Lighthouse Point March 2016 Edition

MARCH 2016

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W elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse

Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.

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MEET THE SOROPTIMISTS

LIGHTHOUSE POINT TWISTER 2016

Introducing a group of ladies who are transforming the lives of women and girls everywhere.

“The wind began to switch - the house to pitch and suddenly the hinges started to unhitch”—but there was no witch.

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WHERE Y’AT? If you are a lover of all things Cajun—and by all things we mostly mean food and music, then the Craw Debauchery is where you want to be.

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FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN Nine of these iconic artists are scheduled to appear and show their work at the Sample-McDougald House.

LESS BURGER JOINT. MORE GOURMET RESTAURANT. NOW IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT

THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS. OR MICROWAVES, FREEZERS, OR HEAT LAMPS FOR THAT MATTER. JUST JUICY NATURAL ANGUS BURGERS THE WAY YOU WANT THEM. LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3150 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064 SUN - THU • 11AM - 11PM FRI - SAT • 11AM - 1AM © 2015 BURGERFI INTERNATIONAL, LLC. BURGERFI® AND THE BURGERFI® LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC. EACH BURGERFI RESTAURANT IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around the Point

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Fish Tales

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Tight Lines

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The Garden Lady

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Interior Motives

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Senior Shout Out

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Community Cooking

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Personal Development

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Legal Matters

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It’s Electric

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Tidbit and Trivia

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Cantankerously Yours

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The Parenting Game

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Happy Snaps

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Happy Birthday

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Pet Birthdays

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Magic couch.

Bits and pieces from Lighthouse Point and beyond.

Two sails and a sword.

Keep it simple for a good time.

Butterflies are free to eat herbs. Who knew?

Take a cue from Mother Nature.

Mental gymnastics to keep your mind sharp.

Soup’s on.

We are the champions.

A good deed is what you need.

Up to code.

One man’s musings on election season.

A man, a mop and a mission.

Are your kids ready for college?

Smiling faces around town and beyond.

Kids celebrate their big days.

Pets are people too. Well, sort of.

Kids at the driving range.

The Lighthouse Point Specialists

We believe in the QUALITY of your transaction, not the quantity of ours!

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3700 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

Premier southeast point lot with 200-feet of deepwater dockage on the South Grand Canal! Custom built 6-bedroom (All en-suite), 6.5-bathroom by current owners! "Honeymoon master view" suite, gym /optional 7th bedroom! Huge 2-car garage! 400 amp service, NEW 200-foot dock, waterside kitchen with double ovens, heated pool & spa! Resort size outdoor entertaining area with larger covered patio & tennis court size side yard with consistent, tropical easterly breezes! Mega yacht ready, located 1.5-miles to the Hillsboro Inlet! $2,395,000.

2531 NE 49th Street, Lighthouse Point

3000 NE 44th Street, Lighthouse Point

Amazing water views from this built-in-2004 quality estate home with 159’ of southern exposure on the North Grand Canal. Large water feature pool and spa, 20’x15’ covered loggia with summer kitchen, huge master bedroom balcony, easy dockage for large motor yacht. $2,975,000.

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3721 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

Venetian Isles DEEPWATER delight, two lots off the point (South Grand Canal)! Remodeled and impeccably maintained! Custom kitchen opens to waterfront entertaining area with lanai! New 85’ dock/pilings and reinforced seawall! Newer roof (2006) and A/C! $949,000.

3900 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

Eastern exposure deepwater delight in Venetian Isles! 6-Bedrooms, 4 ½baths! TWO Master Suites, waterside designer kitchen opening to family room! Marble and wood flooring. Landscaping adds to the elegance of the waterfront lifestyle! Cul-de-sac street near Yacht Club! $1,595,000.

Contributors Wendell Abern • RJ Boyle • Pam Euston Erica and Jan Davey • Craig Haley • Emily Jancura Amanda Jane • Brian Rask • Al Siefert James Terlizzi • Donna Torrey • Martin Zevin

Debra Todd • Joseph Yerkovich • Jeff Graves P H OTO G R A P H E R S

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Circulation Lighthouse Point is published monthly by Lighthouse Point Publishing and delivered free of charge each month to residents of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Cove, Hillsboro Mile and businesses in these communities.

Copies of Lighthouse Point are available each month at Whole Foods Market, Lighthouse Point Library, Lito’s Turf & Surf, Red Fox Diner, Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club, The Nauti Dawg Marina Café, and Offerdahl’s Café.

Contact Us Casa Maya Grill has been bringing authentic Mexican food to Deerfield Beach since 2008.

Come and experience our fresh take on Mexican cuisine!

Do you like Taco Tuesdays?

Then you are going to love ours!

Starting at 3pm, we have $2 Tacos and $3 Clasico Margaritas!

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Stop in and enjoy our 2x1 Happy Hour, Mon-Fri from 4-7pm!

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You’ll also learn modern Estate Planning strategies to keep your assets in your Family Bloodline and never pass to a Daughter-In-Law or Son-in-Law after you’re gone. You’ll also discover exactly how to avoid the common, costly mistakes that Retirees make in IRA Tax and Distribution Planning I’m Stu Kirsner. I have over 44 years experience in Retirement Planning and Estate Planning. I’m the founder of The Center for I.R.A. Tax & Distribution Planning, I’m a Retirement income planning Specialist, a J.D. Mellberg Certified Income Planning Advisor and a Senior Pension Consultant with National Pension Consultants. I can help you determine which Annuity is best for you. We can advise you on your IRA & help you modernize your Family’s Estate Plan.

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Speaking BY SUSAN ROSSER

Couch— Magic Couch A few months ago we bought a new couch. It’s a giant sectional.

At first, I was just over the moon to have some new furniture. Our old sofa and love seat had seen better days. But then, something magical happened. Drawn by the comfort and extra space of the new couch, my teenage children emerged from their bedrooms and joined my husband Richard and me in the family room. Sometimes we all would be doing our own thing—reading, playing games, etc.

But sometimes, when we all can agree, we actually watch the same movie or TV show together.

I know that people think it is long-winded talks, vacations and reunions that bring a family closer together. And those things certainly do help. But our simple sectional has done the trick for us.

There is ample room for all four of us to recline. Yes, I have a family who prefers to be horizontal.

When your children are little, everyone with older teenagers tells you that your kids will pull away from you during those years and that it’s a natural part of growing up. But when you are cutting someone’s grapes in half, it’s nearly impossible to imagine that same human as an independent person. Yet, that’s where I am now. My kids are teenagers and as such, they are immersed in their own world.

They definitely prefer the company of their peers to mine. So when they do spend time with me, I appreciate it even more so. (Full disclosure, sometimes I bribe them with Starbucks.)

On some level, I know their independence is a sign of progress and that if they still wanted to always be with me—well, that wouldn’t be good or natural. And the fact that they have their own teenage circle of friends is comforting. After all, we derive much of our happiness in life from friendships.

And while there are many days where I feel as if my sole purpose is to do their laundry and provide needed funds for Chick-fil-A excursions with friends, it’s nice to know that on some level, these two teens really do like me. Because if I play my cards right and put on a movie that sparks an interest, they will actually hang out with me.

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AROUND THE Point PEOPLE TO KNOW • THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO

Wine Time East Village Uncorked

East Village Uncorked is an art and wine event featuring specialty merchants and restaurants.

Artists will be on display and there will be free wine tastings by participating merchants.

WHERE Harbor Village Shoppes, 2600-2800 E. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach WHEN The first Friday of the month TIME 6-9pm PRICE Free

Get Creative

Paint your very own glass to take home in this fun and friendly environment. While you’re at it, enjoy snacks and tastes of flavor-infused oils. Boutique wine samples and selections are available.

Bottles of wine are available for purchase.

WHERE The Heart of the Gourmet,

816 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach WHEN Weekdays, call to confirm TIME 2-7pm PRICE $25 For more information, call 754-222-8071.

Two wrongs that make it right BOURBON AND BACON

The second Annual Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest scheduled for March 18-19, 2016 celebrates the most loved food in the universe—bacon. The festival also shines a loving light on the quintessential American liquor, bourbon. The two-day event features four-course bacon and bourbon dining experiences, over 80 bacon inspired menu items, a Sunday brunch, great live music and a collection of over 40 bourbons and whiskeys available for tasting. If bourbon is not your thing, there will be wine and beer too. Enjoy a Pappy Van Winkle tasting where the distiller’s techniques are shared by some of South Florida’s bourbon experts.

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Tip a Cop The Lighthouse Point Police Department and Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille are gearing up for “Tip a Cop” to support the Special Olympics.

Volunteer police officers, civilian volunteers and special olympic athletes will act as celebrity waiters and waitresses. The volunteers will be asking patrons to “Tip a Cop” in a special envelope (in addition to the normal tip.) Raffles for great prizes will be held and all proceeds go to the Special Olympics / Broward to help facilitate training, travel to the games, uniforms and equipment for the athletes.

Any business or individuals interested in donating goods or services to be included in the raffles, please contact Officer Paul McCormick at the Lighthouse Point Police Department or call 954-7843423 WHERE Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille, 2002 N.E. 36th St. WHEN March 29, 2016 TIME 6-9pm

WHERE Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. WHEN March 18-19, 2016 TIME 12pm PRICE $25.00 - $75.00 For more information, call 561-243-7922

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Start your Engines Show off your classic car on March 12 at Pompano Beach High School. The Interact Club students are putting on a car show to benefit the International Children’s Surgical Foundation, whose mission is to provide free, corrective cleft palette surgeries in third-world countries. There will be food, games, music and more for the whole family to enjoy. The honorable Lamar Fisher, Mayor of the City of Pompano Beach; Ric Greene, President/ CEO Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce; Major John Hale, BSO Police Chief of Pompano Beach; and Jay Ghanem, of Auto Tech and Body will judge the cars.

WHERE Pompano Beach High School WHEN March 12 TIME 11am-4pm PRICE Free for spectators, $15 for car registration For more information, contact PBHScarshow@gmail.com

Be Heard PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION

Early Voting Schedule March 5–March 13, 2016

The closest early voting site is located at: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 N.E. Sixth St. Pompano Beach

PIECE OF THE PANCAKE

2016 ELECTION CYCLE Presidential Preference Primary Tuesday, March 15, 2016 General Election Tuesday, November 8, 2016

On March 8, 2016, pancake lovers nationwide will flock to their local IHOP restaurant to enjoy one free short stack of pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day. IHOP restaurants will give away millions of pancakes and ask guests to make a voluntary donation for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Shriners Hospital for Children and other local charities.

National Pancake Day has raised $20 million for local charities.

Last year, IHOP served 6.6 million free pancakes—which would have created a stack nearly 19 miles high—and raised $3.5 million for children’s charities.

Get to your local IHOP restaurant on March 8, from 7am-7pm to claim your free pancakes and to support your community.

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AMP IT UP Get your groove on this month at the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

CHARLIE DANIELS BAND AND MARSHALL TUCKER BAND

WHERE The Amp (Pompano Beach Amphitheatre) WHEN Friday, March 11 TIME 7:15pm | Doors: 6pm PRICE $48-$78

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Amphitheatre) WHEN Saturday, March 19 TIME 4pm PRICE $28-$78 For a full list of shows, visit theamppompano.org or call 954-519-5500. Service and credit card charges may apply.

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Nelson Putzig Team

With over 45 years of combined, local real estate experience, the new Nelson-Putzig team is certainly qualified to help buyers and sellers of homes in the area. Sue Nelson is well-known as a realtor having won many awards and designations over her 30 years. South Florida native, John Putzig has garnered superb knowledge over his 15 years in the industry. They are part of the expanded Remax agency now in the The Shoppes at Beacon Light. Sue Nelson: 954-242-6400 or John Putzig: 954-263-6877

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OUT-OF-THE-BOX YOGA OPTIONS

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WHERE 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Terrace, second floor outside​(inside if weather requires)​ WHEN Fridays at 9am and Saturdays at 11am PRICE Non-resort guests $15 per class​​(includes valet parking.)​ ​Complimentary for resort guests.

Mats, straps, blocks and towels are provided for all attendees. For more information, or to register for a class​(required for non-resort guests)​, call Sispa at 954-944-9528​.​

WHERE Ocean Om at The Oar House 200 E. McNab Road, Pompano Beach WHEN Every Friday at 9am PRICE $30 including a board and paddle, or $15 if you have your own board and paddle.

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CARING FOR KIDS GOLF CLASSIC NFL Alumni will hold their annual Caring for Kids South Florida Golf Classic. This is your chance to meet and play golf with NFL greats. The tournament is followed by a buffet and awards ceremony, with the winning team going on to the NFL Alumni Golf Tournament. There is a pairing party at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek on Friday evening March 18, where you can meet former NFL Players and enjoy dinner, drinks and entertainment.

All proceeds from the tournament and pairing party will go to benefit Broward Health Kid's Campaign, the Broward Children's Center, the Children's Healing Institute and the Pompano Beach Exchange Club.

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Club WHEN Saturday, March 19, 7:30am registration, 9am start

For more information on sponsorship or registration, contact Gene Perkins from the Pompano Beach Exchange Club at coastalchiropractic@gmail. com 954-946-3703, Howard Fabian from NFL Alumni 305-987-6041.

MYSTERY PHOTO

Can you guess where in town this photo was taken? Send your answer to info@lhpmag.com. The first five readers to guess correctly will be featured in the next edition of Lighthouse Point.

Last month, our “Mystery Photo” was taken outside of the Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe.

FEBRUARY WINNERS Congratulations to the winners .

(In order of responses.)

1 Ashley Nouss 2 Suzzane Perun 3 Julie Runyan 4 Harold Gomez 5 Shelley Salter

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Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in Lighthouse Point will be hosting a PetTech class focusing on first aid and CPR for ill or injured pets. The course includes skills for recognizing distressed animals, choking, minor injuries, bleeding, not breathing and pulselessness. The class runs about four hours.

WHERE Woofgang Bakery and Grooming WHEN March 6, 10am-2pm PRICE $80 If you wish to attend a class, you must register through PetTech.net or call 954-461-8203

GOING GREEN

Sunshine Bromeliads The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point is holding their annual luncheon and Chinese auction on March 17, 2016 in St. Paul’s Education Hall, 2700 N.E. 36 St. E. Sample Road.

Doors open at 11am. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch prepared by the members with coffee/ tea and dessert. Reservations are required and seating is limited. RSVP to Pat Noble at 954-942-4957 by March 15

DOWNTOWN OPEN MARKET, BOCA RATON One Sunday a month, Downtown Open Market offers vintage clothing, indie crafts, natural bath supplies and handmade jewelry. Shoppers can explore and buy handiwork from local artists, designers, crafters and musicians. Baked goods will be readily available for snacking. The market will be held every fourth Sunday in the months of March and April , 10am-4pm, 308 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, downtownopenmarket.com.

POMPANO BEACH GREEN MARKET Located in downtown Pompano Beach, this outdoor market is a favorite for locals. Vendors sell fruits, vegetables, seafood, coffee and packaged gourmet foods. Open seasonally on Saturdays only, late October-April.

Saturdays, 8am-1pm, across from City Hall Pompano Beach. 100 N.E. First St., 954-782-3015 (Call before going; market schedules may change.)

BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT AUXILIARY PRESENTS: FARMERS MARKET offering fresh,

locally grown produce, a wide variety of hand crafted products and goods made by local artisans, prepared foods and much more. Every Thursday from 11am7:30pm, Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Arts Pavillion, 6333 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET DAYS has a wide variety of locally grown produce and goods, hand crafted jewelry, spices, sauces and so much more. Every Wednesday 4-9pm, Whole Foods Market, 2411 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. For more information, call 954-786-3500.

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Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday, March 27, Lighthouse Point will be holding an Easter egg hunt in Frank McDonough Park, 3500 N.E. 27 Ave. at 1pm.

Ages 10 and under are welcome. Please call the recreation department for additional information at 954-784-3439.

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Crack Open a Book

By Donna Torrey

Something’s Fishy

The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are AMBROSE CATHOLIC this means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to SAINT lightening strikes and hurricane damage.

CHURCH AND SCHOOL FRIDAY child, I used to get very sad thinking about all the trees Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside.

They just FISH FRY that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there Saintchoices Ambrose farming is big business in many states and considered a are some reallyThe excellent for Catholic those whoChurch wish to have and Fish Fry is returning after a renewable resource. a living holiday treeSchool that can be planted into the landscape, successful inaugural year.

The fish fry Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum. will be held in the parish hall behind it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus church located 380 Arizona S. Federalcypress people who would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is athe great choice as isatthe Highway. Everyone is welcome.

Tickets two options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

(Cupressus arizonica).

Both evergreens make a striking, low LIGHTHOUSE POINT Book lovers and collectors can buy to their hearts’ available at the door: $10 per person, What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird LIBRARY content at the semi-annual book sale. Gently used books, child.

The includes beerattractors, both$5 forper nesting and as menu a food source.

They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores.

SEMI-ANNUAL DVDs, CDs, records and audio books will be available for battered cod, Syracuse salt potatoes to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant.

While theseBOOK makeSALE nicepurchase. houseplants, unfortunately, they Prices range from 50 cents for paperback books and homemade coleslaw.

Beverages 10-12,large, 2016 and to $2quickly! for hardcover coffee table and collector Best of all, their growMARCH to be quite Thebooks, result is that they pyramidal shape makes the perfect will be available for sale and take out 9AM-4PM books are specially priced. DVDs and CDs are $1-$9. On LHP are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you Christmas tree!

DIXON AHL HALL Saturday, March 12, the library will be closed from 12-1 is available. One hundred percent of guessed it) the outside world!

2220 N.E. 38 ST. pm to prepare for the bag sale where from 1pm to 4pm, the proceeds raised go directly to St. Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has $1 will get you as many books as you can fit in aGarden plastic gate Nursery is located in the Pompano Citi Catholic School. The fish turned into an environmental menace!

Norfolk pinesbenefitCentre.

DonnaAmbrose can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or fry at bag provided by the library. Island All proceeds the will be held on March 11, from 5-8pm. www.donnasgardengate.com are considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal library. Donations of books, DVDs and CDs for the sale may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours.

OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mims at 4960 N.E. 27 Avenue, winner of Lighthouse Point Community’s Beauty Spot of the Month Award for November, selected by Erica Davey, The Butterfly Lady.

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Congratulations to Bill and Carol McClerkmin of 3010 N.E. 48 St. Lighthouse Point, winner of Lighthouse Point community’s Beauty Spot of the Month, awarded

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Kyle Shea and Heather Lee caught this sword on their Contender 31' Shea-D Lady out in 1,700 ft of water. The weight of the fish was about 85 pounds and was about 57 inches. They caught it with a squid bait and it put up a good fight.

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J O R G E B U S TA M O N T E

The 2016 Sailfish Smack Down had 15 sailfish landed and 10 lost out of 87 anglers in the two-day tournament in Pompano Beach. Austin Collin caught the first sailfish of the tournament giving him the edge. Six anglers landed and released sailfish after day one with Austin leading— he was the first angler to catch his fish. Day two saw nine total sailfish caught. Pam Wirth took the lead with an hour to go in the event—catching two sailfish. Brian Nelli took the lead 15 minutes later catching his second sail, then at 3:04pm Austin Collins landed his second sailfish reclaiming the lead and winning the whole tournament. The anglers went seven for eight in the last hour of day two. (Extreme Kayak Fishing Inc. had the most sailfish caught for the tournament series and for any kayak tournament in the world.) Anglers came from all over to compete including Nebraska, Mississippi, Texas, North and South Carolina, Missouri, and even Puerto Rico, Canada and South Africa.

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TO THE POINT Tight Lines

Josiah reeling up his first chicken rig full of snapper.

Why Fish?

BY RJ BOYLE

SOMETIMES SIMPLE AND FUN IS BETTER THAN BIG AND COMPLICATED

As a lifetime angler, I can tell you that us hardcore fishermen have a tendency to overdo it and truly miss the boat when it comes to showing novice anglers a great time. Most of us can get caught up in targeting the size of the fish we want to catch just so we can prove to ourselves and others just how good we are. It also seems as if some guys and gals go fishing just to catch a fish for that picture to post on Facebook and Instagram. It's natural to be competitive, but lets get real here and not forget the reason why we fish in the first place.

For most, the first fishing experience you had was probably with a friend or family member and you caught lots of smaller fish. I caught catfish in a canal.

The fact that I could hook fish rather quickly on hot dogs or cheese kept my interest. I would sit there for

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hours getting sunburned but having a blast. You may have fished in shallow water on the reef or in the backyard on your dock. The pure joy of catching a fish was immeasurable as you felt the tug of a fish on the line. Once you caught one fish, you naturally wanted to return the bait to the water quickly so you could experience that tug again.

After thousands of fishing trips on the ocean with paying customers, it is not hard to see that most inexperienced children and adults actually have more fun catching bait or driving the boat than they do fishing for a trophy. The excitement of bent rods and the reeling in of a fish coupled with the images of a fish coming up from the depths has everybody glued to the rail with excitement. This simple excitement is

what it all starts with. This drama is what ignites passion in a person that can last a lifetime. Without providing this adventure, not only have you failed as a captain but you have lost the opportunity to easily please your family or guests.

My daughter Elli has caught huge swordfish with me over the years. One of the first trips we took together, she caught a 300 pound swordfish. I truly thought that she loved the experience —so I continued to take her along. After several swordfishing trips and catching fish up to 600 pounds she finally said to me “Dad, can we do some other kind of fishing, this is boring.” The comment hit me square in the face.

Really? Nobody gets to see this stuff and you want to do something else?

I thought about her comments for a while. The fishing was slow so I reeled up the big rods and took her to 50 feet of water. I rigged a spinning rod with a chicken rig (rig with three separated hooks and a lead at the bottom). All we did was cut small pieces of squid and bait the hooks. I showed her how to hold the rod and let the line out. She was finally able to actually hold the fishing rod and feel the bite from a fish.

Over the next few hours she cranked up grunts, trigger fish, squirrel fish, snapper and jacks none of which were over two

Fishing by the Numbers 41.8 billion Total U.S. fishing expenditures

33.1 million Total anglers

553.8 million Days spent fishing

14%

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After that day it all made sense to me.

Think about the people onboard your vessel. What would make them happy? Make sure to spend some time bottom fishing, bait fishing or going for the sure thing when it comes to entertaining your guests. I have seen many wonderful things on the ocean and they have affected my life greatly.

One boring trip aboard your boat may cost someone a lifetime of enjoyment. This person may choose golf or tennis as a sport but their true gift may be in fishing. Open the door for others as their fishing future may rest in your hands.

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TO THE POINT The Garden Lady

Food for Thought ...

...and Butterflies

BY DONNA TORREY

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ur South Florida winters bring us the warm breezes that we are so often blessed with along our East coast. The air stirs the senses; palm leaves rustle, wind chimes add their random music, and fragrances waft along the currents and fill us with pleasure.

Without motion, our gardens would seem boring.

Butterflies add so much to this activity, dancing about the flowers and coasting on the warm air thermals. Their beauty and grace are unequaled. Remember, in order to reproduce, butterflies need a particular host plant on which to lay eggs and raise their caterpillars.

If you are an herb gardener, then by now you already have some lovely parsley, some dill and maybe fennel. These plants, all in the same family, just happen to be the preferred host plants of the black swallowtail butterfly, which begins to make its appearance about now.

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on them about one-eighth of an inch long, which rapidly grow into quite large and fascinating caterpillars that are two-inches long. Do not be afraid. These beautiful, black, yellow and green striped insect larvae are not harmful to you, although they may begin to devour the herbs. You see, there isn’t another plant around the yard that they can eat. Poor things, they are at your mercy.

So, plant extra parsley for them, also dill and fennel.

If you are a butterfly gardener, then you are relishing this; if you are not a butterfly gardener, then perhaps you are shocked and appalled.

In either case, please do not kill them. Hand pick them; they do not bite, are quite soft and will become, if allowed, one of the most magnificent butterflies you’ve ever seen.

Donna Torrey owns The Garden Gate, located at Sears, in the Pompano Citi Centre. For more information visit donnasgardengate.com

TO THE POINT Interior Motives

Spring Forward

BY EWA PEREZ

TAKE INSPIRATION FROM MOTHER NATURE WITH THESE DESIGN ADORNMENTS

Sexy Accent

Give a nod to the oyster which is not only delicious, but makes sleek and shiny pearls for the world to treasure.

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Show Off

A little showmanship in the boudoir is never a bad thing.

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TO THE POINT

Senior Shout Out

Sharpen our Minds

BY EMILY JANCURA

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hether we’re 25 or 75, it’s always the right time to think about how to keep our mind healthy. The mind is a mystery and scientists are constantly trying to better understand it. But we do know is we can help to keep our brain sharp by keeping it challenged.

It’s true, if you don’t engage and challenge it, your mind will find things to think about: such as reminiscing about the past, imagining a vacation, or daydreaming about the grandkids.

Your mind is always trying to stay busy. And even if you try to quiet it, it will always still sneak away with its own little thoughts. It’s true, just try to do yoga and “empty your mind.” Yep, impossible! Well, our daydreaming minds are telling us it’s time to get more mentally active and challenge our brain. And it’s good to listen to it.

Scientists have found that challenging the brain with new activities helps to build new brain cells and strengthen their connections. This gives our brain more reserve so that it can work properly if any brain cells become damaged or die. Mental exercise also helps to protect the brain against the accumulation of damaging proteins found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.

When you engage in learning something new; you’re strengthening the pathways in your brain, thus making you smarter. Yes, you’ll benefit the most when you tackle something unfamiliar. And there are so many things we

can delve into; musical instruments; foreign languages, and games like chess and bridge.

Whatever you decide to do; make sure you give your mind constructive venues to stay exercised and occupied. So keep your mind razor sharp with focused and structured activities.

You’ll feel better and think more clearly. But no one is perfect; it’s always o.k. to let our minds wander off during yoga!

Emily Jancura is the owner of Florida’s Finest Home Care for seniors.

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Easy and entertaining ways to challenge your brain READ Reading benefits your mind in ways that watching TV doesn’ t.

The Mayo Clinic Study of Aging found that reading books can lead to a 50 percent decrease in your chances of developing dementia. Open a book for at least half an hour every day. Imperial Point Library and the Beach Branch of Pompano offer monthly Book Clubs. Call 954-357-7830.

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TAKE A CLASS Classes are a fantastic way to learn and to test your mind. Broward Community College offers Language Classes, Computer Classes, Art Classes, and many more. Financial aid and scholarships are even available. Visit: broward. edu or Call 954-201-7350.

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PLAY GAMES AND PUZZLES The mindbenders you play with your kids or grandkids aren’t just entertaining – they’re also good for our brains. Visit the library to check out some out or visit a retail store and buy smart games like: Backgammon, Mastermind, and Cranium.

PLAY AN INSTRUMENT Whether you have fond memories of piano lessons, or you’ve never seen a sheet of music, now is a great time to sign up for music lessons.

Broward Community College offers music lessons for all kinds of instruments; like jazz guitar, piano and violin.

Visit broward.edu or Call 954-201- 7350.

SOCIALIZE Gathering with friends isn’t only fun, it also helps you stay sharp. Host a weekly lunch for friends, become a volunteer, or join a club.

Join the The Senior’s for Animals Club, meetup. com/The- SeniorsFor-Animals-Club/ or consider the Computer Club, Savvy Senior Computer Club, meetup. com/Savvy-SeniorComputer-Club-55/.

TO THE POINT Community Cooking

Soup’s on

BY AMANDA JANE

Creamy Broccoli and Roasted Garlic Soup INGREDIENTS 1 large head of garlic Sea salt and pepper 6 cups veggie broth 1 cup water ½ cup chopped shallot ½ cup cream Thyme sprig 1½ pounds broccoli forettes 3 potatoes, skinned and diced All ingredients used in this recipe are organically grown

METHOD Heat the oven to 350 degrees. To roast the garlic, cut off the top half inch of the garlic head. Lightly drizzle the garlic meat with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place the top of the garlic head back onto the bulb, and wrap the garlic in tinfoil. Pop the tinfoil package into the oven and roast it until the garlic is liquid- tender, about 45 minutes. While the garlic roasts, start the soup.

In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add the shallots and mix to coat in butter. Season shallots with salt and pepper and allow onions to cook until tender, about two minutes. Next add the broth, water and thyme and bring broth to a boil. Once boiling, drop in the broccoli and potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium and partially cover the pot. Simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Once the garlic is finished cooking, remove the tinfoil and carefully squeeze the roasted garlic into the soup, discarding the skin.

Using a food processor or blender, puree the soup in batches until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the soup pot over low heat. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm and enjoy every last drop.

Based in Lighthouse Point, Amanda Jane is the creator of the food blog Seasonally Jane where she shares her love of seasonally inspired cooking through original recipes and photography. Her blog celebrate the use of peak-season produce with an emphasis on organic whole foods and unique ingredients. Visit seasonallyjane.com for more ideas and recipes.

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TO THE POINT Personal Development

We are the Champions

BY CRAIG HALEY

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hampions in life have a vision or a goal for what they want in life. They know where they want to end up in one year, five years, and 25 years. They know what they want to earn, where they want to live, what grades they want, etc. Certainly some have put more thought into this than others.

Inevitably there will be obstacles and challenges along the way. As billionaire Mark Cuban says, “Success is not a straight line. You have to grind it out every day.” None of us are immune to something interfering on the road to our goal.

That’s life.

Remember, it’s not what happens, it’s what you do with what happens that counts. Said another way, champions don’t give up...they turn it up.

Champions are willing to grind it out when business isn’t going well. They focus on their purpose and priorities to make things better.

Champions push harder in a tough workout when they are tired. They know they make the most gains in the last 10 minutes of a workout, not the first 45 minutes. They push harder, dig deeper, and make it happen.

Champions don’t give up on a relationship, they put more time, love, and care into it to make it stronger and long lasting.

Champions don’t give up...their "turn-it-up" mindset leads to success. It’s not an easy one, but it’s a guaranteed philosophy to get you to your goals.

I have always been a boxing fan, ever since I started martial

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arts as a 10 year old. I remember watching a huge fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Meldrick Taylor. Julio Cesar Chavez was undefeated at the time with a record of 66-0 heading into the fight.

Julio was an amazing fighter who eventually won over 90 victories in his career without a defeat. Meldrick Taylor was a young, talented, undefeated fighter heading into this championship bout.

It was a great fight and heading into the 12th round, Meldrick was winning. All he had to do was get through the 12th round and he would have won a split decision and handed Julio his first loss.

What happened? Julio turned it up. He went after Meldrick knowing he was down on the scorecards and earned a technical knock-out with the bout being stopped with only two seconds left on the clock. Whether you think the fight should have been stopped or not is up to you, however you cannot deny the heart and will Julio showed the entire fight, and especially in that last round. He turned it up, driving forward with everything he had to end the fight.

With that last second stoppage, he kept his undefeated record in tact. What can we learn from Julio Cesar Chavez?

Champions don’t give up...they turn it up.

Go out and make great things happen. Turn it up!

Craig Haley is the Sixth Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

TO THE POINT Legal Matters

A Good Deed THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF NAMING YOUR CHILDREN ON YOUR DEED

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, AT TORNEY

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ome people choose to put the names of their children on their deed; however, this can be a mistake, particularly if it is not done properly.

If you add your child as a joint tenant with right of survivorship, this could affect your ability to claim a full homestead exemption. You lose full control of your property and can only sell it if your child agrees and signs all closing documents. If you have a falling out with your child and want to remove their name from the deed, you cannot do so. In addition, if your child files for bankruptcy or has an outstanding judgment or IRS lien, your home can be adversely affected. Therefore, most lawyers recommend against having your child as a joint tenant with right of survivorship.

Another form of ownership is called a life estate deed. This deed transfers the property to your child but you retain a life interest. This allows you to continue to claim your full homestead exemption and gives you exclusive possession of the property for the rest of your life. This also avoids probate when you die; your child only needs to record your death certificate and will then own the property. However, if, God forbid, your child dies before you, or you both die in a common accident, then probate will be required for both your estate and theirs.

There are two types of life estate deeds: regular and enhanced (also referred to as “lady bird”). The regular life estate deed will require that your child join in any sale, financing or other changes on the deed; therefore, you have lost complete control and cannot take your child’s name off the deed if you choose to do so. The enhanced life estate deed, however, gives you the sole right to sell the property during your lifetime or make any other changes to the deed without the permission of your child; therefore, this is definitely the preferable form if you choose to do a life estate deed. There is very specific language that is required on the deed; therefore, you should not attempt to do this on your own. Even with the “enhanced “ life estate deed, however, there can still be problems in the event that your child has a bankruptcy or outstanding judgment. If your child is currently undergoing financial problems or challenges, or contemplating a divorce, the life estate deed may not be a good idea.

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The other way to avoid probate on your home is to do a revocable living trust. The trust takes the place of your will regarding your home and any other assets you choose to put into the name of your trust. At the time that the lawyer prepares your revocable living trust, you would also sign a deed transferring the property to you as trustee of your trust. If you are married, you can be co-trustees. You would still keep your homestead exemption and maintain complete control of the property during your lifetime; upon your death (and the death of your spouse), you would provide in the trust how you want the property distributed. You can always change the trust by doing an amendment without changing the deed. This not only avoids probate of your property but also avoids any of the risks involved with putting your child’s name on the deed.

Whenever you are considering any changes to the deed on your home (or any other property you may own), it is important to consult with a lawyer to discuss all of the options and risks.

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TO THE POINT It’s Electric

Up to Code FIXING PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY'RE PROBLEMS

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n electrical code violation is an installation that is subpar to the requirements of the National Electrical Code. This should not be confused with an installation that was done before a code change was implemented. An example of this case is the ground fault and the arc fault circuits that are now required in your homes.

These relatively new inventions were not around when many of our homes were built. The code allows for the original devices to remain as long as they are not disturbed. The code violations are obvious to inspectors and trained electricians. They are usually the work of handymen that are not properly trained in the electrical trade.

One of the most dangerous ones we see is open splices. We find them in the attics, in the ground and in the walls that have been covered up. Another common practice is using indoor equipment on the outside of the property. While this is not as dangerous as open wiring, it allows water to enter

BY AL SEIFERT equipment and damage the contents. Many times installers do not connect the green wire to the grounding system. By connecting the ground wires, it will cause the circuit breaker to trip if there is a fault. When it is not connected, the breaker will not know there is a problem. We see this problem in paddle fans, light fixtures, junctions boxes and motors. This presents a danger to anyone who may come in contact with these objects because the metal parts can become energized and cause a shock.

If you have any noted violations they will need to be corrected in a timely manner. In many cases, we get calls from homeowners who want to have the violations corrected before the inspection is made. In this way, they will know that everything is up to code for the inspection.

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TO THE POINT Tidbits & Trivia

The Last Hurrah (I wish)

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

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aving followed the presidential election campaign for what seems like eternity, I have concluded that it is my civic duty to speak out, particularly since a myriad of my readers have begged me to do so. (Many thanks to both of them) While some of the candidates have offered a few viable ideas, none have come up with the real solutions to solve America’s problems. I have. I offer them to any candidate with the wisdom to appreciate my genius. Here goes: ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Lower the minimum wage to 50-cents per hour. All of the illegals currently here will leave.

To protect our southern border, do the following: Instead of building a wall, excavate a moat along the entire length of the border, then dig a canal from the Everglades to the moat to get the water to fill it. Next, dump python treats into the water. (They are available in 50-pound bags from Pet Supermarket.) The treats will attract the Burmese pythons, which will eat anyone entering the moat and, at the same time, solve Florida’s snake problem. (I told you it was genius.)

TAXES Order every person in the country to send in $100. That’s it. This money will fund the military. All other government agencies will be dissolved, since all they do is

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create problems anyway, with two exceptions: MEDICARE Pass the Kevorkian Act. This will mandate that any citizen who needs medical service costing more than $99 will be euthanized. The bodies will then be dumped into the moat to be eaten by the pythons, which by then will be starving, having scared off all interlopers.

SOCIAL SECURITY Raise the minimum age to begin receiving benefits to 106. This will ensure that only three people per year become eligible.

The only exception will be for anyone who writes a column for this magazine.

TERRORISM Recruit 100 young women who are prone to PMS and give them Navy Seal training.

At the appropriate time of the month, unleash them on ISIS, with the proviso that each will receive a five-pound box of Godiva chocolates at the end of the mission. They should annihilate the terrorists in less than a day.

As for the candidates, I have devised some catchy slogans for those still in the race at this writing, which they should feel free to use without payment, in alphabetical order: JEB BUSH: (With apologies to the coffee company.) “White House. Good to the last Bush.”

BEN CARSON: “ This country needs a doctor.”

HILLARY CLINTON: “Elect me. What difference does it make?”

TED CRUZ: “If you snooze, you lose. Elect Cruz.”

Carly Fiorina: “ In the White House I will wear the pants— not a pants suit.”

JOHN KASICH: “ My O My O My O, How I Want to Leave Ohio.”

MARCO RUBIO: “ Elect Rubio, The Other Guy From Florida. “ BERNIE SANDERS: “Vote for me. Get everything free.”

DONALD TRUMP: “ Vote for the rich man, he’ll steal less.”

I will close with my favorite quote by Mark Twain: “ Politicians are like diapers. They should be changed often, and for the same reason.”

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TO THE POINT Cantankerously Yours

A Man, a Mop and a Mission Dear Readers, My Unitarian Universalist congregation, River of Grass, gives half of all our donations to Lifenet4Families (formerly The Broward Pantry). Among its many charitable efforts, Lifenet is currently feeding more than 1,000 hungry souls per week.

Recently, our men’s group also donated manpower. I was one of a small task force who volunteered to clean up their dining room area on four successive Saturdays.

I called my kids and told them, “I’m gonna show the guys I’m not just some octogenarian pencil-pusher.”

My daughter said, “Dad, you’re not going to operate any machines, are you?”

“No.” “Dad,” my

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son said, “if anything needs to be taken apart, put together, nailed down, pulled up, or even just turned on and off, let the other guys do it.”

My kids have no faith in my handyman/clean-up skills.

The dining room itself was about the size of a small movie lobby. I arrived on the fourth Saturday, and marveled at the superb job the guys had already done. The paneling and air conditioning vents had all been painted, the ceilings cleaned, the walls washed, and all the tables and chairs thoroughly scrubbed down.

“Hey, this is great!” I said. “What’s there left to do?”

“Just the floor,” Ken said.

“Walk in the park,” I said.

There were four of us. Ken functioned as our organizer; Rick had brought his wife Zena to help out.

“Zena is a wonderful woman,” I said to Rick. “Why subject her to this?”

“She wanted to help out,” Rick said.

Really, a wonderful woman!

The cleaning logistics seemed simple: two oldfashioned stringy mops, two industrial-sized pails on wheels with squeegies attached. One pail was filled with a soapy solution, the other with clear water.

Ken hauled in a large buffer from his van and doled out the assignments.

“Soak the floor with as much soapy water as you can,” he told Rick. “And you,” he said to me, “follow him with the clear water. Then I’ll come by with the buffer and Zena will follow me with the Shop-Vac and vacuum.”

We set to work. I thought I was doing fine until the mophead, with all its tendrils, went sailing across the room, splattering against a wall. Sheepishly, I turned to Ken and said, “I broke the mop.”

“What! How do you break a mop?”

Rick laughed. “You didn’t break it,” he said. “The head just flew out of its slot.” He picked up the mophead and reattached it.

I thanked him and decided not to tell my kids.

Meanwhile, Ken finished the area Rick and I had just mopped and announced, “It’s no good; we gotta clean this area again.”

I wasn’t at Lifenet4Families. I was back in the Navy.

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lifted the first full pail, emptied it, cleaned it and re-filled it.

“I’ll empty this pail,” I said.

“You sure?”

“Hey, you don’t have to do all the heavy lifting.”

I picked up my pail and discovered it is difficult to fake a cavalier attitude while experiencing a hernia. The bucket didn’t make it over the lip of the sink. It tipped over and the water poured all over the back room, seeping into the cardboard boxes containing pasta.

“It’s okay! It’s okay!” Rick said, clearly more concerned about me than he was about sloshing around in waterlogged gym shoes. “Could happen to anyone.” After comforting me, he said, “Why don’t you go see if you can help Ken and Zena?”

I wasn’t at Lifenet4Families. I was back on the softball diamond and being demoted from shortstop to right field after bobbling an easy ground ball.

I went back into the dining room.

Ken, pointing to the buffer, said, “You ever operate one of these?”

“Of course,” I lied. “In the Navy. Piece of cake.” I’d watched Ken swing the machine back and forth. What could be the big deal?

“Fine. Give it a whirl,” he said.

I turned on the machine and it shot forward like a race horse out of the starting gate, yanking me with it.

“No! Stop!” Ken yelled. “Zena, pull the plug! Unplug it, quick!”

Zena unplugged, the machine stopped and I breathed a sigh of relief. Ken walked over to me and put a hand on my shoulder. “See, you’re supposed to just weave it back and forth, not ram it into the wall.”

“Did I make a dent?”

“No. Tell you what. I’ll take the machine. And you give me a hand; hold onto the cord while I mop. Pull it toward you when I’m moving your way, pay it out when I’m heading away from you.”

I wasn’t at LifeNet4Families. I was back in shop class at high school, being told to not touch anything because I had just sawed off the end of the instructor’s new work table.

Ken went back to work, and I paid out the cord as he moved away from me. Then, as he backed up toward me, I started hauling it in.

However, I hadn’t noticed he was now straddling the cord.

I thought he was still moving toward me, but then he zigged when I zagged. I yanked the cord, it went taut and Ken levitated. His scream reached eardrum-shattering decibels.

It took us ten minutes to convince pedestrian passers-by that no one was being murdered. Finally recovered, Ken said to me, “You know, you look a little tired. We’ve done enough for today. Why don’t you just go home and we’ll clean up.”

Zena and Rick agreed.

Notwithstanding my few incidental missteps, I called my kids and told them the men’s group couldn’t have finished the job without me.

The guys have since told me that at our next volunteer effort, I can make the lunch.

Cantankerously yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.

TO THE POINT Parenting The Parenting Game Game

Leap Year W

e all know the importance of preparing for college. You took steps to guide your child through high school. Ensuring that they met with a guidance counselor to have an academic schedule that would provide them with the best college opportunities. You encouraged extracurricular and volunteer activities to be the well rounded student colleges desire. You aided your child researching colleges and preparing for college entrance tests. You may be breathing a sigh of relief now that college acceptances have come through.

However, there are many things we need to prepare our kids for aside from getting into college. College freshman need life skills. They need to manage the academic demands and life demands of eating healthy, budgeting money, managing time and relationships. While college can be a huge transition for kids, there are things you can do to help them make the adjustment.

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Budget Talk to your child about budgeting money and have them create a budget prior to leaving for school. Your child needs to know that there is not an endless supply of money and to develop financial discipline.

Give them methods to track and prioritize spending.

Allow them to pay their own bills. Many parents pay student’s bills electronically for them. This is not teaching them the life skills they need to be developing at this stage. The skills they learn now develop into financial patterns in life.

Roomates Coping with roommates is another issue to discuss with your new college student. Advise them set ground rules with their roommate that are comfortable for all. Address sharing items, coming in late, guests and how to address issues before they become intolerable.

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Structure College students need to make choices about structuring time. Keeping a consistent time for waking, exercising, working, studying between classes, balancing social time and sleeping time are important to help your child develop. For many college students, creating this structure for themselves is difficult. It is the first time in their lives that they have to do this themselves. Mundane chores that they may not be accustomed to doing, like laundry or cooking simple meals for themselves take time and need to be done. It is helpful to get them in a routine of doing these things prior to leaving home.

Emotional and mental health The stress of being away from home and managing day to day as well as going to classes can be overwhelming. In a 2010 study on more than 200,000 freshmen at four-year colleges, more students rated themselves as below average in emotional health than ever before. In 2012, the American College Health Association compiled an assessment of undergraduates and 30 percent reported stress had caused a negative impact on their studies. This is the stage in life where many mental health issues emerge. It is important to address symptoms of anxiety or depression prior to leaving for college.

major problem on college campuses. According to a national survey, almost 60 percent of college students ages 18–22 drank alcohol in the past month, and almost two out of three engaged in binge drinking during that same time frame. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Approximately 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motorvehicle crashes. Close to 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking and about 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report experiencing alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape. Safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases should be something about which every college student should be knowledgeable.

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We want to arm our kids with the tools to be successful. Don’t avoid speaking about things that present serious issues for college students. The excessive use of alcohol and binge drinking is a

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Meet a group of women who are doing wonderful things to transform the lives of women and girls everywhere – posing as bobby-soxers, modeling outrageous fashions and all.

THE Soroptimists

BY PAM EUSTON

Michelle Hays, President of Soroptomist International of Pompano Beach Photo by Debra Todd

f you’re a Soroptimist, no cause is too minor, no piece of clothing too humble, so as to not bring out the creative, the daring, the bobby-soxer, or the rummage fashionista in each member.

During this year’s Lighthouse Point Keeper Days Parade, for example, held February 6, members dressed as “bobby-soxers” for a float designed and constructed by the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach to resemble a retro diner. The costumes for the all-woman club consisted of white shirts and pink scarves, hamburger tray in tow, to resemble those iconic images of the female waitresses from the bygone era.

In January, the club held a rummage sale at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church on Sample Road, with money raised going to “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls,” which provides scholarships for women who have returned to college and targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success.

During the rummage sale, featuring the Sweet Repeat Boutique, several members created an outfit to model at the club’s “Lighthouse Point Wannabe Top Models” party held at a member’s home. “We started this about two years ago and have seen some extremely outlandish and totally tasteless ensembles hit the runway,” says Soroptimist President Michelle Hays. “The winner is selected by our panel of judges and is crowned with an equally garish and tacky crown complete with a scepter.” Among the one-of-akind items donated this year was a Madonnastyle sequined brassiere shirt. Last year, Hays recalls, one member modeled a wetsuit accessorized with Jimmy Choo shoes.

It’s all in fun – and for good causes. Globally, Soroptimist is a volunteer movement that works to transform the lives of women and girls. The Pompano Beach club members are among 80,000 club members in 132 countries and territories who work at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.

“Our projects take place all over the world and focus on issues such as violence against women, safe sanitation, displacement, education, leadership … anything that affects the lives of women and girls,” says Hays.

The name Soroptimist was coined from the Latin soror, meaning sister, and optima, meaning best. Soroptimist is perhaps best interpreted as “the best for women.” From the founding of the first Soroptimist club in Oakland, California, in 1921, through

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“Our projects take place all over the world and focus on issues such as violence against women, safe sanitation, displacement, education, leadership … anything that affects the lives of women and girls,”

to the present day where more than 3,000 clubs are flourishing throughout the world, Soroptimists have continued to strive to achieve “the best for women” in every sphere of their lives.

Human rights for all, global peace and international goodwill, advancing women’s potential, integrity and democratic decision making, volunteering, diversity and friendship, are among the group’s goals.

Local inspiration

The Pompano Beach club was founded in 1981 when 18 women came together to start Soroptimist International of Pompano Beach.

Spearheading the group was Judi Gilbert, founding president and owner of Executive Type and Press, who had been approached by a member of the Fort Lauderdale club to start the group. Because —MICHELLE HAYS Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Exchange Club were exclusive to men in 1981, Rotary International suggested starting a Soroptimist club to provide an avenue for the emerging population of women business owners and executives. The structure of Soroptimist was mirrored after that of Rotary.

ABOVE LEFT Field trip to the Hillsboro Lighthouse ABOVE RIGHT Serving drinks at the Seafood Festival

The group met at the now-gone Howard Johnson’s on the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Federal Highway for breakfast once a week. Within a few years their meetings took place at various locations. “Many of the women were already community leaders and were involved in service on behalf of their respective careers,” Hays recalls. “Soroptimist brought that incredible energy into focus with support from the fellowship that defines Soroptimist.”

The group’s first fundraisers were Spaghetti Westerns held at the old Elks Club on Federal Highway. Woodhouse of Pompano Beach was the main recipient of the funds raised through these events. For several years the group held Casino Night at Cap’s Place on the Intracoastal Waterway, an appropriate venue, since Cap Top Right: Unknown, Jodi Hall, Linda Lundstrom/ Walker, Unknown, Judy Safewright, Unknown, plant trees at the beach, 1985.

Elk’s Club Chili Cook Off Camps -1988 Bill Hackett, Jodi Hall, Linda Lundstrom/Walker, Ann Kellough, Judy Safewright Supporting Woodhouse - 1985 Rita Bolton, Linda Lundstrom/Walker, Marilyn Tragger Founding President/Vice President 1981 Linda Lundstrom/Walker, Judi Gilbert Bottom Right: Retreat Entertainment 1989 Back: Judi Gilbert, Irene Zalensky, Guest, Marsha Trivino, Unknown, Front: Jodi Hall, Linda Lundstrom/Walker, Ann Cramer, Nancy, Elyse Burgess

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BELOW Casino Night 2012 RIGHT Marcia Crismond at the environmental fair, 2011

Casino Night 2012

operated a gambling joint during Prohibition in the 1920s.

The club began taking part in the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival by serving rum drinks, first at Fish City, and later within the main arena at the event. The club also held a “Drink Off” contest with 13 entries, to determine the “Club Drink” to sell. “Several ‘judges’ had to be driven home that night,” Hays jokes.

Fellowship was a big focus for the Pompano Beach club in the early years, and it continues to this day. Club members entered the Elks Club Chili Cook-Off four times and were the chili champions three of those four years. Other activities include planting trees on Pompano Beach and along Federal Highway and a “Taste of Soroptimist” event at a member’s home, in which each member brings a favorite dish to share, along with the recipe.

“At our annual ‘retreat’ in June we meet at a local hotel for a Friday night dinner, where

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the new officers take over and on Saturday morning, meet to plan the upcoming year. Back then, the retreats were held out of town and this was the highlight of the year,” Hays recalls.

The first five presidents were: Judi Gilbert, Linda Lundstrom Walker, Gail Nelson, Kay Kami and Jodi Hall, who served as president twice.

Officers for 2015-2016 are President Michelle Hays, Vice President Natoshia Melvin, Recording Secretary Becky Lysengen, Corresponding Secretary Linda Jean Long and Treasurer Teri Kovacs.

Many causes

Hand in hand with the fun are the good causes the women’s efforts support. “We are involved in many local events that raise money for a variety of causes and are continuing this fellowship 35 years later. Each year we participate in ‘Relay for Life’ which raises money to fight breast cancer. This is a cause near and dear to us since several members are breast cancer survivors and sadly, several members lost their battle with the disease,” says Hays.

During the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival each April, the group sponsors a booth that sells rum runners, with tip money supporting several charities for children. “We serve the best rum runners at the festival so come see for your self in just a few months,” Hays says.

Other causes include “Live the Dream” and Violet Richardson awards to area recipients in March or April at a reception held at Galuppi’s attended by winners and their family members. The Violet Richardson awards consist of two $500 cash awards given to high school students between the ages of 14 and 17. They recognize young women who through their volunteer efforts make the community a better place.

“It is truly inspiring to see these wonderful ideas from such young women,” Hays says. Applications are available

on line at the Soroptimist The Pompano Beach club International website. The of the Soroptimists deadline for applications is consists of 53 members.

Dec. 1 of the calendar year.

Its one-hour business The “Live Your Dream” meeting takes place awards consist of three $1,500 at 5:30pm the second scholarships to women who Wednesday of each month have the primary financial at the Lighthouse Point responsibility for supporting Yacht Club. themselves and their families.

For more information or to They attend, or have been attend a meeting, accepted, to an undergraduate contact Dana Aliaga degree or vocational skills at 954-830-0800. program and are in financial need and are highly motivated to achieve their educational and career goals. The application process is similar to the Violet Richardson Awards. In addition to these local awards, one of the “Live Your Dream” winners is selected to participate

has grown from an original population of eight to a capacity of 42 women. Services include group and individual therapy, psychiatric services, psychological services, medical services, medication, HIV/Hepatitis C screening and 12-step meetings.

The Fort Lauderdale Independence Training and Education (FLITE) Center is another nonprofit supported by the Pompano chapter.

In April 2001, the Broward Child Welfare Initiative, a group of hundreds of business leaders, educators, government leaders, social service providers and private citizens, committed to helping reform the foster care system and came together at the state of Florida’s request to meet the challenge of building a better system. “They recognized that the system could not cure its problems

in Soroptimist regional and national competitions which can result in additional monetary awards.

“We also support Stepping Stones, which is a part of House of Hope and provides services to adults having substance abuse disorders, as well as those who suffer from a cooccurring disorder, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status,” notes Hays. “No one is denied services based solely on a lack of funds.”

A residential treatment center for women, Stepping Stones

by itself. The Community Foundation of Broward and the United Way of Broward County commissioned a strategic planning effort in the fall of 2003 to develop a systemic approach to providing foster care youth with a support system that would help them become productive adults,” Hays says.

At any given time, approximately 600 youth between the age of 18 and 23 have exited the foster care system in Broward County and another 120 youth that are getting prepared for their transition out on their own. “While they may be considered legal adults, many of [CONTINUED ON PAGE 90]

ABOVE LEFT Accepting their award for the Keeper Days float, 2011 ABOVE RIGHT Cheryl Depretero, Pam Euston, Marcia Crismond, Linda

Woodhouse and Laraine Schor preparing float for Keepers Day Parade, 2011

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2016 TOTO, WE’RE NOT IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT ANYMORE

BY WINI GLUNT

Rain is often a calming sound.

It evokes the feelings of comfort and makes us want to snuggle up to a good book with a hot cup of Joe. Wind, however, is the difference between a relaxing storm and a destructive one. The howl of wind can be an alarming noise and us Floridians know the sound well. These howls burst through Lighthouse Point recently when a tornado touched down near the Shoppes at Beacon Light and traveled east toward the Lighthouse Point Marina.

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Usually the sounds of destruction come from a hurricane and Floridians know how to prepare for those.

Tornadoes don’t leave too much room for preparation given that they commonly spawn, touch-down and dissipate within 15 minutes. Luckily for Floridians, we are not in the area known as Tornado Alley, but this recent tornado reminds us that we are not exempt from having to deal with one now and again.

Tree branches on cars and rooftops, live wires fallen and submerged in pools, trampolines taking flight and puddles full of dirt and debris were sprinkled throughout the south part of the city. Due to the 90 MPH winds, a bulk of the damage was taken on by the trees and telephone poles. With the winds at that speed, nothing too damaging could happen to the homes in this area unless the trees fell the wrong way. It’s one thing to have a tree blown into power lines, houses and fences or even cars, but trampolines and basketball hoops were also unfortunate casualties. I guess it is a

“I got out for a walk at 6am and the rain started when I returned home. I was looking outside and there were potted plants flying and royal palm branches in the air. It reminded me of Hurricane Wilma.”

-Chip LaMarca

good thing this tornado touched down while the kids were at school so they didn’t have to witness their favorite playthings levitating off the ground and literally flying away.

While the tornado left us with uprooted trees, property damage and a lack of power, it has shown something that it cannot get rid of; our sense of community. Rain isolates us in our homes and gives us an excuse to be loners, but tornadoes seem to have the opposite effect. Friends, family and neighbors unite to figure out the problems the storm has caused and to make sure everyone is OK. Sure, surveying the area is necessary to decide what action to take, but in this town it seems second nature to think beyond yourself.

I saw a man cleaning up branches that fell from the big tree in Dixon Ahl Park and I saw a few people moving bigger pieces of debris from the road so those who were passing through could do so safely. The Lighthouse Point Policemen were on top of the urgency helping those in need and squaring off all the areas with live wires so no one could get seriously injured post-storm. The main road was cleared in a matter of minutes thanks to the Firefighters in cherry-pickers, Electricians and power companies that were sprinkled throughout the neighborhood providing help in the areas that needed it most. Lighthouse Point is full of hard workers, caring people and now, some really strange looking trees.

Tornadoes have only proved to be another speed bump in the road; it slowed us down, but it didn’t stop us.

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Tips for the Future Tornadoes • During any storm, listen to local news or

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Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes.

• Pick a safe room in your home where

household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be an • Prepare for high winds by removing interior room on the lowest floor with no diseased and damaged limbs from trees. windows.

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There are several easy ways for Lighthouse Point residents to sign up for Nixle: • Text your zip code to 888777 from your mobile phone.

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• Go to http://local.nixle.com/register/ to sign up and register.

Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device. All alerts will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive localized, relevant alerts from the Lighthouse Point Police Department.

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You can opt-out at anytime by texting “STOP” to 888777.

Tornado Safety Tips If you are in a structure (e.g. residence, small building, school, hospital, shopping center, high-rise building) • Go to a pre-designated area such as a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of a small interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table and use your arms to protect your head and neck.

• In a high-rise building, go to a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.

• Put on sturdy shoes.

• Do not open windows.

If you are outside with no shelter (If you are not in a sturdy building, there is no single research-based recommendation for what last-resort action to take because many factors can affect your decision.) Possible actions include: • Immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter. If your vehicle is hit by flying debris while you are driving, pull over and park.

• Take cover in a stationary vehicle. Put the seat belt on and cover your head with your arms and a blanket, coat or other cushion if possible.

• Lie in an area noticeably lower than the level of the roadway and cover your head with your arms and a blanket, coat or other cushion if possible.

In all situations: • Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.

• Never try to outrun a tornado in urban or congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.

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Everyone will be speaking, humming and eating the experience of New Orleans during the

Craw Debauchery Festival in April, which offers an authentic way to experience the Big Easy, from the gumbo to the music.

BY LORIE GREENSPAN

LEFT Jenni Broeckelmann, Don Mathews, Lindsey Porche, and Chef Staf RIGHT Chef Staf of Shuck ’N Dive.

Photos by Jeff Graves

CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival founder Don Mathews doesn’t just want you to attend his festival in April, featuring the tastes, culture and music of New Orleans. He wants you to imbibe in it.

For that reason, everyone should listen up: Zydeco is a musical style that evolved in southwest Louisiana by French Creole speakers, blending blues, rhythm and blues.

A krewe is an organization that puts on a parade or ball for the Carnival season.

The Raw Oyster Cult is comprised of members of The Radiators, inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame, and the premier New Orleans band.

What they all have in common is their involvement in the third annual CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival, to take place April 2-3, at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field.

If you’re not entranced by the music, flavors and culture of New Orleans by the end of it, you weren’t paying attention.

Because, as the name implies, if you allow yourself, you will debauch, overstuff, shamelessly get your fill of, be over the moon with, and totally imbibe, until you are pleasantly saturated with everything authentic to the Big Easy. F’sho.

“I started going home after Katrina and thought it would be great to share the culture, lifestyle and music with the people here,” remembers Matthews, a 20-year Fort Lauderdale resident who hails from New Orleans and who founded the festival. “Anyone who goes to New Orleans finds it magical and unique – you get involved in the music and food and every aspect of the life there. I wanted to bring as much of it here as possible.”

With a career spent booking acts in entertainment venues, Matthews said he thought the entertainment would be a big part of the festival’s details but was surprised to discover “it’s actually a small part.” The bigger picture, he says, is finding “very efficient people who are attentive to detail and committed to being authentic.”

He adds, “I was always a music fan and the New Orleans in me knows what’s good. Part of my drive is to expose people to the passion of the real culture, rather than offer something that’s manufactured. New Orleans is a blend of influences—

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French, Spanish, Cajun, Creole—we throw everything into a pot, blend cultures and styles, to make a unique mixture for people attending the festival. We don’t try to block out different cultures but take the best of everything.”

This year’s event will feature a Gumbo Rumble, similar to a chili cook-off, challenging people to enter their unique versions of the famous New Orleans stew. Matthews is also inspired to introduce the concept of the Krewes, those private societies that run the Mardi Gras and hold special parties and balls. “We will have a Krewe competition, as far as best booth, and we will also select a king and queen, similar to what they do for Mardi Gras,” he says. Cajun/Zydeco dancers also will perform and will give dance lessons at the festival.

Headlining the event is Galactic, one of the most famous bands in New Orleans, Matthews notes. Also performing is Raw Oyster Cult, whose founding members are members of The Radiators, a famous New Orleans band. “When people come to the festival who have never heard of the bands they say these are the best musicians they’ve ever seen. These bands are royalty in New Orleans,” Matthews says.

And what is a New Orleans event without authentic food?

Festival food and beverage director Danny Stasi, better known as “Chef Staz,” founding chef and owner of Shuck ‘N Dive in Fort Lauderdale, notes that the diversity of dishes in New Orleans, consisting of every food group, from deep water to oceans to shallows to plains; African, Spanish, and Native American, will be a main highlight.

“The idea is to use ingredients from the soil in which you live,” he says. To that end, the festival, in which eight to 10 local restaurants will participate, will offer traditional dishes such as gumbo and jambalaya, with a goal of presenting all of Louisiana in terms of palate. For the event, two tons of crawfish will be flown in, he says, adding, “Louisiana is a mecca for crawfish.”

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THE Florida HIGHWAYMEN It’s difficult for anyone to make it as painter. Now imagine being AfricanAmerican in 1950s Florida and trying to earn a living as an artist. But a group of painters who would later become known as the Florida Highwaymen did not give up. As no galleries would show their works, the artists sold their paintings out of the trunks of their cars on the roadside to passing tourists— and so their group became aptly named—The Florida Highwaymen. For years this group of artists were largely unknown in the high-brow art world. While their movement may not have the same cache as impressionism or cubism, for Floridians, it’s as if we have our very own Hudson River Valley School— a group of inspired artists preserving our state’s natural beauty with every stroke.

Artist James Gibson with guests, Dan and Doreen Christiansen at a recent Highwaymen Art Show at the Sample-McDougald House.

The landscapes depicted by the Highwaymen are quintessential Florida scenes— scrubby palmettos, sunsets, beach scenes and of course royal poincianas in all their glory. The colors are vivid—orange sunsets, impossibly green trees and clouds layered with pinks and purples— capturing a visceral beauty unique to Florida. The men (and women) used oil paints and often painted on Upson board as opposed to canvas.

They framed their works with crown moldings to reduce

costs. They worked quickly —the more they could paint, the more they could sell. The group painted during the 1950s to the 1980s Currently, many of the artist have passed or moved on to other ventures, but a few are still active and creating visions of our vast Florida landscape for new generations to enjoy.

The March show at the Sample-McDougald House will feature the works of nine Highwaymen.

Curtis Arnett was inspired to paint

at an early age and attributes most of his success to his mentor Hezekiah Baker. His paintings grew from scenes of palm trees and rivers to seascapes and depictions of Florida’s interior. His later works stand out from other Highwaymen’s landscapes because he used acrylics, a water-soluble paint that dries

Harold Newton, Pine Tree with Clouds, c. 1980, oil on Masonite, 16 x 20”

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them haven’t fully developed the life skills they’ll need to function successfully in the adult world,” Hays says.

“This is why The FLITE Center was created as a resource to connect these young adults with the full range of assistance that is available in our community.”

The Soroptimists also send a check each year to The Guatemalan Tomorrow Fund to send one girl to school for a year. “We became aware of this program through the Pompano Beach Rotary Club,” Hays says. This fund was started in 1992 by Steve Dudenhoefer who owned a successful landscaping business in South Florida. In 1990, he decided to visit Guatemala to discover why many of his employees, Mayans from Guatemala, had immigrated to the U.S. to work and sent every penny they earned back home.

He met people who lived on a dollar a day, children without schools, mothers without vital medicine for their babies. Deeply affected by this experience, he returned home, sold his businesses and started Asociacion Ak’Tenamit in 1982 with the help of local village leaders.

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By 2009 enrollment had risen to nearly 500 students, including 219 girls.

In March the club holds its annual fundraiser for Woodhouse, Inc., a residential treatment facility in Pompano Beach for adults born with profound intellectual abilities and extreme physical disabilities. This year’s the event, with the theme “Spring Fling,” will be held March 5 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $75 per person. The Motowners, a band that pays tribute to the Motown sound as well as songs from other eras, will provide the evening’s entertainment. “This is a fun event and we have a big silent auction and Chinese auction, raffle off case of wine and have a 50/50 raffle. Last year we went retro, and dressed as hippies, punk rockers, disco queens and had an army of women dressed in poodle skirts,” Hays says.

But whether they are pouring rum runners, donning poodle skirts or parading through the streets, the goals of the Soroptimists are serious concerns.

“We are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, and have an equal voice in creating strong and peaceful communities worldwide,” Hays says. “Our mission is to inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnership. No matter where you may travel throughout the world, there is a Soroptimist chapter committed to these ideals.”

Helping with this article were Sandy Johnson, Susan Motley, Bim Kruteck, Michelle Hays, Linda Walker and Daryl Hinkl.

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give up, and put god first. “Everything else,” he says, “will fall into place.” After creating the background of his landscapes, he paints in the dark colors; the brighter colors go on top, making the artwork come alive. His early frames were made from crown molding. Later, he purchased frames that weren’t selling. He selects simple frames that don’t detract from his paintings. He visualizes the frame and the painting working together.

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Roy McLendon, Untitled, date unknown, oil on Masonite, 24 x 36” Willie Daniels, Untitled, c. 2000, oil, 12x16”

paintings are technically skilled and emotionally strong. He grew up watching his neighbors Harold Newton and Roy McLendon paint. He began by painting several works at one time, trying to create as many as he could like Alfred Hair and Livingston Roberts. He used Upson board like the other painters and later began working on Masonite, wood and canvas.

His oaks are gnarly, his oceans inviting and his colors vivid. When he is at his best, his approach is impressionistic.

His works seem to be created with ease, as if painting literally flows from his hand. His night scenes are dreamy and mysterious, evoking an interior landscape of the mind. Occasionally, he places small figures in his compositions, but the power of his work is in his feeling for the land. more quickly than oils. He is best known for his works centering on cypress trees, swamp scenes and hammocks. He plays with reflections in the water, with both shape and color. His work is dreamy and serene, evoking a calm peacefulness.

James Gibson

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John Maynor

is talented in so many ways. He paints portraits as well as landscapes and he renders signs for advertising. His paintings are distinguished by the texture in his trees, which he builds up with a palette knife.

He likes to paint fiery skies and his waterways shine by giving them a coat of linseed oil. When asked how he knows when he’s created a good painting, he replies that he knows it when it sells.

Roy McLendon is known for his narrative landscapes that depict the daily life of his neighbors. His subject matter is perhaps the most diverse of all the Highwaymen. Unlike most of the other painters in the group, Roy is comfortable including people in his scenes. He paints traditional Highwaymen landscapes such as ocean scenes and swaying palm trees.

But he also paints still lifes, houses, figures and animals, suggesting a narrative—laundry dries on a clothesline, women work in the yard, and a mother and child walk down a dirt road to go fishing. .

Willie Reagan was born in Lake Park,

Palm Beach County, to a citrus contractor and a housewife. He had one brother and nine sisters. The family moved to Gifford, the African American section of Vero Beach, when he was 5 years old. In high school he developed an interest in art and woodworking. His formal art education in college was traditional. He learned about form and composition, the color

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Al Black, Untitled, 24 x 36”, upson board

wheel and good design. These days, Willie sells primarily to snowbirds. They always seem to want the same subject matter: the Florida landscape. When he paints a scene he likes, he often paints it again. He does not consider the second or third painting in the series to be an original even though it is painted individually.

Doretha Hair Truesdell

was there from the very beginning. Truesdell is one of the two original Highwaymen women. Her husband was one of the founders. Before his tragic death, her late husband, Alfred Hair painted under the ghost name “Freddy” for a year because he was told that his own signature cheapened the art. The paintings under the name “Freddy” are a collaboration of husband and wife, with Doretha painting some of the basic elements like the skies and backgrounds and Hair adding the details like trees, shadows, birds and people. She also painted alongside her brother, Carnell Smith. Doretha has yet to be named as Highwayman, or rather, Highwaywoman.

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Charles Walker, perhaps more than

any other Highwayman, carefully studies the landscape as part of his creative process. Charles is not, nor has he ever been, a fast painter.

Walker taught himself to paint and never stops his educational process. He says his “mind is always open to learning.” He studies the work of other artists to become a better painter, and he recognizes that the natural environment can be a teacher. There is an oak tree in a park that he has studied for years. He often paints it with different animals in and around it.

Charles understands that everything is always changing, and he mourns the loss of Florida’s wilderness. Photographs help him depict his subject matter in a realistic fashion. He uses natural colors in an effort to duplicate nature.

Sometimes he sketches and sometimes he works directly on the canvas. It often takes a month and a half to finish one work.

Al Black

says he’s been talking all his life and his stories reflect the continuous contests he has with those in power over him. He readily explains with pride, “I know how to talk with white people. See, I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. I know what to say out of my mouth.” He was taught that if he didn’t speak correctly in the presence of whites, he might get lynched. He’d seen people get killed for mouthing off, and his mother taught him how to speak carefully in order to stay safe.

No matter what the Highway Patrol called him when they stopped him on the road, his response was always “yes sir.” At the young age of 15, he left home to labor in the fields with the migrant workers after his black supervisor told his mother he’d take care of him.

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Dexter

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She is a stunning eightmonth-old calico girl. She came to the rescue from a small colony that was being vetted and released to prevent unwanted litters and the passing of diseases, a process known as TnR. She was only four weeks old at the time and she was very scared. The rescue team showered her with love and affection and the other animals in the rescue took her in as their own. Soon she realized she was safe, well fed and loved. She is now fully vetted and eager for her own Furever Family before she turns 1.

To find out more about Thelma, and other cats, dogs, kittens and puppies, please checkout our website FureverFamily.org

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CAR WASH CORNER

Now is the perfect time to stop by and clean that dirty car at Mr. Squeaky’s award winning car wash!

MR. SQUEAKY CAR WASH is owned and operated for the past 10

years by a Lighthouse Point family. Owners Richard and Lynn Sasso, both attorneys, left the day to day practice of law to launch Mr. Squeaky, with the goal of making Mr. Squeaky one of the best car washes in the nation. Mr. Squeaky has been voted “1 of the Top 50 Car Washes in the USA” by Modern Car Care Magazine, the only South Florida car wash to receive this honor.

From top to bottom, Mr. Squeaky is a family business. Their two children, Stella and Tyler, along with thousands of other kids visiting with their parents, love the multi-sensory experience of the 135’ long car wash tunnel that includes colorful soaps, a high pressure Arctic Blast rinse, soft cloth scrubs and Tornado Dryers.

With washes starting at just $9, including unlimited FREE use of vacuums, there is no true competitor in all of South Florida. From Buicks to Bentleys, every car is treated with white glove service that has made Mr. Squeaky famous and the go-to place for hundreds of thousands of raving fans. Lynn Sasso explains the philosophy at Mr. Squeaky: “We wanted to create a family-friendly car wash. Our goal is to give each customer a squeaky clean car and a smile on their face!”

Developed, owned and operated by the Sassos, a Lighthouse Point family.

Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days/week

MrSqueaky.com (954) 782-WASH 499 West Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach Next to RaceTrac Gas Station & Taco Bell, just East of 1-95

Voted 1 of the Top 50 Car Washes in the USA

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