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Jen Hophan & Matt Dursa cater to all your needs Karen Kapinski brightens up the room
at J. Mark’s
Mark’s Restaurant
Restaurant in Pompano
Pompano Beach at Hooters in Pompano
Pompano
At their January meeting, the Soroptimist of International of Pompano Beach presented a check for
$34,175 to Marsha Linville, Executive Director of Woodhouse, Inc of Pompano Beach. These were the pro -
ceeds of the 17th Annual Casino Night, which began as the brain child of Marsha Linville, Talle Hasis and
Sandy Johnson, sitting in Sandy's living room many years ago. With hard work over the years, it has evolved
into an eagerly anticipated event on the social calendar of well over 300 people.
Around the Point is a column that includes news items relevant to the residents of LHP.
We reserve the right to reject material that may not be in the best interest of the community.
GARDEN CLUB LUNCHEON Pompano Beach Doll Club

Join the Garden Club of LHP at their Annual Garden
Club Salad Luncheon on February 21 at 11 am at St. JOIN US ALL!
Paul’s Educational Hall. Plenty of parking!
COST: $5.00 for non-members The 18th Annual Pompano Beach Doll Club Show &
We request that you RSVP 954.942.9310 as space is Sale will be held on Saturday, February 16th at 10 - 4
limited. Our horticulture topic will be on transplanting pm at St. Paul the Apolistle Catholic Church, 2700 Ne
"Orchids" and our Guest Speaker will be Winn Soldani, Sample Rd.
Owner/Grower of "Fancy Hibiscus"; plus our Chinese
Auction. For more information, contact Inger Jones, Come and enjoy Antique & Collectable Dolls, Modern
954.942.9310 or visit our website at www.garden- Fashion Dolls, Accessories & Novelties, Teddy bears,
central.org/florida/mylhpclub. P&g Doll Hospital, New Friends & More!
Door Prizes, Lunch Available & Easy Parking

CHINESE NEW YEAR! Admission $2.00. Kids under 12 are FREE.
Our Chinese friends want you to know that the
Chinese New Year starts on February 7th and is cele- For show tickets or more information, please call
brated for 15 days. One fourth of the world’s popula- Annette Zylinski at 954-735-9434, or email:
tion celebrates the year of the rat this year of 4706. AZlinski@aol.com, or Kay Owens at 561-278-8683.
“Gung Hay Fat Choy!”
(Happy New Year —
May prosperity be with you!) HEY PARENTS! HEY KIDS!
LEARN THE IMPORTANCE
IMPORTANT DATES OF BEING GREEN IN THIS
COMING UP! SPECIAL ISSUE!
KEEPER DAYS Fabulous dinner on Friday
night, parade and activities on Saturday and NEW AGENTS T O CAMPBELL & ROSE -
Sunday, February 8-10. MURGY REAL ESTATE
DOG DAY IN THE PARK From 1 pm to 3 pm Campbell & Rosemurgy welcomes the following new sales
on Sunday, March 9th. associates:
DINNER UNDER THE STARS A fun evening Daisy Del Valle has a Bachelor's Degree in Business
with dining, live music and dancing on Administration and 15 years of real estate experience in residen-
Saturday, April 5th from 5 to 9 pm. tial and commercial. She is a member of the Deerfield Beach
Chamber of Commerce and volunteers her time for the City
Youth Basketball Leagues, March of Dimes, and Women in
Distress.
Send us your listings for Club Lisa Hoddinott has a degree in Marketing, Commercial Art,
and Advertising. Lisa started a non-profit agency called Lindsey
Meetings, Special Events, Weddings, Rae Foundation in 1996 which supports Down Syndrome. to
enhance the lives of children with Down Syndrome through
Engagements, Anniversaries, etc. for recreation, social activities and educational opportunities.
Anthony Colangelo has been in the commercial real estate
our March Issue by February 1st! business for over 20 years,specializes in commercial real estate
sales and management
Rosanna Meyer to our Pompano Beach Office specializes in
IF ANYONE HAS NEWS IMPORTANT T O residential relocation and has had her license in Puerto Rico
since 2004 and now in Florida. She majored in fashion design in
THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE EMAIL US Los Angeles.
T ODAY AT: LHPnews@bellsouth.net They all can be reached at 954-781-4747

features BRING ON THE GREEN!
From the Editor
SOMETHING SMELLS!
This month’s issue is dedicat-
I am old enough to remember when the The top of the Department store ad said,
ed to the fight to save our plan- rivers flowed greenish-bluish, a pond was "the Magic of Christmas," and that made me
et, by no means a subject that sparkling clear, pure water springs flowed question what was on the minds of the ad
should be taken lightly. from the ground, and the air we breath didn’t men responsible for making someone think
stink to high heaven. that smelling Estee Lauder perfume on my
Lighthouse Point Magazine The chance favorite woman would make my Christmas,
would like to thanks the follow- that fish will or her Christmas... "magic."
ing individuals who are passion- again jump high They also claimed that I could "thrill
out of my canal her" with this perfume. Now I'm really puz-
ately involved in that fight for a as they did in zled because, if it only takes a bottle of per-
brighter enironmental future, 1977 when I first fume to make my women's Christmas
moved here from "magic," and be able to "thrill" her at the
and have contributed articles in New Jersey, or same time, my shopping would be over, save
this issue that may enlighten us see the filthy, muddy, brackish canal water me big bucks, and start me thinking where
all: ever turn blue isn’t a good bet, either. I've gone wrong all these years.
Our own LHP resident Erica Davey and I always thought my olfactory receptors
• Mayor Fred Schorr husband Jan have been behind a big effort to were working fine, until my cat sniffed my
• Commissioner Kristen Jacobs get our community certified by the national cologne and ran. So that kind of proves that
Wildlife Federation as an official “Community a pleasant smell is a matter of taste, but that
• Commissioner Ken Keetchl Wildlife Habitat.” doesn't make sense, so I'll just say that a
• Dr. Robert D. Parks There has been some success, but her goal pleasant smell is a matter of whose smeller
cannot be reached unless she has the backing is doing the smelling, or whose proboscis is
• Erica Davey of the people... the people of LHP. doing the probing.
Watering restrictions are now being Not to belabor the point, let's go on to
• Roy Rogers imposed, but this is only the beginning of more the 2nd page of a 4-page insert of the news-
• Bob Carew environmental restrictions to come. The day paper that suggests a woman "wrap him in
has arrived when we must pay for the disre- fragrance." I dare any woman "wrap" me in
• Jack Krutek spect we’ve shown to our planet. The devestat- her favorite scent, unless my cat approves.
• Bob Morgan ing results are quickly coming down upon us. The 3rd page advises a man to "Adorn
In this issue you will read about her efforts, her with scent." Up to this point, the key-
• Taryn Palo and the efforts of others, to make Lighthouse words have been "magic," "thrill," "wrap,"
• Inger Jones Point a shinning example, so other communi- and "adorn." My keyword is "caveat emp-
ties will follow the lead. tor."
• Patty Eng Erica is not asking a lot, she’s asking a little There may be thousands who fall for
• Cynthia Rohkamm help from a lot of people, so that the city this malarkey, but I think that all perfume
remains one of the most beautiful communities ads smell to high heaven.
to live in and call home. Jon Frangipane, Editor
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contents
contents I Love My Pet
Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5
As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beauty Spot of the Mont h . . . . . . . . 26
Butterfly Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cookin’ with the Community. . . . . . 7 3
Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Editoria l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Healthy Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Helpful Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LHP ChamberNews . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Merchant of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rotary News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . . . . . . 63
Strange, But Tru e . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
We need a Oscar
Part-time Hi, I'm Oscar,
Sales Rep I am a ten month old kitten and was saved from the humane
society. I now live with Cassie and Danyol, my humans. I also
to cover the have an older sister cat named Roxanne, she's 15 years old.
My favorite game is ambush. I hide behind the couch and
area from jump out at my owner's legs as they walk by. My owners hope
that I'll grow out of this. So does my big sister cat, but they still
Ft.Lauderdale love me.
to Boca Raton
My favorite pastime is getting the top of my head scratched
by my owners. That’s why I love them, too!
Interested parties
please call Please send us a favorite photo of your pet. Also, include 75 words, or less
954-486-3820 why you love your pet, your name, address, phone and the name of your
pet. Send photos by regular mail, or by email as a jpeg file to
LHPnews@bellsouth.net. No photos will be returned.
To accomodate the many requests we get for our publication, copies of the Lighthouse Point Magazine are now available
during the first week of each month at the following locations: City Hall Library, Police Station, Red Fox Diner, LHP Yacht &
Racquet Club, Authentic Siam Cuisine, Duffy’s Diner, Krazy Kone and Offerdahl’s Cafe. Call for other locations.

LHP FINANCE
K e e p Yo u r P o r t f o l i o i n B a l a n c e
With an Annual Review
Your target asset allocation, or the mix of stocks and bonds events that are likely to create a whole new
you have chosen to pursue your investment goals, provides the set of high-priority financial needs. Or
foundation for your financial plan. However, even the most appro- maybe your change was of a different
priate asset allocation may be driven offtrack by a number of fac- nature: Did you get divorced, take a new
tors, including bouts of market volatility. Given the turbulence job or embark on an entirely new career? Scott Lanza
that has prevailed over the stock market during much of 2007, Have you experienced a financial windfall? Did a loved one pass
now may be an ideal time to determine whether recent market away? Maybe one of your children got married. Or perhaps you've
performance has affected your asset allocation's "balance." become a grandparent. Each of these events - and others like them
PORTFOLIO DRIFT - AN EXAMPLE: - will probably require you to reevaluate and enhance each of your
o illustrate how investment performance can affect a portfolio strategies for pursuing all-around financial well being.
over time - pushing it more and more out of sync with its original WORKING TOGETHER TOWARD YOUR GOALS
allocations - consider what would have happened to a hypotheti- Although rebalancing your portfolio can be challenging, it is
cal portfolio left unbalanced for the 20 years ended June 30, 2007. generally the best way to stay focused on stated goals. By working
What began as a 70% allocation to U.S. stocks would have grown closely with a trusted advisor who understands your life goals and
to 83.31% of the portfolio, while 10% allocations to government offers ongoing advice in support of those goals, you will have a
bonds, foreign stocks and money market instruments would have much better chance of keeping your financial plans on track -
shrunk, reducing their intended risk reduction role in the portfo- whatever life or the investment markets send your way.
lio.1 1Sources: Standard & Poor's; Past performance does not guarantee
LIFE AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES future results.
Market volatility is not the only factor that may cause you to
rethink and rebalance your investment mix. Any new circum- Scott Lanza, Certified Financial Planner & Branch Manager of
stances in your life or changes in your lifestyle may necessitate a Lighthouse Point Financial welcomes your inquiries at 954-582-
reshuffling of assets. 5233. 2036 E Sample Road in the Gateway Centre.
For example, getting married and starting a family are two

THE GREENING
A message from Mayor Fred Schorr photos by Jon Frangipane
from all parks. The fact is that Broward County does not own
Exchange Club Park, therefore cannot dictate that the
Australian Pines be torn down.
A lot has to be done to clean up the Western edge of the
park due to hurricane damage. We have contacted Florida
Inland Navigation, and they are supposed to do a study to
determine how much money it will take to clean and reopen the
pathways. Although they would like to take out the environ-
mentally sensitive plants and trees, they don't have the money
at this time. So, in short term, nothing is going to be done
regarding the tearing down of the Australian Pines.
On a separate note, Florida Inland Navigation owned
DeGroff Park, and when they no longer needed it, put it up for
sale. We jumped in, and with the help of the County were able
to purchase it with a condition that all exotic environmental
species be torn down. We did that, and then replanted well
over a hundred trees to make up for the loss. And, as you know,
DeGroff Park earned the prestigious Emerald Award for envi-
ronmental conservation this past year, presented by Broward
County.
Mayor Shorr and wife, Loraine, among the orchids I would like to mention our efforts to prove that we are
This is what I believe as to the "Greening of Lighthouse conservation oriented: First, I'm, happy to report that
Point" and what we've already done and are continuing to do to Lighthouse Point, on a per capita basis, recycles more materials
be environmentally sensitive. than any other city in Broward County, hence is number one in
Lighthouse Point has been an environmentally conscious recycling. Second, the Emerald Award. Third, we have been rec-
city. Beautification and environmental conservation have ognized by the National Arbor Association as a Tree City for
always been important mainstays of our city. Our trees, our
waterways, our luscious parks and green grass provide the liv-
ing conditions that make us one of the most desirable places to
live in South Florida.
If I were to talk about global warming, I'd say, number one,
it is a very controversial issue, but to me the undeniable fact,
regardless of what you believe, is that our resources are limited.
And no matter what the cause, South Florida is probably one of
the most vulnerable places, so we must do everything we need
to do to protect our precious environment, not only for us, but
for generations to come. This is why Lighthouse Point has taken
the lead.
There have been rumors that Exchange Club Park will be
torn down. The answer is no! The park is owned by Florida New Roundabout
Inland Navigation, and their job, constitutionally, is to protect
the navigable water of the Intracoastal waterways. The park the past 5 years. Fourth, we have been using recycled water, as
was purchased by them in the 1920's and leased to the City of opposed to potable water for quite a number of years, to irrigate
Pompano Beach, since it is in their city. Lighthouse Point has an the medians on Federal Highway, and we are looking to expand
agreement with Pompano Beach, whereby we are to maintain it that within the city. Fifth, We are running out of water, so
in order to be able to use it. we're looking at desalinization for home irrigation needs, by
According to Broward County, the Australian Pine is an taking salt water and making it good enough to water our
invasive, exotic specie, and they would like to eliminate them lawns and plants.
Continues on page 58
OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT
Lighthouse Point and NatureScape
By Commissioners Kristen Jacobs and Ken Keetchl
Broward County welcomes and sup- 519-0317 and/or visit our website at
ports Lighthouse Point in its quest to http://www.broward.org/naturescape
become the fifth National Wildlife or you may visit the City's website at
Federation (NWF) Certified http://www.lighthousepoint.com/.
Community Wildlife Habitat in Specialists from the County will come
Broward County and in Florida. As a to your home, school or business and
partner in this effort with the County's offer tips on steps to become
NatureScape Broward program, NatureScape certified.
Commissioner Ken Lighthouse Point is sending a message. On behalf of the Broward County Commissioner
Keetchl - District 4 Your City is working to be recognized Commission, we would like to express Kristen Jacobs
District 2
as an environmental model for other communities. Achieving our deepest heartfelt thanks for all that
certification as a NWF Community Wildlife the City and residents of Lighthouse Point are doing to create a
Habitat/NatureScape community not only creates a sustainable more Florida-friendly community.
environment, attracting wildlife and reducing the demand for
water, it also reduces the need for harmful chemicals that pol-
lute our water. Best of all, it saves time and money associated NatureScape certified properties are eligible
with landscaping maintenance. to receive a free sign from Broward County
With approximately 50 habitats already certified,
Lighthouse Point is on the right path to success. Last year, the
City received the County's prestigious NatureScape Emerald
Award for the City's re-landscaped DeGroff Park. This model
neighborhood park located on the Intracoastal Waterway was Expand Your World!
part of a major renovation project where 4.6 acres of invasive
Australian Pine trees were replaced with a wide diversity of THE FT. LAUDERDALE WRITERS’ GROUP
native species. meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month,
Under the leadership of residents Jan and Erica Davey, also from 7 - 9 pm at Border’s Book Store
Emerald Award winners, the Lighthouse Point NWF habitat 2240 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale
team has taken a proactive approach to receiving Community For more info, call Jon Frangipane
Wildlife Habitat certification. Erica, a NWF Habitat Steward, at 954-4486-3 3820
launched the "Bring back the Butterflies" campaign to arouse
public awareness and a sense of community responsibility
towards the environment. Working with the County's
THE BOCA PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP
NatureScape Broward staff and other local environmental pro- meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from
fessionals, the Daveys prepared and distributed a colorful "get 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Willow Theatre
involved" starter package explaining how easy it is to start Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton
transforming your yard into a NatureScape. For more info, call Krista Martinelli
We encourage you to join the almost 2,000 properties at 561-9
965-6
6599
County-wide, including homes, schools, businesses, and parks or visit www.bocaplaywrights.com
already certified as NatureScape Broward sanctuaries.
Broward County's ultimate goal is to create NatureScape land- There is no fee to attend
scapes every ¼ mile across our community. NatureScape "step- our meetings. Actors,
ping stones" created in Lighthouse Point will add to all those playwrights, theater
"stepping stones" created across Broward County.
lovers, as well as new,
It's easier than you may think and we're there to help and
teach you along the way. To learn more about the benefits of
or aspiring writers are
NatureScaping, receive landscaping tips, or have your property welcome to join us!
evaluated for certification, call our NatureScape team at 954-

Brow ard School District Goes Green
By Dr. Robert D. Parks, School Board Member, District 7
Recently, due to the NatureScapes at all Broward County public schools.

destruction wrought by At our December 18, 2007, Workshop, The School
Hurricane Wilma and the par- Board of Broward County embarked on another innovative
ticular impact on non-indige- initiative, the development of a Comprehensive
nous shrubbery, the School Environmental Resource Management Strategic Plan. The
Board began an initiative to Environmental Plan will incorporate elements including
support the use of indigenous use of practical concrete strategies that address shared
trees and landscaping shrub- responsibility for environmental quality.
bery at all schools and adminis- To better articulate where we're going, it is important
trative sites. New and renovat- to record where we have been as a school district. Thus, the
Dr. Robert D. Parks ed schools are being landscaped Environmental Strategic Plan began with a large data col-
with Florida friendly plants lection effort that included results of a broad-based ques-
and systematic replacement of non-indigenous plants at all tionnaire used to identify past, present and potential future
other existing sites. In addition, The South Florida "green" initiatives undertaken by or associated with the
Indigenous Trees And Landscaping Shrubbery Project has school district. In addition, follow-up meetings and focus
been incorporated into the district's Management Contract groups were held throughout the school district, involving
documents for facilities. Using existing environmental the Executive Leadership Team of the Superintendent, to
schools (Cypress Bay High, Deerfield Beach Middle, Fort analyze the results of the survey and to expand on the find-
Lauderdale High, Hallandale High, Sawgrass Middle, ings. Also, follow-up strategy meetings are being held to
Western High, Plantation High and Quiet Waters establish timelines for implementation and measures to
Elementary) as models, each school will be able to develop assess and track progress.
natural and native settings that can provide a safe and envi- Over the past decade, Broward County Public Schools
ronmentally sound ecosystem for the benefit of indigenous has responded to environmental concerns through such
wildlife species while enforcing state and national stan- measures as energy and water conservation, recycling and
dards in science education. Through the science and voca- paper reduction, and the planting of indigenous vegetation
tional educational curriculum, students will be directly on our school campuses and grounds.
involved in choosing indigenous trees and plants such as The purpose of this new environmental initiative is to
wax myrtle, live oak and silver buttonwood, be familiar bring all of these past, present and future initiatives togeth-
with successful growing conditions, and take an active role er into a comprehensive strategic plan. Among the specific
in the planning and recommendations for their school site. targeted areas that will be addressed in the District's
In October 2006, the School District entered into a Comprehensive Environmental Strategic Plan are indoor
partnership agreement with the Broward County and outdoor air quality, water and energy conservation,
Environmental Protection Department which includes a restoration of indigenous and native habitat, and reduction
broad spectrum of programs that are designed to improve of greenhouse emissions. Curriculum will be designed to
student achievement in the areas of science and environ- share these essential environmental lessons with our stu-
mental education; enhance environmental monitoring; dents. Each student, through specifically designed curricu-
increase program efficiencies and expand the efficient use lum lessons, will grasp the concept that by being an active
of indigenous trees and plants. Working cooperatively environmental steward, he or she can reduce negative
with the county, these programs will enhance protection of impact on the environment.
our natural habitat and instill an awareness of the environ- If properly implemented, this plan will serve as a model
ment in students. for the nation in helping to make a positive difference by
With more than 260 public schools in Broward County, promoting environmental stewardship throughout the
the installation of Florida-friendly NatureScapes and learn- Broward County School District. Fully practicing strate-
ing gardens has the ability to produce tremendous environ- gies within the plan will equip our students with practical
mental benefits in terms of water savings and water quali- knowledge, life lessons, and values that will guide them in
ty improvements while serving as an educational tool for becoming future environmental stewards in our increasing-
students, their families, and other visitors. As such, the ly global and environmentally sensitive community and
SBBC is actively pursuing the creation of certified world.

IT’S SO EASY BEING GREEN!
By Jon Frangipane chemical fertilizers, planting of native
plants, and removing invasive species.
At this very moment, think of IN A NUT SHELL: To stimulate
those pictures of the people in the AWARENESS of our environment
polluted cities in China and Japan, through active community participa-
walking the streets with face tion, taking an assertive action in their
masks to filter the air they breathe, own backyard by creating a new habi-
pollution of our own doing. Is this tat where people, fauna and flora can
what is in store for America? all flourish, and to replace what we
There are so many things we have destroyed by urban encroach-
can do to be sure this does not hap- ment on their natural environment.
pen here in America, and Erica HOW TO C REATE YOUR
Davey is on a mission to save a VERY OWN CERTIFIED
microcosm in our universe called
WILDLIFE HABITAT AND
Lighthouse Point. Erica heads a
committee to get her beloved com- The Wildlife Habitat Committee HELP TO GET LHP CERTIFIED
munity of Lighthouse Point certified by the National wildlife AS A COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT
Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. Your property must provide the four basic elements needed for
In simple words, humanity survives as long wildlife to thrive (wildlife as in butterflies, insects, birds, frogs ext.
as the planet survives. We have treated the NOT critters)
planet with disrespect for much too long. And, 1. Food Butterfly and other pollinating host & food plants
although we have been given the privilege to plants, Berrie bearing plants for birds. Your garden need not be
live on this marvelous 3rd planet from the sun, covered from edge to edge with food plants. A single tree or a few
our complete disregard for its existence is milkweed, pentas or any flowering plant that provide a source of
gradually turning it into one huge, stinking food will do. That means that most gardens will qualify.
dump. 2. Water Ever watched how birds drink from your pool? If you
Lighthouse Point Magazine makes a plea have a pool you have water. If not, a simple dish on the ground that
to all the residents of this fine community on behalf of Erica Davey, is filled with water from your irrigation, a water feature, pond, any
with a fervent hope that all residents will show their vigilance and form of water which can be accessed by wildlife will qualify.
join in doing their part to set an example for the State, the Country 3. Cover Any obvious tree or plant where wildlife can hide from
and the World! predators qualify.
PLANS SET FORTH BY THE COMMITTEE 4. Place to raise their young; usually the same as cover.
• The objective is to get Lighthouse Point cer- As you can see, these requirements are very
tified by the National Wildlife Federation as a basic and set up that way to make Yard certifi-
Community Wildlife Habitat. cation easy to stimulate wildlife awareness.
• As the GREEN wave spreads through our Complete the application form on line at
country, cities and communities will be hard www.nwf.org/backyard and pay $15 or contact
pressed not to achieve some standard of eco- any of the team members below to assist you.
participation in order to qualify for grants and For an extra $25, you can order the Wildlife
other funding. Habitat garden sign below at the same to dis-
• The project will bring the community closer play your certification.
than it already is. You will automatically receive your FREE
• To develop Butterfly Gardens throughout Butterfly garden sign and booklet Butterflies of
city parks, which would be maintained by volunteers. LHP (when published).
Contact any of the following Team Members to assist you:
HOW LIGHTHOUSE POINT WILL BE CERTIFIED Erica or Jan Davey 954-942-8887 or 954-695-4211
A city is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Inger Jones 954-942-9313
Community Wildlife Habitat when they have fulfilled the require- Taryn Palo 954-783-4399
ments for such a certification. This consists of five categories in Suzy Pinnell 954-309-3076
which achievement points must be obtained: Registration, Habitat Maureen Morrison 954-830-9585
yard certification, Educational goals, Community Project Goals & Jeffrey Siegel 954-629-2113
Administrative goals. The project is managed by voluntary mem-
bers of the community, consisting of a team leader & team mem- We urgently appeal to your COMMUNITY SPIRIT to please
bers. become active and help us to achieve this goal. So that the resi-
By getting whole communities involved throughout the USA, dents of Lighthouse Point can make a collective statement that we
the NWF hopes to not only provide habitat for Wildlife (Those are a proud GREEN community, taking care of our environment.
you can expect in urban areas such as Butterflies, and other polli-
nating insects, birds and frogs), but also to educate residents about WE THANK YOU!
sustainable gardening, conserving water, use of pesticides and
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from 7 - 9 pm at Border’s Book Store
2240 E. Sunrise Blvd.
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A Valentine Message of Love MY HERO
Dear Jon,
Thank you for the opportunity to tell you about Patty vows to get an early start next year and raise a
my wife Patty. My wife and I have always won- lot more for the cause. She has this unbelievable pas-
dered what our purpose in life was. Well, let me sion, desire, honesty and love for everything she does
tell you hers. and still has time to enstill these values in our children;
get them to school, go to work, get home to follow up
Patty and I have three boys: Alex, 13, Gregory, 6, and on any schedueling, get the kids to practices or games,
Evan, 1. Patty and I have lived in LHP for the past 15 to and still finds time to make dinner.
20 years.We also have a small businesses in the area.
Patty knows what’s going on weeks in
Four years ago my wife's cousin Kathy was advance. I guess with that much on your
diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. plate you need to. Her goal is to touch as
She passed away approximatley six months many lives as she possibley can and to
later, after a hard fought battle. Kathy left always give back, because the is always
behind her husband Richard, daughter someone in need.
Alexis and son Hunter. Kathy's wish to
Patty was that if something was to ever She motivates me as well as inspires me,
happen, that we should raise the children. and for this I love her dearly.
Well that something did happen. The children’s father Jeff Miranda.
past away last year to heart failure. They say he died of
a broken heart, never getting over the death of his
beloved wife.
Well, we granted Kathy her wish. We adopted both

children and they have been with us for a year now.
Alexis is now 11 and Hunter is 10. Both adjusting well,
due to my wife's loving and caring ability. Previously,
both children were in the public school system just
getting by. They are now making A's and B's, thanks to
persistance and their hard work.
Alex,Gregory, Alexis and Hunter are all attending

St.Elizabeth school. Patty is actively involved in the
children’s education and is also active in the daily
goings on at work every morning.
She is very active in local charity events, such as

Dunn's Run for the Boys & Girls Cluband for years has
been volunteering her time when needed. She has also
vowed to keep the memory of her cousin Kathy and
many of the other woman who have suffered fom
breast cancer a part of her life.
Patty has started a website to raise money for the

breast cancer walk and recently raised 1500.00 dollars
for the Boca Walk, in which my son Alex and daugh-
ter Alexis both walked.

AS I WAS SAYING By Alan Williamson
Going Grey
The other day my mother called with specials you'll be raiding will really stretch your food budget,
news of an emerging family crisis. and just wait till the gang at the Elk's club gets a load of your
"It's your brother," she blurted. "He killer instinct for Pinochle. Watch out Harriet, Fred and Iris,
spotted his first gray hair." there's a new card shark in town and he's out for fresh blood!
"Did you tell him to sign up for AARP," Trust me: There's time a plenty for growing old, and turning
I asked. "He may be eligible for some dis- gray isn't the sort of thing they start telethons for.
counts. Why spend $17 for an oil change If worse comes to worst, you could always dye your
when you can get it at the senior rate of $9.99 plus a free car hair. Recent advancements in men's hair coloring enable you to
wash and complimentary bran muffin." hop in the shower resembling Walter Cronkite and hop out
"This isn't a time to joke. He's inconsolable," she cautioned. five minutes later looking like a young Asian boy. As you might
"Talk to him. You're his brother - he'll listen to you." imagine, such a dramatic change in your appearance will make
Her troubled tone struck a nerve. As the older brother, I had a big difference in how people perceive you. Possible reactions
played many roles through the years: teacher, counselor, men- may range from "have you lost weight?" to "Keiko, my precious
tor, forest warrior. (That last one was inspired by a surprising- Keiko" to "aaaaeeeeiiiiiiiiiii!!!"
ly enjoyable family film in which Chuck Norris stars as a forest Personally, I've often thought you'd make a great
spirit who joins hands with a group of kids to defend the forest strawberry blond. Think about it - a whole new look. It would
from a greedy lumber mogul). But I digress. be like being reborn but you could still sleep in on Sundays.
As a shining example of all that is good and decent, I My best advice: make your gray days, great days. And
sensed this was one of those times I needed to step forward dude, seriously, when AARP starts sending you membership
again with the nurturing and guidance that only an older offers, swallow your pride and cash in. Vitamins are expensive,
brother can give. I sat down and poured the vast sum of my wis- and 15 percent off is 15 percent off.
dom and humanity into the following letter.
Dear Jim, Agelessly and Earnestly Yours,
Mom tells me you're mourning the appearance of your Your Brother, Margie's Oldest
first gray hair. Okay Whitey, it's time for a long overdue chat
about the facts of life
. . . from the neck up.
First of all, the first gray hair is inevitable. It symbolizes
the seasons of life. In case you hadn't thought about it before, at
the age of 40, you're no longer in the springtime of your years.
Try summer. Try mid July. If you think that's cause for com-
plaint, think about me. I'm six years older. It's late August from
where I'm standing. You don't see me swooning to the sounds
of Tony Bennett, do you? (Okay, I did buy his Duets CD last
year, but he sings with Sting, Elvis Costello, Bono and John
Legend, so lay off.)
Second of all, the gray hairs that you'll be seeing in the
mirror for the next decade or so will be so sporadic that almost
nobody will notice them. Oh sure, kids can be cruel ("Look
mommy, it's Bob Barker!") but most people will be too busy
staring and pointing at your enormous watermelon-like gut to
separate the salt from the pepper.
Third of all, and most importantly, no matter how
many gray hairs you get, to millions of television viewers you'll
always be adoringly remembered in reruns of Margie's Boys as
"Margie's youngest." (I just saw the episode again where you
break mom's black marble jewelry box and try and put it back
together with scotch tape. What a classic! And then there's the
one where you keep piling dog food in Winky's dish every day,
not noticing that Winky's been missing for three months and
presumed dead.) Ah, those golden memories!
So pull yourself together, Pops. You've got your whole
life ahead. Well, okay, not your whole life. But part of the sum-
mer plus fall and winter. With daily walks, a good multi-vita-
min, proper colon care and afternoon naps, you should be able
to keep that can-do pep and youthful outlook that makes life so
rewarding for washed-up geezers like you. Those early bird

The Garden Lady Says...
A Bustle in the Hedgerow By Donna Torrey
Nothing beats a hedge to It is tolerant of many soil types and requires minimal
buffer the traffic, noise, dust and water and nutrients, but of course appreciates a little pam-
eyesore that we are forced to pering like we all do! It will grow in full sun to partial shade
endure as city dwellers. A hedge and best of all; its mature height is the perfect hedge height
has always been a natural bound- - 6 feet. It blooms in the spring, lovely lavender blooms in a
ary and a kinder, gentler barrier whorl around the stem, and where, as the season progress-
between neighbors. es, the beautiful purple berries form.
A hedge however, can be more Beautyberry grown as a hedge should be spaced at least
than that! It can be a home and 4 feet apart and at
food for our neighborhood birds. least 4 feet from any
Chosen wisely, a hedge can even buildings or fences. It
be low maintenance. If your mind conjures up only the has a vase shaped
notorious ficus benjamina hedge that is so overused and so growth habit and
high maintenance, then you are in for a pleasant surprise. should be tip pruned
Unfortunately, the plant palette presented to you by while young if you
most of the larger corporations, doesn't take into consider- want a bushy, denser
ation the wonderful selection that we as Floridians have plant. A fast grower,
available. There are a plethora of amazing native shrubs you will be surprised
that make functional, carefree hedges. how quickly you can grow a natural barrier that is easy on
One such plant is Beautyberry, (Callicarpa americana). you, easy on the environment and provides a built in bird-
Beautyberry is aptly named for its brilliant purple, dry (not feeder that you won't ever have to refill!
messy) fruits relished by birds. An evergreen shrub, The garden Gate is located in the Pompano Citi Centre.
Beautyberry grows as far north as zone 7 (Carolinas) and is Donna can be reached at 954-783-1189, or at www.garden-
comfortable into zone 11 (Keys). gate.ws
Beauty Spot of the Month
Congratulations to Gary and Catherine Favita of 2431 NE 46th St., winner of the Lighthouse Point Community’s
Beauty Spot of the Month Award for December. Chosen by LHP Beautification Committee.
WONDERFUL FROGS — OUR LANDSCAPE GUARDIANS
By Taryn Palo frog population is healthy, they will keep down the mosquito and
Frogs are wonderful landscape guardians other pesky insect populations - again, without polluting chemi-
- they eat the insects that pester us the cals. And there are things you can do every day to reduce the
most. And they serenade you at night amount of pollution caused by man. Use energy saving light bulbs,
with their wonderful songs. The sound of try reducing the amount of time spent driving by carpooling and
these small critters always makes me efficient planning of errands, and reduce the amount of waste, by
smile. When I found frog eggs in my fish reusing items and recycling. If we all can reduce the negative
pond one morning - and discovered the impact on the planet, we can keep the frogs - and ourselves health-
fish feasting on them, I was a tad upset. I ier.
understand the fish enjoy the treat, but where would I get my next
generation of singing frogs? So, I decided to save them. I got a huge CYNTHIA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
pot, scooped the frog eggs into it, and started to watch. They
turned into tadpoles almost immediately. I then added a piece of By Cynthia Rohkamm
floating cork and went to visit Donna at Garden Gate Nursery. She On my door is a sign that says:
gave me some lovely water plants that would feed and protect my “Pease leave all wildlife in a covered box
new babies. Within a few months, I found baby frogs crawling out with holes, or in carriers to left of door,”
of the "frog pond" in the morning. And the song began again. and signed “Cindy.”
I have always loved animals and gardening. I started collecting Having been on my own as a wildlife
frogs a few years ago - statues, pictures, and of course, my new tad- rehabitator for 34 years, I’ve rescued,
poles. So, a friend of mine sent me some information on an organi- raised and released Florida’s wildlife and
zation called "Frogwatch." And my fascination grew. voluntarily take in any native exotic
Frogwatch tells wildlife brought to me.
us that "Frogs have a I love all animals, but I specialize in raising raptors, wild
porous skin, and a life rabbits and craws, all of which imprint easily. And I use pup-
cycle that includes an pets and a hat with screening to prevent them from seeing me.
aquatic and terrestri- Forty-four years ago I came to Lighthouse Point from New
al environment that Hampshire and have
makes them more lived in the same
sensitive to environ- house for all these
mental changes." I'm years. In addition
with them so far. I have heard that frogs are very sensitive to their to caring for wildlife, I
environment and you can gauge the health of an eco-system by the also give a class at the
frog population. They also stress that "Environmental threats such Wildlife Care Center
as pollution, habitat destruction and increased ultraviolet rays in Fort Lauderdale on
threaten the population." Within the next few paragraphs I real- what procedure you
ized they were now using the declining frog population to push the must take when you
ever popular "global warming" issue. This is where I have to step find an injured or
back. orphaned animal or
I am, and have always been a conservationist. I have recycled bird.
all of my life. I turn off lights, I save water, I try to use fewer chem- On one occasion,
icals. I grow things, I make an effort every day to keep our planet the Coast Guard
and environment healthy. But this new fascination with "global called me and told me
warming" leaves me cold. The planet has been changing from the there was an injured pelican at the Hillsboro Beach. When I
beginning of its existence and will continue to do so. Much of it is saw the bird, it had 3 treble fishing hooks stuck in him and
beyond our control. It strikes me as a political agenda. And from wrapped in fishing line. I fed him for 3 or 4 days, and he was
all I have read, is not supported by very strong research. However, released.
that is not my focus here today. My focus is on the frogs, how our Another incident I found quite amusing was when to huge,
environment affects them, and what I can do to keep these critters burly men came to my door with a “vulture.” To their dismay
healthy. and my amusement, it turned out to be a pigeon. They took the
Frog predators include snakes, birds and lizards - but the news pretty well.
biggest threat is pollution. Because they have a porous skin they Last December a LHP policeman found what turned out to
are more susceptible to toxic chemicals in our air and water. If the be a saw whit owl on the side of the road. A saw whet owl is
frog population is declining in an area, that area probably has a never seen South of the Carolinas. We figured it must have
high abundance of toxic chemicals in the air and water. This means hitched a ride on a Christmas Tree truck.
we are being exposed to them also. I presently serve as Conservation Chairman with the Light-
So, what do you do in your own back yard? It's pretty easy. house Point Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Reduce the pesticides and chemical fertilizers you use in your yard, Revolution.
by planting native plants that thrive in our environment. This will If you are ever in need of assistance with any type of
also reduce the amount of water needed in your landscape. If your wildlife, please call me at 954-942-6798

LHP CHAMBER NEWS ROTARY CLUB NEWS
LHP Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Pompano Beach
The following is an excerpt from a letter request-

ing financial assistance from our Rotary Club for a
Coral Springs Rotary Club project. This will be a
multi club effort with a matching grant from Rotary
International Karen Kids School Project.
Let me start by saying "thank you" for your efforts and for
the great work Rotary does with projects like this world wide.
I am constantly impressed by the huge reach that Rotary proj-
ects span.
The Karen Hill tribe refugee children have lost their parents
and fled into Thailand from Burma. The school takes care of 330
kids that have lost their parents in Burma before coming across
the border. They are living on nothing and still manage to take
their hand- down school dress shirts and keep them clean.
These children are naturally very peaceful, gentle, respectful
kids. There are no issues with drugs, smoking, drinking or dis-
L to R: Chamber Pres. Michele Greene, Librarian Doreen Gauthier, respect. The older kids traditionally raise the younger kids in
Police Chief Ross Licata & Commissioner Sandy Johnson
this culture, so even the orphans seem to grow up with very few
The Lighthouse Point Chamber December Social was social and emotional issues as long as they have food and a place
hosted by Doreen Gauthier and the Library staff at the new to sleep and medical care from time to time.
Doreen Gauthier Library. The school that supports these children has extreme needs
The annual breakfast event was hosted in the room that as do several schools up and down this border. Nobody is real-
the Chamber donated sponsored which is adjacent to the ly taking care of them aside from the school (which has very lit-
computer room. The library looked wonderful and Doreen
tle funding) and the teachers (who use their own personal
toured those interested throughout the maze of books and
money to take care of needs).
rooms.
The needs list is a mile long, but we have narrowed it down
The theme for the last two years was for each attendee to
to the following areas which are within the realm of affordable
bring an unwrapped holiday gift for a child. President Greene
and the board members gave those collected items to LHP and achievable. When you have more than 330 kids in school
Chief of Police Ross Licata. with almost no funding, the laundry list of needs is extensive.
The members were thanked for their involvement and net- There is a need for food supplements, basic first aid equipment,
working this last year, and Greene asked that they take it up clothing, books, and jackets for the winter months.
a notch to continue to make their Chamber a networking The probable future in this area if no action is taken will be
chamber. long- term health consequences, little if any education and an
The 4th Annual Taste Of Lighthouse Point, which was unknown future for the children.
hosted by the Chamber at the LHPY&RC on Tuesday, The goal of this project is to raise a minimum of $5000.00 to
January 29th, 2008, has been their main focus. be granted to the Karen Hill tribe children by February 25,
The event fea- 2008. We have applied to the Rotary Foundation for a district
tured Silent Auc- simplified grant which is utilized to support short- term chari-
tion, The Chinese table, educational, and humanitarian projects that benefit the
Auction, and then target community. We have assessed the needs and developed
the Live Auction, this project. We have established a committee to oversee the
not to mention the expenditures of funds and oversight the grant of these funds.
delicious special- We will be personally involved in the implementation of this
ties from the 18 project and plan on promoting this project in the local media.
local restaurants. The Rotary Clubs around the world receive these requests
This night was often and work to help raise money for these causes and their
indeed a spectacu- many local Charities and Community projects.
lar event for all. The Rotary Club of Pompano Beach meets on Fridays at
Hope you didn’t
Galuppi's Restaurant for lunch. We welcome members of the
miss it!
community that would like to know more about Rotary and
New Members Kathy Moody and Gary Holmes what we do for charity. For more information please call
David North (Membership Chairman) 954-946-7899.
THE GREENING OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT
An interview with Erica Davey
Q: Why are you so passionate to get LHP certified as a A: It takes up very little of your
Community Wildlife Habitat? time and costs nothing. But you can
A: First of all, after living in LHP for 11 years as an alien, I will be sure that it will open up huge
hopefully be sworn in as a proud citizen of this great country in horizons for you by showing how
just a few weeks from now. To quote John F. Kennedy: "I feel we are connected to everything in
gladly obliged to do my small part for everything my new coun- nature. It's a great trip, believe me!
try has already done for me and this is my way to give back. Q: : What is the response of the
Starting right here my own back yard." Secondly, to use the residents of LHP?
words of our Mayor Mr. Fred Schorr: "Lighthouse Point is a Erica Davey
A: We only had six certified yards
trendy city with old fashioned values. We prefer to live in a in 2006, but today we have over fifty. Getting people to partic-
green environment and certification shows our community's ipate is very much a one-on-one affair, so it takes time to get the
support for the GREEN trend." momentum going. Will we do better? Yes, because news about
Q: How soon do you think we'll be certified? the destruction of our delicate planet earth is being reported
A: The next city to be certified will be number 5 in the whole more and more, so I know the response will begin to snowball.
of Florida, and number 246 in the USA. We are in a direct race We have all had our eyes close too long, and I'm using this
with Pompano, who like LHP only needs the qualifying num- opportunity to reach out to the residents. Please, please, get
ber of yards, and they are doing very well. At the moment, we your yard certified!
have over 50 certifications, but we still need to reach a total of Q: Are you getting support from the City?
175 certified yards before we can be officially recognized as a A: Yes. Surprisingly, much more than I expected. Our fine
Wildlife Habitat. Mayor is a well-informed and environmentally-concerned
Q: How did you first become interested in the environ- leader who welcomed my efforts and put me in touch with var-
ment? ious people in the city who are assisting with the project. The
A: My grandson introduced me to a miracle; the miracle of the city, for instance, assisted the Beautification Committee with
butterfly. I was so mesmerized that I started a butterfly garden the establishing of a Butterfly Garden at Frank McDonough
and became connected to everything else in nature. I began to Park. Officials such as Art Graham, John Trudel, Nat Lowe,
meet the most wonderful and knowledgeable people. Then among others, are always willing to help. Mary Pride was actu-
WILMA came along and blew away all our butterflies, as well ally promoted by the city to do a Wildlife Steward's Course
as our garden. At this point, the project Bring Back the with us to better assist in our efforts.
Butterflies was born and shall inevitably lead to the Q: Are the city commissioners on board?
Community Wildlife Habitat certification for Lighthouse A: Yes, I'm proud to say that they are a true example. All their
Point. This I believe! yards are certified.
Q: How do you hope to achieve with your efforts? Q: Who assists you with this effort?
A: Simply, by getting people to be aware of the importance of A: We are a team, consisting of myself as team leader, and
their surroundings; GREEN AWARENESS as a way to make members that include Taryn Palo, Inger Jones, Mary Pride,
people change the way they think about things in nature. If we Jeffery Siegel, Jan Davey, Maureen Morrison and Suzy Pinnell.
change the way we think, we will change the way we act. And Without their help, I would be lost. And I must mention that
yes, it is critical that we all become more responsible in our the help we get from the Lighthouse Point Magazine in terms
dealings with our environment, or pay a terrible price. of an outreach platform for our project is invaluable.
Q: How do you go about convincing people to change their Q: What happens after the City is certified?
thinking regarding the importance of your efforts? A: A celebration party, of course! But certification is not a sin-
A: I am the perfect example of such a change. Before I became gle event. I see it as an on-going community project which will
mesmerized with butterflies four years ago, I was like your grow with more and more certified yards and perhaps with a
average American. I did not know any better, and had con- yearly celebration, like Keeper Days so as to unite residence in
tributed to the predicament our planet finds itself in. I did not striving for a truly GREEN city.
stop to calculate that millions like me make a huge dent in valu- Q: I see that you are a certified Eco Broker, what is that?
able resources. I watched the same TV programs about climate A: My GREEN AWARENESS obviously influenced my busi-
change and read the same warnings as everyone else, but it all ness as a Realtor. Green is already mainstream in real estate,
went right over my head. I poisoned every bug that dare show and it is absolutely important that realtors stay on top of the
up in my garden, together with the "worms" of Butterflies and latest developments. The Eco Broker course presents solution-
other useful pollinating insects with the most potent pesticides orientated systems for addressing environmental issues in real
that Mister Orton, the bug man, could think up. I used water as estate transactions. I am the only certified Eco Broker in LHP.
though we had unlimited supplies. I had no clue where it came Q: You ride around in a electric Butterfly Mobile. Why?
from and how precious it was. As long as I could write out the A:. At a top speed of 24 mph, I can't get a speeding ticket. At 50
check, it was nobody's business how much energy and water I cents per charge for 30 miles works out at an equivalent in gas
used, or how much poison I washed into our eco-system. But I at about 300 mpg. I have traveled more than a 1000 miles in a
learned a valuable lesson, and would like to share it with the year just using it within city limits. It does not pollute and
community. makes a GREEN statement (I hope). It's an ideal vehicle for our
Q: How difficult is it to get started with my own green proj- flat area, but most of all It's great fun driving it!
ect? Is it expensive? Continues on page 65
LIGHTHOUSE POINT CLIMBS ABOARD
LHP GARDEN CLUB Now, one of the last stands of Australian pines
left, those in Exchange Club Park are threat-
IT'S EASY TO BE GREEN! ened. Lighthouse Point is a bird sanctuary.
The pelicans nest in the pines. Lose the pines,
By Inger Jones, LHP Garden Club President lose the pelicans and ospreys and whatever
Garden Clubs have always else.
believed in protecting and con- Another reason the pines should stay is
serving natural resources, that they provide shade. Our weather is hot
as well as educating the communi- and humid most of the year. Go down to
ty on beautification, air quality, Exchange Park, put your beach chair under
clean water practices, groundwa- the pines and feel the cool breeze off the ocean.
ter protection, water conservation, Smell the salt air. Listen to the breeze as it
landscaping, and horticulture. blows through the pine needles. A perfect place for a nap or a
Our Garden Club of picnic.
Lighthouse Point even pledges to The major impact of loosing the pine forest in Exchange Park
save and faithfully defend from waste, the natural resources of our will be on our children and grandchildren. Groups of child advo-
country, its soil and minerals, its forest, water and wildlife during cates, political leaders, environmentalists, etc., have called our
the 50 years that this club was founded. kids "indoor children." Most of their time outside of school is
In keeping with this philosophy, it is exciting to be a part of spent inside the house. They watch TV, listen to music, play
making Lighthouse Point "Green" by receiving the designation as video games, use computers, and text their friends. I had the
a "Certified Community Wildlife Habitat! opportunity to take 15-20 boys to Exchange Club Park for a
This is no easy undertaking, and team leader and Garden Club weekend. Only a few had ever been to a nature park. All the boys
member Erica Davey has accepted this challenge and responsibil- were very excited as they explored every inch of that park. They
ity. looked for wild animals, but only found a turtle, a land crab, and
Garden Club members have accepted this challenge and a little white bunny rabbit. They found lots of birds including
responsibility. Won't you join us! Make it happen. chickens that someone apparently dumped in the park. They
even claimed to have seen a "ghost" dog. (I believe it was a neigh-
bor's white German Shepherd dog). They had so many adven-
PLEASE LET US SAVE THE TREES! tures. There were pirates coming in the inlet, explorers checking
By LHP Patrolman Patty Eng out a jungle island, and astronauts that landed on a distant plan-
et. Psychologists would say this demonstrates the building of
A few years ago. the State of creative and cooperative social skills.
Florida decided that the "exotic"
tree, the Australian pine needed to
be eradicated. Since then, Public
Works departments and tree
removal crews have cut thousands
of healthy trees down. Not all cities
wanted to loose their trees. A nearby
Broward city was allowed to keep
their pines on Pine Ave. Other
places have had their reasons and
were able to keep their trees. Lighthouse Point needs to do the
same. In a recently published book, Last Child in the Woods, the
Exchange Club Park is on NE 24 Street, on the border author has named the condition our "indoor kids" are suffering
between LHP and Pompano Beach. Most of the park is a forest from. It is referred to as "Nature Deficit Syndrome". These vic-
of Australian pine trees. Save the trees! Save the park! It is a tims are prone to obesity, depression, attention disorders and
treasure in this area. I could relate that the trees were planted other childhood problems. The National Wildlife Federation
in Florida in 1890 as remedies for specific problems. However, says each child needs a "green hour." It is one hour of unstruc-
I'm going to discuss two reasons that were not apparent at tured casual time outdoors. It is as important to a child's devel-
that time. opment as a proper diet and a good night's sleep. One parent
The first one is that the Australian pine provides habitat wanted to know if renting a DVD on Yellowstone National Park
for local birds, most notably, the pelican. Not that long ago, it would substitute for a walk in a real nature park. This is why
was common to see groups of pelicans, flying in formation, this little forest and its close proximity is so important.
along the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. They roosted I guess what I am trying to say is we need to save our park
in the Australian pines that were as numerous as the grains of trees and other local trees. We cannot afford to wait 50-75 years
sand on the beach. Many of the pines were cut down to make for another forest to grow. We need to save them now, before
way for development. The number of pelicans went down. someone puts a high-rise or a parking lot where these beautiful
trees now grow.
THE
THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY GREEN
GREEN MACHINE!
MACHINE!
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by using slow release fer-
THINKING GREEN FROM A tilizers and applying pesticides only as a last resort.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER’S VIEW Remember, faster growing plants tend to require more main-
tenance and therefore cost more in the long run.
By Jack Krutek, FCHP In Conclusion
Having an eco-friendly and beauti- Do your homework. Learn as much about your plants as
ful landscape is not as tough as it looks. you can before you by them. Ask the right questions when
With a little fine tuning of your think- buying a plant. Use chemicals discriminately. Finally, put that
ing, you can have a garden that fits your right plant in the ground in the right place and enjoy your
personality, looks great, and is easy on beautiful garden while knowing that you are helping in the
the environment. Plant selection, environment.
installation, and maintenance are all Jack Krutek is President of Krutek & Associates, Inc., a
important parts to reach this goal. landscape design/build firm and can be reached at 954-258-
Plant Selection 5840 or jack@krutek.com
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First look at our native plants. By
definition, a native plant is one that was in Florida when the
first explorers arrived. The Sable Palm, the Gumbo Limbo, and
the Firebush are all natives. Native plants have proven to be eas- A
ier on the environment. They use less resources (fertilizer,
water, and labor) than the exotics (all the non-natives). Most P
Natives tend to be slower growing which means less mainte-
nance. P
Next, look for plants that fall into the "extended" natives
and/or "cousins" categories. "Extended" natives is a term I use Y
that includes plants that grow in countries which have similar
climates and conditions to South Florida. These are plants that
originate from places like the Bahamas, Cuba, and other islands
of the Caribbean. "Cousins" are plants that are related to our B
natives. Examples of both categories are the Old Man Palm
(Silver Thatch Palm) and the Bahama Firebush(Native
I
Firebush).
Finally, look at the exotics. There are many good exotics
R
that have grown here for years with no problems. Examples of
good exotics are Crotons, Copperleaves, and Bromeliads. Visit
T
the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council website @
http://www.fleppc.org/list/list.htm for the plants not to plant.
Evan Clark
turns 5 on February 16th
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With all of these plant categories, remember to pay attention to
their growing requirements (water, light, soil, salt tolerance,
D
soil type). Use as many resources as needed to make an educat-
ed selection. Talk to nursery and maintenance people, surf the
A
internet, and read plant books.
Installation
Y
F. P. & L. formalized the "Right Plant, Right Place" idea in
order to get people to avoid their power lines when planting
trees. Continue and expand on that idea when planting trees T
and bushes. First learn the mature size of the species you are
planting. Image how large it will grow on your property and O
then plant it in the appropriate place. Remember, if you plant a
large tree too close to your house, moving or removing that tree
will be costly when it becomes a problem. Make sure that the
tree is in scale with your home. Finally, before you or anyone Y
else digs in your yard, Call Sunshine @ 1-800-432-4770 to locate
your underground utilities. It is a free service and required by O
law.
Maintenance U
Abuse of chemicals is a problem in South Florida.
Everything we put on our plants or on the ground has the
potential to end up in our drinking water or our ocean. Practice Ashley Castresana
turns 3 on February 26th
WILL “SUBPRIME” LOAN
CRUNCH AFFECT YOU?
You've probably heard about some of the problems associ-

ated with "subprime loans." But will the fallout from these
loans affect your investment strategy?
It shouldn't. Although the real estate industry is slumping,
the rest of the economy remains relatively strong.
Furthermore, inflation and interest rates remain low and sta-
ble, and corporate profits still exceed expectations.
Consequently, we are still looking at a relatively favorable
investment environment.
And no matter what happens in the investment world, you
can help yourself by following some tried-and-true techniques.
For example, look for quality investments, such as the
stocks of strong, established companies. And hold these
investments for the long term, or at least until your investment
needs change.
By sticking with good investment habits, you may well
escape some of the problems caused by the subprime fallout -
while you stay on track toward your long-term investment
goals.
Robert Friedman is your Edward Jones financial advisor at

1827 NE 24th Street, Lighthouse Point. Call 954-783-6694
Member SIPC

Never Ending Journey South
The Buell Family Saga
For three generations, the family of Richard Wellington Another is the vision of his mate pointing almost vertically at the
Buell have been head'n south on boats in the fall of the year. That fantail of the Carrier Enterprise, as they waited dead in the
is to say, the odyssey started in the mid 1960's, when he fulfilled water for her to enter the Hampton Roads. There were the
a dream and sent a custom 56-foot ketch rig that he owned, daunting visions of the Dismal Swamp and the warm welcome
South from Detroit, Michigan to Florida, making portions of the and great food at the River Forrest Marina in Bellhaven, North
journey aboard the boat as his time permitted. Carolina. There was Harbortown, at Hilton Head, before there
Mr. Buell, a successful businessman in the automotive sup- was a town and misty mornings as the sun arose. There were
ply industry and owner of the beautiful white egrets in the
first boat to be equipped with Savannahs of South Carolina
trim tabs, had a vision to have and Georgia. There were the
a boat based in Florida to use dolphins riding the bow wave
for entertaining his clients. in St. Augustine, and the rock-
The trip was not without inci- et launch as they passed Cape
dent and there are many mem- Kennedy. And, there was the
ories from that period. unforgettable scare, as a reck-
One of the most vivid was less water skier fell in front of
the image of the boat, My the boat, requiring a quick
Dream, pulling into the dock reaction to avoid a catastrophe.
56-foot Anne Marie (1971 photo)
at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Welcome to Fort Lauderdale!
after an extended cruise to the Bahamas with a banana stalk There were many wonderful memories of the time spent at
hanging from the boom. The crew looked like refugees from Bahia Mar in the days before it became a mega resort. Many were
Gilligan's Island. Unfortunately, the customs inspector, a by- very influential guests, predominantly executives from the auto-
the-book kind of guy, did not see the humor of the moment. His motive industry, who spent time aboard. The Captains on the
words went something like this: "Don't you people know you dock and the staff at the resort and their tenants' personnel were
can't bring that thing (bananas) into this country. Throw it always willing to lend a helping hand, or provide relevant advice
overboard. On what planet have you been about local conditions.
living?" It was obvious by their tans and On one trip to the islands, while leaving
demeanor that a good time in true Port Everglades very early in the morning
Bahamian style had been enjoyed by the before sunrise, a teddy bear type Bahamian
crew during their cruise to Hatchet Bay. guide, hired for the trip, admitted he was
Eventually, they cleared Customs and real- just released from prison, where he served
ized that they were back in the "real time for a murder he had indeed commit-
world." ted. It was an uncomfortable moment
Shortly thereafter, in the early 1970's, which soon passed as the guide proved to
his son, Richard W. Buell, an Architect be extremely competent, caring and honest
who lives in Lighthouse Point, Florida, and to a fault.
currently serves as Secretary of the There was the time at John Pennykamp
Corinthians at Lighthouse Point Yacht Park, when Mr. Buell was invited to swim
Club, made the trip to Florida as the with Dolphins that were being taught to
Captain of a corporate yacht. He had assist divers by trainers on a research vessel
grown up running boats on the Detroit and allowed him to hold their tail, taking
River and Lakes St. Clair and Erie and had My Dream (1969 photo) him for a ride to the depths and the coral
made portions of the trip south with reef.
friends. There was the time in Cat Cay, when after being asked to
When there was an opportunity to take a boat to Florida, assist in a search and rescue mission, he followed smoke bombs
during a sabbatical from Architecture school, he jumped at the being dropped in the water by the Coast Guard and towed a
chance. There are vivid memories, one of which was viewing the boat with two people back aboard back to safe harbor. And
flair of Malcom Forbes beautiful Highlander's bow, looking there was the pre- nuptial party on the dock at Bahia Mar with
down on the aft deck of his boat, the Anne Marie, owned by 50 close friends, when grilled lobster tails and champagne were
Masco Corporation, while they were docked at the 79th Street served prior to his marriage to Cynthia Ross. A good time was
Basin, in New York City. had by all.
Shortly thereafter, a haunting memory remains of Minoru
Yamasaki's World Trade Center, as they left the Hudson River. Continues on page 64
EXCHANGE CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL PARTY
If there were doubts in anyone’s mind that the the rest of the pack.
Pompano Beach Exchange Club was and/or isn’t the We thank Jack Rabideau for wearing green pants
world’s best service club, the pictorial coverage you see under his lovely shorts to remind us of global warming.
here should allay any doubts, once and for all! And it goes without saying that it was a pleasure to
Members attended the annual holiday gathering at be eating honest-to-goodness real food at the Exchange
Bonefish Mac’s for an event that brought out those luncheon for a change, with a good possibility of eating
qualities in these men that sperate Exchangites from real food again in the very near future.
Jack Rabideau shows

you why we’re the
greatest service club!
MORTGAGE NEWS GET ALL THE CREDIT!
I wrote a similar article in the September two and close out other accounts. This is not true! Having a low
2006 edition if the Lighthouse Point balance on several credit cards is better than having a high bal-
Magazine and am rerunning it again with a ance on one or two cards.
few additions as it is even more important to • Keep your credit accounts open and active by using your cards
have good credit now. at least once every few months. When you receive the bill pay it
Your credit score is the single most in full.
important factor in securing the lowest inter- • Review your credit report for accuracy at least 90-days before
est rate for a mortgage. So, literally, it pays to applying for a mortgage. Report any inaccuracies and/or outdat-
Mary Griffin learn more about your credit scores and ed information and include any evidence of the error if you have
maintain your scores at a high level. In fact, in the current credit it. Your credit file can be modified by that specific repository by
environment a high score is essential to being able to secure a sending them a written dispute requesting the item be reinvesti-
mortgage, period. gated and verified as to its accuracy. Your mortgage broker can
A credit score is a determined scientific number from 300- guide you in filing a written dispute with the appropriate reposi-
850, which indicates the level of risk for repayment debt to a tory.
lender at the time of the credit inquiry. Credit scores are based on • Pay all current monthly mortgage payments on time. Even if
a consumer's current debt utilization, payment history of mort- the rest of your credit report is in order and you are not making
gages, credit cards, auto loans, bankruptcy filings and any other your mortgage payments on time, you will have great difficulty
public records, along with how long the credit has been estab- acquiring another mortgage.
lished and a mix of credit types being using. The number of cred- Special note: Paying off a collection account or judgment
it inquiries during the last 12 months may or may not be a factor will not eliminate it from your credit profile. It will show as a
influencing the credit score, depending on all the other factors zero balance but will not disappear from your credit file for a
present in the credit file at the time of the inquiry. seven-year period from the date of the occurrence.
Here are some tips to improve your credit scores: Mary Griffin is a Certified Mortgage Planner with Howard
• Keep balances low compared to your credit limits. All credit Grace and Associates, 625 S.E. 10th Street in Deerfield Beach.
balances should be paid to below 30% of the available credit limit She welcomes your mortgage questions at (954) 421-3255, e-
on the card. mail her at mary@howardgracemortgage.com. Visit our web-
• Many people think they should consolidate accounts to one or site at www.howardgracemortgage.com
BUTTERFLY LADY
Wild Lif e or Critters Par t 2
SNAKES TO THE RESCUE observing. "
Remaining on our list we have among others: So how do we control the Trio-reptiles mentioned above?
Brown Cuban Lizards, Cuban Tree frogs and “To your last question, the ultimate control of Cuban, Bahaman
Curley tail Lizards. As their population increases, Brown Anoles and other lizards of great numbers, I would propose
so the Butterfly population and other indigenous that somehow, education to the value of great urban snakes like the
species decrease. What to do? I promised that if I Eastern Black Racer (also called the black rat snake) be strongly
don't have the answer, I'll get it. So I wrote to Gil made in urban environments. Black Racer snakes strike terror into
MacAdam for advice. Gil lived in Broward the small lizards that are found around our homes. Somehow we
County for 33 years and was intensely involved should start an education, possibly in Coconut Creek, Lighthouse
Erica Davey with environmental and wildlife issues. He now Point, Wilton Manors, Plantation, Parkland and wherever such a
lives in Desoto County on the West coast of Florida. I wish I could proposal to release harmless to people black racers would be accept-
publish his very comprehensive and informative reply, but because of ed. These snakes adapt to urban people, THEY DO NOT LIKE PEO-
space I will select and quote only sections. PLE, but will quietly tolerate our human habitats as a source of pro-
The reason why we have such a large critter population was quite tection and food. "
a surprise to me: This is a controversial solution, but maybe not so far fetched.
"Many of the situations of exotic critter invasions, which are very Florida has only 6 poisonous snakes, the rest; all 37 species are harm-
out of control within numerous sections of Southeast Florida, are not less critter controllers. The advice: If you cannot positively identify
as prevalent here in the rural countryside of cattle, oak hammocks, them, one should treat all snakes as poisonous, should be well heed-
citrus groves, wide open fields and meadows that we have found and ed. The problem is educating folks to know the difference between
are loving in Southwest Central Florida. And the reason that the out them.
of control situation does not exist here is the abundance of predato- Since you cannot humanely trap any of the trio-reptiles, harsh
ry animals in our immediate backyards" and funny alternatives to control the lizard pests have been suggest-
Who are these predators missing from the food chain here at ed. Practice your pitching skills with a rock, use a fly swatter or sim-
home? ilar device, Stun them with a paintball gun or Daisy. At the end of the
"There are enough red-shouldered hawks, kestrels, screech, day I like the snake idea, because they also control the rat population.
barred and great horned owls here in this locale of Desoto County to Where Real Estate meets Community service, Erica is a sea-
keep a balance check of the various small critters that you have so soned Realtor with REMAX, and is there to assist you. Contact
aptly referred. Those predatory birds, formerly abundant in south- her at 954 695 4211. Erica@EricaDavey.com with all your wildlife
east Florida, are not in great numbers now in Broward and Miami and Real Estate questions.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor: Dear Editor:
Yes, your self-admitted “rant and rave” about “POLITICAL Subject; The Marketing of Politics
(dis)GRACE,” and your request for “suggestions and criti- It seems each election period we get the same political
cizms” in your December Editorial, did prompt some thought and campaign strategies by our political candidates who seek
on my part. our votes.
In reponse to your request, I’d suggest the following alter- First: Find our Hot Buttons such as:
natives to your three choices: Health Care
1. A candidate accused of “flip-flopping” could really be a per- War in Iraq
son who has character enough to chamnge position upon find- Taxes
ing facts or other information proving that his initial opinion Oil & Energy Issues
wasd in error. Ecological Issues
2. A candiate accused of being Z”self-serving” or “master of Education
spin” could be an accomplished speaker and a good writer who Immigration
knows how to best explain to oprospective voters why he’d be Etc, Etc.
a good elected official. Second: Conduct polls to find out which issues are the
3. Finding a candidate who will, if elected, be an “altruistic ser- most important to voters and even number them in sequence
vant of all people” is good in theory but not in practice. You of importance with demographic numbers by party, age, race,
can’t please (or serve) all the people all the time. Example: income, etc.
Pretend you are a commisioner and the city has limited funds. Third: Package a marketing campaign stating how these
You can vote to enlarge the recreation room for the senior citi- areas are broken and why they are the best ones to fix it.
zens, or you can vote to put lights in the park for the children’s Packaging to the voter includes who is to blame for the prob-
soccor teams. How can a local elected official possibly please lem, always someone else, and many facts about the issue
(or serve) both groups? How is it possible for any one of our blended with some non factual information before it arrives
presidential candidates to please (serve) all the people on the to you the voter. The problem is that only 100% factual infor-
issue of immigration, abortions, gay unions, and the war in mation is acceptable, not 90% truth mixed with 10% ques-
Iraq? tionable or non-factual.
Yes, I agree some legislators do unfortunately “stray beyond Most politicians almost never accurately describe the
the laws of decency” and I might add “honesty,” however, I problem, the cause of the problem or issue, and most impor-
would estimate the percentage who stray to be relatively small. tant, the best cost effective solution to fix it. In the end, we
It is unfortunate that bad things are predominantly news- vote for candidates based on our traditional party affiliation,
worthy things. The small percentage of public officials that or the one who addresses our concern with the issues, and on
stray make the evening news. The great majority of public offi- how well they sell to our Hot Bottons.
cials who perform their routine duties properly seldom get Unfortunately, many times the best salesman or the can-
complimented in the media. Except for your magazine with the didate with the biggest treasure chest wins. There is nothing
local good news, it is unfortunate that good news is seldom suf- wrong with a good salesman only if they deliver a good prod-
ficiently newsworthy for the major media. uct, service, and produce what they promise. It seems the
Signed: Leo L. Bentz best way to spot a trustworthy politician is to verify their his-
tory, versus what they are verbally communicating, and then
P.S. You should seriously consider running for political office. look for discrepancies. Good Luck!
Start with city commissioner in some future year. In my opin- Signed: Tom Mullen/Your Dock Doctor
ion you have many excellent qualities for public service, a good Editor’s Note: From time to time, I have the pleasure to dicuss the
education, a good mind, an an interest in good government, all current political situation with Tom. Having no party affiliation myself,
which prompt you to write provocative editorials. You also I always appreciate anyone who can enlighten me in making decisions
have many friends who would supporty you. regarding candidate choices. In recent months, we completely agreed that
making choices in this election, regardless what your previous beliefs
Editor’s Note: On certain occasions, for maybe a nanosecond, I were, was going to be extremely difficult. I enjoy our discussions, but
entertain the thought of running for political office, but I find that most of all I’m very happy we have remained friends.
I get more satisfaction running f r o m political office. I’ve seen too
many perfectly normal, well-adjusted human beings change in such “Every human has four endowments: self
a way that it would make it hard for me to live with myself. May I awareness, conscience, independent will
add that there certainly exceptions to the rule, but the nature of
and creative imagination. These give us the
the job sometimes calls for more comprimise and wheeling and
dealing than I can stomach. But, hey thanks, Mr. Bentz, for the
ultimate human freedom... the power to
kudos. choose, to respond, to change.

SKIN BEAUTY
Plumping Your Pout

for Better Looking Lips This Season
By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA
The pursuit of youthful and beautiful

lips has never been easier with the addi-
tion of numerous injectable products for
the lips. With procedures that are consid-
ered 'lunchtime' in nature, fuller, more
pouty lips have never been so easy to
attain.
Ideally, if one wishes to have a
plumper, smoother lip quickly and easily,
Dr. Melanie Hecker
one does not need to look further than
their Cosmetic Dermatologist's office. One of the most com-
mon procedures now performed in the Cosmetic
Dermatologist's office is lip augmentation with liquid fillers.
Liquid fillers are not permanent, but allow for you to change
your lips as you age. For instance, what you want in your 20's
may very full lip with an accentuated ridge, while this look
may not be appropriate for someone in their 40's. With age, as
your lip flattens out, lip augmentation can bring you back to
your more youthful appearance. You can just plump the lip
border or plump the body of the lip or both. For women in the
50's and 60's, lipstick bleeding is a problem that can be
improved with enhancing the lip border.
The injections are an easy correction and the procedure is
relatively painless with the use of a dental block beforehand.
Side effects include mild swelling and bruising, since the lips
are very vascular. There is no downtime associated with the
procedure, although the swelling may last up to 7 days and
usually responds well to icing the lip and the bruising is usual-
ly coverable with make-up right after the procedure.
The key is to use a Cosmetic Dermatologist that does this
procedure all the time. Injecting lips is an art; there is no cook-
ie-cutter approach to injecting lips since each patient presents
with their own concerns and vision of how they want to
enhance their appearance. You must convey to your doctor the
look you are trying to achieve and then review with the doctor
the available products for the best result. Hyaluronic acid and
human collagen are versatile products and the ability to layer
different products allows the physician to mold the lip as
needed. Patients want to know the duration of the filler and I
tell them fillers last usually 6 to 9 months before needing fur-
ther correction. However if you are a smoker, all bets are off!
The ability to quickly and relatively painlessly improve the
appearance of lips with lip augmentation is a reality.
Combining this procedure with topical products helps protect
your investment in your lip's new appearance. The latest in
topical anti-oxidant therapies such as DNA Repair serum, PSP
gels and retinoids available at Hecker Dermatology Group help
prolong the new enhanced results. Call for a consultation.
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THE ART OF How to Negotiate
NEGOTIATION
With Your Valentine
Ever notice that you get into a doing. Ask them for a truce during Valentine season and see
fight or argument with your beloved what happens.
on Valentine's Day? Somehow on the 5. LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS
most romantic day of the year, you One reason that romantic plans go awry is that the expecta-
end up having a heated discussion tions are too high. If there is something you want to do or some-
when you had expected a romantic where you want to go, let your Valentine know. Don't expect
candle-lit dinner. Here are some tips the other side to be a mind reader or you will likely be disap-
for negotiating with your Valentine pointed. If you want to go to a particular restaurant, offer to
Mary Greenwood this year. make the reservations or drop some hints. If your goal is to have
1. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE a pleasant evening with dinner and a movie, you can probably
RIGHT TO SETTLE achieve that. If your goal is to have the most romantic evening
Did you know that there are three words we want to hear, of the year, you will inevitably be disappointed.
even more than "I love you?" We love to here those three magic I hope these tips will help you have a great Valentine's Day!
words, "You are right." For some this is even harder to say than Mary Greenwood, Miami Beach Attorney and Mediator has
"I love you." And if you say, "You are absolutely right," that is written an award-winning book, How to Negotiate like a Pro,
even sweeter. When someone says, "It is the principal that 41 Rules for Resolving Disputes, avail-
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2. DON'T GET DISTRACTED Category.
BY YOUR EMOTIONS
This may sound contradictory but negotiating with your
spouse or loved ones can be more difficult that negotiating with
business colleagues. It is easier to get your feelings hurt because
of the emotional investment in the relationship. If you want to
have a successful Valentine's Day, it is important to check your
emotions at the door, even if you are upset about something
your spouse has said or done. You need to get past this stage if
you are going to have a nice Valentine season. Try to put those
feelings of anger or resentment aside for a couple of days. You
can always revisit those issues in March.
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Do you ever notice that sometimes negotiations with loved
ones tend to be the same argument over and over? Valentine's PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
Day is not the time to dredge up old disputes. The past is the
called the past for a reason. Refraining from bringing up those Dr. Robert Stephens
past arguments will help you stay in the present. If your loved
one is too involved in the past, get them into the present by ask- Dr. James Bennett
ing them what they want now to resolve the dispute. By staying
in the present, you will have a better chance of resolving today's
problem.
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STRANGE, BUT TRUE !
• The age of a horse can be determined by examining its spoilage.
teeth. • The term Radar is derived from the phrase "Radio
• The rhinoceros is most closely related to the horse. Acquired Detection And Ranging."
• Sea scallops are hermaphroditic. • The platypus and the spiny anteater (aka "echidna") are
• The part of the scallop eaten as food is the adductor mus- the only mammals that lay eggs. Together they belong to a
cle used to open and close their shell. group called "Monotremes".
• The name Hippopotamus comes from Greek for "River • There are 250,000 rivers in the United States.
Horse". • Cinnamon is the bark of the tree Cinnamomum.
• The Great Lakes can be remembered using the acronym • Black-eyed peas are seeds of the tropical vine Vigna
HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. Sinensis.
• A Funambulist is the proper term for a circus tight rope • It takes 30 gallons of maple sap to make 1 gallon of maple
walker. syrup.
• Phrenology is the study of bumps on the head. • The ZIP in the postal ZIP code stands for Zoning
• A U.S. Quarter has 119 grooves on its circumference. A Improvement Program.
dime has 118 grooves. • Peter the Great made shaving mandatory by law in 1705.
• The original London Bridge, built in 1831, now stands in • The plasma in blood has the same percentage of salt as sea
Lake Havasu City, Arizona. water.
• The thing dangling in the back of your throat is called the • Antarctica doubles in size every winter.
uvula. • Leonardo da Vinci wrote most of his scientific notes back-
• Queen and worker ants of some species are known to live wards.
longer than 15 years. • Plastic surgery in one of the oldest types of surgery per-
• The practice of toasting bread goes back at least 2000 formed.
years ago to the Romans, who parched bread over an open • King Edward II and King Henry forbade football because
fire to remove the bread's moisture and thereby delay it had become too popular.
Help ful Harriet

FINDING MORE SPACE FOR THINGS! • Utilize “Lost Space” by creating addi-
No matter how big your house is, you’ve probably desired tional storage. A new cabinet or bookcase pro-
more space at one time or another. We all accumulate clutter vides a nice focal point for a room as well as addi-
and sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be anywhere to put tional storage. Homeowners should think about
it. But consider this: maybe it’s not a shortage of space but a those areas that are “lost space” such as the
lack of organization that’s the problem. alcoves on either side of a fireplace or the corners of
Using your space effectively goes a long way toward a dining room. Using a construction adhesive like
keeping your home both functional and beautiful at the same Liquid Nails and various types of building supplies (MDF or
time. By thinking and constructing creatively, you can gain bead board are two inexpensive options), you can build your
more storage while enhancing the beauty of your home. own durable bookcase without using a lot of nails and
Here are some ideas for creating more space that has screws. To obtain a finished look and add an element of
style: beauty, apply facings and crown molding along the edges
• Add a drawer or sliding shelf. Hardware and houseware with construction adhesive.
stores stock drawers that can be installed underneath a cab- • Clear your desk. A clean desk will not only look better it
inet. If you have a home with limited drawer space, this is a will increase your productivity. Invest in a sturdy full-sus-
great way to add more storage discreetly. Then you can get pension filing cabinet or portable file boxes that hold hang-
all that clutter off the kitchen counter or the dining room ing file folders so you can get everything organized and out of
table. You can also install shelves under cabinets that slide sight. Stow away your desk supplies in an on-desk caddy or
out when you need them. in a drawer.
• Don’t forget wall space. Look around your house and you • Think multi-function. Add some furniture that can also be
will probably find there is a lot of wall space that you could used for storage. A cedar chest makes a great coffee table and
put to good use. Pots and pans can be taken out of cabinets can also be used to store blankets or clothing. An antique
and hung on walls; tools can be hung on pegboards; books, chest of drawers will look great in your living room, and is
CDs and small treasures can be stored on shelves. useful for storing office supplies, linens or CDs.

CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS
Farthest Eyeball Pop,
and Other World Records
Dear Inquisitivites, entire male population dies within a matter of days as a result of
Last month, the news show I was ulcers, infections, or exhaustion."
watching cut to a film clip in Londonderry, Okay, aside from the dying part, how is this different from my
Ireland, where hundreds of men were par- junior year In high school?
ticipating in an attempt to establish the • World's Largest Soccer Shirt. Adjudicated at World
Guinness world's record for most men Records Day, Azteca Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico, 2006: 168
dressed as Santa Claus. feet, six inches. Would barely fit my friend, Jerry. I'm submitting
My curiosity piqued as to why so many his name in 2008 for longest time trying to stay on a diet: 74 years
By Wendell Abern guys would be willing to do this, I had to and counting. His mom put him on a diet when he was eight
send away for the current Guinness Book months old. That didn't even work.
of World Records. The answer surprised me: charity. Many insti- • Most paper aircraft launched simultaneously. On
tutions organize special events in order to establish a new December 17, 2006,1,665 paper aircraft were launched simultane-
Guinness record of some sort, while simultaneously raising ously - and successfully flew a distance of 16 ft. 4 in. or more - at
money for specific worthy causes. an event organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs Assn. of Hong
I never found out who received the Santa Claus donations, Kong. On June 3, 1946, more than 2,000 paper aircraft were
but I'm sure the event was organized by Londonderry Santa launched simultaneously at our seventh grade teacher Mrs.
Claus Rental Outfits, Inc. Sheffield -- at an event organized by Shelly Garfinkle, who was
Meanwhile, the book is a wonderful compilation of amazing not happy with his report card grades. Unfortunately, this event
feats and esoteric achievements that are a testament to man's cre- was not documented.
ativity. Their diversity makes the selection process daunting. I • Longest salami. On August 14, 2005, Salumificio Manuelli
list here a choice few, selected at random: of Varallo, Vericelli, Italy, made a salami that was 1,853 feet, three
• Fastest time to place six eggs in eggcups using the feet (57 inches long. And my wife complains when I bring home a measly
seconds) eight-footer.
• Farthest distance to blow a malt ball with a straw (11+ feet) Leafing through this incredible tome, one gets the feeling that
• Most milk crates balanced on the chin (18) the Guinness judges neither omitted nor overlooked any feat or
• As for the eyeball pop, Kim Goodman (USA) can pop her fact achievable by human beings, dogs, pandas, rockhopper pen-
eyeballs to a protrusion of almost a half-inch beyond her eye guins and anything else that exists (or doesn't exist). Double-
sockets. page spreads disclose fascinating morsels of info on everything
Guinness stages World Record Days around the world, usu- from medical miracles to mass participation … and an eight-page
ally for charitable purposes. During these seminal occasions, section on outer space includes mind-boggling photographs from
remarkable feats are created, attempted and achieved. Some are the deepest reaches of the universe.
so imaginative they have rendered me nonplussed. I mean, what This is exactly as Sir Hugh Beaver intended. Out shooting
can one say about the following? game at a party in 1951, Sir Beaver, then the managing director of
• Heaviest vehicle pulled by rice bowl suction on the stom- the Guinness Brewery, became embroiled in an argument over
ach. By pressing a rice bowl on his abdominal muscles, Zhang the fastest game bird in Europe. He realized that a book supply-
Xingquan (China) was able to create enough suction to pull a ing answers to this sort of question might prove popular; subse-
7,287-pound vehicle for 32 feet on the set of Zheng Da Zong Yi - quently, a fact-finding agency in London was commissioned to
Guinness World Records Special in Beijing, China, in December, compile what became the Guinness Book of Records. The first
2006. edition, published in late August of 1955, shot to the top of the
• Most rattlesnakes held in the mouth. At Guinness World bestseller lists by Christmas of that year.
Records Day in New York (2006) Jackie Bibby (USA) held ten The book has become just as popular in this country. For the
live rattlesnakes in his mouth by their tales, without any assis- last three years, ABCs Live with Regis & Kelly has hosted a spe-
tance, for ten seconds. cial Guinness World Records week. In 2006, Kelly broke the
Some Guinness accomplishments, however, invite comment. record for most pies thrown in one minute (24). In 2007, Editor-
For example: in-Chief Craig Glenday was a guest on Comedy Central's Jon
• Noisiest land animal, The howler monkeys of Central and Stewart's Daily Show.
South America. Once in full voice, they can be heard clearly up to Today, worldwide, everyone accepts the meticulously-docu-
three miles away. They never heard my Aunt Bertha. I once mented, carefully-judged facts published by Guinness. The very
tracked dirt into her kitchen, and she could be heard in the next name, "Guinness," is synonymous with "the gospel truth." So if
time zone. someone asks you who is the highest-paid actress on TV, you can
• Most bras undone in one minute. Thomas Vogel say with authority that it is Mariska Hargitay of Law and Order:
(Germany) unfastened 56 bras - using just one hand as specified Special Victims Unit, who receives $330,000 per episode.
in the rules - in one minute on the set of Guinness World Records Next year, I intend to create several new categories myself,
in Cologne on September 9, 2006. He beat the previous record by including number of rings on a telephone at a retail store before
24! I intend to enter next year's competition, and am currently someone answers; loudest car radio, and most imaginative imita-
seeking volunteers to help me practice. tion of the act of driving a car,
• Most dangerous love life. "The male brown antechinus, a
marsupial mouse that inhabits eastern Australia, has an insa- Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern
tiable sexual appetite. For two weeks every year, the entire adult
male population tries to mate with as many females as possible. Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.
he heightened levels of stress from chasing females and fighting
off rival males shuts down the mouse's immune system, and the

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Mayor Fred Schorr Cont’d from page 10
When we put in our new
WHY SOL AR PO WER?
By Bob Morgan
water drainage systems, we
install we install pollution con- My spouse and I have made our liv-
trol buffers so runoff water ing through MGI since 1986. Our com-
from the streets will be purified pany sells and installs emergency pow-
and debris and oil don't get ered generators. With the recent
Florida Hurricanes, I came to the real-
into our canals. Our canals are
ization: Although generators serve a
one of our most precious valuable purpose, the units, as a source
resources, so we have to do all of electricity have their drawbacks, par-
we can to prevent any kind of ticularly for typical homeowners.
pollution. Water quality has Generators are understandably nec-
improved in the canals with a essary for hospitals, nursing homes, grocery stores and hi-rise
noticeable rebirth of sea grass, condominiums. However, the noise, danger of shock, air-pollu-
which has never been there in tion and general aggravation of servicing the units is not some-
my memory. There also has thing most homeowners want to or know how to deal with.
been sighting of manatees, Another exasperating challenge that generator owners face is
skates, sharks and barracudas, finding precious fuel during the frenzy of a hurricane's after-
a sign of clean water. math. Having everything else prepared, a generator with no fuel
is of no use.
In other environmental
After Wilma, the peace and quiet of our neighborhood was
areas, the Mayors' Conference often interrupted by the aggravating noise of running generators
is requesting that mayors of all and toxic fumes. With our windows open, due to the lack of air-
Florida cities sign an agree- conditioning, our quiet tropical nights became sleepless sessions
ment of the Kyoto proposal. of frustration as the neighborhood units clamored through the
My position with the city is night. I thought, With the advanced technological age we live in,
that we are not political. I feel it is pitiful that this is the best we can do when our electricity is
that actions speak louder than out. There must be a better way" I was awakened to the revela-
Under the banana tree words and to do what's right, tion that we were not availing ourselves to the abundant,
but I don't want to get tied up in some political controversy. dependable, free, and most obvious energy source, the sun.
Long before there was a Kyoto Agreement Proposal, We had a generator available to us at the MGI shop. But, we
Lighthouse Point had been at the forefront and extremely effi- determined that the hassle of connecting the unit to our home
service, the lack of fuel to run the unit, and the noise and fumes
cient in environmental and conservation efforts.
associated with running it were far outweighed by the peaceful
Lastly, I think that the effort by Lighthouse Point resident back-to-basics adventure we encountered without the genera-
Erica Davey and her staff has been a terrific initiative. We have tor. With nothing to do but sweat, chat and think, we opted to
been with them from the beginning, and appreciate all their go electric-less and wait out a few days of inconvenience.
activities. I think the certification of Lighthouse Point as a After diligently looking into the matter we discovered that
Wildlife Habitat highlights the commitment of both our resi- there are tremendous incentives by the state and federal govern-
dents and the city. It brings home the fact that trees are impor- ment to install a solar system. By studying, obtaining a Florida
tant; that nature and wildlife are important; that clean water is State Solar Contractor's license and visiting one of the nearest
important, and our city parks are important. Solar Panel Facilities (in Washington State) we were on our
Regardless of all the things we've already accomplished, sunny way. We believe solar power should not only be our
there's tremendous room for improvement. We have not yet home's energy source in a catastrophe, but everyday! Therefore,
begun to scratch the surface. And without getting into the con- solar energy will soon be our main source of electricity.
Our goal is to generate all of our electricity from the system,
troversial issues as to what causes global warming, or what
except the heavy load of energy it takes to run the air-condition-
role the government plays, I think the government should lead er. Usually, we prefer the natural Florida temperature to the a/c,
by example. And no matter what you think, our resources are but we still want it available for those very hot nights. We have
dwindling, and if we don't protect them, they simply won't be redesigned our home to take advantage of the best ocean breezes
there. available. Our house will still be tied to the FPL grid. We intend
Our most precious resource is our own city. Goos steward- to generate electricity from the solar panels on the roof and sell-
ship of that resource is mandatory in order to provide a claen back the excess to Florida Power and Light.
and healthy environment for us all. We all need to do whatev- ,My spouse and I may not claim the best "green" record
er we can to maintain and preserve our most precious resource. around, but we are moving in a positive direction to wisely use
the resources we have and be good stewards of our dear planet.

NEIGHBORHOOD DENTIST By Dr. Angela Berkovich
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW SMILE

For many, New Year's Day brings reso- available to consumers in a wide range of prices. Dentist-
lutions to improve one's overall quality of supervised treatments remain the AACD recommended pro-
life. This year, based on new results from a cedures for lightening discolored teeth.
comparison study conducted on behalf of Veneers - An increasingly popular procedure, veneers are
the American Academy of Cosmetic ultra-thin, custom-made laminates that are affixed directly
Dentistry (AACD), people should consider revitalizing their to the teeth. They are a great option for closing gaps or dis-
smile in the year that lies ahead. The 2006 AACD study con- guising discolored teeth that did not respond well to whiten-
ducted by Dr. Anne Beall, a social psychologist and market ing procedures.
research professional, reveals that those who have undergone Implants - A replacement for dentures, implants are a
cosmetic dental procedures are perceived as more successful, stronger, more attractive option for replacing missing or lost
intelligent, interesting, wealthy, attractive and popular with teeth. An anchor is placed in the patient's jaw, and a life-like
the opposite sex. ceramic restoration is built around it and matched to the
“In a business setting, a confident smile says a lot about original tooth color.
a person's belief in their ability to successfully complete the Bonding - An option for chipped or cracked teeth, bond-
task at hand," said AACD member cosmetic dentist Dr. ing is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to
Berkovich of Deerfield Beach, Florida "If a person's smile a tooth's surface, sculpted into shape, hardened and then pol-
doesn't exude confidence, more cosmetic dental treatment ished for an ideal smile.
options are available today than ever before and can help vir- As with any dental procedure, the Dr. Berkovich recom-
tually any patient." mends patients consult with their dentist before undergoing
Today's most popular cosmetic dental treatment options any cosmetic dental treatment.
include: Dr. Berkovich is member of the AACD, and her prac-
Teeth Whitening - The most commonly requested cos- tice is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For patient
metic dental procedure, many whitening options are now consultations, contact the office at (954) 427-3000.
By Dr. Gary E. Goberville

EYE ON HEALTH
Top Misconceptions About Your Eyes
Results of the 2007 American Eye-Q survey can be harmful. But only 54 percent cited drinking alcohol, and 27 per-
suggest that more education is needed to help peo- cent cited drinking caffeine - both potentially harmful.
ple distinguish myth from fact. This survey was Your grandfather never wore glasses and he did fine. Basically
commissioned by Opinion Research Corporation. this is impossible, as everyone eventually looses their ability to focus
Your Childs' eyes were screened at school, after the age of 40. This is called presbyopia. It affects everyone after age
and he was reported to have perfect eye site. This statement is false. 40. If you are having trouble reading fine print, schedule an eye exam.
Your child's school screening is not the same as a comprehensive eye Your optometrist can give you the correct prescription. Proper glasses
exam with a qualified Optometrist. The purpose of vision screening in can prevent tired eyes and headaches. It is not a disorder or disease, but
schools is to try to identify major eye problems at an early stage for fur- rather a natural aging process of the eye. Presbyopia literally means "old
ther tests and treatment. Parents should not assume their child's eyes eye" in Greek.
were screened and that everything is OK. Many schools do not have eye Your eyes will be perfect after Lasik surgery. Another false com-
screening available to their students. Children with uncorrected vision ment. Although it sounds good, it is not true. LASIK has been done since
conditions or eye health problems face many barriers in life ... academi- 1991, with generally stable results. Beyond this length of time, we do not
cally ... socially ... and athletically. High-quality eye care can break down know. Lasik has also been successful treating distance vision. It is
these barriers and help enable your children to reach their highest poten- important to realize that your eyes still can change as you age, causing a
tial. The AOA recommends children to have an eye exam at 6 months, need for glasses or contacts. Some people may become nearsighted or far-
and three years minimally. sighted again over time, though most seem not to. If your eyes are very
Reading in the dark will cause your vision to deteriorate. This is unstable (i.e. still changing rapidly) prior to surgery, this may continue
a false statement. When asked to identify behaviors that are most harm- after surgery. You may decide to wait until your eyes are more stable to
ful to the eyes, most people believe it was either reading under dim lights have the surgery. If there are changes down the road, after you do have
(cited by 83 percent) or sitting too close to the television (cited by 78 LASIK, it is usually easy to have more surgery to adjust the vision. In
percent). Although these behaviors are uncomfortable and can negative- some cases, this will not be an option. New and better laser surgery is
ly affect the eyes or one's vision, they are not the most harmful behaviors. being researched
According to the survey results, habits that can be most harmful to eyes Dr. Goberville is a Board Certified Optometrist located at Eye Site
are not widely understood. Sixty-nine percent of respondents correctly Vision Center 2490 N. Federal Hwy. Lighthouse Point, Fl 954-943-3779
cited smoking cigarettes and 61 percent correctly noted that eye-rubbing and 2344 N. University Drive Coral Springs, Fl 954-344-3937

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REAL ESTATE NEWS L e t ’ s K e e p M o v i n g o n P r o p e r t y Ta x R e f o r m !
Well, voters spoke Jan. 29 on Beach County residents alleging major inequities in tax benefits
Amendment 1, the constitutional amendment on between homesteaders and nonhomesteaders in the Save Our Homes'
property taxes. Many still are debating the pros tax provisions.
and cons of the tax-relief measure, but the mere Lots of activity and debate around property tax reform, and it's a good
fact that the people of this state were able to thing, no matter which special-interest constituency is waging the
weigh in on the issue was itself a victory, in my battle. It's long past due that this critical issue take center stage in the
view. minds of all Floridians because we are all affected by the outcomes.
I do hope, though, that we remember two things. Two of the biggest bugaboos behind much of our property-tax pain
First, Amendment 1, though limited in scope and must be squarely dealt with: Out-of-control local and county govern-
Jim Balistreri impact, is just a start, but it's in the right direction. ment spending, and the old sacred cow, public school spending
Second, as direct stakeholders in property-tax reform, the referendum (Florida has one of the largest school budgets in the nation, yet ranks
should embolden property owners to keep up the pressure for com- 49th in academic performance).
prehensive legislative action, at all levels of government, for sensible, The argument has been that steep tax cuts for property owners will
evenhanded property tax relief. come at an unpleasant price: huge cutbacks in public-sector services
No one disputes that Amendment 1's tax benefit to homeowners, and jobs. Nobody wants that, but few have been willing to look at the
averaging $240 a year, is woefully small. But it creates a legislative relationship between ever-escalating property taxes and the spend-
beachhead for more ambitious tax-relief assaults by elected officials ing habits of governments. Truth be told, I think many governments
and property owners alike. have little incentive to join the battle cry for property-tax reduction.
Many tactical moves already are in the works-some gaining more It's easier to scare the public about hospital closings and reduced
ground than others, but all aimed at finding equitable solutions to emergency services than explain why they do less with more.
this long-simmering crisis. The Florida Association of REALTORS®, in which I serve as vice
House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-West Miami) is promoting cam- president for its 11th District (South Florida), and many other organ-
paign style across the state a "citizens' amendment" to increase the izations have been working together to help forge a sensible and equi-
bottom-line benefit to homeowners by $8 billion a year. The state's table property-tax structure for the state. The vote has come and
Taxation and Budget Reform Commission is authoring its own plan. gone, but the issue will be with us for a long, long time. Let's keep
The Legislature in its upcoming session will finalize property-tax- moving on property tax reform!
reform laws passed in a special session in June last year. And all eyes
are on a lawsuit filed in Tallahassee last December by a group of Palm Jim Balistreri is broker-owner of Balistreri Realty
FREE IRRIGATION EVALUATION for LHP Residents

With the start of the New Year, I ties less than 5 (irrigated) acres, residents shall be limited to one day
always find that I look back over the past watering per week.
year to give myself a little direction for the Irrigation is permitted on Mondays for those properties that have
year ahead of me, personally as well as odd numbered addresses.
professionally. Irrigation is permitted on Thursdays for those properties that have
Working for Broward County's even numbered addresses.
Environmental Protection Department's Users may irrigate EITHER from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM OR from
Water Resources Division has made me 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the day specified above. In no event shall an
keenly aware of our current water short- area be irrigated more than once.
By Robert Carew age and has kept water conservation as With these tight restrictions, residents need to have their irriga-
my primary professional mission during tion systems operating efficiently if they want to sustain their exist-
2007 as it will be for 2008. ing landscaping. Sadly, many inefficient systems will not be able to
Most everyone knows that South Florida usually gets "an average" maintain lush, landscaped property at it's current condition with
of 55 to 60 inches of rain per year. For the past two years the South minimal (once per week) irrigation.
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has recorded a Through a joint conservation initiative, Broward Co.'s
District wide annual average rainfall of less than 42 inches! This Environmental Protection Department's Water Resources Division
appears to be the record for the driest two calendar years on record is offering to send a trained irrigation specialist to LHP residents and
(since 1932). As of December 12th, 2007 Lake Okeechobee's elevation provide a comprehensive evaluation of their sprinkler systems. Over
level was 10.16 ft., which is almost 2 feet lower than it was a year the past year, over 30 residents have already taken advantage of this
before. The experts predict that if these dry conditions persist, the free offer. This program is completely voluntary with its sole purpose
lake's level could decline to 7.8 ft. by June 1st, 2008. Florida is not fac- to conserve water while it saves money and makes the landscaping
ing these drought conditions alone…. My daughter, who lives just healthier and more drought tolerant. On-site recommendations
outside of Atlanta has been in Phase IV Water Restrictions since including the use of drought tolerant landscaping and a full report
November and is not allowed to use her irrigation system at all. will be provided free of charge. You can take advantage of this valu-
To help counter the effects of these drought like conditions, the able water conservation program by calling 954-519-1273 or 954- 519-
SFWMD will impose the water restriction (District wide) in January 1281.
to limit residents to water only once per week. Happy New Year!
In Early December the SFWMD issued Order no. 2007-870-DAO- Robert Carew, NatureScape Irrigation Service Coordinator
WS which declared a "Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Water Resources DivisionBroward County Environmental
Restriction" that will go into effect on January 15th, 2008. On proper- Protection Department email: rcarew@broward.org

Hot Off Zero Tolerence
for Domestic Violence
the Grill By Sheriff Al Lamberti
By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)
Each day three women are killed in
With the '07 football season safely the United States by a boyfriend or hus-
ensconced in the past, a dolphin fan can band. When brutality includes family
look forward to '08 with optimism. members or people involved in a rela-
Why? You many ask. With last year's tionship, it is termed as "domestic vio-
loss column on steroids, the uncertain - lence." It goes without saying that any
ty of trades, contracts & injury recov-
recov- violent crime is unacceptable, but when
ery, what might justify the reckless crimes are committed by a family mem-
feelings of anticipation? Hope springs ber or person of trust it is especially dis-
eternal in a new fish - the Big Tuna! turbing.
With Bill Parcel's proven record of success navigating the Until recent years, domestic violence was considered a
dangerous waters of the NFL, we can only hope his magic private family matter. Homespun brutality was not openly
scales will rub off on the Miami Dolphins! discussed. That is no longer the case, especially in the eyes of
To honor his arrival, I decided to pass on my grilled tuna law enforcement. Last year, the Broward Sheriff's Office
recipe. Coming from the Midwest, my wife and I love the myr- myr- responded to more than 2,200 reports of domestic violence.
iad of fresh ocean fish available in South Florida. We try to eat Thirteen females were murdered in Broward County in 2007
it at least once a week. We pick it up fresh at the Fish Peddler - six of those murders were domestic related. The Broward
on Commercial Blvd., a few blocks east of US1. They always Sheriff's Office is committed to stopping this violent trend
have the best quality fish outside of the ocean. against women.
Fresh Tuna is excellent for grilling. It has a rich-flavored, There is no reason to accept or tolerate violent behavior
dense structure that holds up well to the heat and flips of from a spouse or domestic partner - there is help out there. If
grilling. Marinating it ahead of time gives it an intense, yet you are a victim of domestic violence, I encourage you to do
clean flavor. You can serve this recipe as a sandwich on a the following:
toasted bun, or over a bed of sushi rice and ginger slaw. The • Leave your home immediately. You can call Women in
combination of hot & cold ingredients, savory marinades & Distress at 954.761.1133 for emergency assistance.
ginger slaw makes it a unique dish you're sure to crave. • If you are injured by an abuser, call 911 and seek medical
[PS Hey Guys, it would make a great Valentine’s dinner attention right away. Document your injuries so you can take
for your wife and put you in the win column!] legal action against your abuser.
The Big Tuna Tuna Recipe: • Florida law enables you to file for an order of protection or
Marinade a restraining order. To file for an order of protection or
• ¼ C light soy sauce • 2 T dare sesame oil restraining order, you must go to the Broward County
• 2 T rice vinegar • 1 T fresh garlic, minced Courthouse (located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 248 in Fort
• 1 T fresh ginger, minced • 1 scallion, sliced thin Lauderdale).
• 4, 8-ounce tuna steaks • kosher salt to taste • Let your employer, neighbors, close friends and family
Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger and members know if you have a restraining order or an order of
scallion together. Place tuna steaks in a glass or ceramic dish protection. If they see the abuser, they will know to call 911
(or even a large Ziploc bag). Brush both sides of the tuna with immediately.
marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once. • Visit www.sheriff.org and click on the Victim Services tab
Grill for additional resources, information and links to organiza-
Sprinkle steaks with salt and place on hot grill. Cook over tions that can assist with support and counseling.
medium-hot fire. Cook 10 minutes for every inch of thickness, BSO's Victim Services Unit employs specially trained
turning once. Check with knife in middle to see that fish is detectives to detect abusers that may victimize children,
cooked to desired doneness. spouses, elders or the disabled. The unit also provides sup-
Ginger Slaw Recipe: port and assistance to victims of domestic violence. BSO
• 16 Oz of pre-shredded coleslaw mix offers a free Domestic Violence Emergency Cell Phone pro-
• ½ C carrots, shredded • ¾ C shredded ginger gram, which provides a lifeline to emergency services. For
• 1.5 T sugar • 1 tsp vinegar more information about BSO's cell phone program or if you
• ¼ tsp garlic salt • ¼ tsp black pepper need assistance from the Victim Services Unit, please call
Mix coleslaw mix & carrots together. Add remaining 954.321.4200.
ingredients and mix thoroughly In the long run, curbing violence in the home benefits
Serve this recipe for 4 as a sandwich on a toasted bun with every one of us because peaceful families make for peaceful
ginger slaw, or over a bed of rice and ginger slaw. The combi - communities.
nation of hot & cold ingredients, savory marinates & ginger
slaw makes it a unique dish you're sure to crave. Sheriff Al Lamberti
If you have any questions or suggestions, please e-mail
What's on Your Plate Today? me at: ask_the_sheriff@sheriff.org.
The Buells Headin’ South Continued from page 41
Ivana Trumps "Ivana," where he served two years, then served

on several yachts including five year's of service to a family
from Texas aboard a series of yachts named "I Don't Recall."
He gained additional experience in both displacement
hulls aboard a classic Burger and high speed jet drives, travel-
ing the routes from Nantucket and Newport to Florida and
the Bahamas. Rick has traveled to many domestic and foreign
ports, including the Mediterranean, delivering mega yachts.
He has a loyal international client base, and has come to real-
ize that attention to minute details and consistency in main-
tenance pays great dividends to yacht owners.
Today, the Buell's enjoy their family's "yachts," which are
both environmentally friendly; an 18 foot electric boat named
"By Design" in the canals around Lighthouse Point, and their
up-north boat, a 12 foot aluminum fishing machine, with a 3
HP electric trolling motor called "By Design Too," at their
summer home in Cheboygan Michigan.
If, as they say, history repeats itself, the children of the
family Brett Corrinne, Taylor Faye or Mason Robert Ashley
and Blake Richard Buell, who enjoy running the boats, will
Rick Jr. and Rick Buell continue the saga and be head'n South someday soon.
His son, Captain Richard Wellington Buell II, President and
founder of International Yacht, LLC, a full service company
that provides personnel to operate, manage, maintain, service
and even rebuild large yachts, followed closely in his foot-
steps. The apple did not fall far from the tree in this boating
family.
From a very young age, Rick was exposed to and interest-
ed in boats. He grew up on his dad's boats, and at one time
while on a Lighthouse Point Yacht Club rendezvous at Pier
66, was asked to
catch a line while a
mega yacht owned
by the Budweiser
Corporation was
docking. Because he
was helpful the
Captain offered Rick
a tour of the boat.
While aboard, he
was introduced to
several celebrities
and movie stars.
This must have
sparked an interest,
as shortly thereafter
Rick was hired as
deckhand on a beau-
tiful Trumpy named
Moonshine.
From there he
My Dream became mate on

An interview with Erica Davey Continued from page 33
Q: What is your take on Global

Warming?
A: A tough question to answer without get-
ting into hot water with either side. To me
it is just very sad that the political dogs got
hold of this contentious bone. And there is
not even a third dog to benefit. The fight at
Erica Davey
the moment is a cul de sac. The problem is
so complex that brilliant scientist will debate the issue for
months, maybe years. Paleontology also tells us a few inter-
esting stories in this context. We concentrate so much on
the topic of the day, forgetting that earth is hurtling through
hostile space and may encounter yet unthinkable calamities.
A sudden change in the gyroscopic wobble could be cata-
strophic, or another meteor may hit. Nature works in time-
frames of eons, and humans only in decades and/or centuries LHP Beautification Committee
(at most a few millennium).
Q: Some people consider the whole global warning as a by not polluting, protecting resources and generally living
hoax. How do we deal with that? greener. We do not have the right to use the planet in any
A: In the greater scheme of things, it does not matter way we like. To live on this planet must be considered a priv-
whether global warming is caused by humans or by nature. If ilege, and it is our responsibility to be in complete harmony
the proponents of the hoax theory have any footage to the with nature, or God help us all! I speak not just for us, but for
contrary, I'd like to see it. I see nothing wrong in being safe all future generations.
Q: Your final word?
A: In Epcot Center's Future World exhibition, "The Land",
the following quote by a 10 year-old little girl is written on a
wall: "I may be only one person, but I can be one person who
makes a difference." It is my sincere wish that each an every
resident begin by earning a modest Habitat yard certifica-
tion. In doing this, it will stimulate your curiosity and enable
you learn more about our planet in the bigger scheme of
things. By committing yourself to help our "Planet in
Distress," you can very well become the catalyst to influence
more people to join this wonderful cause.
Q: Do you have a mission statement?
A: My Mission is to encourage a Green Awareness, to take
better care of our planet in harmony with our human needs,
and to unite Lighthouse Point as a Community Wildlife
Habitat.
LHP Garden Club members WE THANK YOU, ERICA!

STUDENTS TURN ON TO THE POWER OF NATURE!
Children amazed at Roy Rogers’ enviromental demonstrations
Connecting Broward not eat me. The viceroy,
County school students is a call- which resembles the
ing for me. My quest is to have monarch, would be a good
every public school in Broward bird snack but the birds stay
engaged in my project by noon, away from the viceroy
14 February 2010. because they resemble the
We will be connecting by noxious monarch.
helping each school install and Question: Can butterflies
properly maintain a butterfly smell? Yes - in fact the male
garden, install a purple martin can pick up the smell of the
bird house, and having the stu- female as she emerges using
dents remember elements of the environmental demonstration their antennas that track by
that fires wonder and establishes an environmental ethic that triangulation from a mile
will last a lifetime. away.
How bold to have an aspiration of that scale. What ego The students come in close personal contact with each
could come up with such a suggestion? Please wish me the best stage of the journey and then the show stopper where I place a
because these students will become the stewards of our global live butterfly on the nose of many in the audience, with my son
community. taking the photographs, which are later delivered to the school
This positive self-fulfilling prophecy is based on success. in print and on digital disk.
My son Roy Jr. and I have been to over 60 schools and in every The final contact with nature is in the form of the wonder-
case the student and staff response has been wonderful. I love ful ladybug. The students marvel at having these cool bugs
what we do and am proud of the result. travel on their fingers and learn that ladybugs are great, bad
To explain what this is all about, let me take you back in garden bug-eaters, providing biological control of pests in lieu
time to Norcrest Elementary as an exemplar. We met with the of chemicals.
principal Roberta Ray and her staff and conjured a concept When the excite-
plan for enhancing a butterfly garden that was originally ment is harnessed and
donated years ago by Garden Gate Nursery, and we restored it the teachers have
in 2006 On a fine late summer day we arrived with the regained control, we
plants and proceeded with the demonstration. discuss energy best
To dramatize the metamorphous, I pretend to be a female management prac-
monarch butterfly, flying into Broward from Palm Beach in tices, recycling, water
search of my host plant, and a student volunteer pretends to be conservation, and
a milkweed. The first lesson that the Norcrest students will what these students
remember for a lifetime is that butterflies can only lay their can do as environmen-
eggs on specific host tal leaders to promote
plants. No other plant a better tomorrow. I
will do. The egg will have them raise their
produce a caterpillar right hands and sware
(larva) that can only them in as "Green
feed on the tissue of Team Rangers."
the host plant. The When my son, Roy
volunteer demon- jr., and I provided the Environmental Education to an autism
strates a proper cater- class at Deerfiekd middle School, the reponse was wonderful.
pillar wiggle to the As with Horses For the handicapped, there is magic that hap-
delight of the stu- pens when vulnerable children are expose to hrses, and in this
dents. case butterflys and ladybugs. The excitement, wonder and out-
Today's caterpil- pouring of affection moved me and i will have that memory for
lar feeds and grows, and then the second lifetime lesson is the a lifetime
transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis (pupa). The next At the beginning of this article, why did I specific a partic-
lifetime memory in that stage is that every thing inside the ular day and time ( noon on 14 Feb 2010)? Because that is the
husk of the chrysalis liquefies, and having reformed becomes time purple Martins return from their annual migration from
solid again in a completely different form... a yet to be born South America. So, if the school has their bird house clean and
beautiful monarch. in place, the birds will take up residence and stay. These birds
Another volunteer becomes the chrysalis and the live but- have mosquitoes as part of their diet, which is another biologi-
terfly (adult) who, on emergence, must pump liquid into the cal control
initially limp wings to become flight ready. Roy Rogers CEO Pres of Roy Rogers & Associates, has
Question: How do butterflies avoid predators? The monarch is installed butterrfly gardens in over 50 schools. Roy and his
a bad tasting meal for birds and their spectacular colors say do wife Mandy have resided here since 1966.

IDENTITY THEFT
What you should know about your
sweetheart's spending habits and
credit identity…before saying "I do"
What happens to your credit reports and credit scores when it scores. The credit information does
you get married? There are all kinds of common misconceptions not get mixed unless and until you open
and myths about merging reports and plummeting credit scores. a joint account, which then gets report-
Luckily, these myths aren't true. Experts say money is the biggest ed on both credit histories. It's how that
source of arguments in any marriage, and many arguments could joint account is handled that will raise or Denise Richardson
be avoided if couples discussed their expectations and financial lower both credit scores
backgrounds before saying I do! 2. Will getting married and changing my name erase my
Trust and communication skills are vital in any relationship credit history? When you change your name you need to report
and when it comes to finances, it's never been truer. Before say- this to the credit bureaus. Both names will appear on your credit
ing "I do" when promising a lifetime together -find out if your history and indicate you are married. It will not erase your cred-
future spouse says "I don't" when discerning whether or not it history -good or bad, simply by changing your name. It is
he/she has good spending habits. If spending behaviors and important to check your credit reports frequently during the first
expectations are thrashed out before promising a lifetime of love year as often mistakes are found when names are changed. Your
together, you will significantly decrease your chances of future new name can get mixed or mingled with someone who has a
financial strife. You don't want to find out after you've walked similar name and/or SSN.
down the aisle that you unknowingly towed along a lifetime of 3. Will my spouse's poor credit history hurt my credit rating?
hardships and debt with you. Ideally, you want to have many - This is a common and legitimate concern for couples -yet often
conversations about merging your lives together before saying "I misunderstood. Fortunately, your spouse's past credit history
do" in order to ensure your marriage is a blissful as your wedding. will not directly affect your credit profile. However, your
Having a well-thought-out financial plan is less likely to spouse's poor credit can affect your ability to obtain the best
bring about marital problems down the road. Talking about debt interest rates when you go to purchase a home or refinance using
and spending practices may not be the most romantic conversa- both incomes and credit histories. If you are planning on buying
tion you will ever have, but it can be one of the most beneficial. a home and reporting both incomes on the mortgage application,
In all probability, the biggest oversight couples make is not talk- it is best to work together to raise your spouses credit score first
ing about their financial identity, spending habits and goals. in order to get the best rates. Whenever you open joint accounts,
Discussing common everyday financial duties is vital to a the information concerning your payment history will be shared
smooth life merge -and happy relationship. The key is to find a on both of your credit reports.
budget and system that works for both of your money styles. If 4. Will my spouse automatically become a joint user on my
you partner is a spender and you are a saver, having joint accounts? - No. Marriage doesn't automatically make your
accounts might not be the best fit for you. It's all about finding spouse an authorized user of your credit card accounts. If you or
the right system for you as a couple. What works for some cou- your spouse wants to become an authorized user on a current
ples can be disastrous for others. account, you must contact the credit card company and notify
Couples should make a date to hash out spending habits, them you have married and wish to add your spouse as an author-
responsibilities, financial secrets and debt management strate- ized user and request a second credit card.
gies that best work towards reaching mutual future goals. 5. How easy is it to add my spouses name to my mortgage?
Determining such things as; Adding your spouse's name to your mortgage usually requires
• Who is responsible for physically writing checks? refinancing. If your spouse has a bad credit history, it can lower
• How many joint accounts should be established -if any? your credit score and reduce your chances of getting the best
• How much is each person expected to contribute to house- interest rates as creditors review both credit histories when you
hold bills? apply for a loan. If you can't qualify for the loan using only one
• How much money is contributed towards such things as income, it's often best to work towards raising your spouse's
savings, vacations, taxes, insurance, current debt, etc? credit score by paying off the debt prior to refinancing or making
• Who is expected to contribute towards joint obligations of purchases with large price tags.
current debt, honeymoon, wedding expenses, etc?
Financial planning may not be romantic, fun or easy -but if done Denise Richardson is an Author, freelance writer and
sooner, than later, the benefits of doing so will undoubtedly help advocate who educates the public on identity theft preven-
keep your romance alive! tion and credit reporting issues. She is a Board member of
American Consumer Credit Education Support Services, a
Top 5 questions on the minds of couples planning to merge non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on
their lives: credit matters. She is founder of the following website:
1. Once we marry will our credit histories merge?- A common www.givemebackmycredit.com, and can be reached at denis-
misconception is that once you marry -your two credit histories erichardson@givemebackmycredit.com.
merge and help or hurt a spouse's credit score. That's not neces-
sarily true. Both spouses keep their own credit history and cred-

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The Perfect Match - A Pooch That Fits Your Lifestyle
I know dogs! Big ones, small ones, pure breds, multi-breds, appointments may be necessary, or you
mixed breds, designer breds, as an experienced Dog Groomer I've might find it therapeutic to brush your
seen my share. The one thing they have in common is an owner at pet while watching television. If you
the end of the leash. Some are great dog/owner matches and some, don't want a high maitanence dog, nor
unfortunately are not. Taking time to understand characteristics have the determination to keep a dog's
of a breed you're considering and knowing your priorities in life coat in great condition, then shorter coat-
can make the difference in finding that perfect dog to love for the ed breeds might be your answer. Just be
next 12 to 15 years which is the average lifespan of dogs. realistic and don't expect your groomer
There are several aspects of your lifestyle to consider prior to perform a miracles if your dog's coat's
purchasing a new puppy or going to the local rescue organization. been neglected too long. It takes time and
The size of your property is a critical issue. Toy dogs are great for hard work.
Bill Reeves
condo living. However a Mastiff would not fit so well. The internet is an excellent tool for
Your physical activity level should dictate what breed to researching dogs and their unique behaviors. Learn each breeds
choose. Pugs aren't known for jogging whereas a Jack Russell needs. They vary greatly. Dogs' requirements are as important as
Terrier is ready to go. Some breeds like the beach while others are yours. Find a responsible breeder and ask questions. Each breed
content to be strolled in the shopping mall. has a parent club that will provide you with health and tempera-
Family is also key. If you are a newlywed couple with plans for ment information. These parent breed clubs will also help you
children, plan accordingly in your breed selection. An aloof, stoic with referrals to responsible breeders in your area and that is a
breed like a Basenji might be great for a childless couple, whereas great start in finding your new puppy.
a Japanese Chin, Border Terrier or a Toy Poodle would be a better You may not get to pick your human family members however
consideration when you have children in mind . you do get the opportunity to choose your pet family member. I
Grooming is big consideration. Realistically, often do you urge you to research and ask many questions. Be smart about this
intend on using a groomer? Are you being truly honest when you important decision.
say you will brush it daily, and bath it at home. Keep in mind that Bill Reeves, is Salon & Spa Director at Chateau Poochie, 4301
the longer and softer the coat, the easier it matts. It is important N. Fed. Hwy. in Pompano Beach. For more information visit:
to learn from your breeder or groomer the correct coat mainte- http://www.akc.org., or call 954- 561-8111.
nance for long haired breeds if that's what you choose. Weekly

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REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES FOR T ODAY’S MARKET
The local real estate market ments, amenities, school district, view, deepwater, etc.
has changed due to the signifi- • Stage it! If the property is vacant, some companies will furnish
cant inventory of homes on the the home to present it in its best possible light. This can some-
market, increased real estate times be done at a nominal cost, or free, as the staging company
taxes, escalating insurance rates, hopes to sell its furnishings.
and stringent lending require- • Arrange financing. Seller financing, if possible, or contact local
ments. Nevertheless, homes are lenders to find out which ones are willing to finance
Jill Johns & Carla Tobin still selling...and at favorable your property. Have contact information ready and available for
prices many would not have imagined several years ago. People prospects.
from all over the country, and the world, are moving to our para- • Incentives get the attention of the scrutinizing buyer.
dise. Baby boomers and retirees are realizing the year-round out- • Be flexible. The buying decision is often motivated by many
door activities available in Florida. Florida's constitutional pro- factors other than money. When will the closing be? Will you
hibition against an income tax and it's abolition of the intangi- make major repairs prior to closing? Will you lease with the
bles tax make Florida an attractive state for many relocations. option to buy?
Finally, the weak dollar makes Florida a steal to citizens of many Don't be frustrated with recent headlines and media rhetoric.
countries that can buy here "on-sale." Although sales are off from the unprecedented 2005 peak, it is
So what's a seller to do? For the homeowner that needs to sell important to put the current housing market in perspective-
their property, the prospects are still outstanding. However, one there is a historical high level of real estate activity with 1 out of
needs to be proactive in this environment. What does that 16 American households purchasing a home this year. Homes are
mean? still selling... and at prices substantially higher than they were
• The property must be presented in the best possible condition. selling for only a few years ago. So, be aggressive, be proactive,
• Pricing must be competitive. and get it sold! But, where do you go from here?
• An aggressive marketing plan is essential to capture the viable
buyers in the marketplace. Carla Tobin and Jill Johns marketing Lighthouse Point
• Accessibility is essential. The phone must be answered and aggressively. For more information or to be included in our
the property must be easily shown. newsletter, please email info@flpropertiesonline.com or call
• Accentuate the positive-location, upgrades, property appoint- (954) 290-3433, Realty Associates FL Properties.
AL’S CORNER Buying or Selling a Home?

What has to Happen...
An intelligent buyer will require an inspec- When the seller and buyer both have this information it could
tion of the property prior to closing on the make the transaction should go smoothly. This gives the seller
purchase. The inspections can include roof- an advantage over other properties on the market.
ing, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical
By Al Siefert and structural condition of the property. We have extended our compact fluorescent bulb offer through
the month of February. We will give you four 13 watt compact
These inspections are not expensive and may find defects that fluorescent bulbs with any service work we provide you.
need to be addressed before the closing. The seller could have
this inspection before listing the property for sale. This would Remember how your home town use to look? There is a web
give them time to make any corrections before the potential page with a collection of penny post cards from the past. All you
buyer makes the offer and allow for the repair costs prior to need to do is click on the State and the County at this website:
establishing the listing price. The buyer will probably ask for www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/ppcs.html
their own inspection, but the seller should be confident in what
he is offering. Enjoy,
Al
Open permits are contractor permits that have not been closed
out by the City and are sometimes unknown to the owners. This
can cause problems just before the closing when the title com- Al Siefert Electric is celebrating 30 years in business special-
pany does a property search with the Building Department. izing in service that exceeds your expectations. For more
Owners can very easily check for themselves by contacting the information: Please call us at 954-493-9411 or email
Building Department and providing their address and the prop- al@siefertelectric.com. Visit our web site at: www.siefert-
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The recipes below have been submitted by residents of Lighthouse Point and surrounding communi-
ties. The recipes are carefully selected by Julie Clark and Pattie Bendit each month. 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 contact Julie at 954-288-6760, or email:
julieaclark@earthlink.net, or Pattie at 954-410-9040, or email: pbendit@comcast.net.
LEMON CHESS PIE SWEET AND SOUR RIBS

By Lois Rousch By Gina Grossi
• Beat 4 eggs well • 1/4 cup flour

• Mix 2 cups sugar and 1 table- • 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
spoon of flour, then add eggs • 1/4 tsp. pepper
Then add: • 2 pounds beef short ribs
• 1/4 cup lemon juice • 1 cup onion
• 1/4 cup milk • 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter • 1 tsp. vinegar
1. Pour into a thawed frozen pie crust that you • 1/2 cup water
have lightly rubbed with a stick of margarine or 1. Combine flour, sugar, salt & pepper on wax paper,
butter. roll the ribs in mixture, coat on all sides.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then 325 2. Arrange ribs on baking dish, layer onions over ribs.
3. Combine ketchup, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce,
for another 20 minutes. Pie should be a caramel vinegar and water in a small bowl and pour over ribs.
brown on top. 4. Braise covered in moderate oven (325 degrees) for 1
3. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve. 1/2 hours.
5. Uncover, continue cooking 1 hour longer or until ribs
PS: Do not try to make this recipe with a sugar are glazed and very tender.
These are awesome!!!!
substitute or less sugar. Enjoy!! Serves 4
STUFFED MUSHROOMS ALA DAWN BETTY’S GREEN BAY PUMPKIN PIE

By Dawn Scorse By Betty Harris
• 24 small or 12 large baby porta- • 1 large can pumpkin

bella mushrooms (remove • 4 large eggs
stems(chop) and save for later) • 4 t. melted butter
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 pound sausage (mild or spicy • 1 t. salt
- to your taste) • 2 c. milk & 1/2 c. cream
• 1/2 pound asparagus (chopped, • 1 t. cinnamon
no tops) • 1/2 t. cloves
• 1/4 t. mace
• 1 cup white onion (finely chopped) • 1/4 t. ginger
• 1/3 cup cream cheese (softened) • 1 t. nutmeg
• 2 cups mozzarella (shredded)
Beat eggs until creamy, add sugar, salt, butter, and spices
• Salt & Pepper to taste (mix in a small bowl first). Mix. Add pumpkin and blend
Cook sausage and crumble, when almost well. Add milk and cream and mix until no foam forms.
done add onion and mushrooms stems, cook Pour into two unbaked pie crusts and bake in a 425o oven
for 10 minutes. Bake 50 minutes more in a 350o oven or
until tender. In a large bowl mix the sausage until knife comes out of pie clean.
mixture, chopped asparagus, cream cheese,
mozzarella and salt & pepper. Spoon into
mushroom tops and bake at 350 degrees until
bubbly (20-25 minutes) Let’s share your wonderful
recipes. Keep ‘em coming!
These are a great starter & delicious!

Merchant of the Month
B OAT W O R L D
A LOCAL SUCCESS STORY
Inspired by my family and the Boating business for over
35 years has allowed me the pleasure of having a great clien-
tele and wonderful neighbors here in Lighthouse Point.
I am Dan Hunt of Boat World, here on Federal Highway.
Many of you pass the store every day with a friendly wave
when you go by. Lighthouse Point, being one of the oldest
water front communities, has been my home for the past 25
years. At work or at play, when I see a client or neighbor
enjoying their boat on the water, I still get a thrill. We are all
very lucky to live in a community where sunshine, water and
boating are a way of life.
Boat World offers quality boats and service to meet all
your boating needs. We specialize in Center Console and
Express fishing boats from 14 feet to 39 Feet. Being a Five
Star dealership for Yamaha proves that we have excelled in
customer satisfaction over the years. We are very proud of
this achievement and look forward to being there for you this publication each month. I would like to take this time to
when you need assistance. invite you and your trade-in to see if we can be of any assis-
Recently, we have taken on the line of Everglades and I tance, whether it is just an evaluation, refinance, or just a
would like to give you a brief history on this up and coming friendly 100 hour service. We are just a phone call away.
product line. Designer and boat builder Bob Dougherty of Boat World is a Certified Dealership for Key West Boats,
Boston Whaler retired with over 30 years with Whaler in the Everglades Boats, Stamas Yachts, McKee Craft Boats, along
late 90's. He built a small factory for him- with the Motor lines Honda, Yamaha,
self and his family to go one step further Suzuki, Mercury and Evinrude. We
than they could if they stayed with also offer Ramp pick-up service for up
Whaler. to 35 feet of boats. Our hours of opera-
Starting with the 22 -24 Bay Series, tion are Mon- Friday 8 AM - 5 PM and
these boats offer the best layout I’ve ever Sales Saturday and Sunday hours from
seen in an offshore bay series. The facto- 9-5.
ry and boat line has grown over the past Most of us know and understand
5 years and now offering a 35 feet of off- that boats are a Luxury recreational
shore, the comfort and performance item and want you to know that we are
beyond belief. here for you to obtain the best deal they
Boat World has handled the line up possible.
since 2003 and has been extremely happy John Scott & Dan Hunt A few words of advice shopping for
wit the products, ingenuity, design and your new dream boat: Make sure you
lay-up. They feature the patented RAMCAP construction, make your choice with a reputable establishment that can
making the ride of any Everglades model superb and deserv- stand behind the boat, but for your personal needs for service,
ing of the many awards from the boating industry for innova- as well. and reliability to be there for you.
tion. Take some time to visit us at the Miami Boat Show, one of
In 2007, Boat World was recognized at the Everglades the largest in our country. It’s a great family day out, even if
annual Dealers Meeting for being the No# 1 dealer in the you’re not in the market for a boat. Get there early and make
Country. We are very proud of our achievement and invite a day of it and be sure to stop in and see us in one of our
any and all to come by to visit us and see why these boats are booths.
the most talked about in the industry. I would like to take this moment to wish you all a happy
We now have a new Sales Manager (John Scott) that we and healthy 2008 and wish you a smooth and safe boating for
are proud to have back with our family. He had worked with the year ahead.
us in the early 90's. After a number of years with Outdoor It is a pleasure to be chosen as Merchant of the Month.
World and Travis Boating Centers, he has returned and very From all of us at Boat World!
excited about getting back to the personal dealership style
that he was used to here at Boat World. Boat World is located at 3101 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano
Many of you in the area may be due for a new boat some- Beach, Fl 33064. Call 954-781-7100
time in the near future, and I’m sure you’ve seen our adds in
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