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Boca Raton, FAU Stadium to Host 2012 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Weekend By: Malcolm Shields The sport of lacrosse has made a rapid rise in the South Florida amateur sporting scene over the past decade. Because of its growth, Major League Lacrosse will host its 2012 All-Star Weekend from June 29 through July 1 at FAU Stadium. The apex of the weekend will be on Saturday, June 30 when the league’s top players compete in the 2012 All-Star Game in a “Young Guns” vs. “Old School” format. The weekend begins on Friday, June 29 at the stadium with the MLL Fanzone, which also takes place on Saturday, player introductions and a free youth clinic conducted by players. The league has already declared the youth clinic at full capacity. Saturday will be the most active as youth lacrosse teams will compete in the MLL All-Star See Pg.31
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UNARMED STRONGARM 06/25/2012 16:16 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE Victim advised that a man in his 20`s wearing a white shirt, beige hat, pants, and riding a bicycle approached her after she parked her car. She believed he had something in his hand as he demanded her purse. She gave him the purse and he fled north on Military Trail. Investigation on going.
BOCA RATON – The whole family is invited to see the classic tale of adventuremagic carpets, genies and three wishes- when Aladdin and His Magic Lamp is presented at the Willow Theatre for one weekend only this July. Curtain Call Playhouse has adapted this timeless story of a young man who retrieves a magic lamp, unleashes a genie, meets a princess and falls in love, while fighting an evil sorcerer. This is a tale that everyone in the family can enjoy together as they root for Aladdin and his chance to live happily ever after. Performances are Friday, July 13 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 14 at noon and
2 pm and Sunday, July 15 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The Willow Theatre is a 155-seat venue where every seat offers a great view. It is located inside Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theatre Box Office over the phone at tel:561347-3948 or in person Tuesday-Friday 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 1-5pm, plus one hour before show times. Visit www.willowtheatre.org for more information and a seating chart.
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BURGLARY TO RESIDENCE 06/26/2012 8:35 SW 5TH COURT Victim reported a delayed burglary to residence. SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT 06/26/2012 18:20 5900 WEST GLADES ROAD Female juvenile was arrested for retail theft after investigation revealed she attempted to steal cosmetic items from Sears. Total cost of the items was $65. She was released to parent. BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 06/25/2012 6:17 NW 23RD ROAD Unknown suspect smashed the rear drivers side window of the victim`s 2010 Volvo while it was parked in the driveway sometime between 2145hrs and 0600 hrs overnight. Victim`s purse & laptop computer were stolen from the rear seat area.
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BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 06/25/2012 13:35 WEST GLADES ROAD On Monday 6/25/2012 (between 12:19-12:23 hours) unknown suspect(s) broke into a “Canteen” vending box truck. The padlocks on the rear door and the safe were missing. About 20 money bags were stolen out of the safe
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BURGLARY/ THEFT FROM AUTO 2012008577 06/25/2012 19:39 WALNUT TERRACE Victim`s vehicle was burglarized over night. No suspect information at this time.
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From Student to CEO, Young Entrepreneurs Graduate BOCA RATON -- Seventeen middle and high school students received CEO status on June 4th at the Boca Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) commencement. After months of hard work, the students were presented with their welldeserved diplomas by Beth Johnston, Program Manager and Boca Chamber Executive Vice President, along with Troy M. McLellan, CCE, Chamber President & CEO and 2012 Boca Chamber Chair Cheryl Budd, CCO of NCCI. The Boca Chamber partnered with Florida Atlantic University Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and Florida Power and Light for this year’s academy. “This is a unique program, where kids can actually launch real businesses,” said Beth Johnston. This year’s enterprises range from Senior Link Consulting, a business providing technology assistance to senior citizen to the Shark Whisperer, a notfor-profit created with a focus on saving the shark population. During its inaugural year, the Boca’s YEA! class presented to a local investor panel and then sent the winner, Rebecca Zerbo, CEO of Positive Pocket, to the national competition in Rochester, New York, where she won over the national panel and took first place in the competition. “The fact that Rebecca (Zerbo) travelled to Rochester and won the national contest speaks volumes about the high level of
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entrepreneurial spirit that we have in our community – from Fortune 500 CEOs to a local seventh grader,” said Troy M. McLellan. “Each student in the Boca Chamber YEA! class had a strong business plan that would have been competitive on the national level. We are very proud of all of their accomplishments this year.” The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking eightmonth program that guides students in grades 6-12 through the process of starting a real business, including business plan development, pitching an investor panel, obtaining funding, launching the venture, managing media campaigns, e-commerce and web development, sales events, and trade shows. Students, ages 11 to 18, are taught to recognize the power of their ideas, and to develop the skills necessary to turn those ideas into meaningful enterprises. The following students make up Boca Chamber YEA! Class. Rebecca Zerbo – Eagles Landing Middle School Sam Steiner – Saint Andrews School Alex Heatzig – Saint Andrews School Jordan Rosen – Eagles Landing Middle School Jackson Parell – Saint Andrews School Jack Meyers – Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Zach Elgart – Saint Andrews School Yoli Navis – Spanish River High School
Graduates of the 2012 Boca Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy celebrate with Program Manager Beth Johnston, EVP of the Boca Chamber; Mentor Chim Francisco of JuicePLUS, Mentor Bonnie Kaye of Kaye Communications, and Boca Chamber President & CEO Troy McLellan, CCE. Sara Brenes – Boca Prep International Matthew Butzer – Saint Andrews School School Tyler Martin – Saint Andrews School Harrison Brenner – Saint Andrews School Ryan Wennick – Saint Andrews School Daniel Nascimento – Boca Raton High School For more information about the Boca Kyle Dagnan – Woodlands Middle School Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Andres Heizer – West Boca Raton Commu- please call 561.395.4433 ext. 236 or visit nity High School www.bocaratonchamber.com/yea. see pics page B5 Sabrina Ungerman – Saint Andrews School
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Rotary Club of Boca Raton West Welcomes its New President By: Guadalupe Monarrez BOCA RATON, Fla- It was quite the event as the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West held its Installation Dinner on Tuesday, June 26th at Picanha Brazil. It was a night to celebrate every one’s contributions as members of the club, but especially Marco Dombrowski. Dombrowski, owner of Picanha Brazil, was inducted as the new President of 2012-2013. On Tuesday night, Dombrowski became only the 3rd President of the club’s history succeeding Douglas Heizer and Francisco Pessoa. “Thank you to all the guests,” Dombrowski acknowledged, “we had a vision for the club, it persisted, and we won.” A bittersweet ending, the meeting marked Francisco Pessoa’s final meeting as club President and the end of a successful year. “Today is a joy for Marco, I want to wish Marco much success in the upcoming year,” Pessoa praised, “I want to give thanks to God for the privi-
leges I have had and to my family. To the members of the club, who were sensational this year.” Primarily made up of Brazilian members, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West is the first club to address members in the Portuguese language. In attendance, were members of the Brazilian media and members of the Brazilian Consulate from the city of Miami. “Contact is vital,” Pessoa said, “I want to thank the members of the Brazilian Consulate for paying special attention to the club and how the club can participate with the Consulate in Miami.” “I want to thank the media from Brazil, who have helped tremendously. I would love to continue to have help from the media,” Dombrowski added. During his speech, Pessoa made light of the charitable projects the club was involved in throughout the past year. The club was responsible for giving dictionaries to children, giving educational talks to schools in Boca Raton to avoid bad behavior, and
Current President Marco Dombrowski and past president Francisco Pessoa
helping deprived mothers in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. In accordance with the George Snow Foundation, the Rotary Club presented a check for $5,000 to help fund a student scholarship. The scholarship will help a student of Brazilian
las Heizer. In its humble beginnings, Heizer had a vision of creating a Brazilian Rotary Club in Boca Raton. With that vision, Heizer became the first President of the Boca Raton West chapter. “Thank you to Douglas for being
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nationality further their college education. “We don’t want to discriminate against other nationalities,” Dombrowski said, “but, the club would like to be able to help support someone of Brazilian descent.” The meeting also served to pay great homage to our very own, Doug-
so persistent,” Pessoa recognized, “we would not be here if it were not for him.” From everyone at the Boca Raton Tribune, we would like to congratulate Marco Dombrowski for becoming the new President of Rotary Club Boca Raton West and wish him a successful year! see pics pg. B4
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Mizner Park Car Show Raises More than $4,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation BOCA RATON – More than $4,000 was raised to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida at the recent 2nd Annual Mizner Park Downtown Drive Car Show. “Thousands of people came out to enjoy nice weather, see a tremendous collection of cars and support Make-A-Wish,” said Chris Molho, general manager of Mizner Park. “It was a great Father’s Day event that raised money for a charity that does so much to help our community.” More than 140 cars, including antiques, classics, street rods, custom builds, race cars, sports cars, imports, European sport & exotic cars, hand-built cars and one-of-a-kind autos from 1900 to present day, lined the streets of Mizner Park. “It is through community partnerships and events such as this that help us grant wishes to children battling life-threatening illnesses,” said Norm Wedderburn,
President/CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Russ Gagliano, producer of the show, was there with his father and son, and has been restoring classic cars for more than 45 years. He showcased one of his favorite classics…a 1951 Merk, similar to the automobile in the movie “Rebel without a Cause” starring James Dean. Awards were given to crowd favorites that included David DeMartino’s 1930 Model A 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod and Braman Motors of Miami’s special limited edition $1.8 million Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Southern Florida Chapter is celebrating 28 years of granting wishes to local children, grow-
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ing from granting two wishes in 1983 to granting 537 wishes in fiscal year 2011. Today, the chapter serves the children of Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties, plus children of the US Virgin Islands.
Designated as one of America’s Top 10 Public Spaces 2010 by the American Planning Association, Mizner Park is located at 327 Plaza Real in Downtown Boca and is home to unique boutiques, sumptuous eateries, energizing music and inspiring art.
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BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University will host the following events: ‘Out of the Fire,’ an Exhibition of Ceramics by John McCoy and Amelfgia Costa. The free exhibition runs through Friday, August 10 at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus Library Gallery, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter. For more information, call :561-7998530 or visit www.library.fau.edu/npb/npb. htm. “Out of the Fire” is an exhibition of functional and sculptural handmade ceramics by John McCoy, whose specializes in wheel thrown teapots, pitchers, tumblers, fun plates and mugs; and Amelia Costa, whose specialty Boca Raton Regional Hospital participants in the 2011 Heart Walk is sculpture and jewelry making. The exhibition can be viewed during regular library As the signature community-wide event hours, which are Monday through Friday from BOCA RATON -- Boca Raton Regional Hospital shows its commitment to the heart of the American Heart Association, the 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 5 health of Palm Beach County residents not Heart Walk draws some 15,000 partici- p.m. and closed Sundays. just at the hospital, but also out in the local pants, including representatives of top cor‘Domestic Duality,’ an Exhibition of Selfporate sponsors and corporate walk teams, Portraits by Patricia Gutierrez community. For the third consecutive year, the hos- community walk teams, individual walkers The free exhibition runs through Friday, pital will be serving as the local present- and survivors and families affected by heart August 10 at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Caming sponsor of the American Heart Asso- disease and stroke. pus Library Gallery, 5353 Parkside Drive, JuThe family-friendly event includes a 5K piter. For more information, call 561-799ciation’s annual “Heart Walk of the Palm Beaches” scheduled Saturday, September 29 (3.1 mile) walk route, kids zone featuring 8530” or visit www.library.fau.edu/npb/npb. at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown bounce houses for kids and other activities, htm. health screenings, entertainment, warm-up West Palm Beach. “Domestic Duality” is a series of computer Not only is Boca Raton Regional Hos- routine, and healthy snacks. Val Perez, Re- manipulated staged self-portraits that show a pital the leading local corporate sponsor, gional Vice President, Palm Beach County, woman hiding behind a façade that does not rebut, also, more than 700 participants join TD Bank, is the 2012 Heart Walk Chair- ally exist. Patricia Schnall Gutierrez, the artist, the hospital’s fundraising team each year man. has dedicated her work to examining women’s Activities at the event will get underway roles throughout her career. The exhibition and the team has raised a combined total of at 7:00 a.m. with a 5K USATF Run hosted can be viewed during library hours, which are $73,443 over the past two years. Historically, Boca Raton Regional Hos- by Lawyers Have Heart. Onsite activities Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 pital has been a loyal supporter of the will begin at the same time and the Heart p.m., Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. and closed American Heart Association, particularly Walk will kickoff at 9a.m. along Flagler Sundays. with the expanding reputation of the Chris- Drive overlooking the Intracoastal Water‘The Unseen World around Us’ Photogratine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute and way. phy Exhibition by Efram Goldberg “We take great pride in once again being renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. James MorThe free exhibition will be on display the presenting sponsor of the Walk,” said through Monday, October 1 on the first floor ris, Medical Director of the Institute. Jerry Fedele, President and Chief Exec- Dr. Morris, who serves on the Executive of FAU’s Wimberly Library, 777 Glades Road, utive Officer of Boca Raton Regional Hos- Cabinet for the Heart Walk. “We invite ev- Boca Raton. For more information, contact pital, sees the natural alignment between eryone in Palm Beach County to join us for Efram Goldberg at egoldb12@fau.edu or visit the hospital and the American Heart Asso- a great day and most importantly, a great www.eframgoldberg.com. ciation. “The American Heart Association cause.” Efram Goldberg’s exhibition of color phoThe Heart Walk is presented nationally tographs titled, “The Unseen World around and Boca Regional share a common bond in their commitment to the fight against heart by Subway and Jenny Craig. For further in- Us” gives an intimate look into the savage and disease and stroke,” said Fedele. “Events formation or to register a Heart Walk team, beautiful lives of insects and spiders that are like the Heart Walk demonstrate this part- visit www.palmbeachheartwalk.org or call found in county and state parks throughout nership and our mutual goal to save lives 561-697-6617. Information on registration South Florida. Goldberg grew up in Costa through education, research and the finest fees for the certified 5K run is also listed on Rica and graduated from Florida Atlantic the website. in clinical care.” University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in
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chemistry. He was introduced to photography in high school by his father, a photographer, who now lives in Shanghai, China. “I think it is amazing how the camera acts as a window to another world by capturing details that would not ordinarily be seen or noticed,” said Goldberg. The following activities are planned by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce: RIBBON CUTTING - THE SPANIARD TAPAS BAR & GRILLE Thursday, June 28 / 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 99 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton RIBBON CUTTING with Sultan Express Mediterranean Grill, Hair Holistic, Fruttinuts and Nipote’s Desserts Monday, July 2 / 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sultan Express Mediterranean Grill (891 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432) NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Tuesday, July 10 / 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Bogart’s Bar & Grille (3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431) MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST Thursday, July 12 / 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Via Mizner Golf & Country Club (6200 Boca Del Mar Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33433) GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE at the Chamber Thursday, July 12 / 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AMBASSADORS at the Chamber Friday, July 13 / 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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A bang-up time is planned in Boca, Delray and area for Independence Day BOCA RATON – South County and its surrounding communities will be filled with sounds of music and the sights and sounds of fireworks when the area celebrates Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. Boca Raton will salute the day with stirring patriotic music, spectacular fireworks and plenty of tasty food. The event takes place at the Florida Atlantic University campus, one-half mile east of the Glades Road-I-95 intersection. It opens with music in the early evening along with such activities as special giveaways, clowns, balloons, face-painting, sand art, gift drawings, children’s rides and a variety of family games. The fireworks will be lighted at 9 p.m. Traditional music will accompany the bombs bursting in air. There will be plenty of food available for purchase. It’s a free event. For information, call 561-393-7827. Other celebrations include: WEST BOCA RATON Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department will present the fifth annual July 4th Celebration at the South County Regional Park amphitheater off Glades Road between State Rod 441 and West Boca High School. The fun begins Wednesday, July 4th at 6:30 pm with a concert by the Whitestone Band performing hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s! Following the concert, stay for the fireworks display set to music and performed by Zambelli
Fireworks. Picnic baskets and lawn chairs permitted. No pets, BBQs or personal fireworks allowed. Free admission. DELRAY BEACH Enjoy two days of celebrations in Delray Beach. There will be “Red, White and Blues On the Ave. & Fourth of July celebration” July 3 from 4-10 p.m. and July 4 from 2-9:30 p.m. It will be held at Atlantic Avenue and State Road A1A in downtown Delray Beach. The two-day extravaganza includes multiple stages with national blues acts playing and sand-sculpting contest, food-eating contest, beautiful baby bathing suit contest, contemporary art show, street bars, vendors food and a fireworks display. It is free and open to the public. Call 561-279-1380
of events and location of events will be available throughout the entire town and in Bryant Park on the 4th of July. Children’s Activities take center stage all over town. Javier Del Sol, Children’s Pied Piper of the Lake Worth 4th of July Celebration, will be coordinating an Interdependence Day for all children who come to town. Meet in the Cultural Plaza at noon for an abundance of activities. Artists and musicians will greet your children with arts and crafts projects, games, contests, dance and music. Children will make costumes for the costume contests, hats for the hat contests and decorate bikes for the bike and stroller contest. Javier will lead
groups of children through town to each of the contests during the day. Artists and musicians will remain in the park with other children continuing the activities. Lake Worth will be filled with events for adults as well. Most shops and restaurants will be cooking in the streets and having holiday gifts and specials for visitors. The day starts with the Great American Raft Race in Bryant Park and ends with spectacular fire works at the same location. For additional information contact: Joyce Brown-Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 605 Lake Avenue – 215205-9441
CORAL SPRINGS This year’s festivities kick off at 6 p.m. July 4 in Mullins Park. Families will be able to enjoy games, bounce houses, fun food and lots of entertainment, with fireworks beginning promptly at 9 p.m. The event is free, but thee is a fee for food, bounce houses and games. Parking is available for $3 at the Coral Springs Gymnasium for early arrivers, and also at the main Mullins Park/Center for the Arts parking lot. For information, call 954-345-2200. LAKE WORTH Downtown Lake Worth will be exploding with activity July 4. Programs
Boca Raton Hooters Girl Wins Top Title at Miami Pageant BOCA RATON – A Boca Raton native who has worked at the Hooters Restaurant in Boca for three years was selected out of 100 Hooters Girl contestants from around the world to represent Hooters for the next year as Miss Hooters International 2012. Amanda Jemini, 21, won $50,000 cash and will be featured in a Hooters Calendar, national marketing campaigns and TV commercials. “This was my first time participating in the Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant and it was an unbelievable experience,” said Jemini. “The week leading up to pageant day was filled with early wake up calls, hair and makeup and all-day photo shoots, but the real highlight was meeting wonderful kids at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. It was special to spend time with them and help to lift their spirits.” The Hooters 16th Annual International Swimsuit Pageant was held at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. The judging panel included Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient Sgt. Tommy Rieman, who received a heartfelt welcome from the audience, including the local servicemen and women Hooters invited to the pageant. The Hooters Girl contestants were selected from more than 18,000 Hooters Girls who currently work in Community News
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Baby, the Rain Must Fall – but Why so Much? The other day, my wife asked me, “What are all your shoes doing near the front door?” “They’re drying off,” I said. Drying off from all the rain. Drying off from getting caught in the rain at the supermarket. Drying off from getting caught in a sudden shower while walking the dog. And so on. I’ll tell you something; these past few weeks have been disgustingly damp. If the rain hasn’t been falling out of the sky, the air has contained enough moisture to dampen your entire body. I never thought I’d complain about rain. Having been raised in the Northeast, the biggest complaint of my life has usually been about snow. But even now, as I write this column on my home computer, I can look out the back window and see the sky filled with clouds. The humidity feels like 100 percent plus. This past weekend was a particularly rainy one, so it was hard to make any plans. Weekends are usually reserved for errands. So my wife and I often had to run between the raindrops to get anywhere. Sunday was really tough. It was just beginning to rain when we left church. She had to return some items at a local store, so we went there to carry out the task. As we waited for a cashier in the nearly empty store, I started hearing thunder. Soon, deluges of rain were slamming down on the asphalt. We ended up spending another half-hour in the store, waiting for the rain to subside. (This was tough for my wife since she had left her store coupons at home.) We wandered around the store, and I meandered over to the men’s accessories area. I was surprised to see that a fancy windshield ice scraper with a heavy mitt attached along with a light was
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being sold. When I mentioned it to my wife, she noted that people do go back and forth from Florida to the colder climes. But I wondered why the item was on sale in June. It’s not going to snow up there or down here. Finally, we made it home, but only after making our way through flooded parking lots all over the area. Wouldn’t you know that the rain stopped when we got inside the house? But the evening was bad. My wife was trying desperately to get to sleep because she had to leave for an appointment early Monday morning. We tried watching TV to get sleeping, but big red messages (actually, some were yellow) flashed across the screen, telling of a tornado warning. Thankfully, the warning was for central Florida and the areas heading east toward Daytona Beach. I checked the computer Monday morning to find out what happened. The rain and the nasty weather were blamed on Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico. The news report said tropical storm warnings were in effect along the Florida Panhandle, and even with the storm’s center far from land, it lashed Florida with heavy rains and spawned isolated tornadoes that killed at least one person. There was even an evacuation, and authorities in the Tampa Bay area were asking residents and tourists to stay away from flooded streets. The weather forecasters have been frightening us this month, noting that 2012 is the first year that four named storms have formed around Florida before July 1 of the summer hurricane season. This is probably a good thing since it is a wakeup call to make sure you have your hurricane supplies and a reliable generator on hand. I hope this isn’t a precursor of things to come, but you never know.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer Investments Limited Investments Limited announced the acquisition of Mayfair Plaza, located at 885 SE 6th Ave (US 1/Federal Hwy) in Delray Beach. It is an 8,216 square foot strip center on .6 acres of land, sandwiched between Portofino Square center and Aspen Towers center, both owned by Investments Limited.
Rotary Club Boca Raton This Thursday June 28th at 6:30 at the top of the Bridge Hotel William Riddick was inducted as the new President. See the full coverage with pictures in our next edition. Congratulations! Fabulous Fourth Come out and see the sky shine! This has become a tradition in Boca Raton. The City of Boca Raton is hosting its Independence Day Celebration, “Fabulous Fourth,” on the Florida Atlantic University Campus on Wednesday, July 4th.
Old Navy Anniversary The Old Navy store in West Boca will celebrate its first anniversary Saturday, July 14th. The Old Navy has been our great partner since day one. We have a newspaper rack in front of their store where people from west Boca can pick up their weekly edition of the Boca Tribune. All-Star game in Boca Raton The Boca Raton Tribune had the privilege of interviewing fitness industry entrepreneur Jake Steinfeld. He was the creator of the “Body by Jake’’ line of personal fitness equipment. Steinfeld co-founded Major League Lacrosse and the League will be holding its All-Star Game on Saturday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at FAU Stadium. Boca Police Two representatives from the Boca Raton Police Department visited the Boca Raton Tribune offices earlier this week. We thank these men in uniform for their tireless service to protecting our community. “Being prepared” Jeremy Gibbons, a local Boy Scout, is involved in a very interesting project. He is building with the help of the Troop a flag burning furnace to retire American flags. This service project is being conducted at Veterans Park here in West Boca for VFW Post #10556.
See Red RedVolution Summer Tour will present its “Friday Night Live” at Sanborn Square on Friday, July 6th from 6:30 to 10 pm. Don’t miss this event. Enjoy an appearance by Stanley C. Panther and games and activities. Nussential President Phil Mims was in Boca Raton Thursday June 28th at 7pm. The meeting was held at Boca Raton Regional Hospital in the Continuing Education Building Classroom C. Welcome President Phil! Historical Society We welcomed Mary Csar, executive director of the Boca Raton Historical Society, who came to visit the office this past week. We look forward to great partnership with the BRHS. Rotary Club Boca West Congratulations to Marco Dombrowski for officially being inducted as President of the Boca Raton West Rotary Club. The Installation Dinner for the club took place at Picanha Brazil on Tuesday. See pictures in our Spotlight Section.
New business in Boca Raton Welcome Modernizing Medicine to their new 15,000 sq. ft headquarters in Boca. Recently rated one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by the South Florida Business Journal, they provide a cloud-based technology for the health care industry and are projected to grow from 75 employees to 100 employees by year’s end. Back to School The Wayne Barton Study Center has already scheduled its annual “Back to School Jam” for Aug. 4.
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POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Finding the Right Words Having a vocabulary is essential for all human interactions. It is with words that we share our accumulated knowledge, and communicate our deepest emotions about any issue important to us, or a new idea being considered by us. People remain free to convey such feelings, or not, but it is with clearly formed phrases that our evaluation of any situation can best be expressed, and our personal opinion made known! Again, we need the right words if what we say is to be understood and a positive impact is made! Nevertheless, there are situations in life when the most loquacious persons find themselves at a loss for words which best verbalize their mindset at a particular moment. It is also true that sometimes a person’s actions speak
louder than words. Children, which might fail to employ the magic words “thank you” after receiving a present, may still manifest their enormous gratitude. Most often, it comes by the interest immediately shown for the gift, by the manner of treating the gift, and by a variety of other positive reactions to it, short of the specific, appropriate terms of appreciation. Right words, however, remain the best vehicles to express one’s thoughts and anything a person wishes to communicate. Some people may utilize bumper-stickers on their cars, wear T-shirts with a message, carry posters or banners to manifest their opinions on a variety of concerns. Yet, words coming directly from a person’s mind and mouth are most preferred. This is so, especially, in conversations between individuals. Developing a good vocabulary is the most adequate
way for anyone to select the right words in any interpersonal, human exchange. And the most effective manner to be in control of language is through much reading and the quick employment of new terms learned, as one converses with others, writes in a diary, produces an article or essay, or utilizes public platforms to address any audience. Using the right words in any situation is always the most ideal route to follow. Addressing any issue with clarity seldom leaves any doubt in people’s minds as to what is being conveyed. The communicator is the one responsible to make the ideas fully lucid, for the benefit of readers or hearers. This is especially significant when to goal of what is conveyed demand the right words to convey our messages, regardless of their content!
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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Space Shuttle “Artifact’ Lands at Hammock Point Elementary in West Boca BOCA RATON -- Three years ago, Hammock Pointe Elementary School fourth grade teacher Julie Belford applied for a NASA artifact via a website that she received from her principal, Carol Crilley. It was unknown whether Belford and her school in West Boca Raton would receive the item. She applied to receive a “leading edge” which protects the tiles on the outer part of the shuttle from getting over heated. The Hammock Pointe Elementary School family found out last year that they would be given the item but needed to wait for all shuttles to be retired and inspected. Then, the “artifact” arrived. Belford said it is an honor for Ham-
mock Pointe and the community to have the NASA artifact. “I am so honored to have been given this valuable NASA space item. I believe that our school was chosen as the leading edge’s new home because NASA values the future impact that this will have on our students.” Belford continued: “A child being able to go home and say that they touched a real piece of a shuttle peaks an interest to become involved in science. That is the most amazing gift that can be given back to me in return for acquiring this item.” A display case to hold the NASA space item will soon be completed at Hammock Pointe Elementary.
JARC to Open Group Home for Autistic Clients: Joshua Rales House
BOCA RATON -- Current statistics state that Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the United States. This complex disorder of the brain now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. Understanding the special needs of families affected by autism and their compelling need for residential services and programming, Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) has recently built the Joshua Rales House. Located in Boca Raton, the newest JARC group residence is 5,000 square feet of living space. This state-of-the art residence was designed and constructed with high impact windows and a generator in an effort to be prepared for potential hurricanes. With autism, schedule and routine is most important. These wind hazard preventative elements within the home allow for the least amount of distraction and interruption to the daily routine of the residents. The home will sleep up to eight clients and will have 24 hour support staff on site. JARC has formed a community partnership with The FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) in an effort to provide assistance and support to the clients of the Joshua Rales House. JARC’s trained staff will work collectively with CARD to focus specifically on the needs of the clients.
CARD is a community-based program providing assistance and supports to people with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities, their families, the professionals serving them, and the community. FAU CARD was established by the Florida Legislature, and is funded by the Florida Department of Education, to provide free services and supports to eligible constituents throughout our five county service area. CARD’s goal is to optimize the potential of the individuals we serve by helping them become valued members of their communities, enabling them to learn, work, communicate and socialize “Every state and every community in the United States needs to have a JARC/Rales House” states Harris Kleinkopf, father of Zak, a 21 year old autistic JARC client and resident of the Rales House. “My son needs structure and schedule and JARC truly provides this.” The Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) is a nonsectarian organization which provides group homes, apartments and vocational training for adults with development disabilities. The mission in partnership with the families of the clients is to promote independence dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Urges Fireworks Safety The Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office is urging residents to think about safety as they make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. Every year, thousands of people and animals are killed or critically injured by fireworks. Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime, for that reason, “Fireworks are illegal to use without a permit. Some of the illegal fireworks prohibited for normal resale include common
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Soroptimist International Members Celebrate at Installation Dinner
From left, Kim Champion, SI District 1 Director; Rick Stewart, husband and Alexis Stewart, daughter Story, photos by Barbara McCormick DEERFIELD BEACH -- Brooks Restaurant in Deerfield Beach was the setting for the Soroptimist International Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Chapter Installation Celebration. The sunset affair included a social hour, where club members reflected on the highlights of the past season, congratulated one another on the club’s accomplishments in staying true to their goals of creating a better life for women and girls in need. Kathi Pease, Soroptimist past governor, returned for her fourth term as “Installing Officer.” and ceremoniously inducted the following slate of officers for 2012-13. President, Mariela Montgomery 1st.V.P. Membership, Kim Champion 2nd V.P Programs, Carmen Uceda Corresponding Secretary, Carole Hart Recording Secretary, Mary Dent Maher
Treasurer, Cynthia Cummings Matriarch and Honorary Advisor Helen Babione presented a rose to all past club presidents in attendance and noted their years of service. Following applause for the two successful years under past President Lorry Herdeen, Lorry made the presentation of a large bouquet of red roses to welcome incoming President Mariela Montgomery. Mariela joined Soroptimist in 2008, and has held chairmanship of most of the club’s activities, including Co-Chairperson for three years of the popular Women of Distinction Breakfast. A group of her colleagues from Bluegreen Corp. attended the ceremonies. In closing, Helen Babione announced the Soroptimist Women of Distinction Awards Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 a.m. at Boca West Country Club. see pics pg. B4
Brush Fire Quickly Consumes Five Acres at Sugar Sand Park BOCA RATON – Boca Raton Fire Photos by Assistant Fire Chief MiRescue Services responded to a report chael A. Gergora of a brush fire at Sugar Sand Park just after noon on Tuesday. Firefighters had to move quickly to stop the spread of fire due to the heavy vegetation and high winds. Exposure lines were put into place to protect a city maintenance building and a children’s science playground located within the park. The fire was under control shortly after the arrival of firefighters, preventing further flame spread, but not before it had consumed approximately five acres of land. The Florida Division of Forestry responded with heavy equipment to clear trees and heavy brush to provide firefighters access to remote areas of the fire. Officials said the fire started at the roadside around the 1900 block of West Camino Real. No cause was immediately available.
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Lynn University’s $10.7 Million Energy Saving Effort Aims to Improve Efficiency 30 Percent
BOCA RATON -- Lynn University, site of the final 2012 presidential debate, is set to cut more than 30 percent from its utility spending thanks to an energy-savings performance contract with Siemens Building
Technologies Division. The comprehensive $10.7 million energy efficiency program is the largest singlephase university project of its kind in Florida and will begin rolling out the same year Lynn hosts the presidential debate. Because the project is performance based, Siemens guarantees the amount of energy savings that will be produced by the upgrades and retrofits. These savings will reduce energy expenses enough to finance the project over time. “We think it is one of the best investments we can make,” Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross said. “We are confident the work done today will sustain us ecologically and economically for future generations of students.” Over the contract’s 20-year duration, according to Siemens Greenhouse Gas Calculator, Lynn University can expect to reduce C02 emissions enough to remove the equiv-
alent of approximately 10,000 cars from the road, preserve 386 acres of forest or negate the consumption of 290 rail cars full of coal. After Siemens completes the project work, Lynn is expecting to trim more than 32 percent off its annual utility spending by reducing the consumption of electricity by at least 30 percent, water by 32 percent and natural gas by 20 percent. In the first year after construction is complete, energy savings are expected to yield, according to guaranteed estimates, just under $650,000 in equivalent cost reductions. “Sustainability and energy efficiency are key tenets of Lynn University’s master plan,” Siemens Building Technologies zone manager, Todd Galimidi, said. “Those elements are key drivers of the project. When complete, this work will have a significant impact on the university’s development plans and ultimately its ability to attract top students and faculty. World-class energy ef-
ficiency will bring world-class results.” Most campus buildings will see multiple improvements and upgrades to produce the energy and savings guaranteed by the Siemens performance contract. Plans call for breaking ground on a new central chilled water plant in 2012 that will provide the cooling needs for most campus facilities and produce significant energy efficiency and operational benefits. More than 500,000 square feet of space will be affected when the project, scheduled to be completed December 2013, is finished. Siemens will expand the number of buildings being controlled by its APOGEE Building Automation System which will provide a detailed view of building operations and optimize the performance of the campus energy systems. Lighting will be upgraded and controlled based on occupancy and natural daylight conditions.
Two Teenagers Arrested After Two Arrested with Multiple CataWitness Reports Burglary lytic Converters and Cutting Tools Boca Raton, FL – On Sunday, June 25 at about 2:30 in the morning, Boca Raton Police officers responded to a report of a possible burglary at 373 NW 4th Diagonal. A witness told officers he saw three males trying to break into a car. Officers searching the area for the suspects located a 16 year old male walking through the parking lot of a closed business at 115 Crawford Blvd. As the officer stopped to speak to the juvenile, the juvenile ran behind nearby hedges where the officer lost sight of him. Officers quickly located the juvenile at 345 W. Palmetto Park Road. The juvenile told officers two different stories and said he ran from police because he was smoking marijuana. Meanwhile, the K9 unit tracked from the original location to where officers were speaking to the juvenile. The K9 unit continued tracking and located a second juvenile, identified as Jerome Clay, who was hiding in an enclosed, fenced area to the rear of 345 W. Pal-
metto Park Road. Clay told officers he ran because he is on home detention and is not supposed to be out. The witness later told officers that he only saw the suspects near the car, not actually breaking into the car. The witness identified the two suspects he saw in the parking lot near the car. Officers arrested both juveniles. The first juvenile was charged with loitering and prowling, Clay was charged with burglary to a fenced area and resisting without violence. Arrested: Jerome Clay W/M juvenile 16 years old 16 years old Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL – On Wednesday, June 20, at just after 5:00 in the morning, Boca Raton Police officers patrolling North Federal Highway observed two males riding bicycles in the roadway without proper lighting. Officers stopped the males, identified as Evans Thelus and Clifford Milbrun, who had just entered the City from Delray Beach. Thelus was carrying a large garment bag and Milbrun was carrying a backpack. Officers were concerned because of recent thefts from the nearby construction site and an ongoing problem with catalytic converter thefts. Both bags belonged to Milbrun and he allowed officers to search the bags. Inside, officers found a saw, saw blades and various socket wrenches in the backpack. Six new catalytic converters were located in the large garment bag. Both gave differing stories as to how they obtained the catalytic converters
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although they both said they sell them for cash. Boca Raton detectives interviewed both suspects who indicated the catalytic converters were stolen from a car dealership in Delray Beach. Delray Beach detectives located the dealership and several trucks that were missing catalytic converters. Further charges may be forthcoming. Officers arrested Thelus and Milbrun, charging them with loitering and prowling.
Assistant County Administrator Earns Prestigious National Award The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has named Assistant County Administrator Shannon LaRocqueBaas, PE, the winner of this year’s PEGASUS Award. She will accept her award July 13 at the NSPE annual conference in San Diego. PEGASUS -- Professional Engineers in Government Achievement and Service in the United States -- recognizes one professional throughout the nation for outstanding leadership and service to the engineering profession. The awardee is selected by a panel of judges who considers civic/humanitarian activities, education (formal and continuing), engineering-related achievements, and pro-
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fessional and technical society activities. “This is at the highest level of national recognition for a local government engineer,” said County Administrator Bob Weisman. Shannon is no stranger to major awards in her field. In 2011, she earned Government Engineer of the Year awards from both the Florida Professional Engineers in Government and the Palm Beach chapter of the Florida Engineering Society (FES). In 2006, Shannon was named State Engineer of the Year by FES, and a year earlier the Palm Beach chapter named her Engineer of the Year. Shannon has been active in FES since
1988, serving on several boards at the chapter level. She was named president of the local chapter in 1994, and the first female state president of FES in 2003. Shannon currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Engineers Management Corporation. Shannon has a civil engineering degree from the University of South Florida and worked in private industry for 12 years prior to entering the public sector. In 2005, Shannon came to work for Palm Beach County as the Scripps project manager and remains responsible for steering this $200 million countywide economic development initiative.
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A Lively “Xanadu” at the West End of Glades Road
By Skip Sheffield “Xanadu” was a movie so bad it inspired the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or “Razzies” in 1981. The story, set in Venice Beach, California in 1980, was ludicrous. The stars, Olivia Newton-John and Michael Beck, were unconvincing and lacked chemistry. There were two things in the film’s favor: a soundtrack by Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne and a final film appearance by the great Gene Kelly as failed musician-turned construction magnate Danny Maguire. So it was with the lowest of expectations I braved the rain to drive all the way to the end of Glades Road to see Slow Burn Theater’s production of the musical “Xanadu,” continuing through July 1 at West Boca Raton High School. By golly, surprise! “Xanadu” was a campy, hilarious delight much more enjoyable than the movie that inspired it. Playwright Douglas Carter Beane wisely jettisoned most of the story and re-wrote it with a wink and a nod to Hollywood, gay humor, and musical theater conventions. The main thing Beane kept was the main premise of a Greek goddess, Clio, who springs to life out of a chalk mural in Venice Beach and roller skates into the life of aspiring artist Sonny Malone. Sonny is a young guy who dreams of opening a roller disco nightclub in the never-opened, long-shuttered theater called Xanadu. Clio, who is also called Kira, is played by a powerhouse, outsized talent named Lindsey Forgery. For her impersonation of Olivia Newton-John, Lindsey wears pink legwarmers, a platinum blond wig and affects an exaggerated Australian accent. Rick Pena has a fine tenor voice and naïve appeal as Sonny, a mortal who falls into forbidden love with immortal goddess Clio/Kira. The role of Danny Maguire (and a couple others) is played by versatile Larry Buzzeo. Clio/Kira has a Greek chorus of eight sister muses, two of them played by guys in tutus. Conor Walton and Jerel Brown make a good sight gag, and Walton is one heck of a good tap-dancer. Two of the muses are wicked and want to see Clio/ Kira banished from Mount Olympus. Renata Eastlick is outstandingly wicked as malevolent Melpomene, getting her nasty on with “Strange Magic.” Director/Choreographer Patrick Fitzwater has wisely staged the show in a single 90-minute act, which gives one no time to ponder the absurdities of the show. The vocal harmonies are strong and there is a
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Soroptimist International Members Celebrate at Installation Dinner
Seated, from left, Mariela Montgomery, Newly Installed President, Soroptimist International and Laurie Share, guest; back row, from left, Angela Ward, Marlenys Farah, Rebecca Campbell and Rhoda Rubin
Shown from left are Lorry Herdeen, Past President, Soroptimist International and Mariela Montgomery, newly installed President
Helen Babione, SI Matriarch presents flowers to past presidents Sally Ware and Pat Reed
Rotary Club Boca Raton West Installation Dinner
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“Brave” an Instant Classic with a Timeless Message
Though “Brave” is set in 10th century Scotland, it is dedicated to the contemporary memory of Apple innovator Steve Jobs, who bought the studio in 1986 and sold it to Disney in 2006. That alone should tell you this first PixarDisney CG 3-D animated fairy tale is no ordinary children’s story. “Brave” is quite extraordinary as a matter of fact. For one thing it has a strong young female hero, Princess Merida, an expert archer voiced by Kelly Macdonald. For another, Merida is a defiant feminist, who does not want to follow the dictates of her traditionbound mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). It comes as no surprise the story was written by a woman, Brenda Chapman, who originally was set to direct as well (Mark Andrews was ultimately tapped as director). It was Merida’s genial father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly) who unwittingly sowed the seeds of rebellion when Merida was a young girl by giving her a bow and arrows for her birthday. When Merida defies her mother by declaring an archery competition to win her hand, then humiliates the young suitors, the family fabric is rent both physically and metaphorically. “Brave” is much darker than typical children’s fare, and some parts of it toward the dramatic finale may frighten wee ones. The violent action is lightened with much physical levity (love Merida’s three little red-headed brothers). The underlying message about the sanctity of family and the healing power of forgiveness add an almost biblical weight. “Legends are lessons,” we are told. Although this legend is brand new, it rings of eternal truth. Don’t miss the charming opening short, “La Luna.” Four stars “Safety Not Guaranteed” in Time-Travel Romance “Safety Not Guaranteed” may be
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Scene from “Brave” the first time-travel romantic fantasy ever based on a newspaper want ad. Derek Connolly won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance Film Festival for a story inspired by an actual ad: “Wanted: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid when we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed.” Time-travel has been the stuff of fantasy even before H.G. Wells and Jules Verne in the 19th century. “Safety Not Guaranteed” is a modern hipster spinoff, set in scenic Ocean View,
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The Blue Anchor British Pub Restaurant
This is a congenial British style pub with an accent on some 20 brands of imported beers – both ales and lagers. Generally a pub has a somewhat limited food menu that works well with the brews offered. Here the menu is overwhelming with over 50 major selections. From a list of 12 appetizers we sampled the “Appy Tappie Plate” consisting of a scotch egg, fried banger, fried meatballs and sausage roll – with chili garlic, hot mustard and HP sauces(similar to A-1 sauce). Nice way to get acquainted. We had a bowl of warm mussels served with a baguette and tasty broth. Unfortunately, the smoked fish dip combination of kingfish and mahi was bland and tasteless. Soups of the day included a hearty black bean- very smooth and delicious, as was creamy sherry bisque. The baked brie was a poor choice – almost tasteless cheese covered with almonds, blueberry glaze and served with a couple of cantaloupe slices – I’d skip this one. Six salads are listed but none tasted by us. Good news…the fish and chips had full taste with its light batter coating – very nice. Another winner was “Pirates Pepperpot”, fish, scallops and mussels in a great peppery tomato sauce – it has a bite and an after bite! The Dublin fishcakes were drab and boring, avoid this. There are five other fish dishes listed – all served with green peas or baked beans or Anchor’s fries.
Some 15 meat/poultry items are featured – we had a surprisingly good beer tenderloin stroganoff – unusual for a British pub. Also, the Steak Balmoral was a juicy pan seared filet mignon with mushrooms and scallions in a creamy sherry sauce – very nice, indeed. Sorry – the sautéed calves liver was bland, even with its onions and bacon in a sherry sauce. Try the Shepherd’s pie – one of many variations we’ve sampled and this is a fine rendition with a delightful taste. We were also treated with a delicious seafood pie with its shrimp and scallions in a great sauce. There are six other savory pies to choose from as Blue Anchor does pies to perfection. Of the four desserts, we found the Blue Anchor’s version of the English sherry trifle to be very, very pleasant. Their apple crumb we tried had a nice crust with the apple slices, though the tart’s bottom was blackened and inedible – Chef take note. Blue Anchor lists nine hot sandwiches, covering beef, lamb, bacon and chicken – all with fries, lettuce and tomato, onions and a choice of 6 toppings. We’ll try to taste them in the future. Blue Anchor is open every day from 11:30AM to 2AM.There are happy hour specials Monday through Friday until 7PM. Blue Anchor is located at 804 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach (561-2727272). Go and enjoy!
Scene from “Safety Not Guaranteed”
Washington. Kenneth Calloway (Mark Duplass), an eccentric, somewhat paranoid, possibly brilliant young man, placed the ad. A young Seattle magazine reporter, Jeff (Jake M. Johnson) and two green interns Arnau (Karan Soni) and Darius (Aubrey Plaza) set out on a possible wild goose chase to see if Kenneth is for real. Director Colin Trevorrow has a wonderfully light touch and balance between absurd comedy and touching, budding romance. It helps that Mark Duplass and Aubrey Plaza are adorable together and we want to believe them. Yes, ultimately “Safety Not Guaranteed” is an effective date flick. You may want to ponder what romance has ever been safe- or life itself for that matter. Three stars
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If You Have Ever Played the Champions Course at PGA National, You Know How Grueling a Golf Course it can be. So why are all these ladies smiling!! Because they’ve just had a great day on that very tough golf course in Palm Beach Gardens. But then these ladies have had lots of practice on one of the most challenging golf courses in South Florida to prepare them. They are “The Lady Golfers“ at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club, Boca Raton, FL. If the news hasn’t reached you about the Stonebridge gals playing the Palm Beach Amateur Championship this week you can soak it up right here. Of the six Stonebridge participants, three won prizes and the others were not too shabby either!! Leslie Greenberg was the overall winner of the group, taking first place in Flight 6, ahead 7 shots over the next contender. An incredible achievement! Karen Levy also took home an award, winning 5th place in the same flight. Lynne Kanofsky had a rough second day of competition, but managed to win a 4th place position overall for Flight 5. Karen Tobman-Blecker and Joan Gilpatrick were great competitors, hanging in there despite some pretty strong contenders
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in their respective flights. Competing in Flight 1, Elizabeth Brumback, finished 7th only 5 strokes from a winning position. Elizabeth Brumback said her high point came when she made par through the Bear Trap on the last day. “That made it all worth it!! This is not an easy course....the greens were running around a 12 on the stimpmeter, the sand traps were very deep with heavy sand and the rough was relentless. There were times when hitting sideways out of the rough was the only option. It is a tough course but we loved every minute of it” So what are these Stonebridge Ladies planning for next year at the PGA Champions Course? Joan Gilpatrick answered: “We will certainly be practicing a lot at our own beautiful but challenging course at Stonebridge, and also hone our skills under instruction from our Director of Golf, Tom Cleaver. Also, as you can see, we all wore the same team shirts, but, next year we plan to wear Stonebridge logo’ed shirts and will be looking for sponsors”, she said with a smile.
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Commission OKs Use of Bed Tax Money for Sand Transfer Plant
by Margi Helschien
Atlas Shrugged FLORIDA, always in the lime light! In 2000 it was the hanging chads, In 2008 there was the primary election in which officials discovered, during a recount of a close judicial race, that more than 3,400 ballots had mysteriously disappeared after they were initially counted on election day. In 2012 it is 183,000 ineligible voters. But hey, we are not the only state with a few issues. In Maryland, Montgomery County has the “Bag Tax”. That’s right, when you buy an item from a store , you must pay for the bag or you can bring your own. There is even a Volunteer force that police’s the Bag Tax. The bag tax snitches turn the business into the county, over the nickel bag fee if the business does not charge for the bag. Volunteers are encouraged to rat out businesses that do not charge the bag tax fee and the businesses must offer a customer a bag or they can get in trouble for that too. After all, the county needs their money. If you order carryout, do you get charged for the bag that your food now comes in? Yes, you certainly do! Can
you imagine grocery shopping with a cart full of groceries, and you run the groceries quickly to your car after purchasing your items as if you are a looter, because you do not want to have to pay for the bags. So there you are , in your car loading up the trunk and back seat as smaller items fall and you stack up items as carefully as you can. Now when a business plans for their costs they have to include the price of bags right ? So, if there is no more bags to give to customers then shouldn’t the prices go down in stores? No, that has not even happened. What does happen is that the government makes more money then these small businesses, thus, making the businesses become surrogate tax collectors. And, in case you wondered, the Bag Tax does not apply to retail establishments owned and operated by the Federal or State government. So people in Florida, breathe a sigh of relief, because you thought you had problems to worry about, but now you know in Florida we do not have the “Bag tax”.
Margi Helschien is a resident of West Boca since 1986 and is mom to 2 sons, 2 dogs, and 2 large lizzards. She is currently the Palm Beach County Vice Chair of the Republican Party. Active in the Junior League of Boca Raton, the Advisory board of the American Red Cross, and author of several children’s books.
FAU Receives Gift of $30,750 for Business Scholarship Fund BOCA RATON, FL (June 20, 2012) – Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently received a $30,750 gift from NAPM Florida Gold Coast, Inc (NAPM) affiliated with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) ™. The Board of Directors of the NAPM has created the “Supply Chain Management Educational Scholarship” fund at FAU for the purpose of providing 10 students with educational opportunities in the field of Supply Chain Management. Preference for these competitive awards will be given to business major students needing economic assistance with a minor in operations management and emphasis on supply chain management. “Supply Chain Management has become one of the most sought-after disciplines in business schools,” says Tamara Dinev, Ph.D., chair of the information technology and operations management department (ITOM) in the College of Business. “The Supply Chain Management Educational Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for our students to get exposure and education in this important field to give them competitive advantage in the workplace.” ITOM’s program on operations management and supply chain management
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focuses on the management of sourcing, operations, and distribution processes along a supply chain. Through effective management of supply chain activities, including supply chain network design, purchasing, forecasting, inventory management, globalization and outsourcing, as well as logistics and information technology, firms may gain a competitive advantage. The operations management minor with emphasis on supply chain management prepares the students for these types of jobs and develops their skills in the area that will benefit them in whatever career path they will take in the future. “The importance of educating young adults in supply chain management today is driven by the fact that the supply management segment of business has gained a valued position in business operations over the past decade,” says Timothy Johnson, president and chief executive officer of the NAPM Florida Gold Coast, Inc. “As all entities, forprofit, government and even not-forprofits look to compete in what is now a global market place; they will continue to rely on supply chain professionals who have the education, knowledge and understanding of the supply chain. Employers will continue to seek those who are able to recognize the cont. on pg.23
At its June 5 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners took the following action: Sand transfer plant – approved the use of bed-tax funding in the amount of approximately $255,000 for one year for operation and maintenance of the sand transfer plant at the Lake Worth Inlet. Well fields – agreed to restore the original countywide well field protection program at a net cost of $355,000 and eliminate the cost-share program; an environmentalist staff position previously cut will be reinstated. Roads – approved on first reading and to advertise for public hearing on June 19 a mid-year update to the Five-Year Road Program. The board also approved local agency program (LAP) funding increases of $38,449 for the widening of Okeechobee Blvd. from Australian to Tamarind avenues, and $169,033 for improvements to the intersection of Blue Heron Blvd. and Congress Avenue. Pero Farms – extended for one year the rent of 570 acres in the Ag Reserve co-owned by the county and the South Florida Water Management District to Pero Family Farms, LLC. The county’s share will be approximately $116,000. Drop-off bins – discussed possible rules and regulations for continued use of unmanned recycling drop-off bins and collection stations. Staff was directed to work with industry officials and bring back recommendations. Hurricane preparedness – heard a presentation by the Public Safety Department on the county’s hurricane preparedness program.
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Animal Care & Control – adopted a resolution permitting the use of any excess fees collected and allocated from the first $1 of the pet sterilized tag fee and the first $5 of the non-sterilized tag fee for the mobile spay/neuter program to be used for other Animal Care & Control operational costs. An increase in tag-fee sales over the past several years has resulted in a surplus of approximately $250,000. Economic Sustainability – conceptually approved a federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 funding award in the amount of $3.673 million and a federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program award of $1.863 million to HTG of Palm Beach II, LLC for construction of 63 new affordable townhomes known as Pine Run Apartments in unincorporated Palm Beach County. No county funds are involved. The board also approved a $75,000 budget transfer as the county’s required local match for a Job Growth Incentive Grant for Digital Risk, LLC. The city of Boca Raton is also contributing $75,000. Wastewater project – directed staff to rebid a wastewater infrastructure collection project in Belle Glade. Internal Auditor – approved on first reading and to advertise for public hearings on June 19 a series of revisions to the duties and responsibilities of the County Internal Auditor and the advisory Internal Audit Committee. Workforce Alliance – adopted a resolution approving the FY 2012-2013 budget for Workforce Alliance, Inc. in the amount of $2,718,968.
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A T-shirt’s Worth 1,000 Words In the heart of Royal Palm Place famous artist Yaacov Heller works diligently on a portrait of The Heizer Corporation at Gallery 22. A wooden paint palette lies next to him as he paints the details of the Boca Raton Tribune’s Sports issue. From fine jewelry to stunning portraits Yaacov Heller is known to create masterpieces. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio Heller has lived in Jerusalem, Israel where he has completed several prominent works of art. Heller came back to the United States in 1989 and has been here for 7 years. Heller’s projects are recognized for their extraordinary intricacy, consideration to detail and commitment to creative value. But what you don’t know is that this talented artist also creates one of a kind T-shirts. “People love my art and my paintings,” said Heller. “But not many people in this economy are buying. A t-shirt is less expensive and still has my signature on it.” The process behind creating these artistic shirts is quite captivating. Heller first creates a piece of art and then makes a very high resolution scan of the artwork. With the scan he then
places it into the computer and Photoshop’s it. Finally Heller creates a reproduction on a transfer onto the t-shirts. “The idea of starting a t-shirt line came about 1 year ago when Doug Heizer saw me wearing a t-shirt I made from a painting I did of an 18 foot oil mural of the 7th day of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden,” said Heller. “Doug said ‘I would wear one of those!’ and I got started.” “We wash them and clean them on low heat,” said Heller, “and we don’t use an iron directly on the transfer. We wash inside out and iron from the back side of the transfer.” Washing instructions also come with your T-shirt purchase which is the farthest thing from costly. They start at $29.95 and end at $39.95 depending on which size you purchase. Yaacov’s T-shirt’s come in children’s, men, and women. These exclusive shirts are available for sale at Yaacov’s Gallery 22 in Boca Raton. If you are looking to add a new piece of clothing to your wardrobe, make sure to stop by the Gallery and purchase one of your own.
A “Match” Made in Elderly Care Heaven By: Guadalupe Monarrez Senior Concierge Providers, an in-home elderly service care provider, seeks to partner clients with suitable caregivers to match all their non-medical needs. SCP offers a variety of services, including companionship, meal preparation/catering, personal care/ bathing, escorting to appointments, housekeeping/laundry, computer and internet training, and pet care. Providing efficient and quality care for clients is SCP’s primary goal. Therefore, it is not surprising that SCP implemented a fascinating way to match their clients with their prospective caregivers. Like many online dating websites, which match individuals based on their likes and dislikes, SCP has adopted a similar matchmaking tactic for their clients. When a potential caregiver is found, SCP conducts an interview to find if they would be a suitable match for one of their clients. In the interview, SCP is able to determine their qualifications, personality, and
if they are compatible with the company’s mission of providing quality service care. “We take our time to check references, see their personalities, things they like or dislike, and to check their backgrounds,” said Founder and President Atef Dabbech, “we want to make sure that the client is happy and is able to work well with the caregiver.” Once SCP finds a compatible caregiver that has the potential to be matched to one of their clients, they arrange another interview with the client, caregiver, and a SCP staff member. During the interview, the client is able to determine if the caregiver is the right match for them. “We try to find caregivers that are qualified and can be around seniors,” said Dabbech, “If clients are not satisfied with the caregiver, we go back to our database to find another caregiver.” “But, that rarely happens because we spend a very long time to find a compatible match,” added General Manager and Ac-
FAU Receives Gift of $30,750 for Business Scholarship Fund trends and developments in the supply chain and are capable of negotiating effective long term savings to the organization and thereby adding value to the bottom line.” The Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is the first supply management institute in the world. Found-
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countant Claudia Dias. SCP’s clients are primarily senior citizens, but this family business is able to find caregivers for all age groups needing short or long-term care. While an in-home service care provider can alleviate some families from constant care of their loved ones, SCP has also established a system where families can continue to be involved with their daily activities. Clear Care is a system that allows family members to check in on their loved ones and see what they are doing with their
time. Caregivers are required to provide an update every 15 minutes of what activities they are doing with clients, whether it is playing cards, bathing, or watching TV. Currently, SCP serve Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. SCP strives to build long-term relationships between clients and caregivers, with the hope that clients can still feel independent while receiving service care. For more information, visit www.seniorconciergeproviders.com or call toll free at (855)848-7833.
Digital Risk Mortgage Firm Opens Office in Boca BOCA RATON -- Digital Risk, the nation’s largest provider of mortgage risk, compliance and transaction management solutions, announced that it has opened its newest office in Boca Raton, continuing the company’s expansion plans for 2012. The office will employ some 150 people within the next 90 days. This office is part of the company’s overall growth strategy. Digital Risk’s expansion into Boca Raton is to address customer needs. The company-wide growth is being driven by housing market dynamics and the regulatory environment, including: Expansion of the company’s business model into the management of transactions on behalf of servicers, investors and, in particular, with originators Increased demand for the company’s pre- and post-funding quality assurance services The shift of the pendulum from automated to manual underwriting and skilled human judgment Compliance and risk management now dominate every aspect of the mortgage
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business The recent addition of a new default management suite of solutions, including attorney compliance reviews Positions available at the new office include experienced underwriters, processors, closers, compliance experts and appraisers. The company is accepting applications, and qualified individuals can apply for open positions on the Career page of the company’s website. “We have aggressive growth targets this year, and the opening of the Boca Raton office is a key component of our expansion plans,” said Peter Kassabov, Digital Risk’s chief executive officer. “Boca Raton offers a very qualified pool of potential employees, and a business environment that is welcoming to companies like Digital Risk.” “Boca Raton continues to attract desirable employers,” said Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel. “We’re excited to have an innovative company like Digital Risk join our every-growing community of corporate citizens.” June 28, 2012 through July 4, 2012
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• Margaret Wilesmith, President/Creative Director of Wilesmith Advertising/ Design in West Palm Beach, has been named to the prestigious Dean’s Advisory Board of Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The board provides advice, counsel and support to the dean of FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and champions the medical school’s philanthropic priorities – such as medical student scholarships – to enhance the quality, reputation and strength of the College.
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• Congratulations to Max’s Harvest for being recognized by the Broward/Palm Beach New Times for Best Restaurant in Palm Beach County as well as Best Chef, Chris Miracolo. • BOYNTON BEACH – DeAnna Warren, executive director of Genesis Community Health, announced that the nonprofit organization has received a federal grant for $595,833 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. “This grant will enable Genesis to provide primary care medical services to 3,500 patients each year,” said Warren. She said Genesis was the only recipient in Palm Beach County and one of only 15 in the state of Florida. Email your Business News, promotions and acknowledgements to Chris Catoggio at: chris@bocaratontribune.com.
New Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant Opens in Boca Raton BOCA RATON -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Restaurant is coming to 21069 Powerline Road in Boca Raton. “When I decided to follow my dreams as a food industry entrepreneur, Dickey’s was a great fit,” said new franchise owner Carol Vu. “The food is amazing and the quick serve concept was exactly what I was looking for.” Vu was born and raised in Barling, Arkansas and went to Loyola University in New Orleans. She lived in Texas for six years before putting down roots in Fort Lauderdale three years ago. Before joining Dickey’s, Vu worked in the customer development for companies including Michaels Stores, Inc. and Jarden Consumer Solutions. “Florida is a very transient state and
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• The Board of County Commissioners has conceptually approved a $5,536,818 loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) and HOME Program for HTG Palm Beach II, LLC, a corporation established by the Housing Trust Group. Recommended as a result of a competitive request for proposals (RFP) process issued by the Department of Economic Sustainability (DES), HTG plans to build 63 new affordable townhomes known as Pine Run Apartments, located at 5212 Sunset Trail, in unincorporated Palm Beach County.
By Palm Beach State College Small Business Development Center BOCA RATON -- Don’t get yourself into trouble misclassifying the people who work for your small business - the penalties are severe. It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments
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to independent contractors. The IRS 20 Factor Test can help you make this determination. It is also termed the “right-to-control test” because each factor is designed to evaluate who controls how work is performed. Under IRS rules and common-law doctrine, independent contractors control the manner and means by which contracted services, products, or results are achieved. The more control a company exercises over how, when, where, and by whom work is performed, the more likely the workers are employees, not independent contractors. Read the Common Law Rules at: www.irs.gov For more on this topic, or for free counseling with certified business analysts, including PTAC specialists, contact the SBDC at 561-862-4726 or email us at sbdc@palmbeachstate.edu. June 28, 2012 through July 4, 2012
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YMCA Names Kery Knutson Director of Marketing and Membership Development BOCA RATON -- The YMCA of South Palm Beach County announced the appointment of Kery Knutson as director of marketing and membership development. Knutson, who will be responsible for all marketing efforts undertaken by the organization as well as membership development strategies, takes on her new roles just as the summer camp season begins. “I’m thrilled to be a part of a leading nonprofit with a rich history that has such a positive impact on the community – providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body,” Knutson said. “I’m really looking forward to sharing that message.” This summer, and all year round, there’s something for everyone at the YMCA of South Palm Beach. With branches in both Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, you’ll find everything from group fitness classes, to personal training, summer camp to family fitness and sports leagues for kids and adults. Previously, Knutson worked at the Sun Sentinel as a corporate communications specialist and marketing promotions project manager. Prior to that, she was the public information officer for the city of Margate, marketing coordinator
for Office Depot, and she taught in the Communications Department at Florida Atlantic University while she pursued her Master of Arts degree in communication. The YMCA of South Palm Beach County is comprised of: The Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton, The DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, The Schmidt Family YMCA Preschool at the Volen Center and YMCA@901 NCCI. For more information please visit www.ymcaspbc.org.
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FAITH
DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE
By Rick Warren
By Mike Gora
How Do You Use Your Time?
A Missing Caucus
One of our biggest challenges in life is the use of time. During an average lifetime of 72 years, experts tell us, we spend: 21 years sleeping, 14 years working, seven years in bathroom basics (I think my teenage daughter has already used her time), six years eating, six years traveling, five years waiting in line, four years learning, three years in meetings, two years returning calls, one year searching for things lost, 22 months in worship, eight months opening junk mail, six months waiting at traffic lights. No wonder the average married couple spends four minutes per day talking, or children say, “Let’s go to work to see Daddy.” The average parent, studies indicate, spends 30 seconds per day talking to their children! How do you use your time? Do you find yourself saying, “I don’t have enough time”? Is God a cosmic sadist to have created only 24 hours in a day? Is that not enough time to do all we must do? Charles Richards said, “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as we make use of. One person gets a week’s value out of a year, while another person gets a year’s value out of a week.” The Bible says, “There is a right time and a right way to do everything” (Ecclesiastes 8:6), but we know very little about it. The problem isn’t having enough time but how we use the time we have. “I have used up my strength but I have accomplished nothing” (Isaiah 49:6). WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT? It is the mark of WISDOM. “Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as ones who do not know the meaning of life, but as those who do. MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR TIME…” (Ephesians 5:15-16). It is the act of STEWARDSHIP. “Now is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful” (2 Corinthians 4:2). It can be LEARNED. This is a key. Time management can be learned. “Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are. Help us to spend them as we should” (Psalm 90:12). THREE STEPS FOR “FINDING” TIME 1. ANALYZE YOUR LIFESTYLE. Where are you spending your time? Evaluate a day, a week, and a month. Are you better off physically, mentally, relationally, emotionally and
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spiritually than six months ago? “So pay close attention to how you live. Don’t live like ignorant men, but like wise men” (Ephesians 5:15). “There is a way that seems right…but it leads to death” (Proverbs 14:12). 2. UTILIZE THE PRESENT. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Take advantage of today. “Never boast about tomorrow. You don’t know what will happen between now and then” (Proverbs 27:1). * Learn to combine activities. In “prime time” (high priority items), allow no interruptions. In “grind time” (medium to low priority), try to do at least two things at once. “Unwind time” (my priority) – relax or get away. * Keep clutter out of your life: Physical clutter (things which occupy our vision in a negative way). Mental clutter (things which occupy our mind in a negative way). Emotional clutter (things which occupy our spirit in a negative way). * Redeem the time at hand. “Redeem” means to get back, free up, change for the better. 3. PRIORITIZE WHAT IS IMPORTANT. You have just enough time to do God’s will. Organize your life around key areas: Personal relationship with God and spiritual growth; spouse and family; work; health and recreation for physical, mental and emotional fitness; social interactions.
At the United States Congress there are a number of caucuses of the members of the House and Senate. For the most part these are partisan committees whose sole purpose is to stop the sworn agenda of the other political party and remove their political rivals from office. In far too many incidents these sworn objectives are counter-intuitive and counterproductive to the best interest of the country and the best interests of large segments of our citizens. A new caucus is now suggested as the only caucus which can actually help rather than harm the United States of America and you and me, let’s call it “The statesman’s caucus.” By definition a “statesman” is a senator or representative who puts the interests of the country and all its people above his or her own interests, or the interests of his or her own political party. All senators and representatives who seek to join our caucus would have to swear to the following oath: “The undersigned (state your name) agrees to use his or her politi-
cal power and vote for the best interest of The United States of America, whether or not it is in the best interest of his or her political party. The undersigned agrees to consider all options proposed by other members of the caucus without consideration of the political interests of the party from which it comes and further agrees to always choose those propositions which will best serve the interests of the country and all citizens. The members of the Statesman’s Caucus adopt and promise to apply the aphorism that “The art of politics is compromise,” and acknowledge that the best interests of the Country and its citizens are often found in compromise and are more important than the interests of either political party or any candidate for any office.” I would invite Representatives Allen West and Debbie Wasserman Schultz to sign and return their oaths immediately, thereby becoming the co-chairs of the caucus.
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.
Rick Warren is the author of the highly acclaimed, best-selling book, 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.
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Hometown Hero: Jozy Altidore
By: Pedro Heizer In 1998, while David Beckham played in his first World Cup, and Ronaldinho tore up the Brazilian league with skills that soon made him a World superstar, Jozy Altidore was an eight year old Boca Raton kid. At a young age it was evident that Altidore had a natural talent as he would toy with children at the local parks. Josef Schulz, a longtime youth coach in Boca Raton, took note of Altidore when he was 8 years old when he was playing a pickup game at Boca’s South County Regional Park and Schultz was amazed. “I could not believe his maturity for a player his age,” Schulz said. “I’m from Europe. Soccer is my profession. I know what 8-year-olds normally look like, and Jozy was different. He had an awareness other kids his age didn’t have. I told his father, ‘I see something in your son, and I think someday he could make the national team.’ His dad laughed.” “Schulz played a very pivotal role for me in my career in a time where soccer wasn’t so big here in the States,” says a grateful Altidore of what Schulz did for him. As a middle school student at Loggers’ Run Middle School, Altidore harnessed his craft and after only one year he moved to Boca Raton Prep on a soccer scholarship. At 15, Altidore left home for the U.S. Soccer Residency Program in Bradenton, FL. But, during that time not many knew about Jozy Altidore because of his counterpart, Freddy Adu. “Despite what people might think, he [Freddy Adu] is one of my closest friends” says Altidore of his relationship with Freddy Adu Unlike Adu, who drew immediate fame as America’s next big soccer star at age 14, Altidore stayed under the radar as a prospect until he was 16 when he was drafted by a Major League Soccer team. “We weren’t even sure if I was going to go to the draft,” says Altidore “My mother wasn’t too fond of the idea of me playing professional soccer right away, she wanted me to go to college and get a degree.” Nevertheless, in the end Altidore declared himself eligible for the 2006 MLS SuperDraft and was picked up 17th overall by the New York Red Bulls (formally known as the Metrostars). Don’t be fooled, just because he was a Major League Soccer star, didn’t mean that it came without pain. “I would actually stay down here [in Boca Raton] during the week for school and fly to games in the weekends, practice with the team then play,” explained Altidore of his routine during his rookie year. Altidore only appeared in only seven games in his rookie campaign. Although he played only seven games, Altidore scored three goals and impressed the league in the next two years so much so that Spanish club Villarreal
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thought enough of the prodigy to pay $10 million for his rights, an MLS-record fee. In Europe, Altidore never really got his feet off the ground as he had disappointing seasons from 2008 until 2010 in which he saw a decline in goals and playing time. He played with five teams during that stint and only appeared in 39 games and scored three goals. “You go from being a big fish is a small pond to being a very tiny fish in a huge pond. That’s when your career really starts. You’re forced to get better quickly and you begin to understand that every day matters,” explained Altidore about the experiences he had with the European leagues. “In Europe you have to put in the work every day to reach the highest level” recalls Altidore. Altidore was called up to play for the United States Men’s National team as a 19 year old and hasn’t disappointed since he first donned the US Jersey. On February 6, 2008, in a friendly versus Mexico, Altidore made his first start for the national team in which he also scored his first goal. “It’s an honor playing for the country that has given me so much,” says a grateful Altidore “and scoring my first goal for the National Team is something I will never forget.” In March of 2009, Altidore scored his first away goal in a 2–2 draw with El Salvador in a World Cup Qualifying match. In April, Altidore became the youngest American to score a hat-trick in an international game in a 3–0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago. The following summer he appeared in every match the team played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. No American forwards managed to score in the tournament, but Altidore played a major role in the tournament, getting an assist on Michael Bradley’s game-tying goal against Slovenia and putting a pass into the six yard box against Algeria that ultimately resulted in the game winning goal by Landon Donovan. This past season, Altidore had by far his most successful season of his career. Signing with AZ Alkamaar in the Netherlands, Altidore appeared in 34 matches and found the back of the net 15 times. “When I first came to Europe, I didn’t get the opportunity to play,” explains Altidore. “Now I’m more mature then when I first came to Europe and I now understand a lot more of what it takes to play at such a high level. I knew that if I was given an opportunity I would excel.” Jozy Altidore and the rest of the United States Men’s National Team now set their eyes towards the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with the World Cup qualifiers that will go on from now until 2013 and Altidore is one of the main X-Factors for the United States if they expect to be playing soccer in Brazil for the Summer of 2014. It seems like it was just yesterday that
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superstar son to play with him in the Schulz Academy here in Boca Raton and from then on, the rest is history. We are witnessing a hometown hero in the flesh, Jozy Altidore, striker for the US National Team. June 28, 2012 through July 4, 2012
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Lynn Well Represented on SSC Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll By Chad Beattie Winter Park, Fla. – Lynn University’s student-athletes came up big in the classroom to go with another spectacular season, placing 51 on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll. In addition, the Fighting Knights saw 106 studentathletes receive Lynn Athletic Department Honor Roll recognition by posting grade-point averages of 3.00 or better, including 10 with a perfect 4.00 GPA in the Spring semester. A total of 799 student-athletes were named to the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2012 semester. A number of students, 110 in total, carried a perfect 4.00 GPA for the semester. Florida Southern posted the highest number of honor roll recipients with 123 in 12 sports. To be eligible for the Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll, a student-athlete must post a minimum grade point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00. Participants in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, golf, lacrosse, swimming and tennis, baseball, softball and women’s rowing were eligible for the honor roll. A student-athlete must have a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the Lynn Athletic Department Honor Roll. Sixtyfive percent of LU’s student-athletes received a GPA higher than 3.00 while 38 percent recorded a GPA of 3.50 or
better. Nine of Lynn’s 11 teams had a GPA of 3.00 or higher with the women’s golf team pacing the women’s side with a 3.644 GPA and the men’s tennis team leading the men’s side with a 3.414 GPA. Overall, the Fighting Knights recorded a 3.218 overall GPA for the Spring season. For the year 74 percent of studentathletes garnered a 3.00 GPA or higher and 45 percent earned a 3.50 GPA or better. The athletics department as a whole averaged a 3.339 GPA with nine of 11 program’s boasting an average above a 3.00. Additionally, the women’s golf team recorded the highest department GPA at 3.637, while men’s soccer had the highest men’s average at 3.515. Having won 78 national championships since the league was founded in 1975, the SSC’s student-athletes have also proven to be successful in the classrooms. For the fourth consecutive year, the Sunshine State Conference led all 22 Division II conferences with an Academic Success Rate of 86 percent. Below is the breakdown of Lynn’s selections to the SSC Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll: *- denotes recorded a 4.0 GPA this Fall Men’s Basketball T.J. Bullock
FAU Athletics Golf Tournament Raises More Than $50,000 for Student-Athlete Scholarships BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University athletics department recently hosted its seventh annual golf tournament fundraiser at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach. More than 40 foursomes participated in the tournament, which raised more than $50,000 for athletics scholarships. This is the fourth tournament FAU has hosted at Trump International. “We truly appreciate the support of our generous sponsors and participants, who contributed to the tournament’s success once again this year,” said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. “The biggest challenge many students face in furthering their education is the cost, and these scholarships will help FAU recruit the most outstanding student-athletes, and help
them attain their scholarly goals.” Ed Tinari served as chair of the tournament. Hosts included head football coachCarl Pelini, head men’s basketball coach Mike Jarvis, new head women’s basketball coach Kellie Lewis-Jay, and head baseball coach John McCormack. The event included a luncheon, afternoon tee time and awards reception. Participants also had an opportunity to bid on a variety of items in silent and live auctions, including sports memorabilia, sideline passes for FAU football games, vacations and golf packages. The 2013 tournament is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at Trump International. For more information, contact the FAU athletics department at 1-866-FAU-OWLS.
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Our Speaker will be .... Sara Doctofsky Ms. Doctofsky, is the former Keynote Speaker and Marketing Sales Director of the South Florida Business Journal, (Publisher of the annual Book of Lists) She is currently the President of her own ...company, “The PROfessional You”. Ms. Doctofsky will discuss “effective advertising, networking, marketing techniques, time management & other business services to help attract new customers and increase the bottom line.” Start your day off right and join the Chamber at our monthly breakfast meeting where you can meet local professionals from diverse backgrounds and expand your business. It has been often said that the success of a business is determined by how well you market your company’s products and/or services.
Cost: $20 per person Please RSVP on the Chamber website: www.westbocachamber.com; or call the Chamber Office at 561-482-9333. You can also contact Madeline EvansErvin directly with any questions at 561-613-7234 Reservations must be made by Monday, July 9th, 2011. Cash, check or credit card payments may be made at the door.
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Men’s Basketball Rounds out Coaching Staff By Lance Thomas BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University’s men’s basketball head coach Scott McMillin announced the addition of Justin Furr as assistant coach and Martin McCann as the graduate assistant coach on Tuesday. Furr and McCann join a program that finished eighth in the Sunshine State Conference with a 13-16 overall record and a 6-10 mark in SSC play. Furr’s responsibilities will include recruiting coordinator as well as be involved with on-floor coaching of guards, opponent scouting, fundraising, academic mentoring and all other facets of the program. “We are extremely excited to bring
Justin on board as he has a great deal of experience at both the Division I and II levels,” McMillin said. “Justin is a tenacious recruiter and a very good basketball coach, and I am confident he will significantly impact our program in many ways. I am looking forward to working with him and welcoming him and his wife Jennifer into the Lynn basketball family.” For the past two years, Furr served as assistant men’s basketball coach at NCAA DII Newberry College. The Wolves of Newberry went a combined 29-26 during Furr’s tenure and finished fourth in the South Atlantic Conference standings last season. Some of Furr’s recruited talent at
Newberry includes Donray Walker, the SAC Freshman of the Year and Tony Davis, a 2011 all-conference second teamer. Prior to Newberry, Furr served as an assistant coach at UNC Wilmington for four seasons and coached two seasons at High Point University before Wilmington. He also spent time at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Wingate University and Pfeiffer University. Furr received his Bachelors of Science in Sports Management from Wingate University in 1999. McCann joins McMillin’s crew after a year of volunteering for the Lynn men’s basketball staff. He was a four-year letter winner at Division III Hartwick College
in Oneonta, N.Y., and received his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration in 2011. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, McCann will be pursuing his MBA from Lynn. “We are very fortunate to have Martin [McCann] continue with us as a graduate assistant and assist our program in a larger capacity this upcoming year,” McMillin said. “He has proven himself this past year as a very talented young coach who is hard working and intelligent. He believes in the core values that our program stands for and I am excited to have him. Both he and Justin [Furr] will be key components of our team’s success this season.”
Women’s Soccer Announces 2012 Schedule
Boca Raton, FL - Seven home matches and two in-season tournaments highlight the Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer team’s upcoming fall season. Head Coach Brian Dooley enters his 14th season with one of his most experienced teams, returning 15 varsity letterwinners from the 2011 season. The Owls will play in two tournaments this fall: the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament in Fort Myers, from August 24-26, and at the University of NevadaLas Vegas, from August 31 to September 2. The team will face Illinois State University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay at FGCU, while meeting the University of Northern Arizona and
UNLV in Las Vegas. FAU’s non-conference opponents will include former Atlantic Sun Conference rival Jacksonville University on August 17 in Boca Raton; in-state opponent Stetson University on September 8 in DeLand; and UAB of Conference USA on September 16, at the FAU Stadium. Sun Belt Conference action begins on the road for the second straight season with matches at Troy University on September 21 and University of South Alabama on September 23. FAU defeated Troy 2-1 in overtime in Boca Raton last fall. The team hopes to return to South Alabama for the conference championships on October 31 to November 3. Western Kentucky University will be
the home conference opener on September 28, before battling Middle Tennessee State University in the second game of a men’s-and-women’s doubleheader on September 30. FAU will also host the University of Louisiana-Monroe on October 12 before playing the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in the nightcap of a doubleheader on October 14. The regular-season finale will be at home against South Florida rival FIU on October 25. Coach Dooley’s team returns senior goalkeeper Ashley Lantes, who led the SBC in saves and ranks second in program history with 246 saves. Offensively, junior forward Brittney Nash ranked among the conference leaders in assists
and scored four goals last fall. Nash chipped in five assists and is the team’s top returning point scorer. Junior midfielder started 15 matches last season and has recorded six assists her career. Fellow junior midfielder Lindsey Rice attempted 14 shots in her first season as an Owl after transferring from Florida State University. Sophomore defenders Yazmin Ongtengco and Amunique Scott look to continue to make an impact after being main contributors during their freshman seasons in 2011. The Owls also will be bringing in a talented freshman class to help add quality players and depth to this year’s squad
Boca Raton, FAU Stadium to Host 2012 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Weekend
By: Malcolm Shields The sport of lacrosse has made a rapid rise in the South Florida amateur sporting scene over the past decade. Because of its growth, Major League Lacrosse will host its 2012 AllStar Weekend from June 29 through July 1 at FAU Stadium. The apex of the weekend will be on Saturday, June 30 when the league’s top players compete in the 2012 All-Star Game in a “Young Guns” vs. “Old School” format. The weekend begins on Friday, June 29 at the stadium with the MLL Fanzone, which also takes place on Saturday, player introductions and a free youth clinic conducted by players. The league has already declared the youth clinic at full capacity. Saturday will be the most active as youth lacrosse teams will compete in the MLL AllStar Experience with Casey Powell and Tony Lowe tournament. Powell is also the lacrosse program director at Boca Raton Saint Andrew’s School and on the “Old School” team roster for the game. The tournament concludes on Sunday. The All-Star Game will take place at 7:30 p.m., which will be followed by an autograph session by the players after the game. “The sport of lacrosse is growing by leaps and bounds across the country, specifically in the state of Florida,” said league co-founder Jake Steinfeld. “We will put on the greatest show on turf and enjoy the weekend. We want to attract the casual fan.” Steinfeld, who made his fortune as a pioneer in the personal fitness industry with the “Body by Jake” line,
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began the formation of the league in 1998 with co-founders Dave Morrow and Tim Robertson. Their early struggles and success in forming Major League Lacrosse are chronicled in their upcoming book, “Take a Shot!: A Remarkable Story of Perseverance, Friendship and a Really Crazy Adventure” which has a release date of Aug. 15. Morrow, who founded the equipment company Warrior Sports and Robertson, who has an accomplished background in the television industry, endured with Steinfeld to launch the league in 2001. “It has been an amazing ride,” Steinfeld said. “It has been a great team effort.” Since then, the league has expanded to its current eight teams and has national television deals with ESPN2 and CBS Sports Network. “The coverage has been amazing,” Steinfeld said. “We want to make the television product as great as it can possibly be.” With the opening of FAU Stadium last fall, attracting an event like the All-Star Game is important for the venue to make its mark in the competitive South Florida entertainment market. “We got a beautiful 30,000 seat stadium that the University and the community can utilize for athletics, community minded events and for entertainment,” said Assistant Athletics Director of Facilities Management at FAU Mitch Silverman. “We are trying the best we can to program the facility so it serves the best interest of the community.”
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission also played an important role in bringing the All-Star Game to Boca Raton. The success of the All-Star Weekend may pay dividends for Florida Atlantic University, the community and for Major League Lacrosse as groups have approached the league in possibly establishing a franchise in the state of Florida. “It is an event that does not come around often,” Silverman said. “We are trying to partner with Major League Lacrosse. We know that lacrosse is popular in the Northeast;
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however it is also popular in South Florida.” According to Steinfeld, the league is looking into expansion in the near future, but only if the all the variables line up for a team to succeed in a new market. “We have been approached by so many different potential ownership groups,” Steinfeld said. “We want the expansion to happen, but we will do expansion only when it is right.” There is expected to be a solid crowd to watch the league’s best showcase their talents on Saturday night. “We are anticipating a nice walk-up sale,” Silverman said. June 28, 2012 through July 4, 2012
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