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M AG A Z I N E
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Norway – The Cruise Part 2 Pg. 30
Sea Scouts’ Deep Sea Dive Pg. 41

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

IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER LOCAL STORES


NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S TO RAISE FUNDS
MOST CUSTOMER-FRIENDLY HOSPITALS
Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Center (IPMC) is one FOR BREAST
of 100 hospitals in the nation, and the only hospital in Florida, CANCER
to earn the Hospital of Choice Award by The American Alliance
of Healthcare Providers (AAHCP) for summer 2010. The RESEARCH
Hospital of Choice Awards were designed by the AAHCP to The Shoppes at Beacon
recognize hospitals that go beyond their walls in pursuit of Light will host a special
excellence and quality care—hospitals that have developed a Ribbons for Life event to raise
collaborative relationship with physicians and healthcare money for Susan G. Komen for
organizations in the community. the Cure during the month of October at participating stores in
“We are pleased that the American Alliance of Healthcare the shopping center. The stores invite members of the
Providers has recognized the clinical excellence, patient and community to personalize a pink cancer awareness ribbon for
physician satisfaction, and community commitment of Imperial $3 in honor or in memory of a loved one. The ribbons will be
Point Medical Center,” said Calvin Glidewell, Chief Executive displayed at the shopping center through the month of October.
Officer at IPMC. “We are proud of the high quality, compassionate “October is the month for breast cancer awareness, however,
care that is provided by our dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff everyone has been affected by some kind of cancer”, says Linda
to our community…that’s what we call the Imperial Treatment.” Bourguet, President of the Shopping Center’s Merchant
America’s Choice Hospitals for 2010 were rated on the Association. “We want the ribbons to symbolize how much cancer
Association’s 10-point criteria in Professional Ethics, Standards affects all of us.This month we’ll focus on breast cancer, but we’ve
of Conduct, Patient's Rights, Performance Management, Staff got a long way to go before cancer is a thing of the past.”
Development, and Communication Systems. Komen for the Cure is the largest source of non-profit funds
“The hospitals selected for this honor must display a dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. It is the largest
remarkable affinity toward quality care, customer satisfaction and grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists
community service,” explains AAHCP President R.Vincent Parr. “In fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for
short, we recognize hospitals that care about all their customers.” all and energize science to find a cure.
For more information visit www.BrowardHealth.org
2010 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST IN MEMORY OF 9-11-01
BREAST CANCER OF BOCA RATON, FL On Sept 11th of each year I set up a memorial for
9-11-01 in remembrance of the firefighters and police officers
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010 who died that fateful day; 343 firefighters from F.D.N.Y., 23
WE NEED YOU NYPD (New York Police Dept) and 37 PAPD (Port Authority
More than just a walk, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Police Dept).
describes the progress we're making together to help save lives, The patches displayed were for each firehouse that lost men
but we can't do it without you. Sign up today, and kick start your (26 that I knew). All were welcome to stop by and join in the
fundraising with a personal donation.Together we can create a recognition. We should not forget the other souls lost that day
world with less breast cancer and more birthdays. from D.C, and Pennsylvania. Also the fallen Troops, defenders of
our freedom.
You Walk For A Reason A memorial for the Broward Sheriff Officers killed in the
Your involvement with the Making Strides Against Breast line of duty was also on display.
Cancer event is as unique and special as the story that motivates
you. Each step you take is personal. And each step is helping to
save lives. More than a walk, the American Cancer Society GARDEN CLUB OF LHP WILL MEET
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event describes the
progress we’re making together to save lives and create a world The Garden Club of LHP will meet on Thursday, October 21st
with less breast cancer and more birthdays. at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Education Hall, 2700 NE 36 Street.
Thanks to you, and the many others who participate and Guest speaker will be Bonnie O’Leary, Garden Gate Nursery,
donate to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, we Pompano Beach who will speak on "AFRICAN VIOLETS"
are getting closer to a world where breast cancer never steals Refreshments served. All meetings are open and free to the
another year from anyone’s life. public and donations are always welcome. For more informa-
Whether this is your first Making Strides Against Breast tion, visit new website: www.lhpgc.org or contact Mary Ann
Cancer event or your 15th, we hope you'll lend your support to Payung, 954.783.2158
the American Cancer Society.

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Editor
F eatures
10 Florida Humane Society
DIVERSITY
What makes America a great country?
The answer is fairly obvious ⎯diversity.
From the
bullet,’ there are no proven formulas,
there is no one answer to the complex
problems that seem to be never-ending.
In the planning of each month’s Light- To think that one political party, or
Grand Opening house Point Magazine, this principal of individual can magically turn the world
diversity is applied to the nth degree. miasma into some glorious panacea is
11 Carol & Steven Ebert – In the September issue, you may have delusional, at best. And with the world
Animal Lovers seen our coverage of the Luau for
spinning out of its orbit, what seems to
Logan, 4Kids of South Florida and
make sense on one particular day, turns out
23 Lighthouse Programs Surfers for Autism charity events. And
to be entirely wrong on the very next day.
for Visually Impaired if you read our magazine ‘cover to cover’
Recently, it was reported that in 2003 a
as many claim they do, you would have
read stories an articles covering the most group of scientists and executives from
30 Norway – Part 2 the National Institute of Health joined
The Cruise recent travelogue called Norway by Judy
and Bill Sullivan, LHP Chamber and together with the Food and Drug
Exchange Club news, and Career Day at Administration, the drug and medical-
41 Sea Scouts’ Deerfield Elementary, just to name a few. imaging industries, universities and
Deep Sea Dive We encourage any of our readers to nonprofit groups in a collaborative effort
contribute articles and/or stories. This to find the biological markers that show
adds greatly to our diversity. And because the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in
of our extensive coverage and great the human brain.And now, finally, the effort
The complete October photographs, the demand for copies is is bearing fruit with a “wealth of recent
becoming greater each month. Please scientific papers” on early diagnosis.
issue and back issues of refer to page 8 for the many drop off Working together was the solution.Voila!
Lighthouse Point points to obtain the copies you may need. If you have been witnessing the
Magazine COLLABORATION pathetic display of hate, angst, disgust and
Lighthouse Point Magazine continues arrogance from all political parties lately,
can be seen on our great to carefully avoid any political affiliation. In you realize our country can never resolve
website at www.LHPmag.com the very next month, many changes in the anything until we all come together in a
House and Senate seem certain, most of collaborative way.
those changes due to the frustration with Yes, we must come together, or con-
Advertising Rates a plethora of issues that seem to hang over tinue to suffer the consequences!
& Information everyone’s head.
Jon Frangipane, Editor
The Lighthouse Point Magazine is
With the entire world being in such 
chaotic condition, there is no ‘magic 
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I Love My Pet
C ontents
Accountability . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5
As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Beauty Spot of the Month . . 26
Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . 56
Cookin’ with the Community. 62
Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Kobeena
Library News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Hi, I’m Kobeena Franco, a smart, sassy, loving 8-year old female Maltese. I live
Lighthouse Point Chamber . 19 with my mom, Brenda and 98-year old Nana. I love shopping, traveling, dining
Merchant of the Month . . . . 74 out, modeling and socializing at local Yappy Hour events.Yes, I have the proper,
On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ‘Fashionable’ attire to wear for any occasion. October, Breast Cancer Awareness
Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Month, we walk in an event called “Glam-A-Thon.” I am proud to be the mascot
Pet Birthday Gallery . . . . . . . 69 for our top fundraising team “Sole Sisters.” See my picture on display for this
Phantasmagoria . . . . . . . . . . 20 event in October at your Publix stores.
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Please send us a favorite photo of your pet. Also, include 75 words, or less why
Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . 64
you love your pet, your name, address, phone and the name of your pet.
Strange, But True . . . . . . . . . . 54 Send photos by regular mail, or by email as a PDF or jpeg file to LHPnews@bellsouth.net.
No photos will be returned.
NOTICE
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OCTOBER QUOTE
Lighthouse Point
Magazine “A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. ”
can be viewed online at – Unknown
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requests we get for our publication,
copies of the Lighthouse Point We apologize for the typographical errors in the September issue of our magazine.
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during the first week of each and Donna Knox.
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THE FLORIDA HUMANE SOCIETY


GRAND OPENING!
A dream became reality on July 10th when the new, no-kill Florida Humane Photos by Jon Frangipane
Society Animal Shelter had its grand opening at the new 10,000-square-foot
facility at 3870 N. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach.
Carol and Steve Ebert welcomed prominent local celebrities for this most
auspicious and historic occasion. (Please see story on next page).

Brenda
Carol Ebert and

Lisa Congemi an Paula and D


d ebi
Wendy Dayton

Susan Cornett

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Carol and Steven Ebert —


Animal Lovers to the Core!
The Florida Humane Society’s Truly Dedicated Couple
Story by Marla Schwartz Photos by Debra Todd

T o me, a superhero is someone who does something


beyond commendable, without pay, that truly, truly helps
anyone or anything in need. And this description, without
a doubt, sums up the glorious lives of Carol and Steven
Ebert, who recently held a grand opening celebration for
The Florida Humane Society’s (FHS) new no-kill shelter
that they operate at 3870 N. Powerline Road, on the NE
corner of Powerline and Sample Road in Pompano Beach.
In addition to the loving work provided by this caring
couple, a great amount of volunteers, donors and
supporters helped raise $300,000 along with a generous
donation by The Lucille Atwell Foundation of $800,000 and
the help of JWR Construction Services, Inc. to make this
new shelter a reality.“The Lucille Atwell Foundation
purchased the property and gave us the money to build.
Additional money was raised by fundraisers, such as dog
washes, and people who have left us in their wills,” Carol
explained. “As matter of fact, a friend of Lucille, one of our
donors, brought in a photograph of her and her dog,
Precious, for our lobby. Lucille was a dog lover, and before
she passed away five years ago said she wanted to come
back as her dog.”
The new shelter has a contemporary design with an
open lobby, dog and cat boutiques, administrative offices,
an outdoor play area, facilities for dogs and cats available
for adoption and a protective loading area for the staff. In
addition to adoption outreach, the shelter also provides
“I’ve loved animals
spay/neuter assistance, extensive animal care, senior
my whole life,” Carol
services and pet therapy programs.
said. “We were the
‘neighborhood hu-
mane society’ at our
house. Any hurt or
injured animal would
always end up at our
house. I have one
older sister who is
with turtle rescue up
in Wellington and I
have a younger sister
that’s with manatee
rescue up in Orlando
and a brother who is
just a brother,” she
laughs.
“The first pet I
owned was a little
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Broward
Children’s
Center
Fundraiser
The Grateful Palate of 17th Street
hosted 50 supporters of Broward
Children’s Center at a fundraiser that
allowed guests to mingle while enjoying
the exclusive wines and ingredients the
contemporary restaurant and private
yacht supplier offers to its clients. Lisa Stein, Erika Thomas, Kerry Glenn, Jennifer Shesser, and Brian Colon.

Soroptimist International of Pompano Beach


and the Seminole Tribe of Florida Present
The Kridlow’s The 20th annual

Thank Wild West Saloon


CASINO NIGHT
Their Loyal Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
St. Coleman’s Catholic Church
Fans 2250 S.E. 12 Street, Pompano Beach
PLAY: Black Jack, Poker, Craps,
Roulette & win tickets for
Chinese Auction Prizes
EAT: Dinner catered by Carrabba’s
The Dockside Galley Grille would like to thank all our
friends and patrons for your loyal support and a wonderful
DANCE: to the World Famous
nine years! Unfortunately, we regret that we no longer have “LOW TIDES”
a lease and our landlords have decided to get into the BID: on Silent Auction Prizes
restaurant business, which is the reason why we are no
TAKE A on Raffles & our Fabulous
longer running The Dockside Galley Grille. It is a very sad
situation indeed. CHANCE: Wine Wagons
I also thank you for the overwhelming amount of Dress up in your Wild West attire.
affection and support that we have seen these past few Here’s your chance to be a cowboy or
weeks as the news got out. We truly have been blessed by
saloon girl for a fun evening that benefits
the people we have come to know through this restaurant.
And in my heart I know we will continue to be blessed! a great cause!
Keep tuned in to the Lighthouse Point Magazine for Tickets are $55. per person and include dinner,
updates on a new location. In the mean time we will truly dancing, 1 free drink and $100 in chips
miss you! for your gambling pleasure
The Kridlow Family All proceeds to benefit Woodhouse — homes and
Romans 8:28 — We know that all things work for good for programs for mentally and physically disabled adults
those who love God,who are called according to his purpose. For tickets see any member of Soroptimist of
Pompano Beach or Patty Petrone at
the Red Fox Diner 954-553-0887

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I Found A New Baby!


A conversation with my cat By Jon Frangipane

“Berkel, I’m telling you, this “a bottomless cavern,” said Berkel.


is it. I finally found the one I’m “Not so, not so! When I hold her hand, it feels like
going to spend the rest of my I’m holding…”
life with.” “a rancid slice of spam?” smiled Berkel.
Berkel and Me “How many times have I “Not so, not so! When I hold her face in my hand, I
heard this? answered Berkel. think…I think…”
“No, no, Gloria is different I’m telling you.” “that her face was accidentally caught in a Thigh
“Yea, so was Alice. So was Diane. So was Tania. So Master?” laughed Berkel.
was… “Not so, not so! Her eyes. They are like to large,
I keep forgetting that Berkel is a skeptic. shinning moons…”
“I know, I know. There have been many, but this “that have spun out of orbit?”
time I feel like I’m flying on a cloud… and a thousand “Her two red, ruby lips. They are like two…like
angels are singing in my ear,” I insisted. two…”
“I guarantee that your vertigo is back!” said Berkel. “inner tubes from a 1960 Nash Rambler,” said
“What vertigo? I replied. Berkel
Berkel was scratching his ear. “Don’t you remember “Not so, not so! And when she walks into a room,
what happens when you have vertigo?” it’s like…It’s like…”
“Refresh my memory.” “she’s still riding a horse?”
“Well, you get dizzy, like your flying on a cloud. And “I’ve had enough of your insults. I have a mind to…
that singing in your ears… it’s ringing, not singing.The to…”
cochlea of the inner ear has been affected, probably “have me euthanized? Whacked? Rubbed out?”
from that scuba diving you did last week.” “I didn’t mean that.”
“You’re saying that I don’t know the difference “But it did cross your mind.”
between being in love and an ear infection?”
“Maybe I rushed into this thing with Gloria. And
“Strange you should ask. You see, the water that
maybe I’ll get my ears checked tomorrow.”
entered your ear has caused unequal pressure against
“Now you’re talking. Just keep in mind that the
the eardrums. In layman’s terms, it’s vestibular, or an
thousands of hair cells in the middle chamber of your
inner ear disorder that can cause dizziness, imbalance,
hearing changes, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty particular cochlea are vibration receptors. Therefore,
concentrating, with potentially devastating effects on my good man, the vibrations of the endolymph are
a person's day-to-day functioning, ability to work, probably causing vibrations of the basilar membrane,
relationships with family and friends, and quality and this moves the stereo cilia at the tips of the hair
of life.” cells against the tectorial membrane.You’re very lucky
“How do you know this for a fact, Berkel, my that I’m here to help you through the challenges you
friend?” are about to face with your vestibular disorder.”
“I’ve told you a million times that I watch the “Are you finished, Doctor Berkel?”
Discovery channel.” “No.”
“My feeling for Gloria is not an ear infection.” “Oh, yes you are! And there goes your gummy ball
“Why not.You said Alice gave you heartburn. Diane treats for tonight!”
gave you a nervous rash that covered your entire body “You eat them, they stick in my little teeth, anyway.”
for six weeks, and Tania gave you…” “Why, you dirty fuzz-ball, four-legged runt —I
“Shut up. Shut up! I love her with all my being! should have you shipped out on a slow boat to
When she laughs, her mouth becomes…her mouth China.”
becomes…” Make that Hawaii and we got a deal!”

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“WALK THIS WAY”


LHP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SIDEWALK SOCIAL
Story by Jane Alford
The Lighthouse Point Chamber’s August Social was a gave out samples at Rita’s Italian Ice, and appetizers were served
“Sidewalk Social,” held at the Shoppes at Beacon Light. Several next door at The Sicilian Oven.
businesses welcomed the Chamber members and greeted them Charlie Davis greeted guests with snacks at Beacon Light
with snacks and beverages, as well as have an opportunity to Jewelers and Donna & Will Schlager served a Caesar Salad at The
showcase their business. Fin & Claw. To wrap up the evening, Don and Alice Worden
The festivities started at Merle Norman and Day Spa, where served Chick-fil-A Nuggets and herded everyone next door to
Linda Bourguet served her world-famous salsa. Next stop was Bank United for the conclusion of the event. Lucille Pignataro,
Casa Del Sol Tanning, where members received a free tan card. Chamber President, greeted the group and conducting a drawing
The group then headed over to Pat Anderson’s My Own with lots of prizes from the local participating businesses. A fun
Cruising Journal. Pat handed out note cards which featured evening for all!
some of her famous works of art. In addition, members had a This meeting was a mix and mingle event to further the
chance to preview her newly released book. Millie Walsh greeted business interests of the individuals and the Chamber. For more
guests at Body & Soul Boutique with treats from Gelato Fino and information, please visit www.lhpchamber.com.
then the group was off to visit Myriam’s. After that, Jimmy Rager

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Phantasmagoria A changing scene made up of many elements.

Appearing 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.

I Was a Cub Scout Fraud


John D. Siegfried

I’ve lost track of how many South Florida elected officials are “Oh,” I weakly responded.
currently behind bars or under indictment for fraud and related “Why do you ask?” Steve persisted.
offenses. I empathize with them. Most of my life I’ve felt guilty over Then I confessed. Instead of six cloves, which the recipe had
my own fraudulent activities – which went undetected. called for, I put six heads of garlic in the roasting pan. Come to think
As an eleven year old, I joined the Cub Scouts. My first Merit of it, I haven’t had a cold for years, perhaps thanks to the garlic. In
Badge was in Cooking. The requirement for the badge was that I support of my partner’s contention that I metabolize garlic poorly,
serve a meal with two hot dishes. I selected breakfast as the meal I’ve learned to accept the fact that people prefer speaking to me
and toast and hot chocolate as the two hot dishes. Even at eleven, from a distance.
I knew I was straining credibility. My departure from the Scouts Some of my early trial and error attempts were rather painful. In
shortly thereafter had nothing to do with cooking or charges of my Wolfgang Puck phase, I was meticulously following a recipe for
fraud — or with being gay. At that time gay still meant happy or a green sauce to go over grilled tuna steaks. The green sauce was
frivolous. But I continue to have a guilty conscience over my basically watercress, finely minced. The instructions were to wash
deceptive, fraudulent, long-discarded Merit Badge. the watercress, dry it, and then run it through a food processor or a
My mother taught me how to sew on a button, how to iron a blender. I had no food processor, but I did have a blender.
shirt and to always wear clean underwear and socks without holes. It quickly became obvious that the little blade whirling in the
Her fear was that if I ended up in a hospital emergency room with base of the blender created an air current that sent my carefully
dirty underwear or holes in my socks, the hospital attendants would washed and dried water cress up to the blender lid. I realized it
think, What kind of a mother does he have? Somehow cooking would never get chopped that way. My personal culinary
wasn’t part of my instructional package. intervention was needed. I removed the glass top in the center of
For many years, I was in a traditional marriage and my wife was the blender lid and gently poked the watercress lower, toward the
an excellent cook. My only culinary capers were in the summer at blade, using my right index and middle fingers.
the outdoor grill. But even there I learned to never serve my guests Voila! Immediately, I had a red and green sauce — and blood
grilled gunk until after it became dark – and after their third martini. spattered on the kitchen walls and the ceiling. I grabbed a towel,
By that time the only question was whether the shoe leather was dumped some ice in it and scribbled a note to my partner using my
calf or alligator. left hand. “Take Bob to Burger King. I’m headed to Holy Cross ER.”
Since my separation and divorce, I’ve learned to cook – the hard My mother would have been horrified. I forgot to check the status
way, by trial and error. My partner, Howard, encourages my kitchen of either my socks or my underwear.
craziness knowing if I cook, he won’t have to. When we entertain I’ve done better lately and most of what comes out of our
guests, usually with a casserole and a salad, he’ll ask, “What can I do kitchen is edible. Some of it is actually good. Less and less I have to
to help?” My answer is always the same. “Stay out of my way.” assure myself that guests really come for the company and not the
I flunk the course when it comes to having meat, potatoes and food. But I still find a new recipe a challenge comparable to making
vegetables all on the table at the same time. But with a great French dynamite in my high school chemistry class.
bakery nearby, the appetizers, desserts and bread are a cinch. So today I tried a chocolate walnut cake with butter icing. The
Somehow though, supplementing my culinary creations from the picture in the baking book made my juices flow just looking. Of
bakery rekindles my feelings of Cub Scout fraud. course, for seniors, flowing juices as the result of visual stimulation
Before I found the bakery, one of my first forays into the land of is a rather common phenomenon.
gastronomy was a recipe for garlic chicken. As soon as I served our This time my fingers are intact and I don’t smell of garlic, but I
guests I was aware that the garlic flavor overpowered all. If the also don’t have anything even remotely resembling the picture of
chicken wasn’t dead at the start of the process, she certainly was the cake. That cake looks light and fluffy and moist. Mine is hard
after being cooped up in the oven for an hour in a pan full of garlic. and solid and ½ inch high max. In fact the only commonality with
Bravely we plowed on with the meal and our guests lied through the picture is that they’re both chocolate. While the recipe is for a
their teeth telling me it was delicious. The good part was that none cake, what I produced is a dwarfed chocolate walnut brownie
of them developed a cold or respiratory infection (or anything else recently run over by a steamroller. It was supposed to be dessert for
that garlic is supposed to prevent) for months afterward. guests this evening.
The next day I crossed paths with a friend who was a semi-pro Now my decision is do I serve it as a brownie with enough
in the kitchen. “Steve,” I asked innocently, “What’s a clove of vanilla ice cream on top so that no one knows I’m a Cub Scout fraud,
garlic?” or do I head for the French bakery? ◆
“Garlic grows as a bulb,” he explained. “Each bulb is called a
John Siegfried is a member (in good standing) of the Fort
head and is composed of a dozen or so tiny bulblets. The tiny
Lauderdale Writers’ Group.
bulblet is the clove.”

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Lighthouse Summer Programs Uncover Extraordinary


Abilities of Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
Young children and older teens who are blind or
visually impaired gained hands-on experiences this
summer more common for sighted people. The younger
students learned martial arts and held the controls of
police vehicles, while the teens worked summer jobs at
the Westin Beach Resort Fort Lauderdale.
Ricardo Liborio, the owner of American Top Team
Gym in Coconut Creek and Black Belt and Jiu-Jitsu World
(Mundial) Champion, invited the summer camp kids,
ages 6-12, to learn a few karate moves. Also the father of
a visually impaired daughter, Liborio and his staff let the
kids try out punching bags and practice safe falling and
self defense techniques.
This same group also traveled to Fort Lauderdale’s
Executive Airport where they enjoyed learning about
the Broward Sheriff’s Office law enforcement and
emergency response vehicles. They were able to sit
inside, touch and hold the controls of a police helicopter, Everyone enjoyed getting a medal from Top Team Gym.
SWAT truck and emergency unit. Pictured are (l to r): Ozariah Jordan; Bella Liborio; Khyree
Federick, 7, from Pompano Beach; Christian Leath,10, from
The teenagers involved in the Lighthouse of
Fort Lauderdale; Hunter Lutchman, 6, from Davie; and Annette
Broward’s 2010 Summer Transition Program gained Lamas, 8, from Miramar. Back row: Ricardo Liborio, owner of
employment experience helping in the pastry kitchen American Top Team Gym; and Paul Nichols, director of the
and the housekeeping department at the Westin Beach Lighthouse of Broward Summer Camp.
Resort Fort Lauderdale. Students learned
professional cooking techniques and how to
use various kitchen gadgets and appliances.They
also prepared housekeeping carts used to stock
guest rooms with toiletries each day.
The entire summer gave our summer camp
kids and transition teens the chance to build
self-confidence and realize their abilities enable
them to live full, productive lives.
If you know someone who is blind or visually
impaired or would like to make a donation, Ozariah Jordan, 9, from
contact the Lighthouse at 954-463-4217 or 650 N. Pompano Beach, enjoys
Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 or donate making a fist as part of
online: www.LHOB.org. her summer camp
martial arts training.
Deputy Chris Ponticelli teaches
Christian Leath about flying a
Sheriff’s helicopter.

Lighthouse of Broward teens celebrate a successful summer with their Westin bosses.

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AS I WAS SAY I N G

Curling Up With a Good TV Show


By Alan Williamson

FACT: Americans on average watch close to four hours of TV of dancing skills, athleticism and coordination, contestants are
a day. judged on how smoothly they descend the stairs while
FACT: Those who skimp on personal hygiene and sleep are able maintaining the integrity of the designated dance style. Points
to increase their TV viewing to over six hours a day. are deducted each time a celebrity stumbles or falls and any fall
FACT: Overuse of the word “fact” as an attention-getter causes resulting in a loss of consciousness (no matter how brief) is
readers to glaze over and wonder what’s on TV. cause for automatic elimination.
I was wondering the same thing as I restlessly whooshed Beyond Cell Range. This heart-stopping drama chronicles
through my 132 channels the other night. I slowed down just the plight of cell phone users who drift outside of call range for
often enough to stumble on the following actual examples of up to an hour at a time. Where are they? When will they
inspired TV programming for highly selective viewers like
resurface? Have they been abducted? If not, why aren’t they
myself.
answering their frickin phone? Mysteries abound in this chilling
• There are at least four shows where people redecorate a depiction of high anxiety in a high tech world. Episode 1: Billy
room in someone’s home without permission while the Ray goes ice fishing.
homeowners are away. The home design hit squad —
Lotsa Lotto. Patterned after The Weather Channel, this 24/7
which appears to include a helpful neighbor or relative with
a spare key —- makes intuitive decisions about what the resource keeps tabs on lottery developments throughout the
homeowner would really like. Of course, how can they go country. Updates point out trends to keep on eye on such as
wrong choosing a wallpaper border with dancing broccoli “large jackpots are forming in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic
spears on it or a shade of pink paint that resembles States, and the numbers 19 and 41 have been popping up in
professional strength drain declogger? drawings in Florida,Tennessee and Texas.”
• Then there’s a program where has-been celebrities live Food for Thought. Say goodbye to cooking shows with
together in a lavish house and try to get the best of each elaborate recipes for curried goat jambalaya and marbleized
other during various games, activities and testy verbal mocha tarts. What America craves is a no-fuss show about food
exchanges.The exposure they gain may be their ticket back too fascinating to eat. Don’t miss the Idaho grandma with the
from oblivion because, be honest: Don’t you secretly miss collection of potato chips that resemble Biblical figures. Or the
the chick with the glasses from Beverly Hills 90210 or the Vermont CPA with the giant zucchini he used to hit the winning
rapper who had that one hit song 13 years ago? homer in the merchants and vendors softball game.
• Another show has people sharing the details of their juiciest The Rumor Mill. At last, a one-stop shop for unconfirmed
dreams and receiving expert analysis on what they mean. scuttlebutt where one can hear who might be hot, cold, gay,
Interpretations range from not having gotten laid since the broke, canned, banned, fed up, strung out, caught red handed or
Reagan administration to being a woman trapped inside a down for the count. For the latest news on Charlie Sheen or Amy
man’s body. Either way, tough luck Gunther, and please Winehouse keep it right here!
enjoy these lovely unisex parting gifts.
The Yellow Smiley Face News Hour. Nightly news can be
As a man with a finger on the pulse of pop culture and grim at worst; uncertain at best. Things will seem a bit less
another finger on the remote, I see what’s going on here. We troubling when reported by TV news anchors wearing yellow
don’t want TV shows that just provide diversion or
smiley face masks. Picture this being read by Mr. Smiley: “Health
entertainment. We hunger for programming that expands our
care costs are up, the stock market is down, and global warming
view of the world and ourselves and enriches our lives. With
that in mind, I offer my fellow viewers a bold new wave of has raised the temperature under my mask 1 degree in the past
breakthrough shows whose time has come. hour.” See? Much better, right?

Dancing Down the Stairs. Riding the coattails of Dancing If you’re worried that all this innovative programming could
with the Stars, this riveting spin-off features B-list celebrities increase your idle time, ask yourself one question. In the final
attempting to gracefully waltz, salsa, tango, fox trot and rumba hours of your life, do you really want to look back with regret
their way down one of those elevated grand staircases that are and think I wish I had watched more TV?
part of the set design on many award shows. Demanding a blend All right then. Now hand me that remote and stop fidgeting.

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The Garden Lady Says…


Everyone needs
a patch of green
By Donna Torrey

I love this time of the South Florida year! While almost Why not plant a patch of wildflowers, something that
everyone else in the continental US is lamenting the end re-seeds itself and surprises you, like Coreopsis? This is an
of summer and dreading the long cold winter looming especially good time to plant milkweed, as the monarch
ahead, WE are dreaming of vegetable and flower gardens butterflies are making their yearly migration through our
and looking forward to six months of cool nights, and state on their way to Mexico for the winter. Not all of them
sunny, un-humid days. Are we lucky or what? make it to their destination; the lazy ones decide to stay
Don’t waste one precious minute of our cool gardening here in South Florida instead, lucky for us!
season. Visit the seed racks and plant an heirloom tomato Plant a patch of Salvia. Along with our native one, S.
patch, or a colorful, spicy nasturtium patch, or a gourmet coccinea, there are dozens of varieties, all of them superb
arugula patch. How about a basil patch? There are dozens butterfly and hummingbird attractors. (Yes, we also get the
of varieties, so try something new or plant a smorgasbord migratory hummers!)
of basil flavors and cook with them all winter long. Plant a patch of something. This year, more than ever, we
This is also the best time to plant a nice patch of lettuce. need to be self-reliant and resourceful; our gardens are just
There are dozens of fun varieties. Do it in a large pot, and the place. ◆
get the kids involved in planting their own future salad
bowls! Nothing encourages eating vegetables like picking Garden gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi Centre.
those that you planted yourself. Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at www.donnas
gardengate.com

Beauty Spot
of the Month

Congratulations to Chuck and Charlotte of 2281 NE 38th Street, winners of the Lighthouse Point Community’s
Beauty Spot of the Month Award for September, chosen by the LHP Beautification Committee.
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NOrWAY Story by Judy Sullivan Photos by Bill Sullivan

There has been shipping traffic along the Norwegian


Part 2
The Cruise
placed in each cabin each day. For the day-traveler or
coast since time immemorial. It was this “way to the north” snacks during the day, there is a cafeteria.
that gave Norway its name. For centuries, the active trade The itinerary will include visits to unspoiled fishing
between the north and the south of the country was done villages, historic towns and the spectacular Loften Islands.
with the help of the typical northland boats. Even today, In some ports of call, the ship stays at the dock for a period
after 110 years of Hurtigruten cargo history, it is mainly of time sufficient to have a little walk ashore; in others, the
tourism that keeps the Hurtigruten line alive. One should ship stays for several hours so that tour sightseeing is
not put these ships on a level with luxury cruisers. The possible. On each roundtrip (Bergen to Kirkenes), each
original and still primary purpose of these working vessels harbor is visited twice, once northward and once
is to deliver people and cargo to all of the ports up and southward. If making the trip in both directions, one
down 1250 miles of Norwegian coastline. Hurtigruten needn't miss anything at night, as all harbors and
ships are a part of the daily life at the coast.Aside from the landscapes visited at night in the northward direction can
task of making the stay of each passenger as pleasant as be seen during the daylight travelling southward. All
possible, each ship is a working ship carrying freight and passengers are free to disembark at any port; but with a
mail. It is just this combination, together with the gorgeous note of warning, the ship’s departure time is posted at the
coastal landscape, that makes this trip so unique. exit. If you aren't there, they will leave without you, making
it your responsibility to make your own way to the next
port of call. Though we called at several ports, only
highlights are included.

Lofoten Islands

Hurtigruten ships are


built of Norwegian wood
and stone. Our ship, The
MS Kong Harald, looked
and felt like a cruise ship
with elevators, sauna, bar,
dining room and Trollifjord
panorama viewing
lounges. You will not find
casinos or shows. Cabins Lofoten Islands
are comfortable, but basic, including a private shower and The Lofoten Islands are
bathroom, hairdryers and two lower berths, one of which extremely rugged, isolated,
serves as a couch during the day. For breakfast and lunch hard rock islands in the North
a splendid buffet is offered. The principal meal of the Sea. The picturesque, sharply
evening consists of a three-course set menu and is served peaked mountains seemingly
at assigned tables. One can look forward to maritime treats rise right out of the sea. They are full of tiny fishing
as well as many specialties and traditional Norwegian settlements and spectacular Arctic scenery. To enter the
foods.The idea is to include at least one of the ingredients Loften Island chain, we passed through the Trollfjord, a 20
in each dinner particular to a region the ship passes that km-long strait through the rocks, only 100 meters wide at
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most beautiful portion of the trip and the one most often
Sandnessjoen
shown in the tour books to show what a Norwegian fjord
looks like. Many of the houses there are built on stilts. At
the Lofoten Museum, the largest Viking building ever found
was recreated.
Originally esta-
blished in 500 Svolvaer
AD and inhab-
ited until 900
AD, the new
rebuilt version
exhibits finds Trondheim
from the Viking Norway’s original capital was
age. Passengers founded in 977 by Viking King
are offered an Olav Tryggvason. The third largest
excursion here city in Norway, it is full of old
to participate wooden buildings and their
in a Viking feast. premier cultural treasure; Nidaros
In Svolvaer, main town of the Lofoten Islands with about Cathedral. The
4,000 inhabitants, one can visit the Magic Ice where cathedral is Seven Sisters Mountains
everything is made of ice and the Lofoten War Museum built over the
Norway’s largest exhibit of WWII. burial place of
Early in the morning, we passed the Rodoy Lion, a 1200- St Olav, patron
foot tall mountain formation resembling an Egyptian saint of Norway.
sphinx or a Olav, a Viking,
sleeping lion, was introduced
Polaris monument
and shortly to and embraced
thereafter we Christianity. Olav
crossed Arctic reasoned that the Trondheim
Circle. Standing Norse Gods of
in the sea, at the Vallhalla would
Arctic Circle, eventually fall at
looking much the final Battle of
like a globe, is Rangvarokk, so
the Polaris were not eternal,
monument. whereas the “White
Leaving the Christ” or Christian
arctic calls for the Leaving the Arctic Circle Celebration. God “always was and always
Held high on Deck 7 where winds howled and the will be.” Choosing eternity,
temperature hovered around 20 degrees, it is a must. It he was baptized in Rouen,
included a spoonful of cod-liver oil followed by a shot of capital of Normandy and
vodka. We kept the souvenir spoon and received a introduced Christianity to
certificate of crossing. Norway.
Docking in the city center of Sandnessjoen, we had an Trondheim is a Norwe-
opportunity to "walk the city" for a short time. On our gian center of education,
departure from Sandnessjoen, we passed the mountain technical and medical
range known as The Seven Sisters. These peaks range in research with the Norwegian
height from 2700 to 3600 feet and are the subject of University of Science and
numerous folk tales of the area. Hoping for clear weather Technology located in the
in order to see it, we passed the “hole” through the Torg- city. NTNU has about 25,000
hatten Mountain. This hole is 480 feet long, 115 feet high students. Just off Trondheim, is the now deserted Monk
and 80 feet wide. Legend is that an angry father shot an Island. Monks would come daily to worship at the
arrow through the mountain while chasing the unsuitable cathedral. The city experienced several major fires. The
suitor of his only daughter. It was evening and cloudy so 1651 fire destroyed 90% of the buildings, and the fire of
we had to somewhat "imagine" rather than see it. 1681 led to the total reconstruction of the city.
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Maloy and Floro


During the night, we passed Maloy and Floro. Maloy has
Alesund
developed from a small trading center to the second
largest fishing port in Norway.The Germans built a fortress
here during WWII.There is a monument in the city to those
who perished during Operation Archery, a British raid on
German troops stationed there and more interestingly,
most of the streets in Maloy have only numbers but no names.

The small village of Floro has a Coastal Museum


designed to unite nature and culture. Old boat houses and
domestic dwellings were moved from throughout the
district and re-erected in Floro, including the oldest non-
Viking ship in Norway, over 250 years old. The waters
surrounding Floro are dangerous and exposed, so three
lighthouses were erected.Two are now unmanned, but the
Alesund largest is still manned. Since there is allot of shallow water
Alesund is renowned with an abundance of shipwrecks beneath, it is an ideal
for its Art Nouveau diving area most of the year
architecture.. This is
due largely to a devas-
tating fire in 1904
when, in just 24 hours,
over 800 houses
burned to the ground.
The town had to be
completely rebuilt and
the current fashion was
art nouveau. A city of
about 40,000, it is the
largest city located in
the Sunnmore region, known for fishing and maritime
technology. Alpine mountain formations set the Sunnmore
Alps apart from other mountainous regions as they rise
straight from the sea from heights of 1,500 to 1,700 metres.
It is a popular tourist destination for mountain hiking and
skiing, located in the Geirangerfjord area. This fjord is
included on the UNESCO World Heritage list with a depth
of more than 600 metres and length of 15 kilometers. Since
we arrived around midnight and stayed only a brief time,
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dachshund One thing is for sure, you cannot stop true love, and
name Penny when you find it you need to hold onto it forever. By
who died from watching the way Carol and Steve interact with each other,
a distemper the animals, the volunteers, and people coming into adopt
shot,” Carol or turn in an animal, it was an honor to be in the presence
explained. “We of their love affair.
had just gotten “On one of
this little our first dates,”
puppy and I Carol recalled.
think that was “There was a
my turning hurt squirrel on
point to realize the side of the
that I wanted road, and I had a
to be with bucket in the
animals forever. back of my car,
Then came so we got out
Cindy, a black, and saved it.”
mixed-breed Carol smiled
dog. We had when talking
her until the about this date
day she died. and then she
Along came gerbils, mice, guinea pigs, squirrels, chickens, looked at Steve
everything you could imagine.” Most people would think and said, “Do
that Carol grew up on a farm “Nope, I lived in Pompano. you remember?”
We even took in little “Of course I do,” he said, beaming with pride. “You
chicks that someone name it, she’s rescued it!”
had gotten for Easter “We’ve even bottle fed baby squirrels. Paula, the
and didn’t want any- vice-president, brought me this thing and it was so
more.” big! I told her that if this is a rat, I’m bottle feeding —
Carol’s husband, but it turned out to be a baby squirrel,” said Carol.
Steve, traveled a similar “I’m an animal lover but she’s a step beyond,”
childhood path. “I’ve Steve said when talking about Carol. “Driving down
been in Florida since the road she’ll freak me out and go ‘look’ — and I’m
’56, and born in Virginia, thinking there’s a car wreck happening, but instead
lived in Buffalo, New there’s a little dog, thirty yards off the road. I was
York, briefly, and then afraid we’d get arrested driving in the Carolinas and
we came down here Georgia because whenever she’d see a stray dog
when I was six-years- she’d want to pick it up, and I told her they let their
old. I had my first pet animals run free — and if you do pick it up, you’re
when I was just a going to get shot. She once tried to pick up a hunting
toddler in Virginia. We dog that had a radio collar, and I told her not to do it
had an English Setter or we’re going to end up in a situation like in the
named Sailor, and I movie Deliverance.” He laughed at this memory.
actually learned how to Carol has worked for Dr. Douglas Abaid for the
walk — holding onto past twenty-five years. “Whenever he tells anybody
his ears. We always had about Steve, the doctor says it’s in our marriage
cats, dogs, birds when I was a kid.” vows that we will never stand to see an animal hurt,”
Not only is it providence that Carol and Steve found each she said.
other, but it’s in the way they met that proves they were Carol the Founder/President and Steve the Director/
fated to become a great couple.When asked about how long Treasurer of the FHS are a hard-working and generous
they’ve been married, there was silence in the room, and couple who spend too much of their free time
then Steve blurted out, “about sixty-four years.” They both volunteering that have their own loving brood at home.
laughed. “No, it’ll really be twenty-years in December.” “We (currently) have two dogs, five cats, a bird and some

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fish,” said Steve. “When Carol was heavily into tropical fish Then, Of course,
at one time, we had a 180-gallon tank in our living room there’s the dog wing
with all the tropicals. It was a lot of work. I’m equally into that has been spon-
both dogs and cats.” sored by the Emily
In fact, Steve spent most of his morning on the day of Vernon Foundation.
this interview at the Rotary Club speaking to other animal “Emily’s son paid
enthusiasts. “The Pompano Beach Rotary Club made a $250,000 to put his
$1,000 donation to the FHS today,” Steve exclaimed. It’s mother’s name up
because of such generous donations that the FHS has been there,” Carol said. “The
able to save thousands of animals for the last sixteen years. dog wing is basically set
Without such donations they wouldn’t have been able to up the same way as the
adopt out nearly 23,000 animals since 1993. Carol has cat wing. But when you
saved a scrapbook of before and after pictures of many of enter, there’s the dog
the animals that have been saved. training room, the dog
“Rookie” came to us from animal control. They told us adoption office, the get
they were going to have to euthanize him because his leg acquainted room and
was so badly mangled,” Carol said. “He did lose his leg dog apartments. Each
because gangrene had set in, but he was eventually apartment has its own
adopted by a policeman in Pompano. There are other mailbox and a magnet that goes with each particular dog,”
pictures of so many animals that had been in accidents, Carol pointed out.” And each dog has a Kuranda Bed which
abused and left for dead and the stories get worse and can be purchased or donated for the dogs on the website.
worse — a litter of kittens set on fire in a garbage There’s also a grooming room and just outside there’s a
dumpster with one surviving kitty, another that had an big yard and play pools for the dogs. But this area is in
acid-soaked bandana placed around his neck, and one that desperate need of shading, so the FHS has an outside dog
had been shot in the legs by a BB gun, and more.” And all area canopy on their wish list to provide shade for the
of these animals have been placed in loving homes dogs.The cost would be $1,199.00 from Costco.
because of the tireless efforts of Carol and Steve, along There’s another great benefit when adopting an animal
with all the hard work of everyone at the society. from FHS. Tracy Nick, a Dog Behavioral Therapist and
Trainer from Bark Busters is helping to train the
volunteers who train the dogs before they get adopted.
“One of the things we do is discount our training services
10 percent to any family that needs to train a dog that was
adopted from here, and then 10 percent of the proceeds
from the training comes back to the organization,” Tracy
explained.The trainer serving the Lighthouse Point area is
Sue Gray and you can contact call her at, 954-571-0438 or
by email, NorthBroward@barkbusters.com.
There are plenty of opportunities for volunteer work
and/or donation opportunities, whether you’re purchasing
an engraved brick placed outside the entrance, a
commemorative leaf on the Tree of Life, or sponsoring one
of the wings, rooms, or medical suites. For information on
any of these programs call Carol 954.974-6152 or email her
at floridahumane@aol.com.
Please go to the website, floridahumanesociety.org for
more information about everything that’s happening at
This beautiful FHS facility provides a stable environment this location. There’s a video on the Humane Society’s
for animals, and it literally has separate wings for the cats website, http://www.floridahumanesociety.org/index.html,
and the dogs. Within each wing there are separate rooms giving people a chance to see how the shelter is moving
for different categories. Carol showed me the ‘cat wing’ ahead.
where there’s a Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Please, watch the progression of FHS closely, and
(FIV)/Feline AIDS room.Then there’s the pink room, where become apart of it. The animals need you! And Carol and
everything is pink, except for the cats. This is where the Steve will make you feel just like part of the FHS family.
girls are kept. Some of them don’t even have names yet.”

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NOrWAY Continued from page 32

Bergen
After passing through
the narrow sound of
Steinsundet, and the
beautiful archipelago
surrounding it, we arrived
and docked in Bergen, the
conclusion of our coastal
cruise.
The medieval city of
Bergen is the second-largest
city in Norway, Sometimes
called the Red roofed city; it
is located on the south-
western coast of Norway, outstanding, especially our day, as the weather was certainly
with its centre situated in our favor. In Bergen, a city bus tour gave us views of the
between a group of mountains known collectively as the opera house, theatre, fish market (closed in the winter) and
seven mountains. It is a city with rows of very old sea several churches. At the city park, there is a monument of
green, red and pink houses along the water.The climate is Edvard Grieg, Norway’s most beloved composer. Part of the
moderate and there is seldom a “white Christmas.” Bergen tour included a walking tour of the old restored warehouse
is host to part of the country’s large oil industry, as well as section on the wharf, where thread-width cobbled streets
deep sea operations. Its harbor is used by everything from run in a rabbit’s warren of smoke-darkened brick walks and
small pleasure vessels to cruise ships and cargo vessels. tunnels, punctuated with occasional slivers of sunlight in the
A funicular (cable railway) runs up to Fløyen, the local small courtyards.These are still used for upscale retail shops,
mountain where the view from the new panorama terrace is galleries and restaurants.
Our hotel was in the center of the city, where we
walked all about the downtown area, stopping in a chain

restaurant for a light dinner. Our burger and beer supper


cost us a whopping $90.00 per couple! We determined
that when returning to the US, we could enjoy a Gourmet
dinner for that amount and consider it a deal!
As is always the case, we were told that if we thought
the country was beautiful in the winter, we MUST return
in the summer. While that is surely true, I have too much
more ground to cover before I am available for re-runs! ◆

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LHP Sea Scouts Finish a Very Successful First Year


By Carlos M. Arenas
It was a long shot: eight boys and girls of ship 238 of actively helped to see us succeed.
Lighthouse Point were the greenest of Sea Scouting in South Capt. Dennis Metzger, an
Florida and have never participated in a regatta (regional sailing accomplished “salty” and PADI
and seamanship competition) and we were literally learning our diving instructor, immediately
way in the 2010 Commodore's Cup, but a big surprise was in offered to give comprehensive
store for us. diving education to our members
Saturday was a day full of activities, including Written Rules of and many other leaders, including
the Road (USPS ABC test), heaving line, compass and relative Jeff Pyle, Rich Guertin, A.J.
bearings, ring buoy toss, knots, communication (including Ambrose, Mathias Sengberg,
emergency VHF calls), first aid, sailboat identification, piloting Josh Adams and Herman
(marine chart work), sailing & canoeing. Sunday morning came Feldman who readily offered
and our ship had the honor of doing the 0700 hrs color guard. their support.
After the Scouts Own (a non denominational religious service) On the Sailing side, we received a donation of a Morgan 26'
sailboat, but could not secure a home for her and
had to let the donation go. John Trudel,
Lighthouse Point's Recreation Director, granted
us access to the fleet of 8' Optimists to train our
scouts.And LHPFD has also assisted in our early
stages. Soon after, Skipper Rich Guertin, currently
South Florida Squadron’s Commodore, along
with Dennis and AJ, proposed to re-locate the
“Our Lady” —a svelte Catalina 22' sloop to our
neck of the woods. She is the flagship of the
squadron and, being closer to the sea, she can
splash more often and give more opportunities
to our scouts to do open sea sailing. Currently,
we are in the quest of finding docking space for
her, if you can help please let us know.
Many activities have filled this year.
• Almost all of our members have successfully
completed the US Coast Guard Auxiliary's
Safe Boating Course.
• Visit to the Rybovich ship yard
the award ceremony was called to Continues on page 42
order and our Juliette crew: Madisan
Van Wingen, Brandon Milianta, Jacob
Mc Cullough and David Taylor, who
secured the third place for Knots, yet
another surprise came when Sailing
was announced, The Kilo crew: Paul
Morris III Boatswain’s Mate Peter
Strouss, Keith Phillips and Boatswain
Daniel Arenas who had earned the
coveted first place. Great accomplish -
ment if you realize that most of our
scouts are 14 and under and they were
competing against crews from all over
the state six or more regattas. How
could this happen? Goodwill!
Sea Scouting is sometimes called
“Boy Scout’s best kept secret”—the
community is very active and very
close knit. The program is designed as
high adventure for boys and girls
between 14 and 20 years.
From the moment that we decided
to establish a ship in Lighthouse Point,
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Continued from page 41 The Lighthouse Point Library has donated a very healthy
collection of Boating, Sailing and Navigation books that have
been very helpful. Dixie Divers has been an outstanding
supporter of the program in many dimensions. Capt. Bill
Morgan generously donated a 19' center console boat which
became our local support vessel. Lighthouse Point Gardens
North has generously granted the use of their pool for our
confined water dives and swimming certification. And US1
Scuba and Atlantis Dive Center in Key Largo also has provided
great support on boat dives. William F. Taft helped a lot with
general support and Bill Rodes has been a great partner with
engine repairs. Thanks to all of you who have made donations,
you know that BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand.
Our unit could not have gotten off the ground without the
help we received from Boy Scout Troop 238. Harvey
Chaples was key on the early stages of our group and our close
relationship with Scoutmaster Steve Zimmerman and other
leaders is crystallizing in the Marine Patrol. In this group, young
men under 14 can be incorporated into our activities while they
learn very important wilderness survival skills and the scouting
philosophy.
A recent, but not less important addition to our team, is mate
Jake London. An accomplished pilot for the Coast Guard and
Eagle Scout, he has a past as a racing sailor and has given shape
to our sailing track.
Thanks are in order to our families who see us dedicate a big
chunk of our leisure time spent on or under water. Your
generosity does not go unnoticed.
But above all, I have to thank my scouts You are the reason
for all this.Witnessing you evolving into competent leaders who
• Visit to the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse. make things happen and as young adults who stand out because
• Extensive sailing training in Lake Placid of your principles is indeed a very sweet treat. Sharing the fun
• Participated in the Keeper Days Parade and Memorial Day days, along with the hurdles you must overcome, gives us a
Parade. glance of what is good in this world, gives us hope, gives us joy
and makes me a very, very fortunate person.
• Attended Palm Beach's John Lessor Regatta as observers.
To all of you and the ones my very imperfect memory are
• Attended Youth Leadership training in Oleta Park betraying, please receive my most heartfelt THANK YOU!! ◆
• Attended Venturing Ranger Camp.
• Peanut Island camp-out with Boy Scout Troop 238 & 215 Lighthouse Point Sea Scouts Ship 238, Skipper Carlos M. Arenas
Phone: 954.324.7084; carlos@ship238.org; www.ship238.org;
• Sailing aboard the schooner Lynx: America’s #1 Privateer Facebook: ship238.org/fb
• Attended Commodore's Cup Regatta 2010
• Attended the Blue Wild dive expo.
• One week Summer Camp in La-No-Che, in
Central Florida.
• More than 35 dives since Aug 2009,
including wreck diving. Advanced divers
also did enriched air diving and deep sea
diving.
• Certified nine youth and two adults as
Junior Open Water Divers, Open Water
Divers & Advanced Open Water Divers
• Several certified divers currently pursuing
Advanced Open Water Diver and Dive
Master accreditation.
All of this is impossible to do without a
strong support from the community. St. Paul
the Apostle Catholic Church cheerfully
stepped in to be our chartering organization
and the LHP Tennis Center has accom -
modated us for our long training sessions.

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Antonio’s Restaurant
Celebrating 41 Years!

By Linda Kaufman

Photos by Jon Frangipane

Antonio’s Ristorante of Deerfield Beach specifically for


celebrated its 41st anniversary this year. his music
Although the restaurant had changed hands four selection. “She
times since its inception, the menu and the recipes said that she
have been relatively unchanged. After all, why comes in not for
change something that works? me, not for my
Fifteen years ago, Alex Poulashad bought the food, but for my
restaurant from his sister. “We never change the recipes. music! Now, I
We follow it to the tee. Everything is the same. don’t know if
Everything my sister had, we left it the same.” His that’s a
partner, Paul Ferrorelli illustrates it: “You have a pizza compliment or
here today and have it in one month and it’ll taste not!” he laughed.
exactly the same.” Obviously, if she
Their loyal patrons of many years are guaranteed comes and dines
consistent food during every visit. How many times have at Antonio’s Alex Poulashad and his partner,
we been to a restaurant where the dish comes out faithfully, the Paul Ferrorell.
tasting different each time? Do we want to be surprised food must be
by our choice? Or do we want to be assured that what pleasing to her as well!
we remember ordering is exactly what we get? A toast We started our meal with
to its longevity! There must be something in their Sliced Tomatoes ($10.95),
formula to keep them in business all these years! or what’s often referred
Antonio’s has a typical storefront entrance at the to as Caprese salad—
Cove Shopping Center in Deerfield Beach, but upon tomatoes, fresh
entering, you find yourself in a small, quaint restaurant mozzarella, artichoke
with white tablecloths, hanging plants,Tiffany lamps, and hearts and sliced black
artworks of Venice and even Al Pacino.The walls are a olives. It came out chilled, on a
Sahara sand and dark green toward the bottom third of Caprese salad large plate that was plenty for three
the walls to match the booth seats. or four people to share as an appetizer.
Toward the left side of the restaurant, it opens up to a Next, we indulged in one of
larger room that provides more seating to give a total their specials for the
capacity of 75 people. More paintings of Venice, of a man evening, the stuffed
in a gondola rowing in a canal against the backdrop of an chicken served on
ancient building occupy one wall. A breakfront filled linguine ($17.95). It
with china sits at one end of the room, giving the room a was stuffed with
warm, home-like atmosphere. What we appreciated more spinach, ham, mixed
than the décor was the music being played as we sipped peppers, mozzarella
on our merlot. Soft piano music of “I Have a Crush on and parmesan cheese
You,” followed by “BesameMucho,” one of my favorite and finished with marsala
songs. Alex said that he has a client who comes in wine and mushrooms.
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I understood why Alex claimed that they were known eyebrows and a cleft chin, Paul looked as Italian as
for many of their chicken dishes. I am not often a fan anyone that I would encounter in Italy. Although he was
of stuffed dishes, but this particular dish had a nice not loquacious, he was direct and had definite opinions
crispiness to the exterior of things. “Pizza is the perfect
that complimented food. It has some meat,
well with the blend vegetables, carbs… a
of spinach and little of everything.
cheese. We also That’s what I call the
shared another perfect food.”
special, the Snapper According to Alex,
Francaise ($17.95) that was they have clients that
Snapper Francaise moist and quite delicious.The drive up from Fort
Fruiti di Mare ($19.95), consisting Lauderdale just for their
of shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari, served over pizza. We shared a pizza
linguine in marinara sauce was a with tomatoes, olives,
generous portion like all the other peppers, and mushrooms that was as colorful as
dishes.There was no way you can they come. After all the food that we had
leave this restaurant hungry. Paul consumed, there really was not much room for
came by and said, “I can’t believe a pizza. But if we were to come back in
that you ate all that food!” He several months, I’m sure that it would taste as
obviously does not know me good as it did that evening!
very well! Antonio’s features a menu that can appeal
No matter how full we were, we to most everyone, including young children
could not possibly leave without who can order ziti, spaghetti or ravioli for only
trying their dessert. So without much $4.95. The pasta dishes range from $8.95 (pasta with
ado, we were introduced to their Fruiti di Mare olive and garlic) to $12.95 (penne alla vodka). There are
cheesecake, canoli and ice cream. As various chicken, veal and eggplant dishes that range
much as I enjoy desserts, I am not a big fan of desserts from $10.95 to $17.95.The seafood dishes start at $13.95
that are too sweet. However, these desserts were not for linguine marinara with mussels to Fruitti di mare at
sugary sweet and just had enough sweetness to finish $19.95. Pizzas can be customized with various different
off the evening. toppings or you can order gourmet pizzas such as pizza al
bianco
(a white pizza brushed with olive oil and garlic, topped
with ricotta cheese, sliced tomato, fresh mushrooms,
black olives and pesto).

Cheesecake
Canoli and Ice Cream
Alex and Paul checked up on us every so often to
make sure that everything was to our liking.They had
both moved to Florida from New York. Alex, with graying
crew cut hair and glasses, seemed distant at first until
you got to know him. However, after a few exchanges, it
was apparent that he had a great sense of humor and
enjoyed his business. “I love the restaurant business. I
love it even more that Paul is my partner.” He expressed
a sense of trust and loyalty regarding Paul several times
that really showed his depth of character.
Paul had lived in New York, but was born and raised in
Italy. “It just happened. I didn’t plan on getting into the Antonio’s is open daily from 4 to 10pm. It is located at
restaurant business,” said Paul. He displayed a matter-of- 1636 SE 3rd Court at the Cove Shopping Center.
fact, no-nonsense attitude that seemed authentic and Phone: (954) 427-4971.
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M I N D YO U R B U S I N ESS

RUN
By Mike Denker
My wife recently asked me for a • Knowledge without action hurts.
word that inspired action. I remembered a • If your audience does not respond, keep trying.
time when my Dad took his 13-year old son • Little blackberries without yellow jackets are best.
out to pick blackberries in the hills of Tennessee (We lived there for Don’t be misled. My dad was big, strong, and he loved me very
a one-year adventure). He had often warned of the yellow jacket’s much. He was an auto body man. The big, strong men that he
aggression. “Only a hornet is meaner,” he taught. worked with called him ‘Hoss.’ He never left the house or entered
The yellow jacket is territorial. It attacks to protect its queen. He without giving me a huge hug. While he watched his son being
simply instructed, “If you get stung, don’t swat; run.” As we started attacked, he searched for the words that were appropriate for the
picking the berries, I found the larger berries were deeper into the situation. We held a mini focus group. “Run” got a zero response.
thicket. I finally reached berries best described as colossal. “C’mon, run” scored poorly. “Run, Stupid, run!” scored well. Life’s
After putting a few in my bucket, I felt the first sting. I yelped like always teaching us.
our beagle, Jennie. Dad instinctively responded, “Run.” I knew better, As a business coach, thirty years removed from the thickets of
but I stood there flailing my arms in self-defense.The yellow jackets Tennessee, knowledge without action troubles me most. We often
were clobbering me about my face and shoulders. My Dad yelled, know what we should do, but we are hindered or immobilized by
“C’mon, Run.” I continued waving franticly. Then Dad gave me the unseen forces—fear, doubt, procrastination. It is critical that we find
words that inspired me to move, “Run, Stupid, Run!” I ran. the obstacle and overcome it. After you overcome it once, plan for
Eight bites and several ounces of sting relief later, my Dad asked it in the future and move ahead. Get it done!
why I didn’t run after the first bite. Running seemed practical. I Finally, I am thankful that I don’t know the sting of a hornet. I’ll
knew it was the right thing to do. But there I was, full of knowledge take Dad’s word. ◆
and void of action. I needed a sexy word that inspired action. My
Dad, on his third edit, delivered a clear, brief, and effective message, Mike Denker is a certified business coach and can be
“Run, Stupid, run!” contacted at 954-603-7677 or coachmike@180warrior.com,
What can we learn from blackberries, yellow jackets, and Dad? www.180warrior.com

LEGAL MAT TE RS
Marital and Family Law Perspectives
Power of Positive Thinking Gets Thumbs Up!
By Catherine Iaconis Favitta
In my last article, the question was level corporate position. “Tom” is certain that his strong mental
posed whether positive thinking would attitude helped him complete his physical training and weight
be able to help couples stay bonded and out of family court and loss goals within his desired time frame.
also help with life’s many problems.The overwhelming response
One suggested that positive thoughts are something that must
was that positive thinking is essential. Many said they don’t start
the day without it. be deliberately done, while another likened them to preventative
According to both men and women who responded, all who medicine. For all, a consistent theme included that they were
are married, Norman Vincent Peale’s teachings about the power happier in their marriages when they felt positively about
of positive thinking are a way of life to them and not just a themselves, their physical health and their jobs.
theory.All agree with Peale that there is real power in forming a If you need a quote to help you get started on the road to
picture in the mind about succeeding at something, never positive thinking, try this one from Rudy Giuliani (Mayor of New
allowing thoughts of doubt, and always making positive
statements about getting to the desired result. Most added that York during the 9/11 attacks) when he was battling prostate
they find it necessary to surround themselves with positive cancer: “I’m a fortunate man. God has given me a lot. Whatever
thinking people in order to keep their own thinking positive obstacles that are placed in your way, I think the way to deal with
when times get tough. it is to try to figure out how to make it make you a better
Both “Ana” and “Darcy” believe they have successfully battled person.” His deputy mayor commented about Giuliani: “He is
cancer and other physical ailments due to their positive thinking, always looking forward.The ability to do that has always gotten
which for one included saying the rosary regularly and for the
other included praying a favorite Bible verse every day. “Celeste” us through hard times.”
and “Tom” believe they have kept their marriages strong by their The verdict is in, try thinking positively. It just may be the
change to a positive attitude and refusal to have any depressive answer to improving your health, marriage and overall life! ◆
or negative thinking about problems or difficult challenges Catherine is a Family Law Attorney and Florida Supreme Court
within their family. “Jack” believes his positive outlook helped
Certified Family Law Mediator who has been serving South
him start a successful consulting business after losing his high
Florida for over twenty-six years.

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Spirit of Community Award


Honoring Broward adults who engage their talent and creativity
to make our community a more beautiful place in which to live, work and play.
The Spirit of Community Award is an important new helps us preserve our beautiful community while reaping the
Community Foundation of Broward award to honor citizens who, in benefits of a generation that gets things done.
what otherwise might have been their retirement years, devote their
Activities:
ideas and energy to deliver innovative solutions for Broward County.
This award spotlights people who have diverse life experiences, • Starting in late September, Spirit of Community Award
think outside the box, and now apply their skills to find innovative nominations will be sought from the general public and
ways to improve our community. It recognizes creativity and a community nonprofits.
commitment to change our community for the better by trying
• In November, a panel of community leaders will then select six
something new.
people to be the official nominees.
The Spirit of Community Award is the feature event of a broader
campaign to engage retiring baby boomers for civic good. The • These six people will be announced in January. Three finalists will
Community Foundation has embarked on this campaign after a be selected by a panel of community leaders.
multi-year study which indicated that this active, educated and
highly successful generation needs to be engaged in their These three finalists will be announced at a reception to be held
community if we hope to retain the benefits of their energy, wisdom on February 14, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale. The top
and achievement. Studies suggest that retiring boomers may Spirit of Community Award winner will receive a $30,000 prize to
abandon their Broward homes to vacation spots or rural retirement be donated to the charitable organization of his or her choice. Two
villages unless we acknowledge their value here in our community prizes of $10,000 each will be awarded to charities in the name of
and keep them actively engaged. The Spirit of Community Award honorable mention winners. All nominees will be acknowledged.

LI B R ARY N EWS

An Analogy — What’s In a Word?


By Doreen Gauthier

Literal grammarians may disagree with my premise that the hospitable individuals who are the first
noun library may now become a verb. The library, while it greeters behind the central circulation
remains a bricks and mortar physical facility, has emerged with desk. They are the friendly questioner
a rapidly expanding sphere of influence and active participation who asks if the patron has had his
in our community. Library has morphed into a place of action needs met in our library as he leaves.
and happenings. This transition has happened rapidly — science Dedication has made this role a
fiction’s the warp speed is the closest definition of the pace to coveted experience.
the changes around this staid bastion of information. E-mail and Recently a young lady whose entire
IM have given way to Twitter, Blog, Tweet, or Facebook. Our life has been in the shadow of this
philosophy and goals remain the same, but certainly the way we library received recognition as the
share those ideals with our populations has been altered. There 2010 Freshman Success Award at
are those who believe the term library is old and we should Florida Atlantic University. Miss Molly
adopt something more modern akin to “learning center” or Smith of Lighthouse Point used a
“community knowledge center” — I beg to disagree. Libraries similar analogy in her essay and charge to the current incoming
and librarians are more vibrant and vigorous than anytime in our freshman class. Molly described her admission to FAU as a
history. Patron membership, circulation, computer use, program flashlight entry. Within a few short weeks she was handed a
attendance – all numbers are up. Why? — certainly not because torch. The flashlight led her only on one direct path; the torch
we are old, but because we are available, purveyors of wisdom provided a visual sweep of those goals in front of her as well as
and knowledge gleaned from a variety of reliable sources in an those in her peripheral vision. Molly’s preconceived notion of
equal number of formats, in an atmosphere that is welcoming, tomorrow became only one leg of this newly expanded horizon.
non-threatening, and professional. This is true of the library — we may provide an immediate
The atmosphere of the library is conveyed by the ever flashlight response; but over the long haul the torch shed light
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Sea Creature Facts


• If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will they’re born. While examining a pregnant sand
eventually turn white. tiger shark, scientist Stewart Springer was bitten
• Fish don’t have ears. They hear or feel vibrations by its embryo. 
along the lateral line of their bodies. • During a lifetime a tiger shark will produce, use
• Fish that live more than 800 meters below the and then shed some 24,000 teeth.
ocean surface don’t have eyes. • A shark can detect one part of blood in 100
• A jellyfish is 95% water. million parts of water.
• One type of jellyfish has tentacles that can grow • A shark is the only fish that can blink with both
up to 100 feet long. eyes.
• The squid and the octopus each have 2 gills, 2 • The skin of sharks was once sold and used as
kidneys, and 3 hearts. sandpaper.
• Isn’t the sea slug clever! It really has no defenses • Starfish don’t have any brains.
of its own, so it borrows weapons from other • When a whale wants to change its line of sight, it
creatures. For example, it actually manages to must move its whole body because its eyeballs are
swallow the jellyfish’s sting cells, which then find fixed. 
their way to the sea slug’s skin. Once there the • The largest clam ever recorded weighed nearly
slug uses them as if they were 600 pounds.
its own. 
• Electric eels produce enough energy in one shock
• Seals seldom sleep. In fact, they have been known to light up every room in your house. 
to swim continuously for eight months and travel
• The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
10,000 kilometers.
• One shrimp produces 500,000 eggs in one
• Some sharks have a bad attitude even before
spawning.

Green Harriet
How Polluted Air Can Affect Your Health

Have you been getting more headaches? Are your sinuses can aggravate the medical conditions of individuals
acting up more frequently? Do your eyes burn more often? Not with asthma and emphysema. In the great "Smog
only are the large cities around the world feeling the affects of Disaster" in London in 1952, four thousand people
pollution, but it’s slowly creeping into the burbs. died in a few days due to the high concentrations of pollution.
Air pollution can affect our health in many ways with both Long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory
short-term and long-term effects. Different groups of individuals disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain,
are affected by air pollution in different ways. Some individuals nerves, liver, or kidneys. Continual exposure to air pollution
are much more sensitive to pollutants than are others. Young affects the lungs of growing children and may aggravate or
children and elderly people often suffer more from the effects of complicate medical conditions in the elderly. It is estimated that
half a million people die prematurely every year in the United
air pollution. People with health problems such as asthma, heart
States as a result of smoking cigarettes.
and lung disease may also suffer more when the air is polluted.
Research into the health effects of air pollution is ongoing.
The extent to which an individual is harmed by air pollution
Medical conditions arising from air pollution can be very
usually depends on the total exposure to the damaging expensive. Healthcare costs, lost productivity in the workplace,
chemicals, i.e., the duration of exposure and the concentration and human welfare impacts cost billions of dollars each year.
of the chemicals must be taken into account. Additional information on the health effects of air pollution is
Examples of short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, available from the Natural Resources Defense Council. A short
nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as article on the health effects of ozone (a major component of
bronchitis and pneumonia. Other symptoms can include smog) is available from the B.A.A.Q.M.D.
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CANTAN K E RO U S LY YO U RS

From 100 columns: My Crankiest Moments


By Wendell Abern
Dear Readers, AGENT: Now for your basic manic-depressives, we’ll charge $400 ‘cause
My column has been appearing in sundry you’re seein’ both a manic and a depressive, right?
South Florida publications since April, 2001. PSYCHIATRIST: I don’t think --
Nine and one-half years. Due to vacations, a few AGENT: Maybe we’ll give ‘em a special discount, $350 for the two of
repeats, publication requirements, etc., this publication marks my 100th column. them, howzat? Now (STARTS POUNDING ON CALCULATOR), for multiple
To celebrate, I decided my centennial column should be a compilation of personalities, we give ‘em a big break. Only $100 an hour per head, up to
some of my most cantankerous moments. And so, I combed through my files, ten different personalities.
and in an act of blatant, unbridled egotism, I present here some choice PSYCHIATRIST: Per head? They’re not cattle.
curmudgeonly moments, with brief summaries. AGENT: (UNPERTURBED, POUNDING AWAY ON CALCULATOR) Eleven
1 – From, “People Magazine Keeps Its Streak Alive,” May 2005. to 25 people, you come down to $75 an hour per head. More ‘n 25
Annually, I write an angry open letter to the editors of People, protesting personalities, they get a big break, only $50 an hour each. You’re practically
my exclusion from their list of the world’s most beautiful people, and citing givin’ it away.
my many qualifications, such as ... PSYCHIATRIST: Um ... can I get back to you on this?
Complexion. I call your attention to actress Katharine McPhee’s AGENT: (PICKING UP CALCULATOR AND SLIPPING IT INTO
comments: “I admire people with beautiful skin, so I really like getting BRIEFCASE) Sure, doc, sure. You got my card, call me. (GETS UP TO LEAVE)
compliments on my own skin.” Office, fax, cell, whatever. Sooner you call, sooner we start pullin’ in the big
Assuming Ms. McPhee’s definition of “beautiful skin” is the same as mine, bucks. (EXITS)
she would turn chartreuse with envy if she saw my back. I have so many 4 – From “Holiday Greetings, 2002.”
growths, bumps and funny black marks that last Tuesday my neighbor’s Each year, I make a list of people I feel are especially deserving of
Dalmatian tried to mate with me. carefully chosen holiday gifts. Here are a few from one of my earliest such
2 – From, “Create Your Own Phone Menus, July 2006.” annual columns. (NOTE: I would list the same gifts today.)
Fed up with recorded phone menus, I proposed retaliation, making To Major League Baseball, Basketball and Football Players:
Caller ID the only requisite: A special pennant to fly atop your custom-designed, 97-foot luxury
Create your own phone menu! Simply type up what you want to say and yachts that sleep fourteen. The pennant will be inscribed, “I don’t play for
then read from it when your victim phones. Custom-tailor as many menus money. I play to win.”
as you want! And waste your callers’ time by making them phone you twice. To Militant Zealots:
I created my first phone menu after calling my former neurologist — Lifetime membership in I.B.T. Inc. (International Bible Thumpers, Inc.),
fondly referred to here as Dr. Peabrain. First, I spent four minutes On Hold; which encourages its members to use quotes from The Bible in order to
then I was transferred to a menu with eight options; then to a sub-menu validate personal prejudices.
with six options; then to the voice mail of Nasal Nodes Nora, the doctor’s To young drivers with specially-equipped car radio speakers:
nurse, and finally, to a recorded message saying, “If you’d like to make a call, A citation from the Federal Aviation Agency, stating, “Due to recently-
please hang up and dial your operator.” Followed by a dial tone. enacted noise abatement laws, your car has been denied permission to land
I called back, left a message on Nora’s voice mail, typed up a menu, and at any airfield in South Florida.”
eagerly awaited the return call. 5 – From, “Private Conversations, Public Places,” September, 2006.
The phone rang. My Caller ID panel indicated Dr. Peabrain’s office. I I didn’t think it possible for me to discover any new cantankerous
picked up the phone and said, “Izzy and Mo’s Delicatessen.” buttons to be pushed – until someone invented the cellphone.
A female voice said, “Who ?” Large waiting room. Free coffee. TV set tuned to an innocuous soap
I said, “Dis is Mo, you vanta nice corned beef on rye, ve got a special, opera. Six or seven people waiting quietly. Except for the young woman
$4.95 vidda pickle and a lotka, couldn’t beat it.” She hung up. Outstanding. talking into her cell, completely oblivious to the rest of us, and complaining
She called back immediately. in a husky, musky voice about her three-year old. I sat with pen poised over
This time I read from my prepared menu: “Caller ID indicates this is Dr. my crossword puzzle, waiting, hoping — and suddenly Her Obnoxiousness
Peabrain’s office. If this is Cindy in Medical Records, the Cleveland Clinic uttered The Magic Words: “Here, let me give you my cellphone number.”
is still waiting for you to send them Mr. Wilson’s hemorrhoid tissue. If this Quickly, I jotted the number down, ambled out of the waiting room,
is Sue at the front desk, please go into the reception room immediately and stepped outside and yanked out my cellphone. I dialed her number.
collect a urine sample from everyone. If this is Nora, everyone is laughing “Hello,” the husky voice said.
at what you wore to work today.” “Yeah, we’d like two orders of egg roll and a large moo-goo gai pan,” I said.
She hung up. The coward. “Who is this?”
3 – From “Agents,” Feb. 2008. “And don’t forget the fortune cookies. Last time you left out the fortune
This column, in stage play-type format, protested the proliferation of agents, cookies.”
who make their living by exploiting the talents of just about anyone. After She hung up. But I still call her every now and then. Last week, I found
accusing the agent world of a lack of imagination, I proposed they start her line open and asked if she was paying too much for automobile
representing astronauts, baby-sitters, and psychiatrists... insurance. She hung up before I could make my pitch.
SCENE: Psychiatrist’s Office Choosing these specific columns proved more difficult than I thought.
AGENT (PERCHED OVER SMALL CALCULATOR) Okay, now how much Unfortunately, I had to exclude my many tributes to Florida drivers, the
are you getting right now for, say, your everyday, run-of-the-mill neurotic? medical profession, shoppers who send cashiers for cigarettes, and some of
PSYCHIATRIST: Well, I charge most of my patients $150 an hour. But my other favorite targets. Ah well, there is plenty of time to nail them in the
some can’t afford -- months to come. ◆
AGENT: Won’t work, doc. Gotta be $200 an hour, minimum. Otherwise, Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.
we don’t make enough money. EDITOR’S NOTE: This column first appeared shortly after the 9/11 tragedy
PSYCHIATRIST: We? in 2001. It has run every year since, with the author’s updates.)
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It’s No Treat to Be Tricked by


Scary Investment Moves
Halloween is upon us. As an adult, you can
smile at the ghouls and ghosts in the street. But
in life, you will find some things that are truly
alarming — such as scary investment moves.
For example, you can get some frightening
results by either investing too conservatively or
too aggressively. Try to find a balance that’s
appropriate for your risk tolerance.
It can also be hazardous to wait too long to
invest or to take a “time out” from investing. The market will
always go through ups and downs, but staying invested over the
long term can help a portfolio weather the markets ups and
downs.
Another chilling investment move is to ignore tax-advantaged
investment opportunities.Try to take full advantage of your 401(k)
and IRA.
Halloween comes but once a year, but scary investment moves
can haunt you for a lifetime — so try to avoid them.

954-783-6694 www.edwardjones.com
Robert Friedman, AAMS
1827 NE 24th Street
Lighthouse Point
FL 33064
MEMBER SIPC

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O N R E LI G I O N
A Message from the Sea
By Reverend Jack Noble
There are some in this world who have was flat broke, a true pauper. Following that and for the next several
a marvelous gift. It’s difficult to define years, he went into what he calls his orgy of self-pity. He saw himself
exactly what it is that they possess: as a total and complete failure, and had actually planned-out his
serenity, inner strength, generosity of suicide. He would find a stormy day, go to the beach and swim-out
spirit. I’m not sure. But when we’re in trouble, or there’s some beyond his point of return.
aching problem, we are drawn like a magnet to these people. I have Then came the day. He tells of getting over to the beach, it was a
a friend like that. horrifically stormy day, nearly a hurricane. The sky was dark and
A few years ago I called him. Come on over. angry. The waves were furious. He talks of stumbling down to the
I went, and after an hour or so, just as I knew I would — I felt sand and onto the shoreline.Then, something happened. At his feet
better. The issue, the problem — whatever, was still there — but it he saw something glinting in the sand, a narrow oval of fluted
didn’t seem so large or looming. It wasn’t anything he said in calcium — pale, graceful, delicate. Even now, when he tells the story
particular, leaning back in his recliner, hands clasped behind his his eyes fill with tears. He says he picked it up in all its fragility,
head, he just listened, and cared. undamaged and perfect, how was this possible? Wind shrieking
Suddenly, the gratitude and affection I felt seemed to need around him, the roaring surf at his feet, tons and tons of seething
expression. So I told him that something about the wrinkles in my water had hurled this perfect thing there on the hard-packed sand. It
troubled mind seemed to have been smoothed out, and I said, you should have been, he reasoned, shattered. But it wasn’t.
are wonderful.Then I asked, how do you do it? He talks of coming to a moment of realization as he turned that
His slow smile seemed to start in his eyes, then spread down his tiny shell over and over in his hand. In his frantic urgency he came
face. Well, he said, I am a lot older than you… to see that the only way it had survived was that it had yielded itself
As I walked home that night I wasn’t convinced that his age to the awful forces crashing around it. It had accepted the stillness
alone was the quality that I found most helpful. He seems to have a of the depths where it had had its beginnings. And it had
bone-deep calmness about him. survived! He has kept the shell ever since. And then he tells, “You
As a young man, in the 1920s, he had made a lot of money — know what it’s called — angel wings.” ◆
well over a million dollars – but Black Tuesday wiped him out. He

FAS H I O N B LO G

Fall Fashion Trends


By Millie Walsh

As the heat of summer lingers on, stores fall add a slim cargo pant to update your wardrobe, or try a jegging
are filling up with fall and winter clothing. — it’s a skinny jean but in a soft stretchy denim that fits like a
It’s hard to think about wearing them just yet, but the big legging. They are so comfortable you’ll never want to take
question is — What’s hot for fall fashion? Fall repeats a few them off.
trends from recent seasons and reaches back to the 70s and 80s Shoes — Ankle boots with straps or ties and high heeled platforms
for others. are where it’s at with shoes this fall -- fur and animal prints are what
Color — There’s a big military influence on color this season. Army make them fun. In Florida however, sandals never go out of style.
green and navy take top honors while gray and deep purple are still Flat or wedge, plain or embellished, flip flops and sandals take us
holding a strong lead to the always in fashion, black. Rounding out almost anywhere we want to go — until that first cold snap.
the fall color palate is Gold, Red and Camel. Accessories — The big trend in jewelry this fall is rings — lots of
Style — There is still a big 80s influence this fall with leggings and them — big and layered. The best part is they don’t have to match
tunic tops holding strong. Draping, cowl necks and hoods add anything, except your attitude! Oversized handbags are still hot.
interest to the necklines while chiffon and asymmetrical bottoms Look for pleats, chains and fabric embellishments to give
finish off the hems. Feminine blouses and lacey tops help soften the them character.
look of cargo pants, leather skirts, or jeans. Boyfriend sweaters, So clean out those closets and see what you have to work with. Go
capes and cashmere wraps help keep us warm this fall with scarves shopping and have some fun updating your wardrobe for fall.A few
still being a hot accessory. This year try a loop scarf, the updated new pieces make all the difference. ◆
version of the classic scarf that’s worn loosely double-looped
around your neck. Buy one in a bright color, or a metallic to add a I’ll be answering your questions and sharing fashion news and
tips each month in the Lighthouse Point Magazine’s Fashion Blog,
fun pop to your outfit.
a print version of my Web Log. Address any fashion related
Jeans — What’s in store for jeans this season? Straight, skinny, questions to millie@ shopbody.com, or stop by the store, Body &
boyfriend, jeggings, cargo, baby boot (slimmer boot), and wide leg. Soul Boutique, located in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 2430 N.
Does it sound like anything goes? Well, pretty much! A few new Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, 954-942-6446.
cuts have been added, but the old favorites are still in fashion. This

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Cookin’ With The Community


We encourage those who can perform magic in their kitchens to submit favorite creations that can be enjoyed by readers of our magazine.
To submit your recipe, please email us at: LHPnews@bellsouth.net and type “RECIPE” in the subject line.

CHICKEN MARSALA SANDWICHES PEANUT BUTTER ‘N FUDGE BROWNIES


Ingredients: Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 cup sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour • 2 tsp. salt
• salt and pepper, if desired • 4 eggs
• 1 lb chicken breast cut for scaloppine by butcher • 1 1/2 cup flour
(or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/8-inch thickness) • 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 can (6 oz) Green Giant® B in B® sliced mushrooms, • 1/2 tsp. salt
drained • 1 cup peanut butter chips
• 1/2 cup Marsala (sweet) wine or apple juice Peanut Butter Portion:
• 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso® Vegetable Classics French 3/4 cup peanut butter
onion soup 1/3 cup softened butter
• 4 kaiser rolls 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 oz fontina cheese, sliced, shaved or grated* 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, if desired 3/4 tsp. vanilla
Preparation: 2 eggs
Frosting:
In small microwavable bowl, mix oil and garlic. Microwave on
3 oz. (3 sq.) unsweetened chocolate
High 1 minute; set aside. Place flour on plate; stir in salt and 3 tbsp. butter
pepper. Coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess. 2 2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
In 12-inch nonstick skillet (1 1/2 inches deep), place 1
3/4 tsp. vanilla
tablespoon of the heated oil without garlic pieces. Heat oil 4-5 tbsp. water
over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until hot but not Preparation:
smoking. Add chicken, cutting large pieces in half, if necessary, Heat oven to 350°. Grease 9x13 inch pan.
so all chicken fits in skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, In large bowl, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter; beat
until no longer pink in center and golden brown. Remove until light and fluffy. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well
chicken from skillet; place on plate and cover to keep warm. after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Lightly spoon
flour into measuring cup; level off.
In same skillet, cook mushrooms over medium-high heat 1
In small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, cocoa, baking powder
minute, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in
and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar
wine and soup with heatproof rubber spatula or wooden mixture; blend well. By hand, stir in peanut butter chips.
spoon to scrape up brown bits from bottom of skillet. Cook 5
In small bowl, combine peanut butter and 1/3 cup butter; beat
to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. until smooth. Add 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons flour;
Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Split rolls; place cut side blend well. Add 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs; beat until
smooth.
up on large cookie sheet. Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat 1 to 2
minutes or until toasted and golden brown. Brush cut sides Spread half of chocolate mixture evenly over chocolate
mixture. Spread remaining chocolate mixture evenly over
with remaining oil mixture with garlic pieces; top evenly with
peanut butter mixture. To marble, pull knife through layers in
fontina cheese. Broil 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese is wide curves. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until
melted. top springs back when touched light in center and brownies
Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely.
uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, turning chicken occasionally, until In medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and 3
tablespoons butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove
chicken is coated with sauce. Divide chicken evenly among
from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4
rolls. With slotted spoon, divide mushrooms and onions over
teaspoon vanilla and enough water for desired spreading
chicken. Pour wine sauce into 4 (4-oz) ramekins or dipping consistency. Frost cooled brownies; cut into bars.
bowls. Sprinkle parsley on individual plates; place sandwiches Makes 36 bars.
and ramekins of sauce for dipping on plates.

WE ALWAYS WELCOME YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES PLEASE SHARE THEM WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS!!
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Hot Off the Grill Sheriff Al Lamberti


By John Offerdahl Reports
(a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)
Secure Your Vehicle –
Save Your Identity!
By Sheriff Al Lamberti

ZESTY There are new criminals in town — and these criminals


are targeting you! Gone are the days when burglars simply
CORN-ON-THE-COB
stole belongings out of your vehicle and that was the end of
When you grill up those brats for your football tailgate, this recipe it. Now, they steal your identity. These thieves move swiftly,
makes a great side. The husks do a fine job of holding the butter
often without being noticed, because it takes only seconds to
mixture close to the corn. The horseradish adds a welcome zip to
those sweet golden kernels and the herbs add even more flavor. Just commit this type of crime.
be sure to soak the strings in water before you tie up the ears, or you Unfortunately, the crime doesn’t stop after your belongings
may end up with an earful of flame! If you prep these ahead of time, are stolen. This can lead to hundreds of more offenses. Once
they are great for tailgating and you don’t even need any utensils to a criminal steals your purse, briefcase or laptop — all of which
enjoy them!
usually contain your personal information – the door is open
READY Line up to swiping your identity.
your ingredients…. Cleaning-up your name and credit score after becoming an
Main Ingredients
identity theft victim takes much often takes months or even
• 6 ears fresh corn on
the cob years. According to the National Crime Prevention Council,
• string victims spend an average of 30 hours repairing their credit
Rub Ingredients
and name after an identity theft crime.
1/2 c. butter, softened Photo by Irwin Candenas
1 T. fresh dill It’s important to keep in mind that criminals target drivers
1 T fresh cilantro who leave personal items in their vehicles while completing
2 tsp. freshly prepared horseradish
1/4 tsp. paprika daily chores.This includes pumping gas at a local gas station,
1/4 tsp. black pepper dropping your kids off at day care or school, and running
1/2 tsp. salt
other errands.
PREP Prepare your entrée & sauces…. Those who drive large vehicles, such as minivans and SUVs,
Peel back outer husks from ears; leaving husks attached. Clean are even easier targets because their view to the other side is
away silks. Place corn in a large bowl and cover with water.
Soak for 30 minutes along with 6 strings for tying. Remove ears
often obstructed.
from water and pat dry. I want you to be aware of a few easy steps that will help
Combine the rub ingredients and spread half the mixture keep your personal items and your identity safe:
evenly over all ears. Pull the husks back up over ears and • As soon as you enter your vehicle, lock your doors.
secure each with a water-soaked string.
• Always pay attention to your surroundings and the
LETS GRILL! Take it to the Grill…. people around you.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grates and place corn on grill
uncovered. Grill over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes.
• Do not leave valuables such as your purse, briefcase
Remove and pull back the front half of husks. Brush on remaining or cell phone in plain view. Place the items under
butter and herb mixture and serve. your seat or in the trunk before you arrive at your
Johnny says… destination.
“There's nothing like a zesty halftime speech from Coach Shula
• Keep your windows rolled-up.This will prevent a thief
to get the cobwebs out of your mind, then again have you tried
our zesty corn on the cob! It’s mind boggling good!” from reaching into your vehicle.
Offerdahl’s Cafe Grill is located at The men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office are
2400 North Federal Highway • Lighthouse Point, FL working hard to catch these criminals, but we need your help
(954) 788-3464
to thwart the crime before it happens. I urge you to add these
simple crime prevention tips to your daily life. Doing so will
help protect yourself, your property and your identity. ◆
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I D E NTIT Y T H E F T

Don’t get tripped up


by Electronics Sales Scams
By Denise Richardson
So you’re surfing the Internet when you spot a good deal • Spams the Internet with messages about the sales. Many
on a popular electronic item. This could be an expensive cell legitimate sellers are honest enough to not spam the World
phone, a PDA, or perhaps a TV set. Wide Web. Scammers, on the other hand, bombard every
You contact the seller, who quotes you a very good price. message board, classified-ad site, and other such Web site they
Even with shipping charges and other fees, you stand to save a can find.
good bit of money by purchasing your new gadget from this • Does not have an established web presence with a secure
person. But once you pay for your new electronics, the seller and verified Web site. Some scammers do have very nice-
either disappears or returns to claim that you must pay more looking sites, so don’t stop suspecting a scam just because
money for some reason. The excuse could be taxes, added the “salesman” directs you to a site. But most reputable sellers
shipping charges, etc. Unfortunately, you are probably being have Web sites. Not having one is a good sign of a scammer.
scammed. Con artists practice this type of Advance Fee Fraud • Offers deals that are too great to believe. If you think that you
every day. If you know how the scam works, though, you can can find a new Apple iPhone for a hundred fifty bucks, you
protect yourself. need to seriously consider the source of this bargain. This is
Many electronics scammers spam message boards, classified- particularly true if any of the other warning signs are present.
ad Web sites, etc., with their offers. Their ads seem appealing • Insists on receiving money through Western Union or Money
because the prices are very low.This is your first warning sign: Gram. Huge red flag! Many legitimate sellers understand that
if something seems too good to believe, you should be very their buyers want reassurance and anti-fraud protection.The
cautious. Scammers offer great deals because this tricks their money-transfer services listed above do not offer either of
victims into thinking about nothing but the wonderful bargain. these things.
Next, the con artist will give you payment instructions. Some • Rushes you through the whole process. Scammers have to
scammers like PayPal, because they’ve phished stolen accounts hurry for several reasons. One is that, if their free e-mail
and have no moral dilemmas over cleaning out the accounts accounts are reported for fraudulent activities, the providers
— and adding more funds through victims for greater profits. will close the boxes.Another is that, if the scammers are using
Other scammers will pull the same con with phished bank stolen PayPal or bank accounts, they’re racing to grab as
accounts. If they’ve stolen online-banking passwords, they much cash as possible before the accounts are closed or
don’t have too many problems withdrawing the cash that a they’re locked out.
victim transfers from his or her own bank account. But many If you still aren’t sure if the person who is e-mailing you is a
times, the scammer will ask for a Western Union or Money scammer or an honest seller, you might ask an innocent-
Gram payment. This is because the scammers know how to sounding question about the electronics that the person is trying
take advantage of the transfer services without leaving too to sell.The person’s answer can confirm his or her intentions.
many clues to their real identities. It’s easy to anonymously One example is to ask about a nonexistent feature for a
retrieve a money transfer if you have the right information certain cell phone. Make up something that is not possible for
(such as a test question and answer). any cell phone to have, such as a “telekinetic touch pad.” If the
Once you’ve paid an incredibly-low price for your new seller reassures you that the model you want to buy has this
merchandise, the scammer either stops responding to any of feature, you can be sure that he or she is scamming you.
your e-mails or comes back to tell you the bad news: you need The simplest way to prevent scamming, however, is to shop
to send more money. Many victims will gladly send more cash at reputable Web sites.You won’t often find mind-blowing deals
because they still believe that this is a very good deal. Even on today’s hottest electronics at these sites, but you do know
with the second money transfer, they’re still getting a better that you’ll actually receive your new MP3 player or cell phone.
deal than they would at Amazon, or a brick-and-mortar store. You also have the benefit of being able to pay with your credit
That’s what the targeted victims tell themselves, anyway. card, which offers buyer protection.
There are the warning signs that the electronics salesman For more tips on how best to protect yourself from scams
who’s been e-mailing you about that neat new gadget is and identity theft visit me at givemebackmycredit.com or
actually a scammer. A con artist often: email me directly at deniserichardson@givemebackmy
• Uses a free e-mail account, like Yahoo! Mail or GMail. Legiti- credit.com ◆
mate sellers other than individuals on eBay or Craigslist For more tips on how best to secure your identity visit
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A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y Vol. 2
By Jon Frangipane

The Gulf Spin Oh, so those little microbes in the Gulf Are We Blind to Cultural Insight? Are Americans
of Mexico weren’t quite as hungry as previously thought, “stubbornly, even proudly monolingual, more concerned
and now they find a huge underwater “plume.” Hmm. with protecting English than with learning another
Reports that 79% of the spilled oil may still be in the language,” according to Dennis Barron, professor of
Gulf clearly shows how misleading and obviously idiotic English at the University of Illinois.
were comments made by BP talking heads talking the talk In learning another language, the process brings to light
that continues to spew forth faster than the oil that gushed many things, including a window into our cultural
from the damaged well itself. differences. With that important knowledge, we are less
Mother Nature can do so much to heal our planet, but liable to suffer serious national security risks, not to
this is one job she can’t do alone. And if we leave the mention the lesson learned in attacking Iraq, a Muslim
problem to the BP talking heads, God help us! country, without having a decent grasp of their customs
Big Money Problems? Many of us don’t have the and beliefs.Those in power may have thought twice about
difficult job of knowing what to do with the money we starting an unwinnable war if they had the critical and
earn.With most people in the world are struggling on how necessary knowledge. And by the way, what was that
to stretch their dollars, 40 of America’s richest individuals, reason the government gave us for starting the war?
including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are struggling on Will languages be next to be dropped from the
what charities would most benefit from their billions. curriculum? Between 1997 and 2008, the percentage of
Philanthropic efforts by the Gates Foundation has elementary schools offering foreign-language instruction
acknowledged that a 10-year, $2 billion project to decreased from 25% to 31%; in middle schools that figure
reorganize high schools around the country into schools dropped to 58% from 75%, according to the Center for
with fewer than 400 students was a complete failure. Applied Linguistics.
Certainly, this magnanimous charitable gesture by Gates, No question that most foreign countries make in
Buffet and friends is an admirable one, and we can only mandatory for students to learn English as their second
hope it does achieve the things they all intended. But could language. It is now widely accepted that English is the
one possibly imagine just how many schemers are out language of international exchange, whether in the
there, wringing their hands and racking their brains to commercial, military, intellectual or scientific circles.
invent ways on how to grab some of that free moolah for Understanding a certain language is merely one aspect,
themselves in the name of whatever phony charitable but when there is blatant disregard for the customs,
cause they can come up with? religion, history, or peoples’ rights of a foreign country,
Where Do Your Charitable Donations Really Go? there are sure to be devastating repercussions. Yet, we
Here are some facts: (1) Private foundations are only don’t learn from history. Iraq,Afghanistan, Pakistan what’s
required to spend 5% of their endowment per year; (2) next on the agenda, America?
Twenty per cent may go to operating expenses, including Next Pill, Please! Alarming evidence suggests that
salaries; (3) Since endowment investments earn more than rather than helping us fight off disease, certain
they must give out, foundations may never have to use supplements may be increasing the risk of cancer and
their principal assets. other debilitating diseases.
Worldwide disasters mean big bucks to many charitable “Taking vitamin supplements in high doses may shunt
organizations. Just watch the newspapers when a disaster the body’s biochemistry off in the wrong direction,” says
strikes and you’re sure to see the sad faces of the victims Professor Joseph Lunec, Director of Chemical Pathology at
of terrible suffering. Your heart aches with great pity and Leicester University.
empathy. But how often in the aftermath do we hear In “The China Study,” T. Colin Campbell says that, “more
stories about the money never being used for the purpose than 100,000 Americans die every year from CORRECTLY
intended, and reports of greed and corruption? taking their PROPERLY PRESCRIBED medication.” In addition,
In many cases, not all, private foundations exist primarily Mr. Campbell says, “ When it comes to health, government is
for their own self-perpetuation. During this economic not for the people, it is for the food industry and the
turndown, many foundations cut their rate of giving because pharmaceutical industry at the expense of the people.”
of losses in their endowments. It is reported that in 2009 If you watch television you are lulled into world of pill
there was an 8.4% drop in giving, the steepest decline since commercials before you realize it. And the negative
the Foundation Center began tracking in 1975. reactions you receive are an invitation to death itself. In
Before donating your hard-earned money, if at all magazine ads, a pill advertisement is usually followed by
possible, visit the home base of the charity you are about pages of reasons why you shouldn’t be taking them.
to endow. In some cases, you may discover you are walking While some pills may perform magic, most pills will do
into a grand palace, rather than a depository for the needy. damage that you won’t be aware of until it’s too late!
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AL’S CO R N E R

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By Al Siefert

The Federal Government is planning to invest billions of dollars The smart grid will incorporate multi power generational
in economic recovery efforts to build a better electrical systems to include wind, solar, thermal, gas, coal and nuclear. When
infrastructure for the entire nation. all of these technologies are plugged into the same grid there should
This money is intended to build a smart electrical grid
be extra power available when the need arises.
throughout our nation as the current system is being stressed and
causing more and more power outages.The Department of Energy Another component of this system will be the smart meter
has allocated nearly $100 million for 54 “smart grid” work force which is being installed now by FP&L. Smart meters use two way
training programs. The training programs will go to community digital technologies that will one day be able to control appliances
colleges, universities and other training sources. They plan to train in consumer’s homes. It will allow consumers to save money by
30,000 Americans to upgrade the current electrical grid and to build operating certain appliances during off peak hours.
the smart grid infrastructure. Many companies like IBM, GE, and Cisco are developing digital
The purpose of the smart grid is to provide a reliable electric
supply by increasing the electrical infrastructure. It is estimated that intelligence technologies to operate with the smart grid.
the cost will run into the billions of dollars annually and there will Today there is a coalition of twelve or more utility companies
be enormous challenges to accomplish this project. worldwide. Each company shares their information with the others
The benefits of this should reduce the cost of producing and to benefit in this research. These partners include the US,
delivering electricity. It will enable power companies to shift power Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France and India. ◆
to different grids on an “as needed” basis. Al is a State Licensed Electrical Contractor and owner of
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With the smart grid sharing resources, the savings are expected to and questions from his customers. Please call Al if you have
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