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Happy Thanksgiving Life & Arts Tamyra Gray And Tony Desare Boca Raton Highlight Palm Beach Pops, See page B1

Community Autism after 21 Group Receives $5.500 in Grant Money See page 3

Community Habilitation Center for the Handicapped receives $14,000 training grant See page 5

BOCA RATON -- It’s beginning is commonly, but not universally, giving services were declared by Business to look a lot like Thanksgiving. The traced to a poorly documented 1621 civil leaders such as Governor Wil- holiday that celebrates everything celebration at Plymouth in pres- liam Bradford of Massachusetts, High-end Boca furniture from the Pilgrim harvest to Charlie ent-day Massachusetts. The origi- who planned a thanksgiving cel- retailer SKLAR marks 10th Brown to the Macy’s Parade will be nal Plymouth feast and the idea of ebration and fast in 1623. But the anniversary held Thursday, Nov. 22 in millions “giving thanks” were prompted by practice of holding an annual har- See page 25 of homes around this nation. a good harvest that followed a dif- vest festival like this did not become In the United States, the mod- ficult winter. a regular affair in New England un- ern Thanksgiving holiday tradition In later years, religious thanks- til the late 1660s. cont. on Pg.3

Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton launches Clothing Drive for Sandy Victims See page 5 FAU’s Peaceful Mind/Peaceful Life Series Offers Workshops, Lectures, Jack Caldwell reading The Boca Raton Tribune BOCA RATON -- Florida spirit. Three workshops will be Atlantic University’s Peace offered this year along with a Studies Program presents the lecture presented by Dan Baker, Peaceful Mind/Peaceful Life author of “What Happy People series. Know: How the New Science Now in its 8th year, it of- of Happiness Can Change Your fers workshops and lectures to Life for the Better.” help calm the mind and lift the The workshops are built Barbara Schmidt cont. on Pg.3 Flames Force Employees to Flee Boca Cabinet Company BOCA RATON – Five employees of a Boca Ra- ton cabinet-making company fled without injury after fire broke out about 2:10 p.m. Nov. 7 at the NW 28th Street firm. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services responded to a report of fire at Craftline Cabinetry at 100 NW 28th Street. Send us a picture of you reading The Boca Ra- ton Tribune to [email protected] See page 21

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CLUB Marketing Director SERVICE Chris Catoggio DIRECTORY Boca Police Safety Tip [email protected] Account Executive ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON WEST Angelo Lima, Marguax Vickers, Q: Do I need to change the address on my driver’s license President Marco Dombrowski Andre Heizer Thursdays 7:30 pm when I move, even if I still live in the same city? Picanha Brasil Mail Subscription 22797 State Road 7 Boca Raton, FL 33428 A: Florida state statute 322.19 requires you to update your [email protected] driver’s license address within 10 days after moving. If you Front Desk ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON currently hold a credit-card style license issued after 1996, then President Bill Ridick you can renew online at www.gorenew.com or you can mail in Yara Carvalho Wednesdays 12:00 pm a completed change of address form. [email protected] Via Mizner Country Club Graphic Design: 6200 Boca Del Mar Dr, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from Duke Thrush the Crime Prevention Unit. Paulo Rocha Photographers: ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON SUNSET For more information, visit www.BocaPolice.com. President Ron LeBright Nicole Vickers, Gabriela Heizer Mondays 6:00 pm Barbara McCormick 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL Video Production Boca Raton Police Blotter Director ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON DOWNTOWN Klaiton Silva President Alan Kaye 11/07/2012 SIMPLE BATTERY Interns: Fridays 12:00 lunch Female suspect age 37 was arrested for simple battery against her Sarah Freglette Bogart’s Bar & Grille (Cinemark/Premier Level) child’s father. Ariana Green 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 11/09/2012 SIMPLE BATTERY Gabriela Barbieri Aaron Wecker ROTARY CLUB BOCA RATON CENTRAL Male suspect, age 26, was arrested after he pushed and punched his girlfriend during an argument. He was taken to the county jail. President Dr. Bob Eckelson The Boca RatonTribune Tuesdays 12 pm 11/07/2012 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED mailing address: The Capital Grille Male suspect age 50 was placed under arrest for DUI following a P.O. Box 970593 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 traffic stop at 600 West Yamato Road. Breath test refused. Subject was Boca Raton, FL 33497 Check with the Hostess to confirm dining the room. taken to the county jail. Office Address: 399 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 212 - Boca Raton Fl, 33432 11/08/2012 SIMPLE BATTERY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT [email protected] LIONS CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH OFFICER President Sandra Barre www.bocaratontribune.com 2nd Tuesday, 6 pm at Heritage Park At a lounge on North Federal Highway, a male suspect age 49 was For general information: 5861 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach FL 33484 arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer after suspect grabbed 561-290-1202 4th Tuesday, 6 pm at City Library an officer’s arm and pushed him. He was taken to the hospital Fax: 561-208-6008 emergency room for treatment, then to the county jail following 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach FL Copyright 2012 by The Boca Raton clearance. Tribune. All rights reserved by The Boca BOCA RATON LIONS CLUB 11/07/2012 CARRYING A CONCEALED FIREARM Raton Tribune. 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The publisher is not responsible 11/07/2012 SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT for the articles written by its columnists. Proverbs 3:2 The publishers are not responsible for Boca police said a man stole $202.10 worth of merchandise from typographical errors, omissions or INDEX Nordstroms Rack at 1400 West Glades Road. copy or photos misrepresented by the 11/08/2012 SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT advertiser. Liability shall not exceed the Community News Pg.03 Columnists Pg B7, B8, 22. 24. 27 cost of the portion of space occupied On 11/08/12, at Sears, 5900 W Glades Road, female was arrested for by such error or advertising items or Municipal News Page 11 Games Page 26 shoplifting after she swapped two necklaces from their original boxes information. All editorials are intended and bought the more expensive necklace ($30) in the cheaper box at to reflect the position of the publisher Section B Page 13 Sports Page 29 the cheaper price. 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CommunityThe Boca Raton Tribune News Happy Thanksgiving Boca Raton continued from page 1 Pilgrims and Puritans who began emigrat- November 26, 1789, “as a day of public ing from England in the 1620s and 1630s car- thanksgiving and prayer to be observed ried the tradition of Days of Fasting and Days by acknowledging with grateful hearts of Thanksgiving with them to their new home the many and signal favours of Almighty in New England. Several days of Thanksgiv- God.” ing were held in early New England history that It’s said that the first Thanksgiv- have been identified as the “First Thanksgiving”, ing featured shellfish and fish. American including Pilgrim holidays in Plymouth in 1621 tastes and palates have changed over the and 1623, and a Puritan holiday in Boston in years, making for a cornucopia of possi- 1631. bilities on the Thanksgiving table – from Thanksgiving proclamations were made ham to tofu, mashed potatoes and gravy mostly by church leaders in New England up un- to collard greens. til 1682, and then by both state and church lead- Following the early tradition, Legal ers until after the American Revolution. During Sea Foods, a Massachusetts-based restau- the revolutionary period, political influences rant chain with several locations in Flori- affected the issuance of Thanksgiving procla- da, will serve everything from stuffed tur- mations. Various pronouncements were made key to stuffed lobster on Thanksgiving for the 2012 season will be illuminated in down- by royal governors, by John Hancock, General Day at its location in the Town Center at Boca town Boca. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. in Mizner George Washington and the Continental Con- Raton mall. Signature cocktails such as the Cran- Park. Festivities include a visit from Mr. and gress, each giving thanks to God for events fa- berry Bog Lemon Martini are on the beverage Mrs. Santa Claus, children’s rides, holiday treats vorable to their causes. list to help kick off the holidays in style. and beverages -- and even real snow. As president of the United States, George The city of Boca Raton will begin to glow Special events are upcoming in the Christmas Washington proclaimed the first nation-wide on the night of Friday, Nov. 23 – one day after and Hanukkah season, and details will be carried Thanksgiving celebration in America marking Thanksgiving -- when the holiday light festival in future editions of the Boca Raton Tribune.

FAU’s Peaceful Mind/Peaceful Life Series Offers Workshops, Lectures, continued from page 1 around “The Practice,” a set of Mizner Park Cultural Arts Cen- practical tools developed by Bar- ter at 201 Plaza Real, 2nd Floor, in bara Schmidt that can be used Boca Raton. throughout the day to guide us in All seminars will be facilitated our lives. These tools are intended by Barbara Schmidt and coffee and to help us cultivate a peaceful mind beverages will be served. The cost so that we can lead happier, more is $15 per session and registration loving, more mindful and more is required atfauf.fau.edu/peaceful peaceful lives. or by calling 561-297-2337. The first workshop, titled “Wak- The Baker lecture will take place ing Up, Tapping into Our Inner on Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m. Source of Strength and Wisdom,” in FAU’s University Theatre on will take place on Tuesday, Decem- the Boca Raton campus. Baker has ber 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Sat- been at the grass roots level in a urday, December 8, from 9:30 a.m. national initiative known as “Posi- to noon. These workshops will be tive Psychology,” the scientific held in the Senate Chambers of study of human strengths, virtues FAU’s Student Union on the Boca and character. Positive Psychology Raton campus. investigates what is right with peo- The second workshop is “Living ple, their organizations and institu- Present, Carrying Our Inner Peace tions. throughout the Day” and will take Tickets for the lecture are $15 place on Tuesday, February 26 and can be purchased at www. from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 6 fauevents.com. to 8:30 p.m. The Peaceful Mind/Peaceful The final workshop is “Letting Life Series is presented by FAU’s Go, Reflecting on the Day and Peace Studies Program in the Dor- Making Peace with ourselves,” on othy F. Schmidt College of Arts Saturday, April 20from 9:30 a.m. to and Letters, in partnership with noon and Tuesday, April 23 from the Schmidt Family Foundation. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Both of these last For more information about peace workshops will take place in the studies at FAU, call561-297-2337.

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Community News www.bocaratontribune.com November, 15 through November 22, 2012 for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com Edition 122 - 5 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Habilitation Center for the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Handicapped receives Raton launches Clothing $14,000 training grant Drive for Sandy Victims BOCA RATON -- Workforce Al- million in grants to award to Palm BOCA RATON – In a continu- “We are looking for children’s liance, the state-chartered organiza- Beach County employers through ing effort to help the victims of outfits, men and women’s apparel tion devoted to lead workforce de- on-the-job training and employed Hurricane Sandy, the Rotary Club of any type and especially winter velopment for Palm Beach County worker training programs. The Downtown Boca Raton has started clothing items that most Florida employers and job seekers, recent- grants fund training programs for a Clothing Drive to collect clean residents have in their closets and ly awarded an Employed Worker newly hired as well as existing em- and wearable clothes to be shipped will never use again,” said Frank Training (EWT) grant to the Boca ployees and help businesses remain to those most affected by the storm. Feiler, chairman of the Rotary Club Raton-based Habilitation Center competitive and employees attain the Donations will be sent to stricken Drive. “This is a great reason to for the Handicapped. The $14,000 knowledge and skills needed for their areas during the next 10 days. empty your closets of clothing that grant is being used to train 10 of jobs and for potential advancement. you no longer wear that are very the organization’s manufacturing President collection points are useable items and can assist those services staff in the new and com- To qualify for EWT, the training the following Coldwell Banker of- who need our help.” plex AS9100 Rev. C Quality Man- has to either meet the employer’s fices: agement Standard for the defense expansion goals, keep up with tech- Other donations being accepted and commercial aerospace indus- nological innovations and advance- • Coldwell Banker, 1800 NW are batteries, pet food and portable tries. ments, or avoid the replacement of Corporate Blvd, Boca Raton present workers with others having radios, among other things. Dona- (Corner of Military Trail and tions of money are also being ac- The Center’s executive director, higher skills. Corporate Blvd) William C. Ferris said, “AS9100 Rev. cepted, with checks made payable C registration further validates our Businesses interested in training to “Rotary Club Downtown Boca grants for new or present employ- • Coldwell Banker, 2300 unwavering commitment to quality Glades Road, Boca Raton Raton” and the notation “Clothing ees should contact Katherine Bon- Drive” in the memo section of your and provides us with a distinct ad- (Just west of I-95, next to Chipotle) vantage over our competitors when ner, Workforce Alliance Program check. Checks will also be accepted it comes to securing defense and Funding Manager at 561-340-1060, • Coldwell Banker, 1 South at each location stated above. For extension 2344 or e-mail kbonner@ commercial aerospace contracts.” Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton further information, call Feiler at pbcalliance.com. For information, (561) 445-4040. Workforce Alliance has nearly $1 visit www.pbcalliance.com. (SW corner of Palmetto Park Rd and State Road AIA) More photos on page B4

Assembly floor of the Habilitation Center for the Handicapped in Boca Raton where 10 workers were trained in AS9100 Rev. C Quality Management Standard.

Some of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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This is the third in a series of recognition of the club’s GEO- employer Office Depot and its ability. Those new residents, who articles from One Boca, One Fu- Certified award. The proclamation LEED-certified campus, to devel- once drove in from as far away as ture spotlighting the City of Boca stated: “By combining environ- opers’ plans for upscale housing north Palm Beach County or Bro- Raton’s most valuable yet under- mental enhancement with corpo- intended to shorten or eliminate ward County, spend more dispos- realized growth area: The North- rate responsibility in greening its commutes, reduce congestion and able dollars in the local commu- west Sector, the space on the map operations, Broken Sound Club create a live / work / play commu- nity. Lunch-hungry workers walk between I-95 and Military Trail, has demonstrated its commitment nity where people can walk or ride – not drive – to a local eatery. They Clint Moore Road and Spanish to sustainability.” bikes to offices nearby, a holistic interact. They build relations. River Blvd. approach to green living can en- hance quality of life and economic In fact, these “New Millennials” – Someone looking for a model of sustainability. those born in the late 1970s and leading edge sustainability – in Sustainable development ’80s – prefer the carless lifestyle. theory and practice – need only throughout Boca Raton – This happens several ways. De- Some 88% of those surveyed want take a look at existing businesses including the Northwest velopers and cities design neigh- to live in an urban, walkable envi- and future plans for Boca Raton’s borhoods ideal for walking and ronment, according to one study. Northwest Sector. Sector – can help preserve biking. Planned Mobility, a de- Some 40 percent have driver li- vital environmental and velopment practice where homes censes – or interest in owning a It’s there that Broken Sound Club are located closer to employment car. They’re the future workforce has instituted a host of innovative, economic resources. and retail, reduces the number and for Boca Raton’s increasingly conservation-minded infrastruc- duration of car-trips. Amenity- high-tech and healthcare-focused ture and facilities improvements Leaders recognize that in the rich garden rental housing located business base. The community as part of a $27 million makeover. Northwest Sector and through- close to work decreases both the must be prepared to meet their Its composting efforts steer tons out the city, green efforts reduce wear and tear on area roads, as needs. of garbage from area landfills and waste and improve use of existing well as the release of exhaust into In time, these former commuters incinerators, and save the club tens resources. Mayor Susan Whelchel the air breathed by area residents. will become “locals.” They will of thousands of dollars annually. even called Broken Sound, “the In turn, illness and expenditures settle here, raise their families in gold standard for being environ- on healthcare are reduced. The annual Allianz Champion- Boca Raton, spread roots – and mentally friendly.” ship, which is paperless, uses solar Lessened dependency on cars and further bolster the local tax base. voltaic cells, is carbon neutral and “Sustainability has led to a domino commuting increases the design “There’s money to be made in sus- employs garbage offsets, was the effect in Boca Raton,” said John and development of clusters of tainability,” said Crean, who en- first PGA tournament certified by Crean, CEO of Broken Sound harmonious, pedestrian friendly dorses the movement to advance the Golf Environmental Organi- Club, whose 3,300 residents – facilities proximate to one anoth- sustainable development in the zation as a sustainable golf tour- 4,500 in season from December er. As communities become more area. “Broken Sound, Boca Raton nament. Its efforts also were high- through March – realized the pedestrian focused, local public and business leaders in the North- lighted in National Geographic need for sustainable practices at transportation options grow – west Sector are helping drive posi- magazine. the club. Now, the club is seeking leading people to connect and in- tive, sustainable change within the Broken Sound Leads the Way LEED certification. teract more, notes the Walkable and Livable Communities Insti- City of Boca Raton.” Sustainable development through- Broken Sound’s leadership has tute. The next story in this series will out Boca Raton – including the helped create a sustainability com- run next week. To learn more Northwest Sector – can help pre- ‘There’s Money to be Made in mittee with business and civic about Boca Raton’s efforts to revi- serve vital environmental and Sustainability’ leaders citywide. In April 2011, talize its future, visit www.OneBo- economic resources. From facili- the club received a Proclamation This enhances economic sustain- caOneFuture.com. from the City of Boca Raton in ties like Broken Sound, to major Community News www.bocaratontribune.com November 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 8 -Edition 122 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS/LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010 DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher Editorial Our Writers/Reporters and Columnists Online Edition Business DALE M. KING: Executive Editor SKIP SHEFFIELD, CARLO SYNESIO LYRA, OLEDA BAKER, DIANE FEEN, PEDRO HEIZER: Editor DOUGLAS HEIZER: C.E.O PEDRO HEIZER: Managing Editor BARBIERI, AL ZUCARO,MARCIA GERALD SHERMAN, MARC KENT, KAY MIKE GORA,JOHN HOHNSON ANDRE HEIZER: Social Media DINI HEIZER: C.O.O. CHRIS CATAGGIO: C.M.0 MEDINA, RENZ, MATT PINEDA, ANDERSON MANCEBO: Software Engineer Letter Guidelines Letters must be signed with name clearly leg- edit the letters for spelling, grammar, news EDITORIAL ible along with a phone number and complete style, good taste and available space. Letters By Dale King address. from the same author will not be published No unsigned or anonymous letters will be con- more often than every 60 days. sidered for publication. E-mails to columnists may be used as letters Obama’s Term 2: The Boca Raton Tribune reserves the right to to the editor. Same-old, Same-old? All letters to the editor should be sent to: traeus has quit that office, citing an “affair” The Boca Raton Tribune, Even though I am sitting in front of a P.O. Box 970593 - Boca Raton, FL 33497 computer, I feel like I am writing this col- with his biographer. umn on a typewriter in 1972. What really angers me is the fact that Letters to the Editor I feel like I am again writing about a on Nov. 1, two Iranian jets fired at an un- I have been following Oleda Baker and her story for presidential election in which an incum- manned U.S. drone in international skies. over a decade and have been quite amazed. The sum bent with a less-than-stellar past has de- It was not reported until after the election. total of her advice on life really amounts to having a feated a challenger with great ideas for a Do you think there might have been a po- positive attitude and outlook and discipline. Sad to ad- new America. litical motive here – wink, wink? mit, I am much younger than her and have not heeded But I am not talking about Richard Nix- Since he can’t run for president again, her advice. In actuality she is in better shape than me. on and George McGovern. I am writing Mr. Obama is officially unaccountable to I know her intent is not to shame or embarrass any- about Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. the U.S. people. So imagine the things he could do now! one but rather to enlighten and help. She looks noth- Mr. Obama -- who spent the last four ing short of amazing for her age. Over the years I have years presiding over a nation devastated Here’s another Obamafact. Defense by a lousy economy and high jobless num- contractor Lockheed Martin heeded a re- scrutinized each photo of Oleda and do believe the au- bers; a country that is increasingly de- quest from the White House— one with thenticity she asserts. Now instead of scrutinizing Ole- pendent on Uncle Sam for food stamps, political overtones — and announced last da I think I should better spend my time scrutinizing housing help, free cell phones and other month it would not issue layoff notices myself, lifestyle, and choices. goodies – has been returned to office by a to thousands of employees until after the “massive” margin of 51 to 49 percent. presidential election. - Gail Personally, I’m disappointed that Rom- Lockheed is one of the biggest employ- ney lost. In the past, I have voted for can- ers in the key battleground state of Vir- didates who lost, and I just learned to ac- ginia. The firm told the White House it cept the winner. But never have I been so would have to issue notices to employees concerned about the future of this nation as required by law. Such massive layoffs than I am now. could have threatened Obama’s standing I thought we would get a break before in the state which, as it turned out, he won the real nasty stuff happens. I figured – as he also did in 2008. there would be time to get used to the The Obama administration told federal fact that taxes will soar in 2013 and that contractors not to issue notices to workers Obamacare will force us to be “penalized” based on “uncertainty” over the pending (or taxed) if we don’t have health care in- $500 billion reduction in Pentagon spend- surance. ing. The White House said it would cover Obamacare is already happening. My the cost of any lawsuits filed by laid-off wife and I have a friend who had breast workers angered by lack of notice. And cancer. She is a survivor, but has to be is it just a coincidence that, right after the checked periodically. Just a few weeks ago, election, the CEO of Lockheed was forced she went for a mammogram, but the ul- to resign, allegedly over an extramarital trasound that generally accompanies this affair with a “subordinate?” procedure was denied. This is apparently Republican Senators John McCain, the beginning of a new era of govern- Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte have ment-run healthcare. accused Obama of putting “his own re- Even though the election is over, I was election ahead of the interests of working hoping that the investigation into the at- Americans and our national security by tack on the embassy in Benghazi would promising government contractors that shed some light of truth on this despicable their salary and liability costs will be cov- act. I really don’t think it will. I have a ered at taxpayer expense if they do not fol- feeling that Mr. Obama will squiggle out low the law that requires advance warning of his share of responsibility for failing to to employees of jobs that may be lost due send reinforcements to Libya during that to sequestration,” said a New York Daily 7-hour battle. News article. Besides, two people have already fallen After considering all of this, ask your- on their swords for this incident. Secre- self something. Are we better off now tary of State Hillary Clinton has taken the than we will be in four years? blame. And CIA Director Gen. David Pe- Editorials & Letters www.bocaratontribune.com November, 15 through November 22, 2012 for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com Edition 122 - 9 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer For What – Or Whom – Are You Thankful? This week I have decided to place When I think of such individu- the same time. They demonstrated whose faith is in Jesus Christ can this sensational column als, I realize my list is fairly long. how to successfully integrate faith entrust him with every aspect of written by Robert J. Tamasy as my It includes: my parents; an uncle and vocation, proving that Christi- our lives. There is no need to fear “Thoughts from the Publisher”. who was like a father figure to me, anity and workplace concerns are the future, confident that God will We have so much to be thankful for particularly during my teenage and not mutually exclusive, and can be provide for our needs and guide us this holiday season. I hope you enjoy college years; a number of teachers effectively addressed without com- in confronting whatever problems this column as much I have enjoyed and professors, especially several promise. and needs we encounter. “Do not it. Have a great week and God bless. – Douglas Heizer that guided me in making key career be anxious about anything, but in decisions. Then there are the men Who are the people you are espe- everything, by prayer and petition, cially thankful for – those individu- This week millions of people who took the risk in hiring me to with thanksgiving, present your re- als who have left an indelible im- all around the world will officially serve as editor of their newspapers, quests to God” (Philippians 4:6). print on your life, helping to shape mark the observance of Thanksgiv- launching my career in journalism. you into the person you are today? Know the right one to thank. ing Day, although it is perfectly ac- There also were those that hired When expressing thanksgiving, ceptable to feel thankful at any time me to join the CBMC staff, which Here are a few other suggestions some people credit good fortune during the year. One of the good proved a blessing both profession- the Bible offers regarding thanks- or “luck,” fate or coincidence. The things about holidays like Thanks- ally and spiritually. My work at giving: Bible teaches God guides our steps giving Day is they provide specific CBMC enabled me to fulfill my goals and is worthy of our thanks and motivation to pause, reflect and re- Be thankful for EVERYTHING. for writing magazine articles and praise. “Let us come before him with member things – and people – for Often our expressions of thankful- books, and also introduced me to the thanksgiving and extol him with which we are grateful. ness focus only on “good things” – life-changing process of mentoring things that make us happy. But the music and song” (Psalm 95:2). Typically, material things come other men on an individual basis. challenges of life, the adversities Until next week! to mind when we think in terms of Through my 20 years as a mem- we encounter that contribute to our blessings: our homes, food, clothing, ber of the CBMC team, I was able personal and professional growth, Robert J. Tamasy is vice president of communications for income, jobs, good health. But have Leaders Legacy, Inc., a non-profit corporation based in to attend conferences where I could also are valuable and deserve ap- Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. A veteran of more than 35 years you ever considered directing your in professional journalism, he is the author of Business learn from other professional writ- preciation. “Be joyful always…give thanks toward those people that At Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s ers and editors. In addition, I be- thanks in all circumstances…” (1 Workplace (River City Press) and has coauthored with have made a positive impact on your David A. Stoddard, The Heart of Mentoring: 10 Proven came friends with dozens of people Thessalonians 5:16-18). Principles for Developing People to Their Fullest Potential life? (NavPress). For more information, see www.leaderslegacy. I grew to admire for their dedication No limits to thanksgiving. Those to their work – and serving God at

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. The Habit of Thanksgiving

In the United States of America, cannot be manifested to a benefac- Sadly, so much of that we tend to The only way Thanksgiving may a specific Thursday every November tor anymore, whether it be a parent, take for granted. Yet, it’s important become a habit is if you develop the is designated as a Day of Thanks- a spouse, or any significant other in that we recognize small as well as discipline of literally counting your giving. It’s interesting that this a person’s life. Nevertheless, God great favors received, as reasons for blessings, registering all divine fa- challenge for gratitude on the part should still be thanked since “every our giving of thanks. Many times, vors, whether great or small, even of individuals and the entire nation good gift and every perfect gift is each day, it’s our joyful duty to recognizing certain hardships in life comes late in the year. It gives us from above, and descends from the “praise God from Whom all bless- as blessings in disguise. all the opportunity of reviewing all Father of lights in Whom there is ings flow.” Remember, God will not repeat blessings received throughout the no variableness, neither shadow of The Holy Bible reminds us and certain favors to you if you are not year and, then, offering thanks for turning” (Epistle of James 1:17). human experience confirms it, that careful to acknowledge them with a them! Furthermore, true gratitude God daily loads us with His ben- grateful heart, neither will He send It is sad, though, that for many should never be limited to any sin- efits, and “no good thing will He you greater and additional blessings people thanksgiving also comes gle day or season of the year. That’s withhold from those that walk if you disregard those daily benefits quite late in their lives. It’s only af- why I allude here to the habit of uprightly”(Psalm 84:11b). He is in- you’ve come to expect as something ter they start missing something or thanksgiving. God surrounds us terested in the wellbeing of all His He automatically dispenses whether someone that these persons recog- daily with His gifts. He puts people children, and He does for us “ex- you ask for them or not. Thank Him nize how favored they had been be- and things in our lives to help us ad- ceeding abundantly, above all that not only for new, fresh gifts, but also fore. vance, to meet specific needs, and to we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20). for past manifestations of His un- In many such cases thanksgiving bring us joy. Sometimes He does it directly; most changing love and mercy to all His often through His human agents! human creatures!

Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.

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Advent Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Lutheran 300 East Yamato Road Boca Church Raton, FL 33431 561-395-3632 6301 SW 18 Street Boca Ra- www.adventboca.org ton, FL 33433 561-393-7007 First Church Of Christ, Scientist B'Nai Torah Congregation 566 W Palmetto Park Road 6261 SW 18 Street Boca Ra- Boca Raton, FL 33432 ton, FL 33433 561-392-8566 561-391-7689 Affirmation Lutheran Church Grace Community Church 9465 Glades Road 600 W Camino Real Kabbalah Learning Centre Boca Raton, FL 33434 Boca Raton, FL 33486 www.kabbalah.dynip.com 561-483-6004 561-395-2811 8411 W Palmetto Park Rd www.graceboca.org Boca Raton, FL 33433 First United Methodist Church 561-488-8826 www.fumcbocaraton.org Boca Glades Baptist Church 625 NE Mizner Blvd. 10101 Oriole Country Road Boca Raton Synagogue-West Boca Raton, FL 33432 Boca Raton, FL 33428 www.brsweb.org 561-395-1244 561-483-4228 21101 95th Ave. South Boca Raton, FL 33428 Ascension Catholic Church Iglesia Bautista Hispana 7250 N Federal Hwy 2350 NW 51st St Boca Raton, Kol Ami of Boca Raton Re- Boca Raton, FL 33487 FL 33431 561-998-8360 constructionist 561-997-5486 http://kolami.homestead.com Boca Raton Bible Chapel Friendship Baptist Church 71 N. Federal Hwy. 3900 NW 3rd Avenue Boca 1422 NE 2nd Court Boca Raton, FL 33432 Raton, FL 33431 561-391-9319 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-392-0696 561-395-6871 Islamic Center of Boca Raton Boca West Community www.icbr.org 141 NW 20th Assembly of God Hispanic United St., Ste. #A-7 Boca Raton, FL Church Methodist Church 33431 561-395-7221 Centro Cristiano Familiar 9087 Glades Road 21121 Oriole Country Rd Boca Raton Church Of Christ Boca Raton, FL 33434 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.achurchofchrist.com 561-482-7335 561-746-8626 5099 NW 5th Avenue Boca The Unitarian Universalist Frontline Christian Center Raton, FL 33431 561-395-0738 Olympic Heights High Schl Fellowship of Boca Raton 20101 Lyons Rd Jehovah's Witnesses 2601 St. Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton FL 33434 19230 State Road 7 Boca Raton, FL – 33434 561-826-0404 Boca Raton, FL 33498 561-482-2001 www.frontlinechristiancen- 561-479-0956 ter.com Center for Spiritual Living St. Paul Lutheran Church Boca Raton Ayts Chayim Messianic and School 2 SW 12 Avenue Synagogue 701 West Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL, 33486 600 W. Camino Real Boca Raton, FL – 33486 561-368-8248 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-0433 Somboca.com 561-487-3839 www.acmsboca.org Boca Raton Community Church Congregational Church of www.bocacommunity.org Boca Raton Glades Presbyterian Church 470 NW 4th Avenue 21121 Oriole Country Rd 251 SW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 Boca Raton – FL - 33432 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-395-2400 561-477-4898 Phone: 561-395-9255 www.gladespc.com E-mail: office@churchofboca. Journey Church (The) org Website: www.churchof- Beth Ami Congregation www.bocajourney.com bocaraton.org 1401 NW 4 Avenue The Kathyrn Lindgren Pastor: Tom Lacey Boca Raton, FL 33432 Theater Sunday Worship Service: 561-347-0031 B.R. Community High Schl 10:00AM and Sunday School Gold Coast Christian Cathedral 1501 NW 15 Court for all ages 3200 N Federal Hwy Boca Ra- Boca Raton, FL ton, FL 33431 561-750-5235 561-420-0606 Beth Sar Shalom Camino Boca Raton Synagogue Real Community Church www.brsonline.org 1551 West Camino Real Hahn Judaic Campus Boca Raton, FL 33486 7900 Montoya Circle 561-499-4893 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bethsarshalomfl.com (561) 394-5732

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FAITH DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Casey Cleveland By Mike Gora Consistent Thankfulness JUST PLAY BRIDGE A - Maybe. Call the office of the administrator of the General Mo- Being thankful seems like such a ing thanks for the one thing that does Q - I was married to my first tors pension and ask whether an wonderful way to live. I love to think not change. The steadfast love of God. husband for forty-five years. He annulment of the marriage would about times in my life when I had such Health comes and goes, friends come had worked for the General Motors restore your pension payments. a spirit of gratitude that nothing else and go, wealth comes and goes, but the in Detroit his whole life. He was Marriages can be annulled based mattered. People who live with thank- love of God is based on an unchanging retired and had earned a pension, on fraud. One form of fraud upon ful hearts are usually a total joy to be promise. A promise that God would which continued to pay me after his which an annulment of marriage around and know just how to lift our create a way for people to know him death. The catch was that the pen- can be based, is the refusal of one of day. But there is a major problem and call him Father. This steadfast love sion would stop if I remarried. the marriage partners to consum- mate the marriage (have sex with with thankfulness. At least in my case, is known as “hesed” in the Hebrew, and As the saying goes, “there is no thankfulness can exit as easily as it en- refers to God’s unrelenting one-way the other marriage partner) after fool like and old fool.” A friend of the marriage. tered. A consistent thankfulness. Now love for his people. A consistent thank- mine in Miami Beach fixed me up that is something to explore. fulness can only survive when based on with a very nice man. We dated. The refusal to consummate can this unchanging love. We became “very friendly.” About be emotional or physical. In order First the problem. Thankfulness to prove this ground for annulment is usually tied to our situational com- Finally the application. God is the a year, after we met we got mar- ried. It seemed like as soon as we you would probably need the coop- fort. If life is working out the way we giver of all good gifts so please do eration of your husband. You would planned, then we become thankful. This thank Him for these blessings. But do got married he changed. He was no longer so sociable, friendly to me or both testify as to the circumstances will never lead to consistent thankful- not stop here or you will go back to sit- supporting your position. ness, because life is always changing uational thankfulness. For at least one loving. and usually does not follow the course month, let’s all spend some time each Now he does nothing but go to Your attorney, in his or her open- we set. So we try harder. We are told day thanking God for offering a love the Indian Casino to play poker, ing statement, can explain to the to be thankful for our blessings, and try that pursues us even when we are at or sit around and drink beer and judge why the annulment is impor- to count them one by one. But life gets our worst. A love that does not change watch the big screen TV his son tant to you economically, and why busy and we can easily miss blessings when we do. A love that is best demon- and daughter bought him for his you’re requesting an annulment, in the midst of difficult times. One strated and explained through the life 80th birthday. We don’t even sleep rather than a divorce. of the biggest challenge to consistent and work of Jesus…but God shows his in the same room. I cook and clean Whether the judge actually be- thankfulness is our misunderstanding love for us in that while we were still for him. I’d have been better off if lieved your testimony or not, an an- that God is more concerned about our sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 I rented a room from him, or moved nulment would probably be grant- comfort than our character. in as a paid housekeeper. After six ed, with a wink and a nod, as an Give thanks, consistently, for the months of marriage, I’m thinking easy and practical way to solve your Now the solution. Give thanks to steadfast love of God. divorce. Yesterday he mentioned financial problem. If that works the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast divorce. out you might consider just saying, love endures forever. Psalm 136. Con- Much love, “Let’s just play bridge.” the next sistent thankfulness will only become a From what I have read in your Casey time your friends try to fix you up. reality in our lives when we start giv- paper, I know that we haven’t been married long enough to get alimo- Michael H. Gora has been certi- ny. Is there anyway for me to get fied by the Board of Legal Specializa- Casey Cleveland, is pastor at The Avenue Church, Delray Beach’s fastest-growing my Pension back, so I would have tion of the Florida Bar as a specialist new church. The Avenue Church opened in September 2010 and meets at the Delray money to live on in addition to my in family and matrimonial law and is Beach Community Center and sometimes at Old School Square. Pastor Casey may social security. a partner with Shapiro Blasi Wasser- be reached at [email protected]. man & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. We Want Your News!!

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Municipal News www.bocaratontribune.com November, 15 through November 22, 2012 Section B Edition 122 - B1 ENTERTAINMENT FOOD REVIEW Laughing It Up Behind ROSARIO’S – OLD WORLD Boca Bars with “Delval Divas” ITALIAN STYLE CUSINE Life & Arts The Boca Raton Tribune - B Section See page B8 See page B3 BNovember 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 • Year III • Number 122 Tamyra Gray And Tony Desare Highlight Palm Beach Pops, “Home For The Holidays” Concert Series Monday, November 26, At Kravis Center In West Palm Beach (November 6, 2012, West Palm stro Lappin and the Pops Orchestra,” Florida Atlantic University in Boca Ra- Beach, FL) – Maestro Bob Lappin & said DeSare. “The Holiday time has ton, Thursday and Friday, November The Palm Beach Pops, honored three always been my favorite season, so get- 29 and 30. The series will conclude at straight years with a Palm Beach Daily ting to be on stage and play to the audi- the Eissey Theatre at Palm Beach State News Critic’s Choice Award, will open ence means a great deal to me.” College on Sunday, December 2. All performances will begin at 8 PM. the Holiday season with “Home for the Gray, who was an Idol finalist in the Holidays,” showcasing American Song- show’s first season, is equally enthused “As we enter this festive time of year, book classics and seasonal favorites, about performing during the Holidays. Maestro Bob and his orchestra look for- Monday, November 26, at 8 PM at the “To me, there is nothing better than ward to performing America’s classic, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. singing some of the great American family Holiday songs that can commem- Maestro Lappin and his orchestra, Holiday songs,” said Gray, who has orate this past year, as well as others that along with guest artists, American two recordings on the American Idol will usher us into 2013,” says Pops Ex- Idol Finalist Tamyra Gray and sing- Christmas album. “I can’t wait to be ecutive Director David Quilleon. er-songwriter Tony DeSare, will per- on stage with the Palm Beach Pops—it The Palm Beach Pops would like to form a collection of Holiday favor- will be a magical night.” thank its concert sponsors, Dr. Sol and ites including The Christmas Song, “The combination of these two ex- Suzee Colsky for the November 26th Sleigh Ride, and many other favor- ceptional performers with the Pops or- show and Janet & Robert Nakushian for ites. Maestro Lappin and the Palm chestra will heighten the excitement the November 27th performance. Beach Pops, Gray and DeSare will of the holiday season for our South perform their interpretation of the Tickets for all performances of Florida audiences,” said Lappin. “Our “Home for the Holidays” are available pop standard, “Baby, It’s Cold Out- outstanding musicians are always in side,” by Frank Loesser. at the Kravis Center, Kaye Audito- the festive spirit when they play these rium and Eissey Theatre box offices; “I’m thrilled and excited to be holiday classics and our audience never by calling the Palm Beach Pops at 561- performing once again with Mae- tires of them.” 832-7677 or 800-448-2472 from 9 AM The Kravis Center will present to 5 PM, Monday through Friday; or “Home for the Holidays” a second time by visiting the Palm Beach Pops web- on Tuesday, November 27, before the site, www.palmbeachpops.org. Tickets Boca High Dramatists present series moves to the Kaye Auditorium at are priced from $29 to $89.

BOCA RATON -- The award- winning Boca Raton Community High School Drama Department will open its season with a high- energy production of the fast- paced, razor-sharp farce “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. With a lively cast of more than 30 students playing an extrava- gant array of eccentric charac- ters, the production will run from November 15-17 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Kathryn Lindgren The- atre at 1501 NW 15 Court, Boca Raton For more information call Me- linda Clarke at 561-338-1533 or email melinda.clarke@palmbeach- schools.org.

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Movie Review Skip Sheffield Food Review Marc Kent An Uncanny Lincoln Portrait ROSARIO’S – OLD WORLD ITALIAN STYLE CUSINE

Rosario Lanza and Chris Lanza lognese of beef, pork, onions, red wine bring generations of fine Italian cook- and tomato sauce was also a winner. We ing to Boca Raton. Located at 12358 liked white clam sauce with the clams Mizner Boulevard (561-393-0758), and linguini and found the dish to have they are open for dinner from 5PM to a great flavor of the sea. The lobster 10PM, Tuesday through Sundays. ravioli was fine with its baby shrimp and tomato cream sauce though some- The stand menu lists 9 appetizers what thin – not a “pillow”. and we chose to sample the Sicilian meatball, an excellent dish with the Rosario’s offers “Old Country Spe- beef and pork meatball topped with cialties”, served family style for two or tomato and ricotto cheese. We sam- more. They are chicken dishes and the pled baked clams casino casino with star of the list was the chicken country pancella, onion and celery in a toma- style with sausage, peppers, onions, po- to sauce, then baked clams oregenato tatoes and mushroom – a taste of the with bread crumbs and a fine lemon old country, indeed. sauce. The calamari was floured, sea- soned the lightly fried to produce a Have veal any of 11 ways, we elected dish that was crunchy and tasty, even to sample the piccata – sautéed nicely without the dipping tomato sauce. A with lemon, white wine and capers- re- must try is the eggplant rollatini, egg ally a treat. From the simple dish, we battered eggplant, ricotta cheese and tried the veal la vigna – sautéed veal mozzarella in tomato sauce – extreme- with diced tomato, prosciutto, fontina ly fine offering. We also sampled a cheese and a tomato cream sauce A juicy bruschetta, mounded tomato, on- complex dish with great taste. ion, garlic, basil and olive oil on crispy We note a half dozen seafood selec- toasted bread, that was perfect. tions, all served with either the house or Of the 6 “mozzarella” listings, we Caesar salad, plus a side of either penne sampled capresse, a stacked tomato, or spaghetti. There are six choices of “Uncanny.” It is hard for us to imagine how pas- basil and oil and vinegar. It was okay fresh vegetables on the menu, as well. sionate and contentious the fight over That is my one-word description of but the star was spiedini alla romaine – slavery was. It did in fact divide the na- The ala carte menu noted above is “Lincoln,” Steven Spielberg’s tribute to fried fresh mozzarella sandwich topped tion and lead to the War Between the in addition to a $26.95 4 course pre- America’s embattled 16th President as with garlic, lemon, olive, oil, capers and States. Lincoln was the man at the helm fixed menu featuring all of these listed portrayed by British actor Daniel Day- anchovy sauce – a wonderful taste treat, through the whole murderous struggle. dishes. Lewis. thank you Rosario! Through his performance, Day-Lewis The dessert this day included Ital- shows us the courage, perseverance and The Caesar salad was a nice, lightly ian cheesecake, (cream and smooth), political brilliance of one of America’s dressed item with romaine, parmesan New York style cheesecake, cannolli, strongest Presidents in history. cheese, croutons just a touch of an- tartufo ice cream, biscotti and a superb Lincoln did not do it alone. At his side chovies in their homemade dressing. tiramisu and a superb Napoleon – both was his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, beau- A spinach salad and a house salad are fantastic! tifully portrayed by Sally Field. Mary listed as is a dish of roasted peppers, provided Abraham his conscience and anchovies and capers. With their full bar to serve you, compassion. Like her husband she was they also list 11 white wines and 27 We sampled both soups – pastga tough and sometimes stubborn, having red wines by the bottle, some six reds e fagioli and escarole e bean – both endured the unbearable loss of a son. and six whites by the glass as well as hearty with full taste One of Lincoln’s strongest allies 8 house wines by both glass and bot- and close friend was Secretary of State With a dozen items on the pasta list, tle. Both food and drink are realistic in William Seward, played with strength we tried sensational rigatoni alla vodka price for quality offerings. We were im- and dignity by David Strathairn. with its pancetta, onion, tomato sauce, pressed by the food, service and ambi- Tommy Lee Jones provides whim- vodka and cream. The spaghetti Bo- ance and suggest you…Go and Enjoy! sical comic relief as fiery abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens, wearing a ridiculous wig his character even comments upon. Based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Lincoln’ has an epic scale to it, and book with screenplay by Tony Kush- it does not spare the violence and car- er, “Lincoln” centers on the last four nage of the Civil War. It does underline months of Abraham Lincoln’s life, as the moral courage required of Lincoln, he waged an emotional battle to pass even though he was forced to bend the 13th Amendment, banning slavery the rules and even resort to bribery to in the USA as the Civil War raged on. achieve his end. Two-time Oscar-winner Daniel It is highly ironic that in Lincoln’s Day-Lewis bears an uncanny resem- time the Republican Party was the lib- blance to tall, thin, you could say gaunt eral, even radical party and the Dem- and haunted, Abraham Lincoln. ocrats were the state’s rights, bible- “I am keenly aware of my alone- thumping conservatives. How things ness” muses Lincoln after the Battle of have changed. Gettysburg. Four stars

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S P O T L I G H T Boca Civil Air Patrol Cadets Join in Veterans Day Ceremonies BOCA RATON – This year’s Veter- ans Day ceremony at Veterans Memo- rial Park in West Boca Raton was held on a picture perfect Sunday morning. Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s Boca Raton Composite Squadron proudly carried the Colors alongside Color Guards from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Women in the Military, Jewish War Vets, the Boy and Girl Scouts and Flags fly in gentle breeze that blew the Sherriff ’s Department. during Veterans Day ceremony that The squadron’s Cadet Commander, paid tribute to all who have served in First Lieutenant Zackery Macdonald, the United States military. a high school junior, was one of the featured speakers. He told the crowd what the military has done for all of us. “Their service has protected the free- doms that we enjoy and their sacrifice has provided and promoted liberty to others throughout the world.” He continued, “… We must show At Veterans Memorial Park in West Boca Raton the Boca Raton Composite Squadron our returning heroes how important cadets participate in ceremonies. From left are Cadet Commander 1st Lt Zackery their service is to our nation. Being Macdonald, C/Amn Nicholas Castillo, C/SrA Johnathan Ballou, C/AIC Taylor Broad, here today is just a start; please con- C/CMSgt Johann Douglas and C/Amn Joalbert Mussenden tinue your efforts of saying thank you! Promote others in your families, friends and workplaces to say thank you also!” Vietnam Veteran and VFW Post 10556 member Barry Goldin then thanked Cadet Macdonald for his trib- ute and cited him and his fellow cadets and scouts as examples of the fine young responsible citizens these pro- grams produce. Civil Air Patrol, the official auxilia- ry of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. Members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to nearly 27,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet programs. Boca Raton Composite Squadron Boca Raton Composite Squadron meets Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 9 at Cadet Commander 1st Lt Zack- Boca Raton Airport, via the northern ery Macdonald tells Veterans’ Day crowd, “We must show our returning most gate near the Lynn University The Boca Raton Composite Squadron Cadet Color Guard marches for the Procession Flight School Building. Visit www.cap- heroes how important their service is of Colors at Veterans Day Ceremony. From left, C/Amn Nicholas Castillo, C/SrA boca.org, www.flwg.us to our nation.” Johnathan Ballou, C/AIC Taylor Broad, C/CMSgt Johann Douglas. 561-330-4561 GLADES Flowers MEDICAL GROUP

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AS SEEN BY FEEN By Diane Feen DEMOCRACY LAND

The agony and the ecstasy of De- frustrated - but resolute nonetheless. mocracy. The voting – the fighting – Volunteers handed out water bottles, the money – the decisions and the de- and one fellow grilled hot dogs on the rision. We are lucky though, to live in a side of the road and handed them out free land where our choices matter. We to anyone with the enzymes to digest get to cast a vote for the candidates of them. One man opened the trunk of our choice and help our country (and his car and freely handed out boxes of our county) make important decisions. snacks (it was a virtual non-partisan But with this freedom comes a lot relief effort). of pretty weird stuff. It makes one feel But as time went on – the light like the child of divorce fielding argu- dimmed – and so did our make-up ments from both sides vying for our and our spirits. There was little talk, attention. And as a child of divorce it but after five or six hours an unspo- worked quite well at that time because ken camaraderie permeated our en- it came with gifts, fancy dinners and ergy fields. Daphne Duret of Boynton double allowance. Beach held my place in line while I But in this winner-takes-all-Dem- journeyed to my car six or seven times ocratic scenario, it was like watching to change umbrellas, food, clothing pirates fight for stolen bounty. After and magazines. Larry Adylette kept a listening to paid advertisements on sweet smile on his face and became my TV, the Internet and in print, I want- mile marker in the earthly sand of bal- ed to hide under the covers until the lot eternity. storm went away. I realized the person As time went on Nancy was con- who invented the mute button on the versing about her Jewish husband remote control did so in anticipation and her desire to remain a Gentile. of the 2013 Presidential election. And Her make-up had faded and so did her I am glad he (or she) did. diatribe about Mitt Romney. Daphne But I did not realize how fierce this spoke little but nodded compassion- fight was until I went to cast my vote ately when I inquired, “Are we there in Palm Beach County. It is there that yet?” I waited in line for almost nine hours My spirits also began to dim. I be- to be part of the Democratic process. gan to feel weak in the knees and a bit The first hour was a feisty one. Nancy confused about what I was waiting from Boynton Beach preached to all for. But I was buoyed by the fact that those near her that she was voting for there were hundreds of other people Mr. Romney because of her children. (with young children) behind me in a She cited the bible and clutched her line that wrapped around the block by cell phone as if it were her life line. nightfall. Another man with an umbrella hat I often think that perhaps I should walked around with a sign that said have waited until Election Day to cast “Abortion is not right,” while volun- my vote. The lines would have been teer Stan handed out flyers with the shorter and I could have exercised my names of acceptable Democrats to right to do nothing on a sunny Satur- vote for. day in November. When we first started our collective But then I remember that the cama- journey to cast a vote for the election raderie and conversation I experienced we were all fresh faced and optimis- that Saturday was part and parcel of tic. Each of us came with our beliefs our Democracy and our inherent dif- hanging out of our pockets like a ker- ferences. It is in those differences that chief. But as time went on it became we look the most human and the most more a litmus test for survival. We vulnerable. And it is those things that were sun parched, hungry, tired and make us so much alike.

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Entertainment Skip Sheffield Laughing It Up Behind Bars with “Delval Divas” The good news is that the Women’s liaison to the outside and the good life Theatre Project has moved to Boca Ra- such as manicures, pedicures, gourmet ton. The inaugural production, “Del- food and clothes. In turn the women val Divas,” continues through Nov. 15 have encouraged Lucille to further her in the Willow Theatre of Sugar Sand education and shoot for the job of war- Park. den, which is conveniently becoming This bodes well for the theatrical available. community and actresses in particular. Beth is released on parole, and in It also enables audiences to experience her place comes Sharon (Lisa Kertin plays they will see nowhere else. Braun), a woman accused of the rather The not-so-good news is that “Del- serious crime of murdering her hus- val Divas,” by Barbara Pease Weber is band. not a particularly strong play. However, This is a comedy- a situation com- material. This is not designed to be a Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. the performances are funny and spirit- edy if you will- and Sharon’s situation serious expose of abuses of privilege in The concept by Floyd Mutrux is ed, by six of some of South Florida’s involves extenuating circumstances country club prisons, but a light-heart- based on an actual magical night that best actresses. that led law enforcement officials to be- ed farce designed to spoof the system. occurred Dec. 4, 1956 in the Sun Re- The setting is Delaware Valley Fed- lieve her a cold-blooded killer. Tickets are $25. Shows are 8 p.m. cords studios of Sam Phillips (Christo- eral, a minimum-security prison for These extenuating circumstances Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Satur- pher Ryan Grant) in Memphis Tennes- white-collar criminals. involve certain unseen male characters day and Sunday. Call 561-347-3948 or see. Stella (Jessica K. Peterson), Linda against whom the women rally, giving visit www.womenstheatreproject.com. All four recording artists were dis- (Karen Stephenson, Rosemary (Sally the comedy a distinct feminist spin. A Million-Dollar Rock ‘n’ Roll Party covered and promoted by Sam Phillips. Bondi) and Beth (Jacqueline Laggy) Jessica K. Peterson, Karen Stephens, at Broward Center Elvis Presley (Presley lookalike Cody have cooked books, skimmed funds, Sally Bondi, Jaqueline Laggy and Lela They’re having a party at Broward Slaughter), by far the most popular, had done Ponzi schemes and other such Elam are all seasoned profession- Center through Nov. 18. It’s called already moved on the RCA Records. economic crimes. They have used their als, along with director. Lisa Kerstin “Million Dollar Quartet” and it is a ball. According to Phillips RCA is court- inherent intelligence and talent to cre- Braun is a relative newcomer is a rela- The show is already a hit on Broad- ing him too as Elvis’ producer. Phil- ate a pretty sweet setup that is more tive newcomer who shows great prom- lips invited Elvis for old times’ sake, like a high-end hotel than prison cell. ise with her demanding role of Sharon. way and in its Miami run. It’s easy to see why: light on plot, the score fea- and being the Southern gentleman he The ladies are attended to by Lucille All the women know how to mine the was, Elvis accepted and brought along most comedy out of even the thinnest tures some of the timeless greatest hits (Lela Elam), a young guard who is their of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry his girlfriend Dyanne cont. on Pg. B8

Boca Life & Arts www.bocaratontribune.com November 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 B8 - Edition 122 Section B continued from page B7 (Kelly Lamont). in the Studio One Theatre. Set in Mis- Phillips has a three-year contract sissippi in the early 1900s, the story in his coat pocket for his next biggest centers on an unmarried minister’s star, Johnny Cash (deep-voiced Scott daughter and a romance that almost Moreau), but what he doesn’t know is blooms between her and an undisci- that Cash has already signed with Co- plined young doctor who grew up next lumbia Records. door. After initial success Carl Perkins Tickets are $20 general admission (Lee Ferris) has taken a back seat to El- and $12 students, faculty, alumni and vis, who had a hit with Perkins’ song children under 12. Call 800-564-9539 Bob Lappin and the “Blue Suede Shoes.” Perkins is jealous or visit www.fauevents.com. Palm Beach Pops present: and resentful, but Lee Ferris is the Art of Video Games at sparkplug of the live, onstage band, Boca Raton Museum playing a beautiful Les Paul gold top Following the success of its min- guitar. iature-golf-as-art exhibit, Boca Ra- Martin Kaye plays up the hillbilly ton Museum of Art presents another aspect of his Jerry Lee Lewis, dressed boundary-stretching show, “The Art garish mismatched clothes with an ego on Video Games,” on display through to match. Kaye really does pound his Jan. 13. Featuring American Idol Finalist and star of Broadway piano (all the actors are skilled musi- Boca Raton is the first traveling stop and Film, Tamyra Gray, and Acclaimed Vocalist/Pianist cians) and he is the funniest character on an exhibit mounted by the Smithso- of the lot. Tony DeSare performing holiday and other nian American Art Museum. Curated Kelly Lamont adds sex appeal in by Chris Melissinos, the show traces favorites from the Great American Songbook. a tight shocking pink dress singing the 40-year history of video games Nov. 26-27, Kravis Center Peggy Lee’s “Fever” and fats Domino’s from their crude, rudimentary begin- “I Hear You Knocking,” and she adds nings to there current high-tech fanta- Nov. 29-30, Kaye Auditorium tasty high harmonies to the ensemble. sies. The coolest part about the show is Dec. 2, Eissey Campus Theatre If you love old-time rock ‘n’ played that you can actually play five featured real righteous and real, this is a show machines, one from each era, and vote for you. Don’t leave early either. on the 20 colorful large-scale machines Tickets are $29.50-$109.50. Call on display. 954-462-0222. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, “Summer and Smoke” at FAU $5 group and students and free for members and children under 12. Call FAU’s Department of Theatre and 561-392-2500 or visit www.bocamu- Dance presents Tennessee Williams’ seum.org. torrid “Summer and Smoke” Nov. 9-18

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MunicipalThe Boca Raton Tribune News Palm Tran Wins Top Awards at County to Repair Bridges; Abrams Speaks FPTA Conference to Highland Beach Group Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s Additionally, Palm Tran’s Public County Commissioner Steven public transportation system, received Information and Marketing Depart- Abrams announced that commission- several honors at the 2012 Annual Con- ment received several awards including ers have allocated additional funding ference of the Florida Public Trans- three first-place Awards of Excellence for road and bridge repairs countywide portation Association (FPTA). in the categories of electronic media/ and in his district which includes Boca Raton. Six of the nine bridges over the Palm Tran received the first-place audio-visual, advertising collateral and internal/employee communications. Intracoastal Waterway are in Abrams’ “Unit Safety Award” for transit sys- district, making that issue a top con- tems operating more than 100 buses. An Award of Merit was earned in the County Commission Vice Chairman Steven Abrams sustaining campaigns category. cern for South County residents. This is the third consecutive year that In the 2012-13 budget adopted in of Boca Raton addresses residents of Highland Palm Tran has been recognized by its FPTA’s 38th annual conference was September, some $1.2 million of ad- Beach during a recent visit to the town library. In peers as having the safest transit sys- held October 28-30 in Daytona Beach. ditional funds were allocated for the the background is Mayor Bernard Featherman, who invited Abrams to attend. Mayor Featherman is also tem in the state. county’s road and bridge repair pro- gram, up from the $400,000 in 2011. a columnist for the Boca Raton Tribune. Transit systems are evaluated based “During last year’s budget hearings, Trail ($550,000) and upgrading Dixie on criteria such as total accidents and I had strenuously objected to gutting Highway from NE 20th Street to Yam- miles of service and are awarded in two the road and bridge program when I ato Road ($500,000). categories, small bus systems (under voted against the budget,” said Abrams. The two roads were rated by staff 100 buses) and large bus systems (100 “These neglected county roads are now to be in extremely poor condition, with buses and over). These safety awards in dire need of major repair. Every deterioration expected to increase rap- come during a period where Palm dollar spent keeping a road in good re- idly, requiring resurfacing immediately. Tran’s ridership has steadily risen, re- pair means not spending $10 million to Abrams, vice chairman of the coun- quiring drivers to make more frequent rebuild one that has deteriorated,” he ty governing panel, also kept in touch stops. Ridership has increased 18 per- added. with coastal residents of his district At the October 30 commission when he was invited to speak Nov. 5 to cent over the past four years. meeting, the county engineer presented a group of residents at the Highland the board with a lengthy list of repair Beach Library. Mayor Bernard Feath- and resurfacing priorities countywide. erman of Highland Beach invited the Flames Force Employees to Flee A compromise was worked out by the commissioner to address the audience. board and the following funds were al- Abrams discussed several recent Boca Cabinet Company located to three critical projects in Boca initiatives, including the restoration of Raton: Rehabilitating the Camino Real funding for the road and bridge repairs BOCA RATON – Five employees and protect the adjacent buildings, a Bridge ($1.3 million), resurfacing Clint while not increasing the county’s prop- of a Boca Raton cabinet-making com- boat and vehicles. Fire hoses also were Moore Road from Jog Road to Military erty tax rate. pany fled without injury after fire broke deployed to protect the propane tanks out about 2:10 p.m. Nov. 7 at the NW being stored on the exterior of the County School Board Offers Teachers 28th Street firm. building from contact with the flames. 3.1 Percent Pay Hike Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services re- Officials said the fire was quickly sponded to a report of fire at Craftline brought under control, but due to the The Palm Beach County School The starting base salary is being Cabinetry at 100 NW 28th Street. reported large quantities of wood District and Classroom Teachers Asso- raised from $37,322 to $38,000 under building products and flammable adhe- ciation (CTA) met Monday, November the School Board’s proposal. Although Fire officials said the owner report- 5 for a bargaining session regarding new hires are not eligible for a step, ed that workers were cutting a piece of sives inside of the building, firefighters had to continue spraying the structure teacher salaries. District officials pre- those on step one would receive a $678 cabinet material and smelled something sented the School Board’s counterpro- increase by raising the minimum salary. burning. They stopped working to in- to extinguish the blaze which remains under investigation. posal for the 2012-13 school year. The In addition, new hires would also re- vestigate the odor when they noticed Board’s proposal would provide the fol- ceive a one-time salary bonus of $500. that a fire flashed up in front of them lowing: Teachers currently earning the lon- in the area of a dust collector. The fire • Teachers would receive a step in- gevity salary of $71,745 and not eligi- and smoke forced them to evacuate the crease on an improved salary sched- ble for a step raise would receive a one- building. ule retroactive to the start of the time salary bonus of $1,000. The five employees escaped safely, 2012-13 school year. Future step increases would remain with no report of injuries. Firefight- • Under the Board’s proposal, all subject to negotiations. The School ers were on the scene within minutes. teachers would receive an equitable Board is not proposing a return to au- tomatic annual step increases. Firefighters on the first units reported increase that averages 3.10 percent. seeing heavy flames and smoke from The total package represents a $21.8 By raising the salary schedule, million increase and impacts all 12,578 the building’s openings. Firefighters teachers eligible for a step raise would worked aggressively to contain the fire employees within the teachers bargain- receive an increase ranging from $1,500 ing unit. to $3,300. The majority of teachers The School Board, superintendent receive $1,500 with an average increase and staff reassessed the District’s fi- of $1,621. Under the current salary nancial position as of October 2012 schedule, a step can represent as little and committed $6 million in projected as a $102 increase for teachers early in savings to augment the initial offer of their career. $15.8 million. School officials said the salary In order to prepare for the state per- schedule is effectively compressed from formance pay mandate, the District’s 27 steps to 25 steps, allowing teach- proposal includes a parallel min/max ers to reach the maximum salary ear- salary schedule for future use. No lier in their career. The proposed sal- teachers would be placed on the min/ ary schedule ranges from $38,000 to max salary schedule for the current Credit: Photos by Assistant Fire Chief Michael A. Gergora $70,000. school year. www.bocaratontribune.com November 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 22 -Edition 122 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL East/West Boca Raton, FL

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Municipal News www.bocaratontribune.com November, 15 through November 22, 2012 for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com Edition 122 - 23 Investigation results in arrests and recovery of stolen guns ADILSON SILVA, or anyone knowing the BOCA RATON – A probe by the Delray Beach Police were notified. Boca Raton Police Department’s Spe- Westberry drove to Linton and Feder- cial Investigations Unit has resulted in al, where Thomas and Vitale got out of whereabouts of ADILSON SILVA, please the arrest of four people and the recov- the truck and were taken into custody ery of guns. after a short foot chase. Officers from On Nov. 5 at about 8 p.m., based on Delray Beach continued to follow the contact: information received from a concerned truck until it eventually stopped near citizen, unit members were conducting the intersection of Whatley Road and Adele P. Faust, Attorney at Law, 9135 West surveillance on James Lee Russell, 32, Lincoln Road. Westberry, who was now of Jacksonville, identified by police as in the passenger seat, was taken into Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, Louisiana a known felon, who was staying at the custody. Russell fled from the driver’s Plaza Hotel on North Federal Highway. seat and was apprehended a short time 70043; While watching Russell, detectives later, Boca Police said. (504) 271-5000. saw him cleaning what they believed Boca Raton detectives saw a Sony to be a firearm. Sometime later, detec- Play Station 3 in the passenger com- tives saw Russell leave his hotel room partment of the truck. Detectives also carrying several items and get into a learned that Russell had allegedly sto- Ford F-150 pickup truck accompanied len several firearms from a bar owner by two males and a female. The fe- in Live Oak. In addition, jewelry and male, identified as Alma Westberry, 34, medications were taken. When detec- of Live Oak, FL, got into the driver’s tives searched the truck, they recov- seat, Russell got into the front passen- ered three rifles, a shotgun and several ger seat and the two males identified as rounds of ammunition, as well as a Clinton Thomas, 33, of Delray Beach Play Station. and Adam Vitale, 32, of Boca Raton, Detectives charged Russell with got into the rear passenger seat of the grand theft, violation of probation in ALL INCLUSIVE GOLF truck. addition to several traffic violations. Police said Westberry drove north Thomas and Vitale were charged with Mention This Ad on Federal Highway with detectives resisting an officer without violence following. As they approached the Del- and Westberry was charged with flee- ray Beach city limits, detectives tried to ing and eluding. The investigation is Includes Breakfast, initiate a traffic stop, but Westberry re- on-going and other charges may be fused to pull over, said the police report. forthcoming, police said. Lunch, Draft Beer Volunteers and Feed Needed & FREE Replays for Neglected Horses Mon-Fri Palm Beach County Animal Care Donations will be accepted earlier Seniors 60+ $32.95 & Control is seeking volunteers, feed than the time listed for opening by call- $ .95 and donations to care for 15 emaciated ing ahead first. Resident 35 TO PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (20 MIN.) horses, including a mother and baby, Sat & Sun US1 OCEAN AVE. BREEZE who recently arrived at the county ND GOLF & 2 FLORIDA TURNPIKE $ .95 I-95 COUNTRY CLUB shelter as a result of a cruelty/neglect All Players 32 YAMATO RD. 951ST ST. } TOWN CENTER MALL A1A ATLANTIC OCEAN ATLANTIC case seizure. Additional Specials after 11am. GLADES RD.

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Paul Jetty 561.596.1069 [email protected] bocaratontribune.com Municipal News www.bocaratontribune.com November 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 24 -Edition 122 Animal Shelter Awareness Week Supports Four Shelters BOCA RATON—Two playful gold- The winning retrievers, captured “I’m very excited that we won,” Lau- en retrievers, a great Dane, an iPad- on camera during one of their daily rie said. “We almost didn’t enter, but reading cat and a Hahn’s macaw cajoled play sessions, belong to Laurie Kurtz then we came across this funny photo their way into the hearts of judges— of Customer Operations. She and her and sent it in. They play together every and NCCI employees—earning the dis- husband Alan adopted Sam and Lexie day, but it’s not always easy to grab the tinction of the company’s funniest pets almost four years ago from Golden camera in time.” during NCCI’s Animal Shelter Aware- Rescue of South Florida. Their dogs ness Week. were the top vote-getters in the com- Though they were not part of the pany’s second annual Virtual Pet Con- contest, three cats who needed homes Designed to raise awareness of test held to raise awareness and funds were big winners during the campaign. abandoned pets and local animal shel- for four local animal shelters. Sam and They were adopted by NCCI employ- ter needs, this week featured a funniest Lexie won in the Group category and ees after the animals arrived just out- Bowser, the iPad-reading cat, took top pet contest, a lunch and learn, a PetMo- the Overall Funniest category. side the lobby in a PetMobile—a van bile visit and collection boxes. from the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue honors in NCCI’s Funniest Cat photo con- League that allows on-site employee test during their Animal Shelter Aware- visits with adoptable animals. ness Week. NCCI employees Connie Koch and Dan Cunningham adopted the furry The winning pets were among 100 feline and his brother last January. contestants, all of whom tugged on the judges’ heartstrings and helped raise funds for the Tri-County Humane So- ciety, the Humane Society of Broward County, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The judges had the difficult task of finding the top five funniest pets in each of the four categories (dog, cat, other, and group). Photos of the final- ists were then opened to a vote of all NCCI employees, who had to choose NCCI’s Cristine Pike plays with one of the their favorites in each category. Money adoptable dogs who visited from the Peggy was raised through entry fees and do- Adams Rescue League during the com- nations. Employees’ donations are eli- pany’s Animal Shelter Awareness Week. gible for matching dollars by NCCI. “I was happy that more people this year wanted to be involved with putting the campaign together,” said Julee Jont- zen, an NCCI manager and lead captain for the program. “Many people asked me about volunteering and have plans to begin to do so. Those who could not commit to volunteering at the shelter were happy to learn they could help with the shelters’ special events—oth- ers inquired about fostering.” The local shelters take in thousands of pets every year. They save animals from puppy mills, natural disasters, and animal cruelty. As the economy has NCCI employee Julee Jontzen and worsened, the need for good homes for Peggy Adams Rescue League’s kennel animals has grown. caregiver Kevin Wing enjoy playing with Missy, an adorable terrier mix. Missy visited NCCI in the non-profit’s PetMobile during the company’s Animal Shelter Awareness Week

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BusinessThe Boca Raton Tribune Notes from PBSC: Increasing High-end Boca furniture retailer Sales in a Slow Economy SKLAR marks 10th anniversary By Palm Beach State College Small Business Development Center BOCA RATON -- SKLAR Furnish- free of damage in a timely fashion. ings, contemporary furniture retailers In addition, the Howards and their and interior space designers, is mark- team at SKLAR are very involved in BOCA RATON -- Are you blaming ing its 10th anniversary this month. the community, contributing to Habi- the economy for a lack of sales? Then Opening at 6300 North Federal tat for Humanity of South Palm Beach why are some businesses thriving while Highway in 2002 with seven employ- County where Rick serves on the board others are sinking? It might come ees, SKLAR now employs 28 and gen- of directors, and Boca Helping Hands, down to good old-fashioned salesman- erates $10 million in annual sales, with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the Ju- ship. Here are some tips to get you back a steady growth each year, even during nior League of Boca Raton, Tri County on track. the height of the recession. Humane Society, Florence Fuller Child Don’t do the bulk of your business SKLAR attributes its growth to its Development Centers, Hospice of Palm prospecting during prime business core philosophies: Item customization, Beach County Foundation and the Boca hours. Often the call that is placed at 8 Give a prospect something for noth- product quality and dedicated customer Raton Museum of Art. a.m. or 6 p.m. will be received by a deci- ing. An article that would be of inter- service. “While the economy has tight- “We care very much about the com- sion-maker that has more time to talk. est and value, information that you re- ened in recent years, we have never munity in which we live and conduct If you want to present products and ceived online etc. and transferred to the veered from our commitment to qual- business,” said Pat Howard. “We ac- services that are of value to the pros- prospect with a note “just thought you ity and our thoughtful customization tively support local non-profits and pect and that meet their needs, you have might be interested in this” indicates and attention to client needs,” said Rick encourage it throughout our corporate to ASK questions. Ask the right ques- that you are thinking of them and wish Howard, who, with his wife, Pat How- culture.” tions and the prospect will tell you what to be a resource. ard, owns SKLAR Furnishings. SKLAR also offers full-service, per- they want and how they need to be sold. Periodically tape-record a random “We were leaders in the green move- sonalized design services for its clients. Too many sales reps launch into a sampling of your cold calls. Listen to ment, being among the first in the na- Design services include consultation, conversation by discussing the features the tape and assess your tone and voice. tion to promote and use LED lighting planning, selection of draperies, wall of their products and services. Features How did you sound? Would you want and other steps to drastically reduce coverings, carpets, broadloom, hard never sold anyone. The only thing that to speak with a person who sounds like our carbon footprint,” said Rick. surface flooring, all there to create a a prospect cares about is what these fea- you? What about your words? Were The Howards are considered lead- seamless and cohesive look. SKLAR’s tures will do for them. Speak in terms they clear and benefits-oriented? Tap- ers in the contemporary and green fur- 23,000 square foot showroom repre- of benefits and your prospect will be ing gives you the opportunity to self- nishings movement with Rick Howard sents only a partial selection of prod- more pre-disposed to listening to your correct your presentation. serving as the executive vice president ucts and services SKLAR provides to presentation. Pace yourself. Prospecting is a very of the National Home Furnishings As- its clients. There’s no magic bullet. Prospect- time-consuming and arduous task. Al- sociation and SKLAR contributing to SKLAR employs a team of sales and ing takes time and if your sales pipe- locate a specific amount of time each the Sustainable Furnishings Council. design experts and trained profession- line isn’t always filled with prospects in day (week?) and keep to the schedule. It SKLAR has successfully positioned als. Many have been with SKLAR since various stages of being worked, then is always easy to put something ahead the company as one of the nation’s it opened. Each employee goes through you are in for a future sales slump. of the prospecting activity but make an premier contemporary furniture retail- extensive training to ensure that they Don’t underestimate the power of appointment with yourself and don’t ers by providing consistently high lev- are well informed of all aspects of the faxes. In these days of email, faxes have break it. els of design and personalized service. business. taken a back seat. Because of that, faxes Last but definitely not least, main- The Howards travel the world annually SKLAR recently expanded its ware- get noticed. Carefully position faxes as tain a good sense of humor. Make the searching for not only the latest in design house space, based in Deerfield Beach, part of your prospecting efforts. prospect smile and you’re halfway there! trends, but to carefully select the manu- to accommodate its business growth. Follow-up and follow-through are For more on this topic, or for no- facturers and designers of furniture to While many of SKLAR’s customers keys to prospecting success. Just like cost consulting with certified business ensure premium quality. Every SKLAR reside in South Florida, from Miami to gardening, if you don’t water the seeds, analysts, including growth accelera- supplier, spanning Italy, Scandinavia, Jupiter, they have a number of clients the garden will languish. 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She is based U.S., according to Newsweek magazine’s Depot Foundation - the independent BOCA RATON - Safetek International, out of the Boca Raton headquarters annual “Green Rankings.” The office foundation serving as the primary Inc., a manufacturer and distributor and is responsible for identifying new supply company received the highest charitable giving arm of Office Depot of green technology and eco-friendly financing opportunities for Veritas mark for transparency of environmental - is taking steps to assist with relief products, moved into its new corporate on a national basis. Her extensive disclosure among retailers evaluated and recovery efforts. The Foundation workspace in Boca Raton on Nov. 1. background includes more than 20 and was recognized for its use of electric announced it will donate 25,000 kid- Safetek International’s new corporate years in the financial services arena, vehicles and bicycles for deliveries in friendly sack packs and $30,000 to address is 6560 West Rodgers Circle, including business development and certain areas, according to a news release. help children, families and pets in New Suite 16-17, Boca Raton, Florida sales management assignments selling The Boca Raton-based company was York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 33487. The 4,800 square foot facility credit related products and services. also ranked as the ninth greenest large other areas affected by the massive include private offices, warehouse Prior to joining Veritas, she held company across all industry sectors. storm. 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Boca Raton is one of the best places to Florida’s year-to-date origin-exports locate – you just haven’t been reading the are still 46 percent higher than 2009 and newspapers or the Internet. 24 percent higher than 2010 for the same Economically, things in Florida are period. becoming as sunny as the Sunshine Also, the Tampa Times reports that State’s namesake. the CSX Railroad “has teamed up with the It’s not just the climate that’s warm Tampa Port Authority, the Florida De- or the scenery that’s inviting. The tax partment of Transportation and pipeline situation is also an attraction for new and operator Kinder Morgan Energy Part- existing businesses. Florida kept its No. 5 ners L.P. to build a new $30 million, 2-mile slot in the Tax Foundation’s 2013 edition railroad loop and pipeline system that will of the State Business Tax Climate Index, quickly deliver ethanol and cargo.“ according to a report released Oct. 9 by As reported in the Jacksonville Busi- the Washington, D.C.-based group. ness Journal, “Port Canaveral announced The state’s rank, which it has held for $32 million worth of planned improve- the past two years, is based on an assess- ments designed to help the Central Flor- ment of its corporate income, individual ida port boost cargo shipments. The wid- income, sales, unemployment insurance ening and deepening of its main shipping and property taxes, which are analyzed channel, set to begin in July 2013 and be on more than 100 variables. completed by fall 2014, will allow the Most of the state’s five taxes drew a port to accommodate larger cargo ships.” rank of between 10 and 18, with the ex- Nearly every county in Florida assists ception of 25 for property taxes. States business development. In Palm Beach with the best tax systems will be the County, the Business Development Board most competitive in attracting new busi- works in conjunction with other entities nesses and most effective at generating or on its own to develop and maintain economic and employment growth, the businesses. The BDB even has an office report said. at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of If you’re a business person thinking Commerce. about setting up shop, give some serious In addition, Palm Beach State College thought to Boca Raton. Bloomberg Busi- has a Small Business Development Cen- nessweek dubbed the city Number 2 on ter on its Boca Raton campus. the list of top 10 places to start new com- South Florida, by its geographic panies. Boca is just behind Boulder, Colo., proximity to the Caribbean and South on Bloomberg’s list of best startup sites. America, has spawned a new import- ZoomProspector.com, a business lo- export trade, particularly with countries cation website, weighted 11 factors, in- such as Brazil. In fact, Brazil is also look- cluding the number of business startups, ing to grow its economy, creating more quality of the workplace and resources business opportunities for both nations. such as universities and venture capital. The Latin Business Chronicle noted That’s why Boca Raton is often referred that “Brazil’s government reaffirmed its to as “Silicon Beach.” expectations for an economic rebound in On its own website, Boca Raton 2013 after two straight years of meager boasts “a unique environment for busi- expansion… Brazil is now targeting 4.5 ness – a strong business environment percent growth next year, more than twice with economic resources and a well-edu- the rate analysts expect for this year.” cated workforce, all within a community Reuters says that in 2012, the Brazil- known for its high quality of life.” The ian economy is likely to expand only 1.5 site says Boca “has easy access to road, percent even with the improvement in the rail and air transportation. Within the final months, but officials expect growth city are an executive airport, railway and of about 4 percent in annualized terms in interstate highway connections. Several the fourth quarter and 4 percent growth commercial airports and two seaports are throughout 2013. close by. Independent economists also see a Success can be found throughout the solid rebound ahead in Latin America’s state. Enterprise Florida, a public-private biggest economy, according to a Reuters partnership serving as Florida’s primary poll of 36 banks. The median forecast organization devoted to statewide eco- for growth in 2013 was 4 percent and nomic development, reports the following. French bank BNP Paribas was even more Through August 2012, Florida-ori- optimistic, forecasting a 5.5 percent ex- gin exports were 4.2% ahead of the same pansion. period last year, a gain of $1.8 billion With projected gains in major eco- year-to-date. nomic markets, the U.S. and Brazil, The state’s year-to-date growth con- among other nations, are on track to ex- tinues to lag behind the U.S. but the gap pand trade globally. Boca Raton and the is narrowing (5.6% for the U.S. vs. 4.2% state of Florida are on the cutting edge for Florida). of the movement and look to cash in on For the month of August 2012, ex- projected good fortune.

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SportsThe Boca Raton Tribune No way Jose! Enough is Enough: Marlins Return to Old Ways ing of the trade, “Alright, I’m complaint. pissed off!!! Plain & Simple.” They accused Loria and his Stanton should be pissed off. staff of conduct "that effectively His teammates should be pissed destroyed the economic viability off. And Major League Baseball of baseball in Montreal (that) in- should be pissed off, too. cluded removing the Expos from The Marlins are going back local television, subverting well- to their old model. They’ll col- developed plans for a new baseball lect revenue-sharing money, TV stadium in downtown Montreal, money and other financial goodies purposefully alienating Expos' from baseball, all while operating sponsors and investors, abandon- with a minuscule payroll. ing agreed-upon financial plans If you follow baseball at all, for the franchise, and undermining this scenario seems too familiar. a planned recapitalization of the Former minority partners of the franchise that would have added Montreal Expos accused former new Canadian partners." Expos owner Jeffrey Loria of con- This is their third major salary spiring for more than two years to dump under two different owners, eliminate baseball in Montreal. enough is enough. "From the beginning of Mr. Loria needs to answer to his Loria's involvement with the Ex- fans who bought season tickets, to pos,” read the lawsuit. “He [Loria] the South Florida politicians who The Marlins threw $191 million to Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, and Mark Buehrle during and his co-conspirators engaged in helped him secure ballpark financ- the 2011 offseason only to trade all three one year later. a scheme that had as its object the ing, to his fellow baseball owners By: Pedro Heizer over. Again. destruction of baseball in Mon- who should assail him for wreck- It was all a shimmering mirage. What’s sad about this whole treal, so that Mr. Loria and his ing the Miami market. The new character of the rebrand- situation is the fact we didn’t see co-conspirators could justify relo- The Marlins are world-class ed Miami Marlins, big shots with it coming. We were promised cating the franchise to the United schemers, forever reaffirming the thick wallets in a dazzling post- change; we had hoped this era of States," the owners said in the skepticism of their fans. modern ballpark, did not even last Marlins baseball was going to be 12 months. different. We have our own park so Unless you’ve been living un- the excuse of salary-dumping to der a rock, you probably know cut costs wouldn’t work anymore. by now that the Miami Marlins Since 1997 we’ve been promised have gone back to their old ways if they built a stadium, they would and have traded away John Buck, put money on the players that Emilio Bonifacio, and superstars would play on said stadium. Mark Buehrle, Josh Johnson, Jose With all the huge contracts Reyes, plus $4 Million cash to the they rolled out last offseason, all Toronto Blue Jays… Yes, you read of them had were cheaper in year that right; Jose Reyes and Mark one and then would skyrocket Buehrle, the prized 2011 offseason from there. Coincidence? acquisitions, are gone. Reyes, Loria’s prized crown In return for basically dumping jewel of the 2011 offseason, was their entire team to Toronto, the still owned $96 Million from his 6 Marlins will receive shortstop Yu- year $100 Million deal he signed. nel Escobar, starting pitcher Hen- Reyes was only paid $4 Million derson Alvarez, infielder Adeiny this season, so we should have seen Hechavarria, catcher Jeff Mathis, this coming though. minor league pitchers Justin You know what I want to know Nicolino and Anthony Desclafani though? and minor league outfielder Jake I want to know how Loria can Marisnick. face the people of South Florida, I’m not saying this is a fire-sale, the taxpayers who subsidized 70 but if you include the Heath Bell percent of his $515 million ball- trade earlier this offseason, the park in Miami. Marlins will have shed $186 mil- I want to know how he will lion in future salaries this offsea- market his team to free agents af- son. ter trading three that he signed I know how the Marlins will for a combined $191 million only spin their latest 12-player block- a year ago. buster with the Blue Jays — I want to know what he will tell they’re getting big prospects, huge superstar right fielder Giancarlo Loria finally got his baseball ballpark he asked for; but without a fanbase, salary relief, and a chance to start Stanton, who tweeted after learn- what good does that ballpark do? Sports www.bocaratontribune.com November 15, 2012 through November 22, 2012 30 -Edition 122 Lakers press the early News From the panic button NASL Offseason By: Matt Blue By: Pedro Heizer So much for that vote of confi- accept the job without any hesita- Since the end of the NASL season, nors, Aaron Davidson has said “Our dence Lakers owner Jerry Buss gave tion if it is offered to him. which saw the Tampa Bay Rowdies new Commissioner will be someone Mike Brown 48 hours ago. After a come back from a 2-0 hole they dug who will build on our history and re- themselves in the first leg of the Soc- cent success as we look to continue 1-4 start to the season, the Lakers There is a tremendous amount cer Bowl Championship in Minnesota our role in growing the sport in North abruptly decided to cut ties with the at stake for the Lakers this season and win it on penalties, the League has America. We are committed to finding Lakers much maligned head coach. since they are in win now mode. made some pretty big announcements the right candidate to serve as our new According to Yahoo Sports ,Lak- After acquiring top tier talent such that will for sure change the landscape Commissioner and will complete the ers GM Mitch Kupchak was not as Steve Nash and Dwight Howard of the league for years to come. search as expeditiously as possible.” exactly on board with the early sea- in blockbuster trades this summer, Minnesota Stars FC No names have yet been given as to son firing. It is being reported that expectations are at an all time high. will not fold: who will take over. Patience is not a virtue right now In late October an agreement was Virginia-based Team he lobbied for Lakers ownership to to Start Play in 2014: give Mike Brown at least another for the Lakers. Only winning is. reached in principle with a local Min- week to right the ship. nesota-based ownership group that The NASL is expanding, which is The Lakers have only had a will enable the Minnesota Stars FC, the great news. The New York Cosmos healthy Nash for a total of 1 ½ 2011 NASL Champions and this sea- will begin playthis upcoming season. However, the Lakers were run- son’s runners-up, to play in the league games ,thanks to a leg injury that An Ottawa-based team will begin play ning out of patience and they want- in the spring and fall championship sea- in 2014, and now Virginia has also been ed to get a jump start on the coach- has sidelined him. Also, Dwight sons next year. awarded a franchise for the 2014 sea- ing search. The team is hoping that Howard is still known to be in the For the past two years the Minneso- son. firing Brown sooner rather than recovery stages of back surgery. ta Stars have been owned and operated VIP Sports & Entertainment is later will give the players plenty of With all of the health issues that on a year-to-year basis by the NASL partnering with Loudoun Professional time to adapt to a new coach’s sys- have surrounded the Lakers so far and there were talks that if the league Soccer, LLC (LPS), to bring the fran- this season, the dismissal of Brown was not able to find ownership this off- chise to the NASL. The franchise will tem and overall philosophy. season the team would fold and this has been regarded as quite a shock debut in 2014 playing its home games great franchise would be gone forever. at the future Ballpark located at One The Lakers have no issue what- . From a Lakers perspective, they “We cannot overstate how delight- Loudoun in Ashburn, VA. soever buying out the 11 million left currently hold the worst record in ed we are at this outcome,” said NASL With this latest news, as of 2014 the on Brown’s contract. Also the Lak- the Western conference with the Commissioner David Downs. “The NASL will have 11 teams (San Antonio, ers will spend whatever amount of league’s largest payroll at just over team has represented Minnesota in Minnesota, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa money is needed in order to lure a $100 million. The Lakers will have NASL play in extraordinary fashion Bay, Carolina, New York, Atlanta, Ed- over the past two years despite the lack monton, Puerto Rico, Ottawa, and now of local owners, and now we believe Virginia). this will give the Stars the foundation Rumors: Indiana-based Team needed to flourish for years to come.” trying to start play in 2014 There is no official report to this, but a local ownership group is researching the feasibility of launching a profes- sional soccer team to play in the NASL, beginning with the 2014 season. More information on this can be found on their web-site: http://indyprosoccer. com/. Looks like a pretty good idea. It would bring the total number of teams to an even 12 (which is really good). There is no official announcement from the league on this expansion to Indiana. My league sources can’t con- firm it either, but keep your eyes here Commissioner Downs for more information as it becomes Steps Down: available. In early October Commissioner NASL is Growing: David Downs announced he would People are starting to pay attention step down as the Commissioner of the to the NASL, even MLS.com now has head coach to LA. a hefty luxury tax bill of $30 mil- League at the end of the 2012 season. a weekly blog dedicated only to the Downs has served as the league’s Com- NASL. lion at the end of the year. missioner for its first two seasons, and Lakers assistant Bernie Bicker- Regular season attendance for the informed the league’s Board of Gov- NASL increased from 3,779 in 2011 to staff has been handpicked to over- As the Lakers try and salvage ernors that he intended to retire and see the team’s head coaching duties the season, it will be interesting to 3,810 this year, despite the Montreal move back to the New York area. Impact (who averaged over 11,500 fans on an interim basis. see where they go from here. Who No word on who the new Commis- last year) moving to Major League will they ultimately hire to replace sioner is so far, the Board of Gover- Soccer following the conclusion of the One prominent name that has Brown and what kind of system nors has formed a search committee to 2011 NASL season. been internally discussed in the Lak- changes will be made? These are identify a new Commissioner and has The San Antonio Scorpions aver- retained Odgers Berndtson, an interna- ers inner circle is former Suns and the two biggest lingering questions aged 9,176 fans per game over 14 home tionally recognized executive recruit- game. Atlanta’s average of 4,505 was Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni. moving forward for LA. ing firm, to lead the process. It is believed that D’Antoni would nearly a 60% increase over the previous Chairman of the Board of Gover- season’s average of 2,866. 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