FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 19, 2009
 
Contact:
Jennifer Martinez, Communications Manager
Hospice of Palm Beach County
(561) 273-2194 or [email protected]
 

  Hospice of Palm Beach County Honors Community Leaders
With Blue Dove Awards

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, Hospice of Palm Beach County hosted the annual combined Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Black Chamber of Commerce luncheon. At the luncheon, Hospice of Palm Beach County presented their annual Blue Dove Awards to Israel Pabon (Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) and Derrick D. Berry (Black Chamber of Commerce) for their outstanding service to their chambers and the community.
 
“We are thrilled to be a part of this event for the fourth year,” said Sue Deakin, Senior Director

of Community Affairs at Hospice of Palm Beach County. “At Hospice of Palm Beach County, we do whatever it takes to honor our patients’ and families’ wishes. Israel and Derrick do the same for our community. It is our pleasure to recognize these incredible individuals.”
 
The event, which took place at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach, welcomed more than 130 of Palm Beach County’s top business and philanthropic leaders, providing an opportunity for the two chambers’ memberships to build relationships. Hospice of Palm Beach County respects the heritages and traditions of our diverse communities as shown through this event and other programs and services.
 
For more information on Hospice of Palm Beach County’s programs, services and community involvement, please visit www.hpbc.com <http://www.hpbc.com>  or call (561) 848-5200. 

About Hospice of Palm Beach County:  
Hospice of Palm Beach County, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is dedicated to meeting every need of patients and families faced with advanced illness. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs and services – from nationally recognized hospice care to music therapy, massage and loss-specific healing services. Full bereavement support is offered to hospice families and to anyone in the community in need.
 
Care is provided wherever the patient is – the home, skilled nursing or assisted living facility, hospital or hospice inpatient unit, including the C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach, the Jay Robert Lauer Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at JFK Medical Center, the Bethesda Memorial Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Units at Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Hospice of Palm Beach County’s focus is on quality of life. The organization is sensitive to and respectful of religious, cultural and personal beliefs. For information about Hospice of Palm Beach County, please call (888) 848-5200 or visit www.hpbc.com.
Licensed since 1981
JCAHO (now The Joint Commission – may want to change) Accredited 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Accredited as a Jewish Hospice by the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis, Inc.
Serving all of Palm Beach County – Boca Raton to Tequesta, the Glades to the Beach

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CONTACTS:

LoJack Corporation                             Tier One Partners                     Tier One Partners

Paul McMahon                                    Jeanne Bock                             Laura Feng

781-251-4130                                     781-861-5249                         978-975-1414

LOJACK CORPORATION LAUNCHES SOLUTION FOR TRACKING AND RESCUING PEOPLE AT RISK OF WANDERING

LoJack SafetyNet Answers Growing Need to Help Protect Those with Cognitive Disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Autism

WESTWOOD, MA – February 10, 2009 –— LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN), today took a major step forward in executing its diversification strategy as it launched LoJack SafetyNet, which answers a critical market need for solutions that track and rescue people at risk of wandering, including those with Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome and dementia.

Currently 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s with as many as 16 million cases expected by 2050.  Wandering, the most life-threatening behavior associated with Alzheimer’s, affects 59 percent of patients and 45 percent of those cases end tragically in death if the person is not located within 24 hours.  Additionally, autism, which is the fastest growing developmental disability that now afflicts one in every 150 babies born, can also cause children to wander.   

LoJack SafetyNet, designed to protect these people at risk, is a multi-faceted solution based on LoJack’s April 2008 acquisition of the assets of Locator Systems.  Locator Systems provided technology to Project Lifesaver International (PLI), a non-profit organization that since 1999 has developed a network of more than 900 law enforcement/public safety agencies nationwide, which have been trained and certified in the use of electronic search and rescue technology

Since the acquisition, LoJack has enhanced the technology for greater durability, eliminated equipment costs for law enforcement and public safety agencies, and established a working relationship with Project Lifesaver International.  Now, LoJack will leverage its considerable resources to take this solution to the next level: outfitting new law enforcement/public service agencies, ramping up manufacturing of the device and broadening the public’s awareness of this valuable service.

“This exciting diversification of our business delivers a much needed answer to the growing problem of people who are prone to life-threatening wandering; and it underscores our mission to provide highly effective recovery and rescue solutions that benefit both individuals and society at large,” said Ronald V. Waters, President and Chief Executive Officer of LoJack Corporation.  “This offering is a natural extension of LoJack’s family of products and services and takes our solutions beyond ‘getting the bad guys’ off the streets to now protecting those afflicted with cognitive disorders by helping return them safely to their loved ones and caregivers.” 

LoJack SafetyNet: The Most Comprehensive Solution Pinpoints Location

LoJack SafetyNet is comprised of a Personal Locator Unit (PLU) worn by the client, a Search and Rescue (SAR) Receiver for law enforcement, a database of key information about the clients to assist in search and rescue, 24×7 emergency caregiver support and mandatory training for law enforcement and public safety agencies.  

A Personal Locator Unit is placed on a wristband worn by the person at risk.   The PLU constantly emits a Radio Frequency signal, which can be tracked regardless of where the person has wandered – even into a densely wooded area, a body of water, a concrete structure, or a building constructed with steel.  The Radio Frequency signal enables police to pinpoint the precise location of the missing person using the handheld, portable SAR Receiver.  The receiver can actually detect the Radio Frequency signal from the PLU within a range of approximately one mile in on-the-ground searches and 5-7 miles in searches by helicopter. 

The database, a critical component of the solution, includes key information that provides insight as to where the person might have wandered if he/she goes missing, and provides searchers with a recent photo and other pertinent information.  LoJack’s caregiver support organization is available by phone and e-mail and is accessible 24×7 for emergencies.  In addition, LoJack’s team of law enforcement liaisons supports police and public safety agencies in the use of LoJack SafetyNet.

Expanding the Availability: LoJack to Create Awareness and Donate Equipment

LoJack will create awareness of the solution, and make it more accessible to people who need it.  LoJack plans to roll out this solution to approximately 200 new law enforcement and public safety agencies across the nation over the next 12 months, which is based on need within a community and the interest of law enforcement and public safety agencies to provide this type of service.  As LoJack does with its Stolen Vehicle Recovery solution, the company will now donate tracking equipment – SAR receivers – to law enforcement/public safety agencies that sign up and become part of the LoJack SafetyNet solution.  The company will handle sales of the PLU directly to caregivers.

For law enforcement agencies that join the program, Project Lifesaver International will conduct mandatory training that includes teaching participants how to use the technology, gain the trust of and communicate with people who wander and ensure that caregivers are well versed in the program – all of which are essential to a successful rescue.

“Project Lifesaver is passionate about protecting those with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and autism and we believe that LoJack SafetyNet is the best solution to do just that.  We are so pleased to work with LoJack, which can make this much needed service more widely available to those in need,” said Chief Gene Saunders, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Project Lifesaver International.  “LoJack’s proven track record in recovery and extensive relationships with law enforcement combined with our widespread law enforcement contacts and expertise in electronic search and rescue training make this the most robust solution on the market.  Together our organizations can bring peace of mind to the families and caregivers of those afflicted with these conditions.”

LoJack SafetyNet is available in the U.S. and Canada.  There is a $99 initial enrollment fee and a recurring $30 monthly service charge for clients in the program.  For availability in your area, call 1-877-4-FINDTHEM (1-877-434-6384) or visit www.lojacksafetynet.com.

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the global leader in finding and recovering a wide range of mobile assets including cars, construction equipment and motorcycles – having recovered more than $5 billion USD in stolen assets worldwide.   In today’s rapidly changing world, LoJack’s core competencies are more valuable and more relevant than ever as they are now being applied into new areas, such as the prevention, detection and recovery of stolen cargo and finding and rescuing people with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and autism. LoJack has the proven processes, ultimate technology for recovery – Radio Frequency – and unique integration with law enforcement agencies, making its offerings the most effective solutions that not only deliver a wide range of recoveries, but also enhance the safety of the public on a global level.  LoJack’s Stolen Vehicle Recovery System operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.  For more information, visit www.lojack.com.

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For Immediate Release

Contact:

Joel Zaidspiner or Damian Maravankin

Managing Partners, South Florida Kids Consignment

[email protected]

Phone:  561-594-3992

www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com

Parents Make Money/Save Money at South Florida Kids Consignment Mega Event on July 23 – 26!

When the economy is bad and money is tight, where do South Florida’s smartest parents turn for high quality children’s clothing, toys, books and room décor? Discounts at retail stores can help, but prices may still be steep considering the short amount of time that most kid’s items are actually used. There are consignment shops, but their selection is often thin and the quality of their goods uneven.

Now two ambitious South Florida entrepreneurs have come up with a better solution. It’s called South Florida Kids Consignment, a four day Mega Event scheduled for July 23 – 26. 2009 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

“The way we describe this event is as a garage sale on steroids,” says Joel Zaidspiner, one of the event’s founders. “Not only will shoppers find 30,000 square feet of children’s items to select from, but all items will be carefully screened, ensuring only quality merchandise appears on the selling floor.”

For parents/caregivers looking for a way to make some quick cash while money is tight, Florida Kids Consignment is an easy, quick way to sell your children’s outgrown stuff without having to lift a finger. All sellers need to do is go to www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com and follow the simple instructions for tagging merchandise. Drop it off at a prescheduled appointment time you set at your convenience, and then wait to collect your profits. It’s the easiest way to make money from items you no longer need. Plus there are no upfront charges for participating and no fee to attend the event.

Looking to up your profit potential? Sellers can increase their profit percentage from 60% to 65% by volunteering to help at the sale. Refer five or more friends who participate in the sale, and you’ll get an additional 5% profit added on top.

Not only is South Florida Kids Consignment an excellent way to help families through this tough economy—on both the buying and selling side—but this company is also committed to helping children in our community. To do so, South Florida Kids Consignment is donating 5% of the sale’s total profits to The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beaches.

In a world where conspicuous consumption is no longer a popular pastime, South Florida Kids Consignment offers a way for families to make money from things they already have and no longer need. It provides an excellent shopping option for quality, gently used children’s items, and it fits the green model of living—reduce, reuse, recycle.

The first 200 people to register will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Toys R Us gift card. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the sale.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Lauren Belinsky

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4015

[email protected]

Local Artist Wine and Cheese Reception at Whole Foods Market

WHAT:          Welcome Carin Wagner, our new local artist exhibiting her stunning work in the café.  Enjoy elegant wine, cheese and live music, by pianist Barbara Gomulka, while admiring Carin’s beautiful art.  $10 donation per person will go to the local Habitat for Humanity branch in West Palm Beach.  Pre-registration requested by calling 561-904-4000.

VISUALS:         – 6:00-8:00pm Carin will be greeting her guests all evening with live music

                        – 6:00-8:00pm Habitat for Humanity will have an information table

                        Silent Auction will end at 7:30pm and winners will be announced

WHO:           Carin Wagner is a fine artist based in the Palm Beach, Florida area.

Much of her work is influenced by landscapes seen in her travels through France, the gardens throughout Provence, Normandy, Monet’s garden in Giverny and our own beautiful Florida gardens.  Carin’s work has been showcased in numerous publications and shown in many Florida galleries. Her work was recently exhibited at the Sherry French Gallery in New York, and is soon to be on its way to LA.

COST:           $10 Donation will be collected for Habitat for Humanity per the wishes of the artist.  Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry.  Habitat welcomes all people-regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference–to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter.  Habitat affiliates work locally in communities around the world to select and support homeowners, organize volunteers and coordinate house building.

WHEN:         Friday, June 26^th 6:00-8:00pm. 

WHERE:       Whole Foods Market – Wellington

2635 State Rd. 7, Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4000

www.WholeFoodsMarket.com

To:  Around Wellington
From:  Wellington Women’s Club
Contact:  Allyson Samiljan, 561-798-6741
Subject:  Scholarship Awards
For Immediate Release
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Five High School Students Awarded Scholarships

(Photo.  L-R:  Lesnick, Santalo, Grunder, Hurme and Elmore)

NEWS FROM THE WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY
CONTACT:    Adrianne Hetherington, President: 561-784-7561          
                          Mag and David Frye, Publicity: 561-792-6185
                          www.wellingtonartsociety.org

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Wellington honors elementary artists
Village recognizes participants in Student Art Program Wellington, FL – June 9, 2009  At this week’s Village Council meeting, the Village of Wellington officially recognized 23 students from local elementary schools for their participation in the Student Art Program, which is coordinated by the Wellington Art Society. The artists were introduced at the meeting by program coordinator Susan Rose and presented with certificates of appreciation by W.A.S. President Adrianne Hetherington. The students’ work will be on display on the lower level of the Wellington Community Center, 12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd, through September 16.


CAPTION FOR PHOTO:
Young artists recognized by the Village of Wellington for participating in the Elementary School Student Art Program Exhibition include (from top, L-R) Marianna Flores, Grade 5; Sophia Upshaw, Grade 2; Lauren Webb, Grade 3; Alyssa Gates, Grade 5; Talia Fradkin, Grade 5; Jailine Cano, Grade 5; Carlie Shapiro, Grade 2; Julianne Dragunat, Grade 5; Tina Arena, Grade 1; Ashlee Maher, Grade 5; Morgan Geck, Grade 3; Christian Culp, Grade 1; Jean-Pierre Cuestas, Grade 4; Danae Rojas, Grade 1; and Eric Nguyen, Grade 2. Not pictured are Michael Arbocco, Grade 5; Gabrielle Berman, Grade 1; Rachel Berman, Grade 4; Martha Gutierrez, Grade 5; Joshua Rosner, Kindergarten; Kinsy Schorr, Grade 5; Ashley Stevens, Grade 5; and Nicholas Thompson, Grade 2. The students’ work will be on display on the lower level of the Wellington Community Center through September 16.

Since its inception in 2006, the program has presented three exhibits per year of exceptional artwork from students ranging in age from elementary through high school. The Wellington Art Society coordinates the program for the village as part of its educational mission. Any student who would like to participate in future exhibitions, or any parents or teachers who are interested in helping as volunteers, please contact the Wellington Art Society at 561-784-7561.

Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities.

For more information on the Society, visit their website, www.wellingtonartsociety.org, or call W.A.S. President Adrianne Hetherington at 561-784-7561.

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New Royal Palm Auto Mall to help fund new chamber

For those in the market for a new car, but have limited funds, the Palms West Chamber of Commerce and its non-profit arm, the Palms West Community Foundation, may have an opportunity to benefit both your wallet and the Chamber. Thanks to Royal Palm Automall, the Community Foundation will raffle the opportunity to receive the choice of a new Mazda, Nissan or Toyota. The winner of the 2009 Palms West Community Foundation Car Raffle will be able to select their choice of any of the three manufacturer’s vehicles valued up to $30,000 from the Royal Palm Automall. Tickets are currently on sale for a donation of $100 on the chamber’s website at www.palmswest.com. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and the winner will be selected on December 13, 2009 at the 26^th annual Wellington Holiday Parade.

All sales from the car raffle will be used to compete the building of the chamber’s new facility, which will include the Royal Palm Automall Community Center.

“This building would not be possible without friends such as Ira Greenbaum of Royal Palm Automall,” said Palms West Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaene Miranda.”With his gift we will be able to some much closer to completing our capital campaign.”

Greenbaum has agreed to a repeat of the car donation in 2010 and 2011. When the three raffles are completed, the Palms West Community Foundation hopes to have raised $300,000 to fund the new facility.

“We felt it was important to show our community support, especially to support an organization that is helping to promote the business community during this challenging economic period,” said Greenbaum. The Chamber’s new community center, which will be named after the Automall will provide programs intended to advance the educational, cultural and economic interests of the community.

“With the new building and additional space provided at the community center we will be able to provide new programs to help the public seek employment, sharpen their business skills and further the economic interests of the community,” said Miranda.

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber serving the residents of  Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, the Acreage, Loxahatchee and Loxahatchee Groves. Visit the organization’s website at www.palmswest.com for the car raffle’s official rules or to purchase a ticket. For additional information, call (561) 790-6200.