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NEW ORLEANS — SURVIVING THE UNFULFILLED PROMISES

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.

REEL LOCO MARINE RECEIVES WINS 2009 AWARD

LETTER TO THE EDITOR On Monday, June 8th, Greg Moussette, director of the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center, was reading his "Racket Sports Industry" Magazine and saw a notice that the USTA had a contest, looking for the community that had what it takes to be named Best Tennis Town 2009. Always up for a challenge, and since first prize was $100,000, we decided to give it a try. After a few calls, we had a committee and our first meeting that Friday afternoon. There were several requirements, but the most daunting was a 5 minute video showing the spirit and passion LHP has for tennis. The focus of the meeting was planning the video. We were able to get Goodyear to donate the blimp for a day for the aerial footage, and came up with a basic plan. The big problem was that we had to have it submitted by July 1st. We had a great time making the video and got it submitted on time. Even though we didn't make the top ten, I want to thank everybody who participated in making the video, and worked so hard on our nomination. It showed the enthusiasm, spirit and love of the LHP tennis community. Our entries theme was "Lighthouse Point, America's Tennis Sweet Spot" and it certainly proved to be true. To see our video entry its posted on you tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA1YsPAcs9c Sincerely, Faith Ohlmstad

WASHINGTON D.C. Reel Loco Marine Sales & Service has been selected for the 2009 Best of Pompano Beach Award in the Outboard Motors category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America. SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

MAKE WAY FOR THE SEA SCOUTS OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT Ship 238 of the Sea Scouts in Lighthouse Point started activities June 17th and has not stopped since. Chartered by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the unit has enrolled 12 youth members. The main areas of interest in this unit are sailing, scuba diving and marine conservation. The Pompano Beach Power Squadron and Flotilla 37 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary have generously offered their help. Some of the youngsters took already the Safe Boating Course and are now accredited to command a small vessel. We also visited the Rybovich & Sons boat yard. The City of Lighthouse Point is also supporting the group by giving a session of sailing training and allowing the use of the dinghies it owns for their continued sailing education. Most of the members have enrolled in scuba diving instruction and will soon have

their first confined water sessions. John Jones from Cocoa Beach donated a Morgan 24 sailboat and the youngsters are preparing for her overhauling. Dr. Marc Gannon of LHP has donated the use of his house dock in the future, but we need space to do dry work and then a place to host her in the interim. we are also needing funds for equipment purchases. Any help you may provide will make a difference. Please visit us at www.ship238.org

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SEPTEMBER QUOTE “Peace is not something you wish for; it's some thing you make, some thing you do, something you are, and something you give away.” Robert Fulghum

From the Editor ALL THAT FALLS PREY TO TIME A phrase in a caption in the Wall Street Journal captured my attention and imagination: All that falls prey to time. We all feel our selves so fortunate to have been born during a time and place when technology is continually blessing us with a multitude of ways to communicate (too many?). But we also find our self in a time and place where there seems to be a fanatical need to make contact with each other, sometimes for no other reason than to say, “How’s it going?” Call me out of sync with the masses, but I’m not one to salivate every time a new cell phone contraption comes on the market. I admit that I can’t run a magazine without it, but some features that are offered are way over the top — and in five minutes the next, new, slick version will be on the market. And what is it with texting? I’ve seen kids texting when sitting next to each other. How sorry is that? In one case reported, a child’s phone was taken away when the family’s bill was $220 higher than usual, using 1,022 extra calling minutes and more than 200 text messages.

A recent news report stated that “Cellphones are the modern-day conduit for whispering in someone's ear, passing a note, flirting, and plain old talking - especially for young people. All that connectivity creates a parenting predicament: Let their children rack up hundreds of dollars in oneword text messages and quick calls, or take the phones away. Often the solution may be picking a better plan after parents learn their lesson with one big bill. Every generation finds itself facing the chasm between what an older generation deems appropriate and what the young take for granted. But cellphones add a twist for today's parents.” It’s so easy to fall prey to the miracles that new technology brings, but maybe the economic turndown may just be the saving grace in helping us all think more about just how we spend our time and our money. Jon Frangipane, Editor

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Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5 As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Beauty Spot of the Mont h . . . . . . . . 26 Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cookin’ with the Community. . . . . . 7 3 Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Editoria l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Butterfly Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Library News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Love & Laughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Merchant of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pet News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . . . . . . 64 Strange, But Tru e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Hello there to all of my friends. I hope all are having a great summer. I know its been a hot one but for you guys that can jump in the pool or swim at the beach its been really fun. The 4th of July is my best time watching all the fireworks and stealing hot dogs from the grill. Just do it when no one is watching!!! I can't wait for it to cool down, though my Mom says she will take me fishing to her new spot. I just like to chase the ducks, but I will spoil her fun. Moutache Pete

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S N A E L R O NEW

SURVIVING THE UNFULFILLED PROMISES

I would like to deeply thank my good friends David Wyatt and Jennifer, who live in Lighthouse Point and New Orleans. David recommended I read two important books before the trip. One called Rising Tide, describing the Mississippi flood of 1927 and the other called Dr. Mary's Monkey, regarding a secret laboratory in New Orleans linked to cancer-causing monkey viruses, Lee Harvey Oswald and the JFK assassination. As fate would have it, I just happened to stay at the his-

toric Omni Royal Hotel, where all the intrigue began back in 1951. Also had the good fortune to befriend Dr. Jason Parker, a Pediatric Dentist who drove me to critical destinations, Maria Muro, Publisher of Greater New Orleans Living Magazine, and her associate Cynthia Dunn, all from the Crescent City. Without their help and generosity, the task of getting this story and photos would have been impossible.

Story and Photos by Jon Frangipane (Part 1 of a 2-part series) POWER OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER New Orleans lies within the great bend of the Mississippi River (and is therefore called the Crescent City), approximately 90 miles from its mouth, in southwest Louisiana. Founded in 1718 by JeanBaptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, this city remains an exciting, vibrant and historical gem of Americana. The Louisiana Territory, purchased for 5 cents an acre (I'd like to know this agent) in 1804 and was, by far, the greatest land grab of all time, and one of Thomas Jefferson's most glorious achievements as president. If it weren't for Napoleon's hunger for cash to support his war efforts, perhaps the United States would be hosting a French colony.

The French Quarter, Fauburg Marginy, the Garden District, St. Charles Street and Magazine Street all sit on high ground along the Mississippi River. Little flood water reached these areas. Bourban Street is still alive with sounds of jazz and blues emanating from up and down the busy thoroughfare. Where dockside restaurants once stood I had long desired to experience the French Quarter in New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz Music. After all, my life has been devoted to this art known as "America's Classical Music." Although my roots were in European classical music, as time progressed, my love for jazz and improvisational music grew, as well. It was an obligation to my profession to personally live the New Orleans experience. And that's exactly what I did.

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As a concerned American, I also felt it was an obligation to see, first hand, what our government promised to fix in an area just outside downtown New Orleans with names you've heard many times in the news: Lower 9th Ward, St. Bernard Parish and Lakeview to name a few, all lying well below sea level. It has been a 300-year war between man and nature to contain the Mississippi River by the use of levees, which increase the speed of

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the current, thereby scouring out a 200-foot channel where it passes the French Quarter. The entire system is vast network of both levees and artificial canals that now connect formerly separate lakes which are meant to protect the vulnerable areas below sea level.

Front steps leading into thin air Eerie and surreal were the only two words that came to mind when my eyes scanned the desolation of the areas below sea level. Now, all that is left of those once heavily-populated areas are white concrete slabs where garages formerly stood, and then you see a few concrete front steps leading up into thin air, the houses and their foundations having been swept away when water levels reached at least 16 feet. Sheets of plastic placed by the government still cover sections of the concrete slabs to protect the citizens from the effects of asbestos tiles that were used during the 1950's to line garage cement floors. It was only then the reality set in and I was able get a feel for what grief and terrible sorrow these poor souls must have endured; how incredibly helpless they must have been when returning after the storm. Oh yes, occasionally you will see a torn and tattered house, too far gone to repair. And yes, you will also see a small project of homes being built by Brad Pitt, but no great resurgence was to be seen. I would guess that most former residents are too wary and too poor to be able to return and/or rebuild in what is now basically a ghost town. I traveled to the ungodly place on this day with a friend, Dr. Jason Parker. You are told not to travel alone during the day and NEVER at night, when murder is commonplace. We saw no police on our tour, only a few people doing repair work. All tourists are discouraged from visiting the area unless traveling with a "Disaster Tour." How futile a task, we thought that anyone in their right mind would rebuild and gamble on the fragile levees holding. After all, Katrina was only a level 3 hurricane. What about a Catrgory 4 …or 5?

Fats Domino Recording Studio with home in left rear As we drove through the Ninth Ward neighborhood, on the front of some abandoned homes you can see markings that recorded information regarding the number of occupants and their status after the storm. Rhythm and Blues pianist/singer Fats Domino's recording studio with home attached, looked in fairly good repair. Mr. Domino, the big 'ol rockin' roller survived, having been rescued by boat. As we proceeded north toward the Lakeview section and the banks of Lake Pontchartrain, a person on his cell phone waved us off when we stopped to ask a question. We assumed we may have been interrupting a drug drop. Lakeview is where a barge broke from its moorings and struck the levee on the 17th Street Canal, thereby causing a breach that flooded the city. There were no sights or sounds as we rode through the area, and no laughter of children playing in those streets, as there had been before Katrina - there was absolute DEAD SILENCE!

Pumping Station controls water level U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are in charge of l23 pump stations that control the drainage, but New Orleans Sewage and Water Board have trouble hiring operators to run critical equipment in case of a storm entering the Gulf of Mexico. They will try to avoid a crisis that occurred during Katrina, when operators were forced to climb into station rafters to escape the rising water and to commandeer private boats to get to higher ground. What the future holds for those who remain here is certainly questionable, but whether one thinks it's fool-hearty, stubbornness, or just plain insanity, the people of New Orleans will be faithful to the city they love to the very end. Continues on page 46

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LHP TENNIS CENTER TAKES IT ON THE CHIN LHP Tennis Center fans got sad news that our own Tennis Center failed to make top ten in the USTA Tennis Competition to decide the best tennis town in America in early July after a flurry of activity in early July. Tennis Center Director Greg Mousette and Faith Olmstead who got the project off the ground, by connecting with Larry Chambers who piloted a Goodyear Blimp for many years, local videographer Carlos Areanas , of Amphion Communications, LHP Recreation Director John Trudel, Bob Fleischman and Stan Peters.

Original music for the video was written and recorded by local musicians Dr. Bob Agnew and David Watson. The Goodyear Blimp circled the tennis courts for over an hour, as volunteers down on the tennis courts held up plastic signs and banners in brilliant yellow, red and blue colors. The City thanks all those involved in this collaboration, and especially to those who participated in this completely volunteer effort that took many hours out of workday schedules. We can only assume that the USTA made a serious micalculation in judgement..

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INNER WISDOM BOOKS OPENS AT GATEWAY PLAZA

Inner Wisdom Books With Grace recently had a Grand Opening at their brand new store in the Gateway Plaza in Lighthouse Point. Owners Dottie and Pete Reilly offer a wide selection of jewelry, Angel Books, Incense, Oils Reiki, Feng Shui, Crystals & Gems, and items to create your own paradise. Many in-store workshops and store events are now being planned. Call 954-532-0786.

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J U N E -J JULY LHP CHAMBER NEWS By Michelle Greene JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

year and so many people give of themselves to help out and volunteer for the varied committees within the Chamber.” The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Greene believes that it is truly a team Commerce had its June social hosted effort and that she is so thankful for her by J. Mark's Restaurant. The venue active board! The committee chairs also was perfect for the evening of networkhave made such a difference that compliing amid the 75 attendees. There were 5 ments all the efforts expended. new guests that joined the event who Speaking of team effort — the 6th decided to become members right then Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point and there. Committee will be having monthly meetThe only item of business was the ings and they plan again for another huge swearing in of the 5 new board memsuccess. The efforts of the membership bers for their 2009-2011 term. A resigoes to better promote the businesses in dent stopped in to see what was going and doing business within the City of on and commented on the mix of memLighthouse Point, as well as giving back to bers. It was nice to see business folks the community in much needed support. establishing friendships and networkThe Chamber asks the residents to help ing simultaneously. Patrons of the Newly-installed board members, L to R: Lucille make this a huge success by attending the J. Mark's bar felt a part of the comaPignataro, Warren Persky and Susan Gingrich evening event, and also assisting them raderie as they saw old acquaintances with items to be used for the Live, Silent and became involved with networking and catching up on old news. and Chinese Auction. All contacts can be made at the website: "It was nice to observe the crowd and see how interactive they www.lhpchamber.com. are,” Greene mentioned. “We have doubled our size over the past JULY HIGHLIGHTS The Hair Studio here in Pompano Beach was the place to be for the LHP Chamber monthly social! Darlene Peterson and her team staged such a fun event for members and guests this month. Chamber President: Michele Greene was treated to a pedicure as she welcomed attendees to the event. The event was a fun night for all! The food provided by Dailey Grind Coffee House, the wine and the delicious deserts homemade by the stylist were scumcious! It possible could be said that it was a record number in attendance. Greene, announced and presented the LHP Taste Scholarship recipients : Emily Carson- who will be attending University of Florida, Stephanie Dorowho is attending Florida State University, and Katherine Franklin who could not join us this evening, but she will be attending Duke University. There was a wrap up of the past years with thank yous to the Chamber for all that it has done this last year. "We received a plaque to thank us for our Silver Sponsorship to Special Olympics, and Stephanie Doro and Emily Carlson the American Cancer receive checks Society - Deerfield Beach Lighthouse Point Relay for Life acknowledgement for our attendance this year" stated Greene. Self- introductions were made by each as they took advantage of the portable public announcement system that is carried to each

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Michelle Greene gets a tootsie treat before the July meeting event now since our numbers have grown. The 50/50 drawing was won by a new member: Andy St. Laurent-from Andy's Homework in the amount of $75.00. We will contribute the other half to the Broward County Community Blood Center. Other raffles donated that evening were from The Hair Studio - a basket of hair and body products and they were basketed by Susan Gingerich of Basket Garden Gifts. Dr. Brian Rask donated a whitening system that Millie Walsh won and Gary from Valpak donated a $25 gift certificate that Cindy Tenberg won. Continues on next page

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It was commented that the referrals the members give each other, the sharing of ideas and, bottom line, the camaraderie is like no other chamber. Two guests became members that evening and look forward to being active participants. There usually is not an August Social, but this year we will be making an exception. There will be a sidewalk social amongst Andrew and Graeme Donald of the Chamber members Daily Grind at the Venetian Isle Shoppes. From the Dailey Grind down to the Barber Shop - it will be a progressive networking event. Finally and most importantly - - the 6th Annual Taste of LHP will be on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010. The venue is the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club. "We will be reconfiguring the entire floor plan to accommodate the restaurants and the attendees. Valets will be available, the outside will be the overflow and the event will continue to be a fun, first of the 2010 year get-together for everyone. Any all suggestions can be made at the website and we are looking into and asking for sponsorships and donations to the Silent, Live and Chinese auctions. Committee meetings have begun since July. Information can be found on the website: www.lhpchamber.com under the Taste of LHP tab. For more information, contact Michele Greene, president at 954-781-0400 or at our web page: lhpchamber.com!!!

Michael Smith, Jackie Higgins, Geoffrey and Barbara Williams

Hair Studio team pitched in

JULIE ADLER MAHFOOD EARNS GRI DESIGNATION Julie Adler Mahfood of Lighthouse Point, member of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale has completed the curriculum required to achieve the highly acclaimed Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. She joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the designation across the nation. Julie earned the "GRI" designation by attending a specific, intensive series of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, risk reduction, and fundamentals of brokerage so she can better serve prospective clients and customers. The GRI designation sets the individuals who have attained it apart from other practitioners because it indicates to the public that the individual has obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base the services they provide and that they are a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Obtaining the GRI designation is a beneficial way for a REALTOR® to advance their professional image. The extra measure of knowledge and prestige achieved by completing this course work is a tool that will advance a career in real estate on attracting and building new business.

In 2005, when Julie joined the Campbell and Rosemurgy team, she received the "Rookie of the Year" award and has continued to be recognized each subsequent year for being a top producer. Please go to Julie's website at www.juliemahfood.com to read the testimonials of her clients and colleges, to see the latest real estate news and search the MLS. Julie is always available at 954-304.4424. The firm has grown over the years to become one of the most respected real estate sales and property management compaJulie Mahfood nies in South Florida. Their four prime real estate locations are in Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton on A1A, Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach offer excellent coverage in the South Florida market.

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AS I WAS SAYING

The Day My Heart Went Haywire By Alan Williamson

Most days I wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, toss back some coffee, go to work and everything kind of unfolds within the familiar framework of my daily life. Now don't get me wrong - there are surprises, small adventures and moments of spontaneous departure from the established plot lines, but for the most part, I can count on the essential who, what, where and when of my life being firmly in place on a daily basis. Except... for the Monday morning my heart started beating like an extended drum solo, performed by a manic-depressive jazz musician. It sped up. It slowed down. At one point, it even played an African-influenced bongo riff from Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints album. The end result of all this uncoordinated percussion was that my heart stopped efficiently pumping blood to the rest of my body, making me lightheaded, dizzy, and morbidly preoccupied with my own mortality. A quickly arranged trip to my doctor for an EKG revealed that I was experiencing something called "atrial fibrillation." A-fib, I was told, is an irregular heartbeat where the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and out of synch with the two lower chambers of the heart, affectionately referred to as "the ventricles." This disruption in the heart's electrical system causes poor blood flow to the body, heart palpitations, weakness, and an increased risk of stroke. "This is all good information," I told my doctor, "but there's one small problem. You've got the wrong guy." "Are you the guy whose wife drove you over here because you had a rapid heartbeat and dizziness?" she countered coolly. "Yes," I conceded, "but this is the kind of thing that happens to unhealthy people - people with heart disease, high blood pressure or a thyroid condition. I'm in the best shape of my life, I work out, I meditate, eat whole foods, don't smoke, drink red wine moderately, and have never been admitted to a hospital in over 50 years on this planet." "Well your heart didn't get the memo," she pointed out. "I'm putting you in the hospital for further tests." Going from a self-reliant man in command of his destiny to a patient with three IV's in his arm and a skimpy hospital gown covering up roughly 50% of his God-given goodies is a serious blow to a guy's pride. "I'll run home and bring you some sleep pants," my wife volunteered. "Anything else you want?" "Do we have any 'Get Out of Hospital Free' cards lying around?" I ventured lamely. Any remaining shred of manly dignity disappeared the first time I had to pee in the plastic container they put at my bedside. Had I known I'd be relieving myself in a plastic jug any

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time soon, I would have practiced at home in my spare time to hone my speed and accuracy. As if taking a wiz propped up in bed while strangers walk by your open door wasn't degrading enough, I then had to hang my steaming micro-brew from the IV stand for visitors to gaze at. "Just bottled a fresh batch," I told the nurse stopping in to check on me. "I'm calling it Haywire Heart Amber Ale." "Did they tell you what needs to happen by tomorrow morning?" she asked, unimpressed with my entrepreneurial spirit. "Is that the part where I wake up and realize this was all a dream?" "Actually, with the help of these IVs, your heart needs to convert back to a normal rhythm by then." "And if it doesn't?" "If it doesn't, we put you under and electrically shock your heart to interrupt the arrhythmia." "Sounds like a plan," I nodded thoughtfully. "Listen, if for some reason I'm not here in the morning, feel free to start without me." Fortunately, my heart did convert back to a normal rhythm, at 11:46 that night to be precise. I know this because I woke up out of a fitful sleep to see a nurse standing under the clock at the foot of my bed saying, "You converted." Groggily coming to, my mind scrambled to grasp her words - I converted? To Judaism? Organic living? A life of fighting crime wearing a skimpy hospital gown? "Your heart converted back to a normal rhythm," she clarified. "Now go back to sleep so we can get on our schedule of waking you up every 20 minutes throughout the night." With my heart back on script, the only remaining concern was why it went rogue on me in the first place. Because all the tests confirmed that I didn't have any underlying heart disease, high blood pressure or thyroid issues, all the main causes of A-fib didn't apply. The cardiologist called it "lone atrial fibrillation," which is basically medical jargon for "sometimes stuff happens and with any luck it won't happen again." Here's what I think happened. My pericardium, a thin, two-layered, fluid-filled sac that covers the outer surface of the heart, became inflamed because of a viral infection. With the membrane around the heart swollen, the pressure caused changes in the normal heart rhythm bringing on the isolated episode of atrial fibrillation in an otherwise healthy man. But hey, I'm no expert... just a guy with a computer who Googles the Mayo Clinic.com and the New England Journal of Medicine. Just to be safe though, I have made some lifestyle changes. I've converted to an organic diet and taken up interval training wearing a hospital gown. The healthy eating and extra exercise are great for my heart, and wearing the hospital gown reminds me of a profound but simple truism: Life is short, so live fully and cover your butt when you can.

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The Garden Lady Says... LATE SUMMER POTPOURRI By Donna Torrey

Summer is beginning to wane and give way to a Floridian's favorite time of year, fall and winter! It won't come in a flash as it seems to do up north, no, here it comes agonizingly slowly, in dribs and drabs and often, it isn't until November or later that we really notice the humidity has finally dropped into the comfort zone, and we can open the windows and breathe some of that fresh air blowing in from the north. But not yet folks! It is however, a great time to trim perennials like Pentas, Porterweeds, Buttercup, and Salvias that are sagging a bit, and a perfect time to prune shrubs and trees that have become overgrown. Be especially careful though not to cut back your poinsettias after this week or so, or you will be cutting off branches that will turn into the spectacular flowering bracts we know so well. Poinsettias need the remainder of the year in order to mature these flowering parts. Also, be sure they receive no artificial light after 6 PM. 12 hours of darkness are required for formation of bracts. Another shrub that shouldn't be pruned after midsummer is Yesterday, today and tomorrow, that lavender flowered beauty which starts blooming around Thanksgiving and continues into spring. If you cut off

this season's growth you will have no blooms at all. The monarch butterflies and hummingbirds will be migrating to the tropics soon and it's a good time to increase your milkweeds, and add some tubular orange and red flowers like firebush, and salvias to maybe entice a hummer to stop for a drink, and maybe even stay the winter in your backyard. Another great gardening task right now is seed planting; heirloom tomatoes, arugula, Swiss chard, lettuce, kale, fennel, nasturtiums, and those crops that need cooler temperatures in order to germinate, and grow well. Nothing can compare to planting seeds; they will always hold the very essence of what gardening is all about hopes and dreams. Plant yourself some as the days shorten and nights cool. Garden Gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnasgardengate.com

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Congratulations to Eric and Tammy Scrudders of 3121 NE 23rd Avenue, winners of the Lighthouse Point Community’s Beauty Spot of the Month Award for August, chosen by LHP Beautification Committee.

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NEW REGIME TAKES OVER EXCHANGE CLUB Story and photos by Scott Alford On June 25th the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach installed its new leadership team for 2009-2010 at Brooks Restaurant. ..Newly elected President, Jim Davis promised a great year ahead with promoting the clubs mission of helping children's charities, and working to improve the quality of life of people in the communities we serve. The Exchange Club of Pompano Beach is an all-volunteer service organization that began in Pompano Beach in 1957 and is part of the National Exchange Club which has nearly 33,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. This year officers installed include: President- Jim Davis, President Elect - Lou Petrone, Secretary- Scott Alford, Treasurer- Tad Williams. Elected to the Board Directors were: Pat Kriegel, George Barlow, Gene Perkins, Bob O'Brien, Jay Ghanem and Tom DePretoro

Bonnie Beckman Completes Master Gardner Program Bonnie Beckman, a 25-year veteran real estate agent and Realtor with Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate's Deerfield Beach office, has qualified and completed Broward County's Master Gardener program. The program was given under the co-sponsorship of the University of Florida. At the conclusion of the intensive 12-week course, Beckman has earned her Certified Master Gardener designation, and completed 80 hours of volunteer service within Broward County.

and generate the highest price possible in the least amount of time. With today's market what it is, Home Staging definitely helps sell homes. Home Staging is all about the detailing.

Beckman was excited about being selected to take part in this course. She has already earned her Graduate of Realtor's Institute (GRI) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designations, in addition to being an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP). Bonnie said "she feels that this certification will only add to her list of credentials which has proven to be beneficial to her clients and Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate".

The firm has grown over the years to become one of the most respected real estate sales and property management companies in South Florida. Their four prime real estate locations in Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton on A1A, Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach offer excellent coverage in the South Florida market. They have many agents that have been with the company in excess of twenty years. Bonnie can assist buyers and sellers indoors and outdoors in getting their property ready for a sale. She can be reached at Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate at (954) 571-3549.

Bonnie Beckman has also successfully completed the course curriculum to obtain the designation of "Accredited Staging Professional - Real Estate Agent". She is the first agent to become accredited in Campbell & Rosemurgy. "Bonnie has said that this the course is already working with her clients." Professional Home Staging is the fastest growing new career opportunity in Real Estate. Home Staging is professionally preparing homes for sale, so that they appeal to more buyers

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"Congratulations to Bonnie" said Kiku Martinson, Director of Real Estate. "We hope that buyers will take advantage of this great time to buy property with one of our Realtors."

Something Bugging You? Got bugs, or any gardening question? We may have the answer. Lighthouse Point has recently been set up with a "Mobile Extension Office" to assist residents with a variety of garden questions. What is an Extension Office? Extension is a partnership between state, federal and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. In Broward - the University of Florida runs the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. The extension office provides information to local residents on a number of topics. Dealing with household pests, preparing for hurricanes, dealing with plant diseases, plant selection for your yard, creating school and community gardens, caring for your lawn, saving water, and using fertilizers and pesticides are just a few of the questions they can answer for you. They have flyers and brochures on hundreds of topics to help you with home and garden issues. Many people are not aware that this resource exists. And because our local extension office is located in Davie, most Lighthouse Point residents would find it inconvenient to visit. So they created a "Mobile" extension office. When you call the extension offices, chances are good that you will be assisted by a Master Gardener. These individuals are volunteers who are interested in gardening and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. To become certified as a Master Gardener you must complete a 12 week course that is administered by the University of Florida. You must also serve 75 volunteer hours the first year and approximately 35 hours per year after that as well as keeping up with continuing education. Lighthouse Point is fortunate to have 2 Certified Master Gardeners living in the city. Inger Jones and Taryn Palo were certified in March of 2004. Taryn Palo offered to establish a

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mobile extension office here in the city to help residents with garden questions. Have a bug that's bugging you? Want to know why your leaves are turning yellow and curling up? How about alternative groundcovers for lawn areas? We can answer these questions. Both of these ladies are also members of the National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat Team and were instrumental in getting our city certified. They can show you how to certify your yard and create a haven for wildlife. Taryn is also available for presentations to your group or club. She can come out and do a presentation on butterfly gardening, introducing Florida natives into your landscape, and of course her favorite, caring for orchids. There are many others available. Just contact her. So if you need help with your garden - send us an email. We can be reached at [email protected]. Give us a brief description of your problem or question and make sure you include your contact information. We can help. Taryn and Inger

New book on running by resident of LHP I am a resident of LHP since 1973 and a runner for over 40 years. I have just published a book for runners and walkers (new and beginners) that gives them everything that they need to know about training, eating, hydrating, etc. in order to keep them moving for life. My concept is "Injury Free Running". You accomplish this by strengthening what I call the runner's core, from the waist to the bottom of the feet, and running with the proper form. I am a cerified coach and coach for the Greater Ft. Laderdale Road runner Club. I give free lessons to club members at Pompano Community Park (the sand and gravel track that they have there).

The title of the book is "Stepping Forward - A Runner's Guide To Moving For Life". by Howard Elakman. It can be purchased at any of the local running stores or on line at iUniverse.com, Barnes & Noble.com or Amazon.com.

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CGHS DANCE TEAM STATE AND NATIONAL CHAMPS 2009

CGHS Dance Team 2008-2009: Brittany Rickard-Senior-Captain, Kacie Raiano-Senior, Maureen Thieme-Senior, Julia WellingSenior, Katie McPhillips-Senior, Katie Setton-Junior, Chelsie Pauletti-Sophomore, Niki Falck-Sophmore, Kara Raiano-Sophomore, Nicole San Jose-Sophomore, Taylor Donahue-Freshman, Mikel Circone-Freshman and Emily Lewis-Freshman The 2009 Cardinal Gibbons Dance Team has had a very busy and very successful season. Coached by Kristin Garcia and Kim Camandona (both Cardinal Gibbons graduates), the team has remained undefeated in all of their competitions this year. The girls performed to three popular songs: “When I Grow Up” by the Pussycat Dolls, “Girls” by Cyndi Lauper and “Let It Be” by the Beatles. The team took first place in three separate divisions at the Florida Match Play 2009 State Championship on January 25th in West Palm Beach. The team of dancers went on to Orlando on March 6th-8th at the Orlando Convention Center to compete at the American Open National Championship. It was a long weekend but the girls won first place in three national championships and one Grand National

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Champions for their “Girls” performance. The team also had small lyrical which consisted of: Captain Brittney Rickard - senior, Juila Welling - senior, Katie McPhillips - senior, Chelsie Pauletti - sophomore, Mikel Circone - freshmen and Taylor Donahue - freshmen they competed to the song "Let It Be", and they also place first at all the competitions. There was also a team of All Stars that consisted of Cardinal Gibbons High Scholl, North Broward Prep School, and Pompano Beach High School. They also placed first in all competition and Grand National Champs. The team members are from CGHS Brittney Richard, Taylor Donahue, Chelsie Pauletti, Nicole San Jose, MC McPhillips, Julia Welling, from NBPS Lauren Dekok, Alex Massey, Gabriel Graboski, Jillian Graboski, from PBHS Susanne Bensenhefer,

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Winter in the Canadian Rockies Calgary to Vancouver Part 2

In 1967, Canada's two railway companies, Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railway, wanted to stop passenger service and carry only freight. The development of the automobile, better roads and airline service had seriously eroded the popularity of the railroads. The federal government considered passenger trains an essential service so in 1977 it established the VIA Rail Canada. VIA Rail gave new life to the country's railways becoming the first transcontinental passenger railway.

Jasper Train Station and Historical Society Building The city of Jasper is a stop for many of the VIA Rail Canada trains on their routes to and from the vations were for the Silver and Blue class with meals so we had a western provinces of Canada. The train station is a small brick sleeper cabin with private "facilities" and were able to dine in the building in the center of the town sharing space with the Historical dining car for both a full dinner and breakfast. The hostess passed Society. For many of us not familiar with train travel this would be through the car as we left the station to determine which "seating" an adventure from check in to boarding and beyond. Train sched- we desired. ules are as "flexible" it seems as those of the airlines so our 2:30 departure was closer to 4:00. Although this was not really a problem, we hated to lose any daylight for viewing the beautiful sights along the way.

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Before dinner we sat in the club car in the rear of the train and enjoyed a glass of wine with other travelers. The hostess began a game of "Name That Tune" which inspired lively competition. It was now too dark to view any landscape or wildlife from the windows. There was a rumor that a moose had been seen but I think that was just a tease since I had indicated a real interest in spotting one on the trip!

After boarding, finding our cabin and depositing our carry on baggage we rushed to the Dome Car to secure seats with a good view. There was a cheerful hostess and unlike the airlines she passed hand made snacks and champagne! We were seated next to a retired railroad conductor and engineer who knew each and every kilometer of the track and landscape for the entire trip. Our reser-

Dinner was served by white gloved waiters. Tables were covered in crisp white cloths and our orders were taken from a menu of several selections. Wine selections were also available. It was a most enjoyable time and as we dined our cabins were being transformed from a sitting car to a double bunk sleeping cabin.

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The quarters were very tight and elicited laughter as two fairly normal sized people tried to negotiate undressing, dressing and tooth brushing in the cramped area. I can only imagine the plight of our traveling companions as he is a fairly big and tall man. He did complain of much elbow bashing the next morning. While sleeping on a train is said to be very restful, both of us spent much of the night popping up and watching the snowy landscape rush by and to watch at the stop in Kamloops, as freight was unloaded and loaded.

Stops were made in Stanley Park at the Totem pole exhibit and Prospect Point which offers a view of the Lion's Gate Bridge and city. The Lion's Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia to the North Shore municipalities. Lion's Gate refers to the Lions, a pair of mountain peaks north of Vancouver. To control traffic volume, the bridge has three reversible lanes the use of which is indicated by signal lights. The center lane changes direction to accommodate for changing traffic patterns. The snarl of traffic here during rush hour is legend! Traveling through town we saw Chinatown, Canada's largest and the second largest in North America. Gastown with its historic steam clock chiming the Westminster chimes and a statue of its founder, "Gassy Jack" is the oldest part of town. Colorful stories abound regarding the origins of the names for areas of town going back to its beginning and "boom days" We made a stop at Granville Island. A riot of renovated warehouses which now house theatres, studios, restaurants, marine and garden supply stores and a bustling public market known for its seafood and produce, it is home to many lively festivals throughout the year.

Despite the late departure from Jasper, we arrived in Vancouver thirty minutes early following a great breakfast. We were met at the station after claiming our bags and taken to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver. It was located in Canada Place, directly across the street from the Cruise ship terminal where we had departed several years ago for a cruise to Alaska. Despite having been in Vancouver on two other occasions, we had never explored the city. This time we would take some time to see it In the afternoon we departed for a half day city tour. Vancouver is a large but easily negotiated city. It is immaculately clean. Our driver was a "first nation" who gave us more information than we could ever hope to assimilate. A highlight and "don't miss" is the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Here you step onto a 450 foot long swaying plank bridge suspended 230 feet above the Capilano Canyon: below, rushing water and tops of trees that have been standing there since before Europeans set foot on North America. On the far side you step into the Treetops Adventure with winding paths, suspended cable bridges and elevated boardwalks high above the forest floor. It is a walk of 650 feet with some of the elevations topping 10 stories, a bird's-eye view of the rainforest. Stopping at the shop for a coffee we were presented with an "I made it certificate" proving our valor and bravery.

Although we did not have an opportunity to take it, the SkyTrain is a wonderful way to see the city. The complete, mostly elevated view of Vancouver takes about two hours to complete. Printed hours of service, maps, destinations and fare schedules are readily available. Attendants circulate throughout the stations and trains and transit constables provide for personal safety. Early the next morning we boarded a bus for a trip to Vancouver Island via ferry. BC Ferries offer a scenic experience which should be part of any Vancouver experience. The ferry terminal is an adventure in itself. Teeming with cars, busses, RVs and pedestrians all taking their designated places in line, it is a model of organization. It has an arcade of shops, cafes and markets offering everything from fresh produce to fine jewelry. The ferry system is extensive and there are several "classes" of ferry in service to all the outlying islands. The ferry service to Vancouver Island began in 1960 and has grown to one of the largest ferry systems in the world. Our Vancouver Island bound ship was from a smaller class put into service for the slower winter schedules. We had lunch in the cafeteria on the way over. Our Vancouver bound return vessel was one of the newest and largest, The Spirit of Vancouver Island. 560 feet in length, it carries both passengers and vehicles and features several restaurants, gift shops, game arcades, lap top hook ups and comfortable seating both inside and out. We enjoyed a full buffet dinner on the return trip. The outside viewing was enjoyed in small doses and for photo ops only due to the cold conditions. Three even larger and more modern vessels are expected this fall. Vancouver Island is surrounded by 2,000 miles of rocky coastline. It is home to Victoria, British Columbia's provincial capital. The city of Victoria is walk able and we strolled thru Chinatown, viewed the Parliament building, picked up a few souvenirs and had a glass of wine in an old tavern on a side street accompanied by, as the bartender put it, "some kinda fried things" which were delicious.

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“Buy High and Sell Low”: A Formula for Failure Fear and greed may not always drive the market - but these emotions do drive the behavior of many investors. And the results are usually not good. Let's start with the "fear" element. The fear of losing money causes many people to sell stocks when the price has fallen. Supposedly, this action helps these investors "cut their losses." However, they may be selling high-quality stocks with good prospects. As for greed, too many of us chase after "hot" stocks - but by the time we buy these stocks, they already may have cooled off. Invest with your head - not your heart. Before buying or selling stocks, learn everything you can about them. Do they represent companies with competitive products, strong earnings and good management? And are these stocks suitable for your needs? Ultimately, the more you know, the less tempted you'll be to "buy high and sell low." Robert Friedman, your Edward Jones financial advisor located at 1827 N.E. 24th St., Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064. (954) 783-6694 Member SIPC

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Winter in the Canadian Rockies On the outskirts of town are the world famous Butchart Gardens. Once the site of her husband's limestone quarry, Jennie Butchart began to shape this magnificent landscape in 1904. There are several distinct gardens from Sunken to Rose, Italian to Japanese. "In bloom for over 100 years", successive generations of the Butchart family have maintained the gardens and displays. They had recently opened the Spring Prelude, a huge greenhouse full of beautifully designed plantings of flowers of every variety and color. There was a small museum with photos showing some of the history of the Butchart family and the gardens. Though not at its best in the winter, it is easy to see how spectacular they could be in the Spring and summer. Early morning pick up for a two hour trip to Whistler. The highway system is being upgraded in anticipation of larger than normal traffic for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. Our bus was full of exchange students from China. Juniors and Seniors in High school they were well behaved and friendly; all "plugged into" IPods for much of the trip. Their English being far better than my Chinese we chatted as well as we could! Several stops were made along the way: A small park to view the harbor and totem poles (As my husband began to say "They are like temples in China, you've seen one you've seen 'em all!") a small trading post near the Mining Museum (closed for the winter) and several scenic overlooks for photos.

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Whistler is a happenin' place during the ski season. It is in constant motion from morning to night with skiers, boarders and gawkers. All the cafes and bars spill out onto the slopes and we lunched outside in the sun and watched! The population in Whistler in 1966 was a mere 527. Now over 9,550 are permanent residents, 11,500 have second homes and on any given day 28,250 will be here! The people were unbelievably friendly all offering to take our pictures together. Guess we were the "weird tourists who only came to watch". We had been told that a must here was to ride the new Peak 2 Peak gondola from the top of Whistler Mountain to the top of Blackcomb. Favored by those who want to ski both, both skiers and riders have easier and more convenient access to more than 8,171 acres of terrain (the largest in North America!) for all levels on the two mountains by eliminating the waste of time going from one to the other on the ground. An engineering marvel and opened only last December, the Peak 2 Peak boasts the longest unsupported lift span in the world and covers the 2.5 mile distance in about 11 minutes. There are 28 cabins that each carry about 24 standing passengers, 6 seated passengers. A cabin departs every 49 seconds. It will transport over 2500 people every hour. At its highest point it is about 1400 feet off the ground. Two of the cabins (the silver ones) feature a glass bottom for viewing the canyon below. The view and experience were exhilarating — and we both hate heights. The ride is so smooth and quiet you hardly know that you are moving and since the cabin is full of skiers, crying is out of the question! We began our journey at the bottom of Whistler with a gondola ride to the top. This is the only way for non skiers since Blackcomb has only chair lifts which are not available to nonskiers. It is also much warmer! On the way up you can observe skiers and boarders of all levels of expertise below. At the top there is a lodge and a building with restaurants, shops and bars. There you transfer to the Peak 2 Peak terminal, wait for a cabin to appear, board and you are off. Arriving at Blackcomb you again have an opportunity for food, beverages, souvenirs, and observation. It was a stunning day, cloudless and sunny with no wind. Plenty of photo ops then back the way we came.

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An engineering marvel and opened only last December, the Peak 2 Peak boasts the longest unsupported lift span in the world and covers the 2.5 mile distance in about 11 minutes. There are 28 cabins that each carry about 24 standing passengers, 6 seated passengers. A cabin departs every 49 seconds. It will transport over 2500 people every hour. At its highest point it is about 1400 feet off the ground. Two of the cabins (the silver ones) feature a glass bottom for viewing the canyon below. The view and experience were exhilarating…………… and we both hate heights. The ride is so smooth and quiet you hardly know that you are moving and since the cabin is full of skiers, crying is out of the question! We began our journey at the bottom of Whistler with a gondola ride to the top. This is the only way for non skiers since Blackcomb has only chair lifts which are not available to non-skiers. It is also much warmer! On the way up you can observe skiers and boarders of all levels of expertise below. At the top there is a lodge and a

building with restaurants, shops and bars. There you transfer to the Peak 2 Peak terminal, wait for a cabin to appear, board and you are off. Arriving at Blackcomb you again have an opportunity for food, beverages, souvenirs, and observation. It was a stunning day, cloudless and sunny with no wind. Plenty of photo ops then back the way we came. Our bus ride home took us over the Lion's Gate Bridge at rush hour

giving us a first hand look at what we had heard the traffic could be. Busses have an access lane that bypasses much of the line but it is a marvel that anyone gets anywhere at this time of the day. Arriving back at our hotel in the early evening we took the opportunity to stroll the area surrounding the hotel. It was clear and not too cold and we found a charming restaurant in Gastown that seemed to be a local favorite as the staff appeared to know many patrons by name. Most shops are not open late in the evenings in the winter so window shopping was the only kind available. Time to go home! We received a wake-up call at 3:45AM for a hotel departure of 4:15 to make our 5:45 flight home. A long day that went without a hitch. Being able to clear US Customs in Vancouver is a big convenience eliminating the necessity of claiming bags in Salt Lake City and rechecking. We arrived in Fort Lauderdale at 9:45 that night, temperature about 80 degrees; 55 degrees warmer than what we left in Canada. Would we go back? In a heartbeat! Would we go in another season? Probably, so that we could enjoy what we missed the first trip….flowers, emerald water in glacial lakes, and more wildlife (but thousands more tourists!) Where are we off to next? Stay tuned!

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New Orleans — A Historical Gem FRENCH MARKET, a historic and colorful area, has been sitting on Decatur Street since 1791, at the edge of the Mississippi River. It began as a Native American Trading Post on this site during the French occupation and has become a cultural, commercial and entertainment center that holds a special place in the hearts of the people. People swarm like ants to Café Du Monde for the coffee and beignets (fried dough with powdered sugar) on Sunday mornings.

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The Presbytere is also part of the Louisiana State Museum, and derives its name from the fact that it was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. It was designed in 1791 and in 1834 became a courthouse, until 1911 when it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Other fine museums are: the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Louisiana Children's Museum, and National WW ll Museum.

Street musicians everywhere SAINT LOUIS CATHEDRAL has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States, first established in 1718. Overlooking Jackson Square, the Cathedral is constantly in an ongoing conservation and restoration mode due to aging. But aren't we all. MUSEUMS that Border the Saint Louis Cathedral are two of six New Orleans museums: Saint Andrews Cathedral The Cabildo, built in the late 1700's is the location where the transfer of the Louisiana Territory to the Americans took place in 1803. It eventually became the site of the Louisiana Supreme Court, and in 1911 became the home of the Louisiana State Museum, generally referred to as the Cabildo Museum.

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Zulu culture on display

TOURS thrive in this historic city, especially cemetery tours, but the fact that New Orleans is located well below sea level, the dead are buried in above-ground tombs or vaults (someone had their thinking cap on). The tombs resemble small buildings and the cemeteries are known as "The Cities of the Dead." The St. Louis Cemetery History Tour is one of the most popular tours. The legend has it that the cemetery, located at 425 Basin Street, is the site where, at the Voodoo Queens white-washed tomb, to awaken Marie Laveaus' Powerful Voodoo Magic from her dead sleep, one should knock 3 times and mark the tomb with XXX, and then leave an offering. I knocked 2 times, marked the tomb with XX and left a penny. I wasn’t in any mood to see Marie? Other cemeteries on the tour that may tickle your fancy are Metairie, Lakelawn, Saint Peter's, Lafayette and Buras Cemeteries. Try them all, and you're sure to be dead tired by the time your through. The New Orleans Ghost Tour guarantees that 90% will capture paranormal activity in their photos. If you are one of 10% percent who don't, maybe you won't get scared out of your pants (or skirt) - so what fun it that? Above-ground vault

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French Quarter Tour will spin you through this almost 300 yearold city where you will view unique architecture (and tons of balcony iron railings), learn about the French and Spanish rule and the Louisiana Purchase (which would make any real estate agent drool with envy), and stroll by the residences of William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams (two chaps really good with a pen). You will be thrilled silly that you can go on so many tours: How about a Voodoo Tour, sure to make your knees buckle; how about the Swamp Tour, guaranteeing mosquito bites on 90% of your body; how about a Vampire Tour, sure to make your blood boil; How about a Tour-Tour which tells you which tours take you where. Stand on any corner and start your own tour. You get the idea. AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS

Something's really fishy here! Designed very beautifully and architecturally pleasing, but it seemed to be a "so where's the fish" exhibit because the biggest, most exciting fish are the most difficult to see under the poor lighting conditions. You clearly see the goldfish and smaller tropical fish, whose names escape me, and you've seen a million times, but the manatees, sharks and bigger species are kept in darkly lit tanks. Your head would have to be on a swivel to be able to catch site of a "good catch." Someone would say, "Oh, look" and I would say, "Oh, where?" I was glad I received a media pass. TULANE UNIVERSITY 3 kids look totally thrilled to be Took a trolley north on Charles standing in the mouth of a faux Street, passing some good-looking fish jaw mansions on my way to the university. It was a cloudy day and the weight of my camera was causing some discomfort in my neck and left side. I popped into the student medical center for help. They wouldn't believe I was a student there, so I sang their Alma Mater, and then cried and begged on my knees to the nurse until she called security and forced me to buy a bottle Ibuprofen. It was truly southern hospitality at its best. WALKING THE WALK I spent many of my hours walking, which I find the best way to mix with Two beautiful parrots people and get the best feel for the area's enjoy posing as fish history. If hot weather is a problem, I at the aquarium suggest other modes of travel, because it does get rather steamy on the streets in July. In next month's October issue, I will report on the New Orleans jazz and art scene, dining and nightlife, so please be sure to look for your copy.

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Prices are low, interest rates are low and now first time home buyers (have not owned a home in the last three years) receive an $8,000 tax credit when they purchase a primary residence. Although many of us in real estate associated businesses have been seeing a bit more action, primarily with purchases, why are we still feeling Karen Hammett stormy, not perfect? A primary issue is that buyers are waiting for sellers to be "bleeding" before they start shopping. The same greed that got us into this mess may be one of the major factors that is holding us back from pulling out of it. Thank goodness all sellers are not too desperate. I have experienced several instances recently where the buyer threw out a low ball offer only to be shocked the next day that they were beat out by a more realistic buyer. This is ultimately good, as I see it. And the more this sort of thing happens the closer we will be to a stabilized market. A second issue is fear, aggravated by the uncertainty of the real estate market and the unstable job market. This fear is understandable when considering moving up to a bigger house (which is tempting with all of the bargains available), but not so understandable when taking into consideration that in some cases it is finally "cheaper to buy then to rent" as it was for years prior to the "boom". Purchasing for existing renters should be even more enticing with the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. A third issue is indecision. So many experienced investors

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stayed in the market just a little too long and lost more than they were accustomed to losing. The confidence they once enjoyed has waned. They are over analyzing the market trying to be just a bit wiser this time around. Unfortunately, as in the Stock Market, rock bottom is not a target easily obtained. So, they do nothing or continue to submit ridiculously low offers. They talk about doing a lot, but DO nothing. They ultimately feel that if they do nothing they will lose nothing. The strict bank guidelines are even more disheartening. Ultimately, they are probably missing out on some really great bargains. No matter what your situation is, it's always helpful to become educated on the changing mortgage market. So many times money is spent, time is wasted and emotions run high when borrowers are not updated at the beginning of the process of what changes have taken place, especially in the mortgage industry. Contrary to popular belief banks are still lending money despite the fact that we are still experiencing the annoying setbacks we have for the past year or so. The best way to become educated regarding the latest changes in the market is to consult with an experienced mortgage professional. Now more than ever it is important to know the rules of the game. Please give us a call. We will be happy to update you on the ever changing mortgage industry. Karen Hammett is a Licensed Mortgage Broker and owner of Howard Grace Mortgage located at 625 SE 10th Street, Deerfield Beach, Florida. She welcomes all of your mortgage questions at 954-421-3010, or e-mail her at [email protected].

Use Fall to Get Different Results By Catherine Iaconis Favitta

Benjamin Franklin has been attributed with coining the definition of insanity as doing something over and over but expecting a different result. In the 26 years I have been serving clients, I have been surprised how often unhappy couples have the expectation of a different result, and want their spouse to change, even though they have the same, never-ending list of things the other person does that bothers them. In my recent reading of Dr. Laura Schlessinger's book entitled "The Proper Care & Feeding of Marriage" I was not surprised to find that an entire section was devoted to this issue. In her chapter entitled "I've Met the Enemy…and It's Me," Dr. Schlessinger concludes that it is better for families when disgruntled spouses focus on what they should change within themselves rather than reach out for a divorce lawyer when the other person doesn't change. I agree, and there is no better time to get different results than now, when kids are back to school and it is not yet time for holiday planning. Easier said than done, and no one would disagree that getting different results is complex.

improve a marriage and family relationships? Here are three common principles that have proven to work: 1) Treat your spouse like you want to be treated, whether you feel they deserve it or not. For example, find one thing daily to encourage or compliment about your spouse. 2) Be the kind of person you want to have as a spouse. For example, try greeting your spouse happily at the end of a long day rather than still annoyed at everything that went wrong that day. 3) Overall, let the little irritating things roll of your back and be more grateful for the small things that do go right. Psychologists have concluded, over years of clinical studies, that happiness in a marriage and family is more likely to occur when spouses point the finger of blame at themselves and not the other person. Use the next two months before the holiday rush to try these tips, and make change for the better in your family that will get different results! Catherine is a Family Law Attorney, and Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Feel free to ask Catherine questions about marital and family law at either (954)7678340 or [email protected], and visit www.FavittaLawFirm.com for more information.

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Regatta Time in Abaco, Bahamas 2009 The 2009 Abaco Regetta was well attended with over 50 boats from all over the United States and the Bahamas. This annual event started in Green Turtle Bahamas on July 4th and ended in Marsh Harbor Bahamas July 11th..

with his boat Karma and, the Michael Carrington family won the overall first place trophy in the PHRF racing fleet with their boat Susimi. Hillsboro Inlet Club member Colin Whittaker was third in the non-spinnaker racing class with his boat Sempre Amantes.

Local Hillsoboro Inlet Saliling Club boats participated and performed quite well. Lighthouse Point resident Hans Conrad was the top boat in the cruiser category

Special congratulations to Susimi as they also won the 2008 Abaco Regatta last year. HISC club members certainly know how to win races!

Things get a little congested when the wind dies

Susimi wins overall 1st place at the Abaco Regatta Awards and party time Guana Cay

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LIBRARY NEWS The media has a penchant for slogans, catch phrases, and buzz words. The fad of using the @ as a connector is running amok. The Library community is no less guilty - they want teens to connect @ their library - the children's librarians want children to become creative @ at the library - adult programmers urge seniors to expand their knowledge @ the library - and the options would continue! Our current statistics indicate that we are indeed @ with the community - our annual circulation is up nearly 45% from a year ago. The uncertain economic times continue to tighten our purchasing power. We welcome donations to augment the funds budgeted and generated from our book sales to stretch our ability to continue to provide the best and brightest and most-requested of new titles. We proudly boast about our up-to-date print, books on cds, large type and children's titles. The list of the ways that the Lighthouse Point Library provides the ability for all ages to @ is remarkable. Beginning with the tiny tots (children as young as 18 months) have a Story Time each week - their older siblings have two additional times to share the enjoyment and excitement of books. During this past summer we have added more titles to the Young Adult collection housed in the audio-visual room. We know that the teens are well-versed in the technological scheme-of-things, so we invite them to work with our Teen Advisory Board to plan programs by and for their age, continue to tutor younger students, and we would hope that one or

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SUMMER PET CARE

When the hot days of summer roll around, it's important to follow a few tips to keep your pet healthy. • Never leave your pet in the car. The temperature inside your car can rise to 120 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes, even with the windows rolled down. • Keeping your pet leashed will keep her from getting lost, fighting other animals, and eating and drinking things that could make her sick. • Water, water everywhere. Your pet needs access to lots of fresh water during the summer. • Sunburn in animals can cause problems similar to those it can cause in people. Rub a bit of sunblock on unprotected areas like the tips of ears, the skin around lips, and the tip of nose. • Keeping your pet well groomed will help her hair do what it was designed to do: protect her from the sun and insulate her from the heat. • Humidity interferes with animals' ability to rid themselves of excess body heat. Our four-legged friends only perspire around their paws, which is not enough to cool the body. To rid themselves of excess heat, animals pant. Although this is a very efficient way to control body heat, it is severely limited in areas of high humidity. • Make sure your pet doesn't overexert herself, which can cause her to overheat. Keep the walks to a gentle pace and make sure she has plenty of water. If she's panting or seems exhausted, it's time to stop. • Elderly, very young, and ill animals have a hard time regulating their body temperature, so make sure they stay cool on steamy

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more of them would volunteer to do a library blog or library twitter or become webmaster for a social networking page devoted solely to the library and our message. For the adults the library provides a host of resources for reading pleasure or information. Our financial reference area provides tools to chart your investments; the collections of fiction, biographies, mysteries, and general non-fiction contain nearly all of the current best seller titles. The very popular books on cd are a great way to pass time on your daily commute or while you motor on vacation. As part of our traditional educational model the full schedule of senior enrichment classes begin during September. We have two offerings of beginning Spanish, a class of English for the Spanish speaker, financial planning, a book discussion group, bingo, open game days on Wednesday and Friday (bring your own game and group), beginning Italian, exercise and yoga sessions. Additional classes will be added as volunteers and time permit. Thank you in advance to all of our volunteer instructors who make these educational opportunities possible! Thank you to the Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce for their gift of 11 new thin client computers. These public access terminals replaced units that were long-in-the-tooth. Their desk opening page provides Microsoft Open Office, internet connection and links to the library's catalog and online reference resources. Remember to support the Chamber's Taste of Lighthouse Point January 19, 2010 as they have already received our "wish list" for next year.

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summer days. Dogs with snub noses (Pekingese, pugs, and bulldogs) have a hard time staying cool because they can't pant efficiently. Overweight dogs are also prone to overheating, because their extra layers of fat act as insulation, which traps heat in their bodies and restricts breathing. • Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect your pet has heatstroke, you must act quickly and get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. In the meantime, lower the animal's body temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water to the hairless areas of the body. Often the pet will respond after a few minutes of cooling, only to falter again with his temperature soaring back up or falling to well below what is normal. Veterinary treatment may include further cooling techniques, intravenous fluid therapy to counter shock, or medication to prevent or reverse brain damage. Even with emergency treatment, heatstroke can be fatal. The best cure is prevention. SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE: Panting, Staring , Anxious expression, Refusal to obey commands, Warm, dry skin, High fever, Rapid heartbeat, Vomiting , Collapse. If you would like to discuss this or any issue related to your pet, please call Dr. Phillips, Acacia Animal Hospital, at 954-9425955. Provided by the American Animal Hospital Association Courtesy of Laurie Phillips, DVM Acacia Animal Hospital 4771 North Federal Highway Pompano Beach, FL 33064

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STRANGE, BUT TRUE ! • A new born blue whale measures 20-26 feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg). • The first coast-to-coast telephone line was established in 1914. • The Virginia opossum has a gestation period of only 12-13 days. • The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size of a walnut. • The largest meteorite crater in the world is in Winslow, Arizona. It is 4,150 feet across and 150 feet deep. • The human eye blinks an average of 4,200,000 times a year. • Skylab, the first American space station, fell to the earth in thousands of pieces in 1979. Thankfully most over the ocean. • It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest. • Human jaw muscles can generate a force of 200 pounds (90.8 kilograms) on the molars. • The Skylab astronauts grew 1.5 - 2.25 inches (3.8 - 5.7 centimeters) due to spinal lengthening and straightening as a result of zero gravity. • An inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain water is equivalent to 15 inches (38.1 centimeters) of dry, powdery snow. • Tremendous erosion at the base of Niagara Falls (USA) undermines the shale cliffs and as a result the falls have receded approximately 7 miles over the last 10,000 years.

• 40 to 50 percent of body heat can be lost through the head (no hat) as a result of its extensive circulatory network. • A large swarm of desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) can consume 20,000 tons (18,160,000 kilograms) of vegetation a day. • The largest telescope in the world is currently being constructed in northern Chile. The telescope will utilize four 26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 meters) mirrors which will gather as much light as a single 52 ft. 6 in. (16 meters) mirror. • The Hubble Space Telescope weighs 12 tons (10,896 kilograms), is 43 feet (13.1 meters) long, and cost $2.1 billion to originally build. • The longest living cells in the body are brain cells which can live an entire lifetime. • The largest flying animal was the pterosaur which lived 70 million years ago. This reptile had a wing span of 36-39 feet (11-11.9 meters) and weighed 190-250 pounds (86-113.5 kilograms). • The Atlantic Giant Squid's eye can be as large as 15.75 inches (40 centimeters) wide. • Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend about 80% of their lives sleeping. • The starfish species, Porcellanaster ivanovi, has been found to live in water as deep as 24,881 feet (7,584 meters).

Green Harriet THINK GREEN WHEN YOU TRAVEL! Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. But which method of travel is cheapest? Knowing which travel option is cheapest may be of the highest priority to most people. Times are tough, and the majority of folks are looking to save money. Driving According to Drivepricing.com traveling roundtrip from LA to New York in a car that gets 35 mg costs $476.82. Green up your trip by adding a buddy to your car and the price drops to 238.41. Add another friend and you'll be spending a mere $158.67. The car is much faster than the bus and the train, but it pales in comparison to the plane. You will also have to pay for lodging and food on the journey. Pack a tent and stay in campsites and you can lodge for under twenty bucks a night. The Bus Non-refundable, round-trip Greyhound tickets cost $297.60 for a ticket from LA to NY and back. There are further discounts for

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military personnel, students and seniors. Bus travel is the slowest form of cross-country travel. You do not travel in a straight line. It is the least comfortable form of travel. However, the buses I've ridden have been able to keep to their schedules. You do not have to pay for lodging, but you must sleep on the bus. You must also bring food or buy it as you go. The Train Taking the train costs a mighty $758.00 dollars for a round-trip. Discounts are available to various subsets within our society. The train is quicker than the bus, but the train is often delayed by 6 to 12 hours. It's terrible trip for the punctual-minded. Food is not provided. Lodging-aka the chair you are sitting in--is free and relatively comfortable. If the train is crowded, it is not so comfortable. It is also bumpy. The Plane The plane is the fastest way to travel. There is no need for lodging or food. However, planes are infamous polluters. Round-trip plane tickets from LA to NY cost only $303.00 dollars. I found this particular deal on Orbitz.com. The Method of Travel The cheapest way to travel is also the greenest way to travel. Three or four pals packed into a hybrid is by far the least expensive way to travel.

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CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

To All the Grandchildren in the World (EDITOR'S NOTE: This column first appeared shortly after the 9/11 tragedy in 2001. It has run every year since, with the author's updates.)

Dear Grandchildren Everywhere, Today, I am writing to apologize to all of you. Usually, I try to write funny things. But I can't today. On September 11, eight years ago, a few By Wendell Abern evil men stole some airplanes and flew them into buildings, killing thousands of people. And this month, memorials throughout the country will mourn those who lost their lives. Reminders of that horrendous day make it too hard to think funny thoughts. Instead, today I want to apologize to everyone in your generation from everyone in mine. My generation inherited two world wars that killed millions of people. We should have learned something from those terrible wars, to make the world a better place for you. We didn't … and we didn't. And so, it would be hypocritical for me to offer any advice to you. I can, however, tell you some of the lessons we should have learned … that every generation should have learned. None ever has. I hope yours will. We never learned the one thing that every human being on earth has in common: none of us asked to be here. We had no say in the matter at all. But once given the gift of life, no one should have the right to take it away. Yet human beings kill other human beings every day. Every hour. Every place on earth. And too often, in the name of some -ism, or -ology, or -ocracy. One reason for this is because of another lesson no generation has ever learned: how to tell The Good Guys from The Bad Guys. That is just as dumb as it sounds. But see … we never understood how badly we want to believe in our leaders. Our presidents, our prime ministers, our priests, our rabbis -- any of our leaders. We want them to be smart, to be fair, to be honest, and always to be right. But our leaders are merely human beings. They make mistakes, just like we do. They are wrong sometimes, just like we are. Yet we continue to endow them with kindness, intelligence and righteousness, whether they possess such qualities or not. Another reason we never learned how to tell the Good Guys from the Bad Guys is because history is written by the winners. Many centuries ago, a man named Alexander led an army that conquered other countries. Some history books still refer to him as Alexander The Great. No history book tells us what he was called by the thousands of widows and orphans his marauding armies left in their wake. If Germany had won World War II, the madman Adolph Hitler arguably the most evil human being who ever lived -- would be portrayed in today's history books as a dynamic, righteous leader. Because we want so badly to believe in our leaders, we seem to be willing to do anything they ask. Our leaders discovered long ago that by using the hatred of others, it is easy to galvanize us in a common cause, which almost invariably leads to mass killings. Many in this country balked at the Vietnamese War because we didn't understand who hated us. Conversely, if our government had declared war on Iran after zealots had kidnapped 52 Americans,

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everyone in the country would have backed our leaders with fervent jingoism. My personal belief is that there is nothing as beautiful or sacred as a human life. Any human life. Yet, at some point in the history of our civilization, our leaders decided that our beliefs were more important than our lives. I'm not sure just when or why this happened, but that has never changed. About seven thousand years ago, there were almost 27 million of us listening to a few leaders, telling us to go kill each other in the name of some -isms. About five hundred years ago, there were now 450 million of us, still listening to a few leaders, still telling us to go kill each other in the name of some new -isms. Today, there are more than six billion of us, still listening to a few leaders, still telling us to go kill each other in the name of some -isms. When does it stop? When do we stop killing each other? More than 150 years ago, a man by the name of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel said, "What we learn from history ... is that we never learn from history." Sadly, that is just as true today. And because we never learn, we keep repeating past horrors. More than 60 years after the unspeakable atrocity known as The Holocaust, after a weary world swore, "Never again," after a United Nations was created to bring peace to the whole planet, genocides continue to flourish. Ethnic cleansing seems to occur every decade or so. As I write this, the slaughter of innocent people continues in Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia, all in the name of some -isms. When does it stop? Another important lesson we never learned: don't stop questioning just because you believe in something. We have survived on this planet because of our brains. We are not as strong or fast or agile as most other animals on earth. But we are smarter. Our brains are our most potent weapon. And we should never stop thinking. Yet somehow we always do whenever we are told that what we believe in gives us license to kill other human beings. Well, almost always. Mahatma Gandhi tried mightily to bring people together with love instead of hatred. So did Martin Luther King. So have a precious few others. Too many have discovered that hatred works better. But I believe there are glimmers of hope; that the current president of my country, Barack Obama, is one of several world leaders trying to temper centuries-old conflicts with dialog instead of dogma … that they are sincerely trying to give you a world with much more love than hatred. I hope your generation can help them succeed. And finally, here is a lesson we all should have learned in kindergarten: there is only one planet that supports life. This is where we all have to live. It's not as if we have other options, like when we want to move to another neighborhood. There is no other neighborhood. This is it. We should be taking care of this planet. And I must admit, your generation is doing a much better job of it than mine did. I hope you can start to turn other things around also. Most of all, I hope you can start to stop the killing. It will take many, many future generations for that to happen. But it has to start sometime. I hope it starts with you. I hope you can make the world a tiny bit better. And a little bit cleaner. And much safer. I hope when you are my age, you never have to write a letter of apology to all the grandchildren in the world. Sincerely, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at [email protected].

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another l a r g e room that has even more seating. The w a l l s w e r e Umberto's of Long By Linda Kaufman Island, once considered to be the "pope of pizzas," has established itself in South Florida since painted a golden tex1973. There are currently three locations: Pompano Beach, Fort tured terra cotta that Lauderdale, and Deerfield Beach. Soon they will open their first complimented the rusBoca Raton location on State Road 7. tic colored tiled floor. A Umberto is the name of one of eleven children from Naples, red brick fireplace was Italy. The family came to New York with the vision of the American adorned with garlic and dream—to work hard in order to achieve their dream. As red peppers hanging Joe, the owner of the South Florida from the mantelpiece. locations says, jokingly, "We Various artworks, some worked together, lived upstairs of which were delightand worked downstairs… It ful Italian village was as if living in jail." restaurant scenes decoWhen Joe's older brother, rated the walls. But Umberto, opened up the Long most interesting was a Island location in 1965, he said grey exit door with a "people were starving for good sign that read "Oysters" Owner Joseph Cortero with pizza. it took off like wild fire. above it. It looked as if “Grandma’s” Pizza We couldn't make pizza fast only "oysters" were enough." Started originally with allowed to exit through the door! only fifteen seats, the pizzeria and restaurant now occupies the entire block in Hyde Park (Long Island) and is considered a Antipasto "gold mine." Seduced by the beautiful climate, Joe moved to South Florida in 1973 and opened up a pizzeria in Pembroke Pines, where he had his brother and brother-in-law run the place. Being an entrepreneur, he moved on to Hallandale, followed by Plantation, and then to the current locations mentioned above. Upon Umberto's of Pompano Beach is on East Atlantic Avenue, just seating ourwest of the bridge. Even during these dire economic times, on a selves, we Wednesday evening the were immedipizzeria/restaurant which seats ately greeted by two -hundred people was quite Dylan, our waiter, who busy, bustling with large parties of promptly brought us families with children and young, a glass of Merlot and Grilled Vegetable Antipasto hungry customers. The typical July Pinot Grigio. For a young man of only nineteen years old, he exudheat and humidity had the patrons ed an unusual air of confidence and professionalism. He also forgo the outdoor seating and seemed eager to please us throughout the evening as he checked up instead find refuge in the air-con- on us several times. We later found out that Dylan was no ordinary ditioned establishment where a waiter. He wanted to immerse himself in the restaurant business large neon sign read-"Home of the and build a career around it. As we waited for the appetizers, we Grandma's Pizza" over the take- already knew that service was not going to be a problem. out / pizza oven section. Caddy We settled on Italian bread without garlic. It came out warm, corner to the open kitchen was a and doughy which was a good start. Then we nibbled on a slice of bar area (which is a full liquor bar,) Pizza Sorrentina ($3.00), which was a slice of thin dough topped with a television placed above it. with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh basil. Casual family dining is the idea at this warm and friendly restaurant. Oysters — this way out! Beyond the main dining area is

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Next came the "Grilled Vegetable Antipasto" ($8.95) which was a platter of grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted red peppers, and cubanelle peppersall of which were good to the bite but for my palate, would have preferred it being served warm. The fried calamari ($8.95) was not over-cooked which is easy to do. And the batter was light, which I prefer. Another popular appetizer, the baked clams ($8.95) had a great flavor-a light, lemony twist with a delicious sprinkle of breadcrumbs. The Linguine with White Clams ($15.95) came with a generous portion of fresh clams and the pasta was cooked al dente. The best dish was the Grouper Livornaise ($20.95), which was one of the specials of the evening. The filet of grouper, sautéed with olive oil and onion was topped with tomatoes and olives. Light and simple in its flavor, the taste of the fish was merely enhanced by the seasonings and not over-powered by it. This way, we were able to enjoy the true taste of the perfectly cooked, moist fish. Joseph Cortero, the owner, tanned, medium in stature with grey hair and glasses, spoke with a heavy Italian accent. "I came to America to better Fried Calamari myself. My father said, 'you gotta work’ and when I came over here (at sixteen), I was ready to work. That's what I wanted… to work, and I found it." For over forty years, his days were never less than 12 hours. With his sing-song Italian accent, he added, "I love what I do." He married at age forty and had two children. Then just six years ago, his wife got pregnant again and had another son. "I loved to change diapers! And I can't wait to go home every night to see my son!" Joseph has had the same chef for Grouper Livornaise twelve years. He gives the chef input as to the kind of dishes that he wants. He believes that since he grew up with his mother and grandmother's cooking in Italy, he knows how the dishes should taste. "I know what I know… I know what it (the dish) should taste like… like what my mother and grandmother used to make. You gotta know what to use. It's got to have a certain flavor. It's very simple if you know what to use. If not, it's not very simple."

Only fresh vegetable used in cooking Umberto's has an extensive dinner menu with over fourteen different pasta dishes from Spaghetti and Meatballs ($12.95) to Penne a la Vodka ($13.95) and even a Seafood Feast for Two of mussels, clams, calamari, and shrimp over linguine ($45.95) There is a wide selection of pizzas in various different sizes and a wide assortment of toppings. Being family friendly, "Umberto's" has a kid's menu (for children 12 and under), which is a choice of spaghetti or ziti with different sauces or chicken nuggets or ravioli for only $5.95 or $6.95, depending on the selection. Lunch is served daily. Pastas, salads, and sandwiches are available for a very reasonable price. If you happen to remain at the restaurant during closing time as we did, one of the best treats is to Pasta with fresh clams have Joe bring out his guitar and sing his Italian songs. His dream was to sing professionally - and once you listen to his smooth tenor voice, you can imagine him doing so. Without even understanding a word of Italian, it was easy to guess that his first piece was a passionate love song-which was called "I would like to kiss you." It could have been a scene in an Italian movie, in a rustic restaurant in a small town, … a man strumming his guitar and singing love songs as he reminisced about his lover… but instead, it all happened at Umberto's, a comfortable, down-to-earth restaurant in Pompano Beach.

Umberto’s is located at 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach. Call 954-784-7110

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Making Healthy Choices

H EALTHY C HOICES

By Dr Tracy Sands

Every day we make choices regarding our health and well being. These choices start as soon as we wake up in the morning. For example, on a typical work day, do we go for a peaceful morning walk just as the sun begins to rise and then enjoy a healthy breakfast with a cup of green tea; or do we push the snooze button and wait until the last possible second, scramble to work and stop at the local café for a quick cup of high powered coffee and carbohydrate fix. When lunch time comes we have more choices; did we bring a healthy meal that we made at home or do we go for fast food. If dining out for lunch do we order the mixed greens salad with grilled chicken and extra tomatoes or do we go for the cheeseburger and fries. As the work day ends, we have even more choices. Do we have time for a little exercise before dinner or do we scurry home to catch the latest sitcom or game show? For dinner, is it dinner out of a box that we throw into in the microwave or do we take the extra 10 minutes to steam or sauté some fresh vegetables with grilled chicken or fish. If dining out, do we order a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and a beer or can we decide on a grilled entrée with steamed spinach and carrots. Can we pass on the dessert and

EYE ON HEALTH

Contact info: Dr Tracy Sands, 1701 NE 28th Street, Pompano Beach Fl. 33064 954-942-8402

Pr otect & Enhance Your Most Precious Gift, Your Vision.

By Dr. Gary Goberville American Journal of Ophthalmology '"Ultraviolet photography has given us evidence of sun damage, and the importance of sun protection." Kids and adults spend a great deal of time outdoors in direct sunlight. The need for sun protection is essential to keep your eyes healthy. The need for sun protection is even greater for kids. Experts say we get up to 80 percent of our lifetime exposure to solar radiation by the time we are 18 years old. Eventually, exposure to UVA and UVB may cause extensive eye damage, cataracts, macular degeneration, ptyregiums or weakening of the immune system. The good news is you can help your child and yourself by avoiding sun damage and practicing good sun safe habits by wearing a good pair of sunglasses. One of the best ways is wrap around sunglasses, a style that fits closer to the face than traditional frame. These styles provide superior UV protection for not only for you and your child's eyes, as well as the delicate skin around your eyes. Don't forget to wear your Hats! These days everyone is into sports or has a Hobby. What you may not know is that there are sunglasses specifically designed to help you perform better. For example when you are playing golf if you can read the greens better you will enhance your golf shot. For Golf brown polarized sunglasses are recommended. When your fishing Amber polarized lens work best. There are special color for hunting, tennis, running Skiing, the list goes on. We all want to have an edge especially in sports. Most sports and hobbies start with your vision. Enhance your vision Enhance your game. Virtually most frames can be transformed into sunglasses by adding

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leave time for a casual walk after dinner or do we decide to sit on the couch and end the day with a bowl of ice cream or popcorn. Our last choice of the day now becomes, do we go to bed early and get a good night's sleep, or do we stay up again to watch the late show and hit the snooze button again in the morning. When it comes to healthcare choices, do we take another pain pill, antibiotic or antidepressant or is it time to try a more holistic approach such as chiropractic or acupuncture and learn to manage the illness or condition the natural way. We are always amazed when we start questioning some of our chronically ill patients about their diets and lifestyles. Making simple choices such as eliminating sugar, bread, pasta and processed foods from our diets can result in dramatic improvement on our health, yet whenever I go to the grocery store I see shopping carts full of these items. Going to bed earlier, getting up earlier, exercising and eating sensible meals (including breakfast) have all been proven to add many happy years to your life. All day long we have choices that will have a direct affect on our health, which choices will you make today?

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prescription or non-prescription sun lenses or transitions lenses. Some frames are made specifically for the sport your in. there are frames made for biking, Swimming, surfing, and hunting. It is best to choose a frame for what Hobby or sport you do. There are many different type of sun lenses that protect your vision. The best sun lens available is the polarized lens. This lens eliminates horizontal light that goes into your eyes that produce glare. This enables you to maintain comfort during your daily activities and sports. Polarized glasses have UV filters that protect the eye and retina from ultraviolet radiation, which can literally burn the eye. Floridians' spend so much time on the water and in the sun; this protection is crucial to the health of your eyes. What do you look for in your lenses? Quality and lens type will enable you to make an educated decision. There are several different varieties of lens composition. Glass, Polycarbonate, hi index and plastic. Glass has less aberration but is too heavy and can shatter on impact making it dangerous. Polycarbonate is impact resistant and lightweight and is the most commonly used. Polycarbonate lens is usually what I recommend for sports. Good quality glasses will protect against infrared rays, while top of the line lenses will provide up to 99-percent protection from reflected light. Protecting your eyes from the sun is essential to your eye health and preserving your sight in the future. Sunglasses are the best way to enhance your game, as well as protect them. Your day in the sun will be productive and safe with your sunglasses. That's the bottom line. Dr. Goberville is a Board Certified Optometrist located at Eye Site Vision Center 2490 N. Federal Hwy. Lighthouse Point, Fl 954-943-3779 and 2344 N. University Drive Coral Springs, Fl 954-344-3937

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EXCHANGE CLUB DISTRIBUTES FUNDS T O WORTHY CAUSES AT ANNUAL EVENT Local charities were on hand at the annual Pompano Exchange Club’s event for the purpose of distributing funds to those non-profit organizations that are most proficient in giving help to those individuals in desperate need. Club President Jim Davis and V.P Todd Long hosted the affair to a full house at the Federal Grill in Lighthouse Point. The Pompano Exchange Club is dedicated to the funding of local charities and continue to donate thousands of dollars during its many years in exisLarry Crismond praised the work of the tence. Children’s Healing Institute

Carlos Arenas receives check for the LHP newly-formed LHP Sea Scouts

Betsy Bontrock accepts for Sample-McDougle House from Todd Long

Sandra Veszi gets help for Rebuilding Together

The Dynamos get needed attention

Bit by Bit was rewarded for its great work using hippotherapy

Bill Sullivan accepts for John Ghee’s Operation Brave Kids

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WITH LOVE & LAUGHTER

AT&T and The Dead Parrot School of Customer Service

For those few folks who are not familiar with the "Dead Parrot," I strongly recommend visiting UTube and viewing this classic comedy routine from Monty Python. It involves the mind-boggling run-around actor/comedian Barbara Silkstone John Cleese receives when he tries to return a dead parrot to the pet store that sold it to him. The pet store owner insists the parrot is not dead but merely resting, despite the fact that the parrot is nailed to its perch and is hard as a rock. No matter how much Cleese insists on getting his money back, the clerk evades the fact that the parrot is obviously dead and even suggests swapping the parrot for a slug. A few months ago, as I sat in my car in an almost empty Target parking lot, late at night, trying to get someone from AT&T to help me, I reasoned that AT&T practices the “Dead Parrot” School of Customer Service. I had endured 18 months of a two year contract for AT&T Mobile phone service, during which I had spent a minimum of ten hours of every week on hold with AT&T techs. This night I had been on hold for almost two hours, my cell phone battery was going low, my bladder was full, and my nerves were fried. I was scheduled to have outpatient surgery the next day and the only phone service I had was my AT&T cell phone. I was desperate for someone to get me a connection while I was laid up. It was necessary for me to drive outside a 5 mile perimeter from my home to pick up a signal. AT&T couldn't get me a connection, as I couldn't call them from my home—because I had no net work service. If I couldn't call them from my home, then they couldn't verify that I had NO NET WORK SERVICE! So…my parrot wasn't dead, just resting. As I sat in the car debating whether to give up once again or hang on a little longer, the AT&T tech told me he was having trouble reaching a supervisor, as their lines kept failing. When the super did get on the phone, he insisted I go to an AT&T store that night (10:00 pm) and get a loaner phone to see if the problem was with my equipment. When I explained I had already run that drill a few times and that no loaner phones worked in my apartment, and that it was now after store hours, the supervisor snapped at me: "I'm marking your file ‘uncooperative!’" In other words, I

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wouldn't accept a slug in place of a parrot. Weeks before this incident, I had played the game with yet another AT&T supervisor. She instructed me to "Go home and we will try and call you at 5:30 tonight. If we can't reach you - we will let you out of your contract as we will admit we can't provide you with service." Dutifully, I sat home at the appointed hour knowing they couldn't get through. Three days later, I received a message from that supervisor saying, "We couldn't reach you so we can't determine if you have a problem. We assume your problem has been resolved." Why did I not cancel the AT&T service, when I first discovered that the phone was useless in my apartment? First, I was foolish enough to think they were actually trying to solve the problem. I’m a believer by nature. At&T had me believing the problem existed in my particular phone, or my particular apartment. This is part of the Dead Parrot psychology. The consumer is wrong and the parrot is not dead just resting. Second they threatened me with an early cancellation fee which amounted to pretty much the balance of their contract. In the beginning of my AT&T cellphone contract, I discovered I could occasionally get a signal if I climbed on the bathtub ledge and held the phone up to the ceiling. As I tottered on the tub ledge, I was reminded of the phone service in that quirky old television show — Green Acres. Eddie Albert and Ava Gabor would compliantly climb the telephone pole outside their home to make a simple phone call. There I was making the best out of a sucky deal, and climbing around in my bathroom trying to find an occasional signal. After a struggle, I was able to end my contract with AT&T. I signed up with Verizon and actually cried as I received my very first phone in my apartment. The dead parrot has left the building. (This story first appeared in Denise Richardson’s Talk Back South Florida Sun-Sentinel Blog) Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by a free-lance writer, whose opinion may not reflect the views of this magazine.

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Acts of Compassion

By Reverend Jack Noble

It was one of those quiet summer afternoons, you know the day, too hot and muggy to do much else except stay inside. I had been reading and had grown weary of that, so I went over and watched the boats headed out for the day. I had been particularly moved by what I had just been reading and I was thinking about the things, the people, and the incidents that stir me most. As I did I kept thinking about the word "compassion." The longer I lived with that thought, the more I realized that the things that really get me emotionally and spiritually - are when I see someone go out of their way for another. I bet that's true for you too, isn't it. It occurred to me that afternoon and evening that this quality of compassion - and the word means "to suffer with" - has been transforming the world, probably since the beginning of time. I mean it was that force that ended slavery and put an end to child labor. It was that power that sent Florence Nightingale to Crimea and Albert Schweitzer to Africa. It was that force that mobilized the March of Dimes and conquered polio. And without it, there would be no Social Security, SPCA, or even groups like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Most remarkably, however, as far as I am concerned, is what compassion can do to - and for - the person who feels it deeply, and then acts on it. Where does it come from - this capacity to share another's grief, or feel another's pain? I suppose the most famous of all compassion stories is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. In fact it is such a well-known story that it has woven its way into the vernacular. You know the story, I am sure. A man is traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho , he gets mugged by some robbers and is left for dead. First one person and then another comes by, and we are told in those haunting words, they simply, "passed by on the other side." A third traveler, however, the Samaritan in the story, happens by, stops and helps.

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Why did he do that? What qualities did he possess? And what qualities did he possess that I could encourage in myself? This is what I see he had. Empathy. He had the imaginative projection, the consciousness, if you will, to be able to put himself in the place of another (And I happen to believe we all possess this one!). When the Samaritan saw that victim there, he didn't merely observe, he identified with him, and then he became part of him. One might even go so far as to say, not only was he helping the man, but he was helping that compassionate part of himself. Courage. It takes courage to care! It takes courage to translate that caring into action. The ones who "passed by" were, among other things, afraid. Afraid of what they might find. Afraid of anything strange. Afraid to get involved. Afraid that the robbers might come back. The Samaritan had the courage to push past those fears and respond. A Habit of Helping. I am certain that this was not some isolated incident in the life-experience of the Samaritan. He did what he did because that was the kind of man he was. And he didn't get that way overnight. Across his life he had trained himself to respond affirmatively to the needs of others. All of that said, if there has ever been a time in our lives - individually and collectively - when acts of compassion are called for, it is now! Small or large acts of compassion and kindness, in and of themselves are not much, but when taken together, each of us doing our part, something wonderful is released on the world. Without those, we are lost, and there is little hope for tomorrow. This article was provided by Reverend Jack Noble of the First Presbyterian Church, 2331 NE 26th Street in Pompano Beach. 954-9412308

Back to School Keeping Kids Safe

Hot Off the Grill By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)

Sweet Baby-Back(er) Ribs September means back-to-school, back-tobedtimes and back-to-football! With those Miami Dolphin home games starting up, I wanted to feature a great recipe for a tailgate. My Sweet Baby-Backer Ribs are perfect because most of the work is done at home in the oven---you just finished them off on the grill. Bring along some corn-on-the-cob and you can leave your forks at home. Just be sure to remember the napkins or you'll be doing a lot of finger-licking! PREP • 3 slabs Baby Back Pork ribs • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil SPECIAL SAUCE • 1 large bottle Sweet Baby Rays or other bottled BBQ sauce • 1 jar apple butter • 1 small onion chopped • 2 T. brown sugar • 1/4 c. white vinegar • Zest of one orange • 2 T. fresh thyme Simmer on stovetop for 30 min. until reduced and thickened. READY While sauce is simmering, tear off three large sheets of foil and place one slab on top of each. When sauce is reduced, brush each rib lightly on both sides. Fold foil over and seal each pouch tightly. Place onto large sheet pan and bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. LETS GRILL! Preheat grill to high. Take ribs from foil pouches and discard foil and liquid. Brush ribs on both sides with special sauce and place over direct heat. Close lid and grill for 5 min.. Flip to other side and lightly baste with more sauce. Grill until lightly charred and sizzling. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into individual ribs and serve with extra sauce on the side. Johnny says… "There's nothing like getting the wind knocked out of you with a lineman's elbow to the ribs . . . then again, you haven't been knocked out by my Sweet Baby-Back(er) Ribs! The Gridiron Griller . . . still undefeated! www.offerdahls.com

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It's hard to believe summer is nearly over. The end of the summer season always ushers in the start of a new school year. This year Broward County schools start classes on Monday, August 24. Regrettably, on the first day of school and throughout the 2009/2010 school year, our agency will have fewer school resource deputies on school grounds. It has been widely broadcasted that the Broward County School District and the Broward Sheriff's Office have been hit with tough budget cuts. Our economic turmoil cannot impede the education or safety of our children. This year more than ever - I urge you to review and discuss safety with your children. From bullying to bicycle safety, these are important safety topics every parent or guardian should discuss with their child: BULLYING Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. Usually, bullying is repeated over time. Bullying can take many forms such as physical, verbal, emotional and cyber-bullying. Signs that your child might be bullied are: torn clothes; loss of appetite; mood changes; and/or a reluctance to go to school. It's important that your child knows they can talk to you if they are being bullied. Bullying - whether or not it is happening to your child or their classmate - should be reported right away. You may make an anonymous report by calling the Broward School District's emergency hotline at 754.321.0911. GANG ACTIVITY If you think your child's school or social group is immune from gang activity, think again. The Broward Sheriff's Office has observed evidence of gangs in every social, academic and ethnic category. Some signs that may indicate your child is involved with gang activity include: hanging out with a new group of friends; a marked change in habits or personality; unusual hand signals or nicknames; and/or strange symbols or graffiti on notebooks or folders. If you suspect gang activity in your community or your child's school, contact BSO's Youth Intervention and Enforcement unit at 954.321.4100. WALKING TO SCHOOL If your child walks to school, make sure there are sidewalks and crossing guards along the way. If you are not able to walk with your child, remember there is safety in numbers so have your child walk with siblings or other neighborhood children. Being hit by a car is by far the greatest threat to any child walking to school. Make sure your kids stay on the sidewalk and only cross at crosswalks. Remind your child to never, ever stop to talk to strangers on the way to and from school and, most importantly, never to get into any vehicle with a stranger. These could potentially be life threatening situations. Continues on page 71

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IDENTITY THEFT

You May Like Facebook, but Identity Thiev es do too!

Websites that keep you in touch with your friends and build your community are great. Kids and grown-ups alike have joined sites like Facebook in record numbers in order to take quizzes, hear from long-lost friends, and generally have fun online. But just like anywhere else on the Internet, if you can find Denise Richardson Facebook, so can identity thieves.

ing businesses. They could be trying to capture your information and use it against you. • Do not click on links embedded in emails.

Websites that want you to enter your login and password are just the place for ID thieves to hang out. We all fall into habits online, especially when it comes to logins and passwords. Admit it, you may often use the same login and password for many things you do online. Which means your Facebook account may have a login in common with places like your PayPal account, your bank account, Twitter or other social networking sites.

Here's a few of the most recently reported online scams;

If you think no one has noticed, think again. Identity thieves count on consumer laziness, and they capitalize on it. Thieves are becoming more and more tech savvy as they continue to find creative ways to gain your trust -and your data. That's their job - and they're darn good at it! A growing number of identity theft cases are thanks to newer cyber "phishing" scams where thieves capture someone's information by tricking the user to reveal passwords. With logins and passwords in hand, the thieves can then proceed to clean out whatever accounts they're able to quickly access. And if your login and password are the same for every account, you can see where you would be in trouble. Facebook, with over 200 million users, has already been successfully phished, and it could easily happen again. In the past, phishers have used compromised accounts to send a malicious link to the person's "friend" list. When the friend clicks on the link, they see what looks like a Facebook login screen but is in fact the phisher's way of capturing any login and password entered into it. While this is not a new technique from the phishing community, it is often overlooked by those of us enjoying a social networking site, such as the popular Facebook site. According to Kevin Haley, a director on Symantec's security response team, "People are very wary of email [phishing attacks]. They've begun to catch on. But they don't have their antenna up when it comes to social networking." Follow a few simple rules to avoid becoming an identity theft statistic while social networking; • Create a unique, random password for every site you sign up to join. • Don't use any publically known information to create a password. • Change your password if you have any hint that your access has been compromised. • Never reply to emails from someone you do not know, includ-

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Remember - an educated consumer is an empowered consumer. We can't (and shouldn't) stop frequenting social networking sites. While surfing the web and networking-we simply need to be alert to the various cyber threats and predatory practices looming online.

1. The "viral wall post scam", plays on the potential victim's fear that their picture is published all over the web. The targeted victim will get a post on their page that reads "Hey do u realize your Facebook picture is all over" When the victim clicks on the link provided with the post, they are allowing hackers to access their personal accounts and the accounts of their friends.. 2. In the "phishing friends scam," users receive a message along with a video clip that appears to come from a "friend" but when played will actually download a virus on their computer that then gives the hacker access to the victim's personal accounts and the accounts of their friends. 3. Another popular scam has been labeled the "Friends in Distress Scam.” In this scam, Facebook users may receive a message in their inbox from a recognized friend saying that they are in a dire situation - such as stranded in a foreign country - and need money wired to them. The recipient of the message doesn't realize that the email is coming from a hacker who had accessed the account and address book of someone they know. The hacker begins to send out "friend in distress" emails hoping the receiver of the email scam will believe their friend is in distress and quickly wire money -and along with it the sender's bank account information. Be skeptical of any email or messages that urge you to click on embedded links, verify personal information, phone a provided number, wire money or install unsolicited software. Don't do it! Review your bank and credit card statements, credit reports and stay informed of the latest scams. Take control of your identity before someone else does. If you don't have the time, (or desire) to be solely responsible for taking on the proactive and restorative steps involved to lessen the impact of fraud, then consider doing what did, hire a company like LifeLock and turn the burden over to them. For a nominal fee (use promo code: Lighthouse) you can enjoy social networking -and your life, with far less worries and far more peace of mind! For more information, tips and scam alerts visit my website and blog at GiveMeBackMyCredit.com and feel free to contact me at your convenience!

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We encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers of our magazine. To submit your recipe, please email us at: [email protected]. and type “RECIPE” in the subject line. SEPTEMBER BLUEBERRY COBBLER Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: • 4 cups fresh blueberries, about 20 to 24 ounces • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 3/4 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 tablespoon melted butter • 1 1/3 cups flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • dash salt • 1/2 cup milk • 4 tablespoons melted butter Preparation: Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or similar 2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 400° F. Pick over and rinse blueberries. In a saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch, stirring to blend. Add the water and stir to blend. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the blueberries. Spoon berries into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the berry mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir in the milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter until all ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix. With a tablespoon, spoon the batter over the berry mixture then gently pat to spread the batter over the berries. The batter doesn't have to cover completely. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and the berry mixture is bubbly.

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PULLED PORK SEPTEMBER ROAST Ingredients: • 1 Boston butt or pork shoulder roast • 1 large onion, quartered and sliced • salt and pepper to taste • garlic powder • 1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite • 1/2 cup vinegar • a teaspoon or two of liquid smoke, if desired Preparation: Place pork roast in the crockpot; add chopped onion, salt and pepper and a generous sprinkling of garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for about 9 to 11 hours, or until very tender and shreddable. Drain all juices off and shred or chop pork; add vinegar and bbq sauce (and liquid smoke, if using). Continue cooking on high for about 1 hour. Serve with buns and tangy coleslaw for topping. About 8 to 10 generous servings.

PORK ROAST WITH PECAN STUFFING Ingredients: • 1 (3 to 5 lb) boneless pork loin roast, tied • salt and pepper, to taste Stuffing: • 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup chopped celery • 1/4 cup chopped pecans • 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme Preparation: In a medium bowl, combine stuffing and margarine. Stir in remaining stuffing ingredients; mix well. Untie pork roast and separate into halves. Spread stuffing on the bottom half. Top with the other half of the roast. Secure roast halves well with skewers or toothpicks or retie. Place the roast in a greased roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 8.

COOKIES ‘N CREAM CHESS BARS These will be popular with the kids! For polka-dot chess squares, sprinkle with chocolate chips instead of cookie crumbs. • 1 fudge or chocolate cake mix • 4 eggs, divided • 1 stick margarine or butter, melted • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature • 2 3/4 cups confectioners sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 8 to 12 Oreo cookies or a packet of Mini Oreos, coarsely crumbled

Mix cake mix with 1 egg and margarine; press into greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan. In a mixing bowl with an electric hand-held mixer, beat confectioners' sugar with cream cheese, vanilla and 3 eggs until smooth. Pour about 2/3 of the topping mixture onto the cake mixture; sprinkle with crumbled oreos (or chocolate chips) then pour remaining mixture evenly over crumbs. Bake in a preheated 325° oven for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned. Cool thoroughly and cut into bars. Keep refrigerated.

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Wise Owls choose a Certified Florida Yard My yard had been a "Certified Florida Yard" since 2004. All my hard work has paid off. This summer I was thrill to have a family of three baby screech owls and their mother live in my back yard. They have been in my yard for a couple of months now. I take pictures of them every day as they grow. My little babies are so cute and interesting. I talk to them all the time and they seem to pay attention to me. I have enclose a few of their pictures and hope that you would put them in the LHP magazine for others to see. Sincerely, Karen Southard 2060 NE 26 Street Lighthouse Point, FL. 33064

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! FREE DESSERT ! For all our birthday kids by showing this page at the COLDSTONE CREAMERY Pompano Citi Center

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H H A A PP PP Y Y B B II R R T T H H D D A A Y Y

Vincent P. turns 4 September 2nd

Reagan Van Buskirk turned 2 on August 30th

Angalisia turned 2 on August 5th

T T O O Y Y O O U U Addison Taylor turned 1 on August 30th

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Kyle B. turned 4 on August 30th

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Makena V. turned 7 on August 21st

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Sheriff Al Lamberti Reports Continued from page 64 BICYCLE SAFETY All children riding bicycles to school must wear bike helmets - it's the law. Helmets are the single most effective safety device for cyclists - greatly reducing the risk of death or critical injury. Your children should ride their bicycles on the right side of the road and obey stop signs and traffic signals. ONLINE SAFETY

Open communication and supervision is the key to protecting your children from online predators. You should always keep your family computer in a common area of the home and discuss which online sites are acceptable and which ones are not. Encourage your child to participate in after school activities and to spend face-to-face time with friends. Again, communication is essential to keeping kids safe. By taking extra precautions and discussing safety with your child, you will ensure the 2009/2010 school year is safe and successful one for him or her. Sheriff Al Lamberti

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COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT

Broward County Courthouse Task Force Recommendations, Part 2

By Broward County Commissioner and Vice Mayor Ken Keechl In my last newsletter, “Broward County Courthouse Task Force Recommendations, Part I, I discussed the continuing problems plaguing our Broward County courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale. (www.Broward.org/Keechl.) As a result of bursting pipes, increasing mold, broken elevators, security issues, and a chronic shortage of courtrooms and parking, our local judicial system is in turmoil. In fact, the County has recently been sued by several court employees alleging that the courthouse is dangerous and unfit for occupancy. Each of your nine County Commissioners has previously expressed a view that this problem needs to be addressed now. Unfortunately, we don’t agree on how to pay for the new courthouse. In this month’s newsletter, I would like to address this issue and tell you my view. Last December the Broward County Commission established a Broward County Courthouse Task Force (“Task Force”). After studying many possible alternatives, in the end the Task Force recommended that a new scaled-down courthouse should be constructed on the site of the current judicial garage. By building on County-owned land, the overall cost of the project would decrease. In the past (and before I was elected), the County Commission had suggested building a new courthouse at a cost of approximately $510 million; the Task Force’s new scaled down courthouse would cost approximately $328 million. Similarly, previous County Commissions envisioned a new Broward County Courthouse Task Force Recommendations, Part 2 by Broward County Vice Mayor Ken Keechlcourthouse comprising nearly 900,000 square feet; the Task Force’s new scaled down courthouse would comprise approximately 675,000 square feet. The Task Force also recommended additional parking to meet existing and future courthouse needs.

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KEEP A “PUNCH LIST” HANDY

How many of us use a punch list to keep up with new projects and maintenance work around the house? For me it is a handy tool for getting things done. By having everything on one list you should be able to save time and trips to the store by buying everything before you begin the project, but it does not always work out that way. By Al Siefert Last weekend, Linda (my wife) was on a mission to make Chicken Fiero from a recipe. She made a list from the recipe and headed to the grocery store. A little while later after returning, she began her project. It did not take five minutes before I heard her complaining that she did not have the capers she bought from the store. Linda then grabbed her purse and headed back to the store for the capers. After a short while Linda returned again and continued making the sauce. It wasn't too long before I heard the kitchen cabinet doors opening and closing at a rapid pace. Then there were some mutterings about I know that it is here but I can not find it. As it turns out, we did not have any chicken broth. After another trip to the grocery, Linda had all that she needed to proceed with the recipe. Around three hours later the sauce was ready to "finish" overnight. Linda completed the recipe the next day and it was very good. However, the cost of the ingredients was more than it would have cost to go to JMarks and have it for dinner.

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There are two options being debated on how to pay for the new Courthouse. The first option, which I don’t support, is to allow the residents of Broward County to vote in 2010 on whether we should issue General Obligation Bonds (GOB) to pay for the courthouse. Although the intricate financial details of this proposal are beyond the scope of this article, suffice it to say that, if adopted, the tax burden on property owners would increase. As I wrote earlier this year in my newsletter, “Broward County’s Courthouse Problem: More Taxes Aren’t The Solution”, I will never support a proposal that has the effect of raising the property tax burden on you and your families. So it should come as no surprise that I strenuously object to this proposal. The second option, which I do support, is to pay for the new Courthouse from existing revenue and Certificates of Participation Bonds (COP). Broward County has set aside $120,000,000.00 for a new jail and future courthouse capital projects. We should use that money now. Moreover, during the last session, the Florida Legislature increased the Courthouse Facilities Fee from the existing $15 fee to a $30 fee. This potential revenue (as much as $4,000,000.00 annually) can be utilized as well. Lastly, the County can issue COP bonds. The debt service on these bonds would be satisfied from payments no longer needed on expiring, previously issued bonds! The end result: a new Courthouse and no increased tax burden on the residents of Broward County. In closing I would like to add one final thought. When I campaigned for the honor of being your County Commissioner, I promised that I would address the needs of Broward County that had been ignored for so long by past Broward County Commissions. And I promised you that I would do so without increasing your property tax burden. This solution to our Courthouse problem fulfills both those promises. My best to you and your families.

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When doing projects around the house, do you really save money by doing it yourself? Unless you have the expertise and like doing that type of work, is it really something you want to be doing? For example, a simple paddle fan installation involves buying the wire, fan box, switch box, wire connectors, wire nuts, staples and a switch with a plate. You should have the following tools: A volt tester, wire cutters, hammer, drill, hand saw, ladder, fish tape, a good light, drop cloth and a vacuum cleaner. First you will need to determine the fan and switch locations. 2. You will need to climb into the attic and find a power source and be sure that there are no obstacles where you want the fan. 3. Cut the ceiling for the fan box and the wall for the switch. 4. This step will sometimes require a second person to install the wire from the switch to the fan box. The person in the attic should be careful not to hit their head on the roofing nails. They should also be careful of sharp sheet metal around the air conditioning ducts and they will need to stay on the joists so they do not fall through the ceiling. This project should take a homeowner three to four hours plus the time it takes to buy the tools and materials. In conclusion, whether you are cooking from a recipe or doing home improvement projects, it is good to weigh your options. I know the next time Linda has Chicken Fiero it will not be at home. For more information, please call Al Siefert Electric at 954-493-9411

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What’s Sprouting Up in Lighthouse Point? Saturday June 27th was the first community-based activity for the Lighthouse Point Sprouts. More than 10 Sprout members, their parents and members of the new Environmental Committee met at Dan Witt Park to plant a new butterfly garden next to the toddler playground. The LHP Sprouts was recently created to provide a venue to educate young people about the environment. The Sprouts Club is dedicated to learning about the environment and improving the City of Lighthouse Point and surrounding areas. This group of young people will meet on a monthly basis to conduct an educational/planning meeting and once every other month to complete an action oriented task designed to benefit the environment. The Sprouts are a part of the new Environmental Committee headed by Taryn Palo, which includes the Beautification Committee, the Community Wildlife Habitat Project and the extension office garden help desk. These groups are working together to educate LHP residents on sustainable practices for their yards and to beautify the public areas in LHP. The Sprouts have many more activities planned including visiting the Recycling Center, doing monthly local trash scavenger hunts and making birdhouses from recycled materials. The Sprouts also intend

to work closely with the Environmental Committee on the upcoming plant sale scheduled for early next year. The Sprouts are dedicated to educating children and families about going green. For a great resource about going green go to www.easygoinggreenkids.com. If you are interested in joining the Sprouts please email Julie Doerfler at [email protected].

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