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SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

By Mayor Eric H. Jones Jr.

In City Government

WHO’S WHO

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and although more and more people are becoming aware of the fact that breast cancer is a significant concern for females across the population, many fail to realize the role lifestyle plays in its prevention and management. Breast cancer accounts for over one third of invasive cancers in women. Epidemiological studies have linked diet composition with prognosis, indicating the strong role diet may play in prevention. Many medical professionals are recognizing that a physically active lifestyle, combined with weight management and a calorie controlled, low-fat diet high in vegetables, fruits, fiber and low in red meat intake are important components to reducing the risk. From the literature it seems that physical activity helps mediate inflammatory chemicals associated with obesity, while diet modification has a positive effect on gonadal hormones, retinoid-like activities of carotenoids, and increases the protective effects of biologically active dietary constituents.

BELOW I HAVE LISTED SOME BREAST CANCER RESOURCES

WEST Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Whether you’re a breast cancer patient, a survivor, or the loved one of a woman who is facing it, educating yourself about the disease and finding support are vital. Here are places to gather reliable breast cancer facts and advice.

Breast Cancer Organizations: National Cancer Institute (NCI) The National Cancer Institute is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). This site provides comprehensive breast cancer facts including statistics, treatment, prevention, screening, testing, clinical trials, and research.

American Cancer Society (ACS) The ACS provides wide-ranging breast cancer facts for patients, caregivers, and survivors. An online breast cancer treatment profiler tool helps patients understand how their diagnosis, test results, and medical history affect treatment options and generates free reports detailing treatment options, side effects, research summaries, and questions patients can ask their doctor.

The ACS also offers community-level cancer information and patient services through more than 3,400 local offices.

BreastCancer.org BreastCancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing

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Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson

City Award Scholarship presented to Students at City Commission Meeting.

(Pictured from Left to Right): Commissioner Thomas Dorsett, Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson, Mayor Eric H. Jones, Student Recipient Ms. Gisla Bush, Commissioner Rita Mack, Chair of the Education Advisory Committee (EAC) Ms. Lisa Mays, (EAC) Vice Chair Ms. Dominique Dumervil, and (EAC) Committee member, Mr. Ronald Bell.

reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Its mission is to help women and their loved ones understand the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer so they can make

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Commissioner Thomas Dorsett

informed decisions about breast cancer therapy. The Web site includes discussion boards, chat rooms, and stories of

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Commissioner Sharon Fyffe

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Commissioner Rita “Peaches” Mack

City Manager W. Ajibola Balogun

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Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson

Cancer, the dreaded "C" word. It has become such an epidemic in our society that people are loath to even mention its name. The many faces of this disease challenge an individual to show their fighting spirit and will to live. It’s every woman’s nightmare to feel a lump in her breast and face the chilling prospect that it could be cancer.

While nine out of 10 people referred to a specialist with possible signs don’t actually have the disease, 46,000 people every year find out that they have.

If you are a breast cancer survivor or patient or you have a family member or friend who is, then hopefully this month’s focus on Breast Cancer Awareness will help you find inspiration and additional strength to deal with Breast cancer.

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease—differing by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves.

Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words “breast cancer” doesn’t always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.

Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women.

Each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.”

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breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Approximately 1,700 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography.

Symptoms of breast cancer may include: • A lump in the breast • A change in size, shape, or feel of the breast • Fluid (called "discharge") from a nipple You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if it’s found early. Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get a mammogram.

MEN AND BREAST CANCER ….

Did you know? Breast cancer can occur in men. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1700 men are diagnosed each year.

Male breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. Men at any age may develop breast cancer, but it is usually detected in men between 60 and 70 years of age. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.

Radiation exposure, high levels of estrogen, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk of developing breast cancer.

Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor.

Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn’t mean that you will not get cancer. People who think they may be at risk should discuss this with their

that for women, but recent studies have not found this to be true. In fact, men and women with the same stage of breast cancer have a fairly similar outlook for survival.

doctor. Risk factors for breast cancer in men may include the following: • Being exposed to radiation.

• Having a disease related to high levels of estrogen in the body, such as cirrhosis (liver disease) or Klinefelter syndrome (a genetic disorder).

• Having several female relatives who have had breast cancer.

Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations (changes).

The genes in cells carry the hereditary information that is received from a person’s parents. Hereditary breast cancer makes up approximately 5% to 10% of all breast cancer. Some altered genes related to breast cancer are more common in certain ethnic groups. Men who have an altered gene related to breast cancer have an increased risk of developing this disease.

Men with breast cancer usually have lumps that can be felt.

Lumps and other symptoms may be caused by male breast cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be seen if changes in the breasts are noticed.

Tests that examine the breasts are used to detect (find) and diagnose breast cancer in men.

Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to survival for women with breast cancer.

Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to that for women with breast cancer when their stage at diagnosis is the same. Breast cancer in men, however, is often diagnosed at a later stage.

Cancer found at a later stage may be less likely to be cured.

Male breast cancer is real and can be just as dangerous as breast cancer in women. Because men often wait to report the symptoms of male breast cancer, the disease is more likely to have spread, leaving many men with less hope that treatment will lead to recovery.

Breast cancer is about 100 times less common among men than among women. For men, the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000.

The outlook for men with breast cancer was once thought to be worse than

DID YOU KNOW? • About 1 in 8 women in the United States (12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

• In 2010, an estimated 207,090 new cases of breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. • About 1,970 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2010. Less than 1% of all new breast cancer cases occur in men.

• About 39,840 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2010 from breast cancer.

• For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.

• Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. More than 1 in 4 cancers in women (about 28%) are breast cancer.

• Compared to African American women, white women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer, but less likely to die of it. One possible reason is that African American women tend to have more aggressive tumors, although why this is the case is not known. Women of other ethnic backgrounds — Asian, Hispanic, and Native American — have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast cancer than white women and African American women.

• In 2010, there were more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. • A woman’s risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if she has a firstdegree relative (mother, sister, daugh––––––––––See CELEBRATING, page 5

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Breast Cancer Network of Strength The Breast Cancer Network of Strength provides immediate emotional support for people affected by breast cancer. “Your Shoes” is a peer support program that includes a 24/7 support center staffed by trained breast cancer survivors and has a toll-free hotline, email, and support groups. Interpreters are available in 150 languages. The organization also raises money to support breast cancer awareness programs and provide wig and prosthesis devices for low-income women.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founded by the sister of a woman who lost her life to breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest source of non-profit funds dedicated to the worldwide fight against breast cancer. Fundraising events like the Komen Race for the Cure — a series of 5K runs/fitness walks all over the world — raise millions of dollars a year. The Komen Web site provides information about breast cancer and ways to get involved in fundraising.

National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) The NBCF’s mission is to educate people about breast cancer, stressing the importance of early detection. The non-profit organization helps provide free mammograms to women who cannot afford them and also supports research programs across the country.

The Web site provides in-depth breast cancer facts including the different types of breast cancer, breast cancer therapy and treatment, and tips for living with the disease.

Hopefully this information will benefit you in doing all you can to take charge of your own health in regards to this disease.

On a final note, Last month our City Manager outlined his budget proposal for fiscal year 2013-2014. It is a budget that will aid the City in operating more efficiently, working smarter and making the most of new technologies the will improve city service. I was glad to see that the budget covers many areas which I am sure you are concerned about. Some of the things include no

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tax rate increase, preserving public safety, and investing in the infrastructure. Thanks to those that came out to the budget deliberations because it is “Your West Park” and the budget is nothing without your input. I always have been optimistic about our city and our ability to move forward. There is a story I read of a man who was walking his dog on a riverside path. He found an ancient gold penny. After examining it, he took it to a coin expert who said, “It is quite simply the most important single coin find for a century. We fell off our chairs when we realized what it was.” The penny is 1,200-years-old and bears the image of Coenwulf, an Anglo-Saxon king whose reign was between 796 and 821 AD. Prior to auction, the coin was to sell for approximately a quarter of a million dollars.

The coin expert, said, “There is no way of putting a price on it because one hasn’t ever been found before. It is unique.” Unique it is, for on October 6, 2004, the coin brought $409,000 at auction, making it the most expensive British coin in history. The money will be divided between the landowner and the man who found it, but it was no accident that this man found the coin.

He is an amateur metal detector enthusiast. He has an eye for metal and coins on the ground. He is always looking and waving his metal detector over the ground, even while walking his dog.

There must have been hundreds or thousands of people who walked right over that coin and never found it. The point of the story is that you cannot have a pessimistic attitude toward life believing that nothing is ever going to work out. If you do not purposely look for good things, you will never find them. It takes effort. You have to open a lot of oysters to find a special pearl. It is not likely that oysters will fall from heaven. Optimism takes the time and trouble to find the good in the world, and despite the trouble we may face, keep on believing. In animal psychology there is a term called Learned Helplessness. It is a technical term originally used in reference to animals but is also appropriately applied to human behavior as well. Learned helplessness describes an animal or a person who has learned to behave helplessly, even when there is opportunity to avoid an unpleasant or harmful circumstance. It

is essentially, in humans, it is a mental state in which the person perceives he or she has no control over the outcome of a situation. One writer sums that kind of behavior up in what he calls The Law of Belief. The Law of Belief states, "Whatever you believe, with feeling, becomes your reality; you always act in a manner consistent with your beliefs." In other words, what we think either inhibits and limits us or energizes and frees us. So what do we do when we realize we have learned helplessness behavior? The key to unlearning helplessness and learning hopefulness is to replace "limiting beliefs and attitudes" with "empowering beliefs and attitudes." Optimism does not wait on facts. It deals with prospects. Pessimism is a waste of time. As we prepare for the upcoming fiscal year the report is that our budget was balanced again. This year, the city experience continual commercial development with a steady flow of building department activities and the completion of much needed traffic calming projects. Adding to the excitement, we embarked on the longest infrastructure improvement project since the city’s incorporation: SW 56th avenue improvement. The 1.5 miles roadway improvement is intended to create a sense of destination, with surfaced asphalt pavement; bicycle Lanes; brick paved intersections; new sidewalks, and a landscape median; all while providing much needed traffic calming along one of the most travel roadways in the city. It must be noted that most of this improvement cost is funded through grants. Although it is with confidence that we have a financially sound city, other parts of the nation are still facing challenging economic conditions. As a result, our city manager continues to seek other means of generating revenue and is proposing the same Millage rate as last year.

What has been proposed for fiscal year 2013-2014 is a budget of 12,873,498.00 based on the ad valorem taxation rate of 9.42. The following is a brief financial explanation of the Ad Valorem. Ad valorem taxation and revenue is a function of the adopted taxation Millage rate applied to the property tax base for commercial and residential properties and the city of West Park. The commercial property has both real property

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and personal property components to which the Millage rate is applied.

Commercial real and personal property and residential real property tax bases are assessed, compiled, and reported by the Broward county property appraiser.

This year there is much optimism for the city’s future. The budget plan provides resources to maintain city services while moving forward with strategies that ensure a positive, sustainable future.

Much thanks to our City Manager, and his staff for a job well done I would like to close with a few Halloween Cautions for parents and children: Ghosts! Goblins! Witches! And CANDY! For children, these things add up to a fun-filled Halloween. They look forward to it every year and parents work hard to make it the best and scariest time ever. But as most parents can attest, nothing is scarier than a fun time that turns terribly wrong because of an accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety as pedestrians on Halloween than on any other day of the year!

Some parents might say the best thing to do is to keep your kids safe and sound at home for Halloween, but chances are most kids would not agree.

Discuss being dressed up with nowhere to go! The next best thing to do is to understand the possible risks and take action to keep your kids as safe as possible.

According to Safe Kids USA, the top five safety hazards on Halloween are: No. 5 - Burns and Eye Injuries (attributed to improper costumes, toys, and candles) No. 4 - Falls (attributed to improper costumes, poor lighting, and running) No. 3 - Drunk Driving (drunk driving on Halloween has surpassed drunk driving on New Year's!)

No. 2 - Non-Intersection Crossings (attributed to kids darting out into streets) No. 1 - Pedestrian/Car Collisions (attributed to speed, distraction, and poor visibility) Parents and kids alike can do very simple things to ensure a safe Halloween for everyone. The following ––––––––––See SOME THINGS, page 5

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tips for both parents and kids were developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Safety Council.

Tips for Parents and Adults: • Supervise trick-or-treating for children under age 12.

• Establish a curfew for older children.

• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks, and by placing jack-olanterns away from doorways and landings.

• Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.

• Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.

Although the risk that your child's Halloween candy has been tampered with is extremely low, there is also the chance that his or her candy is unwrapped or spoiled.

• Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters.

• Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.

• Watch for children in the street and on medians.

• Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.

• Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side.

• Drive slowly.

• Avoid distractions while driving.

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ter) who h a s been diagnosed with breast cancer. About 20-30% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of breast cancer.

• About 70-80% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer.

• The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older).

• African Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial and ethnic group in the US for most cancers.

• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African American women. An estimated 26,840 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among African American women in 2011.

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among African American women, surpassed only by lung cancer. An estimated 6,040 deaths from breast cancer are expected to occur among African American women in 2011.

• Overall, about 1 in 2 Hispanic men and 1 in 3 Hispanic women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The lifetime probability of dying from cancer is 1 in 5 Hispanic men and about 1 in 6 Hispanic women. Cancer is the second l e a d i n g cause of death among Hispanics.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? An Early Detection Plan enables you to be proactive about your health by reminding you to perform routine breast self-exams and to schedule clinical

• Do not drink and drive.

Tips for Kids: • Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult if under age 12.

• Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards.

• Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.

• Carry a cell phone if unaccompanied and know how to reach a parent and how to call 911 in an emergency.

• Wear bright, reflective, and flame retardant clothing.

• Consider using face paint instead of masks (Masks can obstruct vision).

• Avoid wearing hats that will slide over eyes.

• Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes to prevent tripping.

• Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.

• Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not cross between parked cars.

• Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.

• Remember to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.

breast exams and mammograms, depending on your age and health history.

An Early Breast Cancer Detection Plan should include: • Beginning at age 20: Performing breast selfexams and looking for any signs of change.

• Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast exams every three years.

• By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams.

• Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every one to two years depending on previous findings.

• Ages 50 and older: Having a mammogram every year.

• All Ages: — Recording personal exams, mammograms and doctors' appointments on a calendar or in a detailed file.

— Maintaining a healthy weight, following a lowfat diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption.

When your life is touched by breast cancer, you need support. This month, the City of West Park is proud to recognize and support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to promote regular mammograms and increase early detection of breast cancer. At the Commission meeting on October 2nd we ask residents to show your support of those battling cancer and those who have lost their life to cancer by wearing pink. In fact, wear pink all day- wear pink to work, have your children wear something pink to school, display something pink

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alloween is supposed to be a fun and exciting time for kids. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be a top priority for both drivers and parents. In addition, taking the time to buy the right costumes and teaching your children Halloween safety rules will go a long way toward ensuring the most frightening thing they encounter is each other.

God bless America and God bless the City of West Park.

around your house or your business then come to our Commission meeting with your display of pink.

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.”

Remember to contact me at City Hall with your ideas, suggestions or concerns.

I represent you and appreciate your input into the continued success of our beloved city.

I can be reached at (954) 889-4164 or email

fbrunson@cityofwestpark.org.

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From the Desk of Commissioner Mack Volunteers Needed for the Broward Sheriff's Office Citizen Observer Patrol (BSO - COP)

BY COMMISSIONER RITA “PEACHES� MACK

As a resident, together with BSO we can be a great team. Our BSO believes that with residents helping the officers spot suspicious activities, they can stop crimes before they are committed. BSO is asking residents to volunteer for the COP Program. BSO's COP Program is a volunteer group sponsored by the Sheriff's Office that uses a simple approach to safeguarding neighborhoods through residents' involvement. COP volunteers are local residents who help BSO fight crime by patrolling their community, looking out for suspicious activity or potential hazards and offering assistance to local residents.

Typical assignments in addition to patrol activities include performing checks on unoccupied residences (at the owner's request), checking on elderly or homebound residents (as requested) and reporting potential problems and neighborhood hazards to BSO. COP volunteers wear uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles, adding to the crime-fighting presence in the community.

I'm asking residents of West Park to volunteer for the COP program.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age, pass a background check, possess a valid Florida driver's license, complete at least four hours of the training program and comply with all program policies and procedures. To apply, you may cut-out the application provided in this newspaper or you may call BSO at 954.321.4100. As always, if you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at 954.889.4156.

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Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction (HHF-PR)

CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON 954.364.4449 REPRESENTATIVE SHEVRIN D. JONES 954.893.5010

Attention: The online application for the Florida HHF Principal Reduction (HHF-PR) Program will open on Wednesday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern). Please review the information provided at. www.principalreductionflhhf.org Please be advised that only 25,000 completed and submitted applications will be accepted initially for eligibility determination. When you click “Start Now,” you must complete all the steps to have a completed application. After you complete “Step Four”, you will see the “Submit Application” button located at the bottom, click that button, and your application is considered complete.

Once we have reached 25,000 applications, the “Start Now” button will be disabled so that we can begin processing the completed applications. If additional funding is available for the HHF-PR program after this initial launch, we will re-open the application process.

The website contains all the information you will need to begin your application for the Florida HHF-PR program, with step-by-step instructions and prompts to help you. In addition, there are facts about the program, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other information that may be helpful to you on the website www.principalreductionflhhf.org The federal government has allocated funding to assist eligible Florida homeowners who owe at least 125% more on their home than its current market value, commonly referred to as the home being “underwater.” The Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction (HHF-PR) program will provide up to $50,000 to an eligible homeowner(s) to help reduce the principal balance of the first mortgage. The program is available in all 67 counties in the State.

Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: •Must be a Florida resident and a legal US resident/legal alien; •Must occupy property as primary residence; •Must be current on the monthly mortgage payment (cannot be 60 or more days late on the first mortgage within the past 24 months); •First mortgage must have been originated prior to January 1, 2010; •Must have an unpaid principal balance (UPB) that does not exceed $350,000 for the first mortgage; •Loan-to-value for the first mortgage must be greater than 125%; and •Total household income (including all persons living in the home age 18 years and older) must be less than 140% of the area median income (AMI) as provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

For questions, please call the Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Program information line toll-free at 1-(877) 863-5244.

SERVICE LIFE

Signs & Pavement Markings

Mayor Eric H. Jones

954.889.4153 / ejones@cityofwestpark.org

Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson

954.889.4164 / fbrunson@cityofwestpark.org

Commissioner Thomas Dorsett

954.889.4163 / tommydorsett@comcast.net

Commissioner Sharon Fyffe

954.963.7745 / sharonhous@aol.com

Commissioner Rita “Peaches” Mack 954.889.4156 / rmack@cityofwestpark.org

ADMINISTRATION

City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Building & Permits Dept.

Business Tax Licenses Public Works Trash/Recycling McTyre Park Mary Saunders Park Code Enforcement Planning and Zoning Dept.

Finance

Police Dept./BSO Fire Dept./BSO

A concrete flood control channel is a reinforced concrete structure and determination of its service life is the same as for other concrete structures. Design and specifications developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) define service life as the period of time that a structure is expected to be in operation. Design life is defined as the period of time that the structure can withstand the various and repetitive loading anticipated with a given set of design specifications.

AASHTO requires a design life of 75 years. In the 1950s and 1960s when the majority of our flood control facilities were being built, the focus was on structure design life, which in those days was 50 years. A structures ability to meet its expected service life can be compromised in several ways. If the loading is increased over time during the service period, then the expected design and service life will be decreased and structural failure will occur sooner than anticipated. Another problem is environmental conditions that the structure is exposed to, such as chemical reaction with concrete, extreme temperatures, excessive bed load, etc. Certain chemicals, for

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example, can invade concrete’s pore structure and initiate physical or chemical reactions causing expansive by-products. These in turn cause cracks and access to the reinforcing steel, ultimately causing corrosion and spalling concrete. At that point, if major maintenance and repairs are not performed, the structure will proceed towards failure.

Considering the potential long-term effects of deterioration, seepage and other potentially harmful environmental factors on each of the structure’s material components, the 75-year service life requirement is a good method for supporting flood control channels.

Nighttime driving is statistically more risky than daytime driving- the nighttime crash rate is about 3 times higher than the daytime crash rate. While many factors are at play during nighttime conditions, drivers generally acknowledge that their nighttime visibility of the roadway and roadside is significantly reduced compared to their daytime visibility. Traffic signs and pavement markings are made with retro-reflective materials to help increase their visibility during nighttime conditions. Retro-reflective materials are unique in that they shine headlamp light back toward the driver.

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requires most signs and pavement markings to be retro-reflective.

The MUTCD has new standards that were built on the nighttime needs of older drivers to see and read traffic signals.

Recent research results from the Florida Highway Administration (FHWA) shows, that not only does the retro-reflectivity of the pavement markings appear to be linked to safety, but so does the width of the pavement markings. Wider edge lines on two-lane highways are a cost effective, statisticallysound approach to reducing run-off-the-road crashes and fatalities. Wider edge lines are

an effective countermeasure in their own right and can also be considered in combination with other countermeasures such as rumble strips. Rumble strips address crashes where the driver is distracted, drowsy or otherwise inattentive and can be effective even during rain. Also, wider edge lines seem to be effective where the driver is looking at the roadway/striping or where the driver’s peripheral vision is picking up the marking.

Traffic safety professionals continue to improve the signs and pavement markings on our nation’s highways to provide a safer and more comfortable driving experience.

The goal is to ensure adequate visibility for nighttime drivers.

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Do you or someone you know have Facial Acne?

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 12 years of age or older that suffer from Facial Acne, to participate in an seven [7] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.

• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.

• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $350.00.

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Acné Facial?

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 años de edad o más que padecen de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de siete [7] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.

• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación sin costo alguno.

• Un reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $350.00.

For more information please call:

Francisco Flores, MD.

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097

Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Wednesday, October 02, 2013 7:00 p.m.

The City Commission will have a Public Hearing

for McTyre Park Improvements, which will be held at City Hall in the Commission Chambers

(1965 South State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023).

This Public Hearing will allow the public to engage in discussion about the recommended improvements.

www.fxmresearch.com

Do you or someone you know have Atopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)?

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age that suffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with or without itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.

• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.

• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $540.00.

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Dermatitis Atópica (También conocida como Eczema)?

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad que padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.

• Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno.

• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00.

For more information please call:

Francisco Flores, MD.

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097

Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

www.fxmresearch.com

PUBLIC NOTICE Wednesday, October 02, 2013 7:00 p.m.

The City Commission will hold a Public Hearing for Mary Saunders Park Improvements, which will be held at City Hall in the Commission Chambers

(1965 South State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023).

This Public Hearing will allow the public to engage in discussion about the recommended improvements..

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

According to a 2005 study by the US Fire Administration, out of the 3,300 fires causing 3,800 fatalities, smoke alarms were not present in 42% of the homes, or were not working in 21% of the homes.

Homeowners need to install smoke alarms on every level of their home. The most important location is near the bedrooms to provide an early warning to all sleeping occupants.

Smoke alarms mounted on ceilings should be no less than 4 inches from the nearest wall; while wall mounted alarms should be 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling to ensure that the smoke will reach the alarm. Smoke alarms should not be placed near windows or doors that could interfere with their operation. Avoid placing the smoke alarm in the kitchen or near the bathroom, wear cooking fumes and steam can cause the alarm to sound.

A lifesaving test: Check your smoke alarms regularly!!

• Smoke alarms should be tested on a monthly basis by following the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Smoke alarm batteries need to be

replaced every 6 months. An easy way to remember is when you “Change your clocks, change your batteries”.

• Never ‘borrow’ a battery from your smoke alarm, as they can’t warn you of fire if their batteries are missing or disconnected.

• Vacuum your smoke alarm regularly to avoid false alarms.

• Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years or according to manufacturer’s directions. If you cannot remember how old your alarm is, then you probably need a new one.

Smoke alarms sense fire early, giving residents time to escape the fire safely.

Broward County residents may be eligible to receive a free battery-operated smoke alarm. If you’re a Broward County homeowner and would like to see if you’re eligible for the free battery-operated smoke alarm giveaway and installation program, or if you would like to have one of our Life Safety Educators come to your organization and present these and other safety tips, contact the Fire Marshal’s Bureau at (954) 831-8210.

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Do you or someone you know have Rosacea?

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older that suffer from Rosacea “Redness on forehead, cheeks, and nose with acne type lesions on your face” to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.

• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.

• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Rosacea?

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años de edad o más que padecen de Rosacea “Enrojecimiento en la frente, mejillas, y nariz con lesiones similares al acné”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de cuatro [4] visitas. Seguro Médico no es requerido para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.

• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.

• Reembolso por tiempo y transporte hasta $200.00.

For more information please call:

Francisco Flores, MD.

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097

Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

www.fxmresearch.com

Do you or someone you know have Atopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)?

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age that suffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with or without itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.

• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.

• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $540.00.

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Dermatitis Atópica (También conocida como Eczema)?

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad que padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.

• Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno.

• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00.

For more information please call:

Francisco Flores, MD.

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097

Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

www.fxmresearch.com

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That’s why we’ve created A AT T&T DriveMode.

A free downloadable mobile app, that when activated, puts texting on hold while still allowing you to get all your messages when it is safe to do so.

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