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New Ladder Truck Arrives in LHP
Chip and Eileen LaMarca

The fourth annual South Florida's Finest
Couples Gala presented by Bluegreen to benefit the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was held on Friday,
October 10, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-
Six in Fort Lauderdale. LHP has recieved its new ladder truck. A seventy-five foot ladder
South Florida's Finest Couples honors our that will provide firefighters access to trapped victims in multi-story
area's most outstanding couples for their success in buildings and provide the capability to deliver hose streams from elevat-
business, leadership in the community, and their ed positions. "This ladder truck will help increase our effectiveness today
fundraising commitment to the Cystic Fibrosis and allow us the adaptability to make changes as the future emergency
Foundation. We celebrate their power in partner- needs of the City of Lighthouse Point change," said Fire Chief David
ship and recognize their accomplishments. Donzella.
Last year's event raised almost $66,000 for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. MOMS Club to Hold Holida y Bazaar
THE GARDEN CLUB OF The MOMS® Club of Lighthouse Point will be sponsoring a Holiday
LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bazaar on Saturday December 6 from 9 am to 3 pm. A portion of the proceeds
will benefit the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Ft. Lauderdale.
A Holiday Luncheon will be served on Thursday,
Some of the items available are: sterling silver jewelry, candles, mono-
December 4th at the Lighthouse Point Yacht &
grammed bags, custom children's clothing, designer-inspired handbags and
Racquet Club. The cost is $25 and reservations are
much more. Please join us at Dixon Ahl Hall at 2220 NE 38th Street in
required. Please call Pat Noble at 954-942-4957. The
Lighthouse Point for a little one-stop holiday shopping!
program will include the “Pink Church” Choral Group
The MOMS® (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club is a non-profit
and floral design by Cindy Rieger, CFAA. A Santa
organization aimed at providing support for mothers who stay home to raise
Money Hat and Bake Sale will also be featured.
their children. For further info, please visit our website: www.lhpmom-
Make early reservations!
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features From the Editor
An Abomination becomes an Obamanation
10 BIT by BIT Seeing my good Linda Kaufman’s
Hippotherapy friend Louise deKok
transformed into a real-
cover story interview
with Bit By Bit, whose
life Sarah Palin at the hippotherapy treatment
19 Halloween Soroptimist Casino is now doing amazing
Madness Night, but wearing an

Obama-Biden button on
things for hundreds of
challenged children, is
her lapel, had a lot to say about this both beautiful and heart-wrenching.
30 Sullivan’s China year’s presidential election, and the

confusion it has caused in certain
A visit to the farm in Parkland
where horses used in the therapy are
Trip part 2 peoples’ minds.
How many times did you person-
quartered was both a wonderful and
memorable experience for me.
ally waffle about the choice offered (See story on page 10)
40 Restaurant the American people in this year’s
election? How many of you wanted to Reflecting the mood in the econo-
Review play it safe? my, the Soroptimists held a “In Bad
Well, now that we’ve all made the Taste” Casino Night this year, and for
46 Soroptomists
choice, it’s time to keep a keaner eye some it was quite easy and simple,
on what goes on in government, dressing as they ordinarily do, not to
In Bad Taste because govenment has shown us
how dirty and nasty it can be. And
mention any names of course. For
some indecernable reason, there were
maybe we can even help in convinc- three or four ladies proudly struting
DECEMBER QUOTE ing the rest of the world that we around in faux tri-mester pregnan-
aren’t as badly behaved as we sadly cies.
"Politics is perhaps the were these past eight years. And The whole concept was a great
only profession for maybe we can even regain the loyalty idea for a great cause. All in all, it was
which no preparation is and trust that America has always a fun night for all.
been known and respected for in the
thought necessary” past. Jon Frangipane, Editor
Robert Louis Stevenson
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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
Berkel and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . . . . . 56
Commissioners’ Report . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cookin’ with the Community. . . . . . 7 3
Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Editoria l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Butterfly Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Healthy Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Library News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Merchant of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tres
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . . . . . . 64 My name is Tres and I have only three legs. My litter mates
Strange, But Tru e . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 and I where born during Hurricane Katrina while the storm
was hitting here in South Florida. It was a very long and hard
night for my mom and her owner.
NOTICE
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run like the wind, swim and even climb trees. I am loved by
everyone who meets me and I cant wait every time my owner
comes home. I have lots of other four-legged friends that live
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MIRACLES ON HORSEBACK
Story by Linda Kaufman
Photos by Jon Frangipane The therapeutic

value of a horse was
There are miracles, big and recognized by the
small that happen everyday. Even Greeks as early as
if you are not a believer in mira- 460 B.C. Classic hip-
cles, it will surprise you to see a potherapy evolved
quadriplegic boy ride a horse, an in Germany in the
autistic child utter his first 1960's and came to
words, and a young paralyzed the U.S. thereafter.
woman start to move her tongue When a rider sits on
when the entire medical commu- a horse, he or she
nity said that there was no hope feels the horse's Susan March and Fanancy Analone
in her recovery. In fact, it seems motion, the repeti- making Tracy comfortable
to require a special vision — a tive pelvic movement that mimics a normal gait.
belief in something extraordi- Research has shown that hippotherapy is effective in help-
nary, perhaps a miracle, to ing rework neural networks in the brain. Over time, a particu-
achieve what is considered lar movement becomes reinforced in the brain. The more path-
Tracy Analone
impossible. In the quiet, rustic ways are reinforced, the better the brain compensates and the
grounds of Parkland where goats and horses graze by the road- better the motor function. And what takes place in the subcon-
side, the miracles seem to unfold from one child to another as scious level may be even more important. The warmth, the
they each ride a gentle horse. smell, sound and feel of a moving horse awakens a rider's sens-
Susan March, a physical therapist recalls having an es and help create a bond that heals in a spiritual level.
epiphany that propelled her to pursue her career in hippothera-
py-a speech, physical and occupational therapy on horseback.
She teamed up with Kathleen Pegues, an occupational therapist
who saw the need in South Florida for therapeutic riding. They
became involved with Bit by Bit, a non-profit organization and
Lifting Tracy onto horse
have been running it for almost nine years, providing the largest One last adjustment before ride
program of its kind in South Florida. Patients with medical
conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down Adam Susser, an 8 year old boy from Boca Raton was born
syndrome, and acquired brain injury come from all different quadriplegic, cortically blind with cerebral palsy from asphyxi-
areas as far north as Port-St. Lucie and as far south as Miami on ation during birth. His father, Gary says that "they (the medical
a weekly basis. Some even fly down from New York. community) told us to put him away in an institution…that it

“Oh my God, this is a miracle!”
would be too hard to bring Fanancy, carefully
him up. But we refused. dragged Tracy out
We knew that we could- of her wheel chair
n't to that." Aside from and placed her on
conventional physical and the chocolate col-
occupational therapy, ored horse. While
Adam has been getting Susan and Fanancy
hippotherapy at "Bit by held Tracy up on
Bit" for the past four years. opposite sides of
Gary says that "hippother- her, one of the vol-
apy is by far the best ther- unteers slowly pull-
apy" for Adam. Significant ed the rein and
improvements have been began the walk. Volunteers Shayna and Brittney Sienkiewhich
made, for now he can even As Debra recounted Tracy's story, I couldn't help but be
sit alone and ride. Gary deeply moved by her belief that things were going to work out.
says that Susan and She was convinced that
Anna Oliveria with son Nicholas, Kathleen are two of the there was a reason why
prepearing for ride most dedicated profes- certain people came into
sionals that he has ever met. In fact, he says that "no one can their life at the "right time"
come near our son except these people." when they needed them
the most. For Debra, there
was no doubt in her mind
that the serendipitous
encounters were all meant
to help Tracy.
Ashley of Pompano
Beach who is 10 years old
has been coming to "Bit by
Bit" for verbal apraxia, a
speech disorder. Susan
Jacob Cramer on Country Music Kidwell, her mother says that
she had difficulty speaking but after only the third session on a
horse, Ashley started
to read word signs.
Raymondo,
whose son is autistic
says that his son
uttered his first
words on a horse. He
A fun spin around the track says that his son is
Debra and Fanancy Analone of Lighthouse Point can attest high strung and wild
to the effectiveness of hippotherapy by seeing the progress in but when he gets on
Tracy, their daughter who had suffered from traumatic brain a horse, he becomes
injury. Tracy, a beautiful and vibrant student at University of calm and composed.
Miami was hit by a car in Italy during her junior year abroad It's as if something
five years ago. She was taken to the hospital for a broken ankle special takes place on
but ended up with a severe brain injury from a botched medical a horse that goes
procedure during her surgery. Almost all the neurosurgeons beyond human com-
gave the Analones little or no hope in her recovery but through prehension.
the use of hippotherapy, they have noticed remarkable
improvements.
Debra Larue PT, Joshua Car-valho
I met the Analones on a beautiful Sunday morning in Continues on page 15 and Kara Sims, volunteer
Parkland to watch Tracy ride. Susan, the physical therapist and
BIT BY BIT Hippotherapy Changing Lives
Continued from p age 11
Haley Gibbon
who is fifteen
years old now was
a patient for many
years at Bit by Bit
with Fragile X, a
genetic disorder
which exhibits
autistic-like
behavior. Jim, her
father says that
hippotherapy
improved her bal-
ance, motor skills
and core strength.
Hippotherapy also
allowed her to find
Climbing into the saddle her passion in
horseback riding. "Unlike regular kids who have opportunities
to play soccer, softball, and other sports, disabled kids have lim-
ited opportunities. When a child finds something that he or she
loves and does well in it, it strengthens his self-esteem" says Jim.
Haley became an independent rider and has been competing in
horse shows with "regular kids." He says that if someone had
told him years ago that Haley would be competing in Parkland
horseshows, he would have laughed. As if she came around a full Aaron Blackburn on Snickers Joshua Kickhoefef
circle (metaphorically,) Haley now volunteers at Bit by Bit after
school on Fridays to help other disabled kids. tient. This is an appropriate setting — horseback riding in the
The beauty of hippotherapy is that it fosters a sense of inde- fields. The motivation is so high they want to ride!" Both Susan
pendence which strengthens the child's self-esteem. Kathleen, and Kathleen feel that they are living their passion in life.
the occupational There's nothing more rewarding than knowing that "you are
therapist explains changing people's lives." According to Kathleen, it doesn't get
that "we push for any better than when you hear
independence. If their parents' cry out, "Oh my
you fall off, you have God, this is a miracle!"
to try and try again. Bit by Bit will host a
This teaches them fundraiser on December 6th at
self-reliance." She the Parkland Equestrian
believes that one of Center.
the reasons that
they have a 100% For inquiries and contribu-
success rate is tions, please contact Susan or
because the chil- Kathleen at (954) 471-6119, or
dren have a high their website:
degree of motiva- www.BitByBitTherapy.com.
tion. "Imagine a
child with a broken
body, having to go Horses and children, I often
to a medical setting. think, have a lot of the good
He or she gets sense there is in the world. Joshua Carvalho
burned out because ~Josephine Demott Robinson
Susan March with Heather he feels like a pa-
Loveridge, volunteer
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Serving Time in the Loony Bin
A conversation with my cat by Jon Frangipane
"Look, Berkel! There's a pretty little a grown man just said messy do-do."
bird sitting out there on our seagrape tree. "Okay, just listen to this story. It may convince you."
What do you say that we buy a nice pret- Berkel yawned. "If I fall asleep, just give me a nudge."
ty little bird who can sing pretty little "Well, it was before you were born, about eight years ago, and I
songs to us all day." was cleaning up the patio when something yellow streaked into my
"Did you happen to forget that cats eat living room through the open patio door."
birds? And I particularly like to eat pretty "How exciting for you."
little birds that sing pretty little songs all "As I was saying, this yellow streak that flew into my living room
day. turned out to be a love bird. A sweet, precious, tiny, lovable yellow
"But, come on, you're not an ordinary love bird."
Berkel and Me cat. You told me that yourself. "You never called me lovable, or sweet, or precious" declared
"But I still love the taste of bird. In fact, I can't get enough of my Berkel.
taste for bird. Can't you get that in your bonehead? "As I was saying... this sweet, precious, tiny, lovable yellow love
"Yes, I do realize you have no choice but to hold on to those preda- bird flew into the kitchen, spun around the front loft, back into the
torial characteristics imbedded in your DNA, and also know that you dining room, sat on the piano and to my amazement began to sing
are somewhat handicapped having only a pea-sized brain. But you, Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender. We'll, I sat down at the piano and
Berkel, through some quirk of nature, have this amazing ability to began to accompany the little yellow bird and we spent the entire
carry on a fairly intelligent conversation with a humanoid, but, at the afternoon singing and playing Elvis Presley songs."
same time, definitely lack the ability to know right from wrong." "But you hate Elvis Presley songs!"
"You mean like when I dig my claws into your new sofa? "Yes, but this was different. This bird even had some of Elvis's
"Exactly!" moves. Ya know, how he moves his pelvis?"
"But that's one of those characteristics imbedded in my DNA. I "Hold it! Stop the train, I want to get off."
just can't help myself" "What train, Berkel?"
"Berkel, it's simple. You must have just enough grey matter in your "This train filled with horse manure, that's what train!"
pea-sized cerebral cortex for you to realize that in order to breathe "So, you don't believe my story?"
and function properly, one must be able to eat food, right?" "Other than the fact that birds have no pelvises, I really do believe
"That would be a reasonable assumption," answered Berkel. that you think this actually happened, but then I know you live in a
"To wit, if you don't obey my every command, I could very easily fantasy world. If anyone ever saw you singing Elvis Presley songs
stop feeding you, which inevitably would prevent you from function- with tweety bird, or talking to your cat, they'd put you in the loony
ing properly. And, oh yes, let's not forget the breathing part." bin."
Berkel seemed stymied for a moment. "Yes, I like functioning prop- "Berkel, this is a loony bin. The world is a loony bin, and your very
erly, especially the breathing part, so I have a deal for you." presence is all the proof one needs.
"You have a deal for me?" I answered quizzically. "I thank you for the kudos, but listen, it's time for my nap. Can we
"Yes, a deal. You know that cute little pussycat that Mrs. O'Malley discuss this when we both have regenerated our neurotransmitters
wants to give away?" and regained some semblance of synaptic strength and once again
I didn't like the sound of this. "Oh, so she's giving away a cat? Big recaptured our cognitive powers? I'm really pooped!"
deal. People do it all the time." "By all means. Another 18 hours of shut-eye should do you a world
"Well, here's my deal. You can buy your flea-size brain, pretty yel- of good."
low singing bird, and I can have a nice little pussycat friend. That's "World of good? Yes, if only there was such a thing as, quote
my deal!" 'world of good,' but then there would be a serious problem, wouldn't
"That's your deal!" I clamored. there?" exhorted Berkel.
"Yes. And, by the way, that funny, terrible purple vein at your tem- "And what would that serious problem be, may I ask?"
ple seems to be popping out again." "Not enough people on earth to meet the criteria, that's what."
"That funny purple vein at my temple pops out, especially when "So, you're saying there's not enough so-called ‘good people’ in the
I'm about to become very irrational and do something that requires world to fill the planet, you say?"
great restraint. And squashing you like a bug really appeals to me at "The earth would sure be a lonely place with only good people in
this moment!" it." noted Berkel.
"Don't be childish, you'll end up in the slammer. Mrs. O'Malley "Yea, and as a result there'd be nothing on the nightly news to
next door would report you in a minute. She knows you're a nut case." report," I added.
"But the litter box can't handle any more messy do-do!" I "Yea, a world of good may really be a bad thing in a lot of ways."
screamed. "I think we both need a good nap," I suggested.
"Oh. I see. So, it's okay for me to be exposed to a stupid, screech- "Yea, I think you’re right."
ing, silly bird all day long, which certainly will impede my ability to “Yea.”
sleep, but poor you can't handle any more messy do-do. I can't believe Copyright 2008 Jon Frangipane

Ghoulish Halloweeners at the Palos
They came out of the

walls, from under rocks,
from other planets and they
all met at Jack and Taryn
Palo’s annual Halloweener.
The hunderds of spooky
dolls, sinister carved figures,
scary wall murals and deco-
rations in every square inch
of the Palo home set the
mood perfectly, not to men-
tion Taryn’s truly amazing
Pumpkin/Chicken Gumbo
and loads of goodies every-
where you looked.
This was a blast!

Crisis On Wall Street — What You Should Know
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has swallowed some of the most familiar strated an ability to produce strong gains in the months
and enduring names on the financial map, immediately following an economic recession, although past
and the crisis has not yet run its course. performance is no guarantee of future results. Since 1950, in
Many other institutions are exposed to the first 12 months following the low point of a bear market,
the complex array of mortgage-backed the S&P 500 gained an average of 28.66%. If an investor
securities. They face further write-downs missed the first six months of the recovery, the gain was
and losses as the housing slump produces reduced to 10.28%.
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foreclosures. experts believe that the financial sector still has some distance
For investors, it's been particularly unnerving. The S&P to fall, and it will continue to do so until all of the potential
500, an index that represents a broad swath of U.S. compa- losses from the subprime meltdown have been identified.
nies, has plunged into bear market territory, and financial Others believe that the bulk of market damage may have
stocks, which once represented the largest sector in the index, already occurred. They see the potential for a fairly near-term
have been especially hard hit. The impact of these declines on rebound in the sector, one that would be driven by the cumu-
individual investment or retirement portfolios will be signifi- lative effect of current rescue measures and the proposed
cant, and many shell-shocked investors have already bailed transfer of bad real estate loans to the U.S. Treasury. If you
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LIGHTHOUSE POINT CHAMBER IN THE PINK
F O R B R E A S T C A N C E R AWA R E N E S S
The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce posted a new level We had our best turn out at the Dunn’s Run and raised enough
of attendance at the October social hosted by Linda Godsey Lennon money to consider us a corporate team…way to go – now double it for
of the lovely Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Attendance next year!
keeps increasing and new members continue to join – we filled the The Chamber is underwriting the prizes for the City’s Annual
room to capacity with 77 attendees!! The Theme was “Pink!” in honor Halloween Costume Contest at Dan Witt Park in October. In
of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. November we will have our Social at Bank United with food being
Michele Greene, president reported on many events underway at prepared by Seafood World. Then in December the Social is at the
the Chamber. Of course – the 5th Annual Taste of LHP which contin- LHP Library for a morning
ues its venue at the Yacht Club. “We can accommodate more restau- meeting. Come join us @
rants as we have changed the configuration of the tables, which 8:00 AM and bring holiday
means we can welcome many more guests that evening to mix, min- gifts to be donated to our
gle and enjoy the and samples and sweets from our many local restau- own fire and police depart-
rants.” ment for families in our
community.
Greene had a special
think-pink give away of
many items highlighting
breast cancer awareness.
The 50/50 drawing which
was won by Larry & Robert
Turner of Lighthouse Point
News which was donated
back to make a $182 dona-
tion to the local chapter of
American Cancer Society.
For more information,

contact Michele Greene,
president at 954-781-0400
L to R: Andrea St. Onge, Darlene Pearson, David Ashley, or at our web page:
Millie Walsh asks for help for our
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AS I WAS SAYING
Stray Thoughts Vol. 3
By Alan Williamson
© 2008 Alan Williamson with the first name three times fast ("Broccoli, Broccoli,
Broccoli") then decided to go with the much catchier
I've had a lot on my mind lately, combo of Barack Hussein.
so let me share some thoughts off the What is the purpose of Chinese buffets? Do we really
top of my head. need a choice of 29 different chicken and rice dishes?
Have you ever had someone beep If time were not a moving thing and I could make it
at you in traffic and your first reaction is "what's your stay, I'd have to write bad poetry, there'd be no other
problem?" but then you see that it's a friend of yours just way.
trying to get your attention, so you smile and wave but HANDY TIP: Give yourself some wiggle room when
you're still a little ticked off because he got you all keyed people ask you to do something by ending your answer
up by beeping? No, me neither. That would be crazy. with the phrase "the good lord willing." Observe . . .
Sure, the major retail chains give you great selection Q: Will you have that report ready by Friday?
and savings, but they can't match the independent Mom A: I expect to . . . the good lord willing.
and Pop stores for good old-fashioned grumpiness and Q: Are you bringing chicken wings to the party?
paranoia. A: That's my plan . . . the good lord willing."
FACT: When handed a new pen to try, nine out of Q: When will I get back that $200 I loaned you?
ten people will write their own names. The tenth person A: Not in this lifetime . . . the good lord willing."
will write "Bon voyage Mimi." No one knows why. Weather Forecast: Cloudy, gloomy, dark, stormy. Oh
Every political ad ends with the candidate saying wait, that's the economic forecast. Sorry about that.
some version of "I'm Bob Johnson and I approved this In my experience with spicy food, there are five levels
message." I think it would be a nice change of pace if one of hotness. They are, in ascending order:
time they closed with "I'm Bob Johnson and I actually 5) Zesty
didn't approve this message. I said it 'had potential' and 4) Zippy
apparently someone on my staff thought that meant it 3) Zingy
was 'good to go.' Hello? Does 'has potential' mean 'good 2) Hot
to go' in your world? Not in mine. It just really cheeses me 1) Aaaaaiiiieeeee!!!!
off. Anyway, it's out there now, so, whatever." Whatever happened to all the guys named Glen?
CONFESSION: When I was a foolish young boy, I Twenty years ago there were thousands of them around.
used to think that there were little people inside my radio Now there's almost none. I challenge all the mothers-to-
talking to me. When I got a little older and wiser I real- be to do their part. Let's give the world "A Few Good
ized that the correct term was "size-challenged people." Glens" and put an end to the global Glen shortage.
I saw a magazine ad for a resort recently that featured Let me make my intentions clear. If nominated, I will
a large photo of someone lying in a hammock. Can you not run. If elected, I will not serve. If impeached while in
imagine how that brainstorming session went? office, I will not step down. If forced to step down during
"What should we show in our ad, Ryan, the infinity a public scandal of historic proportions, I will not apolo-
pool, Jacuzzi, oceanfront restaurant, championship golf gize or admit I was wrong. If advised to apologize and
course, the on-site night club, the award-winning admit I was wrong, I will cuff my hands over my ears and
European spa?" say in a very loud, irritating, sing-songy voice "I CAN'T
"Actually, Ethan, I was thinking we could show HEAR YOU, I'M NOT LISTENING, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA,
someone clinging for dear life to some netting attached to STILL NOT LISTENING." So anyway, getting back to my
a couple of ropes strung up between some trees." original premise: Don't pick me. It won't be pretty.
"You mean a hammock?" Confession: I like John Denver's songs. I like John
"Exactly." Denver's voice. I like John Denver. If that makes me dorky
"Genius idea - let's go with it!" and uncool to some people, I can live with that. Besides,
Don't you hate it when people constantly repeat I've got me a fine wife, got my old fiddle, when the sun's
themselves? Don't you hate it when people constantly coming up I got cakes on the griddle. Life ain't nothing
repeat themselves? but a funny, funny riddle - thank God I'm a country boy!!
Worst Motivational Saying Ever: Ours is not to rea-
son why, ours is but to do or DIE. © 2008 Alan Williamson
If Barack Obama's middle name were "Lee" he would
be Barack Lee (pronounced "Broccoli") Obama. I wonder
if his parents considered Lee as a middle name, said it

The Garden Lady Says...
PLANT A LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE!
By Donna Torrey it outside. They just
don't belong in our
The holiday season is in high gear, Florida landscape.
and for many families this means Fortunately, there are
shopping for a Christmas tree. When some really excellent
I was a child, I used to get very sad choices for those who
thinking about all the trees that were wish to have a living
cut, but then I learned that Christmas holiday tree that can
tree farming is big business in many be planted into the
states and considered a renewable landscape, creating a
resource. Christmas memory
Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, it arboretum.
could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those people Our Florida native,
who would rather choose an alternative, there are two options: Southern Red Cedar
artificial, or an actual living tree. (Juniperus salicicola)
What probably comes to mind is one of those "darling" little is a great choice as is
Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. While the Arizona cypress
these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they grow to be (Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, low
quite large, and quickly! The result is that they are booted out of maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird attrac-
the houseplant world and into, (you guessed it) the outside tors, both for nesting and as a food source. They grow to around
world! 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. Best of all, their
Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has turned pyramidal shape makes the perfect Christmas tree!
into an environmental menace! Norfolk Island pines are consid-
ered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal in some cities) Garden Gate is located in the Pompano Citi Centre. Donna
because they grow too tall, and are susceptible to lightening can be reached at 954-783-1189, or at www.donnas garden-
strikes and hurricane damage. Please, if you own one, don't plant gate.com
Beauty Spot of the Month
Congratulations to Pat and Dwayne Black of 3421 NE 21st Avenue, winner of the Lighthouse Point Community’s
Beauty Spot of the Month Award for November. Chosen by LHP Beautification Committee.
VISITING THE DRAGON
Part 2 of a 2-part series Story by Judy Sullivan Photos by Bill Sullivan
My husband and I are not your usual cruisers. We selected a several block walk
our short 5 day "river cruise" in China mainly for the opportuni- thru twisting, narrow
ty to see the countryside at a slow pace with a smaller group. streets and markets to
Although our ship was built to carry 300 passengers there were arrive at the gates.
only 106 of us aboard. It did not take long to meet and, in some Immensely popular with
small ways, get to know all of them. We were divided into 3 the local residents, it is
groups and kept the same guide throughout the trip both on the crowded with tourists
tours from the ship as well as those that required flying to dif- but still manages to be a
ferent cities. tranquil place. It is
We began our trip in Shanghai where we were met at the complete with the req-
airport and transported to the beautiful 5 Star Shangri-La uisite dragons, ponds,
Hotel. It is located in the Pudong area, a special commercial rock formations, pago-
zone that sits directly on the river. Our 17th story room over- das and bridges, all inte-
looked the entire city with a panoramic view of the Bund gral parts of the "proper"
("embankment along a muddy waterfront"), looming skyscrap- Chinese garden.
ers and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. This landmark, symbolic Viewing the ancient
of Shanghai, is the highest in Asia and looks much like "large gardens with hanging
and small pearls dropping on a jade plate." The view at night laundry, and "spaghetti"
was dazzling, the buffet breakfasts amazing! electrical wires juxta-
Shanghai is a beautiful, vigorous and extremely cosmopoli- posed against the sky-
tan city; a bustling metropolis located at the mouth of the line of a modern city two girls with big guy
Yangtze River. Our tour of the Bund on the east bank of the made interesting con-
Huangpu River, offered us an opportunity to see river traffic trasts!
and the people strolling in the morning, the statue of Marshal Our oh so very brief trip to the Shanghai Museum gave us an
ChenYi and the business district of the city. It is bustling with opportunity to see the unique architectural style of the building
hawkers, children, and tourists. There are carts of merchandise itself. The evening performance of the Chinese acrobats was a
and food, even strolling musicians. highlight of the entire trip. Death defying antics of tiny young
From the Bund we traveled the famous Nanjing Road, one of girls, the ever popular twirling plates and high flying young men
the most famous commercial and tourist streets in Shanghai to were mesmerizing even to the travel weary and jet-lagged
the beautiful Yuyuan Gardens. Located in the Old City in the
center of Shanghai, it was created during the Ming Dynasty.
The ancient garden is now less than 5 acres. The visit required
View of river from top of cave Gorgeous gorges

Off to the magnificent new Shanghai International airport ed "pointy kind"
and a short flight and coach ride. In the city of Wuhan we that you have seen
were greeted by bands playing, a staff dressed in traditional in so many paint-
costume and dancing red dragons as we walked up the gang- ings! The afternoon
plank of the Viking Century Sky. The staterooms were small included a tour of
but comfortable with plenty of space for all our "stuff". The the Three Gorges
bar was cozy and well stocked with the "staples". The local Dam. This is an
beer was excellent! With daily drink specials, and friendly immense engineer-
staff, it was a convenient meeting spot before and after dinner. ing masterpiece
The food was a combination of western and oriental fare, as designed to control
there were both Chinese and German chefs. the flooding of the
Our cruise began in the late afternoon. The river was Yangtze River. It Barges on the riverfront
crowded with coal barges and the scenery one of coal storage has resulted in the flooding of millions of acres of previously
bins, belching smokestacks and miles of barren ground. We populated areas and the dislocation of over one million peo-
all began to wonder if we would see anything else! ple.
Our first port of call was Jingzhou. Here we visited an ele- Sailing thru the five stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam
mentary school that is one of several "sponsored" by the was a process that took about 5 hours. We witnessed the
Viking River process from the dining room, the
Cruises (and its decks and our balcony frequently
passengers). The being able to wave and "chat"
children were with our Chinese neighbors in
delightful and the boat next to us. After passing
thrilled to perform through, we began a trip of 150
for us. We were miles of the most scenic stretch of
welcomed by their the Yangtze. We sailed through
"marching band". Wu (Witches) Gorge, and
Proud drummers Qutang Gorge, the narrowest and
and trumpeters…all shortest of the three. Here we
under the age of 10! boarded a small boat for a full
Caught in an actu- Tienemen Square day's cruise with spectacular
al traffic jam leaving this tiny town we spent 2 hours trying to scenery. Remarkable canyons flanked by towering cliffs,
return to our ship. Never did find out the cause of the conges- ancient hanging coffins and winding paths carved into the
tion but it did afford us an opportunity to observe the local Cliffside. We passed beneath the Bye-Bye Bridge, so named as
folks in their everyday tasks and to count the dogs and preg- it is due to be destroyed in preparation for the additional 175
nant women! meter flooding of the river. Lunch was served picnic style at a
From Jingzhou we embarked on probably the most scenic stop along the way. We were again met by the ever present
portion of the trip; thru the Xiling Gorge, the longest of the hawkers, this time selling what appeared to be skewered
Three Gorges. Here was the China we came to see! Long open pigeons cooked over braziers, and adorable children playing
stretches of beautiful green mountains. The tall, mist shroud- on the steps up from the river.
The next morning we arrived in Fengdu also known as the
City of Ghosts. This ancient Han Dynasty city is now a total-
ly "new" city, completely relocated up the hillside from its pre-
vious location. A bus trip thru winding mountain roads and
huge construction sites brought us to the Snow Jade Cave.
The underground labyrinth of caverns was only recently dis-
covered and opened as a tourist attraction. We had been
warned that the trip involved climbing hundreds of steps and
rather steep ramps and they were true to their word. The
limestone formations were well worth the endeavor, howev-
er.
Our arrival in Chongqing gave us a start. There were so
many cranes dotting the skyline and so much building taking
place it seemed hard to imagine what must have been there
before! Perched high on the hill, this city is best known as the
base of the Flying Tigers of WW l l. Here we paid a visit to
Three Gorges Dam Lock opening Continues on next page
who actually completed it!
SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS No visit is complete without the visit to the enormous
Tiananmen Square, the "front door" of The Forbidden City.
Cont’d from previous page
Security was very tight with all visitors passing thru X-ray
the zoo, home of some of China's National Treasurers, the screening. At this time it was full of beautiful floral displays
Giant Pandas. The zoo is large and houses hundreds of vari- placed for the upcoming Olympics. Across the square, the
eties of animals but the most visited are the Pandas. We were Forbidden City is a palace complex with pavilions and court-
also treated to an exhibition of painting techniques at a studio yards surrounded by 26 foot walls. It is said that the Emperor
located very conveniently beneath the gift shop! was so paranoid of being attacked that the courtyard bricks
Xian, city of the Tang Dynasty is home to another of the extend to a depth of 15 feet to prohibit anyone from tunneling
best known treasures of China. Discovered in 1970 by a farmer into the city and the open courtyards are devoid of plantings to
digging a well, the terra cotta warriors, most recently seen in prevent assassins from hiding behind trees or shrubs! As a
the latest Indiana Jones film, reside in the mausoleum of place initially reserved strictly for the royal family, it was called
Emperor Qin Shi Huang laid to rest over 2,000 years ago. There the Forbidden City.
were more than 8,000 life-sized warriors, archers and infantry- Outside the city, the Summer Palace sits atop a hill on a
men that were buried with him. Each man and horse has his man made lake. It is designed entirely with Fengshui. It is a
own distinctive features. Following walkways around a triple complex of elegant buildings and gardens complete with a mar-
football field sized "room", one ble "barge" and was frequented by
can see that the total completion the Imperial Court wanting to
of the monumental task of escape the bustle of the city. We
unearthing, reforming and accessed the palace via Dragon
replacing all these will take Boat, large open boats carved
many, many more years. with huge dragon heads. There
Virtually none of the warriors were families in paddle boats,
was found intact. How and why canoes and kayaks on the lake as
they were destroyed is the sub- well enjoying the sunny weather.
ject of much discussion among Ferries and riverboats
Another "must" for visitors is
scholars of Chinese history. the traditional Peking Duck Dinner. Ours began with a spread
A short walk from our hotel early one morning brought us of various dishes and ended with a room darkening "tah dah"
to a large square where we witnessed Tai Chi and dance par- carving and serving of the duck. The thinly sliced duck meat is
ties. Xian has spanned 3,100 years of development and covered placed with chopped green onions and a "duck sauce" on a thin
13 Dynasties.. Much of Xian's original old city walls and some pancake, rolled and eaten. Delicious! (Traditionally, the duck
portions of the gates are standing or have been restored. is to be sliced into 120 matching pieces and the skin is the actu-
On to Beijing. Beijing is China's former Imperial capital and al delicacy.) Follow this with a performance of the Peking
dates back 3,000 years. Here we witnessed first hand those Opera and you have a complete China Experience. Deemed one
sights recently shown as part of the Olympics coverage. of the nation's unique cultural experiences, the costumes are
Outside the city in the Badaling Hills is the point with the best gorgeous, (the music...not so much! depending on tastes of
preserved sections of the Great Wall. The walls here are over 28 course) but it is all part of the whole and should not be missed.
feet high and wide enough to walk 10 abreast. The site itself has Not to be denied the full shopping experience, a few of us
changed greatly since my visit 20 years ago! At that time there set off one afternoon for the Silk Market, a multistoried "mall"
was a single, rickety, steep stairway to the top with a few Mom full of knock off designer goods...hawkers on steroids!
and Pop stands below. Today it is a tourist attraction of monu- Having seen, felt, tasted and heard the highlights of China,
mental proportions! There are soda stands, souvenir shops and we were off for home. It is a long trip but what destination that
most noticeably, The Great Wall Bar just beneath the steps! is great is not worth the journey? We were more knowledge-
We were told by the guide that at the top of the stairs one able about a mysterious place and ready to say "We stood right
had to choose one of two directions. One way offered an easier there too" when we saw it on TV the following week. We had
climb but more people, the other a very difficult climb but eaten strange and exotic foods, seen sights heretofore only read
rewarded with more spectacular views and fewer people. Of about, and heard music so different from our own. We had
course we chose the "road less traveled". The views were watched noodles and rugs being made, seen fishermen dipping
breathtaking although hampered somewhat by the constant nets on long poles from the shore, watched the sun rise over
fog/smog/mist. The walk went practically straight uphill by misty mountains, learned a few Chinese words and customs
way of multiple flights of stairs and steep ramps. The difficulty (never tap your plate with your chopsticks or point the spout
of the climb up was tempered with the thoughts of the return of the tea pot inward!) and witnessed first hand 1.4 billion peo-
when we would be careening down! There were occasional ple who are anxious to burst forth on the world! Xie Xie! Zai
SOS phones for those who "bit off more than they could chew" Jain.
and we did spot a non- working gondola. Of the many who
began the nearly1 mile trek to the end, there were only 3 of us
LHP Health Fair
The City of Lighthouse Point presented the
Health Fair at the Fire Station and was again
well received, but a lighter than usual turnout
was evident.
The North Broward Medical Center and the
Imperial Point Medical Center personell were on
hand as usual to give free health secreenings and
offering their help and to answer questions.
Jennifer Oh of the Lighthouse Point Fire
Rescue Department informs me that next year’s
Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November
7th, so please put this in date book, computer, or
Blackberry because this si a n extremely valuable
community service that involves many volun-
teers.
Also on display was the magnificent, brand
newfire truck which attracted the attention of a
future firewoman, sitting at the wheel, ready to
respond to the next alarm.
Kate Cirullo takes the wheel of the big new fire truck

Front Row: Donna Rauch, Vicky Yeager, Nora Uhrig, Kathleen Thomson, Anna Stoutland, Marilyn Compel, Elsie Eugene, Anita Babinski,
Sandy Weintraub. Middle Row: Althea Frey, Fern Monaco, Lenora Thomas, Marisa Noel, Sharon McCoy. Back Row: Rob Nelson,
Margie Andrew, Lyn Clark, Fosina Taneva, Tina Rodriquez, Barbara Alfred, Lenard Powell and Mark Goldberg

HAPPY
HOLIDAY TO
ALL OUR
WONDERFUL
CUSTOMERS!

Restaurant Review
WAHOO’S Sports Bar & Grill
By Barbara Seidenstein
To think of Wahoo Sports Bar &

Grill as just a sports bar is a big
understatement. It's more like a
sexy, sleek, sea-inspired experi-
ence. Come in for a bar-side appe-
tizer or a complete meal. This
restaurant is for people who are
looking to feel at home in an unusual setting. The décor is
knock-out. Twin 58 foot bars designed to look like the tran-
soms of two boats, offer a view to a delightful, panoramic
mural of the harbor at Lighthouse Point and the
Hillsborough Inlet. Dozens of televisions, all tuned to sports
channels, hang in view of every table and are even present in
the restrooms.
When seated at the tables, you are treated to the slightly

surreal feeling of being under the sea, with fun fish of all Two bars are exact replicas of boat transoms
stripes floating over head. The décor is in shades of blue, Christy, who at one time worked for Café Maxx and Maxx's
gray and mottled green, giving the feeling of a day at sea in a Grille, is a man who is in love with creating culinary sur-
classy, unconventional way. prises. "We really wanted to put
together a menu that equaled the
details that were put into the
design. When people walk in
and see the bar, they say
Wow'. We wanted the
menu to have the same 'Wow'
effect. This is not the average sports bar menu,"
he said.
Lobster Ravioli
After a few escapist minutes, it's time to look at the menu.
And what a menu! From appetizers to house-made soups
and chili, gorgeous salads and even a 'Create Your Own
Salad', onto tempting sandwiches, including Mel's
(Melanie) Fabulous Grilled Veggie Sandwich, then over to
Debbie Gac serves Kyle Brous burgers, seafood, catch of the day, pastas, and hearty meat
Many people dream about opening their own restaurant. dishes. It's food with just a touch of swagger.
Melanie Ghent, along with her partners Skip Barrett and Joe
Hummel, did just that. "Knowing our demographic, we Our waitress, Jessica, brings us two starters. First: The
wanted to create a place that was fun and inviting." Melanie, Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms. My mouth is watering
whose family immigrated to the United States from Greece, as I remember the perfect Portabellas stuffed with amazing
has a passion for the restaurant business. She gained her crab and then breaded with an impossibly crisp, light crust
experience working for a number of well-known food and bathed in a buttery lemon ver blanc sauce. The mush-
emporiums including Tony Roma's, honing her skills and rooms arrive sliced in half so you can see the wonderful fill-
dreaming of the day when she would own her own place. ing. I've had mushrooms dishes in many places around the
She hired Joel Christy from among 170 applicants for the world, but this dish is up there with the very best. Second:
position of Chef for Wahoo's. "I knew he was perfect after Island Shrimp. A bevy of large, scrumptious shrimp cooked
one phone conversation. And what cinched the deal was in jerk butter broth and served with garlic bread and a dash
that Joel and I are both Greek!" she said. of greens.

Our main courses arrive. Pork Chop: Being a fan of good
pork chops, I am excited to see the beauty displayed before
us. A thick, juicy pork chop with light seasoning, it is truly
butter-soft. When asked about the sublime tenderness,
Chef Christy tells us the pork chops are marinated in brine
which brings a special tenderness to the meat. "Marinating
allows the flavors to get inside, instead of just sitting on the
outside, making it much more tender. The chop shines with
a drizzle of slightly sweet Szechuan citrus glaze. Our sec-
ond entrée is Chicken Francais: egg battered and pan seared
chicken breasts served in a white wine, lemon, garlic sauce
and accompanied by roasted garlic mashed potatoes and
broccoli. The chicken is soft as silk and super tasty.
When asked how he learned to do such amazing things

with food, Chef Christy modestly says, "I was fortunate Then we stuff the burger with that wonderful mixture.
enough to work for some really good chefs. I asked a lot of When they are grilled, they come out perfectly even all the
questions and wrote things down and figured things out on way around. And when you slice them, the filling oozes
my own. Even though it's a sports bar, I didn't want to go out."
appetizer heavy, but I did want things that people might not
see in the average sports bar." I realize Christy is being mod- Before we leave this unique
est as I look at the list of appetizers including: Flash Fried sports bar, we should mention
Calamari ($8.99), Hummus from the Homeland Wahoo's Soon to be Famous
(house-made) served with grilled pita Grilled Wings. They take two Pork Chop
bread ($6.99), Smoked Fish Dip days to reach your plate. First,
served with tortilla chips the wings are place in
($7.99), Middleneck brine, then oven-
Clams in a broth of roasted at 500
white wine, garlic, degrees to
lemon, smoked render
chorizo ($10.99), any fat
and Mini Burgers before
topped with American they
cheese and ketchup ($7.99), and many a r e
more items, all reasonably priced. grilled.
Then they are basted
Melanie and Chef Christy entice us to come back, in their respective sauces: garlic herb, jerk, buffalo or bbq.
telling us of their 'soon to be
famous' grilled wings and One thing that won't jump out at you on the menu
burgers. "You must try is the Mac & Cheese. It's a special, secret
our signature stuffed recipe combing four cheeses; that has
burgers. We take two reinvented this American classic. It is
meat paddies and put the ingre- an extremely popular item at
dients inside. The Black and Bleu Wahoo's.
Burger is very popular. It's stuffed
with bleu cheese and blackened on the We finish our dinner with two
outside. The Wahoo Style Burger is the most dessert selections, Godiva Chocolate
laborious burger ever made. We sauté the bal- Chicken Francais Cheesecake with whipped cream and Island
samic onions, roast the red peppers and the Portabellas, add Mango Pie. Both are an excellent way to complete a terrific
sun-dried tomatoes, basil, home made mozzarella and meal.
spices.
Wahoo's Sports Bar & Grill is located at 3128 North Federal
Highway in Lighthouse Point. 954.786.2569
THE "URBAN WILDLIFE" OF small creatures. Although critters like Raccoons, Opossums,
LIGHTHOUSE POINT Iguanas, Rats, Curly tail Lizards and such shady characters
BUTTERFLIES have adapted to city life, we don't want to encourage attracting
more of them to our city. They really belong in rural areas.
Now that the City has been certified as a COMMUNITY With this series, I hope to encourage all residents to join us
WILDLIFE HABITAT, I will concentrate my efforts by publish- in the certification of their yards as Wildlife Habitats in our
ing a collectable series (tear out and keep) of illustrated articles quest in promoting a unified eco-friendly Lighthouse Point. I
on the "Urban Wildlife" we would like to attract, like wish to kick the series off with the king of Butterflies:
Butterflies and other pollinating insects, Birds, Frogs and such GIANT SWALLOWTAIL
With a wingspan of 4" to 5.5", The giant

Swallowtail is the largest of our butterflies.
The black upper side with yellow markings
(pic on right) completely contrasts the under-
side of yellow with black and red markings as
can be seen by the pictures on the right.
They have a steady, powerful flight pattern and
can sometimes be confused with a bird.
The caterpillars feed on Citrus plants but
the preferred plant is the Wild Lime or Cat's
claw. So called because of the nasty thorns that
resembles a Cat's claw's. This shrub in your
garden will almost assure you the presence of
this Regal Butterfly. But keep it trimmed out
and supported as it does not like strong winds
If one looks at the caterpillar, one would
not say that such an "un-beautiful" (because
there is nothing ugly in Nature) thing, resem-
bling a bird dropping, can morph into such a
lovely butterfly. But Mother Nature is not stu-
pid. This is all part of the camouflage to protect
against predators. The fellow on the left is pro-
ducing red horns to signal to the camera that he
is a formidable "kungfu" fighter and that you
should stay away. This defensive action is
enhanced by the vilest stench secreted. The
eyes are actually underneath the horns and not
on top as it would appear.
The Pupa below (pic #5) resembles a dry
twig. They attach their one end to the branch
and silk lasso the other end for balance.
All photos taken in our LHP

Butterfly Garden.
Copies available on request.
Phone Erica @ 954 695 4211
A Giant Swallowtail caterpillar,
feasting on a Wild Lime plant.
Soroptimist Casino Night
Brings Out the Worst in Us
Story & photos by Jon Frangipane
This was by all accounts the

sleaziest gathering of white
trash ever on display in this
area.
The disturbing fact was that
most who attended seemed
comfortable in their rags, and it
may be a good thing with the
economy slowly going down the
drain.
Surprising how many single
women displaying trimester
pregnencies were in full view.
Were they telling us that being
pregnent is in bad taste?
Maurice Chavalier, Bill
Clinton, Marrilyn Monroe and
Sarah Palin came by, along with
Joe the Plumber with his trusty
plunger.
A few overzealous individu-
als who apparently specialize in
bad taste will not appear in this
family magazine, having gone
beyond the realm of decency.
www.lhpmag.com Lighthouse Point
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MORTGAGE NEWS GET BACK TO BASICS...TRADE APPLES FOR APPLES
I think most of us are pretty happy to see your existing home "high"….. so now it may give you a sick feeling to sell
2008 come to an end! As we stand with blank at the "low", but it should bring you some comfort that you are also
looks on our faces in disbelief of how the econo- buying at a corresponding "low", which depending on the neighbor-
my could have gotten THIS bad. We can't help hoods involved you might even be a better situation.
but wonder what could have been done to avoid Believe it or not, homes are selling, the homes that are priced right,
it. We debate about what caused it, and pray it marketed properly, and if need be are handled by professional s who
never happens again…and most of all….we ques- are experienced in handling short sales. Homes are selling, money is
tion …."What do I do now?" being lent… the rules have simply changed..and if you play by them..you
Mary Griffin In the midst of the feelings of mistrust, the may be pleasantly surprised.
fear, and the anxiety, it is sometimes difficult to Please keep in mind that the "new game" assumes that you have a
stop for long enough to bring ourselves back to basics. We all receive credit score over 620, documentable income, and at least 5-10% equity.
enough of those syrupy e-mails aimed at keeping us positive and Believe it or not more of us are in this situation than the media would
empowered (the ones that if we don't forward to 20 of our best friends like us to suppose. Actually, the market is simply correcting itself back
we will go puff in the wind in a matter of moments) so why can't we to where it should have remained… (again, an issue that will eventual-
make the positive feeling last??? Probably because all too quickly the ly have books written about.) Now more than ever, with the "new
not so pleasant rumblings that surround us snap us back into anxious- game" changing on a regular basis, it really pays to consult with an
ness. experienced and reputable Mortgage Professional.
So, what are we to do if we are ready to sell our home, either we So, breathe a sigh a relief……you are not "stuck" in your house. You
find ourselves faced with the need to downsize, or move to a bigger are just trading apples for apples.
home to accommodate a growing family. Are we really stuck?? The Have a wonderful Holiday Season and start the New Year with a "New
angst of feeling that we are selling our home at the "low" and the fear of Attitude!"
not qualifying for a mortgage in this new "tightened" credit market is
enough to paralyze us (which is probably the very thinking that con- Mary Griffin is a Certified Mortgage Planner to Howard Grace and
tributed to driving the real estate industry to its current chaotic state.) Associates, 625 S.E. 10th Street in Deerfield Beach. She welcomes
If you stop listening to all of the negative talk, and look at the poten- all your mortgage questions at (954) 421-3255, e-mail her at
tial move logically rather than emotionally, you may eventually arrive mary@howardgracemortgage.com. Website: www.howardgrace-
at the same conclusion that drove many of us to "buy at the high". mortgage.com
It's actually a simple concept…. When you bought "high", you sold
LEGAL MATTERS Marital & Family Law Perspectives

Almost everyone I know gets upset when destroy hope for a family's healthy emotional and fiscal future, if
they don't receive something they felt the couple battled in a lengthy litigation process.
they were supposed to get. Like when you
get home from a takeout place and they There are methods of resolving disputes that can help couples
forgot to give you the fries; the favorite avoid losing even more of their assets, hurting each other, and
restaurant that changes hands so the shredding their children. One of these processes is the relative-
pizza isn't as good as it used to be; the ly new collaborative law process. This process uses confidential,
special shirt that is ruined by the dry informal conferences to attempt to settle issues out of court, and
cleaner, the hard worker who is passed without the threat of costly litigation, because it occurs prior to
Catherine Iaconis Favitta
up for promotion, and the child who anyone filing a case in court. During the collaborative process,
doesn't get what she wanted for Christmas. the expertise of lawyers, with or without specialists, aims to
help a couple go through and finalize their conflicts quickly and
Some typical responses? Disappointment, frustration, resent- amicably. A financial expert may assist by providing business
ment, sadness, and even anger or depression. The usual out- valuations, options for financial security, and by flagging tax
comes? You don't go back to the takeout place, you find anoth- issues. A child specialist may help by identifying the develop-
er pizza restaurant, you don't use the same dry cleaner anymore, mental needs of children, and by providing parenting plans.
you changes jobs, or you fuss about it.
The collaborative process also attempts to help children stay
The same phenomenon occurs in many marriages, but it has out of the conflict. A certain percentage of couples even recon-
much more serious consequences. When people get married, cile when they are guided through a process that is focused on
they each have a perception of what they expect from the rela- fairness and the best interests of children.
tionship and their partner. For example, when two college grads
marry, they both may be anticipating a healthy joint income, a Catherine is a Marital and Family Law Attorney, and Florida
growing bank account, a nice home, and a lot of traveling. If that Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
changes due to birth of children, illness, decline in the value of Please feel free to visit Catherine's website at
investments, or a bad market, one person may contemplate bail- http://www.FavittaLawFirm.com and ask any Family Law
ing out. Unlike our national economy, a bailout, in this context, related question.
would be the opposite of rebuilding, and would potentially

EVENSONG
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November 2, 2008 — 4:00 p.m
“TE DEUM LAUDAMUS”
CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS
(A special celebration for our Tenth Anniversary)
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LESSONS AND MOTETS FOR ADVENT:
AWAITING THE LORD WITH ISAIAH
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STRANGE, BUT TRUE !
• The spice Coriander is the dried fruit of the cilantro with a maximum speed of 34 mph (55 Km/h).
plant. • Dolphins always keep one eye open while sleeping.
• The West Edmonton Mall is the World's largest mall • The Giant Spidercrab is the world's largest crustacean
at 5.3 million square feet (493,000 sq. meters). with a claw span of 9 feet (2.74 M).
• There is a 55-foot high statue of the Jolly Green Giant • Orangutan means "man of the forest."
in Blue Earth, MN. • The Cuckoo places its eggs in the nests of other birds,
• The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, leaving them to be hatched and the young to be raised by
Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic the new parents.
of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, • The Colelacanth is a fish thought to be extinct 60 mil-
Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and lion years ago until one was found alive in 1939.
Kiribati. • Guinea Pigs were domesticated by the Incas for food.
• There is methane in the atmosphere of Uranus. • The Rhinoceros Beetle can support 850 times its own
• Cats sleep between 14 and 16 hours a day. weight.
• The Albatross has the largest wing span of any bird at • The Tropical Orb Weaver spider spins a web over 18
over 11 feet (3.05 M). feet (5.5 M) in circumference.
• The Giant Salamander is the world's largest amphib- • The Moose is the world's largest deer.
ian measuring up to 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 M) long. • The Arctic Jellyfish can have a diameter of 7 1/2 feet
• The American Woodcock is the world's slowest flying (2.28 M) and tentacles stretching 120 feet (36.3 M)
bird. • The male Emperor Moth can smell a female 6.8 miles
• The Ruppel's Vulture is the highest flying bird with (11 km) away.
altitudes recorded at 37,000 feet (11,277 M). • The Peregrine Falcon can swoop up to 217 MPH (350
• The Killer Whale is the fastest swimming mammal km/h).
Green Harriet
• Go paperless. Consider reading your newspaper and mag- • Recycle your technology. Dell, Hewlett
azine subscriptions online. Switch to electronic banking and Packard, Apple, and IBM, among others, offer
credit card payment, too. recycling programs.
• Teach kids about the environment. • Go zero! Log on to the Conservation Fund's
• Take your batteries to a recycling center. Carbon Zero Calculator and in less than five min-
• Turn your car off if you're going to be idle for more than utes, you can measure and then offset your carbon
one minute. dioxide emissions by planting trees.
• Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to "cold." • Put your money where your mouth is-invest in green
• Recycle. If you're not at home, take the extra steps, (liter- investments. Web sites like Co-op America's National Green
ally), to find that recycling can. Pages™ can help.
• Reuse. Plastic food containers make good crayon and • Learn about threats to ocean life and help Greenpeace take
marker holders. Use padded envelops more than once. Buy action.
your toddler or preschooler's clothes from a thrift shop and • Find your local watershed and learn how to protect it.
give away those that don't fit to friends. Goodwill or the • Build a greener home.
Salvation Army can help. • Opt for eco-friendly and holistic health products.
• Limit the length of your showers. Even better, take a "navy • Good to the last drop. Switch to fair trade coffee.
shower," shutting off the water while soaping up and sham- • Go paperless at work. Distribute company information
pooing. and post company material online.
• Don't run the water when brushing your teeth. Learn • Eliminate junk mail at work. For no fee, the EcoLogical
about water scarcity. Mail Coalition will eliminate the junk that former employees
• Wash towels after several uses. receive at work.
• Purchase one case of water and provide clean water to 24 • Plant a forest and feed a family while you're at it.
people (for over twenty years). • Shop smart. Choose eco-smart products.
• Give away your goods and find new ones at FreeCycle.

CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS .
SECOND ANNUAL SCROOGIE AWARDS
Dear Holiday Revelers, why use any standards at all, right? Give them a degree (wink-wink)! In
I inaugurated these awards last year, as an a year or two, they'll fork over millions!
homage to my idol and favorite role model, My favorite example was an all-pro basketball player, answering
Ebeneezer Scrooge. charges levied at him by teammates and coaches. He retorted, "I ain't never
I award Scroogies only to those who have did those things."
proved irrevocably how worthy they are The man has a degree (wink-wink). In Communications! From
through acts of inconsiderateness, boorishness, Stanford University, no less.
stupidity, arrogance, or any other trait that just Never mind the degrees. How did these guys graduate from high
plain rankles me and deserves my curmudgeon- school? Or, for that matter, elementary school?
By Wendell Abern ly wrath. Amateur-Disguised-as Professional Scroogie:
And I encountered the same major problem South Florida broadcasters (news, sports and weather)
as last year: hundreds of candidates, too little space to mention them all. I do not believe it is too demanding to expect a newscaster to be able
However, those listed below clearly outdistanced all others in their cate- to pronounce English words the way they are meant to be pronounced.
gory. Just for your edification, the word, "strong," does not have an "h" in it.
Too-Little, Too-Late Scroogie: Jose Canseco Amateurs pronounce the word, "shtrong." You should know better.
Mr. Canseco's two tell-all books, which destroyed the reputations and Ditto such words as "understand" and "moisture."
Hall-of-Fame aspirations of some of his good baseball friends, made him a Also, we all know that most professional athletes cannot conjugate
runaway winner of last year's Betrayal Scroogie. verbs even though some have college degrees. However, they're athletes.
In an interview this October, Canseco wrapped up this year's newly-cre- We shouldn't expect them to know anything about language, right?
ated "Too-Little, Too-Late" Scroogie by saying he now feels very badly and However, I do think professional broadcasters (most of whom claim to be
wishes he hadn't written those books. Wonderful, Jose. That's about as writers) should know basic English. Yet, this year, I have actually heard
sincere as Adolph Hitler apologizing for World War II. the following on air: "There was fourteen American soldiers present." "This
Incredible Chudspah Scroogie: Lisa Jackson cold front have taken a turn south." And my favorite of the year: "As you
The classic Talmudic definition of chudspah: a young man kills his can see, they have tooken the horse off to the side."
mother and father, then throws himself at the mercy of the court on the That sound you hear is Professor Higgins gnashing his teeth.
grounds he is an orphan. The Wedon'thave Scroogie: Emergency Rooms Nationwide
In this category, all other contenders were summarily rejected, for no There has to be something terribly wrong with our medical system
one is in Lisa Jackson's league. She wrote a nail-biting thriller called, "Left when the last place anyone wants to go with an emergency is the emer-
to Die." But instead of concluding her book, she informs you that if you gency room. If you break an arm, you wait six hours. If you have a fever,
want to know what happens, buy her next book, coming out in 2009. you wait six hours. If you're in extreme pain, you wait six hours.
Now who could touch that for chudspah? Under the guise of providing care, most of you provide wedon'thaves:
Arrogance Scroogie: Lisa Jackson we don't have enough money, we don't have enough staff, we don't have
Congratulations, Ms. Jackson. "Left to Die" has made you our first dou- enough doctors and nurses, we don't have ad infinitum. And yet, some hos-
ble winner in the same year. pitals actually solved this problem because they addressed it. In fact, one
Want-to-Break-Both-Your-Kneecaps-Scroogie, hospital in New Jersey will even refund emergency room fees if not attend-
the young mother shopping in the soup aisle last Thursday. ed by a doctor or nurse within 30 minutes.
There you were, casually reading a chicken gumbo, and completely They are an exception. The rest of you win a Scroogie.
ignoring your two-year old in the shopping cart four feet away, who was The Grudging Respect Scroogie: AT&T
screaming at ambulance-siren decibel levels. and all other major telephone companies
You should be flattered to discover you were also a runner-up for the You have taken the most important invention ever created to help us
much-coveted, "Inconsiderate Scroogie." For Christmas this year, I hope communicate with each other, and refined it to a point that lets us com-
someone gives you a copy of, "Left to Die." municate without communicating!
Just-Pathetic Scroogie: Ralph Nader Now, whenever we call anyone, no one has to answer. Instead, we talk
You poor, poor soul. I felt so sorry for you this year, Mr. Nader, that I to machines, who call back our machines. We listen to menus, which give
sent in a write-in vote for you - for Truant Officer of Broward County. us most of the information we want without the annoyance of a real
The 'Wink-Wink' College Degree Scroogie human being. And we don't even need land-line phones any more! We can
Every university that gives degrees to its star athletes. Ah yes, our use our cellphones or Blackberries, and we can text message back and
vaunted universities. Bastions of education. Institutes of higher learning. forth without ever using our vocal chords or ears.
Last night, in an interview on ESPN, a Major League baseball player, when Everyone is communicating with everyone, and no one is talking to
asked about a certain hitter, claimed, "He hit the longest home run any of anyone. Amazing. I am in awe. You have won the Grudging Respect
us had ever saw." Had ever saw! Scroogie by such a wide margin that I may retire the award.
This ballplayer has a college degree (wink-wink) from a university that Meanwhile, the reason you can't hear Professor Higgins gnashing his
would no doubt proudly claim him as an alumnus, rather than cringe in teeth is because Alexander Graham Bell is gnashing his louder.
shame.
Obviously, our great universities employ different standards for star As you can see, this has been a banner year. And given a Wall Street
athletes. Standard, run-of-the-mill jocks who will never make it to the bail-out, a new congress and a new administration, I can't wait to dole out
professional ranks must receive passing grades to earn a degree, just like next year's Scroogies.
everyone else. Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern
But athletes who make the headlines also make it to the pros. Where
they earn millions of dollars. And can contribute to university coffers. So Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.

ON RELIGION
WE LOVE OUR PETS
By Reverend Jack Noble
Looking Back Ten Commandments

There is not enough darkness in all the
world to put out the light of one small
for Pet Owners
candle… 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years.
What great words, especially for this Any separation from you will be very
time of year, when - in our part of the painful.
world - the days are growing shorter,
and the nights are growing longer. Aside from that, how- 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not
ever, I read them somewhere years and years ago, and I've break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive
always carried them with me. I'd assumed that they came you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more
from Winston Churchill, Gandhi, or Helen Keller - in fact quickly those things you want me to learn.
they sound a great deal like Helen Keller, don't you agree?
Truth be told, they were found as an inscription on a tiny 3. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the
gravestone after one of the devastating air raids on Britain world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don't be
in World War Two. It's fascinating to know, too, that angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment.
when they were first discovered those making the discov- After all, you have your job, your friends, your entertainment.
ery thought like I that these must be a quote from someone I have only you.
famous, but they weren't. They were penned by a lonely
lady whose tiny dog had been killed by a bomb. 4. Speak to me often. Even if I don't understand all your words,
I've always cherished those words - not so much for I understand your voice when it's speaking to me. Your voice
their poetry and imagery - but because of their truth. In is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my
moments of discouragement, defeat, despair there are enthusiastic excitement when your footsteps fall upon my
always certain things to which we can hold. It's been my waiting ear.
experience, that in such times I don't usually rush to the
grand or the great. No, most often I turn back to the little 5. Please take me inside when it's cold and wet. I'm a domes-
things I've known - laughter, the face of a child, a tree in tic animal and no longer am accustomed to the bitter elements.
the wind - in fact, almost anything that reminds me of I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me.
something deeply felt, or greatly loved. The candles of the
spirit! 6. Keep my bowl filled with clean water; I cannot tell you
We are facing uncertainty on several fronts during this when I'm thirsty. Feed me good food so that I may stay well,
season that many of us hold most holy. We are not at all to romp and play and do your bidding, to be by your side, and
sure what the New Year will bring. These are the times, I stand ready, willing and able to share with you my life, for that
suggest, when we must dig deep into our souls to find is what I live for. However you treat me, I'll never forget it.
those underpinnings of experience, of faith and hope, and
remembrance. It is true, is it not, there is not enough 7. Don't hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily
darkness in all the world to put out the light of one small crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
candle! None of us is so poor but what we have many small
candles, and when they are lighted, the darkness goes 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask
away…and a touch of wonder remains. yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not
In closing, as 2008 comes to an end, and as we turn a getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my
new page in life, may I say, it has been so gratifying for me heart is getting old and weak.
to be with you like this over the past year. Thank you.
Many of you have stopped me at Publix or in the line at the 9. Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old, too.
bank, or some other place and told me how much you've
appreciated these little bits of life, as I see it. Those 10. When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health,
encounters and expressions mean more to me than I could please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not
ever tell. I look forward to being with you again next year. having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently.
For now I wish you a Merry Christmas, a bright And be with me on that difficult journey when it is time to say
Chanukah, and a blessed and bright New Year… "goodbye". Never say, "I can't bear to watch." Everything is
easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth know-
ing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your
hands. Remember - I love you.
-- Author Unknown
ASK THE DENTIST By Marc Sander,DDS,FAGD
DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR CHILD’S FIRST TEETH

In this article I am going to discuss the another alternative.
importance of dental care for infants and When your baby's first teeth come in, you can initially use a small
young children. As new parents, there is so moist piece of gauze to gently clean their teeth. At this age, you
much to be concerned about that you may not do not need nor should you use toothpaste. At about the age of 2
even remember to think about the care of your 1/2, most of the primary or "baby" teeth will have appeared. There
infant's first teeth. These usually start to will be ten on the top and ten on the bottom. At that time, you
appear at about six months of age. Although very little plaque can begin to use a small, soft bristled toothbrush with a very small
will form on these teeth, good oral hygiene begins now. The goal dab of toothpaste.
of dentistry is to develop good oral hygiene habits at an early age. The American Dental Association recommends that when
It is also best for your child to begin developing a good atti- your child begins to brush on his or her own, adults should super-
tude about going to the dentist as well as a good relationship with vise their child's brushing to the age of six. You should control the
the dentist at an early age before dental problems may develop. A amount of toothpaste applied and be sure they do not swallow the
good age to begin your child's dental visits is between two and toothpaste. I would also suggest that until your child reaches the
three, unless you notice a problem that has developed before that age of six or older, you should do follow up brushing to be sure the
age. For instance, one very serious problem to be aware of is a teeth are adequately cleaned. Also, in order to instill good oral
form of infant decay called bottle mouth syndrome. hygiene habits at an early age, you may want to brush your own
Bottle mouth syndrome can occur when your baby is put to teeth with your child watching. Children love to imitate mom
bed for the night or for a nap with a bottle containing sugary liq- and dad. Following these recommendations will start your child
uids. These liquids include milk, fruit juices, sugar water or for- on the path to good dental health.
mula. When your baby falls asleep, these liquids will pool around Dr. Sander is a Fellow of the Academy of General
the teeth. The bacteria in the mouth will feed off the sugar in Dentistry, a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic
these liquids, and create acids that will attack the teeth and cause Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation,
excessive decay. If not prevented, this decay can cause a great deal numerous study clubs including the Woehler Research Group,
of pain and infection, which can lead to premature tooth loss. If as well as dental associations including the ADA, FDA,
your baby needs a bottle for comfort, I recommend that you put ACDDA and BCDA. Questions for Dr. Sander can be sent to
your baby to bed with a bottle of plain water. A pacifier would be questions@drmarcsander.fdn.com
T HE E YES HAVE IT
EYECARE IN A CAREFUL ECONOMY
The current economic situation is places will carry frames in a wide range of designs to meet
forcing many to be more selective on any budget. Lenses can also be provided that are simple,
how their money is spent. This is prob- inexpensive and get the job done. There are many options
ably something that we should have that can be added to lenses today, but there is no need to
been done all along. In any event, it's pay for an option that you will not benefit from. Polaroid
more important than ever to prioritize lenses make great sunglasses but if you are not on water or
how and when to put our dollars to snow, the benefit is greatly reduced. High index lenses will
good use. make your lenses thinner but if your glasses are solely to be
Those with insurance to cover their used in the house after removing your contact lenses in the
Dr. Steven Wigdor eye care needs should always consider evening, then the cost of a high index material might not be
coming in for an annual eye examina- necessary. Make sure you know the value of any options,
tion, since exams are almost always covered in full. and only consider those that you will benefit from.
Premiums paid for your benefits are not recoverable if they There are many ways to save money while still making
are not utilized. Not using your benefits, not only wastes sure you protect your health. Even if you don't have vision
your money, but puts you at risk to possibly allow a serious insurance, asking about less costly alternative products can
ocular health condition to fester. help keep the bottom line to an acceptable level.
Many vision plans also cover contact lenses in part or in Abstaining from receiving preventive medicine completely,
full. There are many advances in contact lens materials could cost you more in the long run.
today to help the dry eye patient, or those needing
increased oxygen to their cornea. If your current lenses are Dr. Steven Wigdor, an Optometric Physician and con-
not giving you any adverse symptoms, and your doctor does tact lens clinical investigator, and his staff, welcome
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change your lenses to one of these more costly design alter- 943-6210. You can also visit them at 3650 N. Federal
natives. The adage, "don't change what's not broke" has Highway in the Venetian Isle Shops, or on the web at
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LIBRARY NEWS Books Not To Be Missed

By LHP Library Director Doreen Gauthier
At a recent social gathering an acquain- during WW I. Vividly detailed historical images add depth to
tance asked me "what are the hottest books a remarkable yarn of a strong woman's survival. Richard Paul
today?" I babbled a response, but certainly Evans whose works include Christmas Box, The Gift, and The
one less than satisfactory - if it had been a Letter delivers again this season with Grace. This short holiday
test, I failed and failed miserably. By mid- read are the recollections of an old man who shares his story of
night, however, I could compose a bibliog- his relationship with a young runaway who changed his life in
raphy of virtually every conceivable genre. ways unimagined. Evans is not a sappy sentimentalist, but a
My mental bibliography has morphed genuine storyteller - if you don't know the book is fiction, you
into what I might be as bold a list as to suggest for holiday gift- might conceivably assume it is a biography.
ing. The composite bestseller lists may not correspond - but Not to be missed is Nelson DeMille's long-awaited sequel
like book discussion groups, there is something for every taste. to Gold Coast entitled The Gate House. Set on Long Island,
To escape from the hustle and bustle of this season I can protagonist John Sutter returns after 10 years to once again be
recommend Twelve Mighty Orphans by sportswriter Jim Dent. caught in the web of seduction and betrayal - the past the pres-
Even if you're not a football fan, this fast paced enchanting tale ent and the future collide with some unexpected consequences.
set during the Depression will touch your competitive and If, a month after the general election, you want to read a
compassionate spirits. It could be considered the Seabiscuit of political work - both non-fiction and fiction lists have options.
the high school football Friday Night Lights' world. Seabiscuit Ever resourceful David Baldacci's latest Divine Justice or Vince
by Laura Hillenbrand, though not new, is a worthy read, too. Flynn's Extreme Measures twist and turn governmental
Last month I reviewed Dewey in this column . This book still intrigue to new levels. Bob Woodward has established his
reaches near the top of suggestions - an abandoned kitten who place on the bestseller list with War Within.
becomes cat-in-residence for 19 years in a small public library in These selections, some in large print or on CD as well, are
northwestern Iowa. all available at the Lighthouse Point Library - call 954-946-6398
Danielle Steel continues to crank out at least a book-a-year or use the online library webpage to request one for yourself.
and her newest novel A Good Woman is a bit of departure for Then, perhaps you'll want to buy a copy or so to share with
her. New York privileged 19 year-old socialite Annabelle friends and family. The Library family extends warmest greet-
Worthington has her world shattered by the sinking of the ings and wishes all a very blessed, happy and prosperous 2009.
Titanic. To assuage her grief she throws herself into volunteer
medicine ultimately working as an ambulance medic in France
Hot Off Safeguard Your Identity
the Grill Sheriff Al Lamberti Reports
By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller) Identity theft is one of the fastest grow-
ing crimes in our nation. The Broward
REGGIE'S RIBEYE Sheriff's Office is investigating more than
Serves 4 380 active cases right now. With many of
Prep & Ready time: 15 min; these "active" cases, the crimes actually
Grill time: 10 min. occurred months before they were ever
reported.
Identity theft occurs when an imposter
As part of the Gridiron Griller TV obtains key pieces of information such as
segment seen on South Florida's Social Security and driver's license numbers
CBS4 every Sunday, Reggie to obtain credit, merchandise and services in
Torbor, an inside linebacker for the name of the victim. The victim is left
the Miami Dolphins, stopped by my home as our with a ruined credit history that can be extremely difficult to repair.
special Gridiron Grilling guest! He brought with Some victims unwittingly supply vital personal data to smooth-talk-
him a favorite meal from his hometown of ing criminals, who may pose as bank representatives or law enforce-
Montgomery, Alabama - a simple recipe of basic ment officers. In other cases, criminals use their computer savvy to
ingredients that feature the bone end ribeye steak. glean personal information without any interaction with their vic-
The traditional ribeye is a highly marbleized, fatty tims. The victims often have no idea that their identities have been
compromised until creditors begin to inquire about outstanding
piece of meet that generates some desirable, but bills.
potentially disastrous flare-ups. So like Reggie, Our agency recognized this problem and initiated Shred-A-Thon
you've got to keep your (rib)eye on the grill. The events throughout the summer and fall. From Cooper City to
flames will overcome the bone end ribs if your eyes Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, we have assisted residents with shredding
get distracted by some curious neighborhood fan. more than 12 tons of documents containing personal information.
The thing I like best about this recipe is the mini - Additionally, our deputies have been distributing educational mate-
mum ingredients and prep time, and the maximum rial with important safety information to residents of Broward
flavor results. This makes for a delicious meal your County.
team will want to go into overtime for! My thanks While it is difficult to prevent identity theft, there are some steps
to Reggie and his wife Michelle, for spending a fun you can take to reduce your risk of becoming a victim:
afternoon with us and sharing his undefeated • Share identity information only when necessary. Never give any-
one your credit card number unless you initiated the transaction. If
recipe! Go Dolphins! someone calls you on the phone and asks for your credit card num-
PREP : ber or social security number, don't give it to them! Social Security
• 4 x 1" thick Bone end Ribeye Steaks numbers should not be provided to anyone other than employers or
• Olive oil to brush financial institutions that need them for tax reporting purposes.
• Salt and pepper to taste • Do not carry unnecessary identification cards. Thieves usually
• Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning to taste obtain identity information through the loss or theft of purses and
• 1 Large sweet onion wallets. To reduce the risk, only carry the basics, such as your driver's
Brush steaks with oil on both sides and sprinkle license, one credit or debit card and an insurance card.
with salt and pepper. Lightly shake on the • Secure your mailbox. The second most common way that thieves
Montreal Seasoning on both sides. Slice onion to obtain identity information is through stolen mail. Many thieves raid
1/4" slices and brush with oil, salt and pepper. mailboxes as soon as the postal carrier is through. Never place outgo-
ing mail in an unlocked residential mailbox.
READY: • Secure information on your personal computer. Credit card num-
Set up your grill for direct grilling. Preheat grill to bers should not be provided to anyone on the Internet unless you ini-
450 degrees and oil the grill grates. Pop the middles tiated the contact.
out of the onions and put in a grill basket or discard. • Shred documents containing identity information before tossing
Grill: them in the trash. This includes credit or debit card receipts, can-
Place steaks on center of the grill and grill for about celed bank checks and statements and junk mail, especially pre-
five minutes on each side. Line up the onions along approved credit applications. If you can, purchase an inexpensive
the edges and grill with the steaks, flipping when home shredder.
browned. Allow steaks to cool for 3-5 minutes. • Promptly review all bank and credit card statements for accuracy.
Smother in onions and serve. Report any irregularities to your bank or credit card company and
Johnny says… the three main credit reporting agencies.
When someone realizes they have become a victim of identity
"There's nothing like a NFL linebacker watching the theft, they should immediately file a report with the Broward
eyes of a split end moments before a jolting hit... Sheriff's Office or their local police agency where the identity theft
then again, you haven't seen a bone-end Ribeye occurred.
Steak squiggle & sizzle on the grill succumb to The women and men of BSO are committed to fighting identity
Reggie Torbor's dexterous flip!" theft. To learn more about this growing trend, visit our website
www.sheriff.org.
What's on Your Plate Today? www.offerdahls.com Sheriff Al Lamberti

IDENTITY THEFT
How the Grinch Stole Your Data
With the holiday season upon us the National Credit Union Administration and other financial
it's important not to forget it is peak regulators are "phasing in" what they call the Red Flags Rule.
season for crime! While we are enjoy-
ing our holiday festivities, criminals These rules mandate financial institutions and creditors set up
are strategizing how to steal that joy - and enforce written plans for identifying "red flag" transactions
along with anything else they can get that could indicate identity theft or fraud. The law became
their hands on! effective January 1, 2008, and full compliance with these rules
Though you may be fully con- was to be met by November 1st of this year -but due to confu-
Denise Richardson
scious of the importance in safeguard- sion brought on by the broad definition of "creditors", the
ing your personal information, you may not be aware of the sig- enforcement data has just recently being extended for six
nificance of guarding all avenues to your data, and your employ- months -to May 1, 2009.
ees! Who must comply with the Red Flags Rule?
Yes that's right, your employees! Rules require each financial institution and creditor that
Popular tactics used by criminal identity theft holds any consumer account, or other account for
rings today involve getting inside your business, which there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of
one way or another. If you won't hire them -they identity theft, to develop and implement an
just may hire your employees to do the dirty work Identity Theft Prevention Program.
for them. The Red Flags Rule applies to "financial insti-
While you're busy building stronger defenses tutions" and "creditors" with "covered accounts."
against outside scammers and hackers, you could Under the Rules;
be overlooking a potential danger right under your A financial institution is defined as a state or
nose- inside thieves! national bank, a state or federal savings and loan
Identity theft rings often operate by infiltrat- association, a mutual savings bank, a state or fed-
ing legitimate businesses for the sole purpose of eral credit union, or any other entity that holds a
stealing information. Any business can be placed "transaction account" belonging to a consumer. A
at risk when a criminal is on the prowl for a job -or an employ- transaction account is a deposit or other account from which
ee. the owner makes payments or transfers. Transaction accounts
Criminals are constantly coming up with new and innova- include checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal
tive ways to scam us. One of their favorites is to approach and accounts, savings deposits subject to automatic transfers, and
then tempt cash-strapped employees with promises of a "sec- share draft accounts.
ond job" and a lucrative stream of cash, in return for a few tid- A creditor is any entity that regularly extends, renews, or
bits of pilfered information. All kinds of industries are at risk; continues credit; any entity that regularly arranges for the
restaurants, car dealerships, banks, universities, hospitals, and extension, renewal, or continuation of credit; or any assignee of
even physicians offices. No establishment is immune to being an original creditor who is involved in the decision to extend,
infiltrated by thieves who have one thing on their mind…turn- renew, or continue credit. Accepting credit cards as a form of
ing data into cash! payment does not in and of itself make an entity a creditor.
Make no mistake about it, when it comes to identity Creditors include finance companies, automobile dealers, mort-
thieves, we can never underestimate their savoir-faire! So what gage brokers, utility companies, telecommunications compa-
is the best way to circumvent their attacks and prevent fraud? nies and those in the health care arena. Where non-profit and
Become savvy to their innovative cons! government entities defer payment for goods or services they
It's crucial to educate employees on the dangers lurking and too, are to be considered creditors.
what steps they should take to ensure data security and avoid A Covered account includes credit card accounts, mortgage
being scammed. loans, automobile loans, margin accounts, cell phone accounts,
Employees who have access to sensitive information should utility accounts, checking accounts, and savings accounts. A
be given the tools they need to guard it. If you arm your employ- covered account is also an account for which there is a foresee-
ees with the appropriate resources and sufficient guidance, able risk of identity theft - for example, small business or sole
they can be your most valuable allies in preventing fraud-relat- proprietorship accounts.
ed losses. The Program must include written policies and reasonable
A few important considerations; procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity
• Reward employees for reporting suspicious incidents theft. Some additional mandates include, ensuring policies are
• Stress the dangers of phishing emails and various known updated periodically and educating employees on the newly
techniques used by criminals in staff meetings implemented policies and procedures.
• Warn employees they could be approached by either rogue
employees or outsiders seeking to buy information -or their For additional information on the Red Flags Rule or identi-
assistance in pilfering data ty theft prevention my blog on my website at givemeback-
• Assign access to sensitive information to key personnel only mycredit.com and feel free to contact me at your conven-
To help curb data breaches and the harmful effects of iden- ience!
tity theft, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Reserve,

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• 4 T-bone steaks • 1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes (about 20),
• 1 large resealable plastic bag
unpeeled
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup lime juice • 40 frozen cooked Shrimp thawed, tails intact (41 - 50 count)
• ½ cup chopped cilantro • Olive oil
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard • Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers • 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 tsp cumin
T R EATS • 4 bacon slices, cooked crisp, crumbled
• 1 tsp salt IDAY • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½ tsp ground allspice HOL • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ tsp black pepper • 2 teaspoons chives, minced green onion tops, sliced thin for
Instructions:
garnish
• Place steak in bag (or whatever container you like to use for
marinade). Bring potatoes to a boil, simmer until fork-tender but not
• Combine ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the mushy; put in cold water to stop the cooking and drain. Cut
steak. potatoes in half without tearing the skins; scoop out centers
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, best to do it overnight. with a melon baller leaving 1/4-inch walls; cut a small slice off
• Remove steak from bag/container and pour marinade into a bottom of each potato to sit level.
small saucepan. Put shrimp single layer in a shallow dish, sprinkle with
• Preheat the grill. oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; let marinate 3 hours or overnight
• Bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. covered and refrigerated.
Reserve half. In a small bowl combine sour cream, cream cheese, crum-
• Grill steaks using the remaining half of the marinade to bled bacon, seasoning salt, pepper and chives; spoon into pota-
baste.
toes; blot shrimp briefly on paper towels, put one on each
• Grill steaks 8-10 minutes per side, or until done.
• Pour reserved marinade over the steaks before serving. stuffed potato with tail sticking up; garnish with onion tops
Serves: 4 and serve.
Makes 40 appetizers. Wine recommendation: Chardonnay
CANADIAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CREAM OF PORCINI SOUP

Keep in mind that the texture and flavor of chocolate • 1 kg (2 1/4 lb.) Ceps
mousse get even better as it ages. Ideally, I recommend prepar- • 1 leek
ing it two days in advance. Refrigerate the dessert coupes, plac- • 1/2 onion
ing a piece of parchment paper on top of each one. Although • 6 cups chicken stock
chocolate mousse is usually made with cream, we're using milk • 6 tbsp. cream
• 6 tbsp. milk
because of the richness of the Irish cream. • 3 tbsp. butter
To add an elegant touch, serve the chocolate mousse in martini • Salt and pepper
glasses or cocktail glasses bordered with dark chocolate shav- • 1 tbsp. oil
ings and white chocolate chips. You can also decorate the • 1 tbsp. cream of rice
coupes with whipped cream or chocolate-dipped strawberries. 1. Wash and trim the leek; peel the onion; chop finely;
2. clean the mushrooms; slice thinly, setting aside 3 to 4 caps
Ingredients for 4-6 servings for garnish;
• 4 Eggs • 1 1/2 cups Chocolate chips 3. in a large saucepan, gently cook the onion and leek in the
• 1 1/4 cups 2% milk, heated butter until lightly colored;
• 1/2 cup Carolan's Irish Cream liqueur 4. add the mushrooms and sauté until they have given off their
1. Separate the eggs, putting the whites into a medium glass liquid;
bowl and yolks into a food processor with steel blade. 5. add the stock; bring to a boil; reduce the heat; cover and sim-
mer for 40 minutes;
2. Whisk egg whites until they are stiff. Set aside. 6. purée everything in a blender; combine the cream of rice
3. Put chocolate chips, hot milk, and Carolans® into the food with the milk and add to the blender; mix well;
processor and blend all ingredients. 7. return everything to the saucepan; simmer gently for 10 min-
4. Fold the chocolate mixture gently into the egg whites and mix utes;
well. Pour into glass bowls. Chill at least 2 hours. 8. pour through a fine-mesh strainer if necessary; blend in the
5. Garnish with chocolate shavings, whip cream or chocolate cream;
9. slice the reserved mushroom caps into 3 mm thick slices;
dipped strawberries. sauté in a skillet in 1 tbsp. oil just until softened; drain;
6. Add elegance to this recipe for a special occasion; serve it in 10. season the velouté with salt and pepper to taste; ladle into
a fancy martini glass rimmed with dark chocolate and white soup bowls; garnish with the cep slices.
chocolate nuggets.
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COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT Fixing Broward County’s
Animal Control System
When you elected me to be your County euthanizing drugs because of the lack of scales; improperly utilizing
Commissioner, I made several important prom- expired drugs; failing to use sufficient diligence when examining
ises to you. First, I promised never to raise your impounded animals for traceable identification; and the improper han-
property tax rate. Second, I promised to be an dling of deceased animals.
environmentally sensitive, business-friendly To say that I was (and still am) appalled was an understatement.
Broward County Commissioner. As my voting While I believed the in-house investigation to be thorough, I neverthe-
record indicates, I have kept those promises. less demanded an outside review of Broward County's entire Animal
But I made another important promise to Care & Regulation Division by a nationally recognized program: the
Ken Keechl, District 4 you as well. I promised to be your eyes and National Animal Control Association (NACA). My colleagues on the
County Commissioner ears while serving as your County County Commission unanimously agreed. I am pleased to report that
Commissioner. I promised to be responsive to your concerns. If some- the outside review is now completed, and the Commission convened a
thing was wrong at the County level, I promised to investigate it and, if special two hour workshop in late October to deal exclusively with the
possible, remedy it. recommendations of NACA.
With that last promise in mind, I would like to utilize this month's NACA's report is extensive and eye-opening. It can be viewed at
article to update you with regard to an appalling situation that several of www.broward.org/animal. Space limitations preclude me from dis-
you brought to my attention: alleged animal abuse and incompetency at cussing the report's findings and recommendation in detail. But suffice
Broward County's animal shelters. it to say that many of the problems outlined above were confirmed, and
Last year, I received a number of emails and phone calls from resi- others were uncovered.
dents of Lighthouse Point, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and Because of your concerns, these appalling practices have been
Oakland Park regarding a local news program's "exposé" of alleged ani- stopped, people have been fired, and, in one case, the State Attorney's
mal abuse practices at our shelters. Two employees, acting as "whistle- office was notified. Because of your concerns, Broward County's Animal
blowers", alleged that Broward County was allowing unacceptable prac- Control Program is on its way to becoming the type of program
tices to occur at our shelters. Broward's residents (and their pets) deserve.
As an animal lover and owner, I was skeptical. Animal abuse at our Much progress has been made, and I believe this unfortunate episode
own taxpayer funded shelters? Unthinkable. Nevertheless, I reviewed is behind us. Again, as your County Commissioner, I am your eyes and
the transcript of the television program and demanded an immediate in- ears at the Broward County Commission level. If something needs fix-
house investigation. The in-house investigation revealed numerous ing, let me know. Remember, I work for you.
appalling practices including: euthanizing cats in front of other cats; My best to you and your families,
mistreating animals by a few employees who inflicted unnecessary pain Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl, District 4.
and utilized unnecessary force; improperly estimating the amount of KKeechl@broward.org
AL’S CORNER Ha pp y Holida y s!

This year has been our best in many years. I cent bulb very soon. The incandescent bulb which is only 5% effi-
want to thank all of our customers for their cient will not be manufactured after 2012.
continued support and for all of the referrals
they have given us. For us, word of mouth The LED bulb will be replacing the compact fluorescent in the next
advertising is the most rewarding. It tells us few years. They will last 50,000 to 100,000 hours and are 91% effi-
that our customers trust our company enough cient. They have no harmful side effects compared to the mercury
to recommend us to a neighbor or a friend and in the compact fluorescent bulbs.
feel confident that we will give them great
service. We will be upgrading our thermal imaging equipment for next
By Al Siefert
year. With the purchase of some new equipment we will be able to
December is the time for us to finalize the year and analyze what do inspections and check for overheating of electrical equipment.
made 2008 the success it was. December is also the time to plan for This technology will allow us to quickly detect problems that
2009 and determine what we can do to make our company even would normally be undetected by the naked eye. These inspections
better at servicing our customers. will save our customers the aggravation associated with break-
Energy savings will be one of our targets for the New Year. We will downs, downtime and the added expense of costly repairs. This
be promoting new technologies to reduce power consumption and new equipment will also be able to check for temperature changes
save our customers money. due to leaks in windows, doors and air conditioning ducts.
This year we replaced the old Mercury Vapor lights that were only Looking forward we see new challenges and opportunities on the
20% efficient with new T-5 Fluorescent lights in a large warehouse. horizon. In the New Year we plan to:
These new lights are noticeably brighter and are saving the busi- • Continue to research solar and wind power applications.
ness over $64,000.00 annually in electric bills. Plus FP&L allowed • Offer a Service Partner Program early next year.
a rebate of over $5,000.00 for participating in their Commercial • Look into new products and services we can offer our customers.
Lighting Program.
Until then, we would like to say to all of you "Merry Christmas,
Energy saving products are increasing in popularity. The compact Happy Hanukah" and wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
fluorescent bulb is now dimmable and will replace the incandes-

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