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Because they have hated instruction, and received not the fear of the Lord; 1:29 Proud Member of: INDEX Community News Page 03 Games Page 26 Municipal News Page 11 Pet Society Page 26 Section B Page 13 Sports Page 29 Business Page 23 The friendly community where friends do business with neighbors. Columnists Pgs 19,27 2010-2011 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 3 Community News continued from pg. 1 The Boca Raton Tribune Former Sunrise Theater in Boca to Shine Again as Upscale Movie-Dining Spot By Dale M. King road from where work crews Each iPic location will fea- A redesigned concession BOCA RATON –Are you are turning the closed-down ture eight auditoriums with stand called Tanzy Express interested in dinner and a Sunrise Theater into Hash- seating that can be reserved will offer food and drink for show? emi’s film palace. online or from the iPic App for moviegoers to take to their You’ll soon be able to find iPic Boca Raton, slated to iPhone or Android users. seats. both in one spot – right in open this summer, will be a A membership program All iPic theaters boast revo- downtown Boca Raton. 43,000 square foot upscale so- offers guests discount pricing, lutionary comfort with reclin- In a major expansion plan, cial destination, encompassing priority notification of ticket ing leather seats, service call iPic Entertainment President an eight screen, 480 seat luxu- availability, access to exclusive buttons, pillows and blankets, and CEO Hamid Hashemi re- ry theater and “Tanzy,” a 7,000 showings, free upgrades and innovative cocktails prepared vealed plans for three new flag- square foot restaurant-bar din- the ability to earn points to- by world-renowned mixolo- ship locations launching in Bo- ing concept that will offer a wards rewards. gists and chef-driven cuisine. ca’s Mizner Park, Gulfstream distinctly different culinary ex- “We are in store for some- “iPic destinations go be- Park in Hallandale Beach and perience than what is currently thing really absolutely fantastic yond movies,” said Hashemi, Pike & Rose in Rockville, Md., found in the theater industry. to happen here in Mizner Park,” “offering one-stop destinations with additional sites in the “iPic Entertainment is ex- said Mayor Susan Whelchel for dining, movies, and a place iPic Scottsdale. works for Boston, New York, cited to transform the typical, during the news conference. to network and meet friends.” headquartered in South Flori- and Los Angeles. mundane movie-going experi- According to iPic public- iPic also brings cutting- both the hearing and visually da, iPic Theaters has grown to Hashemi, founder of Mu- ence by providing excitement, ity, the Tanzy restaurant will edge technology with all-dig- impaired. The firm does not eight locations with 59 screens vico Theaters, announced plans anticipation, style, comfort, re- be accessible from the movie ital projection, state-of-the-art add surcharges for any 3D pre- in six states over the last three at a Feb. 15 news conference in laxation and remarkable tech- house and from outside, with- sound, studio-preferred 3D sentations. years. Mizner Park, just down the nology,” said Hashemi. out going through the theater. technology and the latest for Established in 2007 and Greater Boca Chapter of Pap Corps Raises $170K for Cancer Research Spanish River High marks BOCA RATON -- tured a Wizard of Oz theme. mance by Lynn University’s co-founder and the first presi- “Dreams really do come true,” As guests glided down the Ann Fontanella, and a draw- dent of this 22 year-old chap- Holocaust Remembrance Day declared Marilyn Swillinger, Yellow Brick road, they were ing for a gorgeous citron and ter. I was truly overcome with president of the Greater escorted by the Cowardly diamond ring from Gregory’s emotion.” BOCA RATON -- ability to answer ques- Boca Raton Cancer Chap- Lion as they entered the Club- Fine Jewelry. Co-chairs were Donna Spanish River High tions from the students. ter of The Pap Corps An- house. The luncheon also “We are so grateful to the Ackerman and Carol Dorf. School commemorated The program start- nual Gala Luncheon Fashion featured a colorful fashion many supporters who attend- Swillinger said the Dedication the Holocaust during ed with a speech from Show which raised more than presentation by Saks Fifth ed this luncheon,” said Swill- and Service Award honored Holocaust Remem- Cammie Abram, co- $170,000 for cancer research. Avenue showcasing some of inger. “We were overwhelmed Melody Iden, Gloria Supran brance Day Feb. 7. The president of The No The event, held at The the best of the Spring 2012 by the generosity of so many and Lois Victor. The Chapter’s program was created by Place For Hate Club, Polo Club in Boca Raton, fea- collections; a violin perfor- of our members who truly Volunteer of the Year award Jason Jaroslavsky, soph- followed by an historic have made this one of our big- was given to Alyce Hartman. gest fundraising events.” And the Woman of the Year omore at Spanish River, presentation by Jason “There are so many people Award was presented to Roni and sponsored by the Jaroslavsky. to thank, but I want to espe- Browning. No Place for Hate Club. Keynote speaker cially acknowledge the sur- The Pap Corps raises The objective was to Norman Frajman, pres- prise donation from one of funds for the Sylvester Com- present the Holocaust ident of the Child Sur- our members of an additional prehensive Cancer Chapter, as historic fact, to pro- vivors/Hidden Children $25,000 that day from Doro- University of Miller mote respect for and ac- of the Holocaust orga- thy Halperin in honor of Joe School of Medicine. ceptance of differences nization, stated: “The Rudnick. Marise Rudnick was in our society, and to ed- purpose is to emphasize ucate future generations the reality of what the to prevent genocide that ugliness of hate has unfortunately still oc- perpetrated on innocent curs today around the people and teach the world. lesson of embracing all The program had the people with acceptance privilege of presenting and respect.” members of the speak- Judith Goldstein, a er bureau of the Child child survivor and art- Survivors/Hidden Chil- ist, displayed her paint- dren of the Holocaust ings during the pre- organization. The sur- sentation. The Spanish vivors are eyewitnesses River Silver Sound En- who have important life semble Band performed. stories to share and the

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Bethe Lee Moulton. medical librarian, living with wild leap out of her com- it would be a dawning on real Now Oscar and I are at home “Technology has made her doctor-husband in Mar- fort zone. She accepted a six- passion, deep love and a new- in the international business publishing easier than ever,” blehead, Mass. Bethe was close found sensuality. world. Diversity is what you declared Moulton recently at to her sister, whose husband You could call “Until Bra- find in multi-national corpora- her home base of Boca Ra- was good friends with her hus- zil” a “romance novel,” but it tions.” ton. “You can self-publish an band. The couple often went is more than that. It is a story Moulton and Robins earn e-book at virtually no cost. Be- sailing and dined together. It about the radical changes in their bread and butter as busi- cause I was a librarian I love was a preppy dream. As it says the international business ness consultants; trouble- books. I wanted a real, physi- on her book’s cover, “She had world. It explores and defines shooters if you will. Bethe Lee Moulton and cal book, but that is not neces- the perfect husband, the per- the mystery of business “con- “When a CEO faces a dif- Oscar Robins sary. My book has been down- fect career- the perfect life… sultants” and what they do to ficult decision, often a consul- “Until Brazil” translated into loaded in 20 countries and 35 Until Brazil.” earn so much money. tant is called to help make that both Portuguese and Spanish. states.” It was the mid-1980s and “For Oscar without you decision,” explains Robins. She can be contacted at www. The book is “Until Brazil,” the world was in the throes of there is no story,” reads the “They need someone objec- untilbrazil.com or 561-574- published last November by tumultuous change. Moulton’s dedication to “Until Brazil.” tive. That’s where we come in. 8876. The Glide Press, which was academic degrees include a Oscar is Oscar Robins, Change can be painful and dif- “Self-publishing used to created expressly as an outlet Harvard MBA, and because Moulton’s husband of 14 ficult especially during merg- have a stigma attached,” ad- for Moulton and other aspir- of her brains and technologi- years. He is the Argentine ers, but it has to come about to mits Moulton. “Now it is ing writers. The Glide Press is cal expertise she was offered Latin lover who awakened ensure survival.” called independent publishing; a creation of Moulton and her the challenge to serve as an Beth to the real woman buried Moulton and Robins call not unlike independent films husband Oscar Robins, who is American consultant to a month assignment to Sao and deeply repressed. “Until Boca Raton their “pied a terre.” produced outside the studio her partner in an international multi-national corporation in Paulo as the only woman on Brazil” is a tale of her sexual They also have a home in Bos- system. I don’t expect this business consulting firm. Brazil to tap into her Yankee the Brazilian staff of a multi- and intellectual liberation. ton and one in Buenos Aires. book to become a best-seller, In the works for ten know-how. Her husband and national company she calls “The book is fiction, but As part of her promotion but for me it is a success be- years, “Until Brazil” is what her sister thought she was off Bom Fam. To say it was a it is based on fact,” admits of “Until Brazil,” Moulton en- cause it proved I can do it. My Moulton calls “autobiographic her rocker to even consider life-changing experience is an Moulton. “All the characters courages others to follow their only regret is hurting some fiction.” In other words certain such an offer. For starters understatement. Even on the are based on personal experi- dream of authorship. 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Letter Guidelines Letters must be signed with name spelling, grammar, news style, EDITORIAL clearly legible along with a phone good taste and available space. number and complete address. Letters from the same author will By Dale King No unsigned or anonymous letters not be published more often than will be considered for publication. every 60 days. The Boca Raton Tribune reserves E-mails to columnists may be Close Encounters of the the right to edit the letters for used as letters to the editor. All letters to the editor should be sent to: Trump Kind The Boca Raton Tribune, P.O. Box 970593 - Boca Raton, FL 33497 This past Sunday night, But as we were waiting The news release from the the two teams – the men my wife and I sat down in in the line by the registra- Heart Association said and the woman – were as- Letters to the Editor front of the TV about 9 tion table, we saw a tall Reynolds was the honor- signed the task of making Hi Guys, I wanted say thanks. You guys always give NCCI great o’clock to watch the pre- man walk past. We looked ary ambassador for the and selling sandwiches. coverage and we appreciate it. mier episode of this sea- at him – and then we event. The team that brought in son’s “Celebrity Appren- looked at each other. Yes, As we stood by the the most money would be Sincerely, tice” featuring Donald indeed. Mr. Trump was in pool, we wondered if Mr. declared the winner. Aileen, Carroll Trump. the building. Trump was going to join So we watched as Tilson PR This time, it was a little They ushered us out everyone at dinner. When the teams worked fever- different. As we watched to the area by the pool we got back to the din- ishly. And in the end, the To the Editor: The Donald walk into his where the tuxedoed and ing room, we, indeed, saw men’s team won, selling The story on the recent dog rescue and the AMAZING job famous boardroom to meet evening gowned crowd him with a large crowd some $400,000 worth of that the Tri County Humane Society and its supporters and the celebs, we were actu- was enjoying drinks and of people looking to be sandwiches to more than partners have done is wonderful. We are PROUD that our ally seeing a familiar face hors d’oeuvres. We had a photographed with him. $100,000 for the women. show [Talk of the Town] supports this organization, and – that of Donald Trump. chance to look back over I managed to squeeze off But the project man- we will continue to do so. Jeannette Christos, we know you You see, just two eve- the house that Post built – a photo of him with Mrs. ager for the men’s team are watching and smiling down on all the people who are nings earlier, we attended a massive structure with a Palm Beach Cynthia Gri- said that an anonymous working to continue your legacy! a cocktail reception for huge tower and the famous ner after handing him my donor paid $305,000 for the American Heart Asso- American flag flying out business card. (My wife one sandwich. Had that Sincerely, ciation held at the Mar-a- front. I think it’s the same said he did read it.) person not helped out, the Jacqui Wyatt Lago Club, Trump’s Palm one that caused some con- Early in the dinner, af- men would have lost. Director of Marketing Beach home and the his- cern between Trump and ter he pledged $50,000 Putting it another way, Investments Limited/Royal Palm Place toric edifice built decades the town of Palm Beach to the Heart Association, the men only had to sell ago for Marjorie Merri- because it was larger than Trump left with someone that one sandwich to the To the Editor: weather Post, founder of what was allowed by local that appeared to be his rich guy to beat the wom- Over 500 guests flocked to the YMCA of South Palm Beach the Post Cereal Company ordinances. bodyguard. We didn’t see en handily. So, is this re- County’s 10th Annual Prayer Breakfast on February 9 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club to see keynote speaker and and at one time the richest Trying to describe him again. ally a competition or just daytime TV celebrity, Regis Philbin. In keeping with the woman in the US. Mar-a-Lago in words is I guess we’ll have to be a bunch of people tapping mission of the YMCA, Regis spoke to the importance of I wasn’t sure Mr. pretty tough, even for content with Sunday eve- rich friends? helping children to find their way in the world and shared Trump would be there. those of us schooled in ning presentations of “Ce- Mr. Trump, if you’re personal anecdotes of his own struggles and successes. After all, he does seem to writing. I know Trump lebrity Apprentice” for the reading this, I hope you Philbin’s talk ended with a standing ovation and was fol- spend most of his time has put a lot of money into rest of the season. understand I’m trying to lowed by VIP book signing for sponsors and donors where in New York City. And I the place to bring back its Actually, I would like suggest an improvement he shook hands, took photos and continued to charm his thought that with the “Ce- original charm and beauty. to see Mr. Trump again in the show. Let’s see a lit- adoring audience. lebrity Apprentice” pre- Actually, we were sur- because I think he should tle more competitiveness miering this past weekend, prised that Trump was on make the rules of “Celeb- and a lot less dependence Sincerely, he might be tending to hand and that Burt Reyn- rity Apprentice” fairer. of good ol’ rich boys. Alexia Savage business in the Big Apple. olds was nowhere in sight. In the first program, Tilson PR bocaratontribune.com Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 9 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL THOUGHTS FROM THE POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer Please Answer My Due Diligence Rewards Question! Every inquiry one A question is cus- Ignoring, in this con- Sincere Seekers person directs to anoth- tomarily raised because text, is never the right er, is made with the ex- people need an answer way to follow. Such ac- By Robert Tamasy Research often makes wisdom. We find it in pectation of a timely re- which they believe you tion won’t make the In the business and up a large portion of the following verse: “But ply. Yes and No are very are able to provide. For question disappear. On professional world, we due diligence, and to- when he asks, he must legitimate responses to this reason, it’s always the contrary, it will elic- often hear the term “due day such information is believe and not doubt, myriads of questions the proper and polite at- it unpleasant thoughts diligence” describing the more available than ever. because he who doubts raised. The disturbing titude to get back in a in the mind of the one process used prior to Through technology – is like a wave of the sea, problem is that for many prompt fashion to those who had sought you out; making important deci- especially the Internet blown and tossed by the individuals, offering a who seek you out with a those may be questions sions. For instance, when and social media – neces- wind. That man should mere acknowledgment query. This little favour, regarding your charac- seeking a new leader, sary data can be obtained not think he will receive of a question asked, is if provided, can go a ter, your politeness, your companies will perform in minutes instead of anything from the Lord; apparently too great a long way in helping the reliability, among other due diligence to find the days or weeks. We have he is a double-minded sacrifice to make; an oral questioner! issues. best candidate. Before greater resources than man, unstable in all he answer is also a non- Sometimes, the hon- The situation can introducing a new prod- ever for making the right does” (James 1:6-7). existent sound ever pro- est answer you pres- be magnified when you uct or service, a business decisions. But often we As I have thought ceeding from them! ent may be a simple “I promise a reply by a does due diligence to forget or neglect one im- about it, in light of all Some people appear don’t know,” or “I can’t certain date, but you al- evaluate consumer inter- portant source – the wis- the many decisions that unwilling or incapable help you on this mat- low personal neglect, est, competition, product dom of God. we confront each day, of replying, even to ter.” There are situations procrastination, or total placement, and market- Sometimes, despite there is one decision most simple questions, also when you can say, forgetfulness to prevent ing. our best efforts and that transcends them whether they happen “I don’t have the answer your answer from ever When looking to add “due diligence,” the best all: Whether we will to be physically absent you’re after right now.” being made, as promised! a key individual to the choice remains unclear. sincerely seek to live for from the inquirer, or in This is preferred to total Good communication staff, due diligence is in At such times it would God, not only privately very close proximity. Oc- silence on your part, as if among persons is not a order to ensure the right be advisable to do as but also professionally. currences of this nature no request had been ever mere exchange of words person is selected: skills, the Bible’s New Testa- Thousands of years ago, take place whether the made to you! The quicker and thoughts between expertise, experience, ment recommends: “If the Israelite leader Josh- other person is a relative, you respond, the better! them. It also entails a values, motivation, prop- any of you lack wisdom, ua made this declara- a close friend, or just a An important fac- continued conversation er fit with other mem- he should ask God, who tion: “As for me and my mere acquaintance. tor to remember is that as issues are amplified, bers of the team. gives generously to all household, we will serve Nevertheless, this is a simple, adequate ac- added information is pro- As individuals, when without finding fault, the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). an inexcusable attitude, knowledgment be swiftly vided, leaving the doors thinking about a signifi- and it will be given to Have you made the same especially nowadays! offered to any inquiry, further open for more cant vocational change, him” (James 1:5). determination? The availability of tele- even if that is simply to discussion, as related is- we are well-advised to When perplexed and If not, due diligence phones, e-mails, and oth- inform the inquirer that sues are also brought in do our own due diligence faced with a difficult de- again is merited. Such er means of fast, efficient you are unable to give to throw additional light – studying opportuni- cision, it has been my a decision, certainly, communication, elimi- any answer at all, or it on the subject in ques- ties in the job market; practice to pray, asking should not be taken nates those ready-made will take some time be- tion! the quality of organiza- God for wisdom and nec- lightly. We would do justifications! fore you are able to help! tions we are considering essary insight to ensure well to follow the exam- Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. to become our employer; that I do not decide in er- ple of spiritual seekers in He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having whether a job offer rep- ror. Through the years, I the ancient city of Berea. received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for resents an opportunity to have met many leaders In the New Testament, the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida. advance our career; and that have made the de- we are told, “the Bere- perhaps most important, termination, “God is the ans…searched the Scrip- if we intend to change owner of my business,” tures to see if what Paul jobs, what do we really so it made sense to them (the apostle) said was want to do. Do we want to seek His wisdom for true” (Acts 17:11). In my to do the same thing we their day-to-day deci- experience, such search- have been doing, only sion-making. ing has always confirmed somewhere else? Or is it However, there is an and strengthened my time to take a totally new important “qualifica- trust in God. career path? tion” to seeking God’s 561-208-6029 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. 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It will encourage joiner’s fee will be waived ebrate Healthy Kids Day kids and parents to com- for new members who sign Saturday, April 28 from 10 mit to keeping the body up on Healthy Kids Day. a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peter and mind active, now and Each event is preceded PER Blum Family YMCA of throughout the summer. by a family fun run start- MONTH Boca Raton and the HY- This free community ing at 7:30 a.m. in Boca PERLINK “http://www. event will offer fun activi- and 9 a.m. in Boynton. ymcaspbc.org/Branches/ ties for families as well as For additional informa- DeVosBlumFamilyYM- educational opportunities tion, call the Boca Raton CAofBoyntonBeach.aspx” to learn how to improve Branch at 800.798.4531 or \t “_blank” DeVos-Blum overall health and well- the Boynton Beach Branch Family YMCA of Boyn- being. at 800.903.1814 or visit $9.99 ton Beach Attendees will also have www.ymcaspbc.org. American Heart Association holds 57th annual ball at Mar-a-Lago Story, photos by Dale M. King PALM BEACH – Real estate mogul and TV per- sonality Donald Trump welcomed hundreds of guests to his Mar-a-Lago Club Saturday, Feb. 17, for the American Heart As- sociation’s 57th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball. The elegant black-tie af- fair celebrated the associa- Weekly Home Delivery of tion’s global achievements in cardiovascular research, From left are David Brodie, Laura Star and Charlie Bianco. science and medicine. The Boca Raton Tribune to Your Home tail reception followed by Neil Saffer of Boca Raton. Paula Butler was chair- dinner, with floral décor Trump pledged $50,000 man of the gala; Patrick by Bruce Sutka, inspired to the heart association Park was honorary chair- by the theme, “Gardens from his table. Dancing man and Burt Reynolds for the Heart.” following to melodies pro- was honorary ambassa- The remainder of the vided by Alex Donner and dor. event included a live auc- his orchestra. 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Bring “YOUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOR” The Boca Raton Tribune home with you. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 11 Municipal News continued from pg. 1 The Boca Raton Tribune Boca City Council Candidates Clash on Tax Hikes, Off-Campus Housing county, but previously in Boca involved the installation of traf- one in particular is corrupt. But Inspector General’s oversight Raton. He said his father is a fic light runner cameras and when I see corruption, I take it of city officials’ behavior. retired fire captain and his two six were decisions on installing very, very seriously. No one can While he lambasted the brothers are also in the fire res- parking meters. The other five own me or tell me what to do.” hiring of the additional attor- cue service. were “not for development,” he On that same topic, Majhess ney, Chapman did say the city He stressed his efforts to said. said he has seen actions by mu- should take on “a person dedi- bring transparency to govern- Chapman said he also would nicipal leaders that were “not il- cated to economic development. ment. He looked at the crowd have voted against the red light legal, just bad government.” We don’t like red light cameras and said, “This is what the City cameras and parking meters. With that topic still in mind, and parking meters. We do like Council room should look like.” This led Majhess to ask why Chapman took a shot at the it when people move in and get The incumbent also tried to his foe has the support of the council’s decision to hire an ad- jobs. An economic development defuse the idea he is often the mayor and the other three coun- ditional city attorney this year director is necessary.” Seat D City Council candidates Anthony Majhess, the incum- sole “no” vote among council cil members when all of them despite efforts to keep the city The pair also clashed on a bent (left) and Frank Chapman. members, particularly on de- voted in favor of the cameras budget lean. “We don’t need an- recent council decision to allow saying he sided with city staff ’s Chapman took the other velopment projects. He said and the meters. other attorney,” he stressed. a development of off-campus recommendation to deny it. side, saying the housing “will be the panel took 541 votes in the Chapman took a strong Majhess countered that the university housing on 20th Also, he said, Florida Atlantic a great part of the community. past three years – and Majhess stand on government corrup- lawyer was added to assist the Street. Majhess cast the only University “practically begged These kids need a place to live.” cast a “nay” only 13 times. Two tion, saying, “I don’t think any- city attorney with the county “no” among council members, us not to pass it.” Applications for 64 FAU Medical School Spots Double to 3,000 BOCA RATON – from the previous year for applicants are from South applications we have re- competitive with those of To that end, the college Florida Atlantic Univer- the inaugural class. Florida – Broward, Palm ceived this year is a testa- classes admitted to older, has established relation- sity’s Charles E. Schmidt “Our new medical Beach, Miami-Dade and ment to the popularity and more established medical ships with several promi- College of Medicine has school has an incredible Monroe counties) and 43 desirability of the innova- schools and our second nent area hospitals that are closed its application pro- combination of advan- percent are from out-of- tive educational program class promises to exceed serving as sites for clerk- cess for the second round tages that we are able to state. Fifty-four percent we have put in place at the our first class.” ships, hospital-based elec- of admissions to its new provide to our current are male and 46 percent College of Medicine,” said One of America’s new- tives and residencies. medical school starting in students as well as pro- are female. Qualified stu- Robert Hinkley, Ph.D., as- est medical schools, the During clinical train- the fall of 2012. spective students,” said Dr. dents from groups cur- sociate dean for admis- Charles E. Schmidt Col- ings, students have the op- But not before receiving David J. Bjorkman, M.D., rently underrepresented sions in FAU’s Charles E. lege of Medicine at FAU portunity to work side-by- nearly applications from M.S.P.H., the new dean of in medicine are included Schmidt College of Medi- welcomed its inaugural side with physicians in the nearly 3,000 prospective FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt in the applicant pool—21 cine. class of 64 students in Au- diagnosis and treatment of students in Florida and College of Medicine. percent are Asian/Asian “The academic cre- gust 2011. A key compo- patients, applying knowl- throughout the country Demographics of the Indian; 16 percent are His- dentials and personal ac- nent of the innovative cur- edge learned from the first for 64 positions in its next applicants show that 57 panic and 13 percent are complishments of the riculum is early exposure two years of study to real- class, doubling the number percent are Florida resi- African/American. members of our first class to patients and the actual life situations. of applications received dents (nearly half of these “The near doubling of admitted in 2011 were practice of medicine. DNA links suspect to 2011 robbery in Boca Raton BOCA RATON – Police curred Sept. 7, 2011. The was carrying. After a brief the victim’s car. The evi- stating the DNA from the arrested a Boca Raton man victim had just returned struggle, the purse strap dence was sent to the Palm exterior of the car matched after DNA evidence linked home from shopping and broke and the suspect ran Beach County Sheriff ’s Of- Reache Evans. him to a September, 2011, pulled her car into the ga- away with it. The victim was fice crime lab for DNA anal- Detectives contacted the home invasion, a report said. rage on SW 12th Road. As not injured. ysis. On February 7, 2012 woman and showed her a Reache J. Evans, 36, was she got out of her car, a Boca Raton Police Crime Boca Raton Police detectives photo line-up. She picked charged with home invasion male walked into her garage, Scene Technicians processed received a letter from the Evans out of the line-up and robbery without a weapon. mumbled something, and the scene and collected evi- CODIS (Combined DNA In- identified him as the robber. Reache Evans Police said the crime oc- then grabbed the purse she dence from the exterior of dex System) administrator

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February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 • Year II • Number 088 SECTION A Cornucopia of Cars in Boca Raton By Skip Sheffield vintage and exotic cars and It will be a car fancier’s antique musical devices in delight this weekend in America over 50 years of Boca Raton,B with two ma- collecting. jor automotive events oc- The Milhous brothers curring simultaneously. have always been gener- The sixth annual Boca ous to non-profit organi- Raton Concours d’Elegance zations who want to stage presented by Mercedes- fundraising events at the Benz kicks off Friday, Feb. Milhous Museum in Boca 24 with a DuPont Registry Raton. I attended several Hangar Party 6-9 p.m. at of these functions, and I ENTERTAINMENT Boca Raton Airport. can attest to the level of Special guests are Ar- excellence of the vehicles thur E. Benjamin, founder and artifacts. Children of American Dog Rescue; Now that era is com- Tiny Tim, the “miracle ing to an end. The Milhous of the Ho- Shih Tzu” and Brande Rod- Collection will be auc- erick Playboy’s 2001 Play- tioned off piece-by-piece locaust are mate of the year. Tickets to the highest bidders this for the party only are $50. Friday and Saturday by integral The action moves to RM Auctions of Toronto. Boca Raton Resort and RM Auctions has been part of ‘La Club Saturday with a gala dinner headlined by come- Rafle’ dian Dana Garvey. Tickets advertising the event day and opening night is Musical and Best Choreog- are $500 and $1,000 pre- worldwide in high-end next Friday, March 2. The raphy Tony Awards. mier, to benefit Boys and automotive publications. all-Florida cast includes Tickets start at $29.25. Girls Clubs of Broward This is not an event for Melissa Minyard, Barry Call 954-462-0222 or go to See page 19 County. The price includes tire-kickers. The catalog, Tarallo, Jim Ballard, Lau- www.browardcenter.org. admittance to the Hangar which gains one admission, ra Hodos, Kareema Kouri Party and the Concours. is $120. Call 800-211-4571 and Michael Focas led by Kathleen Turner in For pure car-lovers, the or go to rmauctions.com/ guest director Caryl Fantel “High” main event is the Concours Milhous for more informa- (“Vices: A Love Story”). Oh that voice. Sultry- itself, held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tion. Tickets are $27-$50. voiced film and stage star Sunday, Feb. 26 on the Boca Call 561-241-7432 or go to Kathleen Turner plays a Raton Resort Golf Course. Caldwell Theatre Keeps www.caldwelltheatrecom- nun, of all things in “High,” Tickets this year are a pric- on “Working” pany.com. opening Feb. 29 and run- ey $50, but it is for a good The show is going on ning through March 4 at cause. at Caldwell Theatre Com- “Billy Elliot: The Musi- Parker Playhouse in Fort Call 954-537-1010 pany, despite the fact the cal” at Broward Center Lauderdale. or 888-302-5439 or visit company is seeking Chap- The Broadway hit “Bil- Turner is Sister Jamison www.bocaCDE.com. ter 11 bankruptcy protec- ly Elliott: The Musical” Connelly, a rehabilita- tion. opens Wednesday, Feb. 29 tion counselor who agrees Milhous Collection Goes The show is Studs Ter- and runs through March to sponsor a 19-year-old AS SEEN Under the Gavel kel’s “Working,” with mu- 11 at Broward Center for drug-user (Cody Randall) BY FEEN Speaking of pricey, the sic by Stephen Schwartz the Arts. Among its more and finds her faith tested Milhous brothers Bob and (“Wicked”) and Lin Manuel than 80 awards are Best in the process. Tickets are Paul amassed one of the Miranda (“In the Heights”). Musical, Best Direction of $35-$55. Call 954-462- See page 19 finest small collections of Dana Garvey Previews begin this Sun- a Musical, Best Book of a 0222. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 14 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Local Art Gallery and Renowned February 12 event at the Addison Sculptor Raise $1,100 for the Ameri- Sunday morning, Feb- The event was a The Foreign Minis- ruary 12 at The Addison private reception, with ter will be discussed the can Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. Camp 1400 S. Ocean Blvd, Boca Special Guests Speaker current situation in the Collectors and fans two limited edition frogs, man’s art while raising Raton Rabbi Ruvi New Mr. Daniel Ayalon, the Middle East in relation from around the world showcased several of his $1,100 to support the of Chabad East Boca present Deputy Foreign to Israel’s safety and se- traveled to meet Tim extremely rare and early American Cancer Soci- spoke about his project, Minister of Israel & curity. He also addressed “Frogman” Cotterill, in- works in a silent auction ety’s R.O.C.K. Camp, a The Boca Beach Jewish Former Ambassador of what the future holds in ternationally renowned and autographed sculp- program that sends chil- Center at 770 E. Palmet- Israel to Washington, terms of Israel’s Diplo- sculptor and celebrity fa- tures for fans. dren with cancer to a very to Park Rd. Funds were D.C. and The Consul matic relationship and vorite, at Pavo Real Gal- In addition, the week- special summer camp at also raised for the Diskin General of Israel and the looming threat of lery the weekend of Feb. end events celebrated the the Boggy Creek Camp Orphan Home in Jerusa- Puerto Rico, Chaim Sha- a nuclear weaponized 10th. 17th anniversary of Pavo Facility in Eustis, Fla. lem. cham. Iran. see pics pg.17 “Frogman” unveiled Real showcasing Frog- see pics pg.17 Boca Raton Woman’s Club Hosts Allen West Honored President’s “Honor Your Doctor” Luncheon Day, Speaking to the Boca Raton Photo and text by Bar- Republican Club bara McCormick BOCA RATON – The Allen West honored dinner in Boca Raton a board member, posing GFWC Boca Raton Wom- President’s Day by Monday. He spent the for photos, and listen- en’s Club will celebrate speaking to members of evening visiting with ing to the praises and National Doctor’s Day at the Boca Raton Repub- members of the club, concerns of his constit- the 14th Annual “Honor lican Club at an elegant for which he serves as uents. see pics pg.17 Your Doctor” Luncheon on March 7, 11:30 am, at the Boca West Coun- try Club. Luncheon pro- ceeds benefit the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship as- sistance for students en- rolled in medical studies Janice Williams, event chairperson with Dr. Philip R. Oran- at Florida Atlantic Uni- burg, honorary physician advisor. versity, Lynn University physician advisor is Dr. www.gfwc-boca.org. and Palm Beach State Philip R. Oranburg with Founded in 1964, College. Area doctors honorary advisors Hel- The GFWC Boca Raton will be special guests at en M. Babione and Patti Woman’s Club is part of the popular affair. Carpenter. the General Federation Pat Thomas has been Tickets are $65 per of Women’s Clubs, one named honorary chair- guest. For information of the world’s oldest and person. Event chairper- and reservations please largest nonpartisan, non- son is once again Janice call: Janice Williams: denominational, women’s Williams. Co-chairs are 561-767-6825 or Betty volunteer service organi- Betty Pepper and Joan Pepper: 561-416-5007 zations. Weidenfeld. Honorary Or visit the website at

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Gabriela with gramparenst Jose and Elza. Gabriela with cousins and brothers. The family together. continued from pg. 10 American Heart Association holds 57th annual ball at Mar-a-Lago

Neil Saffer and wife, Tricia, of Boca Raton, are shown by the Boca Raton Tribune Managing Editor Dale King and wife, Patsy Spero. pool at Mar-a-Lago. Julia Hebert, also near the pool at Mar-a-Lago.

Host Donald Trump with Mrs. Palm Beach, Cynthia Griner. From left are Tom Bishop, Mark Bradshaw and Carlos Lois Pope, widow of former National Enquirer owner Landrau. Generoso Pope.

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Anna Koeser, Carla Foster, Emma Kenny, Maris Kenny, Charlotte Beasley, PBC Chairman Sid Dinerstein & Amy Hair. Sam Williams, Cherie Coleman, Jillian Hasner & Adam Corinne Kenny & Congressman Allen West. Hasner.

National Committeeman Peter Feaman, Commissioner Steven Adam Hasner, Jillian Hasner, Madelyn Zelman & Danny Chairman Sid Dinerstein, Congressman Allen West & Vice- Abrams & Chairman Sid Dinerstein. Zelman. Chair Margi Helschien. continued from pg. 14 continued from pg. 14 February 12 event at the Addison Local Art Gallery and Renowned Sculptor Raise $1,100 for the Ameri- can Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. Camp

Pavo Real Gallery Team. Susan Lee from the American Cancer Society, Daniel Jarmillio from the R.O.C.K. Camp, Tim Danny Ayalon and Yaacov Heller. Cotterill and Daniel’s mother, Diana Gallo.

Tim Cotterill, Dawn Risko and Louis Lori and Jerry Brewis. Chaim Shacham, Consul General of Israel. DeStefano. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 18 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 FOOD REVIEW BOCA RATON TRIBUNE WORShIP DIRECTORy By Marc Kent Advent Lutheran Church 300 East Yamato Road Beth Sar Shalom Boca Raton, FL 33431 Camino Real Community 561-395-3632 Church Café De France is now www.adventboca.org 1551 West Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33486 First Church Of Christ, 561-499-4893 Carpe Diem in Delray Beach Scientist www.bethsarshalomfl.com 566 W Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 Good Shepherd Lutheran 561-391-7689 Church 6301 SW 18 Street Affirmation Lutheran Church Boca Raton, FL 33433 9465 Glades Road 561-393-7007 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-483-6004 B'Nai Torah Congregation Journey Church (The) 6261 SW 18 Street www.bocajourney.com First United Methodist Boca Raton, FL 33433 The Kathyrn Lindgren Church 561-392-8566 Theater www.fumcbocaraton.org B.R. Community High Schl 625 NE Mizner Blvd. Grace Community Church 1501 NW 15 Court Boca Raton, FL 33432 600 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 561-395-1244 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-420-0606 561-395-2811 Ascension Catholic Church www.graceboca.org Boca Raton Synagogue 7250 N Federal Hwy www.brsonline.org Boca Raton, FL 33487 Boca Glades Baptist Church Hahn Judaic Campus 561-997-5486 10101 Oriole Country Road 7900 Montoya Circle Boca Raton, FL 33428 Boca Raton, FL 33433 Friendship Baptist Church 561-483-4228 (561) 394-5732 1422 NE 2nd Court Boca Raton, FL 33432 Iglesia Bautista Hispana Kabbalah Learning Centre On October of 2010 mato mozzarella, smoked menu. 561-395-6871 2350 NW 51st St www.kabbalah.dynip.com we did a mini review of salmon marinated, cheese Carpe Diem has a wine Boca Raton, FL 33431 8411 W Palmetto Park Rd Café De France at 110 platter or selection of list of reds and whites, Assembly of God Hispanic 561-998-8360 Boca Raton, FL 33433 Church 561-488-8826 East Atlantic Avenue in fresh cut meats. many available by glass Centro Cristiano Familiar Boca Raton Bible Chapel Delray Beach and sam- 3 flatbreads and 5 as well as bottle. Pricing 21121 Oriole Country Rd 3900 NW 3rd Avenue Boca Raton Synagogue-West pled a bit of their fare. small salads are featured is in line for an upscale Boca Raton, FL 33433 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.brsweb.org The French onion plus 4 entree salads in- establishment. 561-746-8626 561-391-9319 21101 95th Ave. South Boca Raton, FL 33428 soup has a true taste, cluding foie gras, salmon There is a menu “Epi- Frontline Christian Center Islamic Center of Boca Raton light yet full bodied with and brie, shrimp and goat curien” at reduced pric- Olympic Heights High Schl www.icbr.org Kol Ami of Boca Raton Re- lots of onion and a nice or chevre chaud-unable ing that has 5 appetizers, 20101 Lyons Rd 141 NW 20th St., Ste. #A-7 constructionist Boca Raton FL 33434 Boca Raton, FL 33431 http://kolami.homestead.com cheese topping. The soup to comment on any of 13 entrees and 4 dessert 561-826-0404 561-395-7221 71 N. Federal Hwy. Du Jour was a simple these. offerings. www.frontlinechristiancen- Boca Raton, FL 33432 ter.com Boca Raton Church Of Christ 561-392-0696 vegetable puree. The Some 10 items listed We did have the op- www.achurchofchrist.com Caesar salad and house as “Field and Farm” in- portunity to sample Ayts Chayim Messianic 5099 NW 5th Avenue Boca West Community salad had fine taste, prop- clude coq au vin stewed these desserts and happy Synagogue Boca Raton, FL 33431 United erly prepared. The escar- in burgundy wine sauce, to report a fine choco- Glades Presbyterian Church 561-395-0738 Methodist Church 21121 Oriole Country Rd 9087 Glades Road got had very light garlic duck orange with grand late coated poached pear, Boca Raton, FL 33428 Jehovah's Witnesses Boca Raton, FL 33434 and oil. marnier sauce and profiteroles with melted 561-487-3839 19230 State Road 7 561-482-7335 This January of 2012 braised lamb shank with chocolate, a chocolate Boca Raton, FL 33498 Glades Presbyterian Church 561-479-0956 The Unitarian Universalist we returned to a new rosemary, garlic, toma- fondant with a rich core 21121 Oriole Country Rd Fellowship of Boca Raton name and an updated toes and red wine sauce- and a standard crème Boca Raton, FL 33428 St. Paul Lutheran Church 2601 St. Andrews Blvd. menu. We assume both nice sized portions with brulee. 561-477-4898 and School Boca Raton, FL – 33434 www.gladespc.com 701 West Palmetto Park Road 561-482-2001 soups and salad are as be- sides of potato au gra- We note they have a 2 Boca Raton, FL – 33486 fore – not tasted or tested tin and zucchini/yellow for 1 Happy Hour from Beth Ami Congregation 561-395-0433 by us, sorry – manage- squash medley. Unfortu- 4:30 PM to 6:15PM plus- 1401 NW 4 Avenue Boca Raton Community Church ment limited us on what nately, each sauce over- after 5PM- $5.00 appe- Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-347-0031 www.bocacommunity.org we could taste. The cur- powered the dish it cov- tizers, some 10 to choose 470 NW 4th Avenue rent menu lists 5 cold ered to obscure the basic from. Gold Coast Christian Cathedral Boca Raton, FL 33432 and 8 hot appetizers in- taste of the chicken, the Seating 45 inside and 3200 N Federal Hwy 561-395-2400 Boca Raton, FL 33431 cluding our old sampling. duck and the lamb. While 65 outside, Carpe Diem 561-750-5235 We can offer no report on they have 8 items listed is open 7 days – Monday the warm cheese brus- as “From the Sea” we thru Friday from 11AM To have your Church listed in the Boca Raton Tribune chetta, foie gras, cheese were unable to sample to 11PM, Saturday and Worship Directory... ravioli, mushroom ri- any. Ditto for the savory Sunday from 9AM to Send your information to our Mailing Address at: sotto or mussels marrin- crepes, risotto selection 11PM. They suggest res- ieres to offer, nor the to- or the 6 pastas on their ervations- 561-455-2140. Boca Raton Tribune, P.O. Box 970593, Boca Raton, FL 33497 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 19

ENTERTAINMENT AS SEEN BY FEEN By Skip Sheffield By Diane Feen Children of the Holocaust are Madeleine Albright Comes integral part of ‘La Rafle’ to Town “La Rafle” is a new film at To many of us, being an FAU’s Living Room Theaters. American citizen is something It is of special interest to stu- we take for granted. But to for- dents of the Holocaust and mer Secretary of State Made- French history. “La Rafle” tells leine Albright it was one of the the horrific story of the round- most imporatnt things that ever up of the Jews of Paris in the happened to her. “When I was summer of 1942. 11-years-old we came to Amer- While “La Rafle” (“The ica. I spoke English, but not Roundup”) is a work of fiction, American so I read comic books written and directed by Rose because I wanted to fit in.” Bosch, it is based on real events That was just one of the and real characters. It shares a amusing anecdotes that Al- similar subject matter with bright brought with her when “Sarah’s Key,” but what makes Hugo Leverdez as Jo (left center) in “La Rafle” she stepped onto the stage at this film so poignant is that it Through his eyes we see the Room Theaters is “Thin Ice.” FAU last week. Her appear- is told from the point of view increasing discrimination and Greg Kinnear usually plays ance, which lends credence to did not have a lot of dates,” VanVectin’s. “I really enjoyed of the innocent children of the persecution of Jews up to the likeable good guys. Not this the new state of intellectual roundup. said the petite woman with the hearing former Secretary of fateful day of July 16, 1942 time. enlightenment in our midst, very large treasure chest of in- State Albright talk about her In June of 1942 Adolph when the roundup herded Kinnear is Mickey Pro- was quite a big deal. The Carol Hitler was reaching the peak ternational savvy. life and the joy she obviously Jews to a large bicycle stadium haska, a desperate, dishonest and Barry Kaye Auditorium Albright also said there is a took in foreign affairs (instead of his anti-Semitic hatred and where they would await ship- insurance agent in the frosty was filled to the brim with stu- his own megalomania. Hitler current crisis of confidence in of hearing it from the me- ment to the extermination climes of Kenosha, Wisconsin. dents, seniors and everyone in institutions, but went on to ex- dia). She told us that from a insisted on nothing short of camps to the east. Mickey is separated from his between. And, the event had a the extermination of all Jews tol the virtues of FAU and its very young age she made the The heroes of this story wife Jo Ann (Lea Thompson) bit of the same buzz you might presence as a world class col- most of her new kid on the in German-occupied Europe. are the Jewish Dr. David Shein- and we can see why. He is not find at a Knicks game (almost). The most despicable part of lege. She also warned that gov- block status by starting foreign baum (Jean Reno) and a Chris- honest or faithful. Albright broke many barri- ernment is not the enemy, but affairs clubs and appointing Mickey is always on the ers in her years on the political “a reflection of who we are as herself as president!” lookout for easy money. When scene – she was the first female a people. Reality in the world Albright was born in he tries to sell an insurance Secretary of State – and was is constantly changing and we Czechoslovakia but fled with party to a gullible old man able to pull off what has been must make changes to compete her family during the war to (Alan Arkin), he spots what he called brooch diplomacy. In in a global workplace.” the US. Her father Josef Ko- thinks could be a valuable old 1994 Saddam Hussein referred She went on to say that we rbel was a member of the violin. to Albright (who was the U.S. must create jobs at home and Czech diplomatic corps, but “Borrowing” money from Ambassador to the UN) as an sell more to foreign countries. when they came to the US he his estranged wife’s bank ac- “unparalleled serpent.” So the “Economic development is im- became a professor of interna- count is the first step into a female diplomat - with the ar- portant for the many, not just tional relations and dean at the web of deceit. Soon Mickey senal of smarts and accesso- for the few. There must be a University of Denver. (One of will be dealing with a volatile ries - showed up for a meeting willingness of politicians to his students was Condoleezza ex-con locksmith known as on Iraq wearing a gold snake put aside politics for the good Rice.) Randy (Billy Crudup), a Chi- pin with a small dangling dia- of others.” Albright’s stunning resume cago violin collector (Bob Bala- mond. For local Boca resident (and includes: America’s ambas- ban), a dead body and more Greg Kinnear and Alan Arkin in “Thin Ice” She used her signature popular man about town) Jay sador to the United Nations, trouble than Mickey has ever brooch diplomacy again when VanVectin, seeing the former a member of the National the story is the way the French tian Red Cross nurse, Annette known. she discovered that Russian military and Paris police coop- Secretary of State was a pleas- Security Council who chaired Monod (Melanie Laurent). “Thin Ice” is a classic con officials had electronically ant change from the norm. NATO’s Strategic Concept erated with Nazi murderers. Of the 13,000 Jews and double-cross tale, writ- bugged a conference room French Jews could not con- “I enjoyed Ms. Albright’s Group, teacher at Georgetown crammed into the Velodrome ten by Jill Sprecher, who also down the hall from her office. wit and wisdom immensely. I University’s School of Foreign ceive they would be betrayed D’Hiver, only 25 were known directs, and Karen Sprecher. When it came time to meet by their own government. particularly liked her telling Service, chair of the National to survive. This film tells the Though terrible things hap- with Russian Foreign Minister us that she regularly listens to Democratic Institute for In- There was some resistance story of one of them. While it pen to the characters it is also Igor Ivanov, Albright wore an from compassionate French Rush Limbaugh when she is ternational Affairs and the depicts the darkest, most vile, absurdly funny in an inky dark oversized bug pin on her dress. driving her car. She said she Partnership for a New Begin- gentiles. Of the 23,000 Jews despicable part of human be- way. It’s good to see Greg But, if the apple does not of Paris, 10,000 disappeared gets so mad at his insane and ning in the Middle East. She is havior, ultimately it offers the Kinnear testing his wings on fall from the tree then Albright outrageous rants that she’s the author of four New York immediately into the protec- hope of survival against all darker, edgier material. Mick- is a chip off the old block. “My tion of French sympathizers. amazed she hasn’t crashed her Times best selling books. odds. ey’s growing panic is convinc- mom was a bit nuts, she read car many times.” As someone who told us Joseph “Jo” Weismann Three and a half stars ing yet oh so well-deserved. palms. And my father was so (Hugo Leverdez) is an 11-year- For former New York- that she always wanted to be “Thin Ice” playing at Liv- old school he went fishing in er (and new Boca resident) the “perfect daughter” one old Jewish boy more clever ing Room Theaters. Three stars a coat and a tie and followed and resourceful than most. Yvonne Duncan, the senti- would have to say with abso- Also opening at Living me around when I had a date. ment was similar to that of lute certainty that her mission I guess you could imagine I has been accomplished. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 20 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 Sculptor Esther Wertheimer Reluctantly Says Farewell By Skip Sheffield All things must pass. Inter- nationally-acclaimed sculptor Esther Wertheimer has sold her Boca Raton winter home and is returning to Montreal permanently to be with her family. “My son, my daughter and my grandchildren are all in Canada,” Wertheimer ex- plained. “Business has been slow here and my family is providing me with an apart- ment. Health care is provided in Canada too. I hate to leave National Association of Pro- I have several of her works in Boca Raton, but I will be back.” fessional Women in 2011. One my Boca Raton home. Esther Esther Wertheimer was of her most significant awards will be sorely missed. She is born in Lodz, Poland. She is the Gold Medal of Lorenzo very generous to philanthropic Open Sun Dinner 5 to 10 pm moved with her family to Mon- il Magnifico and Certificate of causes and she is one heck of treal as a young child. Honor for her career and body a wonderful dancer. The fellas Young Esther showed an of work at the Biennale Inter- will miss her.” artistic talent at an early age. nazionale Dell’ Arte, Florence Esther Wertheimer will She began drawing in Canada Italy, in 2009. be gone but not forgotten. at age 8 with encouragement “I was the only American Her works will remain on from artist Alexander Beroco- to win a Gold Medal,” Wert- public display. There are sev- vich. She attended L’Ecole heimer reveals. “To be honored eral monumental sculptures des Beaux Art and in 1958 for my life’s work and career at Royal Palm Place in Boca won a four-year scholarship was very gratifying.” Raton and at least a half-dozen to Montreal Museum of Fine Wertheimer began win- other Florida locations. You Arts. From there she went to tering in South Florida in can see public commissions of the International Academy of the 1980s. Ten years ago she her work all over the world, in Austria in 1966. In 1967 Wert- bought a house in Boca Raton, America, Canada, Japan (She is particularly popular there with at least 10 public installations), Singapore, Shanghai, China and Australia. Her work can also be found in select galler- ies all over the USA. She hopes to eventually buy or rent an apartment in Boca Raton for the winters. Boca Raton Estate Sales is having an open house sale at Wertheimer’s Boca Pointe house this weekend from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25. heimer was awarded a one- where she spent half the year. “I am telling my patrons year scholarship from the Ital- Wertheimer is a very social and friends that I have over $1 ian government to attend the person who loves dancing and million worth of art I’d like to Academia di Belle Arts in Flor- music. Her sculptures often sell before I leave for Canada,” ence. She immersed herself in depict these loves in graceful, she explains. “This will be an classical Italian art, which is flowing figures of dancers, excellent opportunity to pur- still a strong influence. She is mothers and children. chase my work at a substantial particularly fond of Dante and Wertheimer has countless discount.” his tale of “Paolo and Frances- friends in South Florida. Jan For more information ca,” and has created a number McArt, Director of Theater about Esther Wertheimer, of works on the subject. Arts at Lynn University, is one call Boca Raton Estate Sales Wertheimer won her first of her closes friends. at 305-900-7045. She can be gold medal for art in Italy in “Esther Wertheimer is reached directly by calling 1977. In the years since she has world-class, not only woman, 561-392-3503 or by going amassed a list of honors in- but as a wonderfully talented to www.ewertheimer.com or cluding Executive Professional sculptor,” commented McArt. “mailto:ewertheimer@ewert- Woman of the year from the “She is also a personal friend. heimer.com.

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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. 22 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL East/West Boca Raton, FL Jeb Bush Endorses Palm Tran Adds Articulated Buses to Fleet Palm Tran, Palm Beach busiest routes beginning in Adam Hasner for District County’s public transpor- April. tation system, recently ac- “These buses are clearly quired six new articulated needed based on our grow- 22 Congress seat buses from New Flyer In- ing ridership and will enable BOCA RATON --U.S. dustries. This is the first us to increase capacity dur- House candidate Adam time Palm Tran will have ing these times of economic Hasner announced that he buses of this kind in its constraints without the ad- has received the endorse- fleet. ditional operating costs of ment of former Florida Designed for crowded placing more buses on these Governor Jeb Bush. routes, the 61-foot long ve- routes,” said Palm Tran Ex- hicles are often called “a bus ecutive Director Chuck Co- In announcing his en- and a half ” because they can hen. dorsement, Bush said the seat 58 passengers and are Palm Tran is planning following: “I am proud to capable of carrying approx- an event in March to unveil endorse my friend Adam imately 80 people including the new buses. Mechanics One of Palm Tran’s new articulated buses Hasner for the U.S. House standing loads. Palm Tran and bus operators are cur- of Representatives in will use these buses on its rently in training at Palm Tran’s West Palm Beach and Delray Beach facilities. District 22. Adam has a passion for reform and for and I know he will con- common-sense conser- tinue to do so in the U.S. One driver killed in four-vehicle crash in vative solutions, and he House.” will take that passion to Hasner responded, “I West Boca on Valentine’s Day a Washington that is cer- am deeply honored by the BOCA RATON – One PBSO said Billy T. Nguy- thony Gaeta, 73, of NW then struck from behind tainly in need of both.” support and endorsement driver was killed in a four- en, 20, of Emperor Street, 30th Ave., Boca Raton, was by cars operated by Daniel “The challenges Amer- of my friend Governor vehicle crash about 8:45 p.m. Boca Raton, was ejected in the center left turn lane Carrasca, 57, of Boca Gar- ica faces grow each and Jeb Bush. He stands as Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, from his motorcycle by the attempting to make a U- dens Parkway, Boca Raton, every day, and we need one of the greatest gov- at the intersection of State impact. The police report turn and travel north on and Jeffery S. Beer, 50, of representatives that share ernors of our time for Road 7 and South Central said he was pronounced State Road 7 when Nguy- Mizner Lane, Boca Raton. Adam’s commitment to good reason: his passion Park Boulevard, according dead at the scene by Palm en’s motorcycle struck Gae- None of the other drivers principle, his dedication for education, his commit- to the Palm Beach County Beach County Fire Rescue. ta’s car. was hurt, the report said. to government account- ment to reform, and his Sheriff ’s Office. Investigators said An- The Gaeta vehicle was ability and his proven re- record of fostering eco- cord in working for his nomic growth is second community. Adam served to none. I am proud to Former Brazilian Minister of Palm Beach and Broward have Jeb on my side in the counties with distinction race ahead.” Economy Visits Boca Raton in the state legislature, The former Min- istry of Economy of Brazil come to visit Delray couple killed in Boca Raton. She was the speaker at BBG- crash at Atlantic Ave Brazilian Business Group monthly lunch and El Clair Ranch Rd meeting. BBG is an DELRAY BEACH – cord driven by Fredric independent, secular A couple from Delray Hayden, 18, of Haydn organization, founded Beach died of injuries Drive, Boca Raton, col- in 2006 with the ob- suffered in a two-car col- lided at the intersection. jective of uniting and lision just after 3 p.m. The report said Bette strengthening the Bra- Feb. 15 at Atlantic Av- Muscarnera, 82, a pas- zilian business commu- enue and El Clair Ranch senger in Perry Mus- nity in South Florida, Road, said the Palm carnera’s car, was pro- especially Broward and Beach County Sherriff ’s nounced dead at the southern Palm Beach Office. scene. Police said he died counties, where a large The PBSO report as a result of his injuries part of the community said the 2002 Chrysler the following day. He is concentrated. More operated by Perry Mus- had been taken to Del- information you can carnera, 87, of Waldwick ray Medical Center for visit their web site : Circle, Delray Beach, treatment following the http://www.brazilian- and a 2002 Honda Ac- crash. businessgroup.com. Zelia Cardoso De Mello Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 23 Business The Boca Raton Tribune Delray Medical Earns New Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center tion from the Society Hospitals that have priate and rapid treat- To become an Ac- don’t realize is that the of Chest Pain Centers received SCPC accredi- ment of patients with credited Chest Pain sooner a heart attack is (SCPC). tation have achieved a chest pain and other Center, Delray Medi- treated, the less damage SCPC is an interna- higher level of exper- heart attack symptoms. cal Center engaged in to the heart and the bet- tional not-for-profit or- tise in dealing with pa- They also serve as a rigorous evaluation by ter the outcome for the ganization that focuses tients who arrive with point of entry into the SCPC for its ability to patient,” said CEO Mark on transforming car- symptoms of a heart healthcare system to assess, diagnose, and Bryan. diovascular care by as- attack. They emphasize evaluate and treat other treat patients who may “Our message to the sisting facilities in their the importance of stan- medical problems, and be experiencing a heart community is to go to effort to create commu- dardized diagnostic and they help to promote a attack. an Accredited Chest DELRAY BEACH nities of excellence that treatment programs that healthier lifestyle in an “People tend to wait Pain Center immediately - Delray Medical Cen- bring together quality, provide more efficient attempt to reduce the when they think they if they experience any ter has received Chest cost and patient satisfac- and effective evaluation risk factors for heart at- might be having a heart symptoms of a heart at- Pain Center Accredita- tion. as well as more appro- tack. attack, but what they tack.” Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center ADT Business Solutions to take its Mall to Benefit Boca Hospital technology ‘on the road’ BOCA RATON -- for Town Center at Boca costume designer Dani- learn how to improve ADT Business Solutions. Fashion-forward foot- Raton. elle Tabino, http://ac- safety, enhance security “In addition to our wear fans and communi- “According to the Na- cidentalsexiness.com, and increase profitability giving program, ADT ty supporters are invited tional Heart, Lung and accidentalsexiness.com’s of their business. Business Solutions will to kick-up their hottest, Blood Institute, heart fashion and lifestyle In addition, attendees donate a new Hosted highest designer red disease is still the lead- blogger Rosy Cordero will get to hear a keynote Video system to the Boys heels for the second an- ing cause of death for and WPEC-TV CBS presentation from re- & Girls Clubs of America nual Red Stiletto Stroll women. Through the 12’s reporter and anchor nowned technology and organization in each city. to benefit the Christine Red Stiletto Stroll, we Michele Wright. security expert, Paul C. This new cloud-based E. Lynn Heart & Vas- hope to remind and mo- Attendees to the re- Boucherle. A columnist video surveillance stor- cular Institute at Boca tivate women to learn ception will be treated BOCA RATON -- for Security Sales & In- age solution will help Raton Regional Hos- about their personal risk to a variety of hors ADT Business Solutions, tegration magazine, he provide additional secu- will share his insights for rity to one of America’s pital. The event will be factors and take action d’oeuvres and cocktails a unit of Tyco Interna- planning and implement- most vital nonprofit or- held Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. to reduce them through from Town Center at tional and the industry’s leading security sys- ing migration strategies ganizations.” at Town Center at Boca the variety of services Boca Raton restaurants. for security systems. ADT Business Solu- Raton. offered at the Christine In addition to the tems integrator in North America, has announced “ADT Business So- tions’ 2012 Road Show Arrigo FIAT has E. Lynn Heart & Vascu- Rosso Lounge, the event lutions is dedicated to schedule includes stops been named sponsor of lar Institute.” will feature the one-of-a- it will be hosting a com- plimentary series of road delivering leading-edge in the following cities: The Rosso Lounge, an Participants will kind “Shoe-Shoe” Train security systems that le- New York -- March interactive component flaunt their fancy foot- Fashion Show presented shows throughout the U.S. to share the latest verage existing technol- 7, Millennium Broadway of the event that is de- wear on a red carpet by Neiman Marcus, a ogy and integrate with Hotel signed to raise aware- complete with a visual Spring Trends Fashion solutions and technology advancements in the se- new IP technologies to Philadelphia -- April ness about women and “step” and repeat back- Show, “shoe depots” and curity industry. best protect people, prop- 4, Philadelphia Marriott heart disease. drop resembling a high a Chinese auction fea- Each event will feature erty and assets,” said Jay Downtown “Town Center at Boca fashion photo shoot. turing items from Town local security specialists, Hauhn, chief technology Toronto -- April 18, Raton is committed to Souvenir photos of the Center at Boca Raton’s industry professionals officer for ADT Business Radisson Suites Missis- the community and we participants’ grand en- retailers. and vendor partners to Solutions. saugua Toronto Airport are proud to support try will be available on Tickets are $30 for showcase advancements “Each stop provides Chicago -- May 10, Boca Raton Regional Facebook. general admission and in the industry and busi- an opportunity to pres- Navy Pier Hospital’s ongoing mis- The Red Stiletto $50 for reserved seat- ness benefits of integrat- ent the very latest secu- Atlanta -- June 13, sion to raise awareness Stroll will also feature ing. Tickets are available ed security solutions. rity technology, while Westin Peachtree Plaza about women’s health,” a fun and flirty red car- by contacting Kimberly By attending these making a meaningful im- Atlanta said Ellen Korelitz, di- pet shoe competition M. Read at:561-955- events, hundreds of local pact on each community,” Houston -- July 18, rector of marketing and judged by local celeb- 4142 or mailto:kread@ business leaders and se- said Dan Schroeder, Vice JW Marriott Houston business development rities Cirque Dreams brrh.com. curity professionals will President of Sales for Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 24 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 Gannon Strikes Deal With Online Travel Firms to Pay $1.9 Million in Bed Taxes Palm Beach County Tax rious reductions in property over how the bed tax is cal- Collector Anne M. Gannon values which have impacted culated which has the po- has reached a significant the amount of revenues col- tential for exempting online settlement agreement with lected and services provided travel companies from any major online travel compa- to our citizens.” payment of bed tax to coun- nies to pay more than $1.9 Revenue derived from ties in Florida. million in uncollected Tour- bed tax collections is used to Gannon’s legal team in- ist Development Taxes, also promote Palm Beach County cluded Palm Beach County known as “bed taxes.” tourism, fund cultural pro- attorneys Jeff Liggio, Lou Defendants include Ex- grams and beach restoration. Silber, and John Romano. pedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Tourism is a major industry Liggio, lead attorney for Travelocity. of the county and Florida. Gannon, said, “This litiga- Gannon filed suit in July The settlement is not an tion in Palm Beach County is 2009 alleging the online admission of liability by the similar to litigation against travel firms did not pay the online travel companies that the online travel companies county’s tourist develop- they are subject to the “bed elsewhere in Florida and ment tax as authorized by tax”. If the Florida legisla- throughout the nation.” Fla. Statute 125.0104 and ture does not pass legisla- Numerous other counties County Code 17-111. A “bed tion in the two year period, in Florida have filed suits, tax” of 5 cents per dollar is litigation by Gannon against he said, including Broward, levied on all Palm Beach the OTC’s regarding their li- Flagler, Leon, Manatee, County hotel stays for a pe- ability for the “bed tax” may Pinellas, Polk, Nassau, St. riod of 6 months or less. begin again. Johns, Alachua, Escambia, “This is great news for But competing legisla- Charlotte, Hillsborough, our county,” said Gannon. tion has also been filed for Pasco and Volusia. “Our county has realized se- the 2012 legislative session

Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 25 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL BUSINESS BITS BOCA RATON -- Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and well- ness products, announced that after extensive testing, it has fully executed the relaunch of its website, sev- eral weeks ahead of its previously communicated roll-out target of late March. New and existing Vitacost customers can see the new site at www.vitacost.com.“We are thrilled that the Vitacost.com relaunch has been a success,” said Jeffrey J. Horowitz, Vitacost.com’s chief executive officer.

BOCA RATON -- Latitude Solutions, Inc. announced that the Company and Crestmark Bank have finalized the establishment of a $5 million revolving asset-based line of credit. This type of working capital facility will provide LSI with greater flexibility and liquidity to support growth and take advantage of fur- ther opportunities. Jeffrey Wohler, Latitude Solutions, Inc.’s chief executive officer, stated, “The credit facil- ity being provided by Crestmark enables LSI to rapidly deploy our Electro Precipitation(TM), Integrated Water Systems(TM) on an accelerated basis by maximizing the cash flow and recurring revenue created by the deployment of our technology.”

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BOCA RATON -- Office Depot has partnered with financial expert Jean Chatzky to offer tips to revital- ize small businesses. Additionally, as part of the www.facebook.com/officedepot” Small Business Makeover contest, three small businesses will receive a makeover, including a one-on-one financial coaching session with www.jeanchatzky.com. The Small Business Makeover contest is designed to help small business own- ers augment or adjust their business in order to save time, grow and prosper in 2012 and beyond. To enter the contest, visit Office Depot’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/OfficeDepot. Contest ends February 27. To view the complete rules and regulations, visit the www.facebook.com/OfficeDepot.Office Depot Facebook page. Email your Business News, promotions and acknowledgements to Chris Catoggio at: chris@ bocaratontribune.com.

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FAITH DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Lécio Dornas By Mike Gora Whitney Houston: Grandparent visitation Q My wife and I have in a neighborhood that visitation rights under this The Trap of Subtlety been divorced for six years. is not a good as my old high hurdle. We have two children. In neighborhood. My lawyer CORRECTION: In By Lécio Dornas tragic fragility of the Whitney Houston a final judgment, entered claims that she may have a last week’s column con- Nobody will disagree life’s philosophy that should remember the by a judge, after a trial, she case. What do you think? cerning the criminal and that the “Greatest love she allowed herself to Scripture: “Greater love was named the residential A: Appellate decisions civil cases stemming from of All” must necessar- adopt, characterized by has no one than this: parent, and I was given by the Su- a traffic accident between ily be in any list of the self-sufficiency, solitude to lay down one’s life some time sharing. preme Court and the Flori- John Goodman and Scott most successful song of and self-idolatry. How- for one’s friends.” (John A month ago, unfortu- da Supreme Court over the Patrick Wilson a statement Whitney Houston (Au- ever, all traveling in a 15.13 - TNIV). nately, she was killed in a past 12 years have virtually was made saying that the gust 9, 1963 - February nice melody and poetry True greatest love is traffic accident on I-95 near eliminated the rights of adoption of the girlfriend 11, 2012). How sweet, with words and phrases the love of God for us! Stuart. My mother-in-law grandparents to win visita- of Goodman could make smooth and beautiful carefully organized. Is Love proved (Romans immediately moved into tion of grand children un- their future sexual activi- melody! It’s rejection the trap of subtlety. 5.8) in the person of my old house with the kids der these circumstances. ties incest. As a matter of by our heart is almost Teach a child the Jesus Christ: His birth, and took over. She barely There still exists a law that conclusion was an impossibility; musi- greatest beauty that ex- life, teaching, death and lets me see the children. Florida Statute which, on incorrect. The Florida I live with a girlfriend. its face, allows grandpar- statutes state that: “Who- cal phrases simply are ists is that one inside resurrection. Whitney We have no plans to marry. ent visitation if it is in the ever knowingly marries gaining space in us so herself, and she will have boarded a canoe bored We live in a three-bedroom best interests of the child. or has sexual intercourse enjoyable that does not much trouble finding and was sick enough to rental. My former mother- However later Florida with a person to whom he allow us to easily see the beauty worth in people try in vain to remove in-law says she will not let Supreme Court decisions or she is related by lineal poetry on which a mes- that God has strategical- alone the water that me have the children, even eliminate the “best inter- consanguinity, or a brother, sage travels highly poi- ly allocated around her. continually entered the for visitation, although the ests of the child” as a rea- sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, sonous: Is the trap of Teach a child to feel canoe. It was the trap of final judgment in our case son for giving grandpar- or niece, commits incest, subtlety. proud to know that the subtlety. outlines a visitation plan. ents visitation rights. which constitutes a felony The mention of chil- greatest love of all is I Thank Whitney While she was alive, my The Florida deci- of the third degree, punish- dren, future, childish that one that she feels Houston, for her unique ex-wife let me have the sion was based upon the able as provided in s.www. smile which brings us to for herself, and she may voice, unique ability to visitation that was in the right of privacy found in lawserver.com/law/state/ our own childhood set never make her to open interpret songs and in- judgment. the Florida Constitution, florida/statutes/florida_ the stage for one of the to God’s love. comparable presence at The mother-in-law has and not the United States statutes_775-082, s. www. most bombastic confes- Encourage a child to stage. But I also made a filed some legal papers, Constitution. Our court lawserver.com/law/state/ sions ever made: “Ev- want to walk in her own decision long ago, when claiming that she should be has ruled that a parent’s florida/statutes/flori- erybody searching for a shadow and the schizo- I saw that inside myself given the children on a full rights to privacy preclude da_statutes_775-083” or time basis. She also says hero, people need some- phrenia and severe de- I find nothing to make grandparent’s visitation s. HYPERLINK “http:// that I should only have su- rights unless the absence www.lawserver.com/law/ one to look up to. I never pression soon will knock me happy and useful, and pervised vitiation. of such visitation can be state/florida/statutes/ found anyone who fulfills at her door. By trusting chose to live with Some- She claims I am a dan- proven harmful to the florida_statutes_775-084. my needs, a lonely place in herself, perhaps dis- one very special, whose ger to my children because child. There seems to be “Sexual intercourse” is the to be. So I learned to de- illusioned with every- shadow I wish one day I am a diagnosed alcoholic, few circumstances which penetration of the female. pend on me.” In other thing and everyone, she to live forever (Psalm and live with my girlfriend, would allow grandparent words, Whitney Hous- can also prematurely end 91.1). Just so I could es- ton has elected herself her own life by choosing cape the trap of subtlety. Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization of The Florida as her hero. So it’s easier to take refuge in drugs You can do it too. Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law and is a partner with Shapiro Blasi for us to understand the and self-destruction. Wasserman & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. Mr. Gora may be reached at mailto:mhgora@ sbwlawfirm.com. Lécio Dornas is a Theologian, Leadership and Education Specialist and Writer with 19 titles published in several Publishers in Brazil. Currently, Lécio works as Manager of Brazilian Ministry at American Bible Society www.americanbible.org and living, with his family, in Coconut Creek, FL. To contact him about the Bible Cause, e-mail mailto:[email protected]. bocaratontribune.com

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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. 30 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Strikers Sign Thompson as Player & Assistant Coach The Fort Lauderdale our focus is to make it back all-time leader in goals. coach because he performed Strikers have resigned for- there and win. As a coach “Abe has been one of in a similar capacity while ward Abe Thompson for I’ll be the player’s voice in the leaders, on and off the with the New Orleans Riv- the 2012 season. Thomp- our coaches meetings, so I field, since I arrived,” said erboat Gamblers earlier in son has also been named as- can let Daryl know when I Strikers head coach Daryl his career. sistant coach, replacing Jim feel the team needs to train Shore. “Abe is a guy who “It was a great stepping Rooney who was named as- harder and when we need a I wanted back on the field stone for me and I feel like sistant coach for the U-17 rest.” and with Jim Rooney leav- Abe is a good fit for the po- US Men’s national team. Thompson has played ing, we felt like we didn’t sition,” said Shore. Terms of the contract were three seasons for the Strik- have to go outside the team The last player/coach not disclosed. ers and is third all time in to bring in our next assis- for the Strikers was Zinho, “My goal is to win a goals with 13. With six tant coach.” who recorded five goals and championship this season,” goals this season he would Shore can offer Thomp- five assists in 2007 while said Thompson. “We got pass original Miami FC for- son some help adjusting to serving as assistant coach. very close last year, but ward Romario as the team’s his new role as player and NBA Mid-Season Awards By: Pedro Heizer game) make him the type a big impact in the playoffs turnovers and fouls. Collins With the lockout-short- of player that could start in for Miami. Chalmers’ 11.2 has devised a system, and ened 2011-12 season at just about any other team in points per game, 47% from in Year Two, he has gotten the halfway mark, it’s time the league. Yet, the Thun- three point range, and 51% total buy-in from one of the to make my picks for the der guard provides a spark from the field are all career league’s deepest rosters. league’s top performers so of instant offense and play- highs for the third year point Defensive Player of the far this season: making off the bench and a guard out of Kansas. Year: Dwight Howard Most Valuable Player: reliable shooter in the fourth Coach of the Year: Howard is the most LeBron James quarter. Doug Collins dominant defensive player in LeBron, with his 27.9 Rookie of the Year: It’s time to give credit the league yet again. Despite points per game and league- Ricky Rubio where credit is due. Col- all the trade talks, Howard is best 32.9 Player Efficiency It took almost three years lins is leading a team that averaging a career high with Rating, is unmatched sta- to see Ricky in the NBA, but some thought would never 15.3 rebounds per game and tistically), and he isn’t just it was worth the wait. Rubio be a legitimate team to one is the anchor of the Magic’s showing off -- his ridiculous is having a sensational sea- numbers have kept the Heat son with the Timberwolves within range of the No. 1 averaging 11.5 points per seed despite the absences of game and 8.4 assists per Dwyane Wade in January. game. Not only is he hav- LeBron is playing his best ing a good offensive season, as a but Rubio ranks among the

Dwight Howard. New York called Jeremy Lin this season. Chalmers Lin that is making waves has dramatically improved right now, but Chalmers has his shooting so that he’s no played more games and has longer a liability on offense, been more consistent than an upgrade that could have

Mario Chambers. of the best teams in the defense. Howard is still per- Lebron James. Eastern Conference. Not forming the dirty work that and he deserves to be recog- league leaders in both steals only that but what’s most distinguishes him. He is nized for it. and drawing charges. It’s impressive is that Collins pulling down a career high Sixth Man of the Year: hard to argue against num- has maintained balance on in rebounds and protecting James Harden bers like this. a team that lacks a tradi- the paint as well as anybody, His numbers (16.8 points Most Improved Player of tional star by sharing the except perhaps Ibaka, who is per game, 3.5 assists per the Year: Mario Chalmers ball, relentless motion on swatting 3.3 shots per game. game, and 4.1 rebounds per Yes, there is a guy from offense, the elimination of James Harden. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 - 31 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Fort Lauderdale Strikers Sign FAU Women’s Basketball to Battle Forward Nagime South Alabama in Pivotal SBC East The Fort Lauderdale Strikers have signed for- ward Halili Nagime for Division Encounter the 2012 season. Terms of Boca Raton, FL - The the contract were not dis- Florida Atlantic University closed. women’s basketball team “Halili is another at- will close out the regular tacking option we’re bring- season with two important ing into our group,” said home court Sun Belt Confer- Strikers head coach Daryl ence (SBC) East Division at Shore. “We expect him to the FAU Arena, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. compete and contribute in First, the Owls will battle our quest to win the cham- the University of South pionship.” Alabama on Wednesday, The 18-year-0ld strik- petes in the ASB Premier- Nagime was born in February 22 at 7 p.m., before er spent last season with ship which is the highest Massachusetts, but grew facing Troy University in a Auckland City FC in New level of domestic soccer in up in Brazil and has dual Senior Day Game on Satur- Zealand. The team com- the country. citizenship. day, February 25. Both games will deter- mine FAU’s standing in the Ioana Ivan is Sunshine State Conference upcoming SBC Champion- ship Tournament. FAU and Women’s Tennis Player of the Week USA are tied for second By Lance Thomas bles flight in a trio of Fight- place in the East Division the 2005-06 campaign. The team with 34 three-point Lynn University’s sopho- ing Knight victories. The with 9-5 league records. The team is coming off a 65-41 field goals, making 34 per- more women’s tennis stu- fifth-ranked player in Divi- top two teams in each divi- loss at SBC regular-season cent from beyond the arc. dent-athlete Ioana Ivan has sion II singles, Ivan began sion receive a first-round champion Middle Tennessee She comes off the bench to been selected Sunshine State a busy week by dispatching bye in the conference tour- State University on Febru- average seven-and-a-half Conference Women’s Tennis Veena Vasquez 6-2, 6-2 in an nament. ary 18. points per game. Player of the Week as an- 8-1 win over Palm Beach At- “It is advantageous for us “We have to get back to Sophomore guard Kim- nounced by the conference lantic. She also joined Sabine to play well this week and playing good, solid defense berly Smith is coming off office on Monday. Krause for an 8-1 doubles earning a much more favor- and paying attention to the a nine-point outing against Ivan was a combined 6-0 win over Vasquez and Leydi able draw in the conference little details, like rebound- MTSU and has made 33 at the top singles and dou- Zora. tournament with a second ing and free-throw shooting, three pointers, including place finish in the East Di- that have been the pillars for seven in the past two games. vision,” said Chancellor Du- our success this season,” Du- Senior guard DaLita Scot- Ivan then downed Laura gan, FAU’s head women’s gan said. “We have to be the trounds out the team’s bal- Kemkes 6-1, 6-0 in a 7-2 SSC basketball coach. “We know aggressive team on the floor anced offensive attack at win over Saint Leo. She and the task at hand is for this - offensively and defensively nearly six points. Krause, who form the No. 5 week. This is what we have - and be determined to win USA stands 16-10 on doubles tandem in Division worked for all season, put- the battle from the center the season and is coming II, defeated the No. 12 duo ting ourselves in a position tipoff to the final buzzer.” off a 70-33 home win over of Kemkes and Emily Sin- where we control your own Sophomore forward Che- Western Kentucky Univer- gleton 8-3. destiny. We are eager to get nise Millercontinues to lead sity on February 18. The The Snagov, Romania na- this done in front of our the Owls in scoring (10.7 Jaguars have won five of tive closed out the week with home fans this week.” a 6-1, 6-1 win over Sabine points per game) and re- their past six games. Ju- The winner of Wednes- bounding (7.4 rebounds per nior guard Mansa El leads Goge in the Knights’ 9-0 day’s FAU-USA game can- conference sweep of Florida game). She has been a dou- the team in scoring at 12.2 not secure the bye. However, Southern. She and Krause ble-figure scorer in six of points a game. She tallied 21 the Owls would be eliminat- combined for an 8-2 win over her last seven games, and is points in the first match up the No. 20 tandem of Goge ed from contention for sec- tied for seventh in the SBC against FAU. Senior guard and Magda Riutort. ond place with a loss, because in rebounding. Sarda Peterson is averaging Lynn faces Eckerd and of SBC tie-break rules. USA Senior guard Teri 10.4 points per outing and Hillsborough Community defeated the Owls by a score Stamps leads the team with has made 60 three-pointers. College in a doubleheader of 66-58 in Mobile, Alabama 31 steals and is averaging Senior post player Taylor on Saturday, February 25, on February 1. 7.8 points per contest. Se- Ammons is tops on the team at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the FAU stands 14-11 on the nior forwardApril Goinsis grabbing 8.6 rebounds a Perper Tennis Complex in season and its next victory also scoring 7.8 points a game. its next two matches. Fans would give the team its first game, while collecting 5.3 The FAU program will can follow the action live winning season since joining rebounds per contest. recognize its seven seniors on Twitter by following @ the SBC. The program’s last Sophomore guard Lata- before Saturday’s game LUKnights #LUWT. winning season came during via Dempseyis tops on the against Troy. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 32 - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 - Edition 88 Tribune of Sports East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, FL - February 24, 2012 through March 1, 2012 • Year II • Number 088 Best Talent in ITC History

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