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By: Malcolm Shields Lynn University, Palm Beach County and the City of Boca Raton are less than four months away from hosting one of the most historic events to take place in the region. The final presidential debate for the 2012 election cycle will take place on the campus of Lynn University on Oct. 22 between President Barack Obama and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney. Once the University was selected as the site for the debate, the process of preparing the campus and the surrounding area for the event went into motion. “We have been working in coordination with the Commission on Presidential Debates,”said Senior Vice-President of Administration at Lynn University Greg Malfitano. “We have weekly conference calls with the Commission.” The University has also been in contact with fellow 2012 presidential debate schools the University of Denver and Hofstra University as well as the University of Mississippi and the University of Miami, which held presidential debates in 2008 and 2004 respectively. “We reached out to see what worked and what didn’t work,” said Director of Public Relations at Lynn University Joshua Glanzer. On campus, there has been ongoing construction to improve facilities to accommodate spectators and the numerous media outlets that will be on the Boca Raton campus. “It has been a tremendous organizational challenge,” said Chief of Staff at Lynn University Jason Walton. “It has animated life on campus.” The construction to the main entrance is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fall semester. With the influx of national and international media, the University has begun the process making the Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center more media friendly. “We are creating a debate city within our city,” Malfitano said. The press area will have a “spin ally” as well as the construction of six platforms with certain specifications for each of the major U.S. broadcast and cable news outlets. According to Hospitality Management cont. on pg.3
Just Dance By: Gina Onori “I have the coolest desk do you wanna know why?” said dance studio owner Jean Marc Casanave as he lowers his desk automatically. “We don’t mess around at Fred Astaire baby.” Fred Astaire dance studio started in 1947 and was founded by Fred Astaire and Charles Lawrence Casanave, Jean Marc Casanave’s grandfather. The two were business partners who founded a chain together for the first time. The concept of a franchise was a business that sprung from the dance studios. Before McDonalds and Burger King signs illuminated the streets of our nation, people paid percentages to use the name Fred Astaire. Professional dancer, choreographer, singer and actor Fred Astaire personally trained all of the teachers at the dance studio. See Pg.22
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Whether traveling for business or pleasure, taking a few precautions can help diminish the possibility of being targeted by a criminal. •Remove your luggage and belongings from your car and store them in your room. •Secure extra cash, travelers checks, passports, airline tickets, and other valuables in the hotel safe. •Always close your door securely and use all locking devices provided. Never leave your door propped open, even if just for a short time. •Never open the door without verifying who is there. •If you are traveling in an unfamiliar are ask the hotel staff for directions prior to leaving for your destination. Are you witnessing potential criminal activity? Did you know that many criminal cases have been solved and arrests made because citizens have called the Boca Raton Police Department to report suspicious persons or activity? Your phone calls DO make a difference! Call 561-368-6201 or 911 if you see any of the following: •Vehicles circling or driving slowly through the area. •People loitering or whom you dont recognize. •Strange vehicles backed up to a garage door in a residential area. •Unknown persons walking behind, or seen emerging from, the rear of a home or closed business. •Someone attempting to hide behind trees or shrubbery. •Persons lifting up door handles or looking into vehicle windows (in parking lots, at beaches, parks, schools, malls, etc.) If it doesnt look right, it probably isnt. Call us right away. You can meet with an officer or choose to remain anonymous.
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Burglary To Residence 2012007999 06/12/2012 12:56 555 Sw 8th Ter Anthony Kiser of EDS Air Conditioning arrived at the residence at 1240 hours to do maintenance on the air conditioner. In the driveway of the residence was a dark blue Chevy Impala (Newer) with dark tint and an unknown Florida license plate. Anthony then got out of his vehicle and the suspect vehicle beep the horn. The suspect vehicle then left south on SW 8th Terr. Items in residence where piled up to take but the suspects never got the items. No forced entry. Burglary/ Theft From Auto 2012008018 06/12/2012 16:45 3200 Airport Rd Between 1430 and 1445 hours, unknown suspects(s) entered a 2006 unlocked Audi bearing FL tag #YRHINUS. Stolen was a black Coach purse, various credit card, twenty dollars in cash and prescription eye glasses. Other Theft 2012007992 06/12/2012 10:54 5601 N Federal Hwy Unknown persons removed $230.00 in US Currency from a bank envelope at the victim business Bartosek Chiropractic Center, which is doing business as Laser Concepts of Boca, 5601 North Federal Hwy. Vehicle Theft Motor Cycle 2012007989 06/12/2012 10:33 200 E Palmetto Park Rd A red Ducati motorcycle (FL tag 1716KP last 4VIN 7350) was taken from 200 E. Palmetto Park Rd, parking garage, some time between 2010 hrs on 06-11-12 and 1030 hrs on 06-12-12. Unknown suspect(s).
Frances Scheri Dies at Age 82 LAKE WORTH – Frances M. Scheri, 82, of Lake Worth, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was the wife of Robert L. Scheri Sr., and they would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary in August. Born and raised in Chicago, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was employed for many years with IIT Research Institute before she retired in 1985. She and her husband moved to South Florida in 1987, set-
tling in suburban Lake Worth. She was a parishioner of St. Matthew Catholic Church where her funeral Mass was held Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. Entombment followed in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, Robert, and his wife, Lolita, of Blue Island, Ill. Funeral arrangements are by Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Lake Worth
Boca Healthcare Firm Seeks Public Support for Grant Application
BOCA RATON – A Boca Ratonbased healthcare group is seeking the public’s support of an application for a $250,000 grant to help the firm expand into the preventative medicine field. The South Florida Multidisciplinary Health Team has filed the grant application with Chase Bank and Living Social, which are sponsoring the effort. The program will award up to 12 individual grants of $250,000 to provide small businesses with capital and innovative marketing resources needed to make a positive impact on the business. To be considered for the grant competition, the South Florida Multidisciplinary Health Team needs at least 250 people to make an online pledge of support. Supporters do not have to contribute financially. Consumers can get involved by clicking the “Support” button at
www.missionsmallbusiness.com and voting for the South Florida Multidisciplinary Health Team. Those who vote will log in and then give their Facebook password. After that, click on “Florida” for the state and “Boca Raton” for the city, then type in the words “South Florida” and the South Florida Multidisciplinary Health Team application will appear for you to submit your vote. The voting period continues through June 30. The mission of the South Florida Multidisciplinary Team is to evaluate and plan for patient treatment. In order to diagnose and make appropriate recommendations for each patient referred, the team will complete a physical, behavioral, psychosocial, nutritional and environmental assessment. The team encompasses innovative procedures, including preventative medicine, telemedicine and mindbody wellness.
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Professor Dr. James Downey at Lynn University, the debate will provide three levels of impact to the community. The first impact is economic. “What we like to think is that this event will be like a Super Bowl.” Dr. Downey expects that people will congregate either at home or at local establishments to view the debate. The legacy impact of the debate will be measured by a survey of American conducted by a firm for the University 24 to 48 hours after the debate. “What we like to find out is what is the effect that an event like this would have on people coming back to visit Lynn University,” Dr. Downey said. The third element is publicity value. With the large number of journalist in the area,
the community and University will gain exposure by the media leading up to the debate. The University has been in partnership with the city and the county in preparation for the debate. “The City of Boca Raton has been a huge supporter,” Walton said. “The county has equaled the city with involvement.” Hospitality and Tourism Industry to Benefit The impact of such of an event runs deeper than the national political repercussions that will occur from the results of the debate. The hospitality and tourism industry is due to benefit the most from the debate as thousands are anticipated to visit
Boca Raton over a two week period before the debate. “There is going to be tremendous response for people wanting to be here,” said General Manager of the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel Greg Kaylor. “We are looking for some real activity in the area. We begin to pick up for the season late October so we will begin to see more activity.” Many hotels in the area have already set room rates leading up to the debate. According to Kaylor, his hotel has set their prices for rooms for the weekend leading up to the debate. Other local hotels have had rooms already booked leading up to that weekend that has been reserved by media outlets. Restaurants in the area are also in line
for increased business leading up to the debate. “We have two fairly iconic restaurants in Palm Beach County. Hopefully we get some additional exposure,” said Kaylor, whose hotel is also associated with Water Colors Restaurant and Bar and Carmen’s Restaurant. “We hope the exposure of the restaurants and the reputation of the restaurants will help to drive some of the room nights and good participation of the guests are staying and frequenting our restaurants.” The debate will provide the opportunity for the region to be displayed to the rest of the nation in primetime. “We want to see the area showcased in a positive light with tourism,” Walton said.
Cpl Burt Richards Recognized by the School District of Palm Beach County By: Guadalupe Monarrez On Wednesday June 20th, Corporal Burt Richards was recognized for his effort to instruct students in Palm Beach County schools about the importance of war education. The School Board meeting, which took place at the Palm Beach School District headquarters in West Palm Beach, distinguished Richards with the recognition for his “Honoring Those Who Served” educational program. The program, “Honoring Those Who Served,” features war veterans reminiscing about their war experiences with students. Recently, Cpl Richards alongside two other war veterans, Sergeant Tom DeCicco and
Master Sergeant Michael Kelsey, hosted the program at Boca Raton Middle School in remembrance of Memorial Day. Cpl Burt Richards, who founded the Veterans Speakers Forum of Palm Beach County, is responsible for creating a campaign to approach the Palm Beach School District about closing schools on Veteran’s Day. He was successful and November 11th, 2011 became the first Veteran’s Day that Palm Beach County schools were closed for students. Currently, Cpl Richards hopes to close schools for teachers as well. In an effort to have schools closed, Cpl Richards hopes students will take the day to
truly honor those who have served. “It is important for Palm Beach students to be educated on war history and about those service men and women who kept them safe and free,” said Richards, “and to have an opportunity of visiting a Veteran’s event on the special day of November 11th.” With the founding of the Veterans Speakers Forum, Cpl Richards was able to prove to educators the need for military service personnel to speak with all students regardless of race, creed, or color. To contact Cpl Burt Richards for his educational programs, call (561)734-7263 or at pr.group@juno.com.
Boca Plastic Surgeon Exchanges Couture for Cuisine for TV Reality Show
BOCA RATON – Boca Raton plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Rosenthal outdistanced 30,000 auditioners to gain a spot as a contestant on the FOX reality TV show, “MasterChef.” The gustatory hit returned for its third season the week of June 4. The Boca doctor and amateur chef joined about 100 other contestants to display their culinary acumen. He preparing Crème Brule French Toast, a dish he said is a particular favorite of his eldest son. Contestants were judged by award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot. The plastic surgeon said the show, taped in Los Angeles, was truly an experience not to be forgotten. “Cooking for me is a lot like plastic surgery,” he said. “They both involve creativity and precision.” Dr. Rosenthal went on to say he could be seen several times during the first two shows on Monday and Tuesday, June 4-5.
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But when the number of finalists was pared down to 36 during the second week, he was eliminated. “Thank you, everyone, for supporting me in my ‘MasterChef ’ run,” the doctor said after his TV cooking tenure ended. “It was a memorable and fun experience.” “I met so many wonderful people and I am thankful that my cooking has become both more adventurous and refined due to my time in Los Angeles and learning from some amazing chefs. You don’t see everything or taste or smell the food at home, but many of these contestants have incredible skills and passion for food and cooking.” Dr. Rosenthal also thanked “my patients and staff who encouraged this endeavor. I am most grateful for your trust and your support. I am most fortunate that I was given the skills and opportunity in life to be a physician and plastic surgeon, a calling I love and believe in.” Earlier this week, the remaining 36 contestants were put to the ultimate test in an
intense ground beef challenge. By the end of that episode, those who impressed the judges earned a spot in the Top 18. Only those who put their best dish forward will move one step at a time closer to becoming a culinary master. Before beginning his medical practice in Boca Raton, Dr. Rosenthal trained at Duke University, Tulane University and the University of Miami. He also studied at the world-renowned University of Michigan and completed a two-year fellowship in Craniofacial Research. During this fellowship, Dr. Rosenthal’s main focus was the difficult aspects of pediatric facial reconstruction, and he even used this work to create a device that helps prevent positional head deformities in children. The personalized patient care he consistently demonstrates and the quality of work delivered has led to local and national recognition from the following media outlets: ABC, NBS, PBS, CBS, Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post and Boca Raton News.
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Rimmer Appointed West Boynton Urgent Care Center Medical Director DELRAY BEACH — Delray Medical Center has appointed Sylvie Rimmer, MD, as the West Boynton Urgent Care medical director. The Center officially opened this month. “We welcome Dr. Rimmer to our West Boynton Urgent Care Center and know that with her extensive experience as a physician in both emergency rooms and urgent care settings, she will lead the Center to achieving its goal of providing high quality health care services to the Greater Boynton Beach area and the surrounding communities,” said Mark Bryan, CEO of Delray Medical Center. Before accepting the medical director position, Dr. Rimmer served as medi-
cal director and attending physician for various urgent care centers in South Florida. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care, Dr. Rimmer also has extensive experience as an attending emergency room physician. Dr. Rimmer is certified by the American Board Urgent Care Medicine and American Board of Emergency Medicine. She earned her MD from King’s College Hospital in London, England. Dr. Rimmer then completed her residency in emergency medicine at Stanford University Hospital in California. “Dr. Rimmer is not only a great physician, but also a demonstrated leader,” said Jennifer Chiusano, Chief Nursing Of-
ficer. “We are confident that Dr. Rimmer will help establish and lead West Boynton Urgent Care to offer a convenient, high quality, and family-friendly alternative when they need urgent care.” The Center, located at 8756 Boynton Beach Blvd, in Canyon Town Center on the corner of Lyons Road and Boynton Beach Blvd, is staffed by highly skilled physicians and trained nurses and technicians. It has a dedicated pediatrics room and separate pediatric waiting rooms to best serve children in need of urgent medical care. The second floor of the building features a wide array of physician specialty offices. The Center is open seven days a week, offer walk-in and same
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4-H Announces Summer Youth Camp The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service will be holding its 4-H Nature Day Camp the week of July 2327, at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. This camp is perfect for children who like to explore nature, gardening, science
Tom Cleaver, Golf Pro of Stonebridge Golf & Country Club, is Found to be an Avid Fisherman as well! By Oleda Baker It didn’t take Tom Cleaver long to catch this beautiful six pound, largemouth, bass after a couple of casts, as well as hooking a few others shortly thereafter. The camera was there and did not miss a thing! “The lakes at Stonebridge are some of the most beautiful waters and surroundings in this part of Florida. They are also abundant with many species, such as Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish and Black Crappie.” Tom said. In real life Tom has been Director of Golf at the prestigious Stonebridge Golf and Country club in Boca Raton for the past 10 years. As such, he’s given countless golf lessons, while at the same time keeping up his own golfing skills. In 2010, he qualified for the US Senior open, A Champions Tour major tournament at Sahalee Country club, near Seattle. But Tom has always had a serious passion for fishing, with a particular love of fly-
fishing. He even designs, creates and makes his own “flies” which is an art all of its own. We found our Oleda Baker, Boca Raton Tribune’s own Beauty Health Columnist, along with a few other Stonebridge members, fishing with Tom. In fact Tom was giving Oleda (who has been fly-fishing for 35 years) a lesson to improve her casting.
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to exploring Mounts Botanical Garden. The camp is open to all youth ages 7-11; $95 per camper. Visit www.pbcgov. com/coextension/4h/programs/camps. htm” for details and registration forms, or call the 4-H office at 561-233-1731.
Boca Raton Municipal Meetings, Activites, Week of June 25-30
Monday, June 25 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING 1:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD 5:15 PM at Boca Raton Community Center Annex
Tuesday, June 26 PLANNING ADVISORY REVIEW 9:30 AM at City Hall, First Floor Conference Room CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD 7:00 PM at Boca Raton Community Center, Silver Palm Room East Wednesday, June 27 SPECIAL MASTER HEARING 9:00 AM at City Hall, Council Chamber **CANCELED** EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD MEETING
Tom & Oleda fishing at Stonebridge. “For a moment I thought I was taking a golf lesson - which I really need,” said Oleda with a smile. Cleaver said three special lakes were chosen at Stonebridge so any member and guest could fish whenever they please, yet be sensitive not to interfere with their golfing friends. “It all works together very well...we have the best of all worlds,” Tom said as he made another cast into the lake. Yes, he caught even another fish! Fishing at Stonebridge.
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3:00 PM at City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room BOCA RATON HOUSING AUTHORITY 5:30 PM at Old Fire Administration Building Thursday, June 28 DROP-IN STORYTIME 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM at Downtown Library POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD 3:00 PM at Pension Office PLANNING & ZONING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chamber Saturday, June 30 DROP-IN STORY TIME 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM SATURDAYS AT SANBORN - Free Fitness Classes at 9:00 am and 10:30 AM at Sanborn Square Musical Rewind - The 70s Featuring THE LITTLE RIVER BAND 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Boca Christian Congratulates Pamela Saavedra, Valedictorian of the Class of 2012
Known for her servant’s heart, diligent study habits, and passion, Pamela graduated this spring with a cumulative GPA of 4.3262. During her high school career, Pamela was recognized as a 2011 AP Scholar, was a member of the National Honor Society, participated in all four high school mission trips, and logged over 400 community service hours. Gifted in the fine arts, Pamela was a pivotal member of both the band and choir, as well as the chief editor for the yearbook and an actress in the annual spring Broadway musical. In athletics, Pamela contributed to the volleyball and basketball teams.
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Lynn Announces Gift to Help Build Stadium for Fighting Knights Soccer BOCA RATON -- Lynn University’s soccer team will soon have a stadium worthy of their seven national championships thanks to the generosity of Robert (“Bobby”) Campbell of Boca Raton who provided the school with a gift of $1.2 million for construction of the new stadium. The Fighting Knights soccer program has garnered a total of seven national championships for the men’s and women’s teams. Most recently, in 2011, the men’s team competed in the NCAA National Championship. This stadium also allows Lynn to expand the athletic offerings to include lacrosse. Campbell’s gift adds to the $1.2 million already donated, including an anon-
ymous gift of $1 million. The university continues to raise funds for this project, which is expected to cost $2.6 million. “I am very involved in the Boca Raton community and this project is an exciting one for both me and for the community,” said Campbell. “I love sports and thought this would be a good opportunity to help the university become better known nationally and internationally for a strong and important sport such as soccer. I feel proud to be a part of this project.” As a young man working for Kinney Shoes, Campbell had a vision to become an entrepreneur and start his own business. Now his company, BBC International, with
corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, is one of the leading children’s and athletic footwear design and sourcing companies in the world. Campbell serves on the boards of the Boca Raton Historical Society, the ARC of Palm Beach County and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. He is past president and currently serves on the executive board of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the American Heart Association and on the president’s council for Sloan Kettering. In May he was awarded the Monsignor John. T. Fagan Humanitarian Award by Little Flower Children and Family Services of
New York, which supports disadvantaged children, families and the developmentally disabled. In 2011, he was honored for his humanitarian efforts by Ace, an organization that supports the homeless. “Bobby Campbell stadium will be a game changer for our championship athletics program at Lynn,” Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross said. “With 19 national championships, we’ve always had extremely accomplished student-athletes and dedicated coaches and staff. Now, thanks to Bobby, we’ll have an outstanding and intimate venue for our campus and community to experience our Fighting Knights under the lights.”
Injured Owl at Daggerwing Nature Center Gets a Name
BOCA RATON -- Daggerwing Nature Center’s newest educational animal, an Eastern screech owl, now has a name: Shadow. The center held a naming contest for six weeks, and 193 name suggestions were received. The selected name was submitted by Matthew DeFrain of Boca Raton. He received an original painting of an owl by local artist Paul Cummings, a copy of Sibley’s Owls of North America folding field guide, and a one-on-one encounter with the center’s feathered friend. Shadow came to Daggerwing from the Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital in March. She had been hit by a car and sustained head injuries that left her blind in the right eye, so she is unable to be released back into the wild. Shadow will remain at Daggerwing, where she will be used to help educate visiting school groups and the public about nature and wild animals. Shadow can be visited at the nature center during the summer, Tuesday through Friday, from 1-4:30 p.m. She will also be featured in a variety of educational programs. For more information about Daggerwing Nature Center, visit the www.pbcgov.
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Soroptimists Host Winners of 2012 Community Service Awards Story, photos by Barbara McCormick BOCA RATON -- Members of Soroptimist International, Boca Raton & Deerfield Beach chapters, whose activities focus on the betterment of women and girls, recently honored 15 area organizations who share their goals. Soroptimist president Lorry Herdeen hosted the up-lifting affair in the conference room at the Florence Fuller Child Development Center in Boca Raton on May 23rd. An amazing group of dedicated volunteers, whose organizations were recipients of the monetary awards, shared the news of their unique projects, and how they as-
sist the less fortunate. Services rendered by the winning groups included instruction in academics, art, nutrition, athletics, self-defense, sewing, beading & jewelry making and home care classes in assisting family members. President Herdeen thanked committee leaders: Elke Schmidt, Helen Babione, Maureen Burke, Cynthia Cummings, Pat Reed, and all club members for their energy, enthusiasm and go-give spirit. To learn more about the Soroptimist Club membership and activities, please visit: www.soroptimist4women.org. see pics pg. B4
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My wife and I drove past the Caldwell Theatre at 7901 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton not too long ago and were horrified at the emptiness we saw. Like most local fans of live theatre, we have been following with great interest the progress – or lack of same – by the Caldwell in its efforts to cover a debt on the Count de Hoernle Building which houses Boca’s premiere acting troupe. That red ink has basically shut down the production facility until it comes up with the cash. As we drove by, I thought I saw a “For Lease” sign out front. And that seems to be the case. The court-appointed overseer of the bankrupt property is trying to lease it. We keep looking for a positive light at the end of this tunnel. If you don’t already know it, two theater companies have joined forces to save the failing Caldwell. Entr’Acte Theatrix and the Palm Beach Principal Players are co-producing “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Caldwell for a 10-performance run July 5-15. Money raised will be used to put the theatrical venue back on track. If there ever was a must-see, this show is it. When I learned of the Caldwell’s financial troubles, I hearkened back to 2001 – the year I became a news reporter in Boca Raton – and I recalled how several cultural centers in Boca shut down that year – Jan McArt’s Dinner Theater, the Boca Pops and the International Museum of Cartoon Art. It seemed like a dark cloud had formed over the city’s cultural community. I thought of Charlie Brown, sadly walking around with a black cloud over his head. Now, years later, the Caldwell may meet the same fate. Stuff like this can’t happen again. My wife and I have been fans of the Caldwell since we arrived, and have always been major theater goers. I remember writing my first theater review in 1984, and how it led to a close friendship
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with an actor/producer in Rhode Island, Dave Jepson. He operated a dinner theater in Pawtucket, right next door to my office. Over the years, I attended many shows with my wife or my mother. We found live theater such a wonderful form of entertainment. Dave has since moved out of Pawtucket and relocated to Westerly, on the far west side of the state, where he and his wife still produce shows, but the dinner aspect – which was never a big moneymaker – is gone. It seems that live theater is undergoing changes all over the nation. In Boca, the Caldwell always seemed to enjoy a special position. Certainly, there are many theater companies in the city and the area – and all are very good. But the Caldwell seemed to lead the pack. It attracted all types of people. The Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, who sat in a designated seat at Caldwell, put up $1 million to pay for construction of the building that was named after her late husband. Madelyn Savarick, another cultural arts maven, donated money and her name adorns the stage. Dozens of other supporters could be added to the list. The production schedule for “Jesus Christ Superstar” is:
Dear Media Friends, I want to be sure you received the press release sent out by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is a joint press release by all Florida Bishops, including the Diocese of Palm Beach’s Bishop Gerald Barbarito, on the Fortnight for Freedom which begins this week. The Fortnight for Freedom has been called by all U.S. Bishops as a two-week time period of prayer, study and reflection on our first most cherished freedom – Freedom of Religion. All Catholic Churches and (arch)dioceses across the U.S. will be participating. The Fortnight begins on Thursday, June 21, and runs through July 4. In the Diocese of Palm Beach, on June 21 and July 4, church bells will ring at noon in honor of our religious freedom. During the fortnight, there are special Masses and events planned at all of our 53 parishes and missions within the five-county area of our diocese (Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee). A schedule of events is listed on the diocesan website. Go to HYPERLINK “http://www. diocesepb.org/” \t “_blank” www.diocesepb.org and click on the Fortnight for Freedom image. Save the Date: There will be a Diocese of Palm Beach Patriotic Concert on July 2. Sincerely, Dianne Laubert Director of Communications Diocese of Palm Beach Dear Media Friends: The Palm Beach Book Store will sponsor a book signing with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, 1101 South Flagler Drive., West Palm Beach. Senator Rubio will sign his memoir, “An American Son.” The book will be available in English and Spanish. Books must be purchased at the signing at First Baptist Church. Sincerely, Gregory Langowski
+ Thursday, July 5 – 8 p.m. + Friday, July 6 – 8 p.m. + Saturday, July 7 – 2 & 8 p.m. + Sunday, July 8 – 3 p.m. + Thursday, July 12 – 8 p.m. + Friday, July 13 – 8 p.m. + Saturday, July 14 – 2 & 8 p.m. + Sunday, July 15 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating, $15 for groups and children under 12, and $10 student rush (with ID) at the door on day of show. Either that or call 877.710.7779.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer Miami Heat We held off printing for ED 103 until June 22nd in order to see the results of the 2012 NBA Finals, where the Miami Heat put themselves in a position to win their 2nd NBA Franchise Championship. Fortunately, it was worth the wait. Congratulations to the Miami Heat for the 2nd NBA Championship!
Presidential Debate As we inch closer and closer to Election Day 2012 on Nov. 6th, Lynn University, Palm Beach County, and the City of Boca Raton continues its preparation for the Presidential Debate on Oct. 22. Find out what industry in the region will benefit the most from the debate in our next edition.
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Make sure you are not stuck in the house this summer. Here are some exciting events happening near you: •TJ Murphy’s, every Wednesday is hosting College Night. Drink specials include $1 shots, $5 pitchers, and buy 1 get 1 cocktails •Kitchen 305, every Thursday is hosting Latin Night. Maria Rivas and her band perform American Jazz and Latin music with great wine, food and cocktails from 7:30- 10:00 p.m. •Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center hosts a guided tour on the quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore the remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. Cost per person: No Fee. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk.
Students get ready for the Back-to-School Jam hosted by Wayne Barton study center coming soon. Mango Season Mango season is in full swing! If you would like to donate mangoes to the Boca Raton Tribune, we would greatly appreciate it! Cleaner Water in Boca The city of Boca Raton will be using a somewhat stronger disinfection process to reduce free chlorine residual instead of a chloramine residual for a two week period, beginning June 17th to July 1st. The change will provide protection against bacteria. Stay Miami Heat, Stars of the Week. tuned for more updates.
Rotary Club Sunset Installation Dinner for the Rotary Club Sunset, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. at Rosso of Windham. Awards will be presented for recognized individuals and assigning new President Ron Lebright to the club. Boca Christian School Director of Development of Boca Raton Christian School William Hood recently paid a vist to our offices. We are proud to be associated with a school that has provided a positive influence in Boca Raton.
Boca Tribune Sports •Hometown hero and soccer star Jozy Altidore visited our offices for an exclusive interview with Sports Editor Pedro Heizer and The Boca Raton Tribune staff. Be sure to pick up our next edition on the Men’s National Team Member. •Which feat is harder, swimming in a gold medal final or defending your dissertation for your doctorate? Find out what FAU swimming legend and new swimming coach Dr. Lara Preacco says among other topics in our next edition.
Flossy Keesley A big thank you to Flossy Keesely for providing the Boca Raton Tribune with a DVD of The Vogans’s recent performance in her concert, Pathway to the Stars, on April 22nd, 2012. Web Hosting Company Please support our sister company Your Web Easy, an internet domain registrar and web hosting company.
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POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
A World in Turmoil In addition to personal distresses and disasters, frequently affecting many individuals and entire families, quite a lot is also happening around the globe that can bring reasonable concern and legitimate fright to most inhabitants of planet earth. Just think of natural disasters, political turmoil, economic instability, moral decline, and spiritual confusion, just to name a few aspects of the problem, which perhaps are the most noticeable to many! These, and other factors, seem to abound in recent seasons, adversely affecting large multitudes in diverse quarters. Endless wars, new conflicts, and additional rumors of war also continue to decimate the population of many nations. An entire region of the world is currently engulfed in confusion, conflicts, and bloodshed, the end of which is not in sight, for no one can safely imagine or ascertain if a
conclusion is humanly possible. Blatant robberies and assassinations in cities, and now even in the high seas, are becoming more and more common. Crimes against humanity which earlier occurred in a much lesser scale, have now reached unprecedented, new levels of acceleration due to uncharacteristic, unseasonable, unmanageable, blatant greed! Previously well-understood moral issues, which facilitated blessing and prosperity to flow into so many persons’ lives, now beg for alternate definitions and new connotations which are causing the withdrawal of divine favors to several who could’ve remained their regular, perpetual beneficiaries, both individuals, families, and nations. Major earthquakes, devastating tornadoes, powerful blizzards, mighty floods, gigantic mud-slides, and other heretofore natural disasters not endured by many, are
now consistently claiming the lives of countless individuals, while maiming others, in most diverse locations and regions of the planet. Those who once possessed something, and often left with nothing! Agricultural sowing, food crops and production, are being unfavorably devastated in many lands on account of sudden, unsuspected climate changes and other adverse factors and conditions in several regions of the globe. All this, and much more, may be viewed as “signs of the times;” it’s another possible divine warning to those willing to recognize that God remains Sovereign over all creation, and continues to superintend over the affairs of men and nations. He shall fulfill all that His Word affirms concerning His creation and His purposes for it! All humans better beware!
Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.
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Things to Do at Daggerwing in July Party in the Park Saturday at BOCA RATON -- Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in South County RegionalPark at 11200 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, in western Boca Raton. All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Call (561) 629-8760 or visit the nature center to make program reservations. Fees (if applicable) are due the day of the program by cash or check only. All participants are required to sign a program participation form for every program. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a program for which you have made a reservation, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list. ALLIGATOR FEEDINGS Friday, July 6 at 3:15pm Wednesday, July 11 at 3:15pm Friday, July 13 at 3:15pm Wednesday, July 18 at 3:15pm Friday, July 20 at 3:15pm Wednesday, July 25 at 3:15pm Friday, July 27 at 3:15pm Families/all ages, free, (reservations not required) Gather ‘round the alligator tank in the
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exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about our baby alligator while he is being fed. ECO EXPLORERS: Camouflage Friday, July 6 at 2pm Ages 7-11, $4 per child, (reservations required) Test your sight skills as we play a game to find the camouflaged animals and meet a few of our educational animals that show different types of camouflage. CHILDREN’S NATURE SERIES: Recycling Friday, July 20 at 2pm Ages 3-6, $4 per child, (reservations required) Parents, bring your little ones for nature stories, puppets, games, role playing, nature walks, and crafts.
SATURDAY -- Sugar Sand Park Community Center and Miss Cathy of Kindermusik invite the public to a free “Party in the Park” Kindermusik class on Saturday, June 23 from 10-11am. Come see what Kindermusik is all about: an active music and movement experience for children up to 7 years old. “Kindermusik is one of our most popular classes at the Community Center,” said Briann Harms, Recreation Center Supervisor at Sugar Sand Park. Classes are offered throughout the year on Wednesdays and Thursdays and offer an opportunity to introduce young children to new experiences, including play with other children their age. “The free “Party in the Park” opportunity will give moms and dads a chance to see what Kindermusik is all about, ask questions and meet other parents,” says Harms. The Party in the Park will be led by Cathy Hazard, who has attained “Maestro”
status in Kindermusik, meaning that she has achieved excellence in at least one of three categories over the past year. Miss Cathy has been teaching Kindermusik at Sugar Sand Park for over five years. Registration for the late summer classes begins June 27 and the late summer session runs July 12 through August 30. You do not need to pre-register for the free Party in the Park class – just come to the Community Center’s Maple Room. If you have questions, please call the front desk at 561-347-3900. Sugar Sand Park Community Center is located at 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Sugar Sand Park Community Center offers a variety of children, teen and adult classes and programs, plus the Children’s Science Explorium, the Willow Theatre, a tri-level science playground and special events. Visit www.sugarsandpark.org for more information.
Two Historical Societies, Boca Pioneer Club Help Fund Historic Boca Raton Historical Society CelNewspaper Project ebrates 40th Anniversary at Annual Members Meeting
Kate and Ted Toomey accept the Myrtle Butts Fleming Award from President Debbie Abrams. BOCA RATON -- The annual mem- support of the Historical Society. bers meeting of the Boca Raton HistoriBallerano, as the new president of the cal Society & Museum held recently at the board, spoke of the challenges and opporOld Town Hall marked the 40th anniver- tunities facing the organization as it celsary of the organization. ebrates its anniversary. Following Jim’s Debbie Abrams, board president, remarks, Mary Csar, executive director, called the meeting to order. Jim Ballera- presented a 40-Year Retrospective of the no, vice president, presented the proposed Historical Society, which outlined the earslate of board members for the 2012-2015 ly years, the restorations of Town Hall, term: Denise Alman, James A. Ballerano, Depot and train cars, preservation advoJr., Elizabeth Fletcher, Elizabeth Kelley cacy as well as educational programs over Grace, Arlene Herson, J.C. Perrin, Kathy the years. After the meeting, everyone Qualman, Loretta Rauenhorst, Matthew enjoyed refreshments including a birthShafer, Jamie W. Sauer, Jay Whelchel, and day cake prepared by board member Joyce Dawn Zook. All were approved by the DeVita. membership. The Boca Raton Historical Society & The President’s Award for exemplary Museum is a non-profit membership orvolunteer service went to Bonnie Dear- ganization dedicated to preserving the born, who volunteers as a docent, a pres- past to enrich the future. The Society ervation advocate, and gift shop manag- maintains Boca Raton’s historic Town er. Roxana Garciga, of Republic National Hall as a local history museum open to Distributing Company, accepted a special the public Monday – Friday, 10 – 4. Adaward for RNDC’s 10 years of support mission to the exhibits gallery is free for for Boca Bacchanal. The Myrtle Butts members, $5 for non-members, and $3 for Fleming Award, the society’s most pres- students. Go to www.bocahistory.org for tigious award, was given to Kate and Ted more information. see pics on pg.B9 Toomey for their longtime service and
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Mary Csar, executive director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum accepts a check for $2000 from Arlene Owens and Jolene Janes of the Boca Raton Pioneer Club to assist with the preservation and access to historic issues of the Delray Beach News. BOCA RATON -- The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum and the Boca Raton Pioneer Club are joining forces with the Delray Beach Historical Society in a project to preserve and make accessible back issues of the Delray Beach News. In 2004, the BRHS&M and the Pioneer Club worked together to digitize the Boca Raton News and the Pelican, Boca Raton’s hometown papers dating back to the late 1940s. But much of Boca Raton’s historic people, places, and events are captured in the pages of Delray Beach’s hometown paper, the Delray Beach News. The News began publication in 1923 and ended in 1986. Today the Delray Beach Historical Society maintains a collection of microfiche, microfilm, and original copies of the DBN. The society has undertaken the digitization of the paper. However, much of the paper is currently not text searchable or “OCR” (optical character recognition). This severely limits access to the paper.
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Candidates Qualify; Marcus, Aaronson Term-Limited Off PBC Commission By Dale M. King BOCA RATON – The positions of Palm Beach County Commissioner in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will be decided in November’s election. But two names seen on the ballot every four years for the past two or more decades in Districts 1 and 5 won’t be there in 2012. District 5 Commissioner and powerhouse Democrat from West Boca, Burt Aaronson, will complete his 20-year tenure when his term is over later this year. The same for District 1’s Karen Marcus, who has served about 27 years. A Supreme Court ruling forced the pair to accept term limits and leave the county’s governing panel. In the meantime, three Democrats will face each other in the Aug. 14 primary for the District 5 seat: Mary Louise Berger, Steven H. Meyer and Rick Mark Neuhoff. The winner will face Republican Paul Tocker in the November balloting. In Marcus’ district, three Republicans are in the running – Daniel Amero, Harry Goboian and Hal Robert Valeche. GOP hopeful Albert Kay has withdrawn. The top vote getter in the primary will face Democrat David Levy in November. The redrawing of district lines throughout the state this year has created a number of new contests. The battle of two incumbents for a single state Senate seat is probably the one to watch. Former District 25 Republican incumbent Ellyn Bogdanoff and former District 30 Democratic office holder Maria Sachs will butt heads in hopes of nailing the new Senate 34 seat in November. This assumes that newcomer Michael Lameyer, also a Republican, doesn’t knock off Bogdanoff in the primary. U.S. Rep. Allen West moved from District
22 to District 18 to seek a second term on the hill. That opened the door to former state Rep. and House Majority Leader Adam Hasner to switch from a U.S. Senate run to a bid for the congressional seat in 22. West is being challenged by Patrick Murphy in 18, and Hasner can wait until November to face the winner of the August Democratic primary between Lois Frankel and Kristin Jacobs. Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher is being challenged by three in this nonpartisan race – Delray Beach Mayor Nelson S. “Woodie” McDuffie, Maxo Marc and Caneste Succe. Former state Rep. Kevin Rader, who lost a 2010 race for Florida Senate, was running for a new Palm Beach County state Senate seat. But at the last minute, he bowed out of that contest to challenge state Rep. Steve Perman in District 81, the former District 78. The two Democrats battle in the August primary, with the winner taking on Republican James Ryan O’Hara. The following candidates have also qualified for political office this year:
BOCA RATON -- Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office announced the passing of former Sheriff Charles McCutcheon. He served as the 13th Sheriff of Palm Beach County from 1995 – 1996. Sheriff McCutcheon was born in Washington, PA September 4, 1928. As a U.S. Army veteran, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from John Jay College, City University of New York and he was a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the U.S. Secret Service School. In 1968, Chief McCutcheon was one of nine officers chosen nationwide to study law enforcement for a year as a fellow of the U.S.
Department of Justice under the Law Enforcement Act. Sheriff McCutcheon began his career as a patrol officer at the Delray Beach Police Department from 1954 – 1955. He then went on to work as a deputy constable in Palm Beach County from 1955 – 1956. In October 1956, Sheriff McCutcheon continued his career in law enforcement at the Boca Raton Police Department. He served as a detective, detective sergeant, lieutenant and assistant chief before becoming chief in 1970, the city’s fifth police chief. As chief, Sheriff McCutcheon developed and shaped a police culture defined by progressive thinking and innovation. He reorganized the department to be more efficient
BOCA RATON – District 4 County Commissioner Steven Abrams recently toured the Digital Media Arts College on Broken Sound Boulevard in Boca Raton. Al McCloy, president and David Murvin, executive vice president and CFO provided Abrams with insight on the college’s programs, including visual effects and computer animation.
Just recently, three DMAC students worked on the new hit action film, “The Avengers.” DMAC offers specialized Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in computer animation, graphic design and advertising design as well as Master of Fine Arts degrees in visual effects animation and web design.
State Representative, District 82 Carl J. Domino, REP Beverly Joy Hires, WRI MaryLynn Magar, REP Jonathan W. Milton, REP Jonathan W. Pasqualone, REP Calvin D. Turnquest, REP State Representative, District. 85 David Lutrin, DEM Pat Rooney Jr. (I), REP State Representative, District 86 Tami L. Donnally, REP Mark Pafford (I), DEM
Commissioner Karen Marcus State Representative, Dist. 87 David Kerner, DEM Mike Rios, DEM State Representative, Dist. 89 Pamela Goodman, DEM Bill Hager (I), REP State Representative, Dist. 90 Lori Berman (I), DEM Sean Michael Kasper, REP State Representative, Dist. Irving ‘Irv’ Slosberg, DEM – Wins without opposition. Property Appraiser Gary R. Nikolits (I), NPA Charles Henry Stahman, NPA Robert S. Weinroth, NPA
Commissioner Burt Aaronson Sheriff Ric Bradshaw (I), NPA Kevin Patrick Coleman, NPA Joe Talley, NPA Cleamond Lee Walker, NPA Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock(I), DEM Lisa Epstein, DEM State Attorney Dave Aronberg, DEM Robert Gershman, NPA Dina A. Keever, REP Tax Collector Peter Carney, DEM Anne M. Gannon (I) DEM Allison R. Schuler, WRI
Former Sheriff Charles McCutcheon Dies; Served During Mid-1990s and effective. He fought for competitive wages and benefits and was a standard bearer for education in policing. Sheriff McCutcheon was a stalwart supporter of the Police Athletic League and their annual golf tournament bears his name. He served as chief until 1980. Once his duties as chief were satisfied, he joined the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office as the undersheriff for Sheriff Richard Wille. In February 1995, Governor Lawton Chiles appointed him to sheriff of Palm Beach County following Sheriff Wille’s retirement. Sheriff McCutcheon served as Sheriff of Palm Beach County until he retired on December 31, 1996. Sheriff McCutcheon was adjunct pro-
fessor in the Criminal Justice Departments of the Palm Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University. He was the past president of the Palm Beach County Police Chiefs Association and chairman of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee at the Palm Beach Community College. He served as the vice president of Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association. He was also a member of Cities in Schools and American Society of Public Administration. A viewing will be held Friday, June 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the Glick Family Funeral Home, 3600 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at St. Joan of Arc Church, 370 SW 3rd St., Boca Raton.
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INFOCUS Juried Show at PB Photographic Centre Focuses on Students Work
An “InFOCUS Juried Show” and exhibit called “Picture My World” will be on display through the summer at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), said Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned venue. The show runs from June 20 to Aug. 18. An opening reception will be held June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 16th annual InFOCUS Juried Show will showcase the work of its student members, both inside the Photo Centre and on its website, www.workshop.org. A Best of Show cash prize of $950 will be awarded, as will two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop. This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s opening reception on June 20. INFOCUS Juror is John Reuter, who has been a photographer since the early 1970s. While earning two Master’s degrees at the University of Iowa, he began to specialize in Polaroid materials, most notably in his SX-70 constructions that combined photography with painting and collage. He has been a presenter at the Photo Centre’s annual FOTOfusion since 1997. Mentor for “Picture My World” is Denise Felice, a photographer often featured in the Boca Raton Tribune. Since 1997, the Palm Beach Photographic Cen-
tre’s PICTURE MY WORLD program has served numerous disadvantaged children, ages 8 – 17, helping them to develop positive means of expression while improving their academic and problem-solving skills. This popular program utilizes photography and introspective journal writing to instill an appreciation of family and community, while building awareness among the participating students that their voice can make a positive difference in their lives and others. PICTURE MY WORLD is made possible, in part, through support from the PNC Foundation. Participating organizations include Boca Raton’s Promise Mental Wellness Coalition, Children’s Home Society Guardian Ad-Litem Youth and the Place of Hope Child Protection Center. The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or wwwfotofusion.org.
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“Showtune: A Jerry Herman Musical Revue” Opens Friday at FAU BOCA RATON -- Florida Atlantic University’s department of theatre and dance presents the opening of “Showtune: A Jerry Herman Musical Revue” on Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m., with shows running through Saturday, July 21. The revue is in FAU’s University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus. A full schedule and directions can be found at www.fau.edu/festivalrep. The revue will include favorites by Jerry Herman including music from “Mame,” “Hello Dolly,” “Mack and Mabel,” “La Cage Aux Folles” and many others. Festival Rep is now in its 26th year and will once again feature professional actors working along side FAU’s finest graduate students in their last production before they graduate and enter the world of professional theatre. The professional actors are Laura Wayth, Kathryn Johnston and Terry Cain. Wayth has performed locally at the Caldwell Theatre and the University of Miami. Johnston has appeared at Caldwell Theatre, New Vista, New Theatre and Gablestage. Cain has performed at Royal Palm Dinner Theater, Actor’s Playhouse, Hollywood Playhouse, Stage Door Theater and Florida Grand Opera. The revue is part of FAU’s Festival Rep, which also includes Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and a Big Band Jazz Concert. The FAU production of Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labors Lost” is set in Key West in the 1920s. In this upbeat and funny story, four young men resolve to give up wine, women and song, but their resolve is tested. And on July 28, the FAU all-Florida col-
Ryan O’Shea lege jazz band will present an evening of hits from the 30s 40s and 50s. Authentic music of Big Band sensations like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman will fill the air. Festival Rep patrons can receive discounts on dining when they present their show tickets at the Living Room Theaters Restaurant, located next to the theaters. For information, visit http://fau.livingroomtheaters.com. All proceeds from the Festival Rep productions benefit student scholarships in the department of theatre in FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Single tickets are $20; group tickets for 15 or more are $14; all students are $12 with a student identification card; and FAU faculty, staff and alumni are $16. Package prices are available. To purchase group or package tickets, call 561-297-2471. To purchase all other tickets, call 800-564-9539 or visit www.fau. edu/festivalrep. Free parking and shuttle service are available for all shows.
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From left are Lorry Herdeen, President; Mark Hansen; Shown from left are Maureen Burke, Mistress of Ceremonies; Cynthia Cummings, Community Leader and Elke Schmidt, Kim Champion; Marleen Forkus and Monique Force from Aid Community Leader to Victims of Domestic Abuse AVDA).
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Aliens-a-Popping in “Prometheus” Great green gobs of greasy, grimy gopher guts… yuck! That childhood gross-out rhyme for me sums up “Prometheus,” Sir Ridley Scott’s own reboot of his “Alien” series that began in 1979. The story begins promisingly with a cast of new characters and a story set in the year 2089, starting in Scotland. Archeologists Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Swedish actress Noomi Rapace) and Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) have discovered a star map in a cave from an ancient culture which may have clues as to the origins of the Human race. Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce, almost unrecognizable under old man makeup), founder of shadowy Weyland Industries, is so intrigued he agrees to fund the space ship Prometheus for a trip to the distant moon LV-223. Weymouth appoints his cold-blooded lieutenant Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron at her most fearsome) as head of the mission, with gruff Janek (Idris Elba) as Captain. An android called David (Michael Fassbender with bleached hair and matching blank expression) is the navigator and computer brain of the operation. Along for the ride are botanist Milburn (Rafe Spall) medic Ford (Kate Dickie), navigators Chance and Ravel (Emun Elliott and Benedict Wong) and geologist Fifield (Sean Harris). Fifield is supposed to be the voice of caution and reason, but all caution will be thrown to the wind once the ship lands on the forbidden planet and someone breaks Vickers’ cardinal rule: avoid direct contact with anything that may be an alien. Though this is not exactly a prequel to the original “Alien,” there are many nods to that ground-breaking film. The character of Elizabeth Shaw is a lot like Sigourney Weaver’s heroic Ripley in the original. As much as I admired Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander in the original Stieg Larsson trilogy about a fearless computer-hacking girl, she is not as commanding a presence as was Weaver. However, horrible things happen to poor Dr. Shaw, and there is one alarming scene involving an emergency operation that is every bit as stomach-churning as when the original Alien sprang from John Hurt’s chest. “Prometheus” poses very big questions about the origins of life and the existence of God, but about an hour into this film they are overwhelmed by the mayhem. I think Ridley got carried away with startling special effects that weren’t possible 30 years ago. I must say monsters have come a long way from the puppet-like creatures in the Japanese and low-budget American horror films of my childhood. I’m not sure that’s a good thing. This is a noisy film, and the screen-
ing we attended at Cinemark Palace the sound was so loud I spent most of the film with my fingers in my ears. If I sound like an old fart, maybe I am. Sorry. Two and a half stars “Elena” is a melancholy morality tale from contemporary Russia that poses no solution to a haunting question. Directed by Andrei Zvyagintsev with screenplay by Oleg Negin, “Elena” is dark, gloomy and portentous, with ever-present black crows cawing within and without. Elena (Nadezhda Markina) is probably around 60, married to the indifferent Vladimir, a wealthy post-socialist businessman. Elena seems more like a housekeeper than a wife. This may be because she once was Vladimir’s nurse ten years earlier. Since she has no real love at home, Elena dotes on her shiftless, lazy son Sergy (Aleksey Rozin), his slacker teenage son Sasha (Igor Ogurtson), and his infant offspring. Sergy lives in a seedy, crumbling Soviet development on the outskirts of Moscow. Elena shows her mother’s love by regularly doling out money she wheedles fromVladimir to her unappreciative son. When Vladimir suffers a heart attack and is incapacitated, Elena encourages him to make up with his estranged daughter Katerina (Yelena Lyadova), a drug-addled slut. In rich Russian irony, the reconciliation exceeds beyond Elena’s expectation, and Vladimir coldly announces he is cutting Elena out of his will and giving almost everything to Katerina. Meanwhile Sergy has been pressuring Elena to give money to the sullen Sasha go he can go to college rather than the military. Elena is caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place, and she makes a fateful decision that will alter everything. Chekov seems cheerful by comparison to this rancid, depressing vision of modern Russia. “Elena” has been hailed as a near masterpiece (“Un Certain Regard” at Cannes), but it sure isn’t much fun. Three stars On a much cheerier note, George Hamilton is back in town to star in the gay musical “La Cage aux Folles” June 12-24 at Broward Center for the Arts. Hamilton stars as Georges, owner of the St. Tropez nightclub of the title. Christopher Sieber is Albin, aka Zaza, star of the show and love of Georges. The lovely score is by University of Miami graduate Jerry Herman and book is by Harvey Fierstein. Tickets start at $25.25 and may be reserved by calling 954-462-0222 or by going to www.browardcenter.org.
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Mimosa Restaurant – Hidden Treasure at Polo Club Shoppes
French food with a Mediterranean accent abounds in this excellent dining establishment in Boca Raton where fine service brings fine foods. We sampled the dinner Gratinee French onion soup – light yet full bodied with onions and a fine cheese crown. Vegetable soup – a puree with an African spice (rasu haloute) and saffron produced a superb taste. We sampled rich sautéed mushrooms in a fine sauce ,a house salad with marinated tomatoes in a French dressing that was enough for two diners to savor, then sweet mussels marinieres in white wine and garlic sauce that was quite tasty. We love escargot and Mimosa offers them in-shell as escargots burgundy, a sweet sauce for these plump bivalves. Their second offering was escargots a la cassolette – out of shell beauties with mushrooms in a fantastic light cream sauce that is a dish not to be missed! Appetizer tomato mozzarella will be tasted at a later date. Note the entrees: Four listings as “poultry” includes a tasty Mediterranean chicken breast with tomatoes, basil and olives as garnish, a wonderful non-gamey roast duck (tender and tasty as well) plus”fruits of the season” -yellow squash and mashed potatoes. We then sampled typical frogs legs provencal sautéed in a delicious garlic sauce. Their couscous is available with chicken, fish or – our favorite – a fine leg of perfectly prepared lamb. Four listings as “meat” featured a veal scaloppini, nice enough veal portion but the award goes to their mustard Dijon sauce with mushrooms! They have a braised short rib dish, a filet mignon and a rib eye steak as well – to be tried another day. Four “fish” include Chilean sea bass, yellowtail snapper, salmon Franchise and mussels marinieres – all to taste in the future.
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You will find a seafood pasta dish, the pasta of the day and a vegetarian plate available. Of the nine desserts, we sampled apple pie, sweet cinnamon apple slices in a light flaky crust that was better than Grandma’s! The crème brulee was smooth and creamy with a nice cracklin’ shell. Crème caramel was a delightful flan with a unusual but flavorful taste. Chocoholics take note – The Chocolate Romance Cake is a work of art – a must try! Next time – we’ll sample their listed poached pears, cappuccino truffle, profiteroles,crepe Nutella and -of course – crepe suzette! Mimosa serves only wine and beer including a half dozen champagnes/sparkling wines, ten white and fourteen reds, most available by both bottle and glass. We have had both French beers – Fischer Amber and Kronenberg 1664 and recommend both. Various waters, fountain drinks, coffees and tea plus espresso and cappuccino are on the menu. In addition to the a la carte dinner menu above, there is a 3 course complete menu containing many selections and at a very reasonable price. There is an early bird menu from 5PM to 6PM, as well. Lunch menus features salads, crepes and sandwichs plus smaller portions of entrees et al – these at very reasonable pricing. On Sundays only Mimosa has a brunch a la carte with egg dishes, crepes, French toast and other specialties. Mimosa seats 86 inside plus 20 on their patio. While closed Mondays, the hours are 11AM to 2PM for luncheon and 5PM to 9PM for dinner. There are daily specials, as well. The Mimosa menus change every 3 months, rotating most of the popular items. This has been an outstanding dining experience which we hope you will …Go and Enjoy!
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Healthy Living Dr. Marcia Perretto Medina
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Transformation Thinking about transformation in your house can often cause a headache. The mess… how long it will take… it makes you want to give up entirely! Today I will show a simple and easy way to transform a look. I love to complete small transformations in my house. This idea is incredibly simple, and once you are tired of it you simply take it down. The wall stickers or wall decals make any space look pleasant and inviting. You can find them in various stores such as Amazon, Pier One Imports, or even shopping online. Often do-it-yourself projects are simple and accomplished in less than one day. Let’s see some ideas!!
Organic or Conventional? Are organic products healthier? Are they more nutritious? What is the difference? The reality is, organic products are taking space in the grocery stores creating questions and doubts. At one side apples cultivated conventionally, at the other those cultivated in an organic way. Both are rich in vitamins a fibers, free of fat, cholesterol and sodium. But which one should you choose? The produces cultivated conventionally are generally cheaper, but are the organics more nutritious? What is the Difference? The term “organic” refers to the way farmers cultivate fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and meat. The practice of organic cultivation encourages the conservation of soil, water, and helps to reduce the environmental impact. Farmers who produce organics do not use conventional methods for fertilization, weed or bug control. Instead, they practice a rotative system for planting and utilize manure as fertilizer. The United States Department od Agriculture (USDA) established a certification program demanding all organic products must meet a certain criteria. The requirements vary from
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how these products are cultivated to how they should be handled and processed. All organic products must be USDA certified, and only farmers who sell less than $5,000 per year of organic products are excused from the certification, however they must follow the rules. When a product carries a “USDA Organic” tag it means that it has been processed according with the governmental guidelines. The use of the tag is optional but the majority of the farmers prefers to use it. Products that are completely organic like fruits, vegetables, eggs, and others made of only one ingredient are considered 100% organic and carry the certification tag. Products that contain more than one ingredient like cereals for example, may hold the tag based on the following:
- “100% organic” - this stamp means the product is 100% organic or it is made of Ingredients 100% organic. - “Organic” - to use this seal the product must be at least 95% organic. - “Made with Organic Ingredients” - products that contain at least 70% organic products”. But are “Natural” and “Organic” terms the same? No. “Natural” or “Hormone Free” is stamped on several products and may even be the truth, but should not be confused with the term “organic”. Only products that meet the USDA criteria for organics may hold the seal “Organic”.
Practical Nutritional Conclusions When you ingest organic products you avoid the ingestion of chemical substances used in the conventional products like those made of human hair or insects. Just that is already worth the money. But it is very important to pay attention in the quality of the product so called “organic”. In general the best product is the one cultivated in a unpoluted area, where the farmers use biodynamic techniques to prepare the ground. Next, the products “certified organic” followed by products cultivated naturally and organically but without the seal. In each one of these products there is a variation in quality, depending in the knowledge and technique used, and the people involved in the farming. Health Tip of the Week Independently of the produce being organic or not, all fruits, vegetables, and grains must be very well washed to eliminate all residues and contamination from it. Several publications state that the produce with the highest contamination index are: apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, nectarines, imported grapes, peppers, potatoes e blueberries. Leafy greens including collard greens must be well washed as well.
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Boca Raton Historical Society Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Annual Members Meeting
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Board member Joyce DeVita with the 40th Anniversary cake she made for the occasion.
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Kate and Ted Toomey accept the Myrtle Butts Fleming Award from President Debbie Abrams.
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President Debbie Abrams presents a special award to Roxana Garciga for Republic National Distributing Company’s support of Boca Bacchanal for 10 years.
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Join Indi-Chic owners, Michelle and Dan Jaffe, for an evening of fun, fashion and fundraising as they donate a percentage of their sales from 5-9 p.m. on June 23 to Catherine’s Hope for a Cure. This non-profit was created by long-time Boca Raton resident Catherine AbbottHorowitz to raise awareness and research funds for Batten disease, an always-fatal neurodegenerative condition that afflicts thousands of people, including Horowitz. The evening will showcase Indi-Chic’s sophisticated signature styles and will feature complimentary wine and lite bites from Lemon Grass. “Like most people, we had never heard of Batten disease,” said Michelle Jaffe. “But when Catherine told us her story and how people afflicted with other diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and MS will all benefit from research done on Batten disease, we knew we wanted to help.” “I so appreciate the Jaffes coordinating this event for me,” said Catherine. “I was diagnosed with Batten disease as an adult; however, I soon learned that it is the number one neurodegenerative disease in children. And because it is hereditary, my two sons have a 50 percent chance of developing this disease. Dealing with our prognoses is not easy, but I wanted to focus on doing something positive, not only for us, but for the thousands and thousands of others who also have this disease.” Abbott-Horowitz founded Catherine’s Hope for a Cure to raise funds for research doctors at Massachusetts General/ Harvard and in London, the only two facilities in the world doing ad-
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vanced research on the disease. Through her efforts she has raised over $120,000 of desperately needed research money, and 100 percent of all the money she raises goes to the doctors. “The one thing we noticed about Catherine is that she is focused on living life to the fullest and we want to celebrate that at our event,” said Michelle. “Our fashions are about embracing an individual look. We have created an essential lifestyle brand for the jet-set fashionista, featuring a sophisticated mix of distinctive styles for day, night, going-out, resort and après-yoga.” Since opening in Royal Palm Place, the boutique has gained an avid following who adore their casual to dressy clothing, handbags, jewelry and shoes that you won’t find at any other retailers or clothing boutiques. Serving discriminating customers who seek quality constructed fashions and accessories that defy trends, Indi-Chic is known for designer fashions in luxurious fabrics including pima cotton, cashmere, handmade lace, velvets and silks. Guests who attend this event will leave with something that makes the both look and feel fabulous! And as always, with every Indi-Chic purchase, patrons receive a one-of-a-kind reusable and eco-friendly artisan global print satchel. To donate to Catherine’s cause, visit www.catherineshopeforacure.org. And to preview some of the incredible style available at Indi-Chic visit www.indichicboca.com.
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Burglary Suspect Arrested for Second Time in Three Weeks Boca Raton, FL – Just before 11:00 am Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Boca Raton Police responded to a residence at 2724 NW 30th Street. The caller said a blue convertible Mustang pulled into her driveway and the passenger knocked on the door asking for “Ms. Anderson”. When the resident told the person there was no one there by that name, the suspect left. About an hour later, while patrolling the area, a member of the Boca Raton Police Tactical Team noticed a blue Mustang matching the description of the suspicious vehicle reported earlier. A check of the license plate revealed that the car was rented, and the officer noticed the windows were tinted very dark. The Mustang turned left and headed north on Congress Ave, before making a u-turn to head back to Yamato Rd. Officers pulled over the vehicle on Yamato Rd. The two occupants gave conflicting
stories; one said they were heading to the mall, while the other said they were just “rolling around”. A search of the Mustang turned up small quantities of marijuana, burglary tools, and a pillow case of stolen jewelry from a home burglary in another jurisdiction. The driver, Adrian Brown, was driving with a suspended driver’s license and was arrested by the Boca Raton Police Department on May 15th for Loitering & Prowling. On that date, Brown was stopped in a different rental vehicle in the same neighborhood. Brown and his passenger, Keith Scott, were both charged with Loitering & Prowling, Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia, and Grand Theft for being in possession of the stolen jewelry. In addition, Brown was charged with Driving with a Suspended License and was issued a citation for window tint violations.
Burglar Returning to Scene of Crime is Nabbed by Police By: Gina Onori “I have the coolest desk do you wanna know why?” said dance studio owner Jean Marc Casanave as he lowers his desk automatically. “We don’t mess around at Fred Astaire baby.” Fred Astaire dance studio started in 1947 and was founded by Fred Astaire and Charles Lawrence Casanave, Jean Marc Casanave’s grandfather. The two were business partners who founded a chain together for the first time. The concept of a franchise was a business that sprung from the dance studios. Before McDonalds and Burger King signs illuminated the streets of our nation, people paid percentages to use the name Fred Astaire. Professional dancer, choreographer, singer and actor Fred Astaire personally trained all of the teachers at the dance studio. “That would be like the equivalent of George Clooney or Jennifer Lopez opening up and personally teaching people how to dance,” said Casanave in his black pinstripe suit and silk purple tie.“At the time it was beyond believable.” Decades later Jean Marc Casanave still keeps the passion alive at the top third dance studio in the nation. Growing up surrounded by dance studios, Casanave can’t help but have a passion for dance. “Dancing is walking to music,” said Casanave. “But to express yourself through music and movement is really awesome and to be able to have a job where you come in every day and you have music and you’re dancing and moving is enjoyable.” Fred Astaire teaches numerous forms of dancing from the fox trot, swing, cha
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cha, salsa, samba, mamba, merengue, rumba, Paso doable, quick step, west coast, swing, hustle, to the east coast… the list goes on and on. Fred Astaire teaches many styles of dancing. Lesson packages differ depending on how many classes you are interested in. Unlimited group classes are priced at $135 a month. “We like to be the adult Disney World,” said Casanave with a wide charming smile. “We want people to get an escape from their everyday life and world. Fred Astaire is where you can leave everything behind, dance and have a phenomenal experience.” However, one cannot simply walk into Fred Astaire expecting to walk out a pro in one lesson. “You get out of it what you put into it,” said Casanave. Teachers first teach students the language of dancing so that students understand the lingo of dance. Then they are taught steps and movements. Last, but not least, comes the dancing. “You need to learn about poise, posture, balance rhythm, timing, where your hands and feet go, etc.” said Casanave. “There’s basic elements of dance, but we must understand the vernacular and basics first.” “Are you ready for your lesson?” asked Casanave through his razor thin glasses. The room was crowded with people of various ages, and Casanave had taught me dance vernacular, simple moves, and finally the fox trot. Fred Astaire is the most renowned dance studio in South Florida, having a prominent history, knowledge and respect for the dance industry.
Boca Raton, FL – On Wednesday, May 30 at just after midnight, Boca Raton Police officers investigated an alarm at the B Kwik store, 1921 North Federal Highway. When they arrived, they found the front door smashed, but a gate enclosing the cash register area appeared undisturbed. A wrench was found inside the business that did not belong there. Later that day, Boca Raton detectives returned to the store to get a copy of the surveillance video. The detective and the owner reviewed the video and watched as the suspect smashed the front door and went inside, where he took several packs of cigarettes. In the video the suspect was
carrying a cream-colored backpack. While still reviewing the video, the detective and owner looked up and saw a male walking in the parking lot, who looked like the suspect and was carrying a cream-colored backpack. The detective approached the suspect, identified as Thomas Whittaker. Whittaker said he was walking by the store the night before and smashed out the front door to steal cigarettes. Whittaker still had a pack of the cigarettes with him. When questioned further, Whittaker told the detective he was also looking to steal bath salts. Whittaker was arrested and charged with burglary to a structure and retail theft.
Boca, Delray Safety Personnel Take Part in Nuclear Training Drill
Palm Beach County emergency managers recently took part in a training exercise involving an incident at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Participating agencies included Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the Sheriff ’s Office, Public Safety, Public Affairs, the West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Delray Beach fire departments, the Palm Beach County Health Department, and the American Red Cross. Palm Beach was one of five counties participating in the biennial exercise, which simulated protective measures each would take if a real emergency were to occur at the plant. Palm Beach County’s role was that of receiver for St. Lucie County residents who had to be evacuated. Emergency response personnel from various federal, state and local agencies gathered at an open field near the Mound Circle Pavilion in John Prince Park where processing stations were set up. Students posing as evacuees, along with their pets were screened
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J.D Michaels, Providing Quality Reupholstery By: Guadalupe Monarrez For nearly 35 years, owner Larry Zimmerman’s J.D Michaels Interiors has been manufacturing custom made furniture in Boca Raton. Zimmerman, who works alongside his wife Monica, was not always involved in the reupholstery business. A California native, he began his career as an aerospace engineer. When he decided to move to the South Florida community, he found that there was a lack of opportunities in the aerospace business. “I couldn’t find a job, much of the aerospace business is concentrated in the west coast,” Zimmerman said. Luckily, Zimmerman was able to use his background in engineering to start a business in reupholstery. “I started a business with reupholstery because I was able to build anything from scratch,” Zimmerman said,“ We started the business in 1978 in a warehouse, I had kids, and no penny to my name,” Since he began his business, Zimmerman has changed the location of J.D Michaels a total of three times, but all located within the same area. To draw some inspiration for the company’s name, Zimmerman used the name of his three children. Justin, David, and Michael were responsible for what became known as J.D Michaels. The company, which specializes in reupholstery, provides many services for their clients. In order to give a piece of furniture a new look, Zimmerman is able to redesign and transform it.
“Anything that involves fabric, leather, and vinyl, we can reupholster,” said Zimmerman. J.D Michaels uses a variety of high end companies to obtain their fabrics. They include, Brunschwig & Fils, Clarence House, Scott Fabrics, Kravet, Robert Allen, and Durlee. “Detail is very important. We work with top of the line fabrics,” added Zimmerman. Most of Zimmerman’s clients are in their late 30’s to early 80’s. For perspective clients, Zimmerman offers in home services. By providing an in home service, it gives Zimmerman the opportunity to work closely with the client. “We also have shop at home services,” Zimmerman added, “we come to the home, bring fabrics, and we coordinate those fabrics to the environment. I am not a designer, but I will put my work up against any of them.” Zimmerman, who accounts the quality of his work to his continued success, works diligently to provide the best service he can to his clients. “I pride myself in the quality of my work,” praised Zimmerman, “I put more work into completing a piece of furniture, even if it takes more time, to ensure that I do a very good job.” For anyone looking to redesign or provide a new look to their furniture, Zimmerman and J.D Michaels can ensure quality reupholstery to your new project. J.D Michaels Interiors is located at 100 N.W 28th Street in Boca Raton, FL.
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Wish You Knew More About Your Government Contract Competitors? By Palm Beach State College Small Business Deve l o p m e n t Center It’s easier than you think. In order to do business with the Federal government, suppliers are required to complete CCR registration. It is also recommended that small busi-
nesses complete a DSBS profile to help them win contracts. If your competition is trying to win contracts too, that means all their information is right at your fingertips. The Central Contractor Registration and the Dynamic Small Business Search(DSBS) can be found here: http:// web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs. cfm. To find another business in CCR, go to the CCR website and click the Search link in the top menu. On the search page,
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Southern Management and Development Buys Avamar Crossing Retail Center BOCA RATON -- Boca Ratonbased Southern Management and Development, L.P. has purchased the 43,200-square-foot Avamar Crossing retail/office center in Winter Garden for an undisclosed price from lender Fifth Third Bank. Built in 2008, Avamar Crossing is located along a high-profile corridor just west of Orlando, between Winter Gar-
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with strong demographics, gives us the opportunity to offer tenants solid value at competitive rates,” said SMD President Steven Levin. Avamar Crossing is close to the communities of Stoneybrook West and Horizons West. The center offers suites ranging from 1,000 to 4,200 square feet for retail, restaurant and service tenants. An outparcel fronting on Marsh and Avalon Roads
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BOCA RATON -- Max’s Grille, a popular eating place in Mizner Park for the past 20 years, has been named as one of the best outdoor dining restaurants in South Florida by Open Table.
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BOCA RATON -- One of South Florida’s most anticipated events, Best of Boca & Beyond, will take place at the Shops at Boca Center on November 15, 2012, and will be the official unveiling of the brand new courtyard! The Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Economic Sustainability, has approved an $83,000 loan from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund for Perfect Paradise 1, LLC. The company is initiating improvements to its 30-room hotel on Singer Island in Riviera Beach.
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CORAL SPRINGS -- Centerline Homes announced that CEO Craig Perry was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Florida program. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Craig was selected from nearly 100 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a special gala at the Hilton Orlando. The Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Economic Sustainability (DES) has approved $455,000 in funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Program for Schomburg Latin America, LLC. The company plans to manufacture and distribute construction chemical products at its newly renovated facility on West 13th Street in Riviera Beach. Email your Business News, promotions and acknowledgements to Chris Catoggio at: chris@bocaratontribune.com.
Five FAU Business and Engineering Students Receive Paid Summer Internships BOCA RATON — Five Florida Atlantic University students recently accepted paid summer internships with Lockheed Martin Corporation as a result of their performance in the spring semester’s “Business and Entrepreneurship” course, which offered FAU business and engineering students the opportunity to work together with industry experts. “The semester-long projects have the possibility of real-world application and implementation as teams worked to solve current business problems,” said Som Bhattacharya, Ph.D., interim dean of FAU’s College of Business. “This blended team approach of allowing students from different FAU colleges to create viable business propositions provides a true holistic business solution.” Lockheed Martin offers students the opportunity to work on teams with highly skilled professionals to solve challenging and exciting engineering, information systems, and software development problems. During the internship, the students will develop a prototype for a device to be used to
capture data from a sensor under water and interpret their findings into digital data for decision-making information using Android tools. The internship program will be housed in a space provided by the Research Park at FAU and run from May to August. Tim Van Epps, former instructor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Jeanne McConnell, instructor in the College of Business, will serve as academic mentors. The prototype concept was originally developed as a student project in this innovative course and over time led to implementation of FAU students helping to solve a current business problem. Oversight from Lockheed Martin during the course came under the tutelage of FAU alumnus Tom de Groot, a senior program manager for Lockheed Martin. With the success of the Business and Entrepreneurship class, FAU will continue to look into expanding its interdisciplinary offerings and involvement with community partners.
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Capitol Lighting and Habitat for Humanity Enjoy Light Lunch at Gourmet Truck Expo BOCA RATON – Capitol Lighting celebrated its second annual Making Lives Brighter campaign benefiting Habitat for Humanity during the ‘Light Lunch’ food truck festival at their Boca Raton showroom. Deena Lang from 97.9 WRMF, joined the 88-year-old family-owned and operated company to raise funds for the nonprofit. Making Lives Brighter runs through the end of August. During the campaign, customers can donate their old lighting at any South Florida Capitol Lighting showroom to be repurposed in a Habitat-built home or sold at one of their Re-Stores. In exchange for donated lighting fixtures, lamps and fans, supporters will receive a 10 percent discount toward any new lighting purchase, as well as a tax deduction from Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat is one of most respected charitable organizations providing an invaluable service to those in need,” said Eric Lebersfeld, president of Capitol Lighting. “The Capitol Lighting family is honored to be able to support such a worthy cause and truly help to make lives brighter in our community.” Five food trucks from the Gourmet Truck Expo and Deena Lang from 97.9
WRMF were on-site with the WRMF street team. Deena created her own signature sandwich with the Stocked N’ Loaded food truck and proceeds of the sandwich benefited Habitat for Humanity. There were raffles, giveaways and goodie bags provided throughout the event. The event also helped to kick-off the Fandemonium sale at Capitol Lighting going on throughout the summer.
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Many times I have been amazed to witness how minor frustrations in the workplace can mount up into one big, bad attitude by the time you leave for home. As wise King Solomon of Israel wrote thousands of years ago, “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyard” (Song of Songs 2:15). Each workplace is its own unique problems, the issues that can arise to ruin even the most pleasant and peaceful day. But I have learned the frustrations that we all experience in the business and professional world typically come in three varieties: INTERRUPTIONS: These come in the form of unexpected visitors – or phone calls such as the one I received while typing this particular sentence! These interruptions have an uncanny way of showing up whenever we have a deadline to meet, or some other important matter that requires our time. Even the most thorough preparations cannot keep our best plans from being interrupted. INCONVENIENCES: Interruptions usually come in the form of people, but inconveniences are usually situations involving things – often tools and modern “conveniences” that put us into a tailspin when they fail to function properly. For instance, the copy machine breaks down and you (or someone else) must take the time to get it operating properly. Traffic jams up, leaving you sitting still on the roadway rather than arriving for appointment on time. Or you cannot find an important document for a presentation. IRRITATIONS: These typically are delays of various kinds: For instance, unreliable people who fail to keep commitments; playing “telephone tag” with someone you need to talk with, exchanging messages but never succeeding in making direct contact; contracting a minor illness that leaves you feeling below par; or obnoxious clients that fail to ap-
preciate all you are trying to do for them. Whether you like it or not, interruptions, inconveniences and irritations are all facts of life. No matter how hard you try, you cannot eliminate these. I guarantee you will encounter all three types of frustration this week. However, even though you cannot avoid them, you can learn to keep them from causing you unnecessary stress. What is the secret for managing frustrations? - Do not resist them. Accept frustrations, but do not overreact or explode in anger. - Do not resent them. Do not intensify the frustration by internalizing your anger. - Do not resign to them. Refuse to indulge in self-pity simply because of an unexpected obstacle. - Reduce them. Treat the frustration as significant, but put it into proper perspective. Regard it simply as a minor setback, a part of living, rather than as a major calamity. The Bible teaches that one of the byproducts of wisdom is patience. We need to view our circumstances from God’s perspective. When I am in tune with God, I remember He has everything under control, even though I do not. As Galatians 5:22 tells us, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience….” © 2010, Purpose Driven Life. All rights reserved. Adapted from a column by Dr. Rick Warren, the author of numerous books, including the highly acclaimed, The PurposeDrive Life, which has been translated into many languages and sold throughout the world. It affirms the importance of having a carefully considered, clearly expressed purpose to guide everyday life. It has been named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the 20th Century. He also has written The Purpose-Driven Church and The Purpose of Christmas.
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Q My ex-wife and I lived in California when we got divorced seven years ago. We have two children. We entered into a marital settlement agreement. I agreed to pay a total of $1,000 a month in child support. Since that time, she remarried and moved to Atlanta. I moved, and now live, in Palm Beach County. A week ago I was served with papers from the “ex” asking for an increase in child support, because she no longer worked, and because she thought that I was making a lot more money than I used to make. The man she married is a lawyer who, it appears, makes a lot of money, so she does not have to work. Can the Florida court order more child support against me? Can she just quit working and get more support because she does not need to work? Can she just start this up again, and make me give her my current financials? A The power of the court over you is called “jurisdiction.” Since neither you nor your ex-wife lives in California any more, she can seek modification of the California judgment against you where you live. Even though your original case was in California, Florida law will apply. Under Florida law, the right to modify depends on whether or not there has been an involuntary, permanent, material change of circumstances.
If your former wife voluntarily left the workforce because of her new marriage, she cannot rely on that change to ask for more support, because it was a voluntary change. The case will then turn on whether or not you are now, permanently, making more money than you were at the time of the divorce. Your former wife will have the burden to prove that there has been such a permanent change in your income, and she will have the benefit of the Florida rules of discovery to gather your financial information. You will have to turn over your tax returns, bank records, brokerage account records and business records for the time since the divorce. If you are now making more money and the court finds that the change is permanent and material, a new calculation will have to be made under the Florida child support guidelines statute. Income will be imputed to her at the amount she was earning at the time she voluntarily quit work after her re-marriage. If she cannot prove that your income has changed, and the only difference arises because the Florida support guidelines statute is more generous than the California statute, no increase should be granted.
Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization of The Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law and is a partner with Shapiro Blasi Wasserman & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. Mr. Gora may be reached at mailto:mhgora@ sbwlawfirm.com.
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The Kings of The NBA; Miami Wins Second Championship in Franchise History By: Pedro Heizer Two years ago when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh decided to join forces in Miami they knew they would be met with much criticism. People saying they took shortcuts, and took the easy way to win. But what they didn’t know was that their first season together would have been the most scrutinized season of any NBA franchise in the history of professional sports. Despite of all the noise, Miami came close; in 2011 they won the Eastern Conference but ultimately lost to the Dallas Mavericks here in Miami. With the pain of last year still in everyone’s mind, the Heat did everything in their power to get those images out of their heads and Thursday night. “We love you Miami,” said head coach Erik Spoelstra to the Heat faithful after the Heat beat the Thunder in Game 5 of the Finals 121-106, “We didn’t forget about last year. Thank you for your patience.” LeBron, who was named Finals MVP, scored 26 points to go along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, finishing with a triple-double in the biggest game of his career. James entered Game 5 averaging 29.3 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the series. ESPN’s Stuart Scott asked LeBron after he received the MVP trophy what was the first thought in his mind after the clock reached zero, “It’s about damn time,” James said. Bosh and Wade, the other members of the Big Three both had strong games. Bosh, who wept as the Heat left their own court after losing Game 6 last year, finished with 24 points and Wade scored 20. The Heat also got a huge boost from Mike Miller, who made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points. The disappointment of losing to Dallas in six games a year ago vanished in a blowout of the demoralized Thunder, who got 32 points and 11 rebounds from Kevin Durant. “It hurts. It hard, man. We’re all brothers on this team, and it just hurt to go out like this. We made it to the Finals, which was cool for us but we didn’t just want to make it there. Unfortunately, we lost, so it’s tough.” Said Kevin Durant after the game. Although the ultimate story of the NBA Finals will be LeBron James’ greatness and finally winning his first NBA Championship, Miami’s supporting cast of Mike Miller, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, and Udonis Haslem can’t go unnoticed. Miller, who played with a bad back the entire postseason,
was sensational in Game 5. He scored a postseason-careerhigh 23 points and was 7 of 8 from three-point range after averaging just two points a game to begin the series. The Heat made 14 of 26 attempts from three-point range, setting an NBA Finals record. “Pure adrenaline,” Spoelstra said of Miller’s performance. It’s no surprise to anyone that Mike Miller is hurt. In fact, Miller is so hurt that he limped from the bench to scorer’s table when he checked in and throughout the game you could see him grimacing, and holding to his back. After the game, Miller came up hobbling to the podium and spoke on playing hurt, “Tonight was that opportunity. A lot of us dreamed of these situations. For me, coming from South Dakota and having an opportunity to play in two NBA Finals now is a dream come true. I wasn’t going to miss that for anything in the world.” “A lot of us dreamed of these situations,” Miller said. “Through the injuries, I’m just glad they didn’t take me to the back of the barn and put me down. I’m just happy to be here.” Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are the only two play-
ers left from the 2006 Championship run; in fact, they are two of the four players of that Championship team that still plays in the NBA. “Since I won it six years ago, I’ve been through a lot in my personal life and I’ve been through a lot in my professional life,” Wade said. “This one means so much more.” Speaking of LeBron James, he set a new standard for postseason greatness by having 13 games in the playoffs with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and James himself held the old record of 11 straight games with at least 25-5-5 in the postseason. “LeBron really took being the best player in the league to a different level and did it all season,” Wade said. After everything this team has gone through for the past two years, the Big Three and company can sit back and enjoy being World Champions. Sure, the media and fans are already thinking about next season. Who will go? Who will be signed? Who will be traded? But at least for the rest of the summer, the Miami Heat are not worried about that and Chris Bosh said it best, “We came here to win a championship and we got it done.”
By: Steven Rawnsley The Heat are about to go into the offseason full of momentum after winning the championship. Now, the question becomes what is next for the Heat? Before you start mentioning potential free agents, you have to understand the current cap situation for the Heat. First, the salary cap will remain at 58 million like it was for this season, and the luxury threshold will be held at about 70 million. Neither one of these figures changed from this past season. If you are under the cap, you can sign anybody for up to the maximum amount as long as you do not exceed the cap. Once you are over the cap, you have what is called the mid-level exception, which can start at five million. Teams that are paying taxes however, are different. They can still use the mid-level exception, but they can only start at a salary of three million for their first year. This upcoming season the tax system will remain the same, but this is the final year of it. For every $1 a team is over the luxury threshold, they pay the NBA $1. Next year however, that changes, depending on how much you are over. With the draft pick and if Ronny Turiaf picks up his player option, the Heat will be at approximately $80
million with thirteen players. They will pay about ten million in extra salary to the league, since they are ten million over the luxury, with no other moves. However, starting in the 2013-14 season, the taxes get harsher. For a team just barely over the tax, to $4,999,999 over, the taxes will be, $1.50 for every $1 over. $5,000,000 to $9,999,999 over, the taxes are at $1.75 for each dollar. If the Heat want to go out and use the three million dollar exception, and be $10,000,000 to $14,999,999 over, its $2.50 for every dollar. If a team is $15,000,000 to $19,999,999 over, it is $3.25 for every dollar. Heading into the 2013-14 season, the Heat are currently at 80.9 million, with ten players if James Jones picks up his player option for that season, and if they exercise the four million dollar team option on Mario Chalmers. This does not include any draft picks. That means the Heat will be paying at least 27 million in luxury taxes, before they complete their roster, with the final three pieces. Also if a team pays luxury four out of the past five years, those taxes increase by $1.00 per dollar. This is why the Heat might just stay pat this offseason. Gone are the days where teams that pay luxury taxes every season can go out and use the mid-level exception. It is a lot more expensive now. When the Heat
signed the big three, they knew they would be luxury payers all the time, but now, they have to be careful how much over the luxury threshold they go. The Heat have not used the amnesty clause, and this could ease the pain of their luxury payments. If a team uses the amnesty clause they still pay the player his salary, but they do not go against the books. The most likely candidate of this provision for the Heat is Mike Miller. He has been banged up in his tenure, and has talked about how he might not be able to play again because of his back. If a player retires, he stays on the books, but the team does not pay him. Now, if he retires, the Heat could save his salary, and then use the amnesty clause for his original contract not to go against the cap. It does not give them any more options in terms of signings, but it saves them money. He is owed thirteen million the next two seasons with a player option for the 2014-15 season. Cap wise, the Heat have virtually no flexibility. This is not a big deal though, considering they knew it would be this way when they signed their big three. While adding a player might sound all great to fans, it might not sound all that great to Mickey Arison’s pocketbook.
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LeBron Finally Got the Help he Needed By: Steven Rawnsley LeBron James finally got his elusive championship. For the first time, I will call him “King James.” Matt Pineda had a great article on the evolution of LeBron. He is grabbing all of the headlines, and after all of the criticism he deserves all of the praise that is coming his way. However, let’s spread the love around. Back in March, I wrote an article on how the Heat started to look vulnerable because at times the game looked like it was three on five. I did the same thing after game four against the Pacers. While LeBron is getting all of the headlines for the championship, the role players really wrote the final chapter of the season for the Heat’s season. One player can dominate basketball more than any other major team sport. However, even that one player needs help, and boy did LeBron get it in the playoffs. LeBron capped off the finals with a triple double to silence all of his critics about his clutch game. (He was only one rebound away from having a triple double in game four also.) However, Mike Miller also silenced his critics also. People talked about how Mike Miller was an amnesty candidate this offseason. He has been banged up during his tenure in Miami, and has not played as well as the Heat were hoping he would. In the
clinching game, he absolutely exploded, and silenced all of his critics. Nobody in finals history has hit more threes off the bench then Miller did, by hitting seven. It was not like he was just shooting the ball all the time either, only taking eight threes. He put on one of the all-time great finals performances by a role player. Yours truly, was the biggest critic of Shane Battier all year long. At times, I wondered if the game had slipped him by. For being such a defensive stopper, Melo was lighting him up in the first round. I kept pointing out that he has always been a great shooter and defender. However, this year, he was shooting below 40% not just from downtown, but from the field in the regular season. Then he comes up huge in game seven against Boston, he goes 4-9 from downtown, hitting them in critical times. In the finals he averaged 11.6 points on 6.2 fga’s, including going 12-17 in games one and two combined. In game four on the jump ball, the ball was tipped in his direction, and he then tipped it to Chalmers to set up the eventual clinching free throws. This will never show up in the box score, but it was as big as any play. Last, but not least, Mario Chalmers came up huge when they needed him to. Like Battier, I was really getting on his case, especially in the second half of the
season. After the all-star break, he shot below 40% from the field. In game four the Heat needed every point Chalmers gave them. Without Chalmers, they do not win game four, and this is a completely different series. In that game he scored 25 points on 15 fgs’s. I do not want to take anything away from LeBron. He has been the best all-
around player for a few years now. There is a reason why he has three MVP’s. However, even he knew that he could not do it alone. That is why he joined Miami to team up with Wade, Bosh, and the rest of the organization. He finally got the help from the supporting cast, and now he is getting the praises he has long deserved.
Spring Football 2012: Pope John Paul II Eyeing a Bounce Back Season in 2012 By: Malcolm Shields In the 30 years that Matt Dillon has been a head football coach, he has never had a season like the one he witnessed in 2011. The Eagles coach relied on two freshman quarterbacks to lead his offense. The Eagles only had six seniors on the roster. The growing pains were evident as Pope John Paul II finished with a 1-9 record. Despite the tough season, many players on the Eagles logged valuable playing time and put in work in the weight room to improve their conditioning for the upcoming season. “These guys dedicated themselves. We had tremendous commitment to the offseason program,” Dillon said. “There is no doubt that we are a better football team.” Upcoming sophomore quarterbacks Carmine Giuffrida and RJ Ritz have been splitting the reps throughout spring practice. “It’s been great competition between the two guys. They each bring something different to the table,” Dillon said. “They both are going to play [in the spring game]. I want them to have the opportunity to be competitive and compete for the position.” Pope John Paul II has multiple playmakers on defense. Middle linebacker Stefan Hinz has been one of the top performers on defense in the spring. “He is a physical presence at the Mike linebacker position. He runs extremely well,” Dillon said. “He’s got to be our bell cow on defense.” Bobby Lentz, who also plays running back on offense, will play along side Hinz at outside linebacker.
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