide Unit is in- metto Park Road, which chel and Councilman Mi- werline and Glades roads. vestigating a single ve- caused him to be ejected ke Mullaugh said they The northwest package hicle motorcycle about from the motorcycle. backed annexation with- also takes in the commer- 11:40 a.m. June 6 that re- The operator, who police out listing conditions. cial properties along Clint sulted in the death of the said was not wearing a The three areas under Moore Road approaching operator, police said. helmet, struck his head annexation scrutiny are Military Trail. A police report said Lee on the sidewalk. He sus- Boca Grove, to the west To make the effort work, S. Gordon, 37, of Delray tained serious injuries near Florida’s Turnpike; Brown said, upgrades Beach, was injured in the which required him to Boca Country Club and The Le Lac community, off Clint Moore Road would have to be made crash which occurred at be transported to Delray the Costco land in north to bring the road medians the intersection of East Medical Center, said po- Andrew’s Country Club She noted at a meeting central Boca and six com- up to city standards. That Palmetto Park Road and lice. On June 8, Gordon and Boca Grove. Also, earlier this year that the munities in the northwest would require an expense Federal Highway. died from his injuries, re- Mayor Whelchel has cited preparation of the 2010- - St. Andrews, Newport of $400,000 a year, he Public Relations Officer ports said. the need to consider ways 2011 spending sheet will Bay, Fieldbrook, Boniello said. Sandra Boonenberg said Anyone who may have wit- of pumping up revenue in require the council “to Acres, Polo Fields and Le Gordon was operating a nessed the crash is asked to light of the tight economy make some really tough Read the complete Lac. 2000 Suzuki westbound contact Traffic Homicide and budget restrictions. decisions. We can’t say story online Annexation is the pro- on Palmetto Park Road at Investigator Mike Daly at cess of bringing county Federal Highway when he (561) 620- 6081. land into Boca city limits. Normally, it yields additional revenue because providing services to lar- gely residential areas is less expensive than the amount of taxes generat- ed. Also, many Boca city services are not as costly as county utilities. City Manager Leif Ahnell said the proposal to annex land at this time was the result of inquires from St.

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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 5 Community News The Boca Raton Tribune Muralists’ donation to BRCH adds to healing environment of Lynn Cancer Institute BOCA RATON - Local One of the unique as- the piece,” said Schubert. ral now adds to the pro- “This most recent gift by the work of such accom- muralists Robert Corrao pects of the gift was that “People would put aside gressive healing environ- such wonderful artists en- plished artists in the Lynn and Amy Schubert recent- patients and loved ones their reading material or ment that has become hances the unique atmos- Cancer Institute,” said Jan ly completed and gifted a could watch as the mural turn away from the tele- a hallmark of the Lynn phere of care we provide Savarick, president of seascape to Boca Raton unfolded. “The positive vision and become trans- Cancer Institute through at the Institute,” said Phi- the Boca Raton Com- Community Hospital’s impact art has in a medi- fixed by what was trans- its use of open space, mu- lip Smith, MD and Medi- munity Hospital Founda- Eugene M. and Christine cal setting could be seen piring before them.” sic, water displays, natu- cal Director at the Lynn tion. “This significant gift E. Lynn Cancer Institute. each day as we worked on The Schubert-Corrao mural light and fine art. Cancer Institute. from the Schubert-Corrao The 11’x16’ work of art, The Schubert-Corrao Art Art Studio reflects not which took more than 11 Studio consists of clas- only on the special ta- days and 100 hours to sically trained artists lent found there, but also complete, now graces the who specialize in murals, the strong sense of com- Imaging Patient Waiting trompe l’oeil, commis- munity Robert and Amy Area at the Institute. sioned fine art, restora- share.” “We were delighted to tions, specialty finishes Opened in 1967, Boca add our work to this and faux effects. Their Raton Community Hos- magnificent facility,” said works can be found in the pital is an advanced ter- Corrao. “Art is an impor- Hard Rock Hotel and Ca- tiary medical center with tant component of the sino, Viacom, American 400 beds and more than therapeutic atmosphere in Express, the City Uni- 700 primary and specialty the Cancer Institute and versity of New York and physicians on staff. The we took great pleasure in myriad medical centers, Hospital is a Joint Com- being able to give back to theaters, restaurants and mission Designated Pri- From left are Phillip Smith, MD, medical director at the Lynn Cancer Institute; Jan Savarick, our community in such a president of Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation; Amy Schubert, artist and Robert private residences. mary Stroke Center. meaningful way.” Corrao, artist. “We are honored to have

underway for the 121- Bridge Hotel - new dock... room hotel. Under his continued from page 1 direction, improvements to avoid coming close to died for lack of a second. to the hotel and the trans- the inlet bridge. However, Marine Advi- formation plan to restore Camejo said the new sory Board member Gene the property - which fea- dock would run along the Folden did make a Power- tures a balcony in every periphery of the Bridge Point presentation before guest room - to a four-star Hotel property. He noted the council and gallery, status is scheduled for that a docking facility pointing out challenges completion in a year to 18 currently exists for use by facing boaters attempting months. small craft and Jet Skis. to dock at the facility or Per code, he said, the new make turns. dock would be used for The hotel recently ap- Read pickup and drop-off of pointed hospitality in- passengers only. dustry veteran Greg Kay- The new dock is to be built along the property shown at the center of this photo of the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel. Responding to council lor as general manager members’ questions, the to lead plans to restore, be using the dock. He said Construction. In response wing language: “Signage The Boca development services di- renovate and reposition the dockmaster would not to council questions, he shall be installed subject rector confirmed that all the boutique waterfront be there 24 hours because said that some of the origi- to approval by city staff appropriate approvals and luxury hotel. the restaurant is not open nal construction drawings prohibiting docking east Raton permissions have been Calling the facility “a all day and night. were changed to get rid of of the main dock area.” obtained and no issues reve-ry well-known iconic The council added lan- finger piers and, instead, Members also amended Tribune main to be addressed. hotel” in Boca Raton, guage to the proposal sta- construct a marginal dock the proposal by stating But Councilman Anthony Kaylor said it has two ting that “there shall be a that reached nearly to the that no permit will be is- online Majhess said he was con- popular restaurants, Car- dockmaster on duty at the corner, thereby extending sued by the council “un- thebocaratontribune.com cerned that the proposal men’s and WaterColors. [hotel] owner’s expense the existing dock. less and until the permit We update your had not been reviewed “It’s the only waterfront to manage the docking The council did some from the Army Corps of community news by the Marine Advisory café I know of that sits on vehicles for loading and tinkering with the plan Engineers is issued con- 24/7 Board. Before the final the water,” Kaylor noted. unloading purposes and before it was approved. sistent with the drawings vote was taken, he tried to The GM assured council all related safety issues.” Based on a motion by Ma- approved by the city.” delay the decision by mo- members that a dockmas- Also speaking in favor of jhess, seconded by Deputy Kaylor is directing a mul- Subscribe to receive ving to refer the matter ter would be attending the the new dock was Glenn Mayor Susan Haynie, the ti-million dollar trans- to that panel. The motion area any time boats would Bryant with BK Marine council added the follo- formation initiative now breaking news. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 6 - June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS/LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010 DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher

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EDITORIAL Letter Guidelines Letters must be signed the letters for spelling, Mizner Park has had bright past, with name clearly legible grammar, news style, along with a phone num- good taste and available but what about the future? ber and complete address. space. Letters from the No unsigned or anony- same author will not be Let me tell you a little some- Plaza Real, toured the about it - and I’ve heard a chance, for Mizner mous letters will be con- published more often than thing personal about Mizner museum when that facil- the story of how Mizner Park has seen great suc- sidered for publication. every 60 days. E-mails to columnists Park here in Boca Raton. ity opened, took in shows Park came about, with a cess over the years. The Boca Raton Tribune may be used as letters to reserves the right to edit Back in the 1990s, when at the Amphitheater and lot of caution and a lot of But there’s trouble in this the editor. my wife and I were still enjoyed di-ning at the courage. This would be enclave. The city of Boca tourists who visited Flori- many restau- a multi-use is being called on to help All letters to the editor should be sent to: The Boca Raton da once or twice a year, rants - par- facility, com- financially support the Tribune, P.O. Box 970593 - Boca Raton, FL 33497 a stop at Mizner Park ticularly in the bining retail, Amphitheater and the Letters to the Editor was always required. row near the office and park’s cultural communi- We didn’t know a whole central foun- residential. ty. The former Cartoon lot about Boca Raton. tain, across It was called Museum - now a restau- We’re on our way to But we quickly learned from the a planned rant, black box theater about Mizner Park. Visi- valet stand. unit devel- and site of intellectual Highland and Delray ting Liberties bookstore The other opment, lecture - still lacks what was a must. It wasn’t a night, we or PUD. would make that venue Since it began, the Boca Raton Tribune has been cookie-cutter type shop, met a couple When I complete - Svekis’ new true to its motto of being ‘your closest neighbor” but a well-crafted store of friends for worked for bookstore. His plan to fill by bringing you a wide variety of news, sports, that said much about the dinner at Max’s Grille. a newspaper up north, I 28,000 square feet with photos and reports of special occasions online and owner (who I discovered These are friends we became familiar with the books, a café, a stage and in print. later was Vald Svekis). particularly enjoy be- term, PUD. There was entertainment, never ma- Publisher Douglas Heizer has announced that the After Liberties, we’d browse cause our conversations an effort by contractors terialized for lack of cash. Tribune will now include Delray Beach and High- at a couple of the clothing are interesting and the to bring them into my As I looked around Max’s stores, and, of course, we night seemed to fly by. home town in Massachu- Grille the other night and land Beach in its “neighborhood.” had to visit Jacobson’s. We stayed a little longer setts. No one seemed to saw the many diners and “We’ve already started carrying stories about our As we made our annual than we expected, and want them. The idea of the large crowd at the bar, neighboring communities, and this will increase in treks, we noticed things walked to our car which mixing renters with sin- I thought of the phrase future editions,” he said. would change year to was parked in the new lot gle-family home owners that’s become popular in So, residents of East and West Boca, along with year. New stores, new next to the Amphitheater. seemed anathema to them. Washington these days: our friends in Highland Beach and Delray Beach, eating places. The Inter- That walk on a very hot I remember that deve- “It’s too big to fail.” keep sending your photos and stories to news@ national Museum of Car- night gave us a chance to lopers started to build Maybe the locals should, toon Art, which opened look at Mizner Park once two PUDs - but soon like my wife and me, take bocaratontribune.com in 1996. A cinema not again, in that quiet, touris- stopped. One was vaca- time to rediscover Mizner far from that venue. ty way we had looked ted after a partial road Park. There’s likely more Read After we became Florid- at it so many years ago. and a single home was to it than you think. ians 10 years ago, we mel- I don’t know what Boca built. I can’t remember I came away from din- The Boca Raton Tribune ded Mizner Park in-to our Raton would be without a thing about the other. ner pleasantly surprised, online bocaratontribune.com lives. We went to shows Mizner Park. I wasn’t in I applaud the people and certainly hopeful for We update your community news 24/7 there, visited offices there, town to see the old Boca and planners of Boca the future success of Bo- window shopped along Raton mall, but I’ve heard for giving the PUD idea ca’s mixed use center. Subscribe to receive breaking news.

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POSITIVE LIVING Mayor Susan Whelchel answers By Dr. Synesio Lyra 10 Questions. 10 questions from Boca Raton Susan Whelchel. The Tribune readers Never Despise Mayor of Boca Raton a Good Idea! Boca Raton Tribune Ma- “Link” service. Boca’s naging Editor Dale M. shuttles are also funded It has been suggested feet and wings to ideas King recently sat down through a public-private that “the ultimate adven- percolating in your own with Boca Raton Mayor partnership. ture on earth is mind. Allow time Susan Whelchel to ask the adventure of for those ideas to her 10 questions that were Question 8: A plan is ideas.” Whether mature! emailed from readers. in the works to increase they come from Don’t dismiss too These are the questions the density of the Ar- you, or originate quickly an idea and a synopsis of her an- vida Park of Commerce from somebody you may not like, swers. Hear and view the (APOC). What will this else, give heed or one you may complete interview on accomplish? to new ideas and Dr. Synesio Lyra find impractical at www.bocaratontribune. Answer: Through an never despise them for all first. Keep it alive, think com. amendment to the com- the good they can bring through it further, and prehensive plan, the city to you and to others. see it re-emerge in better Question 1: Is Boca Ra- is trying to make it easier Good ideas always serve shape, pointing and lead- ton prepared to respond to create zoning changes, a beneficial purpose; i- ing to something worth if the BP oil spill reaches Susan Whelchel with the end result of at- deas that turn out to be il- implementing. the city’s shoreline? said the mayor. By Au- all sides, the mayor said. tracting jobs. The comp legitimate will gradually Keep in mind, as already Answer: Boca Raton and gust, the project will be User fees, the parking plan changes go to Talla- die a certain death! Ne- stated, that an idea or all of Palm Beach County in the design stage, and meter revenue, possible hassee in July, and should vertheless, whether they action may be quickly are prepared to “do what construction should be annexation are all po- be approved by October. flourish or vanish, ideas forgotten, but the results we have to do” if and complete by 2011. tential sources of added inevitably have conse- of either may affect not when the time comes. cash. Question 9: What is the quences, be they imme- only your immediate en- Question 4: After so next step for downtown diate or distant, good or vironment or current era, Question 2: You have many years of free park- Question 6: One of the redevelopment? bad, depending on their but entire generations, always been in favor of ing, why is it necessary items discussed during Answer: The “great nature! whether for good or for acquiring the Wildflower now to install parking goal-setting was space at news,” the mayor said, is Never kill any idea which ill, over a prolonged time! property. Now that the ci- meters at Mizner Park, the police station. What that construction for the may advance, or be re- Consistently seek out all ty has done that, what do other downtown locations needs to be done and how Palmetto Park Prome- vised, to serve a good the tools needed for you you propose to do with it? and along the beach? does the city plan to do it? nade should begin later purpose. Like roads or to face any challenge, to Answer: We are look- Answer: “Short answer, Answer: Shortage of this summer, and be com- rivers, ideas also merge confront any situation, to ing to develop a public- it’s a revenue source,” she space at the police sta- plete by December. A con- with other ideas. What develop any seminal idea, private partnership that said. Money will help co- tion may be alleviated by tract was just awarded may be small at first, and to succeed in any endea- could bring a restaurant, ver portions of the bud- using sections of the 6500 for the work. appear insignificant to vor. But once you have boat slips, a promenade get. She noted that meters Building on Congress Av- you, may be joined by them, be sure to follow a and other features to the will not be placed in ar- enue. Question 10: With mixed other insights added, sound blueprint to ensure former Wildflower site eas where free parking is reaction on the City Coun- which will give shape the results you seek! The (East Palmetto Park Road not available nearby. Question 7: Palm Tran cil to annexation, what is and meaning to the origi- outcome should positive- at the Intracoastal). These just cancelled its “Link” your strategy for moving nal thought. ly affect people both im- could be extensions of the Question 5: During goal- service. Is the city’s shut- ahead on this issue? For this reason, author mediately, and over the downtown. setting sessions, the coun- tle bus service also in dan- Answer: “Collectively, Alex Osborn commen- long haul! cil talked of seeking other ger of being shut down, or we have to like the area ted: “Every idea should Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Flo- Question 3: What is the revenue sources to help is it a success. [for annexation], and they elicit receptivity, if not praise. Even if no good, it rida resident who, for many status of the new down- the budget. Have any of Answer: Boca’s shuttle have to want to become years, was a professor at the town library? these been identified? service is not encounte- part of the city.” The cash should at least call for en- post-graduate level. He is a Answer: The city should Answer: We are going ring the same lack of ri- flow must also be positi- couragement to keep try- writer, a sought-after confer- ing.” You can welcome ence speaker, a man who lived know in 90 days what the to tackle the budget from dership cited by Palm ve. in five continents of the world, new library will look like, Tran when it cancelled what others share, while having received his education not despising your own in four of them. When he re- creative conceptions. sided in southern California, I strongly believe that he wrote a weekly column for To see the entire interview, go to the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” ideas are for sharing; which was carried for about by this means they can six years, until he moved to www.youtube.com/bocaratontribunetv acquire new, significant south Florida. characteristics as they ex- pand. Your part should be Follow Us to give ears to the ideas Subscribe to us on YouTube to get our latest of others as well as total stories as well as our 10 Questions with the Mayor. attention to your own. With respect to the lat- ter, you alone can give /bocatribune Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 8 - June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Boca/Deerfield chapter of Soroptimist International host Southern Region’s 84th Annual Conference

Story, photos by Conference Chairs, Cyn- mist Southern Region. Barbara McCormick thia Cummings and Mau- Governor Nidia Bernstiel BOCA RATON - Kim reen Burke, together wished everyone smooth Champion, president, So- with local club mem- sailing, and invited mem- roptimist International, bers, worked many hours, bers to enjoy the educa- Boca Raton/Deerfield planning the informative tional workshops, speak- Beach Club welcomed and fun-filled conference. ers and the fellowship of more than 150 members Highlights of the wee- their peers. to the 84th Regional Con- kend convention inclu- Evening tropical activi- ference, themed “S.S. ded an official welcome ties included a Sunset Leg-A-Sea”. and visit from Deerfield Dinner by the beach, a The Embassy Suites Re- Beach Mayor Peggy No- poolside Shipwreck Cos- sort & Spa in Deerfield land, a patriotic Flag Cer- tume Party and the Cap- Beach was the venue for emony, presented by a trio tain’s Party and Banquet. the nautical-themed event of ROTC members from Floridian floral decor by for delegates who arrived Florida Atlantic Universi- Pat Reed added to the from Alabama, Florida, ty, and the presentation of enjoyment of the celebra- Georgia, Mississippi, Ten- the flags from the states tions. nessee and Puerto Rico. included in the Soropti- President Kim Champion reported: “Many awards 1 were presented during the three day conference. Our Boca Raton/ Deerfield Beach Club won honors for membership gain, press book and women’s opportunity award. For more information, visit www. Soroptimist4women. org

1 - Soroptimist Governor Nidia Bernstiel with Presi- dent Kim Champion, Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Club. 2 - From left are Kim 2 Champion, President, SI; Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland and Mau- reen Burke, event co-chair 3 - Shown from left are Connie Gescheidt, Elke Schimdt, Governor Nidia Bernstiel holding flowers; Kim Champion, president, Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Club; Maureen Burke, Co-Chair; Cynthia Cummings, Co-Chair and Carmen Uceda 3 Follow Us

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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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 9 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL GFWC Boca Raton Woman’s Club installs officers, views fashion show Story, photos by District 10 director, per- President Gwen Herb, A special appearance by Barbara McCormick formed the candle ligh- who is beginning her sec- Joanie Helgesen, 2007 ting ceremony, during ond term, was applauded Miss Senior Florida high- BOCA RATON - The sce- which the following offi- for increasing the club’s lighted the conclusion of nic ocean views seen from cers were installed: membership and provi- the fun-filled afternoon. the top of the Bridge Ho- President-Gwen Herb; 1st ding ideas for interesting The Boca Raton Wom- tel were a beautiful setting VP Membership-Betty programs. an’s Club is a member of for the recent Boca Raton Pepper; 2nd VP Programs- Colorful summer fash- the Greater Federation of Woman’s Club Installa- Cathy DeMatto; Treasu- ions from Boca Raton, Women’s Clubs (GFWC) tion and Fashion Show rer-Pernille Ostberg; Cor- Delray Beach and Deer- whose motto “Unity in Luncheon. More than 150 responding Secretary-Ja- field boutiques were in Diversity” supports com- Gwen Herb, president, left, is shown with Joan Haros, cen- members and friends joi- nice Williams; Board of the spotlight, modeled munity improvement ter, and Helen Babione. ned in the celebration Directors-Jackie Early & by store models and club through volunteer servi- which also included a Far Joan Weidenfeld; Club members Jo Schlags, Teri ce. East Auction and 50/50 Advisor-Pattie Carpen- Martin, Gayle Stevens, For more information, raffle. ter and Historian/Board Mary Ellen Courier and phone Gwen at 561-487- Joan Haros, Women’s Club member-Helen Babione. Carole Wilson. 1218.

Ruth McGoldrick, center, director of the Debbie Rand Gift From left are Loretta Fink, June Zamojski and Lucille Mat- From left are Joan Haros, Gwen Herb, Betty Pepper, Teri Martin, Shop at Boca Raton Community Hospital, is shown with thews. Cathy DeMatto, Pernille Ostberg, Janice Williams, Joan Weiden- models, Deyse Norwitz and Alice Duquett. feld, Jackie Early, Helen Babione.

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 10 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Zonta Club of Boca Raton welcomes new members for 2010 BOCA RATON - The Zon- ta Club of Boca Raton Area recently celebrated the induction of new members for the coming year at Zonta’s monthly meeting held at The Holiday Inn in Highland Beach. Four new members, Mary Ellen Courier, Lucille Mat- thews, and Susan Nankin, were installed by Jose- phine Kuczenski, membership chair and Sandy From left are Sandy Manning, Susan Nankin, Lucille Matthews, Mary Ellen Courier and Jo Kuczenski Manning. The new members were welcomed by sionals working together information about mem- the club members. to advance the status of bership, call Jo Kuczens- Zonta International is a women worldwide through ki (561)706-5767 or San- global organization of service and advocacy. dy Manning at (561)213- executives and profes- For further information or 6543. Tri County Humane Society’s ‘Doggie Ball’ takes in nearly half million dollars BOCA RATON – Ani- The Arthur and Gail Ben- ciety. mal lovers recently re- jamin Foundation, grand “Everyone at Tri County turned to the Old West sponsor of the 2010 Dog- Humane Society is so for Tri County Humane gie Ball. grateful for all the won- Society’s annual Dog- Lauren Laponzina from derful people in our com- gie Ball fundraiser. The WPTV Channel 5 was the munity who showed their event raised more than emcee for the evening. support of the life-saving $450,000 for needy ani- Chairpersons were Suzi work we do all year long mals. Goldsmith, Sharon Dipi- at the shelter,” said Jean- All funds raised will etro and Teri Mersentes. nette Christos, founder go toward food, shelter Sharon DiPietro hand and CEO of Tri County. and medical care for the made the centerpiece “It is their love, compas- thousands of homeless, decorations showcased sion and belief in saving abused and abandoned on each table. abused and neglected animals rescued each Honorary chairpersons animals that enables us year by Tri County Hu- were Mike and Jodi Levy to keep our doors open mane Society, the no-kill of Boca Raton. Honorary and continue this impor- animal shelter located on Grand Marshalls were tant work of helping the Boca Rio Road in Boca Norma and Simon Fire- most vulnerable among Raton. man of Palm Beach and us who cannot speak for Some 400 guests donned honorary Grand Marshall themselves. We are also their western duds and Dog was Sir Lancelot so thankful for the dedi- gathered for a fun-filled Otto, whose parents are cated volunteers who evening at Boca West Nina & Edgar Otto of worked tirelessly to make Country Club, which pro- Boca Raton. this year’s Doggie Ball vided a five-star dinner Honorary Guests were so successful. We can- and cocktail hour, capped Harold and Nancy Pon- not possibly thank them by chocolate “dogs” and tius and George and San- enough for what they do “cats” for dessert. Mu- dy Valassis. for this shelter everyday sic by South Florida DJ A highlight of the evening of the year.” “Boogie Brent” filled the was the announcement of For more information on dance floor and guests bid a $50,000 donation from Tri County Humane Soci- on hundreds of live and one of Tri County’s main ety, contact the shelter at silent auction items. benefactors. 561-482-8110. Every lady received a Danielle Renfrew of Run See photos on page 14 silver and diamond Star A Way Films captured the Follow us Fish necklace donated entire event on film for an by Arthur Benjamin of HBO documentary about American Dog Rescue/ Tri County Humane So- The Boca Raton Tribune 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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 11 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL It’s going to be a slam-bang Fourth of FAU’s Festival Rep Theatre continues July in Palm Beach, Broward county with Shakespeare play, musical revue The annual Festival Rep Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton communities Theatre presented by Flo- Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in ad- Boca Raton isn’t the only will be synchronized to Gateway Boulevard. Free rida Atlantic University Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door South Florida communi- patriotic music. Tune into park and ride will be at continues with the fol- vance or at the door www.fauevents.com or ty with a schedule of 97.9 WRMF. Bring blan- Bank of America, Federal lowing productions: www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 special activities for In- kets and lawn chairs. Highway and East Ocean 1-800-564-9539 dependence Day Avenue from 6-10 * Friday, June 25, 8 p.m. * Saturday, July 3, 8 p.m. on Sunday, July p.m. Shakespeare’s “A Mid- * Sunday, June 27, 2 p.m. “And the Tony Goes To 4. Most commu- *Greenacres: The summer Night’s Dream” Shakespeare’s “A Mid- . . . Celebrating 60 Years nities in Palm city’s celebration Studio One Theatre, FAU summer Night’s Dream” of Broadway’s Best Mu- Beach and Bro- runs from 5:30-10 Boca Raton Studio One Theatre, FAU sicals” ward counties are p.m., with amuse- Tickets: $15-$20 in advance Boca Raton Studio One Theatre, FAU following suit. ment rides, family or at the door Tickets: $15-$20 in ad- Boca Raton Boca will mark games and music www.fauevents.com or vance or at the door Tickets: $15-$20 in ad- the nation’s 234th by Tony & Totall 1-800-564-9539 www.fauevents.com or vance or at the door birthday with a Kontroll. Food 1-800-564-9539 www.fauevents.com or “Fabulous Fourth” will be avai- * Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m. 1-800-564-9539 celebration from lable for pur- “And the Tony Goes To * Friday, July 2, 8 p.m. 6-9:30 p.m. Fa- chase. Fireworks . . . Celebrating 60 Years Shakespeare’s “A Mid- * Sunday, July 4, 4 p.m. mily activities start at 6 Food vendors will be on are at 9 p.m. Greenacres of Broadway’s Best Mu- summer Night’s Dream” Shakespeare’s “A Mid- and there’s a stage show, site. The location is 12551 Community Park, Jog sicals” Studio One Theatre, FAU summer Night’s Dream” “Red, White and Blue” Glades Road Boca Ra- Road, one block north Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton followed by concert and by ZMC Entertainment ton (accessed by Glades of 10th Avenue. Shuttle Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in ad- fireworks at 6:30 p.m. The Florida Road only). For informa- service, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door Studio One Theatre, FAU Wind Symphony is sched- tion, visit pbcparks.com. from Greenacres Com- vance or at the door www.fauevents.com or Boca Raton uled to perform at 7:30 561-488-8069. munity Center, 501 Swain www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 Tickets: $15-$20 in ad- p.m. Fireworks go off at 9 Boulevard and Old City 1-800-564-9539 vance or at the door p.m. Events will be held at Events in other Hall, 5985 10th Ave. * Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m. www.fauevents.com or Florida Atlantic Univer- communities include: North. Visit ci.greenacres. * Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m. Shakespeare’s “A Mid- 1-800-564-9539 sity Campus, 777 Glades Delray Beach: Activities fl.us or call 561-642-2181. Shakespeare’s “A Mid- summer Night’s Dream” Road, (just east of Inter- open with the annual sand * Lake Worth: Tropic summer Night’s Dream” Studio One Theatre, FAU state 95 and Glades Road sculpting contest from 8 Fest is a celebration of or 20th Street entrance). a.m.-noon. on the beach Independence Day and Visit ci.boca-raton.fl.us/ at Ocean Boulevard and Lake Worth’s birthday. Carbon monoxide blamed for killing rec/specialevents/ or call Atlantic Avenue. A free It runs from noon to 10 561-393-7806. concert will be held from p.m. The day includes one, sickening six, at Bocaire home As part of Boca’s celebra- 2:30-8 p.m. on the beach, live entertainment, arts vomiting and realized the tion, donations of canned Atlantic Avenue and State and crafts, food and fam- giver who arrived earlier. air was saturated with or non-perishable food Road A1A. Kids can de- ily fun. Neighboring raft Paramedics arrived and carbon monoxide, so they will be accepted at the corate their bikes at 3 p.m. regatta is at 11 a.m. Zam- took the Portnoys to Del- removed everyone from Aurora Nurses Tent for at Veterans Park (Atlantic belli fireworks display is ray Medical Center where the house. Operation Food Bank. Avenue and Intracoastal) at 9 p.m. Bryant Park, Hyman Portnoy died. His While the Portnoys were Personal fireworks, alco- for the patriotic bike and Golfview Drive at Lake wife was reported to be taken to Delray Medi- holic beverages, dogs, o- scooter parade which le- Avenue on the Intracoas- seriously ill and was un- cal, the two caregivers pen fires and sparklers are aves the park at 4 p.m. tal. Visit lwchamber.com. dergoing treatment. and three firefighers were not allowed at the Boca Food and beverages will or call 561-582-4401. Investigators suspect that BOCA RATON - Carbon transported to West Boca ceremonies. be available for purchase * Lantana: Family ac- a car was left running monoxide is suspected of Medical for evaluation. The activities are spon- from local restaurants. tivities run from 6-10 p.m. in the garage overnight, taking the life of one man The firefighters were re- sored by FAU, the Boca The Grucci fireworks ce- Children’s activities, ga- causing the home to fill and sickening six others leased after doctors de- Raton Tribune, Florida lebration will be at 9 p.m. mes, live music and food with lethal carbon mo- - including his wife - at termined they were not Health & Chiropractic on the beach, Atlantic will be available. Fire- noxide gas. their home in the Bocaire seriously affected by the Medicine and Aurora Avenue and A1A. Visit works begin at 9 p.m. at According to reports, the development June 19, said carbon monoxide and Nurses Health Care. downtowndelraybeach. Bicentennial Park, East Portnoys called a caregi- investigators. have been released from Also, this will be the first com or call 561-279-1380 Ocean Avenue at the In- ver about 3:30 a.m. to say Officials with Palm Beach the hospital. July 4th celebration at ext. 17. tracoastal. Parking is they were feeling ill. That County Fire-Rescue re- Palm Beach County She- Sunset Cove Amphithea- * Boynton Beach: This available at the K-mart caregiver also became ill ceived a 911 call about riff’s Office officials said ter in West Boca Raton. city’s Independence Cele- parking lot at Hypoluxo and called another person 9:45 a.m. from a caregi- Hyman Portnoy returned An opening ceremony at bration takes place from Road and Dixie High- to relieve her about 8:30 ver who had been called about 3:30 p.m. June 18 6:30 p.m. kicks off the 6:30-9:30 p.m. It includes way, with a trolley trav- a.m. The second caregiver to the home of Hyman from getting a haircut festivities. Private Stock live music and food ven- eling to and from the called 911, officials said. H. Portnoy, 89, and his and apparently left the car performs hits from the dors. A Grucci fireworks activities. Visit lantana. Three paramedics who ar- wife, Elaine E. Sommer- running in the garage. In- 1940’s to the present in a display is scheduled at 9 org. or call 561-540- rived to help also became Portnoy, 87. She told fire vestigators said the car’s two-hour concert. Then, p.m. Events take place at 5015. ill and had to leave and rescue officials she had gas tank empty and the at 9 p.m. the 25-minute Intracoastal Park, Fede- call for backup. Officials See the complete become ill, as had a care- said the firefighters were battery was dead. fireworks extravaganza ral Highway, south of list online Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 12 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Mayor’s proclamation honors Home Safe for ‘dedication, compassion’ BOCA RATON – Mayor children,” the proclama- Susan Whelchel recently tion says. presented Home Safe “Home Safe, though its with a proclamation at group home services, a City Council meeting foster family licensing honoring the organization and support unit, inde- for its “dedication and pendent living program compassion, and its ongo- and healthy beginnings ing efforts in empowering program, provides critical young lives, shaping fu- training and services to tures and enriching fami- at-risk children from tod- lies.” dlers to teens,” the docu- Home Safe CEO Matthew ment notes. Ladika accepted the hon- The proclamation notes or on behalf of the agency that Home Safe “is part of that provides care and our community, with its treatment to “Palm Beach foundation headquarters County’s most vulnerable and therapeutic home for population – abused, ne- young men located within glected and abandoned the city’s boundaries. Boca police officer wounds charging pit bull BOCA RATON – A Boca and fired one shot, hitting Raton police officer in- the dog below the left eye. vestigating a 911 call After the second dog ran about loose pit bull dogs into the house, the offi- running around a NW 3rd cers were able to close the Avenue neighborhood re- door. No one was home cently had to shoot a pit at the time. bull that was charging at However, a short time him, according to a police later, a resident of NW report. 3rd Court and owner of The unidentified officer the dogs arrived on the said that as police got scene. She said she must within 30 yards of the not have secured the door house where the dogs ap- when she left earlier in parently live, two pit bulls the day. ran out an open front door She called a friend who and began charging at the assisted her in taking the officers, barking loudly. dog for medical attention. The two officers began The Palm Beach County backing up and yelling Animal Care and Control at the dogs to stop. The Division arrived to inves- police report said that as tigate the case. Police the lead pit bull got within said inquiries about the 10 feet of officers, one of animal should be directed them drew his handgun to them.

The movie was filmed in pole dancing. Yet, she is geous happenings, exotic Morocco (but was made surprised and upset when locales, gorgeous clothing ‘Sex and the City 2’- to look like Abu Dhabi). he tries to kiss her (the and stunning drifts of post Samantha (Kim Cattrall) man is not gay, folks). menopausal musings. meets an Arab sheik and I also had a hard time be- It brought some of us clo- you got a problem is asked to create a PR lieving that Carrie (SJP) ser to our old wacky ways, campaign for his busi- would prance around her our racy clothing choices ness. As fiction would Manhattan digs wearing and our belief that every- have it, Samantha gets to couture gowns every night day can be an adventure. with that? take her three best friends waiting for her husband to It also gave us another with her on this whirl- join her on the club cir- chance to witness the pre- wind exotic trip (all ex- cuit. Let’s face it, if you’re ciousness of friendship penses paid, of course). married to a man who that these gals have har- There were moments can afford a vast pre-war vested like a gilded mos- when you had to sus- apartment with closets as quito net. pend disbelief. Like large as a tanning parlor If you haven’t seen ‘Sex when Carrie runs into chances are he might be and the City 2,’ I highly her old boyfriend Aidan tired when he gets home. recommend it. Be prepared (John Corbett) in a flea But who said reality had to laugh and languish at market in Abu Dhabi. anything to do with this the borders of disbelief. He is successful, tan and movie? Isn’t that the rea- And, you don’t even need handsome and asks Car- son we go to the movies a passport to get there. rie (Sarah Jessica Park- - for an escape from the er) to dinner. Although mundane and the predict- both were married, Carrie able? You bet. shows up for their date in For 146 minutes (no, it a clingy cleavage baring was not too long) we got dress better suited for to witness some outra-

It seems that the fabulous lines I can tell you they’re said A. B. Haick, of Boca. foursome who was cele- just jealous. Let’s face it; “I’ve been married for 10 brated in the 90’s for being movie critics cannot af- years and I loved the ‘Sex sassy, brassy and bold took ford a $22,000 a night and the City’ TV show, the heat for being, well, suite in Abu Dhabi. (Nei- and the movie was great,” too hot. ther can I but it’s fun to said the 40-something They wore $10 million see one). male of Arabic descent. worth of flawless flo- Maybe that is the problem Although Haick loved the wing gowns, colorful caf- with the film and its- ar scene where the foursome tans and dazzling baubles dent critics. “Sex and the rode camels in the dessert, (in the new “Sex and the City 2” is an exaggerated my favorite lines were a City 2” movie). They also realm of reality, but one little more on the raun- had a sexy funny repartee with highlights as bright chy side. “Ooh, Bedouin reminiscent of their ir- as the sun. It was not Bath and Beyond here we reverent Manhattan mo- meant to be deconstruc- come”…and Samantha’s ments (immortalized in ted and analyzed as if it take on a gorgeous hunk rerun eternity). were a mock therapy ses- she met on the beach… And folks, the girls were sion. It was meant to be “Lawrence of my labia.” funny. They were also funny in a sassy sarcastic (You sort of had to be sexy and the clothing was way that would appeal to there). “to die for.” (If you’re those with a sense of hu- The one-liners were high from Minnesota, the New mor (without the need for line drives into the out- York translation means vodka). field (man-speak for win- wonderful or superb). And I think the movie - ning) and the clothing and But with all the laughter and the Fab Foursome comedic references were and cutting edge ban- - accomplished that with reminiscent of the bril- ter (that made them so ease. I was not the only liant humor that rolls off sought after in the past) viewer at the Cinemark the tongue of geniuses the critics found the mo- Palace 20 in Boca Ra- like Robin Williams and vie distasteful. But as a ton who thought so. “I Billy Crystal (you need an humor columnist and so- thought the movie was IQ above the Bell curve to meone with deep laugh funny and wonderful,” get it).

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 14 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL ENTERTAINMENT Production of ‘Mary Poppins’ is a pure joy at Broward Center for the Arts

By Skip Sheffield of a family and changes it suddenly appears. Mary upside down, always tap- statues that come to life for the better. is everything the former ping and singing, with no and dance, “Mary Pop- “Mary Poppins” is a practi- Mary is played by Welsh- nannies were not: warm, visible signs of effort. pins” is about heart; the cally perfect family show. born Caroline Sheen, a joyous, spontaneous, play- Similarly Caroline Sheen heart of a family, and what Those of you familiar triple-threat performer ful and forgiving. Her phi- is a fearless flyer who makes it work. Everyone with the 1964 movie and who sings, dances and losophy is defined by the delights the audience by in the Banks household the 2006 Broadway show flies through the air with song “A Spoonful of Sug- taking off with her um- will learn a valuable les- know that professional the greatest of ease. ar” (makes the medicine brella and sailing into the son in life, and we will all nanny Mary Poppins It is the turn of the 20th go down). heavens to a perch in the be better for it. proudly describes her- century, and Mary litera- Mary’s best friend is the upper balcony, only to In short, this show is a self as “practically per- lly blows into London to equally unusual Bert emerge moments later for pure joy that a family fect” in the musical num- alight in the Banks’ fami- (Gavin Lee), a jack of the curtain call. can and will benefit from. ber of the same name. ly home just after the lat- all trades and master of For all its acrobatic feats, Tickets start at $23.75. The national touring com- est in a series of nannies has most. incredible set pieces and Call 954-462-0222. pany of “Mary Poppins” left her post. Caroline Sheen appears as Like Caroline Sheen, Ga- is in the house through George Banks (Laird Ma- Mary Poppins in production vin Lee is a powerhouse June 27 at Broward Cen- ckintosh) is a prosperous, at Broward Center for the talent whose tour de for- Arts. ter for the Arts, 201 SW no-nonsense banker who ce is the law-dropping Fifth Ave., Fort Lauder- was raised by a stern, un- (Bryce Baldwin and Cart- “Step in Time” number, dale. forgiving nanny. er Thomas). performed with Mary The character of Mary George is married to Winifred In part because of their Poppins and a chorus Poppins, created by writ- (Blythe Wilson), a woman distant father, the children line of chimney sweeps. er-illustrator P.L. Travers who dearly loves him, have taken their frustra- Not only is Lee a master in the 1930s, is a myste- and he is a demanding tions out on one nanny af- tap-dancer, he is a aerial rious, mischievous, and father to Jane (Kelsey ter another. A half-dozen artist who handily taps marvelous young woman Fowler, alternating with nannies have come and his way up a proscenium who comes into the life Bailey Grey) and Michael gone when Mary Poppins arch and across the top Cast of the musical production, “Mary Poppins.” Five Minutes with Samantha Brown off the rest of the “It’s strange, I was a per- doors, a Delta representa- was reading from a script, a reflex. brew. Brown is forming arts major and tive is onstage lauding the on subjects as varying as “The resort is beautiful. It on break from her moved to New York City great accomplishments the BP oil spill to archi- is great because it brings role as the mas- to pursue acting and was AMG has made over the tects like Henry Flagler you back to another time. ter of ceremonies lucky enough to land an past year. and Addison Mizner. A That is what I love about for the American audition with the Travel While admitting she has presumably tough ques- travel’s capabilities, be- Marketing Group’s Channel and I’ve been here a great job, she cites tra- tion, like favorite place cause not only are you 40th year anni- ever since,” says Brown, vel time, countless plane of travel, she answers going somewhere else, versary. AMG is “I’ve basically traveled a- flights and long days as quickly. you feel like you’re time the parent com- round the world. It’s been slight drawbacks to her “Japan,” Brown says, “ It traveling,” says Brown, pany for various a pretty nice gig.” job as Travel Channel was unbelievable. It was while pausing for effect travel brands like She places emphasis on host. the most exotic country and searching for adjec- Travel Savers, the word ‘gig’ and laughs. “It’s a little harder than I’d ever heard of as a ten tives, “Here, it is a more and Samantha It’s not surprising that her it looks, but not much,” year old and I just got to elegant experience, more Brown has been background involves mu- says Brown. “I am on the go. It is my favorite place genteel. You can relax commanding the sical theatre, because as road about 230 days out I have traveled so far.” into a simpler time and weekend’s pro- she speaks there is a dis- of the year and we have Along with Japan, Brown that’s something we all ceedings with tinct theatrical element. very long days. We just can mark this weekend as need right now.” what has beco- She never forgets a line. finished an Asia series the first time she has vi- That snippet could have me her trade- “I’m here making a con- and the average tempera- sited Boca Raton. In des- been pulled from a bro- mark- endearing nection with my world, ture there was 98 degrees cribing the Boca Raton chure, but Samantha has a energy and genu- essentially the consumer so you feel like a wet rag Resort and Club she is knack for delivering lines By: Donovan Ortega ine interest. Not only does world of travel, with the at the end,” she says, be- impressed. about “time travel” and she seem completely at travel agent and under- fore adding positively, “Oh my goodness, I had using words like “gen- Samantha Brown is wear- ease on the Mizner Center standing where those “but when you get to inno idea this was here! teel’ with a unique, truth- ing a slim fitting, pink Stage stage, but off of it layers intersect,” says teract with cultures and When I turned down the ful sincerity. She is good dress and sits on a leather she maintains the same Brown when asked what meet people from dif- driveway I said, ‘oh this at what she does. couch behind the main poise that has made her she is doing in Boca Ra- ferent parts of the world is nice. I should have got- In the auditorium, con- auditorium in the Mizner a staple on the Travel ton. The answer rolls off your energy comes right ten a manicure’,” jokes vention attendees are eat- Center at the Boca Re- Channel for the last ten her tongue without hint- back.” Brown. ing lunch and enduring an sort, sipping tea. She years, hosting shows ing at her possible ambiv- Samantha Brown speaks And then she launches interminably long game holds her mug with both that include Passport to alence to the proceedings. effortlessly, stringing to- into a description of the of “Travel Jeopardy”. hands and daintily finishes Europe and Great Hotels. Just beyond the double gether sentences as if she resort that is as natural as Read the complete story online 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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 15

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From left are Laida Edmundson, Kamy Keeler and Rachel Shown at this year’s Doggie Ball are, from left, Jeannette Tri County Humane Society Founder and CEO Jeannette Anderson. Christos, founder and CEO of the Tri County Humane Society, Christos, left, with Lauren Laponzina from WPTV Channel 5, with Nina and Edgar Otto and their dog, Sir Lancelot Encore, who was the emcee for this year’s Doggie Ball. The event who was cloned from frozen cells from their original dog, Sir raised $450,000 for Tri County. Lancelet, who died.

Shown from left are Judy Oyola, Aimee Acevedo, Jeannette Oyola and Denny Saulicino.

Joining Carmel Caferio from Channel 7 Miami, left, are Shown from left are Lauren Laponzina from WPTV Channel Jeannette Christos, Craig Perna, Gail Perna and Bill Chris- 5, Jeannette Christos and Brian Saver tos

Shelly and Rick Jablonski, left, with Stephanie Kaufman

Seated are Simon and Norma Fireman, with Suzi Goldsmith Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw to the rear. Julia Hebert - Happy Birthday Follow Us The Boca Raton Tribune celebrated A group of partiers at “Sex and the City 2” event last Saturday Julia Herbert’s birthday, the wife of Dale King, Managing Edi- tor. The Boca Raton Tribune staff wishes Julia a very happy birthday again! /bocatribune Burt Rapoport, center, owner of Bogart’s, with his wife, Robin, and guests at the party Photos by Janis Bucher 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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 17 The Boca Raton Tribune LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL SPOTLIGHT Constant Care Network meeting Slow Burn presents fast- moving thriller and dinner fund raiser BOCA RATON – The Slow Burn Theatre Company presents a fundraising special event, “Fanfare to Mur- der!” A Murder Mystery Dinner, Monday, June 28, at the Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Cost of dinner & show is $60 per person. For tickets visit slow- burntheatre.com or call 1-886-811-4111. Photo shows cast in rehearsal at the Pavilion Grille.

Gayle Stevens from Vitas Innovative Hospice Care was guest Barry Siegel, far left, makes a point during a meeting of the speaker at a recent meeting of the Constant Care Network, a Constant Care Network held in Boca Raton. Siegel is an group of 20 individuals involved in healthcare, caregiver and attorney and columnist for the Boca Raton Tribune. To his related services in Boca Raton and the area. She discussed left is Chris Catoggio from Age in Place Management, an the “Five Wishes” that should be addressed by families when independent senior living home. She also writes a column using hospice care. for the Tribune. Grand Opening of Santos Insurance in West Boca 1 The Boca Raton Tribune welcomes the newest business in West Boca Raton, Santos Insurance. We wish all the best for the owners Francisco and Sabrina Santos .

Photos courtesy of Gaze- ta Brazilian News

1- Francisco and Sabrina Santos owners of Santos Insurance.

2- Marcelo and wife. Mar- celo is the artist that do- 2 nated his painting to San- tos Insurance.

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 18 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune ARTS & LIFE East/West Boca Raton, FL ENTERTAINMENT Skip Sheffield As sequels go, ‘Toy Story 3’ is top-notch, Film screens at local theatres are filled and well worth the wait with summer movie releases In a summer of sequels, so- landfill. and you wouldn’t want to Tom Cruise is back. cars and dodging imagi- me are better than others. The clever and inventive mess with Chuckles (Bud First he made a hilarious ap- nary bullets, this is your “Toy Story 3” is better; screenplay, by written Luckey), the grim-faced pearance as obnoxious pro- flick. way better than “Shrek series creator John Las- clown, or the creepy Big ducer Les Grossman, danc- Joan Rivers a fearless 4,” for instance. seter, Michael Arndt Baby, who may not talk, ing with Jennifer Lopez at survivor The folks at Pixar Studios (“Little Miss Sunshine”) but is plenty the MTV awards. Say what you will about have always been strong and a couple others, gets scary. Now he stars with Cameron Joan Rivers, she is one re- on creativity. This third the toys a last-minute re- “Toy Story 3” is in fact Diaz in “Knight and Day,” markable, brave and bru- installment of a 15-year- prieve that sends them to the scariest of the series, a live-action cartoon that tally honest woman. old franchise is the most a day care center instead building to a cliff-han- Skip Sheffield spoofs Cruise’s identity as I am not a Rivers basher. adult of what began as a of the dump. The wee ging, raging inferno kind unflappable action hero. Catch a Thief.” Director I got to see the human children’s fantasy in 1995. Caterpillar kids of Sunny of finale. The jolts are in- Cruise is Ron Miller, an in- James Mangold (“3:10 to side of her 25 years ago, vincible super-secret dou- Yuma”) doesn’t expect when by a fluke I ended ble CIA agent who collides us to believe the prepos- up spending a day with in the Wichita airport with terous plot for a moment. her in a limo ride to Mi- the life of June Havens For the record it concerns ami and back to speak to (Cameron Diaz), a gear- an infinite power source a group of students. head girl whose pride and invented by geeky Si- “Joan Rivers: A Piece joy is the 1967 GTO that mon Feck (Paul Dano), of Work” goes to great belonged to her daddy. June restores collector cars for a living. She is in Wichi- ta to buy a couple of carbu- retors. Her next destination is Boston, where she will be a bridesmaid at her sis- ter’s wedding. Suddenly June’s reserva- tion is cancelled because From left are Jesse, Buzz Lightyear and Woody (voiced by Joan Cusack, Tim Allen and Tom the plane is allegedly over- Hanks respectively) in a scene from “Toy Story 3.” - CopyrightDisneyPixar booked. At the last minute Andy Davis, the little Side Day Care are not terspersed with delightful the flight is back on again. 6-year-old boy whose much better than the de- comic interludes, as when The plane is nearly empty quarreling favorite toys structive Sid Phillips was Buzz Lightyear’s vocabu- except for a handful of who is in Ron’s protec- lengths to humanize a co- provided the impetus for in the first film. Worse, lary (and entire attitude) is men including Ron Miller tion against a parade of median who has become a toys-come-to-life comic Sunny Side is ruled by the switched to Spanish (voi- (Cruise), the stranger who bad guys in Boston, New a caricature of herself. adventure, is now 17 and soft-talking but malignant ce by Javier Fernandez had collided with June mi- York, the Azores, Spain This documentary by getting ready to go off to Lotso, a plush purple bear Pena). nutes earlier. and Austria. Ricki Stern and Annie college. (voice of Ned Beatty) and It has been 11 years since Ron and June flirt, and Cruise, who turns 48 Sundberg was filmed Mom has ordered Andy to his menacing minions. Toy Story 2, but this is while she is in the ladies July 3, appears to be hav- over the course of a year, clean out his room. What Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim well-worth the wait. This room, Ron springs into ac- ing great fun parodying as Rivers was turning 75 he is not taking to college Allen (Buzz Lightyear), could well be the end of tion and dispatches every- his fearless Ethan Hunt (she turned 76 June 8). he will either have to put Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the series, but as Buzz one on the plane, including character in “Mission Im- Interspersed with contem- in the attic for storage or the rest of the toy gang are Lightyear hints, “This isn’t the pilot. No problem, Ron possible.” Cameron Diaz porary footage are vintage put trash bags for the gar- back, but there are some goodbye.” says, I’ll just crash-land in is as beautiful as ever, clips from early in her bage truck. interesting newcomers, Take that, Shrek! a cornfield and we’ll be on whether cowering in fear or career, before Rivers em- Woody, the string-pull starting with Ned Beatty’s “Toy Story 3” will be about our way. flashing her sexy million- barked on all the plastic talking sheriff/cowboy troubled, battered bear. shown in 3-D IMAX for- “Knight and Day” is ho- watt smile. If you want surgery that would turn puppet, is Andy’s first The funniest of these is mat through June 27 at mage to great mystery-man, to see beautiful people her into a smooth-faced, and favorite toy. We see Ken (Michael Keaton), the Museum of Science & damsel-in-distress movies having fun in exotic lo- puffy-lipped freak. him put Woody in the box Barbie Doll’s boyfriend, Discovery and in 3-D at like “Charade” and “To cations while smashing Rivers apologizes for marked “college” who lives in a groovy other theaters. nothing; not the face- Thanks to a mix-up, the 1970s-era dollhouse pad Three and a half stars lifts, the Botox, the filthy rest of the toys are put in a with a fabulous wardrobe mouth, her extravagant black plastic garbage bag closet. lifestyle or her neediness. and set out with the trash. “I am not a girl’s toy,” Follow Us Joan Rivers is a perfor- The toys spring to life Ken insists petulantly, mance junkie of the first whenever Andy is not while adults wink and order. around, and you just nudge. know Woody is not going Mr. Pricklepants the hed- to let his friends be unce- gehog (Timothy Dalton) is Read the complete remoniously dumped in a an actor, don’t you know, /bocatribune story online

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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 19 Columnists The Boca Raton Tribune FAITH DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Rick Warren Mike Gora The Imperative of not Postponing Valentine’s Day tryst earns willing the Important ‘sperm donor’ a paternity suit Most of us have expe- and problems - and it What have you been Question: Last Valen- and slim just left town. cent mistake, even if your rienced the eight wastes opportu- putting off that you tine’s day, I had sex with The statute that governs friend intentionally in- phases of pro- nities, time and know needs to be done a woman who was a good sperm donation in Florida duced you. friend of mine for a long requires that insemina- If the attorney did not crastination: money. and should not be post- time. We had no roman- tion must be through “re- advise you regarding the Phase 1: The problem is: poned any longer? So- tic relationship. She was productive technology.” allowable method of in- I will start Procrastination mething at work? At 37 years old at the time, Our local Fourth District semination, and did not early this time.” is addictive! The home? Or at church? had been married Court of Appeal, include it specifically in (Hopeful phase) Rick Warren more you suc- Now is the time to and divorced, had in West Palm the contract, you might Phase 2: “I have to cumb to it, the harder move into action. Do It no prospects, and Beach, has held have had a suit for dam- start soon.” (A little it is to change. Putting Now! wanted a child. that conception in ages against the attorney. tension phase) things off for another It might help to of- We signed a con- the “usual custo- The fact that the attorney Phase 3: “I should time becomes a way of fer this simple prayer: tract, prepared by a mary manner” does was not your attorney, have started sooner.” life, causing you - and “God help me to DO lawyer she hired, not qualify as “re- but the attorney hired by (Creeping guilt phase) often others - a tremen- what I already know I saying that any Mike Gora productive tech- your friend, might pro- child that was born nology.” hibit you from claiming Phase 4: “There is still dous amount of misery. need to do. Help me to to the two of us would not You will be responsible that he breached a duty to time to do it.” (False The Bible offers this in- do it NOW!” be my financial respon- for contributing to rea- you. If you could prove reassurance phase) sight into the problem The Bible gives us two sibility or “my child” for sonable and necessary out that he and the woman set Phase 5: “What is of chronic procrastina- additional observations any purpose, because I of pocket and uncovered you up, intentionally, he wrong with me?” (Get- tion: “If you wait for that are helpful as we was acting as a sperm do- birthing costs, including would probably have dis- ting desperate phase) perfect conditions, you determine to overcome nor. The contract did not pre-birth expenses. Once ciplinary problems with Phase 6: “I cannot will never get anything the destructive habit of mention how the child the girls were born, your The Florida Bar. wait any longer!” (In- done” (Ecclesiastes 11:4). procrastination:“Never was to be conceived. I did responsibility will be e- On the other hand, if you tense pain phase) What is the solution? I boast about tomorrow. not tell the lawyer that qual to that of any other play your cards right, Phase 7: “Just get have four suggestions: You don’t know what we intended to have sex father. You will also have you and your daughters it done” (Get it over • Stop making excuses! will happen between instead of using a turkey the rights of any other fa- can have a great relation- baster. Identical twin girls ther. ship and, someday, some with! phase) • Realize perfectionism now and then” (Pro- were born about three Child support, retroactive other child might call you Phase 8: “Next time, I paralyzes performance! verbs 27:1).“This is the months ago. to birth, will be based on grandpa, and send you will start earlier.” (The • Face your fears! day the Lord has made I was present at the birth the child support guide- hand made Valentine’s cycle repeats phase) • Focus on the gain, not rejoice and be glad in and gave the girls a nice lines found in the Florida Day cards. the pain! it!” (Psalm 37:4). gift. I was not asked to statutes, based on your Michael H. Gora has been cer- Procrastination can re- In other words, when- This is the ONLY day contribute to the hospital income and that of the tified by The Board of Legal sult in tremendous dam- ever you have some- we have - and we may or doctor expenses, or mother. Expenses for Specialization and Education support. Not until yester- health insurance and, of The Florida Bar as a spe- age to others and our- thing important to do, not have all of it! So, cialist in matrimonial law, and selves at work. It causes do not delay: DO IT DO IT NOW! day, when I was served perhaps, life insuran- is a partner with Shapiro Blasi unnecessary pressure NOW! with a paternity lawsuit. ce may be called for. Wasserman and Gora P.A. in I called the lawyer who You will have all paren- Boca Raton. prepared the contract, but tal rights to access to the he said he could not repre- girls in the form of visi- sent me because he would tation, if you so choose. Read have to be a witness in You are their legal father the case, and he would for all purposes. The Boca not comment on the situ- Even if you could prove ation. What do you think the woman knew that you my chances are in defea- would be legally respon- Raton ting the paternity claims sible it is unlikely that you against me? How much could win a countersuit will this cost me? Can I for fraud and avoid the Tribune defend based on fraud? child support, or develop online Can I win a malpractice a set-off claim against thebocaratontribune.com suit against the lawyer, the child support. Florida We update your who I paid to do the con- public policy strongly fa- community news tract? vors the support of minor 24/7 Answer: Your chances of children by both parents beating the paternity law- and will not give you any Subscribe to receive suit are slim and none, sympathy for your inno- breaking news.

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The Boca Raton Tribune COLUMNISTS East/West Boca Raton, FL ASK DR MAN ON THE MONEY By Dr. Daniel Man Steve L. Pomeranz Woman says doctor told her she Stocks or Bonds…A Simple Tale Occasionally the most good quality companies needs breast lift as well as implants powerful ideas are re- and watch them increase Question: Dear Dr. Man, increase both breast firm- While there are no spe- vealed to us with the most in value over long peri- I went for a consultation ness and size. Breasts of cial risks that will affect down-to-earth explana- ods of time. Concentrate for breast implants and the any size can be lifted and future pregnancies (for tions and with a kind of on the ability of the com- plastic surgeon told me I enhanced, but please note one, mastopexy usually simple beauty that teach- pany to produce earnings need a breast lift in addi- that results may not last does not interfere with es its lesson well. Here is which will increase over tion to my implants. as long for heavy breast feeding), pregnan- one such story. time. My breasts are so breasts. cy is likely to stretch the When I was a young stock * Trading day to day small; I thought Pregnancy and breasts again and offset broker in the early 1980s Steve Pomeranz or month to month will only women with nursing leave ma- the results of the proce- I came across a new cli- probably not generate larger breasts need ny women with dure. ent with a little money to earlier. Immediately I no- these types of returns a lift. I have had stretched skin As with any surgery, there invest. She was in her 60s ticed that the amount of * Even a few large mis- two children, but and less volume are some risks involved and was looking for some- dividend income she was takes will not signifi- I didn’t think the in their breasts. with a breast uplift; these thing to produce income. currently receiving was cantly hinder your overall sagging what that Dr. Daniel Man Other factors such risks can be increased Back then the interest rate $1,732 per year. This success. The magnitude bad. Please explain. as age and the force of when combined with on bonds was 8% so I in- amounted to 30% rate of of the “wins” will offset gravity can also take their breast implants. These vested her excess cash. I return based on her origi- the losses. Answer: It’s difficult to toll on a woman’s breasts. issues should be clari- also noticed she held 432 nal investment! I was as- say what you need done The skin loses its elasti- fied during your consul- shares of Chevron in her tonished because she was A final note: There were without actually seeing city, the breasts lose their tation with a board certi- account which had a divi- receiving the equivalent many years in which you for a consultation; shape, and they begin to fied plastic surgeon. dend yield of just 4% so of her original invest- Chevron did not raise its however, it is sometimes sag. A breast lift, or mas- I suggested she sell the ment back every three dividend, did not advance the case that a woman topexy, is a surgical pro- Dr. Daniel Man is a board- stock and buy more of years and to top it all off, in earnings or price or fell needs a breast lift at the cedure used to raise and certified plastic surgeon the bonds which I rea- the value of her Chevron in value. Nevertheless, who has dedicated his life’s same time that she gets reshape sagging breasts. soned would more than shares had grown to over those cycles ended and work to helping people look double her income. She $36,000. What was this the advances continued breast implants. A mas- A breast lift repositions younger and improve their topexy can be done in the breasts into a desired would not to sell how- all about? rewarding investors who appearance through cos- ever, and when I asked It turned out the dividend held on for the right rea- conjunction with breast position and gives a more metic surgery. He is a noted yield on Chevron at that augmentation for women pleasing contour and sha- author, artist, inventor and her why she told me she sons. who have small breasts pe. A breast lift can also educator. Dr. Man has been had purchased the stock time was 5%. $1,732 (the or who have lost breast reduce the size of the a- featured on major television in the 1960s and had no- current dividend payout) volume (due to age, preg- reola, the darker skin sur- networks as well as national ticed throughout the years was 5% of $36,000. Steven L. Pomeranz, Certified nancy, or other factors). rounding the nipple. and local magazines and that she received a fairly The rise in price was a Financial Planner™, is Presi- dent of Steven L. Pomeranz To achieve this, breast Anyone planning to have newspapers for his work as steady increase of the div- direct reflection of the in- both a plastic surgeon and an Financial Management, the implants are inserted du- more children should idend. In her words there crease in dividend which host of NPR Radio’s “On The artist. Dr. Man has a private ring the mastopexy to postpone a breast lift. was no reason to sell be- was a reflection of the fi- Money!” on WXEL 90.7 FM, practice in Boca Raton. cause the company had nancial condition and val- and a frequent expert guest treated her well. ue of the Chevron itself. on CNBC. For more than 28 years Steve has been providing I didn’t understand her wealth management advice to thinking so I looked a lit- Moral of the Story high net worth individuals and tle deeper and discovered has been named to the Top 100 she had spent $5,632 for * It’s basically the Warren Advisors by Worth Magazine and a Top Advisor by Reuters. 108 shares some 25 years Buffet strategy. Buy very

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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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 21 Business The Boca Raton Tribune Boca Bits By Barry Epstein Governor Charlie Crist is Conversation at the Sun- sity will be the keynote expected to speak at the Sentinel editorial page, speaker at the League West Boca Chamber of www.sun-sentinel.com/ of Women Voters, Palm Commerce break- opinion. Beach County - Ingrid fast, Tuesday, Racks-Mizner, the Eckler Award Luncheon July 13 at Boca new restaurant by honoring winners of the Lago Country Gary Rack in the annual essay and commu- Club. Details are former Pranzo’s, nity service competition at www.westbo- opens June 28. for high school seniors. cachamber.com. Barry Epstein Palm Beach Coun- Each winner will receive RSVP to info@westbo- ty’s Social Media Day $1500.00. Dominique cachamber.com or call event will be June 30 Noel Ranieri, of Florida 561.482.9333. Last min- from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Atlantic University High ute reservations for the the Funky Buddha, 2621 School and Chloe Textor monthly network tonight N. Federal Highway in of Jupiter High School, at HSBC Bank, 441 and Boca. Don’t miss out this year’s dual winners, Yamato, from 5:30 to 7 on the (hopefully) larg- will be feted on Wednes- may be made by email to est social media gather- day July 21 at 12 noon at info@westbocachamber. ing Palm Beach County Benvenuto’s Restaurant com. First time attendees has ever seen. Meet up 1730 N. Federal High- are complimentary. with friends, fans, tweeps way, Boynton Beach, Congressman Ron Klein and others from all over 561 364 0600 . The event will speak at the unveiling South Florida. Drink spe- costs $40.00. For reserva- of the Korean War memo- cials, light refreshments, tions call 561 276 4898. rial in Boynton Beach this fresh baked cookies, en- Congratulations to newly Friday. His opponent, Al- tertainment, giveaways re-elected County Com- len West was invited and and raffle prizes are fea- missioner Steve Abrams, then disinvited to speak. tured. Come for the social newly elected State Rep. He will be there as a vet- media event (#SMDay- Dr. Steve Perman and eran. FL) and stay for The newly elected State Sena- Yoli founder and Chief Funky Buddha’s popular tor Maria Sachs, who won Marketing Officer Corey Open Mic Night begin- their seats last Friday Citron will be on barry ning at 8:30pm, hosted by when no one filed to run epstein live Friday morn- Richy LaLa. Email Emi- against them. ing at 10 a.m. along with [email protected], Palm Beach Post gossip facebook msg or tweet @ columnist Jose Lambiet, EmilyontheAve for more Barry Epstein, APR, is a pub- Sun-Sentinel columnist information or for spon- lic relations, marketing and political consultant based in Kingsley Guy, restauran- sorship opportunities. Boca Raton, and president teur Gary Rack and other Caldwell Theatre was of the West Boca Chamber guests. Watch it at www. awarded best theatre of Commerce, with a weekly wrpbitv.com and win season of 2010 by New Internet television show on tickets to the Cinemark Times magazine. The www.wrpbitv.com. You can fol- theatres and free pizza at new show, Secret Order, low him on Facebook at www. the Sunrise Deerfield the- opens July 7. Get tickets facebook.com/barryepstein or atre by sending an email at www.caldwelltheatre. Twitter at CMe4PR@twitter. to barryepsteinlive@ya- com. com. Fax items for the column hoo.com. After the show, Dr. Robert Watson, popu- to 561.451.0000 or email to: [email protected]. enter your comments on lar historian, columnist, the blog, Get in on the Professor at Lynn Univer-

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 22 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN? By Gerald J. Sherman A1A Limo relocates to Be a Bee - Create a Buzz new location By Susie Botfeld the latest model limou- reate a po- to start the buzz sage that forms public and Promotion. sines, sedans, buses and sitive word and ensure suc- opinion, the third element, “What you see is what A1A Airport and Limou- vans for business and of mouth to cess of a word-of- promotion, is necessary. you get.” In today’s sine Service had a ribbon pleasure.” C cutting ceremony for an The event consisted of deliver your mes- mouth campaign. Because promotion is fast moving competiti- “end of recession” party delicious food, drinks and sage, and then de- Identifying influ- non-media based action ve marketplace one and also to showcase their music to celebrate the oc- velop a “marketing encers is vital; taken by the company to should not spend a dis- new location at 1990 NW casion. In attendance at triangle.” Be a bee- Gerald Sherman look for people get the brand’s products proportionate amount of Boca Raton Boulevard. the event, in addition to create a buzz! When you that are highly respect- noticed by its public, we time and money on only A1A Limousine is a Ver- loyal customers of the hear the bees buzz, you ed in the community must develop creative one activity to attract the sace family owned and company, were members pay attention. When you and who know many web sites, brochures, di- target market. operated business for the of the West Boca Cham- combine events with press other people, and encou- rect mail It takes a past 32 years and owner ber of Commerce, who releases, collaterals, com- rage them to talk up “marketing Rick Versace said, “we participated in the ribbon munity activities, marke- the brand. Another triangle” continue to provide the cutting ceremony. ting communication with common method to to get the most reliable service with the objective of getting the spur word-of-mouth message word out about the brand, is to offer incentives across you create excitement in to existing clients who and see the community about the do help spread the word results. brand - you start a buzz. and refer friends to the (Sher- It takes all these elements brand. (Sherman & Perl- man working together to start man, 2010. & Perlman, a buzz and make a buzz The ‘Buzz’ is only one 2010). successful. The results of part of delivering the pieces, newsletters, Excerpts from the book, these activities give life to message. We must cre- and participate in com- Fashion Public Rela- Boca-based GEO Group the buzz and most times reate the “marketing tri- munity lectures and tions, Gerald J. Sherman sult in a wave of informal angle” to be fully ef- events, and maximi- & Sar S. Perlman, Fair- acquires California word-of-mouth discussion fective. We know that ze our exposure in the child Books, Division of about the brand, which is advertising’s main pur- different social media Conde Nast Publications, correctional facility the most powerful com- pose is a call to action. outlets. NY, (2010.) BOCA RATON - The GEO munication element. Advertising is vital to In order to create the ma- Group, based in Boca Ra- A buzz can be created get the word out, but it ximum consumer interest ton, has announced the by encouraging spread of is only one side of the in the brand’s products/ acquisition of a 650-bed Gerald J. Sherman is with positive word of mouth triangle. services, the “marketing correctional facility in the Boca Raton-based firm through such initiative as Advertising cannot be triangle,” can only be of Sherman & Perlman Adelanto, California for one-on-one recommenda- totally successful unless successful if there is a LLC. He is a marketing and some $28 million. GEO tions and reaching out to there is a public rela- combination and coordi- public relations person and bought the prison from Internet bloggers. Getting tions component. How- nation of the three mar- has written several books on the city of Adelanto. involved in the community ever, to complete the keting elements-Adverti- those subjects. “We are pleased with this and its events is a great way communication mes- sing, Public Relations, important facility acquisition in Southern Califor- George Zoley nia. We believe there’s Read meaningful demand for world leader in the delive- correctional and deten- ry of correctional, detention bed space in this tion, and residential treat- important region of the ment services to federal, The Boca country,” said George C. state, and local government Zoley, chairman and CEO agencies around the globe. of GEO. GEO offers design, cons- Raton The Boca firm expects truction, financing, and o- to retrofit and market the perations. Tribune facility to local, state, and GEO’s worldwide opera- federal correctional and tions include the manage- online detention agencies. GEO ment and/or ownership of thebocaratontribune.com financed the acquisition 62 correctional and resi- We update your with free cash flow and dential treatment facilities community news borrowings available un- with a total design capa- 24/7 der its senior revolving city of some 60,000 beds, credit facility. which include projects Subscribe to receive The GEO Group, Inc. is a under development. breaking news. bocaratontribune.com

Tropical Updates NOAA predicts busy storm season By: Donovan Ortega remainder of the 2010 are different than normal disrupts hurricane forma- hurricane season lends weather forecasting. Sci- tion, and is at least par- “Everyone is saying that a real possibility that entists group together the tially responsible for the this is going to be a very numerous storms could history of hurricane sea- mild season in 2009. The active hurricane season,” make landfall across the sons based on applicable problem in 2010 is that says Howard Hanson Atlantic Basin. controlling agents,” says the El Nino event is fad- while sitting in his third “In terms of activity, this Hanson. El Nino, the Pa- ing and the conditions in floor office as dark storm year is projected to be in cific Ocean phenomenon, the Atlantic are normal, clouds form ominously the top twenty percent of is the most famous of thus more conducive to behind him. Hanson is an hurricane seasons in the these agents, but is often hurricanes. oceanographer, meteorol- last fifty years. But it’s the least understood. “Another thing that deter- ogist and director of the impossible to pin it down “Every few years,” ex- mines hurricane forma- Center for Ocean Energy at this point,” says Han- plains Hanson, “the winds tion is how warm the wa- Technology at Florida son. in the Pacific Ocean shift ter is,” Hanson continues, Atlantic University. The All forecasts have mar- and change water tem- “and the temperatures in NOAA released their sea- gins for error, as shown peratures off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean are re- prepare regardless of the little iffy so it’s important sonal forecast on May in 2005 when only 12 to Peru and Ecuador. Nor- ally quite high compared perceived threat level, to check the evacuation 27th and predicted a 70% 15 named storms were mally the water is cold, to normal.” and Hanson breaks it zones. And the winds are chance of 14 to 23 named predicted and a record but El Nino keeps them So, with no El Nino event down very simply when just the winds, it depends storms in 2010. The Na- breaking 27 storms ma- warm. This affects things inhibiting hurricanes and it comes to flooding and on the strength of the tional Hurricane Center terialized, one of which all over the world, but warm ocean temperatures winds produced by hur- hurricane,” says Howard names a storm when sus- was named Wilma and specifically, it affects encouraging them, the ricanes that may hit Boca Hanson. tained winds reach 39 slammed South Florida. winds in the Atlantic Atlantic Ocean is antici- Raton. mph. “What makes it so dif- Ocean.” pated to be a petri dish for “You’re pretty cool if Follow us The storm forming behind ficult to predict the na- In this way, El Nino acts hurricanes in 2010. you’re west of Interstate Hanson is, thankfully, just ture of a storm season is as a hurricane inhibitor, Disastrous predictions 95 as far as flooding goes, a summer squall, but the that the techniques used creating wind shear that aside, it is important to but if you’re east it gets a The Boca Raton Tribune

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 24 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL Samantha Brown, AMG hold conference at Boca Resort, launch new company By Donovan Ortega that’s something new to Boucher, CEO of Com- and it went under after a American life. If they panion Global Health year and half and out of On June 11-13th, The start regulating how much Care, “Our alliance for- the ashes of that, Travel Boca Raton Resort and healthcare someone can malizes the process and Savers was created. Club hosted over 900 have or can’t have, where brings more business “Forty years and still travel agents and travel you can go for it, where opportunities to travel truckin as they say,” said suppliers from around the you can’t go for it. That is agents.” a content Rick Mazza, country for the American what’s driving this busi- On the convention room who has made AMG a Marketing Group’s 40th ness,” said Rick Mazza. floor, as travel agents and family business, as all of year anniversary. AMG is Medical tourism is al- suppliers hustle to get his children hold leader- the parent company to nu- ready a 20 billion dollar their booths ready for the ship roles in the com- merous travel brands such market, but it is projected open house later in the pany, “It’s an exciting as Travel Savers and The to balloon to 100 billion day, Rick Mazza reflects business to be in and all Affluent Traveler Collec- by 2012. The partner- on forty years in the trav- I see is up. It’s growing tion that act as supports travel and have become Michelle said to herself ship will attempt to tap el business. He bought a everywhere.” for travel agencies that advocates for it, so it is as the Dominican con- into this market by creat- travel franchise in 1968 would normally work un- interesting to see areas in cierge transferred her call ing packages that cover der very small profit mar- which we can help each to the client. Her wishes flights, hotels, and medi- gins. other,” said a sprightly were answered and the cal treatment in an ef- “We [American Market- Samantha Brown back- moment of panic was dis- fort to make the process ing Group] are very exci- stage. The convention’s pelled. Michelle notified simple. ted to be at the Boca Ra- playful theme, “Ameri- her client that she had “We believe that many ton Resort and Club. They can Marketing Group’s procured her a seat on a travel agents are already have done a fabulous Got Talent,” included Delta flight that had actu- booking trips for medical job,” said Nichole Mazza, various industry related ally saved her money. travelers, but this niche Executive Vice-President games that included “Are “I hate pilots,” Michelle within the travel indus- of Travel Savers, “We You Smarter than a Travel humorously added before try has just been given choose properties that fit Agent” and “Travel Jeop- going back into the con- a name,” said David the type of company that ardy.” ference. we are and the Boca Re- “We tried to have fun Behind the levity is a sort definitely embodies with it. At a lot of our drive for AMG to be on that.” conferences we like to the forefront of trav- Adding star power to the switch the roles between el, an area which Rick convention was Saman- the travel agents and sup- Mazza, owner and CEO tha Brown, a television pliers so they can see of AMG, recognizes as personality for the Travel what each person has to medical tourism. Well Channel. She acted as the go through,” said Nichole Being Travel, AMG’s keynote speaker and mas- Mazza. foray into the fledgling ter of ceremonies for the The difficulties of a travel industry, was unveiled at event, injecting wit and agent were illustrated out- a press conference and is warmth into the otherwise side the convention as Mi- a breakthrough partner- industry friendly procee- chelle Duncan of Odys- ship that aligns the medi- dings. sey Travel burst through cal and travel industries. “I’m here making a con- the Mizner Center’s doors The medical side of the nection with my world, in search of cell phone re- partnership is Compan- essentially the consumer ception. A Spirit Airlines ion Global Healthcare, a world of travel, with the pilot strike had stranded a subsidiary of Blue Cross/ travel agent and see- client in Punta Cana and Blue Shield. ing where those layers she needed to find another “I think this is the wave intersect. We all have a flight. of the future. We’re ex- tremendous passion for “Please be in your room,” cited about that. If the government has its way this is going to be the alterna- tive,” said Rick Mazza, referring to health care re- form that may raise costs and limit the types and quantity of procedures an American citizen has access to. “I think if we get into a situation where you have to go in front of a board to receive medical care, 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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 25 Around our Neighborhood The Boca Raton Tribune Fort Lauderdale Lake Worth

Want a true rock experience? Check out Citizens from Palm Beach County and People Perpetual Groove the next time they are in town. Around the World To Join Hands and Gather By Luana Gonçalves Against Offshore Oil Drilling In History Lake Worth - In the I have one word to say wake of the BP oil spill about last Saturday night ‘s disaster in the Gulf of performance at Culture Mexico, local activists Room, Fort Lauderdale; from Greenpeace, Equal- phenomenal. I can’t re- ity Florida Palm Beach member the last time that County, the Unitarian I went to a concert and got Universalist Congrega- lost in the music. Waves tion of the Palm Beaches of soulful beats over- and a broad coalition flowed the room and per- of citizen organizations meating an intense energy have helped to organize a that had people dancing June 26 Hands Across the other Palm Beach County coastal economies. and singing along. Perpetual Groove’s bass guitarist Adam Perry Sand gathering at Lake locations including Jupiter, “The image is powerful, The funk/ jazz jamtronica After Aquaphonics It was exciting these multi- Worth Municipal Beach. Juno Beach, Palm Beach, the message simple: No band Aquaphonics opened cleared the stage from talented artists to switch At 12 Noon on June 26, Delray Beach and Boca to offshore oil drilling, for Perpetual Groove their encore, jam band instruments throughout when citizens of Palm Raton, The aim of these yes to clean energy,” starting with a mellow, Perpetual Groove took songs to create different Beach County form a line gatherings is to convince said event founder Dave relaxing song, and then over with their soothing sounds and melodies. The at Lake Worth Municipal leaders to abandon plans Rauschkolb. “We are building up with fervor melodies. The name of diversity in their music Beach and join hands to for expanded offshore drawing a line in the throughout their show. the band says everything; was genuine. draw a line in the sand drilling and adopt policies sand against offshore oil Each of their songs con- their music is lasting to Perpetual Groove, which against offshore drilling, that encourage clean, re- drilling along America’s tained a melodic and har- an incredible potential. is from Athens, Georgia, they will be joining peo- newable energy sources. beaches and in solidar- monious solo from the There are moments that has been around since guitar, keyboard, drums, ple at over 600 gatherings The gatherings around ity events across America you can’t just help but 2003. They have put out throughout the US and at the world have been or- and around the world. or bass. The intertwining close your eyes and listen five albums, “Heal” being of their music and vocals over 40 gatherings in 19 ganized in reaction to No one industry should to the harmonies that are their newest release. other countries to say no the environmental and be able to place entire was exceptionally crea- being played. Perpetual If either Aquaphonics or to offshore oil drilling economic impact the BP coastal economies and tive and surprising every Groove has presented Perpetual Groove are in and yes to clean energy. oil leak disaster has had marine environments at time. One song I would a high energy, excellent town again be sure not to In addition to the Lake on Gulf coast waters and risk with dangerous, dirty recommend if you would performance in Culture miss them if you want a Worth gatherings, organiz- habitats, marine wildlife, mistakes.” like to check them out is Room that lasted about taste of a true rock expe- ers have events planned in fishing industries, and “Waiting for it.” two hours. rience. Delray Beach city manager wins Delray Beach prestigious awards port. The FCCMA Presi- in local government in role in reinventing Delray dent awards this honor to 1971 when he became a Beach as a thriving mu- DELRAY BEACH - The “an outstanding local the city that focuses on those who, by example, planner for Orange Coun- nicipality through strate- Florida City and County government administra- improving the quality of have gone above and be- ty, Florida. Three years gic planning and goal set- Management Association tor who has fostered rep- life in the community. His yond in modeling the core later, he took the position ting. Under his direction, (FCCMA) presented the resentative democracy by philosophy is to strive to practices of local govern- of city planner for Winter the city has earned many 2010 Award for Career enhancing the effective- improve upon this vision ment management. Park and in 1977, rose to accolades and awards in- Excellence to Delray ness of local elected of- by working diligently In addition, the City’s the position of city man- cluding two All America Beach City Manager Da- ficials and by consistently with the City Commis- Grant Team received hon- ager. City honors (1993 and vid T. Harden for his ex- initiating creative and sion and municipal em- orable mention in the Pro- In 1989, Harden left Win- 2001), Preserve America ceptional service in mu- successful programs.” ployees to meet the needs gram Awards Excellence ter Park and in 1990 took Community (2008) and nicipal government. During his 39 years in of all residents. category for its successful on the responsibility of Playful City USA (2009). The presentation took municipal government, Harden also received efforts in securing Fed- city manager for Delray place at its annual lun- 20 of which have been the FCCMA President’s eral Economic Stimulus Beach. cheon held recently in Or- dedicated to the city of Award for outstanding Funding which has been Faced with a city that Follow us lando. Delray Beach, Harden’s professional team build- used to benefit the com- was plagued with finan- The Award for Career Ex- style of leadership has ing and Managers in munity. cial challenges and lack cellence acknowledges established a vision for Transition (MITS) sup- Harden began his career of vision, he played a key The Boca Raton Tribune Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 26 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 Games The Boca Raton Tribune

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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. 28 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 Pet Society The Boca Raton Tribune PET OF THE WEEK MY PET Divas, Doggies, and Dinning was an even that was held on June 9th at the Royal Palm Place for all the dog lovers in Boca Raton to gather and interact with other pet Poodles Chachi and lovers. These pictures were taken by our photographer Susie Botfeld Dozer are hoping to find a loving home

Story, photo by when the facility tried to we can live happily with Pam D’Addio call her, her phone num- older children. Help us ber was changed and she kick off our summer (and BOCA RATON - Well, couldn’t be found! Wow, yours) on a happy note. just when Tri County staff that will mess with your We’re available for adop- thought they’d heard eve- self-esteem! tion at Tri-County Hu- ry possible way for dogs Anyway, homes were found mane Society, a no-kill to become guests here, we for our three buddies, but animal shelter located at came along. we landed here at Tri 21287 Boca Rio Road in We are Chachi and Dozer, County. We’d love to be Boca Raton. The shelter is standard poodles. adopted together but will open for adoptions Tues- We are a 5 year-old male split up if separate, loving day through Sunday, 11 (Dozer) and 7 year-old fe- homes come along. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adop- male, weighing 60 pounds We’re wonderful dogs, tion fees for companion each. spayed and neutered and animals are $110 and up. We were boarded for eight well housebroken. We lo- Animals are heartworm- months along with three ve to be outside and we tested and up-to-date on other standard poodles settle down once out of vaccinations. at a local boarding faci- our cage here. Included in the adoption lity. A woman paid in ad- We need a home without fee is one year of free of- vance for that time, but cats or other dogs, but fice visits to Regency Ve- terinary Clinic. Please visit us to find a lost pet or to consider adding a shelter dog or cat to your family. We have puppies and kittens, too! Call (561) 482-8110 or view many of our available animals and volunteer opportunities at: www. tricountyhumane.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at ‘TriCounty Humane’.

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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 29 Sports The Boca Raton Tribune Marlins V.I.P. Lounge By Matt Bluesten FAU baseball team ends Scouting 2010 First Round Selection 2010 season with loss Christian Yelich at Gainesville Regional By FAU seeded advanced scouts also be- Gonzalez. Athletics Gators lieve that he will gain The Marlins have come (45-15) more power as he physi- to the realization that they GAINES- got off to cally gets stronger. need more left handed hit- VILLE a hot start Not only have the Florida ters in their farm system. - The Flor- and scored Marlins been very high As a result, Yelich is the ida Atlantic six runs on this super talented 2nd lefty hitting position University in the first young player, but so has player taken since catcher baseball three in- Baseball America and Kyle Skipworth in 08. In team’s 2010 nings off Keith Law from ESPN. High School, Yelich bat- season came FAU start- com. The fact is Base- ted an impressive .451 to an end er Taylor ball America had Yelich with 14 doubles, two tri- June 6 after Everist. ranked at no.52, while ples, nine homers, and 25 a valiant ef- Offensive- Keith Law ranked Yelich runs batted in for West- fort in the ly, FAU at no 26. According to lake High this season. The Gainesville could Yelich, he was genuinely only legitimate concern FAU’s Raymond Church finished Regional. the season with a .329 average, 10 not figure surprised that the Mar- with Christian Yelich is The second- home runs and 46 RBI. out Florida lins decided to pick him. his funky throwing mo- seeded Owls (37-24) starter Brian Johnson. “I knew they had inter- tion. Therefore, the Mar- could not keep the mo- The freshman left-han- est, but not this kind of lins have promised to cor- mentum going after de- der pitched seven shutout interest. It’s definitely a rect his throwing motion feating the third-seeded innings while allo-wing welcome surprise.” It is by making it more funda- Beavers earlier in the day just six hits with no no secret that the Marlins mentally sound. “He has a to stay alive in the NCAA walks and four strikeouts. Organization has done an little bit of an odd throw- Regional. Johnson (6-4) also had a outstanding job drafting ing motion that we’ll try In the 11-7 win over Ore- stellar night at the dish, Remember the name is a left handed hitting and developing players and smooth out. It’s not gon State, Eddie Cas- going 3-for-4 with a home Christian Yelich. You may first baseman/ outfielder over the years. Of course anything that will prevent sidy set a new all-time run and two singles. very well be watching out of Westlake High like any Major League him from playing the out- FAU single-game record Florida continued to tack him in a Marlins uniform School in Westlake vil- organization, they have field,” said Vice President with three home runs and on runs late and cruised in a few years. The Mar- lage. Interestingly, advan- had their fair share of first of Player Development seven RBI in a regional to a 15-0 victory. It marks lins were very ecstatic ced scouts have compared round disappointments and Scouting Jim Flem- game. The designated only the second time this to see Christian Yelich’s Yelich’s swing to former such as Brett Sinkbell in ing. “We really love the hitter provided most of year and just the third name still on the draft big leaguer Mark Grace. 06, Jeff Allison in 03, and bat,” there are a lot of tools offense for FAU to help time since 2004 that board at number 23. The Even though his main Jeremy Hermida in 02. there, still some growth to eliminate the Beavers. FAU has been shutout in Marlins draft philosophy position in High School However, many of the go. He’s got a nice frame. Hugh Adams (6-1) earned a game. The Owls were has always been to pick was first base, the Marlins team’s draft picks have He’s going to fill out and his sixth win of the year blanked earlier this sea- the best player available strongly believe that they gone on to have a tremen- be a big man. There are a by pitching 3.1 innings in son 2-0 in a home game in the first round. In my can convert him into a dous amount of success ton of things to like about relief of starter R.J. Alva- against Rutgers back on opinion, I believe they fol- very good defensive out- in the Major Leagues this kid. He’s our kind of rez. Adams, along with March 17. lowed through on that phi- fielder. Yelich is known such as Josh Johnson, guy.” fellow reliever Ryan Ber- The Owls finish the sea- losophy. Christian Yelich as a terrific athlete. Many Josh Beckett, and Adrian nal, finished the season son with 37 victories, tied for the most wins by their most as a program What is a Vuvuzela? a non-starter. since 2005. FAU will on- Learn more at www.90minutesstrong.com Cassidy, who went 9-for- ly lose five seniors for the By: Pedro Heizer a simple brass technique During the event, many the players to get their 16 (.538) with four home 2011 season, but a couple of blowing through com- competitors have criti- rest. Other critics include runs and nine RBI during of others might depart via the weekend, was named the draft. Something unique to the pressed lips to create a cized and complained Lionel Messi, who com- to the All-Regional team For more information a- 2010 World Cup is the buzz, and emits a loud about the noise caused by plained that the sound of along with teammates bout the Owls 2010 Sun vuvuzela. monotone sound. the vuvuzela horns, in- the vuvuzelas hampered Raymond Church and Belt Championship sea- The vuvuzela, or stadium It has become a point cluding France’s Patrice communication among Sean Bukovich. son, log on to www.faus- horn, is a blowing horn of controversy during the Evra, who blamed the players on the pitch, and In game two, the top- ports.com. up to approximately three World Cup. During the horns for the team’s poor broadcasting companies, feet in length. opening ceremony, the performance. who complained that com- Follow us It is commonly blown announcer had to ask fans He also claimed that the mentators voices were be- during football matches using vuvuzelas to be sound of the vuvuzelas ing drowned out by the in South Africa. The ins- quiet as he could not be away from the stadiums sound. trument is played using heard. hampered the ability of continue on page 30 The Boca Raton Tribune Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 30 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Vuvuzela... continued from page 29 The Fairytale ending to the It has become a point the players to get their ve always said that Africa of controversy during the rest. Other critics include has a different rhythm, a World Cup. During the o- Lionel Messi, who com- different sound. I don’t see perfect NBA Finals pening ceremony, the an- plained that the sound of banning the music tradi- By: Pedro Heizer of his off shooting night. and the Celtics’ offense nouncer had to ask fans the vuvuzelas hampered tions of fans in their own Exactly two years ago, to a trickle in the fourth using vuvuzelas to be communication among country. Would you want The fairytale 2010 NBA the Boston Celtics beat quarter. Los Angeles re- quiet as he could not be players on the pitch, and to see a ban on the fan tra- Finals came to a thrill- the Lakers by 39 points to claimed the lead midway heard. broadcasting companies, ditions in your country?” ing conclusion when then clinch the 2008 title; Not through and hung on with During the event, many who complained that com- I agree with him. Who are Los Angeles Lakers held only was that an embar- a few more big shots from competitors have criti- mentators voices were be- we to ban African tradi- off a furious Boston Celt- rassment, but it became Gasol, who had 9 of his cized and complained a- ing drowned out by the tion? We have no right to ics rally on route to their sour to Bryant himself af- 19 points in the 4th quater, bout the noise caused by sound. do such a thing. 16th NBA championship. ter former teammate Sha- and a remarkable clutch the vuvuzela horns, in- Portugal’s Cristiano Ro- It might be annoying to Just because they won the quille O’Neal “rapped” performance by Artest, cluding France’s Patrice naldo went on record to listen to, but I think it’s championship, it doesn’t about it. Bryant’s re- a first-time champion as Evra, who blamed the state that the sound of the beautiful because it’s the mean that they didn’t sponse to Shaq’s com- the only newcomer to last horns for the team’s poor vuvuzelas disturbed the sound of an entire country have to work the hardest ments now? “Just got one season’s roster. playing one tone. performance. teams’ concentration. they ever had. Kobe Bry- more than Shaq. You can The Lakers held their I mean, isn’t that the mot- He also claimed that the Not all is bad. In response ant himself said, “This take that to the bank. You parade June 21, with the to of FIFA?- “For the ga- sound of the vuvuzelas to criticism of the horn’s one is by far the sweet- know how I am. I don’t team riding floats from me. For the World.” So why away from the stadiums use, FIFA President Sepp est, because it’s them… forget anything.” Staples Center down silence an entire nation? hampered the ability of Blatter commented, “I ha- This was the hardest one Bryant had tremendous Figueroa Street to the by far. I wanted it so bad, help from his teammates, USC campus in down- and sometimes when you during the entire series town Los Angeles. A rally want it so bad, it slips but in game 7 in particu- at the Coliseum last year away from you. My guys lar, he had help from Ron attracted 95,000 fans, but picked me up.” Out of an Artest. Yes, the same Ron the Lakers are skipping unsightly 6-for-24 shoot- Artest that was the insti- the arena in favor of a ing performance, Bryant gator at the infamous Pal- more interactive celebra- led the Lakers to a sweet ace Brawl back in 2004. tion. repeat with 23 points and Upon winning the cham- The Celtics had never lost 15 rebounds in game 7. pionship, Artest had one a seventh game in the fi- While he could barely of the most interesting nals. Despite having the make a shot or even hold interviews to date “Well, lead through most of the onto the ball at times, first of all I want to thank game while holding the Bryant relentlessly drove everybody in my hood… Lakers to a ridiculously the lane to earn nine free I definitely want to thank low shooting percentage throws in the fourth quar- my doctors … my psychi- (32.5 percent shooting), ter while Los Angeles atrist, she really helped Boston couldn’t close it erased a 13-point second- me relax a lot.” Said a out on the coast, becom- half deficit. “I wanted it grateful Artest. Although ing just the seventh team so, so bad, and on top of Bryant won the Finals to blow a 3-2 finals lead that, I was on E. Man, I MVP award, the Game after winning Game 5. New York Yankees draft Lynn pitcher was really, really tired, 7 MVP was clearly Art- The Lakers are now just and the more I tried to est with his 20 points, 5 one championship way of Kahnle in fifth round push, the more it kept steals, and 5 rebounds. tying the Boston Celtics By Jeffrey Messman tive powered LU on the by just one pitcher, with getting away from me.” The Lakers’ defense with the most champion- mound in relief to the a 7-0 victory over Saint Explained a joyful Bryant slowed Rajon Rondo ships in NBA History. New York, N.Y. - Lynn 2009 NCAA Division II Leo on March 13. He University pitcher Tom- National Championship struck out seven batters in my Kahnle was drafted and was named the South the win. by the defending World Region and National Kahnle becomes the high- Series Champion New Tournament Most Out- est drafted Knight in LU’s York Yankees in the fifth standing Player. baseball’s program his- round, 175th overall, of He posted a 1-0 record, tory with his selection in the 2010 Major League five saves, 0.00 earned- the fifth round. Baseball amateur draft run average and 12 strike- Previous selections in- held recently. outs in 12.2 innings of clude pitcher Nolan Mul- Kahnle, a draft eligible work in the post-season ligan in the 26th round sophomore, becomes as a redshirt freshman. by the Philadelphia Phil- baseball’s highest se- As a sophomore, Kahnle lies in 2007, outfielder lected Fighting Knight in returned in a starting role Gabe MacDougall in the program history. and led the Knights in 27th round by the Kansas In his two years with the ERA, strikeouts and op- City Royals in 2009 and Blue and White, Kahnle ponent’s batting average. infielder Beau McMillan helped lift the Knights to He tossed the program’s in the 39th round by the unprecedented heights. third no-hitter, the first Florida Marlins. The Latham, N.Y., na- in 11 years and second continue page 27 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 June 26 through July 7, 2010 - 31 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL contain them. Give credit to the Algerian goalie, A Triumph of the Will: The he was tremendous. The United States had 22 Fairytale Story of Team USA shots and 10 of them were Learn more at www.90minutesstrong.com on goal. He was amazing and on his way to the in blue came into the se- round of 16 before Landon cond half full throttle and Donovan’s Hollywood en- scored on the 47th minute ding goal. courtesy of Landon Do- As frustrating as the boat- novan. load of blown U.S. sco- In the 81st minute, the US ring opportunities were struck gold yet again as and as porous as our de- Michael Bradley scored fense was at times, no one the tying goal. And the The first half was filled the United States was tied with emotion and heart- 0-0, they would be elimi- can say that the team’s rest as people say, is his- mental game isn’t among tory. One of the worst break as the United States nated from the World Cup scored early only to have in the group stage for the the best in the world. refereeing acts I’ve ever As the old German Leni seen in a World Cup by their goal taken back for second straight World being offsides. Upon re- Cup. Riefenstahl might have Koman Coulibaly who said, this was a triumph denied Maurice Edu’s play on TV, you could There were some great clearly see that there opportunities for the Uni- of the will. 85th-minute game-winning In the press conference, strike by calling a foul on was no offside and that ted States to go up, Clint the goal should have not Dempsey had that one an emotional Landon Do- the Americans when there novan with blood on his was no foul whatsoever. been taken back, yet the goal disallowed for off- Americans brushed off side, Dempsey’s 12-yard jersey said “When you In the end, Team USA try and do things the right tied with Slovenia 2-2 the latest injustice as if shot off Jozy Altidore’s was just a speck of dirt on cross clanked off the far way, it’s good to see it get and held their own des- rewarded.” It sure does tiny in the cup after a 0-0 their jersey. post in the 57th minute, The tension got higher and when the rebound Landon. The U.S. won By: Pedro Heizer was against the United draw by England and Al- when we were told that came back to Dempsey, its group for the first time States, our boys found a geria. England’s Jermain Defoe he put the follow shot wi- since 1930 when they The United States Na- way to keep their hopes Coming into the crucial scored in the 22nd mi- de to the near side, and came in 3rd place in the tional Team is through to and dreams alive. Seems match versus Algeria nute of their game. The Jozy Altidore missed yet inaugural world cup in the next round of the 2010 like a recurring on June 23, The United United States needed a tie another opportunity when Uruguay. FIFA World Cup and will act with this US National States seemed poised and with Algeria and a tie in he remarkably missed an One thing is for certain, be facing Ghana thanks to Team doesn’t it? Always ready to prove wrong not the England/Slovenia ga- open goal shot. June 23, 2010 will go a goal in the 93rd minute finding a way when it only the critics from o- me, or a 1-0 victory for The game was complete- down as one of the great- by superstar Landon Don- looks like there is no way. ther countries, but also the England and a 1-0 victory ly uneven with the United est dates in American ovan. Coming back from a 0-2 skeptics from their own for the US to advance. If, States attacking and the soccer history. In a game in which it see- hole they dug themselves country that they deserve England was up 1-0 and Algerians simply trying to med as if the entire world against Slovenia, the boys a berth in the round of 16. Big three in Miami? Learn more at www.crankuptheheat.net to me at least, will be a year we had a huge rumor groundhog. going around that Lamar Back when Miami was Odom was going to sign only 15-67 I said some- with Miami, and what did thing that I’ve kept in my that lead to? Disappoint- mind ever since, “Good ment, so don’t hold your things happen to those breath on this Wade/Bosh/ According to an NBA simply amazing. If, let’s who wait” and if the trio Lebron trio. source close to the discus- say, the trio signs with was to sign with Miami, In all, this rumors if no- sions, the duo of James Miami, the HEAT will this would be the good thing else, entertain the and Bosh are strongly clearly be the favorite thing. The basketball gods average NBA fan. I think considering joining forces tittle contenders and we would have given us Mi- they are kind of weird to with our MV3 here in Mi- would see all these “Die- ami Heat fans mercy after tell you the truth. A team ami come July. Heart” HEAT fans pop 3 disappointing years. with Wade, Bosh, and Yes, all this is plainly up like groundhogs on If I was a betting man, I LeBron sounds way too speculation. But one can groundhog day. So let’s wouldn’t put all my mo- good to be true. Beasley dream right? Think about get one thing clear, If you ney in this rumor, but being rejected by the Nets it, I’m not a fan of the are going to be a HEAT it’s sure as hell exciting was funny, and Oden to Wade/LeBron duo, but, a just because they win, to hear about it. But, re- Miami might be a valid Wade/Bosh/LeBron trio is you aren’t a true fan. You, member one thing. Last trade if we get a good team. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 32 -June 26 through July 7th, 2010 The Boca Raton Tribune

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New York Yankees draft Lynn pitcher Kahnle in fifth round See page 30

A Triumph of the Will: The The Fairytale ending to the perfect NBA Finals See page 30 Story of Team USA See page 31

What is a Vuvuzela? See page 29

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