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PLEASE SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE! SURGERY NEEDED FOR COOPER

American Cancer Society Deerfield Beach-Lighthouse Point
Relay for Life event begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1st and By Linda Bourguet
continues until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd. It will be held This past summer, my
at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, FL. This is the 26th mom noticed that Cooper,
Anniversary of the Relay For Life event. her year-old Shih-Tzu mix
I am raising money for my team which is participating in the (named after actor Gary
event. Last year our DB/LHP event raised $102,000. If you are Cooper), had a gray cast
interested in donating to my team which is Healing Spirits, you around his eyes. My mom,
can go to my page which is: http://main.acsevents.org/site/ having bad arthritis in her
TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY10FL?px=5585624&pg=personal&fr_id= legs and osteoporosis in her
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hips, could barely make it
You can either donate online, or send a check to me, made
out to the American Cancer Society. around her house, and found
Also, we are looking for survivors to honor, so if you or a it impossible to care for him.
loved one would like to participate, please come shortly before A visit to a veterinarian
3:00 p.m. to sign up, or you can sign up on our website. ophthalmologist confirmed
Survivors receive a lovely purple survivor T-shirt, are recognized our worst suspicion that
during our opening ceremony, and are treated to a delicious Cooper had juvenile cataracts and would most likely be blind in
dinner from CJ’s Draft House in Deerfield Beach. six months. Surgery would be $3,000 for both eyes. As much as
About 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night we have a luminaria we loved Cooper, this was beyond my budget, and assisted
ceremony where we place the names of people that either living for mom was going to cost $3,000/month.
survived cancer or passed from it on a white bag saying in
Well, Elizabeth at Gigi + Luca Pet Boutique came to my
honor or memory of the person’s name with a candle in it and
we remember them as we walk the track all night long. rescue. She is presently fostering Cooper at the store. “He is
I’ll make a luminaria bag for your friend or family member, very well behaved and one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met,”
please provide me with their name and if it’s in honor or memory. says Elizabeth. Word of Cooper’s plight has spread throughout
I truly appreciate you being a part of my life and I am so very the community. As much as several people would like to adopt
blessed because you are my friend. him, none has the funds for his surgery.
Best wishes and friendship always, Carol Landau Stephanie Fischer, a dog lover who works with animal rescue
groups, is spearheading fund raising efforts for Cooper. Cooper
SOLVING THE now has his own Facebook page,“Help Cooper,” where you can
FORECLOSURE CRISIS ONE see all the latest information on his progress and make a
HOMEOWNER AT A TIME donation for his surgery.
Kimberly Nelson of RE/MAX Partners Please do what you can to help Cooper. How could you not!
has earned the prestigious Certified Dis-
tressed Property Expert (CDPE) desig- MOMS’ CLUB NEED FUNDS TO
nation, having completed extensive train-
ing in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. PROVIDE SHADE FOR KIDS
Short sales allow the cash-strapped The Lighthouse Point MOMS Club has adopted a new project
seller to repay the mortgage at the price of putting a shade covering over the large playground at Dan
that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is Witt Park! The shade covering will really make the park
owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this
can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. enjoyable all year long. We can all remember times when the
In the Lighthouse Point area, there are some homes in danger slide was just too hot to slide down! We also are very aware of
of being foreclosed on in all price ranges. Local experts even the harmful effects of the sun on our children's skin. It would
say that high priced homes are not immune. be really nice to enjoy our beautiful weather with just a little
“This CDPE designation is invaluable as I work with sellers more shade at the park this summer!
and lenders on complicated short sale,” said Nelson.“It is so reward- The LHP MOMS’ Club has been working hard, raising funds
ing to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.” by selling water and popcorn, among other novelties at our
“The first step toward relief in this situation is to consult a
city's recent events. They have also begun to sell engraved
professional Realtor that has this highly specialized designation.”
Said Kim. This can make all the difference in the world bricks in the walkway leading up to the playground. The last
toward finding a workable solution while there is still time to time these bricks were sold was ten years ago, and now a whole
take action.” new generation of children will be able to play at the
Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute, park, enjoying the legacy of those engraved before them!
said that Realtors with the CDPE designation have valuable The bricks are for selling for $100 and can be purchased on
training in short sales that can offer homeowners alternatives to our website www.shadethepark2010.com. Other naming
foreclosures, which virtually destroys the credit rating. opportunities are also available. If you are interested, please
CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors handling short
sale negotiations with lenders. contact Julie Marshall at 305-733-9198 or Jennifer Castresana at
“My goal is to educate as many people as possible, so that 954-770-4707. If you love this park, PUT IT IN STONE!
we can help as many homeowners as possible,” said Nelson.
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Editor
F eatures
10 Nova Scotia
I’ll Take a Window Seat,
If You Don’t Mind
From the
serve in Congress, is an example of the
continuing spin coming out of talking
heads in Washington.
Travelogue The latest NASA project has attached
a $27 million observation deck to the ❖❖❖
15 St. Coleman’s International Space Station which will
provide unprecedented 360-degree Changing Times Means
Italian Festival Making Personal Changes
spectacular views of the earth and
30 Pompano Citi Centre possibly a serious peek at whatever About 10 years ago,
space garbage may be passing by. the job I loved the most
Pet Expo The Associated Press reported that was performing as a
40 Food for the Poor the new lookout area, which can simply pianist at hotels, in
be described as a bay window, is Broadway theaters, or in
Charity approximately 5 feet tall and 10 feet in a concert venue. But it
diameter, with its round central was plainly evident that
42 Dr. Hari Singh window at 31 inches across. I can see a huge change was
on Anti-Aging the astronauts now, fighting to see who taking place in all segments of the
will look out the 31-inch window first. entertainment industry, and a decision
67 Over Ninety-Year-Old’s Certainly five astronauts cannot look regarding survival had to be made
Annual Luncheon out a 31-inch window together, now quickly. Change translates to “going
can they? with the flow” axiom, in that you must
Hey, I’m as American as the next guy, face the problem and deal with it as
The complete April but once again our taxpayer dollars are quickly as possible.
issue and back issues of being used with tremendous disregard In “Switch: How to Change Things
for the needs of our people on mother When Change is Hard,” a new book by
Lighthouse Point earth. Compound that with the cost of Chip Heath and Dan Heath, they
Magazine the crazy wars we find ourselves approach the subject of hanging onto
fighting, and the end result is a country old habits and provide us with tools
can be seen on our great in an uncontrollable tailspin. that are more effective than “willpower,”
website at www.LHPmag.com A brief news flash reported that the leadership,” and such. Through infor-
government may ease up on the NASA mative stories, the authors cover many
program because of the downturn in subjects plaguing those sometimes
Advertising Rates the economy. But that news, like the unwilling to face change (like me). This
promise to get every American the book may help, but must be read with
& Information same medical treatment as those who an open mind.
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Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
I Love My Pet
Anti-Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5
As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beauty Spot of the Month . . 26
Broward Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . 56
Cookin’ with the Community. 62
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eyes Have It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Library News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lighthouse Point Chambe . . 19
Boo and Rocky
Hello Lighthouse Point,
Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Our names are Boo and Rocky. Boo is white, like a ghost, and Rocky looks like
On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
a raccoon. We have lived in Lighthouse Point for most of our 14 years. Boo was
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
born in Jupiter but Rocky’s birthplace is unknown, since he was dropped off in
Pet Birthday Gallery . . . . . . . 71
the street by an irresponsible human.
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . 64
We enjoy chasing the birds, lizards, frogs and other critters in the yard. When
Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
we were younger we used to jump the six-foot fence just to agitate our owner.
Strange, But True . . . . . . . . . . 54
Now we are too old to jump that high without bodily injury. So mostly we sun
ourselves outside in the winter and stay indoors in the summer.
NOTICE We also do tricks for company. Simple things like shake hands and rollover.
Past issues of We refused to jump through flaming hoops or speak like a dog. We are cats
Lighthouse Point after all.
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On The Road Again:
2685 Kilometers Around

Nova Scotia
Part I
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By Judy Sullivan, Photos By Bill Sullivan
he Maritime or Atlantic Provinces of Canada are its name from the French term for “grated potatoes.” It has
composed of three distinct Provinces. Nova Scotia, New a flavor similar to chicken pot pie or chicken soup. All
Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. All offer miles of the water is removed from potatoes which are then
diverse scenery and cultures. Although the distances are layered lasagna style over a meat, chicken or fish mixture
small, covering all the ground via the scenic routes can be and baked. The potato layers take on a bit of a gelatinous
time consuming. Our ten days covered the entire coastline texture which, while not attractive to look at, is delicious.
of Nova Scotia with a very small portion of New Brunswick. Getting there: Nova Scotia is easy to reach by air as
There may be friendlier, more helpful people well as by the “Cat Ferries” from Bar Harbor and Portland
somewhere but I would be hard pressed to know where Maine. These are sleek, well appointed ships with any and
that might be. We found them all to be, to quote a friend, all amenities one could possibly need for a three to six
quaintly refreshing. They will offer directions and if they hour trip (depending on beginning location and final
don’t know will ask you to wait a minute, run inside and destination). These amenities range from shopping and
seek someone who does. restaurants to first run movies and kiddie playrooms. We
Our math skills were tested immediately by the metric chose the most direct route; a flight to Halifax.
system; converting the kms to miles and the temperatures Getting around (via car): The province of Nova
from Celsius to Fahrenheit. There are easy ways and it soon Scotia is divided into regions. Each region has at least one
became second nature. (FYI: 2685 kms represents about significant travel route, off the highway system. These
1,491 miles.) are: The Eastern Shore, Cape Breton Island, Northumber-
When to go: Their summer season is roughly June land Shore, Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth
through September with fall crossing September through and Acadian Shore and South Shore. Each presents its
November. Our temperatures (September 8 through 18)
own flavor.
ranged from early morning lows of 50°F (10°C) to 70°F
Scenic routes are marked as “trails,” “routes” or “drives”
(20°C) We chose the fall for the cooler weather and the
each with a blue logo on white sign and clearly marked.
hopes of better whale watching but any season will offer
Otherwise, signage is poor at best and non-existent at
its own qualities and experiences. Many of the sights,
worst. Many places will be marked in one place with no
restaurants and B&Bs close for the “winter” after
follow-up. Even some sights named in the travel guides
Thanksgiving (theirs is October 13) so travelers should be
offer no further directions so staying alert is a must.
careful about planning!
The food: Throughout the provinces, food represents a Our GPS was a God send. Though there were addresses
mix of local and international cuisine. As a rule the food is in the books for the B&Bs that we chose, they were
simple, basically prepared seafood, mostly scallops, lobster frequently not in towns or cities and the address was
and Haddock. It is always fresh but there is not a large variety difficult to find. Take the time to “Google” the coordinates
of dishes or culinary experiences. There was an abundance for these places and enter those into the GPS. Those will
of fish, but we found limited vegetables and salads, lots of be found easily.
French fries and a smattering of pizza places in most towns. Accommodations: We chose B&Bs and Country Inns.
There are a few foods that must be tasted if you are to There are chain hotels available however smaller villages
say that you have truly sampled the local cuisine. and towns rarely offer them. The ways of the B&B have
Poutine comes in two “styles” and they differ depending changed. Most own enough land that they have added
upon locale. In New Brunswick, it is a meat filled ball newer units to the property. While some of the additional
covered in a potato mixture and cooked. In Nova Scotia it units are done in period style many are not so we chose
is French fries, covered in gravy and topped with the old whenever possible. Since many of them are in rural
mozzarella cheese curds. It can be found in all the “fast locations choosing an Inn over a B&B is a good choice.
food” as well as Italian restaurants (here the gravy is These will offer not only breakfast but dinner as well
tomato) throughout Nova Scotia. (reservations usually required). The breakfast is not
Rapur or familiarly Rappie Pie is best described as a included in the room price at the inns as they are in the
variation of pot pie. A traditional Acadian, dish it derives B&Bs but they were handy and the food was great.
HALIFAX A few Acadian communities were established along the

An interesting blend of the old and the new with both Eastern Shore. These were established in the early 1700s
18th and 19th century architecture and bold skyscrapers, when the Acadians (French) petitioned the government to
Halifax can easily be explored on foot. It seems to be the settle this region. Traditionally farmers, they found the hard
hub of the scenic travel ways for the province and is rocky soil unsatisfactory for farming and turned to the sea
situated on one of the deepest harbors in the world. for cod, mackerel and lobster.
While we saw most of the city via car, we did make a We began in Halifax/Dartmouth metro area and traveled
stop at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery. The cemetery is the north on the Marine Drive. The Eastern shore is dotted
with charming seacoast communities with interesting
names such as Ecum Secum, Sober Island and Musquo-
doboit Harbor. It features a rugged diverse coastline with
salt marshes and sea birds. There is an abundance of small
museums, hiking trails, historic fishing villages, restored
areas and provincial parks. Most Eastern Shore settlements
have historic churches as their centerpiece.
The recreated village of Sherbrooke is a living history
of restored buildings and costumed inhabitants
demonstrating the early days of shipbuilding, lumbering
and gold mining of 1860 to 1890. Nearby one can visit
MacDonald’s Sawmill. Powered by water it no longer
functions but clearly shows the old methods.
resting place for 121

souls lost to the Titanic
disaster. The White Star
Line paid for simple
granite markers for each buried there. Some of the families
paid a higher sum for more elaborate markers. In addition,
19 are buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery and 10 in
the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery. The names and date of
death (April 15, 1912) are inscribed on the stones. Those
who were unidentified were left blank and names are
inscribed as they became identified, a continuing process.
The graves are laid out in gentle curves said to follow the
curves of the landscape but also suggest the outline of the
bow of a ship. One of the best known is that of an
unknown child. Though the child has now been identified
the marker still bears the inscription “An unidentified child”
It was commissioned by the sailors of the CS MacKay- Standing atop a bluff and reached via a small gravel road
Bennett, the ship that recovered the body. This was one of stands the Fort Bickerton Lighthouse. Actually two
the few grave sites with flowers and the only one with lighthouses; the original of 1910 now housing the museum
children’s toys and the new currently operating lighthouse, it is a
provincial park.
THE EASTERN SHORE; Leaving the lighthouse we took the Cross Harbor ferry
MARINE DRIVE across a narrow inlet. A cable driven ferry, it operates year
round, 24 hours a day at a cost of $5.00 per car. Our
The Eastern Shore runs roughly from Halifax to
journey then continued through deep spruce woods and
Guysborough. As early as the 1600s, permanent
barren rock lands to Faraday Station Lighthouse then thru
settlements were springing up along the Eastern Shore.
wetlands to our destination for the night, the Acadian
Most were driven by the abundance of fish. As the ships
Village of Charlos Cove near Guysborough.
became bigger, better and travelled further out to sea the
Our Hosts for the night at Seawind Landing Country Inn
need for faster ships became necessary in order to get the
were David and Annemarie, Toronto transplants who
catch home before it spoiled, hence the shipbuilding and
moved there for a quieter life. The inn’s true owners
lumber industries began bringing prosperity to the region
however, were three Pyrenees Mountain Dogs: Emma Lou,
as well. Soon some mining followed and there are
Copper and Beaufort. Huge, beautiful, friendly and well
remnants of mining communities along the eastern shore.
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Poetry On Strings
Local Poet David Plumb Collaborates With Marionette Maker, Pablo Cano
David Plumb, poet and author, and member of the Fort Plumb first caught Cano’s creations two years ago at the
Lauderdale Writers’ Group, collaborated with Little Havana Coral Springs Art Museum. He was smitten by a silver-
marionette creator, Pablo Cano in their book, Poetry On rimmed, smiling Lolita Coffee Cup. “I looked at Lolita and
Strings. Each poem was written specifically for individual I saw a sense of her persona,” Plumb said. “With Lolita
marionettes, profiling their features and spotlighting their Coffee Cup, we were on target, but sometimes I saw [the
unique personalities. marionettes] a little differently than how Pablo saw them.”
Cano’s marionettes, all unique, are made up of raw After two years and more than 30 poems later, the artists'
materials found in junkyards and thrift shops. Music from visions came together as Poetry on Strings, a book of
the 20s, 30s and 40s generally brings them to life, but poems. Plumb supplied the words and Cano supplied
poetry adds another dimension. the marionettes.
Plumb helps tell the Cano, who came from
story of Cano’s mario- Cuba to the United States
nettes through poetry in in 1962, made puppetry a
35-minute live shows that part of his life 25 years ago
Cano and Plumb perform when he was searching for
around South Florida. a project for his master’s
Their first collaboration thesis at Queens College
was at the Miami Inter- in New York. Refusing to
national Book Fair a few see life as two-dimensional,
months ago. he created his marionettes.
The performance begins “As an artist I would get
with Plumb lyrically bored painting,” he said.
describing the physical “Painting a canvas was like
features of a marionette, washing another dish.''
followed by song and As a writer of prose and
choreography to animate poetry, fiction and non-
his creations. Pulling fiction, Plumb discovered
strings from above, the a new voice in writing
Cano moves the legs, arms about marionettes, one
and mouths of his smaller that came very easy to
marion-ettes. There’s larger him. “With some of
creations such as red and the marionettes, I just
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with a guitar-shaped smile and round brown eyes. Her body them to see if they’d
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In one number, Cano pulled strings from above his Fred and Books Bookstore
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Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Social
By Jane Alford
Big Bang for our Buck at the Bank: Bank United branch in
Lighthouse Point was the venue for the February Social. Lucille
Pignataro, Branch Manager, welcomed the 57 guests to her
location. Sicilian Oven in the Shoppes of Beacon Light prepared
pizza pies, Stromboli and a pasta dish that required an encore
performance. It was delicious!
Michele Greene, the Chamber’s President, kicked off the
meeting by greeting new members and guests. Officer Esposito of
the LHP Police force was introduced to the membership and
shared the information of the upcoming Special Olympic Run that
will occur down Federal Highway in April. The Chamber will be
donating $1,000 this year for this event.
Julie Wheeler, Membership Chair introduced the new members
and announced the membership has grown to 163 members.
Sydnee Renard, the Social Chair mentioned that the calendar for
2010-2011 is open and those interested in hosting a monthly social
at their place of business to please book early as the 12 months do
fill up quickly.
Nominations for the Board of Directors and the new officers
New Members: Barry and Sharon Vinig,
will be posted in April, so nominations from the floor or
Simon O’Connell and William Cohn
volunteering for those open positions will take place at the March
Social. This networking meeting will be held at Dr. Paula Hedglon’s Chiropractic Office
on Sample Road.
The 6th Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point was held on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at
the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. This event netted $30,555.00 of which a
portion goes back to the Chamber to support its members in advertising and marketing.
The new Navigator is at the press and will be out soon. Copies will be mailed to
residents and extra copies will be available at merchants around town. The distribution
of the bulk of the Taste money will be voted by the committee in March and announced
the following months and distributed by the summer months. Suggestions are being
taken from the community and local organizations.
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned and the social picked up and
continued to enjoy the delicious pizzas from Sicilian Oven.
www.lhpchamber.com ◆
Michele Greene and Officer J. Esposito
Sydney Reynard and Kathleen Moore
Mayra Robinson, Dr. Paula Peet and

Andrea Freygang
Business Forum Installs New Officers

Robert Heyman hands gavel to Carlos Arenas
The Dinner celebrating the installation of the Business Heyman gracefully handed over the duties to the new
Forum’s new regime for 2010 was held at the Westin Hotel president, Carlos Arenas.
in Fort Lauderdale on February 14th. Other newly elected officials were: Randall Richards,
Kim Sherman, a founding member of the Business Vice President; Luana Corral, Secretary and Ellen Peoples,
Forum since 1976, welcomed everyone to the annual Treasurer. Newly elected Directors were: Kathleen Doyle,
event, and former Business Forum President Robert Jet Eschenbrenner, Dr. Shudong Wang and Stu McIver. ◆
New President Past President Kim Sherman Betsy Sherman Stu McIver
Carlos Arenas Bob Heyman
New Officers and Board L to R: Penny Raymond, Kathleen Outstanding Service: Standing L to R: Dr. Shudong Wang,
Doyle, Ellen Peoples, Randall Richards New President Carlos Stu McIver, Kathleen Doyle, Bob Heyman, Luana Corral,
Arenas and Robert Heyman, outgoing president. Ellen Peoples and Randall Richards; kneeling is Carlos Arenas.

Of Literary Myths and Cow Manure

By Deborah Sharp
As I changed into my book- MAMA GETS HITCHED

selling duds in the bathroom of It may be Mama's fifth try at tying
a gas station in rural Florida, the sacred knot, but that’s no reason to
dropping my undies in a wet tastefully scale back. She’s planning the
spot I only wished was floor- Wedding of the Century in little
cleaning solution, the thought Himmarshee, Fla. — complete with a
occurred to me: This author’s “Gone With the Wind’’ theme, her
life isn’t quite as glamorous as daughters in Scarlett O'Hara dresses, and
people imagine it to be. a ring-bearing Pomeranian sporting a
A recent book appearance satin vest and top hat.
took me from my home in But what’s a Bridezilla to do when her
south Florida to tiny Zolfo caterer is found murdered in the VFW
Springs. (Look it up. I had to). There, I dodged fresh patties in a kitchen? With a list of suspects longer
cow pasture to meet up with the annual Florida Cracker Trail than the gift registry, daughter Mace must
Ride. Three years ago, I saddled up for research on the cross- find the real killer. If she can’t, Mama’s
state trek. The ride is the setting of the second book in my Special Day is sure to turn especially deadly. (Midnight Ink, July
“Mace Bauer Mystery’’ series. Six days on horseback. Sleeping in 2010, $14.95)
a tent.Tinkling outdoors. What was I thinking?
The Cracker Trail folks invited me back to talk about writing MAMA RIDES SHOTGUN
“Mama Rides Shotgun.’’ This surprised me, since I’d taken their
Before Mama’s nuptials, she convinces
nice, family-oriented event and milked it for fictional murder and
daughter Mace to saddle up for some
mayhem. They were good sports about it, though. I even sold a
country-gal bonding on the Florida
few books that night at the little Cracker Trail Museum on the
Cracker Trail. The six-day ride is going
banks of the Peace River, almost 200 miles and a world away
fine until a wealthy rancher keels over
from the frantic pace hereabouts.
dead in his Cow Hunter Chili.
Being a former reporter, I got to thinking about full disclosure,
Lawton Bramble is a former beau of
somewhere between the cow manure and the icky bathroom. I
Mama's (Frankly, who isn’t?) He had a
love a lot of things about being an author. But I feel compelled
bad ticker, and a slew of enemies who
to bust a few common myths:
might have "spiced" his chili.When the
It’s glamorous (See above, regarding suspicious puddles and
trail ride leads to murder, Mace must
steaming patties.)
corral a killer before the low-down varmint can
It’s lucrative. With two published books and a third coming
strike again. (Midnight Ink, $14.95, 2009)
this summer, I make about one-tenth what I earned at USA Today
newspaper. I’m lucky my patient husband of 21 years, Kerry
MAMA DOES TIME
Sanders, earns a decent paycheck as a TV reporter for NBC News.
A majority of authors keep their day jobs to make ends meet. Mama is a true Southern gal,
Readers adore you. with impeccable manners, sherbet-
“Oh, your books are funny?’’ The woman curled her lip. colored pantsuits, and the ability to
“I hate funny mysteries.’’ serve sweet tea or sidestep alligators
Or, the guy who raised his hand at a book-signing: “You with equal aplomb. Her antics drive
obviously have some talent as a writer. Why don’t you write her grown daughters Mace, Maddie,
something meaningful?’’ and Marty to distraction.
A long pause from the podium. “Uhm, next question?’’ One night, while settling in to look
For most of us, the writing life isn’t a whirl of book parties, six- for ex-beaus on “Cops,’’ Mace gets a
figure advances, and Oprah’s couch. It’s pecking away, page by frantic call: Mama’s found a body in the
page, to finish the next book by deadline. It’s spending more trunk of her turquoise convertible and
money than you take in, traveling to try to sell the books that the police think she's the killer. If the
are already out. And, yes, it’s dodging the occasional cow patty girls can’t find the real culprit, Mama
in a pasture outside Zolfo Springs. goes to prison, just like an embarrassing lyric from a country-
(Disclosure, again: I did get to go on the Today Show. Hey, I western song. (Midnight Ink, $13.95, 2008)
have NBC connections! On my website, www.DeborahSharp.com, EDITOR’S NOTE: We are proud to say that Deborah Sharp
you can click to see my five minutes of glamour and fame, is a long-standing member of the Fort Lauderdale
surviving forever on the Internet.) ◆
Writers’ Group and Writers’ Network of South Florida.



AS I WAS SAY I N G
My Facebook Family Reunion

By Alan Williamson
It was a Thursday night and The Office was coming on in two moved away. Suddenly, Facebook’s potential to connect and
minutes, which meant that the only place you’d normally find keep up with friends and family hit me like a pie in the face
me would be on the sofa waiting for the show to start. Except I thrown by some cosmic prankster/pie-maker. A slew of similar
wasn’t there. And things were far from normal. messages followed.
Instead of settling in to catch one of my favorite sitcoms, I Alan and Eric Williamson are now friends.
was in front of my computer scanning a picture of an old family
pet that everyone had long since forgotten so I could post it on Alan and Kristen Williamson are now friends.
Facebook. Why in the world would I bother to do this you ask? Alan and Rachel Williamson are now friends.
Well, if you really need to know, it’s because my brother Jim had Alan and Marjorie Bornkamp Williamson are now
posted two other old photos of family pets on Facebook leading friends. (Hi Mom.)
my cousin Dawn to speculate about the name of a dog that we
Alan and Dawn Bornkamp Barbacci are now friends.
kept in a coup outside a corral fence by the barn in our backyard.
So there you have it. I had a perfectly logical reason for my Alan and Sue Calia are now friends.
actions…or at least that’s what I tell myself. But then, you tell Before I knew it, I had an entire family reunion at my
yourself a lot of things to justify your bizarre behavior once
fingertips whenever I wanted it. The compelling upshot of that
you’ve turned into a love slave of the Facebook gods.
unprecedented possibility was that I wanted it more and more.
Facebook addicts will confirm that it all starts innocently
I wanted to see the rare picture my brother posted of our long-
enough. In my case, the ad agency I worked at wanted me to
gone grandfather and Great Aunt Shirley. I wanted to see (and
become more familiar with social media and suggested I get a
Facebook page up and running. I got it “up” alright, but “running” poke fun at) the profile picture my mom posted of her as a
would be a generous way to describe my initial activity level in patriotic four-year-old saluting the photographer. I wanted to
the land of social media. For months, my Facebook page sat trade wisecracks on family photos from years gone by showing
frozen — just another lifeless mannequin posing in the alarming hair styles and drop-dead hilarious fashion statements.
cyberspace storefront. Meanwhile, I noticed that several of my Most of all, I wanted to enjoy the new world of quick and easy
co-workers had already amassed a couple hundred “friends” in conversations that Facebook made possible with relatives I
their Facebook networks while my network still consisted of my hadn’t had contact with in years. Consider this recent exchange
colleague Stu down the hall, our receptionist, my brother Jim with my cousin Dawn after I posted a picture of me running a
and sister-in-law Sandy, and someone pretending to be Mystery 5K race during my college days.
Science Theater head writer Michael J. Nelson. Me: This showcases my ability to pass older, heavyset guys
Sensing I actually needed to “do something” to get more out and young children during the home stretch.
of my Facebook experience, I started posting short, thought- Dawn: r u wearing JOX sneakers?
provoking messages on my home page wall like the following: Me: I don’t think so — back then I wore Pumas a lot.
• What is the purpose of Chinese buffets? Do we really need a Dawn: Classic blue suede-ish style…nice.
choice of 29 different chicken and rice dishes?
• FACT: When handed a new pen to try, nine out of ten people See? Nothing earth-shaking or newsworthy. But that’s
will write their own names. The tenth person will write “Bon precisely the beauty of it. With Facebook, suddenly you’re sitting
voyage Mimi.” No one knows why. at a family reunion and that dusty old photo album that someone
• Is it “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” or “the flesh flips open starts the quips and comments flying.
is willing, but the spirit is weak”? I’m getting pretty tired of Which brings me back to that Thursday night when I almost
the spirit and the flesh pointing fingers at each other and missed an episode of The Office while posting a photo on
bickering about who’s a team player. Facebook of a dog my grandmother Bessie gave us because he
Anyway, you get the idea. This approach, of course, failed was eating all her furniture. The dog’s name was Thor and we
miserably and cut my network of friends from eight down to kept him in the backyard by the barn where furniture was scarce
four. I even lost the fake Michael J. Nelson. After another long and the chances to bark at horses and whiffle ball-playing kids
period of Facebook inertia, I was on the brink of pulling the plug were unlimited.
on my woeful little page when the following short sentence Somewhere, in that big dog coup in the sky, I’d like to think
posted to my wall caught my eye: Thor is looking down at his Facebook photo album and thinking:
Alan and Andy McGrane are now friends. “Nice family reunion guys — thanks for remembering me.And
Hello. It was my good buddy Andy. The real Andy. The Andy while I have everyone’s attention, I just want to set the record
I had struggled to keep in touch with in the years since he straight: I only ate furniture when Bessie forgot to feed me.” ◆


The Garden Lady Says…

God’s Great Gift
By Donna Torrey
Easter and Passover represent the most profound time sprout and grow,
of the year in garden life; the resurrection principle is so to begin the
readily visible, for after the “death” of winter, there is the cycle again.
“rebirth” of spring. This great gift
Here, in South Florida, it’s not quite as obvious, but if of the earth is all we need and all we have. The Old
you look around you’ll see it in the trees as they drop Testament character, Job, said:“Speak to the earth, and it
some old leaves and sprout new tiny bright green ones; will teach you.” Have you had this conversation lately?
Cypress trees are a good example. You’ll see it as the Have you listened? It’s telling you to treat it with kindness
increased humidity causes everything to leap into a new and understanding. It’s telling you that what you do to it
growth cycle. You’ll see it as the birds, and other will inevitably come back to bless or haunt you.
creatures become more active as courtship begins. If you still use toxic products in your garden that
The seasons are a beautiful reminder that God is the pollute our precious water, and poison the environment,
great recycler. He loves to take what appears dead and it’s time to reconsider. If you haven’t yet taken the time
give it a new purpose. to think about your natural resources, do it; for as the
As I walk in my garden, I am in awe of all the checks hero of the season says: “A man reaps what he sows.”.
and balances he has designed into the system of nature. And so it is.
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mulch which earthworms and beneficial soil bacteria Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnas
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PET EXPO AT POMPANO CITI CENTRE

Story & Photos by Jon Frangipane
It was Saturday, but most doggies were in their Sunday best,
prancing proudly on the main stage for the Pet Competition at
Pompano Citi Centre.
The judging was difficult when one pet continually out-
dressed, or out-performed the next. Gifts to the winners were
donated by local pet stores.
In the first group of entrees, Rosebud was first and Maxie the
Devil Dog came in second. In the second group,Tucker was first;
Yode, second; Molly Meg, third and Prada, fourth.
The only cat in the competition was Kitty-Boo, who
won…paws down. ◆



4th Annual Community
Saturday, April 17, 2010

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
BRING YOUR DOCUMENTS

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(left to right) Pompano Beach Commissioner Barry Dockswell, Pompano Beach

Commissioner Rex Harden, Pompano Beach Commissioner George Brummer, Broward
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Pompano Beach Commissioner Woody Poitier
The “Construction Team” Marv

A REALITY!
On February 18th, the final restora-
tions were to begin for the Sample-
McDougald House, which include
landscaping and site improvements.All
of the work and materials have been
donated by local companies. The
grounds, designated as Centennial Park
to commemorate Pompano Beach's
100th anniversary as an incorporated
municipality, will have a home-grown
ambiance, featuring native trees and
vegetation, with adequate space for
special events and social functions.
Other aspects of this phase will
consist of parking, lighting, walkways
and restrooms.
The Sample-McDougald House, built
on Dixie Highway in 1916, was placed
on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1984. In 1999 community
volunteers established the Sample-
McDougald House Preservation Society, Inc, a not-for-profit Betsy McDougald Buntrock,
organization that sought community support for moving who lived with her family in
and restoring the historic landmark.The home was moved the home from 1943 to 1972,
to 450 N.E. 10th St. in 2001 to ensure its preservation and was there to enjoy the festivities
increase public availability and usage. with husband, Marvin. ◆
The home served as the base for Albert Neal Sample's
For more information,
farming operations that stretched from Lighthouse Point
contact Sample-McDougald
out west past present-day Powerline Road. Sample funded
House Preservation Society,
and constructed a road in 1917 to reach his cropland.
Inc. at (954) 292-8040 or
Today that thoroughfare is Sample Road. In 1943, the
visit www. amplemcdougald
house was purchased by William and Sarah McDougald,
house.com.
whose family donated the house to the Sample-McDougald
House Preservation Society in 2001. ◆
Marvin and Betsy (McDougald) Buntrock



Food for the Poor

Charity Event at LHP Yacht Club
Story & Photos by Jon Frangipane
Torrential rains have recently caused even more Currently, the organization is active in eight mainland
devastation on Haiti’s already suffering population. Food countries and nine island nations that include: Belize,
for the Poor urged all who attended the charity event at Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Mexico,
the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club to join together Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Trinidad
and give toward this extremely worthwhile cause. and Tobago.
Food for the Poor not only delivers badly needed food Among the restaurants that graciously donated food
items to the island, but also erects homes for homeless were: Sicilian Oven, Edible Arrangements, Le Val de Loire
families, supplies medicine and health care in hospitals and French Restaurant, Irie Food, Hot Tomatoe, Le Bistro, Chops
clinics, subsidizes orphanages, teaches children and adults Lobster Bar, Olympia Flame Diner,Wine Watch, Daily Grind,
by providing knowledge and training for the careers. LHP Yacht Club, Cafe Maxx and City Fish Market.
Presently they are also involved with the building of 600 Please give your support by sending your contributions
small homes about 30 miles outside Port-au-Prince. Each to: www.FoodforthePoor.com ◆
home will give shelter to five people, so this is an
important start for these needy people.
Robin Mahfood, Michele Greene and Linda Lennon

Julie Mahfood, Linda Lennon, Michele Greene,

Dave Stevens, Gina Dube

AN TI-AGI N G
LHP Physician Dr. Hari Singh Advocates
That Balance in Your Life is Key
By Marla Schwartz
There are many different ways in which the anti-aging process

works in the human body. But Lighthouse Point resident Dr. Hari
Singh, gastroenterologist at the Broward Health Imperial Point
Medical Center, with a thriving practice just next door, finds the
key to overall well-being is to find balance in life. This very
humble, refined, soft-spoken, easy-going and albeit extremely
busy man is a community member everyone should
acknowledge.
If you walk into the medical center and happen to find Peggy
working behind the front desk, she’s very fond of Dr. Singh’s. “I
love this man,” she proclaimed.“He did a colonoscopy on me and
I’d trust him with my life.”
“He’s a very nice, gentle and caring person,” Linda, Dr. Singh’s
Office Manager chimed in. “He’s very compassionate and the
perfect physician for someone who needs a gentle disposition
from a doctor.”
If you can imagine, people continue to sing his praises. The Dr. Hari Singh and Dr. Manreet Singh
man has fans. How does he react by hearing this news, with an
uncomfortable laugh; what else would you expect? “I’ve been working in this hospital since 1993 and I’m here all
In fact, on April 22 2008, Dr. Singh was recognized and the time and my office is right next door. And they wanted the
awarded the Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Center’s physician’s to add something to the new ER when it opened.
first Most Valuable Physician award. Most Valuable Physician There was a painting going into the ER and they had wanted a
honors doctors are chosen for their exceptional performance physician to paint something personal on it. So that’s all I did
with providing respect and concern when interacting with staff, and that’s what’s in this picture.”
patients and their families, sharing their expertise and promoting So, any rumors folks may have heard about Dr. Singh being a
collaboration among peers and staff, displaying composure in professional artist, they’re not true. He was merely helping to
crisis situations, responding quickly to the needs of staff, patients usher in the new emergency room that was recently built at the
and their families, and for upholding the trust and confidence of medical center.
families and patients. “We’ve had a small emergency room for a long, long time and
He received a personal plaque as well as a plaque that is the new one is about four times the size as the other one and we
displayed in the medical center along with a banner, gift all appreciate that,” Dr. Singh explained. And our patients
certificate to a local restaurant and a designated parking place. appreciate that because now everyone has their own individual
“Recognizing physicians for going that extra mile is so room when they come into the ER and it’s much more efficient.
important,” said Chief Executive Officer Calvin Glidewell. “We In the old one they used to have people in stretchers lined all the
were pleased to announce Dr. Singh as the first recipient.” way down the hall. So, we’re excited about it and I was just
Lighthouse Point Magazine caught up with Dr. Singh with an demonstrating my excitement about it by adding a personal
invite into the private physician’s lounge at Imperial Point touch to this painting. It’s not anything special — I don’t paint
Medical Center where a card key allows one entrance. Dr. Singh on a regular basis. I didn’t even realize I had my picture taken.”
hinted at his personal anti-aging techniques during this meeting. But there are other ways in which Dr. Singh not only
They are as follows: expresses himself creatively but does allow his creativity to be
• FAMILY an outlet for his own personal anti-aging strategy.
• DEDICATION TO ONE’S PROFESSION “I do have certain ways to de-stress. I think a balance in life is
• BALANCE very important. I’m in a position where I have to work hard
• TRAVEL everyday but at the same time I achieve this balance by realizing
• PHOTOGRAPHY what’s important. The most important thing I think is your
• GARDENING loyalties to your family because you’ll always have your family. If
• RELIGION and CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS you have this loyalty and a good relationship with your family
If you happened to see a picture of Dr. Singh in the February then you’re a healthy person.”
2010 issue of Lighthouse Point Magazine, you’ll notice that he’s “I think most people forget that and therefore I think it’s
‘painting a mural’. important to find time to spend with each member of your

family. I have two sons, one (Sean) is in college in Boston and

one (AJ) is in eighth grade at Pinecrest. My wife is a dentist and
she finished dental school in between having children, so they’re
six years apart,” he said.
Also “my wife, Manreet, and I make every effort each night to
walk about two-and-a-half miles and that’s good because when
you walk together you can discuss things and you get exercise.
Sometimes it’s a little late at night but it doesn’t really matter
because we’re together and we’re walking in our neighborhood.”
If one can only imagine, a doctor’s life is very stressful, so the
walking and family activities certainly help him focus his
energies in a positive way. He was in college when the thought
of becoming a physician came to him.
“I think a lot of people
whose father’s are doctors,
sometimes tend to go in that Sons AJ and Sean
direction too. My father, Dr.
Golshan Singh, is retired now,”
it. I instantly converted to digital technology. I
he pointed out. “My father was
like to play with the computer and do all
an OBGYN and was well-
kinds of artsy stuff.” But when he cannot
known and began working
travel and partake in photography, what does
here (Imperial Point Medical
he do to keep himself on an anti-aging
Center) in 1974.”
regimen? “I also like gardening. I don’t get as
The practice where Dr.
much of an opportunity to garden as I used
Singh meets his patients is
to as I’ve gotten busier (as he explains this his
called Broward Health Practice
pager goes off) but I do have the opportunity
and is run by the Hospital
on the weekends, when I’m off.”
District. “The benefit of that is
“That’s interesting, somebody just paged me
it allows me just to be a doctor.
to my pager number,” he laughed. Good, that
I don’t have to deal with office
means we have him for a few more minutes.
matters and billing so I can
“I also have my religion that I practice,” he
spend my time focusing on
said. “I’m a Sikh, a religion that originated in
patient care,” he said.
Northern India. It’s monotheistic, meaning
And because he has the Dr. Manreet Singh in India that both men and women are equal. We have
freedom to practice as he
a Temple out in Southwest Ranches, just south
chooses, something that he
of Weston. We try to go every Sunday when
earned through his hard work, he has embraced a passion for
I’m not on call. The membership is fairly large with about two to
traveling around the world. Perhaps this is a desire stemming
three hundred people that include Miami, Broward and Palm Beach
from his childhood seeing that he was born in Ghana, Africa.
counties — that’s a big area. There’s twenty-five million Sikh’s in
“I grew up there until we moved to Florida when I was
the world and we tend to be spread out all over the world.”
twelve-years-old. I went to a Christian School that was an English
“We get involved with charitable functions within the church
speaking school. My parents are from North India, in Punjab.
and individually. We also donate to causes at the time of need,”
Most of our family still lives in India and we were just there over
he explained. “For example, we donated to Haiti — or if there’s
Christmas. I have traveled all over the world and really enjoy
a tsunami somewhere, I think it’s important to donate at the time
traveling all around the United States,” he said. “I’ve been to most
of need because that’s when people really, really need it. I think
of Europe and I wouldn’t mind visiting it again because it has
all of us seek to help other people. It’s the nature of human
been awhile. I’m told that Prague is an interesting place to go
beings to want to help other people. There are a lot of things to
and potentially it may be on my list of places to visit. But I was
be positive about when it comes to the human spirit.” ◆
just thinking that Australia would be nice to go to see.”
Before he makes his traveling plans — he’s busy trying to For an appointment with Dr. Hari Singh, please call his office
concentrate on the here and now. “Today is what is known as a at Broward Health Practice: 954.771.7294. For additional
procedure day for me and I started the day doing colonoscopies information on Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 N. Federal
and endoscopies and I’m also on-call for emergencies which Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33308, call 954.776-8500, or visit
consisted today of people who are bleeding, vomiting blood. I www.BrowardHealth.org
had to decide whether to start them on appropriate resuscitation Dr. Hari Singh’s educational background is as follows:
and treatment and what type of therapeutic intervention to Emory University in Atlanta. Undergraduate.
choose. Plus, I also have to go to the office today to see Chemistry Major.
some patients.” Baylor College of Medicine. Houston,Texas. M.D.
As it turns out, Dr. Singh may not be a painter, but he’s an avid University of Pittsburgh. Internal Medicine Residency.
photographer. “I really enjoy taking photographs when I travel,” University of Florida Department of Medicine.
he said.“I took a photography class in college and I really liked Gastroenterology Fellowship.

Snowy… my rescue dog

By Karen Dunne
Thanks to an article that you ran was a little ball of white fluff. He
in Lighthouse Point Magazine, I was jumping wildly in his cage as if
read about pups available for to say, “Look at me!” He was hard
adoption at Gigi & Luca. I had to miss.
recently put down my family pet of Elizabeth noticed my interest and
fourteen years and was pretty much released him from his cage.The pup
sure that I was content to be without tore around the store, leaping in the
any pets for awhile (or forever). air like a wild rabbit and slipping
However, I got in touch with and sliding as he took each turn in
Elizabeth over at Gigi & Luca. She the store. In a few moments he wore
filled me in on a little background himself out and lay with all four feet
regarding “Snowy.” It turns out that splayed out like a bearskin run, at
Snowy was among a number of dogs that were born up in my feet. I bent down and petted the dog and asked,“Boy or
Orlando this past October. girl (hoping she would say girl)?” “It’s a male and he really
The breeder had run into personal problems and was needs a good home.” Another glance his way and those
no longer able to care for the pups that she had planned on eyes sealed the deal. Within moments,“Snowy” was in my
breeding or selling. The good folks over at Gigi & Luca’s car and on his way to his new home. It turns out that we
got wind of the problem and sent a representative up to are both lucky…he to have a nice new home and me to
the middle of the state to rescue the pups. have a great little pup.
Once back in LHP, Elizabeth Correa, owner of Gigi & Luca Snowy has become a common fixture in the Day Camp
found them all to be in neglected shape. She took them in, Office of Pine Crest School, where he spends many days of
had them bathed, and set out to find each a good home. the week. He has a fan club of people who think that he
I don’t really know what ever possessed me to pull into is adorable and that he has the happiest personality.
the parking lot across from “The Pink Church” on that Now nine-months old, Snowy is one happy Lighthouse
fateful day, but I did.Without any reason, I walked into Gigi Point resident, who can often be seen taking laps around
& Luca’s and was instantly drawn to the puppies that were Frank McDonough Park, in the shopping basket of
displayed inside. Most of the puppies were of the tiny Lowe’s, and in his own car seat of the car. Another
variety... teacup Yorkies, Chihuahuas, etc.… and then there happy ending… ◆
Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point Relay for Life

Please come and support our Deerfield Beach/ For anyone who has been touched by cancer, we ask
Lighthouse Point Relay for Life event May 1st and 2nd at you to join us in this community wide outreach to help
Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. This event is a direct fight this powerful disease. There are many ways that you
support to the American Cancer Society and benefits can help support us in May. From sponsorship, to creating
cancer survivors, those fighting cancer, and families dealing a team, to donating, or just coming to our event to see what
with the loss of a family member from cancer. happens, we welcome you to come be a part of Relay!
Last year our event raised over $100,000 for Relay for Our event this year is themed with the countries around
Life, and we are hoping to add to this total for 2010. It is a the world. You will enjoy food, entertainment and
life changing experience when you participate in Relay for activities from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, the
Life. If you are a survivor of cancer, the Survivor Walk and United States, Brazil…and so many more!
Dinner is a rewarding start to this incredible event. The Please visit www.relayforlife.org/dblpfl to learn more
Luminaria Ceremony, of silence and candles tugs at every about Relay for Life. Please contact Amy Patterson at 561-
heart in attendance. It is the opportunity to remember 750-9191 or 954-899-8878 if you would like to form a team
loved ones lost to cancer and honors those who have won or sponsor our Relay for Life. Amy Patterson is the Liaison
their battle. The number of teams who never stop walking for Lighthouse Point to Relay, and serves as Captain of the
and entertaining all night long is impressive and Balkan and Patterson Pink Power Team. ◆
heartwarming. The music, entertainment, food and raffles
provide plenty of enjoyment for all.

On The Road Again: Continuing along the trail thru Inverness, the largest
community on the trail we began to see a change in the
landscape with rolling meadows, dairy cattle and sheep.
2685 Kilometers Around Our stop tonight in Margaree Valley was the Normaway
Nova Scotia Inn, a 250 acre property with horses, cabins, an old Inn,
Continued from page 11 bike rentals and its own airstrip. Originally built in 1829 by
the MacPhersons, it has been in the MacDonald family
behaved they had the run of the place with the exception since 1944.
of the kitchen and dining room. Both dinner and breakfast
were excellent.
Here we stayed in cabins with both pot bellied stove

(wood provided on the porch) and a large Jacuzzi tub in
the room. The Inn’s restaurant was excellent, renowned
for being featured by chef Rachael Ray. They have their
THE CEILDH AND own garden and feature delicious breads and chowders
CABOT TRAILS (the porridge bread is a must). They also grow and process
Turning north, we picked up the Ceilidh (pronounced blueberries. After dinner we were treated to fiddle music
Kay-lee) Trail toward Margaree Valley. Reminiscent of the
Scottish highlands the region was attractive to Scottish
settlers making this area a stronghold of Scottish culture. It
is legendary for salmon fishing; world class Celtic
musicians and step dancing (think River Dance). The
names of the towns such as Inverness, Mabou and
Dunvegan suggest the Scottish heritage.
The one mile long rock fill Canso Causeway completed
in 1955 connects the mainland of Nova Scotia to Cape
Breton Island. It crosses the Strait of Canso. The Canso
Canal at the eastern end allows ships to navigate the strait.
In Mabou we stopped to
stretch and to photograph
the church. Scottish
tradition here is so strong and step dancing in the
that the Celtic language is upstairs parlor by local
still taught in the local musicians preparing for
school. We were directed the upcoming Celtic
for lunch to The Red Shoe Music Festival to be held
Pub. This eatery is owned in October. Bill is still
by the Renkin sisters an talking about the blueberry pancakes!
extremely popular Canadian A photo stop in Cheticamp to snap the church found us
singing group. A brother, in a busy Acadian fishing village, with a harbor full of boats.
Jimmy Renkin is a current Lively Acadian French is still actively spoken here and we
popular recording artist. were told it is a good place to sample the Acadian food. At
the northern end is the entrance to the Cape Breton

National Park. Just lighthouse as well as the requisite church steeple were
before entering the there. A local artist displayed his work at the restaurant
park, we stopped at and promised a gallery just “up the road” in Ingonish where
Joe’s Scarecrows. A we stopped to purchase prints.
large open field, it
held several “scare-
crows” of various
“themes” all created
by local artists. A stop
well worth making!
The major portion

of the Cabot Trail
passes through Cape
Breton National Park
considered to be one
of Canada’s most
stunning and diverse
parks. The portion
we covered was a 66
mile roller coaster
ride through high-
lands and plateaus. Rising along the coastal highlands, the
park covers 366 square miles of mountains and coasts.After
a stop to purchase our “permit” we continued with
overlooks to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, soaring eagles, rocky
beaches and deep canyons. The brochure advised that the Continuing on the Cabot Trail you reach the eastern side
moose were so plentiful that we were “guaranteed” to see of St Ann’s Harbor. The St. Ann’s region was settled by
one. Our sightings were limited to the many“Moose Crossing” Highland Scots. The Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
signs posted along at South St. Ann’s is the only one of its kind in North
the way! America. Our stop for the night was Beddeck.
We crossed over Beddeck sits at the edge of the Bras d’Or Lake and is
McKenzie Mountain best known now as the Cape Breton summer home of
to Pleasant Bay; up Alexander Graham Bell. He was drawn here because the
North Mountain and scenery reminded him of Scotland. The home sitting on a
down to Beulach Falls bluff overlooking Baddeck Bay is still inhabited by his
on the Aspy River. descendants. The site, a National Historic site boasts a large
The Trail continues collection commemorating his life and work.
along the coastline Our Bell View B&B stood on a hill overlooking the home
and exits the park and bay. It was a lovely old yellow house. Immaculately
near Ingonish. maintained, most noticeable was
Our lunch stop the fact that the inside looked
was at Neils Cove at like a layout for the Christmas
the Chowder House. edition of Southern Living Mag-
azine. Large beautifully done
swags, wreaths, lights, pinecones,
angels, and plaid bows filled
every space. When asked, the
proprietor indicated that these
If ever there were a were “Fall” decorations! Dinner
picture postcard of brought the first whole lobster
the Nova Scotia area of the trip. ◆
(other than Peggy’s Upcoming: East to Ft Louisbourgh, west to Pictou and
Cove) this was it! New Brunswick, south to St John and ferry across to
Piles of Lobster traps, Digby and Digby Neck then north up the South Shore to
fishing boats, and a Halifax. See Part 2 in our May Issue!

MORTGAGE N EWS
Getting back in the Groove
By Karen Hammett
According to the latest housing data buyers get excited with the price of the home based on a monthly
released by the Florida Realtors payment derived from a financial calculator they utilized on the
Association, Florida’s existing home internet, not realizing that the other costs drive their actual payment
sales rose in December 2009. Purchasers too high to afford.
can get such great values on bigger Hopefully, during this process you have been working with an
homes in the $1mm plus market, and not loose proportionately as experienced Licensed Realtor. I find the best way to choose a
much on their $400-500k home, that it makes sense to take some Realtor is through referral and/or by checking out the yard signs in
cash out of the stock market and invest in their lifestyle. Families your desired neighborhood. Realtors who concentrate in a
grow, companies relocate, retires, downsize, couples marry and particular area are usually more in the loop of what’s going on in
divorce, and unfortunately, elders pass away. All these “life that area than you would imagine.
experiences” stimulate the market no matter what phase of the Most experienced Realtors won’t show you property until you
downturn or upswing we are experiencing. become Pre-Qualified by a reputable Mortgage Broker. Prepare by
If you are one of the many finally ready to start looking for a new organizing your financial records including two years of Income Tax
home do your homework. Drive through neighborhoods at Returns and W-2s and current bank statements for all accounts. Pre-
different times of the day and evening. You may find, noise, poor Qualification may uncover issues that can be rectified but may
lighting, trash pick-up issues, etc. Visit parks and supermarkets. require time and leg work so meet with the Mortgage Professional
Check out the schools and the churches, even the gyms. If it’s on early in the process. DO NOT make any major purchases or change
the water check out the depth and width of the canal and how long jobs until you consult with your Mortgage Professional. We have
it takes to get to the inlet or Intracoastal by boat. Don’t forget the seen many situations where one seemingly small payment threw
exposure of the home. The sun can be blinding. What about the Debt to Income Ratio out of guidelines. If you have a mattress
Restaurants that deliver? Distance to Towne Centre? Golf Courses? bulging with cash, deposit it as soon as you start shopping. ◆
The beach? Muvico? Depending on your lifestyle, seemingly trite Karen Hammett is a licensed Mortgage Broker and owner of
conveniences can be deal breakers. Howard Grace Mortgage located in the Duval Court
If you think you’ve found “home”, make sure you take into Professional Centre located at 625 SE 10th Street in Deerfield
consideration the Real Estate Taxes and Property Insurance. Beach. Please call her at 954-421-3010 or e-mail her at
Investigate what the monthly condo maintenance includes. Some karen@howardgracemortgage.com.
LEGAL MAT TERS

Neighborly Nuisances–Part One, the Plants
By Kim Douglas Sherman, Esquire
A nice neighbor is a nice thing to have, keep their lots reasonably clean of all refuse, trash, and debris. If
but a bad neighbor is a nightmare. you complain to the City, it must send the offending owner or
Sometimes it is just the little things that occupant a notice to clean-up or be charged by the City for the cost.
are annoying. The neighbors are probably good people who really If the lot is not cleaned within fourteen days of the notice, Section
have no intention to annoy you...or... you wonder,“do they?” 30-34 provides that:“the city shall cause it to be cleaned and the costs
The most frequent complaint that I hear about is the neighbors’ thereof shall be assessed against the lot as a special assessment.”
trees over hanging the property line. Those branches can be a Section 86-30 provides minimum standards for maintaining
nuisance for a variety of reasons: they block the sun; they intrude on property: the grass shall not exceed eight inches high, adequate
the ability to use the property; they drop leaves or fruits or berries irrigation must be provided, and the lot to be “reasonably free of
[which may attract flies, cockroaches, and vermin]; and they are weeds, disease, dead plants and other conditions evidencing
knocking over your fence. inadequate care and maintenance.” The trees, shrubs, hedges and
Along with the intruding branches problem we often hear about groundcover must not be allowed to become overgrown. In the
the tree’s roots invading and pushing up the pavement or cracking case of hedges, that height is five feet above the normal ground level
into the sewage lines or house foundation. You cannot cut down the from the front setback line to the front lot line and six feet high to
annoying neighbors’ tree, but you are privileged, at your own expense, the rear lot line. On waterfront lots, the height is limited to three
to trim back any encroaching branches, tree roots, or other vegetation, feet from the rear setback line. Corner lots cannot have a hedge or
which have grown onto your property. If, by some chance, the trees wall within twenty-five feet of the corner. In all cases no wall, fence,
are Australian pine, Norfolk Island pine, Melaleuca, Brazilian Pepper, or tree, or hedge may obstruct motorists’ safe use of the roadway.
Florida Holly, Section 86-1 of the Lighthouse Point City Code requires In our next articles on Neighborly Nuisances we will take up the
that the tree must be removed if they were planted after 1979. subjects of offending noise, animals, flooding, and property use. Stay
Unkempt yards certainly can be annoying, not to mention an tuned, there will be something to annoy everyone. For more info,
eyesore in an otherwise lovely Lighthouse Point neighborhood. please go to: www.shermanlegal.com ◆
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At Duke University Awarded Eagle Scout Status
Ms. Katherine Franklin was John Walsh,Troop 229, Deerfield
named to the dean’s at Duke Beach was awarded the rank of
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the Fall 2009 semester. She February 28th. John's Eagle Service
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LI B R ARY N EWS
Role of the Readers’ Advisor

By Doreen Gauthier
It seems coincidental that the Miami Herald’s editorial page Bookstores for people who love books are a Mecca of resources;
should feature a reading cartoon recently after Chad Lowe’s satirical but for many a librarian bookstores are a magnetic treasure-trove of
Sun Sentinel “no batteries, no screen, no downloads” in a previous ideas for marketing and advertising. Technology has improved our
column. This Miami Herald cartoon is equally satirical, but methods of sharing the printed word with readers with the use of
somehow seems sadder — two young boys are looking at a book as blogging, Facebook, or wikis, but our best method is the face-to-face,
one remarks “it’s called a book, but I’m not sure where the batteries one-on-one meeting of the readers’ advisor and the seeker.
go.” Are we so jaded that any medium of communication must take The role of reader’s advisor is subjective at best. Your best friend,
a battery? While I thought of the constant connection and your brother-in-law, your neighbor, teacher, doctor, or pastor can be
attachment we seemingly have to electronic devices the most a reader’s advisor with wonderfully rich suggestions of “what to read
recent edition of Public Libraries arrived which gave me a glimmer next” — most of us suffer from the “too many books, too little time”
of hope. syndrome. The Lighthouse Point Library staff and volunteers are
The cover story of this professional journal was “Readers’ readers — casual readers some, voracious others, and eclectic
Advisor” to the end that “readers are our best advocates”. A study by insatiable still others. To this point, I must compliment Rosemary
OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) indicates that readership Wilson, the library’s circulation specialist. Rosemary falls into the
is UP! The public’s perception of the library is first and foremost a final category and more importantly she remembers what our
place for BOOKS — the printed word. As budgets grow slimmer patrons read. She recalls genres and authors as easily and accurately
and slimmer the competition between technology and print a contestant on Jeopardy. There is perhaps no more satisfying day
becomes fiercer. One can become “connected” to electronics at than being able to introduce a new author to a patron or connecting
home, at school, even at the corner Starbucks, but the vast array of a reader with a resource.
knowledge in tactile bound form is available truly only at the Library. This readers’ advisory role is a mutually beneficial cycle — strong
Knowledgeable clerks at the mall’s bookstore can point out the public library collections support and foster a reading public. The
displays of latest bestsellers, but have they read any? Can the clerk reading public supports the local library with advocacy, money,
suggest additional authors or corresponding subject matter? and time. ◆

WOMEN’S CLUB OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT

ANNUAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Tiara Soiree Fashion Show Luncheon
By Pati Ryder, President
The Women’s Club of LHP has raised This Fundraiser was made possible
$10,000 with all proceeds donated to LHP because of the truly generous spirit of
Organizations and charities throughout the giving of members, individual donors, local
community with continued commitment merchants and sponsors, combined with
to their Purpose — Celebrating 35 years of the hard work and dedication of our Charity
creating friendships and sharing a common Fundraiser Committee Volunteers! “Why we
interest in the civic and social welfare of the Volunteer? — For a sense of belonging and
community. Since the year 2000, the the chance to make a difference.”
Women’s Club of LHP has donated in The Women’s Club of LHP welcomes new
excess of $125,000 to Lighthouse Point members from all zip codes. Please phone
Organizations and Local Charities. 954-946-3855 for further information. ◆
Please take a moment to listen to Yvonne Brown sing a song dedicated

to the plight of poor and starving children.
President Pati Ryder and Ways
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and Means Chairwoman Click “Videos” and type in “Yvonne Brown”
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Here you’ll find some myths you may have believed as fact. Let’s 4. The Great Train Robbery was the first feature film When
begin with the following misconceptions: it was released in 1903, “The Great Train Robbery” pioneered
1. Eve ate a bad apple An apple a day might keep the doctor several techniques, includes jump cuts, medium close-ups and a
away, but they have still had bad publicity as the “forbidden fruit” complex storyline. But the first feature film? It was only ten minutes
that Eve tasted in the Garden of Eden, thereby making life difficult long! Even most short films are longer than that. The first feature-
for all of us. Yet nowhere in the biblical story of Adam and Eve is an length film was a 100-minute Australian film, “The Story of the Kelly
apple mentioned. It is simply called “the fruit of the tree that is in the Gang,” released three years later. Even if you think of a feature film
middle of the garden” (Genesis 3:3). OK, it COULD have been an as the “feature” of a cinema program, the title would go to one of a
apple, but it might just as well have been an apricot, a mango, or number of French films made during the 1890s (but I won't name
any other sort of fruit. one, as that could cause any number of arguments).
2. Newton was hit by an apple Apples continued to get bad 5. Van Gogh sliced off his ear Van Gogh is known as the
press with the famous story that scientist Sir Isaac Newton was archetypal starving artist, only selling one painting in his lifetime,
under a tree, minding his own business, when an apple fell on his and — in a quarrel with Gauguin — slicing off his ear, not long
head. Just as well it provided him the inspiration for the laws of
before committing suicide. Though he did face a tragic end, and his
gravity, or the poor apple would never be forgiven! But while the
own paintings sold poorly, it is worth noting that he spent most of
falling apple is a good story, it probably never happened. The story
was first published in an essay by Voltaire, long after Newton’s death. his life teaching and dealing art. He only spent eight years of his
Before that, Newton’s niece, Catherine Conduitt, was the only life painting, which helps to explain why he didn’t starve to death.
person who ever told the story. It was almost certainly an invention. Also, he didn’t slice off his entire ear, just a portion of his left lobe.
3. Walt Disney drew Mickey Mouse One of the world’s most Painful, but not nearly as bad as you might have thought.
famous fictitious characters, Mickey Mouse, is credited to Walt 6. Witches were burned at stake in Salem The Salem (Massa-
Disney. However, Mickey was the vision of Disney’s number one chusetts) witch trials of 1692 led to the arrests of 150 people, of
animator, Ub Iwerks. Disney, never a great artist, would always have whom 31 were tried and 20 were executed. But just as these trials
trouble drawing the character who made him famous. Fortunately were based on ignorance, there are many misconceptions about
for him, Iwerks was known as the fastest animator in the business. them. For starters, the 31 condemned “witches” were not all women.
He single-handedly animated Mickey’s first short film, Plane Crazy Six of them were men. Also, they were not burned at stake. As any
(1928), in only two weeks. (That’s 700 drawings a day.) But give witch-hunter would know, a true witch could never be killed by this
some credit to Disney — when sound films began later that year, he method. Hanging was the usual method — though one was crushed
played Mickey’s voice. to death under heavy stones. ◆
Green Harriet
10 WAYS TO HELP YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
1. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to beat 6. Avoid eating sweets, synthetic sweet-
dehydration.Alcohol consumption, fatty foods, and insufficient eners or foods sweetened with them.
water are some of the main reasons people feel “hung over” and Instead, eat fruit and sweeten herbal teas with a few
heavy from the holidays. Every cell in your body needs adequate drops of stevia-an herb that contains steviosides,
water to function properly so try to drink at least 2 Litres a day substances that are naturally 1000 times sweeter
to flush fat and toxins out. than sugar, without the nasty effects on your blood
2. Take a high-quality B-complex and vitamin C supplement, sugar levels.
both of which are depleted by alcohol consumption and stress— 7. Be sure to fit some exercise into your day.
and chances are you have had both. A minimum of twenty minutes of vigorous activity will get your
3. Eat fruit in the morning on an empty stomach—fruit is the circulation going, improve lymph flow, increase energy, and help
best food to keep the lymphatic system cleansed and moving your body burn any bulges you may be carrying. If it’s too cold
properly. The lymphatic system is what I call “the body’s version outside, try jumping on a mini-trampoline. It’s one of the best
of a street-cleaner”—it sweeps up toxins, fat, and the by-products forms of exercise for getting your lymph to eliminate fatty
of bodily processes to lessen pain, inflammation, cellulite, and deposits and cellulite in your body.
toxic overload in the body. Just don’t overdo. 8. Avoid margarine and foods made with hydrogenated and
4. Eat a large green salad for lunch and dinner. And if you trans fats. These toxic foods make your body’s detox organs
just can’t stand another salad, wrap it up! Put lettuce, sprouts, like the liver sluggish. They also require huge amounts of energy
avocado, tomato, and cucumber (or some combination of these) to digest. They also lead to weight gain and are linked to a host
in a wrap.Add a dash of sea salt and freshly cracked peppercorns of other health problems.
and you have a delicious meal in a hurry. 9. Avoid foods that contain synthetic colors, preservatives,
5. Eat a small healthy snack every two hours to stabilize and other additives. Remember,“if you can’t read it, don’t eat
blood sugar. Wild blood sugar fluctuations can deplete your it.” By avoiding them throughout the day, you are giving your
energy, cause weight gain, intensify food cravings, and depress liver a break so it can devote its energy to burning fat.
your immune system, making you more vulnerable to those cold 10. Add beans to your diet in soups, salads, stews, chili, or
and flu bugs found in droves in the winter months. My preferred other foods. The humble legumes are the most overlooked
option is raw, unsalted almonds—they’re loaded with calcium healthy foods, yet they are packed with protein, fiber, and
and blood-stabilizing fiber and protein. Eat 10-12 as a snack complex carbs (the good ones) that cleanse your bowels,
between meals. stabilize blood sugar, and keep you feeling full for hours. Can’t
stand the aftermath of eating beans—simply take a digestive
enzyme that includes cellulase with meals that contain beans.
Cellulase helps improve the digestion of beans.
C AN TAN KE R O U SLY YO U R S
“Fast, Free and Easy!”
(*@%!?*#+!)
By Wendell Abern
Dear Internet Fans, “Dear Wendell,
Confession: I am just barely computer-literate. I can use my I am referring your inquiry to the appropriate editor involved in
computer as a word processor, I can send and receive e-mails, I can the contest.”
play bridge on an international bridge site, and I can Google. “What, appropriate?!” I shouted. “How appropriate does an editor
Not much else. have to be!? I’m not trying to reach some diplomat in the Bulgarian
My expertise is further hampered by Borbick, the miniaturized embassy or something, for God’s sake, I just want to vote in a contest!”
terrorist who lives inside my computer. Borbick gets his jollies by
I scanned through my incoming e-mail list and found an e-mail
disrupting me frequently.
from one Seth Liss at the Sun-Sentinel. He wrote:
Recently, my friend Alan sent me an e-mail requesting that I vote
for him in a contest being conducted online by the Ft. Lauderdale “Hi Wendell,
Sun-Sentinel: a BOB, or Best of Blogs, competition. I thought to Your user name is: dendyabern. I set up a new password for you
myself ... okay, this shouldn’t be too hard. I clicked on the link at ********. You can go ahead and change your password after you
Alan provided. log on. Thanks, Seth”
I found myself staring at a long series of Blog titles in categories I spent the next few minutes wondering if anyone in the world
ranging from Art to Travel, found the Humor section and Alan’s entry. has as much trouble navigating the Internet as I do. How many
I clicked on “Vote,” and now found myself staring at a Sun-Sentinel friends of Alan were trying to vote, and then giving up? How many
site that read, “We’re saving your BOB Awards Information! But to votes was he getting?
continue, please enter your Sun-Sentinel.com login information, or With some trepidation, I clicked on the link to the BOB contest
set up a new account below if you don’t have one.” site. I voted again (I think), then went to the Sun-Sentinel site, typed
Wait. What did this mean? Did “saving your BOB information” in my e-mail address and my new password and was once again
mean my vote was counted?
informed,“The e-mail you registered is not in our system.”
Not being certain, I typed in my login information, and was
informed (in red ink, thank you),“The e-mail address you entered is I cursed the Sun-Sentinel, Ms. Kathleen Pellegrino, Mr. Seth Liss,
not in our system.” Alan, Borbick, Bill Gates and the Bulgarian ambassador, and went
I stared at my computer for a few seconds and then shouted,“Are back to my inbox.
you working for the Sun-Sentinel now, Borbick?” I wrote another e-mail to Ms. Pellegrino, with a copy to Seth Liss.
I went back to my e-mail site and sent a quick note to Alan, telling Dear Ms. Pellegrino,
him I was trying, but wasn’t sure if my vote counted. He sent a Your associate, Mr. Seth Liss, told me I could vote with the
quick e-mail back, assuring me the newspaper was just using the username dendyabern and a new password. I tried, and was once
contest to get people to register with the Sun-Sentinel, that it was again informed, “The e-mail you registered is not in our system.”
free and there were no strings attached. Please try to understand something:
The next day, I voted again. I think. Still not certain, I went to I AM JUST TRYING TO VOTE FOR MR. WILLIAMSON’S BLOG!
register with the Sun-Sentinel. Up pops a page headlined, THAT’S ALL! WHAT IS THE BIG PROBLEM?!!!!
“Registering for South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com is fast, free and easy!” Very cantankersouly yours, and rightfully so. Wendell Abern
Yeah. Right.
P.S. Do you happen to have a very small cousin named Borbick?
I filled out a form, typing in my e-mail address, gender, zip code
et al, and was then asked to agree to the newspaper’s privacy policy To her credit, Ms. Pellegrino answered right away with a
and terms of service. Because I wanted to see just how fast, free compassionate e-mail that informed me she was sorry I continued
and easy it was to register, I read every word of their terms. Took me to have this problem and had asked Seth Liss to help resolve it. She
seventeen minutes. disavowed any knowledge of Borbick.
However, I felt I was now set, and clicked on the box marked, Seth Liss, almost simultaneously, sent an e-mail saying,“You don’t
“Register.” And was quickly informed, once again in red ink,“The e- have to register. Just sign in. You are already registered.”
mail address you entered is not in our system.” Okay, we’ll see. I went back to the voting page and voted for
I cut loose with a loud stream of some of my favorite expletives, Alan. Then I voted for him again. And again. And again.
ending with,“Okay, Borbick, how much is Comcast paying you?” Heeding Seth Liss’s comforting e-mail, I did not even venture to
I waited another day. Filled out another form to register with the the site for registering. I was already registered, right?
Sun-Sentinel, and was rejected once again. However, the newspaper To this day, I vote for Alan daily. As long as that voting page
posted a note saying “...for further assistance, contact kpellegrino@ remains posted, I will continue to vote for him.
sun-sentinel.com.
Alan, if you happen to be reading this, I have now voted for you
I went back to my e-mail site and composed the following:
“Dear Ms. (or Mr.) Pellegrino, 138 times. Or not at all. I have no way of knowing if my votes have
I have been trying to register on your site in order to vote in a been counted. My feeling about the whole experience is that if
contest. I keep getting a pop-up that reads, ‘The e-mail you you don’t win this contest, you can blame it on Borbick. ◆
registered is not in our system.’ Please advise.” Cantankerously Yours,
When I returned to my e-mails later that afternoon, I quickly Wendell Abern
went to an e-mail from a Kathleen Pellegrino. Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.

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ON R E LIG I O N
The Hidden Treasure

By Reverend Jack Noble
For over a billion people on this troubled planet, the was being made up out of all the thoughts and emotions
year’s most poignant moment comes at dawn on Easter evoked by that first Easter, from countless minds and hearts
morning. Not much mystery there, I should think. I mean, down through the centuries. All of the awe and reverence
our deepest dread is the fear of extinction, of being the and wonder, all of the love and the yearning, all of the
candle blowing in the wind finally sputtering-out, the gratitude and prayer was being stored, and that we had just
ceasing to be, the losing of our place. In Easter morning added to it.”
though, leaping as it does across continents and oceans, “These things,” he said, “did not just happen and then
plains and mountains, Christian believers everywhere feel vanish. Not at all. Like tiny particles of energy, or light,
once again that great tug of hope. they had their own permanence. None of it was ever
I am certain that we each have holidays that stand out lost.” He explained that it’s all still there – out of sight, out
in our memory — a special Easter or Christmas. In our of time – but with unending reality. These things are a kind
thinking-back, for reasons that are not always immediately of infinite reservoir from which any human being
clear “that one stands-out above all the others.” For me, the could draw.
one I will always remember is the Easter sunrise I spent Then, with the matter-of-fact tone one might expect
aboard a cruise ship where I was serving as chaplain. I from a man who worked in and on machinery all his life
remember it like yesterday. In my mind’s eye, I can yet see and throughout his day, a man no doubt who’d seen a lot
those great spears of light breaking across the skies from of life over the years, he concluded the matter with, “And
east to west, the wake of the ship reaching out, and out, that, my friend, is what you’re talking about just now. The
and out into the darkness, and then of course the ageless hidden treasure of Easter.”
words of that ageless story. Over the years I’ve thought about that conversation
After everyone else had wandered-off I stayed behind many times, especially in this season. And each time I do,
soaking-up that lingering moment. Over next to the rail I have been caused to wonder. We have been, by our
was one of the ship’s engineers. We had become friendly. culture, conditioned to think of reality in terms of tangibles
So I walked over to him. As you might expect he was plain- — the material. Yet, I am becoming more and more
spoken, but there was a bit of the wistful poet in him, too. convinced that deep inside us we know that we are not
The horizon was empty — for as far as we could see. Our merely bone and flesh. We know deep down, that we are
ship was alone in this vast ocean. But those moments of not only whirling electrons. Away at the core of our
worship had left me with a sense of wholeness and the existence we understand that we are something more. We
awareness that I was a part of something big and powerful. are our hopes and dreams. We are that great conundrum
I mentioned this to my friend. of pain and joy, anger and tenderness, tears and laughter.
Looking out toward the sea he said,“you felt it too? That We understand somewhere deep in our psyche that in the
was the treasure.” As dawn broke over head, everything great balance such things outweigh all of the measurables
was quite. And after a moment or two, I inquired, with which we surround ourselves and fill our lives.
“The treasure?” My friend the engineer was right, at least as far as I am
I thought he sounded suddenly a bit shy, as he explained concerned. In the legacies of Easters-past there is much
what he meant. He said the thought was not original to from which to draw — faith to be borrowed, strength to be
him, and he couldn’t remember where he’d heard it first — found, courage to be taken. Each of us have our own
but it came to him from childhood no doubt. Then he said problems, we have our areas of weakness, our moments of
something about since that first Easter a vast treasure had despair. But that triumphant cry rings down through the
been gathering. Not of gold or anything like that. “This ages, Be of good cheer! I have overcome the world!
treasure,” he said, “was invisible.” Going on he said, “This So it comes again this year. The light pours over the rim
treasure, being stored in some great house somewhere, of the world and once more it is Easter Day! ◆


S KI N C AR E Th
Eyelids – the Hard to Treat Areas
By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA
How often have you been frustrated with trying to get rid of those the eyelid skin. This instantly creates a smoother, firmer, and more
bags, wrinkles, and/or dark circles under the eyes? So many products refreshed look to the eyelid skin.
have come and gone making false claims about treating these eyelid What ingredients are in the eye serum that is anti-aging?
problems. Now there is finally a technology that can properly infuse Delivered in a moisturizing base, natural anti-oxidant compounds
anti-aging serum into the lower eyelid so that in just 30 seconds, you such as flavonoids and polyphenols (found in green tea), chelators,
can see an immediately noticeable reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and peptides (such as copper) are all well-documented to lighten,
puffiness, and dark circles that lasts for hours and improves the brighten, and tighten the under eye area. They also are known to
eyelids over time. reduce the appearance of puffiness and bags.
This is the same concept of the highly successful Clarisonic skin In these days of false advertising and cosmetic products that do
cleansing system that was launched several years ago to skin care not live up to their hype, it is refreshing to have the Opal®. Not only
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TH E EYES HAVE IT
Lazy Eye – Don’t Let Your Child Go Undiagnosed
By Dr. Steven Wigdor
It is essential to have both eyes aligned can see a particular road sign and compare it to there own vision.
together and seeing well, during the critical It’s important to understand, that unless you carefully check the
early years of a child’s growth, for proper vision of each eye separately, you will not detect the problem. A
vision development to take place. In a child will rarely tell you that they see blurry. As far as a child knows,
child, an otherwise healthy eye not seeing properly is called a lazy everyone sees the same way they do, they have nothing to compare
eye. A lazy eye is not really lazy, it just wasn’t given a chance to to. A parent will also not be able to detect minor misalignments
work. If it doesn’t receive a chance by an early age, the eye will between the eyes that will inhibit binocular vision development.
probably never be able to see properly. Schoolwork and any activity Pediatricians will usually evaluate a child’s eyes at very young
requiring depth perception can all be effected. ages. Eye exams by an Optometric Physician are usually performed
Whenever a child needs a significantly higher prescription on beginning at the age of three. Ensuring proper health of the eyes,
one eye compared to the other, and a correction is not provided, binocular clear vision, and correct muscle balance will allow for
there is a high probability for the brain to suppress or not use the proper development during the critical early years. If a lazy eye is
eye. It’s also possible to have the eyes improperly aligned with each discovered, eyeglasses, contact lenses, eye exercises or sometimes
other. This is called strabismus. This will also cause the brain to intermittent patching of the good eye is usually all that is necessary
suppress one eye in order to avoid seeing double. If a child has to correct the problem.
either of these conditions, even though the eye might be healthy, The worst thing about a lazy eye is not discovering it early. Make
the connection to the brain is not being given a proper chance to sure your child has an eye exam now. Remember, everyone has
develop. A lazy eye usually results. To improve a child’s lazy eye, it’s hindsight protect your eyesight! ◆
imperative to discover the problem early. It’s generally considered
Dr. Steven Wigdor, an Optometric Physician, and his staff
that after the age of nine, improvement is very difficult to obtain.
welcome your calls and questions in Lighthouse Point at
The younger the child is when the condition is discovered, the
954-943-6210. You can also find us at www.eyecareandeye
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Parents will often test their child’s vision by comparing it to
there own. It’s not uncommon for a parent to ask a child when they
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Cookin’ With The Community

April Fool’s Recipe Fun!
We encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers
of our magazine. To submit your recipe, please email us at: LHPnews@bellsouth.net and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.
MEATLOAF CAKE SPAGHETTI TORTE

What you’ll need: What you’ll need:
• Two round cake pans • A large springform pan, generously greased
• Your favorite meatloaf recipe • Your favorite pasta sauce
• Mashed potatoes • A pound of pasta
• Ketchup • Mozzarella or provolone cheese
• Cherry tomatoes • Ricotta cheese or more pasta sauce for “frosting”
Preparation Preparation
Prepare your favorite meatloaf recipe as you normally would, • Toss your favorite pasta sauce with about a pound of
but, before baking, divide the mixture into the two round cake cooked pasta.
pans and pat it flat. • Gently fold a couple of beaten eggs into the pasta mixture,
• Bake as usual, but shorten the cooking time (these thinner and then spread half of this mixture into the well-greased
meatloaves won’t take nearly as long to cook). springform pan.
• While the meatloaf is in the oven, make a batch of mashed • Sprinkle the pasta with shredded provolone or mozzarella
potatoes, adding a little extra milk to them and whipping cheese, and then cover the cheese with the remaining
them with an electric beater until they are fluffy and pasta mixture.
spreadable. • Bake in a preheated oven at 350° F (175° C) for 30 minutes.
• When the meatloaves are done, invert one of them onto a • Allow your spaghetti “cake” to rest for about 15 minutes
round plate. before unmolding it from the springform pan.
• Cover the meat with a thick, even layer of mashed potatoes. • “Frost” this tasty cake with ricotta cheese or drizzle it with
• Place the other meatloaf on top of the potato layer, and more pasta sauce just before serving.
finish frosting the “cake” with the remaining potatoes.
• Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes to look like cherries.
• Just before serving, decorate the top of your cake with
ketchup. Write a personalized message, or just a simple
“Happy April Fools’ Day!”
FISH STICK SURPRISE

DOG FOOD DIP Candy bars coated in toasted coconut look like just like fish
Ingredients sticks, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with caramel
• 2 pounds lean ground beef sauce can look suspiciously like mashed potatoes and gravy.
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup What you’ll need:
• 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed • Cylindrical candy bars (like Mounds™, Twix™, Baby Ruth™,
• 1 (12 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers, drained or Kit Kat™)
• A clean, new dog food dish • Toasted coconut
Preparation • Vanilla ice cream
• Place lean ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet over • Caramel sauce
• Gummy candies in the shapes of vegetables—peas, carrots,
medium high heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and
corn—available in bulk at most candy stores.
onion is soft. Drain and turn heat to medium low.
Preparation
• Pour in condensed cream of mushroom soup. Mix in
• Place the candy bars on a microwave-safe plate and zap them
processed cheese food and desired amount of jalapeno
on high power for about five seconds—just long enough to
peppers. Cook and stir until all ingredients are well blended,
soften the chocolate without completely melting it.
about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the toasted coconut on a sheet of waxed paper and
• Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Cover and chill in
roll each candy bar in it until completely coated.
the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• Arrange two or three “fish sticks” on each plate alongside a
• Reheat the mixture in a slow cooker, mixing in about 1
small handful of gummy veggies.
tablespoon of water to thin if necessary, before serving.
• Just before serving, use a round scoop to adorn each plate
Mound mixture into clean dog food dish.
with a serving of vanilla ice cream “potatoes” and top with a
Serves 12.
drizzle of caramel “gravy.”
WE ALWAYS WELCOME YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES PLEASE SHARE THEM WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!!
Bill Sullivan, Bob Parks, Fred Schorr, Paul Zalesky, Lou Petrone, Phil Linville and Mike Branigan.
The famous Red Fox Restaurant in Lighthouse Point is probably the oldest restaurant in the area. Following the
the venue for this group of guys to meet for breakfast once good food and conversation, they were given a tour of the
a week to share friendship and great food. Farmer's Market and learned how important this
Recently, the group took a "field trip' to another famous establishment and industry is to our community.
restaurant at the Farmer's Market in Pompano Beach,

Hot Off the Grill Sheriff Al Lamberti

By John Offerdahl Reports
(a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)
Broward County Crime
SPICY SHRIMP BOWL Stoppers – More than
Ah springtime! Beautiful weather abounds Just a Tip Line
and the NFL draft is right around the corner. By Sheriff Al Lamberti
The backyard beckons, the grill grins – time to
Crime in Broward County is something we cannot escape. As one of the largest
eat outdoors! This month I have the perfect sheriff’s offices in the country, we strive to promote crime prevention and public safety
recipe for you — the Spicy Shrimp Bowl. It is initiatives focused on protecting the citizens we serve. Crime Stoppers is a nationwide
just the right combination of hot and cold, steamed and crisp, sweet program that encourages citizens to report information they may have regarding criminal
and spicy. You can even lay out the ingredients and let everyone activity. Any tip leading to the arrest of a suspect is eligible for a reward up to $1,000.
assemble his own. Too busy with spring training? Stop by one of my The Crime Stoppers Program of Broward County started in 1981 to assist detectives
in criminal investigations. The program is a non-profit 501(c) 3 and is overseen by the
cafes and bring the Spicy Shrimp
Crime Stoppers Council of Broward — a 35 member board consisting of non-active law
Bowl home for your training table. It enforcement and community leaders. The Crime Stoppers Program is housed at BSO
is our featured recipe right now headquarters and the tips are answered by BSO employees. All callers remain anonymous
during “springtime” at Offerdahl’s — we do not want your name, we need your information. Tips can be reported via
Café Grill. telephone: 954.493.TIPS (8477) or toll free 1.866.493.TIPS, you may also text message
your tips to 274637.
READY Broward County citizens have helped make BSO’s Crime Stoppers Unit consistently
Cazal Marinade one of the nation’s top performers. With the help of the community, more cases have been
1/2 c. olive oil solved, arrests made and property recovered. Since its inception, Crime Stoppers of
1/2 c. fresh lime juice Broward has cleared nearly 19,000 cases and tips have resulted in more than 11,000
1/2 tsp. Lawry’s season salt arrests. A street value of more than $363 million worth of drugs, property, cash and
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper weapons has also been recovered. To their recent credit, in February 2010, Crime
Bowl Ingredients Stoppers closed a 10-year old case where the tip led detectives to the identity, description
1 cup brown rice and whereabouts of a suspect wanted for a homicide that occurred in 2000.
1 cup pearled barley To date, Crime Stoppers of Broward County has paid more than $2.2 million in
5 3/4 cups chicken broth reward money to citizens who phoned us with tips. Reward money comes from the Crime
1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stems excluded Stoppers Trust Fund, which is overseen by the Florida Office of the Attorney General.
1 bag shredded carrots Funds are collected from donations made by businesses and citizens, as well as a $20
1 cucumber, seeded and diced Crime Stoppers Fund Fee, which is assessed to each person when they are arrested. The
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Crime Stoppers Board of Directors is also responsible for fundraising. Each year, they
2 T. chopped cilantro sponsor various events, including a golf tournament, the annual Crime Stoppers Gala and
Sauce other events to fund the reward account.
1/4 cup prepared teriyaki sauce Crime Stoppers also oversees special programs within Broward County, these include:
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard • Dead Beat Parents: Crime Stoppers will take tips on dead beat parents who are not
Mix thoroughly to create sauce paying child support as ordered by the court and forward the information to the
appropriate law enforcement agency. A reward of $200 may be paid to the tipster.
PREP • Gun Stoppers: Crime Stoppers will pay $100 for the recovery of an illegally owned
Prepare your entrée & sauces…
weapon and up to $1,000 for the arrest of a felon in possession of an illegally owned
Mix the Cazal marinade ingredients thoroughly and put into a firearm. The purpose of the program is to lessen the prevalence of illegally carried
large Ziploc with 1 lb. jumbo defrosted and shelled shrimp. firearms in Broward County and reduce gun violence.
Marinate for 30 minutes. Cook rice and barley together in a rice • Illegal Dumping: Signs are posted at illegal dump sites and other areas to discourage
cooker with chicken broth. Steam carrots and broccoli and illegal dumpers and to publicize the reward system. People who are caught illegally
keep warm. dumping are subject to fines and imprisonment.
• Student Crime Stoppers: Broward County students are encouraged to report crimes
LETS GRILL! committed in or around their schools. If the tip leads to an arrest, the student could
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto wooden qualify for a cash reward of up to $100.
skewers and grill on a well-oiled grill grate until shrimp is pink. • Terrorism: As a direct result of the September 11th attacks, a reward of up to $15,000
Once shrimp is grilled, assemble 4 bowls in this order: rice, broccoli, may be collected for any information on person(s) who are planning terrorist activity.
carrots, cucumber, almonds and cilantro. Top with a skewer of • Kid Saver Fingerprinting: This program was developed to provide law enforcement
shrimp and serve with a side of spicy dipping sauce. with fingerprints and a photograph of children and the elderly in the event they should
ever go missing. This program is made available to any community event in which
Johnny says…
children will be present.
"People think eating healthy is boring… then again they haven’t Crime Stoppers focus is to create safer homes and safer communities. I am confident
tried our Spicy Shrimp Bowl!Offerdahl’s Cafe Grill is located at with their hard work and your tips, the Broward Sheriff’s Office will continue to assist
2400 North Federal Highway • Lighthouse Point, FL in this mission through enforcement, crime prevention efforts and our public safety
(954) 788-3464 initiatives.
For more information about Broward County’s Crime Stoppers Program, visit
www.browardcrimestoppers.org.

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How to Catch Identity Theft Early

By Denise Richardson
If you have ever been the victim of identity theft, you know system for example monitors many forms of both credit and
how financially and emotionally damaging it can be. When service account applications for the misuse of your
someone uses your personal information without your information. Here's how they claim it works: anytime they find
permission, you are responsible for learning of its use and individual pieces of your identity in applications for credit
stopping further damage from occurring. If you fail to do so cards, wireless services, retail credit, utilities, check reorders,
in a timely manner, the creditor can report late or defaulted mortgage loans, auto loans, and payday loans they alert you . If
accounts to the credit bureaus and damage your credit score. the application is fraudulent their remediation team takes steps
Ongoing identity theft can be difficult to clear up since your to protect your identity. Early notification of potential identity
personal information can be repeatedly sold. If you catch threats helps reduce the impact should a fraud occur.
identity theft early, however, you have a better chance of Missing Mail
clearing your good name and averting further harm to your If you have stopped receiving bills or credit card and bank
name — and credit. statements, there may be a sinister cause. Identity thieves will
Take Collection Calls and Letters Seriously sometimes remove your mail from your mailbox in order to
If you receive debt collection calls for a debt you do not review it for personal financial information. They will also
owe, or have received several threatening letters regarding often put a change of address in the post office and divert
unpaid debts, watch out! This could be an early indicator of your mail to their location. Once they have your banking
identity theft. information and credit card numbers, they may then use
When identity thieves apply for credit in your name, they these tools to make unauthorized purchases in your name.
will often use a false address and telephone number. Debt Inaccurate Credit Card Statements
collection agencies, however, employ skip tracers. A skip Not all identity thieves will make expensive purchases on
tracer’s job is to track down debtors who have moved, your credit cards. Some will make small purchases using your
changed their telephone numbers, or provided their creditors credit card number to see whether you notice the charges
with false contact information.The skip tracer will be able to and report them as fraudulent. Over time, an unobservant
find you based on your name and Social Security number.You consumer can be a gold mine for an identity thief. An
will then be contacted by the debt collection agency individual who notices fraudulent charges is likely to
regarding the unpaid debt. immediately cancel his credit card account, thus derailing the
Take any communication you receive from a debt identity thief’s income source. Someone who does not
collection agency seriously. Ignoring the problem could land regularly monitor his accounts, however, can remain a victim
you in court for an illegitimate debt. Collection calls and for years without ever realizing that he is paying charges that
letters are often the first indicators of identity theft that you were made by a stranger.
can expect to receive. Scrutinize your credit card statements when you get them
Review your Credit Report for any purchases you do not remember making. Identity
Identity theft is often exacerbated by the fact that thieves are more likely to use your credit card number to
consumers typically don't review their credit reports. When make purchases online since they are not required to present
someone opens an account in your name the creditor will your actual card.Thus, internet purchases that appear on your
often report the account to the credit bureaus.The debt, along credit card statement should be evaluated more carefully.
with your payment history on the account, will then appear If you are observant and watch out for the early warning
on your credit report. It’s important to take advantage of your signs of identity theft, you are more likely to catch the
right to obtain a free annual credit report. Be careful to obtain practice early.The earlier you become aware of identity theft,
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report.com or by calling the toll free automated line at 877-
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Over Ninety-Year-Old’s Annual Luncheon

St. Paul Women’s Club committee
member Carolyn Bergamini greeted
each guest with a big smile as they
entered St. Paul’s for the Annual
Over 90 Luncheon.
Attending the event was Lucy
McKie, who will be 100 years old
this June. Ms. McKie appeared sprite
and extremely delighted to be there.
Accordionist Vinnie Dulisse played
wonderful selections from the 30s
and 40s as guests met and chatted.
Father Maroor and Monsignor Brice
were also in attendance.
Thanks to the committee mem-
bers and volunteers who arranges
the affair, and to Lighthouse Point
Florist who donated and delivered
the beautiful flower arrangements
for the event. (L to R) row: Ann Martin, Betty Miller, Kay Zullo, Lucy McKie, Antonia Alum,
Committee members include: Antoinette Picazio, Sylvia Hagmaier, Ursula Schneider. Middle row: Emma Francem,
Diane Marcinka, St. Paul’s Women’s Ida Tassi, Edwin Smith, Marie McGill, Joe Biviano, Dorothy Gurzynski, Virginia Hanley,
Club Vice President Betty Arcella, Elmer Grade, John and Kathleen Millette. Back row: Monsignor Brice, Father Maroor
Cathie Desjean, and Carolyn Bergamini.
Those in attendance and year of their birth were: Antonia
Alum, 1914; Joseph Biviano; Emma Francem, 1915; Elmer Grade,
1914; Dorothy Gurzynski, 1919; Sylvia Hagmaier, 1918; Virginia
Hanley, 1914; Ann Martin; Marie McGill, 1919; Lucy McKie, 99;
Elizabeth Miller; John Millette; Kathleen Millette; Antoinette
Picazio; Edwin Smith; Ida Tassi; Kay Zullo; and Ursula Schneider.
Lucy McKie, left, was born in Stoney
Brook, Long Island in 1910, and then
moved to Corona in 1919.
She married Salvatore Marra in
1929 until he passed away in 1968.
In December, 1977 she remarried to
David McKie who passed away in 2004.
Lucy is the proud mother of 3
children, 8 grandchildren, and 61/2
great-great grandchildren. “I am thank-
ful for my longevity. I am thankful that Volunteers from the Women’s Club helped at the luncheon.
I have a residence in Lighthouse Point (L to R) front row: Judy O’Hara, Betty Arcella*, Cathie
in the parish of St. Paul the Apostle Desjean*, Anne Hutchinson, Diana Marcinka*, Marie Puleo.
Catholic Church. I am especially Back row: Carolyn Bergamini*, Diane Seiwert, Franki Klemyk,
thankful for dear Monsignor Brice and Marlene Tassi , Lucille Damato. (Not pictured Rosa Barros*)
my dear family.” *Board Members of the St. Paul’s Women’s Club
who planned the event.
Dorothy Gurzynski Kathleen Millette serenades husband John

and Joe Biviano with “I Love You Truly.” Edwin Smith, Monsignor Brice and Joe Biviano

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Broward’s Courthouse Problem Solved
Without Raising Taxes
By Mayor Ken Keechl
Last year, in my newsletter “Broward’s Courthouse Problem: The original November 2006 courthouse proposal was to build a
More Taxes Aren’t the Solution,” I wrote about the deplorable state courthouse at a cost of approximately $510 million. The Task Force
of our downtown courthouse. I argued that, if possible, we should recommended a ‘scaled-down’ courthouse proposal that would cost
renovate the courthouse. More importantly, I also strenuously approximately $328 million (and add a much needed parking garage.)
argued that we should not ask the voters of Broward County to tax We had previously set aside $120 million in our budget for other less
themselves to build it. important projects. By using that money, we would need to borrow
In two additional newsletters last year, Broward County $208 million dollars.
Courthouse Task Force Recommendations, Part 1 and Part 2,” I wrote By a 6-3 vote, we agreed to use non-voted debt, which would cost
about the formation of a Broward County Courthouse Task Force and the average taxpayer $8.00 per year. However, what wasn’t reported by
its subsequent recommendations. First, the Task Force found that it the media was the fact that by the time we need the money, this $8.00
would be more expensive to renovate the downtown courthouse increase will be offset by the expiration of other debt totaling about
than to rebuild it. Second, the Task Force recommended financing $37.00 per taxpayer. So, in actuality, your tax bill would decrease by
the rebuilding of a cheaper ‘scaled-down’ courthouse with existing approximately $29.00 per year. And we will have fulfilled our Consti-
revenue. The Task Force specifically and unanimously argued against tutional duty as County Commissioners to provide a safe and usable
asking the voters to tax themselves. Once before in November 2006, courthouse for our judges, jurors, court personnel and our residents.
the Broward County Commission had asked the voters to tax In closing, for more than 3 years I have told you that I would not
themselves for a new courthouse; they rightly refused to do so. raise the tax burden on your families or mine. The current millage
On February 2, the Broward County Commission voted 6 to 3 to rate is 5.3889. When all is said and done, and the additional dollars
follow the recommendations of the Courthouse Task Force. I was in borrowed for the scaled-down courthouse, the new millage rate
the majority. It was absolutely the fiscally conservative approach. would be lower: somewhere between 5.1889 and 5.0789.
To my surprise, the media’s spin on the vote was to characterize it You elected me to take care of problems that needed solving. And
as a vote to increase taxes. I think the ‘spin’ was unfortunate. I you told me to do it without raising your taxes. My vote
understand that the press has to sell newspapers, but the truth accomplished both of your demands. ◆
shouldn’t be brushed aside in the process. So, here is the full story. Broward County Commissioner and Mayor Ken Keechl, 954 357
7004, www.broward.org/kkeechl
AL’S COR N ER
Then and Now
By Al Siefert
It was a little over thirty years ago when to several minutes.The hall, guest bathroom, laundry and garage are
I started my electric business. Back then, good places for these devices.
many of the products that you see on the The original Lutron dimmer switch was introduced in 1961. It
market now were not available and many of them were not invented had a rotary dial and sold for $3.98. Since then, there have been
for several years. more advances in dimmer switches than most of the new wall
Wiring devices such as switches, receptacles, dimmers and devices. Today you can control a dimmer with a remote control.
motion detectors have made many improvements in their style and These remotes are great for dimming the lights while watching a
uses. For example, 30 years ago, receptacles came only in ivory or movie or turning the light off when going to bed.
brown. Many devices are now available in over 20 colors giving you The new electronic dimmers allow you to dim the lights from
the flexibility to closely match the different colors you may have many locations. It was not too many years ago that you only had one
throughout your home or office. location to work the dimmer even though several switches worked
Tamper proof receptacles are relatively new on the market and to turn the light on and off.
protect against someone getting a shock while inserting foreign To emphasize the changes in the industry over the last few years,
objects into the receptacle openings. These receptacles are now
I purchased my first cell phone in the 1980s for $1,600. It was a
required on all newly constructed homes. They are also a good
Motorola Transportable. It weighed about 4-5 pounds and only made
precaution for families with inquisitive children.
and received phone calls. In this new age of electronics you can
There are many new, smarter switches on the market now. The
motion switch is good for rooms where the switch location is hard now control your home’s automation, view your security cameras
to find in the dark, or in areas where someone forgets to turn the and program your DVR from remote locations, including your cell
light off when they leave the room. These switches also have a phone. ◆
manual on/off capability and some are dimmable. These switches This article was submitted by Al Siefert of Al Siefert Electric, 5691
are easily adjustable to program delayed off time from a few seconds NE 14 Ave, Ft Lauderdale Fl 954 493 941.

Jane Ellen Glasser has had two

books published, "Naming the
Darkness" and "Light Persists,"
which won the Tampa Review
Prize for Poetry.
The Millionaire
By Jane Ellen Glasser
A woman is scrubbing a pan, still in her
curlers and bathrobe, when the doorbell
that would change her life rings. Caught
in a camera’s eye, Sophie stares at a big smile,
an extended hand. She’s confused.
She’s embarrassed by her appearance.
She’s crazy with disbelief. She reaches
for the check and reads.“Arnold!” she screams.
“Arnold, oh my God, Arnold, come quick!”
You know the story. He quits his job
and blows his dough on black jack
in Atlantic City. Sophie’s relatives are
merciless. New homes. New cars. Soon
the couple’s broke. The marriage falls apart.
She has a love affair with the butcher.
They get hitched. Every night she cooks
up a feast with red meat from his shop.
For the first time in her life, Sophie
is really happy. As for Arnold, he’s content
to get back his old job as janitor at the bank.

Merchant of the Month

The Many Endeavors of Michele Greene
Michele Greene Michele now serves as Chairman of the Board for
is a State Farm agent Children’s Home Society – Intercoastal Division in Broward
in Lighthouse Point. County and on the state board as Chairperson of the
Michele began her Development Committee for Florida.
career 22 years ago Michele has been the President of the Lighthouse Point
as a new agent and Chamber of Commerce for the last three years. Membership
business woman in has tripled and the signature event: the Annual Taste of
Deerfield Beach Lighthouse Point has gone from netting $2,000 to last year
and then moved to over $30,000. She states that when you take a good idea,
Lighthouse Point bring in a lot of hard working business owners, it is
late 1999. limitless in what a good team of folks can do together!
“In the changing
times that we all
experience it is
nice to be with a large, stable parent company that can
withstand the many ebbs and flows of this business and
industry” stated Greene. At State Farm they offer 72
different products. She is an agent that not only provides
insurance products, but also financial services — she
educates people plus provides banking services through
the internet as a virtual bank. From homeowners and that Look for our building and our sign.
changing market, to banking products of checking, savings
accounts, credit cards, mortgages to mutual funds for In addition to CHS, Michele
retirement planning as well as educational savings volunteers with Toys for Tots and
products — the gamut is full. She has and has to maintain through her church — St. Elizabeth
many licenses to be able to completely serve her clients of Hungary as a volunteer teacher,
and customers. Eucharistic minister, lector and pastoral council member.
Her work life is complimented by her community life Michele says everyone can be a volunteer. She has been
and her personal life. In the same 22 years as she looked the top volunteer state wide for State Farm Insurance
into give back to her community locally and countywide; Companies for the previous four years. If you can only do
she was introduced to her charity of choice. Expecting a it once a month or even once a year, the reward of knowing
child herself at the time, Michele wanted to work with you have helped a child is worth it. It is easy to do and can
children and young mothers. Children’s Home Society of make a lifetime of difference.
Florida provided the opportunities she was looking for. Her team members in her office support what Michele
is and what she does. A diverse group of women that total
over 150 years of combined experience make the office a
well tuned machine. From sales to service and the claims
background, they all specialize in certain aspects of the
business and then complement each other with
techniques of learning all that there has to know and
understand to be able to serve their clients. They, too, are
involved in their own communities from supporting their
church to local youth sports. It goes to show that what
goes around comes around for each and everyone.
As I begin each day in whichever arena it may be, I
realize that what may appear to be a challenge ends up at
the end of the day to be an accomplishment. Assisting an
insured, raising money of the awareness for those without
a public voice, nurturing my son and family and taking time
Michele Greene and her office team. with friends — it is a blessing and it is my pleasure. ◆
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