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October is Domestic Violence awareness month The OctoberPelican is Breast Cancer awareness month Friday, October 19, 2012 - Vol. XX, Issue 42 Pompano Beach • Deerfi eld Beach • Lighthouse Point • Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Wilton Manors • Oakland Park • Hillsboro Beach • The Galt • Palm Aire Wherever you are, read The Pelican @ pompanopelican.com • Send news to [email protected] 39 days left in 2012 Hurricane season Another motion delays mayor’s trial Deerfi eld Beach- The trial of former mayor Al Capellini was delayed this week to give the state attorney time to respond to a motion fi led by the defense. Capellini’s attorney, David Bogenshutz fi led a motion that the case be dismissed on the grounds of selective prosecution. In granting the state attorney’s request for more time, Judge Carlos Rebollo reset the trial to Monday, Dec.10. Capellini was charged in 2010 with public corruption after he voted to approve a project while his fi rm was doing its consulting work. Previous motions to dismiss this case have been denied by Rebollo. Chamber to honor Shining Deerfi eld’s International Fishing Pier is a popular setting for photographers. Now, city videographers would like submissions of such photos for a video to be featured at the pier’s new welcome station scheduled to be open Dec. 7. Pictures showing family and friends enjoying memorable moments at Stars Wednesday the pier and beach are also welcome. Photos can be old or new, but must have been taken at this beach. Submit to web.pio@Deerfi eld-Beach.com. For further details, call 954-480-4317. [Photo courtesy of Jeff Graves] By Michael d’Oliveira PELICAN STAFF Pompano Beach – On Wednesday, Pete Boinis challenging city as two fi le Oct. 24, the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce will recognize protests in pier restaurant bidding its 2012 Shining Stars. By Judy Wilson owner whose attempt to build a Red Baron Entertainment is The Shining Star Awards restaurant on the pier parking lot in a Lighthouse Point entity whose Luncheon will be held from 12 to 2 PELICAN STAFF 2004 created huge controversy and principal is Mike Coner. The other p.m. at Hillsboro Club, 901 Hillsboro Deerfi eld Beach – Dedication of gave momentum to the Original Save bidder deemed non-responsive was Mile, Hillsboro Beach. the new entrance to the fi shing pier Our Beach organization. When his Johanna Gallagher, Gallagher and “These awards are given to call has been set for Friday, Dec. 7 and restaurant failed to win commission Associates of Deerfi eld Beach. attention to people for what they appropriate ceremonies are planned. approval, Boinis posted an area of Gallagher did not fi le a protest. The do, for what they’ve done,” said But the pier will open without its beach property he owned adjacent remaining bidder was Todd Weiss, Ric Green, president/CEO of the restaurant. Determining who will to the pier as “Private” and did not DH2 of Boca Raton, who was not Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of operate the 70-seat eatery has been allow public use. Eventually, the city recommended by the selection Commerce. slowed by a challenge to the bidding purchased the tract in order to make In selecting this year’s recipients, See PIER PROTEST on page 3 process. One of the protests has the current pier renovations. the Chamber has singled out a race car been fi led by Pete Boinis, a former driver, the mayor and members of the restaurant owner with a colorful Brazilian business community. history here. “There’s so much in the Eco-Eatery, Inc. and Red Baron community that residents don’t know Entertainment have fi led protests about,” said Green. “People don’t challenging the selection committee’s know these things. It’s our job to decision that found they were “non- go out and tell them. It’s all about responsive” bidders, i.e. did not submit telling the stories of everyday heroes all the required information. The . working hard to improve their city commission will meet in special session Oct. 29 to rule on the protest. See SHINING STARS on page 24 Principal in Eco-Eatery is Pete Boinis, the Boca Raton restaurant 2 The Pelican Friday, October 19, 2012 adults. The walk promotes kin patch, food and more. First-ever partnership with Sightings self confidence, fitness and 954-786-4507. A community calendar for tolerance. 754-322-8950. 10-22 – Senior Expo from FAU sends 8 kids to college Northeast Broward County. 10-20 – Party in the Patch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South By Judy Wilson That program was so Send your event information at the Pink Church from County Civic Center, 16700 successful that Sudler decided 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Jog Road, Delray Beach. PELICAN STAFF to [email protected] to give 30 disadvantaged Presbyterian Church, 2331 Expo will include 85 vendors Deerfi eld Beach – BSO kids a real college experience 10-20 – Granny’s At- NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach. showcasing products and ser- Police Chief Pete Sudler – football games. Using tic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pumpkins, face painting, kids vices catered to seniors. Free and the FAU Foundation are funds raised from confi scated the Emma Lou Olson Civic crafts, photo ops, local ven- admission and parking. Visit embarking on a pilot project contraband, he purchased 30 Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pom- dors and more. 954-941-2308. www.retirement-times.com or that will eventually grant season tickets on the 40-yard pano Beach. Over 80 vendors 10-20 – Halloween Horse call 754-246-2874. eight local students four- line to the Owls’ games and selling trinkets and treasures. Show and Fair from 10 10-23 – Wilton Manors year scholarships to Florida “got amazing reactions from Admission is free. 954-786- a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sands and City Commission meeting Atlantic University. Sudler the kids.” 4111. Hope to see you there! Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 at 7 p.m. at city hall, 2020 outlined his program for Not content, Sudler 10-20 – Walk for Peace at NE 5 Ave., Pompano Beach. Wilton Drive. city commissioners Tuesday began searching for a way to Wilton Manors Elementary Costumed “Horsey Half Time 10-23 – Pompano Beach saying it grew out of his expand this ‘college and cops’ School, 2401 NE 3 Ave., at 8 Show,” costume contest, pony City Commission meeting approaching members of the partnership and contacted a.m. Cost is $10 for children rides, mini horses, hay rides, FAU football team to ride Jennifer O’Flannery- 18 and under and $12 for bounce houses, games, pump- See SIGHTINGS on page 3 with his deputies as examples Anderson who directs the to young people. The “Owls FAU Foundation. The result on Patrol” stop at parks and of that matchup is a $100,000 mentor the kids, occasionally, scholarship fund seeded Casino Royale . for your as a bonus, getting in on some by $50,000 from the Law real law enforcement action. See FAU on page 21 eyes only with your ticket! 3rd Annual Casino Night to benefi t the Pompano Beach Historical Society. Win two Goodyear Blimp rides! Tickets $100 Call 954-609-7974. Meet you at Galuppi’s Oct. 19 Friday, October 19, 2012 The Pelican 3 likely come before them in Pier protest December. Sightings Scene about town . Continued from page 1 The protest is not the only Continued from page 2 reason the restaurant will committee. not be operational when the at 7 p.m. at city hall, 100 W. Three companies of pier opens. The fi rst proposal Atlantic Blvd. the seven that responded issued in June for a restaurant 10-23 – Lighthouse Point to the request for proposal tenant was rejected by the City Commission meeting have been recommended commission, rewritten and re- at 7:30 p.m. at city hall, 2200 by the committee: Brewzii advertised. N.E. 38 St. International, Boca Raton; Based on the new 10-23 – Lauderdale-By- Class Act Restaurant Group, schedule, choosing the The-Sea Commission meet- LLC from Hallandale, and restaurateur, negotiating ing at 7 p.m. at Jarvis Hall, Two Together, LLC out of a lease and outfi tting the 4501 Ocean Drive. Delray Beach. dining space, could not have 10-24 – Oakland Park Depending on the happened by December, Commission meeting at 6:30 commission’s decision on according to Purchasing p.m. at city hall, 3650 NE 12 the 29th, the committee’s Manager David Santucci. Broward County Property Appraiser’s Bob Wolfe, State Representative See SIGHTINGS on page 7 George Moraitis and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Commissioner Chris Vincent recommendation will with daughter Paige at Aruba’s during a recent fundraising event. 4 The Pelican Friday, October 19, 2012 Special perks for locals and business owners in LHP Lighthouse Point McLain acknowledges that old organization, still fl edging JB’s marks a decade drink offers and continual – Supporting local business some professionals like by most Chamber standards, by holding a party entertainment including “The has always been a focus himself who work with a now has 115 members and Voice” contestant Laura of the LHP Chamber of fi nancial brokerage fi rm, may ‘outsiders’ are constantly Deerfi eld Beach- JB’s Vivas. Also in the house, Commerce. Now the effort not be able to come up with asking to join. But, as on the Beach, the fi rst magician John Savarese, is being stepped up with offers. But he is encouraging McClain said , “It would easy upscale restaurant to be built longtime radio 105.9 the introduction of “Shop all of his 115 members to to get more members.