Ann Rutherford is Junior League of Boca Raton’s
2014 Woman Volunteer of the Year.
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By Rich Pollack
Think of a major not-for-profit organization in Boca Raton, and chances are Ann Rutherford has been a part of its begin
Nilsa McKinney is chairwoman of this year’s Women of Grace Luncheon.
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By Rich Pollack
For Nilsa McKinney, it’s a good day when she gets to kick off her shoes and stroll along the beach in shorts and a T-shirt.
And
Thousands of people took part in the 20th annual Buddy Walk at John Prince Park Oct. 19. The event raised money for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome’s educational, social and advocacy programs and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of peo
Gail Marino, who founded the Gold Coast Down Syndrome organization,
which now serves 350 families, with her daugher Kim.
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By Mary Thurwachter
Gail Marino will never forget the day her daughter Kim was born, 39 years ag
Christiane Francois has traveled
to Boynton Beach’s sister city, Qufu, China.
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By Jane Smith
The owner of the defunct Dolphin restaurant in Boynton Beach likes to think globally.
“I like the idea of finding out abou
Ann Margo Cannon with her 6-month-old son, John.
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By Rich Pollack
Ann Margo Cannon can remember growing up in Delray Beach and playing in the big yard of her family’s 1928 home in what is now the Del-Ida Park Historic
Alene Egol helps Dress for Success clients choose donated clothing.
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By Lucy Lazarony
What’s the first thing an attorney with a master of arts and master of philosophy in Germanic languages and literature wants to do w
Ezzat Fairplay (left), Mildred Strom and Bette Cumpton are among the 10 or so neighbors
at Harbour’s Edge who knit blankets, sweaters and hats for newborns.
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By Ron Hayes
After her husband, Nathan, died at Hospice By
Bernard Finkelstein was named president and chairman at Florence Fuller Child Development Center.
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By Ron Hayes
For 17 years, Bernard Finkelstein worked in Cleveland, Ohio, and relaxed in Highland Beach.
And then,
Dawn Toimil started a multiple myeloma support group.
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By Linda Haase
When Dawn Toimil’s doctor sent her for pre-op clearance for foot surgery, she figured it was a routine test. Instead, he discovered an abnormality
Phyllis Spinner, a resident of Delray Beach since 1955, has been active in community service since the early days. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Linda Haase
Phyllis Spinner believes in nurturing body, mind and spirit. Dancing keeps the Delray Be
Perry O’Neal has stepped down as president of the board
of Wayside House, but will remain active with the center,
which helps women battle addiction.
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By Linda Haase
Perry O’Neal’s message is simple: There is hel
David High is enjoying his life in ‘retirement,’ including an active lifestyle from his home. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Thurwachter
Ten years ago, David High and his wife, JoAnne, joined some friends in attending a few meetings of the
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Nancy Hurd sits with a few of children of the Achievement Centers. 2008 photo provided
By Rich Pollack
For 44 years, Nancy Hurd followed a simple guiding principle as she led Delray Beach’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a nonprofit
Tandy Robinson hopes to make
a big impact on local charities
through her organization.
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By Rich Pollack
Tandy Robinson has seen firsthand just how much of a driving force women in South Florida can be when they unite
William Altier (left) and Cutler Altier of Altier Jewelers in Boca Raton are part of the honorary family for the Keep Memories Alive Walk-in-the-Mall event benefiting the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at FAU. Tim Stepien/The Coastal
Ayşe Papatya Bucak, 41, author of The History of Girls, will see her work published in the 2013 PEN/O’Henry Prize Stories and the 2014 Pushcart Prizes: Best of the Small Presses XXXVIII. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Ron Hayes
On the wall of
Jaana Moisio with (l-r) Caroline, 7, Lauren, 11, and Moisio’s husband, Tom Bennett. The girls have three piggy banks marked ‘save,’ ‘spend’ and ‘share.’ The ‘save’ money goes to the bank to pay for college and the ‘share’ goes to the Children’s Home
Tom Lynch and Marc De Baptiste started the Delray Beach chapter of the Boys and Girls Club in 1997 and have helped it grow ever since.
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By Emily J. Minor
Every community has people like Tom Lynch and Marc De Baptiste
