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The three candidates seeking the City Council Seat C, held by Deputy Mayor Constance Scott, will have one more chance on March 4 to impress voters during a candidates’ forum. The Boca Raton Tribune will host the forum for residents to meet and learn more about Frank Chapman, Jeremy Rodgers and Jamie Sauer. The planned forum will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wayne Barton Study Center, 269 NE 14th Street, Boca Raton. “We are thrilled to have a Candidate Forum here at the Study Center,” said Wayne Barton, CEO of the Center.
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• Restauranteur Burt Rappaport will open Rappy’s Deli, named after his grandfather, in the fall of 2016 at Park Place, a new retail development to be built on Military Trail, between Yamato and Clint Moore Road, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as take out and catering.
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• Boca Raton Real Estate developer Tom Crocker, who bought One Boca Place, has plans for two restaurants to be built on two out-parcels in front of the signature Class A building facing Glades Road, which will be leased by Tom Prakas, head of the Prakas Group in Boca Raton.
• South Florida’s major league Spring training Major League baseball season kicked off and the proposed $135 million spring training stadium in West Palm Beach for the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros is now in the hands of the state lawmakers, who need to change land use laws to
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Community City Council Candidates to Have One More Forum Prior to Election Continue from page 1 “This is a huge benefit to the city and we are honored to host such an important event.” The event is free and open to the public, however due to seat limitations, you must register online at http://www. eventbrite. com/e/2015-boca-raton-citycouncil-
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paign materials prior to the session, but not during the forum. The Boca Raton Tribune is sponsoring the forum to supplement our newspaper coverage of the campaign. “We want to give our readers the most information we can so they can make an informed decision,” Publisher Douglas Heizer said.
Governor Scott Visits FAU Last week, Governor Rick Scott highlighted his proposal to eliminate the sales tax on college textbook at the FAU bookstore. The Governor’s proposed sale tax elimination on college textbooks will save Florida students $41 million a year. The Governor has also has a proposal to invest $23 million for summer classes to be covered under the Bright Futures Scholarship program.
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FAU graduate student Ashley Herbert appeared with Scott and said the textbook tax cut would be “extremely beneficial” to college students. Scott’s $77 billion budget plan for 201516, a reduction of roughly $100 million in spending from the current year, includes $673 million in tax cuts.
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Prepare Future Elementary Teachers By CRA News Service
Elementary school teachers in Palm Beach and Broward could be more prepared for classroom success under a planned partnership with Florida Atlantic University. Thanks to a $4.3 million grant from the State of Florida, FAU’s College of Education will establish a Center of Excellence for Elementary Teacher Preparation to help prepare K-5 teaching candidates in core subject matter. “This collaboration is a tremendous opportunity for us to develop and implement a cutting-edge program that will better prepare how our future teachers learn to teach and positively impact students’ learning experience in today’s complex global society,” said Valerie Bristor, dean of FAU’s College of Education and co-principal investigator of the award. The innovative partnership will include FAU’s College of Education, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Learning Sciences International and the New Teacher Center. Broward County Public Schools and the School District of Palm Beach County, the sixth and the 11th largest school districts in the nation, will partner with the College of Education to enhance field experiences for undergraduate elementary education majors and better prepare k-5 teaching candidates for classroom success, according to a news release. The grant was awarded after collaboration by all the partners led to a proposal for strengthening and enhancing the skills of
teachers as well as their knowledge of core subject matter. FAU’s Center of Excellence for Elementary Teacher Preparation will combine content, teaching and assessment strategies in university coursework with clinical experiences and measurable outcomes, officials said. The project will advance pre-service teacher training in core subject areas such as mathematics, science, social studies, and English language arts. “We are extremely grateful to receive this award from the State of Florida, which will transform our undergraduate program so that we can continue our tradition of ongoing research and teaching excellence,” said Barbara Ridener, chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning in FAU’s College of Education and principal investigator of the award. According to the release, the partnership will develop a strengthened, replicable, and sustainable elementary education teacher preparation program to equip novice teachers with individualized instructional competency profiles. Strengths and growth areas of the participants will be aligned with Broward and Palm Beach school district evaluations to prepare new teachers for district employment requirements. New content courses and revised program coursework will increase candidates’ core content knowledge, and the program will focus on practice at the center of teacher preparation with approximately 832 hours of practical experience in a variety of classroom settings, according to the release. www.bocaratontribune.com
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EDITORIAL By C. Ron Allen
Can We Ever Undo Racism? Last week, I was fortunate enough to participate in a two-day journey of deep transformative change at a workshop on Undoing Racism. The session, attended by 12 whites, 26 blacks, two Native Americans and one Latino, focused on a comprehensive exploration of how racism shapes American institutions and how without our conscious understanding we are all perpetuating racism on an individual and systematic level. The class was facilitated by a multiracial team of trainers – a black woman, a white woman and a young black man - from the Greensboro, N.C.-based Racial Equity Institute. Their anti-racist organizing expertise includes years with civil, labor and welfare rights struggles, educational, foster care, social service and health reform movements, as well as youth and grassroots community organizing. Among the participants were a top executive with Palm Beach County, a police officer, a social worker, and lots of teachers and a few administrators. Absent were the elected officials, judges, procurement managers and other decision makers from the public sector. The agenda-free workshop was people driven and we were able to engage in real conversations around racism. We started our training with a discussion of why people are poor,
including an analysis of power in our society. The training offered a crucial historical context of how race has been built in the United States and of how it is used to maintain and perpetuate laws and a system that benefits people of European descent at the expense of other racial communities. The conversation took a twist on day two, when the trainers asked the white people “What do you like about being white?” Many admitted they’d never thought about the color of their skin — because they’d never had to. The responses included, privilege, power, access to opportunities, the ability to blend in, “less worry” and “seeing people who look like me.” Black participants had a different reaction when they were asked what they like about their race. The long list included beautiful, diversity, strong family, strong religious foundation, music and food. One woman said, “black men!” eliciting cheers and laughter from the group. Latinos championed their language, culture, pride, hair and skin. With that simple question, the trainers pushed participants to examine themselves and their racial identities — a key step toward correcting a disparity in the way people of different
races are treated in Florida’s child welfare, health care, criminal justice and education systems. As I penned this column a few days ago, I reached out to a few of my classmates to see their reactions after returning to work. Many said the seminar gave them the first true understanding of systemic racism and its deep roots in our society. Several returned to their lives asking, “What can we, as white people, do to address racism in our homes, offices and communities?” They absolutely wanted to DO something. A few said they took more notice of the lack of people of color in their offices, their boards of directors, their neighborhoods, and even their house parties. They are now noticing that policies and procedures, once thought of as benign, carried serious racist implications. Some of them are already making very premature and clumsy efforts to change what they saw around them. In the USA, this awareness is often clouded by a need for political correctness, inability to communicate difficult topics, and ignorance. So why is our society like this today? The answer, the facilitators said, lies more than 300 years in the past. In 1691, a Virginia law defined for the first time who was “white.” Only people who were white could be landowners.
That law — and many others like it — dictated who could have access to land, opportunities and resources. One woman, who is Native American and said she is perceived by others to be white, sobbed because she felt she didn’t have a racial identity. White participants said the training was eyeopening. They said they were upset and angry that the information had never been shared in school. To undo racism, one must understand what it is, how it started and why it was constructed in the historical development of our country. We also need to know what challenges there are, and how to deal with those challenges. Only then, can we interact humanely on the issue of racism. For us to make a difference in race relations in Palm Beach County, I strongly recommend we start with this two-day class. We won’t be certified change agents upon completing this seminar, but it will scratch the surface and create higher consciousness. Special thanks to School Board member Debra Robinson who made it possible for me to attend. C. Ron Allen can be reached at crallen@delraybeachtribune.com or 561-665-0151.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
Friendships Are For Keeping One of the greatest gifts humans can enjoy, whether we realize that or not, is some of the people surrounding us. More specifically, the friends that find their way into our hearts, there remaining for a long time, some even till death. We all have such people in our lives. But are we that to others as well? I never forget a book I read years ago, authored by a multi-millionaire, where he stated that his most valuable assets were not monetary in nature; they were, instead, the many friendships he had developed through the years. That was the Bank to which he returned continuously, not to deplete but, rather, to cultivate each of those assets. Psychologist Eugene Kennedy affirms that
“true friendship is the only thing that can really bear people up in a world in which it is impossible to predict what will go wrong next.” In spite of all human imperfections, having friends and being a friend relates to one of the greatest privileges and blessings available to all human creatures. In my travels to different parts of the world, I have found that the countries I have enjoyed the most are not necessarily those with majestic scenery, the most efficient public transportation system, or with unforgettable historical monuments. Rather, it is those nations where new, meaningful friendships were established and continue to be maintained. What we need to recognize continuously
is that friendships, like any other human enterprise, require time and cultivation. They do not merely happen, all of a sudden. They usually are the result of hard work which may last years before reaching the desired level. It’s like a tender plant which requires our careful attention on a continuing basis. It is a developmental process requiring several stages through which it must travel. It also demands understanding concerning human nature, in the sense that people are different and will act and react differently in varied situations. Most importantly, perhaps, is that we become a friend to someone else not for what we can get out of that friendship but, rather, for what we can be and do for another. It’s only selfless
friendships which shall endure! Many years ago, before taking another trip to the Czech Republic, I wrote to someone in Prague who had become one of my best friends anywhere in the world. I inquired what he might desire for me to take along from the U.S.A. as a gift for him. In his reply, he indicated that he desired no gift other than my visit; “you are the best gift,” he wrote to me. Indeed, just as many persons have become true gifts to us, through their friendship, may we also be the best possible gift to many, as we befriend them by our own initiative, or simply respond to their own desire to have us as a friend to them.
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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Academy Offers Young People A Public Speaking Challenge By Danielle C. Armour
The South Florida Youth Speak Out! Oratorical Contest is accepting applications for its March competition. The contest, sponsored by the Oratory Academy of South Florida, will be at 3 p.m. March 8 at the Spady Museum, NW 5th Ave. Delray Beach. Deadline for all entries is Feb. 27. Contestants will speak on the theme, “Doing the right thing at the appropriate time – how to conduct yourself when approached by authority, in particular law enforcement and educators.” The academy selected the topic in light of the media attention around the country involving youth and law enforcement. “The students in the Oratory Academy decided on this topic from about five (other) topics,” said Robert Dodd, interim program manager for KOP Mentoring Network, which sponsors the Academy. “We felt this topic would be a timely one to explore.” Before the contest, Ruthnie Auguste, 16, had a passion for speaking. However, her experience was limited to addressing her classmates, teachers, and her congregation. The 2014 contest winner did not allow her inexperience to deter her and has a message for her peers: “If you want to get where you want to be, you need competition,” said Auguste, a sophomore at Atlantic High School. “It’s a way to find out what you need to improve on. Start small with friends, teachers or a guidance counselor to gain confidence.” She stressed the importance of finding someone who will be supportive yet truthful in their criticisms. Since her victory,
Auguste has matured from her knowledge and experiences throughout the process. “I’ve learned so much by just researching and finding out facts about my subjects. [It has] made me grow,” she said. “My mentor taught me how to talk to and in front of other people, and it actually changed my attitude about a lot, even how I talk to my parents.” She realized the way some youth speak to their parents - herself included- was at times disrespectful. She immediately apologized to her parents and vowed to change her behavior. “Young people need to know how to deliver in front of whatever audience, whether it be a large crowd or for an interview,” Dodd said. “They need to learn how to speak the English language acceptably. It will take them far.” The competition, now extended to nonmembers, is geared for students from elementary to high school in four divisions: primary (k-2); intermediate (3-5); junior (68); and senior (9-12). The Academy will provide weekly workshops for interested students to practice their speeches for the competition. For the novice between ages 7 and 17 interested in the oral arts, the Academy offers a training program, which includes monthly workshops to improve public speaking skills and develop young leaders. Students will demonstrate developed skills at local and state competitions. Professional coaches will prepare them for next month’s speaking opportunities. For more information or to register, call 561-6650151.
Boca Raton Halts Use of Red-Light Cameras No more will you get tickets at your house from turning at a red light too quickly. The City of Boca Raton has halted the use of its red light cameras within the city limits after legal challenges. Since the start of the red light camera program in Boca Raton, the city saw a drop of 80% in violations during that time, with less than 10% of those drivers receiving a second violation.
With the shutdown of the red light cameras, the enforcement of the laws will be taken up by Boca Raton Police Department, whose citations will have higher fines and points charged against an offender’s license. Boca Raton joins local governments such as Palm Beach County, Hallandale Beach, Margate and Coral Springs in backing away from using such cameras to crack down on red-light runners.
Tri-Rail Expands Services in Boca A surge in growth of people taking the free shuttles at the Tri-Rail station in Boca Raton has led to the addition of a second shuttle that takes passengers to nearby office parks, Lynn University, the Town Center at Boca Raton and Boca Center. After the first shuttle which was often overpacked and left people standing in the aisle was deemed insufficient, a second shuttle began running last month to alleviate some of the overcrowding. The addition of a new shuttle shows the growing demand for the free shuttles Tri-Rail offers at nine stations that take passengers to other destinations — a corporate park, shopping center or downtown. According to Tri-Rail, in 2013, 965,792
people boarded these mini-bus routes compared to 1,034,309 in 2014. Much of that spike in ridership occurred in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The new Boca Raton shuttle comes because of funding Boca Raton received from the Florida Department of Transportation. The city transferred the money to Tri-Rail to run the new shuttle, which runs during morning and afternoon rush hours. In Boca Raton alone, the ridership rose from 29,824 in 2013 to 32,127 in 2014, making the city request the expanded service. The Tri-Rail shuttles are one of several shuttles run out of the station by either TriRail or the City of Boca Raton.
Mardi Gras Fundraiser on Friday To Benefit Pine Grove By Fred Hamilton
Stop by the Delray Elks Lodge on Friday night and you may be wondering if you’re in Delray Beach or if you’ve been transported to New Orleans. Mardi Gras was on Tuesday, but in the AllAmerica City, the holiday New Orleans is known for will be celebrated a few days later, and locals know how to have just as much fun. The Delray Beach Initiative, a group of residents who aim to enrich the lives of Delray’s youth, will use the event to raise a few dollars for a good cause. “We’re celebrating Mardi Gras and also doing a fundraiser to help complete Principal Joe Peccia’s mission of having an I-Pad for use by every kid at Pine Grove Elementary School,” said Chuck Halberg, one of the fundraiser’s organizers. “It’s easier to get people out on a Friday night for an event than on a Tuesday night.” The event will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at 265 NE 4th Ave., Delray Beach. For $25, attendees will be able to eat all they can, including desserts, from some of Delray Beach’s best restaurants. They will also receive their first set of beads. Beneath the costumes and the face paint you’ll find the overwhelming sense of community Delray Beach is known for. “It’s just a community coming together
and helping one of our local schools,” said Steve Martel, a local realtor with RE/MAX Advantage Plus. “It’s going to be a whole lot of fun. It’s a great way to see the people of Delray Beach really out having as much fun as they can while supporting local kids.” All the money raised will go to buy I-Pads for the students. It’s an out of the ordinary party that’s here to stay, for a community that prides itself in helping a charitable cause, said Halberg, a general contractor and partner of Stuart & Shelby Development. Halberg, Martel and the Delray Beach Initiative are no strangers to Pine Grove and its struggles to succeed. The group last year organized a paint-up Pine Grove” day, where 10 local artists brightened up the school with a fresh coat of paint and landscaping after the students boosted the school’s ranking from a “D” grade to a “B” grade. They also helped raise money to send the school’s safety patrol squad to Washington D.C. for the first time in five years along with several other fundraising events. “These guys are so good to my kids,” Peccia, Jr., said. “They do some of the coolest things to raise awareness and help us. We are so humbled by the support that we get from them.” For more information, contact Halberg @chalberg@bellsouth.net or 561-809-1266.
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The Boca Raton Theatre Guild Presents Tuesdays with Morrie The Boca Raton Theatre Guild’s production of Tuesdays with Morrie will preview on February 27th, open Saturday night February 28th, and run through March 15th at the Willow Theatre in Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park. Tuesdays with Morrie is columnist Mitch Albom’s moving, inspirational, and often humorous chronicle of the conversations he had with his former professor and mentor Morrie Schwartz. Albom was a successful sports columnist for The Detroit Free Press; after catching Morrie on Nightline, Albom called him and the result was a series of fourteen Tuesdays during which he learned there is more to life than reporting on Wimbledon tournaments and following the tabloids. Throughout their conversations Schwartz, plagued with health complications, never lost his zest for teaching, learning, love, and above all, life.
Albom’s book spent 205 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list, sold over 14 million copies, has been translated into 41 languages, and became an Emmy-award winning television movie starring Jack Lemon and Hank Azaria. In 2001 Albom collaborated with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher to adapt his work for a very successful Off Broadway production. “I’m delighted to have to opportunity to direct this piece...” says director Genie Croft. “...To track the evolution of Mitch and Morrie’s relationship as they spend time together and rekindle a bond that turns into one final class – lessons in how to live. Their conversations explore acceptance, communication, love, openness, values, and lasting happiness. Throughout the play, as they continue to meet each Tuesday, Mitch’s character evolves as Morrie’s stories inspire him. Their conversations are supplemented
with lectures and life experiences, and interspersed with flashbacks and allusions to contemporary events.” “I had the pleasure of doing Tuesdays With Morrie five years ago at the Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples,” says actor Wayne LeGette, who is playing Mitch in the BRTG production. “I found Morrie’s compassion and courage to be almost saintly. It’s a story about an incredibly wise man that causes both Mitch and the audience to realize that there is no hurdle insurmountable if you approach it with kindness and always keep looking forward. One day, I can’t wait to play Morrie.” Howard Elfman, who plays Morrie Schwartz is equally enthusiastic. “When I read Tuesdays with Morrie I knew right then I had to do it,” he says.
Garlic Fest Still The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town
(Left to right) 2015 Garlic Fest runners up Leo Hernandez, Gary Wisor, Victor Meneses, and winners Bruce Feingold, Becky Naylor and Scott Randazzo.
By Fred Hamilton
It was dubbed the “Best Stinkin’ Party in Town.” And one would have to look hard to find another event with much aromatic fare and big-name bands than the recent Delray Beach Garlic Fest. The smell of garlic filled the air at the three-day signature food and entertainment festival. “Everywhere you turned there was the sm-
ellof garlic in the air,” said Claudia Menino of Boca Raton. The festivities, at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, include live entertainment, local artists, and crafters, and - of course plenty of garlic-infused cuisine. “Where else could you go and get garlic icecream, garlic barbecue and ribs and garlic nachos,” Menino said. “I even saw garlic water.” Attendees also enjoyed the traditional
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Black Hat Valentine’s Day Party At Le Rivage 31 of the Black Hat Diva’s enjoyed a fabulous Valentine’s Day Party at Le Rivage french restaurant in Boca Raton. The food was delicious consisting of either potato leek soup, salad or vichysoisse, chicken crepes, filet of sole or Salmon, an interesting array of desserts including floating island, a meringue with caramel, creme brulee or chocolate mousse. Two diva’s celebrated their birthday’s and all were given gifts of valentine’s chocolates and roses.
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You don’t have to be Jewish to be inspired by “Above and Beyond.” This is the story of some true American heroes who risked everything to defend the infant State of Israel in its infancy when the British withdrew from what had been Palestine in 1948. Director Roberta Grossman and writer Sophie Sartan interviewed about a dozen surviving American pilots who volunteered to create an air force to defend Israel from five Arab nations bent on destroying it. The story begins on May 2, 1948. Lou Lenart and Coleman Goldstein are two of the first pilots interviewed. Both were World War II veterans. Goldstein recalls all Israel had in the way of air power was a few Piper Cubs capable of lobbing Molotov cocktails. Leon Frankel, a U.S. Navy veteran, recalled the anti-Semitism in America typified by the infamous Father Coughlin. George Lichter, USAF, admits he “didn’t like being a Jew.” “Above and Beyond” is a classic David vs, Goliath story of a handful of flyers, not all American and not all Jewish, who fought against incredible odds to defend the Israelis, surrounded on all sides by hostility. The problems began when the United Nations partitioned Palestine in February of 1947. Israel accepted the terms. The Arab nations did not. As armed forces veterans, the fliers were
able to buy surplus U.S. planes and equipment. Just getting to Israel was a challenge. The veterans took a circuitous route through Panama and thence to Brazil, Casablanca, Rome, and finally Czechoslovakia, which was the only country in the world willing to sell airplanes to the defenders. Ironically they were Messerschmitt ME-109 fighter planes, flown by Germany in World War II. The planes “required some assembly.” They were repainted with the Star of David added for identification. The first casualty was not American and not Jewish. He was Canadian flying ace George “Buzz” Buerling, killed in a crash during a test flight. Then men gave themselves a 50-50 chance of survival. Historical figures such as Golda Meir and Simon Peres are depicted. Even Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is represented. His dad was a veteran. “Above and Beyond” is a documentary produced by Nancy Spielberg that plays like a thriller with equal parts history lesson. The statistics are grim: 700,000 Palestinians were displaced. One percent of Israel’s population was killed. The troubles continue to this day. Rating:
Leading Ladies Organization Honors Black Hat Diva I travelled to Hollywood, Fl. ths past weekend to honor one of my black hat diva’s, Sandi Solomon who was named “Woman of the Year” by the organization, Leading Ladies, an organ transplant organization which Sandi vigourously supports. Sandi had so many friends supporting her at this event where she received a plaque and beautiful roses.
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Rooted Together For Strength I have never seen firsthand the huge sequoia trees, also known as California redwoods, which grow in the western United States. However, I recently learned about a characteristic of these trees that contributes not only to their incredible height but also to their extraordinary longevity. These trees have been known to grow well over 300 feet tall (not including their root system), up to 26 feet in diameter, and many have lived well beyond 1,000 years. To what do scientists attribute their amazing size, durability and lifespan? One of the most important factors, I discovered, is their root system. Sequoia trees intertwine their roots with other sequoias, enabling them to share strength and resources necessary for their growth and health. They are better equipped for enduring adversity as well. What if we were to function more like sequoias in the business and professional world? There is a tendency to emphasize independence and individual achievement. We hear about the “rising star” in the office or company, the person that stands out for exceptional performance. There is nothing wrong with recognizing those that stand out, but a reality in nature and everyday life is in virtually every instance, we can accomplish more together than we can in operating by ourselves. Despite mantras such as “it is all about me” and “I did it my way,” there is something very gratifying and rewarding about working together as a team, complementing one another with our respective strengths and abilities, and offsetting our weaknesses. Every visionary leader needs good administrative and clerical people to accomplish their objectives. Idea people need skilled communicators to convey their ideas effectively. Accomplished sales people would be of no
value without the capable staff poised to make the products they sell. The Bible emphasizes this principle of pooling resources and mutual strength for a greater outcome. Here is a sampling of what it says about working together for the common good, much as huge sequoias merge their root systems to maximize their growth: Joining together to provide needed support. We need each other. Isolation and insistence on operating independently can ultimately lead to discouragement and lack of motivation. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another” (Hebrews 10:24-25). Sharing resources for mutual benefit. In a competitive world we are tempted to seek our own advantage, at times at the expense of others. But short-term gains can result in long-term losses. Working together, sharing assets and strengths, can lead to substantially greater benefits for all. “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (Hebrews 13:16). Teaming up to achieve greater results. There is much to be said about the synergy of people working in concert, united around a common sense of mission, vision and values. They can accomplish great things together that they could only dream about independently.“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up?… Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).
There are several considerations that apply for retirement planning if you break it down by the amount of time you have left until you retire. If you have at least ten years to go until retiring, you still have the advantage of time on your side. With more than ten years to invest, you might be able to afford to take on a little bit more risk with your investments. While equities have an inherent risk of losing money, they also have a history of providing significant returns over a long period of time. Remember, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Probably the biggest advantage of getting an early start is the benefit of compounding earnings. Based on the investments in your retirement portfolio, the money you put in has the potential to earn more money for you – whether through interest payments, dividends, or other means of growth. In many cases, those earnings can be reinvested, further enhancing the total value of your savings. If your retirement is less than ten years
away, it’s time to start making subtle adjustments to your investment mix. Hopefully, you are taking a look at how your investments are allocated and making sure they appropriately match your risk tolerance, investment objectives and time horizon. Because you have less time to work with, you still want to have some investments that offer growth, and also look at preservation of principal through fixed income alternatives such as bonds, which may provide a little more stability in your portfolio and help reduce your overall risk. Finally, when ready to retire, you will be looking to maintain income from your investments and likely begin taking distributions from them to pay for your day-today expenses. A thorough review of your investments will help you clearly see how much you have saved. Financial preparation for retirement is different for every individual. Take time now to assess your own situation and see what you can do to make sure you’re ready when it’s time for you to retire.
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GRAMMY Nominee and Award Winners Team Up When the young author, J.D. Netto, released his first novel, little did he know of the journey he was about to embark. In just two short years, The Whispers of the Fallen series is on its way to becoming a Young Adult Fantasy phenomenon, captivating readers worldwide. The first book in the series, The Whispers of the Fallen, recently ranked among Amazon’s Dark Fantasy’s Top 100. Earlier this month, author J.D. Netto announced the title for the third installment of the series. The Gathering of Shadows is scheduled to be released on October 31st, 2015 under Untreed Reads Publishing. With promotion for the third book well underway, three well-respected musicians have joined The Whispers of the Fallen team. The emotions and struggles represented in the series will now be translated into song, which will be featured on the official The Gathering of Shadows trailer. The musical composition will be entitled “Here in the Shadows.” The all-star cast features Dave Eggar, Chuck Palmer, and Dina Fanai. The author, J.D. Netto, will also join the epic production. “I feel both challenged and inspired,” says Netto. “Music is such a powerful vehicle when it comes to evoking emotion.” A musical prodigy as a child, Eggar began playing the cello and piano at age three, performed on Broadway and with the Metropolitan Opera at age seven, and debuted at Carnegie Hall at age 15. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Julliard School’s Doctoral Program. “I am so honored to be working with J.D. Netto on this fantastic project,” says Eggar, who has performed and recorded with artists in numerous genres including Evanescence, The Who, Michael Brecker, Phillip Phillips, Josh Groban, Coldplay, and Beyonce, to name a few. “In his novels, J.D. has created a world
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Gusting winds took the sails out of Lynn University’s women’s golf team’s attempts at a second consecutive tournament victory as the squad tied for third out of 17 teams at the Lady Moc Golf Classic. Samantha Smolen picked up a top-10 finish while Jessica Bradley saw her string of consecutive tournaments in the top-10 end at 18 on the Grasslands Golf and Country Club course. Smolen finished the 54-hole tournament tied for seventh individually after posting scores of 74-77-76 for a 227 total. She was only six shots back of winner Elsa Westin of Northwood (Fla.). Smolen led the field in par 4 scoring (+4), was among the leaders in par 5 scoring (-1) and racked up the second-most birdies, with 10. Jenny Ayala tied Smolen for the lowest round of the day with the Blue & White, carding a 76 for a two-day total of 231. She tied for 13th and missed a top-10 finish by
two shots. Despite shooting two-under par on par 3 holes and one-under on par 5s, Bradley finished outside the top-10 (T-19th) for the
first time since May 18, 2013 at the NCAA Division II National Championship. This is the first time since February 3, 2013 at the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate she
finished lower than 10th in a regular season event and since Kiawah Island, Bradley has logged 24 top-10 finishes in 25 tournaments, including five victories. Only Nova Southeastern’s Sandra Changkija recorded a long streak, by placing in the top-10 in 20 consecutive tournaments. The torrid conditions played a part in the high scores all afternoon as over 63 percent of the 98 golfers participating shot 80 or worse. Louise Manalo and Samantha Barber concluded play with rounds of 84 and 86, respectively. Lynn was still able to collect its fifth topthree finish of the season by shooting 315 as a team for the day and 925 overall. Rollins took first with a 905, followed by Northwood (923) and Seminole State (925). Nova Southeastern (926) gave the Sunshine State Conference three in the top-five after surpassing West Florida for fifth place.
Harrison Leads Knights as Men’s Basketball Rallies From 26-Point Deficit to Stun Saint Leo Railing by 26 points, their largest margin of the season, the Fighting Knights of Lynn University’s men’s basketball team rallied in the second half to defeat Saint Leo (12-13), 70-67, on Saturday evening. The Blue & White improves to 17-5 overall and 10-3 in Sunshine State Conference action while handing the Lions their ninth loss of SSC play. Lynn sweeps SLU in league play for the first time since the 2011-12 season. The Lions jumped out to an early 7-0 lead capitalizing on three Fighting Knights turnovers in the early minutes of play. SLU would continue to extend its lead holding an 11-point advantage, 18-7, with 9:19 on the clock after a trey by Cale Griten. At 7:06 Harrison’s layup put Lynn within nine, 18-9, but Saint Leo would go on a 17-0 run
to lead by 26, 35-9, with 1:50 remaining in the half. The Fighting Knights closed out the half on an 8-0 run to trail by 18 points, 35-17, at halftime. Cale Griten led all scorers with 14 points connecting on 4-of-5 shots from threepoint range helping the Lions to shoot 56.5 percent from the field. Lynn shot just 24 percent from the field and was led by Harrison who had six points, three rebounds and three blocks in the half. SLU held a 35-17 advantage in rebounds and scored 14 points in the paint while leading the entire half. Lynn brought the game within 10 by the 14:22 mark opening the second half on a 13-5 run. SLU maintained a double-digit cushion until Lynn cut the deficit to singledigits, 49-40, with a steal and slam dunk by
Harrison at 9:39. Lynn trailed by 13, 56-43, with 7:21 remaining but didn’t give up. The Fighting Knights brought the game within five after Vanderbilt Carpenter and Harrison made pairs of shots on consecutive trips to the free throw line at the two minute mark. Another steal and dunk by Harrison with 1:29 to play would make it a one possession game with Saint Leo leading 67-64. A layup by Pavle Raickovicwith 28 seconds to play would give Lynn its first lead of the game, 68-67. Lynn’s defense was immaculate in the final minute of play forcing a pair of turnovers. After a pair of free throws by Harrison with seven seconds remaining, Saint Leo had a chance trailing the Blue & White by three but Devin Crisosto in-bounded the
ball directly into the hands of Harrison to seal Lynn’s tenth SSC win of the season. The Blue & White improved to shoot 45.7 percent from the field in the second half, with Harrison leading all scorers with 21 points. The Fighting Knights edged SLU 22-16 in boards and made eight steals in the final stanza. Harrison had is second 27-point performance of the week in the victory. The senior guard from Atlanta, Ga., also added a team-high seven rebounds, five steals and three blocks. Ben Berry had ten points with a pair of treys and a team-best four assists while David Johnson added ten points and four boards.
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MCB celebrates choreographers who have taken ballet in new directions – including the World Premiere of Heatscape by Justin Peck with art design by visual artist Shepard Fairey, George Balanchine’s Raymonda Variations, and the Company Premiere of Jerome Robbins’ The Concert. Broward Center, Fort Lauderdale April 17 - 19
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This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts; Artworks. MCB is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. MCB registration number: CH1034. Patricia Delgado and Renan Cerdeiro in Heatscape © by Justin Peck, Photo © Alberto Oviedo. Artwork: Shepard Fairey/Obeygiant.com