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Boca’s Dennis Lambert back in music biz; Warner Bros. to film his comeback story
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Dennis Lambert at the piano during the reception.
Story, photos by Dale M. King BOCA RATON - In a dark, quiet alcove at III Forks Restaurant in Boca Raton, Dennis Lambert seemed right at home, his fingers moving deftly across a keyboard, his eyes squinting a bit as he sang some familiar tunes he wrote to fans sitting around the piano. The hometown boy who traveled around singing as a child, turned to songwriting in Los Angeles later in life, then became a Realtor, has returned to his roots. He is about to launch a musical revival that will feature songs he either wrote or produced - many for major music stars. He will begin the national tour entitled “He
wrote THAT?!” with a concert at Florida Atlantic University April 22. In the meantime, Warner Bros. is fast-tracking the production of a film based on a documentary of Lambert’s phenomenal success as a performer in the Philippines. The documentary was created by his son, Jody. The Hollywood version will star Steve Carell as Lambert. With all this on his plate, Lambert was still laidback and loving it during a recent reception with friends at III Forks where he sang and offered the back stories on some of his tunes. Lambert wrote or produced some of pop music’s biggest hits of the Continued on page 5
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Jana Phillips student at PBSC
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Sgt. Adam Rosenthal: a leader, role model, a father to many
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By Paul Paquet Canadian prog rock band Rush is a love ‘em or hate ‘em sort of thing. You either love the virtuosity of the music, or you think singer Geddy Lee sings like Donald Duck on helium. A cornerstone of the band is its lyrics, composed by drummer Neil Peart. They often emphasize science fiction, fantasy and libertarian philosophy. This is a love ‘em or hate ‘em thing, too: You either think it’s profound or it’s bad teen poesy. What actor not only looks like Jackson Pollock and John Glenn, but has played them both? A) Daniel Day-Lewis B) Ed Harris C) Nick Nolte D) Dennis Quaid Previous answer: Reagan utterly squashed Mondale. INDEX Briefs Page 02 Municipal News
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Q: Can I carry a gun for protection in my car?
A: Best practice is to have a Florida concealed weapons permit, ensuring you have had proper training and understanding of your gun. In cars, Florida law permits citizens to keep guns securely encased (in the glove compartment, snapped in a holster, in a gun case, or in a closed container requiring a lid be opened for access) for lawful use. Unsecured firearms may not be kept within arm’s reach, such as under the driver’s seat or along the floorboard, without a concealed weapons permit. Crime and safety questions are answered by officers from the Crime Prevention Unit. For more information, visit www.BocaPolice.com.
Boca Raton Police blotter BURGLARY TO BUSINESS 02/21/2011 SE 1ST AVENUE Sometime between 2115 hours on 2/20/2011 and 0830 hours on 2/21/2011, someone smashed a rear window to “Fatso`s Pizza” on SE 1st Avenue and made entry into the restaurant. The suspect stole a cash register containing about $100 cash, and a laptop computer. There is no surveillance system and no suspect information. THEFT OF AUTO PARTS 02/18/11 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY Woman reported the theft of a catalytic converter from her 2004 Chevrolet Venture. THEFT OF AUTO PARTS 02/20/2011 NW 40TH STREET Victim reported that unknown suspects stole the catayltic converter from his vehicle while it was parked on NW 40TH (Torah Academy). The incident occurred between 1500 1530 hours on 02/17/11. CREDIT CARD FRAUD 02/17/2011 6000 WEST GLADES ROAD Victim reported that her wallet was stolen in Boynton Beach on 2/16/11 and one of her credit cards was fraudulently used at several stores inside Town Center at Boca Raton mall between the hours of 1808 and 1903 hours the same day. Total charges amounted to $1,622.00. No suspect information obtained.
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Bock warms of scam targeting potential jurors WEST PALM BEACH - County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock is warning Palm Beach County residents to beware of scammers attempting to solicit personal information from potential jurors. In the scam, she said, a caller falsely identifies herself as a clerk’s office employee and asks for personal information, such as a Social Security number, to verify if the individual is eligible for a non-existent new jury program. “It is critical that our citizens understand that they will never receive an unsolicited call from the clerk’s jury office about jury duty, nor will anyone ask for a juror’s Social Security number,” warned Bock. So far, she said, there has been just one instance of this scam reported to the clerk’s office in Palm Beach County, but the fraudulent call is similar to ones reported by this office in 2007. Previous scams included fraudulent callers
attempting to collect fines for missing jury duty and callers requesting personal information after falsely claiming an arrest warrant had been issued for missing jury duty. None of those calls were legitimate, as the clerk’s office does not solicit fines or issue warrants for missing jury duty. Victims of such a scam should contact their local law enforcement agency. For more information and answers to questions about jury service in Palm Beach County, visit the Jury section of the clerk’s website at www.mypalmbeachclerk. com or call (561) 355-2930.
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County reaching out to panhandlers Sgt. Adam Rosenthal: a leader, role with options for assistance model, a father to many
By Commissioner Steven L. Abrams Panhandling, a controversial topic remains an ongoing issue on roadway medians countywide. Over the years, there has been a high level of complaints and public safety issues and the Board of County Commissioners has been unable to adopt an ordinance due to conflicts with the First Amendment. For example, any regulation passed must be applied equally to all individuals including groups using the county’s medians and roads to distribute materials or solicit funds.
Firefighters collecting for a charity could be well received, whereas an individual who appears homeless may not. Any distinction would be prohibited by the courts. Another major problem in combating panhandling is enforcement and public safety. A deputy has to witness the violation in order to make an arrest, and if an arrest is made the individual is held for a day and then released. Statistics have shown a 29 percent increase in traffic crashes at intersections identified as most active for panhandlers. So what can be done? The county, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, recently introduced a new campaign that includes an educational program using media, signage, volunteers and the Internet. Also, another important aspect of the initiative includes community outreach to the panhandlers by providing them with vi-
able options to get the help they require. For example, deputies and volunteers actively hand out information advising them on where they can find food, shelter and other essential services. Even though it is with the best intentions to give money to a panhandler, more often than not it is used to buy illegal drugs and alcohol. There is also a large contingency of individuals panhandling who are falsely identifying themselves as veterans, which is punishable by law. So please know that it is OK to say “no” to panhandling. For more information on this matter, to volunteer or make a donation, please visit www.TheHomelessPlan.org. Please contact me if I can be of assistance or if you have any comments and/ or suggestions. I can be contacted at sabrams@pbcgov.org or at my office at 561-355-2204 (West Palm Beach) or 561-276-1220 (Delray Beach). Please visit my Web site at http://www. pbcgov.com/countycommissioners/district4/ for updates and links to county divisions and other governmental agencies.
By: C.Ron Allen When Delray Beach Police Sgt. Adam Rosenthal responded to a 911 call for a wreck, he was saddened to see that the victim’s face was familiar. It was one of his students in his martial arts class. “This is a nice kid. He learned what it was to be a man, how to treat others with respect, how to find God,” Rosenthal said in his eulogy. “I’m going to miss him.” Exactly five years and a week after that crash, Rosenthal himself was killed as he lost control of his cruiser and struck a palm tree in Boca Raton. The husband and father of four young children was airlifted to Delray Medical Center, where he later died. Not only did he leave behind colleagues who refer
to themselves as “a broken-hearted family,” his loss was felt by several in the community he served for 16 years. Rosenthal founded and ran a youth martial arts program through the Delray Judo Club in the community. He changed the lives of hundreds of children, giving them an outlet, encouragement, and a fatherfigure to look up to. “He was so nice and cool,” said Jabari Wilson, 9, a student in Rosenthal’s martial arts class at the Knights of Pythagoras Mentoring Network. “He would always make us laugh and he was so funny and nice.” Rosenthal, whose passion was policing and helping underprivileged children through martial arts, began instructing the class two years ago, said C. Ron Allen, founder and CEO of the KOPMN. He used the opportunity to instill discipline and character in the youth, Allen said. “He would always tell them he was not teaching them to beat somebody up. Instead he was teaching them how to not get beaten up,” he said. “Adam did so much for the children of this city. His loss will
create such a void among them.” With more than 80 commendations, he was also the lead rape aggression defense instructor and a member of the SWAT team. For all who knew the man remembered as larger than life in stature, passion and personality Rosenthal’s death is still beyond comprehension. “The phrase, the good die young is true this morning,” Officer Jeffrey Messer said. “He had an amazing sense of humor,” Sgt. Nicole Guerrero said. “Adam touched so many people. He was a comforter. I knew him personally. If you needed comfort, he’d give it. He was just an amazing person.” There will be a fundraiser for Rosenthal’s family Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. outside of the Delray Beach Police department. Donations can be made in support of Sgt. Rosenthal’s family to: Delray Citizens for Delray Police, 300 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444. Write Adam Rosenthal’s name in the memo portion of the check.
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Slosberg bill would ban teen cell phone Boca students say man in car near use and texting while driving school had a gun BOCA RATON - State Rep. Irv Slosberg was a leading supporter of highway safety issues during his first six years in the House of Representatives. Now back in Tallahassee for a second stint, the Boca Raton rep said he plans to file a bill in this year’s legislative session designed to restrict cell phone use by certain motorists. Slosberg made public his bill, “X The Text” No More Texting For Minors” during a recent assembly at Olympic Heights High School in West Boca. “The number one cause of death for those under the age of 18 is motor vehicle fatalities and 87 percent of these crashes for teens are due to distracted driving,” the Boca rep said. “In light of this startling statistic, Senator Thad Altman and I will be filing Bill 35160: the Minor Traffic Safety Act.” The bill would mandate the following: Hands-free phone use for minors and no texting or use of hand-held cell phones while driving. He said this will allow minors “to focus on the road.” The bill would also prohibit texting or use of hand-held cell phones by bus drivers, but would allow hands-free phone use. The measure also includes restrictions on the number
BOCA RATON - Students from Boca Raton Middle School at 1251 NW 8 St. say a man in a car seen near the school Feb. 17 had a gun, a police report said. According to police who investigated, two students told officers that around 2:20 p.m., a group of students was on school grounds near the fence separating the school from Meadow Reach Apartments. They saw an older
of passengers in cars operated by minors. “Minors will have the number of minor passengers limited until the age of 18,” said Slosberg. “Non-compliance will be fined as a moving violation.” “This limits the number of minors that are allowed to drive together in vehicles, while allowing minors to drive with siblings and other relatives as passengers.” Vehicles operated by minors would bear a placard similar to a handicapped tag. ‘Minors will be required to mark themselves as underage drivers by driving with a specialized placard, hung over the rearview mirror,”
model red or maroon sedan occupied by three or four males in their late teens drive through the parking lot of the apartments. Some of the students began to hoot and holler at the people in the car. The report said one of the males in the back seat hung his arm out of the car and was holding what appeared to be a handgun. The male told the students he was going to kill them
all, but never pointed the gun at them. The vehicle then left the area, police said. One witness described the male holding the gun as bald. A second witness said the male had dreadlocks. A surveillance video did not provide any help. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Moran at (561) 338-1315 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.
said Slosberg. “Non-compliance will be fined as a non-moving violation.” In addition to Slosberg, other speakers at the Olympic Heights assembly were Principal Frank Rodriguez, Connie Tuman Rugg and Eric Stern from the School District of Palm Beach County, Roz Eisenstark from Allstate, Emily Slosberg, Race Car Driver Andy Pilgrim, Dante Weston from the Law Firm of Gordon & Donner, and Captain Pat Kenny from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. About 400 students attended.
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Boca’s Dennis Lambert back in music biz... 70’s and 80’s, including “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)”, “We Built This City (On Rock and Roll)”, “It Only Takes A Minute (to Fall in Love)”, “Nightshift”, “Baby Come Back” and “Rhinestone Cowboy”. He wrapped up his set with “Nightshift,” a tribute to the late Motown great Marvin Gaye. Dennis Lambert has written or produced more than 80 “Top 100” Billboard singles. He is a 12-time Grammy nominee and has had a #1 song on eve-ry chart. Lambert is also a major record producer, creating albums such as Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” and spearheading Natalie Cole’s careerchanging album, which included the smash hit, “Pink Cadillac.” Lambert made an unusual comeback somewhat late in life - he’s in his early 60s - performing to packed houses in the Philippines (he’s a big star there). That comeback was the subject of a documentary film, “Of All the Things,” which appeared in the Palm Beach International Film Festival and many others. The documentary won Audience Favorite awards at a number of the festivals. Lambert was invited to tour the Philippines in 2007. He had recorded an album of his own, “Bags & Things” in 1972 which was a success only in the Philippines, and included a song, “Of All the Things,” which has become the country’s unofficial Valentine’s Day theme. Talking of his recent success, Lambert said: “A comeback at my age is almost unheard of. I used to be known for helping other
Dennis Lambert and his wife, Tina.
From left are County Commissioner Steven Abrams, Dennis Lambert, Randi Emerman from the Palm Beach County Film Festival and Dr. Jennifer Harper from Holy Cross Hospital
Jim Dunn from JM Lexus with his wife, Allie, at the reception for Dennis Lambert
artists make a comeback-groups like the Righteous Brothers, The Four Tops and The Commodores-but I never expected to make one myself. I’m excited about starting this national tour in my hometown of Boca Raton.”” Lambert will present “He wrote THAT?!” at FAU April 22 at 8 p.m. Guest artists include soul giants Tavares, rock icon Mickey Thomas, lead singer of Starship and Peter Beckett, lead singer of Player and a featured member of the Little River Band. The concert is being produced by JM Lexus. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.fauevents.com, calling 1-800-564-9539 or by visiting the FAU box office on the Boca Raton campus. Tickets are $65, $55, $50 and $40.
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Finding inspiration on an evening in Boca Raton
My wife reminded me several times that she wanted to attend a recent lecture at Florida Atlantic University. The advance story had caught her attention. So, we went - and I’m glad we did. I didn’t expect to hear a speaker with such wisdom and ability to inspire as James Finley, Ph.D., a former monk who left the monastery to take on a number of new vocations - including that of clinical psychologist. He offered a lecture on “Childlike Acceptance as A Path to Inner Peace.” Finley, a former student of Catholic monk Thomas Merton, talked about using contemplation and meditation to sustain us and find inner peace. The lecture hearkened back to last year’s visit by the Dalai Lama, who told an audience at FAU that people must find their own inner peace before there can be peace in the world. And unfortunately, it appears we are living in an era when inner peace is put on the back burner in favor of outward chaos - from Cairo to Wisconsin.
I’ll admit I did not understand every idea that the former monk spoke about in his hour-long lecture that ended with everyone in the audience sitting still and meditating for five minutes. But he was clear on several matters - in fact, some things are just common sense. It seemed odd that for a man of peace, Finley noted that those who have been traumatized must express their anger before they can forgive. He said those who have felt the pain of abuse or neglect cannot just forgive – the anger will somehow find a way out. And unresolved anger will simply get in the way of resolving the trauma. He talked of childhood acceptance and offered a story. He said a mother and son were next to him on a plane. The boy was looking out the window when he said, “Mom, does the man driving the plane know the way to grandma’s house?” The mother answered, “Close enough.” The child, in his innocence, accepted that answer. But the mother quickly real-
ized she hadn’t given the boy the whole story. She put down her magazine, held her child close and looked out the window with him. Childhood acceptance doesn’t mean accepting without thought. It doesn’t involve blindly accepting things in the world, like water and fire, without realizing that both can hurt or kill - through burning or drowning. Because he was raised as a Christian, Finley pointed out how Jesus, 2,000 years ago, taught us that we must accept the Kingdom of God with the unconditional acceptance of a child. But in answer to a question, he said Buddha also offered ideas similar to Jesus. It seems less the person and more the message that is important. Finley encouraged us to go home and meditate, to pay attention to each breath we take. He noted that all of us in that room had awakened that morning. “Some people who went to bed last night with big plans for today did not wake up,” he noted. Suddenly, the value
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of life soared. We also learned something about the value of the Peace Studies Program at FAU from Barbara Schmidt, one of its benefactors. “There will be no lasting world peace until we have inner peace,” she said. That is why she, her husband, Richard, and other Boca benefactors Elaine Wold and Christine Lynn donated $600,000 to establish the Lynn, Wold and Schmidt Peace Studies Endowment, the first permanent endowment for FAU’s peace studies program. The purpose was to establish an endowed fund to support educational and community outreach activities in the peace studies program within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. More speakers will be visiting later. Take part. Watch for announcements.
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POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
By Douglas Heizer
Are social media being used responsibly in our tumultuous world? Let’s look at the power of social media as it relates to the recent wave of protests in various nations. First, contemplate the fact that Facebook has played a major role in recent events in Cairo, Egypt and other Middle East cities. Even the relatively quiet protest in Boca Raton against former Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak was the result of information distributed via social media. In the 1960s, the protests that took place across America – from Berkley to Boston, Chicago to Los Angeles – had no basis in real time communication. Organizing was done with hand-distributed fliers and articles in the so-called “alternative newspapers.” When protestors arrived at their intended destination, law enforcement officials were already there with shields and nightsticks to ward off violence Now, there is Facebook and Twitter - media offering programs that can be accessed through iPhones and hand-held computers, capable of carrying message in a moment’s notice, able to change or redirect forces swiftly. In the Middle East - and perhaps even in Wisconsin - young, tech-savvy activists are beginning to change the face of street demonstrations. Dissent and protest are not new to the region. For de-
cades the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has kept the pot of discontent boiling in the Middle East, often targeting the United States as the villain. But protests in Egypt and Tunisia show citizens demanding an end to the dictatorial regimes and instituting democratic governments. Opposition groups forming at a grass-roots level are employing resistance methods that go back decades to the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. But the coalitions being formed are kept abreast of goings-on via social media. They have used the “new media” - Facebook, Twitter, and blogging - to present their case, communicate with like-minded groups, and encourage questioning and discussion that has not been seen in this region for decades. Political analysts debate the extent to which the new media played a role in the toppling of the regimes of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Tunisia and Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. The massive public protests that ended these regimes were not just spontaneous reactions to recent oppression, but rather the release of long standing grievances with the government over poor economic conditions, corruption, and the suppression of freedoms. Needless to say, social media were there to get the message out.
What seems to make these revolutions different from ones from the past is how social media have accelerated the organizational capabilities and operations of the opposition movements. By using social media, opposition groups are better than the government at forming and carrying out strategy, instilling discipline within their ranks, and adapting to quickly changing events. It may not have been social media that toppled these regimes but they served as a tool in that process; a process that also employed traditional methods of dissent served up on mass media (primarily television) to citizens of Egypt and Tunisia as well as the world. Clearly, social media are here to stay. Normally, they are used in the United States for useful communication. But it hasn’t always been the case. Social media have given rise to cyber-bullying, information traps for those looking to traffic in humans, have provided a conduit to underage sexual escapades and placed normally private information into the public sector. There may be a First Amendment in the U.S. to protect citizen communication. But clearly, there are technology minded people in the world who are not restricted from pushing the envelope. What will happen in the end is still subject to conjecture.
Strive to Arrive! Many years ago I was challenged with a most meaningful question: “Where will you be when you get where you’re going?” Since then that question has helped me to stay on course, and to know precisely where I am and where I’m heading. It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that the road to tomorrow passes through many yesterdays. Some of the experiences may be unforgettable and exhilarating. Others may be challenging but not paralysing. Still others may be disastrous, and should never be repeated again. No matter what happens along the way, life must go on and we need to be proactive in taking control, with divine help, of all our steps and actions leading us to where we need to be. An elderly friend of mine, who lost his wife of many years, while struggling with his loneliness and grief, used to comfort himself by
repeating the phrase: “The show must go on!” Because he had been in show business for much of his adult life, this phrase connoted something he was used to, and now he was applying it to his life as a whole. Indeed, in all situations, in spite of whatever barriers one may face, “the show must go on.” Yet, most often it goes on under a new script, and those participating in it must learn and adapt themselves to the new script. In the words of Christoph Blumhardt, “we cannot be swallowed up by the present, for we are bound to the future.” Some people, unfortunately, only have a peep-hole view of reality. They seldom know where they are and much less where they are going. They need a new way of looking at self and at the world around. For this, they require “critical inspection” as a necessary device in their day-by-day living.
To make progress, to get somewhere, we need to have a clear understanding of where we are going, but also of where we are coming from. Both dimensions shall influence our arrival at a certain, specific destination. Avoid short-cuts, follow any by-pass with caution, and strive to stay on the road. Just re-examine your steps to be sure they are leading you where you need to go! Some years ago, the close of a few delightful hours of dreaming, strategizing, and just having wonderful fellowship together, my dearest friend, Jameson Reeder, said farewell with these incisive words: “The road lies ahead! The turns we choose are the adventures that we live!” There should be no fear in faith, no fear in hope, and no fear in love! Thus, strive to arrive, and may both the journey and the reached destination be a delight!
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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Commissioner Abrams addresses Beth Ami Congregation BOCA RATON - Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams delivered greetings to attendees for a brunch held recently at Congregation Beth Ami in Boca Raton. The occasion was the celebration of the 13th Annual Scholar-In-Residence Weekend. Rabbi Professor David Golinkin was the featured scholar and lecturer during the three-day program, which provided enlightenment, fraternity and spiritual rejuvenation.
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From left are Commissioner Steven L. Abrams, Lillian Hartstein and grandson, Brett Hartstein
‘Texting God: Short prayers that work’ topic of Boca workshop BOCA RATON - Anyone can learn to pray effectively for themselves and others. International Christian speaker Elise Moore says, “Healing prayer is based on a conviction that God is good and all-powerful. There is nothing wrong with long prayers but children and adults can learn short prayers that actually change thought - and heal.” Moore is presenting a workshop/talk entitled, “Texting God: Effective Short Prayers” Monday, March 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Mezzanine (2nd floor) Boca Raton. “This talk includes specific short
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prayers and illustrates how a person can use these prayers effectively for themselves and others,” said Moore. Healings of unemployment, altitude sickness, sinus headache/congestion, and more will be explained. All attendees will receive handouts with healing Bible verses as well as a few short prayers that have consistently proven to help, heal and change a person’s life. Children are welcome and especially enjoy the first half hour where one word prayers are presented. Elise Moore has been in the Christian healing ministry for 25 years. Fluent in Spanish, during the last 5
years Moore has spoken in convention centers, universities, prisons, churches and for civic and youth groups in over 275 cities and 13 countries around the world. She also teaches classes in Christian Science healing. Moore was a chaplain for a homeless agency, organized interfaith conferences, established adult literacy programs, helped found an after-school program for minority youth and continues to be involved with Spanish-speaking immigrants. She travels from her homes in Nashville, Tennessee and Tucson, Arizona. For more information see www.elisemoore.com or call 561-395-6161
BOCA RATON - Fine art photographer Barry Seidman reviewed photographs presented by members of the Boca Raton Camera Club at the organization’s recent meeting at the Boca Raton Community Center. Seidman reviewed photographs organized in five categories from beginner to advanced. Work was presented anonymously. The informal judging is for instructional purposes and those who submitted work were anxious to have their work critiqued. Seidman offered suggestions when asked. “I can only offer my opinion,” said Seidman, who explained to the large group in attendance that he is an artist, not a judge. “It is one person’s opinion and needs to be taken as such.” Members did appreciate his constructive comments. “I would never say someone’s work is not good, it’s all about making
Fine-art photographer Barry Seidman, with Albert Seidenstucker, president of the Boca Raton Camera Club, who won first place in the advanced, open category at the organization’s recent competition.
improvements.” Known as one of the top advertising, print-media photographers in the country, Seidman specializes in stilllife photography and has worked for the top major brands in the world. A few years ago, Seidman, and long-time business partner and wife, Mary Ann Kurasz, relocated to Palm Beach Gardens where he built a studio to focus on his fine art work.
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Boca Chamber members hear about advances in cardiovascular medicine BOCA RATON - Nearly 200 business leaders gathered for the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Membership Breakfast at the Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center on February 10. The breakfast was sponsored by Delray Medical Center. The program included a discussion of advances in cardiovascular medicine at Delray Medical Center. Speaker was Jeffrey H. Newman, M.D., F.A.C.S., cardiothoracic surgeon.
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From left, Kristy Hartofilis, Mayor Susan Whelchel, Jay Whelchel and Molly McDonough chat after the GBRCC Membership Breakfast
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Whelchel runs for re-election, addresses surprise candidate By Donovan Ortega Mayor Susan Whelchel held a fundraiser at Uncle Julio’s in Mizner park on Monday evening to raise money for her re-election campaign. Whelchel was running unopposed until a surprise candidate, Linda Spurling Gruneisen, filed papers on February 10th, six hours before the deadline for potential candidates. The patio of Uncle Julio’s was tightly packed as members of the community showed their support for Whelchel’s campaign. Michael Ging, a Boca Raton business owner, was especially pleased with the mayor’s actions in office during her previous terms. “She’s been great,” he said. “It’s been a difficult time these last couple of years with the recession, but she understands business people and has worked well with the community as a result.” Steve Laine, Boca Raton resident and member of Rotary International, also had positive things to say of the mayor. “She has a passion, energy, and desire to be a public servant, a good public servant,” said Laine. Also on hand was former mayor of Boca Raton, Steven Abrams. He introduced Mayor Whelchel humorously, noting that she was the best “female” mayor Boca has ever had. The joke got a few laughs, but not as many as Whelchel did when she
remarked that every time Abrams introduced her, it was obvious he was “jealous.” All jokes aside, Whelchel got down to business in a speech that focused briefly on the successes of her past term: cutting the budget while not raising taxes and creating strong business partnerships. But what got the biggest buzz from the crowd was when Whelchel addressed her opponent without even mentioning her name. “I can’t tell you anything about my opponent,” said Whelchel, with her slight southern accent. “She does not know me. I do not know her. I don’t think you know her. She doesn’t know you. And she darn sure doesn’t know anything about Boca.” As a result of Gruneisen’s running for mayor, it has been estimated that the city will have to spend up to 100,000 dollars for ballots, voting equipment, and poll workers.
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So You Think You Can Dance or Sing?
ENTERTAINMENT See page 18
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton presents the 8th Annual Future Stars Performing Arts Competition on March 4th, 2011 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. For the 3rd consecutive year, Future Stars will open the Festival of the Arts Boca and kick off 9 days of Music, Literary and Cultural Events celebrating the “Arts” in our Community, featuring opera phenomenon Jackie Evancho. Through its “Changing Lives & Building Futures” Service mission, The Rotary Club of Boca Raton and its 90+ members create, direct and produce a professional competition
for local area middle & high school vocal and dance artists. “This year will be another magical Rotary moment as our talent level in both voice and dance has reached national prominence” says Future Stars originator, Past Club President and Executive Producer Rick Taylor. “We are also incredibly excited to have Jose Ruiz, Season Seven star of Fox Television’s “So You Think You Can Dance” hit series. Jose will be a competition judge and also be a Feature Act”. This year’s talented young artists will be judged by Dr. Heather Coltman, Director of Music, FAU, Dr. Patrica
Fleitas, Professor of Music, FAU, Michelle Visage, On-Air talent at 93.9 Miami, VH1 Host and former Pop-Star singer of “Seduction”, Carlos DeBarros, Janet Mathie(Head Judge) & Kim Alexander esteemed south Florida choreographers, instructors and experienced competition dance judges. They will certainly be challenged when 7 Middle School vocalists, 13 High school Vocalists, 1 Group vocal act, 7 solo dance and 7 group dance acts compete to be this year’s Future Star Winner. These aspiring young artists will compete for cash prizes, a professional video
shoot of their winning performance sponsored by Flossy Keesely and the Multi Image Group. Additional prizes included other performance opportunities at the Flossy Keesely “Pathway to the Stars” musical showcase on April 15th at Mizner Park. The winning Solo and Group dance artists will receive a special invitation to perform with “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 6 & 7 Star Billy Bell(Future Stars winning choreographer from 2007) on April 23rd in Boca Raton when he brings his professional dance studio - Lunge Dance Collective from
New York, and other nationally recognizable professional dancers in a Dance Showcase Event co sponsored by The Rotary Club of Boca Raton and its Future Stars Committee. All proceeds raised benefit the “Changing Lives & Building Futures” Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship Program. Last year, this program helped underwrite $20,000 of Future Stars 2010 winner Alex Anderson, college expenses at The Juilliard. Reserve your tickets at http://www. festivaloftheartsboca.org/ landing/. General Admission seating is $20. Limited Reserved Seating is $35.
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Boca Raton Museum of Art raises $360,000 at Muse Awards for 2011 anniversary gala sizzled with cultural BOCA RATON - The Boca Raton Museum of Art celebrated its 60th anniversary February 5 with its diamond themed gala held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. variety A resounding success, this milestone event raised over $360,000 to benefit the Museum’s ongoing exhibitions, permanent collection and highly acclaimed educational community outreach programs. Gala chairs Terry and Sheldon Adelman along with honorees Marilyn and Richard Davimos, Paul Carman, president of the Board of Trustees and George Bolge, executive director, greeted 400 guests as they arrived for what is considered one of the area’s most highly regarded social events of the winter season. The evening included the presentation of the Museum’s Jean Spence award to Phyllis Rubin in recognition of her dedicated service to the Museum. “The evening truly was a fitting tribute to the positive impact that the Museum and so many of its long-term supporters have had in our community,” said Terry Adelman, “Shelly and I look forward to further sharing our passion for the visual arts.” The Boca Raton Museum of Art has evolved into one of the leading cultural institutions in South Florida, achieving international recognition as a world-class visual arts institution. Some of the programs include art films, artist lectures, family programs, the Annual Art Festival and more than 100 classes a week at its studio Art School. Museum Auxiliaries include The Artists’ Guild, Friends Auxiliary and Collectors Forum. For more information call 561.392.2500 or visit www.bocamuseum.org.
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The Palm Beach County Cultural Council’s 2011 Muse Awards was a “Culture out of the Box” celebration recently experienced by 400 enthusiastic supporters. The annual cultural excellence awards ceremony honored eight award recipients during a gala dinner and awards program that included performances, a fashion show and presentations that illustrated the many ways arts and culture impact society every day. The 2011 Muse Award recipients that were celebrated are: • Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival - Excellence in Historical and Cultural Heritage • VSA Florida-Palm Beach County - Excellence in Arts and Cultural Outreach • Center for Creative Education - Excellence in Arts Integrated Education • Festival of the Arts Boca - Outstanding Festival • Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens - Outstanding Collaboration • Melvin and Claire Levine - Outstanding Philanthropist • Shawn Berry - Clyde Fyfe Award for Performing Artists • MLK Jr., Coordinating Committee - The Council’s Choice Award The evening began with cocktails in the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion, which featured a huge mirrored box in middle of the lobby. The crowd moved to the ballroom for dinner and was treated to a video demonstrating the artistry that the Breakers pastry chefs used to create the elegantly presented Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse Continued on page 15
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Muse Awards for 2011... Tower with Raspberry Sorbet dessert. Tony-Award winning actor, Gary Beach, began the performance leg of the evening with a rousing rendition of “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast.” Craig Grant, regional president of PNC Bank for Florida, then took the stage with a surprise announcement: PNC Bank was granting the Cultural Council $200,000 for its new SmARTBiz program (details: http://tinyurl. com/46lb7gn). Then, models sashayed across the stage in a “Fashion as Art” retrospective highlighting trends from the 1920s to the present. This was followed by entertainment, including a performance of “Derezzed” from the movie, “Tron” featuring video created by Digital Domain Holdings.” “The 2011 Muse Awards was truly a team effort,” says Rena Blades, President and CEO of the Cultural Council. “Our co-chairs, staff, producer and designer worked tirelessly to bring so many elements from numerous sections of our community together for this spectacular show and tribute to the Muse Awards recipients.” The Muse Awards co-chairs were Irene Karp and Jean Sharf. Honorary chairs were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Dreyfoos. The honorary committee included over 40 members of the community. The Premier Benefactor was PNC Bank and the Grand Benefactor was J.P. Morgan. Award sponsors were Wells
Fargo, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show, The Palm Beach Post, Gunster and Northern Trust Bank. Other sponsors included Tiffany & Co., Office Depot and The Breakers.
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Boca Tribune and Gallery 22 host Oleda Baker book-signing, art display Organizers report there was a large turnout Wednesday night for a book-signing by author and Boca Tribune columnist Oleda Baker at Gallery 22 in Royal Palm Place. Her fine art works were also on display. The event was sponsored by the Boca Raton Tribune and Yaacov Heller of Gallery 22 and featured a variety of special foods by Caruso Restaurant. See additional photos online at www.bocaratontribune.com. Lillo, Gina, from Caruso Restaurant, Oleda and Richard
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Boca Raton Symphonia held an Intimate Pre-Concert Gathering The Boca Raton Symphonia (BRS) held an intimate inhome pre-concert gathering for community leaders and cultural arts supporters hosted by Boca Raton residents Marta & Jim Batmasian. Those attending the special evening in the magnificent residence overlooking Lake Boca enjoyed a performance by an ensemble of BRS musicians as guests met and welcomed special guests BRS Principal Conductor Philippe Entremont and Mezzo Soprano Soloist Daniela Mack who performed during the BRS Connoisseur Series concert on Sunday. Read and see more online
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ENTERTAINMENT By Skip Sheffield
‘West Side Story’ at Broward Center a modern classic with a new voice On one hand, “West Side Story” is a time capsule of a bygone era of the mid-50s in New York City. On the other hand, the much-beloved musical revival that plays through Feb. 27 at Broward Center is a timeless love story borrowed freely from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The national touring production in residence in Fort Lauderdale is a little bit of both. Arthur Laurents, the original librettist (with composer Leonard Bernstein and lyricist Stephen Sondheim) rewrote some of the dialogue and lyrics in Spanish as well as English. Laurents, who should be considered a national treasure, also directed the Broadway show that opened in March, 2009. This is the third major revival of the record-breaking, precedent-setting, multi Tony Award-winning show that opened on Broadway in 1957 if you don’t count the 1961 movie, which would make it the fourth. In addition to the bilingual dialogue, which makes sense considering half the characters are Puerto Rican, the original Jerome Robbins choreography has been restaged and in subtle ways re-envisioned by Joey McKneeley (“The Boy from Oz”). As a result this “West Side Story” is a fresh look at a musical theater classic more than 50 years old. Playing the Romeo role of Tony is Kyle Harris, who is in a world terrific. I didn’t
Scene from “West Side Story” at Broward Center get to see Larry Kert in the as the tomboy Anybodys, original, but vocally Harris who stuns with a gorgeous is the strongest Tony I’ve soprano on the reprise of seen. Dramatically as the “Somewhere,” and the ensmitten, conflicted leader tire singing and dancing of the Anglo gang The cast, backed by a rich and Jets, Harris is sufficiently full orchestra. believable as a romantic There may be some naysayers who contend “This is not tough guy. In the Juliet role of Maria the West Side Story I know is Ali Ewoldt, a lovely so- and love,” but I disagree. prano who thrills the most Musical theater is a living, when she is hitting operatic breathing, growing thing, and this is proof there is a high notes. Anita, the fiery older sister lot of life yet in this conof Maria, is played with temporary classic. passion and depth by Mi- Tickets are $25-$69 and may chelle Aravena. This is the be reserved by calling 954spotlight-stealing role that 462-0222 or by going to www. made stars of both Chita Ri- broadwayacrossamerica.com. vera in the original and Rita Moreno in the movie, and Aravena goes toeto-toe with these theatrical legends. Anita needs a strong Bernardo, and German Santiago is just that guy; the proud, fearless but fair leader of the Puerto Rican gang The Sharks. There are other joys in the show: Joseph J. Simeone in the Tybalt role of Riff, Alex- Kyle Harris and Ali Ewoldt in the upandra Frohlinger dated version of “West Side Story.”
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5th Annual Allianz Championship was a winner for many: Champion Lehman, City of Boca Raton, Broken Sound Club, and Boca Raton Regional Hospital It was another successful tournament for the PGA Champions Tour’s Allianz Championship that celebrated its fifth year at The Old Course of Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida. With free admission once again being offered compliments of tournament sponsors Allianz Life, Administaff, JM Lexus, Konica Minolta Business Solutions and the City of Boca Raton, spectators were once again given a dramatic “down to the wire” show of golf ending with Tom Lehman birdying the final 18th hole for a one stroke victory over Jeff Sluman and Rod Spittle. All three days of championship play were televised on the Golf Channel with segments showcasing the features, advantages and benefits of living, working, and visiting Boca Raton. Event week teed-off with may new events including an inaugural Executive Women’s Pro-am with executive business women playing golf with the Champions Tour Pros. Sales for the limited spots sold quickly leaving organizers with many ideas on which to expand this “gals and golf” opportunity next year. Also new this year was the Fairway 5K race held on the tournament course kicking off “Family Day” on Saturday morning before the pros teed off for their second round of championship competition. More than 150 runners of all ages braved the morning rain, which stopped just as the start-
ing horn sounded, running fairways and along cart paths to finish on the 18th green surrounded by corporate tents and cheering friends and family. “While the weather may have ‘dampened’ our runner numbers this year, we built a strong foundation for this to become a highly anticipated annual event,” noted Dillon. “Runners loved the unique experience of running on a mixed trail including grass, small hills, crushed sea shells, along a scenic PGA Champions Tour championship golf course filled with birds, trees, and an occasional osprey.” Following the 5K as the golfers commenced their battle for the $1.8 million purse, families came out in droves for our first Family Day to take advantage of the daylong schedule of free activities hosted by the City of Boca Raton that included bounce houses, face painting, junior golfing competitions, and picture taking with the mascots from the Florida Marlins, Miami Heat, St. Louis Cardinals, Miami Dolphins and the Geico Gecko. There were always big crowds surrounding the white JM Lexus RX 350 staged to be painted by the young children artists; not a speck of white paint visible once they finished. The real winner of the Allianz Championship, however, is always charity. The Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities, Inc., whose main beneficiary is the Boca Raton Regional Hospital, raised more than
$400,000. “It’s truly a testament to the City of Boca Raton, many community leaders and more than 200 sponsors coming together for a great cause,” added Dillon who noted that the popular annual Allianz Championship Golf & Wine event featuring varietals from golf pro vineyards also helped drive charity numbers. In addition to the growing charity dollars, this tournament continues to bring in more than $15 million
dollars in direct economic impact for this community and millions more in exposure with the three championship rounds being broadcast around the world on the Golf Channel.
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Spa celebrates fourth anniversary WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN? By Gerald Sherman
Measuring productivity and projecting goals
If a business does not plan to expand its productivity, then it is planning for failure. It will become stagnant and, just through normal attrition; it will lose its base of clients. Measuring productivity and increasing sales volume is an important function of management. They must know how to put necessary training into action, set realistic goals and evaluate performance of the individual employee, the group and the department. These combined measurements reflect on the company’s success. Although the task can be stressful and ongoing, it is a manager’s responsibility. Avoiding it does a disservice to the employees and the company. Management’s job is that of tracing and evaluating productivity. Should productivity fall behind, the manager’s job is to get to the bottom of it and address it. Setting sales projections and realistic goals is one of the first steps to get a hold on productivity. This requires monitoring sales, acquiring new cli-
ents and keeping the present ones. Drops in productivity can be traced to a host of reasons. Regardless of the reason, address the situation as quickly as possible in order to restore normal activity. The manager must draw upon his/her knowledge to spot weaknesses and also employ their people skills to initiate a meaningful dialogue with their staff. Projecting goals should be re-evaluated with each new public relations and advertising campaign and/ or at the beginning of every quarter. All personnel responsible for increasing productivity should also be involved in setting and attaining their goals. Top producers are no exception as they could easily lose their ranking if their performances are neglected. In a selling situation there is what is known as the “80-20 rule.” The rule states that about 20 percent of the sales force sells about 80 percent of the company’s business. The reasons for this could be many. It could be their territory or
account assignment. The ‘Big City’ assignment is more lucrative than the small town one. There are more prospective clients, they cater to a larger population and have a higher volume. Then, of course, there are “super salespeople” who will always come out on top because of their selling skills and exceptional talent. Taking all this into account, the responsible manager will set realistic goals. In establishing the final goal, the manager must also take into account the type of territory, account assignment, previous and current volume, and trends in the specific marketplace and territory. The evaluation process of the individual and the weight of the final numbers must include perimeters that are fair to all segments. Excerpts from the book, The Real World Guide to Fashion Selling & Management, Gerald J. Sherman & Sar S. Perlman, Fairchild Publications, Division of Conde Nast, (N.Y.).
Pictured at Maui Spa & Wellness Center’s recent fourth anniversary cele-bration are, from left, Sasha Connolly, Spa director, Gayle Wentworth, Spa founder and her mother Chickie Wentworth. The Hawaiian-themed spa in Boca Raton hosted more than 100 guests for an evening of complimentary spa treatments and traditional music, food, and cocktails on its all-weather roof terrace to mark the occasion.
Tech industry vet Russell Strunk named president of Boca’s Options Media BOCA RATON - Options Media Group Holdings, Inc. of Boca Raton, parent company of PhoneGuard Inc., which offers anti-texting software for cell phones that eliminates the ability to text or email while driving, has announced the addition of technology industry veteran Russell Strunk as its president. Strunk began his business career with Electronic Data Systems where he worked as a system analyst on Blue Cross Blue Shield, and then spent 16 years with Datapro Research, a McGraw Hill company, as an executive in sales management. In 1990, Strunk joined TigerDirect as VP of Sales and was later promoted to Executive VP of Marketing. During his tenure he grew his merchandising team to five VP’s, more than 80 merchants and support personnel, $3.2 billion in company revenue, the addition of 40 TigerDirect and CompUSA retail stores and the successful integration of the Circuitcity.com and CompUSA.com web sites. In August of 2010, he left TigerDirect to pursue consulting and spend more time with his family. “Russell Strunk is an ideal addition to the Options Media and PhoneGuard family,” said Scott Frohman, chief executive officer of Options Media and PhoneGuard. “With his vast channel experience and technology marketing background, we are thrilled to have him on our team.” For more information, visit www.phoneguard.com.
Gerald J. Sherman, of Sherman & Perlman LLC., is a marketing and public relations consultant, sales coach and author who has written several books and articles on these subjects. jerry@shermanperlman.com http://www.shermanperlman.com Support your community newspaper - Patronize The Boca Raton Tribune Advertisers. Let them know you saw their Ads in the Boca Tribune.
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By Pr. Sandy Huntsman
“Assumptions” Part 5 This is a continuation of a series we are considering on “Assumptions” and their subtle effects on us. We are considering three areas of distortions in our thinking that need constant evaluation: Personal Distortions, Cultural Distortions and Philosophical Distortions. We will consider today a Cultural Distortion... Cultural Distortion #1: “You can have everything you want” We live in a time of unprecedented abundance. Never before have so many “things” been available. The media bombards us daily through advertisements, television shows, movies, music, and now pop-up ads every time we access the internet. It seems every company has tooled their factories to putting out an endless supply of “stuff” to such a point that the moment you buy something, it is almost immediately outdated. We are all familiar with such lines as “‘If it feels good, do it’; ‘Go for all the gusto’; ‘Do your own thing’; ‘who says you can’t have it all.” These and a thousand more like them seem to imply you can have everything you desire without cost, pain or consequences. In The Age newspaper, there appeared an article which spoke of unabated consumerism reaching even into childhood. “The increasing corpora-
tisation of childhood has created miserable young people who have much, but value little. These children are too young to understand, but much of their discontent and many of their anxieties stem from the corporate capture of childhood, that is, the way modern business corporations shape children’s dreams and desires, determine their school experience and influence their behavior and values. Modern affluent societies overflow with a cornucopia of goods produced for the entertainment, pleasure, convenience and education of children, yet increasingly there are signs that in some of the most prosperous nations, particularly Englishspeaking countries, something is amiss. Those same children seem to be less content, more stressed and less healthy than any previous generation... The consequence of this corporate capture of childhood has been a generation of children who have been manipulated, shaped and exploited as never before. Not only have they lost the opportunity to play and develop at their own pace, their psyches have been damaged and their view of the world distorted. They are trained rather than educated and constantly tested to make sure they have absorbed the ‘’cor-
rect’’ information. They are supposed to seek happiness in possessions, treat relationships as a means to an end, and incessantly compete with each other. Children have never before been under such pressure to ‘succeed, conform and look good’.” (Extract from The Age, ‘Girls and boys come out to buy,’ by Sharon Beder, August 17, 2009.) There is not a single person who has ever had it all. We can’t have it all, and I believe we don’t want it all. In life, we will constantly have to make decisions between things. When you enter a restaurant, the waiter never gives you the option “Do you want everything on the menu?” Life is a menu of things you can choose from, but the choice of one thing means the exclusion of other things. The choice to devote a lot of time and energy at work usually means taking time from family and friends. The Bible has much to say about contentment, and one thing is certain; getting more stuff never brought contentment. “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.” (Ecc. 5.10 NIV) Isaac Bickerstaffe put it this way: “If I am content with little, enough is as good as a feast.” A great truth to live by...
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DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE By Mike Gora
Woman can get damages from soon-to-be-ex husband who gave her herpes
Question: For the last 15 years I have been married to a man who has had a stellar career in the hospitality industry. He has worked for a succession of public companies for various hotel chains all over the world. Ten years ago, I developed genital herpes, which could have only come through sexual contact with my husband, at a time we lived on the Florida west coast. I talked to a divorce lawyer, where we lived at the time, about a divorce. He suggested bringing a case against my husband for damages for my having contracted this life long disease from my husband, who admitted that he had cheated on me, knew that he had the disease, but never told me. At that time, and ever since, my husband told me that because of his job with a public company, that if I sued him for divorce it would hurt his career. However, if I also sued him for damages, and alleged the facts about the sexually transmitted disease, he would be automatically fired,
and never be able to get another job in the industry; that we would be ruined financially. I backed off and did not file. The last ten years have not been easy. Every time I brought up divorce, and my other claim, he repeated his claim that it would get him fired. Last week I caught him cheating on me again. I spoke to a lawyer yesterday who is going to represent me in my divorce. I asked her whether we could still sue him for the damages for contracting the disease 10 years ago. She said that she was not certain. The normal statute of limitations was four years for a damage case in Florida. Do you think I can still sue him for damages, as well as for divorce? Should I go entirely with my divorce attorney or consider a second attorney for the damages part of my case? Answer: Although it was not always allowable, for the last many years husbands and wives, in Florida, have had the right to sue one another for dam-
ages for personal injury claims arising during the marriage. You can sue for negligence, fraud and deceit, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery arising out of the sexual transmission of a sexual disease. In order to get around the four year statute of limitations, you should take the position that your husband raised the limitations issue by his conduct in threatening you that economic reprisals would be devastating to your family if you filed such a claim against him. Recently, this position was successful in a Florida appellate court case. Your damages can be assessed against your husband’s share of the marital estate, which is distributable to him on the divorce side of the case. Ask your divorce attorney for a referral to highly qualified personal injury attorney, who will take that part of the case on a contingency basis. It would be unusual, but not impossible, to find a skilled divorce attorney who is also skilled at personal injury cases.
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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With over a decade of experience, BCT understands their customer’s distress with the weather conditions and has compassion for their needs. “We just try to do our best to give the customer good service and make the trip the least stressful as possible,” said Paulo. Paulo did commend airport staff for their tolerance and organization with plane rescheduling. “It’s not that bad!” he said. Paulo makes sure to check and re-check flight landings to make sure his service is on time and efficient. It doesn’t inconvenience him at all. “The weather is a specific situation, it only happens for two to three days and then everything goes back to normal. We have bigger problems than the weather, like accidents, and tickets,” said Paulo. Though the temperature may be a little lower than normal every now and then, business in South Florida has not been affected like the rest of the country.
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Gabashvili Upsets Isner, Querrey Wins By: Steve Dorsey The Delray Beach ITC lost two of its top four seeds Monday on the first day of the ATP World Tour tournament at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center. Andy Roddick, the No. 1 seed and No. 8-ranked player in the world, withdrew from the tournament late Monday afternoon because of illness. About eight hours later, Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili upset No. 4 seed John Isner, who is ranked No. 32 in the world, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (13) in a match that did not end until shortly after midnight. Gabashvili clinched the match when Isner double-faulted on the 28th point of the tiebreak. “We were both fighting so hard,” said Gabashvili, who flung his arms into the air in jubilation after Isner’s second serve was called out to end the match. “He played better than me,” an obviously disappointed Isner said. Seventh-seeded Benjamin Becker of Germany also lost his first-round match to American wild-card entry James Blake, but No. 3 seed Sam Querrey advanced to the second round with a three-set win against Dustin Brown of Germany. The Champions Tour secured its championship match Monday. It will match Aaron Krickstein and Mark Philippoussis on Tuesday in the nightcap. Krickstein toppled John McEnroe 6-3, 4-6 (10-3)
Lynn men’s basketball player receives NCAA Ethnic Minority Postgraduate Scholarship Lynn University men’s basketball player Michael Woo has been awarded the NCAA Ethnic Minority Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to studentathletes who have been accepted, or are seeking admission into a sports administration or other graduate program, that will assist the applicant in obtaining a career in intercollegiate athletics. Woo, a redshirt junior is the first student-athlete ever at Lynn to receive
Monday night to finish a perfect 3-0 in pool play. Querrey shrugged off a sore shoulder to win his first-round match, a 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 victory against Brown. “He’s got a huge first serve that’s a little unorthodox,” Querrey said of Brown. “I’m just happy to get through it. My shoulder’s a little sore, but I’m just getting better, which is good.” Blake needed only two sets to oust Becker 7-5, 6-4. Blake has won all four matches he has played against Becker. “I played aggressive, which is something I haven’t been doing lately,” said Blake, who was the ITC runner-up in 2007 and ‘08. “That’s the game that carries me the farthest. I can’t let my opponent dictate my game.” Monday’s other ITC firstround singles winners were
Brazil’s Ricardo Mello, the 2004 ITC champion who overcame a first-set loss to defeat Germany’s Reiner Schuettler 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, and Frenchman Florent Serra, who also lost his first set but battled back to beat American Ryan Harrison 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Slovakia’s Blaz Kavcic, Aussie Marinko Matosevic, American Ryan Sweeting and Colombian Alejandro Falla filled out the remaining qualifying spots in the ITC main draw on Monday. Three others also were added to the 32-player bracket, all because of illness-related withdrawals - Russian Igor Kunitsyn, Czech Jan Hajek and American Donald Young. Kavcic, the No. 1 seed in the qualifying draw, defeated Young 6-2, 6-3; Matosevic bounced back from a first-set loss to beat Kunitsyn 1-6, 6-3, 6-3; Sweeting
topped Hajek 6-3, 6-4; and Falla ousted Frank Dancevic 6-4, 6-2. Two doubles matches also were played Monday. Americans Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram defeated Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram of Israel 6-2, 3-6 (102). Germany’s Christopher Kas teamed with Aussie Alexander Peya to take a 7-5, 6-4 win against Brown and Rogier Wassen of the Netherlands. Mats Wilander won an allSwede contest with a 5-7, 6-2 (10-3) victory over Mikael Pernfors in the day’s other Champions Tour match.
an NCAA postgraduate scholarship. He intends to enroll in Lynn’s MBA program, majoring in sports administration, in the fall of 2011. For more information on Woo and his postgraduate scholarship, read the full press release online. Media interested in speaking directly with Woo should contact Lynn sports information director, Chad Beattie at cbeattie@lynn. edu or call 561-237-7967 / 561-289-0159 (m).
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Former Boca Raton Resident, Golf Gadgets: For the Andy Roddick, Withdraws golfer who has everything These golf addicts will By: John Bolt from Delray Beach ITC
By: Pedro Heizer Former Boca Raton resident, Andy Roddick has decided to withdraw himself from this week’s Delray Beach International Tennis Championships due to an illness. Roddick, the No. 8 player in the world, was penciled as the top seed at the event. Before he even got to Delray, he had already complained about feeling ill before beating Milos Raonic in Sunday’s final in Memphis for his 30th career win. “When I woke up yesterday, I felt like I got hit like a bus.” said Roddick to reporters at the Delray ITC Media Conference earlier this afternoon. Roddick, who played his high school tennis in Boca
Raton, made his ATP debut at the 2000 Delray Beach ITC event and was the runner-up in 2002. “I’m very disappointed. I’ve waited too long to come back and play this tournament,” said Roddick, “It’s just unfortunate timing. I was looking forward to coming back. I honestly don’t feel I can go out there and give my best.” Regardless of his withdraw from the Delray Beach ITC, Roddick is still expected to lead the United States against Chile in a Davis Cup first-round tie in Santiago next week. This week’s top seed now in the Delray Beach ITC is American Mardy Fish, who was the 2009 champion and 2003 runner-up.
Golf gadgets: Who wants them? Who needs them? These little devices come in as many shapes, sizes, and forms as there are stars in the universe. Unlike short-game training devices or swing aids they do not work directly on teaching you the proper techniques of the golf swing. However they are indeed incredibly creative in unexpected and very imaginative ways. They are made to make the crazy game of golf more fun, a lot less strenuous and simply easier to play. It is for this reason that the avid golfer in the family can no longer go through any Christmas without receiving one accessory either in their stocking or under the tree. These golf gadgets have become somewhat of a phenomenon and even a tradition in some households be it good or bad. For the golfer who is receiving these gifts it becomes a sheer reminder of how much they need to work on their games. To some it can even become and embarrassment to think that these little golf accessories can help improve their games. For others they give them a great little giggle when they see what some crazy fool has come with to help their golf swing. Do we as golfers really need them? Some would say yes that these little golf gadgets are essential to improving their performance on the course.
go to every extreme and buy every little gadget out there because they feel that it will help. On the other hand, most of us know that there is no cure other than straight hard practice that nobody really wants to do let alone has time for. Unfortunately most of the golf gadgets on the market are not perfect and have some sort of a defect or an annoying flaw. That is why most of them don’t make it into widespread circulation and use. Having said that, there are a small number of good lit-
tle gadgets out there that actually work! These items include the suction cup on the grip of your putter that makes it easier to pickup your ball from the hole without bending over. Another good one that is almost essential to every player is the divot repair tool that
can come in many shapes and styles. You also have the Brush-T that is said to make contact with the ball less inhibiting by making the tee flexible. One other must have for the average golfer is the groove cleaner to help remove the dirt from your clubs so you can hit a crisper shot. The most important thing to remember about these items is that they are mainly for fun. They’re great to have and enjoy every time you play golf. There are so many golf gadgets out there in the market you just have to pick the ones you think are cool and simply try them! Article Source: http:// www.golfarticles.net
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CRANK UP THE HEAT By Pedro Heizer
Empire State of Mind: Anthony Is a Knickerbocker Carmelo Anthony is no longer a Denver Nugget. The Nuggets traded Melo to the New York Knicks Monday night, a league source confirmed. In the trade, Denver gets Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors’ 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors’ 2013 secondround pick and $3 million in cash. Anthony will go to New York, along with Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman. Anthony was not at the Nuggets’ practice as the team resumed workouts
following the All-Star break. Billups left the team’s Monday practice without speaking to reporters. Nuggets coach George Karl, after learning of the trade, said:”I’m glad it’s over.” Anthony has been the subject of trade talks ever since he declined to sign a three-year, $65 million extension with the Nuggets last summer. His biggest pursuers were the Knicks and New Jersey Nets. What does this mean for the Miami HEAT? Well, for starters it means the HEAT/Knicks rivalry of old can be renewed with both teams having such a star-studded team.
Will New York make a strong push to win the east now? I still don’t think so. New York traded their entire team and then some to land Carmelo. How can they gel now with only 30 games left is remains to be seen. It took Miami an entire first half to gel so let’s just wait and see how New York does it. Another thing, the February 27 matchup in Miami versus the Knicks will now be one of the hottest tickets in town, so get them while you can HEAT fans. I’m excited to finally have the whole Carmelo Anthony drama solved. Now it’s time for him to get back to playing basketball.
The Russian Makes His Move: New Jersey Lands Deron Williams Just one day after New Jersey missed out on the Carmelo Anthony Sweepstakes to the New York Knicks, the New Jersey Nets quickly regrouped and have acquired point guard Deron Williams from the Utah Jazz. In the package, New Jersey will be parting ways with Devin Harris and Derrick Favors who will will be traded to the Jazz, along with two first round picks. Utah will also receive New Jersey’s own pick in 2011 and Golden State’s in 2012. New Jersey will send Troy Murphy to Golden State,
while the Warriors trade Dan Gadzuric and Brandan Wright to the Nets. We’ve known for months that New Jersey was trying all they could to land a legitimate superstar to once again be in a Nets jersey. As we all know, the Nets pursued Carmelo Anthony for months to no avail. With no fanfare, no speculation, abrupt and mostly under the radar, New Jersey was quickly and quietly able to acquire one of the elite point guards in the NBA. Williams is eligible to be a free agent in 2012. However, Williams is not
eligible to sign an extension until July, pending the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement. Expect a Knicks/Nets rivalry to begin from this. As we all knew, the Knicks were looking to add Deron Williams as a free agent or even still trade for him at the deadline, but with Williams now in New Jersey, things change for the New York Knicks. These blockbuster trades have without a shadow of a doubt shifted the power of the NBA from the western conference to the eastern conference.
Two players that can help NBA team in the playoff push after a buy-out By: Steven Rawnsley 2) Richard Hamilton: Richard Hamilton is a tough one. How much is he willing to sacrifice to be bought out and go elsewhere. It would be hard to convince any team to take on his contract even if they just had to give up an expiring contract (25.3 million for the next two seasons after this season). He has fallen out of favor with head coach John Kuester, and Rip has been collecting some DNP-CD’s for about a month. He could demand a trade in the offseason if he is still on the team heading into the offseason, but who is going to trade for his contract? Obviously, there will be a divorce, the question is when and how will it happen. It is sad that his career with Detroit has to end like this. He was thought to be the heir apparent to Reggie Miller at running the baseline off of screens. His number 32 will probably be hanging in Detroit after he calls it a career. His contract extension, along with trading Billups for Iverson has killed this franchise that was so good not too long ago. He will be a quality backup for a team that is looking for some wing depth. Boston and Chicago are perfect matches. Both teams are interested in Anthony Parker right now also. The team that does not get Parker (if he is traded to one of them), could get Hamilton. Both are backups in Boston, and both probably replace Keith Bogans as the starting SG in
Chicago. It could turn out the team that does not get Parker at the deadline, will be better off if Hamilton is bought out. 1) Troy Murphy:
Troy Murphy is going to be traded by the deadline or bought out. I think it is safe to say Troy Murphy and Avery Johnson will not be exchanging Christmas cards next winter. There is no way Murphy is in New Jersey next year as this is the last year on his contract. The Nets are just going to cut ties with him one way or another. The real questions are how much is the buyout,
if they cannot trade him, and who gets him? Troy Murphy can help many teams. Just a year ago, he was getting 14.6 points per game 10.2 rebounds and shot 38.4% from three point range. Teams are always looking for outside shooters, and it just comes as a bonus that Murphy is also 6’11. At worst, he is a backup big man or a zone buster (rich man’s Matt Bonner). There will be a line of teams contacting him if he is bought out. My guess is he goes to Orlando. Honorable Mentions: T.J. Ford- He will be bought out if not traded. A team looking for a backup PG will get him. Boston could grab him. Taysuan Prince- With Jerebko/Daye as the future SF’s there, Prince is probably not in Detroit next season. Doubt he gets bought out though.
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Gabashvili Upsets Isner, Querrey Wins
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NBA Trade Deadline:
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New York Lands Carmelo Anthony
Former Boca Raton Resident, Andy Roddick, Withdraws from Delray Beach ITC See page 29
New Jersey Lands Deron Williams