Deerfield Beach! Magazine September 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

PIER HISTORY

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Rethinking Recycling DEERFIELD BEACH HAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED ITS RECYCLING PROGRAM. WHAT NOW?

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DEERFIELD BEACH! SEPTEMBER 2018

A HISTORY OF DEERFIELD BEACH’S INTERNATIONAL FISHING PIER

Local historian and author Sally J. Ling recounts how Deerfield Beach’s pier evolved from a beer-centric hangout, to a fisherman’s dream. .

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THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF AMERICAN RECYCLING

Deerfield Beach has temporarily suspended its recycling program.

A shifting marketplace and changing global demands are forcing municipalities to rethink how they handle waste and recyclables.

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Unsolicited Advice

Longing for lazy afternoons spent lakeside at summer camp, which I hated as a teenager but would now donate a kidney to relive.

News and happenings including: an update of water chlorination; grocery deliveries, a new yoga place and an award for the new Pioneer Grove design.

Psychologist Dr. Jill Selbach offers tips and advice for getting back into the swing of things.

Humorist Jim Terlizzi ponders what it means to be the “official” product of anything — and who actually cares about such designations?

With school back in full swing, it’s hard to always find time to cook dinner. Or maybe you just want to get out of the house for a bit. Either way, consult our comprehensive restaurant guide for a plethora of local dining options.

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Reflections on the Lake AT YOUR TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP, GENERAL SWIM (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GS) MARKS THE END OF THE DAY. IT’S A TIME WHEN ALL CAMPERS HEAD down to the lake to partake in swimming, sailing, canoeing waterskiing or just fooling around in the water. Rules vary from camp to camp, but typically children are required to change into swimsuits; however, if they choose, they may just sit lakeside and read or chat or play cards.

When I was a little kid at camp, general swim was beyond fun and a little mischievous. What little girl doesn’t want to goof around on a sailboat with her closest friends pretending to know how to successfully navigate a till and a boom without strangling someone? Every time we took a canoe out on the lake, we would intentionally capsize. We would then swim beneath the upside down canoe, pop our heads out of the water and goof around in the piercing echo chamber created by the inverted boat. I can still picture the scene

as the late afternoon sun created an eerie and luminous chamber as beams of light passed through the red fiberglass canoe. I can’t remember what we talked about in our secret space on the lake, and I can’t tell you exactly why we found an inverted canoe so amusing, but suffice it to say, we would laugh until our bellies hurt —especially as we valiantly tried to right our canoes.

Unfortunately, as we got older, my friends and I viewed general swim as more of an obligation than a privilege.

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ABOVE Susan Rosser during visiting day at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp, 1977. Yes, that’s a Dorothy Hamill haircut.

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Now that my own daughter is a teenager at summer camp in upstate New York, I see the same pattern in her.

As a little girl, she completely devoured her camp’s majestic waterfront. She would swim and splash and wakeboard every chance she could get.

On parent’s visiting day, she would proudly show off her wakeboarding prowess. A few years ago when the camp produced a new promotional video, they asked her to wake up early so they could film her wakeboarding on the early morning glass-like water.

This summer on visiting day when I asked her about wakeboarding, she hadn’t been even once. General swim had become a bore. Now, she is clearly one of those teenagers who grudgingly sits on her towel.

I told her that someday she would regret not taking advantage of that lake every chance she could get. My advice seemed to fall on deaf ears.

The summer of 1979 was my last as a camper. I cannot even begin to conjure the sum of money I would pay to travel back in time to enjoy an afternoon of general swim with my summer sisters — to experience just one more swim in the lake or an hour lost in thought and laughter sitting lakeside with my best friends.

Don’t get me wrong, my daughter is having a blast this summer — her last as a camper. She is relishing in every single moment of camp. But that lake… I can’t get it out of my mind that maybe she is missing something.

Of course this 20/20 hindsight about general swim prompts me to wonder: What am I missing now? What current drudgery will I look back on someday and feel some sort of sentimental longing? How can I better live in the moment?

It would be fair to say that general swim was my least favorite part of summer camp. But what I wouldn’t give to capsize a canoe and revisit those carefree afternoons at the lake sitting beneath trees that towered over us as if they were older than the universe itself. Y

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Annual Free Chlorination Treatment of Deerfield Beach’s Water Distribution System Will Occur Aug. 22 - Sept. 13

Yoga Joint Opens in Deerfield Beach

As part of the City’s efforts to ensure drinking water is of the highest quality, the City of Deerfield Beach Environmental Services Department has begun its annual free chlorination Yoga Joint in Deerfield treatment of the water distribution system. This switch to Beach officially free chlorination treatment is a common practice for water opened on June systems using chloramines as a disinfectant. The treatment 30. The new space, purifies the water of pathogenic microorganisms. The which was previously process takes three weeks and began on Aug. 22.

Anuttara Yoga, has Until Sept. 13, while the water system is undergoing been beautifully treatment, residents may notice a slight change in taste, odor re-designed with two and color of the tap water. The water will remain safe studios, a retail area, for drinking, cooking, bathing and any other lounge and lockers. After household use. about a year of renovations, During this period City utility crews will Yoga Joint is open for classes, also be flushing fire hydrants. This may including heated yoga and pilates. See a cause temporary water discoloration full schedule via the MindBody app or online at in the respective area. If this happens, theyogajoint.com/studio/deerfield. Yoga Joint is City officials recommend running the water located at 620 SE Tenth St. in Deerfield Beach. Call from the faucets until the water clears.

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Amazon Prime members in Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point can now receive Whole Foods groceries delivered to their homes for free (for orders over $35) within a two hour time-frame purchased through the Prime Now app. For orders under $35, the delivery charge is $4.99.

Amazon, who closed the deal to acquire Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in 2017, began delivering Whole Foods Market Inc. products earlier this year in other parts of the country, but on July 24 expanded the service to 24 additional regions, including South Florida.

The local coverage area for Whole Foods delivery starts at Lake Park to the north and extends south and southwest to West Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines, Miami, Coral Gables and Palmetto Bay. More zip codes will be added later, according to Amazon.

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Deerfield Beach Headquartered Early Education Business Sold to Golden Gate Capital

On July 2, The Learning Experience, a national early education franchise headquartered in Deerfield Beach, announced via press release it had been purchased by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based leading private equity investment firm with over $15 billion of capital under management.

The Learning Experience was started by CEO Richard Weissman in 2001 in Boca Raton before moving its headquarters to Deerfield Beach. The company has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and fastestgrowing academies of early education for children ages six weeks to six years old. Now, the national franchise has more than 300 company-owned and franchise centers operating, or under development, across 22 states, and plans to open its first international location in late 2019 in the United Kingdom.

Financial terms of the company’s sale to Golden Gate were not disclosed, but Weissman said he does intend on staying with the company.

“Golden Gate Capital is fully committed to our curriculum and vision, with an excellent track record of accelerating the growth of multi-unit consumer companies,” said Weissman. “This is a transformational moment for The Learning Experience and the children and families we support.”

WoodSpring Suites Opens in Deerfield Beach

WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach, an extended stay hotel by Choice Hotels International, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels and Nationwide Hotel Management Company, has officially opened its doors at 1400 SW 11th Way. The Deerfield Beach hotel opened mid-summer and represents the 29th WoodSpring property to open in Florida.

“The opening of the WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach expands the brand’s presence in Florida, where there is high demand for extendedstay options,” said Ron Burgett, VP of franchise development at WoodSpring Suites, Choice Hotels in a press release. “Broward County, in particular, continues to see strong year-over-year growth for visitors and construction, making it the perfect option for guests and developers.”

WoodSpring Suites Deerfield Beach is a four-story, 119-room property with an expanded lobby. Each suite has an in-room kitchen equipped with a full-size refrigerator. To book online, visit woodspring.com.

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BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU The Florida Planning and Zoning Association has awarded the City of Deerfield Beach with the 2018 “Outstanding Development/Design Excellence Award” for the Pioneer Grove Design Standards Manual created in 2017. The Design Standards Manual lays out design criterion for new developers wishing to be approved to build in Pioneer Grove.

Pioneer Grove is a newly established, 119-

that will be very unique and special,” said Mayor Bill Ganz. “Our residents will have a downtown with a modern, industrial, chic feel to it.”

The Design Standard Manual was co-developed by the planning staff, the City’s economic development department and environmental services department.

Development in Pioneer Grove has already begun with new townhomes currently under construction

acre zoning district, which permits mixed-use properties and is envisioned as a walkable downtown with integrated housing, employment centers, shopping and recreation. Pioneer Grove was designed to culturally and economically revive the old heart of downtown where the City’s pioneer roots originated.

The Design Standards Manual lays out a very distinct theme for Pioneer Grove that gives nod to the area’s agricultural and industrial heritage. The Manual suggests builders use materials such as exposed lumber, iron and greenery. The idea is to create an area reminiscent of the turn-of-the-19th century (with a modern twist) that honors the City’s unique heritage.

“Pioneer Grove is going to have a look and feel

and the creation of the Branhilda Richardson Knowles Memorial Park, which is expected to be completed by October 2018.

“This award is a great honor but there is still a lot of work to be done,” said Eric Power, director of planning and development services. “We are looking forward to making this design a reality for our residents.”

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Starting on Sept. 5 at 10am and continuing until Sept. 19, Habitat for Humanity of Broward County will be opening the enrollment process for families in need of affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity provides low, affordable and interest-free mortgage payments for families who qualify, apply and are chosen. Applicants must be be first-time homebuyers, U.S. citizens (or permanent residents of the U.S.) and a current Broward County resident who has been a resident for at least a year. All applicants must attend mandatory educational workshops, make a $2,000 cash down-payment, complete 300 hours of “sweat equity” by helping build the home or volunteering in other capacities at Habitat for Humanity, demonstrate a need for affordable housing and fall within the income guidelines. For more information or to apply, visit habitatbroward.org

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G E T PSYC H E D

Get Ready for School HERE WE ARE IN SEPTEMBER AND IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT TO MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM SUMMER BACK TO THE ACADEMIC GRIND. For the elementary school and middle school kids the importance of a sleep schedule is key. Young kids need their time structured for them. They need designated times to complete homework and stay organized. Organization is important for students at all levels.

This process will gradually become something they do on their own in middle and high school if you instill the principles early.

Freshman in high school need to look at the big picture, all four years and map out courses to be sure they get the courses needed to get into the programs and colleges in which they are interested.

Not only do they need to be sure to take challenging courses, they need to adjust to a new school, new people and in many cases

more independence. The demands placed on freshman are much greater than in middle school. Finding ways to manage the stress of new demands is important too. Freshman year grades are very important or you’ll be playing catch up each year trying to come back from the less than stellar performance. Learning to balance school activities and a more active social life with academics is another challenge. It is important to get involved with school activities and become invested in the culture of the school.

Sophomore year, begin to look for mentors outside of school.

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BY DR. JILL SELBACH

Talk to adults such as guidance counselors, teachers and family members about college and careers. Continue to take challenging classes to boost your grade point average (GPA). Look into the pros and cons of dual enrollment. Dual enrollment shows colleges that you step up to challenging work. It can help keep college costs down but it does not help your high school GPA like Advanced Placement (AP) courses or Honors courses. Make sure to research options to obtain money for college and take the PSAT. Over the summer test prep is a great idea. Look at the characteristics of the SAT vs. the ACT and see for which your child may be best suited. Taking both of these tests is a good idea. There are many local and online companies that specialize in test prep and college application assistance such as Score At The Top. Junior year be sure to take, or have taken, the PSAT. In order to be considered for the National Merit scholarships program this must be done this year. Be sure to attend college fairs and college prep presentations. Explore career options and earning potential in light of the tuitions of the colleges in which you are interested.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook has pay scales for many careers. By the spring semester the ACT and or SAT prep should be in full swing and test dates should be chosen and registered for.

Now is the time to research scholarship opportunities and ways to pay for college tuition. Make contact with colleges to gather information and application procedures.

Alas! The home stretch is here. Rising seniors should take the summer to visit colleges and narrow down the options.

Think about cost, geographic location, climate, size, programs of interest. Enter information or update information in the FAFSA4caster. Look at deadlines for applications and write essays.

Decide which is the best application to fill out based on the schools you are interested. There are choices: a college’s own application (more of these than of any other type); the Common Application, second in terms of acceptance; the Coalition Application, third in terms of acceptance; and the Universal Application. The Common Application is the most widely accepted application, used by 773 colleges. Take the ACT/SAT for the last time in the fall and pay close attention to deadlines. Being prepared and proactive gives you more choices. All of these steps are designed to give you the best shot at the most options from which to choose. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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TIDBITS AND TRIVIA

It’s Official!

So What?

BY JIM TERLIZZI HAVE YOU EVER BOUGHT A PRODUCT SIMPLY BECAUSE IT WAS THE “OFFICIAL” FOOD, DRINK OR WHATEVER OF SOME SPORTS TEAM OR OTHER ENTITY? ME NEITHER. So why, then, do companies spend tens of thousands of dollars to gain the “official” appellation? Answer: It’s an ego thing. Company executives get a vicarious thrill out of it.

Until recently Papa John’s was the “official pizza of the Miami Marlins”. I believe this meant that Marlins’ players were allowed to eat only Papa John’s pizza. If they were caught eating Domino’s, they were suspended.

The pizza chain did offer a gimmick to increase sales.

Whenever the Marlins scored five runs or more, pizzas were sold at a discount. This resulted in a hike in sales of three pizzas, since the Marlins score five runs only once in a millennium.

I have it on good authority that there are a number of “official” deals in the works. For example, Ex-Lax will become the official laxative of the Jamaican bobsled team. I don’t know about you, but if I slide down an icy chute at 80-mies-per-hour, I won’t need a laxative.

Energizer will become the official battery of the Mechanical Rabbit Manufacturers Association. I know.

I never heard of them either. Just reporting what my sources tell me.

The World Wrestling Federation is about to make “Vanish” their official deodorant. Vanish is a new product. You rub it under your arms and you disappear, so no one can tell where the stink is coming from.

Coleman lanterns will become the official emergency beacon of Florida Power and Light. The companies would like to merge, but the Federal Trade Commission is opposed. The FTC fears that FPL will allow more power outages to occur (if that’s possible) in order to sell more lanterns.

There are all manner of things “official”. For example,

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did you know that every state has an official beer?

In Florida it’s called “Cigar City Jai Alai”.

The name covers the three main vices — drinking, smoking and gambling, the perfect brew to be served in the Seminole casinos where all three are legal.

In Minnesota the official beer is “Surly Furious”, something you become after weathering a winter there.

Most official beer names are rather mundane, but there are a couple that would make me switch to drinking wine. In Kansas it’s “Tall Grass Buffalo Sweat”, while Montana favors “Big Sky Moose Drool”.

My favorite is Hawaii’s state beer. I think I might enjoy a “Maui Bikini Blonde”. There also are official state foods.

You probably know that in Florida it’s “Key Lime Pie”, but you’d likely never guess that in Illinois it’s “popcorn”. One of my favorites is the “beignet”, those tasty, deep fried pastry pillows found in Louisiana. These represent my idea of the three basic food groups.

Maine boasts “Whoopie Pies”, while Connecticut favors the “Snickerdoodle”, whatever that is. I need to know more before I would eat either of them.

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Deerfield Beach’s International Fishing Pier BACK THEN, A MAN CALLED IT HIS FIFTY-CENT YACHT

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e would come to the pier about noon every day, walk midway out, unfold his chair, and open his cooler. Popping a cold one, he’d stare out at the ocean. Back in 1958, this New York City lawyer considered his patch of wooden planks: “The best darn fifty-cent yacht in the world. Don’t feel a rough wave and steady as she goes.”

Deerfield’s pier has always been considered the city’s icon, and like all old timers, it, too, has a few “fish” stories.

The pier’s real beginning is somewhat of a mystery. While the first pier was here in the early 1950s, no one seems to know for sure what year it was actually built or who owned it, though the story goes that the 617-foot pier was privately built. Back then, it was open 24/7, had a rickety boardwalk, an old beat up bait shack, was run haphazardly, and was quickly getting a reputation as a boisterous “beer pier.” Then in October of 1956, a thirtyyear-old Mt. Vernon, New York, native by the name of Robert Jahn, who made his fortune in real estate, purchased the pier for $250,000. Joe Cass, a local known as “the-man-who-fished-all-day,” was hired as the pier’s manager.

Joe took down the beer signs and put up fishing signs. He built a restaurant, a new tackle shop that had all the markings of a Fifth Avenue store, and hired knowledgeable staff. But the pièce de résistance was his chum machine at the end of the pier. In it he threw hamburger, fish heads, and a mixture of oil and oatmeal. The slick brought fish to the pier by the hundreds and kept fishermen coming back.

A five-foot, 80-pound barracuda named “Sammy” lived under the pier. Joe

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considered him a “pet.” Then there was a one-day catch of 300 Spanish mackerel and a single afternoon when 150 three-pound bluefish were taken in. There was also the 500-pound female hammerhead shark that hung out at the end of the pier molesting the fish and ruining the fishing. It took Ralph Wickline three hours to reel in the darn thing that measured 11 feet and 10 inches. Just as he was about to beach the huge fish, she gave birth to thirteen 19-inch youngsters who immediately swam out to sea. Her words, “I’ll be back,” wafted on the breeze.

In September of 1960, hurricane Donna wiped out the pier, sending its planks floating north toward Boca Raton. Now without its icon, Deerfield residents and city commissioners proposed a bond issue to rebuild the pier. On August 1, 1963, the new 720-foot pier with his concrete pilings was dedicated. The first lessees were James Scarry and William Kahe. Unfortunately, there were unable to make a go of it. Four different parties subsequently leased the pier, all turning it back to the city as unprofitable. In 1968, Charlie Thompson, who people said didn’t know a fish from a pelican, leased the pier. He also returned it to the city in 1971, then became its manager.

He moved pier income from red to black for the first time in 1972 with revenues of $74,955. No doubt this was accomplished by his personable and knowledgeable staff, fishing contests, special events including weddings, burials (people actually scattered ashes of their loved ones off the end of the pier!) and births (at least one that’s documented), and his ability to “sell” the pier as a primary tourist destination. Income rose steadily after that. In

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1976, $128,318 was collected and in 1978, income rose to $170, 973.

All with a $.50 admission for sightseers and $1.25 for fishing, along with annual passes. Income topped $248,400 in 1985, the last year Charlie published revenue statistics.

Charlie was proud of all his accomplishments, but the biggest thrill during his tenue at the pier was the 1976 visit by President Gerald Ford. When Charlie learned that the president would be coming through South Florida, he wrote him a letter inviting him to come to the Deerfield pier. Charlie was most surprised to find out the Commander in Chief would actually come. After 20 years managing the pier, Charlie retired in 1988.

One final story remains. It’s about the nun who fell off the pier. Though details about where and how are a bit sketchy, and Joe Cass never got her name, he said she was a good sport – “wet habit and all.”

Information and photographs for this article were provided by the Deerfield Beach Historical Society.

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The Evolving Landscape of American Recycling

BY DENNICA WORRELL

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IN THE WAKE OF RISING PRICES AND A SHIFTING MARKETPLACE, THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH HAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED ITS RECYCLING PROGRAM. CITY LEADERS IN BROWARD COUNTY AND NATIONWIDE ARE SEEKING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO A SURGE IN RECYCLING CHALLENGES.

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n July 2, the contract between the recycling processor Southern Waste Systems (also known as Sun Recycling) and 17 South Florida municipalities, including the city of Deerfield Beach, expired.

In January, Waste Management Inc. had purchased some assets from Sun Recycling/ Southern Waste Systems, which had been providing trash hauling and recycling services in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Though the acquisition received antitrust clearance from the Justice Department in December, the purchase left Waste Management Inc. with little competition in the local marketplace.

In negotiating new contracts with the 17 South Florida cities up for renewal, Waste Management’s prices reportedly rose from $51.15 to $96 dollars per ton, nearly doubling recycling expenses. In Deerfield Beach, the increase would have raised the total price by $800,000 a year.

In response to Waste Management’s new contract offers, 15 of the cities up for renewal accepted the price increase. Only two,

would temporarily suspend all recycling programs until a new contract could be negotiated or another solution could be determined.

On Aug. 16, the Deerfield Beach City Commission approved a new contract with Waste Management, which will restart the city’s recycling program on Sept 3. Until then, all materials placed in blue recycling bins will be processed as trash. The new contract still includes a fee of $96 per ton, but according to Rebecca Medina-Stewart, the City’s Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, includes other important changes, such as: the flexibility to make changes to residential curbside recycling program as well as commercial and multi-family dumpster service; the flexibility to remove material streams based The landfill between Copans and Sample roads on the east side the Florida Turnpike is commonly referred to as Mount Trashmore. Photo by Jeff Graves

“We are going to have to rethink a lot things regarding recycling. How we collect it, what we do with it, how we charge our residents for the service,” “Reducing household waste, and educating the public on what to do with their recycling is our focus. By the time our contract is up in 2022, it could be a whole different situation.” — Beth Dubow.

91% of plastic is

not recycled

(National Geographic, 2017)

Deerfield Beach and Sunrise, refused, opting out of renewing their contracts.

Deerfield Beach Mayor Bill Ganz described Waste Management’s offer as “tantamount to extortion.”

Deerfield Beach City Commission rejected the new contract in a 3-2 decision. On July 3, Deerfield Beach officially announced via a press release it

on market conditions or contamination issues; reduces the notification period for the City’s ability to terminate the contract from 120 to 90 days; increases educational outreach from 40 hours to 120 hours for the first year of the contract; and requires Waste Management to compensate the City $15,000 a year to pay for educational materials to address the environmental impacts Deerfield Beach!

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In 2016, 3.5 million tons of solid waste was collected in Broward County

(Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2016)

of Waste Management’s facility, which is located in Deerfield Beach.

The City of Sunrise has opted to burn recyclables at a waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plant. WTE plants burn trash and use the steam to create energy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are currently 86 WTE facilities in the United States for combustion of municipal solid waste (MSW) with energy recovery. These facilities are located in 25 states, mainly in the Northeast.

Florida, according to the state’s Environmental Protection Agency, has grown from having one small WTE plant in 1982 to operating 12 WTE facilities as of 2017. Florida has established the largest capacity to burn MSW of any state in the country. This option may become an alternative to recycling in some Florida municipalities, but environmentalists see the option as completely unpalatable, arguing that incinerators are serious polluters and undermine recycling.

Although MSW combustion is regulated under the Clean Air Act, host communities have expressed concern about potential health impacts. Emissions typically associated with incineration include particulate matter, lead, mercury and dioxins.

Lighthouse Point’s contract expires at the end of September and has not determined its

course of action moving forward with Waste Management [see story page on page 46].

Pompano Beach’s contract with Waste Management luckily does not expire until 2022. Beth Dubow, Pompano Beach’s Recycling Coordinator said the City is feeling the impetus to innovate, and education will be their driving force.

“We are going to have to rethink a lot of things regarding recycling. How we collect it, what we do with it, how we charge our residents for the service,” remarked Dubow. “Reducing household waste, and educating the public on what to do with their recycling is our focus. By the time our contract is up in 2022, it could be a whole different situation.”

Re-thinking Recycling

Dawn McCormick, director of communications for Waste Management, said cities need to reframe how they view recycling.

“It’s a service, not a revenue stream,” McCormick said in an interview with The Pelican.

In the past, recycling was not only cost effective, it could sometimes profit a city. Nationwide, exports of scrap plastic to China valued more than $300 million in 2015. In the first quarter of this year, scrap plastic totaled only $7.6 million (according to Joseph Pickard, a chief economist

Cities Who Enforce Regulatory Recycling SEATTLE, WA adopted a mandatory

recycling ordinance in 2003 that covers single, multi-family and commercial units.

BOULDER, CO has a Trash

Tax which was raised in 2009 to pay for an improved waste reduction facility. The tax is $3.50 per month for households and $0.85 prt cubic yard of trash for businesses and multifamily units.

AUSTIN, TX has an ordinance requiring building projects more than 5,000 square feet to recycle at least 50 percent of construction debris, and dispose of no more than 2.5 pounds per square foot.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA passed a mandatory recycling and composting ordinance in 2009, requiring all persons located in San Francisco to separate recyclables and landfilled trash, and take part in a composting program. The city provides enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations. San Francisco was the first city in the nation to ban disposable plastic bags back in 2007.

PORTLAND, OR requires that every business sign a commitment to recycle 50 percent of their waste, or be subject to compliance fines.

WASHINGTON, DC has a plastic bag tax requiring all businesses that sell food or alcohol to charge a 5 cent fee per bag.

for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, as reported in The New York Times).

Until January, China was America’s top buyer of recycled scrap, but as part of an anti-pollution campaign, the country enacted an import ban against 24 materials. Post consumer plastic, mixed paper, cardboard and scrap metal that is more than 0.5 percent impure is no longer accepted into the Chinese marketplace.

According to Reuters, the import ban in China disrupted a global supply chain of more than 7 million tons of plastic from Europe and the U.S. Last year alone, the U.S. exported $5.6 billion dollars worth of shredded steel, corrugated cardboard, beverage containers and other scraps to China. According to the EPA’s most recent figures, Americans recycle upwards of 66 million tons of waste per year.

Now, with China essentially off the table, recyclers like Waste Management have to find other markets, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam to sell recycled materials. Reportedly, total scrap plastic exports are still down by forty percent this year.

Most recycling which can’t be sold will be processed as waste and left to pile up in landfills or be burned. The long term environmental implications of such a move is undetermined, but assumed negative.

This shifting tides both globally and locally have created an urgent need to re-think recycling. A large part of the problem, said Dubow, is contamination.

How to Reduce Household Waste • Use reusable bags at the grocery store

• Use a water filtration system and re-usable bottles instead of purchasing bottled water.

• Make your own sparkling water with a soda maker instead of buying in cans.

• Use food scraps as compost for your backyard garden.

• Use cloth diapers instead of disposable • Make coffee with a reusable mesh coffee filter • Re-purpose jars as glassware — perfect for iced tea or mojitos.

• Opt for reusable straws instead of disposable ones.

• Reuse cardboard cartons and sprout seedlings in them • Ditch dryer sheets for reusable wool dryer balls • Use stainless steel containers instead of plastic sandwich bags.

• For household cleaning, opt for old rags instead of paper towels. You can make rags from old towels, sheets and clothes.

Wish-Cycling: Wishful Recycling is a Thorn in the Industry’s Side

Traditionally, recycling is sorted by residents and placed in a bin to be collected curbside by a waste processing contractor. The materials are

“Wish-cycling” — a term created for how Americans recycle without knowledge, care or thought — Dubow said is nothing more than misguided human optimism. The main culprits of contamination are disposable coffee cups, dirty plastic bags, unwashed containers and, the most common: dirty pizza boxes. then brought to a recycling facility where they are either sorted and packaged in bales for sale.

Some of the recycled materials are purchased, refined, and created into new products, but a large portion are trucked off to a landfill because of high levels of contamination.

McCormick told The Pelican that Deerfield

Americans recycle roughly 66 million tons of material each year (EPA, 2014)

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Waste Most Commonly Wish-Cycled Source: New York Times

• Used plastics like yogurt cups, butter tubs, and vegetable oil bottles • Plastic bags. These should be deposited only at approved drop-off centers • Used take out containers • Used Diapers. Waste managers report they turn up often.

• Disposable coffee cups. Most kinds of cups have a film of polyethylene making them liquid proof, but classified trash at most facilities.

In 2017, Broward County sent 1,956,285 tons of waste to landfills, and 1,291,545 tons to recycle.

(Florida Deptarment of the EPA)

Beach’s recyclables were 35 percent contaminated, that is, contained such things as plastic bags, food wastes, dirty diapers and other inappropriate materials.

Under Waste Management’s contract, the first 10 percent of contaminated recyclables are free. After that, a formula calculates how much more over the base rate the City would be charged. Deerfield Beach City Commissioners speculated that at 35 percent, the increase would be substantial.

“Contamination in recycling is my number one headache” said Dubow. “Everyone thinks they know what is recyclable. Not all plastic is recyclable, or desirable. A lot of people think wire hangers are okay because they are made from metal. The wire hangers go to the sorting facility, and immediately they jam up the mechanics of the machinery, which can then be down for a day or two for repairs.”

“Wish-cycling” — a term created for how Americans recycle without knowledge, care or thought — Dubow said, is nothing more than

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misguided human optimism.

The main culprits of contamination are disposable coffee cups, dirty plastic bags, unwashed containers and, the most common: dirty pizza boxes.

“Today, the average contamination rate among communities and businesses sites is at around 25 percent,” read an April press release on Waste Management’s website. “That means that roughly 1 in 4 items placed in a recycling container is actually not recyclable through curbside programs.”

Kenya Cory, the Executive Director of Florida Recycling Partnership echoed Dubow’s sentiments regarding contamination.

“Some people use their recycling bin as a second garbage can. The rising costs of the recycling industry are a result of the contamination,” Cory said. “If cities educate their residents on putting only the materials in the bin that are profitable, we would have much less of a problem.” Y

Plastic made up 18.5 percent of total municipal waste dumped in a landfill in 2014 (EPA, 2014)

25 percent of all recyclables collected are sent to landfill (The New York Times, 2018)

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Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@ pointpubs. com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a

Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza).

You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

American Rock Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ •

COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials with a full bar too. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving au-

thentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available.

Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954427-4871 $$

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach en-

chiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $$

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets

better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came.

45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here — so easy. 202 NE 21st Ave., 954-426-0500 $ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a pri-

vate glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip

mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast.

Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$

La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

The Sticky Bun in The Cove Shopping Center in Deerfield Beach has expanded.

The restaurant took over the space next door so now there is ample seating available.

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Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$

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Muddy Waters. ISLAND • AMERICAN A relaxing neighborhood

place offering fresh seafood, chowders, burgers, wraps, salads and plenty of appetizers to go along with their full bar. Finish off with their pretzel crusted tequila key lime pie made in house daily.

2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared

and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with

live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

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Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you:

lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu — that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place — and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

Your innovative culinary journey into diverse classical Indian flavors starts here...

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood

pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

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Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

*Conditions apply. See www.miamimasala.com/coupons/conditions.

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POMPANO BEACH

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$ Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available.

The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and op-

erated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Fast & Casual

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Aroma Joe’s Coffee Shop. COFFEE 1434 Powerline Road, 954532-0596

Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available. For

something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together

to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor.

4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163

Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-9420740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA Casual seating and bar seating

to accompany your thin and crispy pizza. Don’t skip the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

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Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are recommended. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$

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food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises.

27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333

Fat Boyz. BARBECUE Serving all the classics from ribs and chick-

en to pulled pork and all the fixings. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Catering available. 204 Powerline Road, 954-415-4810.

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open

daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu and New York Style pizza. They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-4216700.

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu,

you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be.

80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402

Pietra’s Cafe Boutique. CAFE A new cozy spot in the Cove.

Check them out for1600 SE Third Court, 754-212-4821

Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH Everyone will find

something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569

Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by

the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Other dishes include jerk chicken, salmon skewers, all sorts of island curries and of course a counter and grab a table outside for to of the line people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055.

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite.

Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to or-

der. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

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photo opps Memorable moments around town

Deerfield Beach Historical Society Gala DoubleTree by Hilton, Deerfield Beach PHOTOS

BY JEFF GRAVES

Amy Kay Tanner

Henry, Joan, Jane, Mike and Perry

Vice-Mayor Gloria Battle with Joe and Diane

Mayor Bill Ganz, Ed Dietrich and Commissioner Todd Drosky

Judith, Ron and Mary

Keri Gordon, center, pictured with her Kiwanis Kids volunnteers

Jan, Bill and Emily

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unsolicited advice

Proper Pet-iquette

BY INGER JONES

NO ONE LIKES TO STEP IN DOG POOP. AND YET, AT SOME POINT OR ANOTHER IT SEEMS WE ALL EVENTUALLY DO STEP IN IT. AND WHILE MOST dog owners understand that providing food, shelter, licenses and shots for their beloved pets are vital responsibilities, too many regrettably overlook post-poop cleanup when they take their doggies out for a walk around the neighborhood.

Broward County and many municipalities have ordinances governing pet ownership (see sidebar). In addition residential communities that are governed by a homeowner’s or condominium association may also have by-laws governing pet ownership.

Additionally, contrary to popular belief dog feces are not an effective fertilizer and can even be a health hazard. The primary danger present in dog manure is roundworms, which is bad for your lawn. Dog’s diets are very high in protein (and meat based) so their poop is highly acidic and can kill grass.

Dog feces is full of bacteria and pathogens; using it as fertilizer

or compost especially on edible gardens poses serious potential health risks and is discouraged by the Center for Disease Control.

Pet waste that is left on the ground — especially near streets and sidewalks — gets washed into storm drains and drainage ditches, which flow to local waterways. The pollutants include pathogens, IT SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AND IT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A NUISANCE FOR ANY PERSON WHO OWNS OR HARBORS ANY DOG naturally toxic material and ammonia. This water, OR CAT TO PERMIT SAID ANIMAL TO DEFECATE UPON: called runoff, does not get cleaned or treated along immediate effort to remove any • The sidewalk of any public street; the way, so anything that goes in the storm drains or feces deposited by said dog or cat; or ditches goes into the water. or • Any public park or beach, or Bacteria, parasites and viruses found in pet waste school ground, other than in areas • Any swale or street right-of-way can be harmful to water quality and human health. serving to convey storm water to designated for that purpose; or When you think about how many people own dogs, a canal, lake, or other receiving • Any private property not belonging the pollution can really build up. water, unless said person makes to the owner of the dog or cat, Don’t worry; nobody has to give up his or her an immediate effort to remove any unless said person makes an pooch. Pet owners can improve water quality by feces deposited by the dog or cat. picking up after their pets and throwing their pet’s Sources: http://www.broward.org/Animal/Resources/Pages/AnimalLaws.aspx waste into a trashcan. https://library.municode.com/fl/broward_county/codes/code_of_ ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4DOCA It’s your responsibility, it’s your pet! Y

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