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Friday, June 10, 2016 - Vol. XXIV, Issue 24
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Beach garage to
open June 30;
turtle lights are
in question
Debate over
chief’s contract
ends in approval
By Judy Wilson
Pelican staff
By Judy Vik
Hillsboro Beach - Police Chief
Tom Nagy got a renewed contract
worth $120,000 in annual salary and
benefits that bring the total to more
than $200,000 Monday night.
The contract was approved in
a special meeting called to update
the terms of his expiring three-year
agreement. Nagy has been with the
department for more than 20 years and
chief here for more than eight.
Pelican staff
Pompano Beach – Turtle lighting
at the beach parking garage may be
an issue, Horacio Danovich, CIP
manager told the East CRA Advisory
Committee last week. Danovich
said the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission became alerted to the
project and is now looking at the
issue.
“Sea turtle regulations require an
inspection and they do it at night,”
See CHIEF on page 12
Oakland Park
Commission
postpones vote
on fire study
See BEACH GARAGE on page 13
Public getting
one last input
session on SW
10 Street design
By Judy Vik
Pelican staff
By Judy Wilson
Pelican staff
Deerfield Beach – The public’s
last chance to view plans for
expanding SW 10 Street, and to
comment, will be held Saturday, June
18, 10 a.m. at Deerfield Beach High
School.
Commissioner Bill Ganz is urging
all residents of the city to attend, not
just those directly impacted by the
changes. “It is important for people
See SW 10 STREET on page 16
Laura Kloetzer, Force-E Scuba Centers, shows off a lionfish catch headed for the barbecue pit.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission hosts annual events to encourage divers to help catch lionfish
throughout the state. The fish, an invasive species is having a negative impact on native species. This
event took place in Pensacola. [Photos by Nikole Heath]
Thousands of lionfish
taken from local waters
By Jane Fawcett
Marine writer
Supermarkets join in the
harvest of invasive species
Pompano Beach - A whopping
14,067 lionfish were removed
from Florida waters during the 2nd
Annual Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC)
Lionfish Removal and Awareness
Day events.
Lionfish are the beautiful but
non-native, invasive species that
have a negative impact on Florida’s
native wildlife and habitat. The FWC
is encouraging people to remove
lionfish from the local waters to
help limit their adverse impacts.
See LIONFISH on page 26
Oakland Park – Commissioners
have tabled a $40,000 contract for a
study of fire operations here.
The vote came after Commissioner
Michael Carn urged the delay until
representatives of the firm, based in
Platte City, Mo., could be present.
See FIRE STUDY on page 11
Five new
affordable
housing units
proposed
By Judy Vik
Pelican staff
Pompano Beach - Sites for five
new affordable homes are being
recommended for approval by the
See HOUSING on page 19
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Friday, June 10, 2016
Juneteenth celebrates freedom, culture to the sweet sounds of the blues
Face painting is one of the most popular events at the Juneteenth celebration.
Many attendees at Juneteenth will be seen in period costumes.
By Zindzi Hamilton
Pelican intern
Pompano Beach - The
annual Juneteenth celebration
takes place Saturday, June 18
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
But, it’s not all fun and
games. Rather it’s American
history and the remembrance
of slavery and the celebration
of it’s end.
Participants can play
chess, view the mobile
history museum, which
will display exhibits of
both Caribbean and African
American culture, Civil War
re-enactors, raffles, a sweet
potato urban gardening area
where participants can learn
the history, value and uses
of the sweet potato. And for
local chefs it will be a day to
compete for the coveted prize
of the Juneteenth Sweet Potato
contest.
According to Felicia
See JUNETEENTH on page 9
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Deerfield Beach
Andria Ammons is a
National Board Certified
Teacher and a 29-year veteran
teacher at McNab Elementary
School where she teaches
third grade. Ammons recently
won a grant to provide her
students with five new iPads.
Ammons was awarded
two grants by the Broward
Education Foundation for the
2015-16 school year to help
improve student achievement
through special projects.
The iPads were used
to read over 3,100 books
for the accelerated reading
program. The topic is famous
Americans. The students then
wrote about their own favorite
American, comparing their
lives to the American they had
legal defense of Mayor Jean Robb who was found not guilty
of Sunshine Law violations by the
Broward County State Attorney’s
Office in April.
Bogenschutz submitted a bill for
$46,357 but accepted 10 percent less
after discussions with City Attorney
Andy Maurodis. The payment
is covered by the city’s general
liability insurance policy.
Bogenschutz is also representing
Robb in a probable cause finding
from the Florida Commission
Robb
on Ethics that she misused her
position as an elected official in five
instances. That ruling came down in March and awaits further
action or a settlement.
- Judy Wilson
McNab teacher puts iPads to work, City pays Robb’s legal fees
in Sunshine Law complaint
students read 3,100 books
Attorney David Bogenschutz will be paid $41,000 for his
The brilliant third grade readers with teacher Andria Ammons show off their
virtual books. [Photo courtesy of Andria Ammons]
chosen.
As a culminating
activity, students read their
books to a live audience of
parents, grandparents, and
administrators at an Author’s
Tea.
Sophia DeMirza earned
700 points and read over 200
books. These students excel
on the Gold (all A’s) or Silver
(all A’s and B’s) Honor Roll
each quarter. The Pelican
congratulates Ms. Ammons
and her genius students.
- Anne Siren
4 The Pelican
Survey on dogs’ beach rights produces no clear majority
By Judy Wilson
Pelican staff
Hillsboro Beach – When
it comes to allowing leashed
dogs limited access to the
town’s public beach, residents
here have evenly divided
opinions. They are also eager
to say what they think.
Of the 2,290
questionnaires sent to
homeowners, 1,151
responded, an unexpected
return according to Town
Manager Bob Kellogg who
said his staff had guessed they
would receive only about 300
returns.
The actual count
supporting a change in the
ordinance that now prohibits
dogs on the beach is 539.
Those opposed are 583.
Twenty-nine residents don’t
care either way.
The ordinance does not
address dogs on their owners’
private beaches and applies
only to the sand below the
high water mark.
The high response
indicates how sensitive
the issue is. An ordinance
requiring owners to register
their dogs with the town,
wear an identifying scarf
and bring them to the public
beach only before 9 a.m.
and after 5 p.m. did not pass
the commission last fall.
But it did inspire heated
discussions.
Now, with no clear
consensus, Mayor
Deb Tarrant has no
recommendation for further
action.
Tarrant said realtors
have told her the dog ban
is restricting home sales
here. “We’re trying to
resolve an issue that affects
a lot of people in this town,”
she said voicing the hope
the community, not the
commission, could come to a
conclusion.
Commissioner Carmen
McGarry who has
consistently opposed the
change said, “I think you are
beating a dead horse. People
know the rules here when
they move in.”
Commissioners agreed
modifying the ordinance
would have little effect on
people who flaunt the rules,
particularly those who do not
clean up after their pets. Dogs
are regularly seen running
loose at the water’s edge.
Tarrant said those owners
“need to be cited,” and
resident Bruce Warshal
suggested “extreme
enforcement” and much
higher fines for those
breaking the law.
In some upscale areas,
owners must register
their dogs’ DNA with the
municipality, the mayor said.
Left-behind excrement can
then be tested and the owner
fined.
Charter change on
commission terms not
on the ballot
Hillsboro Beach –
Commission terms and term
limits have been taken off the
November ballot and will be
re-considered by a task force
reviewing the town’s charter.
With the current
commission divided on
whether or not to extend their
terms from two to three years,
Mayor Deb Tarrant said the
issue should be part of larger
charter reform. Also being
discussed is term limits of
nine years. Tarrant said any
revisions made now could
be presented to the voters in
the March 2017 municipal
election.
She asked that changes
to the charter recommended
several years ago be provided
for commission review. Town
Manager Bob Kellogg said
he would provide those at a
workshop set for July 12.
Some on the commission
feel it may be difficult to find
See CHARTER on page 14
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Opinions
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Letter
An open letter to Sen. Marco Rubio
Dear Senator Rubio:
Please don’t look hypocritical and foolish or embarrass yourself by
continuing to support Donald Trump as your party’s presidential nominee.
It’s time to consider your conscience, pride and integrity. Saying the party
members have voted or spoken is a lame excuse to continue supporting an
egomaniacal demagogue who talks like a racist.
There is always a time to lead, not simply follow the mob.
You told us that Mr. Trump was a dangerous con man unfit for the highest
office, and we believed you. He could not have been unfit then and somehow be
fit now.
GOP leaders have tied themselves in knots trying to justify support after
Trump’s outrageous attack on a federal judge.
It’s not what he says that matters, it’s what he is. You can’t forget his
denunciation of immigrants seeking a better life, labeling them as “rapists
and murderers,” his failure to reject the KKK leader David Duke or denounce
“white supremacy” when given a national megaphone to do so. And his leading
role in the “birther movement,” trying to destroy the legitimacy of the nation’s
first black president without a shred of evidence for his case. [He told us he had
investigators in Hawaii and “ you won’t believe what they’re finding.” But they
found nothing – if they even existed.]
You know he has denigrated women. You know he is an egomaniac,
a narcissist, and a blustering bully who has no respect for the law, the
Constitution, or our treaty obligations. You know he wants to punch dissenters
in the face, and promises to pay for the legal defense of his followers who punch
his dissenters. He would torture suspected terrorists and order the military to kill
their children. You know his policy statements are incoherent and contradictory.
He has no respect for others and cannot tolerate disagreement. He denigrates
our surviving POWS and ridicules people with disabilities. He has threatened
the very Constitutional guarantee of a free press, which is essential as a
watchdog of government to protect us from abuse of power. He has threatened
and tried to intimidate the judiciary. He is a demagogue, and history has taught
us that electing demagogues comes to no good end.
Senator Rubio, there is often a moment in an elected official’s political
career that defines him or her as an individual. You might call it a “profile in
courage” or a “moment of truth.”
Because I believed you during the campaign, I’m convinced that you cannot
seriously support Mr. Trump for president, I urge you to take the high road, hear
your conscience, and preserve your integrity.
It’s worth remembering one of history’s lessons: The only thing necessary
for evil to triumph is for men and women of goodwill to do nothing.
Sincerely,
Bill Johnson, Pelican Commentator
Fort Meyers
City financial director disputes
Pelican’s statement regarding
CRA independent audits
Last week, The Pelican reported a quote by Suzette Sibble, Pompano Beach
Finance Director, extracted from a deposition transcript with the Broward
County Attorney. The statement implied that Ms. Sibble had discontinued
independent certified public accountant [CPA] audits of the Pompano Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency [CRA].
The quote from Ms. Sibble read, “I thought it was unnecessary, and it
was causing unnecessary costs for the agency. Those funds could be used in
more appropriate ways.” The article further indicated that it was Ms. Sibble’s
decision in 2009 to suspend the outside audits. What the quote referred to was
Ms. Sibble’s decision beginning with fiscal year 2010 to suspend the issuance of
separate stand-alone financial statements for the CRA.
Ms. Sibble’s response:
There are two statutory references governing the annual audits of CRA’s,
Florida Statute Chapter 218.39(3)(a) and Chapter 163.387(8).
The latter requires the CRA to have an audit of its trust fund each fiscal year,
to be prepared by an independent CPA or firm. Chapter 218.39(3)(a) provides
that a dependent special district, such as the CRA, may provide for the annual
financial audit by being included in the audit of the governmental entity (in this
case the city) upon which it is dependent. The CRA is considered a dependent
special district because the governing board for the CRA and the city are one in
the same and the city is ultimately accountable for the CRA and has influence
over how it operates.
The Auditor General of the State of Florida allows the CRA to be audited
as part of the city’s audit, as long as the trust funds (the CRA has a Northwest
District Trust Fund and an East District Trust Fund) are reported as “major”
funds within the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Beginning in fiscal year 2010, both the Northwest and East Districts were
reported as “major” funds in the city’s CAFR to ensure compliance with the
statutory audit and reporting requirements for the CRA and thereby no longer
necessitating the issuance of stand-alone financial statements for the CRA.
It should be noted that all information governing the CRA’s operations
previously reported in the stand-alone financial statements is reported within
the City’s CAFR”. A “major” fund is simply an accounting classification which
indicates that the funds designated as such are of such importance to the city as
a whole (in terms of size of its operations or statutory requirements), that the
independent CPA must issue an audit opinion separate for each “major” fund.
Major funds are afforded a higher level of audit scrutiny by the independent
CPA.
The CRA, as a dependent special district, audited as a component unit of the
city, is required to submit the city’s CAFR to the Auditor General of the State of
Florida annually. The CRA has submitted the CAFR to the auditor general for
each fiscal year, as required. Failure to do so would result in the auditor general
putting the CRA on notice of being non-compliant. The auditor general also
publishes a list of non-compliant special districts, which can be obtained from
the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s website.
The most recent posted (2014), does not list the Pompano Beach CRA as a
non-compliant entity.
“For further information governing the audit and reporting requirements
for special districts, anyone can contact the Derek Noonan with the Auditor
Generals’ Office or Jack Gaskins with the Department of Economic
Opportunity.
Correction
Lady Luck to sink on July 23
Last week, The Pelican printed the wrong date for the sinking of the 324foot Lady Luck at Shipwreck Park off Pompano Beach where it will serve as an
artificial reef for diving. The ship was purchased from New York City through
donations and will have a casino theme. The ship sinking will take place July
23. The Pelican regrets the error.
- Anne Siren
The Pelican 7
Pompano Beach
Candidates set caps for campaigning in District 1
Lynne Levene, Richards’ father-in-law Manny Rivero, Dawne Richards and
Karen Karam attended the kick-off campaign for Richards [Staff photo]
Fred Stacer announced his candidacy
last month.
Michael A. Sobel entered the race
this week.
Dawne Richards, 55, an
11-year resident of the city,
hosted her kick-off campaign
this month as a candidate for
District 1. The seat is open
due to the retirement of fourterm Commissioner, Barry
Dockswell.
Richards says she “fully
supports continuing the
vision of our future that our
current Commissioner, Barry
Dockswell, has worked so hard
to make a reality.”
Those projects include
beach enhancements, a multimillion dollar pier and parking
garage, Atlantic Boulevard
beautification and more.
Richards is publisher of
Pompano Today Magazine and
founder of the East Pompano
Beach Civic Association. She
is married to Gene Rivero.
They have three children.
The kick-off was hosted at
the Sands Harbor Hotel by Lori
and Ed Chandler, Helen and
Andre Brazeau, Jennifer Diles,
Ned Jaouhar, Jeff Martin and
William Meleski.
Richards will face
candidates Fred Stacer and
Michael Sobel, who are also
seeking the District 1 seat.
Stacer is a business man and
serves on the city’s planning
and zoning board as chair and
is a board member of the East
CRA advisory committee. He
is married to Janice. Sobel, an
attorney, heads his family law
firm where his sons Jeff and
Brian also practice. Sobel is
married to Jeanne.
All qualified candidates will
be on the Nov. 8 ballot.
In the five districts of
Pompano Beach, only
district 1 and 2 are contested.
Commissioner Charlotte Burrie
will face Tom Terwilliger.
Burrie, a retired attorney,
defeated Terwilliger, a retired
investment banker, two years
ago.
Business matters
8 The Pelican
Briefs
Deerfield Beach
Hotel
construction
booming in
Deerfield
Beach
Lodging choices for
both business travelers and
tourists are expanding here.
Tuesday night, commissioners
approved plans for a 119room hotel across from
the FAU Research Park on
SW 11 Way. The site is
in a residential district so
required a review by the
commission. Representatives
of Woodspring Suites said
the hotel will cater to those
planning extended stays and
not truckers as some residents
feared.
This is the fourth hotel
recently ok’d by city officials.
A 101-room Fairfield Inn
by Marriott is planned for the
Hillsboro Technical Center, a
small boutique hotel is under
construction behind the A1A
“S” curve at the beach and
last year the commission
granted a number of variances
to allow a 134-room hotel
to be built against the
Intracoastal Waterway bridge
in the Cove Shopping Center.
- Judy Wilson
The Pelican takes a look at local business owners. You can tell your story here because business
matters. 954-783-8700.
Dr. Natalia Stadler, All Smiles Dental, promises
patients a healthy mouth plus dazzling smiles
By Phyllis J. Neuberger
Pelican staff
It’s hard to believe that
this attractive dentist, whose
smile is her own best ad,
has been practicing for 16
years. Located for the past
nine years at 2323 NE 26th
Ave., in Pompano Beach,
her welcoming suite #110
is done in a light and bright
sophisticated décor.
She says, “This is my
home away from home
where patients are treated
as individual people and
comprehensive dental care
is given to men, women and
children from ages four and
up. In addition to earning my
doctorate in dentistry from the
University of Florida, I am a
graduate of the prestigious Las
Vegas Institute for Advanced
Dental Studies. In this office
beautiful things happen and
happy smiles are created.”
Trained to offer esthetic
and cutting edge cosmetic
dentistry, her specialized
background has helped create
the dazzling smiles of Miss
Florida 2008, Miss Teen
Florida 2008, Miss Teen
Boca Raton 2009, Miss West
Broward 2008 and Mrs.
Florida 2009.
Her patients’ needs are
varied. One moment she
might be installing braces for
her own daughters and their
classmates and the next she is
dealing with smile design as
Dr. Stadler shown here with her daughter and Miss Florida 2009.
Dr. Natalia Stadler offers a new patient special which includes X-rays, cleaning
and a comprehensive exam. Shown doing a patient exam. [Photos courtesy of
Dr. Natalia Stadler]
the official cosmetic dentist
for both Miss Florida USA
and Miss Teen Florida USA.
Dr. Stadler uses
conservative cosmetic dental
techniques to improve her
patients overall appearance
and self confidence. To
achieve these ends her services
include gum disease treatment,
laser teeth whitening, metal
free fillings, crowns, bridges,
Invisalign braces, implants,
veneers, extractions, root
canals, dentures, and digital
x-rays.
Talking about implants,
the dentist says, “For patients
missing a tooth or teeth and
even those with removable
or fixed bridges, implants are
the best long term solution. I
work with a surgeon who does
the actual implant and I do
the rest. Some of the popular
cosmetic solutions include
teeth whitening, Invisalign
braces and veneers.”
One of the most frequent
problems she deals with is
gum disease which is treatable
and should never be ignored.
The first sign of gum disease
is bleeding. Dr. Stadler says,
“See the dentist at once. We
do a periodontal exam to
determine how serious the
condition is. Scaling and root
planing [deep clean], along
with antibiotic therapy is the
solution to a healthy mouth
and related general health
issues.”
Her advice is have a check
up at least twice a year. “We
offer a free consultation to
new patients who want to
get acquainted when seeking
a new dentist. People want
to meet the doctor, the staff
and the front office people.
We offer new patients a
very inexpensive package
including cleaning, X-ray and
a comprehensive exam.”
See ALL SMILES DENTAL on
page 28
Juneteenth
Continued from page 2
Frazier, co-chair of the
festival, people have been
baking for this contest for four
years.
“It was something that we
were trying to incorporate,
more community involvement
and giving the people in the
community the chance to be
recognized, and it’s also fun,”
Frazier said.
Anyone is eligible to enter
the contest. The participants
must pay a $5 participation
fee and submit their pie for the
competition by noon, the day
of the festival. The pies are
judged on their taste, texture
and appearance, Frazier said.
People look forward to the
contest.
“A lot of times when we
have the sweet potato pie
contest, the festival goers want
to know if the person who
won the contest has pies on
sale,” Frazier said.
Activities for the children
will include a trackless train,
finger painting, organized by
the Broward Sheriff’s Office,
face painting, story telling and
more.
There will also be a
summer lunch program, inside
the library, where children
under the age of 18 can enjoy
free pizza.
Harmoni Frazier,8, plans to
enter and win the watermelon
eating contest.
Students from elementary
through high school will
compete in an essay contest.
There’ll be music
selections by Joey Gilmore’s
Blues Band, Delk the DJ and
recording R&B artist SONET.
The blues has always
played a huge role in African
American culture, Frazier said.
And food selections
will be representative of
the Bahamian and African
American culture like conch
fritters, conch salad, fried fish,
corn bread, collard greens,
parched peanuts will be
available for sale. A general
store is set up where people
can buy old-fashioned candy,
sodas and cold glasses of
lemonade.
How and why the
celebration began
Rhonda Walker, former
Northwest Branch Library
manager created the Blues and
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Sweet Potato Pie Juneteenth
Festival at the library in
Pompano Beach to celebrate
the end of slavery in this
country.
“She started it just as a
simple announcement to
the kids that would come
to the library. She provided
games for the inside of the
building. We didn’t do the
outside like what is being
planned for next week. It was
very small and simple,” said
Hazel Armbrister, Rock Road
Restoration Historical Group
president.
Sixteen years later,
Juneteenth is still being
celebrated in Apollo Park,
1580 NW 3rd Ave. Mrs.
Walker died last year.
President Lincoln’s
Emancipation Proclamation of
1863 freed slaves, but getting
the news out was difficult. It
took two years for the news to
reach Texas.
The cultural heritage
behind blues music and the
sweet potato pie inspired
Walker to christen the festival
with it’s name.
Health screenings for HIV
and voter registration booths
will be at the park.
The event is free and open
to the public.
Pompano Beach
Celebrate
Cousteau Day
at lighthouse
Jacques Cousteau was famous for his
red beret.
Three shuttle boats
will sail to the Hillsboro
Lighthouse from Sands
Harbor Hotel dock, 125 North
Riverside Drive, at 8:30,
9:30, 10:30 a.m. to carry
visitors to the grounds to
celebrate Jacques Cousteau
Day. Cousteau, who died in
2010, made contributions to
marine science, advanced the
use of SCUBA research and
encouraged environmental
activism.
Registration/check-in starts
30 minutes prior to the first
sail time and remains open
until the last boat returns.
Members of the Hillsboro
Lighthouse Preservation
Society membership receive
complimentary rides. All
others pay $25 per person.
For more information, call
754-322-4326 or email debra.
[email protected] .
- Anne Siren
10 The Pelican
Pompano Beach
Church
expands
feeding
needs
St. Martin Episcopal
Church has expanded the
days for its Agape Café. The
monthly meals, served at 4
p.m. will take place weekly on
Thursdays, beginning on June
16, at the parish hall, 140 SE
28 Ave.
A worship service is
offered at 3:30 p.m. prior to
the evening meal. Volunteers
interested in helping with
the food preparation,
which begins at 1 p.m. are
welcomed.
Agape [ancient Greek
word meaning highest love]
Café serves guests at tables in
a restaurant style manner. For
more information, call 954895-0504.
- Anne Siren
Pompano Beach
Exchange
Club hosts
bowling gala
Bowlers do not have
much time to sign up for the
Pompano Beach Exchange
Club’s 10th Annual bowling
gala, July 24, at Sawgrass
Lanes, 8501 University Drive.
Festivities begin at11:30
a.m. Lunch includes burgers,
hot dogs and soda. Bowling
begins at 1 p.m. with awards
at 4:30 p.m. a This is the
club’s 10th charity bowl.
Exchange Club supports
groups such as Children’s
Healing Institute, the Broward
Children’s Center and Boys
and Girls Club.
To play, create a team of
four [$100 each]. Others who
want to come out and cheer
on a team are also welcomed.
Cost is $10. Space is limited
and the entry deadline is July
20th. Call 954-336-4257 for
more information.
- Anne Siren
Guardian ad Litem volunteer Judy Smith
goes to bat for dependant children
Making a Difference
Phyllis J. Neuberger
wants your suggestions about
people making a difference.
Phyllis’s book, China Dahl,
is available on amazon.com.
Call 954-783-8700.
By Phyllis J. Neuberger
Pelican staff
“There are over 3,500
children in the dependency
system in Broward County.
Almost 2,800 are assigned
to the Guardian ad Litem
Program by the judges to
protect the children’s best
interest. We have over 700
certified case volunteers
like Judy Smith. But with
that many children in the
system, we are always in
need of many more dedicated
volunteers,” says Laura Davis,
volunteer recruiter.
Judy Smith is a volunteer at Guardian ad Litem and is also a member of Broward
Sheriff’s Citizen Observer Patrol [COP]. Although she works full time, she
spends her free time to make a real difference in her community in two different
ways! [Photo courtesy of Judy Smith]
Judy Smith asked herself,
“ Will I become the voice, the
one constant, for an abused or
neglected child who is living
in a transitional home?” Her
answer was “yes” and that’s
how she became a volunteer
with Guardian ad Litem
[GAL] three years ago.
Smith, who works full
time, is also a member of
Broward Sheriff’s volunteer
program called Citizen
Observer Patrol [C.O.P.]. She
says, “I always wanted to do
something for children as well
as for the community. I went
online, found out about GAL,
applied and took the training.“
“I trained with a group of
Judy’s story
20 potential volunteers for
a portion of three, weekend
days. This program attracts
people who have a calling to
help children. Guardian ad
Litem is certainly a good way.
There were doctors, lawyers,
teachers and ordinary people,
like me in the group. Before
being accepted we were finger
printed, checked nationally
and had to pass a background
check.”
“Once approved, we were
assigned to a supervisor who
is a trained and qualified
employee of the program.”
Smith says, “I met with her
and was assigned one case.
Within a few months I was
dealing with five cases. But
that was my decision. Some
people choose to handle only
one case at a time.”
The volunteer’s job is to
advocate for the best interest
of the child or children.
On the first visit Smith
introduces herself, checks
out the child’s room, or
space, to be sure the setting
is appropriate and chats with
the child to determine if he/
she seems happy. Does the
child have needs like tutoring,
counseling, doctor or dentist?
If all seems to be
See JUDY SMITH on page 25
Fire study
Fitch and Associates was
one of three firms to respond
to a request for proposals. An
evaluation committee found
them to be the most qualified
and most responsive with top
scores in the bid process.
Oakland Park Fire Chief
Don Widing said the study
will examine the E-911
system from the time a call
is made to activity at the
emergency site and will
review the department’s
structure and resources to
determine opportunities for
improvement.
The city approved
$90,000 for the fire rescue
department’s 2016 budget
for the study; the final cost of
$39,925 reflects a savings of
$50,075.
The study is expected
to take six months. It could
include one or two public
meetings, on-site visits
and a presentation to the
commission by the contractor.
Commissioner Sara
Guevrekian asked Widing if
he could see any downside to
conducting this study.
He said no, that he has
been involved in seven such
accreditation studies. “Any of
these initiatives are beneficial
to the organization if ways
can be found to improve level
of service to the community.
It will provide a significant
menu so people can make
choices. The fire service
embraces change. This will
be a policy decision for you
folks to coordinate with the
city manager. He’s been
supportive of my office
through this process.”
Guevrekian said she is
very much in favor of the
study and views it as “an
educational tool.”
Commissioner Michael
Carn said, “Studies are
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important. We heard during
the recent campaign that this
has become a hot campaign
issue, and it’s not.”
Still he added, “We have
some issues I see.” He listed
living conditions, operational
stresses beyond belief and
retention and retirement
issues.
Carn said he recently
visited Station 20 and saw
some conditions he couldn’t
fathom living in. “Some of
the bedrooms don’t have air.
You have to cross the garage
to get to the bathrooms. The
air-conditioning units have
to be removed from vehicles
to clear the doors. And
someone explained the latest
technology in rat traps.”
Carn implored his fellow
commissioners to work as a
team to fix a broken system.
He noted that residents
would have to vote for new
fire stations. “It’s time for
visioning,” he said.
Vice Mayor John Adornato
was “very supportive of this
review being done, There
are a lot of different options.
We haven’t gotten an outside
look” [at the department.]
Adornato did not support
tabling the decision to
approve hiring the company.
Carn said, “I want to look
into the eyes of the people,”
moving to table the item,
and his motion passed 3-2,
Adornato and Guevrekian
dissenting.
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Chief
The meeting brought
dozens of residents out who
feared Nagy’s job might be on
the line.
They were somewhat
reassured when Mayor Deb
Tarrant said, “No one wants
to end Tom Nagy’s position in
Hillsboro Beach.” The mayor
pointed out Nagy’s length of
service during which he got
the department accredited.
But she had concerns over
Pompano Beach
Free temple
classes explore
Jewish
traditions
Temple Sholom, 132 SE
11 Ave., Pompano Beach,
offers free Friday night
classes for Torah discussions,
singing of prayers. poetry as
part of the traditional queries
about Jewish tradition. The
evening includes a guided
meditation, refreshments and
schmooze time. 954-9426410.
- Anne Siren
Now officially at your
local Whole Foods
stores
the contractual arrangement.
“Should this be a contract
position? It might be more
prudent for him to be a
regular employee,” Tarrant
said.
She said the town has one
street and an older population
and the job is less risky than
in other places. “There is
no benefit to the taxpayers
to have him under contract,”
the mayor said. “Contracts
cost money and there is the
potential for litigation.”
She added some aspects
of the contract belong in
the town’s human resources
policy.
Her comments gained little
support.
Said Commissioner
Don Taggart, “This is our
second most senior position.”
Commissioner Irene Kirdahy
said, “I don’t have a problem
with contracts. The perks
belong to the position, [not the
person].” And Commissioner
Carmen McGarry pointed out
the $200,000 figure “is an
estimate only. The contract is
right in line.”
Resident Martine Zinn
said the town should offer
its police officers “careers,
not just jobs. We don’t want
our police department to be a
revolving door. We trust that
we have officers of the highest
quality. The chief needs a real
and solid contract.”
Tarrant said she would
support the commission’s
decisions on the contract,
but noted that none of the
language in it was at her
suggestion. “This is work of
City Manager Bob Kellogg
and the chief,” she said.
Beach garage
Danovich said. “They look
from the sand as though
they’re turtles to see if
there’s a direct glow from the
buildings.
“It’s a lengthy and painful
process, and we have received
comments that we have amber
lights 365 days a year. I can’t
accept that. I’m trying to
determine if they have the
authority to be here.”
On a more positive
note, Danovich said final
inspections of the garage
are beginning and he is still
looking at a June 30 grand
opening.
“We’re opening on June
30. I can’t tell you what will
happen after that,” he said.
Updating the committee
on the Atlantic Boulevard
Bridge project, Danovich said
the Florida Department of
Transportation is requesting
the city post a $550,000 bond
in perpetuity.
He said the city has two
permits from DOT: one for
construction and one for art
for the beautification of the
tenderhouse and painting of
the façade. DOT says they’re
requiring a bond in case the
city decides to take the art off
the bridge.
Danovich said the issues
have to be sorted out before
an agreement can be executed
with DOT.
New fishing pier to have
removable deck
The new fishing pier must
be built to withstand a 20-year
storm event and railings and
decks have to be removable,
Danovich said in providing an
update on the pier.
The Florida Department
of Environmental Protection
requires wood planks so they
can be easily replaced in case
of a hurricane.
Plans call for two shaded
balconies in the middle of
the pier with seating areas.
Benches will be placed on
the pier every 150 feet or so,
located away from anglers.
The contractor must
also consider input to the
hard bottom and coral
transplantation mitigation.
Danovich said he doesn’t
have an exact price for the
new 30,000-square-foot pier,
but the estimate is $10 to $12
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million. The contractor will be
asked to help price it out. The
figure should be known by
mid-September, he said.
He estimates the annual
pier maintenance budget at
about $120,000, including
cost of diver cleanups to
remove monofilament fishing
lines and routine maintenance.
Wood will have to be painted
and resealed every year.
If construction starts Oct.
1, it should take about a year
to complete.
Danovich said he hopes to
put in underwater cameras. He
said “Deerfield did good” with
a similar camera. “We’ll do
gooder,” he quipped.
The end of the pier will
be shaped like the head of a
Pompano fish with a circular
viewing spot where visitors
can see the ocean floor.
Committee member Rafael
Katz said the fish design to
him “looks like a broken
guitar.”
At Katz’s suggestion,
the committee approved
vertical rails as a deterrent to
climbing.
Kim Briesemeister,
CRA co-executive director,
suggested the design include
an area to buy bait, which was
also approved.
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Charter
candidates willing to commit
to three-year terms. Others
say the longer term provides
continuity.
Elderly agency gets
funded, but mayor
questions tax dollars for
charity
Hillsboro Beach - The
agency that provides multiple
services to Broward’s
elderly will get funded
commissioners agreed
Tuesday. The Aging and
Disability Resource Center
will get the $3,000 it has
requested for 2017, funds
that are matched by state and
federal monies.
Another government
agency, 2-1-1, a service
that connects callers to the
appropriate services, will not
be funded.
Defending the A&DRC
request, Commissioner
Carmen McGarry said
the agency gave residents
$11,000 in services last year
and the town has supported
it for the last 25. “Every city
does this . . . it is a mandated
match.”
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Commissioner Don
Taggart asked, “If we don’t
give, they lose $7,000?” And
McGarry said, “Yes.”
Said Mayor Deb Tarrant,
“I just want everybody
to understand this is a
government agency.”
Taxpayers also support it with
county and state funding, she
said adding, “I don’t think the
city should give taxpayers’
money to support charities.”
Vice Mayor Vicky
Feaman said “when it comes
to our elderly” she would
support the contribution
and moved to “fund our fair
share.”
Expenses up, but
millage for now is
stable
Hillsboro Beach Financial Director Stephen
Bloom has released a
preliminary budget that
keeps property taxes at 3.5
mills despite the rising cost
of insurance, workman’s
compensation and the state
pension fund. Also up next
year by $195,000 is the
town’s payroll.
Offsetting some of this is
an increase in property values
which will bring in additional
revenues of $248,000, Bloom
said.
Mayor Deb Tarrant said
no improvements identified
in the five-year plan are yet
included in the new budget,
nor is the cost of pursuing
a beach groin issue with
neighboring Deerfield Beach.
Public hearings on the
proposed millage and budget
are set for Monday, Sept. 12,
and Wednesday, Sept 21 5
p.m.
Broward County
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Amateur Radio Field Day demonstrates communication
power when emergencies, disasters strike
On Saturday, June 25
and June 26, the public is
invited to see local amateur
radio operators (aka “hams”)
demonstrate emergency
communication skills as they
operate portable stations
throughout Broward County.
Field Day is an annual
event sponsored by the
ARRL [American Radio
Relay League], the national
association for amateur radio.
Amateur radio operators
thoughout the United States
will operate portable Field
Day stations without using
commercial electric power.
The goal is to contact other
amateur stations using only
emergency power - batteries,
solar cells or gas generators.
Field Day is also about
having fun! There will be
plenty of visiting, picnicking
and demonstrations of various
aspects of amateur radio,
including “Get-On-The-Air”
stations that allow the general
public to make radio contacts
around the world.
Events take place during
daylight hours at these
locations:
Markham Park
16001 W. State Rd. 84
Sunrise, Florida
www.broward.org/Parks/
MarkhamPark/ Pages/
MapsandDirections.aspx
Park admission $1.50 per
person (keep your ticket for
same day re-admission to the
park)
Both the Broward Amateur
Radio Club and the Davie/
Cooper City Amateur Radio
Club will jointly host Field
Day at Markham Park’s main
Corporate Pavilion (look for
the 70-foot crane used as
an antenna support). There
will be a “Get-On-The-Air”
station set up for members of
the public to make their first
radio contact with someone
from around the country,
or around the world. The
Broward County Mobile
Communications Command
Center will be on site
Saturday from Noon until 4
p.m. for guided tours.
Broward Amateur Radio
Club - browardarc.net/
Davie/Cooper City
Amateur Radio Club - dcarc.
club/
See RADIO on page 27
Pompano Beach
Democrats
host Clinton
organizer
June 22
North Broward Democrats
meet June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at
the Emma Lou Olson Center,
1801 NE 6 St. This month’s
speaker, Kate McClellan, a
Hillary Clinton and Florida
Democratic Party field
organizer will give an update
of how the campaign will look
going forward.
Club members, along
with My Safe Harbor, will
be collecting food items for
Seagull Alternative High
School pantry. The school
offers assistance to high
school women completing
their education as they care
for their babies. Items needed
are Cheese crackers w/peanut
butter or cheese; Nutri bars,
Nabisco snack cookies;
gummy candy; canned goods.
Cereals, orange and apple
juice, diapers, baby food and
baby wipes. For information
on My Safe Harbor, call 954547-7991.
The meeting is free and
open to the public. Call 954783-8232.
- Anne Siren
Pompano Beach
Republicans
meet June 14
The Greater Pompano
Beach Republican Club will
meet on Tues, June 14, 7:00
p.m. at the Pompano Beach
Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St.
The featured speaker is State
Rep. George Moraitis. He
will provide a summary of the
2016 legislative session. For
more information call, 954729-0192.
- Anne Siren
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SW 10 Street
to understand this can affect
our entire economic future,”
Ganz said this week. “This is
about the city as a whole and
the quality of life here.”
Up for discussion will
be the suggested design for
improving traffic flow from
the Florida Turnpike to I-95.
The design, a below surface
toll road for through traffic,
combined with a gradelevel 10th Street for local
motorists, was selected by a
citizen’s oversight committee
[COAT] after months of
discussion.
The final meeting of the
committee before the design
is presented to the board of
the Metropolitan Planning
Organization [MPO] will be
held Thursday, June 23, 6:30
p.m. at the Broward MPO
office. COAT is also asking
that the Florida Department
of Transportation do a study
on the feasibility of the twotiered option.
Fire house sale won’t
be a ballot choice in
November
Deerfield Beach - Sale
of the site of the city’s
first firehouse at US 1 and
Hillsboro Blvd. is officially
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off the agenda - for now.
Tuesday, commissioners
withdrew an amendment to
the land use plan that would
have allowed the parcel to be
rezoned for commercial use.
The rezoning is a precursor
to putting the property up for
sale.
Last year the city got an
appraisal for the property,
$2.9 million, and began the
rezoning process. At that
time the intent was to put
the sale to the voters in the
November election.
But commissioners
Bill Ganz and Richard
Rosenzweig had their doubts,
Ganz saying there is no plan
for replacing the station and
Rosenzweig noting residents
are against selling public
land.
With no clear direction,
city administrators said they
could go no further.
Sewer line insurance
program is endorsed by
the city
Deerfield Beach - The
city is offering residents
sewer line repair insurance
through a private company.
The cost is $7.75 a month or
$88 a year.
A representative of the
company, Service Line
Warranties of America,
spoke before the commission
several months ago to explain
the voluntary program.
The line that runs
between a home and the
city’s utility connection
is the responsibility of the
homeowner. Broken or
leaking lines can cost several
thousands to repair. Coverage
is limited to $4,000 per
occurrence. Some exclusions
apply such as remuneration
for damage inside the home.
Residents in multi-
family housing may have
their sewer lines covered by
homeowners’ associations.
Those with questions
about the coverage, or their
need to have it, can speak to
a company agent at 1-866425-6222. The company is
endorsed by the National
League of Cities.
Tuesday, a citizen
criticized city officials for
not giving the public more
information, saying elderly
condo residents may be
confused by the letter and by
insurance they don’t need.
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After 28 years, Fort Lauderdale’s Bon Gusto continues tradition
of serving truly authentic Italian fare in warm ambiance
Bon Gusto Ristorante
5640 N. Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-771-9635
By Malcolm McClintock
Pelican food writer
Situated on Federal Hwy.
about one mile north of Commercial Blvd, the venerable
Bon Gusto Ristorante has been
a fixture of the Fort Lauderdale Italian culinary scene for
over 28 years.
Recently acquired by Chef
Thiago Vicente, a Café Vico
alumnus, the menu has undergone a slight revamping but
has retained most of the dishes
that have enchanted patrons
The veal scaloppini with lemon sauce is a customer favorite.
The homemade lasagna is always a crowd pleaser.
for nearly three decades.
“We have made a few
changes such as offering a
dedicated restaurateur who has
been in the business for over
15 years. “But, thankfully, the
previous owner gave us all the
recipes that made this restaurant so popular.”
Other noteworthy appetizers include garlic butter
escargots Boscaiola, sautéed
mussels in garlic cream sauce,
crispy fried calamari, shrimp
wonderful beef carpaccio
instead of the smoked salmon
version,” says Chef Thiago, a
cocktail, baby clams in marinara sauce and the homemade
meatballs with fontina cheese.
“The signature dish at this
restaurant is the Chicken Bon
Gusto,” asserts Chef Thiago
with knowing smile. “It is a
huge chicken breast stuffed
with zucchini, mushrooms,
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18 The Pelican
Bon Gusto
prosciutto, mozzarella and
porcini mushrooms. The
breading provides great crunch
and it comes with a beautiful
homemade brown sauce.”
Poultry lovers can also
indulge in other tasty preparations such as the chicken
Duchessa with artichokes and
lemon or the always popular
Cacciatore with onions, herbs
and tomatoes.
The menu is also replete
with veal selections. Veal scaloppini is available in a variety
of styles including Parmigiana,
Marsala and al Limone. The
veal shank Osso Buco is also a
hugely popular item.
“My favorite dish on the
menu is the grilled lamb
chops,” states Chef Thiago.
“It is a whole rack expertly
prepared and beautifully presented.”
Of course, Bon Gusto also
offers a host of soul-warming
pasta options such as meatstuffed tortellini Annabella,
linguini Vongole with clams
in white wine sauce, fusilli alla
Romanoff with prosciutto and
pink vodka sauce and even gnocchi with homemade pesto.
“My lasagna Bolognese is
my own recipe,” says Thiago.
“It is very authentic and the
portions are quite substantial.”
And for fish enthusiasts,
salmon and flounder are
always on the menu. “But I
will often have other varieties
depending on what’s available
at the fish market on any given
day,” adds the friendly Chef
Thiago.
As all dishes are made
from scratch, guests can take
the time to sample some of the
delectable vintages that make
Bon Gusto a great destination
for wine lovers.
Most appetizers are priced
between $10 and $12. Large
entrées generally range from
$20 to $28. Wine glasses start
at $8 and bottles at $30. Happy Hour runs from 4:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. from Tuesday to
Friday and features half-price
beer, wine and appetizers.
There are also daily and weekly specials.
For dessert, be sure to try
one of the many sweet delights
such as chocolate mousse
cake, NY cheesecake, berry
tart, tartufo, key lime pie and,
of course, cannoli.
Bon Gusto provides ample
free parking, accepts all major
credit cards and offers delivery
through a dedicated service.
Buon appetito!
Malcolm McClintock holds
an MBA and has lived in Thailand, Spain, France, Mexico,
Canada and the US where he
has developed a deep appreciation for world gastronomy.
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Housing
Northwest CRA Advisory
Committee.
A lot at 412 NW 10 Ave.
will be donated to the Set
Free Coalition if approved
by the NW CRA Board. The
Coalition, a Community
Housing and Development
organization, will construct
a three-bedroom, two-bath
home with two-car garage.
The house will be 1,400
square feet under air.
The applicant, Pastor
Johnny Zanders, said the
coalition will use a Kenny
Davie model and Davis will
mentor the project. Davis has
built several homes in the
NW CRA.
The Coalition previously
renovated a house through the
city’s Office of Housing and
Urban Improvement Program
and plans to use proceeds
from the sale of that house to
build the new one.
Zanders said he has a
pre-qualified buyer plus a list
of other qualified buyers.
The committee also
recommended approval of
a request from Sunrise City
Community Housing Development Organization to build
four single-family homes in
Collier City.
The homes are between
NW 27 and 30 avenues on 4
Street, 4 Court and 5 Street.
The county donated the lots
to the applicant.
The four-bedroom, twobath homes are priced at
about $155,000 and will be
completed by June 2017, said
Sam Hornsby. The Sunrise
City CHDO has been in
business for 16 years building
homes in Kissimmee, Orlando, Palm Beach and St. Lucie
counties. It is now entering
the South Florida arena.
Financing is from bank
consortiums and CBDG
loans, Hornsby said. There
are more than 20 pre-approved homebuyers who will
agree to stay in the homes for
10 years.
Hornsby said the intent is
to have minority contractors
on the job.
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Art
The Delray Art League
presents “The Sights of Delray
Beach Exhibit” through August 31 at the
Greater Delray
Chamber of
Commerce,
140 NE 1
Street, Monday
through Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is
free. For more
information,
contact Eileen Lovre at 954673-8137. The League is also
sponsoring a nature photography exhibit by Mary Taylor
at the City Hall Gallery, 100
NW 1 Avenue. Taylor is an
award-winning photographer
who focuses on wildlife. Her
work will be on display until
Friday, July 15, weekdays, 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is
free.
6/10 - Dr. Sketchy’s
Anti-Art School, a world
premier of alternative drawing
movement. Cash bar & coffees.
Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41
NE 1 St. 7 to 10 p.m pompanobeacharts.org .
Fine art painting classes
with Gloria Stegman. All skill
levels. Bring own supplies. $25
per class. Fridays 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Pompano Beach Highlands Park, 1650 NE 50 Ct.,
Pompano. Register at 954-7867871.
Henriette “Kitte” Arnold’s
watercolor classes, for all skill
levels, are back from January
through April on Saturday’s at
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center,
1801 NE 6th Avenue in Pompano. Call 954-920-4574.
Pat Anderson teaches
watercolors and acrylics – all
levels. Plein Air painting outdoors, using the new Leaf Bar
easel/social bar. Most supplies
and easel included. Share your
art with friends, family, visitors.
Includes stories of Pompano
history by Cheryl Ann Cook,
first grandchild of the McDougald family, docent for Sample-McDougald House. Year
round classes are Mondays in
the Parks scheduled by City of
Pompano Beach Parks, Recreational & Cultural Department
in Tradewinds 2016. Register
at Emma Lou
Civic Center,
1801 NE 8th
Street, Pompano Beach, call
954-786-4111.
Auditions
BWC
(Broward
Women’s
Choral Group)
is looking for women singers.
Rehearsals are Wed. 10 a.m.noon, Fort Lauderdale. Call
954-677-3190, [email protected],
July 29 - Boca Ballet Theatre’s upcoming performance
of the ballet Giselle. Under the
direction of Dan Guin, Executive Director & Co-Artistic
Director of Boca Ballet Theatre,
Giselle will be performed July
29, 30 & 31 at, The Countess de
Hoernle Theatre, Spanish River
High School, 5100 Jog Road,
Boca Raton. www.bwcchoralgroup.org.
Books
Island City Book Club
meets on third Wednesdays
at 6:30 p.m. at the Richard C.
Sullivan Library, 500 NE 26
St., Wilton Manors. Call 954390-2195.
The Farm Culture Book
Club meets bi-weekly at coffee,
tea and juice bars like Whole
Foods and Starbucks to discuss
top books on core aspects of
the natural health movement.
Times and dates vary to accommodate participants. Call
954-515-7064.
Civic/Club Meetings
Rotary Club of Pompano
Beach meets on Fridays at Galuppi’s on the Green, 1103 N.
Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach
at noon. Call 954-946-6610.
Kiwanis Club of Wilton
Manors meets every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., 2749 NE 14
Avenue, Contact us 954-5619785, ext 711.
Free calendar listings. Call
954-783-8700.
Bridge Club – Pompano
Beach Duplicate Bridge Club
offers play seven days a week
including lessons and competition. The games take place
at Pompano Duplicate Bridge
Club, 180 SW 6th St., Pompano
Beach. Call 954 943 1733 or
visit pompanobridge.com.
Bridge lessons - Supervised
Play with Herbert at 6 p.m.
Wednesdays. Pompano Duplicate Bridge Club, 180 SW 6th
St., Pompano Beach. Call 954943-8149.
Events
6/14 – Business Expo
FREE and open to the public
from 5 to 8 p.m.. Meet business
owners and chamber members
at the Pompano Beach Elks
Club 700 NE 10 St. Vendor
tables available. 954-941-2940.
Free calendar listings. Call
954-783-8700.
June and July - Moonlight
walks with the turtles - Visitors will enjoy an entire evening
of sea turtle exploration and
identification while uncovering
the natural history and myths of
turtles. Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to
watch a 300 pound Loggerhead
sea turtle venture out of the
ocean to lay her eggs. A female
loggerhead sea turtle may travel
thousands of miles to return to
the beach where she hatched
as a baby to lay her own eggs
as an adult. Call Museum of
Discovery and Science at 954713-0930.
6/10 – Love & Marriage,
concert by The Gay Men’s
Chorus at Sunshine Cathedral,
1480 SW 9 Ave., Fort LauderSee CALENDAR on page 21
Calendar
dale at 8 p.m.. Season Finale.
954-763-2266.
6/11 - Karaoke for a
Cause at Miller’s Ale House,
Fort Lauderdale. 7 to 11 p.m.
$20 entry includes free drink,
appetizers and karaoke. Call
954-943-7336. Event benefits
Broward Children’s Center in
Pompano Beach.
6/11 – Deerfield Beach –
The Summer Music Festival
and Wing Warrior Contest is
Saturday, June 11, noon to 6
p.m. at Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex. New this
year is a wing cooking contest
that will award a People’s
Choice champion. Also on tap,
music, cold beverages, crafts,
waterslides, face painting and
bounce houses. Admission is
free. Call 954-480-4429.
6/15 – Lauderdale-ByThe-Sea Chamber hosts a
Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Piccolo Restaurant, 2826
E. Commercial Blvd.. $10
members; $20 non-members.
954-776-1000.
6/18 – Hagen Park Community Center, 2020 Wilton
Drive, opens Stonewall Village,
a family zone with fun and
activities. Free entry. Call 754200-2979.
6/18 - Celebrate Marine
Industry Day from noon to 6
p.m. at Esplanade Park, 400
SW 2 St., Fort Lauderdale.
The free family-oriented event
includes fun, interactive experiences with numerous marine-related activities, children’s areas,
educational games, live music,
prizes and award-winning food
trucks. Call 954-524-2733.
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Green Markets
Farmers Market on
Thursdays at Broward Imperial
Point Medical Center, 6333 N.
Federal Hwy., Medical Arts
Pavilion, Fort Lauderdale, 11
a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Locally grown
produce, hand-crafted products.
Call 954-776-8500.
Boca Raton Green Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1
p.m., at the southwest parking
lot of Royal Palm Place, S.
Federal Hwy, and SE Mizner
Blvd in downtown Boca Raton.
Live music.
Wilton Manors Green
Market – Wednesdays from
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the
public and includes a variety
of vendors from fresh fruits
and vegetables, jams, jellies
and more. To become a vendor
at Green Market, Contact the
Leisure Services Department.
2020 Wilton Drive. Call 954390-2130.
Libraries
Monday mornings - Preschool Story time 10:30 to
11 a.m. at Richard Sullivan
Library, 500 NE 26 St., Wilton
Manors. Call 954-390-2195.
Music
WORSHIP
DIRECTORY:
6/11 – Tommy James and
The Shondells live at The
Amp, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano
Beach at 8 p.m.. Call 954-5195500.
6/11 – The Bones of Art,
Steve Turre Sextet at 8 p.m. at
Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd.,
Davie. Call 954-462-0222.
6/12 - Soulful Sundays
at 6 p.m. at the Ali Cultural
Arts Center, 353 MLK Blvd.
Featuring Jason Edmond &
Inheritance. 954-786-7876.
6/17 - Music Sessions at
8 p.m at citi center, 1955 N.
Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach.
Concert & jam session –Local
musicians get to jam alongside
prominent recording artists.
This month featuring Grammy
winner Marlow Rosado. $20
for the concert. 954-839-9578.
6/18 – Motley Crue and
Great White live at The Amp,
1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach
at 8 p.m.. Call 954-519-5500.
6/25 – Buckcherry with
special guest Adelitas Way at
7 p.m. live at The Amp, 1801
NE 6 St., Pompano Beach. Call
954-519-5500.
Theater
Thru – June 19 “Putting It
Together” with a live band at
See CALENDAR on page 24
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CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE
To place your classified ad please visit pelicannewspaper.com or call 954-783-8700
REAL ESTATE
LET’S MAKE A
DEAL!
RENTALS:
POMPANO BEACH
•WITTINGTON CONDO 12A - DIRECT OCEAN - ON
SAND - 3/3 - Furnished - 2 Car
Garage - Annual Lease - Prefer
2 Years - $5,500/mo
• TRADEWINDS CONDO #703-ON A1A/BEACH - 2/2
- Furnished or Unfurnished
- Covered Parking - Annual
Lease - Prefer 2 Years - $1,700/
mo
FOR SALE :
DELRAY BEACH
• HUNTINGTON LAKES
CONDO - #107 - 1st Floor Garden - Lake - Park Front of
Unit - Walk in Closets - W/D
-SS Appliances - Spacious Storage - Club House,Tennis
and Amenities - $160,000 /
Make Offer
FOR SALE :
POMPANO BEACH
• ROYAL POINT AT PALM
AIRE - #110 - 1ST FLOOR - 2/2
- 1 or 2 PETS UP TO 60 LBS
- NO ELEVATOR NEEDED!Turn Key - 2008 - 10 Ft
Ceilings - W/D - Furnished
or Unfurnished Fenced
Patio - Rear Screened Patio Impact Windows - - On Golf
Course - Amenities Golf Tennis - Investor or Vacation
Home - Can Rent 2x Per Year
! -$230,000
Text or call PJ Carswell for
showing 954-242-4260
Atlantic Properties
International, Inc.
[email protected]
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
FORT LAUDERDALE - 1/1 Spacious - Safe - Quiet - Tropical
Setting - One Car Parking - $900
- Water Included - Mature Person
- 954-934-8360
BOCA/ DEERFIELD - $199/
week and up --- $39/Daily
--- $699/Month and Up.
Furnished Studios - Utilities
Paid Call 954-934-3195
ANNUAL AND
SEASONAL
RENTALS
RENTALS NOWAVAILABLE
AT FAMILY AFFORDABLE
PRICES -Studio Apts, 75
Yards From Private Beach
Access, Eastern Exposure.
European Style Kitchens,
Granite Counter Tops, Central
Air, Tropical Pool, Laundry,
Dedicated Parking, Near Pier
& Downtown. All Bills Paid!
Includes Water, Electric,
Premium Cable TV and Wifi.
Furnished. No Utility Deposits.
Small Pets Welcome with Fee.
Also Visit our 1 bedroom Units
Located Less than a ½ Block
From Pompano’s Pristine
White Beaches. Annual,
Seasonal, Nightly, Weekly,
Monthly Pricing Available.
Pax-Properties 561.404.0303.
Photos at www.beachpads.net
POMPANO BEACH - Spacious Unfurnished - 1/1 - $850/Mo - Tile
Floors - Coin Laundry - Pool - No
Pets - 1320 NE 23rd Ave - 954907-2258
SERVICES
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA
- PRICE REDUCTION!!!!! ON
THE BEACH - SPECTACULAR
VIEWS! Boutique Building- 2/2Totally Renovated - High Impact
Windows - Private Garage Parking
- 954-260-6552 Charles Rutenberg
Realty
1/1 - N Ocean Blvd - First
Floor - Overlooking Pool/Garden
- Furnished - Ready To Move In $110,000 - Bob Gershon - Remax
Preferred - 954-816-8161
Neat 1/1 Condo For Sale
- C E N T U RY V IL L A G E
DEERFIELD - Must Sell for
Best Offer. Contact C. Laser
at 561-504-4699
Margate - Nice 1/1.5 - All
Ages - Some Updates - Ok to
Rent Out - Good Investment or
Great Place to Live - $49,000 Priced for Quick Sale - Peggy
Preston C21 Tenace
HOMES FOR
SALE
LIVE
THE
DREAM!
BUSINESS FOR
SALE
BARBER AND BEAUTY
SALON - Boca - 7 Chairs - 2
Private Rooms - Established
24 Years - Must See!! Best
Price Over $25,000. Call 954415-4937
BARBER AND BEAUTY
SALON - Boca - Federal
Highway - 18 Chairs - Must
See!! Call Raffaela 561-2340275
CONDOS FOR
RENT
OAKLAND PARK - 2/2
Remodeled - NEW Kitchen,
Floors, Appliances, A/C, W/D,
etc - 24/hr Gated Community
- Balcony w/Gulf view - Many
amenities - HOA requires 620
Credit Score - $1,150 mo. - Call
Aldo 561-200-7171 The K Co.
Realty
CONDOS FOR
SALE
FANTASTIC OCEAN AND
INTRACOASTAL VIEWS Open Floor Plan - Very Bright
- Completely Remodeled - 40ft.
Balcony - 2 Garage Spaces
- Pets Allowed - Call Aldo
561-200-7171 The K Co. Realty
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA 1/1 DIRECT OCEAN - High Impact
Windows - Fabulous Views - 4050
N. Ocean Blvd $179,000.... CASH
ONLY!! 954-260-6552 Charles
Rutenberg Realty
Lighthouse Point - 3 Bedroom
/ 2 Bath Home on the Water
- 56’ Vantage Motor Yacht
- This is an Incredible and
Unique Opportunity. Comes
with a MEMBERSHIP TO
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
YACHT CLUB. P e t
Friendly - $199,900K ****
WILLING TO ACCEPT
S M A L L E R B O AT F O R
PARTIAL TRADE**** Call
For Details 954-309-5624
POMPANO BEACH - 510 NE
34TH ST - Charming 2/1- Large
Backyard - Central Air - Close to
Crystal Lake Elementary School
- $105,000 - Call Darcy for
Appointment 954-783-3723 OWNER MOTIVATED
POMPANO BEACH - 520 NE
34TH ST - Cozy 3/1 - Large
Backyard - Central Air - Close to
Crystal Lake Elementary School
- $105,000 - Call Darcy for
Appointment 954-783-3723 OWNER MOTIVATED
MOBILE HOME
FOR SALE
***** TIDEWATER ESTATES
INDEERFIELDBEACH*****
5 5 + C O M M U N I T Y, 2 / 2
DOUBLEWIDE,NEWWOOD
L A M I N AT E F L O O R S .
SCREENED FRONT PORCH,
CENTRAL AIR, STORAGE
SHED AND CARPORT FAST SALE was $20,000,
NOW ONLY $16,000!! CALL
954-854-8048.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE - POMPANO
BEACH - 840 SW 1st Ave
- Sat June 11 - 1:30-3:30
- Remodeled 4BR/2BA/1CG
- Pool Home - $399K - Ruthie
Brooks - Balistreri Realty - 954803-4174.
TOWNHOUSE
FOR RENT
POMPANO BEACH - 3
MINUTES TO BEACH - 2/2.5 Hardwood Floors - Remodeled
- Quiet - Amenities - Club
House - Pool - Parking - $1,550
- Aldo 561-200-7171 -The K
Co Realty
VILLAS FOR
SALE
DEEP WATER VILLA - Pompano
Beach - Deeded Dock - 2 Blocks
to Beach - Updated - Two Master
Bedrooms - Private Yard - Call
954-629-1324 CB Realty
Pelican Newspaper
CLEANING
SERVICES
EMERALD CLEANING ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS
- $20/hr - Minimum 3 Hours
English Speaking - Hand
Scrubbed Floors - Cleaning
Supplies Included Call
954-524-3161.
GINGER’SHOUSEKEEPING
- 20 Years Experience - Licensed
- References Available - Honest
and Reliable - LOVE to Clean
Windows! Refrigerators!
Ovens! No Problem!!! FREE
Estimates. Call 954-802-2949.
DRIVER
SERVICES
PRIVATE DRIVER TO ALL
AIRPORTS - Fll - Miami - West
Palm - Licensed and Insured - 954486-0060.
HANDYMAN
SERVICES
GOODMAN - HANDYMAN We Do WHAT We Say WHEN
We Say !! Power Wash - Stucco
Repair - Popcorn Removal - Fencing
- Property Maintenance - Shower
& Tub Grab bars - Bathroom
Remodel - Cabinets - Emergency
Response - WE DO IT ALL!!!!
Call 954-235-2091.
NURSING AID
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
TAKING CARE OFELDERLY
PATIENTS - References
Available Upon Request Available for Work in Broward
and Palm Beach Counties - Call
Angella 954-303-3148.
See CLASSIFIEDS on
page 23
HELP WANTED
PART TIME PHONE SALES
- Will Train! $9 Per Hour +
- Mon-Fri 10am - 2:30pm
OR 2:45pm - 7:15pm Excel
& Word - Contact Mrs. Joy
954-767-6022.
PET GROOMER - FULL TIME
POSITION - Minimum 5 Years
Professional Experience Required
- Deerfield Beach Location - Call
954-426-0644.
FAST MONEY!! Active or Retired
Sales Help - $175 Commission
Plus Bonus - Leave Voicemail with
Phone Number if Unanswered - Call
John 954-749-2991.
PHONE WORK PART TIME
POMPANO BEACH - Immediate
Openings - Must Be Able to Start
Right Away - Calling and Servicing
Our Existing Customers - Hours:
Monday,Tuesday, and Thursday
Evenings 5:30PM to 10:00PM
and Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
Must Be Able to Work All Of The
Hours. GREAT PART TIME JOB!!
Guaranteed Hourly Plus Bonus
and Incentives. Average $10 to
$14 Per Hour - Call Cristi Now at
754-235-9556.
M O T I VA T E D S A L E S
PERSON/ SERVICE TECH
- that also likes to get his hands
dirty! Local Professional Pest
Control Company Hiring!
Qualifications Below!! 1.
Professional Appearance &
Organized 2. Team Player
& Safe Driver 3. Can Learn
Quickly - Good Communicator.
Have Technicians / Sales People
Making OVER $1000 /Weekly!
This Can Be You!! Call Now!
954-868-5560.
Classifieds
SERVICES
HOUSE WATCHING
AND REPAIRS
HOME WATCH AND REPAIRS Hollywood To Deerfield Beach - House
Watch and Repairs While You’re Away
- Reliable and Experienced - Call Scott
Anytime at 754-367-1035.
SENIOR SERVICES
OLD DAWG...NEW TRICKS I
Teach Basic Computer Skills to Seniors
and Others Interested in Learning. I
Also Provide Personal Transportation
to Dr. Appointments , Shopping, Dining
Out, and Airport. REASONABLE
RATES AND FLEXIBLE HOURS.
BOB 954-304-6796.
MISCELLANEOUS
YARD SALE
MARK YOU CALENDARS!!!! GIANT
5 FAMILY 3 HOUSE YARD SALE - Sat
& Sun, June 18th and 19th - East Oakland
Park near Federal - Item Information and
Hours in the Next Pelican.
WANTED TO BUY
$$$$
OLD ORIENTAL RUGS - IMMEDIATE
MAXIMUM CA$H !!!!!
Call
954-561-5333 or Email Picture to [email protected]
CAR FOR SALE
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - 2000 Looks and Runs Good - Needs Minor Work
- Just Spent $1,000 On New Drive Shaft
and Brakes - Asking $1,900 - OBO - Call
John 954-551-5701
MUSICIANS WANTED
The American Legion Symphonic Band
of Fort Lauderdale will be accepting
new members during the month of May.
There are openings for clarinet, percussion,
french horn, bassoon and tuba. Join us
and play some challenging and fun music!
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday from
7pm to 9pm at American Legion Post 222
in Oakland Park. For more info, call Jim
at 954-647-0700 (www.legionband.org)
Check out our
website:
PelicanNewspaper.com
Updated EVERY
Friday
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Calendar
Stage Door Theatre, Margate.
Call 954-344-7765.
Sundays
Bingo every Sunday at 2
p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) and
every Thursday at 1 p.m. (doors
open at Noon) at St. Nicholas
Episcopal Church, 1111 E.
Sample Road, Pompano Beach,
FL. 954-942-5887.
Mondays
Regional Republican Club
meets on third Mondays at 7
p.m. at the Deicke Auditorium,
5701 Cypress Rd., Plantation.
954- 941-7775.
In Your Shoes – Second
and fourth Mondays at 10 a.m.,
free discussions for adult men
and women, led by professional
facilitator at Temple Sholom,
132 SE 11 Ave. Everyone Welcome. Call 954-942-6410.
Line Dancing at the Emma
Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801
NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, Beginners 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intermediate 1 to 2:30 p.m. Classes
$7 each. 954-786-4111.
Play pinochle from 6 to 9
p.m. at Emma Lou Olson Civic
Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach. 954-554-9321.
Tuesdays
Bingo every Tuesday night
at 7 p.m. American Legion
Auxiliary Unit 142, 171 SW
2nd Street, Pompano Beach.
Food Menu available 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. 954-942-2448.
Bingo – Tuesdays at St.
Martin Episcopal Church at
11:30 a.m. 140 SE 28th Ave,
Pompano Beach. Call 954-9414843.
Knitting and crocheting
instruction at 1 p.m. at Temple
Sholom, 132 SE 11 Ave., Pompano Beach. All levels invited.
Call 954-942-6410.
Tuesdays at Bobby Rubino’s, 2501 N. Federal Hwy.,
Pompano Beach. Live music at
5:30 p.m. Oldies, classic rock,
and standards. 954-781-7550.
High Tea & Trivia every
third Tuesday at Imperial Point
Hospital, 6401 N. Federal hwy.,
Fort Lauderdale, First floor hospital cafeteria. 954-776-8937.
The Pompano Beach Lighthouse Rotary Club
meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
at Galuppi’s on the Green, 1103
N Federal Hwy., Pompano
Beach. Call 954-253-6251.
Wednesdays
Yoga classes at Christine
E. Lynn Women’s Health &
Wellness Institute classrooms
Wednesdays and Fridays at
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
| 690 Meadows Road, Boca
Raton, Time 10 to 11 a.m. Cost
$10 per class. Bring yoga mat
and towel. Classes begin March
2. Email WIPrograms@brrh.
com.
Tai Chi on Tuesday and
Thursday nights at 6 p.m. in the
Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute’s Phyllis Sandler
Center for Living Well, 690
Meadows Road, Boca Raton,
FL 33486. To register email
[email protected]. The
cost for each class is $20.
Thursdays
Bingo – St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1111 E. Sample
Rd., Pompano Beach. Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. and Sundays 3
to 6 p.m. Call 954-942-5887.
Eastside Professional
Networkers, every Thursday
at 7:45 a.m. for breakfast and
business networking at Galuppi’s Restaurant, 1103 N.
Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach.
Buy your own breakfast for
$10. Call 954-401-3892.
Agape Cafe opens its doors
to all who are hungry on the
second and last Thursdays of
every month between 4:30 and
6 p.m. at St. Martin Episcopal
Church, 140 SE 28 Ave. The
public is welcome at the table.
Call 954- 941-4843.
Choosing Joy - support
group for people with ongoing
medical issues, pain, anxiety or
depression. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in
the meeting room 1 at Calvary
Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Call
954 593-4769.
Bobby Rubino’s, 2501 N.
Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach.
Magician Grant Wallace at the
bar 5 p.m. 954-781-7550.
The Rotary Club of Oakland Park/Wilton Manors
meets on Thursdays from 5:306:30 p.m. at Tequila Sunrise,
4711 N Dixie Hwy., Oakland
Park. Call Jo Ellen at 954-5240900.
Fridays
Scrabble – Free. 10 a.m. to
See CALENDAR on page 28
Judy Smith
acceptable, Smith will do a
return visit within 29 days,
becoming the one constant
for that child who is adjusting
to a new environment in a
foster home. If the child has
complaints, Smith will take
it up with her supervisor and
together they will come up
with a solution. She explains,
“I continue to visit that child
more often. If it appears that
the child needs counseling,
I petition the courts, as an
advocate.
The actual counseling
arrangements are made by
ChildNet which is the Department of Children and Family
Services for Broward County.
Smith says, “I have requested
counseling a few times but
I feel the need should have
been recognized sooner. I feel
that any child, old enough
to understand, who has been
removed from the parents,
should automatically be
counseled. But, in all fairness
the caseworkers are burdened
with 30 to 40 cases at a time.
Their job is to deal with the
family as a unit. Our job, as
volunteers of GAL, is to advocate for the best interest of
the child or children.”
Smith does her volunteer work in the evening
or on weekends. She says,
“When there’s a court hearing
involved, I am blessed with
an employer who allows me
the time to attend. I put in an
average of about 10 hours
a month. My reward comes
from the children who run to
greet me as a friend.”
Each situation is differ-
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ent, but in general the child,
or children, might have been
removed from the natural parents because of child abuse,
drugs, alcohol, abandonment,
neglect or more. Eventually
the child may be reunited,
adopted, or be placed under
permanent guardianship.
When a solution has been
reached, the GAL volunteer is
considered done.
However, Smith says
there are exceptions. In one
case, she was a constant for
two years, advocating for a
four month old baby until he
turned three. She says, “He
got to know me. He would
smile when he saw me and
as he grew older he would
even clap when I arrived. I
was thrilled to hear that he
is now adopted and happy
with his new family who has
moved out of state. They still
send me pictures of him as
he grows and I am grateful to
them.”
A year after Smith became
a volunteer with GAL, she felt
the need for more education.
“I took a class in psychology
at Broward College and I had
a great professor. I felt better
able to deal with my assignments. I took a few other
courses but it was that first
one that really helped me on
my volunteer job.”
She says she would recommend this volunteer job to
anyone who sincerely wants
to help children who are making big transitions in life and
need someone who will look
out for their best interests.
Thank you Judy Smith for
your dedication to Guardian
ad Litem children and for
your community service in
C.O.P. For information about
volunteering for Guardian ad
Litem, call Laura Davis at
954-831-6759.
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Lionfish
that the lionfish “flesh is absolutely sky high in Omega-3
and they are considered a
superior fish in both taste and
texture by everyone that enjoys seafood. Lionfish from
Atlantic waters are considered to be the ‘Greenest fish
in the sea’ that we can take
and consume.”
Force-E Scuba Centers
marketing director, Nikole
Heath, says “. . . divers are
seeing fewer lionfish at recreational diving depths such as
Sunkist and Abbey Two [off
“These numbers are a great
example of the agency’s
efforts to get the public
educated about and involved
in lionfish removal,” said
Jessica McCawley, Division
of Marine Fisheries Management director. “Events
like this one will encourage
continued involvement in
proactively and successfully
removing lionfish.”
Force-E Scuba Center
hosted two events on removal day: a seminar based
on cooking the fish by Ana
Zangroniz,awareness and
appreciation coordinator for
the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection
and Charley Schram, a local
diver and lionfish spearman,
offered tips and suggestions
on how to safely handle and
filet the venomous fish. Both
events were followed up with
a barbecue with the entrees
being lionfish.
Schram first spotted lionfish in August 2009 off Oakland Park Boulevard. He has
caught thousands since with
his personal record a lionfish
measuring 17.25 inches.
Thanks to the growing
interest in lionfish as a food
fish, many are being sold
by Whole Foods and Publix
supermarkets. Schram says
Lionfish on site in local waters.
Pompano Beach].”
Dr. David Kerstetter,
assistant professor at Nova
Southeastern agrees with
Heath that the local lionfish
population is at least being
controlled within the normal
recreational dive depths of
less than 120 feet.
He adds, “ There are problems of lionfish in areas that
aren’t frequented by many
recreational divers and/or
below the normal recreational
depths. Those inaccessible
See LIONFISH on page 27
Lionfish
lionfish populations still can
contribute eggs that then
recruit larval lionfish to the
accessible areas.”
Divers are encouraged to
wear protective gloves and
use a lionfish containment
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unit to minimize the possibility of accidental puncture by
the venomous spines
The next Lionfish Challenge takes place Sept. 30.
Visit MyFWC.com/Lionfish for more information.
For more info on lionfish,
visit www.LionfishHunters.
org, www.reef.org/lionfish,
www.myfwc.com/Lionfish.
Radio
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
www.broward.org/parks/
quietwaterspark
Park admission $1.50 per
person (keep your ticket for
same day re-admission to the
park)
The Gold Coast Amateur
Radio Association will hold
its Field Day event at Quiet
Waters Park, Pavilion #10.
Directional signs will be posted inside the main entrance. A
free hot dog and beverage are
available to anyone from the
public who makes his or her
first radio contact using the
“Get-On-The-Air Station”.
Gold Coast Amateur Radio
Association - w4bug.org
Villages of Hillsboro
Park
4111 NW 6th Street
Deerfield Beach, Florida
deerfield-beach.com/index.
aspx?NID=82
Free admission to the park
The North Broward Radio
Club will set up for Field Day
at the Villages of Hillsboro
Park, in the main pavilion.
North Broward Radio Club
- joeyjet.com/index.php/amateur-radio/nb-radio-club
- Anne Siren
28 The Pelican
Calendar
2 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic
Center 954-786-4111.
Friday night lights Shabbat service. Temple Sholom
offers free Friday night classes
for Torah discussions, singing
of prayers. poetry as part of the
traditional queries about Jewish
tradition. The evening includes
a guided meditation, refreshments and schmooze time.
954-942-6410.
Saturdays
Butler House tours Deerfield Beach – The historic
Butler House is open every
Saturday for tours, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Admission is free; donations
accepted. 954-429-0378 or
[email protected].
Natural Food Shopper Club meets on alternate
Saturdays at 11 a.m. at casual
eateries like the food court
in the Galleria Mall and cafe
areas in Whole Foods Markets.
Members focus on local and online sources of health foods and
beverages. Call for exact days,
locations, and topic previews:
954-515-942-6410
Important Numbers
• BSO Victim/Witness
services - 954-321-4122
• Women-in-Distress 24hour line – 954-761-1133
• 24-Hour Crisis line – 211
• Abuse [eldery & children] - 800-96 ABUSE
• Legal Aid – 954-765-8950
• Sexual Assault Hotline –
954-761-RAPE
• Catholic Community
Services – 954-630-9404
• Jewish Family Services –
954-370-2140
• Active Veterans in need
of help - 954-781-2300 ext. 4.
• If You Drink Too Much
- Don’t Drive. Call 954-5665155.
All Smiles
Dental
She goes on to say, “At
least 50 percent of our patients do not have insurance
so we meet their challenges
by offering in-house savings
plans. Most are thrilled with
the savings offered and have
maintained good dental health
by taking advantage of them.
Clients say
Thomas Carlson says,
“She is a professional who
gives expert care for minimum
discomfort during comprehensive procedures. I have had
several procedures performed
here and all were very good
experiences despite the level
of work required. Dr. Stadler
and her staff listened to my
concerns and fully explained
my treatment plan. My fear
of going to the dentist is gone.
They actually care about each
of their patients so stop being
scared of the dentist. Book
your cleaning. You will be
glad you did.”
Laura Wynn writes, “Dr.
Stadler is amazing. Love my
new teeth. I completely trust
her expertise and find her to be
very professional.”
Julia Hidalgo says, “It was
great and fast.”
For further information,
call 954-941-5550 or visit the
website at www.allsmilesFlorida.com.

to the pelican newspaper

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