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Broward Stranded Town New rules closes tourists starts challenge county face tough ticketing businesses, parks choices beachgoers customers [page 5] [page 6] [page 7] [page 11] Deerfield Beach Corona cabin fever cure Broward urges exploring shelter in place Broward has asked the public to distance shelter in place, stronly urging [but not ordering] individuals to stay in their governing; homes unless engaged in essential activities. The statement was issued virtual systems late Thursday afternoon and became effective March 27. Officials ask the to be tested soon public only do the minimum necessary By Judy Wilson to maintain employment, shop for

[email protected] essential supplies and services, and exercise outdoors while maintaining Due to an editor error, this story social distancing. is being reprinted because it was not published in its entirety last week. Deerfield Beach - Two weeks before a state of emergency was COVID-19 declared in this county, steps were being taken at city hall to provide testing sites virtual services to residents. By David Volz City Manager David Santucci said Rebecca Medina-Stewart, the city’s [email protected] director of communications, began Former U.S. Army Band musician Ted Schneider solves his “Coronavirus cabin fever” by playing Officials have established a number his trumpet to appreciative neigbors at his Century Village condominium. See story on page 12. of testing sites for individuals who See DISTANCE on page 4 [Photo by Judy Schneider] may have contracted COVID-19. Members of the public have been asked not to visit sites unless they Virus impacts Pompano Beach keeps parks open have been prescreened. It is possible that more testing sites restaurants in but closes certain amenities; carts will open soon. Pompano Beach LBTS, only a at city golf course suspended Festival Marketplace - this site By Michael d’Oliveira has closed because of a shortage of few remain open supplies. Broward Health officials said [email protected] By Judy Vik they hope to reopen the site as soon as Pompano Beach - The city’s parks and golf course remain open, but the possible. [email protected] playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis center, city swimming pools, dog park, Pembroke Pines LBTS - Restaurants here are already pavilions, picnic tables, volleyball and pickleball courts were closed March CB Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo feeling the brunt of COVID-19 22. Golf cart service at the municipal course was also suspended beginning Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. closures. Monday. The driving range is also closed. Only health care workers, first While restaurants were ordered The order was issued as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to stop the spread of responders, persons over age 65 closed last week, but allowed to keep COVID-19. showing symptoms, or someone who doing take-out orders and deliveries, Last week, city and state officials ordered bars, beaches and restaurant dining has traveled to an area that has been some have already temporarily closed. rooms closed to prevent groups of 10 or more from gathering and possibly affected will be tested.

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2 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Central Park plan: athletics, urban City has at least 13 cases of forest, splash pad, butterfly garden, new COVID-19, including one firehouse and library at Wilton Station By Judy Vik By Katina Caraganis

[email protected] [email protected] Oakland Park - Wilton Manors - This city has at least 13 provisional cases Commissioners here got their of coronavirus, according to information released by the first look at a proposed master county’s department of health Wednesday afternoon. plan for the city’s Central City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson said she was on a Park area and were pleased conference call Monday afternoon with a representative from with what they saw. the county’s health department. The designs by Zyscovich She was asked if the cities listed in the report were the city Architects incorporated of residence or the city where the test was taken. “She could numerous suggestions made not confirm either but said she would report back to us,” by residents at an earlier Henderson said. workshop in December. Commissioner Paul Rolli said he had heard that at least one Casey Graham, engineering resident in Wilton Station, a residential development at Dixie and building services director, Highway and Northeast 26 Street, has tested positive for the presented the plans at last virus. This is the proposed master plan for the Central Park area. Phase 1 will include A representative from the Castle Group, the management See PLAN on page 10 the pickleball courts, basketball courts, and splash pad. [Rendering courtesy] company that operates the Wilton Station condo association, sent an email to residents confirming the positive diagnosis No changes made on commission dais See CASES on page 24 By Judy Wilson In other commission also cannot be mandated, but

[email protected] business, a $5 million loan urged residents to follow the agreement with Bank United recommendations of the CDC Hillsboro Beach - Mayor was approved to pay for the – no more than 10 people in a Deb Tarrant and two other beach restoration project gathering. commissioners kept their recently completed on the At the Hillsboro Club this official duties Tuesday as the north end of town. week, guests were gathering commission held a remote Discussing the impact of the in groups of four or five. session. Coronavirus on cities, Tarrant Town hall has been closed Tarrant was unopposed said the town could not to the public. A drop box has in the March election implement its own curfew on been installed for building and so retained her seat. its only road, State Road A1A. plans. Plan reviews will Commissioner Irene Kirdahy Town Manager Mac Serda continue. also had no opponent and said police patrols of the The bus shuttle is Tuesday the commission highway continue and persons continuing to operate, but the re-appointed her vice mayor. or motorists traveling after 11 bocce courts behind town hall Commissioner Vicky Feaman p.m. are being noted. have been closed. was re-appointed town Tarrant said activity on treasurer. the town’s private beaches Color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 3 Broward Health: Individual responsibility in time of shared sacrifice By Diane Emeott-Korzen 5730. communicate with loved ones

[email protected] Asked if they would reopen in the hospital can call or use if they get the necessary the internet and smartphones. Deerfield Beach - A lot has nurses’ protective gear, the [The only exception is happened since Commissioner call center representative said, hospice patients, allowed one Michael Hudak brought “We don’t know. Every hour or two visitors at a time, as of in Broward Health North we get an update. ‘Don’t do March 25.] officials to speak about this. Do this.’” Foster advised against Coronavirus at his March 12 Reached for comment wearing a mask for no reason. District 1 meeting. Tuesday by The New Pelican, “People tend to touch their The testing center at Hudak was asked what face more when they’re Festival Marketplace closed changes he has seen since his wearing a mask” [which helps Thursday after only being March 12 meeting. Broward Health North CEO Alice Taylor starts the discussion on Coronavirus at any virus get into their body.] open six days. “I think everybody has a recent District 1 meeting hosted by Comissioner Michael Hudak [left]. [Photo “Thirty minutes is the life of The reason? “The nurses taken this very seriously. I by Diane Emeott-Korzen] a mask. After that, it becomes don’t have enough protective commend the residents of a breeding ground for germs,” covering, masks and gloves. Deerfield Beach for stepping we all do our part to ensure “In our country we like to he said. We are no longer making up to the plate and heeding we are all safe. I am very hug people or shake hands. He urged “common appointments. Just taking the the governor’s, the county’s, proud of our citizens and our I’d eliminate that.” sense” at a time of “a lot of ones we already had. We close and the city’s directives with businesses in how they have Regional Chief Medical craziness.” down today at 3:55 p.m,” said regard to beach and business responded to this pandemic.” Officer Dr. Keith Foster Those who do get sick a call center representative. closures,” he said. “A vast He added it’s important to talked about how soap and should stay home and rest and Individuals who would like majority of our District 1 support local businesses once water work against the take fluids by mouth [or I.V. if to speak to a nurse can call population is in the high-risk things return to normal. disease. needed], Tylenol or Ibuprofen Broward Health at 954-320- category, and it is important “They are the ones, and “[Due to the molecular and good old fashioned their employees, who are structure], the virus is in a chicken soup are helpful. facing the greatest hardship at little envelope. Soap and Eighty percent of people this time.” water and rubbing [helps who get this have mild to no What hasn’t changed is break it down, get rid of it],” symptoms. Some are younger the need to take certain Foster explained. “How it’s people, he said. But it’s precautions. spread is as a respiratory important for individuals, who “Coronavirus is so new, illness, through person- may not get sick or develop we are [all] learning,” said to-person contact and by symptoms, to take precautions Broward Health North CEO touching certain surfaces. and avoid spreading it to more Alice Taylor. The thinking is, it lives there vulnerable individuals. She advised that hand between hours and a day. Taylor added that the washing is a full 20-second [Up to three days]. It gets majority who get Coronavirus process. in through the eyes, nose, get only supportive care: “If you close your eyes, mouth.” Tylenol, and a decongestant. you’ll be done in 11 seconds. Taylor said Broward Health An antibiotic would only be Thorough hand washing must North began screening all used in case of a secondary be double that.” She also visitors March 6 and now bacterial infection. For more talked about keeping a three patients are no longer allowed information, visit cdc.gov/ to six foot distance between visitors. coronavirus. individuals. Those wishing to color

4 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 “Technology is wonderful, economy. shutdowns. to be prepared to the extent Distance but these meetings give me “The days of going to the The severity and length of government allows us to Continued from page 1 an opportunity to be face to office are not as frequent,” he the virus threat could cause operate in a limited capacity.” face with my constituents. I said. “We will get through this other economic downturns Mayor Bill Ganz said he has contacting companies with hate the idea that “1984” is . . . and we can come out far leading to recession, he said. requested a plan be in place this expertise. upon us . . . a voice will be ahead.” “We will be analyzing our for city employees and their “We hope to hold a special directing the masses. I like On March 17, the revenues across the entire families. city commission meeting to personal contact. This should commission held a regular spectrum,” he said. “There Last week, he coordinated test it within a week or two,” be used only in extremist meeting with only Santucci, is no way to know the the public beach closure he said. conditions. We will lose the city attorney, assistant magnitude at this point.” with Lauderdale-By-The-Sea The virtual commission reality and touch with our city manager and director of Internally, Santucci said Mayor Chris Vincent. meetings would run much constituents.” planning and zoning present. every city department is That went into effect last like conference calls allowing Commissioner Ben Preston Half a dozen people were in creating a continuity of week and was, the mayor the public to dial in on was also concerned that the audience. operating plan while adapting said, “The right move. They agenda items and other public public input will be affected Another half dozen the CDC guidelines, keeping [LBTS] were feeling the brunt comment opportunities. and Commissioner Michael had emailed their public meetings to 10 or fewer and of Spring Break.” The system could Hudak asked how a person comments to the city clerk, telecommunicating. All other public facilities be designed so the calling in “could be verified and they were read by City Workloads will be staggered in this city were closed last commissioners themselves to be the person they say they Attorney Anthony Soroka. to reduce the population at week including the Aquatic could participate from a are?” One person asked if the city city hall. Complex, the splash pad distance. Commissioner Todd Drosky has a revenue plan in case of “Every operation will at Sullivan Park and all Legal issues concerning reminded his peers that disaster. function differently,” he said. recreation centers. the state’s Sunshine Law are electronic meetings may be Santucci said he anticipates “First and foremost, we The fishing pier will be being explored, Santucci said. the “wave of the future” and revenues including sales, understand operations need closed to sightseers but Vice Mayor Bernie Parness that telecommunicating is bed and ad valorem taxes to continue . . . we are in it remain open for fishermen. was troubled by the concept. already part of the American “will be off target” due to the for the long haul. We need color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 5 to commercial facilities Parks and essential construction Continued from page 1 projects. All city commission and spreading the disease; board meetings, recreational restaurants are allowed to programs, rentals and sports offer take-out and delivery leagues are also postponed. services. The Cultural Center and Officials have touted “social Library, BaCA, Ali Cultural distancing” as a way to help Center, Blanche Ely House, prevent the disease. and Amphitheatre are closed. But some golfers and park The Alsdorf Boat Ramp users Sunday, including The pickleball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and tennis center were closed to discourage large groups of people remains open. basketball and pickleball from coming in close contact with each other. [Staff photo] Residents and businesses are players, were ignoring social encouraged to use the city’s distancing rules, which call everyone maintain social service is being suspended. operating on a limited basis. website [pompanobeachfl. for at least six feet between distance . . . Once you start He said there are no plans Building permit applications gov] to access permits, water individuals. intermingling with other to close the rest of the course will still be collected if placed billing, tax receipts and more Asked by The New Pelican folks, that increases the risk at this time, but that could in the drop box on the north services. about the lack of social for everyone and that has to change. side of city hall. Officials said sanitation, distancing, Mayor Rex Hardin stop.” City hall has also been Building and fire prevention water and wastewater services said the situation needs to be Asked about golf, Hardin closed to the public and is inspections will be limited would continue unaffected. taken very seriously. Small said it is a fairly isolated families are okay, but large sport, ranging from one player groups should not be forming, to four at a time. But the the mayor said. fact that some golfers share County closes parks; social distancing “It’s important that carts is why, said Hardin, the implemented on buses, fares suspended By Michael d’Oliveira – keeping at least six feet 28, BCT will operate on a

[email protected] away from other individuals Saturday hours-only schedule and avoiding groups of 10 or Monday through Saturday. On March 24, all Broward more. Limited Stop “Breeze” service County parks and facilities Broward County Transit will be eliminated, and were closed until further [BCT] instituted the following Express buses will operate on notice. rules: 30-minute schedules. Sunday “C.B. Smith Park in Customers will enter and schedules will continue. Pembroke Pines will remain exit the bus only via the rear Visit broward.org/bct for open as a COVID-19 drive- doors, except for customers more information. through testing collection who require use of the The county also amended site until further notice. Parks wheelchair ramp, which will its list of non-essential employees will continue to remain available at the front business closings to allow report to work,” reads the door. pawnshops to remain open “as county press release. Fare collections will be they are deemed to provide an Bus riders are asked to temporarily suspended on all important financial resource limit their use to essential bus service, including TOPS to many residents, particularly travel only and comply with paratransit. during times of need.” social distancing guidelines Beginning Saturday, March color

6 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Timeshare owners feel trapped, face long drives back home to Canada By Michael Sobel Beach for work. He is a off. “It’s hard to swallow

[email protected] recruiter for the Sands Harbor because we relocated here for Hotel and Marina and the the job, but I do understand. Lauderdale-By-The Sea - Marriott Residences in No one planned this.” James and Eileen Pitts were Pompano Beach. Michael Bertolino, who excited to leave their home They became concerned works in North Carolina at a in Westport, Massachusetts when Broward County pharmaceutical company, his and get some South Florida ordered all non-essential wife, Susan, a banker, their sunshine. businesses to close on two sons, Michael, Jr., an James retired from Reed Monday. investment banker, and Mark, and Barton as a tool and die “We were so grateful to a junior at Eastern Carolina maker, while Eileen spent 40 find a temporary place to stay University, studying finance, years as a medical technician while the Sands Harbor is feel totally stranded. at Morton Hospital in being renovated, but now it’s “It’s weird being stranded Taunton. kind of difficult living each from home. We almost feel That was before COVID-19. hour on pins and needles. We safe and better being stranded Michael, Jr., Susan, Mark, and Michael Bertolino. [Staff photo] The Pitts, both in their 70s, have no alternative as we just down here,” said Bertolino. never dreamed their annual moved here. We know no one “We come here to get away visit would become so scary. of a kindergarten to middle that’s been closed. Avoiding in Florida,” said Ray Maslyk. from the real world. We miss “We’re trying not to let it Catholic school. Their typical all the local restaurants we The day after he was our local favorites like Bobby stress us out. This is the first South Florida winter vacation love has been hard. We feel interviewed, Maslyk was Rubino’s and Big Louie’s. year we flew down instead of involved attending daily terrible for the businesses,” notified by the owner of the We love to cook but also still driving; now the worse thing mass during Lent, swimming said Bryan Moffatt. Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina support the local restaurants is going to be taking the plane and family dinners at local “We’re trapped here now. If that the hotel was shutting home,” said Eileen. restaurants. we leave the comfort of this down and he was being laid See TRAPPED on page 9 “We stocked up on groceries But this year’s eight-week place, we travel long hours and are grateful to be situated vacation couldn’t have been stuck in congested traffic, in such a safe complex, but more different. “It’s been stopping at dirty comfort we have to decide between disappointing, stressful and stations on the highway the risk of flying back home better that we leave early headed home, said Rosalie. or staying put with other and fly home,” said Michael “Once in Canada, we’re under visitors,” said James. Lopardi. orders by the government to They’re among the guests “Sadly, my brother Anthony remain quarantined at home still staying at Surf Rider with loves this place and at 91 for 14 days.” no place else to go. years old, he knows it’s his Sherri Sunstrum, a library Michael and Louise last trip to our home away technician, and her husband, Lopardi, also in their 70s, from home.” Greg, a crematorium operator have been coming here for Canadian retirees Bryan from Canada, both in their over two decades with their and Rosalie Moffatt dread 40s, had already called their family, including children and the thought of the long drive employers to discuss working grandchildren, from North back to Ottawa. “It’s been from home when they return Tonawanda, New York. dramatic. We come here every to face the 14-day quarantine Lopardi is a retired high year for the beach, that’s period. school principal, while where we spend most of the Ray and Brenda Maslyk Louise retired as principal time playing in the waves, but moved here from Virginia bw

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 7 Just A Thought Beachgoers A tale of VII cities, part VI; small cities hold their own ticketed unofficially incorporated on municipality, exclude question and 5,931 people voted. The By Michael d’Oliveira June 12, 1939 when only 17 on levying taxes, and qualify winner earned 4,374 votes, [email protected] voters were present. who could vote. his opponent received 1,557. The first mayor was pioneer The major concern was It was a total of 5,931 from LBTS - Citing the homeowner and founder of the threat of Fort Lauderdale a pool of 8,920 eligible challenges of enforcing its Rolls Royce, Earnest Wooler. and Oakland Park possibly voters. The commission race decision to close the beach, Eight years later on June 16, annexing the area. After a saw 6,515 voters turned out the town has started ticketing 1947, Hillsboro Beach was heated meeting, Dan Turner with the winners receiving beachgoers. officially incorporated. was elected the first mayor. 2,776 and 2,510 votes. The “No one likes the fact that Lauderdale-By-The-Sea The baby of our seven cities two unsuccessful candidates our town beaches are closed, [LBTS] traces its roots to also feared annexation. For received 2,186 and 1,448. but they are shut down due February of 1924 when a plot this reason, a decision was LBTS’ mayoral candidates to the threat of Coronavirus,” of land was purchased from made to incorporate. Ms. received 1,201 and 440 out reads part of the transcription By Kyle KC Gibson Henry S. Moody and John C. Juliette Becker built its first of 5,316 eligible voters. In of a phone message the town house in 1947 on what was sent to residents signed up for [email protected] Gregory by developer William Lighthouse Point, the winner F. Morang. Several years later, previously mangrove swamps garnished 1,832 and his its CodeRED emergency alert The 1961 classic “Catch Melvin I. Anglin purchased and farmland. opponent, 793, for a turnout system. 22” written by Joseph Heller and established the land and In 1951, R.E. Baterman of 2,625, all from a pool of According to the call, the opens with “It was love at a new beachside community purchased the land, and on 8,164 voters. maximum fine is $500 and first sight.” was born. June 13, 1956, Lighthouse Hillsboro Beach’s recipients ticketed by BSO This is the simplest way He became its first mayor. Point became Broward commissioners were re- will be required to appear in to describe what brought The city first incorporated County’s 18th municipality. elected automatically Broward County Court. pioneers to this area. on Nov. 30, 1927, but had William E. Harrington was since there were only two Residents were aslo Each city had its own its charter revoked in 1933. elected its first mayor and candidates for the two seats asked to support the town’s historic origin, and remained Fourteen years later the town marshal. up for election. restaurants and workers by uniquely different for many was reincorporated. With Though smaller in However, in a previous ordering takeout. years. the help of Glenn Friedt Sr., population, these four cities election, four candidates Parking is free for patrons The four remaining cities LBTS celebrated its 50th have managed to hold their produced 1,357 votes out ordering takeout. A link to [not written about so far anniversary in 1997. own, and become politically of 1,599 voters; two were town restaurants offering in this series] are smaller Part of Colohatchee, as the recognizable throughout elected. that service can be found at in population but remain area was known in the early Broward. What causes voters in lauderdalebythesea-fl.gov. independently viable. 20th century, was renamed Collectively, they have 15 one city to have such a high Hillsboro Beach, originally Wilton Manors in 1925 by voting precincts, one less turnout while others are low? called Hillsboro Mile, is a 3.2- Ned Willingham and later than Oakland Park. Wilton I’m always pondering this mile strip of land along A1A. incorporated in 1947. Manors and Lighthouse Point question. Touchline It received a land grant from The meeting was held in the have six, LBTS has two, and Is it because one city has the King of England when office of early pioneer Alvar Hillsboro Beach has one. better candidates? I think for seniors Florida was a possession of Hagen. During Wilton Manors’ not. Is it because voters are The 211 Broward’s England and named after the A civic association called it last city election, the city smarter in one city than Senior Touchline program Earl of Hillsborough. the “Big Meeting.” elected a mayor and two others? I strongly disagree. “provides a daily telephone People inhabited the area as The objectives were simple: commissioners. The mayoral Voter apathy is alive and call to people over 60 years early as the 1800s but it was define the area of the new race featured two candidates well in every one of the of age who live alone and seven cities covered by this need someone to check in newspaper. on them.” To request an I have a suggestion, but application, call 954-390- RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY you will have to wait for part 0493 ext. 247 or email seven to see if my thoughts [email protected]. are your thoughts. Visit 211-broward.org for Just a thought. more information. Touchline is funded by the Jim Moran Foundation. bw

8 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Correction In the March 13 story “Commissioner Guevrekian may have forfeited office with consecutive absences” it was stated that Oakland Park City Manager David Hebert “declined to comment on the claims by Guevrekian or her absences.” Serving Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Due to an error by the editor, that was incorrect. Hebert only declined to Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and Hillsboro Beach comment on Guevrekian’s absences. He was not asked to comment on her claims “of verbal abuse and hostility by the city manager.” ESTABLISHED 1993 • Volume XXVII, Issue 13 Founder, The Pelican Anne Hanby Siren Letter to the Editor Editor-In-Chief: Michael d’Oliveira Associate Editors: Judy Vik and Vice President of Sales: Clark Rogers Judy Wilson Graphics: Rachel Ramirez Windsheimer Columnists: Malcolm McClintock A tossed butt could starve a fish and Theodora Gannon and Kyle Gibson Dear Editor, Distribution: Patti Fanucci Political Cartoonist: Joe Bondanella Billing: Alex Kalinin Webmaster: Tony Hill “Al,” the welcoming fish sculpture at the entrance to Alsdorf Park in The New Pelican is published weekly on Fridays Pompano Beach, agreed to let us take Address: 1634 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 his picture so everyone could see what Contact Information is threatening his well-being, and that Telephone: 954-783-8700 of his fellow park critters, and sea life. Editorial – [email protected] We, Peace by Peace, community Advertising – [email protected] action and education division of Distribution – [email protected] Flowing Rock, Inc., continue each Letters to the editor are encouraged and accepted for publication if signed, although a Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. to writer’s name will be withheld on request; letters must also include a daytime telephone clean the park, 14th Street Causeway, number and should be no more than 400 words. Submitters will be contacted by the editor to and other trash ladened areas between verify authorship and permission for publication. Submitters are limited to one letter every six weeks. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for style, content, and factual accuracy. Citi Centre and the Causeway. The opinions published in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or While it is easy to become editorial staff. Critiques of editorial content and decisions are welcome. The New Pelican is disenchanted, we have noticed that a nonpartisan newspaper and reserves the right to decline advertising. Reproduction of this we are being noticed, and, in fact, publication in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission of the publisher. All today received kudos from the Parks advertising and copy is printed at the sole discretion of the publisher. The New Pelican is a “Al,” the fish sculpture at the entrance to Alsdorf proud member of the Florida Press Association. and Recreation Department, and a Park in Pompano Beach, surrounded by items lovely woman who waited for us so that should not be encountered by marine life. Publisher she could thank us with a package of [Photo courtesy] New Pelican, LLC Jay Ghanem delicious cookies! Michael Sobel There are always a few who, while agreeing that pollution of our community Tony Hill is a problem, express that what we are doing will never “fix” the problem. We don’t agree. We don’t expect to clean the world, but we do know that we can do our part and share our knowledge with those willing to listen. Every time one chooses an environmentally friendly option [using a trash can, not throwing cigarette butts on the ground, using paper or reusable items instead of plastics, etc.] a positive effect takes place. One cigarette butt carelessly dropped or thrown can lodge in the digestive tract of a young fish where it will slowly starve to death because it was not created to digest the nicotine saturated filter made from plastic, paper, and rayon. One properly disposed of cigarette butt saves a fish. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you would like to join us or make a donation to purchase reusable bags, gloves, and grabbers for those who cannot purchase these items, but are eager to join our cleanups. We are taking trash and leaving love. The Rev. Elisabeth Benton Spiritual Leader, Flowing Rock, Inc. Pompano Beach

An Open Letter to Pompano Beach Voters “Citizens 3, Politicians 0” Thank you Pompano voters who took the time to show our local politicians what you think of their changing our city into an overbuilt concrete mess. Letter to the Editor Thank you to the voters who believe we the people should be the ones to reward commissioners with additional time in office, if they deserve it. Thank you to the many volunteers, organizations and donors who made this Stiffer penalties for people who victory possible. This is just the first part, now we must look forward to November. We as a play chicken with trains community must remain united to protect ourselves from greedy developers and Dear Editor, self-serving politicians. We ask every Pompano citizen to join our movement. Once again we have a car hitting the commuter trains [last week in Pompano No amount of time or size of donation is too little because we are united and Beach]. Can we please just add cameras to these crossings and increase the inclusive. penalty for an illegal crossing to a $1,000 fine, plus loss of license for one year? The approximate 50 volunteers and donors who made this victory possible The second offense should be double that. For every recurring offense, $2,000 were rich, poor, black, white, young and old. and two years loss, plus 60 days in jail. Thank you to all of you. To win this victory we put out 500 yard signs, gave Third offense: One year in jail and permanent loss of license. out over 10,000 cards saying “No, No, No,” sent out 30,000 emails and, most This will in fact stop people from trying to go around the gates while ignoring importantly, 50 citizens joined together in unity. Volunteers worked countless the flashing lights and ringing bells. hours holding up signs at street corners, talking to neighbors and stood at the I have heard of so many of these accidents, and I am sure there are hundreds polls during early voting and on Election Day. more that actually make it across without accident, but they still put everyone Thank you to all of you. Please join us. United we can make a difference. at risk for their selfish actions. The commuter line takes only seconds to go Save the neighborhoods, save the city, save our children and grandchildren from by. What could possibly be so important that they couldn’t wait one minute or the massive debt burden being put upon them. less versus. risking their lives and everyone around them? Who do we need to contact to increase this fine and get this stopped? Tom Terwilliger Nick Zachetti Citizens for Good Government Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Pompano Beach color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 9 Trapped Continued from page 6 with take-out orders.” Blaise Nausadis,70, from Newaygo, Michigan, has owned his timeshare for over 20 years, but always stayed home to care for his infirmed mother, while his adult Luann, Anthony, Michael, and Louise Lopardi. [Staff photo] James and Eileen Pitts. [Staff photo] children enjoyed this vacation week in mid-March. ever return again,” he said. His mother passed away Olympia Caracosta, and last year. For the first time, her husband, Evan, traveled he came down after a lifetime from Colorado Springs and of hard work as a driller, were concerned about making mechanical contractor and the long drive back home. plumber, Nausadis’ mother She worked at the Miami passed away last year, so Heart Institute for 20 years this year for the first time, he and another five years for came down. Broward General Hospital. “I dreamed of playing “We come back here every golf, walking on the beach year because my parents Blaise Nausadis. [Staff photo] Bryan and Rosalie Moffatt and Sherri Sunstrum. [Staff photo] and dining in the local are buried here, even our establishments. None of it tax accountant is still here, restaurants that we enjoyed Olympia. Michael Sobel is manager, and property happened. I don’t think I’ll but we missed going to the for so many years,” said the legal counsel, general manager for Surf Rider.

Right hand turn lane without signal light is a hazard, residents say By Judy Wilson But residents say they safety hazard, Bob Freund,

[email protected] are facing a situation more Golf Villas II HOA president, dangerous than no traffic said. Deerfield Beach - signal. At a meeting held recently Residents in Crystal Lake The city had an agreement by Vice Mayor Bernie are hoping new traffic counts with Lennar Homes, Parness, dozens of residents on Green Road will require developers of a single-family expressed concern. the county to install a traffic community on the old Crystal They don’t want a lane light at Northwest 18 Avenue. Lake Golf Course, that the unless there is a light,” Those counts won’t likely builder would construct a Parness told commissioners be taken until next year, right hand turn lane at 18 earlier this month. “The so traffic conditions on the Avenue. turn lane only increases the heavily traveled thoroughfare That lane, without a traffic will remain for now. signal, would become a major See TURN on page 13 color

10 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Northeast 6 Avenue and input on the library. center. You have hit it out of the Plan demolition of the existing Fire “We will encourage input as Lonergan suggested the ballpark.” Continued from page 2 Station 9 and at the public much as we can,” Hebert said. gazebo be doubled in size Commission approves works site. The new station “Building activity discussion since it is frequently used CDBG grant application week’s city commission will be at the east side of will have to be delayed by residents. And he asked Oakland Park - meeting. A previously planned Stevens Field. because of COVID-19. We for playground equipment Commissioners are supporting unveiling, set for two days Phase 3 consists of the new can’t make promises about to include handicapped- a Community Block Grant earlier, was canceled due to library and community center, the future, but now we’re not accessible features such as a application that will fund the concerns over COVID-19, and two parking lots, an urban supposed to have groups of 10 wheelchair swing. Light of the World Clinic, the the presentation was moved to forest, fenced playground, or more at a meeting.” “The green gets me excited. Area Agency on Aging, and the commission meeting. plaza and exercise area with Hebert said design and I love the urban forest,” said the Richard E. Giusti Heart As he got to a slide movable equipment. architecture of the buildings Commissioner Jane Bolin. Parcours. unveiling the overall master Design plans feature will take 18 months to two “The butterfly garden and In the non-profit area, plan for the park area, boardwalks, a butterfly garden years. urban forest are unbelievable. commissioners approved Graham quipped, “I should and an urban forest “to create “I love this,” Commissioner They will be incredible applications for $15,000 for have a drum roll here.” a sense of calm.” Tim Lonergan said, adding additions for residents and Light of the World and the The park will be designed One area could become he had concerns that noise bring up the value of the Area Agency on Aging. and built in three phases, public space or an outdoor from the pickleball courts neighborhood.” They also approved an Graham said. theater. “All elements cost would impact homes to the Mayor Matthew Sparks application from the city for Phase 1, the active area of money and need to be fully west. He asked if designers also liked the urban forest and $193,442 in improvements for the park, includes pickleball vetted,” said City Manager could consider moving noisier said the splash pad looked the Richard E. Giusti Heart courts, basketball courts, David Hebert. activities closer to Northeast 5 like fun. “You guys have Parcours, an exercise trail at splash pad, playground and Environmental sampling Avenue rather than Northeast done an excellent job. We’re 600 NE 38 St. field house/concession stand. has been completed for Phase 3 Avenue where there are going to have something to Possible improvements A design contract for the 1 and 2. Contamination was more homes. be proud of,” he added. “It’s include parking, installation splash pad has been awarded found in various places in the Hebert said a sound barrier a nod to that part of town of a gazebo and exercise to Chen Moore. Phase 2 area, and that will be or landscaping can be added that may feel underserved. equipment, lighting and Those plans are expected addressed. if they think pickleball will This is absolutely impressive. improvements to the trails. to come to the commission in Commissioner Michael be noisy. Phase 1 is the April. Carn said he loved the nature most active area where loud Phase 2 includes the elements of the plan. He activities will happen. It’s relocation of Fire Station 9 asked if the community will adjacent to the ballfields and to Northeast 38 Street and have a chance to provide more away from the library/cultural

Parks and recreation facilities closed; Little League seasons on hold By Gary Curreri gone.” and Northeast, in addition

[email protected] The city’s golf course is to programs out west – open to walkers only, no golf Coconut Creek, Coral Springs Nemia Schulte has watched carts allowed. The driving American, North Springs, as the Pompano Beach range is closed. and Parkland – have also Aquatics programs have “The entire practice facility suspended/delayed operations come to a grinding halt due to is closed and we are allowing until May 11 at the earliest. the Covid-19 pandemic. walking on both courses,” “We recognize that this is Like many other said Bob Loring, the head golf the heart of the traditional municipalities, this city professional at the course. Little League season, has cancelled or postponed “Hopefully, we can start up and we share in the great recreation programs to help again [full service] in mid- disappointment that many slow the spread of the virus. April.” are feeling surrounding this The parks are still open but Local Little League additional pause in the 2020 many amenities, including programs in District 10, season,” wrote Stephen D. the dog park, tennis and which includes Deerfield volleyball courts, are closed. Beach, Fort Lauderdale See LEAGUES on page 18 The highly successful Pompano Beach Junior Lifeguard Program, held during the summer months, is moving forward with plans to continue as scheduled, however the aquatics programs are on hold because municipal swimming pools have shuttered temporarily. “The Piranhas and all of USA swimming is on hold,” said Schulte, the president of the Pompano Beach Junior Lifeguard program and vice president of the Piranhas Swim Team. She is also the main liaison for aquatics with the city. “It is still the city’s intent to move forward with the junior lifeguards . . . The kids are swimming on their own in private pools or watching videos to stay in shape,” Schulte added. “All Junior Olympics and Senior Champs and All Stars are cancelled with no makeup date. Just color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 11 Businesses, customers struggle with constantly changing rules By Diane Emeott-Korzen

[email protected] Deerfield Beach - Local business owners already taking steps to adapt to the ever-changing business climate had a new challenge to deal with this week after news broke late Sunday that Broward County was shutting all “non-essential businesses” down. County Administrator Bertha Henry issued Emergency Order 20-01 to close all non-essential retail and commercial business Shoppers get the go ahead to enter Aldi. [Photo by Diane Emeott-Korzen] The Main Beach Parking Lot blocked off. [Photo by Diane Emeott-Korzen] locations effective 12:01 a.m. March 23. Information Office replied, Monday, Tuesday, and possibly can while following at 9 a.m. People down to Asked by The New Pelican “None at this time, sorry.” Wednesday of this week, all CDC guidelines, as we’ve their last roll of toilet paper if there was a minimal amount Markee Music reached out and was in the process of done from the start,” said or paper towels were in a line of time for the shut-down or to its teachers and employees revamping its website to Ridenour. that snaked from the front a tentative date when such to say it was planning a promote online music lessons. Pet SuperMarket, with to back on one side of the businesses might reopen, three-day shutdown for The studio offers lessons, locations in the Deerfield building. One couple wore Broward County’s Public maintenance and repair state-of-the-art rehearsal Beach Mall, 3804 W. masks. rooms, recording, and just Hillsboro Blvd. and 55 S. Another couple, Joan and launched in January,backline Federal Hwy. was still open Ted from New Jersey, were rentals. on Monday. However, a store shopping for filet mignon “Obviously we’re taking employee said corporate had and basic groceries. “I think a huge hit just like so many made a decision to only allow people need basic groceries. businesses in our community,” two customers in the store at If everybody just bought what said Keith Ridenour, who co- one time and to close an hour they need, we’d be in good owns the studio with Derek earlier, by 8 p.m. Anyone shape,” Ted said. Assaf. “One of the positives is requiring pet supplies should Said Renea [last name we’re trying to really promote call first, and an employee withheld by request] of online lessons via Skype, will gather what they need for Deerfield, “It’s been a and are transitioning over to pick-up. The store’s aisles are nightmare finding toilet Ridenour Academy.” roped off with yellow caution paper, but people in lines have At the moment though, tape. mostly been nice.” everything is closed down. Aldi, which also operates “Toilet paper ain’t gonna “It’s a tricky thing. We want locations in both east and west save your life. Look up to to act responsible, and are Deerfield, had 40 shoppers heaven. That’ll save you,” taking it day by day. We’d waiting outside Friday like to do whatever work we morning for the store to open See STRUGGLE on page 18 color

12 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Play it again, Ted; bandleader shares music amid “Corona cabin fever” By Judy Wilson way was sitting in a chair Village April 2, but that show forming a band for the Village expanded into what is a busy

[email protected] with cheese and a bottle of date has been canceled. was born. seasonal schedule with paying wine. They wanted a repeat His music gave Schneider But working with amateurs gigs. But for now, Schneider Deerfield Beach - Former performance. So, I played the an entry into his new was neither satisfying is a one-man band - literally. U.S. Army Band musician next day too.” community he never nor successful. “I needed He says he will continue to Ted Schneider has solved his Now, many afternoons anticipated. When he and experienced musicians I practice on his catwalk. “It’s a “Coronavirus cabin fever.” around 4 p.m. Schneider Judy moved here 10 years could work with,” Schneider way to raise everyone up, but He is playing his trumpet to can be seen and heard from ago, he had dim expectations said. “I felt bad [about safely,” he said. “It’s not often appreciative audiences on the his second-floor balcony at for happiness here. A music disbanding his novice band] can you help humanity by catwalk outside his Century Durham T. “He is so enjoying instructor for years after his but I consulted my mirror staying home.” Village condominium. this,” said his wife, Judy. service with the Army Band, and it said, ‘you can do this’ It started last week when Schneider is a veteran he had held on to the thought . . . so I held auditions.” Out he sat down at his music performer. that when he retired from of that conversation with stand, trumpet in hand, and He is founder of the Village teaching music, he would go himself and the talent that Testing played American classics - Vagabonds, four professional back to playing it. came to audition, the Village Continued from page 1 showtunes, music from the musicians who between them When he discovered a music Vagabonds came into being. 50s and 60s - for 90 minutes. play drums, guitar, keyboard, studio at Century Village Their first performances Weston His neighbor Karen Shelly trumpet and saxophone at that had been abandoned, were at Shelby’s diner in the Cleveland Clinic Florida’s said first a jogger stopped to parties and nursing homes. he commandeered the space Deerfield Beach Mall. For Krupa Center, 3250 Meridian listen, then a man on his bike. The Vagabonds have and began practicing there five years, the Vagabonds Parkway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “All of a sudden people appeared at the Horizon himself - with the door open. played Sundays on the Visit my.clevelandclinic. were clapping,” Schneider Club, The Forum, Tiara East That brought by neighbors sidewalk outside the eatery, org/landing/preparing-for- said. and The Penthouse and were interested in learning an drawing a crowd every time. coronavirus or call 954-659- “One lady from across the scheduled to play in the instrument. And his idea of From there, their concerts 5000 for more information.

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Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 13 Restaurants Continued from page 1

At Kilwins, owner Sean Kotzen said the virus has had “a massive impact on our business and staff. Unfortunately, we’ve had to suspend 21 to 22 employees from shifts.” He is trying to give workers as many shifts as possible but adds, “It’s kind of like a ghost town.” Sales at Kilwins are down 80 to 90 percent in a month that’s usually the height of the tourist season. Guy Contrada, general manager of Aruba Beach Cafe, and Suzanne Birgeles “This is a difficult time, paint planter boxes outside the cafe. The business is temporarily closed. [Photo but I’m very optimistic we’ll by Judy Vik] see it through,” Kotzen said. Many customers are thanking snowbirds are starting to leave the restaurant Tuesday. “We them for being open. And the area, and the hotels can’t furloughed staff and kept many residents are starting to take in new people. on managers and the chef.” feel closed up in their condos The Village Grille & They’re bringing in some and thankful for having Pump served takeout food hourly employees to help with somewhere to go. until Sunday but is now painting and cleaning. Kotzen is hopeful the temporarily closed. Aruba’s distributed 172 closure will all be over in the Manager Peter Thompson bags of food to employees the next three to six weeks and said he encouraged the day they left. he can get back to normal and 70 employees to file for “This is the peak of the bring the staff back as soon unemployment benefits. He season. Everybody’s sad,” as possible. “We’ll follow the said it’s unknown how long Mohler said. rules and pray that everything they will be closed. In the At Pizza on the Beach, works out.” meantime, they are doing takeout orders and deliveries At nearby 101 Ocean, maintenance tasks that are continued, but business general manager Anthony hard to do when the restaurant was slow during the day, Delia said they closed on is open. according to Alex Deal, day March 19, following the The neighboring manager. They’re opening at town’s directive. He urged Aruba Beach Cafe also is 9 a.m., two hours earlier than the 50 to 60 employees he temporarily closed. usual, and closing at 10 p.m. had to lay off to apply for “It’s really sad,” said The restaurant has sanitizer unemployment benefits. comptroller Peggy Mohler, and gloves available for March is usually their best as she and other employees customers at the front desk. month, but now Delia said the painted flower boxes outside Staff is cleaning regularly.

lane, but says his residents Hudak said by the time the Turn were never informed. “The city builds the lane it could Continued from page 9 city sees this Crystal Lake cost more than $ 27,000. community as least important. That possibility occurred to danger there because of the We feel like the kids from the Parness, too. curve.” Green Road takes a orphanage.” Stressing the need for a sweeping curve right just east Freund and the other 325 traffic study, Parness said of Powerline Road that ends homeowners in Golf Villas if that occurred Golf Villa only feet from the entrance to only became aware of the residents might be willing to Northwest 18 Ave. right hand lane when it was contribute to the turn lane. Lennar has agreed to donate staked out a few months ago. Asked if that was a $27,000 to the city to install “I called Bernie,” Freund said. possibility, Freund said, ”No the lane at a future date. The It was then he discovered way at all.” company was prepared to a provision of the building do the work until residents permit was for Lennar to build raised their issue. “Tell us to the turn lane. build it and we will,” Lennar At an early morning Free meals attorney Dennis Mele told the meeting at the intersection commission. “Tell us to write with city and county officials, for students a check, and we will.” a truck pulled up blocking Commissioners opted for the view from 18 Avenue. and families the money, $27,000, to build “Can anyone see around that Broward Schools is offering the additional lane in the truck?” Freund asked. “You’re free grab-and-go meals to future. looking to get someone killed students and their families “We think a big issue was here.” from Monday, March 30 made much worse,” Freund The residents, Freund said, to Wednesday, April 15. said. On normal workdays, would like a light either at 18 Breakfast will be served from Green Road becomes a major or 13 avenues. According to 8 to 10 a.m. Lunch is from 11 thoroughfare for commuters Freund, the county has said a.m. to 1 p.m. The meals will from Coral Springs. Motorists the 13 Avenue location is too be given out at 47 schools, between Powerline and close to the light at Military including: Military Trail create gridlock Trail. He believes a light at Quiet Waters difficult for Golf Villas II 18 Avenue, in sync with the Sunrise residents to penetrate. signals on Powerline, would Deerfield Beach Freund realizes that the get traffic moving. Blanche Ely development agreement Before the commission Visit browardschools.com called for the right hand turn vote, Commissioner Michael for a complete list. color

14 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Fishing Report with RJ Boyle The ebb and flow in the life of a beach: Take the family fishing Tom Campbell and Coastal Engineering Earlier this week, the Bost By Tim Wassberg family got together and decided to get off land and [email protected] go fishing with us aboard Coastal engineering is much the Lisa B and escape all the about the ebb and flow of COVID-19 craziness. beaches. There’s something about But the swell in population, being on the water that just sea-level rise and changes in eases your mind. sand resources continues to For a while you can just change the game. relax and separate from all Knowing the history but worldly things. Fishing has also the science is essential been good as we have caught positives. Don’t watch too to seeing the future, says several wahoo and quite a few much television and if you Tom Campbell of Coastal tuna, but what has been really have the ability to go fishing, Protection Engineering. cool is the families. give it a shot. The questions have to begin Tom Campbell of Coastal Protection Engineering at his office in Boca Raton. In this time of stress, Spend some time on the with “How do you measure a [Photo by Tim Wassberg] families are being brought water, as it will do you good. beach? How do you design a together. There is a time now Please stay safe and if there beach? How do you determine to expect a certain level of For that project, sand was for connection and love. is anything we can do for you how fast a beach might be protection. But over time, brought in from offshore Families are spending so at RJ Boyle Studio let me eroding and how much sand beaches do erode and have to “which has been done much more time together know. might be needed in the future be restored. periodically every 10 years or now, talking and sharing more If you know of anyone to manage that beach?” Campbell’s initial project so.” than usual, and that is such a who is in need of help please Campbell says that was in Delray Beach in 1972 Campbell says a lot of the positive. bring it to our attention approach was rare in the 60s at the end of Atlantic Avenue. beaches in South Florida have In these tough weeks [[email protected]]. and 70s when he began but “A1A was being washed into seen some erosion. Some of it financially and mentally, we Stay safe and positive. now almost every beach has the ocean. Now you go there is caused by sand being held need to try to focus on some RJ Boyle some degree of management and there is a big dune and a at jetties. Some is natural. including periodic sand wide beach. But [at that time] He does admit that sea-level replacement. it was being undermined and Annual manatee migration So the public has come in a pretty desperate position.” See CAMPBELL on page 16 exposes them to danger By Judy Wilson

[email protected] Deerfield Beach - Manatees, those grey, bulky Florida natives, are on the move again; leaving the warm waters of hot springs and power plant ponds to forage up and down the east coast. This week, residents of Hillsboro Cove spotted one in their west harbor just off the Intracoastal Waterway. In February, Broward County conservationists tracked hundreds in local waters, 447 on Feb. 5 and another 213 on Feb. 11. It’s a marine science anyone can enjoy. The county offers an “I Saw a Manatee” app for mobile phones that keeps track of manatee movements here. It’s a dangerous time for these aquatic mammals as they begin their annual migration. They are found as far south as the Florida Keys, as far north Photo from the 1980s beach nourishment in Pompano with Lauderdale-By-The-Sea visible down the coast. [Photo courtesy of Norman Beumel] at North Carolina, and as far west as Texas. Signs direct boaters to “Slow Down” and “Manatee Zones” because manatees, which researchers speculate live up to 50 years, bear the scars from encounters with boats. Those scars, in fact, help scientists identify them. The vast majority are caused by boats, some by fishing lines and ropes. Others from healed infections. The Florida Conservation Commission tags these mammals using the latest technology. It has counted 7,520 this year in the state’s waterways. Once an endangered species, conservation efforts have reduced that classification to “threatened.” Nicknamed “sea cows,” these slow moving vegetarians have no need for speed. Instead, they meander

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Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 15 Catching the Ocean View with Chiefy One of world’s youngest certified rebreather divers started early lack of bubbles that he really Instead of holding enjoys. the one breath in And instead of holding the one breath in freediving, you freediving, you can can stay underwater much stay underwater longer on a rebreather. much longer on a Belden talked his dad into buying another Hollis rebreather. rebreather for him and they took the course together. certified as a rebreather diver. This isn’t cheap as each unit Designed to allow the costs $8,000 and the course By Jim “Chiefy” Mathie diver to recirculate his is $3,200 for the two of them, own breathing gas, the making the total price almost [email protected] rebreather is a combination $20,000. While most 18-year-old of computers, scrubbing filter Obviously, the complete divers are practicing the and an assortment of dive opposite of being minimalists minimalist approach of tanks filled with several gas Ryan Belden underwater, using his rebreather without generating bubbles. but they can surround [Photo by Joe Belden] freediving, using only a mixes. themselves with schools of mask, snorkel and fins, Ryan Belden started his training fish because “the silence Belden, an Atlantic High eight days after his 18th certified divers in the world. Nitrox and Advanced Diver underwater is cool.” School senior in Delray birthday, which makes him TDI [Technical Diving certifications before this latest Besides diving with his Beach, has been recently one of the youngest rebreather International] advanced rebreather certification. dad, the technical side of the trimix instructor trainer His introduction to rebreathers adds to the value and Force E-Boca Raton rebreathers occurred when of the experience as Belten is employee Alec Hutchinson his family visited a cousin majoring in engineering and certified Belden and he’s been stationed in Guam. physics at the University of specifically trained on his Upon returning from the Oklahoma after he graduates Hollis manufactured Prism 2 family trip, his dad bought from high school this year. as an Air Diluent diver. This a Hollis rebreather, and There is a downside to is considered a Tec Closed compares it to piloting his rebreathers for me as an Circuit [TCC] dive system airplane. Joe Belden explains underwater hunter, as you’re which is known for the lack the similarities to flying. prohibited from harvesting of bubbles and extended gas “Like a plane, knowing any marine life except lionfish endurance. how to operate it, with the in State of Florida waters. Belden was introduced to checklists, the methodical The upside is it’s fantastic diving by his father Joe at planning, the experience is to “swim into a giant school four years of age when he awesome, safe and like no of fish and become one with first experienced breathing other.” them - fish all around as if he underwater in the family pool. Belden never took to flying, were one of them,” said Joe He became an Open Water however, it’s the ability to watching his son Ryan using a Diver at the age of 10 and swim with the fish that are rebreather. has completed his Advanced ignoring you because of the color

16 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Campbell has always loved Campbell the beach. He spent his youth Broward Continued from page 14 as a lifeguard in New York and is an avid scuba diver. Schools rise will cause the beaches “I dive now two, three to get much thinner. Because times a week. The ocean is trying to find of the CO2 loading, there are in my blood. I spend most various predictions that say of my time doing one thing ways around that the rise will be between or another in the ocean or on one to three feet per century the beach. I did retire at one COVID-19 which is why some streets time but I’m now working By David Volz in Broward as well as Dade on a new venture: Coastal County periodically flood. Protection Engineering.” [email protected] That said, beach protection With this company, he is As the COVID-19 crisis needs to keep up with sea- trying to bring “the newest has developed, the Broward level rise based on current models, all the newest ideas Public School District has elevations and “what we in coastal engineering while developed programs not only expect it to be over let’s say still having a long term to continue the education of the next 50 years.” perspective.” students but to provide food Overall, Campbell says In the 70s, “we knew how and other services. the more severe storms tend everything got started. what’s Providing food is especially to move more sand. He still out there, what would important because many speculates that “sand moves be beneficial to explore. So children depend on the school in Broward County, for I think that’s where we are district for a significant example, at about 150,000 coming from,” and will be portion of their meals. cubic yards per year from able to approach the future. School officials have north to south with the more A section of Panama City Beach in 2017 which Tom Campbell and his staff To learn more, visit worked on from its inception. [Photo courtesy of Tom Campbell] intense storms, but that could coastalprotectioneng.com. See SCHOOLS on page 21 increase to 200,000 easily.” This could cause a bigger down the coast. But these you can design a groin system downdrift erosion problem. have to be used sparingly -- not one groin, but multiple The reality is that there’s because it can transfer an groins – [you] can hold a a very limited amount of erosion problem from one beach in place.” offshore material available zone to another. The other structure is called to do what was done over the “You have to be very a weir. Hillsboro Inlet was last 30 years. strategic and surgical” with one of the first inlets to use The switch now is to their use, he said. this process. With a weir, “it trucked-in sand which is more The structure that’s most has a hole in the jetty that expensive and comes from the commonly used is a “groin,” a allows sand to go into the middle of the state. rock or concrete jetty. What it inlet.” There is a dredge that “So it’s very good, high- does is compartmentalize the pumps the sand across to the quality sand. Just more beach. other side. expensive to do that than Within a specific groin One of Campbell’s early to dredge it from directly compartment, the angle that projects was to put a weir in offshore,” he said. the wave takes to the shore is the Boca Inlet jetty so that There are also other different. As a result, less sand the dredge would be more structures that can be used to moves in that compartment efficient at moving sand from slow the movement of sand than on the adjacent. “So if north to south. color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 17 Real estate in a new age: millennials making South Florida home By Gary Lanham by using video technology

Gary Lanham Group when meeting with customers or hosting an open house or Welcome to real estate - walk-throughs. and reality - in the age of Prior to the calls for “social millennials. distancing” and isolation, the The generation emerging majority of properties were as the next market force, in first seen online. many ways, is in a place to Hundreds, even thousands set the course for the current of people are seeing their demographics, economics, new home, for the first technology, and global affairs. time, online, from their cell Include the greater Fort phone, iPad, or laptop in HD, Lauderdale real estate 3D, digitally staged – from market and, of course, the anywhere in the world. Coronavirus [COVID-19] With someone to take and pandemic, and it’s a post the photos, someone to confluence of events creating market and sell the home, a unique opportunity. and someone to negotiate the We’re not making light transaction, “virtual” is the of a serious situation. Yet, Prior to the calls for “social distancing” and isolation, the majority of properties had their “first showing” online. [Screen- presence of choice. Buyers millennials are poised to “be shot courtesy] don’t have to leave their the change we want to see in houses. For sellers, the world the world.” The generation as we enter the Digital Age how we can be independent use video, FaceTime, and is virtually coming to their that was perceived to be 2.0. This is an awakening, contractors and work from Skype to bridge time and doorsteps. struggling is not. Some 25 and we are witnessing a home doing jobs we never distance. Even in our practice, The real estate industry percent of millennials have fundamental shift in how our knew we could. we’re limiting the numbers has responded as well. It has over $100,000 in the bank, economy works. Millennials, Digital Natives, we’re of people who attend an been proactive in addressing according to CNBC. not handcuffed to a corporate comfortable with “social open house in person and This path has been paved job, have already shown distancing.” We regularly minimizing excessive contacts See MILLENIALS on page 19 color

18 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 situation and determine the subject to spoil so needed Leagues next step. to be discarded. The drinks Continued from page 10 That wiped out opening day hopefully will not spoil while ceremonies, scheduled for sitting in storage.” Keener, Little League March 14. He added that it would be a president and CEO, in a Siracusa said District 10 “big blow” financially. statement to the 6,500 leagues Administrator Brian Johnson “Most of all the kids who in more than 84 countries. took a proactive approach to were so excited to play are “However, it is our hope that shut down all of the leagues in very disappointed and are by doing this, we will all play the district until further notice. having a tough time filling a small, but important part “Obviously the entire league the void. All we can do at in flattening the curve in the was disappointed since the this point is wait and see. spread of the coronavirus season had only just begun,” Of course the preservation pandemic.” Siracusa said. of human life is the ultimate The hope, he added, is that “So all plans had to be goal, we all understand that. players can be brought back cancelled. At this point there We are just hopeful this will later in spring or summer. is no clear path as to how pass quickly and we can fire Deerfield Beach Little things will work out for our up the grill, turn on the lights, League President Jason season once life gets back on and get back to playing some Siracusa said he reached out The Tennis Center courts are empty for now. [Photo by Gary Curreri] track.” baseball.” to Mayor Bill Ganz on March Siracusa called it a “big In Oakland Park, the city’s 12 for an update on city word back from the city later be closed for 30 days and blow to the league.” passive parks remain open at facility closures and received that day that the fields would the city would reassess the “We already spent money this time. on uniforms, food and drinks No group activity should for concession had already be conducted. The city’s dog Deerfield Beach Mall parking rentals.” been purchased for opening park, playgrounds, basketball, Struggle lot was a ghost town Monday. Bike shops, including day,” he said. tennis, volleyball, and pickle Continued from page 11 Stepping outside Bicycle Generation Inc., still “Some of the food was ball courts are closed. The fresh air and exercise experienced normal business said Vernon Rove. needed to cope in stressful as cooped up residents got A store clerk said they go times is becoming harder to their bicycles fixed to get through this daily, with TP experience with the closure of outside. The only change deliveries arriving and sold gyms and beaches last week. Monday was the store was out within an hour. Starting March 23, the City closing at 5 p.m. Auto supply stores are of Deerfield closed its Pioneer Despite Deerfield’s Main another possible source for Park boat ramp and restricted Beach Parking Lot being hard-to-find paper towels use of the International barricaded with cones, and if you’re okay with blue Fishing Pier to Deerfield Deerfield’s beach blocked “shop towels,” according to residents fishing. with a burlap wall, neon a hairdresser Pamela at Hair On Monday, Marina One orange ticker tape and Cuttery. was still operating until 5 “No Swimming” flags on Napa Auto Parts had them p.m. Asked if they had been lifeguard stands, residents in stock, while supplies notified of any shutdown, a are still allowed to walk the last. Hair Cuttery locations, store employee said, “Palm boardwalk. however, have temporarily Beach and Miami-Dade As of March 20 at 10 shut down for at least two county [marinas] we know are p.m., Deerfield closed its weeks. shutdown. Broward County, restaurants, except drive- Other than Publix, Pet no notice yet . . . We are only through, take-out and delivery SuperMarket, Dollar Tree and open for storage customers. services. the Chick-fil-A drive-thru, the Not for boat clubs and color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 19 estate, whether in Pompano Millennials Beach, Oakland Park, Wilton Commission Continued from page 18 Manors, or anywhere across greater Fort Lauderdale, meetings how COVID-19 is affecting a wave of millennials are the marketplace. The Florida investing. Like true real will go on Association of Realtors estate adherents, we know By Judy Vik recently released, and real that history has demonstrated [email protected] estate brokers like Coldwell that more wealth is created Banker have incorporated through real estate than the Oakland Park - Due to the into their practice, the new stock market. Coronavirus, all city facilities “COVID Addendum” to What does this mean to the are closed, including city hall. seller? Work with a Realtor to The city commission make sure your home’s online meeting will go on at 6:30 Work with a realtor presence stands out. Keep in p.m. Wednesday, April 1. to make sure your mind that while banks don’t Commissioners will have home’s online always lower rates when the the option of participating Federal Reserve does, the remotely by Zoom webinar. presence stands Hundreds, even thousands of people are seeing their new home, for the first time, federal funds rate is at historic Last week Gov. Ron out. online, from their cell phone, iPad, or laptop in HD, 3D, digitally staged – from lows. And buyers are eager. DeSantis issued an executive anywhere in the world. [Screenshot courtesy] This is a strong time to market order suspending any address this serious situation. and sell a home. Florida statute that requires The addendum and related related delays,” including related parties; government- Many of the sales a quorum to be present in forms, including purchase impacts, delays, or contract ordered shelter-in-place professionals in my office person or requires a local and sale agreements, termination related to or orders; and confirmed buyer are millennials. We see this government body to meet at fundamentally “acknowledge stemming from issues of or seller diagnoses or orders as a pivotal moment in time. a specific public place. Local the potential for COVID-19 financing or involvement of of quarantine. Not unlike family events, like government bodies may For the first time, “force births and deaths, we have utilize communications media majeure,” or Acts of God learned to be there for our technology, such as telephonic provisions, are being added to families and our clients. and video conferencing. some contracts. The Coronavirus, along Resident can attend It is important to point with economic forces and the meeting remotely by out that this economic further digitization of the viewing the webstream crisis on Wall Street is not a marketplace, has set the stage at oaklandparkfl.gov, on housing crisis. Fundamental for the age of millennials. In Comcast Channel 78, differences separate today’s our own terms, millennials AT&T Channel 99 or economy from that of 2008. are woke. If you are ready to listening outside of city Since the mortgage crisis of do business, together we can hall, according to a memo the early 2000s, banks have make this our time. from the city clerk. Public been strict as to who gets a The Gary Lanham Group comments [no more than loan. at Coldwell Banker Real 250 words] can be submitted Highly qualified buyers Estate Fort Lauderdale to publiccomments@ have been purchasing homes Beach Office has a team of oaklandparkfl.gov by 6:30 over the past decade, meaning millennial experts ready to p.m. Wednesday. For more default rates have been very serve you. To learn more, visit information, call the city low. garylanhamgroup.com or clerk’s office at 954-630- When it comes to real contact us directly as 954- 4302. color

20 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 with the researchers in it. Manatees Or, Paddy Doyle; named for Cosmetic Continued from page 14 the fighting Irishman. Or Sweet Lily, whose body bears scholarships along underwater munching multiple scars. She has been sea grasses. This foraging, coming back to the spring available much of it close to shore, puts since 1974 and has had at Pompano Beach - The them in harm’s way. least 10 calves. McDougle Technical Institute Near Orlando, there’s the Typically, manatees grow is offering full scholarships Save A Manatee Club that to nine feet weighing 880 for those left unemployed by offers an adoption program pounds. Conservation efforts COVID-19. for people interested in have increased their numbers, Programs at the school preserving these creatures. but those numbers mean more include nail specialty, facial From a catalog of named manatees are in the paths of specialty, hair braiding manatees, donors can select danger and more are being and wrapping, and body one that has been named killed. wrapping. Some fees will and whose history is told. Alice bears the scars from run-ins with boat props. [Photo courtesy of Cora Greco urges boaters to be apply. McDougle Technical Jimmy Buffet supports this Bercham] on the lookout by wearing Institute, formerly known as organization which uses its polarized sunglasses which Beauty Anatomy Institute, is funds to pay for rescues, record, according to Ally People choose a manatee remove glare, making it easier located at 1901 N. Federal releases, and research. Greco, publicist for the because they are drawn to a to see the manatees or the Hwy. #201. Save A Manatee focuses organization. specific name or life story. large circles they make in the For more information on Blue Springs State Park, a Manatee adoptions through For instance, there is water which indicate they or to apply, visit mti.edu/ large manatee wintering hole. the end of this month come Howie, at 1,350 pounds, he are nearby. If a manatee is scholarships. Call 954- This year, on one mid-January with a plush toy – a manatee has come to Blue Springs spotted injured or other ways 972-0635 to set up a virtual day, researchers counted 566 that Greco suggests would since 1971 and finds fun in in distress, call the FWC at appointment. The deadline is manatees in the springs – a look good in an Easter basket. tipping the research canoe 1-888-404-3922. April 15.

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Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 21 and lunch, during the school time and any place. nine locations for families of high school graduation Schools week. “Our Canvas Learning emergency first responders ceremonies? How will clubs Continued from page 16 Many schools offer dinner Management System has and medical personnel. At and activities such as peer to students in aftercare given us a common tool to this time, the information counseling and mentoring, already distributed 64,000 programs. make this possible and most on the location of the sites speech and debate, band laptops to students so they can Finding ways to of our educators have been was not made available and orchestra, theater and participate in online learning continue feeding children using it for the past few by Broward Schools. Visit various athletics continue to and another distribution event is an important priority. years,” said Runcie. browardschools.com for more be provided? There will be Saturday, March 28 at 8 a.m. Immediately after the schools “Canvas delivers digital information. challenges and mistakes as we Parents or guardians who have were closed because of versions of textbooks, links Also, healthcare workers travel through these uncharted not already received a laptop COVID-19, nine feeding sites to educational programs are having difficulty securing waters. Our promise to you is should go to their child’s were opened in the county for and resources, lesson plans, supplies. Broward Schools that we will fix them and find school. More information is families to pick up meals with and instructional materials will begin donating medical solutions to move forward,” available on each school’s no questions asked. for every grade level and supplies from the schools’ said Runcie. website. On Monday, March 30, subject including resources allied health programs and the Broward Schools 47 sites all over the District for students with special medical programs at the three Superintendent Robert Runcie will open to provide food needs and those needing technical colleges. said there are four issues that and more locations may open bilingual instruction.” It has Supplies will be collected Brightline the district is facing: food if necessary, according to been estimated that up to 15 from school clinics in insecurity, the digital divide, Runcie. Online instruction percent of healthcare workers elementary, middle and suspends access to quality childcare and will take place through may have to stay home as high schools. The state has a fragile health system. browardschools.com/ schools and businesses close. cancelled all mandated service More than 60 percent of the learningnevercloses. This could create a hardship examinations, including By Michael d’Oliveira children attending Broward Over the past three years, on an already stressed the Florida Standards [email protected] Public Schools qualify for the school district has been healthcare system. Assessments and End-of free or reduced meals. developing the capability to To help curb the impact Course examinations. It has Brightline is the latest For many children, the deliver personalized education school closures will have not been determined how the service to be impacted by schools are the only place with a blend of classroom on the community, Broward SAT, ACT and AICE exams COVID-19. for them to be assured of two time with teachers and online Schools has temporarily will be offered. Citing the need to “flatten nutritious meals, breakfast digital resources available any offered free child care at “How will we handle the curve” and reduce the spread of Coronavirus, Brightline announced that it would suspend its commuter We Mean Business! rail service. “Like all businesses, we are operating in a period of uncertainty which may last several months. Although a difficult decision, we have decided to temporarily suspend Brightline service in the best interest of the entire South Florida community as we all seek to flatten the curve,” said Brightline President Patrick Goddard in a prepared statement. “We are taking proactive measures with our phase two construction teams in order to keep people employed and continue construction between Orlando and West Palm Beach,” he added. By press time, Tri-Rail had not announced yet if it will alter or suspend operations. bw

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Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 23 Mayor receives award James Errett Davis lived a life of service James [Jim] E. Davis, 79, First Presbyterian Church died March 7 at his home in of Pompano Beach. He was Pompano Beach. He was a active in the Pompano Beach remarkable man and leaves a Exchange Club and served as very distinguished legacy. president. Jim was born in Athens, He organized and led Ohio on March 17, 1940 fundraising for numerous and grew up in Logan, Ohio charitable organizations in graduating from Logan High the community. Jim was well School in 1958. After high respected and kind with a school, Jim joined the Navy. great, wry sense of humor. He served as an avionics He was an avid golfer technician aboard Airborne and loved fishing. He was Early Warning aircraft over a lifelong fan of The Ohio the Pacific during the cold State University football war until 1963. He then James Errett Davis loved giving out and basketball teams and the returned to Logan where he flag pins. [Photo courtesy] Massillon Tiger football team. Pompano Beach - Ambassador Joăo Mendes Pereira, Brazil’s consul general in married Cheryl L. Walters in His life was a life of Miami, presented Mayor Rex Hardin with the National Order of South Cross in 1964. service. He also respected and the Degree of Commander at a recent city commission meeting. The award is the He joined the Ohio State He was active honored military, police and most important bestowed upon a foreign national by the Brazilian government, Highway Patrol in 1964, service personnel by thanking said the ambassador. Pereira said Hardin has helped the Brazilian community in several in South Florida, including allowing the Brazilian Consulate in Miami to use serving as a trooper in Piqua them and was known for city hall here to assist Brazilians living in the area. “Rex Hardin is a friend and transferred to Massillon organizations and giving away many American of the Brazilian community,” said Pereira. “I’m truly, truly honored,” said an as a detective. While working helped create the flag pins. emotional Hardin. “I’ve made it a point to try and represent everyone in our in Massillon, he earned He was a true patriot, a community.” [Staff photo] his BS degree in public Auto Theft Task great American and will be administration from Kent Forces in Dade, missed by family and many State University in 1982. Broward and Palm friends. He was also an Investigator Jim is survived by Cheryl, with the OBI. Jim then went Beach counties. his loyal and devoted wife on to become police chief of of 56 years, his son Eric, Jackson Township, Ohio. daughter-in- law Cathy After retiring from law Working closely with law and three grandchildren enforcement Jim went to enforcement and insurance Nathanael, Timothy and work as an insurance fraud industry organizations, Jim Rachael of Oak Ridge, North investigator for the National was a vital member in helping Carolina. Automobile Theft Bureau stem insurance fraud crimes A memorial will be held at [NATB] and the National in the tri-county area. a later date. In lieu of flowers, Insurance Crime Bureau He was an officer in the family would appreciate [NICB]. several local and national donations be made in Jim’s He was active in several organizations associated name to any organization organizations and helped with auto theft prevention doing Parkinson’s disease create the Auto Theft Task and investigations, including research. Forces in Dade, Broward and IAATI and FATIU. Jim also Paid obituary provided by Palm Beach counties. served as an elder at the Davis’ family. color

24 New Pelican newpelican.com Friday, March 27, 2020 Cases Continued from page 2 earlier this week. As a result, according to the email, the pool area and tiki hut area are closed until further notice. Further Due to the need to cover the unfolding COVID-19 story, we cleaning and sanitation regret that we must suspend our reader photos at this time. It precautions will be taken. will resume as soon as possible. Please refrain from sending While some people may be A number of people gathered at Colohatchee Park on March 22 to enjoy the photos until we begin publishing again. Thank you. in the city on vacation, it is nice weather, despite advice from medical professionals that people should not important to stop the spread gather as groups in public places. [Photo by Katina Caraganis] of the virus, the email reads. BSO investigates murder “Considering the concern Rolli was under a 14-day Henderson, all fees for and the fact that people have self quarantine as a precaution parking enforcement and tested positive for COVID-19, after attending an event where convenience fees for online we strongly encourage you another attendee subsequently utility payments have been to reconsider socializing in tested positive for the virus. waived. groups.” He questioned what the fiscal A number of residents Henderson said she is impact may be on the city gathered at Colohatchee Park encouraged by the compliance since a lot of businesses are Sunday afternoon, before the she is seeing by residents and not open and many residents announcement was made that business owners alike. are not working. the park and the boat ramp “The city was proactive in Property taxes make up would close. Stacy Pagre lives adopting measures to slow a significant portion of the near Colohatchee and was Deerfield Beach - The young man shot to death March the spread of the virus in the city’s revenue. “We won’t see out paddle boarding Sunday 16 on South Dixie Highway was a resident of Pompano community and among our that impact until next year,” afternoon. Beach and did not attend Deerfield Beach High School, City employees,” she said. “After he said. “It really has a big He said while he was out on Commissioner Ben Preston said Thursday. Preston said his the city’s emergency order effect.” the water, he saw many more information came from the boy’s family and dispelled rumors last week to close certain All non-essential operations people in their backyards than that he was a student here. businesses, the county moved in the city have been stopped. he normally sees. According to Preston, a family member said he had been to close even more non- All city parks, boat ramps, Depending on the activity visiting Deerfield Beach when he was found at 1335 Dixie essential businesses. We are community centers, and the [paddle boarding is typically Highway with a gunshot wound and taken to Broward Health seeing good compliance in Richard C. Sullivan Library a solitary venture], people can North, where he was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives are Wilton Manors and I’m very are closed. Residents can enjoy nature and adhere to looking for the victim’s vehicle, thought to be a silver or grey, encouraged by that.” call the library between the social distancing, the practice four-door hatchback, possibly a Toyota Prius. Rolli agreed, saying that all hours 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to of lessening physical contact Anyone with information regarding this case, should contact the communication he’s had get a library card and digitally with other individuals. “We Detective John Curcio at 954-321-4212. To remain anonymous, with city staff members and check out books. can all get out and still have contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS [8477] or residents has been positive. Additionally, said space,” he said. online at browardcrimestoppers.org. color

Friday, March 27, 2020 newpelican.com New Pelican 25 Quarantine tunes; “Boston Jimmy” plays daily music for neighbors Reese Furlow songs they ask for, and they because he was reminded

news@newpelican send me some. I get a lot of of a previous outbreak that requests for country.” occurred in the early 1900s. Pompano Beach - The Burns’ neighbors are from “This hits home for me. COVID-19 pandemic has different parts of the world as My grandfather was a police people quarantined in their well, but he managed to find officer who died in 1918 from homes but one man, “Boston music for them so they could the Spanish Flu.” Jimmy” Burns, decided to use listen with the others. Some According to the CDC, the the opportunity. neighbors even brought out Spanish Flu was the most James Burns is a retired their lawn chairs Tuesday and severe pandemic in recent man from Boston who mingled as Burns played his history. Roughly 500 million currently lives at the music. people were infected and 50 North Hampton Court “I have a French CD and we million died from it. condominium. Over the years have some French-Canadians Burns is committed to keep he has lived there, he has who want to hear their playing music until the danger grown a strong bond with music,” Burns said. “I play a from this pandemic passes. most of his neighbors. couple songs for them.” “We’re going to do this until Once the COVID-19 The Boston native said society says we can come out outbreak occurred, and he wanted to do something again.” everyone was told to special for his community quarantine and isolate themselves, Burns and his “Boston Jimmy” Burns plays music every day to help his neighbors get through the isolation caused by Coronavirus. [Photo by Reese Furlow] neighbors used that to their advantage, and came up with the opportunity to play music 4 to 5 in the evening?’ and it’s Some Italians sang their for everyone in the complex. worked out pretty well.” national anthem, and others “We started last week,” Burns got the idea when played the violin. Burns has a Burns said. “I had complaints he heard that some people in collection of CD’s he plays on that my music was too loud, Italy sang on their balconies his Bose stereo every evening. but a resident called me and for their neighbors during “I’ve been taking requests said ‘is there any way you their lockdown in order to from different people,” Burns could play some music from raise each other’s spirits. said. “I have most of the

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