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Garden Club of Lighthouse Point —May 2013 Meeting

Join the Garden Club of LHP on May 16, 2013 for the Installation of2013-1015 Officers at our Year-end Luncheon on MAY 16, 2013 at theLighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club located at 2701 NE 42 Street,LHP. Cost is $26 per person and Reservations are Required.

Please RSVP latest MAY 14TH to reserve a seat! Contact Pat Noble,954.942.4957. Visit our website for more information at www.lhpgc.org.

Around the Point a co l um n t hat in c ludes n ews ite m s re l e va nt to t he re s i d e nt s of LH P.

Curves Donates to Blessings Food Pantry

During March, Curves of Lighthouse Point donated over 1800pounds of food to the Blessings Food Pantry during Curves “Feed theNeed” Food Drive. All of the food was donated by the members, whobrought in food when they came in for their workouts and newmembers joining in the month of March had the one time service feewaived with their donation of a bag of groceries.

“While we work to improve the lives of women in the northeastBroward County area through Curves, we also feel it is important toreach out to others in our community,” said Gail Bamman, owner ofCurves of Lighthouse Point. “It’s apparent to us that the BlessingsFood Pantry cares about the lives and the health of the people in ourcommunity. We are proud to be able to partner with them to help the north Broward county area.”

“This year’s theme, “Feed the Need” really represents both what we want to accomplish with this year’s food drive and what we do as a business,” said Bamman. “We want to help feed local families andwe also want to “feed the need” of local women for a health andfitness program that fits their busy lifestyle.”

Total contributions to local food banks from the annual CurvesFood Drive top 75,000,000 pounds of food, according to Curves VicePresident of Marketing Mike Raymond. “Each year we encourage ourclubs and members to donate even more than the year before. Ourannual Food Drive is a great way for members and their communitiesto fill a real need by restocking the shelves in local food pantriesacross the U.S. and Canada during a time when they are usually low.”

Watch Art Being Created Before Your Eyes in Historic Pompano Beach!

On Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 11am-1pm in partnership with the Broward County Cultural Division,ArtHall and the Pompano Beach HistoricSociety, Broward Art Guild will be holdingits annual Quick Draw in HistoricPompano Beach. Quick Draw is anopportunity for artists of all ages andlevels to come out and create artworksinspired the historic surroundings ofhistoric Pompano Beach.

For more information, contact BrowardArt Guild, 954-537-3370, 3280 NE 32ndStreet, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308.

LHP Resident toCompete in GolfChannel’s “Big Break”

Lighthouse Point native StefanieKenoyer has been selected to compete inthe 19th season of Big Break on the GolfChannel. Filmed in Riviera Maya, Mexico,the show features six men and six womencompeting to win an exemption on theLPGA or PGA tour. Premiering on May13th at 9pm eastern time, the series willplay every Monday night throughout the

summer. To find out more about Stefanie or her experience on theshow check out http://www.golfchannel.com/ about/bio/stefanie-kenoyer/

Trinity Christian School’s 4th AnnualDrop Everything and Read Event

On April 4, 2013, the Lighthouse Point Library teamed up again withTrinity Christian School for its Fourth Annual Drop Everything and Readevent on Wednesday, April 3,2013 at Trinity Christian School.Lighthouse Point Mayor Fred Schorr, past Lighthouse Point LibraryDirectory Doreen Gauthier, and Trinity’s Pastor Dennis Redstone were allguest readers at the event. The theme this year was respect, and moreimportantly, respect for your country and all books were aboutAmerica.·Established in 2007, Trinity Christian School in LighthousePoint is committed to providing quality education to elementary agedchildren at an affordable price. Trinity is an innovative Christian schoolthat motivates and equips students to be life-long learners.

Nine Short Plays by Local PlaywrightsOn Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8 PM and Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2 PM.

The Play Group LLC will kick off its Third Season of Short Cuts—nineshort (ten minutes or less) original plays by local playwrights, at theLake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Worth Ave., in Lake Worth.

Short Cuts 3 features (in order of performance): “Chez Del Lago” byPalm Beach’s Brian Reeves, “Monkey Jam” by Boca Raton’s MarnieBauman, “Ask Me Anything” by Miami’s Philip Middleton Williams,“Letting Go” by Boca Raton’s Ellen Greenwald, “Speed Date” by DelrayBeach’s Carol White, “Special Delivery” by Miami Beach’s Marj O’Neill -Butler, “Into Wishin” by West Palm Beach’s Todd Caster, “Our Boys” byLighthouse Point’s Peter Hawkins, and “Dead to Right” by LighthousePoint’s Jon Frangipane.

Managed by Joyce Sweeney of Coral Springs, The Play Group LLC is acoalition of South Florida playwrights, directors and actors. Formed in2010, we put the community in community theatre by featuringoriginal plays by local playwrights.

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at www.lakeworthplayhouse.orgor by calling the Box Office at Lake Worth Playhouse at 561.586.6410 orat the door.

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A Real Bonehead“Keep your eye on the ball” sounds like good advice. Well,

I did just that a few days ago when I was hit squarely betweenthe eyes with a tennis ball coming at mock speed. My friendHoward seemed apologetic for the smashing blow, but whywas he smiling the rest of the game?

A few years ago, while attempting to follow through with my swing as I hit theball, I struck myself in the head above the right eyebrow with my own racquet,needing eight stitches to close the wound. I have also broken my wrist playingtennis, when losing my balance going back for a lob.

Anyone but a real bonehead would continue this hopeless quest to become atop ten tennis player. And that’s just what my mother lovingly called me whenteaching me to play the piano…a real bonehead.

From my piano bench, I could see my friends having fun playing in the backyard. But through the tears and the years I studied and voila, I eventually learnedto play.

I don’t know if there’s a moral to this story, but in tomorrow’s game I’ll try tokeep a closer eye on the ball.

2012 — Our Best Year!My accounting system is very basic, so only at tax time do I really know the

bottom line. Well, in spite of a slightly slow period during last summer, we pickedup nicely the rest of the year.

Since our newly designed Lighthouse Point Magazine was published for the firsttime in June of last year, we’ve received nothing but high praise for the superbgraphic design by Babs Kall and the magical photography by Debra Todd. Ourwriting staff continues to please those of all ages.

In the ten plus years we’ve proven to be the family magazine sitting on coffeetables, not only in Lighthouse Point, but also from Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale.A well-deserved thank you also goes out to the great team at Printers Printer fortheir high quality production. Please note that the East Coast Orthopaedics ad for the April issue was an outdated ad.Please accept our apologies for the oversight and for future lecture dates contact 954-942-4433.

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A Pet Who Needs Love 8

Al’s Corner 72

Around the Point 5

As I Was Saying 24

Beauty Spot of the Month 26

Cantankerously Yours 56

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Contributing Writers & PhotographersDonna Torrey, Erica and Jan Davey, Rev. Jack Noble, Denise Richardson, Al Siefert, John Offerdahl, Judy and Bill Sullivan, Eunice Hamblen, Kelly Doyle, Captain Mike Genoun, Jennifer Kovacs, Andrea Freygang, Courtney Stephens, Don and Pam Euston, Marty Zevin, Sheriff Scott Israel, Melanie Hecker and Emily Jancura

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Field because he loves to play ball.Wrigley is a purebred boxer who isapproximately 4 years old. He wasrescued from animal control. The poorguy was really skinny and had a largewound on his neck but he is just beautifulnow and waiting for his permanenthome. He is such a sweet boy who lovesto play, and knows to sit, shake, and laydown. Give him a chance to show you his love.

Wrigley and all his friends can be seenat the Florida Humane Society, 12:00-4:00Thursday-Sunday, located at 3870 NorthPowerline Road, Pompano Beach on theNE corner of Sample and Powerline, nextto the Citco Car Wash. You can also viewus online at floridahumanesociety.org, or call 954-974-6152.

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hen you think of Cuba, manyimages come immediately to mind;Cigars, fine rum, the constant beat ofLatin music and vintage American carsmotoring down the streets of Havana.For the more cynical among us, thevision may be of Communist DictatorFidel Castro, beautiful Spanisharchitecture in near ruin, and apopulation desperate to seek a betterlife. If you actually get a chance totravel to the island nation you will seeall of that — and so much more.

If a visit to Cuba is on your bucketlist — pack your bags. You may haveto wait a few months, but you can golegally and you can experience a crosssection of life in Cuba guaranteed totop your expectations — and providea better perspective of what life is actually like. You may be horrifiedby the conditions in some areas, but you will also be in awe of itsbeauty and the spirit of its people.

Although the politically powerful Cuban Americans havecontinued to voice opposition, there has been a gradual relaxation oftrade and travel restriction between Cuba and the USA over the pastseveral years. Restrictions for family members who want to visitrelatives in Cuba have eased and even those without families in Cuba

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are being allowed to travel through a number of American tourcompanies which are offering U.S. government licensed “People toPeople” humanitarian and cultural tours to Havana and surroundingprovinces. There are nine cities in the U.S. that may soon offer flightsto Cuba. From Florida, there are frequent flights now available fromMiami and Tampa.

Among the licensed groups offering tours is Friendly Planet Travelwhich operates out of Jenkintown, PA. They offer two options — a five day trip which focuses mostly on Havana and surroundingcommunities and a longer eight-day version that includes travel tooutlying provinces. Both tours feature visits and interaction withschool children and administrators, community centers, seniorcitizens groups, farming communities and other social centers whereideas, cultures, art, literature, medical knowledge and other areas ofinterest can be discussed and observed.

In early December my wife, Betsy and I, along with LighthousePoint Mayor Fred Schorr and his wife Laraine; Steve and NancyLeague; and Susan Motley and husband Ken Rubin, took advantage of such a tour offered by Friendly Planet called “Discover Havana: A People to People Program.”

All of us understood that in a communist country like Cuba anytour would be strictly regulated by the Cuban authorities. We would

see primarily what they wanted us to see, and for the most part, gowhere they wanted us to go. From the U.S. side, the itinerary is closelymonitored by the U.S. government. For Friendly Planet to maintaintheir license agreement, they must ensure visitors are participating inthe cultural exchanges rather than venturing to Cuba simply forentertainment and recreation. While we were expected to participatein the pre-arranged tours and dinners, there was also a fair amount offree time to go off on our own.

We spent the majority of the first two days in Old Havana walkingthe ancient cobblestone streets. You can’t help but be captured by itsbeauty and sense of history. There were parks and plazas every fewblocks and while many of the surrounding neighborhoods were indeplorable shape, we were all surprised at the amount of restorationgoing on throughout the old city. Around every corner were splendidexamples of 1700s Spanish Colonial architecture — treasures beyondbelief. On both sides of the Port of Havana there are buildings datingback to the 1500 and 1600s.

One of the delights of walking the streets is to see all the vintageAmerican autos. As far as we know, there hasn’t been a new Americancar in Cuba since the revolution in 1959. As a result, there are many

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Steve and Nancy League, Laraine and Fred Schorr, Earl and Betsy Maucker and Susan Motley with husband Ken Rubin.

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We had over 100 people throughout the evening enjoying the artand entertainment, and most importantly seeing their children’s workof art proudly displayed! My heart is to see a creative generation ofkids who are valued and honored for their uniqueness and celebratedfor their beauty through their art. There is so much value inencouraging kids to dream and flourish in their gift. This event wasone small way of bringing that to life!

Displayed media contained: photography, painting, collage, drawingand some 3D media. We would like to thank retired school teachersMarcia Hirschy and Bruce Gambill for judging our event. The indoorvenue exhibited local artists and offered all sales to be direct to artistwithout commission. Live music was provided by Chris & Chris.

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Front Row (l to r): Shelly Anderson, Susie Carrington, Debra Menagh, and Michael Carrington. Back Row

(l to r): Bob Bunn, Art Graham, Tom Foster, Margo Foster, Alan and Karen Katz, Denise Graham, Mark Menagh, Linda Bunn,

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First Row Sitting (l to r): Gary Burnett, Dana Burnett, Celia D’ApuzzoSecond Row Kneeling (l to r): Earl Maucker, Betsy Maucker, The “Honorable” Mayor

(reclining), Mary Ann Platt, Cathy Prenner, Sandy JohnsonThird Row Standing (l to r): Bob Parks, Jack Krutek, Steve D’Apuzzo,

Roger Stefl, Mary Stefl, Paul Dudley, Ron Platt, Carol Dudley, Judy Sullivan, Jack Prenner, Bim Krutek, Linda Parks, Laraine Schorr, Darcy Yates, and Roy Yates

The excitement grew as 5:00 pm rolled around onSaturday, April 6th. Seven tables were being set, somewilder creations than others. But you could tell it was goingto be a wild and colorful evening!

Sylvia Knight’s group did an outstanding job of tabledecorating and apropos costumes to coordinate with thetheme of “50 Shades of Gray” — not really sure whoplayed the role of Christian, but there were manycontenders.

Just coincidentally: Sue Nelson’s table did a fantastic jobof foreseeing the next series of the best-selling E. L. Jamesbooks with their theme of “Shades of Gray Years Later.” Alltheir “Christians” looked incredibly well-preserved for theirage. On the menu was Sex on the Beach Cocktails andBetter than Sex Chocolate Pudding!

The final best use of theme was Kim Hill’s redneck groupcalled “Moonshiners and Hillbillies,” complete with amoonshine still and a game of horseshoes played withtoilet seats.

The Best Food Theme was awarded to the Linda Bunngroup with a backyard barbeque called Road Kill on themenu of exotic food items served.

Amy Patterson’s College Day’s Group was back for thefourth year in a row, progressing from freshman year tothis year’s Spring Break. With this group, senior year and/orgraduation may still be a few years away. They all definitelyexcelled in Jenga, Beer Pong, and Corn Hole. Are thoseareas where they confer degrees?

Getting the award for Best Dance Moves— a largegroup of over 30, practiced and dressed the part forGangnam Style dance entertainment throughout thenight, until they were advised that threats were leviedagainst the band if they played “Sexy Lady” one more time.Earl Maucker was a standout performer!

Finally, a special award was given to the world FamousLow Tides band and Joe Balistreri’s outstanding soundsystem for providing the great dance music.

Dinner Under The Stars has been an annual April eventfor the last seven years and is open to all LHP Residents.Give John Trudel (Rec Director) a call at 954 784-3439 if interested in next year’s event.

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The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce gathered at BankUnited and presented a $1,500 check to Darlene Pearson for the LHPChamber Relay for Life Team. Pictured is Mike McLain, chamberpresident, presenting the check during the March social. In February,the chamber visited Azure Realty for a large gathering. Visit ourFacebook page for photos!

New membersThe Lighthouse Point Chamber welcomed Broward Health North,

which will be opening a new facility in Lighthouse Point. The chamberalso welcomed new member Chris Bolton who joins Chamber memberBen Samel of Forest Lawn Cemetery and Kraeer Funeral Homes. Othernew members include Annie Johnston, Independent Consultant withThirty One Gifts and Robin Winistorfer with Lang Realty.

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It was a Wednesday night and Modern Family was coming on in two minutes, which meant that the only placeyou’d normally find me would be on the sofa waiting forthe show to start. Except I wasn’t there. And things were farfrom normal.

Instead of settling in to catch one of my favorite sitcoms,I was in front of my computer scanning a picture of an oldfamily pet that everyone had long since forgotten so I couldpost it on Facebook. Why would I bother to do this you ask?Well, if you really need to know, it’s because my brother Jimhad posted two other old photos of family pets on Facebookleading my cousin Dawn to speculate about the name of adog that we kept in a coop outside a corral fence by the barnin our backyard.

So there you have it. I had a perfectly logical reason formy actions…or at least that’s what I tell myself. But then,you tell yourself a lot of things to justify your bizarrebehavior once you’ve turned into a love slave of theFacebook gods.

Facebook addicts will confirm that it all begins innocentlyenough. When I first started, my Facebook profile sat frozenfor months — just another lifeless mannequin posing in thecyberspace storefront. I was on the brink of pulling the plugon it when the following short sentence posted to my wallcaught my eye:

Alan is now friends with Andy McGrane.Hello. It was my good buddy Andy. The Andy I had

struggled to keep in touch with in the years since he movedaway. Facebook’s potential to connect and keep up withfriends and family hit me like a pie in the face. A slew ofsimilar messages followed.

Alan is now friends with Eric Williamson.Alan is now friends with Kristen Williamson.Alan is now friends with Marjorie Bornkamp Williamson.(Hi Mom.)Alan is now friends with Dawn Bornkamp Barbacci.

Before I knew it, I had an entire family reunion at myfingertips whenever I wanted it. And boy did I want it. Iwanted to see the rare picture my brother posted of ourlong-gone grandfather and Great Aunt Shirley. I wanted tosee (and poke fun at) the profile picture my mom posted ofher as a patriotic four year old saluting the photographer. Iwanted to trade wisecracks on family photos from yearsgone by showing alarming hair styles and drop-deadhilarious fashion statements.

Most of all, I wanted to enjoy the new world of quick andeasy conversations that Facebook made possible withrelatives I hadn’t had contact with in years. Consider thisexchange with my cousin Dawn after I posted a picture ofme running a 5K race during my college days.

Me: This showcases my ability to pass older, heavysetguys and young children during the home stretch.

Dawn: r u wearing JOX sneakers?Me: I don’t think so — back then I wore Pumas.Dawn: Classic blue suede-ish style…nice.See? Nothing earth-shaking or newsworthy. But that’s

precisely the beauty of it. With Facebook, suddenly you’resitting at a family reunion and that dusty old photo album that someone flips open starts the quips andcomments flying.

Which brings me back to that Wednesday night when Ialmost missed an episode of Modern Family while posting aphoto on Facebook of a dog my grandmother Bessie gaveus because he was eating all her furniture. The dog’s namewas Thor and we kept him in the backyard by the barnwhere furniture was scarce and the chances to bark at horses and whiffle ball-playing kids were unlimited.

Somewhere, in that big dog coop in the sky, I’d like tothink Thor is looking down at his Facebook photo albumand thinking:

“Nice family reunion guys — thanks for remembering me. Andwhile I have everyone’s attention, I just want to set the recordstraight: I only ate furniture when Bessie forgot to feed me.” �

Alan Is Now Friends With ThorBy Alan Williamson

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The Garden Lady Says…A Bounty of Basil

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The weather has been so fine, and if you’ve been wateringfaithfully, your garden should be producing bountifully. Theherbs are at their peak now, and it’s a good time to harvestthem before the hot weather and heavy rains put them into a funk.

I happen to have a bevy of basil and I love it so much thatI hate to waste even one stalk. My favorite way to use it up isto make herbal vinegar. This is easy and quick and uses uplots of the stuff.

Here’s what you do: First find an old wine bottle, or otherthrowaway that you will use to steep the leaves and stems in.It should be glass and not metal. Find an old chopstick; thereason for the chopstick is next. After you have cut back thebasil and have lots of stalks with leaves and even flowers, youstart stuffing these stalks into the bottle. The chopstick worksgreat for ramming it down.

Just keep packing the bottle until you can’t pack anymore.The bottle should be solid basil. Now, pour a good quality

cider vinegar over it all. I find that a funnel is most helpful atthis point. Put the cork in and let it sit for at least 2 weeks in adim corner of the kitchen.

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While indowntownHavana, wevisited restau -rants, bothgovernment runand private. In aCommunist

nation like Cuba, most property andbusinesses are nationalized, orowned by the government. Privateventures are rare. Family ownedrestaurants — called paladars, are afairly recent addition to the rareCuban entrepre neurial scene. Theywere allowed in the 1990s but on avery limited basis. Some operatedunder the government radar.However, now, there are more than300 privately owned restaurants in

Havana. In the few we visited we found that the paladars were muchmore efficient and served better food than the government-runestablishments. It was a basic lesson in capitalism. When there ismotivation and opportunity, the product is superior. Another rare sightwe saw — were apartments and homes for sale. This kind oftransaction was prohibited until about a year ago. Housing is eitherinherited or assigned by the government.

Speaking of commerce, we learned that 53% of all food is importedinto Cuba. And, you know which country is one of the largest

importers? It’s the U.S. That’s right. In spite of the Helms-Burton billthat prohibits trade with Cuba there are exemptions. The largest trade

partners with Cuba are Venezuela, China, Canada, Spain and thenthe U.S. We got this information during an evening lecture fromJorge Mario Sanchez, a professor at the University in Cuba. He alsolectures at Harvard. Sanchez said that tourism in Cuba is “a poisongift.” He said the infrastructure to support intense tourism simplyisn’t available and they want work strategically to protect theenvironment to prevent long-term damage. He said issues betweenthe U.S. and Cuba are very complex. He believes talks will continueunder the Obama administration but work to improve therelationship will be “work along the margins rather than a wholesalechange in the law.” Clearly there are many economic opportunitiesfor the U.S. — especially in Florida if the issues that separate the twocountries can be resolved.

In the meantime, we enjoyed what we could while we werethere. Our hotel was the famous Nacional Hotel. This historic beauty

was worth the price of admission itself. Sitting on a bluff above theHavana harbor, the hotel was built in 1930 and designed by thearchitect who developed the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Oneof its features is a bar area filled with old photos and historic referencesto the celebrities, athletes and political notables who visited over theyears. Pictures of movie stars like Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra, JamesCagney and Errol Flynn adorn the walls. And there are athletes likeboxer Rocky Marciano, and baseball great Stan Musial to name just acouple. While the food wasn’t great at the hotel, the accommodationswere adequate considering the hotel was built in the 30s and materialsnecessary for the upkeep are hard to come by. The rooms werecomfortable but the furniture, fixtures and overall appearance, a bitworn.

On our second day, we visited an elementary school in an OldHavana historic neighborhood. We dropped off gifts to the schooland visited with the school’s principal. Of particular interest were thecolorful drawings and quotes celebrating 1959 Revolution. The schoolwas clean and orderly, but desperately needed supplies. Then it wasoff to a senior citizens center. Again, it appeared to be very wellmaintained, but we wondered how much of it was for show fortourists. For instance, there were a number of treadmill machines set

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up in a row, but no plugs to accommodate electricity. There was adaycare center set up on the top floor of the center and it was nice tosee the elderly interact with the preschoolers.

We visited a neighborhood where the residents celebrated theAfrican Cuban religion of Santeria which is quite common in Cubanculture. We saw some street art andwitnessed some vibrant music anddancing, which — to be honest — was abit frightening for those of usunaccustomed to such intensity.

On our third day we had a real treat. Itstarted with a visit to Finac Vigia — theCuban home of Ernest Hemmingwayfollowed by a trip to nearby Cojimar, thefishing village that was the background forhis Pulitzer Prize winning book, “The OldMan and the Sea.” I hadvisited the home in aprevious visit in the1990s and thetransformation to thehome today wasunbelievable. In myprevious trip, the home,his boat, Pinar, and thegrounds in general werequite rundown. Duringthis visit, there weredozens of state workers restoring the site. The grounds were wellmaintained and there was even a souvenir shop nearby. The boat andboathouse had been rebuilt and the house cleaned, painted andorganized. We learned that Castro himself oversaw the restoration ofHemmingway’s boat. All of this was another reminder of the importanceof building tourism in Cuba.

We also stopped by a nearby a community known as Alamar wherethere are community gardens, called Organoponicos. Residents growfruit, vegetables and herbs for their own use and they also sell theproduce locally. Farmers have very limited access to pesticides andfertilizers which is why organic farming has become popular. They raiseworms there to help fertilize the soil and plant a variety of flowers in

each row of vegetables which we’re told help confuse insect pests. That night, we headed back to Old Havana to one of the real

highlights of the trip — listening to the famous Buena Vista Social Clubfeaturing authentic old-style Cuban music. There was lots of rum, lots ofmusic and lots of fun.

On our fourth day we traveled to Pinar del Rio Province where weobserved another type of farming and land conservation. We visited LasTerrazas which was a former coffee plantation run by French settlers.This province is the home to much of Cuba’s tobacco farming. LasTerrazas was founded shortly after the Cuban Revolution as a kind ofmodel community when a significant reforestation project began. Thearea is now part of UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve. It is a very rural — butone of magnificent scenic beauty. Cubans cannot just move here if theywant. They must have permission from the government and beassigned a house to live in. If someone wants to move out, they can, buttheir home is reassigned to some other family. The best meal of our tripwas served outside on a patio overlooking the lush landscape andbeautiful scenery.

On our way back from Las Terrazaswe stopped at a home andneighborhood decorated by the self-proclaimed “Picasso of theCaribbean,” Jose Fuster. This artistturned his own home and ultimatelymany houses in his neighborhoodinto artistic projects mostly usingcolorful ceramic tile. One man’s artlandscape is another’s nightmare.Unique would be the best way todescribe it.

On our final night we went to thefamous Ambos Mundos Hotel for

dinner. This is the hotel where Hemingway lived in the 1930s andreportedly was the place he wrote “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Lots ofrum — lots of music — you get the idea.

Not on our itinerary, but a must stop for anyone visiting Cuba isThe Museum of the Revolution. We went off on our own on thelast morning before our flight back to the U.S. As you wouldexpect, the overthrow of U.S. backed president and military leaderFulgencio Batista by Fidel Castro is the source of great celebration.

The museum is housed in a beautiful building which was once thepresidential palace — a grand structure of enormous importance andspectacular architecture. Relics including arms, tanks, documents andphotographs were on display. The vessel Granma, which Castro used toferry himself and his band revolutionaries from Mexico to Cuba was ondisplay in a separate building adjacent to the palace.

All in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. If Cuba is one ofthose destinations that really is on that bucket list, we highlyrecommend you give it a try. Once relations with Cuba are opened up,we suspect much of the charm of the Island will disappear as throngs oftourists descend on the nation pushing the infrastructure to the limit.

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Highwaymen painters— Al Black, John Maynor, Willie Reagan,Doretha Hair, Charles Walker and Carnell Williams.

Pompano Beach City Commissioner Woodrow Poitier reads proclamation declaring March 23rd"Florida Highwaymen Day in Pompano Beach.

Entertainment provided by “The Ink Spots Generations.”The historic1916 Sample-McDougald House viewed from the vegetable garden.

at Sample-McDougald House

n Friday, March 22nd, over a hundred guests gathered at the historicSample-McDougald House in Pompano Beach for an opportunity to previewthe paintings of eight Florida Highwaymen artists. The following day, the artexhibit and sale was open to the public.

The Florida Highwaymen, a group of several dozen landscape artists, have been called “the last great American art movement of the 20thcentury.” This group of self-taught and self-mentoring African-Americanartists began painting in the mid-1950s, creating a large body of work,utilizing basic construction materials rather than traditional art supplies thathave become a timeless collection of iconic Florida landscape scenes.

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Highwayman artist James Gibson.Artist Carnell Williams.

Artist Willie Reagan.

Artist Charles Walker.

Pompano Beach City ComissionerWoodrow Poitier and wife, Cynthia.

George and Barbara Minnich.

Pompano Beach Historical Societypresident Peter Williams and Dan Hobby.

Painters and friends.

(seated) Donna Williams, Melanie Rock, GenePridemore; (standing) Peter Williams holding

grandaughter Brooke, Nichole Cappock, Jared Williams.

Artist Doretha Hair.

Since Established art galleries refused to accept their works, during the 1960s and 70s theartists sold their paintings by the thousands out of the trunks of their cars, along roadsidesthroughout Florida. Twenty-six Florida Highwaymen were inducted into the Florida ArtistsHall of Fame in 2004. At the reception, Pompano Beach City Commissioner Woodrow Poitierread a proclamation, that declaring March 23rd “Florida Highwaymen Day in Pompano Beach.”

The weekend event was a joint project of the Sample-McDougald House PreservationSociety and the Pompano Beach Historical Society. Funds raised through this event will beused to further the missions of these two heritage organizations.

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“Walk in the Park” a Fun Time!Photos by Jon Frangipane and Marty Lee

Everyone was invited to John Knox Village on Sunday, April 7th fora “Celebration of one community sharing life for 45 years.”

The weather cooperated, except for a few sprinkles, as invitedguests roamed the picturesque grounds and beautiful lake area.

As we strolled the grounds, music filled the air. Featured were fourstages of music entertainment, barbeque, hot dogs, snacks anddrinks. Many exhibits and displays of Village life included art displays,local authors, kids zone, petting zoo, games and much more.

Tours of the facility were also available on request.


Broward CountyCommissioner ChipLaMarca with Bob

Scharmann, John KnoxVillage President/CEO.Commissioner LaMarcapresented a BrowardCounty Proclamationwhich designated

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Florida.

Enjoying Walk in the Park are: (left to right) Marty Mennes, Villageresidents Evelyn and Charlie Mennes, Marty Mennes Jr., Jodi Mennes andJohnny Mennes. Marty and his family visited from Palm City to enjoy theafternoon with grandparents (and great grandparents) Evelyn and Charlie.

Pauline and Jay Larsen, John Knox Village residents.

Village Residents Norm and PhyllisLiedtke greet the visitors to

“Walk in the Park.”

Mary Jane Graff, resident.Frank Furman and Elsie Rice.

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The Wood Family — one family of three generations sharing a great time at "Walk in the Park.


“Walk in the Park”

Visitors to “Walk in the Park” meet authors living in the Village whohave written and published books. Left to right are

Phyllis J. Neuberger, Andrea MacVicar and Suzanne Jones.Barbershop Quartette.

Chris, Patti and Kimberly.

Jim Barnett, resident.

Pets of the Village.

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John Holeman, resident of John Knox Village

Dr. Paul and Mrs. Sally Loree.

Hospice By The Sea.

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Jorge O'Neill, Health Center Admissions,and Nanette Rudolf, Foundation

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Sabah Saoud, Jane Ellen Glasser, Wendell Abern, Robert Lyle and Marty Zevin.

John Siegfried, John Bolton, Judy and Larry Shaffer.

Sabah Sauod, Krista Martinelli and Marla Schwartz.

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and I went back to the computer to begin massive revisions.

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The 34th Annual Library Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

he luncheon was hosted by the Doreen GauthierLighthouse Point Library staff at St. Paul the ApostleCatholic Church on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. LibraryDirector Christy Keyes welcomed nearly 90 personsattending, including Mayor and Mrs. Fred Schorr,Commissioner Sandy Johnson, Commissioner Earl Mauckerand his wife Betsy, and Commissioner Glenn Troast,members of the Library Advisory Board and members ofthe Friends of the Library Board. The honorees were thevolunteers, who during this past year contributed nearly11,000 hours of service, working in all areas of the libraryincluding circulation, preparing and presenting 150 childrenand youth programs, teaching 420 senior educationclasses, website upgrades, and organizing the semi-annualbook sales; of which the last three have generated over$10,000 to support the library.

The elegant table setting in silver, white, and Tiffany bluecreated by Honey Bunch Florist reflected Mrs. Keyes theme

of “the essential piece of thepuzzle.” The menu provided byAnother Perfect Party Cateringwas served by the ladies of St.Paul’s Women’s Club. The TeenAdvisory Board (who set anddecorated each table) and dessertchef Janice Clermont weregratefully acknowledged. Retiredrector of St. Paul’s, Msgr. FrederickBrice, led the invocation.

Borrowing from authorMichael P. Green, whodescribes each volunteer asa jigsaw puzzle piece withprotrusions representingstrength and indentionslimitations, Christy remindedeveryone that what isaccomplished in the library isonly through the unifiedefforts of volunteers, staff,and administration, reachingout to one another with their best selves. And, like ajigsaw puzzle, if one piece (or volunteer) is missing, it isvery evident. Yet, once all the pieces are present andproperly assembled, a beautiful picture emerges; just likewhen volunteers seamlessly reach out and complementone another’s strength any limitations become invisible.Puzzles, libraries, and life are at their best when onereaches out to help another.

Each volunteer received a certificate of appreciation signedby Mayor Schorr, and a silver puzzle-shaped lapel pin toremind them of their essential piece in the library’s success.


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Do Food labels Tell Us the Truth?

Food labels, from fat content to calories to sugar; if you bothertaking the time to read a label you surely want to trust what yousee. Unfortunately, that is not the case on most labels, or at leastthe laws leave a lot of grey area. Do you take the time to read thelabel of a product you are about to purchase? The words ‘No Fat’and ‘All Natural’ don’t mean anything today, yet they are addedto box fronts and cans as a tool to market their product. So, thequestion is: what exactly is a label telling us?

A label is broken down into many categories, but we will talkabout two main areas starting with serving size. The nutritionalinformation on the label applies to one serving. The FDA setsserving sizes for all foods. Total calories are calculated perserving. You need to check the label to see how many servingsare in the container, don’t assume it is only one. When readingthe actual serving size you may find there are 3 servings. Nowyou need to take the calories per serving and multiply by three.Something you thought might have been 200 calories nowbecomes 600 calories.

Next let’s talk about fat. The best example I tell to clients is thegraham cracker. In the 80’s when ‘no fat’ became the thing to puton the label, a large company that makes grahams came up with

what they thought was a brilliant idea.In order to be allowed to put the ‘No Fat’label on the front of the box they needed to play with the labelnumbers. The fat percentage on the label is broken down byweight. If the weight is less than .5 grams they can say theproduct has ‘No Fat’. So the graham cracker company took a lookat the math and figured out that if they added to the total weightof the graham that would bring down the weight of fat. So theydeveloped the ‘honey graham cracker.’ The honey added to theweight, and so brought down the total weight of the fat (below.5 grams) and so now the box could say ‘No Fat.’ Yes, no fat! Didthe fat content change? No it did not. Did the sugar contentchange? Yes, it did. Now you had a snack that appears to behealthier, but has the same fat content and now more sugar!

This is a small example of what is allowed on labeling, it keepsus in the dark, thinking that we are doing the right thing, whenactually we are adding to the problem. Take a moment to readlabels, you may be surprised with what you’ve been drinking or eating. �For more information, Kelly Doyle, dfp Pilates Studio, 954-648-5831,3300 E. Oakland Park Blvd., or Thermae 604, 954-604-7930

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May is “Melanoma Monday Month!” Each year the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology supports a nationwide campaign to educateAmericans about the importance of early detection of skin cancer. Morethan one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in theUnited States this year. Most skin cancers are easily treated and curedas long as they are found through diligent screening practices.Performing regular skin self-examinations is an easy way to detectsuspicious moles that could be cancerous, and research shows involvinga partner in the process can improve the early detection of skin cancer.Here are several important facts about skin cancer:• Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin

cancer in their lifetime.• The three most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma,

squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.• Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common skin

cancers and are highly curable when detected early.• The incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing for the past

30 years. Since 1992, melanoma has increased 3.1 percent annually innon-Hispanic Caucasians, but in recent years it is increasing morerapidly in young white women (3.8 percent since 1995) and men age65 and older (8.8 percent since 2003).

• Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer foradolescents and young adults 15-29 years old.

• Melanoma is increasing faster in females 15-29 years old than males in

the same age group. In females 15-29 yearsold, the torso is the most common locationfor developing melanoma, which might bedue to high-risk tanning behaviors.

• Melanoma in individuals 10-39 years old is highly curable, with five-year survival rates exceeding 90 percent.

• One American dies of melanoma almost every hour (every 61minutes). In 2009, 8,650 deaths will be attributed to melanoma —5,550 men and 3,100 women.

• The American Cancer Society recommends a skin cancer-relatedcheckup and counseling about sun exposure as part of any periodichealth examination for men and women beginning at age 20.

Here are some tips on performing a skin self-exam:• Examine your body front and back in the mirror, then look at the right

and left sides with your arms raised.• Bend elbows and look carefully at forearms, upper underarms, and

palms.• Look at the backs of your legs and feet, the spaces between your toes,

and on the soles.• Examine the back of the your neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part

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Isn’t it the most annoying thing when you are in a meeting andattendees are on their cell phones? How about when you’re drivingand glance to the right lane, only to find the man in the car next toyou is staring down at his cell phone? Or, if you’re out to a beautifuldinner and one of your guests has their iPhone on the table thewhole time, constantly checking emails. Talk about rude.

Well, get used to it! Everything is going mobile these days (thatdoesn’t make any of the actions I mentioned earlier excusable), andreality is this generation cannot survive without constantly beingplugged in one way or another. We would have withdrawals, especiallywhen we’re not at a desk, in an office or in front of a computer.

Would you even know this country was in a recession by walkinginto the Apple Store? It’s madness. Not only do we have to have asmart phone, but we have to have the latest and greatest version ofthis five hundred dollar piece of integral equipment. So what doesthis mean for you the business owner? It means you better be goodto these smartphones and Tablets, so they’ll be good to you.

There are three options when developing or creating a mobilefriendly website; microsites, mobile versions or the ever so popularApp (short for Application). A microsite is just a mobile version ofyour website. This version of your website will reformat itself basedon the device you are using (phone or Tablet) meaning that is codedspecifically to recognize the width of the browser you are using. It’s

called a ‘Responsive Website’ (see TimeMagazine, Disney and BBC).They are notalways a completely accurate interpretation of your website but itwill allow viewers to access a good portion of the information.

A mobile version can look different. It is developed for smartphones and is created to fit a landing page and main menu on theHomescreen of your browser. Often time, people use a totallydifferent URL (Domain Name); sometimes you will see .mobi, whichstands for MobileRead. This option is a completely separate serviceand is usually based on request. However, it is the most user friendlyand cost effective.

Apps are another entity in themselves. An App should serve a realpurpose, whether it’s purchasing while on the go, allowing check inor log in, even revolutionizing the way employees on the road dobusiness. An App can open up a new world for your company.Custom Apps are relatively more expensive than most peopleanticipate but if done correctly, as well as being problem solving, theyare worth every penny. It is important to work with a team thatunderstands your needs when it comes to developing an App.

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O n - L i n e M a r k e t i n gGet On Your Cell Phone!By Jennifer Kovacs

In this challenging economic environment, legal advice may notbe the same as it used to be.

In the last year, I have turned away several clients who wereinterested in doing a Revocable Living Trust to avoid probate ontheir condo or home when they passed away. In those cases wherethe client had a negative equity (the amount of the mortgageexceeded the market value of the property), I recommended notdoing a Revocable Living Trust, at least at this time.

Yes, doing a Revocable Living Trust and a Quit Claim Deedtransferring the property from the client individually to the client asTrustee of the Trust would avoid probate upon death. However, ifheirs inherit property where the mortgage exceeds the propertyvalue, I generally recommend that the beneficiaries not agree toaccept the inheritance unless the bank holding the mortgage iswilling to significantly reduce it to result in some positive equity.

Therefore, I explain to clients, it does not make sense to pay me afee as well as court costs for recording the deed, when they are notnecessarily going to be helping their heirs in bequeathing a propertywith negative equity. I suggest they live long enough to see theirproperty increase in value to where it exceeded the amount of themortgage; at that time they could come back to me.

Granted, this advice results in me losing an attorney’s fee,however, I believe it is the duty of every lawyer to give the bestadvice possible, even if it means less money in the lawyer’s pocket.

Of course, if you own your home with no mortgage, or if themortgage is less than the current market value, it still makesexcellent sense to consider a Revocable Living Trust and Quit ClaimDeed to avoid probate when you die.

In addition, regardless of the equity in your home, it is extremelyimportant to have current advance care directives to protect you ifyou are incapacitated. These include the Durable Power of Attorney(which must specifically include the address of your property) aswell as the Designation of Health Care Surrogate and Living Will.Recent new Florida laws could mean that your current documentsneed to be revised. �For further information, please call me at 954-569-4878 for a freeconsultation. We are located 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 204, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 (just East of Powerline Road). Our web site is www.martinzevinpa.com and our e-mail address [email protected]

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Dear Inquisitors,Recently, when I read a cantankerous column to my writers

group, my young friend Sam pointed out that I always pick onwomen when unleashing my curmudgeonly wrath. Taking greatumbrage at such an accusation, I reviewed many previouscolumns…and discovered he was right.

I hate it when that happens.Sam, thinking back over my life, I know exactly why I don’t

confront men the same way I do women. It’s all because of DonaldGray — and the events leading up to meeting him.

* * *I was always The New Kid. I went to eleven different grammarschools in seven different Midwestern towns before I entered fifthgrade in Chicago.

In those days, it was traditional for the new kid to have a fightwith the bully in his class. I learned something from each fight.Such encounters lurk in my subconscious even today. I won’trecount all of them here; only those which illustrate how we growup, but never really get away.

Fargo, North Dakota. Second school, first grade. Age six. My playground baptism. Recess. The pumpkin-faced,

bowlegged bully, accompanied by an entourage of three, stepped infront of me as I headed toward the swings.

“You’re the new kid.” Not a question; an accusation.“Yeah.”“What’s your name?”“Wendell.”“C’mon, what’s your name?”“I said. Wendell.”“Nobody’s called Wendell.” He turned to his minions. “You ever

heard anyone called that?” Head shakes. Denials. Shrugs.“New kid doesn’t want to give us his name.”I noted the shift from singular to plural as the bully jumped

forward and wrapped his arms around my neck. We wrestled. Fellon the ground. No big deal. “My friends call me ‘Dendy,’” Igrunted.

“‘At's better,” he said, and helped me up.Fargo lesson: Beware of questions; any answer provoke a fight.Omaha, Nebraska. Sixth school (second one in Omaha). Third

grade. Age eight.Recess. I really hated recess. Bully had buck teeth, only one lieutenant.“You’re the new kid. You sit in front of me.”“Well, I’m new at this school, but not new to Omaha.”“Oh. What school you been at before here?”A light went on! Keep ‘em talking!“Roosevelt Elementary. Awful school. Teacher looked like

a cowpie.”Chuckles. “Whaddaya think Mrs. McGillicuddy looks like?”“John Wayne.”Laughs. Back-slaps. Handshakes. No fight!Omaha lesson: Use your mouth as a weapon! Make ‘em laugh! Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ninth school. Fourth grade. Age nine.Tried to convince my new teacher I was allergic to the

schoolyard gravel, and couldn’t go outside at recess. She said Ineeded a note from a doctor.

I slinked out after everyone else. Bully, with cruel mouth and atleast ten lackeys, waiting for me.

“Who’re you? I never seen you before.”Humor. I needed humor. I had just

read a book on dinosaurs.“Just started here today. My name is Terry. Terry Dactyl.”“‘Zat Eye-talian?”Clearly, the bully knew nothing about dinosaurs. “Actually, it’s Romanian,” I said.“Sounds Eye-talian.”Bad. Very bad. The year was 1943. We were at war, and Italy was

an enemy. Think! Think!“Romanian,” I said. “Both my parents. But my dad says his

mother-in-law— she’s my grandma—was created in a lab.”Chuckles. Keep ‘em laughing!“When grandma came to dinner last week and I called her

Frankenstein, my dad almost choked on his soup.”Laughs. I asked if they had a softball team. The bully asked what

position I played, said they needed a shortstop. “‘At’s my position!” I said, even though I’d never played

anything but the outfield. No fight.Minneapolis lesson: Humor, yes. But always have another idea

ready, just in case..Chicago, Twelfth (and final) grammar school. Fifth grade. Age ten.My first day. Burt, the guy sitting next to me said, “I wanta tell

you somethin’, but don’t look. Kid in the back o’ your row. Don’look, I said! Name is Donald Gray. He’s starin’ atcha. He’s gonnalook for ya at recess.”

“Why?”“‘Cause you’re the new kid. He always fights the new kid in

whatever class he’s in. He loves to fight ‘cause he knows he canbeat up anyone. Watch ‘urself.”

“Thanks.”Burt was right. Donald Gray was waiting for me, accompanied

by a crowd that formed a semi-circle behind him. I silently cursedwhoever had invented recess.

“So,” he said, “Where’ dja come from?”“Bismarck, Fargo twice. Pierre, Omaha twice. Duluth and

Minneapolis.”“Yeah. Not funny.”“Listen," I said. “I understand you wanta have a fight. But see, I

just got over a hernia operation, so we’ll hafta wait a coupla weeks.”I was trying to conjure up another idea when Donald Gray hit

me. He hit me with a roundhouse left, and with a fist that made alarge “thwack” sound against my face. No one had ever hit me inthe face. I literally saw stars.

I woke up in the nurse’s office; she was applying a horrid-smelling rag to my nose, which I later discovered was ammonia. Iwas sent home for the day. Two weeks later, after many similarincidents, Donald Gray was sent to a reform school.

Chicago lesson: If you’re going to use your mouth as a weapon,do it with girls, not boys.

* * *So you see, Sam, you live. You learn. I blame all my confrontationswith women on Donald Gray.Cantankerously Yours, Wendell AbernWendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast. net.

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PhantasmagoriaAppearing on this page will be submissions by persons from all walks of life.

They may be essays, letters, poems, photos, memorabilia, or anything we deem creative and in good taste.

A changing scene made up of many elements.

It was another New Year’s Eve party at Shelly and Roz’spalatial home. The turnout was large, as usual. I spotted atall, heavy-set young woman in the music room.

We began talking, and at one point, she gave me herbusiness card. I was impressed. It was printed on Swiss opalineparchment, one of the most expensive papers available.

“I’m Amelia,” she said. After her name on the card werethe words, “Certified Public Accountant.”

“I’m Omar, mechanical engineer. Pleased to meet you.” “Likewise.”“Would you like me to bring you a drink?”“Straight orange juice, please.”I brought back two orange juices, and Amelia smiled

broadly.We talked until midnight, when Shelly turned up his

stereo full-blast for a few seconds. It was his way of markingthe holiday.

“I can’t think of anything witty to say, Amelia, so HappyNew Year!”

“Same to you, Omar!” We touched glasses and sipped. “Amelia, would you like to have lunch together

sometime?”“I’m going on a one-month cruise, starting tomorrow, but

when I get back, I would be delighted.”The month dragged by, but finally the day of her return

arrived.I found her Swiss opaline business card, called her, and

we agreed to meet at Longhorn Steak House.The food was excellent, as usual. We had another

extended conversation in which I learned that we liked thesame books, movies, plays, pets—virtually everything.

“Omar, I'd like to do your taxreturn.”

“That’s very nice of you, Amelia,but I’ve already arranged to have myreturn done.”

“Who’s going to do it?” “My friend, Edwin.”“Let me do it instead.”“Amelia, I’ve already given my tax papers to Edwin.”“Get them back, and let me do your return.”“I’m sorry, but Edwin knows many specific deductions

that no other accountant would include.”“I can handle that. Let me do your return.”“Edwin would be very hurt if I had someone else do

my taxes.”“Let me do your tax return, Omar.” “Amelia, for goodness sake!” “Tell me, how much does Edwin charge you to do

your return?”“Nothing.”There was a long pause. Then Amelia said, “Don’t call

me, Omar,” and stalked out of the restaurant.I finished my meal and went home, going directly into

the room that is my office, and did what had to be done. Itwas the first time I had ever shredded a piece of Swissopaline parchment.Copyright © December, 2012, by T. C. MickleyEditor’s note: T.C. Mickley is a member of the Fort LauderdaleWriters’ Group.

AmeliaBy T. C. Mickley

HUGS and KISSES

A Tribute From the Heart

It was Sunday morning, and the new pastor was welcoming everyone as they enteredthe church, not with a shake of hands, but with hugs and kisses.The church members were happy with the very friendly pastor. His name was Reverend Jack Noble.Many years later, our church congregation was still with his hugs and kisses. Our pastor made lots of friends with his outgoing personality.As time passed by, I decided to make plans. I wanted Reverend Jack Noble to officiate atmy funeral when the time came with hugs and kisses to send me on my way to heaven.However, Reverend Noble recently announced his retirement, so my plans changed.

He will be greatly missed by all.Now it’s time we give you hugs and kisses to thank you for yourservice to our “Pink Church” and its members.Goodbye Reverend Noble xxx

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This is Emily Jancura, owner of Florida’s Finest Home Care,once again hitting the streets looking for fun, and cool things manyyoung hearted seniors can do right here in our own community.

May…What’s going on around town you may ask? IT’SSPRINGTIME! What’s not going on? The Gardenia has started tobloom, there are blue jays nesting in the Black Olive, our coconutshave become round and full, and even the tree snails have returnedto the front door. Ahhh…Springtime! “But what to do?” Myinstincts immediately switch to cleaning closets and organizingdressers. BUT I STOP MYSELF! Instead I re-focus. And I flingmyself into spring. With simple pleasures on my mind, and think,maybe, there is time for that later.

I think back to the time when I enjoyed simple things the most.My Uncle Arthwell once told me that nine was the greatest age tobe. I don’t think that’s true now, but it certainly makes a goodbenchmark. When I was nine years old, I loved to be outside withmy grandma, picking vegetables from her garden in NorthCarolina. My Grandpa showed me how to snip the okra, and howto pluck and not pull the berries. I loved the fresh air, warmsunshine, blossoming trees, and the rich smell of soil.

I ask myself, “Why not be outside right now, enjoying life’ssimple pleasures, like PICKING FRUIT?” Exotic, tropical fruit.We’re in Florida. Think tropical paradise—pomegranate, star fruit, lychee, sapodilla, jack fruit, lemons, limes, tangelos. Pickingfruit is fun and deliciously satisfying—whether your nine yearsold or ninety.

Did you know there are U-Pick farmswithin 15 miles of LHP, and some hydro -ponic ones too? There is a hydroponicfarm just north of us and you can pickstrawberries in May. The great thing abouthydroponic farming is that it can mean no bending or kneeling!The fruits can grow in waist-high baskets which make pickingmore easily accessible.

Strawberries are always nice, but while you’re there, you mayreach up and pick a lychee, or a star fruit. These delectable fruitsare native to Southeast Asia, but they’ve become common to southFlorida. Sure, you may have made strawberry jam-but have youever made lychee jam? Or how about jack fruit jam? Isn’t lifedelicious? Yes! Especially when trying something new.

U-pick farms sometimes offer other attractions as well: tropicalgardens, a country store, homemade ice cream, and, of course,pleasant walks between rows of vegetables, like cherry tomatoes.So, what are you waiting for? Bring your special someone, yourgrandkids, or maybe a friend to pick for you. Lace up somepractical shoes, put on sunscreen, and get ready to bring homesome tropical paradise…pomegranate salsa anyone? �*Google “U-Pick Florida” for a list of farms nearest you.This article is brought to you by Emily Jancura with Florida’s FinestHome Care for seniors. Please call Emily to learn more places her momliked and had fun at! Ph: 561-929-0123.

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Local Dentist Receives Outstanding Young Alumni Awardfrom the University of Florida

On Saturday, April 6th, Dr. Brian Rask, received the Outstanding Young Alumni awardfrom the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was selected by the dean of the College ofDentistry for this honor. Dr. Rask attended the special awards breakfast hosted by theAlumni Association with his wife, son and several friends, and then watched the GatorsOrange and Blue Debut football game from the President's Suite with the other winners.

Each of the 16 colleges at the University of Florida selects a recipient every year for thisaward, which has been given out since 2006. Some famous past recipients are ErinAndrews from ESPN/ Fox Sports and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.The University of Florida Alumni Association , Inc. has established the Outstanding YoungAlumni Award to recognize alumni who are 35 years of age or younger and havedistinguished themselves in their profession and community.

Dr. Rask grew up in Lighthouse Point and graduated from Deerfield Beach High School.He earned his BSA in Microbiology in '99 and DMD in '04 from the University of Florida. Hecurrently practices comprehensive dentistry for adults and children in Pompano.

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Cookin’ With The CommunityWe encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers of our magazine.

To submit your recipe, please email us at: [email protected] and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.

Simple Stuffed Chicken BreastsServes 2

Ingredients:• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts• 4 Tbsp goat cheese (or about 2" cut from the goat cheese log)• Large handful of baby spinach• 1/4 Cup sundried tomatoes• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine• 1/2 Cup dry white wine• Juice of 1/2 Lemon• Salt• Pepper• Dash of onion powder• Dash of garlic powder

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a 9x13" pan. Add whitewine and lemon to butter. Set aside.

Mix goat cheese, spinach and sundried tomatoes in a bowl.

Slice chicken breasts like you are cutting a sub sandwich (makea big pocket in the breast, but keep the breast intact). Stuffwith goat cheese mixture, seal chicken as best you can, and holdtogether with a couple of toothpicks.

Place chicken in 9x13" pan and brush the top with the whitewine mixture. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder onthe breasts. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes until done.Baste the top with remaining juice before serving.

Kale Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingI had this at Houston’s and am now obsessed. So I tried myown recipe, and I love it! Serves 4

Ingredients:• 16 oz raw kale, rinsed and chopped (hard stems removed)• 1/2 Cup unsalted peanuts, chopped and toasted• 3/4 Cup roasted peanut oil • 1/4 Cup rice wine vinegar• 2 Tbsp lemon juice • 1 Tbsp honey• 1 Tbsp & 1 Tsp dry mustard • 1 Tsp worcestershire• 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce • 1/2 Tsp sesame oil• 1 Tsp crushed red pepper • 1 Tsp brown sugar• 1 Tsp water • 2 Tsp garlic powder• Salt • PepperPreparation:

Mix all ingredients from peanut oil through pepper in a bowl andwhisk. Toss peanut vinaigrette with kale and toasted peanuts.Serve immediately. (Or set dressing aside in the fridge and tosswhen ready).

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed ApplesThis recipe came from Cooking Light magazine. It was so easy,and SO flavorful! It is like a comfy, fall-tasting dish, buthealthy. So many comfy recipes are heavy dishes. This wasfantastic. Serves 4

Ingredients:• 3/8 Tsp salt• 1/4 Tsp coriander• 1/4 Tsp black pepper• 1/8 Tsp cinnamon• 1/8 Tsp nutmeg• 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 12 pieces

• cooking spray• 2 Tbsp butter• 2 Cups thinly sliced gala apples• 1/3 Cup thinly sliced shallots• 1/8 Tsp salt• 1/4 Cup apple cider• 1 Tsp fresh thyme

Preparation:Heat a large skillet over med-high heat. Combine salt,coriander, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pat dry tenderloinslices and coat each side with dry rub, patting to stick. Add pork to pan and cook about 5 minutes on each side oruntil desired degree of doneness. Remove pork from pan andset aside.

Melt butter in same skillet over med-high heat. Add apples,shallots and salt. Cook about 4 minutes or until brown andtender. Add thyme leaves and apple cider and cook another 2 mins. Serve apple mixture atop pork tenderloin.

Lighthouse Point resident, Courtney Stephens, shares some ofher favorite recipes. You can find

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

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• baby back ribs rack • 2 c dry rub • 1 c guava BBQ sauce (recipe on our website)• 1 seedless cucumber • 1 Caribbean papaya, peeled • 1 T finely chopped cilantro • salt and pepper• 1 T extra virgin olive oil • 1 t white balsamic vinegar • 2 1/2 c chicken stock

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DRY RUB: Mix together evenly in a mixing bowl 15 grams of smoked paprika, 10 grams of ground garlic, 5 grams of onion powder, 2 grams of ground cumin, 3 grams of allspice, and 9 grams of brown sugar. Rip the rack so that the bones are upright. Score thebones from top to bottom using a small sharp knife. Season ribs with the dry rub covering all surfaces. Lay rack onto a baking sheettray. Pour chicken stock into the tray. Cover tightly with plastic wrap then cover with aluminum foil. Place in convection oven at 250°for 3 1/2 hours. Cut the cucumber and the papaya into thin, long, julienne strips to make slaw. Season with the cilantro, olive oil,vinegar,salt and pepper

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After an All-American college career including two nationalchampionships at Alabama with Bear Bryant, Don McNealfollowed up with a ten-year pro career with the Miami Dolphinsand Coach Shula that included two Super Bowls! Talk aboutstoried! When I was drafted in 1986, Don and his wife Rhondawere so welcoming to me. Since retiring in 1989, Don haspoured himself into kids and ministry. He speaks around thecountry to school kids about the dangers of drugs and his faith.Not even his battle with MS keeps him sidelined. In addition, hedoes lots of charity work including my Gridiron Grill Off each year.This year he teamed up with Chef Steven Acosta from Da CampoOsteria, at the Il Lugana Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale to create thismonth’s boneless rib recipe. You are going to love the Floribeanflavors—indigenous ribs!

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STOP! — THINK! — CONNECT!Keep a Clean Machine CampaignBy Denise Richardson

The National Cyber Security Alliance has launched theSTOP. THINK. CONNECT. Keep a Clean MachineCampaign in an effort to help people protect their onlinedevices from being infected with malware –especially thetype of malware that connects users’ computers with a“botnet”—networks of personal computers infected bymalware and remote controlled by criminals. Your infectedcomputer turns into a “bot” or “zombie,” and is then usedto help criminals do their dirty work. Botnets are used tosend junk email (spam), attack websites, and distributemore malware, among other things.

Keeping your Internet-connected devices free frommalware and infections makes the Internet safer for you andmore secure for everyone. When you cross the street, youlook both ways to make sure it’s safe. Staying safe on theInternet is similar. It takes some common sense steps. STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understandthe risks and learn how to spot potential problems. THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear.Watch for warning signs and consider how your actionsonline could impact your safety, or your family’s.CONNECT: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence,knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourselfand your computer.

Take this May Warning Seriously: Botnets and Image Stealing Malware Threats

Most of the time, when you hear about a new malware orspyware variant that’s making the rounds, it either usesyour computer to send spam to others or tries to stealpasswords or other typed information from your computer.There’s a new malware threat that’s making the rounds thatfocuses on something different, however: its goal is to stealyour pictures.

At first that might not seem as bad as some othermalware variants, but stop and think for a moment aboutwhat pictures are on your computer. Have you everscanned a copy of your birth certificate, Social Security card,driver’s license or other vital records to ensure you have abackup of the information in case of fire or theft? Whatabout your tax returns? Do you have any pictures thatyou’d rather no one else was able to see, either becausethey’re embarrassing or intimate? What about your familyphotos or pictures of your children…would you feelcomfortable with others having access to all of your privatefamily pictures to do with as they wish?

The malware, identified as Pixsteal-A-Trojan, operates byscanning your files for image extensions such as .jpg and.jpeg as well as .dmp memory dump files created whenprograms crash. Any files found that meet the malware’scriteria are uploaded to a remote server where they can be

sorted through for personal information, incriminatingphotographs or pictures that can be sold to websites. It’s notnecessarily a new idea since there have been similarmalware programs written to steal design files created bycomputer-aided drafting software, but those programs wereaimed more at industrial espionage than mining data fromthe public at large.

Similar programs could also become a threat on mobiledevices. Researchers have already produced an app thattakes pictures using a smartphone’s camera every 2seconds, turning off the shutter sound and reducing imageresolution to preserve battery life and preventing the app’sactions from being discovered right away. If a mobilemalware similar to Pixsteal incorporated a feature like this,then it would not only be able to steal pictures from a phoneor tablet but could also be used by thieves to determinewhere potential victims lived and when they were awayfrom home.

There are a few different ways that you can becomeinfected with Pixsteal malware. Untrustworthy websites cantrick you into downloading the malware by claiming thatit’s something else, or links posted by spambots, on forumsor other websites can lead to the malware installer. If youbecome infected with other forms of malware, they maydownload or install the program without your knowledgeas well. This latter form of infection can be especiallytroublesome since you’ll have to deal with the effects of theoriginal malware in addition to Pixsteal.

Given the potential harm that could be done by othersgetting a hold of your private pictures, it’s more importantthan ever to make sure that you have up-to-date antivirusand antimalware software installed on your computer andmobile devices. Even more important is making sure thatyour antivirus and antimalware software is set up to scanyour computer or mobile devices on a regular basis: youshould do quick scans every day during idle hours, and atleast one in-depth scan per week to find those programsthat manage to hide from the quick scanners. Make surethat real-time active detection is also set up so that thesoftware can detect threats as soon as they are downloadedor attempt to run.

To learn more about botnets, visit Microsoft Security'sBotnet page or read “Botnets 101: Everything You Need ToKnow” blog from StopBadware.org and the National CyberSecurity Alliance. To learn about resources that can help youcan keep a clean machine visit:StopThinkConnect.org/keepacleanmachine/resources. �

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By Mary L. Cavaioli, M.S., NBCTFull S.T.E.A.M. Ahead!

If you currently have a child in school, you may have heardthe term S.T.E.M. This refers to the subject areas of Science,Technology, Engineering and Math. So what does the new term,S.T.E.A.M. mean??? The Arts have been added as a keycomponent to the education of the sciences.There is a movement in education to continue to supports arts

education in order to strengthen the core academic areas ofscience and math. Why?? Because the Arts provide a creativeapproach to solving problems. Design and innovation in productcreation are essential to marketing and selling of products! TheRhode Island School of Design has taken a lead in adding art and design to the original STEM initiative. The belief that true innovation comes when the ideas of the scientist/technologist are combined with those of the artist/designer. Theart component fosters the flexible thinking, risk-taking andcreative problem solving necessary to solve the complexproblems of today’s world! When should we be encouraging ouryouth to begin this process? As early as possible, especially in the elementary years when the building blocks of learning are developed.

The objectives of the STEAMmovement are: • Transform research policy to place art and design at the centerof S.T.E.A.M

• Encourage integration of art and design in K-20 education• Influence employers to hire artists and designers to driveinnovationCongresswoman Suzanne Bonamici from Oregon, in a hearing

on STEM education said, “A scientific mind needs a creative eye.”Many of our country’s performing arts schools lead the nation intest scores and creative innovation. Teachers and parents play animportant role in supporting this passion for the arts. Please utilizethe arts opportunities we have in our county and state. Summeris close at hand and giving your child an opportunity to participatein the arts will enhance their learning in so many ways!The educational success of our children depends on creating

a society that is both literate and imaginative, both skilled and creative. �Mary L. Cavaioli, M.S., NBCT, K-12 Curriculum, ArtsIntegration Specialist, Palm Beach County Schools

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Are You Ready For An Electric Car?

So, what is all the buzz about? Electric cars can be inexpensiveto run, quiet to operate, but they do tend to cost more, do requirea higher commitment, and if you need to go on a long trip, whatdo you do? Which car to buy? Is it worth the investment? Howabout the maintenance?These are questions that we tend to hear often from consumers

who are wondering whether going “green” at this time is worththe investment.First questions to ask yourself would be: do you drive less

than 75 miles a day, or or do you stay local (due to lack of powersources- plug in electric stations)? Do you have a parking spotwhere you can install a 110-volt electrical outlet or, or a dedicated240-volt EV charging station? Do you mind plugging your car infor few hours at night to recharge the battery? Other questions that may arise are: What style electric cars are

available? What terrain and climate are best for electric cars?Lucky for us, we are living in beautiful, flat South Florida. Does

your income allow for only one vehicle for the entire household?Will an EV's somewhat limited range work for all your travel orlarge family needs? Most EVs are sedans. Future designs are inthe works for SUVs.Purchasing a car can be a sound financial investment, but it is

also an emotional commitment. So, be ready to do a bit ofresearch and check out the new cars out in the market that arecompeting for your attention, mainly: Tesla, Fisker, BMW, Fiat,Mitsubishi, Nissan Leaf, Chevy volt and the Fords.We have come a long way and are continuing to reduce our

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Because of some fairly significant changes that are about totake place for me personally, I have been contemplating the ideaof “unfinished business.” It’s something, I suppose, with whichwe all have to deal. I heard, recently, about a man, a lawyer infact, who died and whose personal business was an absolutemess. It took months for his family to finally get everything inorder. Even now, after more than a year, there still remains somesuspicion that the full-extent of his dealings were yet to bediscovered. Not to imply that there was anything nefariousabout this, it’s just that his life and businesses were inordinatelycomplex. His family has been to see me more than once and theysay over and over, “there are just so many loose ends.”

I suppose that for more than a few us there may be some“loose ends” in our lives — things that remain undone. We alllive such busy and hectic lives. There was an old saying mymother used to repeat: “a man’s work is from sun to sun, awoman’s work is never done.” I suspect that that is true to someextent for all of us, male or female, old or young.

Everyday when I turn out the light in my office, close the doorand head for home there is always something left over fortomorrow, one more visit that needs to be made, one more personI need to call, one more article to be written, one more thank youto be said.

I have a friend who keeps a list ofthings he intends to do, everyday hemakes a new list. I asked him if he evercompletes the list. No, he says. Then he adds “but it feels sogood as I cross stuff out, it gives me such a sense of satisfaction.”

As I said, I imagine for all of us there remains some unfinishedbusiness, some loose ends. I belong to a support group that usesthe expression of “cleaning up the past,” or “keeping our side ofthe street clean.” By that we mean that we try to not have quiteso much unfinished business. In that group we are encouragedto take an inventory at the end of the day and if we have made amistake, or spoken with haste, or offended someone, try to get itcleared up as soon as possible — the next morning perhaps. Butwe are also encouraged to look at the good that has beenaccomplished in and through us and be grateful for that.

I wonder, do you have any loose ends or unfinished businessto complete?

Lest we think, however, that loose ends, of necessity, involveonly so much negative energy, there is something positivelyenergizing about the things that are incomplete, even the amendsthat need to be made. As I see it, the unfinished business in ourlives always offers us the chance to be, or to do, or to accomplishsomething new, something different. �

Several months ago, I wrote about how most of our electricalproducts were being imported from around the world, primarilyfrom China and Mexico. This seems to be changing, and the “Madein America” label is gaining appeal.

Even through the recession the World Bank figures showed the U.S.is the world leader in manufacturing with 18.2% of the market andChina with 17.6%. The good news is that US manufacturers employ9% of the workforce and have added 500,000 jobs in the past 33 months.

There are many reasons to believe that there is going to be aresurgence of manufacturing in the US. The Chinese workers arebeginning to demand higher wages and better working conditions.As this happens, their manufacturing cost will go up. The cost ofshipping is also on the rise due to higher fuel cost.

Companies like General Electric are investing $800 million torejuvenate its aging Appliance Park manufacturing campus inLouisville KY. They are now producing high-efficiency water heatersand high-end refrigerators. This year they plan to develop stainlesssteel dishwashers and frontloading washers and dryers. InDecember 2012, Apple announced a $100 million initiative to bringproduction of some of its Mac parts back to the United States fromChina. Leviton, a producer of electrical products, is also bringingback some of their production jobs back from China.

Another factor that is bringing down thecost of American manufacturing is thefalling value of the dollar globally and the rise of overseas currencies.By 2015 it is predicted that US wages for production will drop to 67%of German payroll cost. The French payroll cost is expected to rise40% over US wages and the labor costs in Italy are expected to be80% higher than the US. This in turn raises the cost of buying foreignmade products and should help our exporting capabilities.

The Boston Consulting Group did a manufacturing-sectoranalysis and they see a good possibility of Alabama, South Carolinaand Tennessee as being the next regions for new manufacturing, bothdomestically and internationally. These areas can provide low costproduction sites and a trainable workforce. They see a possibility ofcreating two million to three million jobs by 2020. They are alsopredicting that American manufacturing will boost their exportbusiness by at least $65 billion annually within the next five years.This article was very positive. I hope that they are correct. �

Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of Al Siefert Electric. The articles he writes are about items ofinterest and questions from his customers. Please call Al if youhave questions concerning electric service, installation and repair.(954) 493-9411

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EExxppaannssiivvee && ssppaacciioouuss 33--bbeedd,, 33--bbaatthh,, wwaatteerrffrroonntt,, ppooooll hhoommee.. SSoouutthh ffaacciinngg aanndd rriigghhtt oonn tthhee NNoorrtthh GGrraanndd CCaannaall wwiitthh wwoonnddeerrffuull vviieewwss.. $$11,,110000,,000000..

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