Lighthouse Point Magazine November 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

LIGHTHOUSE POINT LIBRARY

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Thomas Oates

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

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NOVEMBER 2016

URBAN FARMING

The Fruitful Field is an inspiring solution to food insecurity close to home.

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AN ARTIST’S JOURNEY

Cecilia Lueza has been commissioned to create a mural on the E. Pat Larkins Community Center.

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Wyatt Van Buskirk, Christian Thomas and Tyler Sasso fight for the ball during the instructional league soccer playoffs. Photo courtesy of Karen Dunne.

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THE LITTLE RED CABOOSE

The story behind the restoration and relocation of a local, 1951 caboose.

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MISTER CHARLIE

90-year-old “Mr. Charlie” has been Deerfield Beach High School’s perfect football fan since 1972.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around the Point

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On The Waterfront

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Get Psyched

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Personal Development

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Legal Matters

Taylor Made Solutions That Are Right For You

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Interior Motives

Your Home, Your Life

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Down to Business

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Community Cooking

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It’s Electric

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Cantankerously Yours

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Dining Out

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Happy Snaps

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Happy Birthday

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News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more.

The value of ÿ shing for kids.

Tips for managing holiday stress so you can truly enjoy the winter season.

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The Price is Not Right Last weekend, my old college buddy Janique and I traveled to Allentown, Pennsylvania to attend our 30th reunion at Muhlenberg College. Neither of us had been back on campus since graduation, and indeed the place had changed quite a bit. The improvements were truly impressive—until I heard the price tag.

We arrived on campus on a picture-perfect, fall day. We checked in at the student union and decided to give ourselves an informal tour of the improved facility. First stop: the dining hall. Most people don’t hold weddings in rooms as impressive as this one. With a vaulted wooden ceiling, huge, three-story windows providing plenty of natural light, a balcony and a fi eplace, it was like a modernized Hogwarts — simply spectacular. Back when I was in school, the cafeteria was reminiscent of a run-down LaGuardia airport. It was completely dismal — but no one seemed too bothered by it. As college students, we were under the impression that bad food in a less-than-gorgeous facility was par for the course while away at school. It was good enough.

Now the college even has a video about how great the food is. Are you kidding me? Does anyone see anything wrong with that? I’d like to think that when I was in school, the food was not sub par due to an evil plan by the administration to torture us; but rather, it was part of a concerted effort to keep costs down.

Naturally, we also had to check out the snack bar, a favorite spot of ours while at “the ’berg.” In our day, we snacked on pierogi and shoofly pie (an Amish classic.)

Now, they serve sushi. Sushi. They serve sushi at the snack bar. At a college. There’s just something inappropriate about borrowing money to go to school while snacking on sushi. I love to go out for sushi, but if I had asked my parents for “sushi money” when I was in school, it’s quite possible they would still be laughing 30 years later.

Our next stop: the gym. I could not believe my eyes. I won’t go into detail, but it was crazy nice. After we picked our jaws up off the floo , we spoke to the receptionist about the new facility.

She agreed that it was pretty over-the-top, but also mentioned that prospective students wouldn’t choose Muhlenberg if it didn’t provide amenities similar to those of other schools.

I remember when I was at Muhlenberg, the college sent tuition bills to the students in an effort to make each student cognizant of the cost of their education. Now that college is so expensive, that

couldn’t be more appropriate. Families are spending enormous sums on college. Kids are borrowing money like mad—often graduating with staggering amounts of debt in relation to their earning potential. I’m all for an educated populace and, of all the things my parents gave me, my college education at Muhlenberg was clearly the best investment. But when I graduated, it was $10,000 per year for tuition, room and board. Adjusted for inflation that ould be around $21,976 today. Currently, the total cost for attendance at Muhlenberg is $62,480 per year.

And perhaps there are a few life lessons in not being so comfortable for four years. College is not only an academic education, but for many kids, it’s the first tim they are living away from home. It’s a time when young adults are transitioning to true independence and learning to manage life in the “real world.” If you start off that journey eating sushi instead of ramen, you may be in for a rude awakening when you get your first p y check.

I can’t help but think that if these kids didn’t have Starbucks in the library, full kitchens in their dorms, a dining room that looks like a Ritz Carlton, a gym fit for hed e fund managers, then perhaps the cost of college wouldn’t be so enormous.

As a mother, I understand the temptation to give your kids the moon and the stars. As I walked around school that day, I couldn’t help but wish my own kids end up somewhere equally as impressive for four years of college. But at the same time, I want them to know the value of a dollar. I want them to know that I’ve worked hard for years so I can afford to go out for a sushi dinner when the mood strikes.

I’m no accountant and I haven’t looked into the college’s finances I can’t be sure if cutting out all the frills would bring the price down to something more modest. But I do know that all that fancy stuff costs money. The astronomical cost of a college education is disturbing at best, and criminal at worst (can anyone say bubble?) Colleges are becoming country clubs while we all stand around and complain about the price. How much would these kids suffer if they couldn’t buy a smoothie at the gym? I can answer that: not at all. When you’re thirsty, even a water fountain can rock your world.

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BY MARIE PULEO

Hurricane Matthew…Blow by Blow

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The day of the hurricane, Public Works and Code Enforcement staff visited approximately 60 construction sites in the city to make sure that full dumpsters were either removed or covered so the debris inside wouldn’t be lifted up by strong wind. They worked till around 2 p.m., until the gusts grew too strong.

That afternoon, extra police officers and firefighters were also called in along with Public Works employees, who were deployed to various sites in the city where they spent the night.

City officials and staff rode out the storm in city buildings, slept on air mattresses and brought with them three days’ worth of provisions, waiting on standby in case of a major hit. Because the potential impact was so menacing, the top-level plan for hurricane preparation was executed.

Ultimately the effects of the storm were minimal, and the recovery phase mostly involved cleaning up debris. A few city trees had to be propped back up. DeGroff Park, a heavily wooded park at the north end of the city, took a few days to clean due to a significant amount of debris.

The total cost to the City for the protective measures it undertook was $113,295.83, which includes overtime hours for city employees. This amount will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Provided the state of Florida and Broward County meet the required thresholds for expenditures on protective measures, the City will be reimbursed for 75 percent of its costs, according to the City Administrator’s office. The city may also be reimbursed another 12 ½ percent by the state.

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Hurricane Matthew, the deadly storm that wrought destruction in many parts of the Caribbean and the southeastern United States last month, left the city of Lighthouse Point virtually unscathed.

City officials had prepared for the worst, taking measures to protect life and property ahead of the storm, which passed through the city on Thursday, Oct. 6.

“The teamwork that all of the directors and the departments in the city exhibited during the hurricane and the preparation was just amazing to me,” said Mayor Glenn Troast at a City Commission meeting that took place several days after the storm. “It was a pleasure to watch and see how well those people really work together.”

On the Monday before the storm struck, the City started its emergency operations center (EOC) meetings, which included conference calls between the National Weather Service and the city’s Fire, Police, Public Works and Finance Departments, as well as the Mayor and the City Administrator. Up until the time Hurricane Matthew arrived, two conference calls were held each day.

Normally, if a hurricane is a Category 3 or higher, the city is evacuated. However, in the case of Hurricane Matthew, no evacuation order was given because, even though the storm was a Category 4 as it headed toward Florida, it wasn’t coming directly at Broward County, and no flooding was forecast for the area.

The National Weather Service predicted that the storm would skirt the coast, and that the county would receive about twoand-half inches of rain, which is what happened.

In the days leading up to the storm, Public Works Department employees had to secure all of the city’s roads, making sure they were cleared of garbage cans or any other objects that could become airborne, such as barricades that were up for various projects. In the city’s parks, they had to secure benches and garbage cans, roll up all windscreens and sunshades, and take down soccer goals. They were also responsible for closing the shutters of all city buildings, and ensuring that back-up generators were working.

The city’s library also took precautions, closing for several days to make sure everything was protected.

On Wednesday, a day on which there’s typically no garbage pick-up in the city, Waste Management trucks had to be called in exceptionally to remove all the garbage that was put out by residents who were making last-minute storm preparations. In some cases, residents had cleared things out of their garages so they could get their cars in, or they had cut trees and created large piles of branches.

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Lighthouse Point Police Officer Recognized for ‘Ability and Courage’

BY MARIE PULEO

The Bridges of Lighthouse Point Six of the city’s bridges are scheduled to undergo repair work starting this month. The bridges will be repaired one-by-one, with work at each bridge lasting about two weeks. During repairs, one lane will be closed. The biggest of the bridges is on Lighthouse Drive (49th Street) in the north end of the city; the others are smaller bridges on less frequented roads, including: 28th Street over Pelican Waterway, 29th Street over Tern Waterway, 31st Court over Heron Waterway, 24th Avenue over Alamanda Waterway, 48th Street over Coral Key Waterway, 49th Street over Egret Waterway (the only one on Lighthouse Drive).

These bridges are not structurally deficient, and the repairs involve basic maintenance, such as fixing cracks, replacing pieces of concrete and in some cases, refurbishing some of the structural steel underneath.

The budget for the repairs is $238,020, which will come from the city’s Infrastructure Fund. Work will take place weekdays from 8am to 6pm, and should be completed by the end of February 2017.

New Rules for Floating Docks

The City Commission recently passed an ordinance regulating floating vessel platforms and floating boat lifts, which are becoming increasingly popular in the city’s waterways. The new ordinance states that the proliferation of these floating structures poses a navigational hazard and creates visual blight.

From now on, floating vessel platforms and floating boat lifts will be required to comply with the city’s residential side yard setback requirement (generally eight feet), and cannot be placed within 25 feet of the centerline of a waterway, canal, or lot line. The new regulation also prohibits these platforms and lifts from having structures like awnings, roofs and Bimini tops.

The commission has asked for a recommendation from the Marine Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Board as to whether or not to require dock registration.

Complaints from residents prompted the commission to adopt the regulations.

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Lighthouse Point Police Officer Cynthia Weiner was recently named Community Policing Officer of the Year by the Broward County chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), which honors officers who exemplify “ability and courage.”

“We’re extremely proud of her,” said Police Chief Ross Licata, who presented the award to Officer Weiner at a City Commission meeting last month. “She was selected based on her efforts in promoting positive police-community relations and for good will, not only here in Lighthouse Point, but in Broward County as well.”

Chief Licata cited several instances when Officer Weiner — who has served as a police officer for ten years — came to the

aid of Lighthouse Point residents during the past year. For example, the time she played a key role in helping to prevent a distressed woman from committing suicide with a handgun. Another time, Officer Weiner helped solve a case involving an 84-year-old woman who had been the victim of a felony grand theft.

Officer Weiner has shown her compassion by going above and beyond her duties. When she learned of a couple that was facing financial difficulties, she obtained donations for clothing and tickets for them to return to their family in Massachusetts. To this day, she remains in contact with the family and serves as a mentor. She also volunteers as the city’s homeless outreach coordinator, and on two occasions has volunteered as a guardian for Honor Flight of South Florida, traveling to Washington, D.C. at her own expense with two World War II veterans so they could visit the famous war memorials there.

“I just go out there every day,” she said, “and try to make a difference,”

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that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there farming is big business in many states and considered a are some really excellent choices for those who wish to have renewable resource. a living holiday tree that can be planted into the landscape, Crazy Fingers, a nationally known Grateful Dead Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum. cover band, which has performed at over 5,000 it could still be considered If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus live shows since their firstwasteful. live gig in Delray Beach on Halloween in 1990, will play at the City there are The Everyday people who would rather choose an alternative, salicicola) is Expo a great choice asways is the Arizona cypress Green celebrates new to live greener. The of Deerfi eld Beach’s free concert series, Beach two options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

Both evergreens a striking, low event(Cupressus will feature arizonica). a “rock the water” canoe race, amake “farm-to-fork” local Sounds. The concert will take place at the Main fair, an eco-mural painting, with arts What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling”foodmaintenance addition to kids the corner landscape, andand arecrafts, greatabird Beach Parking Lot where concertgoers can enjoy “season to be green” market, live

by Earthman, little Norfolk bothholiday for nesting and asperformances a food source.

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The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show Nov. 3 - 7

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the world’s largest in-water boat show. It takes place in seven locations with nearly 1,500 boats displayed across more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space. The show draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, which display an amazing array of marine products, accessories, fishing gear, art, jewelry and more. Boats include astonishing super-yachts, fishing boats, runabouts and boats for every budget.

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On Saturday Nov. 5 Broward Children’s Center (BCC) will host its 13th Annual Miles for Smiles 5K and Festival fundraiser. The BCC offers medical, educational, recreational and therapeutic services to infants, children and young adults with special needs. The BCC’s care recipients are some of the most medically fragile and technologically dependent children in the nation. Event participants will run or walk five kilometers of the Pompano Beach Air Park Trail course, ending at the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. Once participants cross the finish line, there will be food, drinks and family-friendly activities, including bounce houses, a DJ, face painting and games. The top three finishers in each category—runners, walkers and wheelchairs—will receive medals and an award.

The Village Square’s Take-Out Tuesday Panel Debate Nov. 15

The Village Square provides a safe and comfortable forum for lively discussions and civic engagement on diverse matters of local, state and national importance. Village Square’s open-forum debate series started in October and will run through May 2017. On Nov. 15, Village Square will host a panel discussion on religious tolerance. The format, called Take-Out Tuesday, invites guests to bring their own take-out dinner and enjoy as they listen and participate in the discussion.

WHERE: Broward College’s Downtown Fort Lauderdale Campus on the eleventh floor at 111 East Las Olas Blvd.

COST: Free For more information, visit Broward.edu/villagesquare.

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Orchid Obsession Show & Sale The Deerfield Bea h Orchid Society will host the 5th annual orchid show and sale at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center. The event will feature orchid sales, supplies, displays and classes.

WHEN: Nov. 19 & 20 from 10am to 5pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: $5 general admission. Children under 12 are free.

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Artist’s Reception for “Invisual: The Works of Goldstein and Nicola” Throughout November and early December, Bailey Contemporary Arts will showcase powerful work from two very different artists tackling the same phenomenon: invisibility. Bonnie Goldstein and Christina Nicola come from two very different worlds and generations, and yet, profoundly convey the same experience in their work: the fight o be heard.

Sarah M. Benichou, Director and Curator at the Bailey Contemporary Arts, decided to put these artists together — one established and one emerging — to underline the continued struggle women face to establish their place in society, regardless of color, age, class, or geography. Both of these artists use strong execution, textures, and surfaces to convey presence, significan e, tenacity and fragility, all at once.

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Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival The 7th annual culinary competition for charity will pair football legends with South Florida’s top chefs and feature deliciously creative food, wine, spirits and more.

“We are thrilled to continue this one-of-a-kind tradition, where food and charity collide to help Feed the Needs of Kids in Crisis,” said John Offerdahl, event founder and former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker. “Like in years past, we will continue to invest back into the community and align with those individuals and businesses that share our mission.”

Former NFL players and top chefs will pair up into teams to create the finest grilled sensations Last year’s 2015 Judge’s Choice Champion was the Grilled Spanish Octopus, prepared by former Dolphins running back Troy Stradford and Chef Greg McGowan of Pelican Landing at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. The Fan’s Favorite award-winning entrée, prepared by former running back Mark Higgs and Chef Ralph Pagano of Naked Taco, was the Key West Shrimp Tacos. Approximately 3,000 attendees are expected at the event, which will also include live music, a cornhole competition, silent auction and an assortment of beer, wine and spirits.

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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. (JROTC) program commemorates Veteran’s Day with the annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony Nov. 10, 8am, Pompano Beach High School courtyard

BY STUDENT AND CADET STAFF SERGEANT HALEY BLATT, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ECHO COMPANY, POMPANO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL TORNADO BATTALION,GRADE 11 I’d like to give a shout out to all Veterans on Armistice Day. But wait, you might be thinking: “What is Armistice Day?” It is the original name for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, 1918, the ÿ ghting of World War I (WWI) unofÿ cially came to an end. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day, which became an American tradition.

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In our community, Pompano Beach High School (PBHS), Junior Reserve Ofÿ cer Training Corps. (JROTC) program commemorates Veterans Day with the annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Johnson and First Sergeant Milton McGruder, this has been a tradition for the past 11 years. Every cadet in the Tornado Battalion participates in the ceremony and its preparation. Each cadet is responsible for obtaining sponsors for at least 40 ° ags. Each ° ag has the name of a fallen hero who has died in the line of duty while serving their country since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ° ag also identiÿ es the soldiers home state, rank, branch, date of death, and their age on that date. There will be 6,858 ° ags in the courtyard of PBHS for the ceremony.

During the ceremony, JROTC cadets have different jobs. Many cadets are part of the 50 states and the territories ° ag detachment, the 21-gun volley and battalion formation. There is also a reenactment of the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the color guard and ° ag folding team that retires an American ° ag with the assistance of veterans in our community. It is hard to ÿ nd a dry eye at the end of the ceremony.

The ceremony is a tribute to our Armed Forces, “for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our ° ag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.”

One of The Amp’s most popular events is coming back.

The Festival of Praise Tour 2016 is a family-style event that will uplift, motivate, encourage, inspire and entertain. This Game of Life tour will feature some of Gospel’s biggest and brightest on the same stage with ensemble performances and music by each artist highlighting their classic hits and most memorable anthems. This year’s tour will feature Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Regina Belle and Casey J.

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Recurring events Fresh Air with Byrd at BaCa

First & third Wednesday of every month/ 7-8pm / $15 Fresh Air with Byrd is a bi-monthly writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers. Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an award-winning poet and public speaker. Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop.

Classes can be taken sequentially or individually. Byrd gives instruction and inspiration through writing challenges, group critiques and a cohesive and succinct lesson plan. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows.

WHEN: Nov. 2 & Nov. 16

Lyrics Lab at BaCa

First & third Wednesday of every month/8-11pm/$10 Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every first and third Wednesday of the month from 8 to 11pm. Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats — to share in an intimate space with renowned hosts and poets,

accompanied by a two-piece house band. Interested in performing? Arrive early to get your name on the list.

WHEN: Nov. 2 & Nov. 16 COST: $10 entry; Full bar with drinks starting at $4

Old Town Untapped

Nov. 4/ First Fridays at BaCa/ 6 to 10pm Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at BaCa. Free.

First Fridays Cuisine & Poetry at Magnetic Art Space Nov. 4/ 7pm Pompano Beach’s arts and cultural scene is exploding. One of the fastestgrowing indulgences takes place at Magnetic, Pompano Beach’s newest pop-up art gallery. Magnetic is an incubation initiative designed to showcase Pompano Beach talent alongside international artists, and serve as inspiration for the type of programming that will be included at the city’s new cultural center, set to open early 2017. Magnetic will host

weekly events for lovers of art, music, film and poetry. First Friday’s feature Broward literati, performers, offthe-street talent and resident poet Eccentrich (who just placed 2nd at National Poetry Week). Doors open at 7pm with performances starting at 8:15pm. RSVP online.

Music Under the Stars

Nov. 11 Second Friday of every month This month Music Under the Stars will feature the Caribbean Chillers band, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. In addition to music, this month Vista Motors of Pompano will also host a car show.

WHEN: Nov. 11, 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to confirm prices, dates and times as changes do occur.

Deadline for Veteran Wreath Sponsorships Nov. 27

The Lighthouse Point Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking wreath sponsorships for the 2016 Wreaths Across America National Day of Remembrance ceremony. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a local service organization with a long history of supporting veteran causes.

The Daughters will host the Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at noon in the Pompano City Cemetery where more than 650 veterans are buried. The ceremony, which also takes place each year at Arlington National Cemetery and cemeteries across the nation, is open to the public and concludes with volunteers placing a fresh evergreen wreath on each veteran’s grave. Last year alone, more than 900,000 veteran’s were honored with a wreath.

For information about the ceremony or to sponsor a wreath, please contact Lighthouse Point resident Sarah ARLINGTON, Va. (AFPN) -- Christmas wreaths adorn head stones at Arlington National O’Connor at 917-328-6438. Sponsorships must be Cemetery. More than 5,000 donated wreaths were placed by volunteers in 2015. (U.S. received by Nov. 27, 2016.

Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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TO THE POINT On The Waterfront

The Value of Fishing

BY JIM MATHIE

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eld on Sept. 17 at the Deerfield Bea h International Fishing Pier, the first an ual Jr. Anglers Day gathered close to 200 kids and their families. Fiveyear olds stood on top of upside down Home Depot fi e-gallon buckets to hold their rod and reel over the railing. For many of these youngsters, it was their first time ver catching a fish … and they caught fish Under the guidance of Captain Skip Dana, City Commissioner Bill Ganz, and many volunteers, the youngsters were taught how to tie knots, bait their hooks and cast their rods. Most of them caught just small bait fish which have been in abundance around the pier for a few months, but some caught a few keepers.

Morie caught her fi st fish ver with the help of Alex , a volunteer at the Jr. Anlgers Fishing Day.

Seeing 5-year-old’s learning to fish made me think of the quote “give a man a fish and ou feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and ou feed him for a lifetime.”

Now these kids are probably hooked for life.

They will join the more than 2.5 million recreational anglers in the state of Florida, according to the Florida Fish

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and Wildlife Conservation Commission. With 1,260 miles of coastline, 7,700 lakes and 10,500 miles of rivers, Florida is the top fishing destination in America. And according to the International Game Fish Association, Florida has more worldrecord fish cat hes than any other state or country, making the state the “Fishing Capital of the World.”

So when communities are searching for economic growth, fishing p ovides a lot of opportunities, especially if it’s recreational fishing According to a report by the American Sportfishing Association, the economic benefit of ecreational saltwater fishing contributed th ee times more to the national gross domestic product (GDP) than commercial fishing But the overall impact of those recreational saltwater fisherman was just two percent of the total harvest. The recreational sector added $152.24 in value-added, or GDP, for one pound of fish landed compared to the commercial sector’s $1.57 for a single pound of fish Put another way, recreational fishermen spend a lot of money to catch a small amount of fish compa ed to commercial fisherman That’s not to say commercial fisheries don t contribute to the state’s economy. Florida is the 11th ranked state in commercial landings and the second largest commercial fishe y in the nation, generating $12 billion in in-state sales. The top four landings from 2012 were stone crab, spiny lobster, white shrimp and red grouper.

However, Florida is the number one state where anglers spend their money. Florida leads all states in economic impact for its marine recreational fisheries and is one of the top producing commercial fisheries in the count y. Just saltwater fishing alone p ofits the state $7.6 billion and supports 109,000 jobs.

We’re so fortunate to be part of “vibrant coastal communities” that provide opportunities to fish In the case of the Jr. Anglers Fishing Day, the City of Deerfield Bea h provided support through their Parks and Recreation Division. There was also help from Chaos Rods, the International Game Fish Association, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Home Depot and many others to make a favorable impression on youngsters and support the local economy.

TO THE POINT Get Psyched

Tackling the Holidays

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS DURING THE BUSY WINTER SEASON

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he holidays are around the corner. Family gatherings, visits with relatives and friends, oh my! This is a very enjoyable time for many people, and a very stressful time for others. Spending time bringing families together can often look like something out of “Meet the Fockers.” Memories are made, some good, some not-so-good. The holiday season can bring up memories of loved ones who are no longer here and will be missed. Some people ÿ nd the holidays overwhelming, lonely and down right depressing. There are a few things to keep in mind.

MANAGE YOUR STRESS LEVEL BY PLANNING. Create a schedule and stick with it. This will help with avoiding the stress of forgetting things and having to make last-minute decisions. Keep doing the things you usually do to manage stress, like exercise, eating well and meditation.

HAVE REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS. Don’t expect this year to be holiday bliss for the ÿ rst time with well-behaved family.

You’re just setting yourself up for disappointment. You know how Uncle Fred pushes your buttons, and the best strategy is to expect the typical behavior. Devise a way to cope with difÿ cult people before you put yourself in the situation.

Commit not to engage with family who “lay the bait” for you.

If you prepare yourself and expect the typical behaviors, it will be easier to overlook them, or even ÿ nd the humor in it.

DON’T SET YOURSELF UP TO FAIL. Set good boundaries.

Decide ahead of time how much time you will spend with family or at family gatherings. Set limits on the number of events you will attend, for whom you will be buying gifts and how much holiday baking you will do. Forget about perfection.

Your house will be in disarray and that’s OK. Remember, you can’t do it all. Focus on what really matters: the people in your life.

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MOST OF ALL, REMEMBER WHAT THESE HOLIDAYS ARE ALL ABOUT. They are about gratitude. Thanksgiving, a time to really focus on giving thanks for who we are, who we have and what we have achieved. Individuals who regularly practice gratitude by taking the time to acknowledge and re° ect upon their lives with regard to things for which they are grateful tend to be more positive, enjoy life more, sleep better, get sick less and express more kindness and compassion.

When feeling blue, it is always a good idea to “get outside of yourself.” Stop thinking about yourself and turn your attention to others. Look for ways to serve others. This is a win-win. You feel good about helping others, and others beneÿ t from your help. Get kids involved in helping or serving others over the holiday season. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, or bring your kids to the grocery store to shop for all the things needed to have a holiday meal then take it to a local shelter or food bank. It is never too early to teach your kids about gratitude and serving others.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information, visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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TO THE POINT Personal Development

Make Everyday Your Masterpiece

BY CRAIG HALEY

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oach John Wooden was the most winning coach in sports history. He coached the UCLA Bruins to a record ten national championships in 12 years.

No one has ever come close to his winning percentage.

One of his famous philosophies was, “Make everyday your masterpiece.” Coach Wooden was a meticulous planner. He used to plan out every drill he would have his players do in practice and map out how long he would do each drill. Practice was never more than 90 minutes.

His planning allowed his players to work on the vital skills and drills they needed to be their best, and do it in a very efficient manne .

Many people claim they are super busy during the day and don’t have time to do the important things like, exercise, read, plan or study. No doubt they are busy running around all day, but they are accomplishing very little work toward their three most important goals for the year.

What if you took time on Sunday to plan and prepare for the upcoming week? Take 30 o 60 minutes to re-write your top three goals and everything you need to do to achieve them.

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Then, narrow it down to your top three MVP’s (most valuable priorities) for the week and schedule time in your calendar to do them.

Make an appointment with yourself that CANNOT be broken. Most people would never break an appointment with their lawyer or doctor. Most parents would not break an appointment with their child’s teacher.

They put it in their schedule, and despite how busy they get, they find a ay to keep that commitment.

Coach Wooden’s strategy made him the most winning coach in history. What could it do for you?

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TO THE POINT Legal Matters

Secure Your Path

BY MARTIN ZEVIN

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS, DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTH CARE SURROGATES

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any clients mistakenly believe that a revocable living trust is only for the wealthy. The current Federal and Florida Estate Tax exclusion is over $5,000,000.00.

However, your decision as to whether to have a simple will or a revocable living trust has nothing to do with the federal and Florida estate tax exemptions. The main purpose of a revocable

living trust is to avoid probate in Florida. If the only real estate you own is your home, your heirs would still greatly benefit f om a revocable living trust.

Let us assume that you are married and you own your home jointly. You have two children and you want them to have your home when you both pass away. Your other assets include CD’s, a brokerage account and an IRA. Without a revocable living trust, you could still avoid probate on all of your assets except your home. You would simply name your children as the contingent beneficiaries for our other assets. When you both pass away, your children would get those assets immediately by showing the death certificate an identification However, the same is not true for your home. Without a

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revocable living trust, your home would have to go into probate.

Probate involves hiring a lawyer, approximately nine months in the court system, publication in the newspaper, costs and attorney’s fees amounting to several thousand dollars or more, depending on the value of your home. Your home would also be tied up in the probate process which would mean that your children would not be able to quickly sell it and will have to pay maintenance, taxes, etc.

If you want your children to have the least aggravation and eliminate fees, costs and time, a revocable living trust makes the most sense. At the time you sign the trust, you would also sign a Deed whereby you transfer the property from your names individually to you as trustees of your trust. This does not change your ability to sell your home, get a mortgage or refinanc . You continue to claim your homestead exemption. In fact, owning your home as trustees of your trust does not change anything except that when you both pass away, there will be no probate of your home.

You should consider having a Durable Power of Attorney to take care of your legal and financia affairs outside of your trust. In addition, there is a document called a Designation of Health Care Surrogate which provides for making all medical decisions in the event of incapacity. The fina document is a living will, to be allowed to die naturally if there is no hope. These documents are separate from a revocable living trust.

The trust document is called revocable because you can change it or terminate it at any time during your life. If you wish to make changes, an amendment to the trust is prepared.

The original trust document remains in effect except as to any amendments.

This article summarizes the basic concepts involved in a revocable living trust, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate and living will.

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TO THE POINT Interior Motives

Table It

BY EWA PEREZ

This month, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, tables are on everyone’s mind.

We mostly think about how many people can we fit at the t ble and how to decorate it?

Fletcher Capstan Table

Round River Table

Enjoy a handmade table by artist Greg Klassen. Living in the Pacific No thwest, Klassen finds inspi ation in the trees, rivers and fie ds. “I love the idea of taking a discarded tree and giving it new life. I think the natural world is beautiful, and I love what I do, writes Klassen. gregklassen.com

Fusion Pool Tables

When you live in a small space, you have to improvise.

While you couldn’t fit a dining oom table and a pool table in a one-bedroom apartment, you could fit dining room, fusion pool table. It serves as the perfect eating spot during dinner, and late night billiards table after dinner. fusiontables.com

Ewa Perez is an interior designer in Pompano Beach.

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For a fantastic design and space-saving idea, check out the Fletcher Capstan Table. The Fletcher Capstan Table, which automatically expands from small to large, is unique. It is a round table that is capable of doubling its seating capacity and, astonishingly, remaining truly circular in the process.

Very importantly, it stores its expansion leaves within itself. All tables, manual or electronic, rotate through 120 degrees as they operate, and electronic tables can easily be converted to manual. fletchertables.com/gallery

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TO THE POINT

Down to Business

Renovation PHOTO BY JEFF GRAVES

John Diaz and Beth Geduld are business partners at Renovation Room, a design center and furniture store.

JOHN DIAZ What makes you passionate about your business?

I always have loved what I do. If i didn’t have children, I would do it for free.

What is the most difficult part of running your business?

Picking the right items for the showroom floor.

What is the most rewarding part of running your business?

My staff making a lot of money.

How many employees do you have?

Eight

What else should people know about your business?

That we have a mix of all styles allowing it to be a one stop shop for clients and designers. Same goes with our pricing.

We have dining chairs for $99 and chairs for $1,500, and everything in between.

Do you have a mission statement?

“Renovate your style...Renovate your life.”

BETH GEDULD When did you start this business? How did you start this business?

Renovation Room started in 2012 in South Florida. I started RR in a small office in Miami doing design work. I went to a High Point Market and fell in love with the furniture industry. My goal was to allow the client to see more that is sold on the market, but not shown in the stores; so I starting purchasing items that are unique and unexpected in look and price.

What was your inspiration?

Traveling overseas always inspires me to bring design and trends back home to RR.

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What were you doing before running this business?

I’m a mother and wife full time. However, I owned a restaurant and catering business for seven years and started designing my family and friends home, eventually working alongside another Miami designer for a few years before opening my showroom.

What makes you passionate about your business?

Creating a beautiful atmosphere — whether it’s in my showroom, or in a home — gives me a feeling of self worth and extreme excitement.

What is the most difficult part of running this business?

I have a great team at Renovation Room, but building a loyal, knowledgeable team is most challenging.

What is the most rewarding part of running this business?

When my customers or clients appreciate me and refer me to a friend

What else should people know about your business?

We do free, in-house consultation and home staging for the homeowner, developer, real estate agent and anyone else who needs staging quickly.

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TO THE POINT Community Cooking

Great Pumpkin

BY AMANDA JANE

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here’s no denying that fall is here and the common theme for pretty much any and everything is pumpkin. So I’m getting on with it and starting the season off with a recipe bang: pumpkin cream sauce over fall vegetables. Mmmm. Creamy pumpkin cream sauce over fall veggies sautéed to perfection with warm spices like ground cloves and chili —it is the perfect meal for a cool November night.

Let the season of “all pumpkin everything” begin!

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon chili powder Sea salt and pepper to taste 2 cups (about half a head) cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons yellow onion, finely diced

I clove garlic, minced ½ cup cream 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup pepita seeds

DIRECTIONS Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about one minute. Add in butternut squash and season with chili powder, salt and pepper. Sauté squash, mixing often so as not to burn, until soft, about 10-11 minutes. Halfway through (about five minutes) add in cauliflower florets.

Season as needed.

Meanwhile, make the pumpkin cream sauce. Add onion and garlic into a small greased saucepan over medium heat. Allow the onions to cook down, and garlic to barely

turn brown, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, whisk in cream and pumpkin puree, mixing until combined.

Season with ground cloves, salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, mixing constantly, for about 2-3 minutes.

Taste and adjust as needed.

Once the squash and cauliflower are finished, transfer to a large serving bowl. Gently ladle the pumpkin cream sauce over top. Garnish with pepita seeds. Serve immediately.

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 celebrates 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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Pumpkin Butter INGREDIENTS 1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree 3/4 cup apple juice 2 teaspoons ground ginger

BY SUSAN ROSSER

Pumpkin — its everywhere this time of year.

It’s in our beer and our coffee. OK maybe not “everywhere” but since beer and coffee are covered, I consider that everywhere.

I know some people complain about this phenomenon, but I love it. I love the warm ˜ avors of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Pumpkin spice season doesn’t last long and it’s one of the only signs of fall we get down here in South Florida, so why ÿ ght it? Here is a pumpkin butter recipe for you to try at home. Spread it your morning toast for a change of pace or package some in a jar as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving. Let’s face it—anyone can buy a bottle of chardonnay (which I have not seen in pumpkin ˜ avor) but how many people take the time to make a homemade gift?

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in large saucepan and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.

Stir the mixture frequently while cooking.˜Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator.

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n the upcoming Nov. 8 election we are going to be asked to approve two, half-penny sales tax amendments to raise our total sales tax to 7 percent. One half will go to the county commission to pay for transportation improvements; the other half penny will be divided by the cities for their infrastructure needs. The amount each city receives will be divided according to population. However, both amendments will need to pass for it to become law.

This tax increase comes with safeguards that the money will only be spent on state approved projects. There will be an oversight committee to approve all projects before they can be funded.

The projections for the revenue to be produced from this tax will be $156,732,188 for the cities in the first year. An example of the split would be the City of Pompano Beach, which would receive over $9,000,000, while Fort Lauderdale would receive $15,000,000 and Lighthouse Point almost $1,000,000.

Every city in the county has unfunded projects that need to be addressed. Fire departments are being mandated to upgrade their facilities. In addition there are public buildings, parks facilities, streets, bridges and sidewalks that can all be funded with the additional revenue.

Broward County needs funding to synchronize traffic signals, improve intersections and help reduce traffic congestion.

Our communities are turning 100-years-old and the cost to maintain our lifestyle is going to increase.

To pay for this, our county and cities will need to find more revenue. There are other options to fund these projects, such as raising property taxes or borrowing money through revenue bonds, which will need to be paid back.

The penny sales tax will be shared by everyone. It is estimated that one-third will be paid by tourists and winter residents. There is a $5,000 cap on the amount of taxable dollars, excluding groceries and medicines.

The Miami-Dade sales tax is already at 7 percent, and Palm Beach County is also voting on the 7 percent sales tax increase.

For more information visit APennyAtWork.com or MoveBrowardForward.com. There are charts and targeted projects that may be funded if this sales tax amendment is passed.

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utumn is the time of year in Florida when transplanted northerners wistfully yearn for the changing seasons, particularly as leaves turn red and gold.

When this happens to me, I take out my Crayola Ultimate Case containing 152 different colored crayons and gaze at the 20 or so shades of red, gold, raw sienna, burnt sienna and my favorite, Pink Pig. (I have a lot of crayons, as I’m not permitted to use sharp objects).

Several of my friends complain that Florida has only two seasons — hot, and hotter. I beg to differ. Florida has more seasons than any other state.

For example, there is Drive-Your-Car-Into-a Canal-Season, which coincides with DriveYour-Car-Into-a House-Season. In all the years I lived in Jersey, I can remember only one instance where a car drove into a house. Unfortunately, it was my car, and my house.

Then there is Leave-Your-Car-Running-While-You-DashInto-a-Store-to-Come-Out-and-Find-the-Car-Gone-With-theKids-in-the-Back-Seat-Season. Seems like this happens every week, although it generally ends well, as soon as the carjacker finds he is n w a kidnapper and bails out. The parent then is grateful to get his car back and, in most cases, his kids as well.

Florida also has what is euphemistically called Lobster Season. This is the time when it is legal to risk your life diving for spiny lobsters. I don’t consider these lobsters. They are more like undersea cockroaches, as you might find in the ice-covered ocean of Jupiter’s moon Io. Maine lobsters are not attractive either, but at least they have some panache.

I wonder who was the first person to see a spi y lobster and say: “This looks good, let’s eat it.” Probably the same guy who decided to eat tripe. I’ll bet he washed it down with Jägermeister, which, translated from the German, means “if you can drink this, you will eat anything.”

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really tasty suckers. In anticipation of last Stone Crab Season, I amassed $3,000 in savings, which gave me the choice of buying two medium stone crab claws or one jumbo.

Don’t get me wrong, New Jersey has some beautiful places, but where I used to live, Hudson County, we did not look forward to changing seasons.

For example, the coming of fall meant we had to pick up the leaves from our tree. Notice I didn’t say trees. We only had one in the whole county. Each resident was entitled to pick up one leaf to enjoy. Anyone who picked up two leaves was shunned.

Winter meant Pothole Season and inevitable front end damage to cars, along with snow turning to colorful brown slush.

Spring began with dog droppings protruding through the melting snow, followed by the blooming of poison sumac and birds hacking and coughing.

Summer in Jersey is just as hot as Florida. The difference is, in Jersey you can see the air.

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The beauty and simplicity of the book, however, surprised me. Thankfully, Albom doesn’t preach. And while there are many more than five people I’d like to meet in heaven, two occur to me immediately.

1 – Mr. Gilhooley.

In 1951, between my sophomore semesters in college, my good friend Dennis and I spent the summer working our way around the east coast. We lied a lot. And spent most nights sleeping in the car, an old Chevy.

I was 18, Dennis 17. We left home (Chicago) in early June, with thirty dollars between us; by mid-July, we had arrived in Patterson, New Jersey with three dollars.

As “experienced” short-order cooks, we had angered dozens of customers at a small diner in Syracuse, broken dozens of dinner plates as dishwashers at a Lake Placid hotel and in one afternoon lost 17 golf balls as caddies at a Philadelphia country club.

In Patterson, we saw a large warehouse announcing, “Gilhooley Peaches; America’s Favorites.” Behind the factory was an endless stretch of peach trees, with ladders [CONTINUED ON PAGE 64]

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“Dennis,” I said, “Let’s go pick some peaches.”

Mr. Gilhooley, 75ish, skin like brown leather, looked at us as if we were from another planet.

“All my employees are from another country,” he said.

“So? Think of Chicago as another country.” I said.

He sighed.

“Tellya what. I got enough pickers right now. I need a coupla loaders. You guys get at the end of them conveyer belts, where the peaches are comin’ down.

Load ‘em — gently — into those baskets ya see. Set the baskets on the other conveyer belt. 78 cents an hour.”

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“You’re on,” I said.

At five o’clock, bent over from backaches, we limped over to Mr. Gilhooley who was perched on a small landing, surrounded by empty peach baskets.

“It’s been eight hours,” I said. “We’d like to get paid.”

“What?”

“We put in a good day’s work,” Dennis said. “We deserve to get paid.”

“A good day’s work? Last night, we worked ‘til one in

“Now you boys just leave.

You ever come through Patterson, New Jersey again, don’t stop; just go right on through; you are not welcome here.” the mornin’! It’s harvest-time! Payday’s a week from Friday! That’s when you get paid, like everyone else.”

“But we have no money for food tonight!” I said.

“Your problem, not mine. G’bye.”

Dennis, scowling, said, “I don’t see why you can’t just pay us. Why do you have to be such a louse?”

“What? What? Nobody calls me a louse!”

With that, Mr. Gilhooley picked up an empty basket and hurled it at Dennis, who blocked it with an elbow.

Then he picked it up and hurled it back.

That sent Mr. Gilhooley into a rage. Soon, it was like a Marx Brothers movie: peach baskets flying back and forth, accompanied by locker-room language at five-digit decibels; peaches sailing down the conveyer belts and littering the entire floor.

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calling the police,” Gilhooley called back.

The police came eight minutes later.

“Boys, drivers’ licenses,” the police sergeant said.

We gave him our licenses. He looked at them and said, “Go sit on those chairs over there; Gilhooley, come with me.”

They moved toward an office, Gilhooley yelling, “He called me a louse!” as they went inside. After a few minutes, the cop motioned for us to come in.

Wordlessly, Gilhooley handed over 12 dollars and 48 cents. The sergeant said, “Now you boys just leave. You ever come through Patterson, New Jersey again, don’t stop; just go right on through; you are not welcome here.”

Later, my father (a lawyer) explained. In those days, Dennis was considered a minor and Gilhooley had struck the first blow. It was cheaper and simpler for him to just pay us.

When I get to heaven I want to find Mr. Gilhooley and explain: we were just kids! We just wanted dinner!

And of course, the other person I’d like to see in heaven is Dennis himself.

2 – My good friend, Dennis

Dennis was part of my poker crew in a game that existed every month, incredibly, for 72 years. To this day, the rest of us still break up while talking about the famous “Dennis Deal” from a game in 1991.

Dennis was dealing seven-card stud. He had dealt each of us six cards, and none of us had folded, which was rare. Seven players; 70 or 80 dollars in the pot; only ten cards left in the deck when Dennis gave each of us our last card.

Suddenly, he shouted, “Wait! Wait! I dealt you my hand! I dealt my cards instead of the rest of the cards in the deck!”

Jerry, my brother, said, “Good. I didn’t want your ten of clubs anyway.”

“I had a flush!” Dennis shouted. “I had a heart flush!

Give me back my cards!”

Lou said. “I’m not giving back the six of hearts.”

My brother, with one of those infectious laughs that makes everyone laugh, started to giggle.

“But I had a flush! I had a made flush!” Dennis shouted.

Without a copy of Hoyle’s “Rules for Games,” we decided to leave the money in the pot for the next game. My brother kept giggling, setting off a new round of laughs.

Shel said to my brother, “I think there’s a chipmunk outside who wants to mate with you.”

We haven’t stopped laughing since.

Dennis died more than 20 years ago. Assuming there is a heaven, and that I might somehow qualify for it, Dennis will be the first person I seek after Mr. Gilhooley.

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Food Insecurity

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Feeding South Florida — a member of the Feeding America food bank and Florida’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization — has released its latest 2016 Map the Meal Gap Study. The study calculates food insecurity numbers by using county-level data on average food costs from the Nielsen Company to break down the food budget shortfall of South Florida residents. The study then approximates the number of meals missing from the tables of people at risk of hunger in South Florida each year.

The 2016 data shows a food budget shortfall of $454 million per year in South Florida — which equals a shortfall of $19.10 per person, per week (or about two days worth of food per week). Based on income, that means 784,110 people (13.4 percent of the population of South Florida) is at risk of hunger.

In Broward County, the percentage is event higher: According to the

study, Broward County has the most overall food insecure residents in South Florida, with 15.5 percent of the total population designated food insecure.

“Food insecurity” refers to USDA’s measure of “lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members, and limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate foods.”

Even more striking, the study calculated that 21.5 percent — or about one out of fi e children — in South Florida are food insecure.

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conversations with people struggling rethinking south Florida’s food systems. to find their next meal to understand With the popularization of the farm-to-table and slow of ch that hunger in America is a very real food movements, many of these organizations have ild Cou problem,” said philanthropist Howard recognized local, urban farming as one weapon in the nty ren in B ro mea are fo Buffet — son of Warren Buffet and fight against food insecurity. Among such organizations od i ward ning n founder of a multi-billion-dollar is Pompano Beach’s Fruitful Fields — a grassroots go t 81,710 secure o be c , d hu hildren organization that fights global hunger. non-profit organization and hidden gem of urban ngry .

In the face of these numbers, which agriculture. show only slight improvement in the last three years (a decrease of about 2 percent), a vast array of organizations at the Fruitful Fields local, statewide and national level are fighting to create more Tucked away in the Tedder neighborhood, just east of 1-95 equitable, sustainable, stable and nutritious food systems. behind the Parkway United Methodist Church, Fruitful Fields is These organizations include food pantries, soup kitchens, an island oasis in a sea of homes, schools, freeways and retail policy councils, advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, stores. churches and synagogues. In Broward County alone, there November marks the beginning of harvest season, which are dozens of organizations aimed at helping the hungry and means the field will soon be brimming with vegetation, including

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With all the buzz about eating “organic” and “natural” it’s hard to know what to think and where to start. So let’s just start with the basics.

WHAT DOES THE WORD “ORGANIC” MEAN WHEN IT COMES TO THE LABEL ON YOUR FOOD AND OTHER PRODUCTS? In order for a product to have the USDA “Organic” label at least 95 percent of its ingredients must be free of synthetic additives such a pesticides, dyes, chemical fertilizers, genetically-modified organisms, and, if we are talking about dairy or meat, the animals were not given antibiotics and/or hormones. Now that may sound like I’m speaking another language, especially if you aren’t in the natural food business or interested in agriculture or farming. So let me try to demystify the concept to some extent.

Let’s start with organic produce and grains. Unless the produce is labeled “organic” chances are that these crops were grown using pesticides and chemical fertilizers to deter pests and weeds from destroying the crop and to help the plants grow quickly. However, the harsh and toxic nature of these agricultural treatments would normally destroy the crops themselves along with the pests.

In order to keep the crops resilient to these chemicals, many of these crops have been genetically modified to withstand chemical treatment. The best example of this is corn and soy. These two crops are grown across the United States and more than 80 percent of these crops have been genetically modified. This means that the genetic make-up of these foods has been altered so they are resilient to chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

This may be a dream-come-true for the farmer; but for the consumer, it’s actually more of a nightmare. You are now consuming food that has been changed at a genetic level, plus the pesticides and weed killers that were used on the food you’re eating. And it should come as no surprise that toxic chemicals which would have killed the crop itself may have a negative effect on your body.

Now, even if you avoid all products containing non-organic corn and soy, you still have another problem. These two foods are used as animal feed at almost every large commercial farm. These animals are also typically injected with antibiotics to keep them from getting sick and fed growth hormones to increase their size.

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Local Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens tomatoes, eggplant, collard greens, Tuscan kale, arugula, green beans, bananas, broccoli, herbs, medicinal plants and more.

Fruitful Field’s goal is to educate youth in the art of agriculture, provide fresh food to the surrounding neighborhoods, help stock local food banks, pantries and soup kitchens, and creatively use farming to engage, educate and mentor individuals in the community. The Field has several programs aimed at accomplishing these goals, including a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) crop share with a fifty-fifty, buy-give setup; a paid youth internship program called GrowCity, which targets disadvantaged youth; weekly free meals for the hungry; and a large number of volunteer opportunities.

Fruitful Fields started in 2008 with about two dozen plots for people in the community to grow their own vegetables, help feed their families and exchange tips. The organization’s co-founder, Flavio Sloat, said South Florida can be a difficult place to grow for even experienced farmers.

“If you’re coming from Jamaica or the Bahamas or somewhere like that you’re fine,” said Sloat. “But if you’re coming from Connecticut or Ohio, it’s really, really hard. You get the seasons

decade, awareness of these issues has been raised, and supply has grown to meet the demand for organic, non-genetically modified organism (GMO) products. It’s as easy as a stop by Whole Foods to find an overwhelming variety of products that are certified organic and labeled “non-GMO.” Now the cost of these products can be steep. For those of you (like me) who are on a tight budget, here’s a few tips: The USDA regularly publishes their research regarding the amount of pesticides found in produce. They publish something called the “Dirty Dozen” list. These items are the ones that are “organic must-buys” because the non-organic variety contain high levels of toxic chemicals. The “Dirty Dozen” list for 2016 includes: strawberries, apples, nectarines, peaches, celery, grapes, cherries, spinach, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. They also recommend you buy organic leafy-green vegetables and hot peppers if you eat these frequently. In addition, they release a “Clean 15” list that lets you know which foods you don’t need to stress over. This list includes: avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, frozen sweet peas, onions, asparagus, mangoes, papayas, kiwis, eggplant, honeydew melon, grapefruit, cantaloupe and cauliflower.

Shopping local farmer’s markets in season is another way to cut costs. When organic food comes from down the street, it often costs less than when it travels long distances to make it to your basket. Local farmers often have an abundance of certain crops as they are harvested, so they price their goods to sell quickly and avoid perishable waste. In Pompano Beach, a local farmer’s market takes place at Whole Foods on Wednesday nights from 4 to 9pm, but there are about a dozen others in Broward County. My best advice is to get informed and take charge of your food choices.

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If you would like to donate food, please confirm specific donation times with individual pantries and check their desired wish lists.

Abbie is a health and wellness blogger, artist’s wife, full-time mom and enthusiastic foodie. She has lived in South Florida for the last seven years and currently lives in Pompano Beach.

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RIGHT GrowCity food prep BELOW This one bunch of bananas weighed in at over 57 lbs. It was harvested and distributed to volunteers and food pantries in July.

Fruitful Field’s motto is “Grow-Gather-Give.”

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wrong. You think that the soil has more nutrients than it really does, so you way under-fertilize. You don’t know how pests work.

And we have different pests here.”

In the beginning, Sloat envisioned Fruitful Fields as a place for growers to learn. As the program developed, however, Sloat (who left his career as an attorney to pursue his passion work in organic farming) realized the Field had far more potential.

“Early on we decided that if we were going to grow food — if we were going to make an impact in food and education — we were going to have to professionalize it a bit. It couldn’t be haphazard, small holders just doing their 10-by-10 plots. It would need to be an organized operation.”

That’s when Fruitful Fields found a small grant for fruit trees through the Community Foundation of Broward.

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farming,” said Sloat.

Now the center of the field boasts banana trees, Barbados cherries, figs and papayas — an “urban forest kind of thing” said Sloat. To the east of the fruit trees are the community plots.

Sprinkled around the property are a whole host of plants and growing zones, ranging from herbs to vegetables and medicinal trees. There are Neem trees (used for tooth paste and indigestion) and Moringa Oleifera — the so-called “miracle tree.”

“We have some Moringa trees growing along the back fence line and everyday people will come and lean over and harvest it because it’s a known medicinal kind of thing,” said Sloat.

On the backside of the church, there’s an aquaponics tank, which uses fish waste to help fertilize the plants, and in the garden are a network of bee hives where Sloat and volunteers harvest raw honey. An outdoor kitchen stands on the edge of the field where Fruitful Fields hosts a community meal on Wednesday nights. In season, the meal features a fresh salad made with 100 percent homegrown vegetables. The community meal is free and open to the public.

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Cecilia Lueza is the artist commissioned to paint a new mural on the E. Pat Larkins Community Center in Pompano Beach

An Artist’s

Journey

BY MARIE PULEO

Some people know their passion from a very young age, while others discover it along life’s path. Public artist Cecilia Lueza is most deÿnitely of the ÿrst variety. Her passion for art has been the burning light guiding her life since she was a child growing up in Argentina. Art eventually led her to the United States.

“The only thing I always knew was that I wanted to be an artist,” said Lueza. “That was my dream and my goal in life.”

Lueza now resides in Florida and was recently selected to paint a mural on the west facade of the E. Pat Larkins Community Center in Pompano Beach, as part of the VisualEYES mural series honoring Broward County’s centennial anniversary, which took place on Oct. 1, 2015.

The project, which was initiated by the Broward Cultural Division last year, features a group of ten South Floridian artists who were chosen to create a public mural in each of the nine County Commission districts, as well as one at Port Everglades. Lueza’s mural on the E. Pat Larkins Community Center is scheduled to be completed this month.

In planning the mural, Lueza was required to conduct four community engagement workshops with Pompano Beach residents and city ofÿcials.

Utilizing their collective feedback, Lueza was able to design a mural she hopes re° ects the city’s identity.

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In these engagement sessions, Lueza discovered the majority of people wanted a mural that would tell a meaningful story, be striking and full of color.

“It was interesting to see how people react to the idea of a mural, and what they think about their city, their community, their history,” said Lueza. “It seems like people who live in Pompano really love their city, and they want it to be beautiful, they want it to be unique, which is great, and I’m ready to make it more beautiful.”

Another source of inspiration for the mural was a book,

Throughout her career, Lueza has explored a wide range of artistic media, from traditional forms such as painting and sculpture in wood, metal, polyurethane, and ceramic, to installation and multimedia art. Murals, however, is what Lueza enjoys creating the most.

“There’s a magic element about murals, where you can really transform a wall, a whole building, and create a different perception and elevate people’s spirits,” Lueza said.

“When it’s done right, it can be amazing.”

So what makes a mural succeed? Lueza said it requires choosing a theme that’s the appropriate for the building and “There’s a magic element about murals, where you can really transform most surrounding area. If the muralist is telling a a wall, a whole building, and create a different perception and elevate story, they must find a ay to translate the story into something large scale, without people’s spirits,” Lueza says. “When it’s done right, it can be amazing.” too much detail.

“You have to think about the area and the people who live there,” said Lueza. “That’s where the concept “Pompano Beach: A History of Pioneers and Progress,” that of community comes in, because it’s not something you’re was given to Lueza by the Pompano Beach Historical Society. doing for yourself; it’s something you love to do, but you’re Filled with over 100 photographs of the city throughout time, doing it for others, and sharing it with others.” the book provided her with an understanding of the people Sharing her art with others, and the joy that comes and events that shaped Pompano Beach into the community with the process, is something Lueza began long ago. She it is today. started her artistic journey in her hometown of Posadas, a The artist, who describes her style as somewhere city perched on a bluff above the Paraná River in northeast “between abstraction and figu ation,” is known for her use of Argentina. Like most children, she liked to draw, but at vibrant colors and bold patterns.

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“Elevate,” wall sculpture “Descent,” wall sculpture

around age 10, she wanted to try something more three dimensional. She found a natural resource that proved to be the perfect medium: clay.

Living in a region abundant with natural red clay, she would go to her family’s garden and grab handfuls of the red earth, mix it with some water, and use tools to shape it into small objects.

“It was amazing,” Lueza recalled.

She baked the objects in the sun until they became very hard, then painted them using water color or acrylic paint.

When these mini-artworks were complete, she gave them to her family and friends.

“I would copy things from books on clay making, or other things I saw. I remember loving to make these small dolls.

They were like cones, with a head at the top,” said Lueza.

“Maybe that was my first attempt at sculptu e.”

She also remembers making representations of doves.

Even now, birds are a recurrent theme in her artwork, and a source of inspiration.

“I love their beauty and the freedom they have,” said Lueza.

Seeing Lueza’s artistic interest and talent at a young age, her mother enrolled her in art classes at a local museum.

After high school, Lueza moved to Buenos Aires to study at the National University of La Plata, where she earned her master’s degree in painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 1994.

She remained in Buenos Aires, intent on earning a living as an artist, but the opportunities to fulfill that ambitio proved scarce. So she started an art paper and wrote about the city’s arts scene. Late at night, she would paint.

In her job as a writer, she interviewed other artists in Buenos Aires, including established artists with long careers, which she said was tremendously beneficial They were an example of what she wanted to strive for as an artist; They were always traveling to different places for the many projects they were working on, and they were committed to their craft.

On the other side of the spectrum, she also interviewed struggling artists who had to work jobs in offices or in etail in order to make ends meet.

“I would see these people who were really very talented and very dedicated to their passion, but still couldn’t make a living doing what they love,” said Lueza. “In Argentina, there’s

an elite group of artists that are very successful, but for the majority of artists, it’s very difficult There aren’t enough programs to support artists, and public art projects are very rare.”

In 1998, Lueza landed her first solo sh w in Buenos Aires.

Soon after, she met some Latin American artists from Miami who were in town for an art fair. When they told her how much they enjoyed living in Miami, she decided it was time to try something new, and to take a leap of faith.

She went to Miami, and stayed for several months to test the waters, then went back to Buenos Aires. In late 1999, Lueza returned to Florida. She became a foreign correspondent in Miami for an art magazine based out of Spain. As a journalist, she had access to a vast array of art.

While she had only intended on staying in Miami for a few years, Lueza made a host of new friends and met her future husband. She grew Florida roots and became the assistant to renowned Argentinian artist Pérez Celis, who she considers a mentor and at the time had a studio in Miami.

“He was one of the artists that I treasure the most because he was very humble and kind,” she said of Celis, who died in 2008.

“It was a huge inspiration to observe him working from very early in the morning until late in the evening, putting all his passion into his art,” said Lueza. “He showed me that you need to work tirelessly, and to dedicate most of your life to your work if you want to be successful.”

As a multimedia artist, Celis also inspired her to “go beyond the canvas.”

“At the time, I never imagined that I could do sculpture, murals, studio work and installations like he did, but it happened,” Lueza said. “Little by little, I started making my way as a professional artist. I started exhibiting here and there, and selling my work. It was a slow process, but it’s final y paying off.”

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Lueza’s street art at the intersection of Las Olas Blvd. and S.E. Second Ave.

San Juan, Madrid and Paris. It is also part of numerous public and private collections.

She participates in two or three gallery or museum exhibits a year, but public art has been Lueza’s main focus since 2002, when she did her first pu lic sculpture installation in the U.S. Now she completes about eight public art projects in different cities each year.

“I love public art, and I think it’s one of the great things that I found here in this country,” said Lueza. “The appreciation for public art, and the support, and the opportunities for public artists like me, that’s something very great.”

In addition to murals and large-scale sculptures, her public artwork includes painting intersections. She completed three on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale in 2014 for the city’s Connecting the Blocks Painted Intersection Project. Along with a team of community volunteers, Lueza brought the intersections to life with vibrant color and bold geometric patterns. The goal of the street mural was to use art to alert motorists that the intersection is a place frequented by pedestrians and bicyclists.

This past September, Lueza painted an intersection on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of the city’s 2016 SHINE Mural Festival. Her 39,000 squarefoot, street-level mural transformed the intersection with dazzling patterns of color.

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“When I paint intersections, I have to create something that can complement the urban landscape of the surrounding area,” she said. “I have to envision something that’s more architectural, more geometric.”

Earlier this year, she completed a set of two wall sculptures for the cruise ship Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International partnered with a London-based art agency to assemble a permanent collection of contemporary pieces by artists from around the world for the ship’s halls, stairways, restaurants and staterooms.

Each of the wall sculptures Lueza contributed depicts the profile of a oman who, instead of having a flesh y body, has one made of dozens of birds, each different, cascading down from her shoulders. The birds transition from black to vivid color.

“Usually, art on cruise ships doesn’t stand out, but this particular cruise ship is one of the first to i vest a lot of time and effort to have a really unique contemporary art collection,” said Lueza.

Her current works-in-progress include a mural she was commissioned to paint in a historic section of Marion, Iowa. As part of the city’s project to transform a matrix of alleyways from underutilized spaces to engaging places with public art and cultural activities, Lueza has designed a mural for the wall of an outdoor stage that will serve as a focal point for creative expression.

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The Little Red

Caboose

BY SALLY J. LING PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

RESTORATION PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

The tired old 1951 caboose, with its worn red paint and rusted steel frame, sat on a portion of the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) tracks behind Deerfield Lumber at Hillsbo o Boulevard and Dixie Highway for 15 years. But now, thanks to the efforts of Ed Dietrich and Bill Munsonmeier (both Deerfield Bea h Historical Society board members) the caboose has a new paint job and a new home on N.W. 2nd St. adjacent to the 1920 historic schoolhouse and City Hall.

It wasn’t as though no one took an interest in the aging, old rail car. In 2002, Operation Restoration, launched by the Deerfield Bea h Historical Society who owns the caboose, tried to restore it to its former glory. Broward County grant money, organizational and private donations and a home for the caboose were all arranged in the $179,500 project.

Shortly thereafter, however, the loss of county grant money and support by the County Parks and Recreation Department derailed the venture, causing restoration plans to be placed on the back burner. With plans to expand commuter rail service through the tri-county area and the need for space where the caboose sat, restoration plans were moved to the front burner earlier this year.

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RIGHT Emily Lilly, Bill Munsonmeier, Judy Wilson and Dave Noderer TOP Emerald Towing Company hooking up the caboose

To donate to caboose restoration efforts or become involved in other Deerfie d Beach preservation projects, contact the Deerfie d Beach Historical Society at: history@ deerfie d-history. org or call 954-429-0378.

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“We originally met with 16 different agencies, and it took a while to coordinate,” said Dietrich, who previously owned Deerfield Lumbe . Among the entities involved were: CSX Transportation, Amtrak, Tri-Rail, City of Deerfield Bea h, Florida Department of Transportation, Deerfield Beach Historical Society and the South Florida Railway Museum. The co-chairs also enlisted the aid of local businesses who donated materials and labor for the relocation. MWI Pumps, a manufacturing company in Deerfield Bea h, donated the welding services of Reuben Durant to shore up the deteriorated caboose chasee before its move. The FEC prepared the caboose’s new site, donating rock ballast and rails.

The project, which is scheduled to be complete in 2017, includes an exterior paint job in blazed orange with black lettering (the cars were nicknamed “orange crates” because of their color), painted by Jeff Connor who works on carnival and rail cars. The project will cost more than $125,000, with the majority of costs going to interior renovation.

Munsonmeier, past president of the South Florida Railroad Museum that is located at the Tri-Rail Station on Hillsboro Boulevard, explained: “The caboose was originally built in 1951 as a boxcar to carry general freight. When Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line merged to become the Seaboard Coastline, they took the boxcars and made cabooses out of them.”

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in charge of the train and his crew occupied the caboose that was divided into three areas: the front portion accommodated the living and bunk room, the center was used for storage and contained a ladder for climbing up to the cupula (an elevated observation area in the roof with seating), and the rear portion housed the galley, bathroom and power generating system. The restoration project will include basic representations of these areas.

During the refurbishing process, the community will be able to get an up-close look at the interior work being done via a ramp that will allow a peek through the windows. When renovations are complete, the caboose will serve as an educational tool with guests enjoying regularly scheduled tours as they listen to fascinating railroad history recounted by volunteers from the South Florida Railroad Museum and Deerfield Bea h Historical Society.

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Mr.

By Sally J. Ling

Charlie PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

Charles “Charlie” Thompson, 90, known affectionately as “Mr. Charlie” to students, staff and faculty at Deerÿ eld Beach High School, has been the school’s perfect football fan for over 44 years. In fact, some even refer to him as “Mr. Buck” because of his unfailing loyalty to the Deerÿ eld Bucks. Mr. Charlie hasn’t missed sitting on the sidelines for approximately 440 games, since the inception of the football team back in 1972.

At the time, Mr. Charlie was head custodian at Deerÿ eld Beach Junior High School (later to be called Deerÿ eld Beach Middle School). The high school was only two years old then and playing their very ÿ rst football game. Since they didn’t have their own football ÿ eld yet, they played at the junior high school, and Mr. Charlie was asked to open the gate to the ÿ eld for the football players.

“It was the new team in town, and I just stuck with it. I just love my team,” said Mr. Charlie, who despite the Bucks’ move to the high school ÿ eld two years later, has sat by the gate ever since.

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“Throughout the school’s history, every coach interviewed for the job knew that if they wanted the head football coaching job, they had to include Mr. Charlie and take him to the away games. Mr. Charlie has been the only constant.”

—Vinny Tozzi, Athletic Director, Deerÿ eld Beach High School.

Charlie Thompson is just one of Deerÿ eld Beach’s longtime residents who are being interviewed as part of “Project History,” a collaborative effort of the Deerÿ eld Beach Historical Society and Deerÿ eld Beach High School’s Communication and Broadcasting Arts magnet program designed to capture the history of Deerÿ eld Beach as told through the personal stories of its generational residents.

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Vinny Tozzi, athletic director at Deerÿ eld Beach High School, has known Mr. Charlie since 1996.

“I remember running off the ÿ eld when I coached the football team and seeing him sitting in his chair by the gate. He eats pre-game meals with the team and sits on the bus to away games. And throughout the school’s history, every coach interviewed for the job knew that if they wanted the head football coaching job, they had to include Mr. Charlie and take him to the away games. Mr. Charlie has been the only constant.” said Tozzi.

Mr. Charlie’s history with Deerÿ eld Beach goes back several generations. His parents moved here in 1921, he was born here and went to the all-black Braithwaite School where he ÿ nished the 7th grade. He served at Navy Base San Diego in California during WWII, then spent six years working in New York as a carpet cleaner, and later returned to Deerÿ eld Beach.

“When I came down here, I came just in time.

I found that three blocks from home was where they had just started getting the ground ready to build the ÿ rst permanent building for Deerÿ eld Jr. High. Prior to that there were portables only.

I stayed right there for 34 years. The ÿ rst two to three years I was the yard man. Then I worked up to be the head custodian,” said Mr. Charlie.

Flora Philpart, 69, secretary at the high school Welcome Center, the unofÿ cial liaison between the school and the booster club, and a former Deerÿ eld Beach High School Security Ofÿ cer for the Broward Sheriff’s Ofÿ ce, grew up with Thompson’s family and has known Mr. Charlie all her life.

“There’s no Buck like Mr. Charlie. He’s our number one fan,” she said. “Even to this day, he doesn’t miss a game. It’s amazing.”

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Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-5961304 $

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Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian fla e such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 N.E. Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ Cafe Med. ITALIAN Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a family-style menu available. 2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-5840 $$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint—it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fin , fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $ Frank & Dino’s. ITALIAN If your mom won’t make Sunday gravy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-4274909 $$$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 S.E. Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

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754-307-5034 www.papasrawbar.com • www.thebiminiroom.com www.papahughie.com • www.beststonecrabs.com HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 4pm-close • Sat.- Sun. 12 noon-close HAPPY HOUR: Daily from 4pm-7pm and 9pm-close

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DiningOUT Les Amies. FRENCH This cozy gem is aptly named Les Amies (translation: friends) as the proprietors and all the staff make you feel right at home. The service is friendly and attentive. Start with the pâté—a very generous portion served with all of the traditional accompaniments.

And of course you can’t go wrong with the traditional French onion soup. The menu offers a comprehensive list of French dishes including duck a l’orange. The skin is crispy while the meat is succulent and buttery. There are plenty of other classics to choose from, including a rack of lamb, chicken Française, beef bourguignon, filet mignon au poivre and filet of sole menuière. The restaurant has a comprehensive choice of wines and the staff are knowledgeable about the offerings and steered us to a lovely pinot noir. Word to the wise: don’t miss out on the chocolate crêpes.

626 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-6464 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items. They have fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Tijuana Taxi

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options avail-

able. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar and Grill at the Wyndham. AMERICAN Steps away from the beach with specials and live music nightly. 2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-8618 $$ Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 N.E. Second St., 954-4214481 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-3047032 $$ Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour with $5 Cuervo margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous—certainly enough to take home for lunch the next day. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos—soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos—there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more.

And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub—where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner just in case you need a red eye—half tomato juice,half beer. 1540 S.E. Third St. 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 S.E. Third Court 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-4218880 $$

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Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 N.E. 28 Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-9332394 $$ Hott Leggz. WINGS • BAR FOOD Pub grub at a true sports bar. They even have TVs in the booths. 3128 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-2444 $$ Jane’s Restaurant and Bar. AMERICAN For those of you who have never had the classic Canadian dish Poutine, it’s on the menu at Janes’s Restaurant and Bar. 4460 N. Federal Highway, 754-600-5102 $$ Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Fresh and local produce is always used. And vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich— ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog friendly restaurant. 2830 N.E. 29 Ave., 954-941-0246 $$ Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway 954-943-3595 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated right next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Pa-

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Monday

• Kid dinners free, 5-9pm • Yappy Hour All Day

• Conch Chowder, 11:30am-close

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pa’s Raw Bar does indeed seem like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell.

There are also a few options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond the typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll ÿ nd a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$ Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN °A taste of Brazil° in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner.° 7 S.E. 22 Ave. 954-782-8040. $ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-ÿ red pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore? Try the cauli˛ ower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 S.W. 15 St., 954-784-3696 $$ Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily and catering is available.

The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. The place is a Pom-

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pano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-7817550 $$

very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-9421633 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-782-2688 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n- hips.

The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined.

3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN Named after Bob “Bru” Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-quality ingredients, inventive cooking, and a

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find too many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins.

For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s divine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed—throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves.

The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the

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At Point Publishing, we take lunch very seriously—in fact we never skip it.

Good nutrition is key to meeting those looming deadlines. This month, we headed out to the Olympia Flame Diner in Deerfield Beach. Here’s what we had.

Spinach Pie

A perfect lunch when you feel guilty for not eating enough vegetables. Obviously, it’s loaded with spinach, but it’s also fried, flaky and deeply satisfying.

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Chicken Gyro Platter

Gyro Sandwich

This platter of nicely browned, flavor-packed chicken is served with tzadziki, cucumber, onions, olives and tomato to build your own gyro sandwich.

A true Greek Classic: gyro meat served on a warm pita with lettuce, tomato, onion and tzadziki sauce... and it come with fries.

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Monte Cristo

Ham, turkey and Swiss served on egg battered bread—or as some like to say “French toast.” So if you are torn between breakfast and lunch, this might be a good option for you. The sandwich is served with fries and coleslaw.

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feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers—which, of course, is a great sign. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954946-5590 $$ Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying in power. 201 SE 15 St., 954-781-3464 $ Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 N.E. 17 Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $ Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

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Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 N.E. 23 St., 954-782-7000 $$$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs—all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

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DiningOUT La Veranda. ITALIAN La Veranda is superb. The atmosphere is elegant yet very comfortable and warm. Being seated in their namesake veranda is a joy in itself. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany inspired surroundings. The bar has live music, too. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$ Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $ McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $ Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover—there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hum-

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mus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive. 954-5450901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel.

Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lovely lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”—not that there’s anything wrong with that—Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI Dine on delectable Thai and Japanese dishes, get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI Yakuza is an authentic experience. The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites. Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a

fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad.

Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-9411261 $$

Quick & Casual DEERFIELD BEACH Quick & Casual Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 Burger Craze. BURGERS Beaches on the outside, cool and coastal atmosphere on the inside. Do you need another reason to have a burger today? 2096 N.E. Second St., 954-596-5949

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Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Fish and chips, lobster bisque, blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites.. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198 Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820 El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S.E. Third Court, 954-481-8600 The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

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DiningOUT your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter fil ing your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular—even if you aren’t—but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flou -less chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 S.E. Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954-708-2035 Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Quick & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order which makes it stand apart from some other famous burger places which shall remain nameless. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954933-7120

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POMPANO BEACH Quick & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 N.E. Third St., 954-941-0410 Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ You have to wonder where we got our caffeine fix before Starbucks. Thank goodness for places like this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso.

They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. Carryout and delivery available. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more— you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954786-0033 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954532-7800

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna-melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 N.E. 36 St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

The Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to choose from at this fast-casual joint.

Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheesesteaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954393-0322

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT DOGS Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. And top your burger with some of that secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

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Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, juke-

boxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than old-school eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. Dreams do come true. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. Hibachi grill for those who don’t do the sushi thing. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883

Federal Highway, 954-582-4444 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-9411430 Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387 Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheesesteak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in, or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344

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Upcoming Events Havana Nights Picnic Sunday, November 13th 3 - 6PM

Frank McDonough Park. Come and enjoy delicious Cuban food while you dance the afternoon away! Family friendly event.

Holiday Breakfast and Toys for Tots Event, December 13th, 8AM

Held at the Lighthouse Point Fire Department. We celebrate the community with our favorite firefighters every year. This is our Toys for Tots event, so please bring a new, unwrapped gift to help a kid in need have a better holiday.

The Taste of Lighthouse Point, January 17, 6PM

The Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club is the location of our signature event, Featuring food from North Broward’s best eateries, this fantastic evening includes silent, live and Chinese auctions - and plenty of food and wine. We are still planning the evening,and seeking restaurants, sponsors and donations. The money raised will help the Lighthouse Point Chamber support and promote local businesses and non-profits.

Membership in the LHP Chamber is open to the residents and businesses of Lighthouse Point. Member events are held monthly.

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It was 89 degrees, but that didn’t stop Deerfie d Beach Elementary School volunteers from rolling up their sleeves to make a difference. In partnership with the US Green Building Council, Deerfie d Beach Elementary School students, teachers, families and staff participated in Green Apple Day of Service on Saturday, September 24. Green Apple Day provides opportunities to transform schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service events. Volunteers weeded, mulched and planted the vegetable and butterfly ga dens providing interactive spaces for students to learn and have fun.

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Fields harvested 7,500 pounds of food, not including what was grown in the community plots.

In addition to operating the farm, Fruitful Fields started GrowCity, a program for disadvantaged youth in which a small number of young people ages 14 to 17 can participate in paid after school internships in which they learn about agriculture and are mentored in things like public speaking. The program had its pilot year last year with fi e participants; this year GrowCity has accepted ten, and has four on a waiting list. Of the ten participating youth, nine are Haitians and Hispanics from the Tedder community; one is a “diversity candidate” from Boca Raton, Sloat said jokingly.

“Tedder is a very poor community that has no jobs for teenagers,” he said.

The GrowCity participants come after school to farm, and, one night a week get to participate in a group meal, which they cook themselves in the outdoor kitchen.

“We do a lentils and brown rice dish every week. We give them a list of what they can go pick to put into the pot and we give them fi e minutes. They go running around and then we put it in the pot and we get it cooking,” said Sloat. “Then we work, and then we come back and eat together. It’s training them about different food habits.”

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This education in cooking and food habits, Sloat says, is not only important for the GrowCity participants, but also for their families and the community at large. In the past, Fruitful Fields gave away shares of their crops to local families in-need, but what Sloat found is that many of the families didn’t know how to best utilize the donation within the framework of their lives and schedules.

“We’ve done some experiments with giving food out to needy families,” explained Sloat, “but often what we’ve found is that they would come back the next week and say they didn’t have time to cook it or weren’t able to for one reason or another. I think a lot of food insecurity has to do with creating food — cooking food. It is really seen as something that is optional, or that they don’t have time for, or they don’t know how to do anymore.”

Sloat says he sees the problem get incrementally worse for immigrant families the longer they assimilate to U.S. culture.

“When folks are recent immigrants here, they still will want the fresh produce. They want the greens.

But as those same people get mired in poverty or have very complicated schedules, with very limited transportation, they start eating worse and worse foods,” said Sloat. “They will use their food stamps and just buy the easy foods to prepare that are often the cause of certain kinds of sugar addictions and high starch diets. Not only are the youth hungry, but they are hungry for real food.”

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“These families in poverty are so pressed for time, and so on the edge financially and emotionally that they often don’t see their ability to cook,” said Sloat.

“So having ready-made meals here that are actually cooked in a traditional, old-fashioned kind of way, like on Wednesday nights, and teaching the youth that, hey, maybe they need to take over the family cooking two or three nights a week, is a way of reversing the trend.”

In addition to GrowCity and the Wednesday night meal, Fruitful Fields offers CSA membership with a fifty-fifty, buy-give setup. Fruitful Fields has operated the CSA for four years now and it has grown incrementally. People from Broward county can sign up to receive a monthly share of fresh produce , which they can pick up at Whole Foods market in Pompano Beach or at Fruitful Fields. The box of produce comes with recipe ideas to cook the seasonal goods.

There are three levels of CSA shares: a full garden share, which is $160 per month; a half/sampler garden share, which is $100 per month; and green shares, which are $100 per month. These CSA shares are priced above market value so that half of the proceeds go toward the CSA member’s produce, 30 percent goes to donate produce to local food banks and soup kitchens, and the other 20 toward the GrowCity program’s paid internships. Members of Fruitful Fields’ CSA get a 50 percent tax write-off on the cost of their share. Interested participants can sign up at thefruitfulfield.org and pay monthly via PayPal.

A Model to Share

Sloat said that although Fruitful Fields is significantly more humble in scale than some other food programs like Feeding South Florida, the grassroots nature of Fruitful Fields has its benefits and potential.

“I think it’s a good model,” said Sloat. “A great thing about using church property is that it doesn’t have the politics and the complications like city land does. And a lot of churches have available space.”

For example, in the 60s, the United Methodist church where Fruitful Fields now lives had planned on building a school, which was never built.

“There are a lot of churches like that — that have bought property cheap, but have it sitting around empty,” said Sloat. “So if they can become convinced that this is a way to re-think community engagement, it is a great thing.”

The Fruitful Fields’ model already spawned a similar program in Margate, FL called the Green Earth Community Garden after some of Green Earth’s founders apprenticed at Fruitful Fields for a year. The Green Earth Community Garden similarly offers the community fifty-fifty, buy-give CSA crop shares.

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“Midnight Wonder,” depicts a girl holding a small box from which a ˜ ock of native Iowa birds soar their way to freedom, the black background creating a striking contrast to the colorful birds in ˜ ight.

“When it comes to my public art pieces,” Lueza said, “I want them to be playful, energetic and dynamic, and to inspire people to feel that way.”

Another upcoming project is a large horizontal sundial that Lueza has designed for Camino á Lago Park in Peoria, Arizona. The sundial will have a circular mosaic tile base representing a desert landscape at sunset, and a metal pointer in the form of a hummingbird that seems to sip from a native ˜ ower emerging from the desert. The mosaic, comprised of approximately 150,000 Italian tiles made from recycled glass, will have a diameter of 18 feet; the hummingbird, made of polished, heavy-gage aluminum plate, will be almost eight feet tall and 12 feet wide.

In many ways Lueza has accomplished her dream.

Like the artists she admired and interviewed in Buenos Aires, she now travels from place to place creating vibrant public art pieces in a range of mixed°media.

“I decided to really make an effort and stay here, even when that meant leaving behind my parents, my siblings, my friends, everything I knew,” said Lueza. “But I always knew that art was my passion, and I was very committed to make it work.”

And living your passion isn’t always a straight and easy path.

“You have to have faith, and keep going no matter what, because sooner or later something good is going to happen,” Lueza said. “And of course, you have to be surrounded by people who believe in you and support you. I have my family, which is very important.”

Today Lueza lives between Miami and St. Petersburg, Florida with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. Her husband is her “number one supporter,” and helps with the technical aspects of her public artwork, while her daughter is her “mini-assistant,” with artistic inclinations of her own.

One of the goals she still has as an artist is to one day create a public artwork in her hometown in Argentina.

“That’s one of my dreams, to do something big and amazing there,” she said. “It’s a place that really needs a lot of love when it comes to art and beautiÿcation.”

Lueza also wants to continue to grow as a public artist, doing permanent, timeless works that will be enjoyed for many generations.

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Choosing to Beg

BY RICHARD ROSSER

W

e speak about values quite often during election seasons. Here’s a value that I have: the children in our community shouldn’t beg for money on the street corner — for any reason (except the Jerry Lewis Telethon. They have earned the right to be an exception to the rule). Too often we see kids right outside of Publix just asking for contributions to their team or club, as opposed to selling cookies or having a car wash. Of course, many kids do actually work to raise money and that is commendable. But still, every now and then you’ll see some just merely asking for a handout.

I understand that football teams and marching bands need funds. And our children should all be getting better educations — all of them — and this includes sports, arts and music programs. Shouldn’t the next generation be even smarter about the world so they can lead it when we are old and incapable?

But begging on the street is wrong. Sure, it’s a quick and efficient means to et money. But the cost is too high. Children are fantastic observers, but they aren’t so great at interpreting, so we all need to be concerned with what they are learning when we tell them it’s OK to just ask for money to fund their team or program.

In this scenario, kids learn two things: First, they must think that just standing around outside of a store and asking for money is acceptable. It’s not.

Second: perhaps students feel that the adults in their community don’t truly value their commitment to

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their extracurricular endeavors if we don’t fully fund them. It’s OK and advisable to ask kids to chip in toward their activities, but how about some work in order to earn the extra money? How about the respect of an actual presentation about what the funds actually go toward?

And what does this say about our community as a whole? Our schools are too poor to afford uniforms or travel to away games (to name a just a few examples). Perhaps Broward County Schools should develop guidelines as to how money can be raised for extracurricular activities.

Adults who are allowing, or encouraging, these street-corner fundraising campaigns, may have limited options to help the students. But we should demand that students or their parents work in some way for the funds. Otherwise, community taxes should cover the needed expenses, or the program should be cut. Let’s not tell our kids to just beg.

This is not an indictment of education overall; far from it. I’d rather we expand programs, in many ways our local students experience fantastic learning opportunities, but teaching our kids decency requires effort and discipline. The result will be a stronger community.

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