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Community News Lynn University president tours 9/11 THE DAY AMERICA CHANGED Nigeria’s higher education institutions See page 5 Boca Raton Remembers 9/11 Public invited to Artist Reception at PBIA See page 5 Truffaut film “L’Enfant Sauvage’ to be shown in Boca September 10 See page 5 Municipal News No ruffled feathers during duckling rescue in Boca See page 11

Boca Police drug take-back nets more than 45,000 pills See page 11

Business See page 24 Comiter joins Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith law Scott Gordon firm in Boca Boca YMCA gets reading the Boca See page 22 Raton Tribune. $425,000 bequest to Send us your pictures Boca wealth of you reading a copy of management firm support Donoff Special The Boca Raton Tribune retains TransMedia for you to be featured in Needs Program a upcoming edition of the See page 22 See page 7 newspaper!

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Marketing Director Chris Catoggio [email protected] Briefs Account Executive The Boca Raton Tribune Angelo Lima, Marguax Vickers, Quote Claudio Paes & Joseph Riopel of the Week Sugar Sand Park Art Director Marjorie Brandner The wise inherit honor, offers ‘magic of writing Graphic Design: but fools get only shame. Boca Police Safety Tip Marcos Gemal Proverbs3-35 Photographers: Q: I suspect that someone is stealing the mail from for kids’ class Nicole Vickers, Gabriela Heizer my mailbox. What can I do? BOCA RATON – The following classes and programs Barbara McCormick are offered at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Video Production A: It is against Federal Law, Section 1702, to re- Director Klaiton Silva move another person’s mail from a mailbox. Mail theft FROM FAIRY TALES…TO CHILDREN’S BOOK SALES should be reported to your local Postal Inspector for The Magic of Writing for Kids Ages 19 + The Boca RatonTribune mailing address: investigation. Penalties include fines and up to five (5) Participate in writing exercises, book discussions, and P.O. Box 970593 years imprisonment. Homeowners are encouraged to manuscript critiques. Learn more about the children’s Boca Raton, FL 33497 Office Address: 399 NW Boca Raton utilize locking mailboxes to protect mail from theft. book market and the stories that sell. Blvd., Suite 212 - Boca Raton Fl, 33432 Days: Tues., Sep. 13-Oct. 11 Reg begins 8/30 [email protected] Time:7-9pm www.bocaratontribune.com Crime and safety questions are answered by officers Cost: Res $115; Non-res $143.75 For general information: from the Crime Prevention Unit. For more informa- 561-290-1202 Fax: 561-208-6008 tion, visit www.BocaPolice.com. Thursday Movie Classics: Film Noir Copyright 2011 by The Boca Please call the box office at 561-347-3948 or go online Raton Tribune. All rights reserved Boca Raton Police Blotter for movie title. by The Boca Raton Tribune. All Date: Sept. 15 submissions and published materials SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT 08/31/2011 Time: 6:30pm Cost: $1 (movie, popcorn, drink) are the propery of The Boca Raton Tribune. This publication may not be 19:20 520 S FEDERAL reproduced in whole or in part without HIGHWAY MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION express written consent from The Boca Distraction theft at 520 S. Federal Hwy (CVS). Three Palm Beach County Art Teachers Raton Tribune. The publishers reserve Date: Sat., Sep. 17 Time: 11am Cost: Free the right to edit all submissions and unidentified females entered the store one by one. The to reject any advertising or copy they first caused a disturbance with front cashier while the regard as harmful to the publication´s second and third filled a shopping cart and walked out SHRIEK WEEK AUDITIONS Ages 14+ (photos attached) good or deemed to be libelous. The Volunteers and actors are needed for Sugar Sand Park’s publisher is not responsible for the of the store without paying. haunted house. To view audition and general volunteer articles written by its columnists. information visit www.SugarSandPark.org. The publishers are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 08/31/2011 23:08 Date: Sat. Sep 17 Time: 2-3pm or copy or photos misrepresented 600 E CAMINO REAL Date: Tues., Sept 20 Time: 6-7pm by the advertiser. Liability shall not Unknown male suspect stole a fishing pole and keyed a exceed the cost of the portion of space vehicle after an altercation at 600 E Camino Real. The MOVIE MADNESS: occupied by such error or advertising Join us for a movie the whole family can enjoy. Please call items or information. All editorials are fishing pole was later recovered. intended to reflect the position of the INDEX the box office at 561-347-3948 or go online for movie title. publisher and not of any individual Date: Sun. Sep. 18 Time: 11am Cost: $1 (movie, popcorn editorial writer. Signed columns, on THEFT FROM BUILDING 08/31/2011 10:27 Briefs Page 04 & drink) Parents must accompany kids 12 & under. the other hand, reflect the opinions 1489 W PALMETTO PARK ROAD of the author and not necessarily The theft victim reported seven blank checks stolen those of the publisher. The advertiser Community News Page 05 WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK and/or the advertising agency is from his office. The checks were later cashed and at- Box Office Hours: T-F, 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm; Sat. responsible for all content and will Municipal News Page 11 tempted to be cashed in a check cashing store in Deer- 1-5pm; and 1 hour prior to all showtimes Box Office assume responsibility resulting from field Beach and Delray Beach. The victim was told to (561) 347-3948 www.WillowTheatre.org publication of said advertisement in Real Estate Page 13 The Boca Raton Tribune. report the incident with the City of Boca as well as the Section B Page 15 additional agencies. Bridge and Tunnel by Sarah Jones Presented by Boca Raton Theatre Guild Proud Member of: Business Page 21 This one woman Off-Broadway show showcases several VANDALISM TO VEHICLE 08/31/2011 12:36 unique individuals who provide their own distinctive, Columnists Page 23 3601 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL entertaining and moving perspectives on the American The victim advised police that his ex-girlfriend possi- dream, as well as their perception of the immigrant Games Page 26 bly keyed his vehicle while it was parked in the north- experience. Rated PG-13 Date: Sept. 9 & 10 Pet Society Page 27 west, commuter lot, at 3601 North Military Trail (Lynn University), Boca Raton, between 1100 and Time: 8pm Date: Sept. 10 & 11 Time: 2pm Sports Page 28 1200 hours. Cost: $15 2010-2011 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 5 Community News The Boca Raton Tribune Lynn University president tours Nigeria’s higher education institutions BOCA RATON -- Ear- guests of Alhaji Muham- any connections could be lier this summer, Lynn madu Indimi, the owner made. We were met with University President Kev- of Nigeria’s oil and gas unbelievable graciousness in M. Ross toured Nigeria company, Oriental Ener- and hospitality and a spir- for four days to visit six of gy Resources Limited. it of working together,” Nigeria’s higher education Indimi has sent four of Ross said. institutions and represen- his children (three daugh- The tour took Ross tatives of its university ters and one son) to Lynn and others to a variety of system to see if opportuni- over the years, and two far-flung locations—from ties for partnerships exist. more of his daughters the capital city to sparse- The trip came about will be attending Lynn in ly populated rural desert because Lynn already has the fall. areas—to see examples connections with Nigeria. "We wanted to see their of the country’s schools. Ross and his father, Don- various types of higher They visited the Univer- ald Ross, who is president education institutions, sity of Abuja (the capital Lynn President Kevin M. Ross, second from left, visits the Nassarawa State University. His father, emeritus of Lynn, were beautiful country and if city), Baze University, the President Emeritus Donald Ross, is second from right. African University for Sci- pus and facilities. Lynn and institutions from from Lynn. They dined us in their homes.” "There are a wide va- ence & Technology, the An exchange part- the African nation. with her and her two sis- The trip left Ross with riety of higher education Nassarawa State Univer- nership with a Nigerian During the tour they ters who also graduated a distinct impression that opportunities in Nigeria,” sity, Bingham University school would expand op- also took time to have from Lynn. Nigeria (the most popu- the Lynn president said. and American University portunities for their stu- dinner at Ameena Indi- “Their faces lit up lous country in Africa “Despite their differences, Nigeria. During each visit, dents to study at Lynn mi Dalhatu’s house. She when we walked in,” Ross with a strong oil and gas all the people and students they met the schools’ ad- University while also in- earned both an under- said. “They said they nev- industry) was a country we visited shared one im- ministration, faculty and creasing academic and cul- graduate degree (in 1998) er thought that within that understands the important trait—a strong staff and toured the cam- tural exchanges between and her M.B.A (in 2000) 100 years they would see portant role of education. desire for learning.” Public invited to Artist Reception at PBIA Truffaut film, “L’Enfant Sauvage’ to Palm Beach County’s Art Peter Hoffman from Delray play through Nov. 16 in the in Public Places program in- Beach, Bruce Bain from Ju- airport on Level 2. vites the public to attend an piter, Melanie Bouton, Ur- For a virtual tour of the be shown in Boca Sept. 10 artist reception at the Palm sula E. Fernandez and Jeff exhibition visit: http://www. BOCA RATON –Francois Beach International Airport Houghtaling. pbcgov.com/fdo/art/exhibi- Truffaut's 1970 film, L’Enfant on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from Also: Arturo Salazar, Elle tions/ArtAtAirport.htm. Sauvage" ("The Wild Child").will 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Level 2 of Schorr from Lake Worth, Artists interested in re- be shown at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the the Main Terminal. Marian Heath Axley from ceiving “Calls to Artists” Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Parking is available in North Palm Beach, Teri Jef- for upcoming airport ex- of Boca Raton, 2601 St. Andrews Short Term levels 4 to 7. frey, David Mendelow from hibitions and other Art in Blvd. The film will be shown in the This exhibition features Palm Beach Gardens, Gary Public Places projects can Rockberger Room. photography, paintings, Carpentier from Royal Palm submit their contact infor- The film show, the first of the and mixed-media works Beach, Tony Arruza, Ronald mation through the Art- season for “REEL ART” is an eve- by the following local art- Della Jacova, Lewis T. John ists’ Registry page at Palm ning dedicated to viewing and dis- ists: Lene Hougaard from III, Ann Lawtey, Ida Perez Beach County’s Art in Pub- cussing great films. The goal is to Atlantis, Margaret Ziede and Oscar Rojas from West lic Places website, http:// present films that both explore the from Boca Raton, Leslie Palm Beach. www.pbcgov.com/art/ media as an art form and stimulate Liss from Boynton Beach, The exhibition is on dis- FDORegistry.aspx. discussion of provocative social content. To help UUFBR defray ex- penses, a $5 donation is suggested. Also, on Sept. 24 at 7 a.m., Rob- ert Kenner's 2008 film “Food, Inc.” will be screened at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Univer- salist Fellowship of Boca Raton. Susan Caruso will lead the discussion. A $5 donation will be asked for that showing as well. Scene from Francois Truffaut’s “L’Enfant Sauvage.” Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 6 - September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, holds open house at Boca Airport BOCA RATON – The Boca Raton Composite Square of the Civil Air Patrol held an open house Tuesday at its headquarters at the Boca Raton Air- port. The session was held to recruit potential members. The volunteer organization is known to have one of the finest youth programs; providing leadership and aerospace education to teens. Cadets have opportunities to earn community service hours, take orientation flights and attend a variety of summer training programs in the state and around the coun- Cadet practices on Boca Raton tr y. Composite Squadron’s flight Cadets awarded VFW Voice of Democracy Boca Raton Composite Cadet Color Guard per- simulator. scholarships. Cadets range in age from 12 to 21, and adult mem- forms at veteran events. bers are 18 and older. The patrol does air and sea rescues, hurricane disaster relief and community events. Volun- teers are trained in emergency service, first aid, radio operations, and scanner and mission pilot certifications. Civil Air Patrol, the official U. S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer, nonprofit, service organization. CAP won fame during World War II for its coastal patrol and other civilian Cadets perform preflight aircraft check before tak- Cadet gets a ride in World War II Bomber. Cadet Honor Guard participates in 9/11 memorial defense activities. ing orientation flight. ceremony. Today, Civil Air Patrol conducts a wide variety of homeland security and emergency service missions, including search and rescue, disaster relief, counter-drug activities and carries on a comprehensive program of aerospace education and youth leadership training. For more information about the Civil Air Patrol visit websites: www. gocivilairpatrol.com; www.flwg.us; www.group6cap.org; www.capboca. Cadets get radio operation training to assist in Cadets help community by assisting in hurricane Cadet earns promotion and is pinned with new emergency operations. disaster relief efforts. ranks. Students, school employees to honor 9/11 10-year anniversary During the week throughout the district district headquarters is presenting a Remem- ing the National An- take stock of where we of Sept. 5-9, students will pause for a mo- on Friday, Sept. 9, with brance Concert Friday, them, Superintendent have been and where we throughout the Palm ment of silence at 10 proceeds funding the Sept. 9 from 8:40-9:10 Bill Malone and School are going as a nation,” Beach County School a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, to planting of four trees a.m. in the school court- Board Chairman Frank said Superintendent District will participate remember the nearly at the building on Fri- yard. Barbieri will speak. Malone, a former US in age- appropriate les- 3,000 people who per- day, Sept. 9, each tree On Friday, Sept. 9 at Employees with unique Army officer. sons recalling the 9/11 ished and the thousands representing one of the Fulton Holland Edu- 9/11 experiences will The public is invited terrorist attacks. injured that day. hijacked plane attacks cational Services Cen- share their thoughts to participate in the dis- In addition, employ- American flags (de- of 9/11. ter, in conjunction with with the public, media trict events. For details, ees are participating cals) will be placed on Many schools the tree planting, the and fellow employees in go to www.palmbeach- in a number of activi- all district vehicles. A throughout the district Atlantic High School attendance. schools.org and click on ties to commemorate patriotic-themed lunch are planning concerts. Color Guard will march “It’s a historic time, the banner at the top of the event. Employees will be served at the Palm Springs Middle and present colors dur- and an opportunity to the web page.

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Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 7 The Boca Raton Tribune COMMUNITY NEWS East/West Boca Raton, FL Boca YMCA gets $425,000 bequest to support Donoff Special Needs Program BOCA RATON -- for including us in her based, mainstreaming receive extra support so The Peter Blum Family estate plans,” said Rich- participants as much as that they can fully par- YMCA of Boca Raton has ard W. Pollock, president possible with their typi- ticipate and enjoy their announced the receipt of & CEO, YMCA of South cally developing peers. experience at the YMCA. a gift of $425,000 from Palm Beach County. The Peter Blum Fam- The YMCA of South the estate of Genevieve The Chase Donoff ily YMCA also offers Palm Beach County is Colonna in support of Special Needs program year-round programs comprised of The Peter The Chase Donoff Spe- serves children and adults including After School, Blum Family YMCA of cial Needs Program. with a wide range of de- Full Day Summer Camp Boca Raton, The DeVos- “This impactful gift velopmental disabilities. and Adult Social Groups. Blum Family YMCA means a great deal to ev- Some of these disabilities Participants are able to of Boynton Beach, The eryone at the YMCA of include Down syndrome, learn new skills, make Schmidt Family YMCA South Palm Beach Coun- Autism Spectrum Disor- friends and have fun be- Preschool at the Volen ty, in particular, those en- ders, Cerebral Palsy and ing in a safe, welcoming Center and YMCA@901 rolled in this important other forms of high and and nurturing environ- NCCI. For more in- program and their fami- low functioning devel- ment. Back row, from left to right: Amanda Capoverde, Stacy Bazin, Franc- formation, visit www. esca Dumas, Andrew Wieczorek, Lindsey Donoff, Bryan Hunt, Chris lies. We are extremely opmental disabilities. All With its low staff to ymcaspbc.org. Sapp, Lisa Tiant, Dick Pollock. Sitting, from left to right: Danielle grateful to Ms. Colonna programs are inclusion- child ratios, participants Goss, Justin Eveleth, Jamie Pinzon, Veronica Bowron, Mika Laster. Jaffe Center celebrates Letterpress FAU reaches record Appreciation September 14 enrollment; freshman class 2011 BOCA RATON -- The University, Boca Raton. studio that specializes in Arthur and Mata Jaffe There will be tours of limited letterpress-print- Center for Book Arts is the center’s letterpress ed books and broadsides. largest in school’s history celebrating the number studio and printing, both Donations to the non- BOCA RATON– Flori- top-level partnerships and Raton campus is greatly 0.918 inches, the stan- on the center’s antique profit Jaffe Center, which da Atlantic University has academic programs this enhanced with the opening dard height of wood and Wesel Iron Handpress is devoted to the study of exceeded its enrollment university will continue to of the new student recre- metal type in the U.S. and and on its Vandercook 4 hand papermaking, letter- goals for the 2011 fall se- leave its mark throughout ation and wellness center. U.K., at its second annual Proofing Press. press printing and book- mester. the region.” In addition, Phase One Letterpress Appreciation The open house, which binding, will be accepted. FAU’s total head count FAU President Mary of the Innovation Village Day Open House Sunday, is free and open to the For more information, call enrollment is now more Jane Saunders, along with Apartment (IVA) complex September 14, from noon public, is sponsored by 561-297-0455. than 29,400, an increase of FAU’s Board of Trustees, was recently opened for to 4 p.m. at the Wimberly Convivio Bookworks, a 4 percent compared to the has embraced the goal of the fall 2011 semester. IVA Library, Florida Atlantic downtown Lake Worth fall 2010 semester and a re- transforming FAU into an includes two apartment cord for the university. institution of first choice buildings totaling 489,000 More than 3,300 fresh- for entering college fresh- square feet, providing 1,216 Palm Beach Co. Cultural Council opens men have enrolled at FAU, man. Academic programs beds for upper-division and an increase of 21 percent have been complemented graduate students. 7th season of ‘Culture & Cocktails’ compared to last year. by collaborations with Also, the 30,000-seat Rena Blades, president Daily News ford Author of Bringing This freshman group is world-class research insti- FAU stadium – the cen- and CEO of the Palm December 5, VILLEL- Adam Home, Last Train to the largest in the universi- tutes and industry leaders, terpiece of Innovation Beach County Cultural LA, A Conversation with Paradise, Meet You in Hell ty’s history, and is made up including Scripps Florida, Village – will be located in Council, announced the Edward Villella Founding and numerous novels of students with a higher the Max Planck Florida the north central area of upcoming season of the Artistic Director of Miami All events are free for academic profile. For the Institute, Torrey-Pines campus. Home of the Owl popular series Culture & City Ballet members of the Cultural 2011 freshman class, the and the Vaccine and Gene football team, the open-air Cocktails. January 9, ALEX, A Council ($175 level and average G.P.A. is a 3.4, with Therapy Institute. stadium, a $70 million proj- From November 2011 Conversation with Alex- above). The price for every- an average SAT score of In addition, FAU’s ect, is slated to open through March 2012, five ander W. Dreyfoos Entre- one else is $35 per person 1597 and an average ACT Charles E. Schmidt College on Saturday, October 15 one-on-one conversations preneur & Cultural Philan- with all proceeds going to score of 23.2. of Medicine was granted when the Owls play West- will be held at Café Bou- thropist the nonprofit Palm Beach “FAU is now a univer- preliminary accreditation ern Kentucky University. lud, located at the Brazilian February 6, YUKI, In- County Cultural Council. sity of first-choice, and by the Liaison Committee The stadium will fea- Court Hotel in Palm Beach. ternational Fashion De- Each event will run these numbers clearly in- on Medical Education to ture 6,000 premium seats, Following is the 2011- signer from 5 to 7 p.m., with regis- dicate that,” said Gitanjali offer an independent medi- including 24 suites, 26 loge 2012 series schedule: A Conversation about tration and cocktails from 5 Kaul, Ed.D., vice president cal education program, boxes, 1,000 premier club November 7, SHAN- Couture, London, 1976- to 5:45 p.m., and the “Con- for strategic planning. which welcomed its charter seats and 4,000 priority NON, A Conversation with 1986 versation” from 5:45 to 7 “FAU continues to evolve medical school class this se- club seats, along with state- Shannon Donnelly, Society March 5, LES, A Con- p.m., including audience into a prime institution of mester. of-the-art amenities. Editor of The Palm Beach versation with Les Standi- Q&A. higher education, and with Student life on the Boca Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 8 - September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS/LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010 DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher

Our Writers/Reporters and Columnists Business Editorial SKIP SHEFFIELD, MATT BLUESTEIN, SANDY HUNTSMAN, SYNESIO LYRA, OLEDA BAKER, DIANE FEEN, DALE M. KING: Managing Editor DOUGLAS HEIZER: C.E.O CHRIS J. NELSON, LINDA GOVE GERALD SHERMAN, MARC KENT, KAY RENZ, ORLANDO GREENWALD DINI HEIZER: C.O.O. PEDRO HEIZER: Associate Editor MATT PINEDA CHRIS CATAGGIO: C.M.0

Letter Guidelines Letters must be signed with name spelling, grammar, news style, EDITORIAL clearly legible along with a phone good taste and available space. By Dale King number and complete address. Letters from the same author will No unsigned or anonymous let- not be published more often than ters will be considered for pub- every 60 days. lication. E-mails to columnists may be The day the jobs stood still The Boca Raton Tribune reserves used as letters to the editor. In the editorials I have greatest nation on the face women who once held Old to kick around any more” the right to edit the letters for written for the Boca Raton of Planet Earth – did not Glory high with pride find came back. And he did All letters to the editor should be sent to: Tribune, I have tried to create one new job. None, it difficult to sing “Ameri- good things. He stopped The Boca Raton Tribune, keep political commentary not one stinking job. ca, the Beautiful?” the war. He opened lines P.O. Box 970593 - Boca Raton, FL 33497 to a minimum. I’ve tried Just what has President And tell me. How do of communication with to keep my comments lo- Obama been doing? He of- you face yourself in the China. He even created cal, giving a bye to Wash- fered stimulus money to morning? Do you look at Amtrak. Letters to the Editor ington, D.C. and the antics create jobs. Didn’t work. your visage in the mirror But then he became as- Dear Dale, there. He pushed and pushed to and ask: How many men sociated with thieves. The Great editorial (about autumn in New England) I But I think there comes pass Obamacare and that’s and women will die today Watergate break-in, a half- shared it with a number of folks back home….makes a time in every presidency being challenged in the Su- in Iraq and Afghanistan? baked hack job, brought me want fall…. You know, everyone asks me here if when the people have to preme Court. How many people will down his presidency. Be- I miss the Northeast and my answer always is, only reassess the person in that Dammit, he couldn’t lose their homes or their fore he was impeached, he in the fall! office – and the person in even get the Olympics to jobs by the end of the day? chose to resign – to take that office must reassess come to Chicago. How many children will go a more honorable way out Mark Economou himself. And while the Gulf of without food? How many than what was in his fu- (former Rhode Islander) And so, it seems time Mexico was choked with senior citizens will become ture. – perhaps long past time – oil, when an earthquake sicker or die because they Mr. Obama, consider To The Editor for Barack Obama to reas- and then a hurricane bat- can’t afford medication? Mr. Johnson, a Democrat, Pastor Sandy Huntsman’s column, “Control What sess his performance. tered the East Coast, when Let me offer you a cou- and Mr. Nixon, a Repub- We Can, Ignore What We Cannot” (Aug. 18-24) is I’ve tried my own reas- job growth came to a sput- ple of suggestions. In 1968, lican, and what they did. a paramount principal for living the good life. Sto- sessment of Mr. Obama. tering halt, Mr. and Mrs. President Lyndon Johnson Why don’t you choose I have often given him Obama spent their time – a man despised mainly either not to run again in ic philosopher Epictitus emphasized this, as indeed the benefit of the doubt. I shopping or playing golf for failing to stop a hated 2012, or resign now? does AA. The locus of control is within ourselves. have accepted advice from on Martha’s Vineyard. Mr. war in Vietnam – made a Clearly, you are inca- It should not be employed in a wasteful attempt to Democrat friends who say Obama promised a new bold statement. He said he pable of being president. change the unchangeable. “He inherited a terrible jobs initiative when his va- would not run for presi- Admit it. There is no sin in situation. Give him time cation is over. No sense of dent again. He made this admitting to a mistake. We Sincerely, to work it out.” I have bent urgency there. pronouncement in time for have all done it. Leo Shatin over backwards to find Mr. Obama, I hope others to enter the race. It is less of a sin to ad- ways to find the right in you’ll read these words, al- And out of 1968, that mit to a mistake than not To the Editor: what he has done. though I suspect you don’t wicked, wicked year of to admit it, and continue I appreciate your consideration in using articles What I come up with is ever care. But here goes. assassinations and street on the road of continued about West Boca and Delray medical centers. Thanks absolute zero. And this as- Mr. Obama, how do you violence rose an unlikely failed leadership. so much. sessment seems borne out sleep at night, knowing the figure – Richard Nixon. Let’s face it, Mr. Obama. by the fact that during Au- United States is fast be- Yes, the man who told re- You can’t handle the presi- Best, gust of 2011, the United coming a Third World na- porters in 1962 that “you dency. Please, please, do the Ryan Lieber States of America – the tion, where proud men and won’t have Dick Nixon right thing and give it up. Tenet Healthcare PR Manager North Read...TheBocaRatonTribune.com Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 9 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL

THOUGHTS FROM THE POSITIVE LIVING PUBLISHER By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. By Douglas Heizer Don’t Expect What Is Not Legacy of 9/11: Terrorism can occur There! Throughout the years understanding of what complishment of anything I’ve come to notice, more is in question; there’s no potentially good and posi- on the local and global level frequently than I would room for interpretation, tive, but it equally destroys The run-up to the 10th to deal with terror on two a field in Pennsylvania. We like to, that several per- for logic, for truth itself to trust and respect which anniversary this weekend levels. And what was even must remember they did sons expect far more than win out when their mind is are the most essential of the 9/11 attacks is giving worse, many of the men not die in vain, but, rather, is realistic in a variety of prematurely made up con- components of every hu- everyone in America pause who hijacked the planes showed the brave spirit human encounters. Some cerning a specific issue. man communication and to remember that horrible on Sept. 11, 2001, actually that is America’s hallmark. people confront a situation It is enormously frus- interaction! day, and how things have lived in the area, and used No, the people who died and can only see one thing trating when what we state Unnecessary conflicts changed – or not changed – many of the facilities, took on 9/11 did not lose their there, without taking into is not accepted in a dia- of this nature can be in the aftermath. flying lessons at local flight lives in vain. They kindled account the possibility of logue being held, simply avoided if you refuse to One thing is certain. schools and walked the new patriotism in their fel- several other interpreta- because a certain word or insist in finding in others Terrorism can strike in same paths we continue to low men and women. Re- tions of what they claim to concept was not utilized, what is not there, or as- small communities just as walk every day. member the wide showing observe! or a pre-conceived idea of cribing to others qualities easily as it can in large met- The anthrax attack put of flags on cars, in win- It has been wisely stat- a situation is allowed to which are non-existent in ropolitan areas like New newly installed Mayor Ste- dows and on work desks? ed that your point of view blind one from acknowl- them except in your con- York, Washington, London ven Abrams to the test, but We were probably more depends on your point of edging what we are seek- fused mind. Ultimately, or Madrid. he kept Boca calm. He had united than we had been viewing. It is equally pos- ing to impart and explain. only reality wins, not your Thus, it is both a global the backing of two veteran since World War II. sible for a multiplicity of Quite often, suspicion imagination regardless of as well as a local issue. public safety leaders, Police There has been a cost to reports from people wit- and an unfounded lack of how fertile it may be! For those of us in Boca Chief Andrew Scott and us beyond the lives given nessing the very same oc- trust in the other person, Suspend all premature Raton, the 9/11 anniver- Fire Chief Bruce Silk, to by our fellow Americans. currence to yield varied will rob one from the vital, judgments; instead, raise sary will be a somber one. keep the city safe. Togeth- Daily, we live with the descriptions, each express- mutual confidence which legitimate questions, not But we will also remember er, they worked so well that possibility of more terror ing something totally oth- must exist in all human to intimidate but to ascer- what happened within the the Boca model of disaster strikes. er than the others! interchanges. This is not tain precisely the nature city of Boca Raton just response has been adopted We have seen them This can be an even limited to politics, diplo- of what you seek to under- three weeks after those at- at dozens of police and fire around the world and in greater problem when, in macy, and international stand. As it has been stat- tacks. departments across the our own nation. But we human interactions, some transactions, but affects ed, “questions are the gen- Before we could even nation. Abrams was even have also seen our secu- people will allow only neighbor with neighbor, erators of conversation,” grasp the magnitude of asked to go to Washington rity people locate and stop their own personal per- co-workers, business af- and it is only through con- what had happened to the to tell his story to national would-be killers like the ception of any situation fairs, but even the issues sistent, friendly communi- United States, Boca Raton leaders. Times Square Bomber or to prevail. Their opinions occurring in the intimacy cation that one can verify had to deal with an even In the process, Abrams the Underwear Bomber. are so strong and inflex- of family relations. truth and learn the real more insidious attack – got to know Mayor Rudy We may joke about ible that their peculiar These types of rigidity facts in any situation. from terror-grade anthrax. Giuliani of New York these poorly planned tries outlook is their only valid not merely retard the ac- In early October of City. Abrams even became because they didn’t work. 2001, a letter laced with the known, at least to those in But we must remain vigi- deadly toxin arrived at the the media, as the “Rudy Gi- lant so that nothing ap- headquarters of American uliani of the Tropics.” proaching the magnitude Media Inc. at its former It will be important this of 9/11 happens again. headquarters in the Arvida weekend to remember the Unfortunately, our lives Park of Commerce. The bravery of the people of are on the line every day powdered killer took the New York and Washing- from despicable enemies life of Bob Stevens, photo ton, of the men and women who find no fear in death or editor for the Sun tabloid. of United Flight 93 who disgust in the mutilation of A mailroom worker, Ernes- stopped the hijackers from our bodies. to Blanco of Miami, was using that plane to destroy We can only hope that sickened by the powder, but more Americans. Those we and the world will be survived. passengers knew they were here 10 years from now – So here was Boca Ra- doomed, but they made safe and hopefully more ton, a city of maybe 70,000 their final act a heroic one, secure -- to honor another people at the time, having putting the plane down in 9/11 anniversary. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 10 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 What happens after you dial 911? By County Commissioner a Hospital Capabilities In closing, I would like Burt Aaronson Directory to help assist to make a personal observa- District 5 patients in determining tion. We are very fortunate transport to a hospital that here in Palm Beach County When an emergency will best meet their needs. to have such an excellent happens, whether fire, acci- In 2010 there were Fire Rescue Department. dent or medical, you reach 60,000 patient transports Our paramedics and fire- for the phone and dial provided. It is Fire Res- fighters are some of the 911. You don’t think of cue’s sincere desire to do most dedicated people I the follow-up details. And whatever is best for their have met. They stand ready frankly, who would? How- patients using both air to help us in any emergency. ever, at a recent meeting I and ground transportation We should be proud of each attended in one of District modes in an effort to attain and every one of them. 5’s newest communities, I that goal. Fire Rescue re- As always, I invite your was asked where a patient views and updates policies, comments on any issue of would be transported by procedures and patient interest to you. Fire Rescue in the event of treatment protocols to As your commissioner, an emergency. As it turns meet the changing needs I am here to help you. You out, the answer is as simple of the community. may write me at 301 N. Ol- as it is complex. The best thing we can ive Ave., West Palm Beach, The fact is that patient do to assist those that assist 33401 or call my staff at transport locations are de- us in our time of need is to 276-1310 or toll free at termined by what is best talk with your family, have 877-930-2205. My email for each and every individ- a plan for emergencies and address is: baaronso@pb- ual patient. While all hos- be as cautious as possible. cgov.org. pital emergency rooms in Palm Beach County are licensed to provide the same level of emergency care, some hospital facilities provide advanced care for specific needs such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, etc. Patients that meet no specific criteria, are not in a life threatening situation and demonstrate sound mental capacity are transported to a hospital of their choice. Patients with immediate life threatening conditions are transported to the closest facility for stabilization provided they do not require transport to a specialty hospital. Pa- tients that meet specific criteria for specialty hospital care are transported typically to the closest facility capable of providing that specialized care. For example, patients that are classified as Trau- ma Alerts are transported to the nearest Trauma Alert facility (Delray Medi- cal Center); Cardiac Alerts are transported to the nearest Cardiac Catheter facility (Bethesda, Boca Regional or Delray) and so on. Fire Rescue utilizes Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 11 Municipal News The Boca Raton Tribune No ruffled feathers during duckling rescue in Boca BOCA RATON – Boca Raton Fire Rescue got an unusual call that to lend a hand. Fire Cap- It was a great day for Services. day. But they took it all tain Aaron Fix, Driver ducklings – and also for The fire service guys in stride -- and got the Engineer Chris King and job done. Paramedic/ Lieutenant About 9 a.m. Aug. Kim Puchalski lowered 31, a call was received at their fire hose into the City Hall in Boca Raton drain pipe and began asking for help. It seems pumping water from one that eight baby duck- side of the street to the Duck family reunion. lings had fallen into a other. storm drain off Padera The rush of water Drive in Boca Raton and brought the babies out needed to be rescued. of the pipe into a wait- Noel Hernandez and ing bucket. The duck- Charlie McKenzie from lings looked to be in Utility Services in Boca good shape and were Raton arrived and man- reunited with the rest aged to rescue five of of the family which was the babies and return waiting nearby. them to their mother. Mother and babies Boca Raton firefight- are reportedly doing From left are Noel Hernandez, Charlie McKenzie, Kim Puchalski, Adding water helps flush ducklings out. ers arrived minutes later fine. Chris King, Aaron Fix Boca Police drug take-back nets Boca resident, local officers team up more than 45,000 pills to catch alleged burglar BOCA RATON – The BOCA RATON – A police. Boca Raton Police Services Boca resident teamed up Officers surrounded the Department took part in with officers from the Boca house when the suspect, the 2nd Annual Florida Raton Police Department’s identified as Aramis Gar- Statewide Drug Take-back Tactical Team and Detec- cia, 24, of Boca Raton, ran program Aug. 27. And it tive Bureau to nab an al- out the rear and jumped was an astounding success. leged burglar the afternoon the fence, with officers in The event drew nearly of Sept. 1, police said. pursuit. The suspect a bed 100 attendees who turned Officers were patrolling sheet of loot as officers in more than 61 pounds of the southwest section of closed in. Police appre- prescription medications city due to a recent spate hended Garcia and recov- which included more than of burglaries. Just before ered the stolen property. 45,000 pills. Also turned in 3 p.m., a SW 5th Street Officers arrested Gar- resident heard the sound cia and charged him with was 63.5 pounds of over- Aramis Garcia the- counter medications of breaking glass from his burglary to a structure such as aspirin and cold neighbor’s house. When and resisting arrest. taken in other burglaries. medications. rather than simply throw- liquid medications in glass he investigated, he saw a A police report said offi- The investigation is con- Working together with ing away medication, of- or leak proof containers male climbing through a cers who searched Garcia’s tinuing and further charg- the State’s Take-Back Pro- ficials said they want to Not accepted items in- rear window and he called residence found property es may be pending. gram, Boca Police also keep unwanted prescrip- clude: Needles, thermom- unveiled a new collection tion drugs out of the eters, bloody or infectious receptacle at the police de- hands of children and out waste, bulk medication partment. of the water supply. from businesses or clinics, The local department Police said the types of hydrogen peroxide, aero- encourages the public to items that are acceptable sol cans and inhalers. stop in the lobby during are: Prescriptions, over the Business hours at the regular business hours counter medications, vita- police station at 100 NW and deposit expired or un- mins, samples 2nd Ave. in Boca Raton are wanted medication. Medications for pets, Monday through Friday By using the receptacle ointments, locations and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 12 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL East/West Boca Raton, FL Sugar Sand Park hosts auditions for ‘Shriek Week’ BOCA RATON -- Sug- Olde Tyme Picture Show, from 2-3 pm, or Tuesday, ar Sand Park Community and will draw on classic September 20 from 6-7 Center needs actors and mummy, vampire, were- pm. To schedule an ap- volunteers for the 7th an- wolf, underwater creature pointment call 561- 347- nual Shriek Week haunted and zombie characters. 3900 or visit house event. Auditions are set for www.SugarSandPark This year’s theme is Saturday, September 17 for details and forms. Boca woman hurt in August 5 pedestrian accident dies BOCA RATON – A ray Medical Center, and The report says Reyn- West Boca woman died then transferred to the Mi- olds hit the accelerator Aug. 27 of injuries suffered ami facility on Aug. 8. pedal thinking it was the Aug. 5 when she was struck The PBSO report said brake. She hit a raised by a car, according to a re- Link was waiting at a curb and then struck a port from the Palm Beach crosswalk to be picked up wood pole, the report County Sheriff's Office said. by her caretaker, who was says. The car then contin- PBSO said Miriam J. driving Link's vehicle. The ued in reverse and struck Link, 85, died at Jackson caretaker, identified by Link, knocking her to the Memorial Hospital in Mi- PBSO as Delrose M. Reyn- ground and causing seri- ami after she was struck olds, 57, of Coral Springs, ous injuries. Aug. 5 in the 22000 block backed a 2000 Lexus out Charges from the acci- of Camino Del Mar. She of a parking spot to get dent are pending, the re- was initially taken to Del- close to Link. port stated Abrams attends mentoring lunch with newly elected politicians

Commissioner Abrams and the Mentoring Lunch participants discuss their backgrounds and accomplishments over lunch. District 4 County Com- Good Government Initia- sional experiences plus the missioner Steven Abrams tive, launched by former daily challenges of public was recently invited to Miami-Dade County Com- service. lunch with a group of missioner Katy Sorenson. Prior to being a county newly elected officials who As a table mentor, Com- commissioner, Abrams was were participating in a pro- missioner Abrams shared the mayor of Boca Raton gram sponsored by The his personal and profes- from 2001 through 2008. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 13 The Boca Raton Tribune MUNICIPAL East/West Boca Raton, FL

September 8 through September 14, 2011 •Year II •Number 064 Florida Realtors honor Andrew Barbar of Boca Raton for achievement served on or chaired nu- ida Realtors honored John Catholic Charities; and as merous committees. He is Mike, a Realtor with RE/ a board member for the the current chair of Flor- MAX Prestige Realty in World Trade Center Palm ida Realtors' Local Board West Palm Beach, as As- Beach. President Information sociate Realtor of the Receiving the 2011 Exchange, and has been a Year. A former president Commercial Realtor member of NAR's Board of the Realtors Associa- Achievement Award was of Directors since 2003. tion of the Palm Beaches Claudette Bruck, broker- Dedication to his com- (RAPB), he was named owner of Multiple Choice munity also defines Bar- its Realtor of the Year in Realty Investments Inc. bar. Some of the groups 2003; International Real- and a 35-year member of Andrew Barbar benefiting from his energy tor of the Year in 2009; the Realtor Association of and generosity include: and received its Presi- Greater Fort Lauderdale ORLANDO -- Florida Sheridan House, Habitat dent's Award in 2009. On (RAGFL). Bruck is a past Realtors – at their recent for Humanity, Home Safe behalf of RAPB, Mike led president of her local as- too. She was recognized as Northeast Florida Asso- 95th annual Convention of Palm Beach County, four real estate trade mis- sociation's Realtors Com- Florida Realtors' Human- ciation of Realtors, Mac- & Trade Expo here -- Boca Helping Hands and sions to the United King- mercial Alliance, as well itarian of the Year not Donald has devoted nu- honored Andrew Barbar, 4Kids Foster Care. dom. as a founding member once – but twice – in 2000 merous volunteer hours to broker-owner with Keller During the event, Flor- He took part in Flor- and past president of the and 2008. A long-time Metro Kids Konnection, a Williams Realty Ser- ida Realtors recognized ida Realtors' trade mis- RAGFL Charitable Foun- member of NAR's Real- community effort he first vice in Boca Raton, with Wendell Davis, the 2010 sion to the UK in 2008 dation. tors Commercial Alliance, heard about in 2002. the 2011 Achievement president of the state Re- and served on its inbound She was honored by she has served as a NAR In 2010, MacDonald Award, which recognizes altor association, as its trade mission work group RAGFL as its Realtor of director and participated broke ground on a 4,200 a Realtor who serves as 2011 Realtor of the Year. in 2010. Mike has served the Year in 1987 and was in numerous committees square-foot facility and manager, broker of re- “It's an honor and a on numerous committees named its Humanitarian on the national level. playground for Metro cord, or officer in his or privilege to be among for Florida Realtors, and of the Year in 2003. She The 2011 Humanitari- Kids Konnection. Chil- her company. the elite, and it's brought will chair its state conven- was named the first recipi- an of the Year award win- dren now benefit from tu- The award acknowl- about by you – all the tion in 2012. ent of the Realtors Com- ner Richard "Rick" Mac- toring, sports, recreation, edges the winner's previ- members of this great In his spare time, Mike mercial Alliance Lifetime Donald, a Realtor with hot meals and a variety of ous three years' contribu- organization," said Davis gives back to his commu- Achievement Award in The Legends of Real Es- activities designed to help tions to the community, upon accepting the award. nity. He has served on the 2007. tate in Jacksonville, proves them dream beyond their local, state and national "I'm proud to have had the Board of Directors for the Bruck shared her time that Realtors make a dif- circumstances and Zach- Realtor associations. privilege of serving you." Emmaus Residence for and professional expertise ference in communities. ieve success. A member of the Re- A broker and regional People Living with AIDS, with the state association, A member of the altors Association of the vice president with Wat- Palm Beaches (RAPB), son Realty Corp. in Jack- Barbar was instrumental sonville, Davis is a char- BOCARAY BARBER SHOP in the merger of two lo- ter member and former A Full Service Barber Shop cal Realtor organizations president of the North- into what became RAPB, east Florida Association as well as the reorganiza- of Residential Property Gentleman Cuts - Fades - Flat Tops tion of the Regional MLS Managers (NEFARPM); Blow Outs - Children - Hot Towel Shave of Florida. In 2006, he and also served as trea- was honored as his local surer and a director for association's Realtor of the National Association the Year. of Residential Property Monday - Friday Tel: 561-498-8166 9:00am-6:00pm Bocaray Plaza 4900 Linton Blvd, Suite 27 On the local, state and Managers (NARPM). Saturday national level, Barbar has In other business, Flor- 8:00am-5:00pm Delray Beach, FL 33445 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 14 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64

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BOCA RATON – It’s time to start thinking pink. ENTERTAINMENT A committee of local residents along with some See page 16 musical stars already has the fourth annual event on their radar screens. Point Blank’ They have announced that the fourth edition of A Violent the Think Pink Rocks concert will be held November 5 to benefit breast cancer French research charities. Stars that will grace the Thriller, stage that night include Flo Rida, Melanie Fiona, Ray J, Shontelle and DJ Cassidy American- along with ‘American Idol’ finalist Brett Loewenstern from last season. Style Think Pine Rocks will See page 16 be held Saturday, Novem- ber 5 at 7 p.m. (Pink Carpet arrivals begin at 5:30 p.m.) munity Hospital Women’s follows: Concert only: cancer. She tested positive Pink Rocks. Working with at the Count de Hoernle Center for Breast Care, adults, $45, children 10 for the Breast Cancer Gene Steve Rifkind, chairman of Amphitheater at Mizner and other breast cancer and under $20. Week- (BRCA) and underwent a SRC Records/Universal, Park, Boca Raton. research charities. Think end pass (includes con- double mastectomy with and producer, Kelley Lee, Think Pink Rocks, Pink Rocks is presented by cert and two day access reconstruction, a total hys- for the fourth year they (www.thinkpinkrocks.com) SRC Records/Universal. to Wyland Living Green terectomy and months of have organized the Think is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 or- In keeping with Think Fair): Adults, $50, children chemotherapy. Pink Rocks concert to ad- ganization dedicated to the Pink Rocks’ wellness mis- 10 and under, $25; Wyland The cancer returned to vocate for early detection early detection of breast sion, this year’s concert Living Green Fair only: her lungs and is stage IV; of breast cancer, to raise cancer and awareness of will coincide with the sec- Adults, $12, children 10 she is receiving monthly awareness of the BRCA the BRCA gene for breast ond annual Wyland Liv- and under, $5 (purchase treatment at Memorial gene for breast and ovar- and ovarian cancer. Think ing Green Fair (www.liv- fair only tickets at www. Sloan- Kettering and the ian cancer, and to raise Pink Rocks is based in inggreenfair.com), taking livingreenfair.com). tumors have decreased in funds for breast cancer re- Boca Raton, Florida. place November 5 and 6 In 2004, at age 36, size by 90 percent. search charities. As seen by Proceeds will benefit and Mizner Park. Stephanie Robin, a Boca She and her friends For more information, Feen... Memorial Sloan-Kettering Tickets can be pur- Raton mother of two Elizabeth Weprin, Kathy visit www.thinkpinkrocks. Cancer Center in New York chased at www.thinkpink- small children, was diag- Fleishman and Amy Se- com. See page 19 City, the Boca Raton Com- rocks.com. Prices are as nosed with stage II breast idman established Think Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 16 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune B - BOCA LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL

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Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 22 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL Comiter joins Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith law firm in Boca BOCA RATON -- and recruited Comiter to Lesser, Lesser, Landy & support the lawyers and Smith have announced staff already there due to that Lloyd Comiter, found- the tremendous growth at ing attorney of the Law the firm’s Boca office. Offices of Comiter, P.A. “With the strong expan- and a Florida Supreme sion of clients and cases Court Certified county generating from our Boca court mediator, has joined Office, we are pleased to the firm on an “Of Coun- have Lloyd join our team,” sel” basis. said Lesser. “While the LLL&S Managing firm has historically been Lloyd Comiter Partner Gary Lesser said focused on personal injury Comiter will be based at cases, Lloyd’s background associations dealing with the firm’s Boca Raton of- in civil litigation and related the bar and legal practice. fice, focusing in the prac- areas will help us serve the Born in Philadelphia, tice areas of civil litiga- needs of our clients seek- Comiter has been a resi- tion, pre-suit negotiations, ing representation in those dent of South Florida post-judgment collection areas of the law. since 1967. He graduated efforts, landlord/tenant Comiter, who main- from Deerfield Beach Se- litigation, small claims tains an AV Peer Review nior High School in 1983 court representation and Rating through Martin- and earned a BA degree mediation. dale-Hubbell (the highest in Political Science in 1987 In 2010, the firm fur- rating in ethics and legal from Boston University ther broadened its pres- ability), brings more than and his Juris Doctor degree ence in Boca Raton by pur- 20 years of civil litigation in 1990 from St. Thomas chasing an office building expertise to LLL&S. He University School of Law on Boca Raton Boulevard is also a member of many in Miami, Florida. Boca wealth management firm retains TransMedia BOCA RATON -- A South Florida Financial services company, Child Group Wealth Manage- ment has retained Trans- Media Group to publicize the firm's expertise in the financial industry. Child Group Wealth Management, headquartered in Boca Raton, is a team of seasoned and ing Bob Child's long tenure be representing such a disciplined professionals in the industry, TransMe- highly- respected financial that have been servicing dia Group will also focus company with a long, out- business owners, retirees, on promoting his views on standing record of client and soon to be retirees, for the state of health of the satisfaction." over four decades. current market, including "We chose TransMe- The campaign will fo- but not limited to the bond dia because of the PR cus on positioning Bob market, and based on his firm's vast experience in Child, president of the experience, the investment publicizing a broad array firm and an industry vet- strategy to help achieve of financial services. We eran with over 40 years of specific objectives. are confident that Trans- experience, as the go-to Allison McCormick, di- Media will elevate Child expert in the financial ser- rector of public relations Group Wealth Manage- vices industry. at TransMedia Group ment as an industry lead- In addition to illuminat- said, "We are pleased to er,” said Child Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 23 Columnists The Boca Raton Tribune

FAITH DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By: Pastor Miguel Angelo Jr. By Mike Gora The Little “Push” We All Need A Wife or Not? Who doesn’t need a work! able to visualize it in your Q: In a recent column, occur whether or not the ceremony, and years of liv- little "push" at times, a 4) No one drowns by mind, you'll never have it you answered a question husband had intentionally ing together. helping hand and the right falling into the water and in your hands! Your mind about someone who might defrauded his wife or had Florida divorce law is word in difficult times? yes if they stay there, God is the force that affects ev- not be married, because erroneously depended on designed to “default” to a It is not easy to live keeps you breathing even erything else in your life! the husband thought that his first wife to complete fair, even handed, resolu- and always be motivated. if someone tries to pull Focus on what you want! his divorce from his first the divorce proceedings. tion of the marital rela- There are days when we you down to drown you. 12) Even if it seems wife might have been in- The right to distribu- tionships. It is, however, feel as if we have no en- 5) If you do not feel that your dream is a thou- valid. Under those circum- tion of property, which based on equitable prin- ergy, can’t focus, have no successful and happy, be- sand miles away from you, stances what rights to ali- would have been marital, ciples broad enough and sense of direction, bad lieve that your decisions set your mind to achieve it mony and property might if the parties had legally flexible enough to protect mood, and the mind seems create your circumstances. whatever it takes! a wife have, after 20 years been married, can be es- those who innocently be- to focus only on the nega- God will enable you to cre- 13) Even if people of marriage, if she finds tablished through the con- lieve that they are married, tive things you are going ate new and better circum- want to discourage you, out her husband never re- struction of a trust by the but are not. through. stances! they do not understand ally divorced his first wife. court, or the parties’ set- Under no circumstanc- Sometimes we feel like 6) Believe you have the your dreams, nor the cir- A: Florida case law tlement agreement. es would children’s rights giving up on everything, instinct to win and that cumstances pay them no provides equitable (fair) Such a “constructive be affected. Child support and not proceed , "jump something inside moves mind when they say you remedies to a person who trust” is often used by the and visitation rights would ship", "throw in the tow- you towards growth! You can’t do it, hold on to your invests years in a marriage, courts to correct an unfair still exist under Florida el," give up on our dreams, were created to expand! dreams, don’t give up! only to find out that she is legal result where the par- paternity law. abort mission, stop fight- 7) Believe that the seed 14) Even if you are not legally not married ties owe a fiduciary duty to Michael H. Gora has ing for what we think is of health, peace and suc- feeling that you will not because her husband had one another. Such a rela- been certified by the Board right, ideal to us. cess is within you! succeed, or that nothing is never divorced a prior wife. tionship would surely arise of Specialization of The Even Jesus felt that If you have been persis- working for you, or your Equitable alimony, or between a couple who Florida Bar as a specialist way. (Mark 14:34,35) tent, faithful and obedient: plans aren’t working, keep alimony by estopple, may believed that they were in family and matrimonial 1) Even if you made Picture in your mind that going! Tell yourself to be be provided to a wife under married or were not, or in law and is a partner with many mistakes, who never God is standing up ready persistent until you see the such circumstances, if she circumstances where one Shapiro Blasi Wasserman committed? The important to open the windows of change! can prove that she had no person knew they could & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. thing is that you are des- heaven to shower you with 15) Think that God reason to believe that her not marry but never told He can be reached at (561) perately eager to start over! Blessings! will give you a new day husband had never legally the other person, before 477-7800 or mhgora@sb- 2) Stop looking at your 9) Stay away from evil tomorrow. You can do ev- divorced. This result will going through a marriage wlawfirm.com. weaknesses and focus on thoughts and focus on erything different and bet- Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization of The the strength given to you good thoughts. Replace ter than it did today. What Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law. by God. He will make your the negative with positive! matters is from now on! weaknesses become insig- 10) Trust, the entire Do everything as you al- nificant compared to his sky is involved in your ways wanted, the follow- strength in you. case and will do anything ing day do even more, and 3) Stop looking back, no for your victory! God will better! one can drive "constantly not spare anything; He has Despite the days of fail- looking at the rearview commanded an army of ure, it does not erase your mirror," look forward; God angels to fight for you. destination, neither your will put your success in to 11) If you are not title: WINNER!

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Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 24 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 9/11 THE DAYThe Boca AMERICA Raton Tribune CHANGED FAU campuses host events honoring 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks BOCA RATON – Flor- ment for participants.” to participate in making rib- FAU’s Students Ad- cans at FAU invite students Sunday, September 11, ida Atlantic University will The following events bons and signing a banner. vocating Volunteer In- and community members from 8:30 to 10 a.m. host events at its Boca Ra- will take place at FAU’s A paper Peace Tree will volvement (SAVI) and the to view a memorial con- Palm Beach Plaza, east ton, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton campus, 777 be on display where indi- Weppner Center for Civic sisting of 2,977 American side of the Administra- Jupiter campuses in re- Glades Road: viduals will be able to write Engagement & Services flags to represent each life tion Building membrance of the 10th an- Student Union Remem- messages on hearts, leaves invite FAU students to par- lost as a result of the events For more information, niversary of September 11. brance Programs and symbols that reflect ticipate in service Saturday that took place on Septem- contact Polly Burks at 561- The events will give stu- Through Friday, Septem- peace. at the Twin Palms Cen- ber 11, 2001. A moment 297-2595 or pburks@fau. dents, faculty, staff and the ber 16 On Saturday, Septem- ter for the Disabled. Twin of silence will be held at edu. community an opportunity Student Union lobby ber 10, the banner will be Palms is a unique day pro- 9:03 a.m. — the same time FAU’s Peace Studies to come together, share ex- For more information, moved to the first floor gram for individuals diag- the second plane crashed Program will host a Peace periences and express feel- contact Lauren Adamo at where it will hang through nosed with developmental into the Twin Towers of and Freedom Walk to com- ings of hope and strength. 561-297-3730 or ladamo@ Friday, September 16, delays. Student volunteers the World Trade Center. memorate September 11. “Many of us can re- fau.edu. along with the Peace Tree. will garden, paint and par- Students and community The walk will be conducted call the exact moment we A 9/11 Remembrance Day of Service to Com- ticipate in activities to as- members are invited to simultaneously as a nation- learned our country had Banner on which students, memorate September 11 sist the center. view the memorial. “9/11: wide effort and will start been attacked, and we still faculty and staff can share Saturday, September 10, 9/11: Never Forget Never Project” is part of with a short presentation feel the emotion of that ex- their words of peace, re- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 11, a nationwide effort that at 8:30 a.m. The silent walk perience like it was yester- membrance and honor Twin Palms Center for from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. began in 2003 by Young will commence at 8:46 a.m., day,” said Charles Brown, for those impacted by the the Disabled, 306 NW Free Speech Lawn America’s Foundation. lasting approximately 30 Ph.D., senior vice president events of 9/11 will hang 35th St., Boca Raton For more information, More than 200 colleges minutes and will end back of student affairs at FAU. on the second floor of the For more information, contact Jeff Arnold at 954- and high schools will par- at Palm Beach “Remembrance events like Student Union. On Friday, contact Nori Carter at 561- 588-3203 or jarnol20@fau. ticipate. Plaza. Maps for the we are hosting at FAU can September 9, from 10 to 11 297-3607 or ncarte10@fau. edu. FAU Peace and Freedom walk will be available at the be a positive, healing mo- a.m., students will be invited edu. The College Republi- Walk event. Mizner Park honors 9/11 tragedy with blood drive Republican Club BOCA RATON – Park, along with more with an act of service on www.miznerpark.com or Mizner Park invites Boca than 130 General Growth the 10-year anniversary of call 561-362-0606. of Boca Raton plans ‘A Raton area residents to Properties malls across the 9/11?” MyGoodDeed, the re- commemorate the 9/11 country, is performing acts Everyone is invited to spected 9/11 nonprofit tragedy’s 10-year anniver- of service and encourag- join Mizner Park’s staff founded in 2003 and which 9/11 Remembrance’ sary with a meaningful act ing others to do the same and tenants in donating successfully advocated for BOCA RATON –The Beach County Patriotic of service. by registering a pledge on blood to meet the commu- making 9/11 a federally Boca Raton Republican Chorus, the Palm Beach In partnership with the www.911day.org. nity’s needs. This remem- designated Day of Service Club, Inc. will present “A County Homeschoolers, 9/11 Day of Service and “This is an opportunity brance activity will take and Remembrance, and 9/11 Remembrance” Fri- Florida Atlantic Univer- Remembrance, Mizner for Mizner Park to join place with The Communi- HandsOn Network, the day, Sept. 16 at the Boca sity College Republicans Park, in downtown Boca with the nation as we hon- ty Blood Centers of South volunteer activation divi- Raton Marriott, 5150 and local recording artist Raton, will host a gift of or and remember the vic- Florida’s blood donation sion of Points of Light Town Center Circle, Boca Lou Galterio life blood drive on Sunday, tims, family members, sur- bus on-site. Those who Institute, are leading an Raton. The check-in is at 5:30, September 11 from 1 to vivors, rescue and recovery donate will receive thank influential coalition of Speakers will include with dinner at 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m., conducted by the workers and countless vol- you items in appreciation. prominent organizations U.S. Rep. Allen West, The cost is $40 per person. Community Blood Centers unteers on that tragic day,” Visitors are also invited to working together to plan Florida State Committee- Everyone is invited. man Peter Feaman , State RSVP to republicans. of South Florida. said Beth Hendrick, associ- leave an item of remem- and implement the 9/11 Rep. Bill Hager, The Palm [email protected] The 9/11 Day of Ser- ate marketing manager for brance – such as flowers, Day Observance. The co- vice and Remembrance was Mizner Park. a stuffed animal, or a note alition's primary goal for created to inspire millions “Though the enormity – at the Park’s center foun- the upcoming 10-year an- of people to annually pay of what happened that day tain. niversary of 9/11 is to PROUD tribute on the anniversary will never be forgotten, Mizner Park is located organize the single larg- of 9/11 by pledging to the spirit of the Ameri- on Federal Highway, be- est day of charitable ser- perform good deeds, sup- can people persevered. tween Glades and Pal- vice in U.S. history. For TO BE AN port charitable causes, vol- What better way to show metto Park roads in down- more information, go to: unteer and engage in acts the strength and good- town Boca Raton. For www.911day.org or email: of compassion. Mizner ness of our country than more information, visit [email protected]. AMERICAN! Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 25 The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL Boca’s NCCI earns Green Plus™ Certification for eco-friendly practices BOCA RATON - The ral gas in its kitchen, started participants have achieved North Carolina Research buying all of its produce full Green Plus Certified Triangle-based Institute from local farmers, and status. for Sustainable Develop- shifted to using decompos- “Internally, we have ment has awarded Boca able coffee cups. In addi- known about and seen the Raton-based NCCI Hold- tion, the company encour- many sustainable practices ings, Inc. its Green Plus™ ages employees to consider NCCI has put in place, so certification, the institute’s green practices at home and it’s nice when an outside highest level of recognition work. More environmental expert organization rec- for smaller organizations’ initiatives are planned. ognizes those efforts,” said sustainability practices. The “When and where we Joanne Barbour, division certification is the culmi- can, we’re conserving as executive—IT Infrastruc- nation of NCCI’s energy- much energy as possible, ture. “Over time, our com- saving and environmentally which can result in sizable mitment makes a difference conscious efforts over the savings for the company,” not only on the company’s past three years. said James Wolfe, NCCI’s bottom line, but in our daily Big and small changes at director of Administrative lives and in the environment NCCI have saved it money Services and co-leader of its we leave for future genera- and put fewer biodegrad- Green Plus team. “It makes tions.” able products in landfills. sense for us to do, and it’s Headquartered in Boca Those modifications include the right thing to do.” Raton, Florida, NCCI em- upgrading how the com- The institute created the ploys 925 professionals pany cools its data center, Green Plus certification as a dedicated to fostering a a move that saved the com- business improvement pro- healthy workers compensa- pany more than $125,000 a gram that provides a road tion system by providing year in energy costs; install- map for bottom-line sus- high-quality information ing motion sensors in con- tainability issues for smaller and analytical services to ference rooms to turn off enterprises across the Unit- its stakeholders throughout lights when not in use; and ed States. To obtain the cer- the country. NCCI believes putting in outdoor LED tification, each organization that encouraging environ- lights. goes through a rigorous mental conservation is vital Among many other evaluation process. To date, to the health of its business changes, NCCI switched about 50 smaller enterprises and community. Visit ncci. from using propane to natu- out of a field of about 250 com.

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Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 28 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 Sports The Boca Raton Tribune Despite Three Interceptions, No. 22 Florida Beats Owls in Season Opener GAINESVILLE, FL - up its initial first down in a pair of touchdowns to Florida Atlantic Univer- the second quarter. Flor- put the Gators up 24-0, sity's football team opened ida moved the chains, but before the Owls were able the 2011 the season against was only able to put three to string a couple of good the University of Florida points on the board follow- drives together. With posi- Gators in Gainesville, Fla. ing an FAU rushed quar- tive field position follow- on Saturday. The Gators, terback play that caused a ing a Marcus Bartels in- ranked No. 22, proved de- 15-yard loss on a fumbled terception that put the ball serving of a top-25 ranked snap. The Gators finished on the Florida 31 yard line, with the 41-3 win over the out the first quarter 10-0 FAU quarterback Graham Owls. when Chris Rainey scored Wilbert was able to The first quarter a touchdown pass from move the chains up the proved slow for the Owls quarterback John Brantley. field. Wilbert connected offensively. FAU picked Florida put together with Darian Williams, Da- mian Fortner and Nexon Dorvilus to set up a 27- yard field goal by kicker Vinny Zaccario. The successful kick was his first collegiate field goal. FAU received the ball one last time before the end of the half following Toney Moore's first career interception. However, FAU failed to capitalize, missing was blocked and returned and second year in a row. • Tight end Nexon a 44-yard field goal. 22 yards for a touchdown Game time is noon and the Dorvilus had team-high Starting with posses- by Rainey. With Florida contest willl be televised receiving yards (55) on sion in the third quar- up 31-3, sophomore Keith nationally on ESPN2. three catches ter, FAU picked up a first Reaser picked up his first Game Notes: • Running back Da- down right away off of a career interception, deep • Linebacker Toney mian Fortner recorded his combination of plays be- in the end zone, to prevent Moore had his first career first career reception ginning with an 11-yard a score. interception, a four-yard • Defensive back Keith pass to DeAndre Richard- The No. 22 team in the return Reaser had his first career son, then a nine yard catch nation put the game away • Defensive back Mar- interception by Williams and a run by with 10 fourth quarter cus Bartels had his fourth • Last time FAU had Alfred Morris. On the next points. career interception, a 33- three interceptions in a play, Wilbert was sacked Next week FAU will yard return game was in 2010 against for a loss of 12 yards giv- travel to Lansing, Mich. to • Kicker Vinny Zacca- FIU. Marcus Bartels had ing the ball to Mickey take on the Michigan State rio first career field goal, a two of those interceptions. Groody. Groody's punt Spartans for the third time 27 yarder Costa Rica Stuns The United States in a Chippy Match in The City of Angels The United States had Jurgen Klinsmann’s without a doubt was the Sánchez’s close-range shot goal compared to the sev- and rebounded the ball a brilliant first half only to lineup was loaded with link-up play of Brek Shea was parried over the bar by en by Costa Rica. with his head for a beautiful be outdone by Costa Rica speed and had an attack- and Landon Donovan in Tim Howard. Wallace’s goal was a header to win the match. in the second half cour- ing look with players like the sixth minute. Shea fed After Rodney Wallace’s beauty, Costa Rica cleverly The United States con- tesy of Portland Timbers’ Brek Shea, Robbie Rog- Donovan at the end of a goal in the second half, the beat the offside trap set by tinued their long history own Rodney Wallace who ers, Landon Donovan, and counterattack, but the LA match grew chippy as the the Americans, forward of blowing games in the scored the game-winning Jozy Altidore. Galaxy striker was just Americans became desper- Saborio crossed the ball to second half. The Ameri- goal in his international The first half was a wide of the right post. ate to tie the game and not the right and found Mi- canmidfield simply col- debut for Costa Rica. brilliant one for the Ameri- Costa Rica almost took suffer the upset. chael Barrantes who had a lapsed in the second half. The goal came in the cans. The US looked sharp a surprise lead in first-half It seemed as if no mat- powerful shot on goal but There really isn’t a reason 65th minute, just four and crisp with great pass- stoppage time when cap- ter what the United States was saved by Tim How- as to why they melted but minutes after Wallace was ing. tain Randall Azofeifa long- did, the ball would never ard. As Howard rebounded Costa Rica didn’t care, brought into the match to The most memora- range shot was knocked find the back of the goal the ball, a surging Wallace they saw the advantage “get things going.” ble play of the first half wide, and then Álvaro despite the 10 shots on came running into the box and took it. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 29 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL High school Football Weekend Recap September 2 - September 4 Lake Worth (1-0) 35 Olympic Heights (0-1) 6: Alex Hook had scoring runs of 51, 14 and 7 yards, and quarterback Evan Moore had a pair of scoring passes to lead Lake Worth over Olympic Heights in Lake Worth. Moore opened the scoring with a 25- yard touchdown pass to Matthew Plunkett, and later added a 16-yard strike to Bernard Davis. The Lions drove 68 yards in 11 plays following a fumble recovery by Devin McKinney, and capped the drive with a 6-yard scoring run by John Clerister to avoid the shutout. South Florida HEAT (1-0) 7 Boca Raton Christian (0-1) 0 (OT): Sam Smith rushed for 48 yards, but the Blazers fell in overtime to the Heat in Boca Raton. David Fagot scored on a 10- yard touchdown run for the game’s only points.. Pope John Paul II (1-0) 29 St. Andrew’s (0-1) 14: Gary Gladden ran for 208 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, but the Scots fell to the Eagles in Boca Raton. Spanish River 26 (1-0) Suncoast (0-1) 14: Taylor Schnaars threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown on eight carries and Reggie Love added eight receptions for 138 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Sharks past the Chargers in Riviera Beach. James Huggins ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns on 20 attempts and Ke’Tyrus Marks had six tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery for Suncoast. Boca Raton (1-0) 30 West Boca (0-1) 23: Boca Raton scored 23 unanswered points in the final 9:07 to stun host West Boca Raton 30-23 on Friday night. The Bulls outscored the Bobcats 16-0 in the third quarter to take a 23-7 lead. Quarterback Zach Miner ran for an 11-yard touchdown with 10:46 remaining, then the Bulls notched a safety when the Bobcats snapped the ball out of the end zone in punt formation with 4:58 to go. With 9:07 remaining in the fourth quarter, Anderson ran for a 2-yard touchdown and completed a two-point pass. Then with 2:09 left, Keith Byars II scored on a 19-yard catch-and-run, and An- derson’s 2-point pass to Ron Moore tied the game. Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. 30 -September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Lynn University junior Brianna Cox Named SSC Defensive Player of the Week Lynn University junior Bri- Cox patrolling the nets, the anna Cox averaged 1.2 blocks Knights held their opponents to per set to help lift the Fight- a .157 hitting percentage. None ing Knights to a 4-1 weekly of their foes reached a .200 hit- mark, including an upset victory ting percentage. Cox also aver- over No. 18 Emporia State and aged 2.0 kills with a .338 hitting earned Sunshine State Confer- percentage. ence Volleyball Players of the The Fighting Knights travel to Week honors for the period end- Aiken, S.C. this weekend to coming September 5. pete in four matches in the USC Cox amassed 21 total blocks, Aiken volleyball tournament. tallying at least five in three of The first match is set for Friday, Lynn's matches. She notched six September 9 at 3:00 p.m. against blocks in the Emporia victory Augusta St. Fans can follow the and had five in wins over both action live by logging on to www. Kentucky State and Post. With LynnFightingKnights.com. Hometown Hero: Scott Gordon Story by Pedro Heizer year until he moved up to him at their school. “I had Gordon returned to Photos by: Jon van Woerden the “big leagues” when he the local schools like FAU the field for his junior sea- began playing travel soc- and Lynn offer me schol- son in 2009, his first year Boca Raton is a city cer at the age of seven for arships, but in the end, I with the Knights. Gordon known for its soccer. Team Boca. decided to go up to Geor- appeared in 12 games and Not only is Boca Ra- Team Boca has a repu- gia and go to Mercer Uni- received an All-Sunshine ton the home of United tation of brewing talent; versity,” said Gordon “I State Conference Honor- States Men’s National the most notable is Unit- wanted to leave Boca for able Mention. Team forward Jozy Al- ed States Men’s National a while and Mercer was a He finished his college tidore, and Manchester Team forward Jozy Alti- really good fit. They had career with 28 games, City midfielder Ian Bish- dore who is also a Boca a good soccer team, and logging five goals, four op, but Boca is also known Raton native who went they also had good aca- assists and 14 points. He for its youth leagues and through the ranks of demics which was impor- was a two-time All-Sun- travel teams that make Team Boca before making tant for my parents.” shine State Conference noise all over the state. his way to Major League Gordon played two honoree, and collected Fort Lauderdale Strik- Soccer. years with the Mercer NSCAA All-South Re- ers defender, Scott Gor- Growing up, Gordon Bears, but suffered a her- gion recognition honors don, a graduate of Span- was an all-around athlete, nia injury that made him as a senior. ish River High School “I used to play basketball, miss his entire third year During his time with and Lynn University, is a soccer, football, you name of eligibility. During this the Knights, Gordon Boca Raton resident who it” recalled Gordon of his time, the Bears had just also played for the Baton is now making waves in childhood. Gordon went signed a new coach and Rouge Capitals in the the professional soccer to Omni Middle School for Gordon, the program USL Premier Develop- world, and from an early in Boca Raton where he wasn’t going the way he ment League, scoring age, people could see that played soccer during his was expecting, “What I one goal in 14 games and there was something spe- 7th and 8th grade years. wanted to do with my ca- helping the Capitals to cial about him. Upon leaving Omni, reer wasn’t the direction the PDL national playoff In his early years, Gor- Gordon went to Spanish the Mercer soccer team semifinals in 2010. don’s parents thought River High School where was headed towards” ex- The Premier Develop- fessional Division, and a MLS team, but those soccer would be a good he was not only a mem- plained Gordon. So, in- ment League is the top roughly equal with the talked died out my senior way for their active son ber of the soccer team all stead of being a reserve level of men's amateur National Premier Soccer year and I just continued to use his energy; Gor- four years, but also part at Mercer University, soccer competition in the League. to play,” explained Gor- don was enrolled in the of the football team, “I Gordon decided to bring United States, and has 64 After great two great don. YMCA league in Boca played wide receiver in his talents back to where teams competing in four seasons with the Lynn Then, on January 13, Raton. After a year in the football team and a it all began, “I’ve known conferences, split into University Knights, Gor- 2011 Gordon received the the YMCA league, his little bit of quarterback the Lynn Soccer coach for nine regional divisions; don was drafted with the call from FC Dallas to in- parents decided to move as well.” a while, and he had given unofficially, it is consid- 53rd overall pick in the form him they had draft- him to the local recre- During his senior year me the idea of coming ered to be the fourth tier 2011 MLS Supplemen- ed him, “It was complete- ational league. Gordon at Spanish River, Gor- back to Boca and play for of competition, behind tal Draft by FC Dallas. ly unexpected, as a soccer played with the Soccer don began getting letters the Knights and I knew Major League Soccer, the “There was talk dur- player, having played the Association of Boca Ra- from universities that that was the right deci- North American Soccer ing my junior year that game for 20 years ton (SABR) for another were interested in having sion.” League and the USL Pro- I might be drafted by Continue on page 31 Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune. for news 24/7 go to bocaratontribune.com September 8 through September 14, 2011 - Edition 64 - 31 The Boca Raton Tribune SPORTS East/West Boca Raton, FL Hometown Hero: Scott Gordon Health Care Continued from page 30 there was no greater Savings joy than to be drafted by a Major League Soc- cer team. 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And as rookie, that ested in him” explained the other young players,” Starting at isn’t the way you envision Strikers Head Coach Da- explains Coach Shore your career beginning,” ryl Shore about the in- about the attitude Gor- explained Gordon “So terested the Fort Lauder- don brings to the team, $ 00 they told me to get some dale Strikers showed in “he never asks why he has game under my belt.” Gordon during the entire to do things like carry the 799 Freshly released from process. bags or move the soccer a MLS team, Gordon had Playing in Fort Lau- goals, he just does them We Will Match Any no problem finding a new derdale is something and moves on. His work Competitors Advertised Price club to play in. In April, Gordon is very thankful ethic is very high and he • Ad Must Be Presented. Gordon signed with the for, “Playing in Fort Lau- is an all-around good guy Fort Lauderdale Strikers derdale is great. which I think makes him of the North American My family grew up as fit into our locker room Soccer League (NASL). 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