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AUDITION NOTICE REMEMBER KEEPER DAYS!

Sol Children Theatre Troupe
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Keeper Days, one of the biggest events of the
Saturday, February 28, 2 - 4pm year, is presented on the weekend of February
Sunday, March 1, 10am - 12noon ( appointment only) 7th, so please make note of the schedule:
POE! POE! POE! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
Friday February 27, 7:00 - 8:30pm
• 6 pm Kickoff Dinner at LHPY&RC
A fully-staged production of Edgar Allen Poe classics
Actors 10 years of age and up. • T ickets $50 • Cash Bar
FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL! … TALENT NITE! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
Friday, February 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • 10 am Parade (from Pink Church)
FREE ADMISSION! THEATRE GAMES! SOCIAL • 11 am Frank McDonough Park
TIME! REFRESHMENTS!
• Car & Motor Bike Show
BEATLES' RETROSPECTIVE:
An original Beatles' Revue! • 3 pm Games & Rides
Friday, February 20, Saturday, February 20, 7 - 9 pm • 6 pm Dan W itt Park
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
Sol Children Theatre , 3333 N. Federal Hwy. • 1 pm Frank McDonough Park
Boca Raton 33431 Call 561-447-8829 • Family S ports Day
For additional info,
call John Trudel at 954-784-3439,
GARDEN CLUB IN FEBRUARY or email Jane McLaughlin at
Garden Club of LHP "Annual Salad Luncheon" ndmac@aol.com
and Chinese Auction! To be held on FEBRUARY 19,
2009 at St. Paul's Education Hall, 2700 NE 36 Street,
LHP. Doors Open 11:00AM. Enjoy a delicious lunch
prepared by Garden Clubbers, including beverage and Congressman Sets Up Office in LHP
desert! Cost is $10.00 per person for non-members and Starting February 2009, Congressman Ron Klein will
guests. Please RSVP as seating is limited. have his office set up in LHP one day a month to assist
Contact Pat Noble, 954.942.4957. Program will be
our residents in any Federal issues or questions you
"Tips and Tricks On Growing Orchids" with Gail
Miller of Miller's Way Orchids, owner/grower. Join us may have. If you have problems with Veterans Affairs,
for an afternoon of camaraderie while learning about Social Security, Immigration or Passports, officials will
the tricks of the 'trade' and perhaps win a prize or two. be there to assist the first Wednesday of each month in
For more information about our garden club, the LHP Library Community Room from 9:00 a.m. to
please visit www.gardencentral.org/florida/mylhp- Noon.
club

U.S. Coast Guard News

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-7 in Lighthouse Point, as a public service, will conduct a one-day About Boating Safety
(ABS) Course on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Dixon Ahl Recreation Center, 2200 NE 38th Street in Lighthouse Point, Florida
33064. Visit our website at http://a0700307.uscgaux.info/
For more information call Gene Cain at 954-557-0582 or email auxcain@hotmail.com to register. Starting time is 8:00 a.m. The
cost of all materials with lunch included is $40.00. The ABS program meets all the requirements for the Florida’s Boater Education
Identification Card which is now required for all boater under the age of 22. New and experienced boaters are welcome. Space is
limited. Topics will include the identification of navigational aids, elementary boat handling, required safety equipment, and the
rules for using the local waterways.

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 features
10 Antarctic for a
Great Adventure
23 Deerfield Middle
Science Project
30 Pompano Beach
Boat Show
46 HISC Celebrates
the Season
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has built a reputation for excellent por- Thanks go to to Bill and Judy
trait work and her monthly “Out &
About” feature is exactly what we
Sullivan for another exciting trave-
logue. The first in a series of two
needed to enhance the publication. Antarctica articles appears in this
February issue. As Judy says, “We have
The challenges that a weak econo- begun searching for ‘adventures’ rather
my brings are truly mind-blowing. than those destinations that are on the
Predictions as to what this year will beaten path.”
bring are not things we are used to We look forward to their next
hearing, but those who survive will be adventure!
the ones who were willing to push the
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 contents
contents I Love My Pet
Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5
As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beauty Spot of the Mont h . . . . . . . . 26
Berkel and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . . . . . 56
Commissioners’ Report . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cookin’ with the Community. . . . . . 7 3
Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Editoria l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Butterfly Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Library News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Merchant of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 74
Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Oakly
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . . . . . . 64 Hi World!
Strange, But Tru e . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
My name is Oakly and I am keeper of the shoe! They named me
Oakly because I was born on Olkland Park Boulevard in the

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 A View from the
N
Story by Judy Sullivan Photos by Bill Sullivan
First of a two-part series

Having spent a good portion of my adult life tains. It is reached via ship from the southern tip of
traveling, I have developed a great love of it. It has Argentina from the city of Ushuaia. They refer to

T
been said that I would pack a bag and go to
Okahumpka if someone offered! I can't deny it! I
have managed to transfer that love to my ever will-
ing (and always good sport) husband. We have
begun searching for "adventures" rather than those
themselves as the end of the world and it is true.
There are no castles or cathedrals here! It seems
about as far as you can go and still be on the plan-
et.
But, we actually began the trip by flying first

A destinations that are on the beaten path, and thus

decided that the far
flung reaches of the
southern hemisphere
into Buenos Aires. The flight is a long one and it is
hard to imagine that after
all that time in the air,
you are actually only 3

R
were calling. hours ahead of East
A trip to Antarctica Coast time! Virtually all
is a trip of a lifetime. of your travel is north to
Mention that you are south rather than east to
going and you elicit west.

C
comments such as, "Is We were met at the
there anything there to airport and transferred to
see except ice?" "You our hotel downtown
must have been every- across from the Plaza San
where else if you are Martin. Known as the

T going there!” or "Where

the heck is it anyway
and how do you get
there?" "Isn't it awfully
Campo de la Gloria, a
town square in which the
people of Buenos Aires
valiantly defended them-

I
cold there?" selves against the British
Keep in mind that invasion of 1807. It is
although we traveled centered with an eques-
there in January, which is the height of summer in trian statue of General Jose de San Martin and the
the southern hemisphere. The temperatures are Monument Honoring soldiers, sailors and airmen,

C
fairly moderate (our lowest was 26), and since our
traveling companions were from Kansas City, it
was frequently colder at their home than where we
were!
The Antarctica Peninsula is actually a narrow
commemorating those who died during the
Falkland Islands War.
Buenos Aires is the capital of the Republic of
Argentina and the country's largest city. A port
city, it stretches north to south along the Rio de la

A
finger of land separating the ice choked waters of
the Weddell Sea and surrounding islands, a pris-
tine wilderness with scenic waterways, icebergs,
deep blue glaciers and jagged snow capped moun-
Plata. It is a beautiful city; modern, dynamic and
very cosmopolitan. It features modern European
architecture and the European cultural heritage
outnumbers the Spanish. Portenos, as the multi-

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End of the World
national residents of Buenos Aires are known, are as diverse
as its culture and refer to their city as "The Pearl" of South
America.
The shopping is terrific. If that is "your thing", you'd best
do it here because this is pretty much the last you will see!
Our baggage was limited by both weight and size due to ship
accommodations so we had to temper our exuberance some-
what. Since the hotel was located a short half block from
Florida Street, a world famous pedestrian shopping street, we
took the opportunity to stroll. This is a commercial area full
from a station in the San Isidro district of Buenos Aires and
of leather, fur and cashmere clothing, street musicians, cafes,
arrives at the Tigre in about 30 minutes. It runs just 24 miles
upscale boutiques, world famous designer shops and news-
passing through about a dozen stations along the route The
stands. At the far end is the Galerais Pacifico which is one of
stations are lovely; mostly English style, with shops, cafes and
the most elegant shopping centers in the country. It contains
restaurants. The Tigre, the terminus station, is a large station
a dome painted by the artist Castagnino.
teeming with shops and stalls; both upscale and tacky, and
It is also the city of the Tango, the national dance of
the starting point of the visit.
Argentina, and
From the station it is about a 15 minute walk to
touristy though it
Vinculacion channel where there are numerous motorboats.
may be, one cannot
These transport both locals and tourists through the rivers
go to Buenos Aires
and channels. Passing by several islands you see houses,
and not take in a
resorts and hotels built on pilings. These are all serviced via
Tango Show and
the water with water taxis, water ambulances and barges.
dinner in San
There is also a large water amusement park and a great vari-
Telmo. It is
ety of trees, flowers and floating islands of lilies. Local fauna
showy; featuring
include otters and aquatic birds.
beautiful costumes
A flight of about 2 hours early the next morning brought
and graceful care-
us to Ushuaia the southernmost city of the world. Ushuaia is
fully choreographed movements. The Tango has a wide range
a small Patagonian city located on the Beagle Channel and
of choreography and cannot ever be danced individually. The
surrounded by the Darwin Cordillera. It is the capital of
man protects and supports. The woman seduces, the man
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and Southern Atlantic Islands
leads.
Province. It is a city of about 40,000 (the size surprised us
No tour of the city would be complete without a visit to
all!) with an average winter temperature of 0 and summer of
the Recoleta Cemetery. Founded in 1822 by Recoletos Monks
40. Their heat is provided by natural gas subsidized by the
it is internationally know for the famous sculptures, tombs
Argentine government.
and mausoleums. By far the best known of the political fig-
No matter how small, there is always something to see in
ures and Argentine families buried here is Eva Peron.
any city and Ushuaia is no different. We visited the legendary
A fortuitous error by the tour company booking our trip
"jail at the end of the world" Still in its original location and
resulted in their providing an extra free day and night in
condition it is now a museum (Museo del Presidio). Visitors
Buenos Aires. This glitch allowed us to take an interesting
can see the cells and wax statues of some of its most famous
half day trip to the Delta of the Parana and the islands locat-
prisoners. It is a symbol of the colonization of Ushuaia.
ed along its rivers. The Tren de la Costa (Coastal train) leaves
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 LHP CHAMBER COLLECTS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
Santa arrived early with the help of the Lighthouse Point
Chamber of Commerce members. The December Social was
hosted by Doreen Gauthier at the Library for the one and only
morning social. Doreen and her staff served a tempting break-
fast.
Chief of Police Ross Licata and Dave Donzella of the LHP
Fire Department accepted the many toys and gifts for local
children and families for the holidays.
The main topic of morning was the updates of the plans
for the 5th annual Taste of LHP. “We expect it to be a huge
success!” said President Michele Greene.
The Chamber was thanked for its support of the
Lighthouse A'glo and we will be making plans to participate
as individual businesses in this month’s Keeper Days parade.
Chamber monthly socials are on the 3rd Tuesday evening L to R: Fire Chief Dave Donzella,Cindy Tenberg, LHP Chamber
of each month. President Michele Greene and Police Chief Ross Licata.

TO THE EDITOR
Jon,

Good afternoon. I hope you had an enjoyable Holiday.

I wanted to write and tell you what a wonderful maga-
zine I think the LHP is. Living in the northern part of Boca, I
have never had the opportunity to see your magazine. I
stopped by the Lighthouse Point Library to pick one up so I
could have a copy of our ad for our records. I thouroughly
enjoyed reading it and it was a true delight. I just wanted to
tell you what a wonderful job you are doing on this publica-
tion.
L to R: Lynn Spinella Pagans, Librarian Doreen Gauthier,
Talk to you in a few months when we place our next ad
Commissioner Sandy Johnson and Lona Harris
to run in the April issue. Have a Happy New Year!
Denise Porter, Public Relations Officer
Pompano Beach Power Squadron

TREE DEDICATION FOR JO GELSOMINA

Arthur Burgess of LHP surprised his wife Jo Gelsomina (See
photo on right) on Sunday November 23rd with the dedication
of a tree, in her honor at Dixon Ahl Park.
Several friends and family members gathered as Arthur
explained that he prefers to "honor" loved ones
rather than "memorialize " them.
Inger Jones President of Garden Club of LHP assisted Arthur
with the project and urges other LHP residents to honor their
loved ones in similar manner. " We can never have enough trees,
" said Inger.
If you wish to plant a tree in "honor" or in "memory" of a loved
one, please contact Inger Jones at 954.942.9310 or mjinger@com-
cast.net.
L to R: Inger Jones, Jo Gelsomina and Arthur
A luncheon followed at the Burgess home for family and
Burgess
friends of the honoree.
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 Valentine’s Day...
A conversation with my cat
I called my psychiatrist and asked,,
"If you live with someone for a long
time, is it true you can take on their
characteristics?"
"If the person you are referring to is
weak of character, simple-minded and
desperate for attention, then I say, yes,
it's a good possibility. This person
probably has a serious case of ail-
urophilia. Why, do you know someone
Berkel and Me with such a problem?"
"Ailurophilia?
"Yes, ailurophilia is an uncontrollable love of cats. Your friend
probably is suffering from this mental condition."
"Doctor, can this uncontrollable love of cats be cured?"
"Fifty-fifty. If the symptoms haven't progressed too far, he may
be able to be saved from disastrous circumstances. You better
have him see a doctor friend of mine as soon as possible!"
I hung up and called the doctor for an appointment the fol-
lowing morning. When I arrived, the waiting room was quite
crowded, so it was 45 minutes before I was called in.
"Good morning!" the doctor said, as I entered his office. "I was
told that you may have ailurophilia?"
"I'm hoping it's a simple case of a love/hate relationship with
my cat, Berkel, and nothing more," I explained.
"When you entered the office earlier the nurse noticed you
walking on all fours. She said she first thought you were looking
for a dropped coin, but then noticed you sniffing our client's shoes
and rubbing up against their legs. I think your condition may be
progressing quite rapidly."
"Is it too late to save me, doctor?"
"Well, if you stand upright, it will be much easier to check your
vitals before we proceed with any treatment."
"I tell you, this uncontrollable obsession with Berkel, that's my
cat, is driving me nuts, complaining about the quality of food I
feed him, the terrible living conditions he's living under, the T.V.
programs I watch. You name it. As much as I love this cat, some-
times I feel like squashing him like a bug."
"Did I hear you say that you are having conversations with your
cat?" the doctor queried.
"Oh, didn't I tell you? Berkel suddenly began speaking on his
second birthday when I accidentally dropped a large can of lentil
soup on his head."
There was a moment of silence.
"Doctor, did you hear what I just said?"
"And just how long have you been hearing cat voices in your
head, may I ask?"
"The voices are not in my head, doctor. The voice is actually
coming from my cat, Berkel. And he even has a little English
accent."
"Are you sure someone hasn't dropped a large can of lentil soup
on your head, my dear man," the doctor suggested.
"I really think I might have actually been a cat in my past life
and this feeling for my cat is more like a romance, rather than an
ordinary infatuation or mental condition."
"Yes, what you say is a common defensive response from ail-
urophiliacs.
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A Special T ime f or Ailurophiliacs
by Jon Frangipane
"So, what do you suggest I do, doctor?
"I suggest you change your litter box regularly."
"Is that supposed to be funny, doctor."
"Yes, it is. I inject humor as well as tranquillizers to settle a
patient down. You know, if one cannot laugh at oneself, then one
is just a lowly microbe swirling around in a Petri dish. Now how
has your diet been lately? Eating the right foods?"
"Well, not exactly, you see..."
"Okay. So, are you into wet food or the dry?"
"There's so many more flavor choices in the wet. So I'm a
Fancy Feast wet fan," I answered.
"How nice for you," the doctor said as he checked my ears.
"Hmm, I'm noticing that your ears are rotating 180 degrees as
we speak."
"Yes. It's much easier to hear, if I point them in the right direc-
tion,"
The doctor began to check my throat.
"My, my, you have quite a rough tongue there. It's what I
would describe as a very cat-like tongue. I almost cut my finger."
"It comes in real handy when you have to slurp out of the
dish," I explained.
"I don't know how to tell you this, but I think you may be
actually turning into a…"
"Cat! Say it, I'm becoming a cat!"
"Okay! You're becoming a cat!"
"No, no, no! It can't be true!"
I jumped on the doctor's chest and screamed, "Let meowt of
here!"
An alarm went off and I awoke suddenly from a deep sleep,
realizing I had been dreaming all the while.
"Berkel! I screamed. "Where are you?"
"Where am I? I'm right here in the clothes hamper. You left it
open."
"I overslept and had this terrible nightmare, and my doctor
told me I was turning into a cat. Can you imagine me, a cat?"
"I can't even accept you as a human being. Besides, my bowl is
empty. Let's get a move on!"
"My ears even rotated 180 degrees like yours and my tongue
was razor-sharp, just like yours."
"Not to digress, but do you know what today is?" asked the
cat.
"It's two days after the day before yesterday and one day
before tomorrow."
Berkel was silent for a moment and then blurted, "Do you real-
ize that you are making a mockery out of the most important day
of the year?"
"Christmas is over. What's your problem?" I said.
"Today is Valentine's Day. That's what!" Berkel shouted. "The
day to recognize those you adore, and blanket them with expen-
sive food and gifts and goodies and rhinestone collars!"
"Well, the old money well has dried up, and if you've been fol-
lowing the news, you must be perfectly aware that the current
economic conditions warrant a tightening of our belts."
"I'm a cat. I don't wear a belt, Bozo!"
"Well, you'll be wearing one this year, fuzzface!
Berkel looked up at me. A teardrop was about to fall from his
gunk-filled eye. He knew I would mortgage my house if I had to.
Copyright 2008 Jon Frangipane
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 NFL Pla y ers Touchdown at
Brow ard Children's Center
NFL Players Touchdown at Broward Children's Center
Pompano Beach, Fl. - They may no longer inspire on the
field, but members of the South Florida Chapter of the NFL
Alumni are certainly still inspirational heroes to the young
people at Broward Children's Center.

The former NFL players visited Broward Children's Center

on Sunday, December 7th to bring holiday gifts to some of
the most medically fragile children in the nation. The event
has rapidly become an annual celebration organized by the
local Alumni and philanthropist and Center board mem-
ber, William McGough.

It was a case of once a hero, always a hero as members of

the undefeated Dolphins team of 1972 and other NFL
Alumni signed autographs and handed out gifts to infants,
children, and young adults with special healthcare needs to
help them celebrate the holiday season.

"These children look forward to this event every year," said

Broward Children's Center CEO, Marjorie Evans. "These
players are very special to the kids we serve and many
make lasting connections with individuals who have few
family and friends outside of the Center's staff and volun-
teers."

Santa also made an appearance at the holiday party organ-

ized by the NFL Alumni's South Florida Chapter and took
pictures with children under a spectacular Christmas tree
decorated with NFL team decorations.

The celebration took place at Broward Children's Center's

sub-acute nursing facility, which is home to 36 infants,
children, and young adults whose developmental and
physical challenges require around the clock medical
attention.

The NFL Alumni is a charitable organization composed

primarily of former professional football players guided in
their volunteer efforts by the motto "Caring for Kids."

For more than 35 years, Broward Children's Center has

been providing medical, educational, therapeutic and
advocacy services to infants, children and young adults
with special needs.

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EXCHANGE CLUB CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY!

As doom and gloom regarding the economy engulfed

the world, jocularity still prevailed among Exchange
Club members as they met at their annual Christmas
Party at Bonefish Macs to swap holiday gifts, many of
which cannot be displayed in this family magazine.

You can see by their expressions that a few members

were not exactly thrilled with their gifts, but it’s sup-
posed to be the thought that counts.

A meeting of the minds (the search is on!) is planned for

some date to be announced soon to resolve a number of
issues that have recently come to light. All members are
requested to offer input.

The upcoming “150” Charity Dance, one of the club’s

premier events, was held at the Lighthouse Point Yacht
& Racquet Club andfeatured a live band, raffles and a
silent auction. A full account of the festivities will be
published in the March issue.

Do you know someone who has

an interesting story? If so, please
tell us so we can publish it in
the March issue!

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Deerf ield Beach Middle School International
Baccalaureate Students Par ticipate
in “Living” Period Ta b le of the Elements

Remember the Periodic Table? That chart where all of the on the front of the shirt. The name of the element and the atom-
elements are organized? Some adults will say they try not to ic number were painted on the back.
remember such things. Science teacher, Suzy Pinnell, hopes her A crazy idea came to life with this Living Periodic Table of
8th graders will never forget the Elements when
the Periodic Table of the 110 DBMS students
Elements. donned their element
To increase understanding t-shirts and assem-
of the Periodic Table, each stu- bled for the photo
dent was assigned one of the opportunity.
110 named elements. Students Students wore their t-
researched their element learn- shirts during the
ing about its uses, the person school day and for
who discovered the element, Science Night in
the date of discovery, and December at Deerfield
other properties unique to Middle.
their element. Many elements This project was
have a multitude of uses in made possible by
products we use every day; funding from DBMS
however, some students were PTSA and Strike Zone
disappointed to learn their ele- Management.
ment has 'no known uses'. Suzy Pinnell
To make the table come enjoys involving stu-
alive, t-shirts were decorated. L to R: Gabrielle Tozzi, Alexa Fernandez and Yokaira Vizcaino dents in the class-
Three colors were chosen to room with labs and
represent the main regions of the table. Yellow shirts for metals, projects, and outside improving school landscaping. She was
blue for nonmetals, and green shirts for metalloids. DBMS Teacher of the Year for 2008 and Broward County
Students used stencils to paint the symbol for their element Schools Environmentalist of the Month for October.

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 AS I WAS SAYING
Wisdom of a Slot Master
By Alan Williamson
Monte Carlo. Autumn of '89. The
Casino Royale. She was on a roll at the
craps table. I was on my last roll of
quarters. Our eyes met across the
crowded casino floor. She said,
By Alan Williamson "Come, kiss the lips of lady luck." I did.
Five minutes later I won $50,000 on a slot machine called
"Gooses Wild." I turned and she was gone. I've been look-
ing for her ever since.
Atlantic City, Summer of '96. The Golden Nugget.
Down to my last $50, I join my parents on a three-hour
bus trip to the new promised land of gambling conquests
- the Jersey shore. The mooing sound from a slot machine
called "Sacred Cows" captures my attention. I wait
patiently for 2 hours and 25 minutes while a plump,
chain-smoking grandmother with a sweatshirt that reads
"Caution: Stops Frequently" finishes "milking the cow" for
all its worth. It takes me only ten minutes to dump my $50
bankroll down the hatch. The mooing sound seems to
mock me as I stagger away.
I cap off my day of thrills by watching a bum fight a
seagull for a French fry out on the boardwalk with my
dad. In a creepy coincidence, he's also been rendered pen-
niless by a machine called "Buffalo Bills." "Do you hear a
mooing sound?" my dad asks as we wait for my mom to
emerge from the casino with tales of daring moves and
jumbo jackpots.
Canada. Winter of 2005. Casino Windsor. After a
decade of trying to go "legit" I'm back in the hunt for easy
money. Because of my status as a high-rolling, big-time
gambler, my means of transportation is once again a bus.
This one is bound for Canada from suburban Detroit,
crammed to capacity with my wife, my in-laws and other
titans of the casino world who are cleverly disguised to
look like an assortment of twitchy burnouts, lost souls
and cranky seniors.
The favorable exchange rate in Canada translates into
more play time for my U.S. currency, an advantage I quick-
ly exploit on a machine called "Yabba-Dabba Dollars." I
shovel in twenty, forty, sixty dollars of Canadian coin,
secure in the knowledge that I'm only down $50 in
American money. I win a little, lose a little in a seesaw cru-
sade to hit Yabba-Dabba paydirt. Suddenly, I reach deep
into my deflated wallet and realize the cold hard truth. I'm
Yabba-Dabba done.
While my wife and others count their winnings on the
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long bus ride back, I take solace in small, less material vic-
tories. Had I not, after all, ravaged the casino's all-you-
can-eat buffet, going back for three heaping platefuls of
their shrimp cocktail, baked ziti, and banana cream pud-
ding? Why yes, I do believe I did. Because that, my friends,
is exactly what a big-time gambler does to even the score
on a day when lady luck is nowhere in sight.
Hollywood, Florida. Summer of 2008. The Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. I knew going in that the odds
of hitting a jackpot at a Florida Indian reservation were
steep. Last year in fact, $750 million were fed into slot
machines on tribal land in Florida with not one single mil-
lion-dollar baby to show for it. By way of comparison, a
tollbooth attendant named Elliot Hickleburger gave away
over a $1 million in quarters all by himself that same year
by miscounting the change due back to motorists.
Though the deck was clearly stacked against us, I felt
an inexplicable confidence as my wife, my in-laws, my
parents and I crammed into a rented Chevy Impala and
headed to the glittering, clattering hubbub that is
Seminole Hard Rock. A machine called "Turn Green"
looked promising, so I assumed the squatting position and
dropped in some seed money. I hit the "three coins" button
and watched the video images flicker and twirl, coming to
rest on the payline in random patterns of possibility:
Ting, ting, ting, ting - a parrot, a turtle, a palm tree -
you lose.
Ting, ting, ting, ting - an eagle, a rabbit, a beach ball -
you lose.
Ting, ting, ting, ting - a banjo, a gas pump, a penguin -
you lose.
Mustering up my last ounce of self-control, I hit the
"cash out" button, grabbed my ticket and headed for the
nearest "Blazing Sevens" machine. Within two minutes,
the miraculous happened:
Ting, ting, ting, ting - blazing seven, blazing seven,
blazing seven!
In one fortuitous flick of the finger I had won $107.33!
Take that you Hard Rock tight wads! Who needs you
shady lady luck! I beat the system on my own terms and
nobody, but nobody can take that away from me!!
Um, nobody except a machine called "Royal Flush"
which 20 minutes later reclaimed all $107 of my winnings
plus $30 more.
Oh well, in the immortal words of big-time gamblers
everywhere - "Gangway to the free buffet!”
 The Garden
The Lady
Garden Says...
Lady Says...
HEARTS AND FLOWERS
By Donna Torrey fools for months, and
then will go through a
Valentines Day has traditionally been dormant period, (They
a "rose" occasion, and although this deserve a rest!) but can
flower is beautiful, there are many oth- be re-bloomed with a lit-
ers that are equally so, longer lasting, tle extra effort.
and far less expensive. If you like to
give your honey flower gifts this holi- Last but not least on my
day, consider these alternatives: Orchids, Gloxinias, and list of favorites is the
Anthuriums. Anthurium. This
showy, semi-epiphyte is
These three will rival the rose in beauty and color, while also another plant that most
whispering "exotic extravagance". Orchids come in many colors, find amazing. The heart
shapes, sizes and price range. There are so many magnificent shaped, waxy flower that is really a spadix, can be brilliant red,
ones to choose from you are certain to find one that speaks for orange, purple, pink or white and lasts for months. However,
you. Be sure to find out the growing conditions they need, and the most intriguing part of this aroid is its aril, which sticks out
an added bonus will be that this orchid will likely bloom each like a… well; let's just say that some people call it the "little boy"
year hereafter, a continuous reminder of your love. Second on flower. Truly an exotic creature, it practically yells romance.
my list are Gloxinias. Aside from its beauty, it also makes an excellent landscape plant
for a shady, well- drained area, blooming continuously. `
These plants are cousins to African Violets, but in giant form!
The leaves form a rosette that spans at least a foot. The massive Plant some love in your garden this week.
cluster of cup shaped, velvet flowers come in the most vibrant
shades of magenta, violet, lavender and combinations of these Garden Gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi
that you have ever seen! Most people when they first see one feel Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-1189, or at
compelled to ask their name. They will continue to bloom like www.donnas gardengate.com

Beauty Spot of the Month

Congratulations to Dr. Tom and Betty Hammond of 2921 NE 46th Street, winners of the Lighthouse Point Community’s
Beauty Spot of the Month Award for December. Chosen by LHP Beautification Committee.
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 Elsa Brehm Hoffman is “Grand Dame”
at 46th Annual Pompano Beach Parade
Elsa Brehm Hoffmann, of Hillsboro Beach, was
named "Grand Dame" of the historic 46th Annual
Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade on December 14,
2008 in Florida. She shared the Grand Marshall role
with local South Florida news anchor seen here, WPLG
(ABC affiliate) Channel 10's Jacey Birch.
Elsa, age 101, is a longtime and active area resident.
She is considered a "Pompano Pioneer" for her develop-
ment and ownership of The Jasmin Villa Resort in the
1950's for about 20 winter seasons. Prior to that time,
the area was mainly agricultural. Motels brought
tourism and successful growth to the area.
Jacey is holding the cover of the upcoming book
entitled Elsa's Own Blue Zone, written by Sharon
Textor Black and due out to the public during the first
part of 2009 by Morgan James Publishing. It details
Elsa's philosophies on aging and living well. The book
also includes many interesting photos of Elsa's life,
including photos taekn with Barbara Walters from the
show Elsa was on last April "How to Live to 150 - Can
You Do It?." Perhaps Elsa can!

Elsa Brehm Hoffman with Jacey Birch

Sharron Black (left) and husband Mike (right) pose with

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 2008 Pompano Holiday Parade
Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce announces winners
POMPANO BEACH, FL - With close to 40 beautifully dec-
orated boats, it was a difficult decision for the judges to pick
the winners of the 46th Annual Pompano Beach Holiday Boat
Parade. Held on Sunday, December 14, the brightly decorated
boats navigated north on the Intracoastal Waterway from
Pompano through Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach and
Deerfield Beach.
“The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to
thank all the Captains and Crews that participated in this
year’s parade,” said Parade Committee Chair Gwen Leys.
“This year’s Parade had its own challenges, but the smiles
on the thousands of residents and visitors who come to watch
make it all worth while,” she continued.
Leys announced awards went to the following entries:
Best in Show: Over 30 – Mr. Bob; Under 30 – Tuned Blue
Chamber Of Commerce Award: Over 30 – Knot on Call
Under 30 – Reel Nauti
Best Private Boat: Over 30 – Bimini Twist, Under 30 – Reel
Priority
Best in Entertainment: Over 30 – Mooncusser, Under 30 –
Marks Ark
Best in Sound: Over 30 – Niff-T, Under 30 – Happy Hour III
Most Unique: Over 30 – Noah’s Ark, Under 30 – Planet
Massage
Most Effective Lighting: Over 30 – Playmate IV, Under 30 –
Lizbeth
Lighthouse Point Award: Triple Trouble
Best Club/Organization : Riparius
Best First Timer: Absolute
Best Commercial Boat : Mussette
Chair Persons Award: Jay Dunning, BSO Marine Patrol
The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Boat
Parade Committee wish to thank the sponsors and communi-
ties whose support made the event possible: The City of
Pompano Beach, JM Family Enterprises, Inc, Publix, Eastern
Financial Florida Credit Union, Namasco, Citi Bank, Frank H.
Furman Insurance, The Cove Restaurant and Marina, Michele
Greene State Farm Insurance, The City of Lighthouse Point,
The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce, Shane LeMar
Entertainment and Production, Town of Hillsboro Beach,
Atlantic Doggerey Boutique & Grooming, The City of Deerfield
Beach, Everest University, Cool Shirts, Inc, The Deerfield Beach
Chamber of Commerce, The Shower Door Store, Inc, Japanese
Auto Care, Inc., Digital Interiors Inc. and Robert Leigh Designs
Winners were presented their awards at the Pompano Beach
Chamber of Commerce’s “Business with a Twist” on January 7,
2009 at 5:30 pm at The Cove Restaurant and Marina in Cove
Shopping Center located on Hillsboro Blvd in Deerfield Beach.

L to R: Pompano Mayor Lamar Fisher, LHP Commissioner Sandy Johnson, United States Coast Guard Captain Christopher
Roberge, Pompano Beach Chairman Steve Wolf and USCG Station Ft. Lauderdale Commanding Officer Lt. Doug Watson
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 LHP KEEPER DAYS KIDS’ FISHING TOURNEMENT
In conjunction with the upcoming Lighthouse Point Top anglers waiting for the chance to defend their titles
Keeper Days celebrations, the 2009 "Lighthouse Point include Paige Martin, Glenn Fitzpatrick, Jack Audet,
Keeper Days Kids Fishing Tournament" will be held Ricquel Martin, Shane O'Connor, James Doll and
Saturday, January 31st . Registration will be held from 5 Kristen Reidy, "Team Make it Happen" with Paige,
pm to 7 pm, Friday, January 30th at the Tennis Center. Sophia and Ricquel Martin and" Team Doll" with James
First 75 anglers to sign up will receive a Tournament T Doll, Fisher and Hunter Yancey.
Shirt and Fish Bucket. Awards will be presented
Saturday Feb 7th after the Keeper Days parade at While the competition for choice angling locations may
McDonough Park. be fierce, the fun is second to none! Parents, kids and
friends get to spend some quality time with each other
This fun tournament, with the accent on "fun", is open creating memories that will last a lifetime.
to all LHP kids with prizes and trophies being awarded
in multiple divisions including girl and boy, 6 and Sponsors for this year's event include Campbell &
under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17 and team division. Rosemurgy Real Estate, Coral Cadillac, Custom Rod &
Reel, Bonefish Mac's, Helen S & Fish City Pride and
Last year's event had 95 anglers catching - and releasing many others.
- 624 puffers, snappers, grunts, jacks, barracudas,
stingray, wrasse, snook, blue runners, groupers and Contact John Trudel at (954) 784-3439 for more
even a few lookdown. information.

CALLING ALL CARS (ELECTRIC) FOR KEEPER DAYS PARADE CALL ERICA DAVEY 954-942-8887

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 A N TA R C T I C A
Completed in 1920 it was built completely by the prisoners
themselves. With 380 one-person cells its main reason for exis-
tence was to confine re-offenders and undesirables from
throughout Argentina but was soon inhabited by some of the
most dangerous murderers, thieves and political prisoners.
Those with good behavior were often allowed to work outside
the prison and receive pay for that work. They set up shoe
repair, bakery, carpentry and tailor shops. These workshops
gave the inhabitants of Ushuaia basic services and supplies for
which they might otherwise have had to depend on the infre-
quent ships arriving in port monthly or less. The prison was
shut down in 1947.
After a brief "tour" around the city and environs, we
lunched at a mountaintop lodge affording a gorgeous view of
the harbor, surrounding Andes Mountain Range and glaciers.
Joining our ship in the harbor at this time was The World. This
is a huge ship, a virtual traveling city, which circles the world
and is a condominium of sorts. Travelers actually own their
"apartments" some of which are as much as 3500 square feet,
and can come and go as they wish at any port or time. It
dwarfed our little ship, the Corinthian II, a small ship this time
carrying only 115 souls.
Our ship was built to safely afford in-depth exploration and
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featured a fleet of Zodiac landing craft to bring us into intimate
contact with incredible Antarctica. Our average speed would
be about 14 knots. It featured roomy suites with cozy down
comforters. We were all given bright red parkas with the ships
logo. They were warm, fairly waterproof and made us easy to
spot!
There were life boat safety and muster station drills and an
explanation of the zodiac boarding techniques and schedules.
Passengers were divided into small groups and given group
names. We soon learned that these names were the names of
the various penguin breeds in and around the peninsula.
Departures each time were rotated by group with the groups
gathering in the salon. Each passenger turned over his assigned
number on a board when leaving the ship. Upon returning to
L to R: Bruce Hoskins, Bill Sullivan, Paul Volcker,
Mrs. Volcker, Deb Hoskins and Judy Sullivan
the ship, it was turned again; did not want to leave anyone
behind! Anyone forgetting to turn his number on return was
subject to good natured but public humiliation.
Then there was the boot decontamination. All boots must
be scrubbed top to bottom and rinsed with anti-bacterial rinse
following each visit to land. They were then stored in lockers
on the "poop deck". This prevented any foreign material from
being introduced to the peninsula and the spreading of any
Penguin guano to the rest of the ship. We soon learned the
importance of the last!
Meeting fellow passengers is always a fun start to any
cruise and this one was no exception. Paul Volker and his wife
were among us as was Michael Kitteridge, past owner of
Yankee Candles. He played a "mean" guitar and we often gath-
ered in the lounge after dinner for sing-alongs. Almost all our
 fellow passengers
were well traveled;
visiting their "last
continent" after hav-
ing "seen" the others.
The beautiful sun-
sets that took place
around 11:00 PM,
were often after we
were all tucked into
bed!
Onboard lectures
were presented daily by staff naturalists. The staff members
were young, ambitious and each knowledgeable in his own
field. Most had traveled extensively on other "nature or adven-
ture trips." We had lectures on early explorations, dog sled-
ding, finance, and the wildlife and itinerary expected the fol-
lowing day. The itineraries are variable and based on local
wind, water and weather conditions. There were frequent
whale sightings when we would all run to the rail with our
binoculars. Our route was traced and updated on the map in
the salon twice daily. Visiting the bridge was encouraged and
the captain seemed to love the company and showing off all his

modern devices. Viewing onscreen all the approaching ice-
bergs though disconcerting was especially interesting.
There was (although intermittent) internet service in the
library. A daily newspaper and CNN in the cabins helped us to
keep up with the rest of the world. Movies were available for
passenger use and the "take one and leave one" library well
stocked. The food was wonderful, wine always poured and
birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated with cake and ice
cream it seemed almost daily! A tour of the kitchen revealed
how compact and efficient it was. We were met after each
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shore visit by the staff with hot drinks, vodka, or bouillon, and
warm towels!
All ships begin their journeys to the Antarctic Peninsula by
traversing the Drake Passage crossing the Antarctic
Convergence. Seabirds such as Albatross and Cape Petrels fol-
lowed us and we were escorted out to sea by a group of pen-
guins. The Drake is a 600-mile chaotic, narrow body of water
stretching from Cape Horn on the tip of South America to the
Antarctic Peninsula. This stretch of water is frequented by
icebergs, high seas, and often gale force winds. Here the waters
of the Atlantic join the waters of the Pacific and it is consid-
ered to be the roughest ocean in the world.
Though it was named for English navigator Sir
Francis Drake he never actually sailed it because the
more sheltered Strait of Magellan was far less dan-
gerous! Our ship was "Drake- proofed" with any-
thing remotely moveable secured tightly to the deck
for the crossing. Ropes were strung throughout the
common areas to afford walking safety when moving
about the ship.
The old seafarer's adage of "One hand for the ship and one
for yourself" became a reality. Our crossing would take place in
late afternoon and throughout the night. Be prepared. Take
your Dramamine!
Be sure to see part 2 in the March Issue!
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 KEEPING UP WITH YOUR IRA: A Tax Season Checklist
Year-end is an ideal time to evaluate
the role that IRAs could play in your
retirement and tax management strategies.
Roth IRA or Traditional IRA?
The primary difference between a tra-
ditional IRA and a Roth IRA is the tax
treatment of contributions and distribu-
tions. Traditional IRAs may allow a tax
Scott Lanza
deduction based on the amount of a contri-
bution, depending on your income level. Any account earnings
compound on a tax-deferred basis, and distributions are tax-
able at the time of withdrawal at then-current income tax
rates. Roth IRAs do not allow a deduction for contributions,
but earnings and qualified withdrawals are tax free.
In choosing an IRA, you should weigh the immediate tax
benefits of a tax deduction this year against the benefits of tax-
deferred or tax-free distributions in retirement. If you need the
immediate deduction this year, then you may wish to opt for a
traditional IRA. If you don't qualify for the deduction, then it's
almost certainly a better idea to fund a Roth IRA.
On the other hand, if you expect your tax bracket to drop
significantly after retirement, you may be better off with a tra-
ditional IRA if you qualify for the deduction. You could claim
an immediate deduction now and pay taxes at the lower rate
later. Nonetheless, if your anticipated holding period is long, a
Roth IRA might still make more sense. That's because a pro-
longed period of tax-free compounded earnings could more
than make up for the lack of a deduction.
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Should You Convert to Roth?
The IRS allows individuals to "convert" a traditional IRA to
a Roth IRA if you have an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or
less.
As part of the conversion, you must pay taxes on any
investment earnings and on the deductible contributions pre-
viously made to the traditional IRA. The decision to convert or
not ultimately depends on your timing and tax status. If you
are near retirement and find yourself in the top income tax
bracket this year, now may not be the time to convert. On the
other hand, if your income is low and you still have many years
to retirement, you may want to convert.
Maximize Contributions
Try to contribute the maximum amount allowed by the
IRS: $5,000 per individual, plus an additional $1,000 annually
for those aged 50 and older for 2009.
Also, if your workplace retirement plan offers an employ-
er's matching contribution, then that "free" money may be
more valuable than the amount of your deduction. As a result,
it might make sense to maximize employer plan contributions
first, and then try to maximize IRA contributions.
Tax day always looms large - so don't hesitate to use the
remaining time between now and then to shore up the IRA
strategies you will rely on to live comfortably in retirement.
Scott Lanza, Certified Financial Planner & Branch Manager of
Lighthouse Point Financial welcomes your inquiries at 954-582-
5233. 2036 E Sample Road in the Gateway Centre.
 HAPPY
HOLIDAY TO
ALL OUR
WONDERFUL
CUSTOMERS!

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Exchange Club Sends Care Package
to Member Ian Bahman in Iran
Jim Davis, Lou Petrone, Chuck McLaughlin and Todd Long are shown here in an exciting pose as they prepare to ship a care
package to fellow Exchange Club member Ian Bahman stationed in Iran. Jim seems to be the only one taking it seriously. On
display are carefully chosen items they thought would come in handy in the desert. LATE FLASH: Ian has recieved this
package and thanks the Exchange Club members, especially for the cigars.

L to R: Jim Davis, Lou Petrone, Chuck McLoughlin and Todd Long

THIS ST ORY WILL WARM Y OU UP!
Arts and Literature have given us Soylent Green and The
Matrix, suggesting human bodies as raw material. Usually, this
makes people grimace and shiver. But in the Swedish town of
Halmstad, it will soon make people warm and cozy. Halmstad
officials required improvements at the local crematorium after
environmental monitoring indicated that too much smoke was
going out the chimneys. After planning for the improvements
started, well...one thing just lead to another.
It was when we were discussing all these environmental
issues that they started thinking about the energy that is used
in the cremations and realized that instead of all that heat just
going up into the air, they could make use of it somehow. It was
just rising into the skies for nothing," said Lennart Andersson,
the director of the cemetery in the town of Halmstad.
Because cremation of human remains can release toxins, like
mercury from dental fillings, the filtration of the off-gases is
extremely important. In order to effectively clean the emitted
gases, they must be cooled from around 1000°C to under 150°C.
Recovery of this heat for warming, first the crematorium build-
ings and later to feed the public heating system, will save costs
and use less water as well.

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 The Lighthouse Corinthians
Hold Their Annual Commodore’s Ball

L to R: Lia Bishop, Hal Bishop, Fred Krieger, Rosemary Krieger, Suzzane Cafferky, Buddy
Cafferky, Niki Kac and Fred Hellman

On December 5, 2008, the LPYRC Corinthians cel- new Commodore's favorite: chocolate cake. At
ebrated their having a new Commodore with a each table floral centerpieces by Honey Bunch
ball. "Passport to the World" was the theme of the Florists were white roses atop a royal blue column
evening with Commodore Hal Bishop and his wife of light.
Ila receiving guests along with Immediate Past
Commodore Lee Donais and his wife Pat as well as Music was furnished by STREET TALK and the
the new bridge officers and their partners. 174 attendees were either dancing or tapping their
feet to the irresistible music. Ron and Doreen
Blue world globe balloons carried out the theme as Murray and their committee spent many months
did the dinner menu which featured food from putting together an evening that will be long
around the world. The "surprise dessert" was the remembered.

Lighthouse Point Magazine welcomes all residents in the

surrounding area to send news items, articles and photos
that would be of interest to the community
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 Hillsboro Inlet Sailing
Everything seemed so merry and bright,
as sailors from the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing
Club cruised through a beautiful holiday
party at the LHP Yacht & Racquet Club.
With the economy tanking badly and the
world in turmoil, it was good to see so many
smiling faces.
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 MORTGAGE NEWS I S Y O U R P R O P E R T Y TA X B I L L T O O H I G H ?
Did you know that the National Taxpayers
Union estimates that as many as 60% of homes
are assessed for too high of a value, resulting in
an incorrectly inflated property tax bill? With
values decreasing so dramatically chances are
good you might be in that group of people paying
too much. Take the time to review your proper-
Mary Griffin ty tax bill to see if you can save a nice chunk of
change.
The good news is that it's easy!
First, contact your local tax assessor's office and ask for someone in the
reassessment area. The Broward County Appraisal website is
www.bcpa.net/ for contact information. Find out when appeals are
heard, and how the process for submitting a property tax appeal works.
Additionally, ask for a copy of your property card. Review the card and
confirm that the basic information about your property is correct. For
example, is the square footage and number of rooms for your home
accurate? If the number is incorrect, the county may change the assess-
ment without a formal appeal. If everything on the property card is cor-
rect but the assessed value still seems too high, your next step is to
gather the following documentation to support an appeal. And don't be
surprised if the assessed value is lower than what you think the market
value is for your home. Ask what the formula is, because an assessment
which is less than market value still might be too high.
LEGAL MATTERS Marital & Family Law Perspectives
Matters of the Heart
This year will mark my twenty sixth
season as an attorney in the marital
and family law arena. Over that peri-
od of time, I have talked with many
professionals who have shared their
thoughts and ideas on how to
Catherine Iaconis Favitta maintain strong and united family
relationships. Here are their top
seven tips:
• If you don't have anything nice to say - don't say what
you're thinking. We know that a forest fire can be start-
ed with just one match. An argument can be started
with one careless word. Don't let that happen.
• Be a good host/hostess to your family. Treat everyone
the way you want to be treated - small things make a
difference. We all like it when someone gets something
for us when they get themselves one (drink from the
fridge, snack, napkin, etc.)
• Repay a cross word with a kind word, or don't say
anything back. Everyone can get cranky - don't take it
personally. If you let it slide off your back, things will
get back to normal much quicker.
• Keep your eyes half closed. Since we are not carbon
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If you have a current appraisal that supports the value being lower
using recent market-value information, many counties will accept a
copy of the appraisal with the appeal. If the appraisal is outdated, you
can order a new one--just call me for a referral to an excellent apprais-
er. You can also visit the local assessor's office or search online, and look
through the public records for other homes that have similar features to
yours, but have lower assessments.
Submitting an appeal is generally a fairly simple process, but make sure
to take the time to fill out all forms in advance and be prepared with
your documentation if there is an in-person hearing that needs to take
place.
More good news - according to the National Taxpayers Union, about
33% of property tax appeals succeed! Taking the time to review the
accuracy of a tax bill could easily save you hundreds of dollars per year,
adding up to thousands of dollars during the time you own your home.
Please feel free to contact me for more information on this money-sav-
ing tip.
Mary Griffin is a Certified Mortgage Planner to Howard Grace and
Associates, 625 S.E. 10th Street in Deerfield Beach. She welcomes all
your mortgage questions at (954) 421-3255, e-mail her at
mary@howardgracemortgage.com. Website: www.howardgrace-
mortgage.com
copies of each other, it is best to overlook things that are
not done exactly the way we would like. As long as the
dishes get cleaned, does it really matter how they are
stacked?
• Find something deserving each day and compliment
it.
It is so easy to be critical but so much more rewarding
to say something that makes the other person smile.
• Get out of the house and do something fun together.
A change of routine and laughing is good for bonding.
Check out the Jungle Queen dinner cruise tour togeth-
er, or go out to the movies and buy that great smelling
popcorn instead of watching a DVD at home again.
• Find a project to work on together. Pick an area in the
house that needs a good cleaning or remodeling and
tackle it together. It is true that having a common goal
and "Spring cleaning" make us feel good and hopeful
about the future.
Catherine is a Marital and Family Law Attorney, and
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law
Mediator, who lives in Lighthouse Point. Catherine
may be reached at (954) 767-8340. Feel free to visit
Catherine's website at FavittaLawFirm.com and ask
any Family Law related question.
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Reincarnation or Coincidence?
By Gina Ferrante

For over fifteen years, I was married to a purred! I looked at my mother, and she
man who believed in reincarnation. Even looked at me. She knew what i was
looking back to to the time he and I were thinking before I spoke. She said, “Gina,
dating, he would tease me and tell me, why don’t you ask the neighbors to see if
“Gina, when I die, I’m coming back as a someone lost a cat?”
black cat.” To me, cats were as foreign as the
idea of reincarnation. In fact, the most for- Well, I did a lot more than ring the
eign idea of all was the idea that my young neighbor’s doorbells — I alerted every-
husband was dying! one nearby, but no one had ever seen him
before. I even ran an ad in the local lost and found ani-
At age forty-four, my athletic husband, the picture of mal section in the newspapers. Droves of people from as
health, was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. At far as ten miles away came to see if he was their cat. He
first, even though I heard the words coming out of the wasn’t. No one claimed him and no one in the neighbor-
doctor’s mouth, I didn’t accept it. I wouldn’t accept it! hood saw him before.
But after we visited two more liver specialists, it began
to sink in — my husband was going to die, and at best When I let the black cat into my house, he walked slow-
had only six months to live. ly up the staircase to the second floor, where there are
four bedrooms. Without hesitation, he walked directly
At that point in time, my afghan hound was fourteen into the master bedroom. He then proceeded to follow
years old and passed away. I was living on the north me around everywhere. He even stood by the car, if he
shore of Long Island and missed the long walks down sensed I was going somewhere. He’d jump in and come
North Country Road that I shared with my dog. along, wherever I went.

My husband’s health rapidly deteriorated before my
eyes. Within four months, he was unable to leave the
hospital room. But he never lost consciousness, and
everyday, more than once, he would hold my hand as I
sat next to his deathbed and tell me he’s coming back as
a black cat. Two hours before he died, he repeated,
“Gina, remember, I’ll be back as a black cat.” Those were
the last words he ever said to me.
Coincidence or reincarnation? I wasn’t sure and I was-
n’t taking any chances. So, just in case, I named him
“Buddy” — after all, my husband was my best friend.
Submitted by Gina Ferrante
1011 SE 12th Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Several weeks after his funeral, my mother came over
and insisted I leave the house and accompany her to the
movies. It was the middle of the afternoon. It was dusk
when we arrived back at the house and noticed an
something on the front porch. And it was black. I flew
out the passenger side of the car, ran up to the porch to
find a black cat sitting by the front door. I got goose
bumps. I never had a cat before and didn’t know how to
approach it. I didn’t have to worry — in seconds, the
black cat twirled around my feet, completely ignoring
my mother who had followed behind. When I bent
down to pet him, he rolled over on his back and licked
my hand.Could it be? I wondered.
I went into the house and returned with half and half
cream and a bowl of tuna fish. He ate, he drank, he
Cat Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I’ll be your friend, just treat me right
I’ve been known to scratch and bite
It’s the truth, just ask the rats
The world is really ruled by CATS!

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 Make Your New Year's
Financial Resolutions
It's time for New Year's resolutions. This year,
why not try some financial resolutions? Here are a
few to consider:
First, resolve to stay calm. As you're well aware,
2008 was not exactly a stellar year for the stock mar-
ket. What will 2009 bring? No one can say for sure,
but as an investor, your best move is to stay calm and
remain focused on your long-term goals.
Next, vow to increase your 401(k) contributions.
Your 401(k) is still a great way to save for retirement.
Also, build an emergency fund containing six to 12
months' worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid
account. This fund can help prevent you from having
to sell stocks to pay for an unexpected expense.
Finally, be patient, disciplined and forward-look-
ing. The investment world has taken some knocks
lately, but good investment opportunities are still out
there.

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SKIN CARE INDIGE - A new at-home mask
for acne and anti-aging
By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA
Indige is a new anti-aging micro-peel mask that
is a scientific breakthrough in dermaceutical
skincare. Unlike traditional skin care products,
the mask delivers treatment at the cellular level
thus allowing deep treatment that traditional topical treatments can-
not duplicate. The results are immediate, leaving your skin fresh and
more beautifully regenerated every time you use it.
When the mask is applied before procedures such as microdermabra-
sion, laser treatments, soft-tissue augmentation, or peels, it can
improve the appearance of the results by making your skin more
receptive to treatment. Plus, the mask is so easy to apply; you can
continue to use it at home post-procedure.
REDUCE, REHYDRATE, REVITALIZE
Indige helps reduce the appearance of fine-line wrinkles and reduce
pore size. Indige also rehydrates sun damaged skin by improving the
skin barrier and the collagen superstructure. The skin is then revital-
ized and rejuvenated where one sees lighter and brighter skin,
improving radiance and balancing pigmentation, increasing the
appearance of firmness and elasticity, smoothing the skin's texture
with a powerful micro-peel, and exfoliating the skin by promoting
CHIRO CARE Getting a Good Night Sleep
By Dr. J. Peter Painter
According to a recent sleep study, over 40 million
people suffer from sleep problems. On average,
American adults lose over one hour of sleep each
week due to pain. There are two common causes
related to this loss of sleep; the position that we are
sleeping in and what we are sleeping on.
Patients often ask me what the best position for
sleeping is. Although not an easy question to answer, the best sleeping
position is when the body assumes a natural, neutral posture. It is impos-
sible to assume a neutral posture while sleeping on your stomach.
Sleeping on your side with your knees and hips slightly bent with a small
pillow between your knees allows for proper anatomical alignment. Your
pillow should allow your head to maintain a neutral posture. That means
your nose is lined up with the center of your chest. If you are sleeping on
your back then you should place a pillow under your knees to take the
strain off of the lower back and hip flexors.
Sleeping on the wrong mattress can cause or worsen lower back pain.
Lack of support from a mattress reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains
muscles and does not help keep the spine in alignment, all of which con-
tribute to lower back pain. A mattress that is too firm will not allow for
natural contour of your body. A recent study published in the Journal of
the American Medical Association found that a medium-firm mattress
provided the most restful sleep.
Although there is no single "best mattress", comfort is the most impor-
tant factor in selecting a mattress. A mattress that provides both comfort
and back support helps reduce low back pain, allowing the structures in
the spine to really rest and rejuvenate during the night.
The following guidelines are designed to help patients with low back
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cellular turnover and combating build-up in pores.
BOTANICAL PROFILE
Indige is a series of 4 masks that can be applied at home once a week
for 4 weeks. Therefore, the patient is not required to have a cosmetic
procedure in the office and has the at-home convenience of improving
their skin. Indige has an extensive botanical profile that includes
honey, cranesbill, comfrey, elder, calendula, tormentil, plantain,
horsetail, burdock and cucumber. All of these botanicals have well
known properties of treating a wide variety of skin conditions. With
the addition of glycolic acid, the anti-aging mask is a wonderful treat-
ment that improves sun-damaged skin. With the acne mask, the addi-
tion of salicylic acid to the botanicals helps treat blemish prone skin.
Indige makes a great gift for the cosmetically-oriented individual or
you can use it yourself a few days before Valentine's day to have your
skin glow on that special day.
For more information, or questions about other dermatologic or
cosmetic concerns, please contact our office for an appointment
at: 954-783-2323 or visit us on-line at: www.heckerderm.com.
Offices are located in Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
pain choose the best mattress for both back support and sleep comfort.
• Achieve a balance between back support and comfort. Sleeping on a
mattress that is too firm can cause aches and pains on pressure points. A
medium-firm mattress may be more comfortable because it allows the
shoulder and hips to sink in slightly.
• Understand and inquire about the physical components of the mattress.
The coils or inner springs of a mattress provide the support. Different mat-
tresses vary in their number and arrangement of coils. Padding on top of
the mattress comes in different thicknesses. Mattress depths typically
range anywhere from 7 to 18 inches deep.
• Know when it's time to get a new mattress. If you think you might need
a new mattress you probably do.
• Shop for the best value and quality of the mattress rather than for price.
General rule of thumb "you get what you pay for" however a $6,000 mat-
tress may not get you a better night sleep than a $1,000 one. Expect to pay
$1,000 to $1,500 on a king size mattress.
• Be aware of mattress advertising gimmicks. Claims that a mattress is
"orthopedic" or "medically-approved" should be viewed skeptically. There
has not been extensive medical research or controlled clinical trials on the
topic of mattresses and low back pain.
• Purchase mattresses from stores and companies that are trustworthy.
Check on the store's return policy. Sometime it is worth paying a little
extra for a 30 day return policy.
• Personal preference should ultimately determine what mattress is best.
Any mattress that helps someone sleep without pain and stiffness is the
best mattress for that individual.
Don't forget to flip and rotate your mattress 180 degrees every six
months. This will help increase the life of your mattress and reduce pre-
mature wear. (Please see ad on page 13)
 STRANGE, BUT TRUE !
• Cotopaxi in Ecuador supports the only glacier on the
equator.
• The creosote bush can live for thousands of years.
• There were 132,432,044 automobiles registered in the
United States in 1999.
• Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster general
and appeared on the first 5 cent stamp issued in 1847.
• Holes in a golf course must be 4.25 inches in diame-
ter, and at least 4 inches deep.
• The human stomach can stretch 50 times larger than
its normal size and hold 4.5 quarts (4.25 L).
• A wainwright is someone who fixes wagons.
• Strudel comes from a German word for whirlpool.
• The word windfall comes from an old English law
prohibiting the cutting down of the King's trees, so the
only firewood commoners could gather is what the
wind blew down.
• The flower Rafflesia Arnoldi can measure up to three
feet (.9 m) across and weigh as much as 15 pounds (6.8
kg).
• In the year 2160, there will be two lunar eclipses and
five solar eclipses.
Green Harriet
• Go paperless. Consider reading your newspaper and
magazine subscriptions online. Switch to electronic
banking and credit card payment, too.
• Teach kids about the environment.
• Take your batteries to a recycling center. Earth 911
gives you the scoop.
• KLTurn your car off if you're going to be idle for
more than one minute.
• Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to
"cold."
• Recycle. If you're not at home, take the extra steps,
(literally), to find that recycling can.
• Reuse. Plastic food containers make good crayon
and marker holders. Use padded envelops more than
once. Buy your toddler or preschooler's clothes from a
thrift shop and give away those that don't fit to friends.
Goodwill or the Salvation Army can help.
• Limit the length of your showers. Even better, take
a "navy shower," shutting off the water while soaping
up and shampooing.
• Don't run the water when brushing your teeth.
Learn about water scarcity.
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• All plant life contains calcium, sulfur, magnesium,
carbon dioxide, phosphorus, and other trace elements.
• The sun is about 330,000 time the mass of the Earth.
• Centipedes don't have 100 legs.
• The world's fastest land animal is the cheetah, reach-
ing speeds of 60-70 mph (110 km/hr).
• The fastest animal on earth is the peregrine falcon
clocked at over 180 mph (290 km/hr).
• A regular hen's egg has about 7,000 tiny pores in its
shell.
• Red blood cells do not contain a nucleus.
• There are approximately 100,000,000,000,000 cells in
the human body.
• A single molecule of human DNA could stretch to
over 3 feet (.9 m) long.
• In tennis, zero points is referred to as love, which is
possibly derived from the French word for egg, l'oeuf,
referring to the physical appearance of the number zero.
• The white part if your fingernail is called the lunia.
• No U.S. President has had brown eyes until 2009.
• One quarter of the bones in your body are in your
feet.
• Wash towels after several uses.
• Purchase one case of water and provide
clean water to 24 people (for over twenty
years).
• Give away your goods and find new ones at
FreeCycle.
• Recycle your technology. Dell, Hewlett
Packard, Apple, and IBM, among others, offer recycling
programs.
• Go zero! Log on to the Conservation Fund's Carbon
Zero Calculator and in less than five minutes, you can
measure and then offset your carbon dioxide emissions
by planting trees.
• Put your money where your mouth is-invest in
green investments. Web sites like Co-op America's
National Green Pages™ can help.
• Learn about threats to ocean life and help
Greenpeace take action.
• Whenever you can, try using green cleaning prod-
ucts. Check out Cheap, Clean, and Green.
• Find your local watershed and learn how to protect
it.
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CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS
IMPATIENCE AS A VIRTUE
Dear Patient Ones,
A week or so ago, I accidentally knocked a
cup and saucer off one of our tables. Smashed it
into a dozen pieces or more.
This was not just any cup-and-saucer set.
These were hand-painted antiques. Created by
my grandmother, who had her own kiln, in the
late Nineteenth Century.
By Wendell Abern "Fear not," I said to my horrified wife. "A lit-
tle Krazy Glue and a lot of patience, and I'll have
it together again in no time."
And I did. Took a few hours, working meticulously. My doubting wife
was as surprised as she was relieved.
"It just takes patience, which I have in abundance," I boasted.
"Right," my wife said. "As long as there's not another person involved."
I reflected on that. She was right. I hate it when my wife is right.
"In my defense," I said, "the people I get impatient with deserve it."
"You mean like that poor old woman the other day, who committed the
heinous crime of driving on University Boulevard the same time as you?"
"She was weaving! She was driving twelve miles an hour in three lanes
at the same time! She was -"
"Spare me. At least you admit you get impatient."
I glared. Then I reflected some more.
"You know what?" I said after some thought. "Several years ago, I advo-
cated a support group for baseball addicts. Maybe I could find a support
group for people who get impatient with other people!"
"For you, they'd have to invent a 36-step program."
"I'm serious! I'll bet they have one somewhere."
"Forget it. You'd flunk."
"You can't flunk out of a support group!"
"You'd find a way."
More thought. Clearly, I was going to lose another one. After 53 years
of marriage, the score stands at 863 to 2. And the only two I won were dur-
ing our first year, when she was coddling me.
I decided on an unexpected offense.
"The world would be nowhere without us impatient ones," I said as she
was retreating to the kitchen. "John Adams. Thomas Jefferson. All those
guys. They got impatient, we got a country."
"Oh, Lord, I feel a rant coming on," she said, spreading some egg salad
on a slice of bread. "Let me see if I can find a soap box."
"And what about Thomas Edison? And the Wright Brothers? What
about computers? Everything beneficial to humanity has come about
because of someone's impatience!"
"Amazing. You've done it again. You have once again twisted events in
order to make your unacceptable behavior acceptable!"
"My behavior is impeccable," I stated, assuming a pose of great nobili-
ty. "It's everyone else who behaves badly."
My wife has never bought this argument. But as I gave it more
thought, it occurred to me that I had stumbled onto a brilliant new philos-
ophy: Impatientism. Simply defined: impatience, as a virtue.
I can make impatience work to the benefit of all humanity! I thought.
The key is to convey my feelings to someone who can take action. That's
how impatience creates constructive changes!
Immediately, I started writing letters. The first was to the director of
the Department of Motor Vehicles:
Dear Sir or Madame,
Okay, I'm onto your silly little game: those robots you put in cars, dis-
guised as 93-year old women who drive twelve miles an hour. Then you
trail them by a block in unmarked cars, waiting to nail someone like me
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.
who gives vent with blaring horn and profane mouth.
If you're really interested in improving driving conditions in this state,
here's a better idea: require anyone who is older than 65 take an actual, on-
the-road driver's test. Every four days.
P.S. Yes, I'm older than 65 myself. I assume you are also, since only a
doddering drooler would issue driver's licenses through the mail, without
requiring a driving test. I just hope they deliver this letter to whatever
home you're in.
The next was to the leading manufacturers of women's purses:
Dear Sirs or Mesdames,
Could you please design a purse that makes it easy for women to find
things? With all the pockets, zippers, coin slots and hidden compartments
built into your purses, no woman can ever find anything!
P.S. Personally, I think you are all part of a world-wide conspiracy,
training women to make the rest of us exercise patience while they fumble
through their purses, and possibly making us missing something impor-
tant, like the kickoff of a football game. You're just trying to prepare us
for when the women are 93 years old, so we won't honk and swear at them
while they are approximating the act of driving.
Next, to the man I call Bob the Annihilator, because he always destroys
me when I play bridge against him:
Dear Bob,
!@*#!*&!?$#!!
P.S. &*#!
To the CEO of the super market chain I frequent:
Dear Sir or Madame,
Have you ever actually shopped at one of your stores? You must try it.
Then, while standing in the check-out line as a cashier disappears to get
cigarettes for a shopper who didn't want to wait at the Customer Service
desk, ask yourself this: if you were just an ordinary consumer, would you
continue shopping at this store?
P.S. How are sales lately?
To the CEO's of all South Florida television stations:
What are your requirements for on-air news teams? Do they have to
know anything about the English language?
Cases in point:
The past tense of the verb, "To take," is "taken," not "tooken."
The past perfect tense of the verb, "To go," is "had gone," not "had
went."
The word, "strong," does not have an "h" between the "s" and the "t."
Nor does the word, "moisture."
P.S. Perhaps all of your on-air personnel should take a course in
"English as a Second Language."
To Jose Canseco, former baseball player, who decided to make money
by writing books that betrayed his former friends:
See letter to Bob the Annihilator.
Unfortunately, there is not enough room here to include a letter to tel-
evision channels who distract us from the show we are watching with tiny
characters at the bottom of the screen, promoting other shows they want
us to watch.
Now that I think of it, that should be a whole column by itself. I'll dis-
tract them once, see how they like it.
Cantankerously Yours,
Wendell Abern
P.S. Happy Valentine's Day, even if you're a 93-year old driver.
Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.
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 ON RELIGION
By Reverend Jack Noble
Love & Understanding
There is something deep within us a
deep drive - for lack of any better
descriptor - that wants to be under-
stood, and to be loved. I am not certain
from where that drive comes, but it
seems to have been built into us by God.
And this I know, I have seen it in every person I have ever
encountered - from the ones whom I have found to be most
kind and gentle to the ones whom I have known to be the
most difficult and cantankerous.
One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is the fail-
ure to remember that this is true, not only for ourselves, but
that it is also true for everyone we meet. Everyone is look-
ing for those same two things. But because this drive is so
strong, our individual tendency is to only want to "take," or
accept these things for ourselves without "giving" them to
others. And voila, therein lies enormous opportunities for
conflict.
To go out into the world to "give" love and understand-
ing, and not only to take, requires real courage, because
when we do that we run the risk of being hurt. It is never
easy to let our guard down, to open our heart, to respond
with empathy - or for that matter with indignation, or to
react with enthusiasm. It is always easier, and usually less
costly, and generally much safer not to get involved. To
simply leave things as they are.
There is, however, a marvelous discovery to be made in
the process by those willing to run the risk. In this giving
of love and understanding, we usually find that those
things are returned. And one of the things I am learning -
very slowly, I might add - is that the more I care, the more
things and causes and people I find to care about. And that
caring becomes more intense, and in the process I am
becoming more alive!
This desire to give love and understanding, rather than
merely to receive them can change and illuminate any rela-
tionship: a marriage, a romance, a family, a friendship, an
institution.
So it is, I believe that this "need" for love and under-
standing is born with us, but so is the "need" to give those
things. Our task is simply to cultivate those things within
ourselves. In so doing we surrender some of the armor of
indifference that we pulled around ourselves over the years,
probably since childhood. To act, however, to make the
first move, takes real courage.
Article provided by Reverend Jack Noble of the First
Presbyterian Church, 2331 NE 26th Street in Pompano
Beach. 954-941-2308
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WE LOVE OUR PETS
February Is National Pet
Dental Health Month
Fido's or Fluffy's bad breath could be
more than a smelly annoyance; it might
signify a serious health risk with the
potential to damage not only the animal's
teeth and gums but its internal organs as
well.
To address the significance of oral
health care for pets, several veterinary
groups are sponsoring National Pet Dental Health Month
in February. Sponsors include the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA), American Veterinary Dental
Society (AVDS), Academy of Veterinary Dentistry,
American Veterinary Dental College and Hill's Pet
Nutrition Inc.
According to the AVDS, 80 percent of dogs and 70 per-
cent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three, often
indicated by bad breath, a change in eating or chewing
habits, pawing at the face and mouth and depression.
Besides causing receding gums and tooth loss, the infection
may enter the bloodstream, potentially infecting the heart,
liver and kidneys.
"Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health
problem for pets," said Dr. Henry Childers, DVM, president
of the AVMA. "Just as the public has come to realize that
their own oral health is linked to their overall health, veteri-
narians want people to understand that dental health care
is essential to maintaining the overall health and well-being
of the family pet."
Bacteria, combined with saliva and food debris between
the tooth and gum, can cause plaque formulations on the
tooth, which turns to tartar. If not removed from the teeth,
pockets of infection may appear along the gum line, sepa-
rating the teeth from the gum. If untreated, this disease,
called periodontitis, can lead to tooth loss and the infection
caused by the disease may enter the bloodstream, potential-
ly infecting the heart, liver and kidneys.
Each regular visit to the veterinarian should include a
complete oral health check up to determine if an animal has
tartar build up or periodontitis and what the appropriate
course of treatment should be. Veterinarians can help pet
owners begin a pet dental care routine at home, and
encourage them to continue regular veterinary check ups to
monitor their pets' oral health.
Article provided by Gigi & Luca Pet Boutique, located in
Lighthouse Point AT 1825 NE 24th Street. Call 954-
784-8755 or visit us online at www.gigiandluca.com
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 ASK THE DENTIST By Marc Sander,DDS,FAGD
DENTAL IMPLANTS CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE
A person who has lost one or more teeth due
to injury, periodontal disease or decay may be a
candidate for dental implants. The quality of
dental treatment for these patients has been
improved with this treatment option. The tradi-
tional options for replacing teeth such as com-
plete dentures, fixed bridges or removable partial dentures can now
be restored with implants.
A tremendous advantage of implants is that of bone preservation.
Implants are used to replace the roots of the missing teeth. Without
roots, the jawbone naturally resorbs (shrinks) as you age. This is
why a denture becomes loose and needs to be relined every couple of
years and periodically remade. Eventually, there may be so much
bone shrinkage that it may become impossible to be refitted for den-
tures. Where implants are placed, the jawbone will not resorb.
Implants not only maintain the height of bone but also help to pre-
serve facial contours, which otherwise change with the loss of bone
structure.
When a single tooth is missing, it has been traditionally replaced
with a fixed bridge, where the teeth adjacent to the vacant space
would be prepared for crowns. Implants can now take the place of a
fixed bridge. With the advanced technology of today's implants, a
single tooth implant-supported crown can be placed without the
need to treat the adjacent teeth. It is also easier to floss because the
teeth are not connected as they are in a fixed bridge.
As mentioned before, the same concept can be used where multi-
T HE E YES HAVE IT
THE EYE IS AN AMAZING ORGAN
By Dr. Steven Wigdor
The eye is an organ that works exact-
ly like a digital video camera. Light is
continually being focused, processed, and
interpreted on a continual basis. The pro-
cessing unit, the brain, not only handles
the information from one camera, but
actually combines the images from two cameras into one sin-
gle image with precision that rivals anything man (or woman)
made.
Light entering the eye initially goes through the first
focusing lens of the camera, the cornea. The cornea needs to
be clear and distortion free. The light continues to travel into
the eye passing the aperture of the system called the iris. The
iris is the part of the eye that gives your eye its "color". The iris
opens wider in dim light and becomes smaller in bright light
to control the amount of light entering your eye. Next light
must pass through the main focusing lens of the eye, appropri-
ately named the "lens". It's the only part of the eye that grows
throughout life. New lens cells compress the old cells as the
lens grows. It's this compression that makes the lens harder,
less elastic, and to have less focusing ability with time. The
less the lens can focus, the more we have to help it. This is the
reason we begin to need reading glasses in our forties. Due to
the nature of the optics, the image is now upside down as it
passes through the fluid filled eye towards the "digital film" or
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ple teeth were lost due to injury, periodontal disease or decay. With
the strategic placement of implants, you no longer have to deal with
the inconvenience of removable partial dentures. Patients, who have
replaced removable partial dentures with fixed, implant supported
bridges, can't believe the difference that it makes in their ability to
eat.
With regards to conventional dentures alone, they can be painful,
can break, become lost and as I wrote above often get loose. A strong
consideration for new or existing denture patients (especially if the
dentures are sore or loose) would be dentures with the support of
implants. Dental implants, when properly planned and placed, can
be used to anchor and stabilize a complete denture in your mouth.
Chewing efficiency with upper and lower dentures is at best 20%
of your natural teeth. I have had numerous patients who have felt
they made a very wise decision having their dentures supported by
implants. These patients are able to eat and to chew foods more eas-
ily and more efficiently. Patients also have a feeling of security
because they know the dentures will stay in place, which adds to
their feeling of self-confidence.
Implants can be a much better option for tooth replacement (or
in combination with traditional tooth replacement) because they are
strong, durable and feel more like your natural teeth. Implants are
esthetic, reliable and have a high degree of patient satisfaction. They
restore proper function to a patient's mouth where traditional treat-
ments fall short.
retina. The retina's job is to take the image and transfer its
information into electrical signals. The information is sent
back to the processing unit, the brain, thru a data cable, the
optic nerve.
There are many factors that affect the eyes ability to allow
us to see a clear image. If the eye isn't focused properly our
vision, just like any picture, will be blurry. Obviously glasses,
contact lenses or surgical intervention will help the eye focus.
If any of the clear lenses become opaque or distorted, a surgi-
cal procedure might also be necessary. A corneal transplant or
more commonly cataract surgery, which replaces an opaque
lens with a clear piece of plastic, would have to be performed.
Retinal changes such as macular degeneration can affect the
"film" of the eye, and glaucoma, an excess pressure in the eye,
can cause the optic nerve, to irreversibly degenerate.
The eye is an amazing organ but it does need to be period-
ically checked to make sure all its components are functioning
properly. Diagnosing conditions early is the best defense to
ensure a lifetime of clear, healthy vision. Remember, everyone
has hindsight - protect your eyesight!
Dr. Steven Wigdor, an Optometric Physician, and his staff,
welcome your calls and questions in Lighthouse Point at
954-943-6210. You can also visit them at 3650 N. Federal
Hwy., in the Venetian Isle Shops or on the web at
www.eyecareandeyewear.com
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 REAL ESTATE NEWS
IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW FACINGFORECLOSURE?
Foreclosures on the Rise - tive equity position.
To bring it right close to home, a January 2009 iMapp data
Many May Be Prevented
search revealed a 124 foreclosure actions filed against
Lighthouse Point properties in calendar year 2008. In Broward
With the resetting of mortgage payment
County, 1,782 foreclosure actions were filled in the month of
amounts, the steep decline in home values,
November 2008.
and the loss of income, many homeowners
If you know someone that is facing a foreclosure, there are
are finding themselves unable to meet their
often measures they can take to prevent one. Typically, the
monthly obligations. As a result, far too many homeowners are
bank would prefer to avoid this costly legal action and would
behind in the mortgage payments and are facing the possibility
prefer not own the real estate only to have to repair it, maintain
of foreclosure.
it, and then sell it.
"Delinquency and foreclosure rates for subprime borrowers
In addition to seeking legal advice from a professional, you
were comparable across communities of all income levels," said
can receive information by going to www.HUD.gov - make
Michael Rubinger, president and CEO of Local Initiatives
sure you type ".GOV" not ".com". Right on the HUD homepage
Support Corp. which just commissioned a new study. LISC
is a resource Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure or call 800-225-
also found that subprime borrowers in more prosperous com-
5342. It is also advisable to contact a Realtor that is versed in
munities defaulted at nearly the same rate as those that default-
handling properties that are either in foreclosure or heading
ed in impoverished areas. (10/29/08)
that way. Be careful, not every real estate agent is necessarily
According to a report released this October 2008 by First
qualified to help with this type of sale.
American Core Logic, 7,628,234 homes are now in a negative
Most important piece of advice - do not wait - take prudent
equity situation which represents 18.3% of all homes with a
action as many foreclosure can and should be prevented.
mortgage in the country. Another 9,753, 818 are within 5% of
For more information or assistance with preventing
being under water. While Florida is fairing better than some
foreclosure, call James M. Balistreri, Broker 754-235-7012 or
other states, mainly Nevada and California, the same report
Jim@Baistreri.com. Balistreri Realty is a member broker of
notes 29.2% of homes with a mortgage in Florida are in a nega-
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ .

LIBRARY NEWS LHP LIBRARY CAN BE A WONDERFUL PARTNER

By LHP Library Director Doreen Gauthier
February 14th is Valentines Day. Valentines
or sweethearts are great partners. Ham and
eggs; peaches and cream; Laurel and Hardy;
Rowan and Martin are examples of duos
where one is seldom thought of isolated from
the other. These proverbial partnerships
expand well beyond gastronomy or comedy.
The formal or informal agreement between
governmental agencies, philanthropic organizations, and education-
al institutions is not a new concept. We speak of sweetheart deals
or win/win contracts.
The City of Lighthouse Point, subsequently the library, began a
partnership with Norcrest Elementary School in the early 1990s.
This arrangement provided the closest public library access to their
student population free. In those early days students and teachers
supplemented the school library and the curriculum needs from the
Lighthouse Point Library. Library staff visited their classrooms, dis-
tributed library cards, and presented story times.
As schools were newly created and established by the First
Presbyterian Church (the Pink Church) and Trinity Learning
Center at Trinity United Methodist Church the partnership chain
added two new links. Now these schools had nearby public library
access to enrich their educational goals. In 2007 with the library's
expansion completed "formal" library visits were scheduled each
month.
In 2008 the impact of the virtual library generated an additional
expansion of our partnering. Highlands Christian Academy stu-
dents using their Lighthouse Point Library cards can avail them-
selves of the database resources from our library and link to the
Florida Electronic Library.
These multiple databases are not just for students - any Lighthouse
Point Library card holder can log-on to research full-text periodi-
cals, view historic postcards and photos of early Florida, investigate
medical questions, "Ask a Librarian", link to local, state and federal
government resources on a variety of topics. E-government is
becoming the standard for applying for social services, renewing of
licenses, or requesting a variety of resources.
The educational partners are not the only winners in these associa-
tions. The library is richly rewarded by the enthusiastic visits of the
children (their energy and excitement is contagious), the compila-
tion of reading lists to enhance our collection development; and the
distance accessibility numbers as well as in-house circulation are
increasing.
Partnerships are wonderful, natural blends of education and
libraries. We happily say thank you Norcrest, Lighthouse Christian,
Trinity Learning Center, and Highlands Christian Academy for your
eager collaboration and positive feedback.

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 Hot Off
the Grill
By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)
Stuffed Inside
LineBurger
Serves 4
The end of the season is once again upon us
and calls for a showstopper to serve at your
pre-game tailgate or backyard party. This
weekend, I'm bringing back an old favorite
that will impress your guests' eyes and
delight their stomachs---the ultimate Stuffed Inside Lineburger!
As a past Inside Linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, this recipe
has special personal meaning. You can assemble it in the morning
and refrigerate it until grill time. To serve, just cut it into wedges,
bun and all, and add some simple sides like potato salad, pickles
and chips. The glaze on the outside of the meat seals in the juices
and gives in a delicious, savory flavor. It is symbolic in it's align-
ment with the NFL (Never Forgotten Lineburger) and you'll have
repeat requests next year! And by the way, if you'd like to see the
TV version, check it out on the web at www/CBS4.com/Food!!
READY: Meat
• 2 lbs Ground Chuck or Sirloin
• ¾ c Taco Chips, finely crushed (7oz)
• 1Egg
• 2 T Mustard
• ½ t Garlic Salt
• ¼ t Pepper
Mix & flatten to 11"
(bottom) & 9" (top) cir-
cles on wax paper. Layer
ingredients below on 11"
(bottom) circle, with the
cheese on both.
Stuffed Inside
• 8oz Sliced Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (half on top & half
on bottom)
• 1 Ripe Tomato sliced and seasoned with Lemon Pepper
• ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
• ½ c Dill or Sweet Pickle sliced
• ¼ c Black or Green Olives sliced
After ingredients are layered, gently take the top circle and
place on top of the bottom circle. Pinch and seal the edges careful-
ly so that the ingredients will stay inside the LineBurger.
PREP: Heat the grill to medium temperature 350 degrees and oil
the grate well. Baste with ¼ c Melted Butter and 1 T Chili Powder
Mix above ingredients and brush the giant burger before placing
on the grill and after halftime flip.
LETS GRILL! Grill 6-8 minutes on a side, turning and removing
with a cookie sheet. The seasoning and fresh ingredients really
make it special. You can cut it into wedges, and serve it alone or
inside a bun. Potato Salad is a nice complement.
The Gridiron Griller says… "There's nothing like getting stuffed
by an NFL inside linebacker... then again, wouldn't you rather eat
a Stuffed Inside LineBurger instead?"
What's on Your Plate Today?
www.offerdahls.com
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Looking Forward to
Four More Years
Sheriff Al Lamberti Reports
The last year has been a monumental year
for me both professionally and personally.
On November 4, 2008, the citizens of
Broward County elected me to continue
leading one of the finest public safety
agency's in the nation. During the last year
we managed to restore public confidence in
our agency and although I am proud of
what we have accomplished, there is much
more work to be done.
We are going to get back to the fundamen-
tals of good, tough police work and getting criminals off the streets.
We will implement new and modern law enforcement techniques
in order to protect the public and to pursue, find and secure crimi-
nals. We will protect the most vulnerable in society - our children
and the elderly. We will stay on the cutting edge of advanced life
support technology in EMS and continue to provide more efficient
regional services in fire rescue. We will continue to be open, honest
and fiscally responsible to the public we serve.
The 6,000 professionals that make up the Broward Sheriff's Office
are good, decent people who care deeply about this community.
They are here because they want to make life better for you - the
citizens of Broward County. Never before has an organization been
better prepared, better organized and more motivated to take on
that challenge.
To the law enforcement and detention deputies, firefighters, para-
medics and civilian personnel who serve so bravely with the
Broward Sheriff's Office, thank you for your service - I am honored
and grateful to serve with you.
And to the people of Broward County who make this, our commu-
nity, such a wonderful place to live, work, visit and raise a family,
thank you for your trust, your prayers and for your everyday acts of
kindness to the men and women who serve here in America's finest
public safety agency - I am proud to be your sheriff.
Again, thank you for your support.
Sheriff Al Lamberti
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 IDENTITY THEFT
VALENTINE’S DAY:
What’s Identity Theft Hav e To Do With It?
Everything!
They show up in your e-mail
inbox, messages with a subject line
that reads, "You have received a
Valentine's card" or "Your sweetheart
has sent you a Valentine's Day greet-
Denise Richardson ing." Some may even indicate that,
"The flowers you ordered for your sweetie won't be delivered
unless you log in and re-enter your credit card information."
But look out, Cupid. With February 14th fast approaching,
you need to be on the alert for spam e-mails that are anything
but romantic!
Tens of millions of fake Valentine's Day greeting-card mes-
sages will be sent out this Valentine's Day, and it's likely you
will receive one. The e-mail will direct you to click on a link
to retrieve your special electronic e-card. Beware. When you
click on the link, a virus and malicious malware may be trig-
gered to download onto your computer. The spyware that is
installed often includes a key-logger program, which tracks
the sites you visit while also logging every keystroke you make
on your computer. Key-logger software can record user names,
passwords, account numbers and personal PIN numbers, too.
Ultimately, every key you press on the keyboard is captured.
Everything you type into word-processing documents,
spreadsheets or e-mail programs is recorded too.
These spyware and malware programs typically run with-
out your knowledge and are difficult to detect, and they con-
tinue to run in the background until they are detected and
removed. If you receive a notice that a greeting card has been
sent to you, before you even consider opening on an attach-
ment or clicking on an embedded link, first check with the
person it claims to be from and determine whether or not they
actually sent it. Under no circumstances should you blindly
trust that the card is legitimate simply because the e-mail
looks legitimate. If you discover that the e-mail is spam, delete
it immediately-without clicking on the links.
If you have already received a greeting card message and
clicked on its links, there are still steps you can take to protect
yourself. First, you should install up-to-date virus protection
on your computer and run a full virus scan on your hard drive.
If you find that your computer has been infected, you should
then place a fraud alert on your credit files with each of the big
three credit reporting agencies (Trans Union, Experian and
Equifax). You only need to contact one credit bureau and they
will alert the other two agencies. Sorry to say, if you want the
alert to stay on your accounts, you will need to reset it every
three months days. After 90 days, the alert automatically
expires.
With fraud alerts in place, creditors, lenders, or other
prospective users of your consumer report must take steps to
verify your identity before they can issue new credit, increase
credit lines, and obtain utilities, cell phones or new loans.
Most of the time, when someone else is trying to use your
identity to get credit, the fraud alert will stop them.
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It's also important to note that often scammers will
instruct you to call a provided phone number. Never dial an
unsolicited number provided in an unsolicited e-mail, text or
voice mail, even if it purports to come from a company you
deal with regularly. Instead, take the time to look up the legit-
imate phone number of the company and call that instead.
There are, of course, variations to these types of phishing and
spoofing scams.
Spoofing scams occur when criminals create a false or
"shadow" copy of a real website or e-mail. This allows the
"spoofer" to acquire personal information such as passwords,
credit card numbers, and account numbers. Even though the
e-mail looks like the real thing-complete with authentic logos
and working web links-it's just an elaborate fake. The website
where you're instructed to enter your account information
into -is also fake. In some instances, really slick spoofers direct
you to a genuine website and then arrange a pop up a window
to appear over the site. Any information entered, goes straight
to the spoofer. Your information will most likely be sold to
criminals who'll use it to drain your accounts, ruin your cred-
it and steal you and your sweetheart's name!
Follow these tips to prevent having more than your heart
stolen this Valentine's Day!
• Do not respond to unsolicited (spam) e-mail.
• Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited e-
mail.
• Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in
attached files as these files may contain viruses.
• Open attachments only from known senders.
• Avoid filling out forms in e-mail messages that ask for per-
sonal information.
• Always compare the link in the e-mail to the link that you
are actually directed to.
• Log on to the official website instead of "linking" to it from
an unsolicited e-mail.
• Contact the actual business that supposedly sent the e-mail
to verify if the e-mail is genuine.
• Make sure you have a firewall and up-to-date antivirus
software running on your computer at all times.
• Update any available Security Patches.
You might want to think twice before sending an electron-
ic Valentine's Day Card this year. Remember instead that
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend" and guys rarely read
through our cards!
Remember, it is always better to be safe than sorry. So, be
an alert and informed consumer and always be leery of
those attempting to access your personal information. For
more information, tips and scam alerts visit my website
and blog at GiveMeBackMyCredit.com and feel free to
contact me at your convenience!
 We encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers
of our magazine. To submit your recipe, please email us at: LHPnews@bellsouth.net. and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.

VALENTINE DAY LOVE CHICKEN VALENTINE BROWNIE PIE

INGREDIENTS: Chocolatey to the core, this decadent brownie pie is
• 1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped layered with dense chocolate brownie and luscious chocolate
• 1 small apple - peeled, cored and chopped pudding and topped with semisweet chocolate shavings and
• 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots crushed wafers. You can also use it as a base for brownie sun-
• 2 tablespoons raisins daes.
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate brownie mix with pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Cooking Instructions
DIRECTIONS: Make brownies in a 9x13 inch pan according to package direc-
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). tions. Bake and cool.
Combine the dates, apple, apricots, raisins, orange zest, and In a small bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Whisk until
orange juice in a small bowl. Season with cayenne pepper, car- smooth. Allow to set up 5 minutes, then spread over cooled
damom, and mace; mix well. brownies. Spread whipped topping over pudding layer.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plas- Garnish with shaved chocolate and crushed chocolate wafers
tic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. immediately before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mal- Servings per Recipe: 12 Preparation Time: 20 min.
let to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Mound the fruit filling on Cooking Time: 25 min. Ready In: 1 hour 15 min.
the flattened breasts and roll up, tucking in the ends. Secure the Servings: 12
chicken with toothpicks.
Heat the vegetable oil in an oven proof skillet over medi-
um-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, and cook until browned CHICKEN SESEME SPINACH SALAD
on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place in the preheated oven, and
continue cooking the chicken breasts until the filling is hot and INGREDIENTS
the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read ther- • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
mometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat
degrees F (74 degrees C). 2 servings Sesame Ginger Dressing
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
VALENTINE QUACOMOLE • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs
INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups baby spinach, washed, stems removed
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed • 1/2 cup raspberries, washed
• 1 lime, juiced • 1 ounce feta, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro DIRECTIONS:
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic Place chicken in oven-safe baking dish. Tenderize chicken
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional) slightly with mallet or fork. Whisk together Newman's Own
Add to Recipe Box Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing, spices, and
DIRECTIONS: herbs. Pour over chicken breasts, turning breasts a couple of
In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. times. Breasts do not need to be submerged in dressing, but the
Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. dressing should fully cover the bottom of baking dish. Bake
Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately. chicken 45 minutes.
Dry spinach leaves in a salad spinner or between two
clean dish towels. Combine with raspberries, feta, and nuts in
WE ALWAYS WELCOME large bowl; toss to mix.
Y OUR FAV ORITE RECIPES Once chicken breasts are fully cooked, remove from oven
and rest 3 to 5 minutes. Add small amount of Newman's Own
PLEASE SHARE THEM dressing to the salad and toss. Slice chicken into strips and
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 COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT B r o w a r d ’s C o u r t h o u s e P r o b l e m :
M o r e Ta x e s A r e n ’ t t h e S o l u t i o n
Two years ago I decided I wanted to be your
County Commissioner. Why? First and fore-
most, I felt that the residents of Broward
County were being overtaxed. Additionally, I
felt that the Broward County Commission
needed a new focus. More accurately, I felt that
the Commission needed to actually have a focus.
Ken Keechl, District 4 In my opinion, too many important issues
County Commissioner weren't being adequately addressed.
I have previously written about a few of
these issues: the need to expand the Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale
International Airport; the need to reorganize and downsize Broward
County's governmental bureaucracy; and the need for an amendment to
Broward's land use regulations to promote the protection of our dwin-
dling green spaces.
In the past two years since Mayor Ritter and I were elected, the
Broward County Commission has finally addressed each of these issues.
Many additional issues have yet to be addressed, but will be over the next
two years. For example, we are finally addressing another pressing issue
that has been ignored for far too long: our outdated courthouse in down-
town Ft. Lauderdale.
Each of the nine Broward County Commissioners agrees that our
downtown courthouse is antiquated and in a serious state of disrepair.
We have a mold problem. We have bursting water pipes. We have ele-
vators that constantly break down. We have a parking problem. We all
agree that action is necessary. However, we don't all agree on the same
course of action.
A few of my colleagues believe we should build a new downtown
AL’S CORNER
RENEWABLE ENER GIES
From new technologies in renewable
energies to energy saving products there is
a worldwide effort to reduce our depend-
ency on oil. The utility companies and
some local governments are leading the
way.
Florida Power and Light is building
By Al Siefert three solar farms that are predicted to pro-
duce enough power to run 230,000 homes when completed. The
first should be completed later this year.
Duke Energy, headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina, is
in the process of developing a $50 million solar project on hun-
dreds of existing rooftops. The plan is scheduled to take two
years and cover commercial and industrial roofs. When com-
pleted, the program will generate eight megawatts of power and
occupy 425 solar sites. Duke Energy has also announced an
agreement to sell 99 megawatts of electricity from its new wind
farm located in Wyoming. They also have plans to purchase 100
additional wind turbines that will produce an additional 150
megawatts of power. By the end of last year Duke Energy was
producing 500 megawatts of power from wind generation. They
are in the process of developing another 5,000 MW.
Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy in San
Diego, has completed a 10 megawatt solar project next to its
existing 480 megawatt energy power plant near Bolder City
Nevada. This project encompasses 80 acres and is predicted to
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courthouse and ask the voters to pay for it by allowing the County to
increase their tax bill. I strongly disagree. I believe we should renovate
the existing downtown courthouse, and pay for it with existing funds. In
fact, I successfully argued against placing a courthouse bond issue on
your March 2009 ballot. I was absolutely convinced that asking
Broward's residents to increase their tax bills was a mistake. And to add
insult to injury, it would have cost us $3,500,000.00 in property tax dol-
lars to put it on the ballot.
Fortunately, sane minds prevailed and the bond issue will not appear
on your ballot anytime soon.
Instead, we all agreed to support Mayor Ritter's proposal to form a
Courthouse Task Force. This Task Force will be given wide latitude to
investigate and consider every possibility to remedy our downtown
courthouse problem. This Task Force will be headed by Broward
County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman and will be comprised of those
stakeholders who are involved in the judicial system, along with repre-
sentatives from within Broward's business community. The Task Force
must present its finding and recommendations to the Broward County
Commission within 6 months.
I have said it before and I will say it again: I will never vote to increase
your taxes. In these trying economic times, we must learn to do more
with less. My philosophy has prevailed on the Broward County
Commission for the last two years. And I will keep advocating my phi-
losophy for the remaining two years of my first term.
My best to you and your families.
Broward County Commissioner and Vice Mayor Ken Keechl
www.broward.org/KenKeechl (954) 357-7004
power approximately 6,400 homes
Netar, a Massachusetts electric and gas utility company, is
planning to help their customers control their heating costs
with a high efficiency heating rebate program. They also have a
weatherization program that includes programmable thermo-
stats and other Energy Star products that reduce power con-
sumption.
Worcester Polytechnic is researching ways to capture the
heat from asphalt streets and parking lots as an alternative ener-
gy source. Preliminary results are showing that this could be
source of renewable energy. There is a similar concept being
done in a village in Holland to capture the heat stored in roads
and use it in the winter to prevent ice buildup on the roads. The
excess energy was also being used to heat homes.
New York City is working with a company to retrofit the
street lights to LED from High Pressure Sodium. The LED tech-
nology will produce a whiter light thereby increasing safety.
LED will save on energy by 25-30 % over the High Pressure
Sodium and will need less maintenance. By converting the
300,000 existing lights the City should see a huge savings after
the upfront costs.
Hopefully there will be some financial assistance coming from
the Federal Government to help pay for these new technologies
and fund the jobs that they will create.
For further info, please call Al Siefert Electric
(954) 493-9411
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 Merchant of the Month
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