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M AG A Z I N E
May 2010
Soroptimist Awards Ceremony PAGE 15
Lighthouse Point Art Expo PAGE 10
The Dog Whisperer PAGE 40
The McLaughlin “Crawfish Boil” PAGE 67
“ T he B i g g e s t L i t t le M a g a z i n e i n S o u t h F l o r i d a ”
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REEL LOCO MARINE SALES & SERVICE MARY RYAN CAMPBELL

RECEIVES 2010 BEST OF Mary Ryan Campbell passed away peacefully on March
POMPANO BEACH AWARD 11 at the age of 95. She was born in New York to Irish
For the second consecutive year, Reel Loco Marine Sales &
immigrants Thomas Ryan and Della Gleeson.
Service has been selected for the 2010 Best of Pompano Beach
Award in the Outboard Motors category by the U.S. Commerce Mary Rita Ryan married William B. Campbell in 1934. Mary
Association (USCA). was quite the entrepreneur. In New York City, she owned
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program several card shops along with a few restaurants she managed
recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the with Bill. In 1953 the family moved to South Florida.
country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they Once settled, Mary became the proud owner of the first
believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their ever record store in Pompano Beach. Soon thereafter, the
local community and business category. These are local couple founded Campbell Property Management and Real
companies that enhance the positive image of small business Estate. Mary and Bill were just shy of their 50th wedding
through service to their customers and community. anniversary when Bill passed away suddenly. In later
Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2009 Award recipients year's, Mary’s passion was to stay involved with her
qualified as two-time Award Winners. Various sources of
extended “business family” as well as the community at
information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners
large. She had an exceptional talent to make everybody
in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on
quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the feel special.
information gathered both internally by the USCA and data She is survived by her three children and 11 grand-
provided by third parties. children. She is also survived by her 26 great grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the St Coleman Education
Foundation, 2250 SE 12 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 in
2010 ANNUAL CAR SHOW Mary’s Honor.
The Shoppes at Beacon Light, located at 2400 N. Federal
Hwy., Lighthouse Point, is proud to present its 2nd Annual
Classic Car Show and promises to be bigger and better than its 85 YEARS OLD
Inaugural Year. Last year’s event was a huge success with
over 85 Classic Autos displayed in the center of the mall. AND
Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach residents turned out in STILL SERVING
droves. Car lovers as far as Palm Beach had their classics viewed.
The 2010 version of the 2nd Annual Car Show has added a Mr. Frank J. Liburdy turned
few new wrinkles to delight the attendees: The Malls Clothing 85 yesterday, March 30, 2010.
and Jewelry Shoppes will be sponsoring a Ladies Fashion Show. As one of the most senior and
There will be Face Painting by “Mother Goose” which will be respected members of the
a real treat for the kids, while their dads will be shopping Exchange Club of Pompano
for moms’ special day. Beach, Frank has served his
Talented Country Singer Ally Loren along with Country Rock community as a member since
Artist Robbie Hilliard and his newly formed band will take stage January, 1974.
at noon. The Exchange Club of Pompano Beach, who is
Frank has always been a
presenting this event as a Fundraiser for their Local Children’s
Charities, will be supplying the Showmobile Stage.
leader, involving himself with
There will be lots of parking, restaurants, shopping, live the club’s various fund raising
entertainment and a great day out for families and all in the activities and events and has
surrounding communities. Monies collected by The Exchange been an inspiration to all of the members.
Club Grill and 25% of all entry The Exchange Club of Pompano Beach salutes Frank
fees go directly to the children and wishes to recognize and publically thank him for his
in Pompano Beach and Broward years of loyal service.
County. Donations are made
through The Exchange Club of
Pompano Beach.
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Editor
F eatures
10 Lighthouse Point
Your Child In School Only
Four Days A Week?
From the
Eighty charter schools around the

country have decided to use the cele-
brated Knowledge is Power Program
Annual Art Show Schools across the country are said
to be cutting back to a four-day week. (KIPP) that subjects its middle-
15 Soroptimist Awards Perfect. Now children can spend schoolers to 60% more instructional
more time on cell phones, texting, time than typical public schools which
19 Lighthouse Point includes eight to ten hours a day,
tweeting and whatever other dad-
Chamber of Commerce Saturday morning classes and abbre-
blasted contrivance comes on the
20 Hillsboro Sailing market. And this is happening when viated summer breaks. Isn’t it a wonder
our country’s education system that America, the the greatest country
30 Nova Scotia Part 2 continues to fall behind many other in the world, cannot produce the
greatest students in the world.
37 Lighthouse Point Library countries in the world.
In China, Schoolchildren attend Education is only one area in which
Annual Luncheon
school 41 days a year more than most our country is falling behind, if you
40 Dog Whisperer young American, the Wall Street count the rising obesity rate, birth rate
Journal reports. In Korea and other deaths, disastrous health care, and the
42 Presbyterian Food Pantry list goes on.America rates 33 in infant
Asian countries, children attend
school on Saturdays. This could be mortality at 6.3 deaths per thousand
the reason that youngsters from Asian children born. How is it that 32
countries routinely out-score their countries rate better than the greatest
The complete May
American counterparts, says the country in the world? But hold the
issue and back issues of newspaper. phone; hurrah, we do have a number
Lighthouse Point Also reported was the enormous one rating: the most obese children in
amount of time spent in most American the world at 30.6 percent!
Magazine Okay, so we and some of our
schools on gym, recess, lunch, assembly,
can be seen on our great changing classes, home room, lining up slower politicians got sidetracked. But
time is of the essence, so now is the
website at www.LHPmag.com to go to the art room, looking at movies,
writing down homework assignments, time to start catching up.And in good
quieting and controlling the classroom, time we will.You know why? Because
Advertising Rates celebrating too many holidays, and America is the greatest country in the
world!
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C ontents
Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
I Love My Pet
Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5
As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beauty Spot of the Month . . 26
Broward Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . 56
Cookin’ with the Community. 62
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eyes Have It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Library News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lighthouse Point Chamber . 19
Meeka Klein
My name is Meeka Klein. I am a Maltese. I just turned five years old on
Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . 48 March 9th and I weigh five pounds.
On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Everybody tells me that I am adorable. It’s so obvious that I believe it myself.
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 When my parents go out of town, I have Dot and Joanne to look after me.
I love them, too!
Pet Birthday Gallery . . . . . . . 71
Why don’t you cut out my adorable photo and put it on your refrigerator, or
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . 64 why not buy a nice frame.
Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Meeka
Strange, But True . . . . . . . . . . 54
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16th Annual Lighthouse Point

Arts ExhibitionPhotos by Jon Frangipane
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Sunday, March 28th The Artists:

1. Rebecca Cerino-Days, event organizer
with her Dad, Dr. Larry Cerino
2. The Art of Celex – Alex Benitez
3. Sonja’s Treasures – Sonja Serini
4. Watercolor Artist – Bill Borough
5. Murals – Johanne Gravel
6. Artist – Reba Brenner
7. Watercolor – JoAnn Culligan
8. Paintings by Diana – Diana Marcinka
6 (her father John, shown here)
9. Artist – Barbara Doumar
10. Artist – Edel Ritter
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11. Fin McNeal, Bead & Art Store & Studio
with husband Matt
12. Trevisol Guitars & Wood Turning –
Dean Trevisol
13. Anne Marie Brown
14. Jewelry – Jean Cummins
15. Fused Glass Artist – Babs Kall
16. Caribbean Creations – Sandy Comstock
11 17. G & K Design Center – Glen Doyle
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Soroptimist International
Holds Awards Ceremony
By Patty Petrone
Soroptimist of Pompano Beach

held its annual Awards Ceremony
on March 24th at Galuppi’s
Restaurant. Each year, the
Pompano Beach Chapter honors
local women who have made a
significant difference in their own
lives and in the lives of others.
Recipient of the year’s The
Woman of Distinction Award was
Hazel Ambrister, who was
honored for her professional or
personal efforts, and making
extraordinary differences in her
community. This honoree is a
woman whose work has had a
significant impact in our
community, and has also inspired
and encouraged others.
Ms. Ambrister has been a Award winners Sofia Gonella, Diane Absoli-Atis,
resident of Pompano Beach since Hazel Ambrister and Shaunal Sinclair .
1958 and graduated from the
University of South Florida. She was an educator in Broward County for 33
years while raising her own 6 children. She is an active member of St Nicholas
Episcopal Church and also volunteers at St Lawrence Chapel. She is the Vice
Chair of Broward County Historical Commission, the Community Advisor for
North Broward Hospital and is on the Advisory Board at Ely High School. Ms.
Ambrister has done extensive work for the elderly. She is on the Advisory
Council for Area Aging and Disability, works at the Angel-Senior feeding site at
E Pat Larkins Center, and was appointed to the Statewide Advisory Council to
the Department of Elder Affairs. She is also on the Pompano Beach Historic
Preservation Committee and the Air Park Advisory Board. Ms. Ambrister is an
active member of the Pompano Beach Women’s Club and is their Second Vice
Chair.
The Women’s Opportunity Award recipients were Diane Absoli-Atis and
Shaunal Sinclair. This Program is the primary Service Project for Soroptimist
International. Each year, the Pompano Beach chapter awards $1,500
scholarships to motivated women who are the primary financial supporters
of their families and are seeking to improve their lives by gaining additional
skills, training, and education. They must be enrolled in or accepted to an
undergraduate degree program or a vocational/skills training program and Taryn Palo, president of Soroptimist
must demonstrate financial need. of Pompano Beach.
Diane is enrolled at Broward College and is pursuing an Associate of Arts
degree in Psychology. She plans to continue her education at Florida

communities, or schools. This award is based

solely on the applicant’s volunteer work and is
an opportunity to honor a girl who has shown
initiative in identifying a problem and trying to
solve it, and has had significant and noteworthy
accomplishments as a volunteer. Each year,
Soroptimist of Pompano Beach presents a $500
award to each honoree.
Sofia is a senior at Monarch High School in
Coconut Creek. In 2007, Sophia and a friend
started a small group at their high school called
“Thoughtful Students Organization.” The goal of
this organization is to collect items that are
needed by local charities and help those
suffering through harsh times. One of the major
ideas they initiated was the neighborhood
“paper bag drive” which includes several areas
around their school and homes. The student
volunteers place paper bags on their neighbors’
Judy Sullivan, Linda Woodhouse and recipient of the year’s The Woman doorsteps along with a flyer explaining who
of Distinction Award, Hazel Ambrister. they are, what they are trying to collect and for
whom. They ask that donations be placed in the
International University for her Bachelors, adding on a bags and left back at the doorstep a few days later for the
minor in Behavioral Science. She then hopes to get some students to collect. Sophia and her group have organized
practical experience working for local government over 15 “paper bag drives” and most recently, they
agencies involved in helping children. Her ultimate goal is collected over 60 bags of clothing and baby supplies for
to attain her “Director Credential” from the State of Florida the earthquake victims in Haiti.
in order to own and operate a 24-hour childcare facility. Soroptimist of Pompano Beach is most proud of their
Diane has observed how difficult child care is for parents outstanding Awards’ recipients this year and wishes them
whose work schedule does not fall into the 9-5 time frame. the very best in all their future endeavors.
She sees a need in our community and hopes some day to
fill it! Founded in
Shaunal is a student at Broward College pursuing an 1921, Soroptimist
Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Med/Dental. Upon is an international
graduation, she plans to transfer to a 4-year university and organization of
get her Bachelors and perhaps, her Masters. Even as a business and
young teen, Shaunal knew her path was in the health care professional
industry. In high school, she was an active member of women, consisting
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and at of almost 95,000
graduation, she received a special two-year diploma in members in about
Health Science through HOSA. She also received the 120 countries and
“Silver Cord” award for over 310 service hours territories.
volunteering at hospitals and schools for unstable children, Soroptimists
and was named a “Student with Great Character” by the contribute time
Sun-Sentinel. At Broward College, she is a member of the and financial
Pre-Med Club, the Honors Student Committee, and Phi support to
Theta Kappa (an honor society for 2-year college students). community-based
She is doing all the right things to reach her ultimate goal and international
of becoming a Pediatrician! projects that
Patty Blankenheim,
Recipient of the The Violet Richardson Award was Sofia benefit women scholarship chairperson.
Gonella, in a program that recognizes young women, ages and girls.
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LHP Chamber Distributes “Taste” Proceeds

On March 16th, approximately 60 members of the
Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce met at the
Hedglon Chiropractic Center for the March Social and
Networking Meeting. Dr. Paula Hedglon and her friendly
staff gave tours of their impressive facility; and offered
spinal “adjustments” and thermal imaging to the
members.
The main topic of the evening was the announcement
concerning the dispersement of funds raised as a result
of the popular “Taste of Lighthouse Point.” Donations
Right, LHP
include:
Treasurer Lou
• $1,600 – LHP Fire Department to purchase a new device Petrone
for Cardio Detection in an emergency situation announces
• $5,000 – Establish five College Scholarships in the disbursements of
amount of $1,000 each to be given to high school seniors the 6th annual
who are residents of LHP Taste of LHP
• $2,500 – Norcrest Elementary School for much needed

educational supplies in their “Adopt a Classroom”
program
• $1,500 – Lighthouse Point Mom’s Club for their
Playground 2010 project for sun covering over the play
areas & playground equipment
• $2,600 – Open Your Hearts to Haiti to build a home in
the Lighthouse Point Village (in conjunction with Food Left, Dr. Paula
for the Poor) Hedglon, Tai Scelfo
and Michael
• $2,600 – to Rachel’s Village to build a home in Haiti by Hedglon of
Food for the Poor Hedglon
• $1,200 – Holiday gift cards for the needy Chiropractic
In addition, $12,000 to support the marketing and
advertising efforts of the Chamber including the On-line
directory and the publication “The Navigator.”
Dr. Natalie Stadler and Lisa Zepeda

HISC Circle Raft Up 2010 T

By Maureen Leonard
On Saturday, March 6, the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club had its Following the circle closure the Flag ceremony began. Last
sixth annual circle raft up in Lake Boca.The participation in this years flag officers lowered their flags and the 2010 officers
event has grown from a circle of nineteen boats to more than raised theirs. Commodore Jeff Kunkel, then introduced the 2010
seventy at one point in the last six years.This year, forty five boats Cruising Chairpersons, Larry and Eileen Winchell with George
from the HISC, the Gulfstream Sailing Club and the Single Sailors and Catherine Pyrpiris.
Club of S.E. Florida. braved the chilly weather. Cocktail hour within the protection of the Circle began in the
There is a great deal of planning and preparation for an event water as a “dink, drift and drink.” It was a lovely sunset, an
like this. For the last six years under the guidance of Hal Steward, evening of great camaraderie, and another wonderful social
Commodore HISC 2006 and Manager of the West Marine Store in event. Circle Raft up 2010 is a fait accompli.
Deerfield Beach this was accomplished.The process starts with Aerial photographs are courtesy of the Goodyear Blimp Air
the positioning of point vessels, usually the largest. This year Field and Captain Marty Chandler.
Captains dealt with chilly temperatures and blustery breezes.The
“hearty” bunch that they are, guided by Raft Master, a.k.a. Hal
Steward, the 2010 circle was safely closed in three and a half
hours. A cacophony of air horns and conch shells filled the air
and the fun continued.
HISC Changing of the Guard
Outgoing Commodore Sully Sullivan and Marylou Woods and Art Campbell
2010 Commander Jeff Kunkel

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Library’s Annual Volunteer Luncheon

Library Director Doreen Gauthier welcomed
all the guests to their 31st Annual Volunteer
Luncheon at St. Paul’s on an unusually brisk
afternoon in March.
Doreen thanked the St. Paul’s Church
Women, who so graciously assisted with set-up
and serving the food. “I happily present a
check to Kathy DeJean and her wonderful
crew as a token of our affection,” she said.
Doreen also thanked Msgr. Brice, “whose
invocation always sets the tone for our
gathering, and to Charlene Conner whose
soothing harp music is such a bonus.”
Introductions were then made to Mayor and
Mrs. Fred Schorr, Commission President Mike
Long, Commission VP and Chairman of the
Friends of the Library Susie Gordon, Commis-
sioners Tom Hasis, Sandy Johnson and Chip
LaMarca. Also attending were City Attorney
Mike Cirullo, City Administrator John Lavisky, Seated Joe DeBuvitz, Lenore DeBuvitz, Olga Sher; standing Barbara Kezer,
Fire Chief David Donzella, Public Works Barbara Murtha, Penny Hilston, Marcia Crismond, Arlene Loesel, Tina Furey,
Director Art Graham, City Clerk Carol Landau, Judy Carson, Janice Clermont
Police Chief Ross Licata, Finance Director Terry
Sharp and Recreation Director John Trudel.
The Library Staff included Administrative
Secretary, Technology guru and teacher Cathy
Anthony, Library Associate and newest staff
member Patty Eng, Readers’ Advisor, circulation
supervisor and volunteer coordinator Rosemary
Wilson, and evening and Saturday supervisor
Barbara Stiles.
Mayor Schorr then praised the library’s accom-
plishments. “The Lighthouse Point Library is the
Cultural Nerve Center of our community, it is the
heartbeat of LHP,” said the mayor. “Best of all, it's
locally controlled — not a state or county library
— it’s OUR library,” he added.
In July 1965 the Lighthouse Point Library
opened the doors for the first time in a rented
storefront facing 24th Street in the Beacon
Light Shopping Center. “We’ve come a long Left to right: Dr. Nicholas Louis, Tori Anderson, Ruth Ann Fleming (board
way, baby, since that day!” exclaimed Doreen. chair), Doreen Gauthier, Linda Hinkle, Mary Ann Platt
Changes in the library system were noted when
computers and the
been documented and retold often enough; suffice it to say
children’s department were non-
that one element has remained a constant through these 45
existent. “Much of that exploding
years – YOU THE VOLUNTEERS. In 1965 the library had no
communication world has left
employees only volunteers. Today we have nearly 100
many of us sorely behind — Wikis,
volunteers who in one capacity or another enrich the lives of
Tweets, Facebook, Blogs — some
the residents of this City. In these more austere budget times
have even suggested that we vote
the role of the volunteer becomes even more magnified.”
by using our touchtone SmartFone,
In closing, Doreen declared, “We must not, in trying to
so If I am a Luddite, so be it, because
think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the
the library is still the only place
small daily differences we can make, which over time, add up
where the world of print is still
to big difference that we often cannot foresee.That sums up
king,” she added.
what you give each and every day to our library.Thank you!”
Doreen was filled with praise
And our community thanks Doreen Gauthier for all that
for the volunteers. “Our history has
Monsignor Brice she does from her heart! ◆

AS I WAS SAY I N G
Secrets of Serving Spring Breakers
By Alan Williamson
A college student, athlete, and all- Even though we knew that approximately half of our
round popular guy on campus, my overnight guests would not have a real bed or comfortable
nephew Eric has a lot on his plate. I’m alternative, we discovered something irresistibly endearing about
not talking about his daily to-do list. I’m literally talking about college students: they value adventure and new experiences
his plate. At any given moment day or night that plate can be much more than old-fashioned luxury.
piled high with the high-density food required to fuel the Drive 25 hours non-stop in an overcrowded van from
relentless growth and development of a blossoming beefcake. Nebraska to Fort Lauderdale? Sign me up!
It was that frightening vision of an insatiable eating machine Go without a shower for two days and suffer the toxic hygiene
in our kitchen that first popped into my head when my brother of people who hadn’t showered in four days? Count me in!
and sister-in-law told us that Eric and nine of his friends would Sleep on the floor in a strange house with my head on a musty
be passing through Fort Lauderdale on their way from Nebraska duffle bag? Not a problem!
to the Bahamas for a spring break cruise. Though their flexibility is undeniably impressive, there is one
“Of course they can stay with us the day before the cruise,” thing that traveling spring breakers are adamant about having
I assured them. “We wouldn’t have it any other way.” No sooner and will not tolerate any excuse in its absence.
had I hung up the phone when I immediately began torturing Secrets of Serving Spring Breakers # 3
myself with graphic images of the massive amounts of chow “Do you have any more power outlets?” one of my nephew’s
their care and feeding would demand. buddies asked despondently.
“What do you think about pizzas?” I asked my wife, going for That question had never come up before in 16 years of living
the obvious no-effort crowd-pleaser. in our home. Before answering, I took a quick look around and
“We would have to get seven or eight pies,” Sherry pointed out. saw that every available plug was stuffed with some form of
She reminded me that my parents and aunt and uncle were recharging technology — from cell phones and Blackberries to
also joining us. “That’s going to get expensive and not everyone iPods, electronic notebooks and laptops.
likes pizza.” “I’ve got a socket open in the laundry room,” I advised helpfully.
“Then how about subs?” I proposed, cranking out menu ideas “I hope this won’t affect our customer satisfaction ranking.”
like Jay Leno cranks out jokes. “I’ll let it go this time,” he sighed.
“Same downside,” Sherry countered. “Getting enough to go If we got points taken off for insufficient connectivity, we
around will get pricy and not everyone will want a sandwich.” made most of them back by answering “yes” to the one question
“So what’s your bright idea?” I shrugged, adopting the spring breakers always ask their adult guardians when there’s
taunting tone of voice I use when Sherry rejects two of my ideas no hope of doing it behind their backs.
in a row. Secrets of Serving Spring Breakers # 4
Secrets of Serving Spring Breakers # 1 “Is it okay if we have a couple of beers on your patio?” my
“I say we buy a bunch of hamburgers and hot dogs at Costco, nephew politely asked as the evening wound down.
throw them on the grill, and make a big pasta salad to go with “As long as everyone’s done driving for the night and you
them,” Sherry announced with an air of sensibility that was keep the noise down to a dull roar it’s fine with me,” I specified.
unassailable. I wasn’t sure if I came across as “the cool uncle” or a crotchety
“You must have read my mind,” I said in mock wonder. “I was old-fart with a crossword puzzle waiting for him.
just about to say that.” “Thanks Uncle Al,” Eric mumbled gratefully, implicitly accepting
Secrets of Serving Spring Breakers # 2 my terms and conditions. “And by the way, I just thought you might
With the food crisis averted, we started doing the math on like to know, some of the guys were talking and they said that for
our sleeping options for 10 college students. The accommo- an older guy you look like you’re in pretty good shape.”
dations we came up with went like this: Pretty good shape for an older guy. I let the words sink in for
• 1 queen-size guest bed for 2 a few narcissistic seconds. “Thanks for passing that along, Eric,”
(“The Honeymooner Special”) I chuckled nonchalantly.
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• 1 non-fold-out sofa for 1 (“The Rejected Romeo”) minded group of Nebraska kids they were and how they
• 1 family room love seat for 1 deserved the very best in spring break accommodations and
(“The Salute to Tiny Asian Woman”) conveniences.
• 1 living room love seat for 1 Next year, the economy willing, I’m adding extra beds and
(“The Mini-Me Night of Misery”) electrical outlets.And just to make sure our welcome message is
• 1 air-bed on loan for 1 (“The Blowhard”) no secret, there will be a banner out on the patio that reads:
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2685 Kilometers Around

Across Nova Scotia
Part II
By Judy Sullivan, Photos By Bill Sullivan
Bras d’or Lake Scenic Drive French in 1733. Another was built in the 1820s and the
And Fleur-De-Lis Trails present one in 1920, on the site of the ruins of the first two.
Following the Sunrise Trail (the Northumberland Shore
F rom Baddeck, we traveled west around the huge Bras'd

Or Lake, then east to historic Ft. Louisbourgh. The lake
region), we arrived in Antigonish. The renowned Highland
Games have been held here every July since 1861, the
largest and oldest held outside of Scotland. Following the
region is the traditional home of Nova Scotia’s native St George’s Bay, we continued to Pictou, our destination
Mi'kmaq (commonly pronounced Mik Mack) Indians.They for the night.
have occupied the Northumberland Shore for centuries. Pictou is a harbor
The Fortress of Louisbourg is a step thru time into a town dating back to
fortified French colonial town of the 18th century. It is the September 15, 1773,
largest historic reconstruction in North America, when the first
meticulously rebuilt on the foundations of the original boatload of Scottish
fortress. The French came to the site in 1713, and due to Highlanders arrived
the thriving fishing industry it quickly became a French on the ship Hector,
stronghold. The need for fish was great and it was plentiful beginning a wave of
in the waters of Nova Scotia. The Roman Catholic King of Scottish migration.
France saw the promise of great profit from the Cod, so its On the waterfront, a
primary function was to protect the cod fishing industry full scale replica of
rather than as a strategic military base. Twice taken by the the Hector sits in the Quay.
English, the walls were We were in Pictou during
completely destroyed, and the celebration when 200
the citizens sent back to direct descendants of the
France the second time. original settlers all boarded
Since the fortress was of the Hector; reliving the
little strategic use, it fell feeling of the original six
into complete disuse and week crossing. We had
disrepair. Thankfully, careful dinner at a waterfront restaurant with a view of the sunset
records were kept allow- on one side and the Hector on the other.
ing for the exact recon- Our B&B in Pictou was the Evening Sail B&B, owned and
struction of the site today. operated by Gail and Michelle LeBlanc, a mother and
The year is 1744 as you daughter, again Toronto transplants (seems to be a trend!).
pass thru the gates to They have owned the Inn for five years and were a wealth
streets filled with soldiers, fishermen, musicians and of information. We enjoyed long conversations with
vendors who appear to be going about their daily business. Michelle who must have been a stand up comedienne in a
Guides are available for a 45 minute trip thru time. One previous life! Breakfast was served family style and we met
still needs time to explore on his own to visit the sod- and chatted with the other eight guests over robust coffee,
roofed fisherman’s cottage where the cod is dried, and the homemade muffins, croissants, fresh juice and egg
bakery where bread is made daily “the old fashioned way.” casserole. She supplied each guest with a zip lock bag to
There is a small museum showing the history of the take muffins with them “for the road.”
Mi’kmaq people of Cape Breton. We had lunch at a tavern
where we were served 18th century style; offered only a
large napkin plate, and pewter spoon. THE SUNRISE TRAIL
Leaving Fort Louisbourg, a short drive took us to The Sunrise Trail begins with rolling farmlands and the
Lighthouse Point and the historic Louisbourg Lighthouse. waters of the Northumberland Strait. We could see red
It is the site of the first lighthouse in Canada, built by the bluffs as we continued northwest toward New Brunswick.
The communities along this route offer a fascinating Our first big city on the trip came as a bit of a cultural
array of names. We first arrived in Tagamagouche, then shock. Our GPS carefully guided us to the Homeport
Pugwash which sits on a harbor at the mouth of the Historic B&B, but we found ourselves in what appeared to
Pugwash River. Most noticeable were the street signs in be a declining area of the city. The house sat atop a grassy
both Gaelic and English, reflecting the town's strong bluff, surrounded by other homes that appeared to be
Scottish heritage. It is a producer of some of the finest hoping for a rejuvenation of the area! Homeport is owned
pewter, and a major mine that produces over a million tons by Ralph Holyoke and his wife. It is actually two historic
of the purest salt annually. Pugwash is the host of the homes, originally belonging to two brothers, joined
Gathering of the Clans each July 1 with festivals of together in the middle with an addition. The grounds are
traditional music, dance and highland games. sloped and grassy and contain flower gardens with
whimsical sculpture. Close by is New Brunswick Square.
NEW BRUNSWICK On three levels it contains shops, restaurants and services
New Brunswick is Canada’s only official bilingual and the pedway to the uptown attractions. Our dinner was
province. We entered New Brunswick on the eastern end at The Boilerworks which looked as if it had just stepped
at Sackville, a small town on a marsh with a bronze statue out of South Beach.
to the man who loved the city so much he swept the Breakfast was served in the old dining room with a small
streets every day. The eastern seaboard, along the shores of serving kitchen adjacent. The house was “managed” by
the Bay of Fundy, is considered one of the Marine Wonders two dogs, Digby, a Duck Trolling Retriever and Nova a 2-
of the World. year-old Chow/Lab mix.
Called Ocean St John is also home to Reversing Falls.Although we did
Tidal Exploration not have an opportunity to visit, it is said to be an
Site, the Hopewell experience that should be witnessed 3 times: at all times of
Rocks are the site the tides. Halfway between high and low tide is Slack Tide.
of the highest tides Lasting approximately 20 minutes, it is the only time that
in the world; reach- boats can pass thru the falls. It is the time when the Bay of
ing the height of a Fundy and the St John River are equal. The bay drops too
four-story building. low and the river flow is allowed to come crashing thru
You can walk on the gorge and out to sea. When the ocean climbs to high
the ocean floor tide, the river reverses and flows backwards with rapids
and six hours later be 14 metres (45 feet) above it. Called running upriver; thus its name.
flower pots, towering rock formations, sculpted by the We arrived at the Ferry terminal at 8 the next morning
powerful Bay of Fundy’s tidal power, are tufted on top for our 9AM departure. Reservations had been made in
with shrubbery. May, so check in was fast and easy. Since the ferry
A 10- to 15-minute gravel walking trail from the Inter- schedules vary by the time of the year, the day of the week
pretive Center takes you to the site. Shuttle service is also and the direction (St. John to Digby or vice versa), it is very
provided for a fee. The rocks are reached by a series of important to check the schedules before going. Prices vary
122 metal steps. The top of the stairs bears a clock and a as to season, car size and ages of occupants as well.
cautionary sign indicating the time visitors must be on the Boarding is organized and fast, and the ships are clean. The
stairs in order the get safely to the top before the high tide. Princess of Acadia had a gift shop, news stand, library and
You can walk the ocean floor for about 1.5 km from three several “restaurants,” as well as a large lounge with
hours before low tide to three hours after. (9) computer ports and wifi. The crossing to Digby took about
Taking Canada Highways 1 and 2, we travelled a more three hours.
inland route, passing near the farming town of Sussex.
Sussex is known as the covered bridge Capital of Atlantic
Canada, and is host to the Atlantic International Balloon
Festival, an event we missed by a few days!
The route then took us south, into historic St. John, the
“anchor” of the Bay of Fundy. This large city with maritime
charm contains beautiful “old port architecture,” but is
also the site of huge cruise ships and ferries. St John is the
oldest city in Canada. It is a cosmopolitan city with parks,
theatres and museums, as well as historic forts and
cemeteries. One must take heed in this area to refer to
St. John (New Brunswick), as opposed to St. John’s Continued on page 32
(Newfoundland) in order to avoid confusion (or looking
uneducated!).

FUNDY SHORE AND For the rest of the afternoon, we took a short side-trip to
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY Annapolis Royal. Annapolis Royal is located along the
Evangeline Trail. It contains over 150 heritage buildings
Digby is the gateway to some of Nova Scotia's most
including the oldest wooden house in Canada.
spectacular regions. It was founded in 1783 by Loyalists
This is also the home of the Annapolis Historic Gardens
from New England, led by Admiral Digby. It overlooks the
and the Ft. Anne National Historic Site. ‘The fort features
Annapolis Basin which opens into the Bay of Fundy.World
earthwork fortifications, a museum, officer’s quarters and
Famous Digby scallops are harvested here and colorful
a magazine. It is the fifth fort built on this location. Located
scallop draggers sit in the harbor. The boats sit almost on
at the Annapolis River Causeway, the Annapolis Tidal
dry land during the low tide, but float at dock level 9
Power Project is the first of its kind in North America. It
metres higher when the tide is high. The boardwalk along
generates hydroelectric power using the force of the
the harbor is lined with shops and restaurants. The scallop
Fundy tides.
dragger, Lady Vanessa, restored into a fishing and scallop
The Digby Neck and islands are famous for the whale
museum, sits at the end. Off the main street is Trinity
watching experiences. The Bay of Fundy is home to at
Anglican Church. Built in 1878, it is thought to be the only
least 15 species of whales. They migrate to the Bay of
one in Canada built entirely by shipwrights. The interior
Fundy in the summer and fall then to the warmer waters
handiwork shows this influence.
of the Caribbean and Mexico for mating and eating in the
winter and spring. Most commonly sighted are the
Humpback, Fin and Minke whales. It is also home to
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin and Porpoise.
Brier Island is reached by two ferries. Each runs 24/7, at
a cost of $5.00 round trip. The two ferries are timed so
that by leaving one you arrive in time for the second.
Payment is made on the way over, no charge to return. The
first leaves East Ferry for Tiverton on Long Island.
Our B&B,The Thistle Down Country

Inn, was on the wharf overlooking the
famous scallop fleet. It is a small house
on the Bay with a two story “motel
Tiverton is a small fishing village with
style unit” in the back. It is owned by
Boar’s Head Lighthouse. There is also a
a tall, rather humorless gentleman, with
trail to Balancing Rock, a much photo-
an unfortunate resemblance to Lurch
graphed column of Basalt rock, balanced
of Adams Family TV fame! The units in
precariously on the edge of the shore. Try
the back were clean and close to the
as we might, we never found the trail to
water. Though not “antique,” they did
see the rock! From Freeport at the end of
afford us a beautiful sunset!
the island, the second ferry takes you to
After lunch, a stroll along the wharf
Brier Island.
took us out onto the docks to watch
The Brier Island Lodge is pretty much
the scallop draggers. In speaking to
“the only game in town.” It is a motel-
some of the fishermen, we learned that
style lodge with a farm and a resident goat
there are numerous “salmon farms” in
named Ruby, two dogs Harley and Rascal,
the bay. Actually caged, the salmon are
a pot bellied pig, several roosters, a couple
fed twice daily by discharging food thru large hoses on the
of sheep and a horse. The restaurant serves dinner and a
side of the boat. The drag “nets” that scoop up the scallops
complimentary continental breakfast.
are made from recycled tires!
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The Artists:
18. Portraits – Marcia irschy
19. Artist – Peggy inaekian
20. Art – Jerry Smietanka
21. Water Colors & Mixed Media –
Marilyn G. (oung
23 22. Jim Leary
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22 23. Kinky Bikini – Deborah Lettieri
24. &alerie Lecklikner
25. Artist – Jake Evan Janis
26. Scul8tures – Lee Ann Cummins
27. Artist – Francine Maille
28. Stegman’s Studio – Roger Stegman
29. Wildlife Art – by arley
30. Watercolors by Diann – Diann Brassard
31. Joni Designs – Joni . Purkiss
29 32. Treasures From the Sea – Norma Lettieri
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33. Jewelry – Shirley Kelley
34. Mixed Media – Monica elue Kajatt
35. Art & Design – Tammy Seymore
36. "uilts – Regina Whalen
37. PlexSea Art – Peg Renard
38. Watercolorist – George Thom8son
31 37. Wildlife and Nature Photogra8her –
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Jay Meranchik
Story and Photos by Marla Schwartz
were allowed were fish and birds. No cats, no dogs,” Jay

said. “But the fish and the birds were all I had when I had
got sick and they meant everything to me.”
“I realized something was wrong right away, but it
wasn’t until I fell down in school and couldn’t get up
ay Meranchik, Lighthouse Point resident, and well-
anymore that other people noticed,” Jay said. Today Jay
respected dog whisperer, discovered a key element
J to the anti-aging process when he was still a kid. It’s
his ability to value, understand and literally commu-
nicate with dogs that makes him unique. He’s not only a
looks like the pillar of health and one would never know
he has a disability. He suffers deep pain, but it’s nothing
that’s visible to the eye. He has what medical professionals
refer to as an invisible illness. “That’s a problem because
superlative dog trainer, teaching individuals how to build
people think there is no problem when there is one. “I
relationships with their dogs, but is one of the first
fight it all the time.”
pioneers in the field of pet therapy in this country.
Therefore, Max is more than merely a pet, although his
“I helped create the laws that allow pets into nursing
joy at having her in his company is self-evident, but she’s
homes, hospitals and institutions,” Jay explained. “I’ve
his working dog. Max is always ready to work and enjoys
been recognized with a Jefferson Award, appeared in a
demonstrating her skills. Jay gives a command from the
Walt Disney educational film with my own dog, and was
couch, ‘Max, go open the refrigerator and get me the
honored in proclamation by local commissioners.” Jay’s
water.’ She does. ‘Good girl. You didn’t close the
natural ability to bring out the best in people by
refrigerator (she’s young, she’s learning), go close that
introducing his dogs to them in such settings has turned
door.’ He makes two clicking noises and she closes the
into something that many of us take for granted. Always
door and returns to Jay. “She also gets the newspaper
naming his dogs after superheroes, he’s currently the
every morning and she starts the vacuum cleaner up for
proud owner of Maxine (nicknamed Max), named after
me.” Max has a training area in the backyard where the
Jessica Alba’s character {Max Guevara, a secret government
supersoldier} in Dark Angel, and it’s clear, by watching
them together, that their relationship is a very special one.
Although Max looks like a German Shepherd, she’s
actually a Belgian Malinois, and at a tender-age of 16-months,
attends to Jay’s every need, and he does the same for her.
Jay suffers from a rare form of polio that is characterized by
progressive symmetrical paralysis and loss of reflexes,
usually beginning in the legs. “I got polio from the polio
shot when I was fourteen,” Jay explained. ‘A small
percentage of people contract the disease this way.”
“I didn’t get polio until I was fourteen. It happened
when they switched from the vaccine to the sugar pills,”
he said. His body obviously didn’t have a good reaction to
it. And growing up in the projects of Brooklyn, NY, he
already had a rough start in life. “I grew up in Sheepshead
Bay, Coney Island and in the projects the only pets you

and she took care of me when I got polio, and every time
I’d reach a goal and she’d see somebody who was less
fortunate than I was, whether the person suffered from
polio or some other form of a crippling disease, and say,
‘there by the grace of God.’ She knew I had a gift with
animals and for years I didn’t know what to do with it and
she’d tell me that when God is knocking at your door you
just have to listen and you’ll figure it out. Finally one day
I put it all together and I said I can help.”
He tries to hold back tears when speaking about his
mother. “My mother raised me, and I was born and raised
Jewish, and one of the things she always impressed upon
me was how to make the world a better place,” Jay said.
“She said that’s our job. She’s gone now. She passed away
a couple of years ago from old age, she was almost
90-years-old.”
These days Jay is busy creating a new foundation called
The National K-9 Working Dog, Inc, that will create a
national database registry for all working dogs (Police,
Search & Rescue and Service), so they can be given
critical equipment needed to protect their lives and
well being while doing their jobs serving and
climbs the ladder, walks protecting the public. “I just started it at the
on the balance beam and beginning of the month and this is the evolution of
more. She’s even learning what I’ve been doing all my life. In talking with the
how to push a grocery cart. Florida state police I found out that there isn’t a
Jay’s fondness of retirement program for these dogs, and without any
animals was unmistakable police officers they are taking on a financial burden
as a young child because they may not be able to handle. The
he used to run away to dogs don’t live much longer after
the local pet shop for retirement, so the state should at least
solace. One day the continue its financial responsibility
owner hired him to come for these dogs for their last couple of
and work after school and years. Otherwise, and it’s unfortunate,
feed the animals. Jay was that a few dogs are euthanized.
in his element. Later on he worked as an animal handler Working dogs deserve much more
in a biological lab that sold rat, monkey and dog cells. respect than what currently exists,”
“They were taking dogs and killing them and selling said Jay.
their cells. I ended up quitting because I couldn’t take And here’s Jay’s advice: whenever
it any longer,” said Jay. Before quitting, he saved a liter you see a working dog helping
and adopted one of the dogs. This dog became his first someone who is disabled, please
working dog, named Natasha. don’t bother the dog. “When we
It was at the lab when he ran across research papers enter a grocery store or a restaurant
written by psychiatrists about using dogs as a catalyst the public is really not aware of how
for response in patients. “I’m a different individual than to proceed and react to a service dog,
most,” he said. Meaning, he realized that this research so I’m trying to raise awareness in order to teach people
suggested there was a need to train dogs to help therapists what is not appropriate. Dogs can be easily distracted and
reach through the emotional conflicts that existed they’re supposed to be paying attention to the person
between them and their patients. they’re servicing, so if you pet it, that’s a distraction and
Jay originally moved to Florida to help take care of his it’s harmful to the disabled person.” Jay has been invited
mother, but he also had other plans, as well. In September by the Broward county library system to come in and
1974 he created his first organization, the Feeling Heart speak to the children about service dogs and how to take
Foundation, based in Miami Beach. “Animals, up to this care of and understand their pets.
point, weren’t allowed in institutions,” he said. His mother There’s a difference between someone who loves
had a lot to do with opening up his eyes and teaching him animals and someone who is a dog whisperer, and Jay is
to pursue his gift. “My mother was a woman full of faith certainly both! ◆

SANCTUARY GUILD HOLDS FASHION SHOW

The Sanctuary Guild of The First Presbyterian Church in
Pompano Beach held its Annual Luncheon/Fashion Show at
Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club on March 20.
The theme for the Luncheon was to support the food pantry of
The First Presbyterian Church that is operated under the
leadership of Dwayne Black, Pastor of Children’s Youth and The
Reverend W. Jack Noble. The Sanctuary Guild wanted to assist the
Youth Group in their mission of distributing food to our
neighbors in need.
The Sanctuary Guild offered for its raffle prizes, beautiful
baskets donated by merchants from Lighthouse Point, Pompano
Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.
Elsa Hoffmann was the star of the fashion show. At 102 years
young, she modeled three different styles from Patchington
located in Pompano Beach and Sondro located at the Cove
Shopping Center.
The table decorations were unusual. Cans of food in Publix
brown bags with pink fillers were the centerpieces for the tables.
The food was donated to the food pantry at First Presbyterian Annie Miller, Donna Lyon, (co-presidents) Elsa Hoffmann,
Church to help those in need. Doug Hurst, Carolyn Buonomo
The guests expressed their approval of the theme. ◆
Marti Miles, Phyllis Phelps ,Jeane Russick, Connie Johnson,

Georgette Fitzpatrick, Dwyane Black, Becky Concato, Annie Miller,
Carolyn Buonomo, Donna Lyon. Kneeling: Marcy Sloan and Ingrid Bowman
Elsa Brehm Hoffman, 102

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On The Road Again: It is home to several

massive Acadian churches.
2685 Kilometers Around St. Bernard is an awe
inspiring granite church
Nova Scotia which seats 1000, and was
Continued from page 32 constructed between 1910
and 1942 by local residents.
Our Whale watching cruise began from the general St. Mary’s is located on the
store in Westport, the only village on the island, where we campus of Universite Sainte-
found sandwiches and soft drinks and picked up our Anne, Canada’s only French
tickets. The morning rain cleared and by push off we had language university. Located
beautiful sunny weather. We encountered only several at Church Point, St Mary’s is
Dolphin and porpoise early, but our patience was considered an engineering
rewarded later when we found two Humpbacks who marvel; constructed between
swam close to the boat as we followed. There is no wildlife 1903 and 1905 in the form of
encounter in the world that compares with the greeting a cross 135 feet wide with
of a whale! We watched them “blow” and dive, showing us the steeple rising 185 feet. It
that great “tail shot” and cameras clicked constantly for is the largest wooden church
over an hour. A short hike to Seal Cove, home to a small in North America.
seal colony, offered views of the Island’s two lighthouses,
the Northern Light and the Western Light.
Standing just outside of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu

Lightstation is one of Nova Scotia’s most historically
significant lighthouses. The original of 1839 has been
replaced with the current one, built in the 1960s. It can be
seen over 30 nautical miles out at sea.
Yarmouth was settled in 1761. Its lucrative trade with
the West Indies brought prosperity still seen in the
YARMOUTH AND architecture today. A great shipping heritage, it has been the
ACADIAN SHORES ROUTE arrival point for visitors since the early days. It is home to
over 400 sea captain’s homes built between 1850 and 1900.
Back on the “mainland,” we began a southern route
following alongside St. Mary’s Bay. This route also SOUTH SHORE/
encompasses part of the Evangeline Trail, Glooscap Trail THE LIGHTHOUSE ROUTE
and Annapolis Valley Routes, passing through Acadian
Long known as Sentinels of the sea, Nova Scotia is
villages enroute to Yarmouth. The history here goes back
probably known as much for its lighthouses as it is for the
400 years when Louis XIII sat on the throne of France. It
scallops. From weathered octagons to cupola topped
passes through 16 picturesque French speaking villages,
towers, replicas and originals, they come in all shapes and
all bilingual descendants of the first European settlers from
sizes. Our destination of Liverpool took us by many, as well
France in the 1600s. Most of these depend on the sea for
as several historic villages.
their livelihood. Fishermen collect rockweed, seaweed
Birchwood, first settled by about 1,500 blacks who
used as fertilizer, and Irish moss, an additive used in foods
came with the loyalist migration in 1783, was the largest
such as ice cream and gelatin.
black settlement in North America. Lockport has a

registered Streetscape Peggy’s Cove has been called “timeless magic.”

made up of five houses Crossing a rocky headland, the landscape is barren granite
built by descendants bluffs, all carved from the sea.
of John Locke, offering Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse sits
an interesting cross- high up on smooth worn
section of historical granite. Visitors are welcome,
architecture. From with due caution, to walk up
here there are views of to the lighthouse steps. From
both Gull Rock and here, with a tiny harbor
Carter’s Lighthouses. below surrounded by
Shelburne was settled colorful fishing boats,
by United Empire weathered fish sheds and
loyalists in 1783 that drying nets, it is a photo-
remained loyal to the grapher’s and artist’s dream.
crown during the It is among the most photo-
American Revolution. graphed places in
Liverpool, “Port of Canada. Looking
the Privateers,” was out to sea, we
the privateering capital spotted whale and
of North America Dolphin. It is also
between 1760 and home to Canada’s
1812. It is located at only lighthouse-
housed post office.
It offers restaurants,
shops and accom-
modations, and is
literally teeming
with tourist busses
and cars. This was
the only place that
we encountered
crowds, and the
crowds were large.
Just west of
Peggy’s Cove, a
short trail leads to
a stone monument
at the Swiss Air
Memorial Site,
the mouth of the Mersey River, and hosts Privateer Days erected in memory
each summer. We stayed at the beautiful Morton House Inn of lives lost in the
here. Probably the most beautiful of our B&B's, it was plane crash of 1998.
lovingly restored to its present state by the owners over a From here, we
period of two years. There was a scrapbook in the salon, returned to Halifax
showing the before and after photos of the restorations. and our hotel home
Breakfast was served in the formal dining room on porcelain near the airport.
bearing the Nova Scotia coat of arms, crystal glasses, and Was it a wonderful
heavy antique silverware. trip? You bet! Did
The South Shore is by far the most "traveled" of the we “see it all?”
routes. We traveled slightly inland, through lake and farm NO way! Would
country to Bridgewater, then to Lunenburg one of Nova we return to see
Scotia’s oldest and most historic towns. the rest of the
In the town of Mahone Bay, home of marvelous provinces?
architecture, three waterfront churches make up one of Absolutely! ◆
the most photographed scenes in Nova Scotia. A stop by
the road will afford this view.

MORTGAGE N EWS
Do Your HOMEWORK!!!!
By Karen Hammett
Many parents scream these words have to ask for one, be cautious.
into their children’s rooms nightly. But 5) Correspond via e-mail and file all of them regarding the particular
do they take their own advice?? Think transaction in a folder on your computer. If there are any
about some of your recent purchases. If differences in “recollection” you have the documentation handy
you had done a bit more shopping (homework) could have you to clarify the facts.
avoided some headaches or additional unforeseen expenses??? 6) Don’t be afraid to ask as many questions as you feel necessary.
For many of us, our homes are our biggest investment and where Borrowers are sometimes embarrassed to ask too many questions
we spend most of our time. Doesn’t it make sense to spend a little because they are afraid they might appear inexperienced and
extra time choosing theMortgage Professional to handle the therefore vulnerable. Actually, the more questions you ask, the
transaction? One who has the experience and wisdom to help you more knowledgeable you seem.
avoid potential hurdles and costly mistakes? 7) If the Broker recommends a Realtor,Title Company, or Insurance
So, what should you look for? Company make sure they offer you more than one referral. The
1) The length of time the person and or organization has been in extra time you spend comparing quotes will be well worth it.
established and their years of experience. They may have just The Mortgage Professional should be asking you lots of questions.
entered the business, but were successful in a prior industry that The slightest detail can make a difference in the loan to value
offered them experience and knowledge that is valuable. guidelines, pricing and/or ultimately approval. In addition, don’t
2) Ask for references, names and phone number s of satisfied clients. withhold information from them. Most likely what you are trying to
Call the people and ask detailed questions regarding the level of hide will eventually surface. All parties are better off if all the cards
service and integrity of the Broker. Don’t be shy! are on the table from the beginning. Communication from both
3) Do they enjoy a strong referral base? Most successful profes- sides is key.
sionals obtain most of their business through referrals. Ask your Please contact us if you are shopping for a home or thinking of
friends and neighbors who handles their last Mortgage and if they shopping for one. We would be delighted to work with you. ◆
were happy with the quality of service they received and why. Karen Hammett is a licensed Mortgage Broker and owner of
4) Always ask for a Good Faith Estimate (GFE). The bank is required Howard Grace Mortgage located in the Duval Court Professional
by law to provide you with the GFE within three business days Centre, 625 SE 10th Street, Deerfield Beach. Please call her at
of submitting the application. If the GFE is not offered and you 954-421-3010 or e-mail her at Karen@HowardGraceMortgage.com.
LEGAL MAT TER S

Power of Positive Role Models for Our Kids
By Catherine Iaconis Favitta
A grandmother (“Marge”) recently in their communities. In addition to providing some of the best role
wanted to set an appointment for her models, ballet, ice-skating, and karate classes help kids of all ages
adult son, who felt stuck in a bad become better listeners, develop self confidence and self control
marriage. Marge was concerned that her son’s daily disagreements that will lead to making good decisions, and increase their physical
with his wife had become so disruptive to the family of four that fitness, strength, and coordination.
her grandchildren were being negatively affected. She felt that My own son, Chris (16), is fortunate to have a karate instructor,
neither parent was at their best, since both were constantly upset Sensei Craig Haley with LaValle’s in LHP, as his positive role model
and distracted with their many problems. One solution I suggested: for the past five years, based on a recommendation from one of our
provide positive role models for the kids outside the home. neighbors. Chris will be achieving the rank of “black belt” very soon,
Research shows that children in all types of family situations, and our family is very proud of Chris’ accomplishment with the
intact or not, have benefitted from positive role models, who mentorship he received. We are not alone in our praise of Sensei,
characteristically do the following: Share good values, Demonstrate since he has received a “Most Inspiring Instructor” award.
confidence and self-esteem, Encourage healthy habits for the body I have heard similar success stories from neighbors whose
and mind, Provide motivation and encouragement, Offer solutions to children have greatly benefitted from the positive role models and
stressful situations, and Give tips on how to remain free from training provided at Glacier Ice & Snow Arena in LHP, and there are
negative peer pressure. many others.The parents I have talked with over the years are very
It is not an easy task to find positive role models for our kids, as we grateful their kids have developed a non-quitting spirit to overcome
know from the disturbing headlines in our local newspapers. Those obstacles and have become successful achievers, in part, as a result
to whom we have entrusted our children, including teachers, coaches, of the positive role models in our community. ◆
and religious groups, have a few bad apples amongst them that have Catherine is a Family Law Attorney and Florida Supreme Court
caused us all to be more vigilant about where we leave our kids. Certified Family Law Mediator, who has been serving South
That is one reason why parents, now more than ever before, have Florida for over twenty-seven years. Catherine’s parents, Ike and
turned to dance, hockey, and martial arts programs offered for youth Dorothy Iaconis also live in Lighthouse Point.
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An Easter Tradition At Kosta’s Greek Eatery

Each year it’s great tradition at Kosta’s Greek Eatery to invite all their
loyal customers to a glorious Easter Feast.
More tha 300 people passed through the doors to enjoy the servings
of their famous Greek Salads, Pita Bread, Hummus and slow-cooked
beef from a huge charcoal pit, serviced by five volunteer “meat
turners.”
“Oopa! was the word of the day, shouted out by owner Kosta, as he
delivered the mouth-watering food with the speed of five chefs.
If you have not yet met Kosta, or tasted his great food, you’re in for
a treat!
Kosta (right) serving his loyal customers.
The Meat Turners
Family Portrait

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Green Harriet
Here’s a few quick ways to make miracles happen
and make green living possible:
1. Unplug it. That’s right. Walk over to your laptop and computer, environmental eye sores. Oh, and just for the record,
your counter top appliances, your television, hair dryer, vacuum, you’re helping keep waste out of our dirt and water
alarm clock, cell phone and lamps, and pull the plugs. Even when supplies. Aren’t you awesome?
electronics are turned off and plugged in, they continue to draw power. 4. Eat a veggie burger. Switching to a vegetarian diet is not at the
If unplugging appliances is not convenient, invest in a power surge top of every environmentalist’s list, however, incorporating a few
protector. Now pat yourself on the back. Not only are you saving vegetarian meals into your diet each week is as easy as frying up a
power and money, but you are reducing your carbon footprint. veggie burger! You can enjoy a zesty side of pride and satisfaction
2. Install a toilet dam. Maybe you’ve considered replacing with your veggie burger since, according to a 2006 report published
your toilets with low-flow toilets, but right now, you want to by the University of Chicago, eating a vegan diet is more important
conserve water and lower your water bill without spending a lot of in the fight against global warming than driving a hybrid car. And
money and time. A toilet tank water dam like these available at all you had to do was pull out your frying pan! Just think of all that
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with each flush. The quick and easy part is that installing a toilet
5. Put the neighborhood kids to work. Right now, at least five
dam takes about 45 seconds. Just wedge the dam into the toilet tank,
kids are running around our neighborhood searching for something
and one flush later, you are conserving water and saving our planet.
fun to do. A great way to give back to your community and the
3. Grab a bag. Go outside. Look around. Unless you are living in environment is to inspire young environmentalists. Each evening
Amish Country, you will likely notice litter on your street, in your when I go outside to water our vegetable and flower gardens, I wave
yard, or somewhere on the route leading up to your front door. Go at the neighborhood kids and invite them over to our yard. So far,
back inside. Grab a garbage bag. Put on work gloves or even none of the kids have turned me down when I’ve offered to have
disposable medical gloves. Now set a timer for five minutes and go! them water the gardens. By putting kiddos to work in the garden,
Pick up whatever litter is in your line of sight. Get your kids in on you are growing young environmentalists and are nurturing a love
the clean up fun. Not only will your street, yard, and neighborhood for nature that will last for generations. It’s so easy. Have the kids
be cleaner, but your neighbors will thank you for removing do your gardening for you! ◆

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A Little Surliness is Good for the Soul.
By Wendell Abern
Dear Curious, Dubious and CEO of Dumbcast (Mr. Brian Roberts), and will share with you a
Skeptical Readers, small section of the letter I then wrote to him:
To my surprise (and delight), I actually Dear Mr. Roberts,
receive fan mail! Not the usual type. I get Enclosed is my March column, starring Comcast.
e-mails that say things like, “Stick it to them!” and, “How does your Your portion of my frustration and aggravation wasted more than
wife put up with you?” Okay, not terribly flattering. Still, it’s two hours of my time. Most of it on hold. A direct reflection of your
gratifying to know that some people can identify with my pathetic communications set-up.
cantankerous observations. And now you send me a bill. Mr. Roberts, I don’t intend to pay
Many readers ask the same two questions: “Were you always you a cent until I hear from you. And when you (or one of your
such a crab?” And, “Do you ever run out of things to kvetch about?” chattels) contact me, I expect to be told that I will receive free
No. And no. And they’re linked. service for the next three months.
Years ago, I actually possessed a moderate temperament. A few days ago, I heard from his lackey just before this column
Then the world started to change, and my bouts of anger and went to press. He is in charge of “Acceleration” in Dumbcast’s
frustration grew in frequency and intensity as technology exploded. regional office. He told me he was passing my complaint to the
First, someone invents long-playing records, and all my 45s Operations Director. Whatever the outcome, I promise to pass it
become instant antiques. along to you in my next column.
Then someone invents huge-screen television sets, and my 19- Anyway, shortly after that disastrous episode, my wife and I
inch Zenith becomes puny. decide that we don’t need two e-mail servers. I want to get rid of
Then someone invents computers, and my typewriter becomes Dumbcast, of course; my wife wants to dump AOL for the silly reason
a joke. that we will save more money.
I start to become edgy and skittish, finding refuge and solace only We/she settle on AOL. We/she also decide I will be the one to
in huge quantities of salami. handle the cancellation.
Then someone invents CDs, and there go the long-playing I start on the Internet, hoping to avoid phone calls altogether.
records replaced my 45s. First, I go to the AOL site, looking for “Cancel” on their “Help”
Then someone improves on computers, and I have to replace my menu.
PC, which has became slow and obsolete in two years. I get a pop-up: “’Cancel’ is not yet available. Come back soon.”
By this time, we have moved to Florida, and my usual sunny I decide to phone instead, and spend another five minutes
disposition is well on its way to crankiness, expedited by two-hour looking for a phone number. AOL does not publish a number on
waits in doctors reception rooms, and countless older women who their website. I have to look it up on Google.
look like they are devouring their steering wheels while In preparation for yet another wonderful phone experience, I
approximating the act of driving. make myself two three-inch-high ham and cheese sandwiches. After
Then someone invents plasma TVs and my 35-inch Sony turns punching my way through their phone menu and being put on hold,
into a relic. I start to eat.
This is followed by cellphones that take pictures and broadcast I finish the sandwiches and work my way through half a pack of
ball games, automobiles that talk and give directions, and I feel like beef sticks before Edna comes on the line.
I am being whisked into some kind of weird time-and-space warp After asking a few questions, she tells me I have now cancelled
where Playstationing and MyFacing and BlueTubing are taking over the main portion of AOL, but to cancel the two premium programs
the world. (which I didn’t even know I had), I have to call someone else and
Everyone is Twittering and Tweeting, and it sounds like the give them a special cancellation confirmation number. Which she
making of a global porn movie, while I’m still trying to figure out then gives to me.
how to leave an outgoing message on my telephone answering I call and reach Gerald. After confirming my name and request,
machine without hanging up on myself. he says, “What is your cancellation confirmation number?”
One day, I wake up to the fact that all of this new gadgetry, which “7933690843 dash 26. What’s yours?”
is supposedly making life easier for all of us, is turning me into a “Excuse me?”
crotchety old curmudgeon. “C’mon, I gave you a number, now you give me one.”
Furthermore, whenever I need help in fixing or understanding Gerald is too busy to engage in levity with the riff-raff. Instead,
any of these new whiz-bang creations, I rely on phone systems with he says, “Sir, you have now cancelled the special feature preventing
menus and recorded messages that ultimately end up putting me pop-ups on your AOL site. Would you like to also cancel the special
on hold before I can actually reach a live human being. spyware?”
So no, I was not always so crabby. It took about 67, 68 years before “Yes,” I say, dreading what he will say next.
I reached permanent ballistic mode. And I think it’s good for the soul “You’ll have to call another number.”
to express a little surliness now and then. As for running out of things Gritting my teeth, I wait until he finishes giving me the number
to kvetch about, there’s a better chance I’ll win the lottery. before telling him he has bad breath. Then I hang up, eat another
For example: sandwich and wait until today to call the number Gerald had given me.
A few months ago, I reported, in this publication, on my And as I sit here, I think to myself … of course I get upset! To me,
horrendous experiences with Dumbcast. I wrote a column what is really strange is that the rest of the world doesn’t also.
headlined, “Yes, This Really *@!#&!+! Happened.” Shortly after the Cantankerously Yours,
column was published, I received my monthly bill. Wendell Abern
Instead of sending in a payment, I looked up the name of the Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net. ◆


ON R ELIGI O N
The Path of Acceptance

By Reverend Jack Noble
WE LIVE WITH SUCH CONUNDRUMS; THOSE COUNTERINTUITIVE TRUISMS.
Many years ago I had some friends whose teenaged son was some other necessary action toward correction. And every time,
going blind with some sort of degenerative disorder, and nothing every time it has involved some sort of acceptance — usually
could be done about it. This was a very popular couple in my painful, always difficult.
circle of friends, and we all were torn with pity for them and Yet, without waxing too poetic, it seems to be a law running
their son, but through it all they remained calm and like a golden thread through the whole tapestry of life. Take
uncomplaining. One evening, I’d gone over for supper, and as I alcoholism — that grim and mysterious disease. Recovery can
was leaving the husband walked me out to the gate. I tried to only begin when the individual sufferer accepts the
express my deep-felt admiration for their grace and fortitude. unacceptable, with four simple words, “I am an alcoholic.” But
I’ll long remember his response. It was a beautiful evening it certainly is not limited to alcoholism, in any difficult area one
and he looked up and around at the early-Spring sky, and was might look, help can only come when we admit that we need
quiet for a long moment, and then he offered, “Well, (with a help. Then, when we do, the focus is shifted from what has been
pause) it seems that we have three choices.We can curse life for lost to what remains — and to what may still be gained.
doing this to us, and look for some way to express our grief and There are those who confuse acceptance with apathy, but there
rage. We can grit our teeth and set our face. Or, we can accept is all the difference in the world. Among other things apathy
it.” He continued, “The first two directions are useless and paralyzes the will-to-action, acceptance frees it.
exhausting. The third, as far as we are concerned, is the only way Perhaps in the long-run true wisdom lies in the realization
worth traveling.” that life is not always the way we would like it; that we ourselves
How often that path is rejected. I kick and fight the whole are not always so good, kind, or hard-working as we believe. And
way, refusing to admit my limitations, hiding behind excuses and yet each day there is always a new opportunity for doing better.
denials, and from what I see most often in others, I’m not alone. One variation of Reinhold Niebuhr’s prayer says, O Lord, grant
In my work I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen me the strength to change things that need changing, the
people set about to make the first painful moves toward courage to accept things that cannot be changed, and the
repairing a damaged relationship, healing a broken life, or taking wisdom to know the difference. ◆

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The Madonna Eyelift:

What’s New in Non-Surgical Procedures
By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA
Many patients are concerned about eyelids, brows and wrinkles around the eyes. It has been cleared by
having surgical procedures done to their the FDA for use on all skin types. The procedure takes a few minutes,
skin. Although they have seen great results requires only topical anesthetic prior to the procedure and your
on many of their friends, co-workers and acquaintances who have physician will protect your eyes with protective shields for safe
had surgery, they have also seen cosmetic work that has had less than treatment around the eyes.After the treatment, your skin will be red
ideal results. That concerns them. One of the most frequently asked and puffy and that usually fades within 2-3 days. Make-up can be
questions in my Dermatology practice is: How can a patient improve
applied within a few days. Although most patients see results right
their appearance without the downtime, expense and risks of
surgery? away, full results are seen after 3-5 treatments.
For many patients, surgery is the proper answer to improving Why is this better than what is currently available?
one’s appearance as the skin and muscle has become too lax and
Using the latest fractional technology, the laser only treats a fraction
redundant necessitating removal of the extra tissue. But for many
patients, surgery does not have to be the only answer and many new, of the skin at a time. Using specially modulated beams of light, about
non-surgical alternatives that work are coming to market to answer the width of a normal human hair, these beams destroy and contract
these concerns. the old collagen in the wrinkled skin and encourage the body’s natural
wound healing process to create new collagen in the skin. Thus the
The Madonna Lift wrinkles and drooping skin plump up, tighten and soften.
The Madonna Lift is the new, non-surgical alternative to improve And versus other available treatments, which tend to be more
drooping skin around the eyes, eyelid wrinkles and signs of aging painful or require light sedation, with the Madonna eyelift you may
around the eyes. Using the latest in fractional CO2 laser technology,
feel tingling and/or heat associated with the procedures, but any
the skin around the eyes is rejuvenated to achieve a younger look.
discomfort is easily managed by your physician with just topical
One of the most advanced CO2 lasers on the market, problem areas
like drooping eyelids with lax skin can be tightened and sagging preparations. ◆
brows can be plumped up all without surgical incisions. For more information, call Hecker Dermatology Group, P.A. Call:
The Madonna eyelift can be used on most patients with dropping 954-783-2323 or visit us online at: www.heckerderm.com.
TH E EYES H AVE I T
Aim Your Eyes For Sports
By Dr. Steven Wigdor
Your eyes are part of a finely tuned the eyes are working together as a team, thereby maximizing depth
system combining coordination, timing, perception and clear focus on moving objects.
and balance with keen peripheral and If any deficiencies in coordination are discovered, eye exercises
central visual awareness. If your eyes can't work as a team, change or prism glasses can be designed to help the eyes work together.
focus quickly and accurately, and be able to convey information Lightweight lenses for normally heavy prescriptions help keep
about distance, speed, direction and position of moving objects to glasses from sliding when active. Polarized sunglasses for fisherman
your brain, then you can't perform at an efficient level. In tennis, or boaters reduce glare from the water=s surface, decreasing
clear binocular vision is necessary to judge the direction and speed squinting and eyestrain. Anti-reflective coatings eliminate distracting
the ball is leaving your opponents tennis racquet. The sooner you reflections from the sun or overhead lights, especially useful for
can judge when and where the ball needs to be met, the sooner you nighttime tennis players. Contact lenses are an excellent alternative
will be there, ready to return it. Golf requires the ability to for almost any sport. The ability to always have clear, unobstructed
accurately judge distance to the green, to be able to read the green, vision is a great plus. LASIK is also an alternative to anyone wanting
and to be able to follow your ball once it=s hit. It=s also important to possibly have the ability to wear glasses minimally, or not at all.
to remember exactly where your ball landed once you get close to Always remember to use protective eyewear while engaged in
it. Sorry, I can=t help you with that. activities such as racquetball, tennis, or basketball where serious
Eye examinations should always consist of a careful inspection of injury is always a possibility. ◆
your eye=s health, and a precise determination of the prescription Remember, everyone has hindsight protect your eyesight!
which gives maximum vision at far and near. Although important for Dr. Steven Wigdor, an Optometric Physician, and his staff welcome
everyone, ocular muscle balance and the ability of the two eyes to your calls and questions in Lighthouse Point at 3650 N. Federal
work together, takes on added meaning for the sports enthusiast. Hwy in the Venetian Isle Shops - 954-943-6210. You can also find
Evaluation of ocular muscle coordination must be made to ensure us on the web at www.eyecareandeyewear.com

Cookin’ With The Community

Special Mother’s Day Surprises!
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.
MANICOTTI TUNA MACARONI SALAD

What you’ll need: What you’ll need:
• 1/2 lb. Ground beef • 2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 clove garlic, crushed (cook according to instructions on bag/box)
• 1 c. creamed style cottage cheese (8 oz.) • 3 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
• 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese / 1/2 t. sale • Grated onion (or powder), to taste
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 3 T. mayonnaise or salad dressing (or more)
• 8 manicotti, cooked & drained • 1 T. sweet pickle relish
• 1 (16-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce • salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 t. dried oregano • 1 tsp. vinegar (preferably balsamic.)
• Parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on top) • 2 cans tuna
Preparation Preparation
• Brown ground beef and garlic in large skillet; drain fat. • Mix all ingredients together. Tastes best after the flavors
• Blend next 4 ingredients in bowl; stir in ground beef. have “set” (or “blended”) in the fridge for an hour or two,
• Fill each manicotti with about 1/4 cup cheese-meat filling. or even a day.
• Place manicotti in a single layer in a 10" x 6" x 1-3/4" baking
dish. Sprinkle with any remaining filling. Cover completely
with sauce. Sprinkle with oregano and Parmesan cheese. GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
• Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake in 325° oven for 15 CAKE – What you’ll need:
minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer. • 1 German Chocolate Cake mix, baked according to
instructions on box. Use 2 round cake pans, any size
Serves 4
(Suggestion: use 9-inch springform pans, for lighter, moister
cake, bake at 325° for a little longer.)
ICING for around outside edge:
• Creamy milk chocolate prepared frosting (in a can)
COCONUT PECAN FROSTING for top and inside:
CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE • 1 cup evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed milk)
What you’ll need: • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 6 chicken breasts, boiled & cubed • 1 cup sugar
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup • 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 small can mild chilies • 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 small onion, diced fine Preparation
• 8 oz. Jack cheese • Cook first five ingredients over medium-low heat for 12
• 8 oz. cheddar cheese minutes
• After bringing to a slow boil, mix in pecans and
• 1 dozen corn tortillas (or 10 flour)
flaked coconut. Cool in refrigerator then frost cake.
Preparation
• Frost bottom layer with coconut-pecan frosting
• Tear up 6 tortillas, place in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. • Carefully place second cake layer on top of first and frost top
(Spray with non-stick spray first.) layer with remaining coconut-pecan frosting
• Mix soups, chilies, and onion together. • With a spoon, press in frosting between the two layers to
• Smear half soup mixture over tortillas. Top with half chicken form a smooth edge flush between the two layers.
• Frost sides of cake with creamy chocolate frosting, sealing at
and cheese mixed. Repeat layers.
upper edges all around the edge of the top layer.
• Bake uncovered 350° for 30-40 min.
• If you have enough chocolate frosting, put a fistful into a
frosting bag with a star tip and make a nice edging all around
the edge of the top and the base.
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Hot Off the Grill Sheriff Al Lamberti

By John Offerdahl Reports
(a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)
No Future with Alcohol
By Sheriff Al Lamberti
GRILLED TROPI-FRUIT
KABOBS
Think your grill is just for burgers and More than 25 years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed
steaks? Think again! Firm fruits of all kinds the national 21 minimum legal drinking age law. Since it was
can be grilled for unusual and dramatic signed into law, an estimated 25,000 lives have been saved on
desserts. This week I’m featuring a refreshing dessert that will take the roadways as a result. And, although it is illegal, we still
the edge off the approaching steamy temperatures of summer in South have a problem with underage drinking and impaired driving.
Florida. The skewers make grilling and portioning the bite-size pieces With stricter penalties and increased awareness to the
a snap. You can prep the skewers before dinner and throw them on dangerous practice of driving under the influence, a person
the grill after the meal for a quick 10 minutes. The combination of still dies every 22 minutes in the United States as a result of
warm fruit and cold sorbet is a winner.. an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash. Sadly, a dispropor-
READY tionate number of those deaths are people between the ages
Fruit of 15 to 24. Even more startling, it is estimated that 11% of
¼ pineapple skinned & cut into 1.5" chunks the alcohol consumed in the United States is done so by
2 bananas peeled & cut into 1.5" chunks people aged 12 to 20 years. Underage drinking is an
1 papaya peeled & cut in 1.5" chunks
3 kiwi peeled & cut into fourths epidemic in our country — and it is important that we let our
children and young adults know that there is simply
Misc Ingredients
½ c fresh-squeezed OJ “no future with alcohol.”
1 t. Orange Zest During prom and graduation season we have all read too
12, 10-12" wooden skewers soaked in water many stories about teens that died due to the deadly
¼ c vegetable oil or melted butter for brushing combination of alcohol and driving. The National Highway
¼ c honey for brushing
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 500
¼ c toasted coconut
¼ c toasted shaved almonds students die in alcohol-related traffic accidents during prom
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only and graduation season each year. That is a startling statistic
2 T. crystallized ginger, chopped and it is a tragedy that can be prevented.
1 pint mango sorbet I remind parents, guardians and mentors to maintain open
lines of communication regarding underage drinking —
PREP especially as prom and graduation season approaches. Teens
Prepare your entrée & sauces… that have a strict curfew and a full understanding of their
Marinate peeled and chunked fruit in Ziploc with orange juice parents expectations are more likely to say NO to alcohol and
and zest for at least 30 minutes. Discard marinade and thread drugs. Whether it’s giving in to peer-pressure or celebrating
fruit onto soaked skewers. Brush fruit with vegetable oil or a good time, there is nothing cute, funny or acceptable about
melted butter.
an intoxicated person getting behind the wheel — regardless
LETS GRILL! of age. One night of alcohol-fueled festivities could ruin the
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat & brush grill grates with rest of your child’s life or someone else’s.
vegetable oil. Place kabobs on grill grate for about 5 minutes before The Broward Sheriff’s Office has always maintained a zero
turning once and grilling for another 5 minutes. Brush with honey tolerance for underage drinking and driving under the
for the final minute. Strip skewers over 6 dishes of mango sorbet.
influence. During this prom and graduation season we will
Top with toasted coconut, almonds, ginger and fresh mint. Drizzle
step-up enforcement efforts to deter teens from drinking and
with remaining honey!
driving. We will continue to pursue and arrest store clerks
Johnny says… and shop owners who knowingly sell alcohol to minors. The
“People just think grilling is for big & tough manly meats like
men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office are
burgers & steaks… but have your tried my grilled Tropi-Fruit
Kabobs and exposed your sweet side to the grill?” committed to making sure our community is safe. I do not
Offerdahl’s Cafe Grill is located at want to read or hear about another family who suffered the
2400 North Federal Highway • Lighthouse Point, FL loss of a loved one due to an alcohol-related vehicle accident.
(954) 788-3464 Again, it is a tragedy than can be avoided.
As a father of a teenage son, I know the importance of
communication. Remind your teens and young adults to be
smart, be responsible and be safe! ◆

I DENTIT Y TH EF T
Easy Credit and New Technology
Helps Identity Thieves Rule!
By Denise Richardson
With identity theft on the rise, guarding your personal above and beyond the typical steps that people can do
information has never been as important as it is now. You for themselves.
can't stop identity theft, so you have to take measures to Among the latest available options that consumers have
reduce your risk and the impact one can bring into your life today include high tech services that help to detect when
before it occurs. In a more secure manner than ever, new your information is being fraudulently used before it lands on
technological identity theft protection measures can help your credit report. With data breaches climbing, law
safeguard consumers against becoming the victims of identity enforcement resources dropping and sloppy creditor
theft in the first place. New proactive services can go a long practices continuing, having the ability to monitor a broad
way toward keeping your information where it belongs: in base of potential sources of information—the same
your hands. As a survivor of identity theft, I learned that no information that identity thieves can and do lift personal data
matter how safe you think your information is, it isn't. And no from—is the smartest strategy for protecting yourself, your
matter how simple it appears that you could prove your own money and your peace of mind.
innocence, that isn't either. Here are a few more tips to help keep your personal
I know firsthand the enormous amount of time and information from falling into the wrong hands, and lessen the
overwhelming frustration involved in deterring, detecting and damage if it does.
defending an identity theft. My most recent identity theft • Review your credit reports: For many consumers, staying
occurred over the holidays. I learned that someone had on top of what is in your credit report is the first step in
applied for—and obtained—a credit card using my name, identifying suspicious activity. As part of your proactive
date of birth and Social Security Number, but not my address. protection against identity theft, make sure you take
She used her own address over in Lauderdale Lakes, where advantage of your free annual credit report by ordering
she wanted this shiny new credit card mailed. I would also from the correct site online (annualcreditreport.com) or
come to learn that this address would be used again, and so better yet, call the toll free automated line at 877-322-8228.
would the data from a credit card of mine, one that was safely • Be alert to the latest scams: Keeping up to date with the
stored in my wallet. Somehow, she obtained that information latest hoaxes and techniques criminals use to scam you can
and proceeded to use it to establish cable at her residence. go a long way toward keeping you from falling victim to
In fact, she not only paid for her own cable account, she paid any one of the many rip-offs in progress today.
the outstanding balance due from the prior tenant. Generous • Make sure your computer is safe: Keep your virus
of her, don’t you think? protection software up-to-date. Avoid using unsecured
Having knowledge that someone was once again using my wireless networks and be sure that you (or your children)
name, credit and identity to set up residence a few cities away don't have any peer-to-peer software on your computer.
was disconcerting, to say the least. But what was equally These systems leave easy access points for hackers,
unsettling was learning that the creditors involved were providing an opportunity for someone to bypass your
participating in the fraud, since they opted to simply security and copy items from your computer, including
accommodate her requests for credit and services without photos, email, tax returns and other important documents.
even bothering to verify who she was or whether or not the Sign up for an identity theft protection service:Among the
information she provided matched up with who she is. latest available options that consumers have today include
As I write this, I am not sure to what other use my Social high tech services that help to both detect when your
Security Number, name and date of birth are being put. You information is being fraudulently used and services that work
don't know what your personal information is doing while as a GPS system that can track and retrieve information once
you aren't looking. Your information can be used to obtain stolen along with your laptop. The new LifeLock Command
medical services, loans, cell phones, cars, housing, Center Services will alert members if their personal
employment, government documents, and more. It is often information is used for purposes beyond just credit.
used to commit other crimes that can land innocent people If only creditors would do their part to stop identity theft by
behind bars. verifying in the first place who the applicant for credit really is,
The misuse of personal information needs to be stopped. consumer vigilance would be a lot less burdensome. ◆
But that’s quite a challenge. Some new methods are If you have any questions you can always get in touch
redefining the way we lock our lives down and some go with me by going to GiveMeBackMyCredit.com.

Spa for Life

Spa For Life held their Grand Opening last
month at a beautiful facility in the Georgetown
Plaza. Owner Kimberly Fontanot graciously
greeted new and prospective clients to the
newly-decorated facility. vSome of their fine
services were offered and refreshments were
served.
Spa For Life is
located at 5036
N. Federal Hwy.
in Lighthouse
Point.
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L to R: Marjorie Troast, Meaghan

The staff, L to R: Lori Ferbyre, Jodi Jae, Troast and Ronda Waller
Raynaldo Roman, Jennie Bickel and
Kimberly Pentanot
Cindy Applebaum and

Lori Ferbyre
A McLAUGHLIN 30th BIRTHDAY CRAWFISH BOIL

Photos by Debra Todd
The name “Crawfish Boil”
may not sound that appeal
ing, but try peeling one and
you’ll be hooked forever. The
following email came to us
from Casey Sinclair.
“The party was for my
boyfriend CJ McLaughlin’s
30th Birthday. He had men
tioned that if we were to have a party, that we wanted a crawfish
boil. I had taken him to a work party about a year ago at
Bill Strong, Chuck and American Custom Yachts for their annual Crawfish Boil.
Jane McLaughlin with CJ At first, he wasn’t too keen on the idea, but then loved them
once I peeled a few for him. I knew I couldn’t do the party alone,
so I called CJ’s mom, Jane McLaughlin, and she offered to help.
She flew in the crawfish live from Louisiana on the day of the
Birthday boy, party, so they would be fresh. I had an amazing custom cake
CJ McLaughlin made that looked like a boiling pot of crawfish, potatoes and
corn...all that of a good boil.
I invited all of his friends in a secret invitation on Facebook.
And together we gathered all of the necessary décor and party
supplies. We had told him that we would just be doing a family
dinner that night, nothing special. I don’t know how we fooled
him, but he was completely surprised when he ended up at Dan
Witt Park with all his friends and family.
We had a great day and he couldn’t stop thanking us! After all,
you only turn 30 once!”
Earl with
Jane McLaughlin

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Mayor Ken Keec h l

Lobbying in Washington D.C. for Broward County:
Bringing Home Our Federal Tax Dollars
By Broward County Commissioner and Mayor Ken Keechl
One of the more interesting jobs of your Mayor is to travel to Public Safety Emergency Communications System. It is without
Washington D.C. and to Tallahassee each year to lobby both state doubt that we desperately need to upgrade our obsolete radio
and federal legislators on behalf of Broward County. This month’s technology. The County’s radio system is the hub of emergency
newsletter will discuss my recent visit to Washington D.C to lobby communications for 25,000 users including our police, fire rescue,
for federal appropriations. Next month’s newsletter will discuss my cities and school buses.
recent visit to Tallahassee to lobby on state issues of importance Additional Broward County requests included $5,000,000.00
to Broward. toward Broward Transit Park and Ride lots. By creating more of
My trip to Washington D.C. was productive. While there, I met these lots, we will encourage more residents to use more mass
with U.S. Senator George LeMieux, U.S. Representatives Ron Klein, transit. And I sought $500,000.00 toward a feasibility study to
Alcee Hastings, Kendrick Meek, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. I consider constructing a desalination plant as an alternative water
also met with Governor Crist’s Beach Funding Advisor, and supply resource for our families in the future. Exploring
Legislative Directors for Senator Nelson, and Representative Lincoln desalination, to me, is a no-brainer and long overdue.
Diaz-Balart. Lastly, I spoke with each legislator about a potentially serious
We discussed Broward’s Federal Appropriations Agenda for the problem at our airport and seaport: inadequate Customs and Border
upcoming year. Our tax dollars go to Washington D.C. every year; Patrol staff. South Florida’s economy is in a highly fragile state and
we deserve more of that money back in Broward County. If we are the airport and seaport are major economic engines. Both already
going to continue to keep property taxes dropping, then we need have business on the books that will grow them by at least 5% next
to be aggressive in locating money from other sources. Washington year, while the Custom and Border Patrol staff is slated to be cut by
D.C. is a good place to start. 5%. While staffing is currently adequate, it won’t be for long. As a
I’m thrilled to report back that each and every legislator I met result, and on behalf of Broward County, I requested several
with was supportive and optimistic. I sought their support for amendments to the Department of Homeland Security
$6,000,000.00 toward beach re-nourishment in Broward; Appropriations Bill in an attempt to address this potential problem.
$3,000,000.00 toward dredging Port Everglades and an additional I’ve been your Broward County Commissioner for almost 3 ½
$5,000,000.00 to repair our damaged south jetty at the Port. I years. It never gets boring. Thank you for the honor. And, as always,
explained the importance of receiving $5,700,000.00 toward a new my best to you and your families. ◆
AL’S COR N ER
New EPA Regulations on Lead Based Paint
By Al Siefert
Lead based paint was widely used in the 1950s and 1960s until disturbed in a house or child-occupied building.
it was phased out by the late 1070s. It was found to cause serious Any firm working in pre 1978 homes and child-occupied
health problems in young children under six years old. Children facilities must be certified as a Renovator and use lead-safe work
were coming in contact with the paint by handling their toys, practices during renovations. This includes all trades whether they
swallowing or inhaling dust from their hands and ingesting it when are General Contractors, Plumbers, Electricians, Air Conditioning
they put their hands in their mouths when eating. companies etc. Each company must have their own Certified
Contact with the lead was proven to cause nervous system and Renovator even if they are working on the same property.
kidney damage. It could also damage the brain and cause decreased This certification involves an eight hour class on the proper way
intelligence, attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities with to test for lead based paint and determine if the area will need to be
speech language and behavior problems. Among adults, pregnant
sealed off from the rest of the house. These rules also address the
women are especially at risk from exposure to lead with
miscarriages and premature births. Lead also has caused brain cleanup and debris removal after the work is completed.
damage and low birth weight in their babies. The health effects in As with any Government agency, all work and safety precautions
adults include high blood pressure, fertility problems, digestive must be documented and the records must be kept for a period of
problems, nerve disorders, memory and concentration problems, three years.There is also a civil penalty for firms found to not be in
sexual disorders, and muscle or joint pain. compliance. Those firms found to knowingly violate these
Because the lead poisoning was causing some serious health regulations could be fined up to $32,500 for each violation.
problems the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created some Anyone desiring more information on these new rules can contact
new legislation that went into effect on April 22, 2010. This the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD or check
legislation addresses any space where a six square foot area is their website at www.epa.gov/lead and www.hud.gov/offices/lead.

Merchant of the Month

With Technology, Ron Rosen Group Shows Your Home Around The World!!!
In the late 1800s, real When a home in Florida is listed on the MLS, it is
estate brokers regularly immediately uploaded to Realtor.com. Its at this point your
gathered at the offices of their choosing the right Realtor can make the difference, and can
local associations to share affect that very important first impression. Ron says “every
information about properties Realtor has access to the same marketing tools, but which
they were trying to sell. They he/she chooses, and how effectively each is used, to market
agreed to compensate other a home can effect that first impression.” For example, when
brokers who helped sell your home is listed with The Ron Rosen Group, your ad will
those properties, and the first feature up to 25 photos and a Virtual Tour. Your ad will be
MLS was born, based on a further enhanced with a custom description, headline text,
fundamental principle that's flashing text and an animated sign/logo; all designed to
unique to organized real grab the attention and eyes of potential buyers visiting
estate: Help me sell my Realtor.com. Furthermore, Ron also produces Video’s of select
inventory and I’ll help you properties. These too are posted to Realtor.com, and his
Ron Rosen
sell yours. personal Youtube page: www.youtube.com/ronrosenrealtor.
Today the MLS has evolved through the use of today’s But The Ron Rosen Group didn’t stop there, when they
technology, allowing Realtors to share their listings with secured 12 Featured Home Spots throughout Lighthouse
hundreds, if not thousands, of local Realtors, who in turn share Point, Deerfield and
this information with their respective clients and network of Pompano.What does this
friends and family and so on...Your home is, can and will be mean? Ron explained that
seen by literally millions of people within hours of it being every time a buyer
listed on the MLS. searches one of these
In essence your Realtor is taking your home on a cross- cities on Realtor.com, on
country tour with stops on the computers of buyers around the top and bottom of
the world. The principle remains the same, but today’s each page appears four
technology has multiplied the numbers. Such is the power of Featured Homes, “you
today’s Realtor. can’t help but see them.”
The theory at the root of the MLS is based on the oldest The result is that your 2511 NE 33rd St. shot using
and simplest business principle of Supply and Demand. The home will be seen more Ron’s 60 ft Tripod for a unique
more interest in your home, the greater its value; More Buyers often, by more buyers. view of this Lake Placid property.
= better chance of finding one willing to meet your terms, Remember, “More Buyers
price and closing date. And this interest is what creates value. = better chance of finding one willing to meet your terms,
So its critical to ensure your home is presented in its best light. price and closing date.”
As they say, you only get one chance to make a first impression. In 2009 Ron became a State Registered Appraiser Trainee.
And today more than ever that first impression is the buyer He is a member of The Realtor Association of Greater Ft.
seeing your home on the Internet. In 2009 84% of home Lauderdale (RAGFL) and Realtor Association of Palm Beach
buyers reported using the Internet to find a home, while 89% (RAPB). He also servers as an MLS Committee Member
of home buyers use Realtor.com to start their search. with RAGFL.
The Ron Rosen Group enjoys success in today’s market, in Ron recommends Debbie Reger at Academy Mortgage
part, because of this technology. Its Owner/Broker Ron Rosen Corporation 561.948.3529 and MacLean & Ema for Title &
says “technology has leveled the playing field” which puts his Closings 954.785.1900 Chris Ema or his Assistant Alesia.
listings along side those of the National and International Ron Rosen, Owner/Broker 954.600.3958
Brokerages.” For every Realtor in Florida, in fact throughout The Ron Rosen Group welcomes:
the country, the local MLS is the foundation; the starting point Sherri Albin, Realtor and CAM 561.929.9269
if you will, of the cross-country Tour. Its from the MLS that Taryn Palo, Realtor 561.789.4318
every listing of a participating Broker is then shared and Julia Jendruczek, Realtor 561.926.1418
spread throughout the vast network of websites, and (Serving Palm Beach County)
Realtor.com is #1 when it comes to Public Real Estate Websites. Call The Ron Rosen Group at 954.234.2628 or visit
And Realtor.com is where The Ron Rosen Group invests www.RonRosenGroup.com
its marketing dollars.
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