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Runway looks, resort chic styles and trendy hairstyles will be on display in downtown Delray from Jan. 23-27 during the 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week. With a theme of “Fashion Never Dies” inspired by James Bond 007 will be woven throughout the event featuring fashion, local designers, entertainment and beauty. Diverse fashions will take center stage at the runway shows, fashion luncheon, in-store promotions and the Shop the Runway In-Stores Event throughout Downtown Delray. “Created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants, Delray Beach Fashion Week is an award-winning event which we are thrilled to produce once again,” said DDA Executive Director Laura Simon. “This special week is a unique, fun and all encompassing opportunity to share with our local residents and visitors Sharon Koskoff and Andrew Carroll look through postcard letters Koskoff’s dad wrote to his fiancé at the time during WWII. Photo courtesy of Matt the fashion and beauty that is found right here in Down- Sturgess 4th Avenue Photo. town Delray Beach.” In addition to the Downtown Delray Beach merchants, lo- Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million cal fashion designer participants include: Amanda Perna – House of Perna and Neon Bohemians; Glavidia Alexis - Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis and Glavidia Hair Studio; war letters makes stop in Delray Beach Kyle Groth – Whiskers Laces; Amanda Johnson – Amanda By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor him. Her grandfather survived the war Johnson Studio; Jully Ortega – The Sandy Shoppe; Bill De- and continued to serve in the Korea War. Bilzan – The DeBilzan Gallery; Arianne Brown - Ramona Linda Oxford never really wanted to Several Delray residents took their turns La Rue; Lizzie Lambert – Haystacks and read them. The letters her dad wrote to waiting to show Carroll their family’s let- “I never met him,” she said of her grand- Sam Delaney – Greenlines [CONT. PG 2] her mom before he left for war and while ters. Porter Beermann was visiting her father. But she named her son Montgom- he was overseas. But, she didn’t want to mom in California for Thanksgiving ery after him. throw them away either. when she found a letter her grandfather She donated the letter, which ends ask- James Montgomery Moore wrote from ing his parents for nuts and candy, to the So, when the Delray Beach resident France in 1944. found out New York Times best-selling cause, which has an overall goal of col- author, historian and war letter collector The West Point graduate was a captain in lecting 1 million letters in order to pre- Andrew Carroll was coming to the Del- WWII. She said he would send letters to serve war-related correspondences. ray Beach Historical Society, she brought his father’s office so his mother wouldn’t Carroll doesn’t come from a military the stacks of letters with her to donate to see what he was describing. His letters background nor did he study history. It his project “The Center for War Letters,” talk about capturing Germans and a time was a house fire that sparked his interest which honors veterans and active duty where he was under fire by two drunk in collecting war letters. When he was a troops by preserving their wartime cor- American soldiers who were ransacking sophomore in college, Delray Beach Fashion Week returns this month for the sixth year. respondences. a French town and began shooting at [CONT. PG 2] Photo courtesy of Downtown Development Authority.

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2 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019 Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million war letters makes stop in Delray Beach [FROM PG 1] his childhood home caught on fire. Everyone escaped unscathed, but the family heirlooms, letters and pictures did not survive the blaze. A cousin called to check in on the family. When Carroll explained they were all OK, but the letters and items were gone, the WWII veteran James Carroll Jordan sent a letter to Carroll. It was a letter he wrote to this wife while serving in the war. The letter dated April 21, 1945, explained what he saw while walking through Buchenwald, a concentration camp. That letter piqued Carroll’s interest once he read it. And so did the remark he Porter Beermann shares a letter her grandfather wrote to his parents during Linda Oxford holds a bundle of letters written during WWII and mailed to Delray cousin made about the letter. WWII with Andrew Carroll. Staff photo. Beach. Photo courtesy of Matt Sturgess 4th Avenue Photo. He told Carroll to keep it because he “proba- newspaper, the P.O. Box he purchased for He has turned the letters into several New bly would have thrown it out anyway.” people to submit letters to was inundated. York Times bestsellers, including War Let- ters, Letters of a Nation, and Behind the It was that moment that Carroll thought Since then, he has teamed up with Chap- Lines. War Letters inspired the critically how many letters like this one are sitting man University and the project has changed acclaimed PBS documentary of the same in peoples’ garages, attics and in boxes just names to the “Center for American War Let- name. The audio version of the book was covering dust, or worse being tossed in the ters.” Carroll serves as the Center’s Founding nominated for a Grammy in the “Spoken trash. Director. Word” category. So in 1998, he launched what was then called He estimates they have more than 150,000 During his Delray visit, he received a dona- in the collection. “The Legacy Project” to encourage people to unpublished letters in the collection. tion he had never seen before, colorful post- save their letters. card letters. Sharon Koskoff donated hun- The second day of his trip to Delray fea- He then wrote to advice columnist Abigail He has traveled to all 50 states and 40 coun- dreds of the postcards her father wrote to his tured his “Behind the Line” presentation Van Buren better known as Dear Abby ask- tries seeking out letters from the American then fiancé, who was not her mother. The of some of the letters and their stories. ing her to share his cause with her audience. Revolution up to the wars in Iraq and Af- postcards were saved even though the rela- The lecture was made possible with help Several days after her piece appeared in the ghanistan. tionship failed. Now, they will be preserved from the Delray Beach [CONT. PG 49] ‘Fashion Never Dies’ during 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week [FROM PG 1] Events will take place throughout Down- Fashion Show town Delray Beach and two of the runway fashion shows are free to the public to stand and watch. Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Ave. If you choose to splurge with a VIP Pass for $150, you will re- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Luncheon, resort wear fashion show, si- ceive a reserved seat at all runways shows and the luncheon, a lent auction One Year VIP iPic Theater membership, a VIP Lanyard, entry Recommended attire: Resort Wear to VIP Receptions and a special edition of the 2019 Fashion Week Amanda Perna SWAG Bag. Runway show reserved Tickets: $50 per person includes lunch and the fashion show seat tickets and other event tickets range from $25-$50. All - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Fam- ticket proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children ilies and Families. Jan. 26: “License to Swim” Swim and Surf Show There is a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package Delray Beach Fashion Week returns this month with a swimwear Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Ave. valued at $500 which also benefits the Achievement Centers show. Photo courtesy of Downtown Development Authority. for Children & Families. Receive one “Chance” with each VIP Recommended attire: Cocktail Attire 7-10 p.m.: Music, beach games, & vendor tables followed by Pass or runway seating ticket purchased. Additional Chanc- runway fashion show, chance to win drawing, thank you cer- es to Win will be available at each runway show for $5 per Tickets: $30 per seat for runway show reserved seating - ben- chance or $10 for three chances. efiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, emony and final walk. free to stand and watch. 2019 Delray Beach Fashion Week highlights Emcees: Lindsey Swing and Lilly Robbins of LL Scene Jan. 24: “For Your Eyes Only” Shop the Runway In-Store Recommended attire: Tropical Jan. 23: “Fashion Royale” Evening Wear & Designer Fashion Events throughout Downtown Delray Tickets: $25 per seat for runway show reserved seating – ben- Location: Atlantic Avenue in front of The Colony Hotel, 525 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Shop the Runway In-Store Events through- E. Atlantic Ave. efiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, out Downtown Delray. Purchase a Passport and receive tick- free to stand and watch. 7-10 p.m.: Ticketed runway seating, Live performance by ets for chances to win great prizes as you make purchases in Edge Effect – an a cappella group, Red Carpet with Step & stores throughout Downtown. Sunday, Jan. 27 Repeat, Downtown Merchant Tent, Beauty Bar and more. Tickets: $25 per person includes Passport, swag bag with in- Trunk Shows and Shopping throughout Downtown. 8 p.m. SHOW: Evening Wear & Designer Fashions Runway store discounts & promotions, and complimentary transpor- For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets in Show tation throughout Downtown - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. advance, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook. Emcee: Heather McMechan and Dana Peller of Local Mom com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or phone: Scoop, Pellerini and SoFlo Moms on the Go Jan. 25: “Fashion is Forever” Resort Wear Luncheon and 561.243.1077. 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American liquor, Bourbon. Nancy Stewart-Franczak At the heart of all of our festivals is our com- It all started with a trip to the Gilroy Garlic bringing new attractions like the Funky mitment to create fun-filled food lover com- 1 Tell us about yourself and Festival in Gilroy, California. My team and I Buddah Beer Garden where attendees will munity events featuring unique food and how you got into the event in- were taken back by this event and were lucky be able to kick-up their feet and sip beverages. We strive to ensure that our dustry. enough to take a page out of their book by funky brews, with new releases ro- sponsors are richly rewarded for their being trained by their founders in all things tating every hour. We’re also in- investment in our events and our I’ve always been interested in technolo- “Garlic”. Our goal of bringing Garlic Fest to troducing Artists Row which will community. Our events strong com- gy which led me to a career with IBM for South Florida was to establish a similar form showcase Palm Beach counties lo- mitment to the community is that seven years. In 1988 I took a buyout from of fund-raising sources for local non-profit cal community of artists in a variety they are designed as a fund-raising op- IBM and launched an advertising agency in organizations. of interactive exhibits. With The portunity for non-profit organizations. downtown Delray Beach. I fell in love with Mighty Mighty Bosstones Our non-profit organization has the city and immersed myself in anything Garlic Fest started out as a small festival in a headlining Saturday night, contributed over $670,000 and everything I could to get involved with city parking lot in downtown Delray Beach it’s sure to be our biggest back to our community vol- the city of Delray Beach. Revitalizing down- over twenty years ago. Within five years the Garlic Fest yet! unteer partners. town Delray Beach was and still is the focal event had gained attendance of 20,000+ and 4 5 If you could put on point of my interest. It began with Art & Jazz was booking major national music acts! What other events on the Ave which put in motion my career Around that time, The Garlic Fest was nick- do you have on tap for 2019? any event what would it be? change to event production. With my agen- named “The Best Stinkin’ Party in South I would love to produce a music festival cy background and being headquartered on Town”. Growing bigger every year, we were The Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival based on the “Best of” Garlic Fest perform- the Avenue I got asked to design many of the blessed to appear on the Cooking Channel’s returns to Downtown Delray Beach and Old ers. We’ve brought many national music acts collateral materials needed to promote these hit show, “Carnival Eats” and the Food Net- School Square with a diverse menu of deli- cious seafood and delectable wine on March to South Florida, including; Buddy Guy, Ste- events. Long story short – I found my pas- works “Unwrapped” show. th th sion of event production. 9 and 10 . phen Marley, Michael Franti, Hoobastank, 3 What is on tap for the 20th year of Alan Parsons Project, Dispatch, Rebelution, 2 We heard that Garlic Fest, one of your Garlic Fest? Can you divulge any special The Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Festival Dark Star Orchestra, Collective Soul, Sister nd rd signature events, is celebrating its 20th an- experiences? returns on March 22 and 23 . This free Hazel and Trombone Shorty to name a few. festival shines a loving light on our most fla- niversary this year. Tell us about how you th We would love to celebrate with a “Best of” started the event and how it has grown. To celebrate our 20 Anniversary we’re vorful food…Bacon, and the quintessential Garlic Fest reunion show.

room. Folks using the shower will be pro- Live Fresh Shower Truck rolling into Delray Beach this month vided with a wash cloth, towel and toilet- ries. Volunteers will oversee operations Associate Editor By: Marisa Herman He said he would see homeless people city staff will monitor the program. The while truck is onsite. walk in and out of coffee shops and see city will keep track of crime data to see if A shower on wheels will be wheeling into how they were treated. He also under- there is an impact, the number of people “I see this as an opportunity to do what a Delray Beach church on Fridays for the stood the way people in those establish- the shower attracts and ask residents who we are supposed to do to help our com- next six months to give the city’s home- ments felt. live nearby what they think about the munity,” Commissioner Shirley Johnson, less population a place to freshen up. program. A report on the program will “When I am down in the dumps, the first who is also a member of St. Matthews Thanks to nonprofit Live Fresh Charity, be presented to commissioners in June. thing I do is take a shower, get a hair cut Episcopal Church, said. “How many of the shower truck will park at St. Mat- and put on a fresh shirt,” he said. “Any- The trucks have four stalls. Each stall has us could go one day without a shower, let thews Episcopal Church, 404 SW 3rd thing that makes me feel better when I a portable shower, toilet and changing alone a week?” Ave., during lunchtime on Fridays. look in the mirror.” Currently, the church serves lunch to He said he wanted about 100 people on Friday afternoons. to give that oppor- City staff estimate about 30 percent of tunity to others and those people will take advantage of the the idea came to life shower service. after he teamed up Commissioners approved the program with another orga- as a six month pilot program. The pro- nization and they gram will not cost the city any money. received a $100,000 The idea is supported and requested by grant from Impact the Delray Beach Interfaith Committee 100 of the Palm for Social Services and endorsed by the Beaches. city’s Homeless Task Force. In 2016, the shower The showers were an idea Chris Bentley trucks were pur- came up with several years ago while liv- chased and they ing in New York City. have been operating at different locations. They have a presence in Fort Lauderdale and Mi- ami. Beginning on the second Friday of January, the shower will be located in Delray.

During the trial, 4 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019 ‘Eat simple so others can simply eat’ theme draws 1,000 to soup lunch in Delray By: Dale King Contributing Writer

The Palm Beach County Food Bank recently served a simple meal of soup, bread, cookie and water – with a side dish of wisdom – to about 1,000 people gathered in the Old School Square Pavilion in downtown Delray Beach.

The crowd not only devoured nearly three A crowd packs the Old School Square Pavilion in Del- dozen varieties of gourmet soups and rustic ray Beach for the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Delray The soup line was crowded at the 3rd Annual Empty Participants in the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Delray breads created by the Old School Bakery, but event. Photo courtesy of Capehart. Bowls Delray event. Photo courtesy of Capehart. event pick up their bowls. Photo courtesy of Capehart. also gobbled up the accompanying message Beach, the other is planned for Feb. 8 at this project,” Erren added. bowls for $25 each, raising $2,000 for the cause. – “eat simple so others can simply eat.” Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in She noted that the PBC Food Bank pro- The Food Bank procures about 5 million The point of the soup meal, served outdoors Palm Beach. vides food for close to 200,000 people by pounds of food annually from grocery in cardboard containers on a warm autumn Officials said Empty Bowls is a national way of partner organizations. Boca Helping stores, restaurants, food distributors, whole- day, was to give diners an opportunity to feel grassroots event that raises money for hun- Hands in Boca Raton receives some of its salers and other sources and provides it to the hunger that homeless and other needy ger relief. Diners paid $25 for advance tick- sustenance from the Food Bank as does the more than 200 local community partners, people must endure every day. ets, $30 at the gate to enjoy one of the many Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach, part of the including food pantries, soup kitchens and So, while most folks left the table with a minor soups prepared by gourmet chefs. county’s CROS ministries. residential housing programs. hunger tug in the tummy, they were satisfied Each soup consumer received a hand-craft- Of the near 200,000 people helped by the Palm Beach County Food Bank programs they had made a contribution to the cause of ed bowl, made by local students, to take Food Bank, said Erren, more than 60,000 are reach families, school children and seniors, helping alleviate hunger in the county. home as a powerful reminder of all the emp- children, and another 60,000-plus are senior and connect those in need to available bene- Patty Jones, chair of Delray Beach event, ty bowls in the community, said Erren. citizens. All recipients of food assistance “are fits and resources. said the gathering would likely net about hard-working citizens.” Jones remarked at the massive crowd that Delray Beach is already preparing for next year’s $100,000 to benefit the Food Bank. packed the pavilion. “We got the word out Not only did a raft of volunteers help serve the Empty Bowl event. Co-chairs have been chosen Karen Erren, executive director of the Palm on Facebook, through all the schools and on soup, students contributed in advance of the for 2019 – Marla Garchik and Shelley Menin. Beach County Food Bank, said the orga- the Old School Square website,” she noted. event. American Heritage School in Delray For more information, visit pbcfoodbank. nization sponsors two Empty Bowl events Beach conducted a food drive and parents “Delray Beach has taken such ownership of org or call 561-670-2518. each year. One took place Dec. 2 in Delray of students there purchased the hand-made

Commissioners Adam Frankel and Ryan get rid of the fund once it becomes depen- Delray Beach may tack on fire fee Boylston said they would only support the fee dent on the income it brings in. if it meant the city could reduce its millage rate. By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor bring in about $4 million, which would cov- “It’s an additional tax on our people who are er expenses of hiring four new firefighters, “I would like to see us move forward but I’d already paying some of the highest taxes in Delray Beach commissioners took the first pensions, replacing equipment and new fire like to see the millage reduced,” Boylston said. the area,” she said. “We are seeing an increase step to potentially implement a fire fee to all stations. in our values, our property values, year after property owners in the city beginning fiscal Ideally, he said he would like to see the mill- year after year. We had a $14 million increase year 2020. “This is the first baby step,” City Manager age reduction equate to the $4 million the in the last year. If that isn’t enough to make Mark Lauzier said about voting on whether fee would bring into the city. The proposed fire fee would help pay for fire sure we are putting away a certain amount, to move forward with the idea. department services without raising taxes. The fee would have to be voted on by com- then we have a problem with spending.” He said he recommends the fee as a way to missioners annually. They could opt to not What that assessed fee would total is still up charge the fee or raise or lower it. The proposal indicated an increase in the fund bring in a different revenue source to the city in the air. An initial fee of a $80.88 per res- not to exceed 5 percent for at least five years. idence and $11.77 per 100 square feet for without raising taxes. Mayor Petrolia said one of her main con- commercial properties was floated by city cerns about the fee is that it will affect peo- Commissioners last considered a fire fee in The decision on whether to consider adding staff and an outside company that helps cit- ple who can’t afford it the same way it affects 2012. the fee was made in a 3-2 vote with May- ies implement a fire fee assessment. people who live in a mansion. or Shelly Petrolia and Commissioner Bill It is unclear when the topic will come back to By assessing that amount the city would Bathurst opposed to the fee. She also said it is unlikely the city would ever commissioners for review and more input. LIVE FIT

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Contact: Carlos Alleyne 561.235.8868 www.CarlosLuxHomes.com Maloff Memorial Syracuse Reunion is in across the world in cathedrals, museums the works. The event will take place on and galleries. It will be in Delray through March 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the April 7. Shamrock Restoration has become the Gold Standard in water and mold damage restoration in South Florida. With over 15 years in the South Palm Beach County Civic Center. 8 The Arts Garage restoration industry, Shamrock Restoration has the knowledge and It will honor the memory of Hilbert Mal- skill to help remediate all kinds of property damage, both residential will hold its annual off, the founder of this Syracuse Reunion and commercial. From working directly with homeowners to dealing event in Florida. The cost of the event is gala and fundraising with adjusters and insurance companies, Shamrock Restoration can $10 per person and proceeds will go to the event “Mardi Gras assist with, and handle, the entire process. 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VIP Tickets cost $69 for preferred seating com with your name, phone number and amount of people attending. with a post-concert reception and regular The 15th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival is in Downtown tickets cost $59. 10 The 5th An- Delray Beach from January 21st to January 26th at Old School 5 nual Walk Against Square and The Chamber. Join award-winning and acclaimed KOP Mentoring Network will host Go4It Youth Prosperity Summit on Jan. Violence & Unity poets for Readings, Workshops and Discussions during this 26 from 9 a..m to 2:30 p.m. at the Delray Assembly will take 5-day Festival Event. Contact: Beach Public Library. The free summit is place on Jan. 12. www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org for tickets and info. designed as a daylong multi-media event The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts an To Join The Voice For Business in Delray Beach - that incorporates music, entertainment, hour. The route starts at Village Academy and ends at Pompey Park. 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Community Greening teams up with Enterprise Rent-A- Car, Arbor Day Foundation to plant more trees in Delray

By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer “It’s great to see corporations taking part prise Rent-A-Car in South Florida, who in their social and corporate responsibil- was down in the trenches planting trees On a cloudless 80-degree winter day ities and understanding the importance herself, said, “We support the Arbor Day in December, more than 75 Enterprise of beautifying a school without trees,” Foundation and its partners in their ef- Rent-A-Car employees joined forces said Matt Shipley, co-founder along with forts to build strong communities from with the Arbor Day Foundation and the Mark Cassini of Community Greening, the ground up and create a sustainable Delray Beach-based Community Green- an organization which creates and main- and inclusive future for all.” ing organization to plant 150 trees at the tains green spaces and educates the pub- K-12 Village Academy School in Delray lic about the importance of trees. “It’s our way of giving back,” she added. Village Academy ESL teacher Joanne Drew and Beach. student Stephanie Augstin plant a tree. Photo by Shipley was there with his mother, Karen, The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Jan Engoren. The event is part of a program, called and sister, Stephanie. has pledged $2 million over the next two the Enterprise Urban Initiative, which years to fund 40 community tree planting bites from red ants, the group was carry- invests in cities, which have been devas- The school lost trees to Hurricane Irma events across the country. Additionally, ing on. tated by natural disasters, through tree in 2017 and previous storms and has one in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foun- “The trees will provide shade and re- distribution and neighborhood planting of the lowest tree canopies in the city. dation, they have committed to plant 50 duce environmental pollutants,” Drew events. million trees in the U.S. and abroad as Jill Trout, group HR manager for Enter- said. “Plus, they will beautify the school part of the 50 Million Tree Pledge. y ard .” The new trees at the Village Academy in- “We can look back and remember when clude South Florida slash pines, live oak, these trees were planted,” Stephanie paradise trees, red maples, buttonwood Augstin said. “We get to watch them and holly, all native to Palm Beach County. g row.” Village Academy ESL teacher Joanne Last summer, Community Greening Drew was working with students Steph- planted 100 trees behind SD Spady Ele- anie Augstin, 17, and her cousin, Mia mentary School and planted mango and Village Academy ESL Augstin, 10. other fruit trees at the Catherine Strong teacher Joanne Drew with students Stephanie The three were digging holes and pulling Park last Arbor Day. Augstin, 17, and her Matt Shipley co-founder Community Greening, Jill Trout, group HR manag- the trees from their pots and trans-plant- cousin, Mia Augstin, 10. er for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in South Florida and Mark Cassini, co-founder Visit communitygreening.org for more Photo by Jan Engoren. Community Greening. Photo by Jan Engoren. ing them into the ground. Despite some information. LIFE JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 7

Art Basel— epicenter of culture, class By: Diane Feen Contributing Writer stood at the bottom of Harland Miller’s word-scape. Artist Sam Du- Art Basel has evolved from an inti- rant took an electric sign and added mate understated art show to a glob- vinyl words that read: “We are the al art extravaganza in Miami Beach. Ones We’ve Been Waiting For” in What started out as a showcase for primary colors. paintings and sculptures (that cost more than your parents first house) Graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s has become the biggest swirl of col- primitive artwork was everywhere or and commotion in the country. in its raw color and form, but with a price tag of $3.2 million it was not It brings celebrities out of their on many wish lists. There were also manicured mansions and pairs galleries and artists from Delray them with captivating artists that and Boca at shows with names like usually have more in common with Red Dot, Context, Scope, Spectrum, their housekeepers. Perhaps not. Pulse and dozens of others nearby. Not only has Art Basel become the Running water on a sculpture at Art Basel. Nuria Carrasco Dominguez, own- moniker of elegance and art, but it Photo by Diane Feen. er of konzeptARTS gallery in Boca has spread its wings from the Mi- Raton brought mix-media artwork of a woman holding a broom made ami Beach Convention Center to all by Delray resident Deborah Rad- of cigarettes. The matching cigarette areas of Miami. If you don’t like to figures sold immediately for the low er to the Red Dot show. Rader’s drive or find that crowds of people price of $325,000 (by Sarah Lucas). paintings and sculptures come in that look like they eat elegance for a myriad of forms and colors with breakfast annoy you, then this year Another memorable moment at the an elevated eclecticism. Delray res- you were in luck. Convention Center was reading a ident Rebekah Leah also showed large mirrored stainless-steel pic- her work at Red Dot. Her circular The reason is that The Cornell Mu- ture with catchy phrases in metal mix-media piece in abstract shades seum in Old School Square got bit chain. You couldn’t help but wonder of pink, white and gray was intrigu- by the Basel bug too. Their exhibit: how this artist (Xu Zhen) sleeps at ing and emotionally charged. Leah “Beyond Art Basel” took place the night. Sayings like “Does This Outfit also makes fine jewelry that is more same night as Art Basel in Miami. Make My Concealed Weapon Look art than accessory. The Cornell paid tribute to this art Big?” and “And the Axe Murderer mania by hosting an opening party Lived Happily Ever After,” gave us a The talent and the fury of passion with live performance art, cocktails chuckle, but also a look into the in- runs high and wide at Art Basel, and artist meet and greets. ner-mind traversing popular culture. whether people watching or art gazing. Twin skinhead ladies Eva th INSIDE The Basel torch went ablaze all Art Basel is also a people watching and Adele were there for the 17 Palm Beach County month by showcasing the colorful parade of rarified existence. The year in a row dressed in a swath of yet profound artwork of Delray artist clothing, the style, the swagger and pearls and ruffles. They have been (and provocateur) Dana Donaty. Her the pedigree are as artful as the described as, “surrealist pantomime work is known for its outer-world- canvases and stationary sculptures. dames” and are considered walking ly existence and ethereal characters The clothing was dazzling, and the art as well as artists. that dance with delight across a pan- finesse of art patrons and gawkers orama of pandemonium. flew by in eloquent waves. NetJets When you see Eva & Adele you had a private dining area in the Col- know you are in the rarified world The interesting thing about art lectors Lounge where only clients of possibilities. Because the num- from a global Basel perspective is could dine. bers don’t add up and the view is that it has become a social - politi- spectacular whether you stand on cal statement in neon. Last year we Words made art even more intimate your head or look up at the wall. If saw designer AK47 rifles decorated with canvases painted with sayings you’re at Art Basel, the world is your in Dior casings and explosives in like: “Tonight We Make History – oyster and the visual panorama is plexiglass. This year the highlights p.s. I can’t be there.” To offset this as colorful and creative as mankind included a large mix-media portrait irreverent humor a tiny penguin would allow. Pink Floyd last show at OSS [9]

Bresky Bash at Mizner [12] A portrait created by the metal springs inside Artists Eva and Adele attend their 17th Art Metal is used to replicate magazine covers at of pens is featured at Art Basel. Photo by Diane Basel dressed in a swath of pearls and ruffles. Art Basel. Photo by Diane Feen. Feen. Photo by Diane Feen. 8 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

Lance soon to reserve your spot, lwar- Don’t miss events [email protected] or 561-945-2074. 9 The 29th annual Donald M. Ephraim 1 Mounts Botanical Garden is bring- Catch Fleetwood Mac: Rumors on Jan. abuse. Register ing “TWISTED: Patrick Dougherty Ent- 12 at 8 p.m. at the Pavilion, Early Elton to participate at Palm Beach Jewish wined” this month. North Carolina-based on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. in the Crest Theatre avdaonline.org/ Film Festival will artist Patrick Dougherty is known for his and John Ford Coley on Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. event-info. Reg- present dozens of Stickwork projects that combine both his at the Crest Theatre. For tickets, visitold - istration is free memorable movies carpentry skills and love of nature. Over schoolsquare.org for active duty police and firefighters in at various movie the last 30 years, he has built over 250 of Palm Beach County. theaters throughout Palm Beach Coun- 4 Delray Beach these works, and become internationally Fashion Week 7 The Festival of the Arts BOCA and ty, beginning Jan. 20. The festival is pre- acclaimed. This exhibit will be a commu- returns to down- the Great Music at St. Gregory’s Concert sented by the Mandel Jewish Community nity build where he will be supported by town Delray from Series will present Paul Winter and the Center of the Palm Beaches. Founded in 130 volunteers who will help build the Jan. 23-27. For a Paul Winter Consort on Jan. 20 at 3:30 1990 the festival continues to grow and exhibition, which will open Jan. 27. list of all shows p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, evolve as it continues to expand the selec- 2 Kick off 2019 and happenings, visit https://www.down- 100 Northeast Mizner Boulevard. Tick- tion of narrative features, short films and with Something towndelraybeach.com/events/delray- ets are $50 for general admission and $75 documentaries to reflect the tastes and BIG YOGA on Jan. beach-fashion-week-2019 for VIP tickets to include a pre-show re- needs of its audience. For more informa- 1 at Mizner Park. ception at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at 5 The National Multiple Sclerosis So- tion, please visit www.PBJFF.org. The free outdoor https://festivalboca.org/events-calendar/ ciety, South Florida Chapter, will host its community yoga paul-winter-consort/. 10 Palm Beach 36th Annual MS Gala Luncheon on Jan. gathering is celebrating its 5 year anniver- 25 at Boca West Country Club. There will 8 Local nature photograph Lance War- Photographic sary. More than 3,000 yogis are expected be a cocktail reception, fashion show by ley is hosting a photography workshop as Centre’s FOTO- to take a class led by Leslie Glickman who Neiman Marcus, silent auction and raffle a fundraiser for the Loxahatchee Nation- fusion will take will be accompanied by international re- prizes. For information or tickets, con- al Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 12 from 9:15 place on Jan. 22- cording artist DJ Drez. Check in begins at tact Monica Whiting, Monica.Whiting@ a.m. to noon at the refuge, 10126 Lee 26 at 415 Clematis St. The popular cultur- 10 a.m. with yoga at 11 a.m. nmss.org or 954-676-3925. Road in Boynton Beach. The topic will al festival “where creativity and technol- 3 MusicWorks will focus on “Dynamic Composition: Tools 6 The 19th Annual AVDA Race for ogy fuse,” attracts photographers to West bring three Classic to Create Evocative Images” and is geared Hope will return on Jan. 12 at 7:30 a.m. Palm Beach for five days of classes and Albums Live perfor- toward all levels. It costs $20 to partici- at John Prince Park. Run in your best events. The festival’s 2019 FOTOmentor mances to Old School pate. Checks can be made payable to The purple outfit and you could win a prize. Award will be presented to Vincent Ver- Square this month. Friends of Loxahatchee Refuge. Contact Race a 5 or 10k to help stop domestic sace, a founding Nikon Ambassador. JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 9

Box Office only and includes 1 drink featuring the most beloved and univer- Crest Theatre January ticket and table service). sally celebrated songs from classics such as The Wizard of Oz, Carousel, West Side Wednesday, 8 p.m.; tickets $57/$47; This Washington-based troupe of Con- Calendar Story, and The Sound of Music and more VIP table seating, $304-$380 (available gressional staffers turned songwriter recent adaptations like Les Misérables, through Box Office only and includes 1 presents a hilarious night of music and Old School Square Into the Woods, and The Little Mermaid. drink ticket and table service) political satire. No matter who or what is Tech Effect Ex- in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol MusicWorks presents Early Elton, a trib- hibition Steps will tackle both sides of the political ute to the Elton John, Dee Murray, and spectrum and all things equally foolish. Cornell Art Mu- Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970-1972 seum In Perfect Harmo- featuring Jeff Kazee and John Conte of ny Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Through March 30 and Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux. Jan. 11-12 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun- day, 1-5 p.m. Crest Theatre Emily Skinner & Alice Ripley Admission: $8 (general); $5 (seniors 65+ Friday and Satur- Jan. 14-15 and students with ID); free for children day, 8 p.m.; tickets under 12, Old School Square members $65 (Premium); $55 Crest Theatre and veterans. (Regular) Monday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.; tickets $90 Technology is all around us, and the Cor- (VIP Table Seat available through Box Songs by The Beatles, Simon & Garfun- The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular nell Art Museum is exploring the way kel, The Mamas and Papas, The Fifth Office only and includes 1 drink tick- that tech has influenced contemporary Dimension, Peter/Paul & Mary, Crosby/ et, table service, and post show Meet & Jan. 19 art with its newest exhibition, “Tech Ef- Stills & Nash (and more!) all washed over Greet Reception); $75 (Premium, in- fect.” The show features about 12 artists a world in need of harmony. These beau- cludes post show Meet & Greet Recep- Old School Square Pavilion whose work deals with technology in tiful, thoughtful, timeless songs are recre- tion); $60 (Regular) Saturday, 8 p.m.; tickets $75 (VIP in- some way. ated by Lee Lessack, Susannah Mars, and The Crest Cabaret Series presents an un- cludes exclusive lounge, 3 drink tickets, Johnny Rodgers…In Perfect Harmony. Free Friday Concerts forgettable evening with Broadway stars, reserved seating); $40 (Premium in- EMILY SKINNER and ALICE RIPLEY. Pavilion cludes reserved seating area); $20 (Gen- Early Elton eral Admission, bring a chair) Friday, 7:30 p.m.; free admission; weather permitting; bring lawn chairs, and bring Jan. 16 After 30+ years of touring, The Pink the family, but no pets or outside food and beverage. Food and beverages available for purchase. Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac 1/4/19 Jahfe – Reggae Rock and Dance- hall Jan. 12

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Floyd Laser Spectacular has become a featuring some of the world’s most tal- with an active roster performing the plat- Fans of Mama Mia will dance in the aisles cult classic, presenting the music of Pink ented four-legged performers. inum and gold record hits for audiences to their favorite ABBA hits performed Floyd like you’ve never seen it before. around the world. With double platinum with such detail that those in the audi- Palm Beach Poetry Festival Driven by cutting-edge, full-color lasers, and gold records behind him, John is a ence will swear the original band must Hi-Def multi-screen video projection, Jan. 21-26 spectacular performer and entertainer. have reunited. concert quality sound and lighting ef- Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson fects, your senses are confronted with an Crest Theatre Farewell Ange- lina Wold Performing Arts Center array of visual displays, choreographed Monday – Saturday; tickets $15 (Regu- to the soundtrack of this incredible ex- lar); $12 (Senior 65+); $10 (Student or Jan. 31 Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra perience. *Viewed through specially de- Groups of 10+) and $50 for mezzanine signed prism/laser glasses, get drawn into Crest Theatre this magical production along with the The Palm Beach Poetry Festival has flour- Cirquesco Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets $55 (Premium); originally mastered sound recordings of ished for 15 years, presenting workshops $45 (Regular) Jan. 19–20 Pink Floyd. First Half of Show: 43 Min- with America’s most laurelled and engag- utes “Dark Side of the Moon” | Second ing poets. Participants and auditors have Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Saturday: 7:30 Half of Show: 60 Minutes “Best of Floyd” hailed from over 24 States, Canada, the Farewell Angelina is an all-female coun- p.m. United Kingdom, Israel, Qatar and Peru. try group with powerful vocalists, dy- Mutts Gone Nuts Sunday: 4 p.m. John Ford Coley namic songwriters, and badass multi-in- Jan. 20 strumentalists. The magical artistry of Cirque. The flir- Jan. 30 tatious camp of Burlesque. An elaborate Crest Theatre exploration of sensational choreography Crest Theatre Libby Dodson’s Sunday, 2 p.m. & and incredible acrobatics set to an elec- 6:30 p.m.; tickets Wednesday, 8 p.m.; tickets $77/$57; Live at Lynn trifying soundtrack, Cirquesco combines $25 (Adult); $15 VIP table seating, $368-$460 (available Theatre Series international dance and European circus (Child/Student) through Box Office only and includes 1 for an unforgettable night that tests the drink ticket and table service) Abbacadabra: The limits of the human body. Expect the unexpected, as canines and Ultimate ABBA Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson comedy collide in a smash hit perfor- MusicWorks presents John Ford Coley, Tribute mance that’s leaving audiences every- a singing legend who has spent decades Wold Performing Arts Center where howling for more. From shelters touring, writing, recording and produc- Jan. 5–6 Tickets: $70 for box, $55 for orchestra to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash ing. Most revered as the second half of Saturday: 7:30 p.m. and $50 for mezzanine havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, ac- the Grammy-nominated duo England tion-packed, comedy dog spectacular, Dan and John Ford Coley, he continues Sunday: 4 p.m. Agent of Change by Greg Burdick

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Boca’s Bresky Bash ‘In Justice For All’ benefits Legal Aid Society of PBC

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor The Community Justice Dancers an ensemble of legislators and government officials, presidents from several Head to Mizner Park Amphitheater on Jan. 13 for the Florida bar associations, attorneys, retired judges and non- inaugural Bresky Bash an afternoon of music, food and profit advocates will take the stage to perform the routine entertainment benefitting the Legal Aid Society of Palm they have been practicing. Then, the professionals will lead Beach County. the Community Dance for Justice for all to follow along to. Enjoy festivities including a community dance and mural “This is not a competition in any way, but rather an op- art from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is presented by the portunity for leaders and advocates to ‘take a lead part’ in Law Offices of Robin Bresky. an inspiring high-energy and engaging community-unify- ing event to support the Legal Aid Society of PBC,” Bresky Bresky is the founder of her law firm, past president of the Gail Goldberg (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Lauren Pines (The said. “In Palm Beach County — where we live, work, play Florida Association of Women Lawyers and serves on the Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Stephanie Benigno (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Shari Cohen, Esq. (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky and learn — we know that domestic and elder abuse con- Florida Bar Association’s Board of Governors and LASP- ); Dance With Me Dance Studio Professional Ivan Paulovich; Robin tinues to rise (much in silence) and as colleagues in the BC board. Bresky, Esq. (The Law Offices of Robin Bresky); Robert Bertisch, Esq. (LASPBC); Harreen Bertisch (LASPBC); Pam O’Brien (AVDA) and legal and civic community we can make a difference.” City of Boynton Beach Mayor Steven B. Grant. Submitted photo. “We are so excited about the inaugural Bresky Bash, our Catch officials like County Commissioner Robert Wein- pand services. first large-scale collaboration for justice in South Palm roth, Esq., Mayor Scott Singer, Esq, Councilman Andy Beach County,” said LASPBC Executive Director Robert Admission costs $10 per adult. Kids 17 and under enter Thomson, Esq. on the stage. Bertisch, Esq. for free. Proceeds from ticket sales and a percentage from food truck and vendor sales will be donated to LASPBC. Dance With Me Studio co-owners and Dancing With the Keeping the crowd entertained will be South Florida at- Stars celebrities Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Valentin Ch- torney and nationally sought-after broadcast analyst Mark This year, the funds will help victims of domestic and elder abuse. merkovskiy said they are proud to be a part of the event, Eiglarsh. You may have seen Eiglarsh on TV shows like “Because dance ‘unites and uplifts’ both individuals and The View, Dr. Phil and Dr. Drew. “A lot of people can’t afford an attorney,” she said. groups, we are the perfect partner in driving the mission ‘in justice for all’ to support those most vulnerable.” DJ Nikko Capria from Nikko Entertainment will keep the Her goal is to bring more awareness to what the Legal Aid tunes pumping and there will be food trucks, balloon art- Society does to those who live in South Palm Beach Coun- The fun won’t stop when the event ends. Event-goers will ists, face painters and all sorts of children’s activities fol- ty. also have the opportunity to create a “Hands Up in Justice lowing the theme of the day “In Justice For All.” for All” themed mural and receive free admission to the The highlight of the event will be the first-ever Palm Beach Boca Raton Museum of Art following the Bresky Bash, Bresky said the bash has a tri-fold mission of raising County “Community Dance for Justice.” The dance will be from 3 p.m. to closing. awareness of the Legal Aid Society, increasing education created and led by Boca’s Dance With Me Dance Studio of the work the society does and raising funds to help ex- professionals. To purchase tickets, visit www.BreskyLegal.com. Ellie's Flamingo Room

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Jeannette DeOrchis named Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Staff report to our 150 bed shelter, might I add, that “It isn’t just writing a check,” she said of is always filled, to help them so they don’t her volunteer work. “It’s a lot of hands on Jeannette DeOrchis has spent the last have to feel that way ever again,” she said. work.” eight years volunteering to help women “I will do that until my last breath on this and their children get out of and over- earth.” Joan Weidenfeld was also honored during come abusive relationships, a situation the luncheon with the Lifetime Achieve- She said her goal is to help women and ment Award for her work in advocating she was once in. children seeking refuge at AVDA’s shelter for people with disabilities. She spends her free time helping AVDA, to live without fear and to achieve a pro- Weidenfeld is a long-time board member Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. ductive, independent, happy life just like she has done. of the Boca Raton Women’s Club, which by serving as vice chair of AVDA’s board, Jeannette DeOrchis was honored as the Junior is a member of the General Federation sponsoring and chairing their annual League of Boca Raton’s 2018 Woman Volunteer of the Year. Photo courtesy of Jeannette DeOrchis. When she isn’t volunteering her time to of Women’s Clubs. A board member of luncheon and sharing her story of over- AVDA, she works as a financial advisor the deHoernle Alzheimer’s Pavilion and coming an abusive relationship. When she finally made her way to the and is a certified financial planner. She The Achievement Center for Children stage, she said the whole room fell silent works as a senior vice president and She was recognized for her work during and Families, she was the Public Rela- and she was able to share some words wealth manager. the 31st annual Junior League of Boca about why she became a volunteer with tions Chairperson for the construction Raton’s 2018 Woman Volunteer of the AVDA. She also donates her time to other non- of Sugar Sand Science Playground and Year. DeOrchis edged out 49 other wom- profits like the Boca Raton Regional was President of Friends of Boca Muse- “I hope none of you have to experience en who were nominated by nonprofits Hospital Foundation and Women of To- um. She has been a member of the City the feeling that I did of being hunted across Palm Beach County for their work morrow where she shares her story to of Boca Raton Beautification Committee down, like an animal, with your little as volunteers. high school girls attending lower income for 25 years. daughter in tow,” she said. schools. “Every year we are inspired by the accom- “I am still entirely amazed and grateful,” She said her husband at the time became One of the most meaningful moments plishments and commitment of the nom- she said of the award. “I am just over- addictive, abusive, adulterous and an al- came from one of those talks. At the end inees. Jeannette and her fellow nominees whelmed. I was just happy to be nomi- coholic. When she filed for divorce, he of the year, the girls had to write which are once again outstanding examples of nated. I had no thoughts of winning the became furious and wanted to hurt or kill speaker meant the most to them. One selflessness in our community.” said Nik- top award.” her. She said he relented after two years of girl picked DeOrchis and said she had ki Stelzer, 2018 Woman Volunteer of the 911 calls and restraining orders. She said when she heard her name called, planned on killing herself that day, until Year Chair. she was stunned. “It is because of that experience that I re- she heard DeOrchis speak about over- solved for the rest of my life to work and coming obstacles. She said her words AVDA is holding its Annual Race for Hope “I couldn’t get up,” she said. “Then, I help every woman and child that comes helped her get through a tough time and on Jan. 12 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at John started to cry.” persevere. Prince Park in Lake Worth.

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Boca Regional Hospital, Baptist Health ink formal letter approving partnership By: Dale King Contributing Writer systems, Boca Regional narrowed its list of suitors from 12 to five in the Boca Raton Regional Hospital and spring of 2018 and then selected Bap- Miami-based Baptist Health South tist Health South Florida for further Florida are getting closer to solidifying discussions. a definitive plan to enter into a strategic partnership. Assessment of candidates looking to associate with BRRH included site vis- The two medical institutions an- its among the respective organizations nounced last month they had reached and vigorous dialogue and meetings an agreement on a formal letter of in- the Florida Keys. involving medical staff leadership, se- tent to join forces. nior executives, Board members and “Like Baptist Health, Boca Raton Re- volunteers. Officials at the two institutions said gional Hospital is a top-ranked or- the letter of intent essentially serves as ganization with a not-for-profit mis- “We have now advanced closer to an “agreement to agree” between two sion and commitment to providing a most important evolution for our parties; clarifies key points in the re- high-quality compassionate care,” said hospital, one that will accelerate and lationship and is considered to be an Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO of elevate our position as a preeminent announcement that the two entities Baptist Health. academic regional referral medical are moving forward in reaching a con- center,” said Christine E. Lynn, chair of clusive agreement. “We are confident that the synergies the Boca Regional Hospital Board. “It between our organizations will allow will serve to secure both our goals and Top-ranked leaders at the two facilities us to better serve our communities objectives and those of Baptist Health said they expect a definitive agree- and increase access to affordable, high South Florida.” ment between Boca Regional Hospital quality care for our patients,” and Baptist Health will be executed by She said Boca Raton Regional Hospi- early 2019 and the affiliation should be Boca Raton Regional Hospital first tal chose Baptist Health Center South finalized by summer. announced in 2017 its intent to seek as a potential partner in a move to “ac- a strategic partner. At the time, Fedele celerate and elevate” the hospital’s po- This development marks an important said that given the growing demand sition as a preeminent academic tertia- step forward in structuring an agree- for its services, along with the hospi- ry referral center in South Florida. ment that will finalize the affiliation. tal’s expansion of programs and fa- “We are most pleased to have achieved cilities and improvement of financial “We stand on the cusp of making a this milestone in our discussions with performance, it was an opportune monumental transformation for Boca such a prestigious and high quality time to seek a partner that would help Raton Regional Hospital, a transfor- healthcare organization,” said Jerry it sustain and build upon its commit- mation that will serve to secure and Fedele, president and CEO of Boca ment to accessible, affordable and cement our role as a top-tier health- Regional Hospital. high-quality care delivery throughout care provider for our community and INSIDE the region. our region,” said Lynn. “It is an exciting development for our Palm Beach County hospital and our community and re- “Our goal was to use our success in Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a 400- flects the hard work and thoughtful recent years to attract other providers bed tertiary care medical center with interactions of our Ad Hoc Partner- and establish a partnership that would more than 800 primary and special- ship Steering Committee, our board enhance our capabilities and mitigate ty physicians on staff. As defined by and Baptist Health leadership.” the challenges of a stand-alone hospi- Johns Hopkins University, a tertiary tal in a complex and evolving healthcare facility specializes in consultative Baptist Health is the largest not-for- care industry,” he said. care, usually on referral from primary profit healthcare organization in the or secondary medical care personnel, region with 10 hospitals and more After issuing a request for proposals by specialists working in a center that than 100 physician and outpatient lo- and receiving responses from some has personnel and facilities for special cations from Palm Beach County to of the nation’s foremost healthcare investigation and treatment. Need a new Delray Medical Center names new Chief Operating Officer gym? [18] “We are very pleased to have Stephen as a part of the Staff report Palm Beach and Delray Medical Center team, and to Delray Medical Center has a new provide leadership for our operations,” said Maggie Gill, Chief Operating Officer. Delray Medical Center and Palm Beach Group chief executive officer. “We feel confident that his passion for Stephen Garner will step into the healing and his expertise of hospital operations will be role and will also be the Group an invaluable asset to our hospitals.” COO for Tenet Health’s Palm Beach hospitals early this year. Garner previously worked for sister hospital Abrazo Ar- rowhead Hospital, a 17-bed acute care hospital in Ari- Garner will manage the daily operations and oversee the zona, where he was the COO for the last three years. He development and implementation of long-range plans, led and completed various construction and operational goals and objectives for Delray Medical Center in addi- projects, including a $4 million Operating Room expan- tion to helping to coordinate the same for Good Samar- sion, a $2 million Interventional Radiology suite renova- Try yoga itan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Cen- tion, multiple DaVinci robot purchases and installs, and in 2019 [20] ter, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical other equipment upgrades such as an O-Arm and Navio Center. robot. 18 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

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The DYNAVISION D2 is a revolutionary diagnostic and rehabilitative tool. It works on visuo-motor, neuro-cognitive, and spatial skills as well as on a neurological process termed “efferent copy”. This process engages and integrates two very important regions of the brain; the cerebellum and frontal lobe. These areas of the brain are responsible for everything that makes us human such as problem solving, timing, sequencing, planning, initiating thought processes, and coordination.

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and fitness endeavors with first, permis- Is yoga the answer? sion from your doctor and directives for any contraindications. Next, speak to the By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers establishment to learn the type of yoga improving breathing, and more. offered. Ask for a private consultation with the instructor to learn more so you Those who practice yoga regularly are can determine as to whether or not you’re frequently fanatics about encouraging in the right place. their friends to join “their” class. One im- Additionally, ask to watch a class to see portant factor to consider is that just with the movements and determine wheth- any exercise routine, yoga does come er or not you feel they’re right for your with its risks. body. If you’re feeling positive about the A study published in 2016 in the Or- discussion with the instructor and what us who work in the industry. We love to thopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine you saw in the class, I highly suggest see people start new ventures to improve reported emergency room visits from booking at least one private lesson with their health and wellness. We also have a 2001-2014 were close to 30,000, for yo- the instructor. fiduciary to ensure you are safe. We’re responsible for discussing serious concerns ga-related injuries. Most injuries were These precautions allow for one-on-one related to upper body and strains and with your physician. Happy New Year! For many people, this attention to address movements or pos- sprains. is the time of year to dust off the athletic es that don’t feel quite right. This session One crucial point to remember, one that clothes and get thee to the gym, fitness or There are many, many types of yoga class- also provides the instructor with the op- is a creed for our team. In general, there yoga studio. Yoga is one method people es and instructors. Being enthusiastic portunity to demonstrate alternatives for is no “bad exercise.” Some movements use to once again, get back on the horse; about embarking on your yoga practice those movements. can be modified, morphed, and substi- or rather the pigeon, cat, cow, dog or the is exactly what your doctor, fitness pro- Above all, if it doesn’t feel right, don’t do tuted as you build strength, flexibility, many other names used for various yoga fessionals, and seasoned yoga instructors it. There should be no judgment from and stamina. Another creed is “there is poses. want to hear. However, precautions are anyone on this principle. You know your no one right answer.” necessary. It would be irresponsible as an body and its limitations. In the fitness According to a report by the Centers Christine King is a Medical Exercise industry to cheer you on as you walk into and movement world, there is no such for Disease Control and Prevention, Specialist, Fitness Expert, and Founder your very first yoga class, a 90-minute mantra as “push through the pain,” par- yoga practice among American adults of YourBestFit. The health and wellness grueling hot yoga class that a beginner ticularly for beginner and intermediate increased 50 percent between 2012 and company has helped thousands of clients has no business even peeking into the students. 2017. The benefits of yoga, dependent on recover from injuries, look and feel bet- door. the frequency of practice, are numerous; The enthusiasm for beginning any ac- ter and improve their overall well-being. flexibility, strength, calming the mind, Instead, approach all of your new health tivity program is contagious for those of www.YourBestFit.com

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are formed by-passing injured locations. on the cerebellum and the frontal lobe. The user is required to manually compress targets Equalizer in stroke recovery A proper examination with an accurate diag- made up of LED lights that are blinking in a nosis is very important in directing the treat- By: Dr. John Conde DC, DACNB Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers strategically established manner according to ment to the correct location in the nervous the neurological presentation of the person. system. Traditional rehabilitation encom- roplasticity is based on the idea that indi- The information is recorded and attention is passes speech therapy, physical therapy, and vidual synaptic connections are routinely focused on speed and sequence. occupational therapy. However, technology being removed or re-created, largely depen- and knowledge in the field of neurological Lastly, CAPS or computerized assessment dent upon the activity of the corresponding rehabilitation has advanced significantly in of postural systems is a diagnostic and reha- neurological pathway. The activity-depen- the last ten years. Three cutting-edge rehabilitative modality. One of the first signs of dence of synaptic plasticity is demonstrated bilitative procedures will be reviewed and in- neurological injury is disequilibrium which in the Hebbian Theory: “neurons that fire clude Interactive Metronome, Dynavision sometimes cannot be visually perceived or together, wire together” and “neurons that D2, and mirror therapy. These therapies even elicited on a bed side exam. The CAPS fire out of sync, fail to link”. If adjacent nerve are all based on neuroplasticity which states unit is able to measure the smallest amounts cells that are in close temporal proximity that the brain can change or mold according of sway on a very sensitive accelerometer continuously produce neurological impuls- to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to. and provides an abundance of information es, their functional properties may converge They are also very heavily researched and al- for the practitioner to more effectively diag- and increase. Conversely, nerve cells that are low the examiner and therapist to objectify nose the deficiency and create an appropriate not regularly activated simultaneously may the findings allowing for proper progression. treatment plan. It is also used for therapeu- be less likely to functionally converge. tic interventions by working on expanding Neuroplasticity is the process by which the In referencing Interactive Metronome, this Concerning stroke, there is typically inju- what is termed the center of mass (COM) brain and nervous system can change and is primarily a motor- timing therapy. It works ry or death to nerve cells in certain regions from the center of pressure (COP). be “re-wired” according to the environmen- on a neurological process called efferent copy of the brain. Referencing the theory that tal stimulus it is exposed to. In essence, the which integrates the cerebellum and the fron- Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiro- “neurons that fire together, wire together”, brain re-organizes itself forming new neural tal lobe, two very important parts of the brain practic Neurologist, one of only one thou- we find in stroke that the nerve cells that are connections. This allows for the nerve cells in that allow us to have executive functions and sand in the country. He holds diplomate damaged or die in certain pathways affect the brain to compensate for injury and dis- independent thought processes. The exercise status through the American Chiropractic the entire length of the pathway. Thus from ease and to adjust their activities in response requires the user to keep up with a computer Neurology Board. He provides specialized one anatomical area that physiologically to new situations or to changes in their envi- generated beat that is delivered in both an au- care for difficult cases of back neck pain, suffers the stroke, several other regions can ronment. With this information, there is new ditory and visual manner. numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance hope for individuals that have recently suf- be affected. Neuroplasticiy is a true game disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, fered a stroke but also for those patients that changer in stroke rehabilitation and recov- In regards to the Dynavision D2, this is a rev- autism, and dyslexia. His office is located at have had significant functional deficits for ery in that we can activate distinct regions of olutionary diagnostic and rehabilitative tool. the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and years without proper rehabilitation. the injured pathway and produce results in It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well can be reached at 561-330-6096, drconde@ the affected areas. The pathway undergoes as the efferent copy mechanisms referred to thecondecenter.com, and at www.theconde- The fundamental principle underlying neu- re-organization and new neural connections earlier. This therapy also has a positive effect center.com 22 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019 Join Us for a Fabulous BUY NOW 2019 Season for best seating!

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

There is more to yachting than a recreational activity for the rich. And what that more is was the topic of the city of Boca Raton’s Office of Economic Development’s “Making Waves” Executive Event that dove into the topic of “The Business of Yachting.” Held at a Boca Raton Mary Widmer Luxury Collection home on the water that is up for sale, an expert panel discussed the yachting world and what it means to Boca. The event was invite-only to selected Boca executives. Moderator Kitty McGowan of the U.S. Superyacht Association asks Panelists included CEO of Boca-based online yacht char- panelists Lisa Verbit of U.S. Trust, Captain Harold Lee Rosbach of ter company Yachtico Steffen Brünn, National Yacht Sales Bravo’s “Below Deck” and Steffen Brünn CEO of Yachtico a question. Staff photo. at U.S. Trust Lisa Verbit and special guest Superyacht captain and star of Bravo’s “Below Deck” Captain Harold perience one, Yachtico is an online marketplace for char- Lee Rosbach. President of the U.S. Superyacht Associa- ters. What Expedia is to hotels and Airbnb is to home tion Kitty McGowan served as the moderator. rentals, Yachtico is to yacht charters and rentals. Topics covered were how much money superyacht own- Brünn said he started the online platform after he no- ers spend that goes back into the local economy, who ticed a lack of transparency in the yacht charter business. owns superyachts, where superyachts are built, how Now, with a click of a mouse you can book a vacation for chartering yachts helps people then purchase their own three couples in Bimini for a week for $5,000. and how yachting can be looked at as a family vacation. He said popular booking destinations are the Caribbean The term superyacht is used to describe a yacht that and Mediterranean, specifically the South of France. He is more than 80 feet. There are about 6,000-7,000 su- said he is working on getting people to consider a yacht peryachts worldwide, according to the panelists. trip as a family vacation the same way family’s book trips to Disney. Verbit said the sweet spot for lending is between $3-10 million. The company offers loans as low as $1 million. “Why isn’t there a booking for yachts?” he said before creating the company. “It’s a vacation.” She said 40 percent of the world’s superyacht owners are American, but most superyachts are built in Europe. She He said the sweet spot for rentals and charters are boats said there are only two companies based in the United between 35 and 70 feet. States building big yachts while there are dozens in Eu- INSIDE rope. She said many shipyards stopped building the big- Their inventory includes access to sailboats and motor Palm Beach County ger yachts when the recession hit. yachts across the world. The company works with local charters and aggregates them to their booking platform. For folks who live inland the thought of superyachting or And what you see on the website is what you get when even going on a yacht is something they have only seen you show up— no surprises, he said. on TV or in the movies. Superyachts also provide career paths. While not every- And it’s shows like Bravo’s reality tv show “Below Deck” one can create a booking platform or become a captain, that stars “Captain Lee,” that helps introduce people to the panel said skilled laborers and crew members are al- yachting. ways sought after. The captain grew up in landlocked Saginaw, Michigan. McGowan said she worked as a chef on yachts for 10 He got into boating when the restaurant he was man- years. Now, her role as association president is to pro- aging in Turks and Caicos was struggling and someone mote the industry and jobs. Schmidt pens invited him to serve as a mate on a sailboat to earn extra cash. “We don’t focus on the 2 percenters,” she said. “It’s a real new book [26] valuable career path.” He said he was sick every day for a year, but he stuck with it and at 35 got his Captain’s license. She likened owning a superyacht to owning a business. Between financing, hiring and managing a crew and “Every hour of my day was spent on the water,” he said. learning international maritime laws, superyachting has “It takes a lot of time and a lot of dedication.” a lot of aspects. He said you have to log 720 days at sea before you can “It’s a massive corporation,” she said. take the first test to become a captain. Since then, he has led the ship on superyachts like 163’ Cuor di Leone, 162’ Finding people who want to make it a career path and Mustang Sally, 155’ Ohana, 140’ Just Enough, 135’ Atlan- not just a way to see the world for a few years is some- tica, 135’ Feadship Sea Ghost, 120’ Sovereign, Pauly D, thing Captain Lee said is a struggle. Insatiable, Morganstar and Mostro. But it is a lucrative career path, he said. All expenses are He has traveled the world and said his favorite spots in- taken care of so an entry level salary of $35,000 is all dis- clude Tahiti, which he compared to Jurassic Park, and posable income. Self care at these Exuma Islands in the Bahamas. businesses [34] If you join a crew, everything is paid for he said, “All you For people who can’t afford a superyacht but want to ex- have to do is bring is your underwear.” 24 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

The Cohen Family Entrepreneurial Center at St. Andrews Boca Raton economic development report School is an amazing 13,000 sq. ft. facility that includes an auditorium that seats 183, design technology labs for By: Jessica Del Vecchio Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers robotics, and a digital production suite for multi-media arts. It’s amazing to see the projects the students are Oasis Championship Business Briefs working on and developing in their classrooms. The annual PGA Tour Champions Celsius energy drink, which trades on Nasdaq under the More great news coming out of A. D. Henderson & FAU officially has a new title sponsor. ticker CELH, has inked a distribution deal with Anheus- High School. They have been named a National Blue Rib- Oasis Outsourcing has signed a er-Busch and PepsiCo. bon Schools Program - School of Excellence. With only three-year commitment to the tour- 349 schools in the country to earn this distinct recogni- nament. Be sure to check out all the Boca’s Far From Boring Hospitality is serving up paper straws to local restaurants and businesses as an alterna- tion – this is an amazing, and well deserved, accomplish- action at the Old Course at Broken ment. Sound Feb 4-10. tives to plastic straws. Slated to open in 2019, Strike 10 Bowling will be joining Alina Residences and Oakgem Jewelry as a new tenant at Mizner Park. Town Center at Boca Raton has completed several beautiful upgrades. With the new signage, digital directory with built in photo station, new floors, windows and fountains - our mall, which has over 12 million visitors a year - is definitely a step above the rest. Boca Raton makes national news Forbes magazine wrote an incredible article about our Corporate Appreciation Event beautiful city. The topics of discussion were the new luxury developments coming to our Downtown; The Man- We hosted our “Making Waves” executive breakfast at darin Oriental, ALINA Residences and Moderne Boca the beautiful HGTV home on the intracoastal. We invit- and how the population of Boca Raton is aging younger. Boca Raton – A City for Families ed our corporate community partners to hear from our Out of 183 Florida municipalities analyzed, coming in at expert panelists, which included Steffen Bruenn, CEO of The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s “Imagining Florida: History and Myth in the Sunshine State.” exhibit was number eight, Boca Raton ranks in the top ten for best Yachtico, Lisa Verbit, National Marine Sales at US Trust, Cities in Florida for families. This is an impressive sta- Kitty McGowan, President of the U.S. Superyacht Asso- highlighted in the New York Times. The show runs through March 24. tistic, and helpful in our corporate relocation efforts. In ciation, and Captain Lee, Star of Bravo’s Below Deck. It Economic Development we don’t just move companies was an event not to be missed. Boca Raton schools - we move families.

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Boca’s Mayors Ball raises more than $430k for nonprofits Staff report tions) and Best Foot Forward (accepted by the non-profit founders Debbie Ellman and Donna Biase). Boca Raton residents, business owners and philanthro- pists put on their tuxedos and gala gowns for the Fourth An announcement from Mayors Ball Honorary Chair Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball presented by the Rotary and philanthropist who received a 2017 George Long Club Downtown Boca Raton to recognize do-gooders Award Bobby Campbell kicked off the fundraising with and raise money for local organizations. an announcement that he would donate $200,000. More than 350 guests dined at the Royal Palm Yacht “Bobby’s generous donation will be utilized to establish Club Marina and danced to sounds from the Steve Chase the Bobby Campbell Health & Wellness Fund as an en- Band. Rick Howard, Arlene Herson with Bobby Campbell who announced a $200,000 donation at the Mayors Ball. Photo by Gina Fontana The sold-out, black-tie gala recognized elected officials and honored three visionaries who have contributed to dowment,” said Michael Walstrom, president of the Ro- the community. tary Club Downtown Boca Raton. “We are deeply grate- Between a live auction, silent auction and donations, the ful to Bobby for his philanthropy that made this coveted event raised more than $430,000. fundraiser a record-breaking success!”

The event was chaired by Arlene Herson, Rick Howard The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton is dedicated to and event producer and founding Mayors Ball co-chair impacting the Boca Raton Community through the ef- Jon Kaye. forts of “Service Above Self.” Its main mission is Health George Long Prism Awards, named after the city’s first and Wellness. For more information about the Club, mayor, were given to Jerry Fedele, CEO of Boca Raton City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer & Bella Singer, John Whelchel & Mayor Susan Whelchel, Mayor Steven Abrams & Debbie Abrams, including how to become a member, visit www.rotary- Regional Hospital; Modernizing Medicine (accepted by Mayor Bill T. Smith & Bonny Smith, Rick Howard & Arlene Herson Tara Auclair; Director of Marketing and Public Rela- on stage above at the Mayors Ball. Photo by Jeffrey Tholl. downtownbocaraton.org Boca businessman, philanthropist Dick Schmidt releases third novel, dubbed ‘a financial thriller’ By: Dale King Contributing Writer The lifelong Florida resident has succeeded days with philanthropic endeavors through in banking and real estate development ca- the Schmidt Family Foundation which he Dick Schmidt of Boca Raton obviously en- reers. He spends much of his time as a pilot, spearheads with his wife, Barbara, an inter- joys challenges. boater and skin diver and currently fills his nationally known, best-selling author.

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presentation is entitled, “Influence Great- “They are so passionate about saving ness,” and will focus on empowering em- lives that their commitment fuels their Biz Briefs ployees and leadership to create a suc- success,” said Dr. Cheri Florance, the cessful and productive company culture. lead SCORE mentor assigned to work Smart phone app for Tri-Rail passen- In addition, Daruma Tech has extensive with Guardian Defense. “What’s truly gers in the works experience with public-private part- For more information or to purchase inspiring is that their business seeks nerships, such as its collaboration with tickets, visit www.call4health.com and Soon Tri-Rail riders will be able to plan to protect people at a time when mass Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and click on the user conference banner. and navigate their ride on the tracks shootings have become all too common, the Museum of Discovery and Science through a new smart phone app. FAU’S College of Nursing Career Fair and solutions are hard to come by.” in Fort Lauderdale on their APP-titude Boca Raton-based software developer program, in which high school students If you have a company looking to hire re- Guardian Defense signed up for free Daruma Tech was selected by the South earn college credit while learning to de- cent graduates from the FAU Christine E. mentoring with South Palm Beach Florida Regional Transit Authority to design and program assets for the museum’s Lynn College of Nursing, you can sign up SCORE in 2016, and they have attended for a table at the Career Fair on Jan. 29 velop a mobile app. free mobile app. sessions frequent meetings with Florance from 1-4 p.m. at FAU. and her SCORE colleagues ever since. In The app will be available for both IOS and Daruma Tech is a privately held software 2016, the company had been in business The event is designed to provide students design firm based in the Research Park at for three years but needed help to Android Users is expected to be ready in an opportunity to network with you Florida Atlantic University® in Boca Ra- outgrow the startup phase. a few months. It will allow Tri-Rail pas- and learn about nursing opportunities sengers to plan their trips, calculate their ton, Florida. available at your organization. Addition- “SCORE helped us establish a strong fares, and track train locations in real Call 4 Health ally, this career fair serves as an avenue foundation and develop our identity as a time. The app will also provide estimat- holds 5th Annual to create awareness of your company as business,” said Steve Smith, president of ed arrival times, station information, and User Conference you seek potential candidates to fill open Guardian Defense and a detective with descriptions of points of interest at cer- in Delray Beach roles. the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. tain stops. “The mentors helped us grow our Call 4 Health, a If you register to participate you will re- business, develop new products and Daruma Tech will also provide SFRTA Delray Beach- ceive a table and two chairs for two rep- improve our systems so we can work ongoing, as-needed support for app up- based medical call resentatives, a lunch voucher or boxed more effectively with our clients. Now grades and updates. center and nurse lunch, bottled water, parking and a listing triage service, is holding its 5th Annual of your company name, profile, hiring we’re at the point where we are working “Our goal is to create an attractive, intu- User Conference Jan. 16-17 at the Delray needs, and company website on Hand- with clients across the country.” shake. Visit https://app.joinhandshake. itive app that’s easy and fun to use and Beach Marriott. 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Daruma Tech has worked with oth- industry lectures, unique networking er local governmental agencies like the opportunities and interactive discussion SCORE South Palm Beach, a business Boca’s Pannone Broward Metropolitan Planning Orga- pods that are guaranteed to bring busi- mentorship organization, named Guard- Lopes Devereaux nization with its website and Broward nesses to the next level and beyond. ian Defense as its Entrepreneur of the & O’Gara expands Year. Estate & Trust County, which commissioned Daruma This year’s keynote speaker is Kevin team Tech to build an informational website Ames, Director of Speaking and Train- Owners Taylor and Steve Smith were promoting the 2016 “A Penny At Work” ing at the O.C. Tanner Institute, a global honored at the nonprofit’s annual Attorney Jason S. Palmisano has joined ballot initiative. center focused on strategic employee cul- holiday luncheon at Gleneagles Country the firm’s Estate and Trust Planning, ture and engagement. 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4 From a local standpoint, is South Look into retained executive search Florida regarded as an attractive location for relocating executives? Staff report In recent years, South Florida has be- Juan D. Morales is the Managing Director come much more attractive. The weath- of the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase, er is, of course, a major benefit as is the a global retained executive search firm fact that there is no state income tax. The with more than 70 offices in 45 countries. education system has certainly improved A former senior-level executive with DHL for both public and private schools and and UPS, Morales also serves as the glob- there are several fine universities – Uni- al leader of the Supply Chain, Logistics & versity of Miami, FAU, FIU, and Lynn Transportation Practice Group and as the University. South Florida is also attrac- North American regional coordinator for tive as the “gateway to Latin America”. Latin American search activity. His clients And, having three major airports makes range from startups to Fortune 150 compa- travel easy and convenient. This market nies—local to global. is also appealing by having three major seaports. From a cultural standpoint – We recently caught up with him to discuss Juan D. Morales (right) is the Managing Director of the Boca Raton office of Stanton Chase, a global, re- museums, theatres, art galleries – South the role of retained executive search. tained executive search firm with more than 70 offices in 45 countries. Submitted photo. Florida competes favorably with other 2 Discuss global competition for talent pecting candidates and accurately discuss 1 areas of the country. Please explain “retained” search and and why it’s so important to hire right the with them a new and exciting opportunity. what are the advantages? first time. It’s important to find the right person the 5 It seems that regardless of a compa- first time and in a timely manner. ny’s size, most are doing business global- Retained executive search is used primarily Today’s job market is extremely competi- ly. What skill sets does this require? for placing high-level executives. Basically, tive and fast-paced. Senior-level positions 3 Tell us a little bit about your role as we are hired by the corporation to find the must be filled with the right person. This Practice Leader for the Supply Chain, Lo- Absolutely. Companies of all sizes are finest executives for specific positions that usually involves searching the globe for the gistics & Transportation Practice Group. selling and sourcing materials from for- could include CEOs, CFOs, senior-lev- right candidates who have the proper skill eign countries. This requires executives el leaders and board members. We work Moving products globally is critically im- sets, the ability to adapt to a new corpo- who are fluent in other languages, under- on behalf of the company. This is in stark portant to the worldwide economy. This re- rate culture, and often the knowledge of a stand various currency exchanges, and contrast to the role of “contingency” search quires executives who are familiar first with foreign country and its currency and work appreciate/respect other cultures and firms which are compensated only if they the numerous modes of transportation – air, styles. For the most part, the people we work styles. Being able to work in other fill what are usually lower-level positions. rail, shipping, and trucking. They all must recruit are in high-level positions and not countries opens up new opportunities so They primarily work on behalf of the can- be coordinated so that products can get to necessarily looking for a new position or it’s important to have the proper execu- didate. 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A sit down with Stephen Chrisanthus: My Buddy

By: Stephen Chrisanthus Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers brand will be called Stuffed Animal Pros and launches in January 2019. We’ve made This month I sat down with a gentlemen that great doodler. She had this fun, quirky red over 70,000 unique plush designs to date so gives smiles to children all over the world year pig with an antenna on his head that I found we have better expertise than anyone in the round; my buddy and Founder of Budsies, absolutely hilarious. She also loved playing world. the stuffed animal company sensation, Alex make believe with her stuffed animals so I Furmansky. We got to chat about what he has put two and two together and decided she After turning down the Shark Tank offer a in store for the new year, his love for Delray should be able to play with her own creation. few years ago Budsies has really taken off, Beach and our beloved Delray Beach Mascot, This red pig, who she named “Dongler,” is what new product lines have emerged? Swinton the Turtle. now our mascot. He’s all over our website We’ve launched 8 different brands since and has his very own coloring book. but you choose to be based here, how did I know all about Budsies but can you give a then, but the one I’m most proud of is our we become the headquarters for your fur- brief description of what they are for read- You played an integral part in helping Petsies line (MyPetsies.com). People send us ry friends? ers that don’t? me bring Swinton the Turtle, our official photos of their current or past pets and our Delray Beach Mascot to life…. I heard he artists create a handmade plush lookalike. Of course, Budsies turns drawings and char- Much of it has to do with quality of life. Del- is headed to Las Vegas with you for a new They are truly remarkable and I challenge acters into real, 3D huggable stuffed animals. ray is where our team wants to be. It’s the product launch? people to look at our insta and see if they can We started off working mostly on cute and perfect balance of trendy and quaint. tell the plush from the real pets! wacky kids drawings but nowadays we’ve Haha yea working on a plush Swinton for When you aren’t pumping out cute crea- seen more and more teen and adult illustra- the city of Delray was a blast. I remember I’m also excited about our Selfies line, which tures what do you like to do for fun? tors make use of our service. seeing him sold in the holiday pop up shop is where people send us photos of their loved and brought my family in so they could see ones and we create lookalike dolls of them. I’ve recently gotten into surfing and escape It’s a truly magical experience when some- him! We see this a lot between significant others, whenever I can to the sandbar to catch a one meets their very own character for the in couples that are long distance, or when good break. Even on a bad day, I still get a first time. We’ve seen hundreds of videos Swinton was actually one of our very first the parent spends time away from their great workout while being in the ocean. and thousands of photos posted to YouTube bulk customers. Since then, we’ve had doz- child. We’ve also seen some fun gag gifts What could be better?! and IG with gleeful faces. Makes the difficult ens of brands, book authors, cities, small done for bosses… which inspired me to do creative work totally worth it! businesses, Kickstarter campaigns, and I’ve also co-run a project called Free Advice our fun Voodoo Doll product launch video sports teams reach out to us to make any- with my friend Tom Dehnel for the last 2 for April Fools. The video team over at Brave How, and why did you come up with this where from 50 to 5,000 stuffed animals of years. We set up a table on the sidewalk and Man did an amazing job with the video and idea? their characters. They give them out as pro- we still get traffic (plus the occasional rant help anyone who asks to solve problems mo gifts or resell them for a profit. I am lucky to have a younger sister, Michelle, about how we’re doing Satan’s work from the large and small in their lives. It’s a unique way to make instant yet meaningful connec- who is 16 years younger than I am. She’s We decided it’s time to spin off this business knuckleheads that don’t get the joke). tions with strangers and positively impact more creative than I ever will be and she’s a and give it a dedicated new home. The new You offer your products all over the world our Delray community.

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New exterior unveiled at Boca Raton Museum of Art By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer Thanks to a $1.5 million dollar donation, The Boca Raton Museum of Art has a new, pedestrian-friendly and more welcoming façade. The south and west sides of the pink building, originally designed by Donald Singer in 2001, have been given new life thanks to the Ft. Lauderdale-based design team of Margi Glavovic Nothard of Glavovic Studio and Studio Roberto Rovira. Board members pose for a photo outside the museum’s new exterior on Federal Highway. Photo by Jan Engoren. “This is a personal mission,” said board president Jody Grass. Revitalizing the two most public-facing sides of the museum increases the stature of the museum and of Mizner Park. It’s very important to make sure the community knows where the museum is; now there is no doubt.” The exterior has been re-imagined, with new paint, outdoor lighting, new signage, a new promenade and walk- way lined with native grasses and sculptures from the museum’s own interior sculpture garden given new life around the perimeter of the museum. Artist John Henry’s large, red, abstract steel sculpture “Meridian,” inspired by the ruins of San Galgano, Italy, now sits prominently outside the building on Federal Highway., having been relocated from its former home at the Museum School on Palmetto Park Road Guests mingle in front of Geoffrey “This has been a long time coming and we are thrilled Hendricks’s “Changing Daytime Artist John Henry’s large, red, ab- with the results,” Grass said. “The renovation represents Sky,” part of the museum’s new stract steel sculpture “Meridian.” exterior. Photo by Jan Engoren. Photo by Jan Engoren. our commitment to Mizner Park and to art in public places.” tion. The gated partition continues around the southwest corner as a vertical 12-foot-green wall of Bougainvillea, “This is a new chapter for downtown Boca Raton,” she and other native grasses. said. The promenade leads to artist Geoffrey Hendricks’s vinyl The loading dock gate has been replaced with a 12-foot panel, “Changing Daytime Sky,” based on a painting he high screen of metal, mirrored, and acrylic panels, de- completed at the Worpswede artist colony in Germany signed by Nothard and entitled “Mending Wall,” an hom- and custom fit for the museum’s windows, just before his INSIDE age to the poem by Robert Frost. death earlier this year. Palm Beach County The panels, ranging from dark to light grey, are lit from “The museum has come out of the shadows to bring peo- within and without, with translucent acrylic on the outer ple together,” said executive director Irvin Lippman. “By layer and bright yellow and polished mirror stainless steel integrating the inside and the outside of the museum, panels on the inner layer. we’ve created a dynamic environment without boundar- ies or borders. It’s a singularly welcoming structure in a Visitors can glance through the porous screen into the communal space.” museum loading dock while gazing at their own reflec- Lang Realty raises more than $11,000 for American Cancer Society Delray broker wins [36] closing contributed by our agents,” award Staff report said Scott Agran, President of Lang Lang Realty recently donated Realty. “Many of our own agents $11,793 to the American Cancer and staff have personally battled Society Making Strides Against this disease or have gone through Breast Cancer, as part of their Open this with loved ones. We are delight- the Door for a Cure campaign. ed to support this worthy cause.”

Throughout the month of October, As part of the month-long promotion, Lang’s branding and adver- Pictured left to right: Lynn Curry, American Lang turned “pink” in support of Cancer Society, with Scott Agran, President Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tising turned be pink; offices were of Lang Realty, and Jay Zeager, American Cancer Society. Submitted photo. and a portion of the proceeds from decorated in pink, and pink themed the sale of each home closed that events were held throughout the St. Lucie. company. Lang Agents and staff month was dedicated to the charity. For more information about Lang Lake Delray renovation have formed teams to participate in complete [39] “This was a company-wide effort area’s Making Strides events in Boca Realty, call 561-853-2300 or visit that included donations from each Raton, West Palm Beach and Port www.langrealty.com. 36 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

affected more than others, especially in areas that have not totally recovered from the last recession. The housing market Real estate trends in 2019 will depend on the depth, length and severity of the down- By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers turn and some parts of the country will feel the impact worse than others. The Barclays Global Economics Weekly reports: The National Association of RE- I sold three houses in one subdivision in Delray Beach in Oc- “While a downturn is expected to come for the housing mar- ALTORS®, a 1.3 million member tober, the days on market were 3 days for each house and all ket, it could be more of a side-step than falling off a cliff.” organization, sent a survey to over buyers were single women, which is a trend seen all around 50,000 real estate practitioners the Nation. We have more independent single woman in The U.S. economic signals show positive housing market pre- asking about their expectations higher positions and the rising rents appear to be a huge rea- dictions and high consumer confidence. With the change of for home sales, prices and market son for single women to buy. power in the House of Representative, there is uncertainty as conditions in 2019. Currently, interest rates are at a four-year high. Mortgage to how this will affect of the economy. Here are some results from rates have not reached 5 percent since 2011. But compared to About Christel Silver around the Nation as of Oct. the interest rates in 1979 at 18.16 percent, we can still consider 2018: the rates as being “low”. But this affects some buyers -- posi- Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver Internation- tively, the buyers are afraid the interest will go up further and al Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. In 1985 she • Properties were typically on they decide to buy now, or negatively, the buyer wants to wait was licensed in Maryland and Washington DC as a Realtor and the market for 33 days (34 days in Oct. 2017). for the interest rates to come down again. It also affects some • First-time buyers accounted for 31 percent of sales (32 later as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Associate Broker sellers, as they want to keep their low interest rates and decide and has been in Florida since 2001. Christel is a Certified In- percent in Oct. 2017). not to sell, because the new interest rate would be higher. • Cash sales made up 23 percent of sales (20 percent in ternational Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker Oct. 2017). Will we have a recession in 2019 or 2020? Recession is unlike- teaching CIPS classes. Ms. Silver served the Florida Certified • Eighteen percent of sellers offered incentives such as ly, but an economic downturn may be possible. It is believed Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter as President, as Regional providing warranty (8 percent), paying for closing costs that the housing market likely won’t be the cause of an eco- Vice President helping Chapters to grow, and as a member of (8 percent), and undertaking remodeling (3 percent). nomic downturn but will affect the real estate market. With the Board of Directors for two years. She served previously as an • REALTORS® report “interest rate” and “low inventory” job losses, the housing market softens — even if the housing ambassador. Fifty percent of her business is in the International as the major issues affecting transactions in Oct.2018. market isn’t the main cause. Some parts of the Nation will be arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com. Delray broker awarded Awarded Engel & Völkers Private Office Designation of Engel & Völkers Delray Beach. Felberbaum providing the highest level of client service. Staff report is now part of an elite group of Engel & Völk- ers advisors worldwide to be awarded with this “It is an honor to have been selected to be Lenny Felberbaum was recently inducted a Private Office Advisor,” Felberbaum said. into Engel & Völkers’ Private Office network. distinction, which recognizes extraordinary business results supported by competency and “The Engel & Völkers name and reputation Felberbaum is the License Partner and Broker carries a high level of prestige around the world as a promise of outstanding real estate service and expertise, and I look forward to representing the brand at this level.” To receive the designation, he had to pass of Engel & Völkers Florida who are a part of the company’s ultra-competitive vetting and Private Office,” said Timo Khammash, Man- nomination process for inclusion. aging Partner of Engel & Völkers, the company’s regional franchisor. “As we continue Out of more than 11,000 real estate profes- to expand our brand throughout Florida, we sionals who represent the Engel & Völkers will be looking for the calibre of profession- brand in over 30 countries worldwide, Fel- als who conduct business on this level.” [email protected] berbaum is among less than 100 advisors selected to carry the title of Private Office To qualify for Private Office, advisors within Advisor in the Americas. the Engel & Völkers network must be nominated by their broker, meet baseline criteria for “Engel & Völkers attracts the best agents in transactional volume and show consistency in each market we serve, so as a member of their high year-over-year production numbers. 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Lastly, nominees are submitted to a ducers—they unfailingly offer an incompa- selection committee in the Americas who de- rable experience for their clients.” cides which candidates meet all requirements for final submission to the head of Private Of- Felberbaum joins nine of his fellow Florida fice in Hamburg, Germany. colleagues who are already members of the prestigious group: Lourdes Alatriste, Engel Felberbaum was formally inducted at the & Völkers Miami Coral Gables; Beau Blan- invitation-only Private Office event at Engel kenship, Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches; Ryan & Völkers Americas Headquarters in New Chiodo, Engel & Völkers Olde Naples/Boni- York City on Dec. 6. The new members were ta-Estero; Magnus Jennemyr, Engel & Völkers celebrated with evening of networking, a Miami Coral Gables; Matt Johnson, Engel & formal ceremony and reception. Völkers Wellington; Michael Ledwitz, Engel & Völkers Boca Raton; Thomas Ostrander, Engel As a Private Office Advisor, Felberbaum & Völkers Olde Naples; Irving Padron, Engel & gains access to Private Office-specific -mar Völkers Miami Coral Gables and Carol Sollak, keting assets, choice opportunities catering Engel & Völkers Palm Beach & Wellington. to the brand’s global ultra-high net worth clients and is the preferred contact in his “We are exceedingly proud of the represen- market for international referrals. tation we have through these nine members JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 37

Saint Andrew’s School hosts dedication for new Entrepreneurial Center 1000 OCEAN Exciting and innovative class offerings BOCA RATON Staff report include design thinking, robotics, invest- Penthouse 702. Supremely The newest building at Saint Andrew’s ments and entrepreneurship, social en- luxurious w/ over 5500 sq. ft. School, the Dr. Albert Cohen Family trepreneurship, cybersecurity, and inter- Commanding Ocean & Lake Boca views. Beyond exquitsite. Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, has national relations, among others. In the $7.350 M become an energetic hub for innovation Kessler Digital Media Institute, students for students. The Saint Andrew’s School can take advantage of offerings such as community recently gathered to celebrate broadcasting, digital media & special ef- the Cohen Center dedication and to rec- fects, sports broadcasting, advance media ognize its value for the institution. production, film studies, and more. DIRECT OCEAN FRONT The event began with a traditional Scots “There’s most certainly a wow factor that HIGHLAND BEACH bagpiper welcome. As guests entered comes with the Cohen Center,” said Ethan Gorgeous newly renovated direct through the Coombs Vestibule and were Shapiro, Head of School for Saint An- oceanfront. Offering new marble and wood floors, elevator, impact seated in the stunning 183-seat audito- drew’s School. windows and doors. rium, Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Steve Visitors can see the excitement on the fac- $1.750M Shapiro, welcomed the excited audience es of students and faculty that are hard at and recognized new Head of School, work in classrooms and studios. That ex- Ethan Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro was greeted citement is also evident when prospective with applause, gave remarks about the fu- parents come on tour. ture of education and introduced a video DIRECT INTRACOASTAL showcasing the Cohen Center. The video “You can view our robotics team tinkering BOYNTON BEACH was followed by inspirational speeches by - and then turn around and see the invest- Spectacular views 3 story key donors Dr. Albert Cohen and Brian ment class analyzing stocks. A quick walk 4 BED TH in gated community. Kessler. down the halls and you can see students Low HOA fees. Newly renovated broadcasting sports…it’s simply amaz- with many upgrades. During the ceremony, students watched ing,” Shapiro said. $1.450M the event via simulcast in Roberts Theater, demonstrating the leading-edge tech- Upper School Mathematics Teacher Lisa nology at play at Saint Andrew’s School. Winer is also quite proud of the Cohen Teachers also attended this important Center. “It’s an honor to teach my students event showing their enthusiasm and grat- in this immersive building and class- LAKE IDA itude for the cutting-edge instructional rooms that promote collaborative idea DELRAY BEACH space. creation and project development. The Newly renovated pool Cohen Center enables students to develop home on a large corner lot in. At more than 13,000-square-feet, the a solid foundation to navigate real-world 4 BED,2.5 BA, 2 car GAR plus Cohen Center offers technologically ad- situations in college and beyond.” rm for a golf cart. vanced classrooms, collaborative meeting $1.295M spaces, design tech labs, digital produc- For more information, visit the www. tion facilities, and a state-of-the-art audi- saintandrews.net/page/academ- torium. ics/a-new-hub-for-innovation.

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charge of working to create a vision for the Former Office Depot site ripe for redevelopment area, said the plans are in line with what the task force envisioned for the corridor. Plans call for condos, townhomes, apart- posing to do is significantly less,” attorney By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor ments, offices, restaurants and shops to fill Bonnie Miskel told commissioners. “We are Commissioners agreed that the area has Office Depot announced it was leaving its the 48 acres of land. giving up about half of what we could have been vacant long enough. corporate headquarters in Delray Beach done under the original plan.” “It’s one of the larger properties we have left for “Forty eight acres that has been sitting dor- more than a decade ago. redevelopment in the city,” Delray Planning, “I never heard of a developer who wants to mant for 10 years is unheard of,” Commis- Reminders of the company’s presence on Zoning and Building Director Tim Stillings said. downsize their development,” Commission- sioner Johnson said. Congress Avenue still linger as the proper- er Shirley Johnson said. Commissioner Ryan Boylston agreed, “It’s ties have remained vacant ever since 2008. To begin the redevelopment process, an attorney for the developer asked for a zoning Commissioners supported the zoning rare you get an oppportunity to vote on a re- Now, Centerpointe Delray Holdings, LLLP change. The change would reduce what the change after developers addressed concerns zoning that aligns with your city’s plans. It’s has plans to turn the large empty buildings developer could actually build on the prop- about traffic on Germantown Road. replacing a 20th century economic develop- into a mixed use development that many erty under the current zoning laws. ment model with a 21st century economic have advocated for to spark new growth and Commissioner Bill Bathurst, who sat on the model. This is a slam dunk. I am really excit- uses in the city’s Congress Corridor. “What we could do and what we are pro- Congress Avenue Task Force, a group in ed to move this forward.”

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Lake Delray Senior Housing rehabilitation complete “The units have been fully rehabbed and also secured a property management Staff report including the replacement of kitch- agreement for the property. The Delray Housing Group (DHG), ens, bathrooms, flooring, windows and HVAC systems,” Dorothy Ellington, Pres- “Delray Housing Group has surpassed the property management division of ident of the DBHA said. “There were also our expectations as a partner in the re- the Delray Beach Housing Authority upgrades in the common areas including development of Lake Delray,” states Tim- (DBHA), has completed its rehabilitation the elevators, community building and othy Henzy, Principal/Owner of Smith & of the Lake Delray Apartments, a senior site lighting. In order to cause the least Henzy Advisory Group. “DHG quickly housing complex at 700 Lindell Boule- amount of interruption to our tenants, established itself as the operator of the vard in Delray Beach. some tenants were moved out of their project while also taking a leadership role units while the work was being done.” The 404-unit apartment complex was in the coordination of the rehabilitation. Timothy Henzy, Daren Smith, Gregory Wickl- purchased in 2016 by Lake Delray Apart- The DHG partnered with Smith & Henzy Smith & Henzy is most impressed with man, Michael Rice, Marcus Metcalf, Jesse Saginor, Dorothy Ellington, Ivan Gomez and Mayor Shelly ments, LLLP a partnership including the Advisory Group, Inc. by serving as gen- the care and compassion that DHG pro- Petrolia at the Lake Delray ribbon cutting. Sub- Delray Housing Group. eral partner of this $36.2 million project vided to the residents of Lake Delray.” mitted photo.

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SEA RANCH CLUB OF BOCA II CONDO GEDNEY VS PIERSON MOVE IN READY FOR THE SEASON! Fabulous direct South East Ocean Views from this 10th floor 2 bedroom This elegant estate encompasses 6 bedrooms, 9 full baths, 3 half baths, an office, a media/club room, gym, 2 bath condo. 2 assigned parking spaces, updated kitchen with breakfast nook & tile floors. Long expansive office, elevator, natural gas, 4 car garage, generator, infinity edge pool and spa. The Manalapan Residence is situated in the Manalapan Beach estate section consisting of just 31 estate homes each spanning from the ocean views from every bedroom, living room and spacious balcony. Master bedroom with walk in closets. Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway. The residence also enjoys private deeded club privileges at the Master bath with separate shower and tub. Enjoy the sunrise from every room while watching the boats go by nearby Eu Palm Beach Resort. and relish in the Florida blue skies and warm sandy beaches. Resort style living with over 800 linear ft of $24,900,000 ID 10458258 pristine Boca Beaches available to you with lounge chairs and umbrellas, tropical gardens, pool, 5 tennis courts, marinas, hot tub, BBQ stations, guest residence, putting greens, billiards, fitness center, 24 hour man gated community, 2 PETS ALLOWED!! SOLD FURNISHED! $575,000 ID 10472635

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One park concept pitched for Wildflower/Silver Palm parks in the park with the boat launch, Silver Palm Contributing Writer By: Diane Emeott Korzen Park, because it currently blocks the water The old adage “two are better than one” may South Parking; Water Taxi, Kayak and Fish- view. ing; Naming; Signage; Hours not hold true when it comes to city parks. And of whether to move a half dozen des- Boca City Council recently approved a Of Operation; Southside Seating along the ignated parking spaces under the bridge to Conceptual Design that would marry two Promenade; and Wetlands; – in order to give another location. individual design concepts for Wildflower direction to EDSA. “To me, this is not pedestrian friendly, with and Silver Palm Parks into one park – with Council Member Andrea Levine O’Rourke kids, pedestrians, and cars driving and park- a name yet to be chosen. said what’s important about the park is its ing under the bridge,” said Levine O’Rourke, If discussion at a recent Boca Raton City access to the visual waterfront and connec- who thanked Kona Gray and Stephanie (R to L) Kona Gray and Stephanie Main from tivity. Main from EDSA and City of Boca Ra- EDSA seated next to Boca Coastal Project Admin- Council Workshop is any indication, the istrator Jennifer Bistyga. Photo by Diane Emeott ton Coastal Project Administrator Jennifer public may even get a chance to ring in on She said she found the name “Centennial Korzen. Bistyga for “taking the time to walk those the name for the new park. Park” too pedestrian, adding that if you Residents had a chance to chime in during steps” along the waterfront promenade area public comment. About 10 took the time to At the workshop meeting, EDSA Principal Google search it, there are thousands of between the two parks. share their comments on the plans. Landscape Architect Kona Gray first gave Centennial Parks from Pompano Beach to Texas. “Everyone has a Centennial Park,” she a much-awaited presentation on the two Council Member Monica Mayotte said she, “This has been a huge learning experience added. parks, before finally recommending one Loved the concept of the floating wetlands. for me and other members of my 2020 Vi- overall conceptual design. Levine O’Rourke offered other name alter- I think it’s fantastic on the north side of the sion team. [This park is going to] serve Boca bridge. Don’t put the wetlands near the boats for decades to come,” Boca Raton resident Gray’s suggestion of “one combined park” natives such as “‘Harley Gates’ after one of our original homeowners” or ‘Gateway,’ due [on the south side of the bridge]. I don’t want Eric Sevell said, adding he would like to see came with a tentative name that he and to its location on the waterfront. kids [and wildlife] near propellers! the bathroom moved. Mayor Scott Singer arrived at independently, “Centennial Park” -- as the city is approach- Harley and Harriet Gates arrived in Boca Mayotte added that she’d like to see Stand Up Margaret Fitzsimons asked council mem- ing its 100th Birthday in 2024. Raton in 1913, purchasing 5 acres of land Paddleboard (SUP) launches at the park. bers to consider if the park will be accessible along the canal (today’s Intracoastal), and and equitable for the entire community and Singer said this was his first time seeing the Neither Mayotte nor Levine O’Rourke giving it the name Palmetto Park Plantation will it stand the test of time. combined concept, which he called “Won- wished to see a traditional playground there. – the future name of the principal east-west They liked the idea of integrating Public Art The next step is for the project to go toward derful.” He also had Council members ham- road, according to www.bocahistory.org. mer out on the dais their views on a num- to provide play without the standard slides the Detailed Design phase, Bistyga said. ber of items including: Bathroom Location; There was also talk of moving the bathroom and swings.

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At that point, the policyholder ed the storm. The biggest problem bring it up to code before the building department will and the insurer will each hire an independent appraiser was that the roof structure was not issue a permit. Ordinance or law coverage covers those and the two appraisers will try to work out the claim. If up to the current code, delaying re- costs associated with this type of situation. For example, the appraisers can’t agree, they will submit their differ- pairs for months. Meanwhile, my a covered event, such as a hurricane may damage only a ences to the umpire who will make a binding decision, friend is paying out of pocket for portion of your roof, but the building code may require similar to a judge. Keep in mind that the decision is gen- another home due to the damage to her residence. The that the entire roof be retrofitted or replaced in order to erally not appealable, so before you agree to an appraisal, condominium association and her own homeowner’s in- meet newer, more stringent hurricane codes compared you should speak to an attorney who is well-versed in surance are at odds over paying for their respective parts to what was in place when your home was built. Unfor- first-party property law. Florida law provides that, as an of the repairs. Short of hiring a lawyer, is there an arbitra- tunately, these code-related upgrades, even though they insured, she may be entitled to attorney’s fees if she has to tion process that can be used here? are required by law, are considered to be improvements file a lawsuit against the insurance company. In addition, and would not be covered by your typical policy without your friend may have claims against her condominium K.R., Boca Raton ordinance or law coverage. association for breaches of its responsibilities to your friend, as a unit owner. A: Unfortunately, after Hurricane Irma, many prop- In the context of a condominium, the association would erty owners learned that most of the time insurance be responsible for the roof, while your friend’s home- Harris B. Katz, Esq.., is Partner of the Law Firm Goede, companies are in the business of saving money, not in owner’s insurance would be responsible for the interior Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw. paying out claims. Generally, when an insurance com- damage to her home. The competing coverages and in- com or to ask questions about your issues for future col- pany sends an adjuster out to your property, they try to terests of the condominium’s insurance company versus umns, send your inquiry to: [email protected]. The resolve claims for the smallest amount possible or deny your friend’s insurance company will often place them information provided herein is for informational purpos- them outright based upon exclusions in the insurance at odds with one another, placing the insureds squarely es only and should not be construed as legal advice. The policy. In order to do so, they typically try to find items in the middle of the dispute. That being said, your con- publication of this article does not create an attorney-client that are excluded from coverage in your insurance poli- dominium has a responsibility to protect your friend’s relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, cy. One issue that arises when a home suffers the loss of unit from damage to common elements of the building, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. or any of our attorneys. Readers a major building component, such as a roof, is that when including the roof. Another type of coverage that your should not act or refrain from acting based upon the in- repairs are undertaken, the roof will need to be brought friend should have in her policy is Additional Living formation contained in this article without first contacting up to current building codes. One way to protect yourself Expenses (ALE) coverage which would cover the cost of an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues from running into this issue is to make sure that you have maintaining a comparable standard of living following a raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that Ordinance or Law coverage as part of your insurance covered loss. Your friend should read her policy to deter- should not be based solely on advertisements or this col- coverage. Ordinance or law coverage helps you pay for mine what is covered and what limits she has on those umn. JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 41 Real Estate. REDEFINED.

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Jewish Family Services pairs mentors with mentees She said her nearly 7-year-old mentee Meila Associate Editor By: Marisa Herman is a free spirit who loves to explore the out- Cheryl Abramson is a matchmaker. She isn’t doors with her. They spend time at parks setting people up on dates, but she is help- bird watching with binoculars, singing and ing pair up mentors and mentees for Jewish practicing gymnastics. Family Services’ Community Mentoring “She is absolutely adorable,” she said. “The Program. whole program has been very rewarding for After spending 40 years matching employ- me and for her.” ees and employers in the career placement Lara said she feels like she is a part of her field, she said her role as Mentoring Pro- mentee’s family. She was invited to her men- gram Coordinator is something her career tee’s birthday dinner with her family and she prepared her for. said she can’t wait to attend. “We try to match people together with sim- Mentor Rob Tanenbaum cooks Thanksgiving din- “I look forward to spending years with her,” ner with his mentee Gio. Photo courtesy of JFS. ilar interests and personalities,” she said. “It’s Lara said. “I want to grow with her as she “Just being there and being dependable is a wonderful program. It’s the best job I have Mentor Ana Lara with her mentee Meila. Photo grows. That’s the goal, to be in her life.” ever had. Helping these kids and these fami- courtesy of JFS. an important factor to many of these kids lies is really rewarding.” She said she was looking to get involved in who are from single family homes,” he said. one year and spend four hours a month with something that was a commitment not just their mentee. “There was a period this fall when I was Kids between the ages of 6-18 that reside in something she does when she has a free af- Boca or Delray can apply to receive a men- away on an extended trip with my wife and “It’s being a good friend,” she said, adding ternoon. tor. Abramson said many of the kids come I was stunned and pleased when I got home many mentors take their mentees to do from single parent homes, but that isn’t a “I have to make room twice a month to see by how much I was missed.” things they don’t typically get to do. requirement. her for three to four hours,” Lara said. “I He, too, is in it for the long haul. The program hosts about four social events a didn’t want to just take one day. I wanted The program is funded by United Way and year for the mentors and mentees to attend. something that was a priority and a part of the Children Services Council. “You aren’t getting into this for a year or two,” There was a holiday party at Putt’n Around, my life and this little girl is a part of my life.” he said. “You should be getting into it for a bowling outings and a trip to a Marlins Mentors are volunteers who want to be Mentor Rob Tanenbaum has been spending minimum of 5 years and if you are lucky 10 game. paired with a mentee. They undergo an ap- the last 14 months with his mentor, Gio, a y e ar s .” plication and rigorous screening process as “We have amazing people who are our men- 12-year-old boy from Delray. well as take and complete training courses. tors,” she said. “They are so committed to the He said anyone considering mentoring Abramson interviews them and works to In the beginning of their relationship, Ta- children. They are making such a difference should give it a go, if they have the time. pair them with a mentee who would be a nenbaum said visits were spent doing things in their lives. It’s wonderful to watch.” good match. Families looking for mentors like going to Dave and Busters or an FAU “You don’t have to have parental experience also fill out an application. Ana Lara has been a mentor since this sum- football game. Now, those visits have turned to be a good mentor,” he said. “Its your per- mer. She walked into JFS to help with anoth- into cooking meals at home, swimming in sonality and your love of life that is the most Currently, there are 29 pairs. Mentors must er program, Meals on Wheels. It was during the community pool and reading. important thing to interject to a young kid.” complete four trainings a year, each lasts an her interview that she learned about the hour and a half. Topics include recognizing “I have been trying to stress academics with mentor program. January is Community Mentoring stress and mental illness and how to build a him,” Tanenbaum said. Month. For more information on getting rapport with your mentee. “I have had a wonderful experience beyond He said finding a balance between mentor involved, visit https://ralesjfs.org/volunteer/ my expectations,” she said. Mentors must commit to the program for and parent is tough. community_mentoring_program/ Mitch Herrick & The Homegrown Sinners play local gigs guy come to the Dubliner Irish Pub and re- naturally I took up anything different. I Contributing Writer By: David DiPino quest a bunch of originals the other night. started on the sax when I was about 6-years- After the birth of his son, Roots Rock musi- Love when that happens,” Herrick said. old. I still played the guitar during that time though, but was really into the saxophone cian and Delray Beach resident Mitch Herrick Herrick defines his sound as “Roots Rock.” wanted to focus on playing more gigs at home. until I got older and realized that chicks “We try to a little bit of everything like Funk, didn’t dig the sax,” Herrick said. That brought Mitch Herrick & The Home- Soul, Classic Rock, R&B, Grunge, Alter- The line-up for Mitch Herrick & The Home- grown Sinners band to Avant Delray on a native, Folk and Folk Rock, and of course grown Sinners changes often, a nod to the recent Friday night. Americana, even some Reggae. Everything thriving local music scene. Herrick has toured nationally with an all from Stevie Wonder to Jimi Hendrix to The Black Crowes to Neil Young to The Rolling original band before starting The Home- “I just checked the lineup the other day and we Stones to The Eagles to Bob Marley to Dave grown Sinners. While Herrick has a large are up to 20 players total now. In order to have Mitch Herrick (far right) & The Homegrown Sin- Matthews Band to Stone Temple Pilots, catalog of originals ready for the road, but the best on a local level, I quickly realized that ners jam Rock ‘N’ Roll covers and original songs at Nirvana, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers,” Avant Delray. Photo by David DiPino. since becoming a dad, he is looking into the best is busy, so I was going to need a deep he said. “I would say Roots Rock or a.k.a. booking opportunities closer to home. bench. You will always find four of five of us to- to a beautiful, amazing woman, and our new Americana is a mix of Blues, Folk, Folk rock gether on a stage at least twice a week,” he said. little guy of 16 months has been an absolute “Since my wife and I had a baby 16 months and Southern Rock and all of the root forms blessing. Beyond family and music, I played ice Band members have played with everybody ago, I’ve decided I really want to focus on play- of rock music that we have come to know.” hockey for most of my life and it’s still an ob- ing close to home, so we do much more cover from James Brown to Gloria Estefan, John Today, he emulates icons like Neil Young, session. I eventually would like to record a new music here in South Florida. I just think that Secada, Pink and Santana. Chris Robinson, and Dave Matthews; but album and get a select group of players back on this market likes to hear many different types there are new guys on the scene that he Herrick plays between 275-300 shows per year the road to tour the original music again. The of music that they already know and want to draws inspiration from too, like Joe Pug, between solo, duo, trio and full band work. artistic side of music always has its claws in me.” please the audience every night. Of course, Gregory Allan Izakov, and Joey Landreth. when it’s called for and the time is right, I still “My biggest passion at this point in my life is For more information visit: www.mitchher- love to break out the original songs. I had a “I came from a family of piano players, so my family. I’m lucky enough to be married rick.com JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 47

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Old School Square Park | Tickets and Info at WineandSeafoodFest.com JANUARY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 49 Historian, author’s quest to collect 1 million war letters makes stop in Delray Beach [FROM PG 2] Historical Soci- if the ink just dried. There are ety, Honor Flight, Florida Atlan- Civil War letters found in jack- tic University, The Delray Beach et pockets of dead soldiers and Public Library and Old School saved by the solider who ran- Square. sacked him as a souvenir. There The Crest Theatre was packed as is a letter from a grandmother Carroll took center stage with a serving in the Gulf War. There is small black folder of letters. a collection of letters from a Ma- He shared the letters and sto- rine who served in three wars, ries of soldiers. Though he has WWII, Korea and Vietnam. repeated the stories hundreds of times, he still choked up and Carroll said a tragic story is one visibly became emotional as he of the highest ranking general in shared their fears, victories and American history, six star Gen- wishes to return home. eral John Pershing, also known One letter is from Staff Ser- as Black Jack. He was sent to geant Horace Evers to his fam- Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas from ily. It was one of the first letters Presidio, San Fransisco to quell Carroll received. It came from tensions on the Mexican border a donor in Florida. It is dated when he received a call from an May 2, 1945 and is written from Munich. Evers stumbled into an Associated Press reporter Nor- apartment complex nicer than man Walker in August 1915. any of the others he had seen. It The reporter called for a com- was Hitler’s private residence in Munich. He walks up to Hitler’s ment on the fire in Presidio desk and he begins to write a let- where Pershing’s wife and three ter on Hitler’s stationary. daughters died. His 6-year-old son Warren survived the blaze. Soon, the reporter realized he was not speaking to Pershing’s aide, but to Pershing himself and he was informing him of the death of his family for the first time.

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Commissioner Corner: Shark fishing debate Delray Beach Open has new sponsor mers. Responding to the residents’ concerns, FF- Staff report By: County Commissioner Robert WCC staff conducted a series of public workshops The Delray Beach Open has a new pre- around the state and drafted a series of proposed Weinroth Special to the Delray Newspaper senting sponsor, VITACOST.com. rules intended to address some of the public safety I don’t imagine there would be much debate over concerns. The event will be called the Delray the idea that sharks and swimmers don’t mix Beach Open by VITACOST.com. well. So it was somewhat surprising to hear some Commission staff recommended establishing a members of our community object to a proposal mandatory no-cost, annual shore-based shark Vitacost.com features affordable pric- being discussed by the Board of County Com- fishing permit (with an educational prerequisite) ing and speedy delivery on nearly Milos Raonic and the Bryan Brothers missioners to prohibit shore-based shark fishing as well as a prohibition of chumming from beach- 40,000 items, including dietary sup- in addition to 2018 defending singles in areas where people are swimming. es. This would include fishing from shore, or any plements, hard-to-find specialty foods, structure attached to shore e.g., bridges, piers, organic body and personal care prod- champion Frances Tiafoe and ATP Our world famous coastal shoreline is enjoyed docks, and jetties). ucts, pet essentials and sports nutrition tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios. Legends by thousands of people every day and serves as a products. lined up to play the ATP Champions major economic engine for a local multi-million The fact is shore-based shark fishing is often done Tour event include Tommy Haas, Tim dollar tourism industry. Against that backdrop, at night, generally during the summer which co- “The Delray Beach Open is a spectac- Henman, Mikael Pernfors and Wayne chumming for sharks or shark fishing near our incides with the peak of sea turtle nesting season. ular event that offers Vitacost.com the Ferreira on Team World and Fernan- beachgoers is not acceptable. opportunity to intimately engage with do Gonzalez, Jessie Levine, Jan-Mi- Most turtle nests hatch during the summer with millions of healthy lifestyle driven peo- chael Gambill and Jay Berger on Team Florida saw 30 unprovoked shark attacks in 2017, ac- the hatchlings traversing the beach to swim out to ple,” said Guy Burgstahler, VP of Mar- Americas. cording to a report by the International Shark Attack find a patch of sargassum, which will serve as the keting at VITACOST.com. File at the University of Florida. Further research hatchlings’ home as they begin to grow and ma- “We are eager for the opportunity to To welcome the start of the new part- provided that unprovoked attacks usually occur in ture. This is a perilous time for hatchlings, which connect a strong health and wellness nership, Vitacost.com is sponsoring a August and September and most predators were the are conveniently bite-sized. brand with an event fan base where special ticket promotion that will run bull, blacktip and spinner species of sharks. physical vitality is a priority at any age Chumming the water tends to attract all species through Jan. 4, providing tennis pa- and any level of game engagement,” While there were no reported killings by these of fish (not just sharks) making it likely the hatch- trons 50 percent off the tournament’s said Mark Baron, Tournament Direc- predators in 2016 and 2017, in Florida or the rest lings will be consumed before they can swim out Team Americas vs. Team World ATP tor. “We know our fans and the level of of the US, when a swimmer is bitten it becomes to safety. Champions Tour legends matches brand loyalty they show to partners of a frightening issues for those in the water and on (February 15-17) and 20 percent off the sport. We look forward to seeing Clearly, there are competing interests to be con- the beach. It’s incumbent upon us to ensure that of ATP 250 matches (Feb. 18-22 in- Vitacost.com grow their success as a sidered as we focus on the shore-based shark people feel safe when they’re enjoying our beau- cluding already scheduled first round result of engaging our premiere tennis fishing but it is also clear swimmer safety must be tiful beaches. matches of the tournament’s featured event as much as we look forward to given the greatest priority to ensure our beaches stars through the Quarterfinals) by seeing fans benefit from the dynamic In addition to bathers, shore-based shark fishing continue to be welcoming for families and a mag- using the promotion code available at: offerings of healthy and nurturing Vi- is hazardous to the health and safety of the sea tur- net for tourism. https://yellowtennisball.com/tickets/ tacost.com products.” tles coming ashore to nest. It is against that backdrop that the Board of Coun- Recently announced top 20 ATP Tour A complete schedule is posted at Yel- Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- ty Commissioners will begin to carefully wade Players committed to playing in Del- lowTennisBall.com. mission has taken a first step in protecting swim- into this issue. ray Beach include Kevin Anderson,

ness community. Those ties were frayed We are bullish on 2019 and wish all of our Here’s what we think… but there appears to be a new resolve to readers and advertisers a very happy, healthy work together. Kudos to the commission. and safe New Year! A New Year is a good time to assess, set goals • Pick the right developer for the West At- • Obviously, there are more opportunities and get off to a good and positive start. lantic Avenue RFP. This project is much but there are also some challenges in the needed and long awaited. While we don’t offing. Meet the team Just like people make resolutions, cities can buy the narrative that nothing has been • The state legislature has been chipping Reach us at: do the same. And hopefully those resolu- done in The Set or on the West Atlantic away or threatening home rule for some tions are kept since we know that many of corridor, we do embrace the need for a DelrayNewspaper.com time now. Cities will have to figure out our personal resolutions get abandoned as quality project and more movement and 561-299-1430 the ever changing landscape in Tallahas- the year progresses. progress. see with a new governor and many new [email protected] • Congress Avenue---the past mayor di- 2019 can be a pivotal year for Delray Beach. legislators. aled up a task force that spent a year • The economy appears to be slowing First, there are no municipal elections in updating the 2005 vision for Congress March, which means that the City Commis- Avenue and then promptly put the task somewhat. Here’s hoping that we weather the storm and encourage investment to sion can buckle down and tend to business force’s recommendations on a shelf. Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and grow our tax base. instead of politics. Let’s hope that 2019 sees progress on Principal recommendations to jumpstart the • There are divides in our city based on Given the tone and tenor of recent elections, corridor and truly create Delray’s next race and politics. We should endeavor to Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Offi- the citizens can use a break so let’s hope that bridge those divides and forge communi- great street. cer and Principal the commission works together and seizes • Stability at City Hall—after cycling ty unity. some opportunities and solves some chal- through managers, attorneys, department • Local cities are taking a page from Del- Craig Agranoff, Content Director lenges in the New Year. heads and employees for years, several ray’s playbook adding amenities and and Principal events. Boynton’s Town Square project The message from the dais is that this com- commissioners have called for renewed once complete could be a game changer Fran Marincola, Adviser and Prin- mission wants to get things done. That’s a stability and to empower staff to do their for our neighbor. While we wish them good thing and a great message to send. jobs. We wholly endorse that philosophy. cipal well, we must also do our best to leverage Given the lack of productivity and instability There’s no success without team work. our assets, develop new ones and improve Marisa Herman, Associate Editor under our former mayor, the still new May- • Reset Community Partnerships---we some of our issues: crime, drugs, schools or Shelly Petrolia has a real opportunity to hope that 2019 ignites Delray’s time worn etc. Cities compete for businesses, invest- Kylee Treyz, Account Manager make a difference. tradition of partnership and collaboration with key non-profits, schools, citizens, ment and families. We cannot afford to be Ginger Novak, Account Manager Among the opportunities: neighborhood associations and the busi- complacent. 52 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JANUARY 2019

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