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December 2003Newsletter DateCOMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMThe ResponderHappy Holidays to one and to all. I have to admit we throw one heck <strong>of</strong> a party! Forthose <strong>of</strong> you that attended this year’s Award and Holiday party it was a big success. Itwas great seeing so many CERT members at the event with great food, great company,and a great band. Frank Correggio’s, “The Reunion Band”, kept the party goingwell after our original stopping time. Thanks to Murray and his staff at the countryclub for letting us stay late to enjoy the festivities. Thank you to everyone thatbrought baked goods to Open House, the money earned helped pay for the wonderfulentertainment. Did everyone enjoy the handmade white chocolate snowmen? Thosewere a gift from Amy Ross’ kitchen.The CERT program is going strong thanks to the commitment by all <strong>of</strong> you. Ourteam leaders are working hard to keep things coordinated and next year we will behaving additional meetings for individual teams and continuing education to keep usup to date on preparedness and response issues. Your surveys show that we still havesome work to do on clarifying where your designated meeting spot is located. If youcan only attend one or two meetings a year, please try to attend the “ALL TEAMMEMBER” meetings at T-Rex. This is where we update phone lists, team boundaries,etc.Continue to read your newsletters for information on upcoming classes, continuingeducation, and activities. We hope to see all <strong>of</strong> you at an event next year. Enjoy yourholidays and may the sugarplum fairy dust your dreams with magic.Cindy MetcalfPhotos Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Jay Bell
Submitted by: Frank CorreggioAs I sit here and write this I am thinking aboutmany things. First, all the preparation that went intoputting this together. From the planning to the securingthe location to sitting in the Chief’s <strong>of</strong>ficeand feeling somewhat relieved when he said, “OK.”I was thinking about when Cindy asked me if myband wanted to play. She knew that I played butnever heard me with these 3 new guys, Larry, Steveand Chris. I was a little nervous when I said yes,hoping that Cindy, when it was all done, would behappy. I thought about arranging the menu and howwe tried to make sure we had the right combination<strong>of</strong> things. How hard we worked on the awards anddecorations. How hard all that were involved worked to make sure everything went right.But most <strong>of</strong> all, what I think about is meeting and greeting our CERT members, their spouse’s, or significant others.Shaking hands, giving hugs and even managing to collect a few kisses in the process. I look back to see holiday attire,fancy clothes and funny HAT”S. Even Santa’s reindeer helpersmanaged to slip away to join it the holiday festivities. I think aboutseeing the 146 smiling faces <strong>of</strong> the men and women who took the timeout <strong>of</strong> their busy holiday routine to come and join their teammates.To talk and laugh, see old friends and meet make new friends. To reflecton what was, and to look ahead on what is to come. That is whatI am thinking about.That is CERT. Happy Holiday!Clem Storch - Team Member <strong>of</strong> the Yearwith Fire Chief Bruce Silk andLt. Cindy MetcalfPhotos Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Jay BellCERT ElvesBack: Jeff Stahl, Fred Kleber, Jay Bell,Wes AdamsFront: Hank Vansant, Dave NeuweilerBarbara Kasser -Team Leader Coordinatorwith Fire Chief Bruce SilkDECEMBER 2003 Page 2
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With Sympathy …Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family <strong>of</strong> MichaelBarry.Michael graduated the <strong>Boca</strong> CERT program in May 2002. Michael was anavid supporter <strong>of</strong> the CERT program and emergency preparedness.Thank you Michael for being involved with <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong> CERT and yourcommunity. You will be missed.Have you every spent an afternoon exploring the internet for all things CERT? If so, you have probably come acrossa <strong>Boca</strong> CERT yahoo bulletin board. This bulletin board system was used as a means <strong>of</strong> communication in the infancy<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Boca</strong> CERT program. As <strong>Boca</strong> CERT is approaching adolescence, the primary means <strong>of</strong> communication isthrough the monthly newsletter, THE RESPONDER.. The Responder is also posted on the fire department web siteat www.bocafire.org. The secondary means <strong>of</strong> communication is by way <strong>of</strong> a direct email to you or a phone call.<strong>Boca</strong> CERT does not post to or use the yahoo bulletin board.If you have any questions regarding CERT communications please contact your team leader, Amy Ross or FrankCorreggio.GraduatesBack Row (l to r) : Brunella Vindigni, Lil Peltz Petow, ???,Sharon Neufeldt, Susan SosinMiddle Row (l to r) : Doug Coller, Adriana Venton,???, ???, ???, Lisa Mansell, Pat Mansell, ???, ChristineQuinnFront Row (l to r) : ??, Len Wolfer, ???, George Vindigni,Robert EchagarruaSpecial ThanksMoulage Artists : Gilles Lucas and George MaxwellVictims : Roslyn and Milt Rudolph, Bob Coveney, P.J.Mansell, Raquel Lea, Stuart Oskins, Dave NeuweilerDECEMBER 2003 Page 5
By Frank CorreggioThe 33 rd Annual Holiday Parade went <strong>of</strong>f without a hitch. During the day everyone was wondering if the paradewould happen. If you remember it was raining. It was a miserable day. Cold and damp. But as luck would have it,the clouds broke, the rain stopped and all was well.CERT team members met at Fire Station #1 for instructions and were then taken by van to the command vehicle SU-65 at SE 8 th Street and Federal Highway. Sub sandwiches, chips and a beverage and we were ready for deployment.Ron Diego, Dennis Jordan and Wes Adams handled NET Control from SU-65. The parade route was divided Eastand West by Federal Highway, and broken down into 14 zones, 7 on each side.Don Campbell, Hank Vansant, Clem Storch, Debra White, Fred Fuhrmann, Patrick Devlin, Thomas Kelly, Joe White,John Melcher and Rick and Sandy Haradon handled the sections south <strong>of</strong> Palmetto Park Road. Mike Teller, Joyceand Susan Brennan, Fred and Lisa Kleber, Barbara Kasser, Leslie Kastner, Frank Ettinger and John Vansant took care<strong>of</strong> the sections north <strong>of</strong> Palmetto Park Road.CERT team members handled 3 incidents, one requiring police intervention. The highlight <strong>of</strong> the evening was whenBarbara Kasser’s radio would not work. That’s when CERT thinking and NET Control expertise really sprang intoaction. At that exact time the American Radio Relay League was formed. Team members on the west side were instructedby NET Control to move to the south end <strong>of</strong> their zone. They were to pick up a radio and walk to the northend <strong>of</strong> their zone and pass it to the next team member. This was repeated until it reached Barbara Kasser. Once shereceived the radio she was instructed to walk across to the west side and hand the broken radio to team members whowere waiting at the north end <strong>of</strong> their zones. The same task was preformed until the radio reached NET Control whereRon looked it. Great thinking guys. “ Adapt and Overcome”.The holiday parade is a great way to get out, meet with old friends and meet some new ones. It’s a great way for thenot so familiar radio operators to meet the “BIG GUNS” <strong>of</strong> amateur radio and learn. This is great way to become familiarwith your radio and feel comfortable talking on it. Its another way that CERT works with the fire departmentin helping the community. Thanks CERT and thank all <strong>of</strong> you for your time and dedication.I wish all <strong>of</strong> you a safe and happy holiday season.Who is my team leader? Where are my primary and secondary meeting places? Any special needs in my zone?How do I contact my team leader? These are common questions asked by our membership. In pages seven to fifteen(7 to 15), we have attempted to answer some <strong>of</strong> these questions. In 2003 <strong>Boca</strong> CERT has expanded the number <strong>of</strong>zones, with boundary changes, and has welcomed new team leaders and co-leaders.The format is the basic disaster plan which all teams should have developed. If there is missing information, youshould contact your team leader. Many teams are in the process <strong>of</strong> planning a team meeting so this information willbe provided then. For your team to be successful, please participate, support, and acknowledge your team leaders efforts.Team leaders, if there are any changes, updates, or additions to the plans as printed, please notify Amy Ross.DECEMBER 2003 Page 6
Team Leader: George Maxwell KI4DDW 561-997-0702 gbrittonm@prodigy.netBoundary: North : C-15 Canal South : Clint Moore Road/Jeffery StreetEast - IntracoastalWest : North Military TrailSpecial Note: Delray Beach ParticipantsMembers: Argenziano, John R. Bialakis, Steve Brewer, PaulaBrewer, William Crane, Marcela Cullen, James GDarling, Rita Devlin, Patrick - KG4LCJ Ellerie, SandyEllerie, Jaclyn Ellerie, Kathleen Gealt, Leonard - KI4CCTGealt, Elayne I Gennaci, Nury Gore, JackHansen, Harold L. Hansen, Susie Lampe, Mary JaneLanham, Gerald W. - WA3OYW Lawson, James W. - KG4IDP Levene, Lisa G.Mihalchik, MaryAnn Platis, Manny Platis, Susan M.Pouliot, Sandra L Salimbene, George B Sousane, JamesStrahan, Sarah I Uydess, Samuel White, Kathryn EPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Hidden Lake ParkExecutive Country Club facing Hidden Valley Blvd.NoneTeam Leader: Gail Sharker 561-394-0484 gsharker@aol.comBoundary: North : <strong>City</strong> Limits South : <strong>City</strong> LimitsEast - OceanWest : Federal Hwy to Spanish Riverthen East to IntracoastalMembers: Bell, Marion Bell, Rothbert Dempsey, BrianFlood, Jacqueline Gordon, Robert Hazelcorn, AbrahamHeverin, James Howard, Kenneth Huerta, Dain A.Leahy, John Neale, Patricia Quinn, ChristineSilber, Edna Smolders, Lutgardis Tilokani, Kishore NTreff, Alan Valenzano, Frederick Yodashkin, AlexanderPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Publix parking lot at Federal Highway and Spanish River Blvd.Publix at 5th Avenue ShopsSpecial Needs within District: We are all on A1A, in a hurricane situation, we would need to evacuateand available to assist other teams.Additional Information: Marion Bell is an experienced construction project manager; Lutgardis Smoldershas a Pharmaceutical background; Gail Sharker has over 25 years management experience.DECEMBER 2003 Page 7
Team Leader: Jay Bell 561-997-7629 photojay88@aol.comStan Friedman 561-276-4716 friedk<strong>of</strong>f@adelphia.netBoundary: North : Clint Moore Rd. South : South: Yamato RoadEast - North Military Trail West : FL TurnpikeMembers: Bell, Susan Bennett, Len Friedman, LindaGuiliani, Marianne Hamman, John Levine, PatriciaLevine, Michael - K4EBT Marshall, Robert S. Michelin, LouisaNeufeldt, Sharon L. Pearlman, Harold Pearlman, CarolynSeltman, Eleanor Seltman, Herbert Smith, Brian J.Speisman, June Verner, Meryle Weinberger-Shiner,Wolfer, Leonard B.Young, Jack - Kg4JUK Young, JanePrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Center.Additional Information: NoneOmni Middle SchoolSpanish River High SchoolSchools, not too many seniors, loads <strong>of</strong> children, Regency ShoppingTeam Leader: Gilles Lucas 561– 241-7144 glucas@martinairusa.comBoundary:North : Clint Moore Rd/Jeffrey St. South : Spanish River Blvd.East : Intracoastal Waterway West : N. Military TrailMembers: Cahoon, Curtis R Coller, Doug E Ford, Fookloy C.Fox, Georgette Guardino, Peter Johnson, EllenKadish, Jacqueline Kerns, Paula - KG4OW King, DianeKing, Mickey L Kleber, Lisa - KI4CCO Kleber, Fred H. - K9VVMarshall, Gene Pantano, Philip - KG4DWO Randall, CharlesRaymond, Robert A. Ritchie, Charles - W4BUG Ritchie, Shirley M. - N4JKISt. Clair, Megan VanSant, Hank - N3HV VanSant, Janet L. - KG4TIGPrimary Meeting Place: Sugar Pines ParkSecondary Meeting Place: Advent Lutheran ChurchSpecial Needs within District: <strong>Boca</strong> Teeca, Knob Hill, Manor Care Nursing Home, Advent LutheranSchool, schools, industrial area on Oak Circle, Portabella High Rise CondominiumDECEMBER 2003 Page 8
Team Leader: Michael Teller - KG4FMS 561- 470-8475 avaplans@aol.comBoundary:North : West Yamato Road South : West Glades RoadEast - North Military Trail West : Powerline Rd.Members: Adams, Wesley - KG4IPC Barnes, Sandra Bernadel, JosephCerny, Charles Corso-Ruud, Wendy Costello, RichardFelter, Rae J Freudenberg, David Godley, BarbaraGranato, Robert Jones, Julia Kelly, Thomas - KG4AKOKemish, Vicky Kumar, Harsh Latuszynski, SusanLesniak, Rhonda L. Mansell, Lisa A. Mansell, Patrick J.Mazer, Derek Pekaar, Stephen Perlstein, AlfredSaxton, William Schulz, Susan Senyshyn, William - KG4IPVVandenbergh, Jennifer Vandenbergh, Brian D. Vargas, CarolinaVenton, Adriana J.Verner, AndrewPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Don Campbell KG4THO 561-482-7588 dlcboca@aol.comPhala Harper 561- 391-4440 preble1940@aol.comBoundary: North : Spanish River Boulevard South : Glades RoadEast : Federal Highway West : North Military TrailMembers: Benjamin, Philip Broderick, Michael Burgio, Gerald P.Ellerie, Claude Evangelista, Neil - KG4OHC Folmar, LouFolmar, Marie Folmar, James R. Galante, Sheri M.Kearney, James F. Leidy, Sandy McFadden, Pat K.Pelaez, Rene Rosenthal, David Rudolph, Roslyn K.Rudolph, MiltonPrimary Meeting Place: Yale Newman Park - 5th Avenue, 2 blocks North <strong>of</strong> 20th. (JC MitchellField) East side.Secondary Meeting Place: Yale Newman Park - 5th Avenue and 35th StreetSpecial Needs within District: Airport, FAU, Railroad, SchoolsAdditional Information: NoneDECEMBER 2003 Page 9
Team Leader: Barbara Kasser - KI4BYF 347-8390 barbara@kasser.comBoundary: North : Glades Road South : NW 8th St.East - Meadows Road West : I-95Members: Camardella ,Phil A. Jackson, Joanne Jackson, Mark D.Kasser, WilliamKasser, RichardPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Ross Evans AG4SE 561-394-4715 ross.evans@juno.comBoundary: North : NW8th St./Meadows Road South : Palmetto Park RoadEast - Northwest 6th Ave/El Rio Canal West : I-95Members: Cassidy, Joan Comiskey, Margarita Comiskey, William E.Estevez, Lisa T. Hunter, Linda Hunter, BarryPuchferran, Liana Thomas , ShereePrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 10
Team Leader: Pam Imbimbo 561- 391-8268 spammy54@aol.comBoundary: North : Glades Road South : West Palmetto Park RoadEast - Federal Highway West : Northwest 6th Avenue/El Rio CanalMembers: Biging, Donald Borchardt, Christine Brynelsen, EarlChristopherson, Ronny Corlay, Brieuc - KG4TSR Helmer, Diana L.Helmer, Shirley Hernandez, Jenny A. Kottas, JosephLaporta, Chris Lazar, Charna Livingston, MaymeMarcellino, Joseph Millner, Kirk E O'Shea, Muriel (Dolly)Paez Neil, Victoria P. Ryder, Nancy N. Ryder, Gregory C.Wagner, JohnPrimary Meeting Place: 469 Southwest 1st Street (Pam’s House)Secondary Meeting Place: Temple Beth El on SW 4th Ave at North driveway (border <strong>of</strong> CongregationalChurch)Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Joyce Brennan KG4THJ 561-447-9413 joycebrannan@bellsouth.netSusan Brennan KG4THK 447-9413 susanbrennan@bellsouth.netBoundary: North : Camino Real South : <strong>City</strong> LimitsEast - El Rio CanalWest : Military TrailMembers: Chiarenzelli, Robert V. Frisch, Jennifer Frisch, DanielGallagher, Robert Gaucher, Susan Keffler, James P.Lea, Diane R. Lea, Raquel Melcher, John - N8JUCMurphy, Andrew Nunez, Carlos Panisello, RosalbaPeltz Petow, Lilian Quesada, Antonio P Sagar, LindaSagar, Owen Savinon, Lydia Senkowicz, Nicole MSenkowicz, William Sosin, Susan Tomasso, MichaelWagner, Stephanie A. Wagner, Brooklyn D. Walker, Bennie MaeWhite, Timothy Zerra, Ona C.Primary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 11
Team Leader:Clem Storch - KG4MKC 561-392-4287 pcstorch@worldnet.att.netBoundary:North : West Palmetto Park RoadSouth : <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong> BoundaryEast - Northwest 6th Ave/El Rio CanalWest : Southwest 8th TerraceMembers: Blom, Henry Ellerie, Jean - KG4THN Haradon, Richard - KG4IOUHaradon, Melissa Haradon, Sandra Haradon, SelinaHarrington, Teresa Jennings, James Lobacz, CarolOwirka, James M Roy, Dolores Roy, GeorgeSirhan, Charles - KG4RGA Thomas, Diane Thomas, AndyCholak-White, DebraPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:710 SW 4th Street - Henry Blom’s houseTraffic circle at 7th Ave and 2nd StreetSpecial Needs within District:Team Leader: WANTED!If interested please contact Barbara Kasser at 347-8390.Boundary:North : Glades RoadSouth : Palmetto Park RoadEast : I-95West : St. Andrews Blvd.Members: Bressler, Wendy R. Jordan, Dennis - KC4HLX Upshaw, JoanUpshaw, RobertPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 12
Team Leader: Laszlo Selly 561- 865-8862 laszlo101@earthlink.netBoundary: Areas West <strong>of</strong> 441Members: Aparicio, Carlos Brown, Howard Brown, VirginiaCarrodeguas, Fanny D. Cohen, Freeman Feldman, MargitGarcia, Anyull McCollum, Deborah L. Metcalf, RoyMeyers, Joanne Moscovitch, Ronald Pass<strong>of</strong>f, AlPickens , JamesPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Victoria Kneider KG4OMG 561-470-5171 kneiderclan@aol.comAmy Shaouy561-395-5551 Amygs@aol.comBoundary: North: Yamato Road South: Palmetto Park Rd.East : St. Andrews Blvd. West : State Road 441Members: Costa, Cesar Cruz-Griffis, Diego Cruz-Lopez, HectorEaton, James J. Echagarrua, Robert Fuhrmann, Fred - KG4FMTJohnson, William P. Kovack , Bruce F. Krebs, LaurelLevene, Ian C. Ortega, Jeanette Prentice, LindaPryor, Brenda Puchferran, Matthew Puchferran, RickRando, Greg T Rodriguez, Francisco Sanchez, Roberto L.Seltzer, Carrie Sl<strong>of</strong>kis, Neil Stahl, GeraldVindigni, George V. Vindigni, Brunell M. Wagaman, DavidWangner, Bonnie J. Warner, Suzanne E. Weisman, BelleZuanetto, EnriquePrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 13
Team Leader: Joe Hancock 561-392-5193 jhancock8@aol.comCharlotte Lewis 561-391-1514 Charlotte68@yahoo.comBoundary: North : Palmetto Park Rd. South : Camino RealEast : St. Andrews Blvd West : US 441Members: Coveney, Robert W. Dias, Suresh P. Gogel, Sidney - W2FURGoodman, Burton Goodman, Patsy Henninger, Donald R.Medd<strong>of</strong>f, Michael A. Sahai, Daryl C Schultz, Michele L.Southworth, Howard J. Sturtsman, Donna L. Tansman, Melinda F.Primary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Bill Kasser 561- 347-8390 bill@kasser.comBoundary:Broward County and North Palm Beach CountyMembers: Antoniou, Darlene Forage, Paul Foreman, Stewart B.Ivashevsky, Sergio J. James, Richard E Liebowitz, IanNeuweiler, Alfred D. Raphael, Millie Smart, Steffinita L.Syverson, Marlene O. Turocey, Joe E. Turocey, LisaVelasco, Adriana M. Velasco, Ed Wagaman, ConnieWilliams, Alexander Woodbrey, ShawnPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 14
Team Leader: Debbie Grioli 954-346-8656 dagfl@msn.comCheryl Freeman 561-499-9822 bocacheryl@earthlink.netBoundary:<strong>City</strong> EmployeesMembers: Feak, Mary T. Fry, Tim J. Marangos, JenniferMeredith, Pamela J. Murphy, Dawn M Newman, Scott H.Oskins, Stuart L. Perrone, Armando S. - KG4ZTZ Robelen, ChipTruhon, Karen L. VanBuskirk, Patricia Wright, Jenny R.Primary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:Team Leader: Karen Diego - W4KNR 561-487-1726 klksway@bellsouth.netRon Diego - W2DO 561-487-1726 w2do@bellsouth.netBoundary:Amateur Radio OperatorsMembers: Ettinger, Frank - AG4MJ Goldman, Elisa - KG4DZGGoldman, Barry - KF4LJIGould, Joann L. - KG4MKFKastner, Leslie F.C. - KG4MKD Ray, Linda - KG4LCGStahl, Jeff - K4BHVanSant, John H. - KG4LCIVlastos, John - KF4PUYWhite, Joseph - KD4OSRPrimary Meeting Place:Secondary Meeting Place:Special Needs within District:Additional Information:DECEMBER 2003 Page 15
COMMUNITY EMERGENCYRESPONSE TEAMCommunity EmergencyResponse TeamAmy RossPhone: 561-367-6768Fax: 561-367-6750Email: ARoss@ci.<strong>Boca</strong>-<strong>Raton</strong>.fl.usFrank CorreggioPhone: 561-367-6764Fax: 561-995-2103Email: FCorreggio@ci.boca-raton.fl.usDrill put on by Palm Beach County EmergencyManagement.Drill Date: <strong>January</strong> 20, 2004.Time Needed: Unsure <strong>of</strong> the specific hours at this time.Contact: Brian Hanley 712-6329CERT members would be used to help marshall the evacuees betweenpoints in the host shelter, provide information to evacuees, and othersuch misc. duties. They will be given a brief training session prior tothe event. More information will follow about this drill as it becomesavailable.<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong>Fire-Rescue Services Department2333 West Glades Road<strong>Boca</strong> <strong>Raton</strong>, Florida 33431-7311DECEMBER 2003 Page 16
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