lighthouse point news magazine november 2010

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www.LHPmag.com November 2010

INSIDE:

Soroptimist Casino Night

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Rocketown Really Rocks

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Dunn’s Run Pg. 40

Skatin’

Runnin’

Dancin’

Photo by Debra Todd

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Photos by Michael Wall Photography

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

A r o u n d t h e PointAmerican Association of University Women

(AAUW), Pompano Beach hosts its first membershipmeeting of the season on November 8th at the Emma LouOlson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th Street, Pompano Beach. Refreshments and meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. and a

Special Presentation on the National AAUW STEM Project(Science, Technology Engineering, Math) with guestspeaker Jennifer McDaniel, Florida AAUW Liaison to theFlorida Girls Collaborative Project at 2 p.m. AAUW supports promoting and strengthening science,

technology, engineering, and math education, especially forgirls and other underrepresented populations. These effortswill help increase America’s competitiveness by reducinggender barriers that deter women from pursuing academicand career goals in these fields. Ms. McDaniel will discussAAUW’s latest research report: Why So Few? Women inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe matics. We welcome new members; please join us. Free to the

public. Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th Street,Pompano Beach (954) 524-2938.

GARDEN CLUB OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT MEETINGNext meeting of the Garden Club of LHP is scheduled

for November 18th, 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Education Hall,2700 NE 36th Street in Lighthouse Point.Program will be on “Bromelaids” by Ann Schandel mayer,

NGC Master Flower Show Judge, horticulture tips, W&Mtable and our Christmas Auction. All meetings are free andopen to the public. Refereshments served and donationsare always welcomed. For more information, visit our newwebsite: www.lhpgc.org or call 954.793.2158

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SEA SCOUTS!!!

Ahoy Maties: Sea Scouts South Florida Squadron hasbeen offered a donation of a beautiful 31' cruiser inpristine condition, but we don’t have docking space for it.The squadron is offering a bartering opportunity ofdocking space for use of the boat. If you have a dock, we have a boat. If you let us dock in

your property, we let you use our boat… simple huh? Details: Mainship Sedan Bridge 31' 260hp Inboard,

generator, 2 engines gas powered, max speed 25, sleeps6, AC, 1 head, Fridge, water, stove, microwave. Will needaccess 35 weekends a year, water and electricity,Interested? Call Carlos M. Arenas, Skipper, Ship 238 — SeaScouts BSA, “Excelsior, ever upward” 954.324.7084

SOL CHILDREN THEATRE TROUPE The Commedia Princess and the Peawill be presented

on November 12, 13 2010 Friday and Saturday 7:00pmSaturday 2:00pm at Sol Children Theatre located at 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.DETAILS: Arlequin is afraid he’ll be stuck playing the

role of the pea, but instead gets to play the prince. Thetroupe romps through a series of hilarious princess testswith great slapstick humor! A fairy godmother in thisstory? Rosetta’s playing the role, whether the troupe likesit or not! Due to this limited engagement early reservations are

highly recommended …. Tickets only $12 which includesrefreshments. For more information or to make reserva -tions call 561-447-8829, email [email protected]

LHP FALL BOOK SALEThursday, Friday, Saturday November 18th, 19th, & 20th

9:00am To 4:00pm Dixon Ahl Hall • 2220 N.E. 38 Street, LHPSemi-annual fall book sale. Hundred of hardbacks,

paperbacks, children’s titles, reference sets, DVDs, bookson cassette or CD at bargain prices! Prices are as low as25 cents for children’s titles; hardcover adult reading goesfor $2 each or $5 for three volumes; paperbacks are 25cents or five for $1. Sets, reference, audio-visual materialspriced as marked. All proceeds support Lighthouse PointLibrary’s book budget. For details, contact RosemaryWilson 954-946-6398.

CYNTHIA ANNETTE SMITHCyndy Smith, 57 of Fort Lauder -

dale, passed away on October 2,2010 and will be joining herbrother Billy Smith in heaven.Cyndy could be found fishing withher father, Frank Smith on theCaptain Bill drift boat. She thenwent on to fish the Atlantic andPacific Oceans as a Captain/mate on some of the best sportfishing boats in the world. Cyndy then found her specialrelationship with horses. She trained and groomed some ofthe best horses in the country as she traveled to many horsetracks throughout the USA. She will be remembered for herlove of all animals and her kindness towards all her friends.Cyndy is survived by her parents, Frank and Dottie Smith,her brothers, Kent “Kunta” Smith and Frank “Skip” Smith.(Debra Todd, Casey, Lindsey and Nikki). In lieu of flowers,donations may be made c/o Cyndy Smith, to the FaithLutheran School and Church, 1161 S.W. 30 Avenue, FortLauderdale, FL 33312. 954-581-2918. Feel free to call herbrother, Skip Smith at 954-205-0010.

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Contributing Writers

Doreen Gauthier, Sheriff Al Lamberti, Dr. Steve Wigdor, Donna Torrey, Erica and JanDavey, Rev. Jack Noble, Denise Richardson, Al Siefert, John Offerdahl, Catherine Favitta,Kim Sherman, Marla Schwartz, Judy Sullivan, Eunice Hamblen, Millie Walsh, Olivia Lusan,Kelly Doyle and Mike Denker.

F r o m t h e EditorThe Luckiest Guy in the WorldAn advertiser once said to me, “I

don’t want to hear about yourdeadlines!” As usual, his ad copy waslate and it just wasn’t his problem. Ihad explained to him many timesbefore the way the publishingbusiness worked, but in his mind itdidn’t compute, so I was just spinningmy wheels for nothing.Up to eight years ago, as a pianist, I

had my performance memorized, sothe only problem I had was to show up on time and sit at the piano,and then proceed to play. Boy, havetimes changed! Sometimes now mywork day is 12 hours, especially tendays before we go to press. I accept it because it’s the ‘nature of thebeast,’ but no one wants to hear mysob story.Is there any gratification or reward

for these efforts? The answer isabsolutely! Case in point was lastmonth’s Humane Society article in theOctober issue with a classic photo ofthe Society staff by our wonderfulphotographer Debra Todd on the cover.The phone calls of praise, thanks

and appreciation have been over -whelming. Similar response came with the publication of the Septem berissue when we featured three childrencharity photos on the cover.There’s no disputing that our

magazine design from cover to coverby graphic designer Babs Kall is also amajor reason Lighthouse PointMagazine continues to be thepremier magazine in the entire area.And let’s not forget Boh Phillips’ adcreations that make her one of thebest in her field.Business is great. I have the finest

staff anyone could wish for. And I havefive beautiful and talented kids.Unfortunately, my piano sits in thestudio just begging to be played. AndBerkel, my cat, gives me dirty looks.But some evenings I’ll find a little timefor a bit of my favorite Chopin, asmattering of Beethoven, and theblessed Gershwin, or it may be a BillyJoel melody… and it will always bepart of me.That’s why I’m the luckiestguy in the world!Jon Frangipane, Editor

M A G A Z I N ELighthouse Point

10 Soroptimist Casino Night

30 Rocketown Really Rocks

40 Dunn’s Run

46 LHP Yacht Club Luau

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Contents

NOTICEPast issues of

Lighthouse Point Magazine

can be viewed online atwww.LHPmag.com

Accountability . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . 24Beauty Spot of the Month . . 26Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . 56Cookin’ with the Community. 62Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . 70Health Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 64Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Library News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Lighthouse Point Chamber . 19Mind Your Business . . . . . . . . 48 On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Pet Birthday Gallery . . . . . . . 69Phantasmagoria . . . . . . . . . . 20Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . 64Strange, But True . . . . . . . . . . 54


I Love My Pet

Please send us a favorite photo of your pet. Also, include 75 words, or less why you love your pet, your name, address, phone and the name of your pet. Send photos by regular mail, or by email as a PDF or jpeg file to [email protected] photos will be returned.

To accommodate the manyrequests we get for our publication,

copies of the Lighthouse PointMagazine are now availableduring the first week of each

month at: LHP Library, Daily Grind Café,Sabrina Italia, Message Envy,

The French Cafe, Red Fox Diner,LHP Yacht & Racquet Club, J. Marks,JC Yahoo, Bonefish Mac’s, Duffy’s

Diner, and Offerdahl’s Cafe. Call for other locations.

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Cheese DoodleHi my name is Cheese Doodle. I am a large, very friendly, two year old, orange

male cat. I am FIV positive, but I can still live with other cats like me or I canbe an only cat. FIV cannot be spread to dogs or humans. It is only spread in felines.I was rescued from animal control just before I was due to go to ‘kitty

heaven.’ I can live a normal life and I am not on any medications. All I need issomeone to love me and in return I will give you all the unconditional love youcould want.I have all my shots and am neutered. Please come by and see me and all my

friends at The Florida Humane Society’s new facility located at 3870North Powerline Road, Pompano Beach. The hours you can visit me areThursday-Sunday 12-4PM. Thank you. Hope to see you soon.Love, Cheese Doodle

NOVEMBER QUOTE

“Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession.I have come to realize that it bears

a very close resemblance to the first. ”

– Ronald Reagan

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By Marcia Crismond

Photos by Jon Frangipane

Soroptimist International Of Pompano Beach held their 20th annualCasino Night on Saturday, October 2nd. The theme this year was a "WildWest Saloon." There were lots of unsavory looking cowboys and cowgirlsand even more unsavory looking saloon girls inhabiting St. Coleman'sParish Hall in Pompano Beach. The hall was decorated with bales of hay, saddles, horses, cowboys, and

a jail. The crowd got pretty wild, but there were a bunch of sheriffsshuffling around to keep things in order. Amazingly, not one person endedup in the hoosegow. The most interesting thing about the evening werethe “Wanted” posters hanging all over the place that had actual photosof some very suspicious and dangerous looking characters that lookedfamiliar, indeed!Guests were entertained by the “World Famous Low Tides” who got

even the manliest cowboys out on the dance floor. A delicious dinnerwas catered again by Carrabbas and gambling tables included Black Jack,Craps and Roulette. Soroptimists plan this event every year so that all proceeds benefit

Woodhouse, a residential facility in Pompano Beach. It is a private non-profit facility for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Majorbenefactors this year included the Seminole Tribe of Florida, FloridaShores Bank and the North Broward Hospital District. There were manyother generous donations from local businesses that helped fund theevent. Last year Woodhouse received over $24,000, and we are hoping toexceed that number this year.

Wild West SaloonSoroptimist International of Pompano Beach Presents

CASINO NIGHT

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From a young age, Olivia Lusan wantedto be a writer. “As the new reporter forLighthouse Point Magazine, this dream isnow in my grasp,” she says. Lusan hasalways had a love for magazines, having acollection dating back to the early 90s. She is presently a senior at Florida

Atlantic University majoring in Multimedia Journalism. “Writing,meeting new people and keeping a curious public informed arethe reasons I am attracted to this career path,” says Lusan. “Andpeople think of senior year as a time to relax, but I am workingovertime by keeping myself occupied with a full class schedule,part time job and free-lance writing.”Lusan has been writing poetry since she was about 9 years

old and often performs at open mics throughout South Florida.

“Most of my inspiration comes from life experiences or valuesthat mother taught me. I come from a family of strong womenand hope to empower mothers, daughters, and sisters throughmy work. Some of my inspirations are Oprah, Soledad O’Brien,Gwendolyn Brooks, and my mother, Stacey Anderson.” We are extremely fortunate to have Olivia as part of our

growing staff of writers and reporters. Her first assign mentcovering a new youth facility called Rocketown in Pompanoappears in this issue. Among her future articles, Lusan’s focuswill be bullying in the schools and other subjects relating to theproblems that youths face in this face-paced society. Lighthouse Point Magazine looks forward to a long, happy and

productive relationship with this very talented lady. Welcomeaboard, Olivia!

On Your Hearts and Sha the Spirit the Holiday Season

The Ladies of Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club cordially invite all members and guests to

our Annual Holiday Party benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pompano Beach

Saturday, December 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club.

This event is generously co-sponsored by the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club Owners and Management.

Our goal is to provide 50 children with a day they will never forget.Event includes lunch, live entertainment and photos with Santa andMrs. Claus! Each child will receive a bicycle with a bike lock andhelmet! This gift provides the children with pride of ownership,accessibility to school and helps strengthen their self-esteem.

Please help us support the Boys & Girls Club of PompanoBeach with your attendance at the Holiday Party. We invite you tojoin us for lunch and share the excitement and smiles of those“happy” faces. Your donation and financial support are genuinelyappreciated.

Advanced Reservations Required

Phone: ________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________

Guest Name (Adults Only) _________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Donations: (Check Category below)

� Patron Angel $1,000 or more � Caring Angel $100 or more � Santa’s Angel $50 or more � Holiday Angel $5 to 25� � Guardian Angel $500 or more � Heavenly Angel $250 or More

Please List Luncheon & Donations Amounts Separately

#_________ Luncheon @ $25.00 person ________________________________________

Amount of Donation ________________________________________________________

Total Luncheon and Angel Donation ____________________________________________

Please make your check payable to Boys & Girls Clubs Pompano Beach (A Non-Profit Charitable Organization-501C)

MAIL TO: Barbara Fielden, 4130 NE 26th Terrace, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 • 954.943-9887

Questions: Jayne DiGiorgio, 954.941.3449 or Johann Leigh, 561.391.2303

YOUNG WRITER JOINS OUR STAFF

Olivia Lusan

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I’m restless. I look at my bedroomclock. It’s just after 4 a.m. I twist my body into a north -

westerly direction, although I preferthe southwesterly direction, andattempt to once again recreate myusual prenatal position. Without

warning and absolutely no provocation, Berkel takes a bite out of myright ankle.The suddenness of the attack causes me to fling my right leg into

the air, thereby sending Berkel helplessly in flight, across the entireroom in a northeasterly direction with a blood-curdling scream,hitting the wood floor with a thud, and barely missing mywastebasket.“That’s it, buddy boy! Tonight I’m putting you in chains,

feeding you yesterday’s guacamole, and putting a muzzle on yourlousy puss.”“On my what?”“On your face — you vicious, ungrateful, moth-eaten piece of

fuzz!”“I strongly resent that remark. Especially the moth-eaten part.”“Apparently, your pea-size brain can’t recall the last time you took

a bite of my left ankle and I ended up in the hospital with a seriousviral infection. Can you?”“Well, if your pea-size brain can remember, why shouldn’t mine?”“Oh, so you do remember.”“Yes, I especially do try to remember few happy times I’ve

experienced here in this hell hole.”“Then, what you’re saying is that you very much enjoyed

inflicting pain upon the very person who feeds you every day, whocleans your litter box, who vacuums stacks of hair off furniture,carpets and clothes, who protects you from the elements outside,and who pours enormous amounts of affection upon you wheneverhe has a moment to spare?”“Well, let’s break it down, knuckle-head. Firstly, yes, I did find it

somewhat joyful and gratifying to be able to go back to my roots byexercising my jungle-like heritage when I bit into your ankle.”“A tiger you’re not, Berkel.Secondly, the litter box more realistically gets cleaned when the

mailman brings it to your attention when he comes to the door.Thirdly, I’m what is called a long-haired Tabby, so you must pay theprice for my excessive fuzziness that makes me so irresistible tobeautiful woman.”“You’re one—sick—cat.”“Thirdly, I suffer terribly as prisoner in this house with your

thermostat set at 82 degrees day and night, so I’d take my chancesin Hades if I could.”“I could arrange that.”“And fourthly, the affection you supposedly pour on me can only

be described as a form of torture, only comparable to water-boarding, or putting my head in a vice. Why don’t you re-enlist?”“Berkel, what you have just stated has made me terribly disturbed

right now, and you know how the vein in the temple area of my head always begin to swell and pulsate noticeably when I’m disturbed.”“Yes indeed! And I can see that vein doing just that, and in

concert with some small beads of sweat now rolling down yourforehead, and what I would call a purple hue developing in your cheeks.”“After my last episode at the hospital, the doctor said my blood

pressure was through the roof and I should avoid commiserating,or conversing with you, especially if another bite incident should occur.”“Well, then why don’t you stop commiserating and conversing

with me?”“Berkel, do you realize that I still have discoloration on my left

ankle where you first bit me last year?”“Swell! You can call it sort of a momento of the occasion. How

lucky for you. Maybe now you’ll have a matching pair of ankles.”“You’re stupid, stupid, stupid remarks are not going to hurt me

any longer. Now go play in that two-hundred dollar three-storycathouse I bought you for your birthday and leeeave meeee alone.”“Thank you, but I clearly instructed you to buy me a cathouse

that had a penthouse with a master bedroom with four windowsand a walk-in closet…and you go and pay peanuts for a glorifieddungeon made from three orange crates that river rats would beembarrassed to be seen in. My friends would laugh me out of town,you nitwit!”“Does the word Pit Bull conger up any pleasant thoughts in your

microscopic brain, Berkel?”“Nice try, Blubbermouth! Just because Pit Bulls receive a bad

rap in the press I’m supposed to take this as a threat? Hey, I have aplan. You get a pit bull to move in… and you move out! I can live with that.”“They say there’s a fine line between love and hate, Berkel. That’s

you and me.”“Who’s they?”“The word they is the same ambiguous term that’s been used in

television advertising for sixty years. They use this product. They eat that pizza. They drink this crappola. They! They! They!”“Are you about finished, meathead?!”“Berkel, you know if you were to crawl up on my lap, I’ll make

you feel reeeal good with this brand new comb I bought for you.”“I don’t do laps. I’m not a lap cat. I haven’t been a lap cat the

entire eight years I’ve been here. And enticing me with a combingis a lame excuse to… to… A new comb? Well, maybe a few strokesI can use, but just a few, until I say stop. Okay?”“Okay, Berkel.”

GOOD TO THE LAST BITEA conversation with my cat By Jon Frangipane

Berkel and Me

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HOLY CROSS MEDICAL GROUP HOSTS THE LHP CHAMBER SEPTEMBER SOCIAL

The Lighthouse Point Chamber’sSeptember Social was hosted byLighthouse Point’s Holy CrossMedical Group. Dr. Rita Garulli, Dr.Hoda Mikhail and Dr. Jyoti Yeli andstaff hosted a group of over 55Chamber members and guests. The Doctors greeted the group,

introduced themselves and spoke oftheir individual field of medicine. Dr.Garulli shared that “Living andpracticing in the Lighthouse Pointcommunity has been rewarding in somany ways. The community is smallenough to become very familiar withour patients and it has been a verysafe and secure place for our family.”Guests then socialized and enjoyedan array of sandwiches and snacks. Chamber President, Lucille Pigna -

taro led a brief meeting to discuss anumber of exciting events happeningin the LHP community and with theChamber. First, she introduced Mary Griffin,who is with Food for the Poor. Marypresented a beautiful plaque thanking theChamber for sponsoring the construction ofa home for the Pierre Family in Chastenoye,Cap Haitien, Haiti. This home is one of manythat have been through this organization andthe efforts of Rachel’s Village. To learn moreabout Food for the Poor visit www.foodforthepoor.org. Local artist, Pat Anderson of My Own

Cruising Journal, is going to be painting anew piece of art that captures the recentPink Heals Tour which was held in DeerfieldBeach on Monday, September 20th. You canvisit Pat and see her in action as she will becompleting this painting in her store. Shehas invited everyone to come and sign thebreast cancer ribbon to honor the lives ofthose who have been impacted by thisdisease. This ribbon is the focal point of the painting.For more information about the LHP

Chamber of Commerce or to become amember, please visit www.lhpchamber.com.

Holy Cross staff members Eileen Cleveland, Dr. Rita Garulli, Dr. Hoda Mikhail, Dr. Jyoti Yeli and Isabel Otero.

Julie Wheeler, Membership Chairwoman; New Members: Beverly Magers, Bill Grimes and Gloria Jacaruso

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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.

Rocky Raccoon—Cute Urban Wildlife or Menace?By Erica Davey (the Butterfly Lady)

The photo on this page was taken duringa conversation I had with Rocky Raccoonwho was sitting on our roof. I had justsprayed him with the garden hose in aneffort to convince him to leave us in peace.You see, Rocky had taken up residence inour attic and was driving us insane.

It all started with noises coming from the ceiling. Some time ago,water rats occupied the attic and we thought they were back. Butthis was a bigger rat making a bigger noise. Inspection revealed thatthe previously installed wire mesh on the vent under the eaves wasforced opened. Something a rat wasincapable of doing. So what could itbe? The answer soon becameapparent when we spotted a cutelittle Raccoon walking across the roof.What to do? Various phone calls

to all the local animal care shelters,SPCA and you name it, just added toour frustration. They were notinterested in our problem � “You cantrap them but can’t legally relocatethem.” This is the job for a licensedtrapper, starting off at a cost of $400without any guarantees to catchhim. We “Googled” the possiblesolutions but were discouraged bythe lack of self-help informationavailable. Only horror stories ofwhat we had inherited. Getting rid of the rats was easy. So we thought if we

secured the entry with wire mesh again, Rocky Raccoonwould go away. Not so fast! The following morning, Rockyforced open the next door vent to provide a new entry. So, webarricaded all the vents on that side of the house. Rockyobviously fell in love with the accommodation in the atticbecause he opened a new hole on the opposite side of the house.The noises in the attic had now moved to just above our bedroomand he was especially active from about 2 a.m., the time you reachthe delta phase of deep sleep. Dark rings under our tired eyes were tell-tale signs of our lack of sleep from the numerous abruptawakenings.We set a Raccoon trap. Every morning the marshmallow and

cookie bait was removed but the trap produced no Raccoon. Rockynow was openly commuting across the roof and through the yardas though he owned the place. Coming from Africa where we hadwitnessed rabies first hand, this defiant attitude was suspicious.However, Broward County assured us that they had not had a caseof rabies in years because of their successful distribution of antidotefood bait throughout the County. One morning, we found Irkenwald and Mergatroid, our two

goldfish, as well as Jeremiah our resident tree frog, by the side of

the pond, ripped apart and half eaten � the wet paw marks of aRaccoon still visible on the concrete pathway. It was a declarationof war! While we are Wildlife Habitat Stewards, and our garden setup to attract wildlife, Rocky was no longer cute, nor was hewelcome! The yard sign outside clearly stated: Butterflies, birds,frogs, insects, spiders, fish, rat snakes and at a push, the larger onessuch as Squirrels and Opossums — ONLY. Apparently, Rocky didn’tbother to read the sign.My husband’s size and age prohibited him from negotiating the

small attic in athletic style to investigate, so we had to cut a newattic access door on the opposite side of the house where theRaccoon now lived. We constantly soaked Rocky with water andone day discovered through the wet fur that Rocky was actually ayoung mother, explaining her tenaciousness to get back inside theroof. This elevated the war to a “catastrophe Five” event, i.e. bringout the Nukes!We rigged up a boom box with bright lights inside the attic,

playing Magic 102.7 at full blast as long as we could bear it,intermittently adding the sound of barking dogs. Then we startedwith the nukes: smoke generated fumigation at regular intervalsand placing ammonia soaked rags at strategic spots. When Rocky,

now Rockette, was overcome by thefumigation, she aired herself byhanging out from a destroyed vent toget fresh air as the photo shows. Allthis nastiness must have convincedher to move her babies back to thekitchen area where she started. So,we systematically closed all the ventsaround the house and left only asingle opening for her to move in andout. We were concerned that wewould be left with a greater problemif the babies were abandoned andhad to convince Rockette the hardway to take up residency elsewhere.

A two-month long horror story was cut short when we did notsee Rockette for two days. We could only guess that the loud rock’roll music, bright lights, barking dogs and constant fumigation wasnot conducive to raising her family. She must have moved on withher kids, (which BTW we never saw), just in time as we were readyto move out of our house ourselves.

The lesson in this story: Raccoons are highly intelligent,resilient to abuse and better viewed in the wild where they belong.Unfortunately, we took over their habitat and those raccoons lefthave adapted to coexist with humans in suburbia. So, if you noticea cute little Raccoon around your yard, first of all, bring in all pets,because they will come overcome in a fight, and be sure to secureall the vents and other entry points with screwed down wire mesh.Then bring out the garden hose and apply “water boarding,” uh,sorry, I mean soaking.


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Curves International, Inc., the world’s largest fitnessfranchisor, has just opened its newest Curves location inLighthouse Point.Curves brings Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach

residents a supportive environment, offering a thirty-minutefitness solution with a common sense weight loss programthat helps break the cycle of yo-yo dieting.“We are excited to become part of the Lighthouse

Point/Pompano Beach community,” said Gail Bamman, ownerof Curves in Lighthouse Point. “We look forward to helpingwomen in the Lighthouse Point/Pompano Beach communityreach amazing results, both physical and emotional, throughour Curves workout program and support network.”The experienced instructors at Curves offer one-on-one

training, while members talk and inspire one another duringthe workout. Also, the comfortable, welcoming atmospherehas helped women of all fitness levels commit to an ongoingfitness program and achieve results.

For more information about Curves call Gail Bamman at 954-783-2900 or visit www.curves.com

Opens in LighthouseUplifting Community of Women Promises a Different Approach to Fitness

Gail Bamman. Lucille Pignataro, Tom Greene, LHPCommissioner Susie Gordon, Duran Brown, Kelly Saxon,

LHP Commissioner Chip LaMarca, Nancy Brown, Mayor Fred Schorr and Cindy Tenburg.

Alan Williamson Published in Chicken Soup for the SoulAlan Williamson, long-time member of

our writing staff, has just been publishedin the latest in a series of Chicken Soupfor the Soul books called Family Matters.Williamson is also a member of the

Fort Lauderdale Writers’ Group wherehe hones his writing craft during bi-weekly meetings at Borders Books. Hefinds family life fertile turf for stories that

explore the flaws and follies that unite people in their humanity. In Reno Salutes Hal and Midge, Williamson regales Chicken

Soup readers with the story of his parents’ 50th weddinganniversary, a comic chronicling of a family’s quest to give theirparents a once-in-a-lifetime experience to celebrate a milestoneoccasion, a story that combines the warmth and wit whichmarks much of Williamson’s work.“I remember thinking a really nice dinner out, maybe at Olive

Garden, would mark the occasion,” Williamson recalls. “But asseveral more worldly members of the family pointed out duringthe planning phase, the restaurant didn’t have slot machines,which severely limited its appeal to a couple whose chief meansof shared recreation was playing slot machines. Eventually wesettled on a casino in Reno.”

After an award-winning run as anadvertising copywriter, Williamsonlaunched a second career in 2009 as anationally-published humor writer. Hisrecent work includes a piece thatappeared in the March 2010 issue ofWine Enthusiast Magazine, an article inthe Summer 2010 issue of HearingHealth Magazine, a travelogue sche -duled to appear in the March 2011issue of Houseboat Magazine, and astory appearing later this year in the holidaycollection Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas. Hishumor column, “As I Was Saying,” has appeared monthly inLighthouse Point Magazine (www.LHPmag.com) since 2003 andon www.AroundWellington.net since 2006.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters is available in

bookstores October 19 and online at www.amazon.com. For more information on the book, visit www.chickensoup.com. Mr. Williamson can be reached at [email protected] orwww.unauthorizedinsights.blogspot.com.

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AS I WAS SAYING


Morning GuyBy Alan Williamson

Saturday, 6:30 a.m., and I look over at the alarm clockthinking “Why do I need you when I have this built-inalarm clock in my head?” The bedside appliance, somehowable to read minds and grasp the concept of a rhetoricalquestion, doesn’t answer. But there’s an unspokenunderstanding that I’ve put it on notice.The alarm clock — and anyone else who knows me well

— is familiar with my pre-set pattern of waking up everymorning around 6:30 regardless of what time I’ve gotten tobed the night before.In bed by 10:30? Up at 6:30.In bed by midnight? Up at 6:30.Out partying till 2? (Okay, you’ve got me confused with

someone else, but still, hypothetically speaking, up at 6:30.)The thing about being “morning guy” is that you have to

go about your business quietly so you don’t disturb otherswho, like my wife Sherry, have made an ill-consideredlifestyle choice to forfeit the pleasures of getting up at 6:30.This, as my fellow dawn patrollers will attest, isn’t nearly aseasy to pull off as it sounds.The first obstacle comes when you realize you forgot to

put some clothes out the night before. This leaves you twochoices, both extremely risky.

1) You can proceed with your morning clad only in the“Marmaduke: The Movie” t-shirt you went to bed in thenight before, or…

2) You can try and gingerly open a dresser drawer toextract a pair of shorts and a polo shirt.

While number 2 may sound like the better option, Ispeak from painful, morning guy experience when I tellyou that no matter how delicately you slide open thedrawer, there will come a point where, against all logic andfairness, it will make a silence-shattering sound that I canbest describe like this:EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAA

AAAA…If you did have the foresight to lay clothes out the night

before, the next challenge is tiptoeing to the bedroom doorand softly closing it behind you to create an impenetrablesound barrier between your morning activities and thefragile slumber of the still-sleeping. Good luck with that. While my tiptoeing technique is whisper-quiet, my aging

runner’s knees crackle with every lumbering step, creatingthe audio equivalent of someone popping a sheet ofbubble wrap or setting off some cheap fireworks to

entertain themselves on the long 10-foot journey from thebed to the door. When I do reach the door, no matter howgently and thoughtfully I pull it closed, there will come apoint where, against all logic and fairness, it will make afrightening, nerve-jangling sound that I can only describelike this:EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAA

AAAA…Once safely out of the bedroom, the world of

possibilities opens wide to the life-loving morning guy.Master of his fate and captain of his ship, he turns thecanvas of a brand new day into his own personal work ofart unencumbered by the critical eyes of others.Want to finish off those last few chicken wings from the

night before? First come, first serve.Tempted to pair that first cup of coffee with some

leftover chocolate mousse from the French bakery? Youknow what you like.Feel like reading the paper all the way through from

front to back? Feed your head, free press fanatic.“Morning, whacha been up to?” my well-rested wife asks

cheerfully as she emerges from the bedroom a couple ofhours later to find me sprawled half-asleep across the sofaon the patio, clutching the sports section. “You should have seen it,” I gushed with true-blue

morning guy passion. “I was out at the beach watching thesun come up. It rose slowly, timidly at first, then, as ifsensing my anticipation, turned on the charm full-tilt,flooding the horizon with brilliant red, orange and purplestreaks. It was like a beautiful, awe-inspiring dream.”“Maybe it was like a dream because you fell asleep

reading the paper out here on the patio,” Sherryspeculated.“Maybe,” I acknowledged begrudgingly. “But the early

bird gets dibs on the first story of the day and that’s mine.”“Is that chocolate mousse on your chin?” Sherry asks

suspiciously.“Well don’t just stand there,” I snort engagingly. “Grab a

cup of coffee and let me fill you in on my trip to France!” It’s time the world finally awakened to one ageless,

irrefutable fact: We morning guys lead full, rich, adventure-packed lives and we do it all quietly and gracefully eachday before most people get up. And by the way, the sunrise this morning was incredible.

You’ll just have to take my word for it.

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Congratulations to Gary and Allison Eichsteadt of 2180 NE 44th Court, winners of the Lighthouse Point Community’s Beauty Spot of the Month Award for October, chosen by the LHP Beautification Committee.

So often people ask: “What can I put on my windy, hot,sunny balcony that faces the ocean?” This question has putfear into the heart of many a gardener! There is a well-knownherb that not only will enjoy this environment but actually wasnamed for it: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), “dew of thesea”; its native habitat is the hills of the Mediterranean Ocean.

Rosemary is a tender perennial, meaning that it won’twinter over in zones 8 or less. It is the perfect plant for us!(We are zone 10b.) It thrives in our alkaline soil, which itprefers, loves good drainage, hot sun and accepts the saltbreezes with aplomb.

Rosemary comes in two forms, with numerous cultivars.The regular upright bush form, which in our climate can reach3 feet or more, and the prostrate variety or creeping forms.The latter is wonderful at the base of an upright plant. It willcascade most gracefully down the side of the pot and surpriseyou with delicate bluish flowers from time to time. Theupright form makes an excellent short hedge which can beclipped for a formal look.

Both types have culinary and medicinal value, and muchfolklore surrounds this plant. It is often referred to as the“herb of remembrance”, and a symbol of fidelity. It asks littleof its owner. If it is potted a clay pot is best. Although ittolerates drying out somewhat, it does not like to gocompletely dry, and often dies when this is allowed to happen.(Remember, there is always moisture at the ocean’s edge.)Water Rosemary well as soon as it begins to dry out. Give

it a full sun location (at least 4 hours), and fertilize with fishemulsion once in a while. Rosemary makes a good landscapeplant. Put one near a doorway. The delightful scent will bereleased each time someone brushes past it, and as a bonus, itwill be at the ready for your next batch of roasted potatoesand chicken! �

Garden gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi Centre.Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnasgardengate.com

The Garden Lady Says…Rosemary – A Great Herb

for South FloridaBy Donna Torrey

Beauty Spot of the Month

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The Sky’s the Limit at Rocketown Youths finding a sense of purpose

Photos on pages 30-32 are by Debra Todd

Photos on page42 are by Jon Frangipane

No weapons, fighting, drugs, alcohol, or destruction ofproperty are the only rules at Rocketown. This safe haven forthe community students is a popular spot for Pompano Middle,Sunrise Middle, Pompano High, Cardinal Gibbons, and otherprivate schools in the area. It is equipped with a skate park,media corner, and internet café. “Everyone loves the internetcafé for wifi and Facebook,” admits Theresa Mazza, OperationsDirector of Rocketown Florida.

Rocketown’s huge space is packed with big screen TV’s,Xbox, fuse ball, air hockey, arcade games, a snack bar, and twoperformance stages. The non-profit organization has beenentertaining in the Pompano area since November with jamsessions, Art Camp, songwriting camps, poi classes, concertsfeaturing local and national talent, skate church, and the ArtistDevelopment Program. “Art Camp was very successful this summer,” says Mazza. Free

of charge students received art instructions and complimentarybreakfast and lunch. The artwork crafted during camp will befeatured in a traveling tour around the Fort Lauderdale area. Somestops include local hospitals and the Galleria Mall. Rocketownencourages adolescents to explore themselves, using creative andpositive outlets with the Artist Development Program. In thisprogram lyricist, musicians, and vocalist can further their talentsand attend recording clinics using in-house equipment.

The indoor skate park is another extension of Rocketown’sefforts to keep kids of the streets. At a low cost of $4, the parkcan be used all day, and Tuesday’s skaters use the facility for free.“The skate park is my favorite part of Rocketown,” says Brandonof Boca Middle. “Before Rocketown I would skate Downtown Fort Lauderdale

until police told me to leave or threatened to arrest me,” says Issac,one of the winners of Rocketown’s September Skate Competition.For his achievement he received skating shoes and a board. “Theskaters are very appreciative of the park because they hadnowhere to skate prior to Rocketown,” Mazza expresses.

Story by Olivia Lusan

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The two-story facility is an agent for change through creativeprograms and mentoring relationships that are culturally relevantand eternally significant. After school hours, the staff often helpsstudents with homework or any other issues they may be dealingwith. “Creating a relationship with the kids is important so theyfeel comfortable,” says Mazza. Rocketown is a faith basedorganization, however they do not push religion on anybody. Asan option once a week for 20 minutes, bible study is offered forthose who wish to participate. Led by Anthony Garcia, a studentof Deerfield High School, Skate Church is an outlet of faith in thecommunity for the younger generation. “Every Tuesday we meetand talk through a part of the bible to show love and theteachings of Jesus Christ,” says Mazza. Before Skate Church,skaters skate for free and receive free pizza. After the study, theyskate together until the park closes.

The positivity continues on Thursday’s at Rocketown. At 6 pm the Girls and Guys Group meets. The purpose of this groupis to provide mentors for the youth. During these meeting, girlsand guys are separated so they can feel comfortable aboutdiscussing their gender issues and experiences. “In group welearn from each other’s unique backgrounds and differences, butmost importantly we have fun and laugh,” says Mazza.The staff describes Rocketown as a melting pot environment,

much like schools and “unlike adulthood where we tend toisolate ourselves by race.” The faculty looks beyond the numbersof individuals who walk through their doors, in order to focus onthe lives that are affected by the doors being open. AtRocketown teens find acceptance, a place to be themselves, andpeople who care and listen.


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Like the schools in the community, Rocketown is a zero tolerance zone. Ifthe rules are broken teens can be banned from the facility for 30 days. If therules are broken a second time, the suspension can be up to 60 days and thechild will be asked to sign a behavior contract. “We have some visitors who tryto overstep the boundaries, but most just come to have fun,” recounts Mazza. The great music and venue is what attracts young people to Rocketown in

the beginning, and once they are there the relationships create an invitingcommunity. The vibrant colors, open space, and positive messages on the wallsis a great environment for kids.


Rocketown Continued from page 31

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The Writers Network Playwrights Drama Group presented anoriginal play by Peter Hawkins and Marjorie Lyons at the BrowardMain Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday October 9th as part of the FloridaCenter for the Book’s Seventh Annual Big Read Program.

The Big Read focuses on a particular book or author and presentsan array of literary and entertainment events. This year’s author isEdgar Allan Poe. The play, DEATH UPON A MIDNIGHT DREARY,investigates the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe (played by ToddCaster) as explored by his fictional creation, Inspector AugusteDupin,(Brian Reeves) accompanied by the mysterious Toaster, a manwho visits Poe’s grave every year (Justin Mellender).

The play centers on Poe’s many loves,including childhood sweetheart ElmiraRoyster (Jodi Turchin) whose brothers, theplay suggests, may have beaten Poe and lefthim for dead, and his child-bride VirginiaClemm, played by Sarah Hawkins.The play wasdirected by Joyce Sweeney. For moreinformation on The Big Read contactTara Zimmerman at 954-357-7386.

Jodi Turchin, Sara Lee and Ellen Wacher. Sarah Hawkins

Peter Hawkins, Joyce Sweeney, Marjorie Lyons and Todd Caster.

Playwright Group Presents “Death Upon a Midnight Dreary”


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Wild West SaloonSoroptimist Casino NightContinued from page 11


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Business Forum Holds Annual PicnicThe Business Forum gathered together at Quiet Waters

Park in a perfect setting. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., the foodbegan arriving by the carload and music and chatter filledthe air .Forum President Carlos Arenas soon announced the

official start of the picnic and a gentle rush to tablesensued. The selection of food was unique in that there wasnot a hamburger or hot dog to be seen. But there wereexquisite beef and chicken dishes, numerous salads anddesert to please all tastes.

The feast was followed by assorted games of soccer,Frisbee and a wild game of Bocce Ball.The Business Forum is

a networking organiza -tion that meets weekly atthe Westin Hotel in FortLauderdale. For moreinformation, pleasecall 954-351-2437.

(On left) Mohammad wife and Children (On right) Betsy Sherman,

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Gannon and Sam Muhammad.

Dr, Nate Greenstein with Barbara Glowth and friend.

(Right to left) Glen Doyle, Randall Richards and his wife.

Kathleen Doyle and Jet Eschenbrenner.

Nathan

Carlos, Ana and Danny Arenas.

Luigi Enriquez, Andy St. Laurent and wife, David Bull, Luana Corral and Bob Heyman.

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With Dunn’s Run We are all Winners!Photos by Jon Frangipane

The 14th Annual Dunn’s Run which benefits The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County was held on October 3rd, 2010.

OVERALL MALE WINNERS:

1st Place, Elliot Mason; 2nd Place, Lacee Jarnagin; 3rd place Matthew Wilson.

OVERALL FEMALE WINNERS: 1st Place, Cristina Brea; 2nd Place, Casey Crist; 3rd Place, Larisa Sidorovich.

(Please visit www.SplitSecondTiming.com for complete results!)

The Dunn’s Run has earned its reputation as the race that signifies the start ofthe running season attracting over 2,000 runners, walkers and participants. One ofthe largest racing fields in the Tri-County. This event which is fun for everyoneregardless of ability attracts the masses. Because you care, kids have a chance at life.

“To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their fullpotential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

For more information about Dunn’s Run, please go to www.DunnsRun.com


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“We are all about connecting diverse people,” says Mazza. Rocketown’s variety of servicesand programs brings an array of young students to the facility. Under one roof you can findChristians, Heavy Metal artist, and athletes who are into extreme sports. Rocketown gives theyouth an opportunity to discover their worth and learn skills to develop a sense of purpose.They find affirmation through one-on-one mentoring and help through free counseling. Rocketown Florida has successfully mirrored

the Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee. Foundedby singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith in1994, Rocketwon has provided a positivealternative to the negative pressures teens facetoday. Unlike any other non-profit organization inthe Southeast, Rocketown has grown into aregional outreach and modelfor faith-based organizationacross the country. For several years Rocketown

Nashville operated as a teenclub, and then began organizingSunday evening programs andspecial events. Following thetragedy of Columbine in 1999,Rocketown’s board felt theurge to move to a central loca -tion in downtown Nashville.The facility opened in 2003 andhouses a coffee bar, photography and dance studio, stages for liveentertainment, and Middle Tennessee’s only indoor skate park. Todate, there have been more than 425,000 visits with an averageof 1,350 teens from across Middle Tennessee participating inprograms each week.In the year Rocketown Florida has been open, they have

been blessed to share their 12,000 square foot space with15,000 visitors, and an average of 1,000 kids attendingdifferent programs monthly. “We hope to be around longenough to keep impacting the community,” states Mazza. Todo so, Rocketown needs the community to back their efforts. On October 8, 2010 the non-profit organization will be holding the first annual

Rally for Rocketown Event with keynote speaker Bobby Bowden at Coral RidgePresbyterian. They are reaching out to the community for sponsorship that will provideRocketown with the opportunity to expand its afterschool programs, continue themission of mentoring thousands of young teens, and keeping them off the

streets. Individual tickets for the event can bepurchase at ticketweb.com and donationscan be made at rocketownfl.com.

Rocketown Continued from page 31

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The second annual Lighthouse Point LifeSavers Luau was held on Friday,September 17 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. PattyMiranda and Janis Sreenan hosted the event to raise awareness to BreastCancer and as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s “MakingStrides Against Breast Cancer” (MSABC).

Over 100 guests enjoyed the evening’s festivities which includedcocktails on the patio, buffet dinner, inspirational speakers, dancing, SilentAuction and Chinese Raffle. The net proceeds of the evening totaled over$11,000 for MSABC.

Thank you to all who signed up to join our Lighthouse Point LifeSaversTeam on October 23rd at Mizner Park to celebrate survivors, encouragepatients, and remember loved ones as we stride one step closer to findinga cure for breast cancer and creating a world with more birthdays!

Lighthouse Point LifeSavers Luau Is A WinnerStory By Patty Miranda Photography by Debra Todd

Mark & Tracey Murrison & Heather & Ken Ronan

Jerry & Angie Peters & Charlie & Rita Davis

Michael Jaeger & Ingrid Bowman

Patty Rossi, Andy Ross & Laura Digan

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Alex Zolis, Patty, Jeff & Alexis Miranda

Lisa Berger & Lisa Callahan

Neil & Debbie Hanley

Janis Sreenan & Patty Miranda

Ellen Rossiter, Lou Miranda

& Lillian Rossiter

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“Evidence” is all the means by whichany alleged matter of fact, the truth ofwhich is submitted to investigation, is

established or disproved.“Testimonial evidence” is someone speaking about the matter

to be decided. If the person testifying does not have personalknowledge–they did not see or hear what they want to testifyabout-- their testimony is called “hearsay.” Hearsay is generallynot considered as evidence because there is a right to cross-examine the person who actually was the witness to the event.Imagine an ugly, toad-like witness, who saw everything andknows everything, but is so repulsive that you want to keep himout of sight. Instead, you would like a handsome, well-spokenperson to give the testimony. You would like to ask the good-looking witness to go and ask the toad, “What did you see?”Then you would like the good-looking witness to come back intothe Court and testify as to what the toad witness said. Underour legal rules, that is called “hearsay.” You have to bring thetoad to testify himself. There are exceptions, but that would takea much longer article.Testimony given by a witness with actual knowledge is good

evidence, however, the way that they see or remember can beselective and biased. Which brings me to my next point aboutevidence. If you can have the testimony of a disinterestedperson, who has nothing to gain or lose, that is the best kind of

witness. Try to have the witness write down what they saw assoon as possible after the event in question. Such a writing, itself,may not be admitted as evidence, but it can help the witnessremember exactly what they saw or heard long after the eventhappened. This is a technique called “preserving” evidence.A picture is said to be worth a thousand words, and we all

know that is true. When it comes to preserving evidence, takethe picture and take it before there is any change in the subjectmatter of the photo. Take a photo of the accident scene, thecrashed cars, and the wounds. Take the photo of the over-flowingsewage or the moldy, collapsed ceiling. You get the picture? Ifyou do, then make sure that you keep the photo secure andpreserved to use as your evidence.Finally, preserve the actual thing that is in issue. If something

broke and caused injury or damage, try not to discard it. Insteadtry to maintain and secure it in the same condition so you canpresent it to the Court and say, “This is it!” When you put youragreements into writing signed by the agreeing parties, that“written contract” is the best evidence of the parties’ intentions. Understanding “evidence” will help you prove your case, and

can even keep you out of Court. �For more information about Mr. Sherman, please go to:www.ShermanLegal.com.

LEGAL MATTERS

Evidence—Understanding Its Importance to You

By Kim Douglas Sherman, Esquire

MIND YOUR BUSINESS

Seeing MoreBy Mike Denker

So, we’re driving down Highway 49, theonly road that passes through VanLeer,Tennessee, population 247. It was a one-

stoplight town (actually a flashing light). I was the twelve year-oldpassenger while my Dad drove his white Ford pickup truck towardour home four miles West of VanLeer. Suddenly, Dad pulled over to theside of the road and asked me if I wanted to drive. I excitedly said yes.One minute later, I was behind the wheel. I had no idea what

power steering was, but Dad’s truck did not have it. No power brakes.Manual transmission. I didn’t know enough to be terrified, yet. So, Dadtells me how to work the clutch as I press on the gas. Smooth was notin my nature. Loud grinding was quickly followed by jerking followedby nothing. I stalled the engine. Dad walked me through the clutch-gas process again. Loud noises followed by more jerking, but no stall.I was driving. Downhill. If you’ve ever operated a clutch drivingdownhill, you see where this is going—nowhere good!As we were approaching our driveway that veered right further

down the hill, my Dad said to let off the gas and push on the brakeand then the clutch. I was still trying to figure out which foot wenton which pedal as I drove by our driveway. Dad was remarkablycalm. He was usually a 1-2-3 conversationalist. First, low; second,normal; third, yell from that point forward. We should have been inthe yelling zone, but Dad’s voice was calm. He said we could turnright at the next road and then turn around.

Luckily, the next turn was at the bottom of the hill. I soon realizedhow hard it was to turn the steering wheel. Struggling, I couldn’tturn it fast enough. Dad finally erupted, only briefly. It was inevitable.He realized before I did that we were not going to make thecomplete right turn. I made about 45 of the necessary 90 degrees.Our truck was suddenly back under control when the ditch stoppedus. My first driving experience was two and a half miles, a half milefarther than planned and ended abruptly in a ditch.Only six months later, I was mowing our grass, and I asked Dad

to move his truck. He threw me the keys. No refresher course. Notherapy after the last episode. He just threw me the keys. This endedpoorly. I backed into our house. Dad was not calm. As I reflect, my Dad got it. He totally understood legacy. He knew,

or I taught him that there is a price to pay if you are going to passon responsibility and knowhow down to the next generation. MyDad’s expectations were always greater than I believed my abilitiesto be. Although he was sometimes disappointed, I am certain that Iam more of a man today because my father was always able to seemore in his boy. It’s hard work, but seeing more in the peoplearound you will always expand the limits of your team at home andat work. �

Mike Denker is a certified business coach and can be contacted at 954-603-7677 or [email protected],www.180warrior.com

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Giving Thanks

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Sandwiched between grinning jack-o-lanterns and jolly Old St. Nick isThanksgiving — the forgotten holiday.Oddly enough, thanksgiving should be

one of the most significant United States holidays. It can becelebrated by all of our citizens — a rejoicing of our libertiesand bounty. There is no political incorrectness in saying ThankYou for our similarities and diversities.Katherine Bates’ famous “America the Beautiful” poetically

defines our wealth of resources. This is a psalm of majesty fromsea-to-shining-sea. No other nation on earth can claim nature’sgifts of grain, rich ore digs, flowing oil fields and timberedwoodlands within their borders. Our breadbasket states can, andin large measure, do feethe world. A noted children’s author andremarkable paper engineer Robert Sabuda has created a pop-upbook of this poem that is a national treasure in its own right(Robert Sabuda “America the Beautiful” classic collectible pop-

up, Simon & Schuster, c2004). No other nation is a generous aswe when disaster strikes from far from our shores. We give and never expect to receive measure in return.Among our unspoken liberties is that of reading and the

public library. For nearly our entire history as a nation the libraryhas been “the peoples’ university.” The breadth of knowledgeand imagination within that cornerstone of each community islimitless in enriching lives and fostering the spark of make-believe. Borrowed from AARP’s October 2010 Bulletin, Jani Taylorwrites, “When my four children and I used to escape into ourworld of make-believe, nothing else existed…the world of make-believe is not so much about escape as it is about renewal andhealing. And hope. Imagine a place where we can all have a 6-foot white rabbit as best friend. Call me a dreamer, but I say letus all travel more often to that world.” As we gather on Thanksgiving we give thanks for the freedom

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The next time you are washing your hands and complain becausethe water temperature isn’t just how you like it, think about how thingsused to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s:Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath

in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since theywere starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide thebody odor. Hence,the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the

house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sonsand men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies.By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it.Hence, the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the Bath water!”Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood

underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all thecats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When itrained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip andfall off the roof. Hence, the saying, “It’s raining cats and dogs.”There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This

posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppingscould mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and asheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That’s how canopybeds came into existence.The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt.

Hence the saying, “Dirt poor.” The wealthy had slate floors that would getslippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor tohelp keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more threshuntil, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A pieceof wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence, a thresh hold.In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that

always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added thingsto the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They

would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get coldovernight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food init that had been there for quite a while. Hence, the rhyme: Peas porridgehot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special.When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off.It was a sign of wealth that a man could, “bring home the bacon.” Theywould cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around andchew the fat.Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid

content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing leadpoisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for thenext 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom

of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the“upper crust.”Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would

sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someonewalking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them forburial. They were laid out on the kitchentable for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat

and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence, the customof holding a wake.England is old and small and the local folks started running out of

places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take thebones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins,1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside andthey realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie astring on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up throughthe ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in thegraveyard all night (the graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus,someonecould be saved by the bell or was considered a dead ringer.

The three basic necessities which sustain life are: 1. AIR, 2. WATER, 3. FOODThe Rule of Threes states that a person can live for: three-

minutes without air, three-days without water, and three-weekswithout food.Without water or any other fluids, a person will die in about

three days.Therefore, since water is one of life’s most basic necessities, it

is a subject we should not take for granted.

Interesting Facts about Water and the Human Body

• The Human Body: 60% of our body is water. 75% of our brainis water.

• 83% of our blood is water and it transports nutrients andoxygen to the cells of our body.

• Water is necessary to properly digest food. (Note: If you don'thave water, then do NOT eat regardless of how hungry youbecome.)

• Our urine is almost all water and it is how our body flushesand rids itself of toxic wastes.

• Water facilitates normal bowel movements whichhelps prevent constipation.

• In one day the average person loses between 2to 3 quarts of water through their urine, sweat, andnormal breathing. If a person doesn't replace that lost water,then dehydration begins to occur.

• At2% dehydration, thirst is perceived.• At 5% dehydration, a person becomes hot and tired, andstrength and endurance decrease.

• At 10% dehydration, delirium and blurred vision become aproblem.

• At 20% dehydration, a person dies.Pause and reflect on that for a moment. A person loses 2 to 3

quarts of water every day as a result of their normal bodyfunctions — which means, if a person doesn’t get any fluids forabout three days, they will die!Most people have never thought about the above because

they have NEVER been personally confronted with an extendedshortage of fresh, safe drinking water at any time in their lives.

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CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

Women: A Lifetime of BefuddlementBy Wendell Abern

Dear Fellow Fogeys,I consider it unreal, surreal, unbelievable,

absurd, ridiculous and mind-boggling that I graduated from high school 60years ago. It’s just not fair. My health is great, and I don’t feel a day olderthan 70.However, a cruel e-mail I received a few weeks ago reminded that I have

now entered my dotage; it announced a 60th year class reunion next year,of Hyde Park High School’s graduating class of 1951. High school. Thethought conjures up countless memories. Mostly of girls.

Until the age of twelve, I had been whatever the precursor was to “geek,”“nerd” and “dweeb.” Oh, I played a lot of touch football and softball, but Ialso read voraciously. If not a book a night, at least five books a week.Then, shortly after my twelfth birthday, I discovered girls. Didn’t read

another book for five years. Girls fascinated me. Mystified me. Most of all,they terrified me. It was, therefore, that I faced my first “date” with greattrepidation. My mature cousin of fourteen insisted that now that I was thirteen years

old and a man (according to Jewish tradition), I must go out on a real date.With her friend from camp, Connie, visiting from Minneapolis, and arrivingin two days.“She starts high school in the fall,” my cousin said. “She’s really cute.

You’ll like her.”Saturday afternoon. I arrived at my cousin’s on time. “This is Connie,” my

cousin said, introducing me to a mini-version of Debbie Reynolds. “Hi!” Connie said, dazzling me with a smile.I tried not to gawk. I wanted to tell her she looked just like my favorite

movie star. I wanted to say something funny. Or smart. Something mature toimpress her. I said, “Hi. Do you think the White Sox’ll win the pennant this year?”My cousin covered her face with her hands. “He’s not always like this,”

she said. As Connie and I left, my cousin kicked me. I took her to an afternoon movie. Shortly after the movie started, she

leaned over and put her head on my shoulder. After twenty minutes or so,she whispered, “Aren’t you going to put your arm around me?” I was in love. To this day, I have no idea what movie we saw. After the

movie, I suggested a walk along Chicago’s lakefront and she said she wouldlove that.Summertime in Chicago. A cloudless, balmy late afternoon. Dusk nestling

quietly over the lakefront. We strolled to The Point, where everyonegathered to swim and socialize. I wanted to show her off, but there wereonly a few other couples, unaware of anything but each other. We wereholding hands. “Can I kiss you?” I asked. She said, “Sure,” and launched herself. She “flang” her arms around me,

pulled my head against hers and rammed her lips against mine. My hairstood up, my eyes popped open, and I had no idea where I was. Then Connie pulled away and said, “Don’t ever do that again.” “What? What?” “You never ask a girl if you can kiss her.”“What? What?”“You just kiss her. You’ll know when the girl wants you to. Like in that

movie we saw today.”-“What? Wha - ? Wait. How? How will I know?” I refused to confess that

the only girls I’d kissed had been during Spin the Bottle and Post Office.“You’ll know,” Connie said.

“Just pay attention. I dropped so many hints today you never should haveasked me.” How come she knew all this and I didn’t? She was twelve! Or was she

really thirty-three? How come I was thirteen, but more like nine? I saw Connie again twice before she returned home. Her last night in

Chicago, we attended a party together. After taking her back to my cousin’shouse and kissing her good-night, I said, “Will you marry me?” “What? What?”“I want to marry you.”“I’m twelve years old! I haven’t even started high school yet!”“But – but – ““Listen, write me from Chicago, okay?”Given my thirteen-year-five-day old maturity, I decided it best not to tell

her I wanted to father her children.Wondering if Connie were even still alive, I replayed this painful scenario

to myself when Fran called. Fran, my first girlfriend after Connie, now livesin Florida too.I had been invited to a party at Dick Sabul’s house. I had met Dick only

once. Good-looking guy; the heartthrob of every girl in the freshman class.I hoped for an evening of Connie Revisited.When I arrived, Dick ushered me into a tiny apartment, and I was

surprised to see only two girls. I didn’t know either of them. Dick introducedthem to me as Trixie and Fran. With my crack sense of observation, Iimmediately determined that Fran must be my date for the night since Dick and Trixie were climbing all over each other.“Who else is coming?” I asked.“This is it,” Dick said. “Just us.”What? What? He said a party. Four people make a party?Before I had chance to reveal my ignorance by asking anything, Dick

said, “I’m putting on some records.” Sinatra. Naturally. I took Fran’s hand,and we danced for perhaps thirty seconds when the lights went out.“Oh, oh,” I said. “You must have a short or something, Dick. But wait, the

record player’s still going.”Trixie and Fran giggled. “He turned out the lights,” Fran whispered

to me.“Oh.”How come everyone knew everything, and I didn’t?Employing lessons from Connie, I kissed Fran, and she responded. I was

learning.Fran and I remained boyfriend-girlfriend for all of three weeks, when I

found myself smitten with Joan, who sat behind me in English, and Fran hadfallen for Al. We remained friends, even though I insisted Al wasn’t goodenough for Fran because he looked like an anchovy.I went out with many different girls during the rest of high school, but

I never overcame my bewilderment. In fact, to this day, women befuddle me.Recently, I received an e-mail from Jackie (femme fatale from fifth grade

to this day), asking me if I intended to come to the reunion. Aftercorresponding with her by e-mail, I started wondering if a column abouthigh school memories might be of interest. I consider it unreal, surreal, unbelievable, absurd, ridiculous and mind-

boggling ... �

Wendell Abern can be reached at [email protected]’S NOTE: This column first appeared shortly after the 9/11 tragedyin 2001. It has run every year since, with the author’s updates.)

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ON RELIGION

FASHION BLOG

A Chance Encounter and the Power of Words!

Fashion Tips & TricksBy Millie Walsh

By Reverend Jack Noble

I am in a morning study group and wewere talking recently—off topic, I mightadd, which happens often in this group. Theconversation wandered about through all

sorts of bypasses and dead-end trails, but the gist of our musings hadto do with the things we take for granted—the everyday things thatseem so ordinary and routine. As we talked, over coffee anddoughnuts, we kept coming back to our friendships and those peoplewho really love us—no matter what. We spoke of our “chance”encounters, and how seemingly coincidental meetings can sometimesalter the course of our living or most certainly our thinking. A couple of years ago I met a fellow, a good bit older. And it was

one of those “chance” encounters that had, most indeed, altered myappreciation for things long forgotten. I was at Offerdahls, sittingalone drinking some tea one morning, and reading a one volumecommentary on Job. The place was unusually quiet, and there wereplenty of other tables at which to sit, but he came to mine! Andwithout asking just sat down. I nodded. He nodded, and I went backto my reading. Ordinarily, I am not particularly wary of strangers, butI mean when I am drinking my tea and reading…! I thought it wasobvious to even the clumsiest of souls that I wanted to be leftalone. But, as it turns out, he wasn’t one to be ignored. “A bit early in the day for Job, isn’t it,” he mused. As I looked up

I noticed these eyes looking back at me from a rather pale face. Hiseyes were the most striking I’d ever seen. It wasn’t the color. It wasthis combination of warmth, humor, interest, alertness – intensity. Istarted to ask where he was from, and who he was. He spoke witha certain crispness that I wasn’t used to, but then in that particularmoment, somehow, the question seemed inappropriate. He did tellme at one point, in a subsequent conversation, that he was justvisiting here, hiding out—not from the police or anything—justtaking a break from life, his family and friends.Over the next several months we would meet, not on anything

like a regular basis, just a chance encounter here and there. It turnsout he’d been an English professor, but he said, “I like to think of it,as the teaching of magic—the mystery and magic of words!” Talk flowed from him like a river, and seemingly he knew

something about everything. There’s wasn’t a topic in which he wasnot conversant. But when he spoke of words, he called them justlittle black marks on a white page! “But they are magic!” he said.“Think about it, they have power. They can make you laugh, theycan make you cry, love, hate, heal, hurt. Angry can even look angryon the page. Ugly sounds ugly, when you say it.” We talked of otherthings too, but we always came back to words. And over the years, even now as I think of him, I am reminded of

the power of words he said… “to love, hate, hurt, or heal.” �


Over the years I have picked up dozens offashion tips and tricks. Some of them youmay already know, but hopefully a few of

them will make you say “Wow, that’s a great idea!” Tip #1— Have you ever put together the perfect outfit and wanteda way to remember it so you could wear it again? Take a digitalpicture of yourself and keep a file in your computer documentingyour favorite looks. If you’re not computer savvy, just print out thephotos and keep them in a drawer for reference.Tip #2— When packing for a trip, lay your clothing out on the bedto make sure you have everything you need and match jewelry,shoes and bags to your outfits. Then take a digital photo of every -thing. If your luggage is lost, you will have a quick documentationof everything you packed. Tip #2— Fashion tape. Yes, they may look like strips of double sidedtape, but they are made to securely adhere fabric to fabric, or fabricto skin. Fashion tape is the perfect solution for your button downblouse that pops open at the breast, or dress pants that your heelkicked out the hem on. Don’t forget about that way-too-low top thatyou’re afraid will show too much. What do you think the stars useon their cleavage bearing evening gowns? Fashion Tape of course —available at stores for approx. $6.00 for 34 pre-cut pieces. When yourclothing doesn’t fit as it should, it’s fashion tape to the rescue.Tip #3— Safety Pin. Every women’s purse should have a safety pinin it. A safety pin can save you if you break a bra strap, split a seam,or break a zipper. You may never need it, but you’ll be so happy youhave it if you do!

Tip #4— Shapewear. Don’t be afraid to wear shapewear. Whetheryou are a size 2 or a size 20, shapewear will give you that smoothsleek silhouette you are looking for. More comfortable than ever,shapewear can help you look effortlessly smooth under everythingfrom pants to evening wear. Tip #5 — Nipple Covers. From peel & stick single use “Petals,” tosuction on “DIMR’s,” nipple covers are a wonderful invention. Nolonger will you have unsightly bumps when you are not wearing abra. From workout clothing to evening wear, nipple covers are theanswer. Tip #6 — Deodorant Marks. No matter how careful you put on ablack top or dress, it’s almost impossible to not get deodorant markson it. The worst thing to do is use a wet towel or baby wipe whichmight cause pilling or a ring around the spot when it dries. The bestthing to use is a fine sponge. It will pull the marks off withoutcausing damage to the fabric. I hope you have found at least one of these tips helpful. I’ll havemore next month! �

I’ll be answering your questions and sharing fashion news andtips each month in the Lighthouse Point Magazine’s Fashion Blog,a print version of my Web Log. Address any fashion relatedquestions to millie@ shopbody.com, or stop by the store, Body &Soul Boutique, located in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 2430 N.Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, 954-942-6446.

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Healthwise

Skin Care

A Secret You May Not Know to Look and Feel Young

By Kelly Doyle, dfp Pilates Health Studio

Today when most of us think about ways to look and feel youngerthen our actual age, we tend to look outside ourselves for answers.From dieting, hair replacement and make-up to plastic surgery anda sports car; the options are abundant. I believe the key to youth isbased on part genetics and part lifestyle. We are not able to controlthe first, but we certainly have a say in the later and one major wayto determine if we look and feel young is how we move. When youget out of bed, bend over or rise from a chair are your movementsstiff with great effort? You can diet, use expense moisturizers andmake-up but if you are moving like your old you are going to lookand feel older. Your ability to move, your flexibility, is one of themost important things you can give yourself as you age. We wereborn with the ability to bring our feet up to our heads with no effort.As we age our muscles begin to tighten and possibly atrophy if theyare not stretched and strengthened. Our backs get stiff and we areunable to move with ease. You begin to look and feel old. So, insteadof looking outside ourselves for the fountain of youth, let’s start tolook inside. Your spine is a main component in how your entirebody moves. A healthy, flexible spine is key to holding back theyears. The purpose of the spine is to help us stand and sit straight,walk, bend, twist, and provide protection to the spinal cord. When

you begin to lose the flexibility and mobility of the spine, you beginto look and feel old. The spine is surrounded by muscles which helpto maintain its stability. Between each vertebra a nerve exits thespinal cord. Movement of a specific muscle(s) is controlled by anerve. So disease, weakness or injury can affect any or every part ofyour body. This all leads us to the question, “How do I keep ayouthful spine?” One answer is Pilates exercises. Pilates is a full-bodyworkout with a main focus on flexibility of the spine in all planes of motion. The activation of the “core” during each exercisestrength ens the muscles we know help to support the spine.Purposeful breathing helps make oxygen exchange more efficient.For a variety of reasons Pilates has become an exercise programrecommended by many healthcare professionals and has becomeone of most sought after exercises from movie and TV stars to teen -agers. A healthy spine as we age helps to keep us mobile, stand talland continue to live life with quality and the feeling of youth. �

For more information please contact dfp Pilates Health Studiolocated at 3300 E Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-648-5831 or dfpPilatesStudios.com

Adding Birth Control to Acne TherapyHormonal therapy is not a stand-alone

treatment for acne, but for many womenthe use of oral contraceptives as prescribed by a physician may behelpful in the treatment of their acne. Oral contraceptives areusually prescribed as adjuncts to topical and oral therapies such asRetin-A™ or topical/oral antibiotics. he hormonal therapy doesn’ttreat the acne, but can be helpful in preventing future breakoutswhile the continued use of topical and other oral agents can treatthe existing acne lesions.For many women, hormonal flares related to starting birth control,

ending birth control, pregnancy and menopause can be associatedwith acne flares as well. For instance, if acne flares occur one weekbefore the menstrual cycle, that usually is considered to be acne withhormonal involvement. That is especially true if chin cysts becomeapparent during that time period. In that case, one may consideradding a birth control pill to the existing acne regimen.One should realize that hormonal therapy with the birth control

pill is not without side effects and taking them should be discussedwith your doctor. For women over 40 years of age, those side effectsincrease and should be discussed before starting the birth controlpill for hormone associated acne.

Topical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair LossUp to 40% of hair loss sufferers are female, but women do not

expect to suffer from hair loss like men do. So when women startto see thinning of the hair on their scalp, they become veryconcerned. Hair loss in women however is not as straightforward asin men. Men experience receding hairlines and thinning of the hairof the vertex (top) scalp while women notice a widening of the partin their hair or an increased amount of hair being lost with hairbrushing or showering. Most women who suffer female pattern hairloss are usually in the mild to moderate category and the loss of hairoccurs very gradually over years so is not as noticeable to them.The bulk of female hair loss occurs after a hormonal imbalance

in the body such as seen with pregnancy or menopause. The onlyFDA approved treatment for female hair loss is 2% Minoxidil(Rogaine) applied twice daily to the scalp. I tell patients to give thetreatment 6 months before deciding whether it is working or not.Although 5% Minoxidil is available, that is the strength I reserve formen as it can have unwanted side effects in women such asincreased sideburn growth. In addition, continued use of Minoxidilis necessary to maintain the benefits of hair growth because once apatient stops using the medication, the hair will revert back towhere it would have been had the medication not been used. �For more information, please contact us at: Hecker Derma tology Group, P.A. at: 954-783-2323 or visit us on-line at:www.heckerderm.com.

Hormonal Therapy for Acne/Female Pattern Hair LossBy Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA

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Soon You May Order Your Own Personal ‘Microbot’It’s only a tiny robot smaller than a grain of rice that could

soon be sent through the body tracking down disease anddestroying it. A team of scientists from Japan have developed tiny spinning

screws that can swim along veins. The screws could then be usedto ferry drugs to infected tissues or even burrow into tumoursto kill them off with a hot lance. Kazushi Ishiyama, at TohukuUniversity, in Japan, designed his swimming micromachinesbased on cylindrical magnets, just eight millimetres long and lessthan a millimetre in diameter.

Targeted treatment Sara Hiom, of the Cancer Research Campaign (CRC), said the

technology could lead to adaptations for all kinds of complexsurgery. “This is a novel surgical concept for delivery oftreatment to precise areas within the body, but a good deal moreresearch is needed before these magnetised robots can be hailedas a new type of therapy. Targeting treatments to the site oftumours is an incredibly useful tool, especially for those that aredifficult to operate on, such as in the brain.” Mr Ishiyama made two prototypes to test his idea — the first

was designed to move in liquids and the second to swim andburrow into tissue. He found the device could screw itselfthrough two centimetres of steak in just 20 seconds. Because thespinning devices are so small Mr Ishiyama believes they could be

injected into the body using standard hypodermic needles.Once inside they could then be steered round the bodymagnetically, carrying drugs to the site of infection. He said,“Using a 3D magnetic field supply system and controller, we cansteer the machine in any direction.”

Destroy tumours One device has even been armed with a tiny metal spike,

which can be heated up and then used for destroying canceroustissues. Mr Ishiyama said the technology, which he plans toexhibit at the Joint European Magnetic Symposia in Grenoble,this summer, could have a distinct advantage over standard toolssuch as catheters. He said, “If our machines become smaller thancatheters, they could be used for treatment in very thin bloodvessels, like in the brain.” But Edwin Jager, of Linkoping University, who is designing tiny

robots to manipulate single cells in the body said doctors wereunderstandably cautious about allowing these microbots beingallowed to float freely through the body. He said that if oneblocked a blood vessel it could have disastrous consequencesand he added that the Japanese prototype might be too long tosafely navigate some of the tighter turns in blood vessels. The concept is intriguing and perfecting the process may be

in the not too distant future. Be sure to get your name on thewaiting list. I did!

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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.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PARSLEY-MINT

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

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Ingredients:LAMB:• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme• 1 teaspoon salt• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 4 (12-ounce) lamb shanks• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)• 1 cup chopped carrot (about 2 large)• 3 garlic cloves, minced• 2 cups dry red wine• 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth• 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth

GREMOLATA:• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind• 1 tablespoon minced garlicPreparation:

1. To prepare lamb, combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside 1 teaspoon herb mixture. Rub lamb evenly with remainingherb mixture. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over mediumheat. Add lamb to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove lamb from pan; keep warm. Addonion, carrot, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or untillightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally. Add wineand reserved 1 teaspoon herb mixture; bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 2 cups (about 6 minutes).Add broths; bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to1 3/4 cups (about 5 minutes). Return lamb to pan; cover,reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until lamb istender, turning shanks occasionally.

2. To prepare gremolata, combine parsley and remainingingredients.

3. Remove lamb and vegetables from pan with a slottedspoon; keep warm. Place a large zip-top plastic bag insidean 8-cup glass measure or bowl. Pour broth mixture intobag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag,and carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Draindrippings into pan, stopping before fat layer reachesopening; discard fat. Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups and thickened (about 12 minutes).Spoon sauce over lamb and vegetables; top with gremolata.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 shank, about 1/2 cup sauce,and 2 tablespoons gremolata)

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLEIngredients:• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast• 2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles, broken into 2-inchpieces (about 7 ounces)

• 1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices celery• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper• 1 cup chopped onion• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed 30% reduced-sodium98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

• Cooking spray• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, dividedPreparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine broth,salt, pepper, and soup in a medium bowl, stirring with awhisk. Add soup mixture to chicken mixture; toss. Dividemixture evenly between 2 (8-inch) square or (2-quart)baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2 cupcheese over each casserole. Cover with foil coated withcooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover andbake an additional 10 minutes.

Yield: 2 casseroles, 4 servings each (serving size: about 1 cup)

LIMONCELLO ITALIAN LIQUEURThis Italian liqueur is good ice cold on its own, in a lemon dropmartini, mixed with sparkling wine, or splashed over a bowl offresh fruit. Since it takes two weeks to infuse the bracing citrusyflavor into the vodka, start this gift early and decant it intopretty sterilized glass bottles.Ingredients:• 4 cups vodka• 1/2 cup lemon rind strips (about 7 lemons)• 3 cups water• 1 1/2 cups sugarPreparation:

1. Combine vodka and rind in a bowl. Cover and let stand atroom temperature for 2 weeks. Strain through a sieve into abowl; discard solids.

2. Combine 3 cups water and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a largesaucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves,stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and cool to roomtemperature. Add to vodka mixture.

3. Divide limoncello evenly among 3 sterilized (750-milliliter)bottles, and seal.

Note: Store in the refrigerator up to 1 year.

Yield: 7 cups (serving size: about 1/4 cup)

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IDENTITY THEFT

8 Reasons YOU Should Take IdentityTheft Seriously

By Denise Richardson

It’s tempting to imagine a world where consumers are safefrom data breaches and scams. That would be nice. But thatisn’t the world we live in. The world we live in has pitfalls anddangers, and unfortunately one of those messy andinconvenient dangers is identity theft. Frankly, I find itdangerous and misleading to say that anyone can pick up thepieces—all on their own—after an identity theft. It may betrue, but it assumes that the victim—who could very easily beyou—has the time and the energy and the knowledge to put allthe pieces back together. If we are serious about thwarting all the many crimes that

come under the heading of "identity theft," then we need toacknowledge that one or all of these crimes can happen to you,and that cleaning up after one happens is not as easy as youmight think. 1. Identity theft is about more than just credit.Sure, credit card fraud makes for entertaining commercials,

like the one where the big sloppy guy sitting in his crummyapartment speaks with the voice of a teenage girl on ashopping spree. But the use of a credit card number is just thetip of the identity theft iceberg. Your medical records couldbe compromised, your Social Security number might be usedfraudulently, your tax returns could be falsified—the list isendless! The number of ways your privacy can be breached isstaggering. Are you ready to handle the fall-out if and whenthis happens to you? 2. Criminals have the latest technology. Phishing, smishing, vishing, skimming, spoofing, click-

jacking, tab-napping, pharming—whatever you call it, its badnews when it happens to you. We all need snooping / scanning/ sniffing technology that is just as good if not better. Servicesthat can now utilize up-to-the-minute technology to detectsuspicious activity before the damage can go a long way inreducing the risk and impact of fraud. 3. Identity theft impacts your pocketbook.If you’re looking to save money by cutting out services that

are just not worth it, then you’re like most consumers in thiseconomy. We’re all strapped for cash. But before you startcutting services, take a look at the financial toll an identity theftcould take. You could wind up paying higher insurancepremiums, compromise your credit rating, sit in jail for aweekend, and even lose opportunities for jobs or housing—allbecause your credit wasn’t cleaned up promptly or correctly.You can’t afford to spend months or years battling with thecredit bureaus to clean up the mess.4. Protecting and cleaning up after an identity thefttakes time and know-how.Don't let the media trivialize the time and effort it takes to

protect and restore your identity once it has been

compromised. Identity theft victims—like me—can tell youhow long and weary the road back to your pre-theft self canbe. I don’t have the know-how to scour underground websiteslooking for my data being sold, nor can I tell when someoneelse is completing an application for a payday loan or openinga cell phone account in my name -and neither can you. Butcompanies like LifeLock can. LifeLock was recently voted 8thoverall and #1 in security in INC Magazine’s top-growing 500companies which can be attributed to use of advancedtechnology that helps detect when your data is being misused. 5. Social networking is everywhere.Peer-to-peer file sharing is the wave of the future. It’s also

an excellent way for personal information to make its way ontothe Internet and into the hands of thieves. Remember, just ascyber-sharing has exploded, so has cyber crime. The need toprotect your data has never been greater.6. The best defense is a good offense. You can’t always avoid being a victim of a crime, fire or a

storm, and you can’t stop a determined identity thief either.But you can take steps to lessen the impact an identity theftcan have on your life—and you can take those steps BEFOREanything happens to you. Knowledge is power. 7. Time is money.Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. You could save

money by not having insurance of any kind, but then whensomething happens (something always happens), you will bepaying the high price of being unprepared. You could belooking at higher interest rates and higher insurance premiumscaused by the blow of an identity theft. Is there enoughstashed in your savings account to cover your expenses whilethe bank figures out what (and if) they have to pay back fundsif your checking account is cleaned out? 8. Statistics don’t lie.It is more likely that you will be hit with an identity theft

than that your car will be stolen. Are you going to go cancel thetheft part of your car insurance policy? According to FBIstatistics, identity theft is currently our nation’s fastest growingcrime. The Federal Trade Commission also reports that “identitytheft/fraud” is the fastest-growing category of complaints theagency receives. Don’t let wishful thinking blind you to the facts: it really

CAN happen to you. For more tips on how best to protectyourself from scams and identity theft visit me atgivemebackmycredit.com or email me directly at [email protected] �For more tips on how best to secure your identity visit me

at GiveMeBackMyCredit.com or email me directly [email protected].

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STUCK in a cause without a cause?You may not want to hear it, but more and more experts

are telling us that we are STUCK in an unwinnable war.It’s no secret that there is conclusive evidence that warwas based on a government lie. Recently, we are being toldwe are in a war in which you and I are paying our hard-earned American money to Afghans so they will agree tobe on our side; Afghans that very well may be the enemy! This brings to mind another brilliant underhanded

action by Washington in the last administration to paymedia reporters to write only positive informationregarding the war, allowing many of the stories to beentirely fictionalized; a blatant disregard ofaccountability to the American people.And what war do you remember when the American

government actually took our hard-earned tax dollars topay civilians in a foreign country to side with Americaduring a conflict or war? Logic and common sensecontinues to be ignored by our “leaders” for the sake ofpolitical expediency, and the American people are thevictims — and the victims are getting fed up with it! They fit the description of plain crooks to me. Yes,

Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his brother, AhmedWali Karzai have been accused of underhanded dealings,one of which is money mismanagement. Our people’smoney!Yet again, we continue to throw good money afterbad in the billions to a cause without a cause. We remain powerless as we see America’s educational

system “pride” itself by ranking 18 compared with 24nations around the world and a graduation rate of 19. Youcan’t throw the education of our kids on the back burnerand still remain the greatest country in the world.What about our crumbling infra-structure? The roads,

bridges, tunnels, buildings, rivers… on and on, ad infinitum!How can this happen in the greatest country in the world?Each day there are signs that we may be slowly morphinginto the next banana republic. But, true to form, Congresscontinues to get their yearly raises and perks as though theworld is just fine.Clouding our thinking is the constant daily barrage of

stories in the media, concentrating on political races, partyin-fighting, campaign fund mishandling, ponzi schemes,Congressional dalliances and Lady Gaga, rather thanfocusing on our policies both home and abroad that aretearing apart the moral fabric and perpetrate debilitatingaffects on the morale of America’s workforce, thebackbone of our nation.

As you click your remote from one news channel to thenext, searching for real news, most of the time all you getare the same, boring, self-centered talking heads pushingtheir own personal agendas (i.e. their latest book) anddelivering their own convoluted personal spin on theworld crisis with endless rhetoric but with little or NOsubstance. These sessions seem to be filled with nothingmore than little tidbits of information and much laughterand kidding around, rather than addressing the life anddeath seriousness our country faces.ACCOUNTABILITY? In this political season, taking

sides with the lesser of the two evils makes no sense, so itmay a wise decision NOT to affiliate your self with anypolitical party until the bashing, fighting, lying, hate andangst stops. Fat chance this will happen anytime soon.

ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES COMMITTING FRAUD?My son, an insured driver with a good record was side-

swiped by an uninsured driver. Inexplicably, his insurancepayments were immediately doubled by one of the leadinginsurers in the country, regardless of the fact that he wasthe innocent party. This blatant irresponsibility by this insurance company

and other examples by giant conglomerates has becomean epidemic that continues to spread so that the averageconsumer is completely at their mercy. Try a phone call,and if you’re lucky to get through to a live person, he ismerely a poor Filipino or Indian that hasn’t a clue whatyou’re saying. But it gets the big boys off the hook realcheap. My son was the responsible driver. Why should hebe punished for doing the right thing?As the big corporations continue to merge, the average

Joe will have less and less power to fight for his rights. Therecent merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlinesand the continuing trend is a perfect example of thedwindling choices Americans will have when choosing anairline, and this translates to higher prices with no otherchoice than to take another mode of transportation. Andthose prices will rise incrementally as well.What chance does the average guy have to fight for his

right to fairness? The system is broken and it’s squeezingthe life out of decent individuals… and desperatepeople do desperate things. You can tell just by listeningto tonight’s newscasts, or by reading tomorrow’snewspapers to realize what extremes many decent peopleare beginning to go through to make ends meet.

ACCOUNTABIL ITYVol. 4

By Jon Frangipane

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Goldie’s WebBy Bill Morgan

I never thought I could be interested in spiders unlessone took a chunk out of me. Recently, after getting out mycar next to some typical Florida flora, I noticed a largespider web in the mist of the leaves. In the middle of theweb was a rather large, leggy, gold and black spiderchecking her web for any insect hits. In the middle of herweb was an unusual zig-zag pattern. As I walked by the web to go inside my home, I

discovered another and then another, twelve in all, spidersof the same breed in waiting. Okay, what’s going on here?Why do I have a dozen gold and black spiders all togetherin one place? This must be the bug-hunting hot spot in my yard. There

has to be more to this story, I thought. I sat down in frontof my homemade computer and typed ‘gold and blackspiders’ in the search engine. Bingo, a golden and blackspider came up called golden silk orb-weavers, andwith a fascinating story.The golden silk orb-weavers are noted for the

impressive webs they weave. They are also commonlycalled giant wood spiders or banana spiders. In NorthAmerica, the golden silk orb-weavers are sometimesreferred to as writing spiders due to occasional zigzagpatterns built into their webs. The name of the golden silkorb-weavers refers to the color of the spider silk, not thecolor of the spider itself.The venom of the golden silk orb-weaver is potent but

not lethal to humans. I hope I never find out if this true. Ithas a neurotoxic effect similar to that of the black widowspider; however, its venom is not nearly as powerful. Thebite causes local pain, redness, and blisters that normallydisappear within a 24-hour interval. In no way are wesuggesting that you make these ladies household pets. Justtaking a close up picture of Goldie gave me that don’t getany closer feeling.

These spiders do not seem toform either beneficial or harmfulrelationships with humans. As theyweave their webs in bushes andnear flowers, they might present anuisance for gardeners or flowerpickers. Good news, some nestnear fruits and may repel knownpests as the fruit fly, eliminating theneed to use insecticides. Why a dozen golden orbs in one

place? It’s said they work as a teamof a dozen or more to be more effective in nailing downprey when repairing their webs. This is just hearsaybecause the spiders in my yard refused to be interviewed.

Goldie doing a little home decorating

on her web.

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The US Department of Energy is nowfunding two competing companies to

build electrical vehicle charging stations in diverse sections of thecountry.The first company, Ecotality, was funded with $99.8 million to

evaluate electric vehicles and charging stations in different climatesand geographical locations. This information will be used towardbuilding a nationwide program of charging stations. They will beinstalling 15,000 charging stations in 16 cities that includeCalifornia, Arizona, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.They also hope to install 3,600 home charging systems.The DOE has also awarded $37 million to Columb Technologies

to provide another 4,600 network charging stations to homes andpublic locations. They will be tracking information on vehicle useand charging patterns.The Ecotality Blink model will be a wall or pedestal mount unit

that operates on 240 volts. It is estimated that these units willrecharge a car batteries in two to six hours. They can also be timedto work in off peak hours to save cost on electricity.Ecotality announced recently that they are partnering with

Qualcomm to implement its technology to be able to communicate

over cellular networks to transfer data for monitoring purposes andto work with the utility companies. The commercial units will havetechnology for payment software and lighting for advertising space.The pricing for these units has not been announced, but it isexpected that the initial units will be free. General Motors hasannounced that the first 4,400 Chevy Volt buyers will have freecharging units installed in their homes.In addition to public charging stations and home models, it is

expected that retail department stores and grocery stores will beinstalling these units and offering them to their customers for free.The cost of the Chevy Volt is expected to be around $41,000

initially. Many experts feel the battery technology will improve withproduction, thus reducing the cost over time.We do not know the cost of the residential charging stations at

this time. However, if you would like we can provide you with thewiring and circuitry to install your own power outlet. �Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of Al Siefert Electric. The articles he writes are about items of interestand questions from his customers. Please call Al if you havequestions concerning electric service, installation and repair. (954) 493-9411

Sheriff Al Lamberti Reports

October is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthBy Sheriff Al Lamberti

It is disheartening to know that each daythree women are killed in the United States byboyfriends or husbands. When brutality includes

family members or people involved in a relationship, it is termed as“domestic violence.” It goes without saying that any violent crime isunacceptable, but when crimes are committed by a family member orperson of trust, it is especially disturbing. All forms of such abuse haveone purpose — to gain and maintain total control over the victim. Until recent years, domestic violence was considered a private

family matter. I am proud to say that is no longer the case —especially in the eyes of law enforcement. Last year alone, theBroward Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 15,000 calls forservice that were domestic-violence related. Of those calls, nearly2,000 arrests were made. Sadly, 29 women were murdered inBroward County in 2009 and of those murdered, 18 were domesticrelated. The Broward Sheriff's Office and Women in Distress ofBroward County are committed to stopping this violent trend againstwomen, but we need your help. Women in Distress of Broward County relies on volunteers and

donations. They operate a 62-bed, 24-hour emergency shelter forvictims of domestic violence and their children. In addition, Womenin Distress offers valuable job and life-skills training, self esteemgroups, therapy and advocacy. In honor of Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month, more than 1,200 individuals will walk or run in the12th Annual Women in Distress SAFEWALK-RUN 5K on Saturday,October 30, 2010. You can participate, donate or volunteer by visitingwww.womeindistress.org or calling 954.760.9800.

There is no reason to accept or tolerate violent behavior from aspouse or domestic partner — there is help out there. If you are avictim of domestic violence, I encourage you to do the following: • Leave your home immediately. You can call the Women in Distresscrisis hotline at 954.761.1133 for emergency assistance.

• If you are injured by an abuser, call 911 and seek medical attentionright away. Document your injuries so you can take legal actionagainst your abuser.Florida law enables you to file for an order of protection or a

restraining order. To file for an order of protection or restraining order,you must go to the Broward County Courthouse (located at 201 S.E.6th Street, Room 248 in Fort Lauderdale).Let your employer, neighbors, close friends and family members

know if you have a restraining order or an order of protection. If theysee the abuser, they will know to call 911 immediately. Visit www.sheriff.org and click on the Victim Services tab for

additional resources, information and links to organizations that canassist with support and counseling.BSO’s Victim Services Unit employs specially-trained detectives to

detect abusers that may victimize children, spouses, elders or thedisabled. The unit also provides support and assistance to victims ofdomestic violence. BSO offers a free Domestic Violence EmergencyCell Phone program, which provides a lifeline to emergency services.For more information about BSO’s cell phone program or if you needassistance from the Victim Services Unit, please call 954.321.4200. In the long run, curbing violence in the home benefits every one

of us because peaceful families make for peaceful communities. �

AL’S CORNER

Charging Stations for Electrical CarsBy Al Siefert

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Hole-In-One for Pompano High Junior

Trevin Harrison hit his first Hole-In-One recorded July 3,

2010. It was a 155-yard, Par-3 at the seventh hole at Haymaker

Golf Course in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has just

received a certificate from the PGA recognizing his

accomplishment.

Trevin is a Junior at Pompano High School where he is on

the Golf Team and plays on South Florida PGA Junior Golf Tour.

Way to go,Trevin!

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