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Community Boca Helping Hands To Host Inaugural “Miracle Chef” Event

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Delray Beach’s New Police Chief Takes Oath Of Office

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VP Joe Biden Campaigns In Boca for Charlie Crist By Fred Hamilton

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Vice President Joe Biden is continuing his midterm election campaigning with a stop in Century Village this week for Charlie Crist who is challenging Gov. Rick Scott in November. “This is the most important governor’s race in America,” Biden told the capacity filled room of Democrats. The White House says Biden was on the road nearly every day last week campaigning for Democrats on the West Coast. About 600 people attended the rally at the Century Village condominium community.

Buyers And Sellers Urged To Meet At Police Stations

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Harlem Globetrotters In Boca Raton

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David Harden To Pinch hit As Port Orange City Manager see page 5

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) Hosts Inaugural Community Service Day see page 3

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Finance Control: Tips for Teaching Your Kids about Money

Lynn Women’s Soccer Turners Heads in Victory Over Mocs

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For Boca Raton native, Jozy Altidore, the match versus Honduras at FAU Stadium brought back memories. With 14,805 people in attendance, and over 70 of those being Altidore’s friends and relatives, the match was an emotional one for the Sunderland AFC striker. “It was like the old days, ’’ Altidore said. “It was kind of surreal to be here playing where it all started … a lot of emotions here in Boca. It was really nice for me.

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• Boca Raton and Palm Beach County plan to shell out more than $1 million dollars to ESPN to televise the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU for the next six years. The County will pay $140,000 a year in tourism tax money, which will be matched by the city. The game is estimated to bring in $1.5 million in local economic impact while promoting tourism via TV coverage of the game to be played on Dec. 23. • Boca Raton’s history will be celebrated this month during a lecture series being presented at Florida Atlantic University. “Boca 101″ is the result of a new partnership between the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum and Florida Atlantic University’s Lifelong Learning Society. The lectures will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 31, at the Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium in Boca Raton. This coming Friday, the topic will be Boca’s architecture; On Oct. 31, it will discuss Boca’s part in World War II. It’s $15 at the door to attend a lecture. Metered parking is available for visitors on campus. For more information, call 561-297-3185 or 561-2973171. Or register online at llsreg.org; or visit fau.edu/lls.

• Miami Heat franchise owner Mickey Arison has hit the jackpot with Disney and TNT network parent Time Warner has signed a TV rights deal with the NBA for $2.5 billion for year over a 9 year period, which will double the Heat’s current $30 million a year in national TV revenue. Disney’s ESPN network currently charges about $6 per subscriber for South Florida cable and satellite viewers, who can expect a substantial rate hike to pay for the deal. • Florida Panthers owner Vinnie Viola was named among the top 400 wealthiest people in America by Forbes magazine, ranked 368 with a $1.8 billion net worth, making his fortune on Wall Street in the high frequency electronic trading business. Despite being super-rich, he has asked taxpayers for a $50 million package that will bail out his money losing hockey franchise. • High profile investment guru Warren Buffet now owns three South Florida car dealerships, buying out an auto group car retailer that held 78 dealerships throughout the country including Delray Honda, Toyota of

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“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from within him shall flow rivers of living water.” - John 7:38 Deerfield Beach and Scion, planning to kick in millions more to expand his holdings in the auto industry and compete with AutoNation which has 260 stores in 15 states. • AutoNation wrapped its best September sales in 7 years with sales of the 31 stores in South Florida surging 20% from the same month last year and nationwide sold over 24,000 cars and trucks last month, posting 3rd quarter sales of 84,200 vehicles, up a solid 10%, the best third quarter since 2006. • Although somewhat slowing house flipping in South Florida is still big business for investors, numbers just released showed nearly 1.300 homes in South Florida were flipped during the second quarter with an average profit of $62,000. Houses are considered flipped when they are bought and resold within a year. Experts say flipping will continue a small decline as profitable deals are harder to find. • A Federal Railroad Administration engineer has raised a big red flag on the train crossings being created by the proposed All Aboard high speed rail service from Orlando to Miami, reporting an extensive independent third party study is imperative to insure vehicle safety at crossings. There are 114 crossings in Palm Beach County alone and 349 along the route from Cocoa Beach to Miami. • State insurance regulators approved 9 insurers to take 215,000 policies off the hands of state owned Citizens Property Insurance Company and move is part of the ongoing state effort to reduce coverage risk for Citizens. Already Citizens has reduced policies by 750,000 in the past four years and currently has 850,000 policies on the books. State law allows taken out customers may return to Citizens if desired. • Religion: Bridge or Barrier to the Future of our World?, featuring Lynn University associate professor of philosophy and religion Mark D. Luttio is 6 pm Oct. 22 in the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Register athttp://events.lynn.edu/upcomingevents/2014-2015/religion-bridge-or-barrierto-the-future-of-our-world. • What’s New Pussycat, the songs of Burt Bacharach, is at the Stage Door Theatre, 8036 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs, extended to Oct. 19 and The Last Romance plays to Nov. 23. Visit stagedoortheatre.com or call 954.344.7765. • Annie is at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale to Oct. 19. Call 800.745.3000 or

visit browardcenter.org. • What I learned in Fallsburg, starring Gary Waldman and three back-up singers with a live band at the Delray Square Performing Arts, 4809 W. Atlantic Ave., is extended to Oct. 19. Piaf runs Nov. 12-Dec. 14. Shenandoah runs Jan. 7-March 1. Sophie, Totie & Belle runs March 25-May 17. Tickets at 561.880.0319 or visit DelraySquareArts. com. • The Marvelous Wonderettes presented by the Slow Burn Theatre Company is at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, in the Abdo New River Room to Nov. 23. Tickets are $45. Buy tickets at BrowardCenter.org, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.745.3000. • Don’t Rain on My Parade is at the Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd. Manalapan to Oct. 19. Call 561.588.1820 or visit theplazatheatre.net for tickets. • Wait Until Dark is at the Delray Beach Playhouse to Oct. 26. Call 561.272.1281 Ext 4 or visit delraybeachplayhouse.com for more information. • Slow Burn’s 6th season opens with the regional premiere of Carrie: The Musical, three weekends only, Oct. 16-Nov. 2. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 5 pm., at the West Boca Performing Arts Theatre, West Boca High School, 12811 West Glades Road. Go to slowburntheatre.org for tickets. • Exceptions to Gravity is at the Plaza Theatre, Oct. 16-Nov. 2, 262 S. Ocean Drive, Manalapan. Call 561.588-1820 or call theplazatheatre.net for tickets. • Cafe Cinematheque Foreign Films with Shelly Isaacs is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.at Movies of Delray 561-638-0020 and Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Movies of Lake Worth 561-968-4545. Visit moviesofdelray.com for more information. • Watch Barry Epstein live at barryepstein.com,tv-show/ to win free tickets to the Cinemark Theatres. You can be on too to promote your business and we send a link of your segment to put on your website and send out in emails to prospects and clients for only $150. This week’s guests include; National Security expert John Patrick Quirk, Code 3 Events president John Fischer and Arts Garage The Studio Creative City Collaborative Director of Education Matt Stabile. It also goes out on Vimeo, Facebook and YouTube. Call 561.852.0000 for details.

Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber, the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on the Boca Tribune website. His motto is Public Relations is the enemy of anonymity. Fax column items to 561.451.0000. His column/blog is in the Boca Raton Tribune and on the Boca Tribune website (and click on columnists), on Facebook, as well as on the front page of the Sun-Sentinel/Jewish Journal website.

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Community Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) Hosts Inaugural Community Service Day

What is the first thing a newly relocated business should do in South Florida? They should serve their community through volunteering. That’s exactly what Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) did at Boca Helping Hands Friday, Oct. 10. “Making a difference in the communities we serve is a top priority for our organiza-

tion everywhere we call home,” said Gerard van Grinsven, President and CEO, CTCA. “We are proud to support a variety of nonprofit organizations within our local communities including Boca Helping Hands. It’s the compassion, love and dedication of our Stakeholders (employees) that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. This same spirit extends into the community at large and we look forward to sharing it in our new home of Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.” CTCA relocated its national headquarters to Boca Raton just three months ago. Thirty three Stakeholders, including senior leadership, took the day to donate more than 130 hours of time to support Boca Helping Hands’ mission to provide food

and emergency assistance to meet basic human needs and long-term solutions to break the cycle of dependence. “CTCA is all about care and compassion, for both the body and the spirit,” said Jim Gavrilos, Executive Director, Boca Helping Hands. “Here at Boca Helping Hands, we have a similar mission; we offer care and compassion while we provide short term emergency assistance, and search for long term solutions to hunger and poverty. We are very excited to collaborate with the professionals from CTCA in all of our assistance programs. Whether working in the warehouse packing pantry bags, serving meals in the soup kitchen, or assisting our clients with financial issues or job mentoring, we know that their employees will bring

all their expertise, as well as their sense of compassion.” “This is a great inaugural event and we are look forward to providing ongoing support to Boca Helping Hands and other nonprofit organizations within our new community,” concluded van Grinsven.

Boca Helping Hands To Host Inaugural “Miracle Chef” Event For over 15 years, the volunteers of Boca Helping Hands have been working miracles with food recovered from local grocers, restaurants, bakeries and caterers. Today, six days a week and twice on Thursdays, the volunteer cooks at Boca Helping Hands prepare and serve between 175 and 200 hot, nutritious and DELICIOUS meals…and all of it comes from food that is recovered from local partners, which include WinnDixie, Whole Foods, Seasons 52, Olive

Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Papajohn’s Pizza, Target, Walmart, Costco, Silver Sac Catering, Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Grand Lux Café, just to name a few. Six teams of volunteers will “compete” with one another, preparing delicious dishes using nothing but recovered food, drawing attention to the need for Food Recovery in our community. Our celebrity judges will offer their culinary observations, while

VP Joe Biden Campaigns In Boca for Charlie Crist

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Biden then addressed about 500 people at another Crist rally at Broward College and ended his day in South Florida at a fundraiser in Parkland for Crist at the home of lawyer-lobbyist Mike Moskowitz, a prominent Democratic Party money-raiser. Moskowitz is the father of former Parkland commissioner-now state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs.

BHH supporters and volunteers enjoy sampling the dishes that often fill the plates of those we serve every day here at Boca Helping Hands. The panel of Celebrity Judges will include “Chef Rey” from Publix Supermarkets Apron Program as well as Mr. Bobby Boribong, General Manager of Capital Grille. Both Publix Supermarkets and the Capital Grille are also Food Recovery Partners with Boca Helping Hands.

So come to Boca Helping Hands (1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432) on Friday, October 17th and learn more about Food Recovery and their efforts to feed those living in food insecurity right here in Boca Raton. For further information or to RSVP, contact Ms. Bozena Szalobryt at: Bozena@bocahelpinghands.org.

Spanish River Principal, Students Join ALS Challenge

Biden said he is supporting Crist because he wants to make education more affordable, grow small businesses and raise the minimum wage. “Just by raising the minimum wage, 22 million people in America would be taken out of poverty,” Biden said. Biden’s endorsement of Crist, who he called Crist a man of political courage, is a major endorsement for the former twoterm Republican governor who changed parties. “Charlie is the kind of guy that if we grew up together in same neighborhood, we would’ve been friends,” Biden said. He stressed the importance of the middle class at all three events. He said the Democratic party and its policies are good for the middle class and “These guys don’t value the middle class, Biden said of Republicans, adding that under Scott, the middle class is in trouble and getting clobbered. “I’m tired of the middle class not getting a [fair] shake.” He urged the attendees to “Stand up and holler.”

By Jason Schwartz The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has drawn unprecedented attention and donations — $100 million and counting — since it was launched in late July. With no sign of the social-media-driven campaign slowing down, Spanish River High School Principal William Latson along with the senior Class of 2015 and the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) wanted to do their part to support the challenge, which started as a simple way to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, also called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. So Latson and his students raised donations

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and was drenched themselves, and then challenged rest of the school faculty and as many students. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent challenged Latson and his group. About 300 students and teachers participated in the challenge, which raised roughly $3,000. The ALS Ice Bucket campaign started this summer when a Boston College football coach, who is diagnosed with ALS, challenged his players to donate with a twist on the traditional end-of-game gator-aid dunk. Challengers are encouraged to get wet or donate to the charity. Many choose to do both. All donations are made to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Business Insider is reporting that the Ice Bucket Challenge has raised more than $95 million for the ALS Association. The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. For details or to make a donation visit http://www.alsa.org/.

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Delray Beach’s New Police Chief Takes Oath Of Office

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With a standing room only crowd – and many people spilling out into the lobby – the Delray Beach community welcomed its new Police Chief recently. A swearing in ceremony and badge pinning saw Jeffrey Goldman take over the top cop spot in the city, climbing the ranks over 25 years. “I’m excited about the future, I’m excited about the challenges ahead of us,” Goldman said, noting that Delray Beach has given him the opportunity to realize his dream of being a police chief. “I am honored and humbled. It’s a humbling responsibility you’ve charged me with. I will not let you down.” He also pointed to the support of his wife and family, indicating that they have been an instrumental part of his successful career in law enforcement. Among those in attendance were Goldman’s parents, Jerry and Gail; son, Tyler; daughter, Samantha: mother- and father-in-law, an uncle and

more. Goldman, who replaces Anthony Strianese, who retired after 25 years with on the force, said he is looking forward to serving the community. “Today is my day but after that it’s everybody else’s day,” said Goldman, who served as assistant chief the past three years. “I’m going to be able to lead everybody in the future. I’m going to make sure our people are well taken care of, I’m going to make sure our citizens, our business owners and our visitors are taken care of.” Interim City Manager Terry Stewart said Goldman had already been selected as chief prior to him taking over in early May, and already it has been a pleasure working with him. “He has been an extraordinary young man to work with and has made some great decision that will benefit this community way into the future,” said Stewart who was tapped to fill in when city commissioners suspended City Manager Louie Chapman Jr. for 90 days with pay on May 13. Stewart noted the large turnout for the swearing in ceremony spoke volumes about Goldman and the respect he has in the law enforcement community. Representatives from agencies from as far away as North Miami were in attendance, along with some Delray Beach Police Chief retired law enforcement personnel, including former Police Chief Larry Schroeder, former Assistant Police Chief Craig Hartman, who is now chief of police in Highland Beach and lieutenants Marc Woods and Dave Eberhart. Boca Raton Police Chief Daniel Alexander and Deputy Chief Michele Miuccio were present.

Delray Beach Police Seek Clues to Shooting By Jason Schwartz

Delray Beach police need the public’s help in finding the person who shot and killed a 53-year-old man Friday night. The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. at the Auburn Trace community, in the 900 Block of Auburn Circle East. Officers were called to the area and found a man When officers arrived, they found a man, later identified as Jocelyn Fleurimond, shot and lying in the roadway, police spokeswoman Sgt. Nicole Guerriero said.

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Last weekend, the first ever Boca Walk To End Alzheimers too place. Over 1,500 people came out and supported the cause and raised over $130,000. Among the notable people who attended the event were: Senator Maria Sachs, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, Deputy Mayor Constance Scott, County Commissioner Steve Abrams, Representative Bill Hager, Boca Raton City Commissioners Robert Weinroth, and Scott Singer, as well as NBC’s The Voice Michaela Paige.

Paramedics rushed him to Delray Medical Center where he later died. The shooting was the sixth in the city this year. Detectives are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information on it to call the Delray Beach Police Department at 561-243-7800 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Callers may also provide information anonymously using Smart Phone MyPD app.

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Buyers And Sellers Urged To Meet At Police Stations

Police Department’s across south Florida are responding to a trend of Craigslist transactions which are turning into robberies and thefts. The Boca Raton Police Department along with Boynton Beach Police, Delray Police and the Atlantis Police Departments have joined forces to offer our lobbies as a safe location to conduct sales. A criminal, trying to make a quick grab, contacts the seller who is usually selling a valuable electronic item. When the two parties meet up, the “buyer” either snatches the item or takes it by force. These crimes are happening in communities all over south Florida, as well as around the country. While many people who use Craigslist are honest and sincere in buying and selling their items, there are those who use it to facilitate their crimes. We are recommend-

ing you use a local police department lobby as a safe exchange zone to conduct your transaction. If the lobby is closed the parking lot is also available. We also suggest the following: • Verify the lobby hours of the police department and check for any requirements. • Tell a friend or family member where you are going and when to expect you back. • If possible, have someone accompany you. • Make sure you have your cell phone with you. • Always trust your instincts. Remember, the people you meet through Craigslist, or any online classified advertising site, are strangers and can pose dangers.

David Harden To Pinch hit As Port Orange City Manager By Lacey McLaughlin

Looking for stable leadership in the wake of six key resignations, Port Orange council members recently selected David Harden, a former Delray Beach city manager of 23 years, to serve as interim city manager until a permanent replacement is found. The council selected Harden, 71, from a pool of five former city managers to replace former City Manager Greg Kisela, who left Aug. 1 to manage the city of Destin. Harden, who touted Delray Beach’s revitalization under his leadership, proved to be an attractive candidate for the council that is grappling with the loss of Kisela and five department heads amid heavy scrutiny following $411,500 in unauthorized water meter purchases. “The issues you are dealing with are issues I have dealt with in my career,” said Harden, who retired from Delray Beach in 2013 and also managed Winter Park for 12 years. “I

think I can work with you and help with what you’d like to accomplish in the next several months.” Under his proposed contract Harden started his position Aug. 20 and will be paid a monthly salary of $12,500. He will likely serve until early next year when a permanent replacement is found. “Harden has been a successful manager with a long tenure,” Councilman Bob Ford said. “He seems to be the type of personality we need.” Council members chose Harden because of the experience he brought to the table. Gary Shimun, a former chief administrative officer with the city of Plantation, was runner-up for the position and expressed interest in applying for the permanent job. Harden, however, said he was only interested in filling the interim role. Louie Chapman, who replaced Harden in Delray Beach, also made the short list of finalists.

Harlem Globetrotters In Boca Raton

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to FAU Arena in Boca Raton on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 “Washington Generals’ Revenge” Tour. The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise’s historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago. It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters. In addition to the highly-anticipated matchup on the court, the Globetrotters, known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, will honor a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at each of their 310-plus games in North America.The team is searching for active, wounded or retired members of the military who have made their community proud with their

brave service and exemplary character. Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero atharlemglobetrotters.com. The Globetrotters will also play a portion of each game with a camouflage basketball as a sign of respect to all who protect our freedom. With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard,Firefly Fisher and Moose Weekes – plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu* – the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction, this mustsee event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans. Tickets start at $21 and are now available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster. com, the FAU Athletic Ticket Office or by phone at 745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found atharlemglobetrotters.com.

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The Darkest Stories on the Planet An estimated 5.7 million children are forced to work in factories, fields, and brothels all over the world and one local woman is doing her part to stop it. As part of her course requirement at Yale University’s School of Management, Marikaa Nixon is creating a five-minute presentation and a fundraiser to support putting an end to child trafficking and exploitation. “Sex trafficking is a huge issue that receives very little attention in the United States,” says Nixon, who spent two years in Mongolia with the U.S. Peace Corps teaching English to students. While there, she saw young girls respond to advertisements for jobs or to study overseas. Once they arrived in that country, in many cases China, their passports would be seized and they would be coerced into exploitative conditions, she said. Upon returning to the United States, the Spelman College graduate began volunteering with Love146, an organization that fights to prevent child sex slavery and provides aftercare for its victims. As a U.S. Prevention Education Outreach Research intern, she identifies new outreach

and training opportunities in communities that are prone to such acts. Nixon researches and drafts relevant reports on domestic minor sex trafficking and creates prevention education and services for at-risk youth and survivors. She also helps implement the prevention education curriculum in schools throughout Connecticut. “I decided to use this opportunity to raise money for an organization that I am passionate about,” said Ms. Nixon, who steered away many vulnerable young Mongolians from getting caught in the world’s second largest illegal web by explaining the recruiting literature. “All of the money raised will be used in the United States.” While working for the Peace Corps, Nixon also worked at Bloomberg TV Mongolia as a planning editor and assisted in launching the first live news channel and broadcast program there. Law enforcement agencies don’t have reliable statistics for how much human trafficking goes on in Palm Beach County. And that is not something to brag about. But the FBI estimates that more than 100,000 children nationally are victims ev-

ery year, and it has identified South Florida one of the leading child sex trafficking areas in the nation. I had the opportunity to meet two former sex slaves recently who shared their stories of trafficking and sexual exploitation. The trafficking of children is one of the darkest stories on the planet. This physical, mental and emotional trauma can leave kids broken and scarred for life. These two women will never be the same mentally, emotionally and psychologically. Interventions for these children are critical to their survival. The complex influences of culture, economics, religion and politics require a thoughtful, committed response. But human trafficking today is where domestic violence was 25 years ago on law enforcement’s radar, they say. Victims range from foster children to young Asians smuggled into the country. Typically, girls are promised real jobs and then forced into prostitution with nowhere to turn. Those people in the know say child trafficking is hard to spot. But there are tell-tale signs. The biggest red flags are children who are working when they should be in

school, have an unreasonable lack of freedom and show any signs of physical abuse. Human trafficking is believed to be a $32 billion industry worldwide. It is modern day slavery. We should be doing everything we can to combat these appalling, immoral acts. You can also do your part by reporting a potential trafficking situation. If you suspect that a child in your city may be a victim, call the 24-hour National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 888373-7888, or submit your anonymous tip online at polarisproject.org/report-a-tip. South Florida should do everything it can to help end the region’s appalling status as one of the leading child sex trafficking regions. We can’t stop it in Palm Beach County, but we can do our best to discourage it here. Nixon will share her presentation on Saturday, Oct. 26 at her mother’s home in Boca Raton. Those interested in learning how to get involved may contact her at marikaa.nixon@ yale.edu or call 561-306-5140.

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INTEGRETY MOMENTS By Rick Boxx

Rude and Disruptive...or Respectful? There seems to be an epidemic of callous, disrespectful behavior in today’s workplace. Yet, strangely enough, such demonstrations many times are not penalized. Sometimes they are even rewarded! According to a study mentioned in an article in the prestigious Wall Street Journal, employers often pay more for rude and disagreeable employees. The study discovered employees difficult to work with actually earn, on average, 18 percent more than their more agreeable peers. Imagine investing payroll, taxes, benefits, training, and considerable time in employees, only to have them become disruptive by shouting at you in a staff meeting and slamming the door as they depart. Despite this potentially divisive impact within an organization, some executives allow themselves to be manipulated by intimidating, overbearing staff members. But

at what sacrifice? Disagreeable employees, according to another study, can exact an even greater cost to the organization. Uncivil behavior often the results in increased employee turnover. This could be because workers become upset by continual conflict; others might lose respect for superiors that fail to discipline acceptable behavior. “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you” is an old saying that needs to be revisited. Employers have every right to emphasize the fact that working for their company is a privilege, not a right, and self-centered, disruptive speech and behavior will not be tolerated. If you are an employer, hiring people that respect others and are agreeable is a better path. Employers need to make themselves aware of the temptation to become bullied into paying more than they should for rude behavior, even when valued talents and

skills have contributed to the company’s success are at stake. Appeasing employees that disrupt the organization and show no respect for others – especially those for whom they work – eventually proves destructive for everyone involved. Therefore, in hiring new staff – as well as conducting periodic performance reviews – stressing the importance of respect and cooperation should be an important part of the process. A wise supervisor looks for and promotes those who respect others and demonstrate humility in interacting with others. Here are some principles the apostle Peter offers in the Bible’s New Testament: Respect should be expected at all times. Demonstrating consideration and understanding to others should be a universal practice, regardless of a person’s position in an organization or their perceived “worthiness” of being respected.”Show proper

respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king” (1 Peter 2:17). Respect for authority should not be optional. Some people would say, “I will show respect only to people that earn my respect.” From a biblical perspective, however, respect should be shown regardless of what the other person does. “Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God” (1 Peter 2:18-19). The word “slaves” may sound out of place for the 21st century workplace, but the relationship Peter was referring to applies to that of employer and employee.

Copyright 2014, Integrity Resource Center, Inc. Adapted with permission from “Integrity Moments with Rick Boxx,” a commentary on issues of integrity in the workplace from a Christian perspective. To learn more about Integrity Resource Center or to sign up for Rick’s daily Integrity Moments, visit www.integrityresource.org. His book, How to Prosper in Business Without Sacrificing Integrity, gives a biblical approach for doing business with integrity.

POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Yes, You Can! I believe that your greatest accomplishment in life is much more reachable then you may think possible. More than likely, you won’t need to travel any distance to bring it to completion; it will probably happen just where you already are! Conditions may be favorable, or they can also be just the opposite without impeding your effort! Years ago a friend of mine posed a meaningful challenge during a public address, with the challenge and recommendation, “Bloom where you are planted!” More than beautiful words to hear, this is something to be taken seriously and implemented with

regard to what is required of us! Sometime later, I encountered a parallel version of that same idea, in the statement, “Do what you can with what you have right where you are.” Again, one doesn’t need to be in ideal circumstances in order to achieve; just be productive wherever you are, in spite of the presence of potential adverse conditions! No one is expected to offer more than the best, and that anyone can achieve! Most of the significant activities which engage human heads and hands are much simpler than first thought; they are more

easily achieved than people ever guess, as long as they wholeheartedly devote themselves to their completion! Consistent effort is the key! As management consultant and author, Brian Tracy, puts it: “No matter what, resolve to persist until you succeed.” Yet, this occurs only without short-cuts. Diligent effort from beginning to end, no matter whatever obstacles you may meet, will bring desired results which, frequently, shall also transcend your own expectations! An interesting observation which I read in my youth, and since then continues to

impact my determination in everything I attempt, is the obvious reminder that “the dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.” Therefore, whatever you propose to do, and attempt to make real, may it always be accompanied by the eloquent and challenging reminder: Yes, You Can! Avoid putting obstacles where they do not exist; refrain from seeing failure in what you’ve not yet attempted!

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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“War is Hell!” General Techumseh Sherman famously declared. Sherman knew only too well. He was an early advocate of “Total War,” which he demonstrated with a vengeance with his infamous, devastating “March to the Sea” through Georgia in the War Between the States. “Fury” puts the viewer in the center of a “Total War.” The story is set in the desperate last days of World War II in Germany, April 1945. Allied forces are attempting to conquer Germany, town by town, and the Nazis have desperately pressed into service every man, woman and child to fight back. Those who refused were hanged as traitors. Don “Wardaddy” Collier (Brad Pitt) is a scarred veteran of the war who commands a Sherman tank (note the name) which has the hand-painted word “Fury” on its cannon barrel. Contrasting with courageous, confident Collier is a new recruit named Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman), who has been

pulled out of a typing pool and pressed into service as a tank gunner. In a plot device that echoes Stephen Crane’s “Red Badge of Courage,” Norman will spend the rest of the story ridiculed and shunned until he mans up and becomes the killing machine he is ordered to be. There is nothing pretty or light about “Fury.” There is some rough humor amongst the rag-tag tank crew, which includes Michael Pena as driver Trini “Gordo” Garcia, Jon Bernthal as obnoxious good old Georgia boy Grady “Coon-Ass” Travis, Jim Parrack as the level-headed Sgt. Binkowski and Shia LaBoeuf as the religious, moral voice, Boyd “Bible” Swan. There are only two women of note in the story. As the tank presses further inland it encounters a bombed-out village in which two women are hiding in a building. Collier and Norman Ellison scout the building and encounter a German woman named Irma (Anamaria Marinca) and her pretty young niece Emma (Alicia von Rittberg). It is love at first sight for Norman and Emma, but it is a sadly brief interlude. The main problem with “Fury” is that most of us have already heeded Sherman’s warning. You don’t have to be a veteran to know war is a terrible thing, but perhaps people need to be reminded again and again. Remember “The Alamo.”

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When Finish Well Means... Not Finishing During the recent Summer Olympics we witnessed a recurring principle at work: Getting off to a good start did not guarantee a good finish. Runners that grabbed an early lead sometimes fell to the back by the end of the race. Swimmers making a fast start lost to competitors demonstrating a stronger finish. Gymnasts looked good in the first part of their routines, but bobbles or slips cost them dearly. In the past I have written about the importance of finishing well – and the difficulty in doing so. In the everyday work world we see the same phenomenon, at both ends of the spectrum: Admired business executives disgraced by ethical scandal. Young employees that start careers looking like future company stars, only to lapse into mediocre performance. How can we ensure the promise of a good start results in a strong finish? Consider this: A key to finishing well is being willing to not finish everything. What does that mean? Some people are described as a “jack of all trades, master of none.” Basically that means excelling at nothing. Finishing well requires a clear sense of purpose, coupled with a good understanding of what you do well – and what you do not. The successful person, the one that finishes well, is usually one who capitalizes on strengths by devoting most of his or her time and energy to areas where those strengths can be maximized. That might mean not finishing some things if we cannot do them well – or if they are not worth being done by us. For instance, because I am a big-picture person, I have found it helpful for someone to oversee key details for me whenever possible. As I told an executive assistant years

ago, “Your job is to catch things before I let them fall through the cracks” (as is my tendency). I am weak at handling details, and rather than putting considerable mental energy trying not to forget important details, it is better to find someone that is more skilled in that regard than I am. Someone has said, “To get something done, find a busy person to do it.” But that might mean depriving someone else of that opportunity. As British devotional writer Oswald Chambers has said, “Good is the enemy of the best.” Applying that the Olympics, some of those athletes could have done well in other sports. However, they determined which sport they did best and concentrated on that. As a result, they excelled and became champions. Rather than being good at one sport, they became great at another. Relating that reality to the workplace, there are many good things we can do as business and professional people. The question is, what are the best things for us to do – things that only we should do? Do those. The good things can be done by others. Here is what the Bible says about this: Never lose your focus. We need to have a clear understanding of where we are headed and not let distractions and obstacles take us off course, even if they seem attractive. “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Keep your eyes on the finish line. What is your goal? What is your mission? These answers will enable you to distinguish the “good” from the “best” in your personal and professional life. “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).

Robert J. Tamasy is vice president of communications for Leaders Legacy, Inc., a non-profit based in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

Married or Not? Q:

I have been married for fifteen years, or at least I thought I was married. My “husband” told me that he and his wife had been divorced in a court in Cuba 20 years ago. I knew that he, a cousin, a few others had made it to shore on Key Biscayne after three weeks on a small boat. He told me that he had divorced his wife shortly before he left the island. He and I were going through a divorce, when I got some papers mailed to our home, from a lawyer in Miami. The papers said that his supposedly ex-wife had come to Miami a few years ago and recently died without leaving a will, and that an investigation showed that the two of them were still married, and he was legally her sole heir. She only owned a small house with a little equity and a car. My lawyer verified the lack of a divorce judgment in Cuba, and told me that our marriage was void, since you cannot legally get married, when you are already married. He said that he thought I might not be able to get alimony or get property distribution, although any property in joint names would be divided equally. He is checking into the question. Am I entitled to alimony? My “husband” makes serious money, and I have not worked outside the home, and have raised our three children over the many years. My “husband” has all of his business interests in his name alone. These include many rental properties, and undeveloped land all over Florida. Will the distribution of half of the values of those properties be possible?

Florida case law provides equitable (fair) remedies to a person who invests years in a marriage, only to find out that she is not legally married.

Equitable alimony, or alimony by estopple, may be provided to a wife under such circumstances, if she can prove that she had no reason to believe that her husband had never legally divorced. This result will occur whether or not the husband had intentionally defrauded his wife or had erroneously depended on his first wife to complete the divorce proceedings. The right to distribution of property, which would have been marital, if the parties had legally been married, can be established through the construction of a “trust” by the court, or the parties’ settlement agreement. Such a “constructive trust” is often used by the courts to correct an unfair legal result where the parties owe a fiduciary duty to one another. Such a relationship would surely arise between a couple who believed that they were married or were not, or in circumstances where one person knew they could not marry but never told the other person, before going through a marriage ceremony and years of living together. Florida divorce law is designed to “default” to a fair, evenhanded, resolution of the marital relationships. It is, however, based on equitable principles broad enough and flexible enough to protect those who innocently believe that they are married, but are not. Note that under no circumstances would your rights to child support or rights of access to your children be affected because your marital never existed. Child support and visitation rights would still exist under Florida law. Michael H. Gora, divorce attorney, has been certified by the Board of Education and 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 (561) 477-7800.

Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Education and 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 can be reached at mhgora@sbwlawfirm.com.

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finance control By Christina A. Karas

Tips for Teaching Your Kids about Money Managing personal finances is one of the most important skills you can learn. If you want to help give your kids a head start on the road to financial independence, there are many tips you can use to get them started early. Here are six easy ways to help your younger children learn about the value of money: Introduce kids to dollars and cents. Teach your kids how to count change, and understand the value of each coin. Explain how to pay for things. For example, if they find a toy that costs $2.75, show how they would need two $1 bills plus three quarters to pay for this. Explain the concept of earning money. It’s important children understand how you earn money and how that money pays for housing, food and fun activities they enjoy. Explain the benefits of having a job, and help them appreciate the reason you leave the house each morning. Respect money. To set a good example don’t discard small change. Show how sav-

ing even small amounts of change can add up. Count it together and help them pick out something useful they can spend it on. Give your children an allowance. By providing your children with a weekly allowance tied to chores, you can teach them how to save money and spend it wisely. Pay their allowance in small increments, such as five $1 bills instead of one $5 bill. Dividing money this way can help them see how they can use a portion of the money to spend and a portion to save. Help set savings goals to work toward. If your child wants to purchase a video game for example, help them with ways to save for this goal. You can encourage your child to find ways to earn extra money, perhaps with additional chores. Match their savings. One way to encourage good habits is by matching a portion of your child’s savings. These are just a few ideas to get your kids started on the road to savings.

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