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By Paul Paquet The Big Bopper’s biggest hit was “Chantilly Lace,” about a girl with “a wiggle in the walk and a giggle in the talk.” Chantilly is an actual silk, named for a city in northern France. Chantilly, Va., is also named for that city, and is found near Washington. When they built an airport there, somebody decided that the Big Bopper had somehow sullied the name of Chantilly, so it was instead named for John Foster Dulles. Who beat Katy the Kangeroo to become the mascot of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes? A) Cap’n Crunch B) Snap, Crackle and Pop C) Tony the Tiger D) Toucan Sam Tony the Tiger replaced Katy the Kangeroo.
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International Day of Non-Violence – October 2[1] International World Teachers’ day – October 5 Leif Erikson Day - October 9 Freethought Day – October 12 Columbus Day (Most of United States) – Second Monday of October World Food Day – October 16 Apple Day – October 21 United Nations Day – October 24 Navy Day (United States) – October 27 Halloween/ Fall and Harvest – October 31
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Former PBC Sheriff Edward Bieluch dies after long battle with cancer
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WEST PALM BEACH Former Palm Beach County Sheriff Ed Bieluch, who spent a career fighting crime and, afterward, became an Anglican priest, died Sept. 26 at Good Samaritan Hos-
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pital of complications from bone-marrow cancer. Bieluch, who worked at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for more than 30 years, was elected sheriff in 2000 and served until 2004. After leaving office, he became a priest at Holy Spirit Anglican Catholic Church in Palm Springs. “Sheriff Bieluch was dedicated to serving the community and PBSO proudly for 35 years,” said a statement released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; son, Jeff and daughter, Katarzyna. Services were held Wednesday.
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Boca’s new paid parking system due by year’s end, officials say
BOCA RATON – The city’s paid parking system should be in place by the end of the year, according to local officials. Earlier this year, the City Council approved the creation of nearly 400 paid parking spaces in areas such as Mizner Park, Palmetto Park Road near the beach and the city parking lot at the corner of North Federal Highway and NE Second Street. The system will not be made up of individual meters, but rather, a series of numbered spaces and centralized payment stations. Motorists can pay to park for varying lengths of time in various parts of the community. Council members OKed the plan by a 4-1 vote (with Councilman Anthony Majhess casting the sole “nay” vote) as a means of raising additional revenue at a time when the city budget is tight. Officials figure to raise between $600,000 to $700,000 a year by charging for parking. The city will spend about $339,659 to buy and install the timing devices. Meters were to be installed by October, but it is more likely they will arrive by the end of the year, Transportation Analyst John Reilly told the Boca Raton Tribune. In all, 387 parking spaces will be created: 165 4-hour meters in Mizner Park; 59
4-hour meters on Palmetto Park Road between the Intracoastal Waterway and State Road A1A; 18 one-hour spaces in the South Beach Pavilion east of A1A; 32 4-hour meters on Spanish River Boulevard between the Intracoastal and A1A; 93 4-hour spaces in Red Reef Park west of A1A and 20 8-hour spaces in the city parking lot at Federal and NE Second Street. The price for parking will be: • In Mizner Park, $1 an hour from 7 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. and $2 an hour from 5 to 6:59 p.m. • NE 1st Avenue parking lot, $1.50 an hour for all 24 hours of a day. • Palmetto Park Road near the beach, $1.50 an hour for all 24 hours of a day. • South Beach Pavilion, $2 an hour from open to close. • Red Reef Park West, $1.50 an hour from open to close • Spanish River Boulevard, $1.50 an hour for all 24 hours. The city will hire additional employees to run the parking meter program. Two full-time workers will be hired for customer service and coordination of the program. Six or seven part-time employees will be hired for enforcement. To work the system correctly, a motorist must park
This demonstration model of a parking meter pay station is located in the Boca Raton Community Center. It will allow people to walk through the process of paying for parking.
his or her car in a metered space. The car driver must remember the number of the space. Then, he or she must locate the parking meter station identified with a circled P. Enter the number of your parking space and select the amount of time you need. Payment can be made by credit card or cash. Parkers are not required to leave the receipt on the dashboard. To add time, go to any parking meter location in the city. Enter your parking space number, select the amount of time you want to add and make a payment. A demonstration model of the parking pay station is available at the Boca Raton Community Center at 150 Crawford Blvd. For information, call the parking administration office at 561-367-7048 or email parking@myboca. us.
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City of Boca Raton Legal Notice
The Boca Raton Tribune CITY OF BOCA RATON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Boca Raton, Florida will hold public hearings at the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider adoption of the following proposed ordinances. A presentation by staff may be made at the City Council Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, which shall convene following the conclusion of the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting that is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Council Chamber at Boca Raton City Hall, 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida. The ordinances in their entirety may be inspected at the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. All interested parties are invited to attend either or both meetings and be heard on Wednesday, October 13 with respect to the proposed ordinances. Ordinance No. 5150 An ordinance of the City of Boca Raton amending Chapter 16, Code of Ordinances, relating to Traffic and Vehicles; creating a new Article IV, Sections 16-60 through 16-69, providing for the use in the City of Boca Raton of traffic infraction detectors for violations of traffic control signals (“Red Light Cameras”); providing for recorded image monitoring and enforcement of red light traffic control signals consistent with general law as provided by
Chapter 2010-80, Laws of Florida (2010); providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for codification; providing an effective date
Ordinance No. 5151 An ordinance of the City of Boca Raton amending Section 12-83 and 12-86, Code of Ordinances, relating to the General Employees’ Pension Plan; providing a method for vested members of the Executive Employees’ Retirement Plan to become members of the General Employees’ Pension Plan; revising the member contributions; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for codification; providing an effective date Ordinance No. 5152 An ordinance of the City of Boca Raton amending certain sections of the Executive Employees’ Retirement Plan; clarifying certain definitions; specifying certain benefits for members before and after September 30, 2010; revising the member contributions; providing an option to participate in the plan for certain employees; modifying the provisions relating to transfers into the plan from another City plan; expanding the provision for purchase of service for prior City employment; modifying certain DROP requirements, including the maximum participation period; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for codification; providing an effective date Ordinance No. 5153 An ordinance of the City of
Boca Raton amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City relative to floating holidays; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing an effective date Information on the ordinances may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 (561393-7740). NOTICE: If any decision of City Council affects you, and you decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting with respect to any matter considered, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (This NOTICE is required by State Law. If you desire a verbatim transcript, you shall have the responsibility, at your own cost, to arrange for the transcript.)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes 136.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 3937741 at least three business days prior to the proceeding (whenever possible) to request such accommodation. Susan S. Saxton City Clerk, City of Boca Raton, Florida PUBLISH: September 30, 2010 06-BT
CITY OF BOCA RATON NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES The City Council of the City of Boca Raton will be interviewing applicants to fill vacancies on the following Board: BOCA RATON HOUSING AUTHORITY Two vacancies. One vacancy is for a commissioner to serve at-large. Applicants must be residents or persons engaged in business within the City of Boca Raton. The second vacancy, per Florida Statutes, must be filled with a resident who is current in rent in a housing project or a person of low or very low income who resides within the housing authority’s jurisdiction and is receiving rent subsidy through a program administered by the authority or public housing agency that has jurisdiction for the same locality served by the housing authority.
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Workshop Meeting, Monday, October 25, 2010, after the CRA Meeting, 1:30 pm Regular Meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 pm Council Chamber in City Hall, 201 West Palmetto Park Road.
An application is necessary in order to be considered for appointment. Applications are available on the City’s website, www.myboca.us, and in the Office of the City Clerk, 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, M–F, 8 am to 5 pm. Applications should be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, preferably by Friday, October 15, 2010. For additional information, contact the Board Coordinator at 561-393-7743. Publish: September 30, 2010 07-BT
Police dog helps Boca cops put bite on burglary suspect BOCA RATON – With help from a police dog, Boca Raton officers arrested suspects in connection with a burglary at a home on Newcastle Street Sept. 15. The suspects were identified as Ernest Dessources, 18, of 311 Jeffery St. and David Henson Julien, Jr., 21, of 399 Ipswich St., both in Boca Raton. Public Information Manager Mark Economou said Julien was charged with one count of burglary and possession of oxycodone, along with burglary of an occupied dwelling and grand theft. Dessources was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and grand theft. Economou said residents on Newcastle Street called police around 6 p.m. Sept. 15 to report a suspicious suspect walking around the house of a resident who was out of town. They told authorities they saw a suspect enter the home through a window. Responding officers surrounded the home. As Officer Mercer and his K-9 Czita were entering the home, a Boca Raton officer saw the suspect trying to escape through a rear window. The officer ordered the suspect to get on the ground, but instead the suspect went back into the house, where he confronted Officer Mercer and Czita. The suspect halted and was handcuffed. Continued on page 5
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Local seniors, retirees’ alliance endorse Klein for Congress
BOCA RATON - Local seniors and members of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans rallied Sept. 16 to show their support for U.S. Rep. Ron Klein (D-District 22) at the Dayscape Senior Center in Coconut Creek. The alliance represents more than 200,000 retirees and older Americans. “We have endorsed Congressman Klein because of his track record of preserving and protecting Social Security and Medicare,” Florida Alliance for Retired Americans president Tony Fransetta said. “His opponent has radical ideas that are not in the best interests of the seniors that we represent. “ “I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Florida Alliance of Retired Americans,” said Klein, “and I am proud to represent 130,000 seniors here in South Florida. I am committed to fighting for our seniors every day.” Klein said he strongly opposes privatizing Social Security and Medicare. “I will not allow these programs to be jeopardized or destroyed,” Klein said. “Our seniors have paid into these programs with a lifetime of hard work, and we have to keep our end of the deal. Especially in these challenging times, when seniors rely on their monthly Social Security check or the right to see a doctor of their choice, we need to do whatever it takes to protect them.” Klein vowed when he first ran for Congress in 2006 that he would close the
Medicare Part D doughnut hole and work to lower prescription drug costs. He said he kept that promise, working with AARP to close the doughnut hole for good and provide seniors with $250 rebate checks to help with the cost of medicine. Elders and alliance members said Klein’s leadership on key senior issues inspired him to craft the common-sense Seniors’ Bill of Rights, which is built around three principles: the right of seniors to financial security, which requires new measures to protect against scam artists and criminals preying on seniors; the right of seniors to stability, which requires fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security; and the right of seniors to safety in their homes and communities, which includes access to transpor-
tation and safe, reputable nursing homes and daycare centers. “We need Congressman Klein’s continued leadership to ensure our senior population can have a dignified retirement,” Dayscape Senior Center director Susan Eichler said. “Congressman Klein’s commitment to fighting for seniors on everything from strengthening Medicare, Social Security to improving transportation for our local seniors demonstrate why we need him representing us.”
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PBSO investigates drowning of 19-month-old boy from Boca Raton BOCA RATON - The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning of a 19-monthold boy in West Boca the morning of Sept. 19, officials said. A PBSO report said deputies responded to 17820 Holly Brook Way, Boca Raton, about 10:35 a.m. after Alaadin Bazian was found submerged in the family swimming pool. Family members immediately began resuscitation efforts. A neighbor who works with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue heard the commotion and came to assist. Fire Rescue Station 52 arrived and continued with lifesaving efforts while transporting the child to Delray Community Hospital. Alaadin was pronounced dead at
11:35 a.m. According to a report, there were five additional family members in the home during the time of the incident. Each statement provided the same sequence of events. At about 10 a.m., the victim’s mother and grandmother began making breakfast. Everyone remembers Alaadin running around the kitchen while breakfast was being prepared. At approximately 10:30 a.m., the family was getting ready to sit down to eat and they began to call for Alaadin. When they were unable to locate him in the house, the family looked outside and found him in the bottom of the pool. The mother, father and grandfather jumped in the
pool to remove him. The only person in the house who knew CPR was the 16-year-old aunt. She continued with resuscitation until Fire Rescue arrived. Investigators said there are exits from the house to the patio area. The patio area is screened. There is one door that is latched and bolted at the top of the door. This door leads to a second patio area. The pool is separated by this patio by a white fence with a childproof latch. There is one door in the house that leads directly to the pool. This door has a handle lock and a bolt lock. The family did not believe Alaadin was capable of unlocking the door, the report says.
Palm Beach County animal shelter reopens dog and cat adoptions program WEST PALM BEACH - Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control recently had a serious case of panleukopenia disease in cats and kittens at its shelter. The quarantine has been lifted, and cats and kittens are now avai-lable once again for adoption to the public. The hours of operation are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shelter is offering a special promotional adoption fee of $20 for each cat or kitten. The adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, license tag, and other vaccines. Visit the web site for directions and other services available to Palm Beach County residents at www.pbcgov.com/animal or call 561-233-1200.
Police dog helps Boca... Continued from page 4 Earlier in the day, police said, there was a similar incident on NE 7th Avenue. Economou said Julien admitted he entered the home and was scared off when confronted by the homeowner. She described the suspect as a man with the
same clothing that Julien was wearing while committing the burglary on Newcastle Street. Through the course of the investigation, police said, it was determined that Julien accompanied by Ernest Dessources. According
to police, Dessources told investigators he was with Julien in the house on NE 7th Avenue and stole a laptop, an iPod and a digital camera.
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EDITORIAL By Dale King
Budget cuts are taking away some of Boca’s little goodies You’ll pardon me if I feel a little sad today. I’m sitting at my desk looking at The Recreator magazine for SeptemberDecember 2010. Like many people, I subscribe to it to keep abreast of what’s being offered in Boca in the way of special events and activities at local playgrounds. This issue also has a rundown of holiday activities. Across the front is a big box with the words: final mailing of Recreator, and it urges the reader to see page 3. Well, page 3 says that all future issues of The Recreator will only be available at Recreation Services facilities, City Hall and online. This is not the result of high technology. It’s the result of budget cuts. I’ve sat through a lot of budget meetings in my time. But during the past few years, the Boca meetings have been on the morose side. They’re packed with financial cutbacks. The reductions have been
bad since state legislation mandated lower levels of spending. Remember how the city lost about 100 vacant positions and 40-some people to cost reductions the first year? This past Monday night, the council adopted the budget for fiscal 20102011. Again, some people have lost their jobs, the teen center is closed and service hours have been cut at various city facilities. The Recreator I’m holding in my hands is the last one that will be mailed out to subscribers. I know I can go online and read it, but it just seems so much more convenient to keep a copy where I can grab it. This edition even caught my wife’s eye. I saw her poring over it looking for programs we might be interested in attending. Just for your information, these are some of the cutbacks going into effect in the new budget year: • Delaying vehicle and equipment purchases. • Reducing hours that both
city libraries will be open. • Reducing hours that tennis centers will be open. • Closing Spanish River Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. • Reducing the use of security guards. And discontinuing the hard copy of The Recreator. City Manager Leif Ahnell has said that residents will see the city make “a significant realignment of resources” this coming year. Among these is taking over operation of the Mizner Park Amphitheater from the Centre for the Arts, which apparently is now defunct. And Boca also has to set up a parking administration to deal with the new paid parking plan that goes into effect shortly. That doesn’t mean Boca is just sitting back and taking it. Economic development is still on the front burner. I’m going to miss not finding The Recreator in my mailbox four times a year. And I’m sure other people are going to miss some of the niceties that will be
passing into history. Speaking of history…. The Boca Raton Historical Society will sponsor Oktoberfest 2010 on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Count de Hoernle Train Pavilion (the former FEC station) at 747 South Dixie Highway in Boca Raton. The evening will include German beer and food, along with the sounds of The Sheffield Brothers Band. There will also be an old fashioned bake sale, featuring German baked goods. Committee members include Debbie Abrams, Helen Ballerano, Mary Csar, Kathy Qualman, Jamie Sauer, Madelyn Savarick, Lisa Vander Ploeg and Dawn Zook. The cost is $75 per person and $65 for Young Friends Members. Reserve by calling 561-395-6766, extension 100, or visit www. bocahistory.org.
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Season is coming fast, and so is the weekly edition of Boca Raton Tribune
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By Douglas Heizer
It always gives me a good feeling to deliver good news. So, I feel very good today. It’s time to announce that the Boca Raton Tribune is about to become a weekly publication. It’s hard to believe it’s been more than seven months since we began delivering the new from East and West Boca to everyone in the community. And a month before that, we were setting everything up on our website. We hope you’re looking at both. The paper looks beautiful, and it has grown to 40 pages from the 24 we first started to publish back in February. The number of color pages has increased, and we have continued to stick to our promise of bringing you many, many pictures of community events. The response has been wonderful. Every day, we get calls about how much people enjoy reading the Tribune. And we’re just getting started.
Our staff is out there, finding news, shooting photos and bringing them to you in print and online. We will keep going as season comes along.
Buy your tickets at Tomasso’s at 1229 West Palmetto Park Road. Only 150 tickets will be sold.
Get out your tuxedos and evening gowns. It’s that time of year again.
Come by Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 to enjoy refreshments and preparing for the 7 p.m. drawing of the winning ticket.
Pizza for a cause
Helping Tri County
Tomasso’s Pizza has “gone pink,” and that doesn’t mean they’re using vodka sauce on the hot pies.
Speaking of season, Halloween is coming soon. And to mark the occasion, the Tri County Humane Society will hold a “Paws for Halloween” cocktail party Tuesday, October 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Villagio Restaurant at Mizner Park, 344 Plaza Real, on the outdoor patio.
The popular local pizza spot is helping Boca Raton Regional Hospital with a raffle for a year’s supply of pizza, an Italian dinner for 10 or an office party for 10 people. Proceeds from the raffle will Go Pink Challenge, which supports the Women’s Health and Wellness Center for Breast Cancer Care at the hospital. Every entrant is a winner. All who buy a ticket will get a certificate for a free two-topping pizza at Tomasso’s and a gift back from Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Dogs 50 pounds and under on a leash or in a stroller are welcome. Dress up your pet for Halloween. Prizes will be awarded.
By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
God wants us to recognize the importance of tomorrow by giving us today, each day! He desires that we plan our future because we have to live there. And the way one plans for the future is tied up to how one manages the present. C.S. Lewis rightfully observed that “the present is the only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received.” Wise men of the past warned that one should not worry about tomorrow. They were equally emphatic in their challenges regarding making plans, following guidelines, understanding the times, so as to face intelligently and courageously each new surprise that comes, good or bad, as we embark into the future
which is being shaped. As a modern poet expresses it, “we build a new tomorrow on plans we make today!” Each new day reaches its end, but it also merges into a new tomorrow with all the opportunities it brings. In the words of Loren B. Mead, “God always calls us to be more than we have been!” We cannot stop the clock, much less can we return to the good ol’ days. The movement which God desires for each of His children is always in a forward direction, with the future clearly in mind! David Livingstone, in the 19th century, recorded in his journals something I have adopted as a personal motto: “I am prepared to go anywhere, as long as
it is forward.” A commitment to the future is important because it is there and then that one’s goals are realized, one’s projects reach completion, even if inadequately, because of being tinged by human frailties. Moving towards the future is inescapable, regardless of how difficult the journey. Hopefully you’ve learned how to hold on to what shall last and discard all that is provisional. This is a posture of genuine wisdom which, by its very nature, requires taking risks. On earth we are confronted with too many temporal realities. We need to hold on to what lasts and gradually leads into the future, there to remain with us beyond time.
Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.
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Boca approves ‘hold the line’ tax rate Red Light Cameras to be installed in for 2010-2011; economic development Palm Beach County Traffic cameras soon could regulations, and allowing Parks & Recreation - refunds slashed spread farther across Palm county employees to work cognized and thanked retirBy Dale M. King
BOCA RATON - Set against a backdrop of job losses, home foreclosures and “people that are hurting,” the Boca Raton City Council Monday night slashed about $5 million to keep the tax rate for fiscal 20102011 at virtually the same level as the current year. The last-minute effort to mollify what residents said would be a 10 percent hike in the rate removed much of the funding that was set aside for economic development and also sharply reduced capital for programs at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre, which the city just took over from the now-defunct Centre for the Arts. At the end of a nearly 90 minute budget hearing, council members voted unanimously to adopt a small increase in the city’s property tax rate - from $3.34 to $3.40 per $1,000 of assessed property value - rather than an increase to $3.69 per $1,000 as initially proposed. Much of the higher property tax would have gone to such new programs as financial incentives to businesses relocating to or expanding in the city ($4 million) and downtown events and running the amphitheater ($1.9 million). In the end, city officials decided to cut most of that proposed new spending. The city won’t set up an economic development fund. And it will spend only $227,400 on downtown events and $759,400 on the amphithe-
ater. That doesn’t mean the city is giving up on economic development. Several council members said the city has a healthy reserve fund and could dip into that if a good deal comes along. Councilwoman Constance Scott cited the need for business incentives. “It was incentives that drew IBM to Austin, Texas; that drew Mercedes to Alabama; that drew Max Planck to Jupiter. We have to fight for our city’s desirability.” She also cited the need to buttress small businesses, which are major job creators. Councilman Mike Mullaugh said that if a company is angling to come into Boca, “we will find the money” to offer incentives. The vote came after a half-dozen residents came to the podium, painting a grim picture of Boca’s financial situation. Several slammed the proposed new downtown library, saying it was either unnecessary or would quickly become obsolete in a high-tech environment. But Mayor Susan Whelchel noted that the city is simply carrying out the desire of a majority of residents who approved construction of two new libraries in a 2003 bond referendum. City Manager Leif Ahnell also said the money for the new library has been obtained and is “in city coffers.” An architect has been hired, he said, and a site has been approved. It was a motion by Whelchel
that began the process of resetting the tax rate at the 2009-2010 level. Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie seconded it. “This is a difficult time for residents,” Haynie said. “I will support this.” “I’m happy we can reduce the tax rate,” said Councilman Anthony Majhess, who cited “four or five foreclosures on my block. I have seen too many people moving out of Boca Raton.” He did agree that money is available in the reserve fund to provide incentives to businesses interested in locating in Boca. Whelchel noted that economic development was a major plank in her inaugural address nearly three years ago. Because of efforts to keep the economy stable, she said, 296 new jobs have been created in Boca Raton and 952 have been saved. In the end, the council’s decisions cut spending on new programs to $986,800 from almost $6 million. As part of other cutbacks in the budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, 17 full-time employees were laid off. The city plans to eliminate pay raises, close the teen center, reduce tennis center hours, close Spanish River Park three days a week and reduce library hours. The council did increase some sources of revenue by raising the trash fee and fire assessment fee and deciding to bring in red-light cameras and parking meters.
Beach County, watching for red-light runners who won’t know they got caught until a $158 violation notice arrives in the mail. The County Commission last week approved new red-light camera rules that mirror state legislation passed this year to regulate the deals local governments can strike with companies that provide the cameras and ticketing service. County officials hope to have a contract with a camera vendor - American Traffic Solutions - ready for commissioners to vote on in coming weeks. The first cameras, planned at Powerline and Palmetto Park roads west of Boca Raton, could go up in October. The county initially plans to install 20 cameras at additional high-traffic areas. Companies provide the cameras and the monitoring service, profiting from the number of red-light runners they catch. In return, county officials say, residents get safer streets.
BCC Briefs for Sept. 14, 2010 - At the Sept. 14, 2010, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action: Ethics - approved on preliminary reading and advertised for public hearings on September 28 a series of changes to the county’s new ethics rules. The changes include increasing the penalty for violating the
part-time with companies that do business with the county, as long as the outside job does not pose a conflict of interest.
Roads - approved the
ing Parks & Recreation Director Dennis Eshleman for his 35 years of service with Palm Beach County and approved the promotion of Eric Call to director.
Land Swap - approved the exchange of 1.9 acres of land in the Winding Waters Natural Area for 2.18 acres in Bert Winters Park, pursuant to the Conservation Lands Protection Ordinance. The 1.9-acre parcel, located in a remote and difficult to manage section of Winding Waters, is needed for a small park to serve Gramercy Park and Caribbean Village. In exchange, 2.18 acres of high quality scrub land in Bert Winters Park will become part of the Juno Dunes Natural Area.
county’s amended fiveroad program; also adopted a resolution authorizing an MSTU for improvements on Coconut Road from Lake Worth Road south to Arden Road. Affected property owners will be assessed at $25 per abutting foot over 20 years.
Senior Center - approved the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for the management and operation of the North County Senior Center, including the adult day care program.
Internal Auditor- received a report from the Internal Auditor’s Office on engineering services involving requests for road and drainage improvements on Fargo Avenue in Palm Beach Ranchettes.
State Attorney - agreed to budget up to $833,000 for the build-out of shell spaces in the building shared by the PBC State Attorney and Public Defender on North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.
Contracts - extended the contracts of County Administrator Robert Weisman and County Attorney Denise Nieman through August 31, 2015. No raises are included.
9-11 Memorial - directed County Administration and Fire Rescue officials to consider bringing a piece of the World Trade Center to Palm Beach County for a memorial.
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Haitian earthquake survivor now a student at Lynn University
Jewish and Muslim students come together at FAU seeking passage to understanding
Gwendoline Darguste’s home in Haiti after last January’s destructive earthquake.
Gwendoline (Gwen) Darguste.
BOCA RATON - Lynn University saw an outpouring of kindness and generosity after the earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010 flattened parts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and took the lives of two university professors and four students. In early February, Doug Briggs, a Boca Raton resident, and his wife Peggy, came to Lynn’s Office of Development wanting to assist a Haitian student whose education had been interrupted by the earthquake. Lynn’s admission team worked with the U.S. State
Department and the Haiti Embassy to identify a student from Haiti University who had the potential to be successful at Lynn. A student - Gwendoline (Gwen) Darguste - was identified, and the Briggs Family Haitian Scholarship was established. Gwen, a 20-year-old freshman at Lynn majoring in international relations, started her classes just recently. “There are fewer students in my classes here at Lynn,” said Gwen when asked about the differences between Lynn and her former university. In addition, she said, “the teachers give you the freedom to think for yourself.” “I’m trying to adjust to the different language,” said Gwen, “but I think I’ll be able to succeed. Lynn is great, and the students are so nice. I’m especially excited about participating in the Model U.N. I’ve never had the opportunity to do
that.” She is the youngest of three children and her parents, Garnel and Josette Darguste, educated their first two children. Gwen was a Grade A student at Haiti University, but on Jan. 12, she watched as her school crumbled to the ground. “When this dark day came and took away almost everything, my parents and I were asking ourselves if all those years of sacrifices and hard work were in vain,” wrote Gwen in a letter to Lynn University and the Briggs family. “A million times thank you for everything; you are giving me something most people in their lifetime don’t get to have: a chance to realize and live their dream.” Marcheta Wright, a professor of international relations and Gwen’s academic advisor, said “Gwen is a wonderful addition to our student body. She clearly is excited about her classes and pursuing her degree in international relations.”
Seated, from right to left, are Mona Hassan, Scott Brockman, Sheikh Musab Abdul-Hakeem, Rabbi David Steinhardt and Lauren Heyman.
By Andres David Castellanos
BOCA RATON – Florida Atlantic University’s Muslim and Jewish student leaders teamed up Sept. 13 to help spread understanding and respect for each other’s religions and holy texts. They joined religious leaders and individuals from the community to read and discuss passages from both The Old Testament and The Qur’an. The discussion was held inside the Jewish Life Center at FAU’s Boca Raton campus. It was sponsored by the FAU Muslim Student Organization and the Jewish Student Union in conjunction with Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach. The event was envisioned by the organizers as FAU’s response to recent inflammatory statements made by Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Church in Gainesville. The pastor had threatened to burn
Qur’ans on September 11. “Those who burn books ultimately can burn bodies,” said, Rabbi David Steinhardt of B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, quoting Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. “The threat to burn the Qur’an is an insult to humanity. It’s an insult to every single person who believes in the dignity of the human being and the capacity of the human mind. I stand with my Islamic brothers and sisters in my repudiation of that and how despicable it is,” Rabbi Steinhardt said. The rabbi and Sheikh Musab Abdul-Hakeem of Nur Ul Islam Academy took turns sharing their perspectives and answering questions. Reading from the story of Abraham and Isaac from the book of Genesis, Rabbi Steinhardt offered a modern interpretation that placed the story in its historical context. “The
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Jewish tradition is an interpreted tradition… it has developed and evolved new meanings over time,” he said. “We Christians, Jews, Muslims, we have the ability to change the past. We have to take our religious traditions and allow them to speak to a different world where we aren’t going to see each other as enemies but see each other as brothers, not going to make each other the same but respect each other’s differences. For me this is a beautiful notion,” he said. Sheikh Abdul-Hakeem spoke of the similarities between religions. “As Muslims, we cannot consider ourselves believers unless we believe in previous books, meaning the books of the prophets Moses, David and Jesus,” he said. “God sent different prophets to different times, to different nations, with the same message but different laws. And the basic message was, ‘You should have no other God but me.’” He condemned extremists that interpret religious verses in order to deceive others. “The notion that Islam is spread by the sword is the wrong notion because you have the choice to believe Continued on page 11
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Edgewater Pointe seniors provide pathway to knowledge for student servers BOCA RATON - Ten residents at Edgewater Pointe Estates/ACTS RetirementLife Community in Boca Raton are so committed to the students who serve them each evening in the dining room, that they have collected more than $16,000 to fund a scholarship program for student servers heading into local trade and technical two year educational programs. Herb and Gladys Jacobson along with Dr. Sheldon and Nancy Taubman spearheaded the project in January of this year. The brick Pathway to Knowledge, located in the heart of the retirement community, was recently dedicated during a special ribbon cutting ceremony. “The project never would have gotten off the ground without the hard work and wisdom of our finance and rules committee members William Alden, Janice Lannert, Elizabeth Taylor, Francis Hughes, Joan Livingston, Chris Rosenbaum, Dr. and Nancy Taubman and my wife Gladys,” said Herb Jacobson, standing proudly on the engraved brick walkway overlooking the waterfall and meticulously landscaped garden. Guests of honor included Mr. and Mrs. David Welch who donated several bricks in thanksgiving and remembrance of their mom Peg Hamilton. Others have followed suit, and residents have begun to donate to the fund in lieu of giving gifts to one another for special occasions and in memory of loved ones. Many of the student serv-
Standing on the Pathway to Knowledge are: Front row, from left: Gladys Jacobson, Nancy Taubman, Dr. Sheldon Taubman, Edgewater Pointe Estates Executive Director Kenneth Karmeris and Herb Jacobson.
ers, ages 16-21 who work the 4 to 7 pm dinner shift, develop a special bond with the retirees. Often, residents, who range from inventors to CEOs to some who even sky dive at age 80, share business insight with these aspiring entrepreneurs between appetizers and dessert. The first scholarship is slated to be awarded this winter. “The hope is many more servers will receive the benefit for many years to come,” said Gladys Jacobson. Edgewater Pointe Estates is a faith-based, not-for-profit, fully accredited retirement community, primarily offering independent residences for seniors 62 and above. Guaranteed access to assisted living and skilled care through ACTS life care program is available on campus.
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Interfaith at FAU
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Participants gathered to ask questions following the interfaith discussion.
or disbelieve. It is not the will of God that all of us be along the same line. He gave us the freedom of choice,” Sheikh AbdulHakeem said. FAU students were eager to ask questions and provide their own perspectives. Josh Steinfeld, 25, was prepared with several questions for the Sheikh. Steinfeld wanted to understand the interpretive tradition of Islam and specifically, why the Qur’an’s version of Abraham’s story
differs from the Torah’s. Jed Khazem, 16, discussed passion in Islam and how that passion can be misconstrued and used as passion of terror and hate. “We should focus on the core element of passion and how it should be used in a setting of love and understanding,” he said. The community also took part in the discussion. Joe Ankus drove from Weston to take part in the event after watching a report on the news. “I thought it was a great idea,” he said.
During the Q&A session, two men, one a Jew and one Muslim, challenged Rabbi Steinhardt and Sheik Abdul-Hakeem to acknowledge the violence in their religions. Both men also agreed that religion should move away from the literal interpretation of holy texts as the words of God. Lauren Heyman and Mona Hassan, presidents of the Jewish Student Union and the Muslim Student Organization respectively, organized the event. They stayed after to answer questions from both reporters and other students. Scott Brockman, executive director of Hillel, approached the two women with the idea for the event as they shared neighboring booths at a club fair two weeks earlier. “More conversations like this need to take place, and need to be presented in the media, and people need to see people talking to each other as opposed to yelling across the street from each other,” Brockman said. He encouraged the people gathered to continue having interfaith dialogues. “The students here, the power that you have is unrealized, the power that you have sitting here and what you can do together and what you can do for the community, there is unlimited potential, and you don’t realize how much you can change the world. Hopefully this is the first step.”
Tropical Updates TROPICAL UPDATE By Jennifer Natalie Ortega
Hurricanes have become second nature to Florida Hurricanes have become It actually takes a lot for a which is later called the second nature to Florida, hurricane to form. In rea- eye of the hurricane. just like earthquakes have lity, it needs just the right Because the Earth is to California and tornados number of elements at the constantly spinning, it to Middle America. But right time and place. The makes winds in the northhow much do we really ocean has to be more than ern hemisphere spin clockknow about these beastly 80 degrees Fahrenheit; this wise while making winds is warm enough to allow in the southern hemisphere natural disasters? You sit down to watch the water to evaporate into spin counterclockwise. the news and the meteo- the air, creating humid air This is called the Coriolis rologist says there’s ano- and clouds. Effect which helps rotate ther hurricane coming. It’s Although the Sahara Desert the winds of the storm. heading due West and the doesn’t create hurricanes, it With the elements of the winds are picking up; all still plays a role in formula- warm ocean waters and good things to know. But ting them. The temperatures the spin of the Earth comin that minute forecast, of western North Africa bined with the dry desert they have left you ques- get so hot that the air over winds and the warm moist tioning…What? Where? this area rises and creates Atlantic air; a hurricane the Africa easterly jet. When? How? Why? is formed. As long as the If you ask someone where When these great swirling hurricane remains over 80 hurricanes come from, winds of the Sahara come degree or warmer water, it the most common an- in contact with the warm will continue to pull moisswers you will probably waters of the ocean, they ture from the ocean’s surreceive are (1) Africa, (2) start rotating around the face, enlarging in size and the Sahara Desert, or (3) center area of the low pres- gaining force. the ocean near Africa. All sure over the ocean. these are typical miscon- The exchange of warm and cold air through the lower ceptions. The Africans aren’t stan- and upper atmospheres in ding on the border of the the Atlantic starts to circuAtlantic blowing hurrica- late and create a funnel nes in our direction. It’s in the center of the storm a funny visual, but that’s not the case. Hurricanes actually don’t come from Hurricanes do not occur 300 Africa; but they do miles from the equator due develop in certain loto the Coriolis Effect. cations during the season. Though there’s Follow Us nothing concrete to say that they’re from the world’s second bocaratontribune.com largest continent. Jennifer Natalie Ortega is recent FAU Journalism Graduate, interned with CBS 12 and NBC 6 in the Weather and News departments.
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Off to Market - 14th Year at the Boca Raton GreenMarket
Greenmarket Orchid Display
BOCA RATON - Grab your shopping bags and head on over to the season’s Grand Opening of the Boca Raton GreenMarket scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Once again this year the Children’s Museum will oversee the operations, with the support of Investments Limited who owns the site. Now in its 14th year of operation, the Market will take place in
the southwest parking lot of Royal Palm Place - and will continue to operate each Saturday from October 9, 2010, through May 7, 2011. Hours are from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each market day. The location at the intersection of South Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard will provide easy access and visibility to the thousands of shoppers who frequent
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the market throughout the season. Plenty of parking is available adjacent to the GreenMarket vendor site. To commemorate Columbus Day just a few days later, October 9’s Opening Day will feature an Italian Fest, complete with delectable Italian food and food
tastings by local restaurants and regular GreenMarket vendors, kiddie crafts, heritage memorabilia, speeches and dedications. A special concert featuring the Five Boroughs (there’s really 12 of them, mostly Italians, too!) will take place at the Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza. The Italian Fest is made possible through the support of the Italian-American Heritage Society and the Knights of Columbus of Boca Raton. As with all markets operating in the Palm Beach County area, Boca’s GreenMarket has continually been dedicated to local food production and consumption….produce that travels from farm direct to the dining table…and through the process supporting the Florida agricultural industry and the economy of our south Florida area. Each Saturday, fresh locallygrown fruits and vegetables as they become available in their individual growing seasons - along with fresh herbs, soaps & lotions, juices, potted orchids, ocean shells, fresh cut flowers, assorted variety of plants, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, oils & vinegars, gourmet foods, organic foods and fresh seafood if available,
fresh pasta, doggie treats are available for purchase. Many of the Market vendors will be returning again this year, including MisGreg’s Produce, Healthy World Organics, Boca Produce, Palm Beach Soaps, Estela’s Orchids, Paulie’s Pasta, Elena’s Airplants, Seeley’s Garden Humus, Vito’s Fresh Mozzarella, Chuck’s Decorative Plants, Mary’s Plants, Saquella Caffe Bakery, Paula’s Puppy Treats, to name a few. Several of the vendors have participated since the Market began in 1996, with new vendors joining each year. Community service organizations are also on hand from time to time to share information or to promote a special group project. “Best of all, Boca’s GreenMarket has become ‘the’ place to visit on Saturday mornings - where friends come together for a quick cup of fresh coffee and where friends depart with shopping bags filled with the freshest of produce - all taking place in an outdoor market setting in the heart of beautiful downtown Boca Raton,” states Poppi Mercier, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum. “As is often heard by vendors and shoppers alike, it’s just a ‘fun’ place to be on Saturday morning in a relaxed atmosphere...a place for the
entire family to enjoy a few hours in the out-of-doors.” Several special activities, promotions and customer giveaways are planned at various times throughout the Market season. Saturday, October 30, will bring some Halloween “fun” to the marketplace with an on-stage Pet Parade, and prizes awarded in several categories compliments of Doggie Chic, a specialty store located in Royal Palm Place. That day, there will be additional opportunities for the kiddies including facepainting and crafts. Other entertainment and special activities will be featured at the Monument Piazza on select Saturdays. The Boca Raton GreenMarket is organized by the Children’s Museum and sponsored by Aurora Nurses Inc., Royal Palm Place, Palm Beach County, Florida Health & Chiropractic Medicine, Farm Credit of South Florida, Palm Beach County Agricultural Enhancement Committee and “FRESH from FLORIDA,” a promotional campaign of Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. For additional information, or, if interested in participating in the Boca Raton GreenMarket, please call the Market office at (561) 2391536 or (561) 368-6875.
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Heller sculpts monument to Count and Countess de Hoernle By Donovan Ortega
World-renowned sculptor Yaacov Heller has been commissioned to create a monument to commemorate the superior philanthropic efforts of Boca Raton’s most beloved couple, Count and Countess de Hoernle. “If anyone deserves a monument, it’s Count and Countess de Hoernle,” said Yaacov Heller while walking through Gallery 22, his fine art shop in Royal Palm Place. “Together, the two of them have really made a positive impact on this world, especially here in Boca Raton.” Along with her late husband, Countess de Hoernle’s name adorns over forty buildings in Palm Beach County. Her charitable contributions are immense, ranging a large gamut of interests, from hospitals to the arts. It’s one of the reasons that Heller is ecstatic about sculpting the couple’s likeness in bronze. “They were building homes in Haiti long before it was fashionable,” said Heller, who won’t even speculate on how many sculptures he’s been commissioned to craft. Heller’s career has been long and successful, creating pieces that have been
given to various American presidents and heads of state that include Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. But he seems to be taking a certain pleasure in this creation because of the friendship he has forged with the Countess. They met after he had created Flossy’s Fountain, a commissioned piece for Florence Keesely that stands in Mizner Park. “The Countess really
loved that fountain, I can remember her telling me how beautiful she thought it was,” remembered a satisfied Heller. Countess de Hoernle enjoyed the piece so much that she has since gone to Heller to create various pieces. One poignant example is a necklace that Heller made for Countess de Hoernle after her husband’s death. In this piece, the Countess compiled all
of the Count’s cufflinks, studs, pins, and rings and Heller made an impressive necklace dripping of precious stones. “The Countess has been very hands on in the process of creating the statue,” said Heller while standing next to the large clay mold in Gallery 22. The mold has yet to be bronzed, but even in its incomplete form the sculpture is impressive. It is over 9 feet high and features the Countess and Count de Hoernle standing arm in arm while wearing their ceremonial medals and the countess’ signature tiara. Together, they stare steadfastly into the distance. “The Countess loves the sculpture. She was here to look at it just a few weeks ago,” said Heller, “But just this morning she called me and expressed some concern that the back of the Count’s jacket was too wrinkled. She said that the Count’s clothes were always neatly pressed.” Heller said that after the second mold was made, everything could be smoothed. “It will be like we sent the jacket to the cleaners,” joked Heller. Continued on page 15
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Continued from page 14 While that problem can be solved easily, what has become more troublesome is where the statue will eventually be placed. Its original home was to be at the Count de Hoernle Amphitheatre in Mizner Park. But since the City of Boca Raton has had to take over the operations of the facility, the final resting place of the statue has been questioned. “Part of my responsibility is placing the statue,” said Heller. “I’m going to do everything within my power to get it at the amphitheatre. It’s her statue, she should have it wherever she wants.”
Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, Rosemary Joseph Mirrione and Countess Henrietta de Hoernle Krieger, Dale King and Julia Hebert b&w
For our dear friend, Countess Henrietta de Hoernle We wish you a very happy 98th birthday! You have given so very much to our community! As we look around Boca and Palm Beach County We see the marvels that exist because of you Your motto has always been, “Give while you live and know where It goes!” You have enriched the lives of so many seeking help! You do all of this with a
smile and you do not lose your sense of humor! You are never lost for words or expression and reveals what lies in your heart. We recall the time we celebrated your birthday and you requested ribs. You just wanted this day to be simple and quiet! The three of us had a great time and you looked relaxed with balloons flying at our table. People approached
you thanking you for your most wonderful generosity to our community. Memories of YMCA parties for you on many birthday celebrations! Children singing, laughing and asking you all kinds of questions! These are special memories! You are leaving a remarkable legacy! Happy Birthday, dear Countess! Rosemary and Ben Krieger
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LINDA ON THE SCENE By Linda Gove
SPEAKING OF STYLE By Kay Renz
The 22nd Annual Golf Classic Global beauty guru Nicky Kinnard has tips on solving skin problems
The 22nd Annual Golf Classic Presented by the Steve Bagdan Charitable Foundation benefiting the George Snow Scholarship Fund was held on Friday September 17 at the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. The event raised much-needed funds which will support our area’s most deserving scholars with educational grants so that they may continue their education beyond the high school level. Additionally, funds raised from the golf event will support Snow Scholars through the many added value programs and services the Scholarship Fund has created and implemented to maximize the scholars chances of success in college and after graduation. To learn more about how to volunteer or donate call 561.347.6799 or visit www.scholarship.org.
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Beauty problem? Chances are Nicky Kinnard will know how to solve it! The Belfast-born cosmetic queen is internationally renowned for her Space NK stores, and this past month she opened her boutique inside Bloomingdales, Boca. Based upon the traditional European apothecary, Space NK provides highly trained experts who assess your skin and cosmetic needs and offer the best products across a plethora of lines - some very familiar names and others rare finds! I chatted with the jetsetter who is constantly in pursuit of the best in beauty to learn more about her concept and the smartest ways to solve the most common skin problems! “At Space NK, I provide educators who offer unbiased opinions across multiple brands and varied price points,” she explained. Indeed that is true. And the price points run the gamut starting in the single digits; however, many of the choices are not necessarily the cheapest, as she seeks both value and effectiveness for the money. So, let’s problem solve!
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Ahhh, the sun: our biggest beauty enemy. Living in South Florida we need to combat the dangerous effects every day. To help us, Nicky recommends NIA
24, a complete line that offers a cleaner, scrub, eye cream, décolletage repair and more. Based upon the niacin molecule, this line has won a myriad of sun awards and according to Nicky provides amazing skin reparation. Look for their product with licorice root if you are seeking to fade sun spots. The weather will be changing soon...we hope! And when it does shift from very humid days to dryer air, we will need to think about how our skin is coping. Nicky loves P-Lipic by Bakel, which helps strengthen our skin membranes with its antioxidant rich formulas. Tired eyes? Nicky swears by the Zelens by renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Marko Lens. The Intensive Triple Action Eye Cream has a gel/balm texture and promises to banish puffy eyes and dark circles with its mix of peptides and antioxidants. Another eye awakener? Touche Veloutee by Terry Cosmetics. Nicky told me it erases that fatigued look and she panics if she is without it! For makeup, Nicky sees a trend toward sophistication. We chatted about the influence the hit show, Mad Men. is having on both fashion and cosmetics. Channeling the late 50’s and early 60’s, the red lip is back in a big way. “Gloss seems so old now,”
she said. “There are so many fabulous reds. And the emphasis is really on the lips.” So what of our eyes? Nicky is stressing the eyebrow, with definition being key. In addition, smoky eyes are still in, but it’s brown hues that are doing the work, not the charcoals. She also loves a healthy flush of color on the cheeks to complete the look. Curious about what is really best for you and been in a cosmetic rut too long? Then check out Space NK and discover a world of beautiful possibilities.
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REBECCA REPORTS By Rebecca Coleman
Boca community turns out in droves to honor Countess on 98th birthday I heard young children sing “Happy Birthday” to Henrietta Countess de Hoernle twice on her 98th birthday last week. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house on both occasions. First was a celebration tea for the Countess hosted by one of her favorite non-profits, the Children’s Museum Boca Raton. It was a gathering of 200 close friends, adults and children, enjoying afternoon china tea under a dignified tent. The pastoral scene reminded me of England except there if it would have been 50 degrees and raining. On a sultry Florida afternoon
in Boca it was a humid 90 degrees and counting. Proud museum director Poppi Mercier welcomed guests and thanked the Countess for years of support. The Countess made an emotional speech with her signature humorous en-ding, “Enjoy the tea and the humidity,’ she joked. Clustered under the canvas were Boca Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie County Commissioner Steven Abrams, city events manager Emily Lilly and Fire Chief Tom Wood. The Countess’s good friends Flossy Keesely and
Rosemary and Ben Krieger were there; all three enthusiastic ambassadors for this newspaper as well as many charities around town. Also spotted, Unicorn Foundation’s Juliette Ezagui who several days later hosted an elegant tea at her home to kick off Unicorn’s fundraising season. Highlight of the tea was the unveiling of two bronze busts by master sculptor Yaccov Heller, portraying the Count and Countess de Hoernle. Unveiling duties were carried out by two small children dressed in a formal
white party dress and miniature white tux! The busts will on exhibit at the Children’s Museum for all to see. At the close of the tea, the Countess was given a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” by 20 youngsters who afterwards lined up to give the Countess handmade birthday cards. After the tea, it was time to change and head over to the March of Dimes Signature Chefs and Wine Extravaganza at the Boca Resort and Club, where the coun-tess was being honored. A huge crowd of over 600 filled the ballroom along with food from 31 local restaurants and an equally huge selection of wines. Congratulations to MOD Executive Director Shanna St. John and Event Chair Mitch Feldman, the CEO of West Boca Medical Center. The event raised a whopping $169,000. A
big thanks also to top event sponsors Publix Super Markets, Akerman Senterfitt and Total Wines. Once again the guest list was a Who’s Who of Boca. Gearing up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month was Go Pink luncheon chair, Patti Carpenter and Think Pinks Rocks, PR Liz Kelley Grace. Palm Beach International Film Festival president Yvonne Boice was there with husband Al Zuccaro. Haven supporters Lynda Levitsky and Elaine Russell took tables along with Ironstone Bank’s Lisa lkan. The second “Happy Birthday” of the day was sung by March of Dimes Ambassadors, three-year-old-twin
brothers, Dylan and Jordan Miller who were there with parents Ari and Melissa. Their rendition of Happy Birthday was therefore especially poignant in view of the age difference! Like I said, not a dry eye in the house. And that is life in Boca…
Rebecca
Photographer Katherine Morgan presents a limited edition of “Zen” to Joanne Phillips, winner of the Caldwell theatre Company’s fund raising raffle. Katherine donated the limited edition photograph to the raffle through her “Art With A Heart” program.
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March of Dimes - Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza Events
Douglas Heizer, Jim Batmasian, Joseph Mirrione
Carol Wagman, Countess daughter; Countess Henrietta de Hoernle; Rosemary Krieger; Dini and doug Heizer
Rocky Rockingham and Husband
Melissa, Ari, Dylan, and Jordan Miller
Carol Wagman, Countess daughter; Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle; Rosemary and Ben Kreigler 2
Pedro Heizer and Estefania Machiavello
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West Boca Chamber September breakfast
Larry K. Evans-Ervin, Jeff Karsin, Mary Jane Saunders, Madeline Evans-Ervin
Jeff Karsin, Barbara Weiss
Bob Goldberg, Larry Coomes, Jonathan Rausch
New Florida Atlantic University president Mary Jane Saunders was the guest speaker at the September breakfast of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by West Boca Medical Center at Boca Lago Country Club. The next Chamber event was held Sept. 23 network from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the Caldwell Theatre, 7901 North Federal Highway, hosted by managing artistic director Clive Cholerton. Details and costs for Chamber events are on the website, www.westbocachamber. com. RSVP to info@ westbocachamber.com. For further information, call 561.482.9333. Photos by Ed Marshall
Margi Helschien receives an award from the Republican Party of Florida
Sid Dinerstein, chairman of the Palm Beach County Republican Committee, presents volunteer of the year award to Margi Helschein, president of the Boca Raton Republican Club.
Over 810 people attended the RPOF Victory Dinner, Friday , September 10th at the Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. Margi Hel-
schien, President of the Boca Raton Republican Club and member of the Republican Executive Committee of Palm Beach County, won
Volunteer of the Year for CD 19, for dedication to the Republican Party of Florida and Palm Beach County. Held in the Ballroom of the Contemporary, the Honorable Hailey Barbour Governor of Mississippi, Marco Rubio Candidate for United States Senate, Senator Jeff Atwater Candidate for Chief Financial Officer, Congressman Adam Putnam Chairman for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pam Bondi Candidate for Attorney General, United States Senator George LeMieux and Chairman of the Florida Republican Party John Thrasher, were in attendence.
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FOOD REVIEW
AS SEEN BY FEEN
GRAND LUX – URY DINING!
Can you see me?
By Marc Kent
Grand Lux Café at Town Center Mall (6000 Glades Road561-392-2141) in Boca Raton offers global cuisine all week from luncheon through the late night hours. From their spring/summer menu, we sampled duck triangles, fine crispy fried wrappers filled with minced duck, onions and garlic with ginger, soy and sesame. The crab and shrimp louie, with small tasty bites of seafood, was a bit overwhelmed by the shreds of lettuce, tomato and egg. Ahi tuna tostadas, raw ahi, mango, spicy soy, onion and ginger with cilantro and sesame was a treat as was the tender calamari with its warm marinara sauce. For things to share, try the double stuffed potato spring rolls consisting of mashed potatoes with green onion in a crispy Asian wrapper topped with melted cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, more green onions plus sour cream. Asian nachos, the fried wontons were covered with chicken in a sweet-hot peanut sauce. On this menu section, there are 18 more listings. For group dining order the grand appetizer platter, of six most popular items or enlarge it to nine items at a bit more cost. The Caesar small salad presentation had whole romaine lettuce leaves with parmesan crisp chips and a dressing that was fairly light in taste and texture. Note there are seven additional small salads to chose from. Under the heading of comfort food we tasted tender braised Yankee pot roast with mashed potatoes, a mixed group of
vegetables and pan gravy - a terrific plate to try. Likewise, the chicken pot pie - enough for three or even four - was delicious with big chunks of chicken breast, carrots, peas, pearl onions and mushrooms in a cream sauce that welcomed the pieces of the great homemade crust when it was broken and submerged. Comfort food, indeed. P.S. There are five other listings in this section! The ten pasta and noodle items are available including a nice, light fettuccini alfredo and a pasta with jumbo shrimp with oven dried tomatoes, artichoke and either a tomato or lemon cream sauce. Spice lovers - there is an Indochine shrimp and chickenthat’s a fusion of both Chinese and Indian flavors with jumbo shrimp, chicken, onions and sweet ginger sautéed in a sauce of curry, plum wine, a bit of cream topped with sun-dried cherries and apricots served with white rice. Quite a bit of a bite. Other 11 global cuisine listings include a milder spice dish in the form of shaking beef, a combination of pieces of beef tenderloin plus red and green onions salted in a marinade and served with white rice. The grouping also features an Italian standard, done to perfection, in their veal saltimbocca - most tender large pieces of veal, prosciutto, fontina cheese and fresh sage coated with parmesan bread crumbs and served with pasta and a great wine sauce. There may be none better! Of the nine fresh fish and seafood on the menu, the
wild salmon - miso glazed was sweet and delicate with steamed rice and stir fried vegetables - a large, wonderful portion. F.Y.I. Grand Lux has six steak dishes available, eight grand combination platters, ten vegetable side dishes, eight pizza choices plus a list of eighteen burgers and sandwiches. From the in house bakery, fourteen offerings tempt the diner. We were able to sample tastes of five. The molten chocolate cake, rich with a flowing center and a scoop of vanilla ice cream pleased the chocoholics among us. Crème brulee arrived in two versions - classic vanilla and deep chocolate - both with the crunchy sugary top and both very fine. Warm rustic apple pie, a giant portion (a whole pie) topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel filled our senses with delight - as did both the key lime pie, well above par and the great roasted pineapple upside down cake. Several of the listed desserts require 30 minutes notice as they are baked to order. Grand Lux features a late breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays until 2PM with a full menu of food and drink. With Grand Lux’s full bar, a creative roster of wines, champagnes, cocktails and beers, it also offers daily drink specials. Seating inside for 400 and patio seating for 75 diners, this global food emporium offers maximum selections of fine food in an attractive atmosphere with attentive, knowledgeable staff. Go and Enjoy!
Marc Kent has reviewed restaurants from Key West to Orlando for the meeting planning industry since the 1980’s. His restaurant reviews for Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach for over forty establishments have been published to date. Locally, he selects the menus for several charity organizations including the Boca Delray Music Society’s venue at the Delray Beach Club and at Benvenutos restaurant in addition to cooking for private functions.
By Diane Feen
We pass each other on the street or meet at parties or restaurant openings. Sometimes we sit next to each other at doctor’s offices or stand in line together at the post office. We might notice what the other person is wearing or what their hairstyle looks like. But do we really see each other? Do we get a grasp of the person beyond the persona? I ask myself that often lately. Not because I need clarity on strangers or because I have suddenly taken to seeing beyond the physical form. But because after spending a week with strangers of great means (monetary) I noticed that no one seemed to see me. Yes, they saw the gray hair peeking out of my baseball cap and the lack of cellulite creeping up my thighs, but no one seemed interested in finding out what was beyond the black tank suit I wore to swim class. There was conversation over lunch about alimony and trips to Egypt. There was banter about personal chefs and famous relatives, but it seemed as though the social structure was built upon similarity. Those who were married to men of means spent time with others like them. There was a lot of chatter (let’s face it, these were women) but I wondered what the chatter was about. I rarely heard anything of
Scene of Encinitas, Calif.
substance (other than what yoga class to take or caloric intake was best for the day). Because the group heard I was a journalist I was immediately typecast as a spy. Everyone became mute when I was around and looked at me as if I were an intruder in search of their innermost secrets to expose to the public. But they were wrong. The lawyers and judges, doctors and scientists didn’t seem to interest me at all. Their one dimensional personas and lack of emotional depth left me contemplating the snail that lives near my front door. It is him I wonder about. I wonder
why he is always sitting in the middle of my walkway. I wonder if he can see me or if he just sits there to get in my way (like an old boyfriend might). But at least my snail has a purpose. And up until a few weeks ago, I thought I did too. But it took me until I arrived at the Self Realization Fellowship Retreat in Encinitas, Calif., to understand why I felt to foreign in my own country. As I entered the private grounds of this spiritual retreat site (across from the Pacific Ocean) someone gave me a warm engaging smile (silence is the premium currency there). Continued on page 24
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Café Bolo’s Secret RESTAURANT At the Top of the Bridge
Dinner & Dancing Come Dance the night away while you enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Boca Raton and the Atlantic Ocean Select from out Three Course Prix Fixe or our ala Carte Selections featuring Steaks, Chops, Seafood and Pasta
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The background painting was done by Kyle Griffis
By Oleda Baker
the food, not the spices”.
Artist is Owner and Chef Chef Angelo was born in Sicily and learned to cook from his mother and father, his father always had a restaurant, his mother always cooked at home, they were his greatest influences teaching him that the most important things about being a great chef is using high quality fresh food and keeping it simple, he always says “you should taste
His wife Leslie wrote: The Art Wall is made up of the stainless steel and diamond plate aluminum left over from our workers, the buildings windows are the pieces from the AC return that Angelo snipped to fit he also used staples and wires left by the cable guy. He is very creative and I’ve always thought this goes hand in hand with being a great
chef... literally we could have nothing in the house and he can concoct a fabulous meal.... he also has a number of sketch books full of great sketches... I think he just has great artistic ability!
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Dinner & Dancing 6:00pm to 11:00pm Music Begins at 7:00pm
Café Bolo: We are an American Bistro... very diversified, we have veal burgers, ribs, salmon tilapia and tuna also a variety of flatbreads, chicken dishes and pastas, everything is cooked to order and fresh daily. We have a full liquor bar and offer happy hour everyday at the bar from 5 - 7 half price drinks, beer and wine. We’re open Mon - Sat 5 - 10pm and have an $8.00 buffet lunch M - F 11:30 - 3. We are a family restaurant, Angelo and I (Leslie) are at the restaurant everyday and night and our daughters Jessica 20 and Gabriella 17 work around their school schedules. They grew up with us in the restaurant and can pretty much do anything we need them to do from wait tables, bartend, make salads and wash dishes. Café Bolo 2173 Powerline Road Owners Angelo and Leslie Bologna 561- 483- 4470
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Can you see me? Continued from page 22
Sunset at Encinitas, Calif.
Ah ha, I thought. That kind sweet smile from a total stranger was an affirmation that I existed. It was a nod that we were both human beings despite our probable differences in career goals or mortgage rates. It was then that I realized that many of my former spa mates were spiritually impoverished. They were
so used to gaining gratification from high profile careers (or husbands) that everyone else seemed beneath them. They were all swimming in the shallow end of the psychic swimming pool. And why not? When everyone is always telling you how wonderful you are you don’t need to de-
velop the depth of your character (or your spiritual side). And that’s OK - because in this time of sociological and political upheaval the debate seems to focus on our differences, not our similarities. But in the end we are all the same. We may not watch the same TV shows or eat at similar restaurants, but ultimately we all want to be loved, to be seen and to be heard. And not because of what we have accomplished in the courtroom or because of the man we married, but because it is our birthright as human beings. If you want to experience the depths of your being or want to take a spiritual pilgrimage - check out Self Realization Fellowship Retreat, 760-753-2888. They have a few locations.
ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
‘Bran Neu Day’ is a politically charged fable about Aborigines
In America, African-Americans were (and sometimes still are) treated like second-class citizens. In Australia, it is the Aborigines, the indigenous people of the islands of Australia and New South Wales, who lived happily before the white Europeans came along and made life miserable for them. “Bran Neu Dae” is the modern Australian version of an American minstrel show, the minstrels being Aborigines. Set in the late 1960s, “Bran Neu Day (Brand New Day)
is a politically charged fable with music about an Aborigine boy who dares to stand up to the Colonial establishment. The story is adapted from the songs and stage act of an Aboriginal band called Jimmy Chi and Knuckles and was fashioned into a screenplay by Chi, Reg Cribb, and Rachel Perkins, who also directs. The movie has elements of road trip, coming-of-age and rebellion in a Wizard of Oz kind of fashion. Willie (Rocky McKenzie) is a model son and student
who lives with his mother in the Outback in the tiny town of Brtoome. Willie has never met his father, who he has been told is dead. Willie is sweet on Rosie (Jessica Mauboy), a childhood friend who has blossomed into womanhood. Rosie is pretty and very good singer, which has attracted the attention of Lester (Dan Sultan), the egotistical leader of a band and the club he plays in. Willie is such a good student he has been accepted
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‘Bran Neu Day’... Continued from page 24 into a strict Catholic prep school in the big city. The school is ruled by the tyrannical Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush), who treats his students with patronizing condescension. When Willie endures all that he can, he decides to make a break for it and somehow make the 3,000-mile trip back home. Father Bendictus is not about to let that happen, so he takes off in pursuit in his old Mercedes. Early in his journey Willie meet an older Aborigine he calls Uncle Tadpole (Ernie Dingo). Tadpole has a fondness for booze, but he feels protective of the boy and decides to help him on his quixotic journey. Also along the way, they hook up with a couple of hippies in a ragtag VW bus. Annie (Missy Higgins) and Slippery (Tom Budge) reluctantly join the quest. “Bran Neu Dae” is old-fashioned and corny, with characters breaking into dance at the drop of a hat. You just know it will all lead to a big-finish production number, and so it does. Don’t be too surprised if you find yourself saying, “I’m an Aborigine, too.” Three stars Daniel Steinlauf plays John, the Wall Street titan and Charlotte Sherman portrays his long-suffering wife Dorothy in “Any Wednesday”
John’s long-suffering wife, Dorothy. New York Critics unanimously acclaimed “Any Wednesday” as one of the best Broadway comedies of the 1960’s. As one cri-tic wrote at the time: “Its charm doesn’t falter. It is a happy comedy with the giddy bubble of champagne!”
Scene from the film, “Bran Neu Day”
Delray Beach Playhouse opens 64th season with production of ‘Any Wednesday’
DELRAY BEACH - The Delray Beach Playhouse kicks off its 64th Season with Muriel Resnik’s timeless Broadway comedy, “Any Wednesday.” The show opens October 1 and runs through October 17. Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by calling The Delray Beach Playhouse Box Office at (561) 2721281 ext. 4. “Any Wednesday” tells the story of an influential Wall Street insider named John Cleves who for two years has successfully managed to use his company’s tax-
deductible executive suite as a love-nest for himself and his attractive young mistress, Ellen. But John’s secret is almost exposed one day when his new secretary innocently gives a visiting client (Paul) a key to the suite. While Ellen is trying to explain her unusual domestic situation to Paul, John’s wife Dorothy also drops by. When Dorothy discovers a young couple in the middle of an argument, she immediately assumes that they are married. To spare Dor-
othy’s feelings, Ellen and Paul form a mischievous alliance that soon spirals into a hilarious comedy of intrigue and romance. Carole Woods stars as Ellen, a hopeless romantic who ties plastic flowers onto her terrace shrubbery. Daniel Steinlauf portrays John, the Wall Street titan who is so well-known he and Ellen can never appear in public. Bert De Roos plays Paul, the client whose unexpected visit threatens to expose John and Ellen’s affair. And Charlotte Sherman play’s
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OLEDA TALKS Oleda Baker
Don’t Tell ME You Can’t Lose Weight!…Check Your Mind Set! Now if losing weight is not doesn’t work… to show that you don’t need important to you - that’s OK eat less!” anyone’s book or special food with me - I’m only talking to Needless to say they withdrew buying or any other gimmick the ones who WANT to lose the offer! to get the pounds off…Check weight! My friends come in You KNOW that you’re gain- Your Mind Set and go for it on all shapes and sizes and I love ing weight or eating too much your own…just eat less. You when your clothes begin to might just add many more every one of them. So often an “expert” will tell tighten up a little. At that healthy years to your life span you what you MUST do…I point, you have two choices… and feel better along the way. only explain why it’s best for I don’t really need to tell you, Here Are a Few Tips To Help your long range healthy life… but I will anyway! Cut back Get You Started and tell you also that you most on your food intake so you * When you sit down at the certainly can lose weight IF can fit into that favorite gar- table change your image of the it’s most important to you. ment again OR go out and buy food on the plate. See it, not as the next size up. We all have a full plate of food, but rather Some people pretend it isn’t. First of all, forget about diet the same choices. Of course, as “small bits” to be eaten one books and structured diets. the correct one is just eat less. bite at a time, slowly….no If you find one that works, That’s all I do. I check the fit slower!! Put your fork down you’re lucky. Most often they whenever I put my favorite after each bite and take the merely serve as a tempo- jeans on, and then do what I time to enjoy the flavor and rary crutch that people revert have to do. sensation of the food. Rushfrom. The high recidivism rate What does it mean Just Eat ing, even a snack, doesn’t give among dieters is well docu- Less…less than what? your brain enough time to This is important. The answer recognize when your stomach mented. Next, you must realize this is is very personal. For example, is full. Taking your time will a job for you and you alone... if YOU are putting 3 table- cause you to feel more full and that no diet book, or per- spoons of mashed potatoes with less food, and will also son, can be responsible for on your plate…put 2 only. If lighten the load on your digesafter a couple of weeks you tive system. YOUR weight loss. If you’re not serious about it, are not losing the expected * Don’t believe “experts” who read no further, but, if you are, pounds, start putting only 1 ta- say you need a big breakfast consider what I’m about to blespoon on your plate. Carry when on a diet. The more you this through with everything eat, the more you want to eat. say; it could forever change your life for the better. you eat. Believe me nothing Unless you are a school child, About 25 years ago a major will happen to you with less satisfy morning hunger with a publisher that I was already in food…only that your stomach small breakfast, then, if necesthe middle of writing a book will shrink and be less and less sary, have a tiny snack at midfor asked me to write a diet demanding as time goes on. morning. It’s better to eat five book next. They said I must Check Your Mind Set…. small meals (or snacks) a day be an expert on the subject Here’s The Deal than three big ones. We do not since I was able to keep my- You can ONLY rely on your- need 3 big meals a day! self slim all my life, and, if self..it’s YOUR body, it’s * Use a luncheon plate at all I would share my methods, YOUR brain and it’s YOUR meals rather than a larger dinthey thought it would be a arm that keeps going up and ner plate. You’ll clean your hot seller. I snapped back and down putting food in your plate with less food. asked them if they thought mouth. You already KNOW I hope you will give it a try they could sell a one page diet what to do…you just don’t - just eating less means you book…because all I had to want to do it…right? I don’t don’t have to give up your fasay on the subject goes like mean to sound mean - this is vorite foods!! Now THAT is this: “Take charge of your how I have lived keeping my something. - Until next time, life…just eat less…if THAT weight down. I’m just trying Love, Oleda Oleda Baker, now 75, began her career as a high fashion model with the prestigious Wilhelmina Model Agency, based in New York City and doing print and TV assignments in New York and Europe. She has written ten books on beauty, diet and health.
EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATES By Mary Hunt
Purge, Pack and Call Your Friends Dear Mary: I am scheduled to move into a onebedroom apartment, which is much smaller than where I live now. I don’t know where to start. I’ve read a lot of guides, but there are no detailed, step-by-step, simple and easy instructional guides for getting all of my stuff into boxes and protecting my furniture simply and cheaply. Luckily, I’m only moving a few miles, but I never have had to move before, and this is overwhelming. Do you have any advice for me? Jeff Dear Jeff: Make a decision that you will not move one thing that you do not use on a regular basis or that doesn’t bring beauty to your life. Get rid of everything else by holding a garage sale, posting to Craigslist and The Freecycle Network (while you’re at these websites, see whether you can find moving boxes that someone is trying to get rid of) or filling a trash bin. Then set the day. Borrow a truck. Engage your friends to help, and load it up. Happy trails! Dear Mary: I have large balances on two of my credit cards. How can I nego-tiate my balances and
fees down? - Luevelle C.
clean them well. - Zarina,
Dear Luevelle: If someone who owed you money came to you to negotiate a lower amount, how would you react? I doubt whether you would be all that willing to cooperate, and I sure wouldn’t blame you. Look, you borrowed the money (that’s what you do when you use a credit card), and now you are trying to figure out how not to repay what you borrowed? Whenever I hear commercials that imply that the credit card companies and banks are greedy, it sets my teeth on edge. You must not have thought of them as greedy when you accepted their money and terms. Now you have an obligation to pay it back. If you truly cannot, then that’s something different. Otherwise, it seems to me that you should do the honorable thing and repay these debts, including the fees, as soon as possible.
Dear Zarina: I am a fanatic when it comes to bright white towels and sheets. I separate white towels and sheets from colors and wash them in the hottest water my water heater will produce, along with detergent. Once a month, I add 1/2 cup of liquid chlorine bleach to the wash cycle of all of my white loads that week, followed by an extra rinse cycle. (I do have a large-capacity washer, so I would adjust the bleach accordingly for a smaller machine.) I am not convinced that this small amount of bleach shortens the life of my white linens. But if it does, I’m more than willing to give up a few months of useful life on the back end to enjoy whites that are not dingy.
Dear Mary: I recall you said that you use all-white linens. How do you keep them white? I have some whites, and they turn grayish with time. If I use bleach, my linens deteriorate quickly. I like white towels and sheets, but I just don’t know how to
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BARRY’S BUZZ By Barry Epstein
*Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams was recently appointed chairman of the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) which settles disputes between taxpayers and the Property Appraisers office. *The NIMBY factor won out again in Delray Beach where Walmart withdrew an application for a new Walmart which would provide hundreds of needed jobs for residents and tax revenue to the city due to neighborhood opposition. *Dale McCutcheon was named volunteer of the year by the American Cancer Society. The ACS chairman’s gavel was passed from Sheila Gabel to Dr. Juliette The at a reception sponsored by ACS Gala chair Karen Lynne Asher, introdu-cing new ACS board members and officers. *The Business Development Board announced two new expansions in Boca. MDVIP will relocate its 150 employees to 20,000 square feet of corporate space at the Lynn Financial Center. The move to the new location is planned for December 2010. SurgiTrace, LLC will be esta-blishing offices at the Florida Atlantic University Research and Development Park. The company currently employs 4 people but will add 35 new jobs as it creates its emerging company at the Research Park. *Attention women: You are invited to attend an empo-wering women motivational, inspirational and educational womens luncheon seminar at JM Lexus, Coconut Creek on Friday, Oct. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Womens Wealth and Healthy Women will be presented as a Financial Force in the chang-
ing financial landscape, along with a presentation by Dr. Juliette The on the advances of breast cancer detection and care. The lunch is being sponsored by Merrill Lynch and the $10 charge is a direct donation to support the mission of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. To RSVP or for more information, call 888-5581422. *Governor Charlie Crist and Congressmen Ted Deutch and Ron Klein are scheduled to speak at the West Boca Chamber breakfast sponsored by at Boca Lago Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Information and costs are on the website. www.westbocachamber.com or call 561.482.9333. *FAU holds the groundbreaking for the new stadium on Friday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Trapster is a free mobile pho-ne app that alerts drivers to speed traps, enforcement cameras, and other hazards. Users submit speed traps, enforcement cameras, and road hazards, that then alerts all Trapster users in the area - A high-tech version of flashing your headlights to alert dri-vers of potential road hazards. www.trapster.com, is also on facebook and twitter: twitter.com/trapster,facebook. com/trapster *Boca Raton title attorney James B. Hayes, 57, pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development real estate settlement forms admitting to misappropriating more than $2.7 million. According to court documents, he prepared false documents indicating his clients’ loans had been paid off, but instead took the money that was to be used to pay off those loans, along with client funds from his law firm’s trust account. As part of his plea deal, Hayes agreed to make restitu-
tion to the title insurance companies and his victims. He also was permanently disbarred and has agreed never to reapply or seek admission as an attorney in any other state. Sentencing is set for Dec.3. He faces up to five years in prison on each count. *The Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum has a variety of interesting classes for adults and children. Many of the classes begin in early October. Sessions are for four or eight weeks. Topics for classes include flower arrangement, sumi-e ink painting, Japanese language, tea ceremony and bonsai. There are also one-day workshops offered throughout the year on taiko, garden photography, sushi and garden design. For more info or to register, visit www.morikami.org or call 495-0233. *Two-time Pulitzer Prizewinning author and historian David McCullough will be the keynoter at Lynn University’s Dively Globalization Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the new Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 and $25 at www.lynn.edu/tickets or by calling 561-237-9000. Previous speakers have included attorney Alan Dershowitz, columnist George F. Will, presidential adviser David Gergen and CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper and Soledad O’Brien. *Congratulations to Bill Lewis as Chair of a successful fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis at Pier 66. Sincere condolences to the family of former Sheriff Ed Bieluch who passed away last Sunday. *Movies opening this week include The Social Network, Waiting for Superman, Let Me In. Jack Goes Boating and A Woman A Gun and a Noodle Shop.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com). His website is www.publicrelations.nu
WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN? By Gerald Sherman
Are the right people selling? What makes a salesperson successful? Not every person is cut out to be a successful salesperson. Some people simply do not have the right combination of character traits and behavior patterns, without which a career in sales would pose only frustrations, anxiety, and a lack of fulfillment. However, for those with the right chemistry, the opportunities for job satisfaction and personal growth in sales are unlimited. To be successful, a salesperson should possess, or be able to adopt, a set of essential characteristics and behavioral patterns. Many of these characteristics can be cultivated and refined by conscientious application in on-the-job training. Even a topnotch salesperson or manager is constantly perfecting her or his technique and evaluating their performance. In my experience I have found that successful salespeople have a combination of the following qualities: Empathy – Do you often find yourself adjusting to another person’s moods and behavior, modifying your own position to accommodate another viewpoint? Or, do you find it difficult to anticipate another person’s actions or to accept an opinion which is in conflict with your own? We define empathy as, “listening to another person attentively and understanding their thoughts,
emotions and feelings, and adjusting your own moods and behavior accordingly,” (Sherman&Hertz). This is not to be misconstrued as sympathy. If the salesperson can elicit the needs of the customer, she or he can deal with those needs realistically. Empathy is one of the most important keys to successful selling. Ego drive - When a client turns you down do you feel angered, dismiss the failure with a shrug of the shoulder or are you driven to overcome the obstacles to your success? A professional salesperson is success driven – in a controlled way. She or he bounces back quickly from the failure and looks forward to the next sales presentation as an opportunity to restore self confidence to make up for the past shortcomings. We can say that ego drive pushes the salesperson for constant achievement and self-fulfillment. Integrity Integrity carries a very special meaning in the business world; it defines one’s character and reputation in the marketplace, forms the backbone of that person’s credibility, and is a major factor in gaining the trust and admiration of all who you work with. Integrity in the business world is simply describing things as they are and making commitments stand. What you say is what you do. You are judged on your accomplishments and
whether you live up to your promises. Creativity - Although it doesn’t seem like a trait that would make for an effective salesperson, it is important because it develops your own style of selling. Do you do things in an unquestioning manner, accepting a course of action because, “that’s the way it’s always done it?” Or, do you perceive the way a situation is being handled, and ask yourself, “How can I do it better?” Emotional maturity - The buying and selling process is an emotional one. Do you get carried away with your emotions under stress or in the throes of a difficult decision or are you able to accept strain and conflict as a normal part of your working day? Clients are frequently and understandably insecure about making their decisions. When a client says something that annoys you, don’t take it personally. Internalizing and reacting to negative comments is a sign of immaturity and there is no room for this in the sales arena. Sellers do not have the luxury of overreacting. Consider the above criteria and you will know if you are the right person for a career in selling. Excerpts from the book, Womanpower in Textile & Apparel Sales, Jerry Sherman & Eric Hertz, Fairchild Publications, New York.
Gerald J. Sherman of Sherman & Perlman LLC is a marketing and public relations person and has written several books and articles on these subjects.
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Silverman Haber named to Jewish Community Center Board of Directors
BOCA RATON - Merryl Silverman Haber, an attorney at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center. The appointment was made during the JCC’s annual meeting. In addition to her involvement in the JCC, Haber has also been active in community service with outreach support of the missions of Homeless Advocacy, Giving Tree, Walk for a Cure, Walk for Autism and Student Advisory Council. She also oversees the law firm’s Boca Raton office.
“Merryl is not only an outstanding and skilled attorney who we are proud to have in our firm and on our team, but she also shares the same commitment and belief in the firm’s mission of service to the community,” said LLL&S Managing Partner Gary Lesser. “Merryl is the perfect fit to help guide, lead, and support the Levis JCC, an organization that plays a crucial role by offering opportunities for educational, cultural and social enrichment and promoting the welfare of the Jewish community.” Haber joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith in January 2010 and brings more than 18 years of legal and trial experience to direct and manage the firm’s Boca office. She is a member of the U.S. District Court, Southern District, Middle District, and Northern District of Florida, making Haber able to handle cases throughout the state of Florida. She earned her Juris Doc-
torate in 1992 from Whittier Law School in Los Angeles and was admitted to the California Bar in 1992. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 1989 from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she majored in Economics and minored in Psychology and studied at Middlesex University in London, England during her junior year. Haber was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995 and then moved to Boca Raton, where she has been an active member of the Boca Raton community, including leadership at O-mni Middle School and Addison Mizner Elementary, and continuing the LLL&S’s strong support for the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, the Levis Jewish Community Center, and the Anti-Defamation League. Born in Queens, New York, she grew up on the South Shore of Long Island, is married, has two sons and lives in Boca Raton.
NCCI employees strike it rich for JA by raising $10,000 BOCA RATON - Employees of NCCI Holdings in Boca Raton recently raised $10,000 for Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches at a JA Bowl-AThon. An enthusiastic group of 128 bowlers came out to Strikes in Boca Raton to support JA. Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches educates and inspires young people to understand business and economics, and to be workforce ready. Since 1984,
JA has reached more than 304,000 students. To learn more, visit http://www.juniorachievement.com. Headquartered in Boca Raton, NCCI employs nearly 1,000 professionals dedicated to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. NCCI provides highquality information and analytical services to key audiences throughout the country.
Top Ten reasons to “short sale” your home By Donovan Ortega
In Timothy McCarthy’s long career in real estate, he’s bought, sold, and refinanced over 400 million dollars worth of property. While he readily admits this is a difficult time for property owners, he has continued to find ways to put money into his client’s pocket and give them peace of mind. “There are options available for the troubled home owner,” said McCarthy. “Even when it feels like the walls of finance are closing in and foreclosure looks imminent, we have options.” One of these options is the “short sale”. A “short sale” is a real estate transaction in which the sale proceeds fall short of the balance owed on the property’s loan. “It’s a no brainer,” said McCarthy. “Rather than going into a complicated, hectic, and harmful home foreclosure, short sales are a simple alternative with huge benefits.” As a favor to the Boca Raton Tribune, McCarthy developed a list of benefits of the “short sale.” Contact Timothy McCarthy at (954) 439-1442, timcashnow.com, or email him at timcashnow@aol. com. Top 10 Reasons to Short Sale Your Home Short Sales...
period of seven to ten years and drop your score by 300 points. This makes it nearly impossible to get a loan, a new credit card, and certainly a new house. 2. Save Face No one wants to admit that they could not afford to keep their home. By doing a short sale, you can be spared this embarrassment. 3. Keep Your Banking Reputation Intact Foreclosure can make it difficult to keep a checking account, as well as your bank credit cards. With a short sale, your bank will have no reason to take recourse against you. 4. Allow you to buy a home more quickly Instead of having to wait seven to ten years to purchase a home after a foreclosure, with a short sale, you can begin the process almost immediately. 5. Make it easier to Get a Federal Loan In some cases, you may be able to purchase a new home right away, even after a short sale. For example, Fannie Mae, a federal lender, may offer a new home loan right away to buyers with a short sale on their credit. 6. Grant Tax Benefits In order to help homeowners, the IRS is offering help for those who decided to go with a short sale rather than a foreclosure. You
may not have to pay tax on the forgiven amount of the sale, which may essentially save you thousands of dollars. 7. Get Rid of Stress Home foreclosure is incredibly stressful. With a short sale you evade the anxiety of that complicated process. 8. Free up Equity Even though you may lose some money in the deal, you will not be saddled with a home where you owe more than the house is actually worth. 9. Make you more employable. As more employers rely on credit reports for hiring practices, it is best to do all you can to avoid a foreclosure. 10. Allow for Better Interest Rates on Loans By avoiding a foreclosure, you are in a much better position at securing lower rates on future loans.
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FAITH
DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE
Consequences of God
Winning appeal of trial court judge’s decision in divorce case is no easy task
By Pastor Sandy
Few thoughts have more profound moral, spiritual and ethical consequences than God and creation. Chicago philosopher and director of the Institute for Philosophical Research, Mortimer Adler agrees, “More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question.” (Mortimer Adler Great Books of the Western World, ed. Robert M. Hutchins; Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica, 1955), 2.561. Secular culture has at the very least dismissed God as irrelevant to our existence or at its most extreme extrapolation, killed Him. In fact, a prominent evolutionist named William Provine of Cornell University, was very clear in pointing out the implications of Darwinism. If Darwinism is true, he said, then there are five inescapable conclusions: 1.There’s no evidence for God. 2. There’s no life after death. 3. There’s no absolute foundation for right and wrong. 4. There’s no ultimate meaning for life. 5. People don’t really have free will. As Time magazine put it: “Charles Darwin didn’t want to murder God, as he once put it. But he did.” Although the subject of God may appear to be simple on the surface, it is an extremely profound matter. God is not a secondary but a primary factor. If God is the cause
of the universe, he must be beyond and greater than the physical dimension, just as a car-maker is greater than the car. It is obvious we cannot examine God in a test tube, but that does not mean that there is no evidence of God. We can say with equal emphasis that we cannot prove Napoleon or Lincoln by the scientific method. In order for something to be proved by the scientific method it must be repeatable. History, by its very nature is non-repeatable. Nevertheless, because historical event cannot be proved by repetition does not disprove their reality as events. The scientific method is useful in measuring material things. No one has ever seen three feet of love or six pounds of justice, but we would be foolish to de-ny their reality. Someone has said, “to insist that God be proved by the scientific method is like insisting that a telephone be used to measure radioactivity.” There is a clear fact: Scripture declares throughout its pages that God created the universe... “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth...God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:1, 31) “You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them.
You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.” (Nehemiah 9:6) “How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number-living things both large and small.” (Psalm 104:24-25) “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3) [Christ] “is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.” (Colossians 1:15-16) “In these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” (Hebrews 1:2) Is it reasonable to believe in God, or must I commit intellectual suicide? Is the only evidence for God religious experience or psychological projection or are there profound logical arguments that need to be carefully considered? Over the next few weeks we will consider a few...perhaps you may conclude with Albert Einstein “The mathematical precision of the universe reveals the mathematical mind of God.”
By Mike Gora
Q. My husband and I used to have a lot more money then we do now. After a year of litigation, and a two-week trial, we have spent about two million dollars on lawyers, accountants and psychologists in our divorce case. The trial was over two months ago and we still do not have a decision from the judge. At the end of the trial which covered a custody fight, a fight over what assets were marital and what weren’t, a fight over the value of my husband’s world hotel chain, and my request for particular items in distribution of property, including our home, which my husband also wants, the judge asked both attorneys to submit a proposed judgment. Both attorneys sent in proposals over a month ago. My lawyer told me that he could not predict the outcome on most of the important issues. Many questions boil down to whom the judge believed: me or my husband, my accountant or his accountant, my
psychologist or his psychologist, etc. My lawyer also told me that while I have a right to appeal any of the judge’s decisions, the appellate court is limited on the grounds for overturning a trial judge’s decision. Can you explain that for me? A. A very small percentage of appeals are successful because trial judges are given broad discretion under most circumstances. For instance, judicial decisions regarding the credibility of witnesses cannot usually be overturned. According to our jurisprudence, trial judges are in a much better position to determine creditability than are appellate judges because they have seen the witnesses in person, and can consider their demeanor. Discretion in decisions would include the amount of alimony to award, as alimony is not governed by a schedule, as is child support. However, there are many decisions overturning alimony awards as too high or two low, based on
the principle that such an award should not impoverish either party. Therefore, there is a limit to judicial discretion, which can form the basis for overturning a trial judge. Other times trial judge decisions are just wrong, as a matter of law. For instance, in valuation questions the judge has the right to accept the testimony of one expert or the other, or neither, but cannot insert his or her own opinion of value, or average the opinions of the experts. Judges are often overturned, although they may have made a correct decision, because they did not make certain findings of fact required the statutes and case law to show the appellate court exactly how the decision was reached. The basic premise in the appellate court is that the trial court’s decision arrives there with a presumption of correctness, which must be overturned in order to have a successful appeal.
Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Specialization of The Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law.
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TOY STORY
Mastopexy can solve problem of sagging breasts
By Dr. Daniel Man
By Steve L. Pomeranz
My friend, Tom I want to share an interesting and fascinating story with you. I have a client who is a very successful entrepreneur. I’ll just call him Tom. Tom develops and sells licensed toys, action figures and games based on popular stars - singers, actors, sports personalities, cartoon characters, etc. Tom has a knack for spotting talent early, figuring out what toy concepts will sell well, and manufacturing and delivering these products to stores just as fan-craze hits its peak. And he makes a lot of money doing so. Tom’s most recent deal Recently, Tom spotted someone right on the cusp of becoming a star. Through his contacts, he found out that a well known Hollywood agency was handling licensing for this star - basically a negotiated contract to develop and sell products with revenue sharing, licensing fees, et cetera. Tom initiated licensing discussions with the agency. He learnt that he was not the sole bidder, that another, larger company was also bidding, and what their higher bid was. Tom went back, did his homework and told the agency that he could not match the highest
bid, and that the larger bidder would likely outsource work to someone like him. Instead, Tom submitted a lower bid but one that would make more money for the star through shared profits over time, and by cutting out any third party. A twist in the plot After delivering his proposal, Tom didn’t just wait but got on with preparing for the project in the event that he won so he could capitalize on the upcoming Christmas season. He also happened to go to Las Vegas for a toy convention. At a convention cocktail party, Tom bumped into an old business associate, and here’s where things got interes-ting. In sharing notes, Tom’s old colleague mentioned that he was handling licen-sing for so-and-so - turns out, the very same star that Tom delivered a bid for. Baffled, Tom called the Hollywood agency for clarification. The agency confirmed that Tom’s old colleague had the license but was going to lose it in a month, and agreed to let Tom send the bid proposal to his old colleague nonetheless. As time clicked on, negotiations with his old colleague intensified. Then, on one of his trips to Hong Kong where Tom does his manufacturing, he checked
his email and learned that he’d won the deal… yaay!
The lesson here There are two critical elements in life – luck and preparation – and this story brings those two points together in a crystal clear manner. After listening to this story, I was thinking in amazement… what if Tom had skipped the cocktail party that evening? Or what if they just missed each other in the crowd? Tom would have totally lost the deal because the Hollywood agency wasn’t even handling it at the time. Talk about luck! But there’s another element to this story: preparation. After submitting his bid, Tom spent some of his own money and got busy creating the line, just in case he won. After he won, he hopped on a plane to Bentonville, Arkansas, to meet Wal-Mart, then to Target in Minneapolis, and so on. Tom’s preparedness paid off and within a week, he sold out his entire planned inventory. So, while luck is very important, it takes experience, the right attitude, persistence, patience, preparation and focus to consistently win. And this is a lesson that we can all apply to succeed in the various aspects of our lives.
Dear Dr. Man, I’m sick of having sagging breasts. I really want a breast lift. I’m done having kids. I’m in a good financial way and I really want to look sexy again. Can I get implants at the same time I get a breast lift? Answer: Many women like yourself desire a mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts. Other factors such as age and the force of gravity can also take their toll on a woman’s breasts. The skin loses its elasticity, the breasts lose their shape, and they begin to sag. A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure used to raise and reshape sagging breasts. A breast lift repositions the breasts into a desired position and gives
a more pleasing contour and shape. A breast lift can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. A mastopexy can be done in conjunction with breast augmentation for women who have small breasts or have lost breast volume (due to age, pregnancy, or other factors). To achieve this, breast implants are inserted during the mastopexy to increase both breast firmness and size. Breasts of any size can be lifted and enhanced, but please note that results may not last as long for heavy breasts. Anyone planning to have more children should postpone a breast lift: while there are no special risks that will affect future pregnancies (for one, mastopexy usually does not interfere with breast fee-
ding), pregnancy is likely to stretch the breasts again and offset the results of the procedure. During the procedure, the surgeon will mark the areas of skin that will be removed above and below the areola. The nipple will then be moved to a new, higher position while the excess skin above and below the nipple is removed and the breast reshaped. The procedure takes approximately two to four hours and is performed in an outpatient surgery facility. 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. Best of luck to you.
Dr. Daniel Man is a board-certified 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.
Steven L. Pomeranz, Certified Financial Planner, is President of Steven L. Pomeranz Finanacial 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 bwwn providing wealth management advice to high net worth individuals and has been named Top 100 Advisors by Worth Magazine and a Top Advisor by Reuters.
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DOG TALK WITH UNCLE MATTY
The Truth About Aggressive Dogs Latest pet
Remember that classic scene from “A Few Good Men,” the one that featured Jack Nicholson, decked out in full military regalia, on the witness stand, puffing his chest and bellowing, “You can’t handle the truth”? Well, there are times when I can relate. Take the following letter from a reader: “I have two dogs: a lab-pit mix I raised from 8 weeks old who has no problems with other dogs or people, and Augie, a German shepherd I picked up at 4 months of age who I believe was subjected to some abuse before I got him. “Augie weighs 95 pounds and has an aggressive personality. I’ve studied and tried all of the aggressive dog tests on your website, and he does not seem to fit any of them. He is not object- or food-possessive. The closest would be dominant-aggressive. However, he does not challenge or fear me in any way I can measure using your tests. “He can be aggressive with strangers, but will back off at the command ‘no’ from me or even from them. I can put him on his side in a park full of active strangers, and as long as no one gets too close, he will stay down until I give him the command
to get up. “I once dog-sat a friend’s small dog, and Augie was very aggressive in his reaction to the other dog the first day. After 24 hours, I was able to let the two dogs meet and interact. By the end of that day, they were fast friends playing like puppies. Augie isn’t mean; he’s just not socialized and may be fear-aggressive with other dogs. “At home, there are no problems. Both of my dogs walk without pulling and heel on leash. We walk through the park for about 40 minutes nearly every day. When walking in the park, both dogs are fine except when another dog appears. If the strange dog is closer than 50 feet, Augie goes into aggressive bark mode. I’ve tried a couple of the ‘wrong’ methods to resolve this problem and failed due to his complete focus on the other dogs. Based on an Uncle Matty PBS segment, I’ve lately been using a mister bottle with plain water to distract him and get his focus off the other dog. Once I get his focus on me, he almost always listens -- but not if the other dog is also aggressive. He understands and obeys the basic commands as long as there isn’t
something significant distracting him. “I believe that with better training and the correct muzzle and halter I could eventually work with him in areas where lots of other dogs and people are active and get him successfully socialized. I’d like some advice on methods of training and the optimal tools for control when socializing him.” The world is full of distractions, and this country alone is populated with millions of strangers. If Augie’s daily life is going to include walks in the park and exposure to other public places, professional training is a must. Right now, he’s a 95-pound ticking time bomb; not a bad dog, but an aggressive dog. And an inadequately trained aggressive dog is a dangerous dog, unfit for any public arena. The fact that Augie will only listen when there are no external distractions means he requires additional training. A trained dog listens and obeys. Period. A dog that will only listen under certain ideal circumstances determined by him is not a trained dog. Augie’s owner used the word “aggressive” to describe Augie seven times in as many paragraphs. But he wasn’t about to hear it from me. We spoke on the phone, and I hope he takes my advice to hire a professional trainer. His heart is in the right place, but sometimes too much heart is the problem. Right now, he’s in the emotionality business. And I, like Jack, am firmly rooted in the reality business. Woof!
PET OF THE WEEK
of the week at Tri County shelter is a real Lady
Story, photo by Pam D’Addio BOCA RATON - I’m a fluffy, gorgeous, purebred girl named Lady. Happy, friendly, and “vocal,” I greet everyone who comes near my cage with great enthusiasm and a hopeful smile...are YOU the one who will give me a new life? I’m an American Eskimo breed; a 5-year-old spayed female weighting about 30 pounds. I’m housebroken and my only rule is that you don’t mess with my food, please!
For this reason, I can live with “older” kids only. I like other dogs and I love people. I’ll look marvelous in your family portrait, so ask to meet me. I think we’re a match! I’m 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 heart-
worm-tested 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. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at ‘TriCounty Humane’.
MY PET
PEANUT
Peanut is a 2 year old Yorkshire terrier he is fun, loving, clumsy, messy, energetic, and a troublemaker. He is always on guard look-
ing out the window to see if anyone’s coming. He is a lot of fun to play with he is a nice loving cuddly dog. He ran away a lot when he
was little, but just the other day he learned how to come back when called. Peanut always gets into clothes and takes everything he can find to destroy it. Sometimes he can be a cuddly and fun dog who sleeps in your lap and keeps you company. If you wake up in the middle of the night for something, you can be sure he’s right next to you. When we take him to the dog park you would think he would play with other dogs his size, but he only goes to the bigger dogs. Peanut is a joy to have, we love the fact he is our dog. Love, The Pereira family .
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS
Lions Come Out Flat, Suffer First Loss Of the Season Photos and Article By: Orlando Greenwald Having had a bye week inbetween games, all eyes were on this week’s game against district rival, Hallandale. Tough opponents like Hallandale call for consistent play with up-tempo energy from beginning to end, but this time the Lions came out flat. The Chargers began with an opening drive that resulted in a touchdown; a punch in the stomach that should have been a wake-up call for the Lions. Another touchdown followed, but the two-point
conversion was missed, giving the Chargers a 12 to 0 lead. Right before the half ended, the Lions suddenly came through: Matt Kelly threw a touchdown with triple zeros on the clock. Little did we know that this would be the only score for the Lions all game. Overall, the offense was not its usual, power-football self. Hallandale had clearly taken note of the Lions’ dominant run-game, and had planned accordingly. Third downs were a problem, and false starts and turnovers threw off the rhythm for the Lions, who
suffered a season low of 7 points. The defense stepped up after halftime, however, which at least allowed the team to hang on. In the fourth quarter, a sure fire INT was dropped. This could have been the miracle that all were praying for: the turnover would have given the Lions the ball, down just 12 to 7, with over two minutes to work with. Unfortunately, the drop led to a rushing touchdown by the Chargers; a stab to the heart that finally killed all hope for a roaring comeback. Game over, 18 to 7: the first loss of the season.
When the players see the game film they will realize that a “W” was well in reach throughout, and that they defeated themselves with mental mistakes. They could have taken this game by storm, along with a 1-0 record in district play. Hopefully the team can put this loss behind them and use it as motivation for the remainder of the season. The Lions’ next game is on October 1 against cross town rival, Boca High. Be there and support your Lions - help them get back on a winning track! Let’s go Lions! See more pictures on page 37
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CRANK UP THE HEAT By Pedro Heizer
Miami Heat Season Preview With the smell of opening night about a month away, it’s time to look at the retooled Miami Heat and do a season preview. Starting Five: - Mario Chalmers - Dwyane Wade - Chris Bosh - LeBron James - Joel Anthony Key Reserves: - Mike Miller - Udonis Haslem - Eddie House - Carlos Arroyo - Zydrunas Ilgauskas Significant Off-Season Additions: - Signed Chris Bosh - Resigned Dwyane Wade - Signed LeBron James - Signed Mike Miller - Resigned Udonis Halem - Signed Eddie House Significant Off-Season Losses:
- None Men on the Hot Seat: Mario Chalmers and Eric Spolestra “The point guard job is mine to lose” said Chalmers to the media. He has never been so right, after a subpar sophomore campaign, Chalmers is hoping to build on the success of the retooled Miami Heat and become the next great Miami Heat point guard. But, if he has another subpar season, instead of seeing a lot of playing time, Chalmers will see most of the games from the bench with Arroyo, House, and even LeBron running the point Third-year head coach Eric Spolestra has the most important season of his short career this season. Can he manage all the egos in this team and make them sync into his program? Can
he take this HEAT team past the first round of the playoffs? Will he even be around for the playoffs if he can’t guide this superteam to a winning record by the All-Star break? Remember, Pat Riley has every reason to come back to the sidelines to coach the team he put together. If by the All-Star break Spo’s HEAT is barely above the .500 mark, except him to step down and let the Godfather take over yet again. Biggest Question: Can LeBron lose his pride and be second best to Dwyane Wade? To be honest, this question can go three-ways. Can Bosh be okay with being the third best player in the team? Can Wade be okay with not taking all the shots? It’s a very delicate situation and there’s a very fine line between greatness, and failure. By no means,
don’t get me wrong, this team will be great, but the first year will be one of those “feeling each other out” kind of things. Not only for LeBron, Bosh, and Wade, but for this entire Miami HEAT team that only have seven players from last season, and only two left from the championship season. 2010/11 Record: 64-18 (1st seed in the East, 1st in the southeast division) I’m going out on a limb here and say the HEAT are going to win 64 games. Yes a crazy number, but if you think about it, it’s a very reachable goal. And if Jeff Van Gundy thinks they can beat the Bulls record, why can’t we go 64-18 our first season? Playoffs Prediction: Eliminated in the NBA Finals by the Los Angeles Lakers (43)
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Dolphins claim tight end Mickey Marlins Financial Documents Revealed Shuler off waivers ers, they will inherit his original four-year contract that he signed with the Vikings in the offseason.
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t seems the Miami Dolphins weren’t finished shaking up the tight end position when they waived John Nalbone and promoted Jeron Mastrud earlier this week. Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reported on Twitter that the Dolphins claimed tight end Mickey Shuler off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday. Shuler’s addition gives the Dolphins a full 53-man active roster, and three tight ends for the first time all season. Background Mickey Shuler, Jr. is the son of former NFL tight end Mickey Shuler, who earned two Pro Bowl selections over a 14-year career with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. A four-year letterman at Penn State, the younger Shuler totaled 27 receptions, 300 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in four seasons as a blocking
tight end to complement Nittany Lions starter Andrew Quarless. Shuler was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round (214th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft - two rounds after Quarless went to the Green Bay Packers. After signing a four-year, $1.85 million contract with the Vikings that included a $60,000 signing bonus, Shuler appeared in all four preseason games and caught one pass for two yards and a touchdown. Shuler made the Vikings’ 53-man roster following the preseason, but was inactive during the team’s first two regular season games - losses to the New Orleans Saints and the Dolphins. The Vikings waived Shuler on Sept. 22 to make room for newly-signed wide receiver Hank Baskett, who had recently been let go by the Eagles. Because the Dolphins claimed Shuler off waiv-
Analysis The Dolphins are bringing in all the young bodies they can at tight end in search of a diamond in the rough, with rookies Mastrud and Shuler the active roster and Dedrick Epps on the practice squad. Shuler obviously comes from a quality football pedigree, playing the same position and coming from the same alma mater as his Pro Bowl father. Widely regarded as one of the best blocking tight ends in the 2010 draft class, Shuler possesses great fundamentals in that department and brings a hard-working attitude to the craft. Shuler is also a bit of an underrated athlete, posting a 4.63-second 40-yard dash time as Penn State’s Pro Day before the draft. He might never become what his father was, but Shuler is a solid tight end prospect and is a nice addition for a Dolphins team looking for depth behind starter Anthony Fasano. Mastrud looks to be the No. 2 tight end this Sunday against the Jets because of his better experience in the Dolphins’ offense, but Shuler is the better prospect and will be someone to keep an eye on as he pushes for playing time in the coming weeks.
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By: Matt Bluesten
What exactly do Florida Marlins executives Jeffrey Loria and David Sampson represent? To me, they don’t represent Marlins baseball. Holding back cash while the city of Miami pays for most of a new Marlins stadium isn’t the baseball spirit. The bottom-line is, Loria and Sampson must be held accountable for their actions. Otherwise, they look like unscrupulous businessmen - and that’s not what Marlins baseball is. They misled the general public into believing they didn’t have the necessary funds to build a new ballpark. In a nutshell, they withheld this necessary information from the city of Miami. The organization took a healthy chunk of MLB-distributed money for profit. Therefore, Jeffrey Loria and David Sampson haven’t disclosed the organization’s full financial situation. Documents show that the Marlins could have paid a significant amount for the new stadium’s construction. They have even been turning an operating profit. This is despite the fact that Loria and Sampson have been crying poverty for years. The Marlins are not struggling financially based on any stretch of the imagination. They have been making profits and stuffing revenue sharing money into their pockets. Revenue sharing money is supposed to be used to-
ward signing players and increasing payroll, not for making a team’s owner wealthier. Where are the repercussions and consequences? Why doesn’t MLB step in and stop this? They must be forced to change the way they do business. However, as far as the ballpark issue is concerned, it is too late now. Amazingly, they were able to pull off a deal where they would ultimately only be required to pay $155 million of the $634 million for the stadium complex. Talk about getting away with highway robbery! Loria and Sampson held the city of Miami at bay until they got what they wanted. The city was petrified of losing a team. The Marlins ownership took advantage of this fear. To me, it seems as if Loria and Sampson don’t really care about the fans or winning baseball games. All they cared about was their bottom-line and increasing profits. In 2009, the Marlins had an operating income of $11.1 million. Guess what the Marlins owner decided to do? The team decided
it was a good idea not to talk about the $48.9 million in profits over the last two years. The reason why the team decided to do this was because they knew if the county commissioners discovered the undisclosed cash, the Marlins would be asked to provide more funding. The fact is, the Marlins could have invested a lot more dough into the new ballpark. Evidently, Loria and Sampson are both excellent at moving money around. They don’t really know how to do anything else. Most importantly, the money could have gone toward education and it could have been used to save at least 1,200 jobs in Miami-Dade County. Sampson must have been kidding when he called the leak of the Marlins financial documents and the five other MLB teams’ financial documents that were leaked “a crime”. Are you kidding me, Sampson? Marlins fans and local taxpayers are smart enough to know what the truth is.
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The Owls fall 21-17 despite a late FAU gets Board of Governors’ OK to kick off football stadium construction fourth quarter rally
By: Jon Gordon Ricco The Owls fell 21-17 despite a late fourth quarter rally Saturday night in Lockhardt Stadium to the North Texas Mean Green. Starting off the game right, the Owls marched down the field to take the lead first with an Alfred Morris rushing touchdown. The Mean Green answered with a pass from quarter-
back Riley Dodge to Darius Carey for a touchdown. Before the half the Owls would take the lead 10-7 with a field goal but North Texas put a touchdown on the board to take a 1410 lead into the half. The third quarter was all Mean Green as they built their lead to 21-10. Riley Dodge would finish with 213 total yards and two touchdowns. Late in the fourth quarter the Owls would finally make things interesting. Behind quarterback Jeff Vancamp’s 273 yards he would throw a touchdown to tight-end Rob Houser with 6:52 left making it 21-17. The Owls’
defense would hold to give the offense a chance to win the game. Marching down to the Mean Green’s 32nd yard line, they would fall short on fourth down. North Texas would run out the clock dropping FAU to (1-2) with a game against South Florida in Tampa on Saturday.
Rendering of the new 30,000 seat football stadium at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.
By Dale M. King BOCA RATON - Are you ready for some football? Local football, that is. Fans of the Florida Atlantic University Fighting Owls football team are pumped up today about a ruling from the Florida Board of Governors. That panel unanimously approved a resolution Sept. 16 authorizing FAU to finance a portion of the construction of a 30,000-seat stadium and associated improvements on its Boca Raton campus. The BOG approval follows the FAU Board of Trustees’ unanimous approval of the project and its financing plan in a vote taken July 21. “This is such an exciting moment in FAU’s history and will certainly benefit FAU students, faculty, staff, alumni and the South Florida community for years to come,” said Nancy Blosser, chair of FAU’s Board of Trustees. “We are grateful to the Board of Governors
for their support of this tremendously important project.” The planned stadium is the centerpiece of FAU’s Innovation Village, located in the north central area of the campus. Home to the Owl football team, the openair stadium, a $70 million project, is slated to feature 20 luxury suites with 1,000 club seats, and the latest, state-of-the-art amenities. Construction of the project is expected to commence in October 2010 and is anticipated to be completed and available for use in the fall 2011 semester. “What a great day to be an FAU Owl! The new FAU stadium will undoubtedly heighten the traditional university experience for our students and all members of the FAU family,” said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. “FAU is becoming a ‘first choice’ university for an increasing number of students who seek the traditional American college
experience.” “The stadium will provide a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community, building traditions and enhancing the university experience,” said Head Football Coach Howard Schnellenberger. “The FAU Owls two-time bowlwinning football team will truly be playing their games before a ‘home’ crowd. It’s an amazing time for the university!” Innovation Village serves as a unique gathering area for alumni, students, faculty, staff and members of the greater community to live, learn, dine, shop, have fun and build tradition. A part of Innovation Village, the student recreation/fitness center and the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center opened in 2009. A student housing facility is under construction and is scheduled to open in fall 2011. The planning continues for the retail area associated with Innovation Village.
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DOLPHINS CLAIM TIGHT END MICKEY SHULER OFF WAIVERS
MIAMI HEAT SEASON PREVIEW
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