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Fourth of July; Celebrate our freedom!

Three areas eyed for annexation to Boca would net city $2.5 million, says consultant

By Dale M. King

BOCA RATON - All three areas being eyed for annexation into the city of Boca Raton would together and individually generate more income than expenses, according to a report prepared by consultants PMG Associates.

If all of the nine communities under consideration were to become part of the city, they would bring in an additional $6.7 million in revenue. With expenses listed at $4.2 million, Boca Raton would receive a net increase in revenue of just over $2.5 million.

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Bridge Hotel gets City Council’s unanimous OK to build new dock

By Dale M. King

BOCA RATON - The Boca Raton City Council has given the management of the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel at 999 East Camino Real the go-ahead to

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build a new dock atop a strengthened sea wall in the area just west of the Boca Raton Inlet Bridge.

No one from the public spoke against the plan at a recent public hearing.

However, some coun-

cil members expressed concern about boats trying to make a tight left turn to move away from the dock. Development Services Director Jorge Camejo said he would urge owners of large boats to make a wide turn See Bridge Hotel page 5

Tropical Updates

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A Triumph of the Will: The Story of Team USA

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Five Minutes with Samantha Brown See Samantha Brown page 14

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By Paul Paquet

A truck from Pizza Planet has appeared in every Pixar movie except “The Incredibles.” For example, a Pizza Planet truck is there for the final race in “Cars.” But that’s easy. Some movies are harder. In “Wall-E,” there is no life on Earth, let along pizza delivery, but EVE scans one of the old trucks, when she arrives. There is a real Pizza Planet restaurant at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland Paris.

A Pixar movie about a rat with culinary skill is named for what Provencal stewed vegetable dish?

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Briefing Who ya gonna call? A lawyer! The movie “Ghostbusters” found itself in a lot of legal trouble. For example, it was sued by the Caspar the Friendly Ghost people, who thought the logo looked too much like their Fatso character.

Sadly, Harvey Comics was lax about protecting its copyright and, really, how many ways can you draw a ghost, anyway?

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A) “Airplane” B) “A Fish Called Wanda” C) “Ghostbusters” D) “This is Spinal Tap”

Previous answer: “A Fish Called Wanda” was a “tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge and seafood.”

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Legal questions Cruise line employee charged with squelch plan to burglarizing 24 passengers’ homes hike sales tax to cover county fire service WEST PALM BEACH -A proposal by Palm Beach County Commissioners to increase the county’s sales tax to 7 percent to help pay for fire-rescue service was yanked off the table a day after discussion began.

At its June 8 meeting, commissioners discussed placing a referendum on the November 2010 ballot to allow for a one-cent sales surcharge to pay for fire-rescue services in lieu of ad valorem taxes. The issue was to be discussed again at the June 15 meeting.

But County Administrator Bob Weisman fired off an email June 9 saying there were too many unanswered questions about the plan. “This means it will not be possible to implement the fire rescue surtax prior to 2012 and only after further consideration by the state legislature,” Weisman said.

Commissioners on June 8 voted 4-3 to ask voters to approve the sales tax increase to help cover the cost of fire and rescue service. District 4 Commissioner Steven Abrams, who represents Boca Raton, voted against it while District 5 Commissioner Burt Aaronson voted in favor. Also casting “no”

votes were Commissioners Pricilla Taylor and Jeff Koons.

In other business at the June 8 meeting, commissioners acted on the following items: Legislative Affairs - received a final report on key local bills and funding priorities and appropriations approved during the 2010 Florida Legislative Session; also recognized outgoing Rep. Mary Brandenburg and Rep. Carl Domino, and PBC Delegation Chair Rep. Maria Sachs.

Inspector General - approved a four-year contract with Sheryl G. Steckler to become Palm Beach County’s first inspector general. The starting salary is $150,000 per year with benefits similar to those of other county employees.

Economic Development - approved tax credits and job growth incentives totaling $31,000 for UTC Fire & Security, Inc. The city of Boca Raton will match the amount.

UTCFS is constructing a 30,000-square-foot research and development and test facility to develop environmentally friendly, resource-efficient fire protection systems, creating

22 new jobs and retaining 111 existing jobs.

Boys & Girls Clubs approved an agreement to donate an 11.8-acre portion of the county’s Haverhill Linear Park property to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The land, located near Drexel Road south of Belvedere Road, will be used to construct a clubhouse facility.

Land Donation - approved two land conveyances adjacent to Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton: a 5-acre parcel for construction and operation of a Humane Society animal shelter and pet cemetery, and a 13.76-acre parcel for expansion of The Haven, which provides staffed residential behavioral health and education programs for at-risk children.

Environmental Resources Management - postponed accepting a cash buyout of $85,000 for termination of a .99-acre conservation easement at the Whiteside Industrial Park.

Street Lights - approved an alternate design standard to allow for reduced illumination on countyowned rural-residential roads at the discretion of the county engineer.

By Dale M. King A vacation planner for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) has been arrested for planning and committing burglaries at 24 homes of passengers while they were on their cruises, according to an affidavit from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Seven of the burglaries took place in Boca Raton, the affidavit said. Others occurred at homes in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington and Jupiter.

Arrested was Bethsaida Sandoval, 38, of Miami, who has been charged with burglary to a dwelling, racketeering and armed burglary.

Her husband, John Lopez, 38, whom PBSO suspects may have been one of four people seen in video surveillance of some of the burglaries, is being charged with the same complaints as his wife, the affidavit said.

He was arrested by Broward County authorities about two weeks ago on an unrelated assault complaint.

According to reports,

Sandoval worked at Royal Caribbean’s Miramar office for about six years, was able to access passengers’ personal information and allegedly told her husband when they would be away.

PBSO said the burglaries began last November.

According to reports, the couple scouted out homes and made notes of whether anyone else would be home and what security measures the homes had.

The affidavit said Lopez broke into the homes usually by smashing a rear sliding glass door - while Sandoval waited outside in a black SUV. The document said some surveillance footage shows the SUV dropping off two people and later returning to pick up the pair, who was seen loading stolen household items into the SUV. According to the affidavit, the couple accumulated “high dollar amounts of property, money and firearms.”

The passengers on all the cruises involved left either from the Port of Miami or Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

Palm Beach County Judge Krista Marx ordered

Sandoval held in lieu of $70,000 bail.

RCCL officials said Sandoval has been fired. It also issued the following statement to the media: “Royal Caribbean does not tolerate any form of criminal activity in its workforce or operations.

This is a situation involving a former employee who appears to have taken advantage of their position for personal gain.

Royal Caribbean cooperated fully with authorities during this investigation and will continue providing any assistance necessary to prosecute this individual to the fullest extent of the law.”

“We regret this incident occurred and hope it does not overshadow the excellent work our more than 40,000 Royal Caribbean employees do every day to provide our guests with memorable and outstanding cruise vacation experiences.”

“We would also like to express our appreciation to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Task Force for their hard work, determination and professionalism throughout this investigation.”

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Palm Tran

cuts ‘The Link,” citing lack of riders Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s public transportation agency, has announced it will discontinue service on all “Link” routes effective June 25, 2010.

The last day of service for each route is listed below: Magenta Link: Monday, June 21 Purple Link: Tuesday, June 22 Coral Link: Wednesday, June 23 Lime Link: Thursday, June 24 Started in February 2008, The Link was a pilot pro-

gram designed to provide transit service to residential areas and communities where fixed-route service is not available.

A press release from Palm Beach County said that “unfortunately, ridership on The Link never met targeted goals. Operation of The Link was fully funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.”

For more information, call customer service at 561-841-4287 or visit the website www.palmtran. org.

Delray Beach man dies from injuries suffered in Boca motorcycle crash BOCA RATON – The Boca Raton Police Services Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a single vehicle motorcycle about 11:40 a.m. June 6 that resulted in the death of the operator, police said.

A police report said Lee S. Gordon, 37, of Delray Beach, was injured in the crash which occurred at the intersection of East Palmetto Park Road and Federal Highway.

Public Relations Officer Sandra Boonenberg said Gordon was operating a 2000 Suzuki westbound on Palmetto Park Road at Federal Highway when he

lost control of the cycle.

The report says he struck the north side curb of Palmetto Park Road, which caused him to be ejected from the motorcycle.

The operator, who police said was not wearing a helmet, struck his head on the sidewalk. He sustained serious injuries which required him to be transported to Delray Medical Center, said police. On June 8, Gordon died from his injuries, reports said.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Mike Daly at (561) 620- 6081.

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The mayor and City Council recently decided by consensus to move ahead with a formal study of annexation.

Despite the apparent financial gain, the decision was less than unanimous and, for some council members, not particularly riveting.

Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie said she favored the continued study, but “that doesn’t necessarily mean I will support annexation.” Councilwoman Constance Scott expressed concerns, as Haynie also did, about the fact that Le Lac, one of the communities eyed for annexation, has wells and septic tanks - something the city has been trying to eliminate for years.

And Councilman Anthony Majhess, citing the “dramatic change” it would cause in the community, said, “I don’t support it [annexation] as a means of raising money.”

Only Mayor Susan Whelchel and Councilman Mike Mullaugh said they backed annexation without listing conditions.

The three areas under annexation scrutiny are Boca Grove, to the west near Florida’s Turnpike; Boca Country Club and the Costco land in north central Boca and six communities in the northwest - St. Andrews, Newport Bay, Fieldbrook, Boniello Acres, Polo Fields and Le Lac. Annexation is the process of bringing county land into Boca city limits.

Normally, it yields additional revenue because providing services to largely residential areas is less expensive than the amount of taxes generated. Also, many Boca city services are not as costly as county utilities.

City Manager Leif Ahnell said the proposal to annex land at this time was the result of inquires from St.

Costco on Congress Avenue

Boca Grove, near Florida’s Turnpike

The Le Lac community, off Clint Moore Road Andrew’s Country Club She noted at a meeting and Boca Grove. Also, earlier this year that the Mayor Whelchel has cited preparation of the 2010the need to consider ways 2011 spending sheet will of pumping up revenue in require the council “to light of the tight economy make some really tough and budget restrictions. decisions. We can’t say

no to any idea that could possibly benefit the city.”

Deputy City Manager George S. Brown explained to the council at a recent workshop that the total annexation package contains $1.575 billion in taxable property; 2,018 acres; a population of 4,319; 1,720 employed people; 2,478 homes and 48 commercial properties.

The Costco-Boca Country Club segment, said Brown, would generate $1.2 million in revenue with $934,000 in expenses for a net gain of $268,000.

The six northwest communities would create $3.9 million in revenue with $2 million in expenses for a net revenue hike of $1.9 million.

Boca Grove offers revenue of $1.5 million and expenses of $1.2 million, putting the city about $332,000 to the good.

Brown noted the Boca Grove parcel includes the commercial area on Powerline and Glades roads.

The northwest package also takes in the commercial properties along Clint Moore Road approaching Military Trail.

To make the effort work, Brown said, upgrades would have to be made to bring the road medians up to city standards. That would require an expense of $400,000 a year, he said.

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Muralists’ donation to BRCH adds to healing environment of Lynn Cancer Institute BOCA RATON - Local muralists Robert Corrao and Amy Schubert recently completed and gifted a seascape to Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute.

The 11’x16’ work of art, which took more than 11 days and 100 hours to complete, now graces the Imaging Patient Waiting Area at the Institute.

“We were delighted to add our work to this magnificent facility,” said Corrao. “Art is an important component of the therapeutic atmosphere in the Cancer Institute and we took great pleasure in being able to give back to our community in such a meaningful way.”

One of the unique aspects of the gift was that patients and loved ones could watch as the mural unfolded. “The positive impact art has in a medical setting could be seen each day as we worked on

the piece,” said Schubert.

“People would put aside their reading material or turn away from the television and become transfixed by what was transpiring before them.”

The Schubert-Corrao mu-

ral now adds to the progressive healing environment that has become a hallmark of the Lynn Cancer Institute through its use of open space, music, water displays, natural light and fine art.

From left are Phillip Smith, MD, medical director at the Lynn Cancer Institute; Jan Savarick, president of Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation; Amy Schubert, artist and Robert Corrao, artist.

“This most recent gift by such wonderful artists enhances the unique atmosphere of care we provide at the Institute,” said Philip Smith, MD and Medical Director at the Lynn Cancer Institute.

The Schubert-Corrao Art Studio consists of classically trained artists who specialize in murals, trompe l’oeil, commissioned fine art, restorations, specialty finishes and faux effects. Their works can be found in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Viacom, American Express, the City University of New York and myriad medical centers, theaters, restaurants and private residences.

“We are honored to have

Bridge Hotel - new dock... continued from page 1 to avoid coming close to the inlet bridge.

Camejo said the new dock would run along the periphery of the Bridge Hotel property. He noted that a docking facility currently exists for use by small craft and Jet Skis.

Per code, he said, the new dock would be used for pickup and drop-off of passengers only.

Responding to council members’ questions, the development services director confirmed that all appropriate approvals and permissions have been obtained and no issues remain to be addressed.

But Councilman Anthony Majhess said he was concerned that the proposal had not been reviewed by the Marine Advisory Board. Before the final vote was taken, he tried to delay the decision by moving to refer the matter to that panel. The motion

died for lack of a second.

However, Marine Advisory Board member Gene Folden did make a PowerPoint presentation before the council and gallery, pointing out challenges facing boaters attempting to dock at the facility or make turns.

The hotel recently appointed hospitality industry veteran Greg Kaylor as general manager to lead plans to restore, renovate and reposition the boutique waterfront luxury hotel.

Calling the facility “a ve-ry well-known iconic hotel” in Boca Raton, Kaylor said it has two popular restaurants, Carmen’s and WaterColors.

“It’s the only waterfront café I know of that sits on the water,” Kaylor noted.

The GM assured council members that a dockmaster would be attending the area any time boats would

the work of such accomplished artists in the Lynn Cancer Institute,” said Jan Savarick, president of the Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation. “This significant gift from the Schubert-Corrao Art Studio reflects not only on the special talent found there, but also the strong sense of community Robert and Amy share.”

Opened in 1967, Boca Raton Community Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and more than 700 primary and specialty physicians on staff. The Hospital is a Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center. underway for the 121room hotel. Under his direction, improvements to the hotel and the transformation plan to restore the property - which features a balcony in every guest room - to a four-star status is scheduled for completion in a year to 18 months.

Read The new dock is to be built along the property shown at the center of this photo of the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel.

be using the dock. He said the dockmaster would not be there 24 hours because the restaurant is not open all day and night.

The council added language to the proposal stating that “there shall be a dockmaster on duty at the [hotel] owner’s expense to manage the docking vehicles for loading and unloading purposes and all related safety issues.”

Also speaking in favor of the new dock was Glenn Bryant with BK Marine

Construction. In response to council questions, he said that some of the original construction drawings were changed to get rid of finger piers and, instead, construct a marginal dock that reached nearly to the corner, thereby extending the existing dock.

The council did some tinkering with the plan before it was approved.

Based on a motion by Majhess, seconded by Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, the council added the follo-

wing language: “Signage shall be installed subject to approval by city staff prohibiting docking east of the main dock area.”

Members also amended the proposal by stating that no permit will be issued by the council “unless and until the permit from the Army Corps of Engineers is issued consistent with the drawings approved by the city.”

Kaylor is directing a multi-million dollar transformation initiative now

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EDITORIAL

Mizner Park has had bright past, but what about the future?

Let me tell you a little something personal about Mizner Park here in Boca Raton.

Back in the 1990s, when my wife and I were still tourists who visited Florida once or twice a year, a stop at Mizner Park was always required.

We didn’t know a whole lot about Boca Raton.

But we quickly learned about Mizner Park. Visiting Liberties bookstore was a must. It wasn’t a cookie-cutter type shop, but a well-crafted store that said much about the owner (who I discovered later was Vald Svekis).

After Liberties, we’d browse at a couple of the clothing stores, and, of course, we had to visit Jacobson’s.

As we made our annual treks, we noticed things would change year to year. New stores, new eating places. The International Museum of Cartoon Art, which opened in 1996. A cinema not far from that venue.

After we became Floridians 10 years ago, we melded Mizner Park in-to our lives. We went to shows there, visited offices there, window shopped along

Plaza Real, toured the museum when that facility opened, took in shows at the Amphitheater and enjoyed di-ning at the many restaurants - particularly in the row near the central fountain, across from the valet stand.

The other night, we met a couple of friends for dinner at Max’s Grille.

These are friends we particularly enjoy because our conversations are interesting and the night seemed to fly by.

We stayed a little longer than we expected, and walked to our car which was parked in the new lot next to the Amphitheater.

That walk on a very hot night gave us a chance to look at Mizner Park once again, in that quiet, touristy way we had looked at it so many years ago.

I don’t know what Boca Raton would be without Mizner Park. I wasn’t in town to see the old Boca Raton mall, but I’ve heard

about it - and I’ve heard the story of how Mizner Park came about, with a lot of caution and a lot of courage. This would be a multi-use facility, combining retail, office and residential.

It was called a planned unit development, or PUD. When I worked for a newspaper up north, I became familiar with the term, PUD. There was an effort by contractors to bring them into my home town in Massachusetts. No one seemed to want them. The idea of mixing renters with single-family home owners seemed anathema to them.

I remember that developers started to build two PUDs - but soon stopped. One was vacated after a partial road and a single home was built. I can’t remember a thing about the other.

I applaud the people and planners of Boca for giving the PUD idea

a chance, for Mizner Park has seen great success over the years.

But there’s trouble in this enclave. The city of Boca is being called on to help financially support the Amphitheater and the park’s cultural community. The former Cartoon Museum - now a restaurant, black box theater and site of intellectual lecture - still lacks what would make that venue complete - Svekis’ new bookstore. His plan to fill 28,000 square feet with books, a café, a stage and entertainment, never materialized for lack of cash.

As I looked around Max’s Grille the other night and saw the many diners and the large crowd at the bar, I thought of the phrase that’s become popular in Washington these days: “It’s too big to fail.”

Maybe the locals should, like my wife and me, take time to rediscover Mizner Park. There’s likely more to it than you think.

I came away from dinner pleasantly surprised, and certainly hopeful for the future success of Boca’s mixed use center.

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10 Questions.

Mayor Susan Whelchel answers 10 questions from Boca Raton Tribune readers

Susan Whelchel. The Mayor of Boca Raton Boca Raton Tribune Managing Editor Dale M. King recently sat down with Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel to ask her 10 questions that were emailed from readers.

These are the questions and a synopsis of her answers. Hear and view the complete interview on www.bocaratontribune. com.

Question 1: Is Boca Raton prepared to respond if the BP oil spill reaches the city’s shoreline?

Answer: Boca Raton and all of Palm Beach County are prepared to “do what we have to do” if and when the time comes.

Question 2: You have always been in favor of acquiring the Wildflower property. Now that the city has done that, what do you propose to do with it?

Answer: We are looking to develop a publicprivate partnership that could bring a restaurant, boat slips, a promenade and other features to the former Wildflower site (East Palmetto Park Road at the Intracoastal). These could be extensions of the downtown.

Question 3: What is the status of the new downtown library?

Answer: The city should know in 90 days what the new library will look like,

“Link” service. Boca’s shuttles are also funded through a public-private partnership.

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said the mayor. By August, the project will be in the design stage, and construction should be complete by 2011.

Question 4: After so many years of free parking, why is it necessary now to install parking meters at Mizner Park, other downtown locations and along the beach?

Answer: “Short answer, it’s a revenue source,” she said. Money will help cover portions of the budget. She noted that meters will not be placed in areas where free parking is not available nearby.

Question 5: During goalsetting sessions, the council talked of seeking other revenue sources to help the budget. Have any of these been identified?

Answer: We are going to tackle the budget from

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all sides, the mayor said.

User fees, the parking meter revenue, possible annexation are all potential sources of added cash.

Question 6: One of the items discussed during goal-setting was space at the police station. What needs to be done and how does the city plan to do it?

Answer: Shortage of space at the police station may be alleviated by using sections of the 6500 Building on Congress Avenue.

Question 7: Palm Tran just cancelled its “Link” service. Is the city’s shuttle bus service also in danger of being shut down, or is it a success.

Answer: Boca’s shuttle service is not encountering the same lack of ridership cited by Palm Tran when it cancelled

Question 8: A plan is in the works to increase the density of the Arvida Park of Commerce (APOC). What will this accomplish?

Answer: Through an amendment to the comprehensive plan, the city is trying to make it easier to create zoning changes, with the end result of attracting jobs. The comp plan changes go to Tallahassee in July, and should be approved by October.

Question 9: What is the next step for downtown redevelopment?

Answer: The “great news,” the mayor said, is that construction for the Palmetto Park Promenade should begin later this summer, and be complete by December. A contract was just awarded for the work.

Question 10: With mixed reaction on the City Council to annexation, what is your strategy for moving ahead on this issue?

Answer: “Collectively, we have to like the area [for annexation], and they have to want to become part of the city.” The cash flow must also be positive.

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POSITIVE LIVING

By Dr. Synesio Lyra

Never Despise a Good Idea!

It has been suggested feet and wings to ideas that “the ultimate adven- percolating in your own ture on earth is mind. Allow time the adventure of for those ideas to ideas.” Whether mature! they come from Don’t dismiss too you, or originate quickly an idea from somebody you may not like, else, give heed or one you may to new ideas and Dr. Synesio Lyra find impractical at never despise them for all first. Keep it alive, think the good they can bring through it further, and to you and to others. see it re-emerge in better Good ideas always serve shape, pointing and leada beneficial purpose; i- ing to something worth deas that turn out to be il- implementing. legitimate will gradually Keep in mind, as already die a certain death! Ne- stated, that an idea or vertheless, whether they action may be quickly flourish or vanish, ideas forgotten, but the results inevitably have conse- of either may affect not quences, be they imme- only your immediate endiate or distant, good or vironment or current era, bad, depending on their but entire generations, nature! whether for good or for Never kill any idea which ill, over a prolonged time! may advance, or be re- Consistently seek out all vised, to serve a good the tools needed for you purpose. Like roads or to face any challenge, to rivers, ideas also merge confront any situation, to with other ideas. What develop any seminal idea, may be small at first, and to succeed in any endeaappear insignificant to vor. But once you have you, may be joined by them, be sure to follow a other insights added, sound blueprint to ensure which will give shape the results you seek! The and meaning to the origi- outcome should positivenal thought. ly affect people both imFor this reason, author mediately, and over the Alex Osborn commen- long haul! ted: “Every idea should elicit receptivity, if not Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Floresident who, for many praise. Even if no good, it rida years, was a professor at the should at least call for en- post-graduate level. He is a couragement to keep try- writer, a sought-after confering.” You can welcome ence speaker, a man who lived five continents of the world, what others share, while in having received his education not despising your own in four of them. When he resided in southern California, creative conceptions.

I strongly believe that he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” ideas are for sharing; which was carried for about by this means they can six years, until he moved to acquire new, significant south Florida. characteristics as they expand. Your part should be Follow Us to give ears to the ideas of others as well as total attention to your own.

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Boca/Deerfield chapter of Soroptimist International host Southern Region’s 84th Annual Conference Story, photos by Barbara McCormick BOCA RATON - Kim Champion, president, Soroptimist International, Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Club welcomed more than 150 members to the 84th Regional Conference, themed “S.S. Leg-A-Sea”.

The Embassy Suites Resort & Spa in Deerfield Beach was the venue for the nautical-themed event for delegates who arrived from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.

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Conference Chairs, Cynthia Cummings and Maureen Burke, together with local club members, worked many hours, planning the informative and fun-filled conference.

Highlights of the weekend convention included an official welcome and visit from Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland, a patriotic Flag Ceremony, presented by a trio of ROTC members from Florida Atlantic University, and the presentation of the flags from the states included in the Soropti-

mist Southern Region.

Governor Nidia Bernstiel wished everyone smooth sailing, and invited members to enjoy the educational workshops, speakers and the fellowship of their peers.

Evening tropical activities included a Sunset Dinner by the beach, a poolside Shipwreck Costume Party and the Captain’s Party and Banquet.

Floridian floral decor by Pat Reed added to the enjoyment of the celebrations.

President Kim Champion reported: “Many awards were presented during the three day conference. Our Boca Raton/ Deerfield Beach Club won honors for membership gain, press book and women’s opportunity award. For more information, visit www.

Soroptimist4women. org 1 - Soroptimist Governor Nidia Bernstiel with President Kim Champion, Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Club.

2 - From left are Kim Champion, President, SI; Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland and Maureen Burke, event co-chair 3 - Shown from left are Connie Gescheidt, Elke Schimdt, Governor Nidia Bernstiel holding flowers; Kim Champion, president, Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach Club; Maureen Burke, Co-Chair; Cynthia Cummings, Co-Chair and Carmen Uceda

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GFWC Boca Raton Woman’s Club installs officers, views fashion show Story, photos by Barbara McCormick

BOCA RATON - The scenic ocean views seen from the top of the Bridge Hotel were a beautiful setting for the recent Boca Raton Woman’s Club Installation and Fashion Show Luncheon. More than 150 members and friends joined in the celebration which also included a Far East Auction and 50/50 raffle.

Joan Haros, Women’s Club

District 10 director, performed the candle lighting ceremony, during which the following officers were installed: President-Gwen Herb; 1st VP Membership-Betty Pepper; 2nd VP ProgramsCathy DeMatto; Treasurer-Pernille Ostberg; Corresponding Secretary-Janice Williams; Board of Directors-Jackie Early & Joan Weidenfeld; Club Advisor-Pattie Carpenter and Historian/Board member-Helen Babione.

From left are Loretta Fink, June Zamojski and Lucille Matthews.

President Gwen Herb, who is beginning her second term, was applauded for increasing the club’s membership and providing ideas for interesting programs.

Colorful summer fashions from Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Deerfield boutiques were in the spotlight, modeled by store models and club members Jo Schlags, Teri Martin, Gayle Stevens, Mary Ellen Courier and Carole Wilson.

A special appearance by Joanie Helgesen, 2007 Miss Senior Florida highlighted the conclusion of the fun-filled afternoon.

The Boca Raton Woman’s Club is a member of the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) whose motto “Unity in Diversity” supports community improvement through volunteer service.

For more information, phone Gwen at 561-4871218.

From left are Joan Haros, Gwen Herb, Betty Pepper, Teri Martin, Cathy DeMatto, Pernille Ostberg, Janice Williams, Joan Weidenfeld, Jackie Early, Helen Babione.

Gwen Herb, president, left, is shown with Joan Haros, center, and Helen Babione.

Ruth McGoldrick, center, director of the Debbie Rand Gift Shop at Boca Raton Community Hospital, is shown with models, Deyse Norwitz and Alice Duquett.

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Zonta Club of Boca Raton welcomes new members for 2010 BOCA RATON - The Zonta Club of Boca Raton Area recently celebrated the induction of new members for the coming year at Zonta’s monthly meeting held at The Holiday Inn in Highland Beach.

Four new members, Mary Ellen Courier, Lucille Matthews, and Susan Nankin, were installed by Josephine Kuczenski, membership chair and Sandy Manning. The new members were welcomed by the club members.

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and profes-

From left are Sandy Manning, Susan Nankin, Lucille Matthews, Mary Ellen Courier and Jo Kuczenski

sionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

For further information or

information about membership, call Jo Kuczenski (561)706-5767 or Sandy Manning at (561)2136543.

Tri County Humane Society’s ‘Doggie Ball’ takes in nearly half million dollars BOCA RATON – Animal lovers recently returned to the Old West for Tri County Humane Society’s annual Doggie Ball fundraiser. The event raised more than $450,000 for needy animals.

All funds raised will go toward food, shelter and medical care for the thousands of homeless, abused and abandoned animals rescued each year by Tri County Humane Society, the no-kill animal shelter located on Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton.

Some 400 guests donned their western duds and gathered for a fun-filled evening at Boca West Country Club, which provided a five-star dinner and cocktail hour, capped by chocolate “dogs” and “cats” for dessert. Music by South Florida DJ “Boogie Brent” filled the dance floor and guests bid on hundreds of live and silent auction items.

Every lady received a silver and diamond Star Fish necklace donated

by Arthur Benjamin of American Dog Rescue/

The Arthur and Gail Benjamin Foundation, grand sponsor of the 2010 Doggie Ball.

Lauren Laponzina from WPTV Channel 5 was the emcee for the evening.

Chairpersons were Suzi Goldsmith, Sharon Dipietro and Teri Mersentes.

Sharon DiPietro hand made the centerpiece decorations showcased on each table.

Honorary chairpersons were Mike and Jodi Levy of Boca Raton. Honorary Grand Marshalls were Norma and Simon Fireman of Palm Beach and honorary Grand Marshall Dog was Sir Lancelot Otto, whose parents are Nina & Edgar Otto of Boca Raton.

Honorary Guests were Harold and Nancy Pontius and George and Sandy Valassis.

A highlight of the evening was the announcement of a $50,000 donation from one of Tri County’s main benefactors.

Danielle Renfrew of Run A Way Films captured the entire event on film for an HBO documentary about Tri County Humane So-

ciety.

“Everyone at Tri County Humane Society is so grateful for all the wonderful people in our community who showed their support of the life-saving work we do all year long at the shelter,” said Jeannette Christos, founder and CEO of Tri County.

“It is their love, compassion and belief in saving abused and neglected animals that enables us to keep our doors open and continue this important work of helping the most vulnerable among us who cannot speak for themselves. We are also so thankful for the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this year’s Doggie Ball so successful. We cannot possibly thank them enough for what they do for this shelter everyday of the year.”

For more information on Tri County Humane Society, contact the shelter at 561-482-8110.

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It’s going to be a slam-bang Fourth of FAU’s Festival Rep Theatre continues July in Palm Beach, Broward county with Shakespeare play, musical revue The annual Festival Rep Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton communities Theatre presented by Flo- Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in ad-

Boca Raton isn’t the only South Florida community with a schedule of special activities for Independence Day on Sunday, July 4. Most communities in Palm Beach and Broward counties are following suit.

Boca will mark the nation’s 234th birthday with a “Fabulous Fourth” celebration from 6-9:30 p.m. Family activities start at 6 and there’s a stage show, “Red, White and Blue”

by ZMC Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. The Florida Wind Symphony is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. Events will be held at Florida Atlantic University Campus, 777 Glades Road, (just east of Interstate 95 and Glades Road or 20th Street entrance).

Visit ci.boca-raton.fl.us/ rec/specialevents/ or call 561-393-7806.

As part of Boca’s celebration, donations of canned or non-perishable food will be accepted at the Aurora Nurses Tent for Operation Food Bank.

Personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages, dogs, open fires and sparklers are not allowed at the Boca ceremonies.

The activities are sponsored by FAU, the Boca Raton Tribune, Florida Health & Chiropractic Medicine and Aurora Nurses Health Care.

Also, this will be the first July 4th celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Raton.

An opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. kicks off the festivities. Private Stock performs hits from the 1940’s to the present in a two-hour concert. Then, at 9 p.m. the 25-minute fireworks extravaganza

will be synchronized to patriotic music. Tune into 97.9 WRMF. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Food vendors will be on site. The location is 12551 Glades Road Boca Raton (accessed by Glades Road only). For information, visit pbcparks.com.

561-488-8069.

Events in other communities include: Delray Beach: Activities open with the annual sand sculpting contest from 8 a.m.-noon. on the beach at Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. A free concert will be held from 2:30-8 p.m. on the beach, Atlantic Avenue and State Road A1A. Kids can decorate their bikes at 3 p.m. at Veterans Park (Atlantic Avenue and Intracoastal) for the patriotic bike and scooter parade which leaves the park at 4 p.m.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local restaurants.

The Grucci fireworks celebration will be at 9 p.m. on the beach, Atlantic Avenue and A1A. Visit downtowndelraybeach. com or call 561-279-1380 ext. 17. * Boynton Beach: This city’s Independence Celebration takes place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. It includes live music and food vendors. A Grucci fireworks display is scheduled at 9 p.m. Events take place at Intracoastal Park, Federal Highway, south of

Gateway Boulevard. Free park and ride will be at Bank of America, Federal Highway and East Ocean Avenue from 6-10 p.m. *Greenacres: The city’s celebration runs from 5:30-10 p.m., with amusement rides, family games and music

by Tony & Totall Kontroll. Food will be available for purchase. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. Greenacres Community Park, Jog Road, one block north of 10th Avenue. Shuttle service, 5:30-10:30 p.m., from Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Boulevard and Old City Hall, 5985 10th Ave. North. Visit ci.greenacres. fl.us or call 561-642-2181. * Lake Worth: Tropic Fest is a celebration of Independence Day and Lake Worth’s birthday.

It runs from noon to 10 p.m. The day includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and family fun. Neighboring raft regatta is at 11 a.m. Zambelli fireworks display is at 9 p.m. Bryant Park, Golfview Drive at Lake Avenue on the Intracoastal. Visit lwchamber.com. or call 561-582-4401. * Lantana: Family activities run from 6-10 p.m.

Children’s activities, games, live music and food will be available. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, East Ocean Avenue at the Intracoastal. Parking is available at the K-mart parking lot at Hypoluxo Road and Dixie Highway, with a trolley traveling to and from the activities. Visit lantana. org. or call 561-5405015.

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rida Atlantic University continues with the following productions:

* Friday, June 25, 8 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 * Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m.

“And the Tony Goes To . . . Celebrating 60 Years of Broadway’s Best Musicals” Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 * Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539

* Sunday, June 27, 2 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 * Friday, July 2, 8 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 * Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Studio One Theatre, FAU

vance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539

* Saturday, July 3, 8 p.m.

“And the Tony Goes To . . . Celebrating 60 Years of Broadway’s Best Musicals” Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539 * Sunday, July 4, 4 p.m.

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” followed by concert and fireworks Studio One Theatre, FAU Boca Raton Tickets: $15-$20 in advance or at the door www.fauevents.com or 1-800-564-9539

Carbon monoxide blamed for killing one, sickening six, at Bocaire home

BOCA RATON - Carbon monoxide is suspected of taking the life of one man and sickening six others - including his wife - at their home in the Bocaire development June 19, said investigators.

Officials with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue received a 911 call about 9:45 a.m. from a caregiver who had been called to the home of Hyman H. Portnoy, 89, and his wife, Elaine E. SommerPortnoy, 87. She told fire rescue officials she had become ill, as had a care-

giver who arrived earlier.

Paramedics arrived and took the Portnoys to Delray Medical Center where Hyman Portnoy died. His wife was reported to be seriously ill and was undergoing treatment.

Investigators suspect that a car was left running in the garage overnight, causing the home to fill with lethal carbon monoxide gas.

According to reports, the Portnoys called a caregiver about 3:30 a.m. to say they were feeling ill. That caregiver also became ill and called another person to relieve her about 8:30 a.m. The second caregiver called 911, officials said.

Three paramedics who arrived to help also became ill and had to leave and call for backup. Officials said the firefighters were

vomiting and realized the air was saturated with carbon monoxide, so they removed everyone from the house.

While the Portnoys were taken to Delray Medical, the two caregivers and three firefighers were transported to West Boca Medical for evaluation.

The firefighters were released after doctors determined they were not seriously affected by the carbon monoxide and have been released from the hospital.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office officials said Hyman Portnoy returned about 3:30 p.m. June 18 from getting a haircut and apparently left the car running in the garage. Investigators said the car’s gas tank empty and the battery was dead.

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Mayor’s proclamation honors Home Safe for ‘dedication, compassion’ BOCA RATON – Mayor Susan Whelchel recently presented Home Safe with a proclamation at a City Council meeting honoring the organization for its “dedication and compassion, and its ongoing efforts in empowering young lives, shaping futures and enriching families.”

Home Safe CEO Matthew Ladika accepted the honor on behalf of the agency that provides care and treatment to “Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable population – abused, neglected and abandoned

children,” the proclamation says.

“Home Safe, though its group home services, foster family licensing and support unit, independent living program and healthy beginnings program, provides critical training and services to at-risk children from toddlers to teens,” the document notes.

The proclamation notes that Home Safe “is part of our community, with its foundation headquarters and therapeutic home for young men located within the city’s boundaries.

Boca police officer wounds charging pit bull BOCA RATON – A Boca Raton police officer investigating a 911 call about loose pit bull dogs running around a NW 3rd Avenue neighborhood recently had to shoot a pit bull that was charging at him, according to a police report.

The unidentified officer said that as police got within 30 yards of the house where the dogs apparently live, two pit bulls ran out an open front door and began charging at the officers, barking loudly.

The two officers began backing up and yelling at the dogs to stop. The police report said that as the lead pit bull got within 10 feet of officers, one of them drew his handgun

and fired one shot, hitting the dog below the left eye.

After the second dog ran into the house, the officers were able to close the door. No one was home at the time.

However, a short time later, a resident of NW 3rd Court and owner of the dogs arrived on the scene. She said she must not have secured the door when she left earlier in the day.

She called a friend who assisted her in taking the dog for medical attention.

The Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control Division arrived to investigate the case. Police said inquiries about the animal should be directed to them.

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‘Sex and the City 2’you got a problem with that?

It seems that the fabulous foursome who was celebrated in the 90’s for being sassy, brassy and bold took the heat for being, well, too hot.

They wore $10 million worth of flawless flowing gowns, colorful caftans and dazzling baubles (in the new “Sex and the City 2” movie). They also had a sexy funny repartee reminiscent of their irreverent Manhattan moments (immortalized in rerun eternity).

And folks, the girls were funny. They were also sexy and the clothing was “to die for.” (If you’re from Minnesota, the New York translation means wonderful or superb).

But with all the laughter and cutting edge banter (that made them so sought after in the past) the critics found the movie distasteful. But as a humor columnist and someone with deep laugh

lines I can tell you they’re just jealous. Let’s face it; movie critics cannot afford a $22,000 a night suite in Abu Dhabi. (Neither can I but it’s fun to see one).

Maybe that is the problem with the film and its ardent critics. “Sex and the City 2” is an exaggerated realm of reality, but one with highlights as bright as the sun. It was not meant to be deconstructed and analyzed as if it were a mock therapy session. It was meant to be funny in a sassy sarcastic way that would appeal to those with a sense of humor (without the need for vodka).

And I think the movie and the Fab Foursome - accomplished that with ease. I was not the only viewer at the Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton who thought so. “I thought the movie was funny and wonderful,”

The movie was filmed in Morocco (but was made to look like Abu Dhabi).

Samantha (Kim Cattrall) meets an Arab sheik and is asked to create a PR campaign for his business. As fiction would have it, Samantha gets to take her three best friends with her on this whirlwind exotic trip (all expenses paid, of course).

There were moments when you had to suspend disbelief. Like when Carrie runs into her old boyfriend Aidan (John Corbett) in a flea market in Abu Dhabi.

He is successful, tan and handsome and asks Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) to dinner. Although both were married, Carrie shows up for their date in a clingy cleavage baring dress better suited for

pole dancing. Yet, she is surprised and upset when he tries to kiss her (the man is not gay, folks).

I also had a hard time believing that Carrie (SJP) would prance around her Manhattan digs wearing couture gowns every night waiting for her husband to join her on the club circuit. Let’s face it, if you’re married to a man who can afford a vast pre-war apartment with closets as large as a tanning parlor chances are he might be tired when he gets home.

But who said reality had anything to do with this movie? Isn’t that the reason we go to the movies - for an escape from the mundane and the predictable? You bet.

For 146 minutes (no, it was not too long) we got to witness some outra-

geous happenings, exotic locales, gorgeous clothing and stunning drifts of post menopausal musings.

It brought some of us closer to our old wacky ways, our racy clothing choices and our belief that everyday can be an adventure.

It also gave us another chance to witness the preciousness of friendship that these gals have harvested like a gilded mosquito net.

If you haven’t seen ‘Sex and the City 2,’ I highly recommend it. Be prepared to laugh and languish at the borders of disbelief.

And, you don’t even need a passport to get there.

said A. B. Haick, of Boca.

“I’ve been married for 10 years and I loved the ‘Sex and the City’ TV show, and the movie was great,” said the 40-something male of Arabic descent.

Although Haick loved the scene where the foursome rode camels in the dessert, my favorite lines were a little more on the raunchy side. “Ooh, Bedouin Bath and Beyond here we come”…and Samantha’s take on a gorgeous hunk she met on the beach…

“Lawrence of my labia.”

(You sort of had to be there).

The one-liners were high line drives into the outfield (man-speak for winning) and the clothing and comedic references were reminiscent of the brilliant humor that rolls off the tongue of geniuses like Robin Williams and Billy Crystal (you need an IQ above the Bell curve to get it).

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Production of ‘Mary Poppins’ is a pure joy at Broward Center for the Arts

By Skip Sheffield “Mary Poppins” is a practically perfect family show.

Those of you familiar with the 1964 movie and the 2006 Broadway show know that professional nanny Mary Poppins proudly describes herself as “practically perfect” in the musical number of the same name.

The national touring company of “Mary Poppins” is in the house through June 27 at Broward Center for the Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

The character of Mary Poppins, created by writer-illustrator P.L. Travers in the 1930s, is a mysterious, mischievous, and marvelous young woman who comes into the life

of a family and changes it for the better.

Mary is played by Welshborn Caroline Sheen, a triple-threat performer who sings, dances and flies through the air with the greatest of ease.

It is the turn of the 20th century, and Mary literally blows into London to alight in the Banks’ family home just after the latest in a series of nannies has left her post.

George Banks (Laird Mackintosh) is a prosperous, no-nonsense banker who was raised by a stern, unforgiving nanny.

George is married to Winifred (Blythe Wilson), a woman who dearly loves him, and he is a demanding father to Jane (Kelsey Fowler, alternating with Bailey Grey) and Michael

Caroline Sheen appears as Mary Poppins in production at Broward Center for the Arts.

(Bryce Baldwin and Carter Thomas).

In part because of their distant father, the children have taken their frustrations out on one nanny after another. A half-dozen nannies have come and gone when Mary Poppins

suddenly appears. Mary is everything the former nannies were not: warm, joyous, spontaneous, playful and forgiving. Her philosophy is defined by the song “A Spoonful of Sugar” (makes the medicine go down).

Mary’s best friend is the equally unusual Bert (Gavin Lee), a jack of all trades and master of most.

Like Caroline Sheen, Gavin Lee is a powerhouse talent whose tour de force is the law-dropping “Step in Time” number, performed with Mary Poppins and a chorus line of chimney sweeps.

Not only is Lee a master tap-dancer, he is a aerial artist who handily taps his way up a proscenium arch and across the top

upside down, always tapping and singing, with no visible signs of effort.

Similarly Caroline Sheen is a fearless flyer who delights the audience by taking off with her umbrella and sailing into the heavens to a perch in the upper balcony, only to emerge moments later for the curtain call.

For all its acrobatic feats, incredible set pieces and

statues that come to life and dance, “Mary Poppins” is about heart; the heart of a family, and what makes it work. Everyone in the Banks household will learn a valuable lesson in life, and we will all be better for it.

In short, this show is a pure joy that a family can and will benefit from.

Tickets start at $23.75.

Call 954-462-0222.

Cast of the musical production, “Mary Poppins.”

Five Minutes with Samantha Brown

By: Donovan Ortega Samantha Brown is wearing a slim fitting, pink dress and sits on a leather couch behind the main auditorium in the Mizner Center at the Boca Resort, sipping tea. She holds her mug with both hands and daintily finishes

off the rest of the brew. Brown is on break from her role as the master of ceremonies for the American Marketing Group’s 40th year anniversary. AMG is the parent company for various travel brands like Travel Savers, and Samantha Brown has been commanding the weekend’s proceedings with what has become her trademark- endearing energy and genuine interest. Not only does she seem completely at ease on the Mizner Center Stage stage, but off of it she maintains the same poise that has made her a staple on the Travel Channel for the last ten years, hosting shows that include Passport to Europe and Great Hotels.

“It’s strange, I was a performing arts major and moved to New York City to pursue acting and was lucky enough to land an audition with the Travel Channel and I’ve been here ever since,” says Brown, “I’ve basically traveled around the world. It’s been a pretty nice gig.”

She places emphasis on the word ‘gig’ and laughs.

It’s not surprising that her background involves musical theatre, because as she speaks there is a distinct theatrical element.

She never forgets a line.

“I’m here making a connection with my world, essentially the consumer world of travel, with the travel agent and understanding where those layers intersect,” says Brown when asked what she is doing in Boca Raton. The answer rolls off her tongue without hinting at her possible ambivalence to the proceedings.

Just beyond the double

doors, a Delta representative is onstage lauding the great accomplishments AMG has made over the past year.

While admitting she has a great job, she cites travel time, countless plane flights and long days as slight drawbacks to her job as Travel Channel host.

“It’s a little harder than it looks, but not much,” says Brown. “I am on the road about 230 days out of the year and we have very long days. We just finished an Asia series and the average temperature there was 98 degrees so you feel like a wet rag at the end,” she says, before adding positively, “but when you get to interact with cultures and meet people from different parts of the world your energy comes right back.”

Samantha Brown speaks effortlessly, stringing together sentences as if she

was reading from a script, on subjects as varying as the BP oil spill to architects like Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner. A presumably tough question, like favorite place of travel, she answers quickly.

“Japan,” Brown says, “ It was unbelievable. It was the most exotic country I’d ever heard of as a ten year old and I just got to go. It is my favorite place I have traveled so far.”

Along with Japan, Brown can mark this weekend as the first time she has visited Boca Raton. In describing the Boca Raton Resort and Club she is impressed.

“Oh my goodness, I had no idea this was here!

When I turned down the driveway I said, ‘oh this is nice. I should have gotten a manicure’,” jokes Brown.

And then she launches into a description of the resort that is as natural as

a reflex.

“The resort is beautiful. It is great because it brings you back to another time.

That is what I love about travel’s capabilities, because not only are you going somewhere else, you feel like you’re time traveling,” says Brown, while pausing for effect and searching for adjectives, “Here, it is a more elegant experience, more genteel. You can relax into a simpler time and that’s something we all need right now.”

That snippet could have been pulled from a brochure, but Samantha has a knack for delivering lines about “time travel” and using words like “genteel’ with a unique, truthful sincerity. She is good at what she does.

In the auditorium, convention attendees are eating lunch and enduring an interminably long game of “Travel Jeopardy”.

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The Boca Raton Tribune LIFE & ARTS East/West Boca Raton, FL SPOTLIGHT

Doggie Ball

Shown at this year’s Doggie Ball are, from left, Jeannette Christos, founder and CEO of the Tri County Humane Society, with Nina and Edgar Otto and their dog, Sir Lancelot Encore, who was cloned from frozen cells from their original dog, Sir Lancelet, who died.

Fans party at Bogart’s for opening of “Sex and the City 2”

Tri County Humane Society Founder and CEO Jeannette Christos, left, with Lauren Laponzina from WPTV Channel 5, who was the emcee for this year’s Doggie Ball. The event raised $450,000 for Tri County.

From left are Laida Edmundson, Kamy Keeler and Rachel Anderson.

Shown from left are Judy Oyola, Aimee Acevedo, Jeannette Oyola and Denny Saulicino.

Shown from left are Lauren Laponzina from WPTV Channel 5, Jeannette Christos and Brian Saver

Joining Carmel Caferio from Channel 7 Miami, left, are Jeannette Christos, Craig Perna, Gail Perna and Bill Christos

Shelly and Rick Jablonski, left, with Stephanie Kaufman

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw

Seated are Simon and Norma Fireman, with Suzi Goldsmith to the rear.

Julia Hebert - Happy Birthday The Boca Raton Tribune celebrated last Saturday Julia Herbert’s birthday, the wife of Dale King, Managing Editor. The Boca Raton Tribune staff wishes Julia a very happy birthday again!

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Constant Care Network meeting

Slow Burn presents fastmoving thriller and dinner fund raiser BOCA RATON – The Slow Burn Theatre Company presents a fundraising special event, “Fanfare to Murder!” A Murder Mystery Dinner, Monday, June 28, at the Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Cost of dinner & show is $60 per person. For tickets visit slowburntheatre.com or call 1-886-811-4111. Photo shows cast in rehearsal at the Pavilion Grille.

Gayle Stevens from Vitas Innovative Hospice Care was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Constant Care Network, a group of 20 individuals involved in healthcare, caregiver and related services in Boca Raton and the area. She discussed the “Five Wishes” that should be addressed by families when using hospice care.

Barry Siegel, far left, makes a point during a meeting of the Constant Care Network held in Boca Raton. Siegel is an attorney and columnist for the Boca Raton Tribune. To his left is Chris Catoggio from Age in Place Management, an independent senior living home. She also writes a column for the Tribune.

Grand Opening of Santos Insurance in West Boca The Boca Raton Tribune welcomes the newest business in West Boca Raton, Santos Insurance.

We wish all the best for the owners Francisco and Sabrina Santos .

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Photos courtesy of Gazeta Brazilian News

1- Francisco and Sabrina Santos owners of Santos Insurance.

2- Marcelo and wife. Marcelo is the artist that donated his painting to Santos Insurance.

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The Boca Raton Tribune ARTS & LIFE East/West Boca Raton, FL ENTERTAINMENT

Skip Sheffield

As sequels go, ‘Toy Story 3’ is top-notch, Film screens at local theatres are filled with summer movie releases and well worth the wait

In a summer of sequels, some are better than others.

“Toy Story 3” is better; way better than “Shrek 4,” for instance.

The folks at Pixar Studios have always been strong on creativity. This third installment of a 15-yearold franchise is the most adult of what began as a children’s fantasy in 1995.

landfill.

The clever and inventive screenplay, by written series creator John Lasseter, Michael Arndt (“Little Miss Sunshine”) and a couple others, gets the toys a last-minute reprieve that sends them to a day care center instead of the dump. The wee Caterpillar kids of Sunny

and you wouldn’t want to mess with Chuckles (Bud Luckey), the grim-faced clown, or the creepy Big Baby, who may not talk, but is plenty scary.

“Toy Story 3” is in fact the scariest of the series, building to a cliff-hanging, raging inferno kind of finale. The jolts are in-

From left are Jesse, Buzz Lightyear and Woody (voiced by Joan Cusack, Tim Allen and Tom Hanks respectively) in a scene from “Toy Story 3.” - CopyrightDisneyPixar

Andy Davis, the little 6-year-old boy whose quarreling favorite toys provided the impetus for a toys-come-to-life comic adventure, is now 17 and getting ready to go off to college.

Mom has ordered Andy to clean out his room. What he is not taking to college he will either have to put in the attic for storage or put trash bags for the garbage truck.

Woody, the string-pull talking sheriff/cowboy puppet, is Andy’s first and favorite toy. We see him put Woody in the box marked “college” Thanks to a mix-up, the rest of the toys are put in a black plastic garbage bag and set out with the trash.

The toys spring to life whenever Andy is not around, and you just know Woody is not going to let his friends be unceremoniously dumped in a

Side Day Care are not much better than the destructive Sid Phillips was in the first film. Worse, Sunny Side is ruled by the soft-talking but malignant Lotso, a plush purple bear (voice of Ned Beatty) and his menacing minions.

Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the rest of the toy gang are back, but there are some interesting newcomers, starting with Ned Beatty’s troubled, battered bear.

The funniest of these is Ken (Michael Keaton), Barbie Doll’s boyfriend, who lives in a groovy 1970s-era dollhouse pad with a fabulous wardrobe closet.

“I am not a girl’s toy,” Ken insists petulantly, while adults wink and nudge.

Mr. Pricklepants the hedgehog (Timothy Dalton) is an actor, don’t you know,

terspersed with delightful comic interludes, as when Buzz Lightyear’s vocabulary (and entire attitude) is switched to Spanish (voice by Javier Fernandez Pena).

It has been 11 years since Toy Story 2, but this is well-worth the wait. This could well be the end of the series, but as Buzz Lightyear hints, “This isn’t goodbye.”

Take that, Shrek!

“Toy Story 3” will be shown in 3-D IMAX format through June 27 at the Museum of Science & Discovery and in 3-D at other theaters.

Three and a half stars

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Tom Cruise is back.

First he made a hilarious appearance as obnoxious producer Les Grossman, dancing with Jennifer Lopez at the MTV awards.

Now he stars with Cameron Diaz in “Knight and Day,” a live-action cartoon that spoofs Cruise’s identity as unflappable action hero.

Cruise is Ron Miller, an invincible super-secret double CIA agent who collides in the Wichita airport with the life of June Havens (Cameron Diaz), a gearhead girl whose pride and joy is the 1967 GTO that belonged to her daddy.

June restores collector cars for a living. She is in Wichita to buy a couple of carburetors. Her next destination is Boston, where she will be a bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding.

Suddenly June’s reservation is cancelled because the plane is allegedly overbooked. At the last minute the flight is back on again.

The plane is nearly empty except for a handful of men including Ron Miller (Cruise), the stranger who had collided with June minutes earlier.

Ron and June flirt, and while she is in the ladies room, Ron springs into action and dispatches everyone on the plane, including the pilot. No problem, Ron says, I’ll just crash-land in a cornfield and we’ll be on about our way.

“Knight and Day” is homage to great mystery-man, damsel-in-distress movies like “Charade” and “To

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Catch a Thief.” Director James Mangold (“3:10 to Yuma”) doesn’t expect us to believe the preposterous plot for a moment.

For the record it concerns an infinite power source invented by geeky Simon Feck (Paul Dano),

who is in Ron’s protection against a parade of bad guys in Boston, New York, the Azores, Spain and Austria.

Cruise, who turns 48 July 3, appears to be having great fun parodying his fearless Ethan Hunt character in “Mission Impossible.” Cameron Diaz is as beautiful as ever, whether cowering in fear or flashing her sexy millionwatt smile. If you want to see beautiful people having fun in exotic locations while smashing

cars and dodging imaginary bullets, this is your flick.

Joan Rivers a fearless survivor Say what you will about Joan Rivers, she is one remarkable, brave and brutally honest woman.

I am not a Rivers basher.

I got to see the human side of her 25 years ago, when by a fluke I ended up spending a day with her in a limo ride to Miami and back to speak to a group of students.

“Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” goes to great

lengths to humanize a comedian who has become a caricature of herself.

This documentary by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg was filmed over the course of a year, as Rivers was turning 75 (she turned 76 June 8).

Interspersed with contemporary footage are vintage clips from early in her career, before Rivers embarked on all the plastic surgery that would turn her into a smooth-faced, puffy-lipped freak.

Rivers apologizes for nothing; not the facelifts, the Botox, the filthy mouth, her extravagant lifestyle or her neediness.

Joan Rivers is a performance junkie of the first order.

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FAITH

DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE

By Rick Warren

Mike Gora

The Imperative of not Postponing Valentine’s Day tryst earns willing ‘sperm donor’ a paternity suit the Important Most of us have expe- and problems - and it rienced the eight wastes opportuphases of pronities, time and crastination: money.

Phase 1: The problem is: I will start Procrastination early this time.” is addictive! The (Hopeful phase) Rick Warren more you sucPhase 2: “I have to cumb to it, the harder start soon.” (A little it is to change. Putting tension phase) things off for another Phase 3: “I should time becomes a way of have started sooner.” life, causing you - and (Creeping guilt phase) often others - a tremenPhase 4: “There is still dous amount of misery. time to do it.” (False The Bible offers this inreassurance phase) sight into the problem Phase 5: “What is of chronic procrastinawrong with me?” (Get- tion: “If you wait for ting desperate phase) perfect conditions, you Phase 6: “I cannot will never get anything wait any longer!” (Indone” (Ecclesiastes 11:4). tense pain phase) What is the solution? I Phase 7: “Just get have four suggestions: it done” (Get it over • Stop making excuses! with! phase) • Realize perfectionism Phase 8: “Next time, I paralyzes performance! will start earlier.” (The • Face your fears! cycle repeats phase) • Focus on the gain, not the pain!

Procrastination can re- In other words, whensult in tremendous dam- ever you have someage to others and our- thing important to do, selves at work. It causes do not delay: DO IT unnecessary pressure NOW!

What have you been putting off that you know needs to be done and should not be postponed any longer? Something at work? At home? Or at church?

Now is the time to move into action. Do It Now! It might help to offer this simple prayer: “God help me to DO what I already know I need to do. Help me to do it NOW!” The Bible gives us two additional observations that are helpful as we determine to overcome the destructive habit of procrastination:“Never boast about tomorrow.

You don’t know what will happen between now and then” (Proverbs 27:1).“This is the day the Lord has made rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 37:4).

This is the ONLY day we have - and we may not have all of it! So, DO IT NOW!

Question: Last Valen- and slim just left town. tine’s day, I had sex with The statute that governs a woman who was a good sperm donation in Florida friend of mine for a long requires that inseminatime. We had no roman- tion must be through “retic relationship. She was productive technology.”

37 years old at the time, Our local Fourth District had been married Court of Appeal, and divorced, had in West Palm no prospects, and Beach, has held wanted a child. that conception in We signed a conthe “usual custotract, prepared by a mary manner” does lawyer she hired, not qualify as “resaying that any productive techMike Gora child that was born nology.” to the two of us would not You will be responsible be my financial respon- for contributing to reasibility or “my child” for sonable and necessary out any purpose, because I of pocket and uncovered was acting as a sperm do- birthing costs, including nor. The contract did not pre-birth expenses. Once mention how the child the girls were born, your was to be conceived. I did responsibility will be enot tell the lawyer that qual to that of any other we intended to have sex father. You will also have instead of using a turkey the rights of any other fabaster. Identical twin girls ther. were born about three Child support, retroactive months ago. to birth, will be based on I was present at the birth the child support guideand gave the girls a nice lines found in the Florida gift. I was not asked to statutes, based on your contribute to the hospital income and that of the or doctor expenses, or mother. Expenses for support. Not until yester- health insurance and, day, when I was served perhaps, life insuranwith a paternity lawsuit. ce may be called for.

I called the lawyer who You will have all parenprepared the contract, but tal rights to access to the he said he could not repre- girls in the form of visisent me because he would tation, if you so choose. have to be a witness in You are their legal father the case, and he would for all purposes. not comment on the situ- Even if you could prove ation. What do you think the woman knew that you my chances are in defea- would be legally responting the paternity claims sible it is unlikely that you against me? How much could win a countersuit will this cost me? Can I for fraud and avoid the defend based on fraud? child support, or develop Can I win a malpractice a set-off claim against suit against the lawyer, the child support. Florida who I paid to do the con- public policy strongly fatract? vors the support of minor Answer: Your chances of children by both parents beating the paternity law- and will not give you any suit are slim and none, sympathy for your inno-

cent mistake, even if your friend intentionally induced you.

If the attorney did not advise you regarding the allowable method of insemination, and did not include it specifically in the contract, you might have had a suit for damages against the attorney.

The fact that the attorney was not your attorney, but the attorney hired by your friend, might prohibit you from claiming that he breached a duty to you. If you could prove that he and the woman set you up, intentionally, he would probably have disciplinary problems with The Florida Bar. On the other hand, if you play your cards right, you and your daughters can have a great relationship and, someday, some other child might call you grandpa, and send you hand made Valentine’s Day cards.

Michael H. Gora has been certified by The Board of Legal Specialization and Education of The Florida Bar as a specialist in matrimonial law, and is a partner with Shapiro Blasi Wasserman and Gora P.A. in Boca Raton.

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The Boca Raton Tribune COLUMNISTS East/West Boca Raton, FL ASK DR MAN

ON THE MONEY

By Dr. Daniel Man

Steve L. Pomeranz

Woman says doctor told her she Stocks or Bonds…A Simple Tale Occasionally the most good quality companies needs breast lift as well as implants powerful ideas are reand watch them increase Question: Dear Dr. Man, increase both breast firmI went for a consultation ness and size. Breasts of for breast implants and the any size can be lifted and plastic surgeon told me I enhanced, but please note need a breast lift in addi- that results may not last tion to my implants. as long for heavy My breasts are so breasts. small; I thought Pregnancy and only women with nursing leave malarger breasts need ny women with a lift. I have had stretched skin two children, but and less volume I didn’t think the in their breasts. sagging what that Dr. Daniel Man Other factors such bad. Please explain. as age and the force of gravity can also take their Answer: It’s difficult to toll on a woman’s breasts. say what you need done The skin loses its elastiwithout actually seeing city, the breasts lose their you for a consultation; shape, and they begin to however, it is sometimes sag. A breast lift, or masthe case that a woman topexy, is a surgical proneeds a breast lift at the cedure used to raise and same time that she gets reshape sagging breasts. breast implants. A mas- A breast lift repositions topexy can be done in the breasts into a desired conjunction with breast position and gives a more augmentation for women pleasing contour and shawho have small breasts pe. A breast lift can also or who have lost breast reduce the size of the avolume (due to age, preg- reola, the darker skin surnancy, or other factors). rounding the nipple.

To achieve this, breast Anyone planning to have implants are inserted du- more children should ring the mastopexy to postpone a breast lift.

While there are no special risks that will affect future pregnancies (for one, mastopexy usually does not interfere with breast feeding), pregnancy is likely to stretch the breasts again and offset the results of the procedure.

As with any surgery, there are some risks involved with a breast uplift; these risks can be increased when combined with breast implants. These issues should be clarified during your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Dr. Daniel Man is a boardcertified plastic surgeon who has dedicated his life’s work to helping people look younger and improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery. He is a noted author, artist, inventor and educator. Dr. Man has been featured on major television networks as well as national and local magazines and newspapers for his work as both a plastic surgeon and an artist. Dr. Man has a private practice in Boca Raton.

vealed to us with the most down-to-earth explanations and with a kind of simple beauty that teaches its lesson well. Here is one such story.

When I was a young stock broker in the early 1980s I came across a new client with a little money to invest. She was in her 60s and was looking for something to produce income.

Back then the interest rate on bonds was 8% so I invested her excess cash. I also noticed she held 432 shares of Chevron in her account which had a dividend yield of just 4% so I suggested she sell the stock and buy more of the bonds which I reasoned would more than double her income. She would not to sell however, and when I asked her why she told me she had purchased the stock in the 1960s and had noticed throughout the years that she received a fairly steady increase of the dividend. In her words there was no reason to sell because the company had treated her well.

I didn’t understand her thinking so I looked a little deeper and discovered she had spent $5,632 for 108 shares some 25 years

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earlier. Immediately I noticed that the amount of dividend income she was currently receiving was $1,732 per year. This amounted to 30% rate of return based on her original investment! I was astonished because she was receiving the equivalent of her original investment back every three years and to top it all off, the value of her Chevron shares had grown to over $36,000. What was this all about?

It turned out the dividend yield on Chevron at that time was 5%. $1,732 (the current dividend payout) was 5% of $36,000.

The rise in price was a direct reflection of the increase in dividend which was a reflection of the financial condition and value of the Chevron itself.

Moral of the Story * It’s basically the Warren Buffet strategy. Buy very

in value over long periods of time. Concentrate on the ability of the company to produce earnings which will increase over time. * Trading day to day or month to month will probably not generate these types of returns * Even a few large mistakes will not significantly hinder your overall success. The magnitude of the “wins” will offset the losses.

A final note: There were many years in which Chevron did not raise its dividend, did not advance in earnings or price or fell in value. Nevertheless, those cycles ended and the advances continued rewarding investors who held on for the right reasons.

Steven L. Pomeranz, Certified Financial Planner™, is President of Steven L. Pomeranz Financial Management, the host of NPR Radio’s “On The Money!” on WXEL 90.7 FM, and a frequent expert guest on CNBC. For more than 28 years Steve has been providing wealth management advice to high net worth individuals and has been named to the Top 100 Advisors by Worth Magazine and a Top Advisor by Reuters.

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By Barry Epstein

Governor Charlie Crist is Conversation at the Sunexpected to speak at the Sentinel editorial page, West Boca Chamber of www.sun-sentinel.com/ Commerce breakopinion. fast, Tuesday, Racks-Mizner, the July 13 at Boca new restaurant by Lago Country Gary Rack in the Club. Details are former Pranzo’s, at www.westboopens June 28. cachamber.com. Barry Epstein Palm Beach CounRSVP to info@westbo- ty’s Social Media Day cachamber.com or call event will be June 30 561.482.9333. Last min- from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at ute reservations for the the Funky Buddha, 2621 monthly network tonight N. Federal Highway in at HSBC Bank, 441 and Boca. Don’t miss out Yamato, from 5:30 to 7 on the (hopefully) largmay be made by email to est social media gatherinfo@westbocachamber. ing Palm Beach County com. First time attendees has ever seen. Meet up are complimentary. with friends, fans, tweeps Congressman Ron Klein and others from all over will speak at the unveiling South Florida. Drink speof the Korean War memo- cials, light refreshments, rial in Boynton Beach this fresh baked cookies, enFriday. His opponent, Al- tertainment, giveaways len West was invited and and raffle prizes are feathen disinvited to speak. tured. Come for the social He will be there as a vet- media event (#SMDayeran.

FL) and stay for The Yoli founder and Chief Funky Buddha’s popular Marketing Officer Corey Open Mic Night beginCitron will be on barry ning at 8:30pm, hosted by epstein live Friday morn- Richy LaLa. Email Emiing at 10 a.m. along with lyontheave@yahoo.com, Palm Beach Post gossip facebook msg or tweet @ columnist Jose Lambiet, EmilyontheAve for more Sun-Sentinel columnist information or for sponKingsley Guy, restauran- sorship opportunities. teur Gary Rack and other Caldwell Theatre was guests. Watch it at www. awarded best theatre wrpbitv.com and win season of 2010 by New tickets to the Cinemark Times magazine. The theatres and free pizza at new show, Secret Order, the Sunrise Deerfield the- opens July 7. Get tickets atre by sending an email at www.caldwelltheatre. to barryepsteinlive@ya- com. hoo.com. After the show, Dr. Robert Watson, popuenter your comments on lar historian, columnist, the blog, Get in on the Professor at Lynn Univer-

sity will be the keynote speaker at the League of Women Voters, Palm Beach County - Ingrid Eckler Award Luncheon honoring winners of the annual essay and community service competition for high school seniors.

Each winner will receive $1500.00.

Dominique Noel Ranieri, of Florida Atlantic University High School and Chloe Textor of Jupiter High School, this year’s dual winners, will be feted on Wednesday July 21 at 12 noon at Benvenuto’s Restaurant 1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561 364 0600 . The event costs $40.00. For reservations call 561 276 4898.

Congratulations to newly re-elected County Commissioner Steve Abrams, newly elected State Rep. Dr. Steve Perman and newly elected State Senator Maria Sachs, who won their seats last Friday when no one filed to run against them.

Barry Epstein, APR, is a public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce, with a weekly Internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. You can follow him on Facebook at www. facebook.com/barryepstein or Twitter at CMe4PR@twitter. com. Fax items for the column to 561.451.0000 or email to: bocaspindoctor@gmail.com.

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The Boca Raton Tribune BUSINESS East/West Boca Raton, FL WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN?

By Gerald J. Sherman

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Be a Bee - Create a Buzz

reate a poto start the buzz sitive word and ensure sucof mouth to cess of a word-ofdeliver your mesmouth campaign. sage, and then deIdentifying influvelop a “marketing encers is vital; Gerald Sherman triangle.” Be a beelook for people create a buzz! When you that are highly respecthear the bees buzz, you ed in the community pay attention. When you and who know many combine events with press other people, and encoureleases, collaterals, com- rage them to talk up munity activities, marke- the brand. Another ting communication with common method to the objective of getting the spur word-of-mouth word out about the brand, is to offer incentives you create excitement in to existing clients who the community about the do help spread the word brand - you start a buzz. and refer friends to the It takes all these elements brand. (Sherman & Perlworking together to start man, 2010. a buzz and make a buzz The ‘Buzz’ is only one successful. The results of part of delivering the these activities give life to message. We must crethe buzz and most times re- ate the “marketing trisult in a wave of informal angle” to be fully efword-of-mouth discussion fective. We know that about the brand, which is advertising’s main purthe most powerful com- pose is a call to action. munication element.

Advertising is vital to A buzz can be created get the word out, but it by encouraging spread of is only one side of the positive word of mouth triangle. through such initiative as Advertising cannot be one-on-one recommenda- totally successful unless tions and reaching out to there is a public relaInternet bloggers. Getting tions component. Howinvolved in the community ever, to complete the and its events is a great way communication mes-

sage that forms public opinion, the third element, promotion, is necessary.

Because promotion is non-media based action taken by the company to get the brand’s products noticed by its public, we must develop creative web sites, brochures, direct mail

pieces, newsletters, and participate in community lectures and events, and maximize our exposure in the different social media outlets.

In order to create the maximum consumer interest in the brand’s products/ services, the “marketing triangle,” can only be successful if there is a combination and coordination of the three marketing elements-Advertising, Public Relations,

and Promotion.

“What you see is what you get.” In today’s fast moving competitive marketplace one should not spend a disproportionate amount of time and money on only one activity to attract the target market.

It takes a “marketing triangle” to get the message across and see results.

(Sherm a n & Perlman, 2010).

Excerpts from the book, Fashion Public Relations, Gerald J. Sherman & Sar S. Perlman, Fairchild Books, Division of Conde Nast Publications, NY, (2010.)

Gerald J. Sherman is with the Boca Raton-based firm of Sherman & Perlman LLC. He is a marketing and public relations person and has written several books on those subjects.

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A1A Limo relocates to new location

By Susie Botfeld A1A Airport and Limousine Service had a ribbon cutting ceremony for an “end of recession” party and also to showcase their new location at 1990 NW Boca Raton Boulevard.

A1A Limousine is a Versace family owned and operated business for the past 32 years and owner Rick Versace said, “we continue to provide the most reliable service with

the latest model limousines, sedans, buses and vans for business and pleasure.”

The event consisted of delicious food, drinks and music to celebrate the occasion. In attendance at the event, in addition to loyal customers of the company, were members of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce, who participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Boca-based GEO Group acquires California correctional facility BOCA RATON - The GEO Group, based in Boca Raton, has announced the acquisition of a 650-bed correctional facility in Adelanto, California for some $28 million. GEO bought the prison from the city of Adelanto.

“We are pleased with this important facility acquisition in Southern California. We believe there’s meaningful demand for correctional and detention bed space in this important region of the country,” said George C. Zoley, chairman and CEO of GEO. The Boca firm expects to retrofit and market the facility to local, state, and federal correctional and detention agencies. GEO financed the acquisition with free cash flow and borrowings available under its senior revolving credit facility.

The GEO Group, Inc. is a

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world leader in the delivery of correctional, detention, and residential treatment services to federal, state, and local government agencies around the globe.

GEO offers design, construction, financing, and operations.

GEO’s worldwide operations include the management and/or ownership of 62 correctional and residential treatment facilities with a total design capacity of some 60,000 beds, which include projects under development.

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Tropical Updates

NOAA predicts busy storm season

By: Donovan Ortega

“Everyone is saying that this is going to be a very active hurricane season,” says Howard Hanson while sitting in his third floor office as dark storm clouds form ominously behind him. Hanson is an oceanographer, meteorologist and director of the Center for Ocean Energy Technology at Florida Atlantic University. The NOAA released their seasonal forecast on May 27th and predicted a 70% chance of 14 to 23 named storms in 2010. The National Hurricane Center names a storm when sustained winds reach 39 mph.

The storm forming behind Hanson is, thankfully, just a summer squall, but the

remainder of the 2010 hurricane season lends a real possibility that numerous storms could make landfall across the Atlantic Basin.

“In terms of activity, this year is projected to be in the top twenty percent of hurricane seasons in the last fifty years. But it’s impossible to pin it down at this point,” says Hanson.

All forecasts have margins for error, as shown in 2005 when only 12 to 15 named storms were predicted and a record breaking 27 storms materialized, one of which was named Wilma and slammed South Florida.

“What makes it so difficult to predict the nature of a storm season is that the techniques used

are different than normal weather forecasting. Scientists group together the history of hurricane seasons based on applicable controlling agents,” says Hanson. El Nino, the Pacific Ocean phenomenon, is the most famous of these agents, but is often the least understood.

“Every few years,” explains Hanson, “the winds in the Pacific Ocean shift and change water temperatures off the coast of Peru and Ecuador. Normally the water is cold, but El Nino keeps them warm. This affects things all over the world, but specifically, it affects winds in the Atlantic Ocean.”

In this way, El Nino acts as a hurricane inhibitor, creating wind shear that

disrupts hurricane formation, and is at least partially responsible for the mild season in 2009. The problem in 2010 is that the El Nino event is fading and the conditions in the Atlantic are normal, thus more conducive to hurricanes.

“Another thing that determines hurricane formation is how warm the water is,” Hanson continues, “and the temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean are really quite high compared to normal.”

So, with no El Nino event inhibiting hurricanes and warm ocean temperatures encouraging them, the Atlantic Ocean is anticipated to be a petri dish for hurricanes in 2010.

Disastrous predictions aside, it is important to

prepare regardless of the perceived threat level, and Hanson breaks it down very simply when it comes to flooding and winds produced by hurricanes that may hit Boca Raton.

“You’re pretty cool if you’re west of Interstate 95 as far as flooding goes, but if you’re east it gets a

little iffy so it’s important to check the evacuation zones. And the winds are just the winds, it depends on the strength of the hurricane,” says Howard Hanson.

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Samantha Brown, AMG hold conference at Boca Resort, launch new company

By Donovan Ortega On June 11-13th, The Boca Raton Resort and Club hosted over 900 travel agents and travel suppliers from around the country for the American Marketing Group’s 40th year anniversary. AMG is the parent company to numerous travel brands such as Travel Savers and The Affluent Traveler Collection that act as supports for travel agencies that would normally work under very small profit margins.

“We [American Marketing Group] are very excited to be at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. They have done a fabulous job,” said Nichole Mazza, Executive Vice-President of Travel Savers, “We choose properties that fit the type of company that we are and the Boca Resort definitely embodies that.”

Adding star power to the convention was Samantha Brown, a television personality for the Travel Channel. She acted as the keynote speaker and master of ceremonies for the event, injecting wit and warmth into the otherwise industry friendly proceedings.

“I’m here making a connection with my world, essentially the consumer world of travel, with the travel agent and seeing where those layers intersect. We all have a tremendous passion for

travel and have become advocates for it, so it is interesting to see areas in which we can help each other,” said a sprightly Samantha Brown backstage. The convention’s playful theme, “American Marketing Group’s Got Talent,” included various industry related games that included “Are You Smarter than a Travel Agent” and “Travel Jeopardy.”

“We tried to have fun with it. At a lot of our conferences we like to switch the roles between the travel agents and suppliers so they can see what each person has to go through,” said Nichole Mazza.

The difficulties of a travel agent were illustrated outside the convention as Michelle Duncan of Odyssey Travel burst through the Mizner Center’s doors in search of cell phone reception. A Spirit Airlines pilot strike had stranded a client in Punta Cana and she needed to find another flight.

“Please be in your room,”

Michelle said to herself as the Dominican concierge transferred her call to the client. Her wishes were answered and the moment of panic was dispelled. Michelle notified her client that she had procured her a seat on a Delta flight that had actually saved her money.

“I hate pilots,” Michelle humorously added before going back into the conference.

Behind the levity is a drive for AMG to be on the forefront of travel, an area which Rick Mazza, owner and CEO of AMG, recognizes as medical tourism. Well Being Travel, AMG’s foray into the fledgling industry, was unveiled at a press conference and is a breakthrough partnership that aligns the medical and travel industries.

The medical side of the partnership is Companion Global Healthcare, a subsidiary of Blue Cross/ Blue Shield.

“I think this is the wave of the future. We’re excited about that. If the government has its way this is going to be the alternative,” said Rick Mazza, referring to health care reform that may raise costs and limit the types and quantity of procedures an American citizen has access to.

“I think if we get into a situation where you have to go in front of a board to receive medical care,

that’s something new to American life. If they start regulating how much healthcare someone can have or can’t have, where you can go for it, where you can’t go for it. That is what’s driving this business,” said Rick Mazza.

Medical tourism is already a 20 billion dollar market, but it is projected to balloon to 100 billion by 2012. The partnership will attempt to tap into this market by creating packages that cover flights, hotels, and medical treatment in an effort to make the process simple.

“We believe that many travel agents are already booking trips for medical travelers, but this niche within the travel industry has just been given a name,” said David

Boucher, CEO of Companion Global Health Care, “Our alliance formalizes the process and brings more business opportunities to travel agents.”

On the convention room floor, as travel agents and suppliers hustle to get their booths ready for the open house later in the day, Rick Mazza reflects on forty years in the travel business. He bought a travel franchise in 1968

and it went under after a year and half and out of the ashes of that, Travel Savers was created.

“Forty years and still truckin as they say,” said a content Rick Mazza, who has made AMG a family business, as all of his children hold leadership roles in the company, “It’s an exciting business to be in and all I see is up. It’s growing everywhere.”

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Citizens from Palm Beach County and People Want a true rock experience? Check out Perpetual Groove the next time they are in town. Around the World To Join Hands and Gather Against Offshore Oil Drilling In History

By Luana Gonçalves I have one word to say about last Saturday night ‘s performance at Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale; phenomenal. I can’t remember the last time that I went to a concert and got lost in the music. Waves of soulful beats overflowed the room and permeating an intense energy that had people dancing and singing along.

The funk/ jazz jamtronica band Aquaphonics opened for Perpetual Groove starting with a mellow, relaxing song, and then building up with fervor throughout their show.

Each of their songs contained a melodic and harmonious solo from the guitar, keyboard, drums, or bass. The intertwining of their music and vocals was exceptionally creative and surprising every time. One song I would recommend if you would like to check them out is “Waiting for it.”

Perpetual Groove’s bass guitarist Adam Perry

After Aquaphonics cleared the stage from their encore, jam band Perpetual Groove took over with their soothing melodies. The name of the band says everything; their music is lasting to an incredible potential.

There are moments that you can’t just help but close your eyes and listen to the harmonies that are being played. Perpetual Groove has presented a high energy, excellent performance in Culture Room that lasted about two hours.

It was exciting these multitalented artists to switch instruments throughout songs to create different sounds and melodies. The diversity in their music was genuine.

Perpetual Groove, which is from Athens, Georgia, has been around since 2003. They have put out five albums, “Heal” being their newest release.

If either Aquaphonics or Perpetual Groove are in town again be sure not to miss them if you want a taste of a true rock experience.

Delray Beach DELRAY BEACH - The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) presented the 2010 Award for Career Excellence to Delray Beach City Manager David T. Harden for his exceptional service in municipal government.

The presentation took place at its annual luncheon held recently in Orlando.

The Award for Career Excellence acknowledges

“an outstanding local government administrator who has fostered representative democracy by enhancing the effectiveness of local elected officials and by consistently initiating creative and successful programs.”

During his 39 years in municipal government, 20 of which have been dedicated to the city of Delray Beach, Harden’s style of leadership has established a vision for

the city that focuses on improving the quality of life in the community. His philosophy is to strive to improve upon this vision by working diligently with the City Commission and municipal employees to meet the needs of all residents.

Harden also received the FCCMA President’s Award for outstanding professional team building and Managers in Transition (MITS) sup-

Lake Worth - In the wake of the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, local activists from Greenpeace, Equality Florida Palm Beach County, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches and a broad coalition of citizen organizations have helped to organize a June 26 Hands Across the Sand gathering at Lake Worth Municipal Beach.

At 12 Noon on June 26, when citizens of Palm Beach County form a line at Lake Worth Municipal Beach and join hands to draw a line in the sand against offshore drilling, they will be joining people at over 600 gatherings throughout the US and at over 40 gatherings in 19 other countries to say no to offshore oil drilling and yes to clean energy.

In addition to the Lake Worth gatherings, organizers have events planned in

other Palm Beach County locations including Jupiter, Juno Beach, Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton, The aim of these gatherings is to convince leaders to abandon plans for expanded offshore drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean, renewable energy sources.

The gatherings around the world have been organized in reaction to the environmental and economic impact the BP oil leak disaster has had on Gulf coast waters and habitats, marine wildlife, fishing industries, and

coastal economies.

“The image is powerful, the message simple: No to offshore oil drilling, yes to clean energy,” said event founder Dave Rauschkolb. “We are drawing a line in the sand against offshore oil drilling along America’s beaches and in solidarity events across America and around the world.

No one industry should be able to place entire coastal economies and marine environments at risk with dangerous, dirty mistakes.”

Delray Beach city manager wins prestigious awards

port. The FCCMA President awards this honor to those who, by example, have gone above and beyond in modeling the core practices of local government management.

In addition, the City’s Grant Team received honorable mention in the Program Awards Excellence category for its successful efforts in securing Federal Economic Stimulus Funding which has been used to benefit the community.

Harden began his career

in local government in 1971 when he became a planner for Orange County, Florida. Three years later, he took the position of city planner for Winter Park and in 1977, rose to the position of city manager.

In 1989, Harden left Winter Park and in 1990 took on the responsibility of city manager for Delray Beach.

Faced with a city that was plagued with financial challenges and lack of vision, he played a key

role in reinventing Delray Beach as a thriving municipality through strategic planning and goal setting. Under his direction, the city has earned many accolades and awards including two All America City honors (1993 and 2001), Preserve America Community (2008) and Playful City USA (2009).

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Poodles Chachi and Dozer are hoping to find a loving home

Story, photo by Pam D’Addio BOCA RATON - Well, just when Tri County staff thought they’d heard every possible way for dogs to become guests here, we came along.

We are Chachi and Dozer, standard poodles.

We are a 5 year-old male (Dozer) and 7 year-old female, weighing 60 pounds each.

We were boarded for eight months along with three other standard poodles at a local boarding facility. A woman paid in advance for that time, but

when the facility tried to call her, her phone number was changed and she couldn’t be found! Wow, that will mess with your self-esteem!

Anyway, homes were found for our three buddies, but we landed here at Tri County. We’d love to be adopted together but will split up if separate, loving homes come along.

We’re wonderful dogs, spayed and neutered and well housebroken. We love to be outside and we settle down once out of our cage here.

We need a home without cats or other dogs, but

MY PET Divas, Doggies, and Dinning was an even that was held on June 9th at the Royal Palm Place for all the dog lovers in Boca Raton to gather and interact with other pet lovers. These pictures were taken by our photographer Susie Botfeld

we can live happily with older children. Help us kick off our summer (and yours) on a happy note.

We’re available for adoption at Tri-County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter located at 21287 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton. The shelter is open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoption fees for companion animals are $110 and up.

Animals are heartwormtested and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Included in the adoption fee is one year of free office visits to Regency Veterinary Clinic.

Please visit us to find a lost pet or to consider adding a shelter dog or cat to your family. We have puppies and kittens, too!

Call (561) 482-8110 or view many of our available animals and volunteer opportunities at: www. tricountyhumane.org.

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Scouting 2010 First Round Selection Christian Yelich

Remember the name Christian Yelich. You may very well be watching him in a Marlins uniform in a few years. The Marlins were very ecstatic to see Christian Yelich’s name still on the draft board at number 23. The Marlins draft philosophy has always been to pick the best player available in the first round. In my opinion, I believe they followed through on that philosophy. Christian Yelich

is a left handed hitting first baseman/ outfielder out of Westlake High School in Westlake village. Interestingly, advanced scouts have compared Yelich’s swing to former big leaguer Mark Grace.

Even though his main position in High School was first base, the Marlins strongly believe that they can convert him into a very good defensive outfielder. Yelich is known as a terrific athlete. Many

advanced scouts also believe that he will gain more power as he physically gets stronger.

Not only have the Florida Marlins been very high on this super talented young player, but so has Baseball America and Keith Law from ESPN. com. The fact is Baseball America had Yelich ranked at no.52, while Keith Law ranked Yelich at no 26. According to Yelich, he was genuinely surprised that the Marlins decided to pick him.

“I knew they had interest, but not this kind of interest. It’s definitely a welcome surprise.” It is no secret that the Marlins Organization has done an outstanding job drafting and developing players over the years. Of course like any Major League organization, they have had their fair share of first round disappointments such as Brett Sinkbell in 06, Jeff Allison in 03, and Jeremy Hermida in 02.

However, many of the team’s draft picks have gone on to have a tremendous amount of success in the Major Leagues such as Josh Johnson, Josh Beckett, and Adrian

Gonzalez.

The Marlins have come to the realization that they need more left handed hitters in their farm system.

As a result, Yelich is the 2nd lefty hitting position player taken since catcher Kyle Skipworth in 08. In High School, Yelich batted an impressive .451 with 14 doubles, two triples, nine homers, and 25 runs batted in for Westlake High this season. The only legitimate concern with Christian Yelich is his funky throwing motion. Therefore, the Marlins have promised to correct his throwing motion by making it more fundamentally sound. “He has a little bit of an odd throwing motion that we’ll try and smooth out. It’s not anything that will prevent him from playing the outfield,” said Vice President of Player Development and Scouting Jim Fleming. “We really love the bat,” there are a lot of tools there, still some growth to go. He’s got a nice frame.

He’s going to fill out and be a big man. There are a ton of things to like about this kid. He’s our kind of guy.”

What is a Vuvuzela?

By: Pedro Heizer

Something unique to the 2010 World Cup is the vuvuzela.

The vuvuzela, or stadium horn, is a blowing horn up to approximately three feet in length.

It is commonly blown during football matches in South Africa. The instrument is played using

Learn more at www.90minutesstrong.com a simple brass technique During the event, many of blowing through com- competitors have critipressed lips to create a cized and complained buzz, and emits a loud about the noise caused by the vuvuzela horns, inmonotone sound.

It has become a point cluding France’s Patrice of controversy during the Evra, who blamed the World Cup. During the horns for the team’s poor opening ceremony, the performance. announcer had to ask fans He also claimed that the using vuvuzelas to be sound of the vuvuzelas quiet as he could not be away from the stadiums hampered the ability of heard.

the players to get their rest. Other critics include Lionel Messi, who complained that the sound of the vuvuzelas hampered communication among players on the pitch, and broadcasting companies, who complained that commentators voices were being drowned out by the sound.

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FAU baseball team ends 2010 season with loss at Gainesville Regional

By FAU Athletics

seeded Gators (45-15) GAINESgot off to V I L L E a hot start - The Florand scored ida Atlantic six runs University in the first baseball three inteam’s 2010 nings off season came FAU startto an end er Taylor June 6 after Everist. a valiant efOffensivefort in the ly, FAU Gainesville FAU’s Raymond Church finished c o u l d Regional. the season with a .329 average, 10 not figure home runs and 46 RBI. The secondout Florida seeded Owls (37-24) starter Brian Johnson. could not keep the mo- The freshman left-hanmentum going after de- der pitched seven shutout feating the third-seeded innings while allo-wing Beavers earlier in the day just six hits with no to stay alive in the NCAA walks and four strikeouts.

Regional.

Johnson (6-4) also had a In the 11-7 win over Ore- stellar night at the dish, gon State, Eddie Cas- going 3-for-4 with a home sidy set a new all-time run and two singles.

FAU single-game record Florida continued to tack with three home runs and on runs late and cruised seven RBI in a regional to a 15-0 victory. It marks game. The designated only the second time this hitter provided most of year and just the third offense for FAU to help time since 2004 that eliminate the Beavers.

FAU has been shutout in Hugh Adams (6-1) earned a game. The Owls were his sixth win of the year blanked earlier this seaby pitching 3.1 innings in son 2-0 in a home game relief of starter R.J. Alva- against Rutgers back on rez. Adams, along with March 17. fellow reliever Ryan Ber- The Owls finish the seanal, finished the season son with 37 victories, tied for the most wins by their most as a program a non-starter. since 2005. FAU will onCassidy, who went 9-for- ly lose five seniors for the 16 (.538) with four home 2011 season, but a couple runs and nine RBI during of others might depart via the weekend, was named the draft. to the All-Regional team For more information aalong with teammates bout the Owls 2010 Sun Raymond Church and Belt Championship seaSean Bukovich. son, log on to www.fausIn game two, the top- ports.com.

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It has become a point of controversy during the World Cup. During the opening ceremony, the announcer had to ask fans using vuvuzelas to be quiet as he could not be heard.

During the event, many competitors have criticized and complained about the noise caused by the vuvuzela horns, including France’s Patrice Evra, who blamed the horns for the team’s poor performance.

He also claimed that the sound of the vuvuzelas away from the stadiums hampered the ability of

the players to get their rest. Other critics include Lionel Messi, who complained that the sound of the vuvuzelas hampered communication among players on the pitch, and broadcasting companies, who complained that commentators voices were being drowned out by the sound.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo went on record to state that the sound of the vuvuzelas disturbed the teams’ concentration.

Not all is bad. In response to criticism of the horn’s use, FIFA President Sepp Blatter commented, “I ha-

ve always said that Africa has a different rhythm, a different sound. I don’t see banning the music traditions of fans in their own country. Would you want to see a ban on the fan traditions in your country?”

I agree with him. Who are we to ban African tradition? We have no right to do such a thing.

It might be annoying to listen to, but I think it’s beautiful because it’s the sound of an entire country playing one tone.

I mean, isn’t that the motto of FIFA?- “For the game. For the World.” So why silence an entire nation?

New York Yankees draft Lynn pitcher Kahnle in fifth round

By Jeffrey Messman New York, N.Y. - Lynn University pitcher Tommy Kahnle was drafted by the defending World Series Champion New York Yankees in the fifth round, 175th overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball amateur draft held recently.

Kahnle, a draft eligible sophomore, becomes baseball’s highest selected Fighting Knight in program history.

In his two years with the Blue and White, Kahnle helped lift the Knights to unprecedented heights.

The Latham, N.Y., na-

tive powered LU on the mound in relief to the 2009 NCAA Division II National Championship and was named the South Region and National Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

He posted a 1-0 record, five saves, 0.00 earnedrun average and 12 strikeouts in 12.2 innings of work in the post-season as a redshirt freshman.

As a sophomore, Kahnle returned in a starting role and led the Knights in ERA, strikeouts and opponent’s batting average.

He tossed the program’s third no-hitter, the first in 11 years and second

by just one pitcher, with a 7-0 victory over Saint Leo on March 13. He struck out seven batters in the win.

Kahnle becomes the highest drafted Knight in LU’s baseball’s program history with his selection in the fifth round.

Previous selections include pitcher Nolan Mulligan in the 26th round by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007, outfielder Gabe MacDougall in the 27th round by the Kansas City Royals in 2009 and infielder Beau McMillan in the 39th round by the Florida Marlins.

The Fairytale ending to the perfect NBA Finals By: Pedro Heizer

The fairytale 2010 NBA Finals came to a thrilling conclusion when then Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious Boston Celtics rally on route to their 16th NBA championship.

Just because they won the championship, it doesn’t mean that they didn’t have to work the hardest they ever had. Kobe Bryant himself said, “This one is by far the sweetest, because it’s them…

This was the hardest one by far. I wanted it so bad, and sometimes when you want it so bad, it slips away from you. My guys picked me up.” Out of an unsightly 6-for-24 shooting performance, Bryant led the Lakers to a sweet repeat with 23 points and 15 rebounds in game 7.

While he could barely make a shot or even hold onto the ball at times, Bryant relentlessly drove the lane to earn nine free throws in the fourth quarter while Los Angeles erased a 13-point secondhalf deficit. “I wanted it so, so bad, and on top of that, I was on E. Man, I was really, really tired, and the more I tried to push, the more it kept getting away from me.”

Explained a joyful Bryant

of his off shooting night.

Exactly two years ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Lakers by 39 points to clinch the 2008 title; Not only was that an embarrassment, but it became sour to Bryant himself after former teammate Shaquille O’Neal “rapped” about it. Bryant’s response to Shaq’s comments now? “Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything.”

Bryant had tremendous help from his teammates, during the entire series but in game 7 in particular, he had help from Ron Artest. Yes, the same Ron Artest that was the instigator at the infamous Palace Brawl back in 2004.

Upon winning the championship, Artest had one of the most interesting interviews to date “Well, first of all I want to thank everybody in my hood…

I definitely want to thank my doctors … my psychiatrist, she really helped me relax a lot.” Said a grateful Artest. Although Bryant won the Finals MVP award, the Game 7 MVP was clearly Artest with his 20 points, 5 steals, and 5 rebounds.

The Lakers’ defense slowed Rajon Rondo

and the Celtics’ offense to a trickle in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles reclaimed the lead midway through and hung on with a few more big shots from Gasol, who had 9 of his 19 points in the 4th quater, and a remarkable clutch performance by Artest, a first-time champion as the only newcomer to last season’s roster.

The Lakers held their parade June 21, with the team riding floats from Staples Center down Figueroa Street to the USC campus in downtown Los Angeles. A rally at the Coliseum last year attracted 95,000 fans, but the Lakers are skipping the arena in favor of a more interactive celebration.

The Celtics had never lost a seventh game in the finals. Despite having the lead through most of the game while holding the Lakers to a ridiculously low shooting percentage (32.5 percent shooting), Boston couldn’t close it out on the coast, becoming just the seventh team to blow a 3-2 finals lead after winning Game 5.

The Lakers are now just one championship way of tying the Boston Celtics with the most championships in NBA History.

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A Triumph of the Will: The Fairytale Story of Team USA

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By: Pedro Heizer The United States National Team is through to the next round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will be facing Ghana thanks to a goal in the 93rd minute by superstar Landon Donovan.

In a game in which it seemed as if the entire world

was against the United States, our boys found a way to keep their hopes and dreams alive. Seems like a recurring act with this US National Team doesn’t it? Always finding a way when it looks like there is no way.

Coming back from a 0-2 hole they dug themselves against Slovenia, the boys

in blue came into the second half full throttle and scored on the 47th minute courtesy of Landon Donovan.

In the 81st minute, the US struck gold yet again as Michael Bradley scored the tying goal. And the rest as people say, is history. One of the worst refereeing acts I’ve ever seen in a World Cup by Koman Coulibaly who denied Maurice Edu’s 85th-minute game-winning strike by calling a foul on the Americans when there was no foul whatsoever.

In the end, Team USA tied with Slovenia 2-2 and held their own destiny in the cup after a 0-0 draw by England and Algeria.

Coming into the crucial match versus Algeria on June 23, The United States seemed poised and ready to prove wrong not only the critics from other countries, but also the skeptics from their own country that they deserve a berth in the round of 16.

The first half was filled with emotion and heartbreak as the United States scored early only to have their goal taken back for being offsides. Upon replay on TV, you could clearly see that there was no offside and that the goal should have not been taken back, yet the Americans brushed off the latest injustice as if was just a speck of dirt on their jersey.

The tension got higher when we were told that England’s Jermain Defoe scored in the 22nd minute of their game. The United States needed a tie with Algeria and a tie in the England/Slovenia game, or a 1-0 victory for England and a 1-0 victory for the US to advance. If, England was up 1-0 and

the United States was tied 0-0, they would be eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage for the second straight World Cup. There were some great opportunities for the United States to go up, Clint Dempsey had that one goal disallowed for offside, Dempsey’s 12-yard shot off Jozy Altidore’s cross clanked off the far post in the 57th minute, and when the rebound came back to Dempsey, he put the follow shot wide to the near side, and Jozy Altidore missed yet another opportunity when he remarkably missed an open goal shot.

The game was completely uneven with the United States attacking and the Algerians simply trying to

contain them. Give credit to the Algerian goalie, he was tremendous. The United States had 22 shots and 10 of them were on goal. He was amazing and on his way to the round of 16 before Landon Donovan’s Hollywood ending goal.

As frustrating as the boatload of blown U.S. scoring opportunities were and as porous as our defense was at times, no one can say that the team’s mental game isn’t among the best in the world.

As the old German Leni Riefenstahl might have said, this was a triumph of the will.

In the press conference, an emotional Landon Donovan with blood on his jersey said “When you try and do things the right way, it’s good to see it get rewarded.” It sure does Landon. The U.S. won its group for the first time since 1930 when they came in 3rd place in the inaugural world cup in Uruguay.

One thing is for certain, June 23, 2010 will go down as one of the greatest dates in American soccer history.

Big three in Miami?

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According to an NBA source close to the discussions, the duo of James and Bosh are strongly considering joining forces with our MV3 here in Miami come July.

Yes, all this is plainly speculation. But one can dream right? Think about it, I’m not a fan of the Wade/LeBron duo, but, a Wade/Bosh/LeBron trio is

simply amazing. If, let’s say, the trio signs with Miami, the HEAT will clearly be the favorite tittle contenders and we would see all these “DieHeart” HEAT fans pop up like groundhogs on groundhog day. So let’s get one thing clear, If you are going to be a HEAT just because they win, you aren’t a true fan. You,

to me at least, will be a groundhog.

Back when Miami was only 15-67 I said something that I’ve kept in my mind ever since, “Good things happen to those who wait” and if the trio was to sign with Miami, this would be the good thing. The basketball gods would have given us Miami Heat fans mercy after 3 disappointing years.

If I was a betting man, I wouldn’t put all my money in this rumor, but it’s sure as hell exciting to hear about it. But, remember one thing. Last

year we had a huge rumor going around that Lamar Odom was going to sign with Miami, and what did that lead to? Disappointment, so don’t hold your breath on this Wade/Bosh/ Lebron trio.

In all, this rumors if nothing else, entertain the average NBA fan. I think they are kind of weird to tell you the truth. A team with Wade, Bosh, and LeBron sounds way too good to be true. Beasley being rejected by the Nets was funny, and Oden to Miami might be a valid trade if we get a good team.

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