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M A G A Z I N ELighthouse Pointwww.LHPmag.com March 2010

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Around the Point is a column that includes news items relevant to the residents of LHP. We reserve the right to reject material that may not be in the best interest of the community.

A r o u n d t h e Point

EUROPEAN EDEN BUFFET OPENSWITH ALL YOU CAN EAT MENU

A few years ago, restaurant owner Richie and Chef Janemoved down to South Florida from Brooklyn, where they ran asimilar restaurant for twenty years.

“What makes our new restaurant different from any other isthat we offer something special from each country in Europe atour buffet table. And we feature a wide variety of choices thatinclude Brisket, Viener Schnitzel, Roast Pork, French ChickenBreast, Lamb Shank, Stuffed Cabbage, and much, much more!”says Richie.

European Eden Buffet will have on display, not only a widearray of freshly prepared meats, but fruits, salads, andhomemade cakes and pastries as well.

The All You Can Eat menu includes lunch at $7.99 anddinner at $13.99. The hours are Monday thru Saturday 11:30a.m. until closing, and Sunday dinner from 2:30 p.m. untilclosing.

The restaurant is located in the Shoppes of Beacon Light at2460 N. Federal Hwy., in Lighthouse Point. Call 954-781-3138.

NATURAL PET FOOD STORE OPENSTo our furry friends;

We would like to extend to you a warm invitation to visit ournew store location in Lighthouse Point, “Natural Pet Food”dedicated to fulfilling your pet’s entire nutritional needs. Ourson, David discovered the need to expand our holistic pet fooddepartment and decided to establish a one-stop shop for safeand organic pet food, scrumptious treats and naturalsupplements. Meanwhile embarking on a mission to discoveraddictive toys well suited for your pet's playing habits! We lookforward to you joining our elite pet culture.... Sniff you later!

Natural Pet Food, LLC, 3130 N Federal Hwy., LighthousePoint, Florida 33064, Phone 954-782-2113, or email [email protected].

REBUILDING TOGETHER BROWARDCOUNTY PLANS LOCAL REBUILDING DAYThis local affiliate of a national nonprofit is celebrating

their 10th Anniversary in Broward with their largest everNational Rebuilding Day, a signature event which will beheld in Pompano Beach on Saturday, May 1st. Plans are toimprove twelve homes in one day.

Their mission is to bring volunteers and communitiestogether to improve the homes and lives of low-incomehomeowners. The objective focuses on the elderly,disabled and families with children — to restore safe andsanitary living conditions. The goals include conservingenergy and preserving the environment by retrofittinghomes to be more energy, water and resource efficient.The repairs are at no cost to the homeowner.

Rebuilding Together Broward County is looking forcommunity partners and donations of supplies and materials.

For additional information please contact SandraVeszi, Executive Director at [email protected] or by visiting www.rebuildingtogetherbroward.org.

CUT-A-THON “RELAY FOR LIFE” FUND RAISER

The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce together withThe Hair Studio will hold a Cut-A-Thon on Tuesday March 9,2010 from 4-8 p.m. at The Hair Studio 1803 East Sample RoadPompano Beach, Fl. The design team will donate their timecutting hair, a manicurist will also be donating her time, TraciPerkins a Silpada rep will be on site. We will also have rafflebaskets from local businesses. You can make an appointmentsfor this event by calling 954.234.9028. All proceeds will go toRelay For Life Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point.

Should you want to help our efforts you could also go towww.relayforlife.org/dblpfl and find The Lighthouse PointChamber page to donate or become a team member! We lookforward to the city coming together to support our efforts inany way they can!

4th GENERATION MARKET FORTHE HEALTH CONSCIOUS!

Have you shopped at the 4th Generation OrganicMarket in downtown Boca Raton just minutes fromLighthouse Point? They are Southeast Florida’s premierOrganic market with the most exciting concept in raw-vegan-vegetarian and Gluten-Free food selections. Stop intoday to enjoy their 100% Organic Juice Bar with delicioussmoothies featuring dairy alternatives such as hemp milk,alongside the hot prepared food menu starting daily at11am. There is something for every palate, even OrganicRoasted Chickens and Garden Turkey Burgers. They alsofeature all Organic produce, keeping it local when theycan, and grocery items, including Organic wines. Cometour the market and meet this friendly staff, includingAshley and Bryan, who are the 4th Generation and see foryourself how easy it can be to go Organic! After theirsuccessful first year in business, it’s time to thank theircustomers and invite everyone to celebrate this excitingtime. The month of March will have daily specials,samplings of all the delicious foods and grocery items andevents that will include cooking demonstrations, speakers, and wellness programs.

Located in East Boca on the corner of SE 3rd Streetand Federal Highway in front of Royal Palm Place.Open Monday-Friday 9a-7p and Sunday 10a-6p, Visitour website at www.4thGenerationMarket.com.


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Features

10 10th Annual Keeper Days

15 1st Annual LHPEnvironmental Fair

19 Florida Shores BankGroundbreaking

30 Taste of LHP

40 Anti-Aging

The complete Marchissue and back issues of

Lighthouse Point Magazine

can be seen on our great website at www.LHPmag.com

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Contributing Writers

Doreen Gauthier, Sheriff Al Lamberti, Dr. Steve Wigdor, Donna Torrey, Dr. Gary Goberville,Erica and Jan Davey, Barbara Silkstone, Rev. Jack Noble, Mary Griffin, Karen Hammett,Denise Richardson, Al Siefert, John Offerdahl, Catherine Favitta, Kim Sherman andCommissioner Ken Keetchl

F r o m t h e EditorMISTER NICE GUY #1

Oh, how they tug at my heart strings,these big corporation do-gooders. TheCoca Cola Company recently publishedthree full pages in the Wall Street Journalexpounding on the scholarship awards tomore than 1,400 students a year, plussupport they’ve given to the Boys & GirlsClubs since 1946. But Coca Cola failed tomention how many children and adultshave seen their teeth rot and suffereddeleterious effects from the 7-9 teaspoonsof sugar they pour into every 8 ouncebottle or can of soda. Child obesity anddiabetes has continually been on the rise, but there is no mention of thosesupposedly insignificant details. Coca Colaclaims that their Triple Play program has“helped” more than one million kids learnthe importance of physical activity andproper nutrition. Try pouring a little CocaCola on the hood of your car and watchthe paint peel off. Thank you for yourheartfelt concern about our children, Coca Cola!

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MISTER NICE GUY #2Do you remember TV coverage of tragic

Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, blamed ona drunken ship’s captain, and the pitifulsights of oil-covered birds, seals and otters,as well as the devastated coastline, soaked

in tar-like globs of oil? The clean-up job

promised by Exxon has never been

satisfactorily com pleted. The conse quences

have been and continue to be disastrous to

our environment in ways hard to imagine.

Has Exxon ever compensated the

Alaskans? After many court cases, it finally

wound up in the lap of Supreme Court

Justice Samual Alito, who decided to excuse

himself, possibly because he reportedly had

between $100,00 and $250,000 in Exxon

stock. In calculated and quiet deals, Exxon

paid of a small group of fishermen, but

failed businesses, suicides and lost tourism

will be the legacy of Prince William Sound.

Now let’s fast-forward to a non-oil-covered

gentleman in a clean white shirt on TV,

telling us about the great strides Exxon,

and their commitment in saving our

environment and in preventing global

warming. Oh my, thank you Exxon for

this obvious attempt to make us believe

anything you say is the truth.

There are many thousands more “Nice

Guys” out there. But because we tend to

sometimes forgive and forget too easily,

this is just a small reminder that big corpo -

rations and lawmakers don’t necessarily

have your interests in mind!

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Contents

NOTICEPast issues of

Lighthouse Point Magazine

can be viewed online atwww.LHPmag.com

Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5

As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Beauty Spot of the Month . . 26

Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . 56

Cookin’ with the Community. 62

Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Eyes Have It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Healthy Choices . . . . . . . . . . 60

Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Library News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . 48

On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pet Birthday Gallery . . . . . . . 71

Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Real Estate News . . . . . . . . . 58

Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . 64

Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Strange, But True . . . . . . . . . . 54

TeddyHi, my name was Teddy.

My mom adopted me when I was only six weeks old because I couldn't walkand my brother and sisters would jump all over me. Over time, I learned how towalk on grass and carpet. My birth defect, spinal stenosis, made it difficult to walkon tile floors. Everyone said I looked like Bambi on the ice rink!

For just one year I had the best life...car rides with mom, chasing my Yorkiegirlfriend at the park and howling for mom to carry me upstairs. My condition gotworse around Christmas time and soon I couldn't walk anymore.

But now I’m now having a great time flying around in heaven. I may be a cutelittle angel now, but who needs wings with cool ears like these!!!

Teddy


I Love My Pet

Please send us a favorite photo of your pet. Also, include 75 words, or less why you love your pet, your name, address, phone and the name of your pet. Send photos by regular mail, or by email as a PDF or jpeg file [email protected]. No photos will be returned.

To accommodate the manyrequests we get for our publication,

copies of the Lighthouse PointMagazine are now available during

the first week of each month at: LHP Library, Police Station, Red Fox Diner, LHP Yacht &

Racquet Club, J. Marks, Yahoo’s,Rita’s Ice, Bonefish Mac’s, Duffy’s

Diner, Federal Grill, European EdenBuffet and Offerdahl’s Cafe.

Call for other locations.

MARCH QUOTE

“I find it amazing that each day I wake up knowing less

than I knew the day before.”

– J. Frangipane



The old axiom, “A picture is worth a thousand words,”holds true once again. For this year, LHP’s ownphotographer Debra Todd has covered our yearly event,and as you can see, has done a super job.

Great photos of Friday night’s kick-off dinner at theLighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club from 6:00 to10:00 p.m.

On Saturday, the parade began at the Pink Church at10 a.m., continuing on to Frank McDonough Park. Theafternoon festivities included a Pet Contest at 2:00 p.m.

The party continued that evening from 6:00 to 9:00p.m., and finishing up at Dan Witt Park with on a chillySunday with a Sports Competition from 1:00 to 4:00p.m.

In a year that has been economically depressing, thespirits were high and the Lighthouse Point communityonce again came together for this wonderful weekend.

Congratulations to KeeperDays founder JaneMcLaughlin, RecreationDirector John Trudel, KentonHydich and the hard workingcity team.

Sunday was the Sportscompetition from 1:00 until4:00 p.m.

Lighthouse Point 10th Annual Keeper DaysPhotos by Debra Todd


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On Saturday, January 23, the Lighthouse Point EnvironmentalCommittee sponsored an Eco fair and Plant Sale at McDonough Park.

The Lighthouse Point Environmental Committee, Chaired by TarynPalo, is a collective committee made up of The Lighthouse PointBeautification Committee, Community Wildlife Habitat Project, MasterGardner Mobile Extension Office and the Lighthouse Point Sproutsyouth organization.

These groups, joining with the Lighthouse Point Garden Cluborganized this event to provide local companies with a venue todisplay what products and services their companies provide, sellplants and other items, and how their products and services are usedto help improve and/or protect our environment. In addition, localcommunity groups attended to raise awareness regarding their effortsto help protect our environment.

Vendors displayed items like rain barrels,a car that runs on used cooking oil, greenlawn services, solar energy for your home,and many other environmentally consciousproducts and services. Our Red Fox Dinerbrought the food and Vince Alessi providedthe music and, aside from a little rain, it wasan all around good time for everyone.

We plan to bigger and better in 2011!

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Local charities foundburied treasure while assist-ing Florida Shores Bank, theonly community bank head-quartered in Pompano Beach,with their ground breakingceremony on January 14th.

Representatives from theFlorida Humane Society, Wood- house, Sample-McDougaldHouse Preservation Societyand The Boys & Girls Club ofPompano Beach used goldenshovels to dig for buried treasure chests filled with$2,500 in donations on thesite of the bank’s new corpo-rate headquarters located at400 N. Federal Highway.

“While the groundbreakingceremony is certainly amilestone event for FloridaShores Bank and the GreatCity of Pom pano Beach,having these four charitiesjoin us in being recognized for all of the wonderful workthey perform in our community was the real highlight ofthe event,” said Steven D. Hickman, President and CEO ofFlorida Shores Bank. “Express ing our gratitude in this smallbut impactful way further demonstrates the commitmentour bank has for the citizenry of Pompano Beach.”

The celebration also drew special guests PompanoBeach Mayor Lamar Fisher and Lighthouse Point MayorFred Schor, as well as local officials, business owners andresidents.

Left to right: N. Dale Kaper, Chief Financial Officer, Florida Shores Bank; Joseph E. Ernsteen,Retired/Investor; Frank H. Furman, Jr., Chairman/CEO, Frank H. Furman, Inc.; Steven D.Hickman, President/CEO, Florida Shores Bank; Benjamin A. Smith, III, Chairman of the

Board, Florida Shores Bank; Cort A. Neimark, Attorney, Fowler White Burnett, P.A.; William J.Gallo, AIA, Gallo Architects & Development Consultants, Inc. and Mayor Lamar Fisher

Directors not present: Leon P. DeVisser, Paul E. Simpson

Florida Shores Bank Groundbreaking Benefits Local Charities

Lamar Fisher, Pompano Beach Mayoraddresses the gathering.



The groundbreaking ceremony began constructionon the permanent Southeast Florida headquarters,replacing the temporary bank. The new building wasdesigned in a classical villa style, true to traditionalTuscan architecture. The two-story community bankwill consist of 11,700 square feet of offices, acommunity conference room and banking serviceareas. Additionally, the bank will feature four drive-through lanes with an ATM machine open 24-hours aday. Construction is expected to conclude before theend of the year.

Gallo Herbert Lebolo, an architecture, interiordesign and consulting firm headquartered in DeerfieldBeach, provided design and consulting services; andJWR Construction Services, a construction man -agement firm headquartered in Deerfield Beach, ishandling construction for the project.

Florida Shores Bank is the only full-servicecommercial bank headquartered in the city ofPompano Beach. The bank provides both personaland commercial banking services consisting ofinterest-bearing deposit products; lines-of-credit thatsupport the working capital needs and growth of localbusinesses; customized loan products that supportvarious other needs of small-to-medium sizebusinesses and specialized services for CondoAssociations, such as lockbox, operating accounts,extended FDIC insurance and loans.

For more information, contact Florida Shores Bank at (954) 876-2300 or visit www.floridashoresbank.com.


Benjamin A. Smith, III, Chairman of the Board, Florida ShoresBank, Fonnie Gill, Vice President Steven D. Hickman,

President/CEO, Florida Shores Bank

Greg Jones, Executive Director, Boys & GirlsClub of Pompano Beach.

The charities represented were Woodhouse, Marsha Linville;Florida Humane Society, Carol Ebert; Sample-McDougald HousePreservation Society, Dan Hobby and The Boys & Girls Club of

Pompano Beach, Caroline Rogow.


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AS I WAS SAYING


Glass DismissedBy Alan Williamson

Peek inside the kitchen cabinets in our home and you’llcome face to face with a disturbing secret my wife and Ihave kept quiet for decades: we keep our socks andunderwear in with our plates and dishes. Okay, not really.That’s a disgusting lie designed to get your attention, but ifyou really did open our kitchen cabinets, you would seesomething almost as jarring: a massive stash of drinkingglasses that has spiraled way out of control and continuesto expand against all rhyme or reason.

Spooked by the seemingly bizarre imbalance, I recentlysat down and did the math: 2 people divided by 124glasses = 62 glasses per person per day. And that doesn’teven factor in the countless glasses squirreled away inchina cabinets, the living room wall bar, and boxes underbeds, in closets and stacked out in the garage.

Our “glasses of mass consumption” surplus startedinnocently enough. When my wife and I first joined forces,I possessed a certain number of assorted drinking glasses(8) and Sherry had a certain, somewhat higher number(58). As time went on, my glasses—which mostly consistedof 16 oz. plastic tumblers commemorating an outdoorevent that I consumed a cold beer at—were weeded out tomake room for more respectable, stylish glasses that camein sets, had elegant stems, and illuminated alluringly whenthe light hit them.

Now, as best as I can figure it, here’s where thingsstarted to get out of hand. During occasions when our“good glasses” played a prominent role in a social gatheringat the house, we became quietly and irrevocably identifiedby well-intentioned friends and family as “appreciators ofnice glasses.” This led to our receiving sets of glasses asgifts on a regular basis. Red wine glasses. White wineglasses. Red and white wine glasses. Crystal dinner glasses.Smoked dinner glasses. Every day dinner glasses.Indoor/outdoor glasses. Fancy coffee drink glasses.Holiday-themed coffee mugs. Coffee mugs from the WhiteCastle Hamburger collection that, in spite of their blatantpromotional purpose, are sturdy, first-rate mugs worthreaching around the more “respectable” mugs in thecabinet to get to.

On any given day, in fact, my choice of glasses follows aconspicuously narrow and predictable pattern.

Morning: I’ll reach for a White Castle coffee mug or a

mug that says “The Grand Village: Branson, Missouri.” (I’venever been to Branson, Missouri, but the mug evokes anodd sentimentality in me fueled by visions of an ancientAndy Williams singing The Hawaiian Wedding Song whileI eat roasted chicken and mash potatoes at a dinner theaterwith busloads of tourists.)

Noon: I’ll reach for a 12 oz. plastic tumbler that says“Promenade in the Park: The Family, Food and Fun Festival”or a 16 oz. plastic tumbler that says “It’s 5 o’clock at theQuarter Deck Lounge.”

Night: I’ll reach for a tinted German wine glass with agreen spiral stem or a goblet-style wine glass with grapeshand-painted on it by our friend Jane while she skillfullydrank wine from another glass.

According to my meticulous calculations, that leavesabout 56 glasses allotted for my daily use that are severelyunderemployed and deserve to hear the words “glassdismissed” any day now. Even if I quadrupled my daily fluidintake, I’m reasonably confident that I could still get bywith less tha ten glasses, even if it meant resorting to moreor less unlimited refills of the multipurpose “Promenadein the Park: The Family, Food and Fun Festival” mug.

One consolation in all this is that during candidconversations with intensely private couples who prefer toremain nameless (Uncle Al and Aunt Jean), I’ve discoveredthat others have a similar baffling surplus. While theconsensus is that it’s nice to have extra glasses around forwhen you have company, Sherry and I don’t throw thekind of get-togethers where 124 glasses are needed onstandby to be called into active service.

Actually, Sherry and I don’t throw the kind of get-togethers were 24 glasses would be needed. That beingsaid, you never know when the national tour bus of aphilharmonic orchestra might break down in front of yourhome and serving refreshments in paper cups wouldreflect poorly on your reputation for exceptional class andcultural sophistication.

In the meantime, please excuse me while I refill my “It’s5 o’clock at the Quarter Deck Lounge” mug. It’s not themost attractive glass in the house, but it holds a hardy 16ounces and when I accidently knock it over lunging forthe last chicken wing I can pick it right up, wipe it right off,and start all over again. ■


Congratulations to Jim and Jennie Terlizzi of 3810 N.E. 27 Avenue, winners of the Lighthouse Point Community’s Beauty Spot of the Month Award for February, chosen by the LHP Beautification Committee.

Beauty Spot of the Month

In our world, trees are the foundation of many things andwithout them, some life forms would not exist. Such is thecase with orchids.

Orchids are the most highly evolved of all plants, whichtranslates to the most exacting in their growing needs. Someorchids are so specific that they can only be pollinated by onespecies of insect! Should the flower be pollinated, the seedcapsule can take up to a year to mature.

When it does burst open, if it hasn’t first become somecreature’s midnight snack, the thousands of dust-like seedsfloat in the air, some actually so small they become part of thejet stream. If the seed makes contact with a suitable host,preferably a tree, it has the chance of taking root, andbecoming an orchid.

Here's the cool part. Orchid seeds are incomplete, lackingthe part of the seed that supplies the initial nutrients forgermination. The miniscule seed must attach to a tree that cansupply the proper mycorrhizae, fungi that act like nursemaids,transforming basic elements to the chemistry needed by thatparticular orchid to germinate and grow. Many orchids aretotally dependent on certain trees having these necessary

fungi, and are found nowhereelse.

Due to our climate inSouth Florida, we have thegreat joy of being able to groworchids in our trees. Theyespecially love trees with fissured, rough bark, and if you havean orchid plant languishing in a pot, mount it on a tree and Iguarantee that it will thrive, as long as it gets the properamount of shade/sun and water.

Most orchids are completely at home on a tree; potting issomewhat unnatural for them, an attempt to recreate the leaflitter, bird droppings and other debris found in the branchesof trees. If you have shade trees, put your Phalaenopsis,Oncidiums and Brassias on them and watch the beauty unfold.If your trees are smaller and more light gets through, it’s a goodplace for Cattleyas, Dendrobiums and Vandas.

Simply symbiotic.

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Taste of6th Annual The location was perfect at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and

Racquet Club for the 6th Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point. This isthe yearly signature event for the LHP Chamber of Commerce.

Linda Bourguet of Merle Norman Day Spa was the AuctionChairperson, Lou Petrone of Red Fox Restaurant was the RestaurantChair along with Rene Sabatini of Azure Realty and KZ Spalma ofBalistreri Real Estate. Warren Persky of HandSanitizerStore.com wasthe Sponsorship Chair along with Susan Gingerich of Basket GardenGifts. The remainder of the Committee members: Julie Mahfood,Campbell Rosemurgy Real Estate; Pat Anderson, Pat Anderson Artist;LizAnn Brown, Campbell Rosemurgy Real Estate; Dr. CarolMcNamara, McNamara Chiropractic; Cindy Tenberg, Law Office ofCynthia Tenberg; Denise Bauer, Edible Arrangements; Meg Griffin,Food For The Poor; Lucille Pignataro, Bank United and MicheleGreene as Event Chair, State Farm Insurance. Thank YOU, each and everyone!

The attendance for this year’s event peaked at 445 attendees. Theoutlay of the entire club made for mixing and mingling for allpossible and pleasant. Thank you to the LHPY&RC for their supportand help that day to make it all come together, it was beautiful!

The 27 restaurants in full flare and fare were delicious andenjoyable! There was something for every pallet and thepresentations were spectacular! Thank you to the chefs and theirteams for all their efforts.

Our sponsors added to the success of the event. Due to having allcosts underwritten, the net proceeds will be donated to numerouscauses as in the past. Thank you to everyone for their generosity.Our Premier Sponsors were: Azure Realty Services, HandSanitizerStore.com and Dr. Paula Hedglon and The Shoppes of BeaconLight. The Premium Sponsor was: Broward Health, The LighthousePoint Yacht & Racquet Club, McNamara Chiropractic and State Farm

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Olympia Flame Diner (Debra Moore, Chris McFadden,

Patty and Jeff Miranda)Sicilian Oven

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Colombo’s Market (Kelly Dorall)

Cap’s Place (Thomas and Talle Hasis)

LHP Yacht & Racquet Club (Chef Rudy)

Hot Tomatoe (Elsa Addaro and

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The Cove (Glen Adriana,Cancel Porto and Chef Eric)

Papa Hughie’s Seafood World (Hugh, Joy and Troy Ganter)

Insurance. The Prime Sponsors were: Balistreri Realty,Sheehan AutoPlex, Pac-n-Send, Jack & Cathy Prenner, Dr.Brian Rask, Chateau Poochie, Coral Cadillac, Pat Andersonand Florida State Home Inspectors. The SpecialtySponsors were: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, AlianzaTransportation, The Light – Lighthouse Point News &Beyond, Premier Beverages, Replications and Kall Graphics.

The Chamber will use some costs to promote itself andthe members that make it all happen. The 2010 Navigator

will be distributed to homes and additional copies areavailable at many of the retail member’s locations. Theremainder of the distribution of the $30,000 netted willbe announced after the February Social.

Thank you to everyone that continues to support thisevent! We live here, we support our local businesses andwe continue to give back to our community — pleasejoin us. www.lhpchamber.com.


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Oceans 234 Bar & Bistro (KristinPease and Chef John D’Siena)

Fin & Claw (Britta Schlager, CharlieForum, Aslie Schlager and Sandy O’Neil)

Le Bistro (Chandler Trousdale,Elin Trousdale and Helen Byram)

Dockside Galley Grille (Lorena Adams,Michael Kidrow, Nikki Kidrow and

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Coldstone Creamery (Jesse Stahl and Alan Brutus)

French Quarter (Tori Heath,Chef Mike Buterbaugh and

Kristin Deverson)

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Teacher Arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport

A teacher was arrested today at John F. KennedyInternational Airport as he attempted to board a flightwhile in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, aslide-rule and a calculator.

At a morning press conference, the Attorney Generalsaid he believes the man is a member of the notorious Al-Gebra movement. He did not identify the man, who hasbeen charged by the FBI with carrying weapons of mathinstruction.

“‘Al-Gebra is a problem for us,” the Attorney General said.“They derive solutions by means and extremes, and

sometimes go off on tangents in search of absolute values.”They use secret code names like ‘X’ and ‘Y’ and refer tothemselves as “unknowns,” but we have determined thatthey belong to a common denominator of the axis ofmedieval with coordinates in every country.

As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, ‘Thereare 3 sides to every triangle.’

When asked to comment on the arrest, President Obamasaid, “If God had wanted us to have better weapons of mathinstruction, he would have given us more fingers and toes.”White House aides told reporters they could not recall amore intelligent or profound statement by the President.It is believed that the Nobel Prize for Physics will follow.


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In August of 2009, Pink Power was the first team to reach the Gold Level of 10,000 dollars in donations for the Deerfield Relay. In addition, it is the first year that the Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point Relay for Life achieved over $100,000 in donations. Balkan & Patterson was proud to be a contributor to this outstanding achievement.

If you would like to join the Balkan & Patterson team PINK POWER, or learn more about sponsoring or participating in any fundraising events, please contact Amy, who is serving as the Lighthouse Point Liason for the Relay at (561) 750-9191.

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Lighthouse Point residents Kenneth Rubin (born andraised in Jacksonville) and Susan Motley (a denizen since1978, hailing from Long Island, NY) are shining examplesof fellow community members who have taken their anti-aging regimen to an admirable level. Basically, anti-agingrefers to attempts to slow down or reverse the processesof aging to extend both the maximum and averagelifespan. And these two do it with such grace andaplomb that when you meet them in person, you’llbe motivated to do the same.

Personable, humble, decent, considerate andcharming are all good ways to sum up Kenneth andSusan, a married couple, who met in the early ‘80sin law school at Nova Southeastern. “There was agroup of students that ran together while we werein law school and this where we met,” said Ken.Being someone who came from a familialbackground where weight gain seemed to be thenorm, Ken is a person who always took initiative intaking care of himself. It hasn’t been easy for him,but he keeps an open mind about his anti-agingregime and does a splendid job in maintaining it.

“I’ve always had a battle with weight but when Ibegan to work out with a trainer and beganparticipating in a nutrition program, this made a bigdifference in my anti-aging strategy. I also used to run inmarathons until my knees could no longer take it and nowI’ve traded in my running shoes for cycling on the Cybexmachine.” Then he smiled lovingly at his wife and said,“Susan is doing quite a bit more when it comes to her anti-aging regime. She not only does cardio, but works out onall levels.”

Susan has always had an interest in exercise, beginningfrom when she was very young. “I usually run five days aweek,” Susan mentioned. “I also take an individual Pilateslesson once a week. I’m not particularly flexible and thePilates has helped me tremendously when it comes toflexibility issues. I also work on balance, fitness and weighttraining.”

In addition, to working out on their own, they alsobelong to a nearby gym where they get personal attentionto help them bring their own anti-aging programs to yetanother level. They are members of Say Fitness, Inc. It’snot a membership facility, but is a gym based strictly onone’s personal needs. After receiving an initial evaluation,

you’re assigned a trainer andthe trainer will meet you atthe gym according to yourschedule needs.

It’s interesting that thischarming couple has takentheir anti-aging needs to aprofessional training facilityas a way to discover morelessons on how to take careof themselves, as opposed to becoming professional bodybuilders. And as it turns out, people who exercise a merethree hours a week actually have a younger DNA thaneveryone else — younger by up to nine years. They mustbe really young inside because they workout more thanthe three hour a week minimum. And, once they joined SayFitness, their anti-aging regime jumped up to an even moreremarkable level of commitment, and this includes thingsother than exercise, especially the aspect of nutritionwhich has come to play a very important role in the lives

ANTI-AGINGKen Rubin and Susan Mosley Enjoy Fighting the Clock!By Marla Schwartz



of this lovely couple.Ken started to get

a little nervous, notwanting people tothink he’s somenutrition guru,although Susan, on

the other hand definitely loves the fresh taste ofvegetables. “Don’t tell them about the dinners.” Then theyboth laughed. “We do occasionally enjoy pizza, butotherwise we make healthy eating choices. It’s importantto eat well to stay well.” Susan agreed with this statement.“We like to go out to dinner with our friends,” Susan said.“Although over the years we’ve really gotten smarter about

what we eat, once a week, on Sunday, weenjoy eating real eggs.”

The idea of anti-aging is a simple one inthat it involves taking care of our physicalbeings. Nutrition, stress reduction andexercise such as cardio-vascular condition -ing and resistance training make for afirst-rate anti-aging environment. Not onlydoes exercise help your cells stay younger,there are a whole range of exercise benefitsthat will have you feeling younger whileyou fight aging. It does seem that Ken andSusan have mastered an anti-agingtechnique that is good for them individually,as a couple and as responsible citizens ofLighthouse Point.

The good news is you can stop the clockbecause the loss of strength, endurance, flexibility andbalance isn’t inevitable. The National Institute on Agingbelieves that, when older people lose their ability to dothings on their own, it doesn't happen just because they’veaged. More likely it’s because they’ve become inactive.Therefore, don’t let inactivity happen to you and if it has,do something about it now!

Say Fitness is located at 801 S.E. 10th Street, Suite 1 and 2,Deerfield Beach, FL 954-421-2116.





Lighthouse Point 10th Annual Keeper Days



Exchange Club of Pompano Beach Child Abuse Prevention

At the January 27, 2010 weekly Exchange Clubmeeting, here in Pompano Beach, the club made a specialcontribution of $80,000 to be used by the Institute toreduce debt and provide additional funds to continueoperations and keep existing services available. LarryCrismond, Board Chair of the Institute and ExchangeClub past President, said that “by reducing the Institute’sdebt, we free up more money to continue offering thehigh level of services we provide to the community atlarge. We can help more families.”

In addition to child abuse prevention programs, Dr.Sandy Munoz, Institute CEO, has added pediatric healthservices and support to the Institute’s already broad listof family services. She says that “family health andprevention of child abuse and neglect go hand in hand.”

Contributions are always welcome. Should you wishto help, you can call or e-mail the Institute as follows:

The Children’s Healing Institute is an ExchangeClub/Dick Webber Center for the Prevention of ChildAbuse for the Gold Coast; 1199 W. Lantana Road, Lantana,FL 33462, 561-585-1650.

Bob O’Conner, Jim Davis, Dr. Sandy Munoz, Lou Perone, Larry Crismond, Scott Alford and Susan Santosus.




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Continues on page 59



MORTGAGE NEWS

Now more than ever it is crucial forthe professionals involved with your realestate purchase to communicate as yourPurchase Contract is being written.Some issues that may arise as a result of

that communication not taking place may cost you time and moneythat could have been avoided.

One issue that has arisen lately is one of Interested PartyContributions. Most banks are getting more and more strictregarding this issue. Under no circumstances should any personalproperty be included in the Purchase Contract. Built-in appliancessuch as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, curtains and blinds areconsidered as fixtures, so they may be listed. However, the aggregatevalue of personal property not commonly considered as fixturessuch as, pool equipment, lawnmowers, patio sets, pool tables, etc,should be excluded from the sales contract. The most common “no,no” item included is furniture, which in most cases is of little value,but can cause a big problem.

If personal property is included in the sales contract theaggregate value is considered a sales concession and the loanamount must be adjusted accordingly. However, the sales contractmay not be changed and must remain at the agreed sales price. So,if the personal property is included in the contract, the bank willreduce the loan amount by the amount of the determined value ofthe personal property, but not the sales price. So the buyer mustcome up with the difference out of their pocket.

In addition, (as if we didn’t have enough problems with

appraisers since the HVCC was introduced), any personal propertyconveying from the seller to the purchaser must be notated on theappraisal by the appraiser. The aggregate value of any personalproperty may be established by the appraiser. If the appraiser doesnot include the value of the personal property in the appraisal or isunwilling to provide the value than a value must be established bya third party, such as websites or catalogs, and included in the loanfile. If the appraisal report contains photographs of the personalproperty being conveyed, those photographs may assist indetermining the value of the personal property; however,photographs of the personal property are not required to beincluded in the appraisal.

At the end of the day, it’s just avoids a lot of time, money andaggravation to just leave it off the contract.

The second reason for consulting with the Mortgage Broker firstis that as of Jan 1, 2010 FNMA guidelines have changed. A loanapproved in December of 2009, may not be approved in January of2010. Debt-to-Income Guidelines have been tightened among a hostof other changes. Keep in mind that FNMA policy changes take placeon a regular basis, not to mention individual bank guideline changes.

It is becoming more and more important to consult with an experi -enced Mortgage Professional when you begin to shop for a home.

Karen Hammett is a licensed Mortgage Broker and owner ofHoward Grace Mortgage located in the Duval Court ProfessionalCentre located at 625 SE 10th Street, Deerfield Beach. Please callher at 954-421-3010 or e-mail her at [email protected].

FNMA Changes, AgainBy Karen Hammett

LEGAL MATTERS

Marital and Family Law PerspectivesParenting in Tough TimesBy Catherine Iaconis Favitta

Not one of my clients has ever felt that going through a divorcewith children is easy. Professionals concur that the end of a marriageis traumatic enough for adults so that some of the emotional stressspreads to the children. Gary Neuman, a licensed psychotherapistand rabbi, is the creator of the Sandcastles Program that helps lessonthe trauma of divorce for children, and supports parents duringthose tough times as well.

In an interview for Parenting with Spirit Magazine, Neumanshared his observation about parents involved in family courtdisputes: “The cruel irony of divorce is that when a child needs theirparents the most, the parents are most likely to be emotionallyunavailable.” He says a five-year-old child cannot “just grab the carkeys and go exercise at the gym” to blow off stressful feelings aboutthe break up of their family.

As a result, Neuman designed his Sandcastles Program to providechildren with problem-solving skills, including appropriate means ofexpressing anger. The program includes identification of eachchild’s unique qualities and strengths, to equip them to overcomeobstacles they face during the divorce and beyond. The parents’portion of the program helps fathers and mothers co-parent, evenwhen they think they can’t, and gives practical advice on how to

stop fighting with an ex-spouse. In many jurisdictions, includingMiami-Dade County, this program has become mandatory forparents getting divorced.

Neuman has also been a frequent guest on Oprah, Good MorningAmerica, and The View. One tip from Neuman on parenting in toughtimes: “Playing with your child is one of the most important thingsa parent can do…because that’s their therapeutic place.” He explainsthat cooking with your kids, chopping vegetables, mixingingredients, and playing simple games like checkers and cards giveskids a calm, safe feeling, with the opportunity to ask questions andtalk while mom and dad are just “hanging out” with them.

For more parenting tips, check out Neuman’s web sitewww.mgaryneuman.com where you can also find more detailsabout the Sandcastles Program, his “Marriage Turnaround Day” andmany other resources for parenting in tough times.

Catherine Favitta is a Family Law Attorney and Florida SupremeCourt Certified Family Law Mediator who has been serving SouthFlorida for over twenty-six years. Catherine’s parents, Ike andDorothy Iaconis, also live in Lighthouse Point. She can be reachedat 954-767-8340, or Email: [email protected]



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Celebrate Our Library


Each spring libraries across the nation celebrate “National LibraryWeek” or “Library Appreciation Month.” Florida’s libraries arerecognized by the Governor with a proclamation extolling theimportance of a strong library presence in every community. Nolibrary can rest upon its history — we must set the stage for thefuture. Among the libraries’ virtues cited by the Governor are thecornerstone of our educational system, providing access to researchon health, economics, the environment, basic literacy, and theexpansion of electronic networks.

Never have I doubted the importance of the library in the City ofLighthouse Point with the impact upon the “quality of life” that weevidence. More than once in our history has the community comeforward with generous giving to expand the physical plant, provideessential resource equipment, materials, and staff. Our presentlibrary is the cultural centerpiece of the City for both vitalinformation and recreational reading.

A recent American Libraries article states “A financial turndownhas predicable result: Libraries across the country are seeing anupsurge in use people borrow what they cannot buy, attend programsthat don’t require an outlay of cash, retool for a new career, hunt fornew jobs, or simply hang out in a friendly place…We are there forour communities when they most need us.” The concept of goodReturn on Investment shows that libraries return to theircommunities between $4 and $8 for every tax dollar received. In

2009 our Senior Educational Programs registered 137 residents andhad a total attendance of 2740 at their variety of activities.

Surveys point out that most of the public express the view“libraries are nice” but that same public has little understandingwhat it takes to make the library work. Libraries should be excitingand indispensable places for learning. Our library prides itself in “welook for ways to say yes” to afford every positive opportunity forour customers. In my opinion, it is not purely coincidental thatNational Library Week and National Volunteer Week frequently aredesignated for the same or nearly the same dates. In LighthousePoint we celebrate with our library volunteers each year — theircontribution of time is perhaps the most valuable asset anyorganization can develop. Over 60 individuals contribute nearly10,000 hours annually to enhance the personalized professionalassistance provided by the collective 75-years-of-librarianship-competent employees. Our marriage of staff and volunteers hasreceived statewide recognition — many libraries express the desireto clone our significant partnership.

We celebrate our library not only when the Governor issues adecree, but every day! Our resources are a source of pride and weeagerly share the best we have to offer with each and everyone ofour revered public.

Spring Book Sale — Thursday, Friday & Saturday March 11th-13th – 9:00 am-4:00 pm at Dixon Ahl Hall

Fluffy just had a yearly wellness exam, and your vet tells you thatFluffy has perio dontal disease and needs a dental. At this point youare thinking to yourself “is she kidding me? Clean my pet’s teeth?You are joking, right?” Actually not!

Teeth are often overlooked or not taken too seriously; after all,dogs in the wild don’t seem to be affected by dental disease, so whyshould Fluffy be any different?

Remember wild canids (dogs) and felids (cats) have a vastlydifferent diet and possibly a much shorter life expectancy than ourpampered pets. So dental diseases are less of an issue for them

What is periodontal disease and how does it develop?It’s inflammation occurring around the teeth and involves the

gums and the periodontal ligament, (a very strong ligament whichholds teeth in their sockets).

The process is a gradual one and starts when protein substancesin the saliva form an invisible layer that coats the teeth. Bacteria stickto this layer, proliferate, and cover all teeth within 24 hours. This isknown as plaque. The bacteria invade between the gumline and theteeth causing inflammation of the gum-line (gingivitis).

If left untreated, the bacteria invade even further causing theinflammation to spread into the gums causing them to becomeswollen, very sore, and very painful. You may notice an offensiveodor coming from your pet.

As the disease advances the gum tissue is destroyed by bacterial

enzymes and gums begin to recede exposing the necks of the teeth.Your pet’s mouth will be very sore affecting chewing and the odorbecomes objectionable! At this stage periodontitis has begun andwill result in bone and tooth destruction and loss.

There is more! Because the gingival tissues are infused withnumerous blood vessels, the bacteria associated with periodontaldisease often invade these vessels and travel to vital organs (liver,kidneys, and heart) where they can cause severe disease.

What to look for?Signs and Symptoms• Terrible breath• Bleeding, swollen or receded gums• Tartar (creamy-brown, hard material)• Loose or missing teeth• Difficulty eating and chewing food

What to do?• Get medical attention for your pet. Proper dental care requires up

to twice yearly visits for dental prophylactic treatment.• Use dental treats and water additives, and brush teeth regularly• Check your pet’s mouth regularly.This article was submitted by Dr. Brian Weekes of Lighthouse PointAnimal Hospital, under new ownership, conveniently located at3138 N Federal Hwy. Contact us today for your complimentaryexam with your scheduled appointment: 954-946-0040.

PET CARE

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• We are losing Earth’s greatest biological treasures just as we arebeginning to appreciate their true value. Rainforests once covered14% of the earth’s land surface; now they cover a mere 6% andexperts estimate that the last remaining rainforests could beconsumed in less than 40 years.

• One and one-half acres of rainforest are lost every second withtragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries.

• Rainforests are being destroyed because the value of rainforest landis perceived as only the value of its timber by short-sightedgovernments, multi-national logging companies, and land owners.

• Nearly half of the world’s species of plants, animals andmicroorganisms will be destroyed or severely threatened over thenext quarter century due to rainforest deforestation.

• Experts estimates that we are losing 137 plant, animal and insectspecies every single day due to rainforest deforestation. Thatequates to 50,000 species a year. As the rainforest species disappear,so do many possible cures for life-threatening diseases. Currently,121 prescription drugs sold worldwide come from plant-derivedsources. While 25% of Western pharmaceuticals are derived fromrainforest ingredients, less that 1% of these tropical trees and plantshave been tested by scientists.

• Most rainforests are cleared by chainsaws, bulldozers and fires for itstimber value and then are followed by farming and ranchingoperations, even by world giants like Mitsubishi Corporation,Georgia Pacific, Texaco and Unocal.

• There were an estimated ten million Indians living in the AmazonianRainforest five centuries ago. Today there are less than 200,000.

• In Brazil alone, European colonists have destroyed more than 90indigenous tribes since the 1900s. With them have gone centuriesof accumulated knowledge of the medicinal value of rainforestspecies. As their homelands continue to be destroyed bydeforestation, rainforest peoples are also disappearing.

• Most medicine men and shamans remaining in the Rainforests todayare 70 years old or more. Each time a rainforest medicine man dies,it is as if a library has burned down.

• When a medicine man dies without passing his arts on to the nextgeneration, the tribe and the world loses thousands of years ofirreplaceable knowledge about medicinal plants.

The Wealth of the Rainforests • The Amazon Rainforest covers over a billion acres, encompassing

areas in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and the Eastern Andean regionof Ecuador and Peru. If Amazonia were a country, it would be theninth largest in the world.

• The Amazon Rainforest has been described as the “Lungs of ourPlanet” because it provides the essential environmental world serviceof continuously recycling carbon dioxide into oxygen. More than 20percent of the world oxygen is produced in the Amazon Rainforest.

• More than half of the world’s estimated 10 million species of plants,animals and insects live in the tropical rainforests. One-fifth of theworld's fresh water is in the Amazon Basin.

• One hectare (2.47 acres) may contain over 750 types of trees and1500 species of higher plants.

• At least 80% of the developed world’s diet originated in the tropicalrainforest. Its bountiful gifts to the world include fruits likeavocados, coconuts, figs, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, bananas, guavas,pineapples, mangos and tomatoes; vegetables including corn,potatoes, rice, winter squash and yams; spices like black pepper,cayenne, chocolate, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, sugar cane, tumeric,coffee and vanilla and nuts including Brazil nuts and cashews.

• At least 3,000 fruits are found in the rainforests; of these only 200are now in use in the Western World. The Indians of the rainforestuse over 2,000.

• Rainforest plants are rich in secondary metabolites, particularlyalkaloids. Biochemists believe alkaloids protect plants from diseaseand insect attacks. Many alkaloids from higher plants have provento be of medicinal value and benefit.

• Currently, 121 prescription drugs currently sold worldwide comefrom plant-derived sources. And while 25% of Western pharma -ceuticals are derived from rainforest ingredients, less than 1% ofthese tropical trees and plants have been tested by scientists.

At our recent First AnnualEnvironmental Fair at McDon -ough Park, bird nesting housesand valuable informationproviding food, shelter andwater for backyard birds wasdisplayed by Environ mentalTeacher Suzy Pinnell of the

Deerfield Middle School and her students. A project suchas this can bring hours of enjoyment and education to yourfamily. This is a wonderful way to enjoy the sight and soundof birds...and learn about bids and their habitat needs atthe same time.

In some places, birds are becoming more and moredependent on people for water, in particular. With fewnatural fresh water sources in our concrete jungle, birdshave to search diligently for fresh, clean water. Urban birdsare often seen drinking out of dirty street puddles. Yuck!

Because birds help control insect populations, pollinate

flowers, disperse seeds and serve as foodfor larger predators, they are important to ahealthy environment.

Birds, like all wildlife, continue to lose naturalsources of food. Habitat loss is the leadingcause for endangered and extinction of species.But migration in urban areas means that the birdsneed places to rest, eat and drink as they travel. Even yearround residents would appreciate a helping hand.

If you decide to attract birds to your backyard, think ofthem as “wild pets.” If you feed or water them, they willdepend on you for quality food and water and safety frompredators.

So think of feeding birds as a very simple but importantelement of environmental responsibility. Enjoy the birds –you need them and they need you.

Backyard birding is a great way to begin learning aboutthe wonders of natural habitat, wildlife and our nativelandscapes.

The Disappearing Rainforests

Backyard BirdingGreen Harriet



CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

Laments of a Senior Stud WannabeBy Wendell Abern

Dear Internet Investigators,I have several friends who have signed

up on Internet dating sites, and I confess toa growing curiosity as to how these work.

I call my kids in Chicago to tell them I am about to browsearound a couple of popular websites.

My daughter Beth: “Oh no! Whatever you do, don’t tell themyou have kids! Last time you went into cyberspace, I received e-mails for six months from fourteen different chocolatiers!”

My son Steven: “Oh, Lord.”My kids never take me seriously. I plow ahead.I check out a site called plentyoffish.com. I scan for a while and

fill out a form that asks me to describe myself. I write a pithy and,I think, intriguing description, and e-mail it to Beth to see what shethinks. She phones me two minutes later.

“DA-ad!”We all know we are in disfavor with our offspring when they

make a two-syllable word out of “mom” or “dad.” I call it,“Denouncing While Pronouncing.”

“What?”“Dad, you can’t do this! You are five foot five, 77 years old and

exist on Social Security! You can’t say you’re a 53-year oldmillionaire who is six-foot four!”

“Why? Who will know? Do they have someone who monitorsthe descriptions? Do I need approvals?”

“The woman you meet will know! As soon as she sees you, she’llwalk out on you!”

“Good. Then I’ll know she doesn’t have a sense of humor.”“DA-ad!” “Okay, okay.”I take a break and eat a salami sandwich. Since I know I’ll also

be sending my next effort to my daughter, I eat two salamisandwiches.

I go back to my computer and find a site called “Dating forSeniors.” They ask for a picture of myself. I balk, on grounds ofcomputer ineptitude: I’ve never been able to figure out how to scanpictures into websites. I type what I believe is a suitable explanationand e-mail it to Beth. She calls two minutes after she arrives home.

“DA-ad!”“Now what?”“In the first place you should include a photo of yourself. If you

don’t know how to scan it in, get help from a friend. And In thesecond place, if you don’t include a picture, you can’t say your photomight cause confusion because you are frequently mistaken forGeorge Clooney!”

“Should I have put Johnny Depp?”“DA-ad!”Back to “Dating for Seniors” again. I notice a section I’d

overlooked earlier: “Search our senior membership by category.”Women are listed as

“Senior girls,” “Senior chicks,” “Senior babes,” and otheroxymoronic descriptions.

I look over the categories for men, find one that describes meperfectly and e-mail it to Beth.

She calls two minutes later. From work.“DA-a-ad!”Three syllables. Bad omen.“This confirms it. Now I know for sure I was adopted. I’m going

in for DNA testing tomorrow.”“Now what?”“First of all, you cannot call yourself a ‘Senior stud!’”“Why not? If a woman can call herself a ‘Senior girl,’ why can’t I

call myself a ‘Senior stud?’”“Okay, I’ll give you that. But you cannot say you were the

inspiration for the country and western hit, ‘I May Be a Real Goodman, but I Am Also a Real Bad Boy!’”

“Why not?”“Because you weren’t, Sam Stud! And those cannot be your

genes I’m walking around with! DNA testing. Tomorrow.” I’ve had enough of Bossy Beth, and decide to bounce my next

effort off my son. First thing the next morning, I go back to “Datingfor Seniors,” read a bit, then take a different tack: rather than writeabout myself, I write what I am looking for in a companion, and e-mail it to Steven. He calls one minute later.”

“DA-ad! Another one.“What?” I ask wearily.“What? What! You write, ‘I am looking for an attractive woman

who is interested in a meaningless relationship,’ and you ask me,‘What?’”

“I was going to add that I want to unleash her inner slut.”“DA-ad!”“But I would like to meet such a woman!”“Listen, Stud” (evidence that Beth and Steven have been talking

about me, no doubt disparagingly) ... if you met such a woman, thefirst thing you’d ask her is if she plays bridge.”

My kids know me too well. Another visit to Dating for Seniors.All of the profiles begin with a headline. The site posts examples

from a few guys: “Is that Special Lady Out There?” “Handsome andClassy,” and “Loving, Athletic and Passionate.”

Headlines! Piece of cake! Been doing that my whole life!I sit down, decide on the best way to present myself with a

provocative headline, and e-mail the effort to my son. Steven phonesme two minutes later.

“Okay, who are you and what have you done with my father?”“Why do I anticipate a lecture?” I ask.“You can’t do this, dad!”“What? I’m marketing myself. I thought, I’m more upbeat and

content than most guys my age, and I know I have more hair thanguys my age, so I thought I’d lead with that.”

“So lead with it! But not with a headline that says, ‘Happy, Hairyand Horny!’ They won’t post it on the site, and if they do, I willnever admit to being your son.”

Wonderful. Raise a few kids and they turn out to be critics. The next morning, I receive a surprise. Even though I have not

actually joined any of the dating services, I had browsed throughseveral and registered my name. That was enough, I guess, to receiveprofiles.

From fourteen different women.Including “Fun-loving Intellect” from Canton, Ohio, and

“Sugarplums” from Wellington, New Zealand. Enough. So I’m not a senior stud. I’ll take my chances without

internet dating, white lies and reprimands from my progeny.That night, I settle in with a book by one of my favorite authors.

I am just turning the first page, when Steven calls me. He has beentalking to Beth. They have an appointment with some lab tomorrowfor DNA testing.Cantankerously Yours,Wendell Abern

Wendell Abern can be reached at [email protected].


ON RELIGION

The Powerful PauseBy Reverend Jack Noble

Robert Louis Stevenson made a good many wise observationsabout life, but one in particular has stuck with me for a long timenow. “Extreme busyness, whether at school, kirk or market, is asymptom of deficient vitality.” When I first ran across these twelveor fifteen years ago I thought to myself, what an odd thing to say,surely “deficient” must be a mistake — he must have meant“abundant,” or “rich,” or “enormous.” Then he continues, “It is nogood speaking to such folk: they can not be idle, their nature is notgenerous enough.”

I have often wondered, is it possible that such bustling displaysof energy are in reality (and counter intuitively, I might add) littlemore than a cover for a spiritual vacuum? I have friends in Europewho feel that that is certainly the case for us Americans. As they seeit, we are so manic in our getting and doing that we are not living.This, I must say, has sounded to me like sheer and utter nonsense,bordering on heresy, with a drop or two of envy thrown in for goodmeasure. Then I look at myself a second time, and I am caused toreally wonder.

I cram my life full, and I take pride in the fact that I never havean idle moment. And this rapid-fire pace and breathlessnessenhances the excitement of living. Then again, I look at myself, and I wonder.

Over the past decade or so, I have been working on slowingdown some, changing the pace if you will, and finding moments ofcomplete quiet, none of which is particularly easy for me. But I haveto tell you that when I do in fact follow a pattern of quiet reflectionI am able to see the landscape a bit clearer, and things tend to comeinto sharper focus.

Another interesting discovery I make when I follow such patternthat this pausing can actually increase my efficiency. Sometimes,deliberately putting off a task for a day or two, can give me theneeded insight as to how to do it better. Waiting will sometimesdispel the tension that comes with thinking that whatever it is thatmust be done has stamped across it in big red letters the word:URGENT. Sometimes waiting allows me the opportunity to “thinkthrough” — the steps if you will — as to what must be actually done,and in what order. Why; I suspect because I have allowed mysubconscious to take a breather.

Then, there is the added benefit from the pause that allows mea better chance to explore the deeper and more profound question,“is the action I am about to take the right action, the good action, themoral action?”

Now, to be sure, pausing can be overdone. Lying in bed thatadditional five minutes is delightful; an extra hour, however, mightnot only be dull but also disastrous. Our lives are filled with endlessmechanics — car pools, calls to be returned, letters to be written,shopping to be done, bills to be paid. Yet I wonder.

Might not those and the countless other things needing ourattention, be done better with a pause, a time out, some reflectionto regain the emotional balance that comes with controlling myenergy and deliberately slowing the pace? I wonder.

What would happen to our world — individually and collectively— if more of us made up our minds that we won’t be hurried,rushed, or pushed?


A program of stagedreadings of seven plays bySouth Florida playwrightswill be presented by theWriters’ Network of SouthFlorida on SATURDAY,MARCH 13 at 2 p.m. at theBroward Main LibraryAuditorium, 100 S. Andrews

Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Admission is FREE.You get the chance to see the work of some fine writers

who know their trade. • Barbara Dinerman’s Baby Girl, directed by Darla Warrior,

explores the struggles of Alzheimer’s through therelationship of a mother and daughter.

• Sumner P. Wolsky’s Water, also directed by Darla Warrior,features a romance in Outer Space between Oxygen andHydrogen.

• In The Signpost Of Providence, written and directed byTodd Caster, a teacher calls a parent into the school todiscuss problems with her son and they discover theyhave a past to share.

• Joyce Sweeney directs Jon Frangipane’s Greyhound, seton a bus where a weird, caustic character sets up anuneasy relationship with a woman passenger.

• What happens when a young widow and two ex-wivescome together to hear their late husband’s will? That’s inMary Unterbrink’s Last Will And Testament, directed byJoanne Lewis.

• Marjory Lyons directs Peter Hawkins’ Madly, Madly whichtraces two lives backwards - from almost the tomb wayback to the womb.

• In Jack Friedman’s Going Parallel, directed by DarlaWarrior, a president far in the future explores anotherworld that’s just like ours — but not quite!Come and enjoy an afternoon of great fun!

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Lighthouse Point 10th Annual Keeper DaysHonoree Recognition Dinner

The LighthouseKeeper Awardswent to:

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Healthy Skin and Nutricosmetics

THE EYES HAVE ITEye Site Myth Busters By Dr. Goberville

When you combine the two terms,nutrition and cosmetic, you get the newlyused term of nutricosmetic. Many of thenew food introductions at the grocery store

are nutricosmetics. For example, milk is enriched with Vitamin D,but yogurt traditionally is not. However, now a new line of yogurtcontaining added Vitamin D is being marketed and it is found to aidin digestion and elimination. Another competing brand of yogurtnow contains probiotic organisms and has been found to improveelimination and improve our overall health from the inside out. Thusour skin appears healthier with improved digestion and eliminationof the body’s toxins.

These days, adding nutrients and vitamins may not only be healthyfor us, but due to their excellent safety, low cost and high consumeracceptance, they have become a great way to improve our skin’sappearance.

Vitamin D is important for healthy skin as it maintains the bonystructure under the skin. It is used both topically and orally. VitaminD functions as a humectant, which increases the body’s water-holdingcapacity of the skin. Vitamin D is fat soluble and man u fac tured bythe body when exposed to sunlight. Inhibiting Vitamin D synthesisby using sunscreen and avoiding sun has led to some consumers tomistakenly stop using sunscreen and even increase their sunexposure to prevent Vitamin D deficiency. However, Vitamin Ddeficiency has largely been eliminated with the foods containingVitamin D such as Vitamin D-enriched milk, sardines in oil, mackereland salmon, for example. Increasing sun exposure, especially in

South Florida, raises one’s skin cancer risk dramatically.Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is also used both orally and

topically for the skin. Topically, Vitamin C is used in cosmeceuticalsfor hyperpigmentation, or problems of darkening of the skin. Orally,vitamin C is used as an anti-oxidant which scavenges for free radicalsin the skin. Thus vitamin C is helpful in skin wound healing.

Other skin benefits of Vitamin C intake include preventingscurvy, a disease with many skin manifestations that include fragileskin, gingivitis and corkscrew hairs. Vitamin C is also helpful inmaintaining youthful skin. Vitamin C is found in most citrus fruitsand vegetables as part of our natural diets.

Vitamin E is probably the most popular vitamin associated withskin care. Similar to Vitamin C, Vitamin E is a naturally occurringantioxidant. Vitamin E works synergistically with Vitamin C in itsantioxidant capacity. Vitamin E levels are maintained in the bodythrough the intake of vegetables, oils, seeds, corn, soy, whole wheatflour, margarine, nuts and some meat and dairy products.

Vitamin A (Retinol) is one of the most important vitamins as itis necessary for vision and it is well-known to be excellent at improvingphoto-damaged skin. Foods that are high is Vitamin A include sweetpotatoes, kale, mangos, turnip greens, spinach and papaya. Low-fat milk,skim milk, margarine, and cereal are commonly enriched with VitaminA. Many skin care products are Vitamin A derived.

Dr. David J. Hecker, a Board-Certified dermatologist, has joined ourpractice. Please contact us at: 954-783-2323 or visit us on-line at:www.heckerderm.com for an appointment.

How many times do you hear certainquotes and believe they are true becausethe exact “sayings” have been told forcenturies. Lets’ take a few sayings and seeif they are just Wives’ Tales or if there isactually any truth to them.

The first saying on my list, and I am sure everyone has heard thisone at least a thousand times, “Don’t read in the dark, it will ruinyour vision.” True or False? Well, when you read in the dark it ismuch more difficult to see because your cones (or fine vision),works on color, which is almost absent in the dark, but this will notmake your prescription get worse over time. So the answer is false.Reading in the dark doesn’t make your prescription get worse.

Second, “Eat more carrots, it will help your vision”. True or False?Beta-carotene lasts in your body for a long time and excess carrotsdon’t improve your vision at all. So the answer is false, carrots donot improve your vision. There are special anti oxidant vitaminsthat contain licopene, zalathin, and other anti oxidants that canimprove your vision. These antioxidants do help patients withmacular degeneration changes. So take your antioxidant vitamins,and eat your carrots, for a healthier you.

Third on our list, “Television and computers can make yourprescription worse.” Using your eyes will not wear them out, nor willthey change the shape of your eye and subsequently will not makeyour prescription worse. This Wives’ Tales is false. Interestingly enough,certain video games can improve children’s eye hand coordination.

Our fourth tale, “Everyone after the age of 40 starts to lose their

ability to focus up close or read small print. True or False? Sorry, thisstatement is true. Unfortunately, Everyone around the age of 40experiences loss the ability to focus up close. It is not true thatthey’re making the newspaper smaller these days and the light bulbsare not as bright as they use to be. It’s all a result of presbyopia orotherwise known as the “Birthday Disease.”

Quote number five, “Looking straight into the sun can damageyour eyes”. The sun is extremely powerful and extended directviewing can burn holes in your macula and causes blindness, andcan cause solar retinitis, macular degeneration, and other cornealdystrophies. So, the answer is true. The sun can cause seriousdamage to your eyes.

Question number six. Using artificial sweeteners will make youreyes light sensitive. The answer is oddly enough true. There are othermedications that can do this as well such as antibiotics, oral contra -ceptives, hypertension medications, diuretic, and antidiabetic med i-cations So read your medicine bottles well for adverse side effects.

Last but not least, the bonus quote for the parents’ of young boys.“Shooting air soft guns without safety glasses can lead to blindness”.True, “You’ll shoot your eye out kids”. So be careful and wear safetyeyewear at all times during this activity.

Some myths were busted today and some myths will live on sothat we can tell our grandchildren how they can keep healthy eyes.

Dr. Gary Goberville, an Optometric Physician, and his staffwelcome your calls in Lighthouse Point at 954-943-3779, or visitour showroom at 2490 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point.


SKIN CARE

By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA


Cookin’ With The CommunityWe encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readersof our magazine. To submit your recipe, please email us at: [email protected] and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.

SHEPARD’S PIE

WE ALWAYS WELCOME YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES PLEASE SHARE THEM WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!!

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Ingredients• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)• 1/2 small onion, chopped fine• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels• 1 cup purchased beef gravy• 2-1/2 to 3 cups mashed potatoes from a mix

(follow the directions for 6 servings)• 1 egg• 2 tablespoons milk Cooking Instructions1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish

with cooking spray.2. In a large skillet, saute the carrots and onion in the olive oil

for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the ground beef andcook for 10 minutes or until it is done, breaking it up with alarge spoon as it browns. Drain any accumulated fat fromthe beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in thefrozen corn kernels. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish.Pour the gravy over the ground beef mixture. Bake,uncovered, for 20 minutes.

3. While the beef mixture bakes, prepare the potatoesaccording to the directions on the box. Spoon the mashedpotato topping over the meat mixture, spreading it out sothat it is even.

4. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Brush the egg-milk mixture evenly over the mashed potato topping.

5. Return the dish to the oven and bake it for 10 minutes.Remove and set oven to broil. Broil the shepherd’s pie for 5minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.

Serves 6.

CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGSIngredients• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup• 3 cups water• 1 cup chopped celery• 2 onions, quartered• 1 teaspoon salt• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves• 5 carrots, sliced• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas• 4 potatoes, quartered• 3 cups baking mix• 1-1/3 cups milkPreparation1. In large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, celery,

onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Cover and cookover low heat about 1-1/2 hours.

2. Add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook another 30minutes.

3. Remove chicken from pot, shred it, and return to pot. Addpeas and cook only 5 minutes longer.

4. Add dumplings. To make dumplings: Mix baking mix andmilk until a soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls ontoboiling stew. Simmer covered for 10 minutes, thenuncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Serves 5.

IRISH BROWNIE PIEIngredients• 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate brownie mix with pecans• 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix• 1 cup milk• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed• 1/4 cup shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish (optional)Preparation1. Make brownies in a 9x13 inch pan according to package

directions. Bake and cool.2. In a small bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Whisk until

smooth. Allow to set up 5 minutes, then spread over cooledbrownies. Spread whipped topping over pudding layer.Garnish with shaved chocolate and crushed chocolatewafers immediately before serving. Store leftovers inrefrigerator.

Serves 12.

IRISH LIME PIEIngredients• 5 egg yolks• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice• 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust• Whipped cream (purchased or fresh) or non-dairy whipped

topping• Green sprinkles for decorationPreparation1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, beat

the egg yolks with the sweetened condensed milk and thelime juice until it is smooth.

2. Pour it into the pie crust. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until set. Remove the pie from the oven and allow to coolto room temperature, then refrigerate.

3. Pipe whipped cream on top of the pie or spread it with non-dairy whipped topping. Sprinkle the top of the pie withgreen sprinkles.

Make-AheadThis pie can be made the morning that you want to serve it. It’sbest eaten within two days.


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Helping Victims In HaitiAnd At HomeBy Sheriff Al Lamberti


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By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)

The deadly earthquake in Haiti left horrible scars on the faceof that impoverished nation and its impact has been felt aroundthe world, nowhere more than here in South Florida. Within ourBroward Sheriff’s Office family we immediately found 137employees of Haitian descent, many with friends and relativeswho are missing, injured or killed. A total of 112 BSO peoplespeak both English and Creole, Haiti’s native tongue. Like caringpeople everywhere, the men and women of BSO all wanted to dosomething to help relieve the suffering. I am proud to say that weresponded in several ways.

To immediately help our affected BSO members, The Sheriff’sFoundation of Broward County set up a fund to benefit thosefamilies directly, assisting them as they begin to heal and rebuild.Anyone interested in making a donation to that fund can visitour website www.sheriff.org/haiti.

Two days after the January 12th disaster, BSO joined forceswith Food for the Poor (FFTP). We identified Haiti’s mostimmediate survival needs and we set up collection points at allBSO district offices and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue stations, aswell as our detention facilities. The people of Broward Countyshowed their generosity and brought their donations to fill upour bins. To date, we have delivered loads of needed goods toFFTP. Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Food For the Poor has anestablished base of distribution in Haiti and other points in theCaribbean, so we know the donations are reaching their destina -tion to be distributed to the hardest hit.

Beyond contributing basic sustenance for quake victims, BSOmembers got involved, hands-on, here and in Haiti, helping totreat critically injured victims - men, women and children — andproviding emergency transport to our hospitals.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units medically assessed hundredsof earthquake casualties, many of them critically injured infantsand children, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.The injuries have run the gamut, from crushing trauma to severeburns, and we have transported the victims to hospitals all overSouth Florida. The incidents involved managing up to 50 patientsat a time and the standard of care our firefighter/paramedicsdelivered demonstrates their dedication and our excellence as anemergency medical services leader.

Two of our Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue members weredeployed to Haiti with the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)Florida Task Force 2 Team, spending nearly two weeks in thedevastated area. They rescued many victims, including a womanfrom Pembroke Pines who was trapped in the rubble of whatwas once a grocery store. The team’s heroic efforts wereshowcased on local and national news reports. When our people,Capt. Kevin Bartlett and Driver/Engineer Allison Dunne, returnedvia Miami International Airport they were greeted by family,friends and fire rescue command staff. They were glad to behome but said they would return to help Haiti in a heartbeat.

This tragic event will profoundly affect South Florida for yearsto come, testing our resources, resilience and compassion. I willalways recall with pride how this agency reacted for the benefitof people who were truly in their darkest hour. There is nochallenge too great for the Broward Sheriff’s Office as we standtogether, ready to respond.

SHULA’S 48 oz.PERFECT PORTERHOUSE

Perfect…a word that is more oftenaspirational than attainable. When flawedhumans are able to reach perfection in anyearthly pursuit, it tends to develop a divinedignity, a godlike grandeur. In the world ofprofessional football, these adjectives

describe the winningest coach in NFL history. Not only did he havethe most wins in the history of professional football (348), he and his1972 team put together the only PERFECT season. Each year that ’72team comes together for a champaign toast to celebrate their “only”status. Coach Shula’s drive for excellence in the eight years I wasprivileged to play under him continues to spur me on as abusinessman, father and husband.

Since both businesses these daysare more food than football, I invitedCoach and his son David (The currentHead Coach of Shula’s Steakhouse)over to pursue a perfec tion of adifferent sort while “dishing” a little bitof our past memories together. Whilethe grill heated up, we traded storiesas he graciously autographed footballs formy three teenagers. Yes, the 48 oz. PerfectPorterhouse was just that, but the memorieswe resurrected and created anew on the grillwhere priceless! The recipe is super simple,but the results are in the quality of meat youuse. Shula’s only uses prime Black Angus beef—the highest of allstandards. If you fall short of perfection, don’t fret! Just head over toShula’s Steakhouse and experience your own pursuit of the perfectseason and porterhouse. If you can finish the Porterhouse, you’ll evenmake his team—the 48 oz. club!READY

• 48 oz. Porterhouse Steak• Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste

PREPPrepare your entrée & sauces…• Season the Porterhouse heavily with Salt & Pepper

LETS GRILL!Heat grill to 500 super high heat and oil grill grates. Sear Porter -house for 2 minutes per side. Turn down temp to medium/high(400°) for 4 - 8 minutes per side depending on thickness of steak[1" = 4 minutes; 2" = 8 minutes] and cook to approximately 90% ofdesired doneness. Remove from grill and rest on sheet pan (cookiesheet) with resting rack/icing rack for approximately 5 minutes. Thistechnique allows the meat to rest and the juices to redistributewithin the meat increasing the tenderness factor. Place back on grill to bring up to temperature. Place on hot plateand garnish with watercress.

Johnny says…‘It’s awfully hard to reach perfection…then again, have you

tasted Shula’s 48 oz. of Perfect Porterhouse?To watch the video of Coach Shula, Dave Shula and the GridironGriller…go to www.gridirongriller.com

Offerdahl’s Cafe Grill is located at 2400 North Federal Highway • Lighthouse Point, FL

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SAME TIME.On January 3rd, the imperial treatment got even better when we

opened the doors to our NEW emergency department. Inside, you will find four times the space of our previous emergency department– 24,500 sq. ft. filled with the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools available. This brand new addition also includes 20 private treat-ment rooms, designed with input from ER physicians and nurses for a more efficient and comfortable environment. Our goal: great care at

great speed, with short wait times. That’s the imperial treatment! To learn more, visit BrowardHealth.org/IPMC.

POWERFUL EMERGENCY CARE

The Pompano Beach Power Squadron held their annualChange of Watch Ceremony on January 9, 2010 at theLighthouse Point Yacht Club. The 2010 Bridge Officers areas follows: Commander Larry L. Greenley, S.; Lt/C RichardR. Porter, AP, as the Executive Officer; Lt/C HowardKaufman, JN, Educational Officer; Lt/C Ernest J. Lee, S, asAdministrative Officer, Lt/C David J. Nace, S, serving asTreasurer; and Lt/C Lee Devane, AP as Secretary.

The Pompano Beach Power Squadron (PBPS) is a part ofthe United States Power Squadron, which operates onthree fundamental principles: Community Service,Education and Fraternity. PBPS combines all three to helpmake our boating environment safer for all to enjoy. Thisis done through Vessel Safety Inspections and promotingboating safety on the water through education in theclassroom. The PBPS Boating Course is designed to beuseful to all boaters, from a fisherman in an outboard tothe skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters aresubject to nautical rules and regulations. Skippers shouldlearn and respect boating courtesies. The course is meantto be of interest to the entire family; older children arewelcome. PBPS encourages your family to attend as agroup. This Course is NASBLA approved and recognizedby the Florida DEP as fulfilling the educational requirementfor obtaining a Florida Boater ID card (s327.395).

For more information on boatsafety, vessel safety inspections or becoming a member, please call 954-579-8000 or go towww.usps.org/pompano for moreinformation.

Pompano Beach Power Squadron Change of Watch

Bridge Officers from left to right:Lt/C Lee Devane, AP, Secretary

Lt/C Richard R Porter, AP, Executive OfficerLt/C Howard Kaufman, JN, Educational Officer

Lt/C Ernest J. Lee, S, Administrative OfficerLt/C David J. Nace, S, Treasurer

Commander Larry L. Greenley



IDENTITY THEFT

Skimming –A Scam you should Know AboutBy Denise Richardson

Skimming has been in the headlines in recent monthsand anybody who uses a debit or credit card should beaware of it. This high-tech crime is most common inrestaurants, gas stations, and ATMs, although it can happenalmost anywhere.

Americans are using debit cards more frequently thanever; in 2008, around 48 percent of all purchases weremade with a debit or ATM card and by 2013, it’s estimatedthat this figure will be closer to 67 percent. Most of uscarry several cards and use them routinely for even thesmallest purchase. Using a debit card is much easier andquicker than writing a check of course; the money isdebited from your bank account in just the same way andthe transaction is often immediate. And most of us carryat least several credit cards; in fact some people routinelycarry and use up to a dozen cards. With all these cardsbeing used, it means that it is often all too easy forscammers and thieves to get at your hard earned money.Although skimming has been around for some time, inrecent years this high tech crime has become an evenmore widespread problem.

A skimmer is an electronic device that records theinformation from the magnetic strip on your credit ordebit card. When your card is run, the information is thentransmitted to this device in addition to — or instead of— the device through which it is run. The cardinformation is then used by the thief, or is often sold tosomebody else. Fake credit cards are then madecontaining the information — by the time the card ownerrealizes what has happened, it may be too late. Skimmingdevices are frequently used by waiters and also by thosewho work in various retail outlets. The devices havebecome so sophisticated that they can be placed in an ATM and are virtually invisible.

So how can you protect yourself against skimming?Although it isn’t possible to prevent it completely, thereare some steps you can take.

Be especially careful in restaurants — an estimated 70%of skimming takes place in restaurants. Most skimmingtakes place when the waiter walks away with your card torun it somewhere else; if you are dining away from homeor in a large restaurant with a high turnover of staff, you are more likely to be a victim. Although everyone ispotentially at risk, many thieves target gold and platinumcards as they not only have a higher available cash balance;but the card holder can often take longer to notice the

theft. The only completely risk-free solution in a restaurantis to pay with cash or check instead.

Gas stations are also problem areas — although it ismore time consuming to do so, experts advise that youshould always go inside and pay for your gas, rather thanuse a card at the pump. If you do use your card at thepump, try to use a credit card, rather than a debit cardwhich requires your pin number. Even if you use yourdebit or ATM card, use the on screen prompts to indicatethat you are paying with a credit card rather than a debitcard. That way, you will not have to input your pin number— the information the thieves are after — and yourtransaction will be processed through a credit cardnetwork, offering greater protection should you be avictim of fraud.

If you are using your card in a store and the employeehas to go into another room or office to run the card, youshould be suspicious. ATMs inside banks tend to be saferthan those in other places, such as the mall, airports orsupermarkets. Check your bank account regularly,especially if you suspect that somebody else may have hadaccess to your card information. This is one area wherecouples should communicate to make sure everytransaction is accounted for. Always question what seemsto be an unauthorized transaction — some skimmers onlysteal small amounts in the hope that the card owner won’t notice.

If you have been the victim of skimming — or suspectthat you have — you should of course contact the policeas soon as possible and obtain the report number for yourcase. You should also contact your bank or card issuer assoon as possible, as well as notifying the three major creditreporting bureaus to have an alert placed on your account.Under Federal law, your liability is capped if you act as soonas you know you have been a victim. And finally, it may beworth the expense — approximately $100 or so per year— to hire a proactive identity protection and restorationcompany to monitor your information and notify youshould suspicious activity, address changes, lines of creditor such, be opened in your name. It’s a small price to payfor financial peace of mind.

For more tips on how to secure your identity andbecome of aware of various scam techniques, visit mywebsite at GiveMeBackMyCredit.com. And as always, feelfree to get in touch with any questions or concerns youmay have.

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AL’S CORNER

How the Fair Labor Standards Act Protects our EmployeesBy Al Siefert

By Jim Balistreri

Last week I was invited to attend aworkshop on wage and hour regulationsthrough our insurance provider. Below is a

brief recap on what was explained at the meeting.In 1938 the FLSA Regulations were written to help protect

employees in the work force. These regulations were updated in2004 and they are enforced by the Department of Labor, Wage andHour Division. They regulate minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor standards.

Audits by the Department of Labor can be triggered by ex ordisgruntled employees, a competitor, and even a random selection.

When an employer is selected for an audit they will receive aletter that will give them 72 hours notice of a pending visit. In theaudit, they will be looking for whether the employees are correctlycompensated for the time they are working. The employer will needto provide accurate time records showing compensation for all timeworked, overtime, commissions and bonuses. They will also needgross yearly sales for the last three years, all payroll records, a list ofany minors and 1099 forms for the last two years. It wasrecommended that someone with experience in these matters meetwith the auditors.

An employer should have a job description handbook for theemployees. This needs to be written so there is no question as towhat is expected of the employee.

Some things to look out for:Be sure to keep accurate and complete payroll records.Classifying employees as exempt or non exempt. Exempt

classifications could be executive, administrative, and professional,outside sales and some computer categories.

Time compensation is a big issue. Employees must be given afull 30 minute or one hour lunch with no job related responsibilities,if the employer is going to deduct it from their hourly pay. Thisshould be documented. So if an employee regularly takes a lunchthat is less than 30 minutes or works through lunch the employermust pay the employee for that time. When an employee does awork related task on their way to or from work that time shouldalso be compensated.

When a company uses a time clock the employee is allowed upto seven minutes after the starting time to clock in and get credit forbeing on time. When an employee comes to work early and clocksin then reads the paper or does non work related tasks that timecould be considered billable. It would be a good policy to have theemployee wait until starting time to clock in.

The information above is a sampling of the requirements by theDepartment of Labor. For more information on this topic theirwebsite is www.DOL.Gov.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

Should I Wait…? Or Should I Not…?3 Reasons To Buy and Sell Now!

You may be asking yourself - should I wait to see if pricesgo lower before I buy or wait until the market reboundsbefore I sell? If you are on the fence, consider these threereasons to take action now.1. Interest Rates: Buy now and leverage your buying power

with today’s artificially low interest rates forced down byat least 1% with of the Treasury’s purchase of mortgageback securities. Come March 31st, the Treasury is out of themarket and most experts predict interest rates jumpingquickly and dramatically. For buyers, a 1% increase ininterest rate offsets the savings that could be had for a 10%decrease in purchase price. For sellers, sell now beforerates increase, buying power shrinks putting downwardpressure on price. Bottom line — buyer and sellers takeaction today.

2. $8,000 and $6,500 Cash Rebate: Many more still cantake advantage of the home buyer cash rebate withexpanded parameters. Buyers must contract to purchase

before April 30th and close before June 30, 2010 — thereis still time. Once this program is gone, another incentiveis removed from the market which potentially coulddecrease demand. For more information go to:www.federalhousingtax credit.com

3. Trade Up and Leverage: Now’s the time to sell yourexisting home and trade-up. While you may be selling “low”you will also be buying “low”, which has many advantages.Consider the huge savings on the initial purchase; the futuresavings on lower estate taxes with a lower “save our home”value year after year; the savings on mortgage interest yearafter year; the gain on appreciation on the more“substantial” asset in future years. Take action today!

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Exciting Innovations at Norcrest SchoolBy Dr. Robert D. Parks

It is my pleasure to share with you some importantnews about the educational gem located in our backyard— Norcrest Elementary School.

Beginning this fall, Norcrest will offer a new, excitingand innovative Liberal Arts Programme for the PrimaryYears that will stress strong academics and highexpectations. This is the first step in Norcrest’s applicationprocess to become a part of the International Bacca -laureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). Whenapproved as an IB school, Norcrest will join schools in 40countries in offering students a truly global, real worldeducation. IB schools are recognized and highly respectedinternationally by colleges and universities as unique inproviding a challenging academic program. IB schoolseducate the whole child so that every student becomes aninquirer, both in the classroom and in the world.

Norcrest students, at each grade level, will explore sixprojects focusing on themes of global importance.

• Who we are • Where we are in place and time • How we express ourselves • How the world works• How we organize ourselves• Sharing the planet Each project will incorporate language arts, mathe -

matics, science, physical education, foreign language,health, music and art. Students will complete each themethrough hands-on experiences and will begiven ample time to reflect on what they learn.

Norcrest’s goal is that students becomeeffective communicators, independentthinkers, high achievers, caring citizens andstewards of the planet. The Liberal ArtsProgramme for the Primary Years will providestudents learning experiences that will givethem a competitive edge in middle and highschool and beyond.

In conjunction with a rigorous academic curriculum,learning will be explored through a strong cultural arts andforeign language program. Norcrest’s media center hasbeen updated with the latest digital technology andlearning materials and cutting-edge technology iscontinually integrated into the instructional program. Anewly constructed cafetorium includes both inside andoutside performance areas.

I can personally attest to the high quality of Norcrest’sstaff, which includes National Board Certified teachers andteachers certified in gifted education. Everyone at Norcrestis committed to helping children reach their fullest potential.

Through the new Liberal Arts Programme for the

Primary Years, Norcrest students will beengaged in authentic, exciting learningexperiences that have strong and relevantconnections to their world, while encoura -ging compassion and understanding of global

issues that are not part of their daily lives. Norcrest Elementary School serves elementary students,

who live within its boundaries, in both Lighthouse Pointand Pompano Beach. To learn more about NorcrestElementary School and its new Liberal Arts Programmevisit (http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/norcrestelemor), orcall 754-322-7250 to schedule a tour.

If you have questions about Broward County PublicSchools, please visit the District’s Web site (www.browardschools.com) or E-mail me at (insert E-mail address) orcall my office, 754-321-2007.

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Later this year,Sands ChiropracticClinic will celebrateits 56th year of serviceto the LighthousePoint-Pom pano Beacharea. The practice wasestablished in Light -house Point by myfather, Dr. CharlesSands Sr. in 1964. Thiswas the first chiro -practic office to openin Lighthouse Pointand was located at3120 North FederalHighway in the plazawhere Wahoo’s SportsGrill is located today.

Dr. Sands Sr. was a Florida native who grew up in PompanoBeach and originally started practicing in the “OldPompano” area in 1954 before moving to Lighthouse Point.I joined my father in practice after graduating TexasChiropractic College in 1984. The practice quickly outgrew its original space and we purchased our own officebuilding just 2 blocks south, on 28th street in 1985.Dr. Sands Sr. retired from seeing patients in 1993although remained active in the day to dayoperations until his passing several years later. Lastyear I welcomed my daughter to the practice, Dr.Kimberly Sands-Kahn, also a graduate of TexasChiropractic College.

Dr. Kim is also certified andlicensed in acupuncture and isexcited to carry on her family’srich history of chiropractic andnatural healthcare. The officecurrently occupies 3000 squarefeet, employs four support staffand provides a multitude ofnatural healthcare services. I feelthat this is what makes ourpractice unique in the area. Whilemost people associatechiropractic with only neck andback pain, we provide care foralmost everything. The typicalchiropractor will limit their care

to mostly the spine, with some offering treatment to theextremities. After 26 years of practice, and the knowledgeI have attained from my father’s vast experience, I havelearned that there is no limit when it comes to the “handson” healing power of chiropractic. With the additionaltherapeutic benefits of acupuncture that Dr Kim hasbrought, our services have now expanded even further. Inaddition to treating people for problems in the neck, back,shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and feet; we take onthe more difficult conditions including all types ofheadaches, TMJ Dysfunctions, Gastric Reflux, DigestiveDisorders, Sinus Problems, Allergies, Anxiety Issues,Fibromyalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Arthritis andBursitis. Our office also provides Spinal DecompressionTherapy which is a specialized form of traction designedto treat herniated discs in the neck and back. This therapyhas proved invaluable in the management of these difficultconditions, and we have been able to help many patientsavoid surgery.

I feel that chiropractic has been the greatest career Icould ever ask for! Having the ability to help people getwell, while being so loved and appreciated in return, hasbeen one of the most rewarding aspects of my life.Continuing the tradition of healing with my lovelydaughter makes this practice even more special.

Sands Chiropractic Clinic is located onehalf block west of Federal Highway on NE28th Street, next to Pompano Ford/LincolnMercury. We are open five days a week andoffer hours every other Saturday. Phone954-942-8402 .

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