The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 - Vol. XXI, Issue 1 Pompano Beach • Deerfi eld Beach • Lighthouse Point • Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Wilton Manors • Oakland Park • Hillsboro Beach • The Galt • Palm Aire Wherever you are, read The Pelican @ pompanopelican.com • Send news to [email protected] City elections Urban farm seems draw six likely in 2013 adding hopefuls another angle to culinary district By Judy Vik By Judy Vik PELICAN STAFF PELICAN STAFF Oakland Park – City Commission Seats 1, 4 and 5 are up for election on Oakland Park – An urban farm March 12. Voters will also consider that brings Oakland Park back to its six referenda questions. agricultural roots, but with a new Filing, which started Wednesday, urban look could be sprouting soon. runs through next Wednesday, Jan. 9. City staff is close to fi nal At The Pelican’s deadline, six negotiations with Jon Albee of residents had qualifi ed for those seats. the Urban Farm Institute who has Seat 1: Sara Guevrekian and submitted a proposal for a farm north Ruben Jean have qualifi ed. Incumbent, of Jaco Pastorius Park. The item will Mayor Anne Sallee, elected in 2009, come before the commission this has not yet fi led. month. “This will be another phase See HOPEFULS on page 11 of our culinary arts district,” said Mayor Anne Sallee. “His could be the farm that grows the lemon grass Plaques give for a special beer brewed by Funky Buddha,” [the brewery coming soon to local history a Oakland Park Station,] she said. Residents here have requested boost community gardens but Sallee said By Judy Vik Bill Thompson checks his Civil War period Gatling Gun which will be on display at the Military Artifact Show on Jan. 18 and 19 at the Pompano Beach Elks Club. See story on page 15. See URBAN FARM on page 3 PELICAN STAFF Pompano Beach – Five structures were recently added to the city’s Local Register of Historic Places. Island Association is all about raising At a recent city commission meeting, Mayor Lamar Fisher the bar to make things better presented bronze plaques recognizing the historic designation to be placed By Judy Wilson at The Blanche Ely House, Pioneer PELICAN STAFF Monument, Kester Cottages #1 and #2 and the Sample McDougald House. Deerfi eld Beach – Five years Fisher thanked members of the after encouraging his neighbors to volunteer Historic Preservation make improvements to their island Committee for their efforts, noting, community, Mark Dreyer can point “Because of the success of the with pride to some accomplishments. committee you made the local registry Garbage cans and bulk refuse a reality. We’re truly saving our that had littered the landscape have history and saving these community disappeared behind hedges and walls, structures that have gone through the an active Crime Watch program is process to be [declared] historic.” in place, some potholes have been Dirk DeJong, president of fi lled, the pocket park at SE 10 Street the Sample-McDougald House has been landscaped, doggie stations Mark Dreyer leads his island community to a higher level through communication, education and See HISTORIC HOMES on page 13 See BEACH ISLAND on page 29 the power of community pride. [Photo by Judy Wilson] 2 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 57 Place, Fort. Lauderdale. Sightings Renaissance Festival will be A community calendar for held at Quiet Waters Park Northeast Broward County. in Deerfi eld Beach Feb. 9 Send your event information through March 17. Visit to [email protected] www.ren-fest.com or call 954-776-1642. Art, Music & 1-6 – Big Band Dance Entertainment from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Elks 1-4 – Empire Stage and Lodge, 240 W. Prospect Island City Stage present Road, Oakland Park. Cost is “Pig Tale An Urban Faerie $8 at the door. Cash bar. 954- Story” at Empire Stage, 564-2357. 1140 N Flagler Drive, Fort 1-9 – Legends of Doo Lauderdale. Play runs through Wop perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Show times are at Emma Lou Olson Civic Thursdays through Saturdays Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach. Doors open Sandy Paws will host “Walk for the Animals” on March 2 to raise funds for the Broward Humane Society. Over the past at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 5 10 years, the walk has raised more than $22,000 to support homeless animals. The 1.5 mile walk on Las Olas includes p.m. Tickets are $30. Visit at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $14 a free breakfast at IHop. Call Cindy Geesey at 954-776-5974. www.smarttix.com or call per person. 954-786-4111. 954-678-1496. 1-11 – Women in for the Performing Arts, Spanish River Blvd. Jim p.m. by Simone Dinnerstein, 1-5 – Notre Dame Art; Mercedes Cisneros, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Kovalcik Trio, featuring Knight Concert Hall at the University Band performs Gloria Sesana and Federica Featured performances of the Jim Kovalcik on fl ute, Jason Adrienne Arsht Center for at Cardinal Gibbons High Zavanella, from 6 to 9 p.m. works of Balanchine, Mozart, Hanley on guitar and Steve the Performing Arts, 1300 School, 2900 NE 47 St., Fort Galleria Ca’D’Oro at the Balanchine, Stravinsky, Don Jernigan on bass. 561-239- Biscayne Blvd., Miami. 305- Lauderdale, at 10 a.m. 954- Village of Merrick Park, 358 Quixote Pas de Deux. Tickets 1536. 949-6722 491-2900 ext: 143. San Lorenzo Ave., Coral range from $20 to $175. 305- 1-13 – Goldberg 1-5 & 6 – Auditions for Gables. 305-442-9157. 949-6722. Variations performed at 5 See SIGHTINGS on page 3 the 2013 Florida Renaissance 1-11 – Miami City Ballet, 1-13 – Sunday Matinee Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 Ziff Ballet Opera House at 8 Music at 3 p.m. at Boca p.m. at One Studio, 800 NW p.m. at Adrienne Arsht Center Raton Library, 1501 NW Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 3 locally-grown food more until the qualifying period in perform Corelli, Gershwin, Manors. Vendors wanted. Urban farm available and to help people January.” Two residents have Chopin and more. Requested 954-390-2115. Continued from page 1 grow it themselves. By paying fi led for her seat. donation $15. 561-278-6003. 1-12 & 13 – Tropical a monthly fee, participants City residents will vote 1-20 – Annie Moses Band Postcard Show and Sale at those are diffi cult. become part of Community on several proposed charter performs at 4 p.m. at First the Pompano Beach Civic “But with the urban Supported Agriculture [CSA] amendments, including one Presbyterian Church “The Center, 1801 NE 6 St., from farm, restaurant owners and and share in the food raised. that would move city elections Pink Church,” 2331 NE 26 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is residents will be able to As the word spreads about from March to November. Ave., Pompano Beach. The $3. Free appraisals. 305-666- buy produce grown in our the culinary arts district, “It will be a busy year. It band is known for its fusion 0219. downtown center,” she said. Sallee said the city is getting will be anything but boring,” of jazz, classical, country, 1-26 & 27 – Nautical Flea “We’ll be able to offer a fresh, more inquiries and interest Sallee said. bluegrass and pop. Suggested Market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local product that we haven’t from businesses. Additional donation is $10 for adults, on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 had in a long time.” development will be coming. $5 for students and children p.m. on Sunday at Pompano Albee proposes an urban Sallee’s seat on the city Sightings 12 and under are free. Visit Community Park, 2001 NE farm, green market and commission is one of three up Continued from page 2 www.pinkpres.org or call 10 St. Admission is $5 per community garden with the in the March 12 election. She 954-941-2308. person. Children 12 and city as a partner. The site is was elected in March 2009. 1-13 – Music at St. Paul, Auctions & Sales under are free. Visit www. vacant farmland off Dixie Asked if she is running for 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray 1-12 – Yard sale from 8 nauticalfl eamarket.com. Highway. re-election, she said, “I don’t Beach at 3 p.m. Mei Mei Luo a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hagen Park, The idea is to make have to make that decision and Daphne Spottiswoode 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton See SIGHTINGS on page 5 4 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Television anchor hired to fi ll public information position in Deerfi eld Beach She returned to Southeast Florida to become a communications executive with Pace Americas, a provider of digital TV technology, choosing a behind-the-scenes job rather than be in front of the cameras. “I was ready to go behind the camera,” she said. “But I will always be a journalist at heart.” Medina will handle public relations and marketing duties here and act as the city’s liaison with the media, the The new Deerfi eld Beach spokesperson will become the voice and the face of commission, the public and this city’s information. city departments. By Judy Wilson anchoring local news for “What drew me to network affi liates in El Paso, Deerfi eld Beach was the PELICAN STAFF Memphis and Tampa. Her passion I see in the mayor, Deerfi eld Beach – A fi rst day on the job here Peggy Noland, and her love seasoned on-air news reporter was Dec. 19, the day Police for the city. I am really has been hired as the city’s Chief Pete Sudler learned he excited to work for her,” public information offi cer. was being fi red by incoming Medina said. Reportedly, there were 150 sheriff Scott Israel. Medina currently lives in applications for the $75,000 a The graduate of FIU Delray Beach but said, “I am year job. said she weathered her fi rst also excited about Deerfi eld Rebecca Medina comes attempt at crises control by Beach becoming my home.” to the city with 10 years advising all concerned to keep experience in broadcasting, low profi les. Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 5 Forum focuses on end of life issues Docent training for Sample- By Michael d’Oliveira The public is invited to case management director join a conversation to help of North Broward Medical McDougald House begins PELICAN STAFF them make their decisions Center; David King, business Pompano Beach before another person does if development coordinator at this month – Issues always arise when a for them. Hospice of Broward County SPECIAL TO THE PELICAN person dies or is terminally “Final Wishes Forum” and Ken Stolar, seminar ill. Beyond decisions will be held on Monday, Jan. specialist with Dignity Pompano Beach’s about funerals or hospice 7 at 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Memorial Kraeer Funeral signature historical structure, arrangements, most people Evangelical Lutheran Church, Homes. the 1916 Sample-McDougald have additional wishes. 2500 NE 14 Street Causeway. St. Stephen’s Pastor David House, is looking for On Monday, those who The forum’s panel Potter said he’s seen instances individuals who are interested want to move ahead and make will consist of Stephanie where tragedies became more in our past and enjoy those decisions now can get Schneider, elder law complicated without this interacting with others to events. expert advice. attorney; Gavin Malcolm, information. “When I was the become volunteer tour guides. Volunteers are provided pastor of another congregation The Sample-McDougald with training sessions that will a young couple got into a House is the only Pompano cover the history of the house car accident [and left behind Beach property listed in the and the general community, two children]. The wife was National Register of Historic as well as information on the killed and the husband was in Place, and is one of the oldest landscape, interacting with a coma. No one knew what homes in the area that has visitors and safety procedures. do to for him in that process,” been preserved in its original The fi rst session will take said Potter. “This preparation confi guration. Following its place on Jan. 12, from 10 to allows families and friends to 2.5 million dollar restoration 11:30 a.m. at the Sample- “focus on their feelings and and site development, the McDougald House, 450 NE their faith.” house and grounds are open 10 St., Pompano Beach. Call 954-942-4473. to the public and for special A second session will be held on Jan. 26. Call 954-691-5686.

Sightings Continued from page 3 Books & Lectures 1-6 – Book discussion on chapters one and two of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness by Michelle Alexander at 1 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale, 3970 NW 21 Ave., Oakland Park. 954- 531-1928. 1-9 – Readers at Sundown at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Library, 2200 NE 38 St. Join other readers to discuss this month’s title: The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. 954-946-6398. 1-14 – Annual meeting of the Friends of the Century Plaza Leon Slatin Library at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 1856A W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfi eld Beach. 954-357- 7740. Children & Family 1-5 – Outdoor garden program for children at 10:30 a.m. at Pompano Beach Library, 1213 E. Atlantic

See SIGHTINGS on page 12 6 The Pelican Opinion & Letters Friday, January 4, 2013 Correction & clarifi cation The Dec. 14, 2012 edition of the Pelican featured an article by Malcolm McClintock titled, Beach Fish Market serves up wealth of fresh seafood by Intracoastal. In said article, Terry Craft, owner of Beach Fish Market, was Pompano Beach, Deerfi eld Beach, Lighthouse Point, quoted as follows: ‘ … [I] found out Mr. Fish was going to close its doors … Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Wilton Manors, so I decided to buy it!” Through discussions with legal counsel for Mr. Fish Oakland Park and Hillsboro Beach Seafood, The Pelican became aware that Terry Craft did not buy Mr. Fish ESTABLISHED 1993 • Volume XX, Issue 1 Seafood. Mr. Fish Seafood went out of business in the spring of 2012 following Founding Editor and Publisher the death of its owner, Michael Montella. In July of 2012, Beach Fish Market Anne Hanby Siren assumed Mr. Fish Seafood’s lease on the premises. Mr. Fish Seafood received Executive Assistant: Mary Hudson no compensation from Terry Craft or Beach Market. Mr. Fish Seafood is not Graphics: Rachel Ramirez Windsheimer affi liated with Beach Fish Market or the owners/offi cers of Beach Fish Market. Bookkeeper: John White The Pelican regrets the error. Classifi eds: Fran Shelby Contributing Writers: Phyllis J. Neuberger, Recommended Judy Wilson, Malcolm McClintock, Judy Vik, Michael d’Oliveira Go SOLAR Fest, Jan. 25, 26 at Account Executives: Paul Shroads, Carolyn Mann, Bill Heaton, Bill Fox Broward Convention Center Special Offi ce Assistant: Cathy Siren The right people will be in place to answer the most diffi cult question The Pompano Pelican is published weekly on Fridays participants will have at the SOLAR Fest this month. The two-day event will Street Address: 1500-A E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 cover solar challenges and solutions to accessing thte sun’s energy to use for Telephone: 954-783-8700 • Fax: 954-783-0093 homes, pools and more. That include fi nancing options for rooftop PV solar Letters to the Editor are encouraged and accepted for print if signed, although a writer’s systems installation that will reduce electric bills. name will be withheld on request; letters must also include a daytime telephone number. Advertising rates are available upon request. Subscription rate is $31.80 including tax for one Registration is $50 for Jan. 25. Attendance on Saturday, Jan. 26 is free. To year’s delivery in Greater Pompano Beach; $95.40/per year including tax for others in the fi nd out more, Call 954-519-1260. United States; call 954-783-8700 for rates abroad. The Pelican is a nonpartisan newspaper and reserves the right to decline advertising. Copyright 2012. Reproduction of this publication Review in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission of the publisher. The Pelican is The Interview, by Faye Sholiton is now playing at the The Willow Theatre a member of the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, Deerfi eld Beach Chamber The play is produced by The Women’s Theatre Project and directed by Genie and the LBTS Chamber. The Pelican is a state certifi ed woman-owned minority business. The Pelican is delivered to businesses, libraries, schools, offi ces, hospitals, news racks and single Croft. family homes. All advertising and copy is published at the sole discretion of the publisher. We Reviewers have called Sholiton’s work a “deeply moving memory play welcome your critiques and ideas concerning this publication. about the legacy of human suffering, courage and humanity, mothers and Anne Siren, publisher daughters, and forgiving and being forgiven, The Interview is at once a powerful documentation of a horrifi c historical event and one artist’s deeply- felt response to it. Written with clarity and feeling, it resonates on all levels. Adjusting to loss of friends won’t Sholiton drew inspiration for her play from her real-life experiences as a long- standing journalist and interviewer of Holocaust survivors. be easy, but good guys move on With Harriet Oser, Patti Gardner, Irene Adjan and Christopher Mitchell By Anne Siren Performances: Jan. 4 through Jan. 20; Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m. The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 S Military PUBLISHER Trail, Boca Raton Box Offi ce: 561-347-3948. In Pompano Beach, things won’t be the same at community events with Check this out Capt. Mick Wiener no longer part of the Broward Sheriff’s Offi ce. On Jan. 13, Luciano Saber along with Compact Production, Inc. screens Friends of BSO Captain Mick Wiener could always spot the captain Edge of Salvation at Muvico Broward 18, 2315 N. Fed. Hwy., Pompano Beach. somewhere above the crowd. He was that tall, easy to fi nd. The fi lm takes a social-economic look at what our country is faced with today Capt. Wiener had the effect of making each person feel like he was one as seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy and a family that loses everything of his or her close friends. Most of us were anticipating Capt. Wiener to be due to a down economy, pride, greed and ultimately “man’s inhumanity to promoted, very possibly to be Pompano Beach’s chief. man.” The message of the fi lm is never to give up no matter how diffi cult life Capt. Wiener seems to have been a man born to be a cop. He has cop written may seem. Adapt and overcome. Let The Pelican know how you review this all over him. No problem was too small or too large to get his full attention. fi lm. When news came recently that Sheriff-elect Scott Israel had Capt. Wiener on his “fi re” list, the news was so startling, some thought it was a joke. Friends had asked Capt. Wiener how he felt about the recent election where his boss, Sheriff Al Lamberti, came in second. I wanted to know myself. Here’s what Capt. Wiener said. “I’ve worked for four bosses already. You just keep doing what you do.” And along with Capt. Wiener’s years with the Broward Sheriff’s Offi ce, he has continued his education beyond a master’s degree. Now he is studying for his PhD. It might have been a kick to call him Doctor Captain. But it would have been more fun to see a young man so dedicated to police work, his education and his community, to remain on the job. The fi ring was also a surprise left-hook to Capt. Wiener as well since he was six months away from his retirement. This Pompano Beach resident has been in service for 24 years and six months. Ironically he has enough sick time and vacation leave to earn those six months to retire, but the new sheriff had no interest in allowing that to happen. When cops retire, they get to wear a badge of retirement. Not Capt. Wiener. That might concern some of us who will have to work with the new sheriff when he comes on board offi cially Jan. 9. Wiener was not alone in this so-called blood bath; 28 other deputies were on the list. We understand the “to the victor go the spoils,” but that’s not a long-lasting victory. For Capt. Wiener, we wish Godspeed to even greater things that come from good service to the Broward Sheriff’s Offi ce and to the good people you have served so well for nearly 25 years. Those are the things that still await you and others who simply continue to try to be and do the best they can. What Pompano Beach loses, some other city will gain. And as for our new sheriff, we’d better all mind our P’s and Q’s. Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 7 Residents pack city hall to make sure safety programs remain intact Commissioners ask Sheriff Scott Israel’s abrupt violence,” he said, noting develop an emergency safety and about programs residents to hold off termination of the city’s the cases of Josie Ratley and management plan, including we’ve established that are popular police chief Pete Michael Brewer, which drew public safety plans for parks, outside the norm.” comments until next Sudler. national negative attention to facilities and infrastructure, Hanson said he was city meeting City Manager Burgess Deerfi eld Beach. such as water plants and presenting a concept. No job Hanson tried to assure the After those incidents, water and sewer lines. And offers had been made and By Judy Vik audience and commission the city wanted more the director would develop a no salary set. “It’s up to the PELICAN STAFF that “tonight isn’t about involvement by police in security plan for city facilities commission how they want to Deerfi eld Beach – After Chief Sudler or the sheriff’s reaching out to neighborhood and parks. move forward with it.” a 1-1/2-hour discussion, city command staff. It is about schools and the community to “Nothing in this is set Mayor Peggy Noland commissioners unanimously public safety and how we develop proactive programs, in stone,” Hanson assured said that rather than open the agreed to table the issue of approach it and to ensure that especially for youth, Hanson commissioners. “It can be meeting to public comment, creating a new public safety programs we have developed said. modifi ed or completely she preferred that people department and schedule a over the past two to three The director of public discarded. absorb what Hanson had said workshop to hear from the years remain intact.” safety would oversee the “There’s a lot of and call commissioners or the public. A proposed ordinance Police Athletic League, misinformation out there, city manager. “This is just Commissioners said they would create a new manage programs with that this is just a move informative. This is highly needed more information and Department of Public Safety homeowners’ groups and against Sheriff-elect Israel for sensitive,” she said. time to hear from constituents and Emergency Management Neighborhood Watch and terminating Chief Sudler,” Noland suggested that before taking a vote. No date and create a position of interact with the Citizen Hanson said. “No, It’s not. people who want to address was set for the workshop. director. Observer Patrol to coordinate This is not about that at all. the commission sign up with Their next scheduled meeting The director would special events. This is about the future of advise the city manager and The director also would how we approach public See SAFETY PROGRAMS on is Jan. 15. page 16 Residents packed city commission on contractual hall for the special meeting obligations with BSO, oversee Wednesday but were not code enforcement and review allowed to speak despite performance of parking an attempt by Vice Mayor enforcement. Bill Ganz to allow public Hanson said Deerfi eld comment. Beach differs from other Many residents were upset cities. “Three years ago at newly elected Broward we had issues with youth 8 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican takes a look at local business owners. You can tell your story here because Business matters business matters. 954-783-8700. Town clerk Brighter Days offers extra hands to help clients position and their loved ones keep their independence opens in By Phyllis J. Neuberger at home. I was that extra pair of hands myself for 20 years. PELICAN STAFF Lauderdale- I recognized how important Whatever the need, this service is to both the By-The-Sea Brighter Days Nursing agency needy parent and the family can assist with home health The Town of Lauderdale- who is searching for a way to care for clients and their By-The-Sea is advertising for keep mom or dad in familiar family members who want to a town clerk to replace June surroundings.” remain in their own homes. White, who is retiring this Harvey went on to say, This agency, located at 1001 month. She has been town “So many clients asked me W. Cypress Creek Rd., suite clerk since July 2007. if I knew of someone , like 400H in Fort Lauderdale is According to a notice me, to help a friend, that I owned by Louise Harvey, RN, on the town’s website, the got the courage to start my and Michael Prisciantelli, who job requires competency own specialized placement handles the offi ce, billing and in records management service for qualifi ed people. all fi nancial matters. and retention; knowledge I’m licensed and insured. “We are that extra pair of Florida elections and All of our employees have of hands that can do the public records laws and passed the required level two things that are diffi cult for procedures; a high degree background checks and are our clients like reaching of accuracy and attention to bonded.” the top shelf, driving to the detail in work; excellent word Although she interviews doctor, changing the bed, processing, organizational and prospective employees organizing medicines. We communications skills. and clients in her offi ce, can provide every level of Other requirements include she says it is in the client’s care to help our clients stay fi ve years of experience in best interest to go to the in their own homes and keep Louise Harvey, co-owner of Brighter Days, is shown here doing an assessment progressively responsible home involved to assess the their independence. Brighter of a client’s needs. This client who walks with a walker needs help administrative work in kind of help needed. “The Days range of help includes with certain tasks that she can no longer do. Harvey will help her work out what municipal government. A evaluation is always done by support she needs and how often the help will be needed. [Photo by Phyllis J. RNs, LPNs. CNAs. home bachelor’s degree in public an RN or me,” she says. Our Neuberger] health aids and companions,” or business administration or employees are all trained in explains Harvey. “Our service every level of help offered by and is evaluated with this in related fi eld is preferred. their respective fi elds. They is geared to those who want to Brighter Days.” mind. RNs do the assessments A Certifi ed Municipal City must pass a Florida State stay out of nursing facilities, Clients have many varied Clerk with Florida experience Board or the equivalent and but need assistance to remain be licensed. That includes needs. Each case is individual See BRIGHTER DAYS on page is preferred. 23 Hiring salary range is $50,000 to $65,000. More information about the position Scavenger hunt showcases, preserve city’s history is available at www.lbts- By Michael d’Oliveira Park, 2020 Wilton Drive. The Children’s Art formerly at Five Points, built fl .org. Along with showcasing Project, only partially by developer E.J. Willingham PELICAN STAFF many of the city’s historical complete, also needs to attract people to the city in Wilton Manors – Reside- sites and businesses, the funding. The Wilton Manors the 1920s. nts living here today can help money that is raised will be Development Alliance, which The Historical Society preserve what was left behind donated to help restore the is spearheading the project, isn’t sure exactly when the by the residents of yesterday Carriage House at Richardson plans to add new decorative Carriage House was built, the – during the Wilton Manors Park and the Children’s Art walls, benches, landscaping, estimate is 1926 or earlier, Scavenger Hunt. Project located at Jaycee Park. lighting and brick pavers to but it knows what it wants the Scheduled for Saturday, Right now, the Carriage complement the tile mosaic future of the structure to be. Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m., House is being utilized for already in place. The mosaic Mary Ulm, vice president the Scavenger Hunt is part storage – the same use for is a rendering of “The of the Historical Society, fundraiser and part tour guide. which it was used in its early Towers,” two medieval- The hunt begins at Hagen days for horses and carriages. looking castle-like structures, See HUNT on page 9 bw

Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 9 gathering area at Richardson. consist of teams of three to Hunt “I think it would be a very four people each. The cost to Coney Island Continued from page 8 nice addition to the park and enter is $10 for one ticket or would probably increase the What was two tickets for $15. Children Baby duo at said the hope is that it can city’s revenue,” said Ulm. 12 and under are free if they be converted into a space Adrienne Foland, Hagen’s are with an adult. Skolnick where food and drinks can be the event’s creator and fi rst name? Participants aren’t allowed Pompano Beach - The prepared and served. membership director of the to get help outside their team Baby Boomers’ music opens “In order to preserve the Wilton Manors Historical So you think you during the event, but a “Hint Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Herb building, we needed to help Society, said she came up know the answer? Station” will be located at Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 the city make it functional,” with the idea of a scavenger Iberia Bank, 2465 Wilton Ave. in Palm Aire. Coney said Ulm. hunt in San Francisco Then take your team to Drive. One hint will be given Island Baby is a husband and The Historical Society during Chinese New Year the place of proof, like per team. wife duo from Brooklyn, New would also like to see a celebrations last February. “I a statue, pull out you The winners will be York whose nostalgia themed permanent canopy added just thought it would be fun to camera and take the chosen based on the number performances bring back next to the Carriage House in do that here,” she said. picture to verify your of correct answers memories of those “good old order to enhance the outdoor And those who participate source. “It’s really not about days.” Tickets are $12. Call speed, it’s about brains,” said 954-786-4590. Your cell phone or cam- Foland. If two teams are tied era will be critical for the with the same number of Children’s fi nal proof. correct answers the team with the best time will win. choir now in the Wilton Manors The fi rst place team gets Scavenger Hunt will have to a $100 gift certifi cate to being know or learn a thing or two Rosie’s Bar & Grill, second about the history of the city if place winners receive a gift formed they want to win. certifi cate worth $50 at To “We have pictures of the The Moon and the third Pompano Beach - business from like the 50s and place prize is a $25 to Pinche Children from ages six to 60s and they have to fi gure Taqueria. 16 are invited to sign up for out what’s in its place today,” Visit www.scavengerhunt. Children’s Choir of Pompano said Foland about one part of developwm.org or call Beach, a school to train voices the event. Adrienne Foland at 954-205- for performance. The scavenger hunt will 6594 for more information. Classes begin on Jan. 17. Auditions take place Jan. 7 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Ave., Pompano Beach. Concerts will take place at the church. Cost is $35 for registration and $15 per class. Call 561-317-3866. Garden Club of Lighthouse Point Lighthouse Point - The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point hosts its “Membership Coffee” drive on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Education Hall, 2700 NE 36 St. The day’s program will be “Stipular Secrets & Piquant Pyrenes, A Fantastic Cruise Through Rubiaceae: The Coffee Family.” The guest will be John J. Pipoly III, Ph.D., Broward County extension agent. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 954-942-9310 or visit www.lhpgc.org. 10 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Car show Home Depot in Pompano Beach becomes a year ‘round and auction Santa to Charles Drew Family Resource Center Fort Lauderdale – The Fort Lauderdale Beach Car Making a Show & Auction will be Difference held Friday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8 St. Over 350 cars will be available for auction and display, including several automobiles from the 1930s. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Auctions start at noon on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit Phyllis J. Neuberger wants your www.ftlauderdaleauction. suggestions about people who are com. making a difference. Phyllis’s new book, China Dahl, is available on Coral Ridge amazon.com. Call 954-783-8700. By Phyllis J. Neuberger

Green PELICAN STAFF This story began with market Carnel White, store manager of Home Depot, 1151 W Copans Rd. in Pompano Beach is partnering with Charles Drew an email from Jennifer Fort Lauderdale - Every Family Resource Center. Starting with a decorated Christmas tree and gifts for 200 children, Team Depot plans to beautify Gibson-Castillo, a teacher the school entrance, have workshops for children, and improve several other school areas that are in need of rescuing. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 and partnership volunteer [Photo courtesy of Courtesy Carnel White, Home Depot] p.m. the Coral Ridge Green coordinator at Charles Drew Market is held at 3000 N. Family Resource Center. She he willingly took the time to school, we’re going to do about doing community Federal Hwy., just south wrote, “ Our Center has been talk about this Home Depot a big project for the school service. We just completed of the southeast cornet of blessed with a very generous store and its involvement with every three months. Our one home in our area for a Oakland Park Boulevard and new partner who deserves to Charles Drew. fi rst project is to redo the veteran and his family. We Federal Highway. Vendors be recognized. Home Depot, “My employees and I entrance landscaping. We did landscaping, painting, sell fresh, local and organic at 1151 W. Copans Rd. and decided to adopt a family in hope to plant fl owers, add improved the light fi xtures, produce, herbs, pasta, baked its employees are doing need and give that family plants, paint the benches and remodeled the bathrooms, goods, spices and teas, olive wonderful things over here.” a good Christmas, so we put mulch around the trees. and the deck. Everything was oils, orchids, bromides, stone The Pelican contacted researched several places. We’re going to use pavers to done by 20 to 30 employee crabs and more, call 954-426- Carnel White, store manager We learned a little about create an area where teachers volunteers who worked beside 8436. at Home Depot, to set up an Charles Drew, visited the can take a break in a pleasant, me. Each district with a interview to get the rest of school and quickly realized outdoor setting.” Home Depot store took on its this story. White is a pleasant how much this school does And every three months, own project of a home for a unassuming young man, for the immediate community. volunteer employees will veteran.” dressed in the same Home So, instead of adopting have a school workshop to Asked why they do all Depot uniform that his 170 one family, we took this teach the youngsters how of this good work, White employees wear. Though his wonderful opportunity to help to complete do-it-yourself responded, “We do it because store is as busy as a beehive, the school and give back to projects.” we feel we should support the the community ourselves.” White was anxious to community which supports Home Depot donated a point out that all of the labor us and our store. We build decorated Christmas tree to in these projects will be done good relationships and that’s the school, and the employees by employees who are off the important.” fi lled bags with toys, games, clock and working in their Home Depot is very books and more until they had own free time. responsive to the community enough gifts for 200 children. He says, “Home Depot is and its needs. Any But that turns out to be just very generous to good causes organization or school can the beginning of what’s in the and it embraces the idea of stop by the store for help in works for 2013. contributing to the community fi lling out the application for White explains. “Since around us. And our we decided to adopt the employees are all enthusiastic See HOME DEPOT on page 11 Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 11 public accountant with private serve out the term of Anthony Another proposed change Home Depot Hopefuls and government auditing Niedwiecki. Term limits would eliminate numbered Continued from page 10 Continued from page 1 experience. He is employed prevented her from running commission seats, and by the Broward County then. candidates would continue a grant to complete a needed Guevrekian, 46, is an Offi ce of County Auditor Previously, she served on to run at large. The top vote project. offi cer in a metal building and is a past president of the the commission from 1993 getters would be elected. If approved, Home Depot construction company. Her Twin Lakes Neighborhood to 1997 and again from 2001 Other questions include makes it happen thru’ its responsibilities include Organization. to 2009. She is an owner/ an ordinance to establish a Team Depot program which contract management, Muise is the owner of a partner with her brother procedure to fi ll a vacancy in combines company funds and accounting and human food truck. At press time, The in Aerko International, an the position of vice mayor; volunteer labor. resources administration. Pelican had been unable to aerosol packaging company modernizing charter language; Being in charge of 170 She previously worked for reach Muise. in Oakland Park. She is a 22- establishing a procedure employees is a challenge, but Marriott International. Seat 5: Tim Lonergan year resident of Oakland Park for commissioners with a White says, “I love what I do A community activist, she and former mayor and and previously lived in North voting confl ict to disclose the so it’s not a hard job. It’s a lives in the Royal Palm Isles commissioner Layne Andrews Gardens before it confl ict before voting; and an great job.” neighborhood. Dallett Walls. Longtime was annexed into Oakland ordinance to amend the city The Pelican salutes this Jean, 40, has lived in commissioner and former Park. manager’s power and duties. generous company and its Oakland Park since 2005. He mayor Suzanne Boisvenue is Since leaving offi ce, Walls volunteer employees for is self-employed as operations term limited. has served on the city’s school being perfect examples manager for D&S Protection Lonergan, 50, is a 14-year advisory board, charter review Pompano of community support and Corp. He is a member of the resident of Oakland Park, committee and the city’s involvement. volunteer Citizens Observer born and raised in Milwaukee, census committee in 2009- Beach Patrol. Wis. He is project manager 2010. Seat 4: Incumbent Jed for benefi t operations with Referendum questions ArtHall Shank and Robert T. Muise. UnitedHealth Group and a include an ordinance to Shank, 34, was elected in community activist. change municipal election returns August 2010 to fi ll the seat Walls, 57, last served in dates from March in held by Anthony Niedwiecki, 2010 when the commission odd numbered years to Pompano Beach – This who resigned to move to unanimously appointed her November in even numbered month marks the return of Chicago. Shank is a lifelong to an interim position from years to coincide with the ArtHall, which combines area resident and certifi ed June 1 through Aug. 24 to general election cycle. networking opportunities and the works of local artists. The fi rst event is on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Business Resource Center, 50 NE 1 St. Each month, a new artist will be featured from January through October. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.pompanobeachcra. com or call 954-586-1111 or go to the ArtHall Facebook page. 12 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 p.m. at the Emma Lou Olson super foods and supplements.” Sightings Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 954-255-6360 or 561-483- Continued from page 5 St., Pompano Beach. Open 5445. to the public. The program 1-8 – Property tax Blvd. 954-786-2181. “Planting for Song Birds” will exemption fi ling assistance 1-11 – Tiny Tots Story be presented by Ann Wiley, at 11:30 a.m. at Oakland Park Time at 10:30 a.m. at member of the Audubon City Hall, 3650 NE 12 Ave. Lighthouse Point Library, Society. Refreshments will be 954-357-5579. 2200 NE 38 St. Ages 18- served. 954-943-0029. 1-8 – Introduction to months to three-years with 1-15 – Oakland Park iPad at 10 a.m. at Lighthouse adult caregiver. 954-946- Garden Club meets at 6:30 Point Library, 2200 NE 6398. p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park, 38 St. Bring your iPad and Charity 4000 N. Dixie Hwy. 954-630- learn basic iPad functions 1-7 – Charity auction 4511. and features. Registration at Java Boys, 2230 Wilton Education & required. 954-946-6398. Drive, Wilton Manors, at Self Development 1-9 – Knitting and 7 p.m. Antiques, artwork, 1-7 – Italian II at 2 crocheting class at 12 paintings, sculptures, furniture p.m. at Lighthouse Point p.m. at Lighthouse Point and other items will be Library, 2200 NE 38 St. 954- Library, 2200 NE 38 St. available. Proceeds benefi t 946-6398. Learn beginner to advanced Kids In Distress. Email 1-7 – Retired Educators needlework from a lifelong ajcrossconsulting@gmail. Social Club meeting at 12 yarn artist. 954-946-6398 com. p.m. at Stratford Court, 6343 1-11 – Spanish I class at Clubs and Social Via de Sonrisa del Sur, Boca 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Organizations Raton. Meeting is free and Library, 2200 NE 38 St. 954- 1-14 – Pompano Beach open to the public. The topic Garden Club meets at 12:30 will be “Slimming down: See SIGHTINGS on page 14 Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 13 a major part of his adult life Historic to preserving the history of Pompano Beach, including homes creation of a map of historic Continued from page 1 sites hanging in City Hall. Downie said he was one Preservation Society, accepted of fi ve pioneers who collected its plaque and thanked the funds for creation of the community “who worked Pioneer Monument. so diligently for 11 years to Kester cottages make the Sample-McDougald House what it is today. Peter Williams, president We’re thankful to have this of the Pompano Beach beautiful monument to the Historical Society, accepted city and its residents and look the plaque for the Kester forward to years of continued cottages. Built in 1937, they preservation and activities,” were recently remodeled and he said. are open for tours at Founders Sample-McDougald Park. House, at 450 NE 10 St., is a Williams said that for 30 17-room Georgian Colonial years the Historical Society home constructed by Albert has tried to preserve the Neal in 1916 on Dixie heritage of the cottages, which Highway. In 2001 was moved have recently undergone to its current location. Two Kester Cottages are open to the public on special occasions or by appointment for tours. These stalwart Dade Pine extensive restoration. homes represent the early architecture of the 30s and 40s. [Photo courtesy of the Pompano Beach Historical Society] The home served as the “Our goal is to keep them base for Sample’s farming mother’s desire, placed it were made to “re-restore the houses the Ely Educational up, keep them going, show operations that stretched on the National Register of house.” Museum featuring artifacts them off and be proud of from Lighthouse Point west Historic Places in 1984. In Finally, late this year, the and documents relating to them,” he said. to Powerline Road . Sample 1999, volunteers created the house opened for public tours the Elys and education in the Williams presented an funded and constructed a Sample-McDougald House and for special events and black community. original oil painting of the road in 1917 for reaching his Preservation Society, Inc. social functions. Pioneer Monument Kester cottages by Charlie cropland. He died at age 74 in The house was moved off Blanche Ely House Lewis to the city to be hung in 1941. William D. and Sarah its original site in May 2001 Fisher introduced Don City Hall. McDougald purchased the a seven-hour journey down Willie Hopkins, assistant Downie to accept the bronze “Kudos to our Historic home in 1943. William was a Dixie Highway viewed city manager, accepted the plaque for the Pioneer Preservation Committee and Deerfi eld City Commissioner, by hundreds.Work was plaque for The Blanche Ely Monument, consisting of to Jennifer Gomez from our chief of police and Broward undertaken to restore the House at 1500 NW Sixth Ave. plaques and benches at the city staff” for making these County Deputy Sheriff, as house’s exterior and then the The building was the home Emma Lou Olson Center at presentations possible, Fisher well as a farmer. interior. On Oct. 25, 2005, of Blanche and Joseph Ely, 1801 NE Sixth St. said. The McDougald children Hurricane Wilma caused educational and civic pioneers “You are a pioneer, my Pelican inherited the house, and signifi cant damage to the in Pompano Beach’s black friend,” Fisher said, noting in keeping with their house. Extensive repairs community. The building that Downie has dedicated 954-783-8700 14 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 earlTrio at Boca Raton Sightings GreenMarket Continued from page 12 946-6398. 1-13 – “What would Martin Luther King do?” discussion at 11 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale, 3970 NW 21 Ave., Oakland Park, 33309. Free lunch. 954-531- 1928. 1-15 – Class on tax Federica Zavanella, artist, will be among the artists showing their works at Women in Art on Jan. 11. See page 2 in Sightings for more information. updates for 2013 at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Library, 6398. 1-7 & 11 – Chair yoga 2200 NE 38 St. 954-946- Health & Fitness at 3 p.m. at Lisa’s Healing 6398. 1-7 – Yoga class at 10:30 Center, 4301 N. Federal Games and Activities a.m. at Lighthouse Point Hwy., Pompano Beach. $10 1-10 – Bingo at 1 p.m. at Library, 2200 NE 38 St. Bring per class. 954-782-6564. Lighthouse Point Library, a towel and bottle of water. 2200 NE 38 St. 954-946- 954-946-6398. See SIGHTINGS on page 15 On Saturday, Jan. 5 and 19, earlTrio, a South Florida band of local musicians will perform classic rock favorites from the Eagles, the Allman Brothers and The Beatles and pop favorites from Jimmy Buffett, Zac Brown and Paul Two arrested in Pompano Beach murder Simon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. custody without incident. SPECIAL TO THE PELICAN The Boca Raton GreenMarket is held every Saturday In the early morning hours at Royal Palm Place, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the intersection of Broward Sheriff’s Offi ce of Oct. 15, Blaugrund picked South Federal Highway and Southeast Mizner Blvd. For homicide detectives have up Jonathan Forster, 27, additional information, please call 561-299-8684 or visit arrested the woman wanted in and Sachs from a Wendy’s www.royalpalmplace.com/news-event connection with the homicide restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale of Jeffrey Blaugrund, 70, and offered them a place to inside his Pompano Beach stay for the night. No one apartment. heard from or saw the victim On Thursday, Dec. until deputies responded to his 20, a grand jury issued an Danielle Nicole Sachs, 33 residence Nov. 1. indictment for Danielle Sachs, That afternoon, deputies 33, for her role in the Oct. 15 were called to Blaugrund’s death. Through her attorney, home after neighbors Sachs had arranged to turn complained of a strong herself in to deputies on Dec. odor emanating from his 21, but she never showed. apartment. After knocking on This week detectives caught the door with no response, up to her in the 1700 block of they solicited the management East Sunrise Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale and took her into See MURDER on page 21 Jonathan Forster, 27 Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 15 Park. League is boys and Military artifact show opens at Elks Club, Jan. 18 girls ages 5 to 18. Jan. 26 By Anne Siren Vehicles and artifacts from of the Civil War will also be in Deerfi eld Beach. is the last day to register. the Revolution era will be on available for participants to Vendors will be placed Volunteer and sponsorship PELICAN STAFF display. fi re. For $25, a person can outside and inside the club. opportunities available. Pompano Beach - Curator of the show, Pat shoot seven rounds. The gun Elks members will offer Email davemcleod33@aol. Military operations from the Regis, explains that most is owned by Bill Thompson, refreshment and food for sale com or 954-793-2348. time of the early man with of the items are antiques an historian who will be on during the event. The show Fridays clubs to the latest in weaponry and today’s weapons are hand at the show. runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Island City Art have changed the course of not part of the show. Shawn Dealers of antique posters on both days. Admission is Walk is held every third nations. Mazzarella is co-producer of from early U.S. elections will $7. Parking is free. For more Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. On Jan. 18 and 19, many the show. be on hand. Those seeking information, call 954-2942526. along Wilton Drive in Wilton of those items will be on Viewers will see a Civil free appraisals of privately- Manors. Many businesses display at the Elks Club, 700 War encampment display with owned antiques are welcome along the street host an artist NE 10 St., Pompano Beach at original posters, weapons, to bring them to the show. Sightings and serve up free appetizers the city’s fi rst Military artifact uniforms and other artifacts. The Naval Air Museum, and spirits. Visit www. Continued from page 14 Show. The famous Gatling Gun located at the Fort Lauderdale/ islandcityartwalk.com for more information. Hollywood Airport will have Sports & Outdoors Pompano Proud meets historical displays and persons 1-5 – Bird watch and walk every second Friday of the on hand to discuss the early at 8 a.m. at Deerfi eld Island month at McNab Park, 2250 days of this airport. Park. Boat to island leaves E. Atlantic Blvd., from 8:30 Regis, a Marine Veteran from Sullivan Park, 1601 E. to 11 a.m. Every second [1967-68], adds that proceeds Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfi eld Sunday the group meets at from the show will benefi t Beach. Cost is $3 per person. Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal disabled veterans at Post 133 954-357-5100. Hwy., Pompano Beach, at 6 1-12 & 19 – Northeast p.m. 954-562-3232. Little League baseball sign- up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wimberly Field batting cage, 4000 NE 3 Ave., Oakland See SIGHTINGS on page 19 16 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 any authority over schools, more of an advisory position won’t answer to them.” Commissioners agreed to Safety noting that the School Board than full time. Ganz pressed the city schedule a workshop before doesn’t fund resource offi cers Preston suggested inviting manager for a cost of the their next regular meeting. meeting in Deerfi eld Beach. “The JM the new sheriff to a town hall position. Asked her reaction to Continued from page 7 Family Foundation funds meeting in Deerfi eld Beach, Hanson again said he what had just transpired as the city clerk for the Jan. 15 elementary school offi cers, where he could articulate could price the position when she left the hall, former city meeting. and the city funds middle his vision. “Give his plan a commissioners told him what commissioner Pam Militello, Ganz said he has lots of school and high school chance to work. We may fi nd they want. said, “The timing is a little questions. “I don’t see a price positions,” he said. he would take care of a lot of Commissioner Marty suspect. We all loved Chief tag on this anywhere. Without Ganz asked if the city things (on the list of duties Popelsky said they should Sudler, but we have to make a price tag, how can anyone could achieve the same for the new public safety have a workshop, invite the sure this position is something have an educated opinion?” things without creating director.) sheriff and hear from the we need. Let’s get more input he asked. this new position. Could Ganz said Israel told him public. “Then we can come up so they can make a good Commissioner Ben Preston they hire a consultant? Are he has no problem with the with a price. You can’t put the decision.” said the commission should there positions that could be city creating the department cart before the horse. We’re “No, we don’t need this listen to the public before eliminated to fund this? “How and position. But Israel also already getting lots of emails position,” said community making decisions and always to pay for it is the biggest has said, “This person will and calls. People are calling activist Terry Scott. He said act in a fi scally responsible question,” he said. have no say in BSO, won’t me names and hanging up,” the public should have been manner. He said he looks at it as be working in BSO, and BSO Popelsky said. allowed to speak. “[The people’s] money is precious to us. Before we spend it, we have to have all the facts on the table,” Preston said. Hanson responded that when the commission determines what it wants, he can put a pricetag on the new position. Ganz said the proposal was “an outstanding job description, but I’m not sure it’s a full-time position in Deerfi eld Beach.” And without a pricetag, he said he couldn’t make a decision. “I don’t want our disgust with what happened with Chief Sudler to outweigh our fi nancial decision. I think we will lead with our hearts rather than our heads, and I don’t want to do that,” Ganz said. Preston questioned whether the good in the proposal outweighs the negativity it will create. “This proposal would hinder open communication with BSO and create an adversarial relationship that could last four years, possibly for the next eight years,” Preston said. He questioned whether the proposed new department would result in a duplication of efforts and duplication of salaries. Preston noted that last year 106 city employees lost their jobs. “Now you can fi nd money for this,” he said to audience applause. “Hold on. That is unfair and almost offensive,” Hanson responded. He said the city faced a $17 million defi cit, and the commission priorities were clear. He said the proposed new department isn’t redundancies. “It’s a complementary service.” Noland said the city needs a public safety director to keep community programs running and make them stronger. “We need resource offi cers in our schools. The School Board isn’t going to pay for them.” Ganz countered that the new position won’t have Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 17 Mayor looks forward to new look, but asks all to ‘stay calm’ during work By Judy Vik town staff is negotiating with the District 4 FDOT office. renourishment project Minto to temporarily convert Officials there acknowledge happening this year since it PELICAN STAFF an empty lot east of town hall the intersection is a good can’t be done during turtle Lauderdale-By-The-Sea into a parking lot. Minnet candidate for an exclusive nesting season. – After months spent laying credits Commissioner Mark pedestrian signalization phase, Minnet also mentions the the groundwork, this town Brown with that idea. In May, commissioners communications services tax. is moving forward in the Additional parking also is approved participation in a The state legislature may limit new year with streetscape being created in the median Broward County plan for the amount local communities improvements on Commercial on South Bougainvilla Drive beach renourishment. receive from that tax, which Boulevard east and west of and through reconfiguring The project is proposed to would impact the town A1A. the A1A parking lot to add 12 Minnet provide beach nourishment considerably. She said LBTS Mayor Roseann Minnet spaces. from the Hillsboro Inlet gets about $320,000. streetscape project. says she’s excited to see the To make the downtown to Port Everglades. Two Pensions also will continue Town Manager Connie projects come to fruition. more pedestrian-friendly, fill areas are proposed for to be an issue throughout Hoffmann wrote recently, Work will get under way Minnet said the town also nourishment: northern LBTS the state. “What will be “The town has demonstrated in a few months, resulting in is trying to get the OK from and Pompano Beach and happening in Tallahassee through traffic and pedestrian disruptions for businesses, the Florida Department of southern LBTS and Fort affects us day to day,” she counts that the intersection residents and tourists. Transportation [FDOT] to Lauderdale. Cost for LBTS is said. of State Roads A1A and “This is a lot for this change traffic signals to stop estimated at $356,000. Minnet is now serving her Commercial Boulevard has community to handle,” traffic in all directions at A1A Said Minnet, “It’s about third two-year term as mayor. extremely high pedestrian Minnet said, urging everyone at Commercial Boulevard. more than replenishing sand. Her term is up in March 2014, volume, regular conflicts to “keep a calm attitude. Commissioners recently “It’s about the sea level rise. and she is term limited. She between vehicular traffic Relax and this will get done. passed a resolution urging We need to address this says she has no plans to run and pedestrians, and that the There is an end in sight. There the governor and FDOT to holistically and take action.” for anything else. signalization does not allow will be a beautiful east and quickly develop criteria for She doesn’t see the beach pedestrians sufficient time to west commercial district,” she such signalization, so the cross.” says. request can be processed The town has made this To help ease with loss of in conjunction with the information available to parking in the downtown, Commercial Boulevard 18 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Alcohol OK for Sunday sales putting out- dated Blue laws to rest in Oakland Park By Judy Vik “In the past, people be open and sell alcoholic were in church (on beverages past midnight, PELICAN STAFF Buckeye said. Oakland Park – City Sunday morning) Debbie Blakely of the Big commissioners gave initial celebrating religious Dog Station also applauded approval Wednesday to allow things.” - Boisvenue the commission for easing sale of alcoholic beverages the regulations, although she starting at 7 a.m. on Sundays. so quickly on changing the wasn’t sure she would open at The vote was unanimous. Sunday Blue Laws. He urged 7 a.m. on Sunday. The change makes the hours them to review regulations Variances granted for consistent with other days of ‘calling for a $2,000 annual the week, according to Rick permit for bars open past bank Buckeye, senior planner. midnight, calling the fee “an In other business, The additional hours exorbitant tax.” commissioners approved an would be limited to hotels, “Review that and make it a application by PNC Bank restaurants and nightclubs slightly more modest fee. That for four variances from where beverages are would be good for the city,” landscape buffer requirements consumed on the premises. he said. to allow redevelopment of Commissioner Shari Currently, about 30 McCartney said she brought businesses have permits to See VARIANCE on page 19 the issue forward after hearing from pub owners whose customers watch European football. “Our city was losing business to other cities” that have eased the rules, she said. “If changed, this would mirror Fort Lauderdale and enhance our culinary district now being developed.” Fort Lauderdale amended its ordinance last year to lift restrictions on Sunday morning alcohol sales at hotels, bars and restaurants. “It’s interesting how times change,” Commissioner Suzanne Boisvenue said. “In the past, people were in church (on Sunday morning) celebrating religious things.” She said she supported the change, noting the regulations have been “unduly harsh.” Christopher Brennan of the Fox & Hound Pub thanked commissioners for moving Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 19 Variance Cost of municipal elections needs to be verifi ed, Continued from page 18 Oakland Park commissioners say a gasoline service station By Judy Vik pollworkers for 24 precincts. A resident brought forward [all positions outlined by site for a bank with drive- Costs for hiring and training the fact that we have already Supervisor of Elections through on property at 999 PELICAN STAFF pollworkers for the last city paid for this (election) Brenda Snipes]?” McCartney E. Commercial Blvd. The Oakland Park – City election was $23,000, and the equipment, and now we’re asked. “I don’t know that we vote was 4-1, Commissioner commissioners tabled a vote SOE anticipates costs to be being extorted to pay for need these. Maybe we do. We Boisvenue dissenting. on a pollworker agreement similar in the next election. it again,” McCartney said. don’t know if we could do it The applicant proposes to with the Broward County Commissioner Shari “We’re giving up (authority) better or cheaper ourselves.” build a 2,800-square foot bank Supervisor of Elections McCartney strongly urged with absolute discretion to the Costs of running municipal at the northwest corner of [SOE], for the March 12, the commission to postpone supervisor of elections. We’ve elections have totaled $30,000 East Commercial Boulevard 2013 municipal election so approving the agreement and talked about consolidating to $50,000, McCartney said. and North Dixie Highway, city staff can negotiate for asked for an audit. She also precincts. There may be “We don’t know if those are replacing a nonconforming better terms. asked about other expenses statutory issues with that. the actual costs.” gasoline service station in The proposed agreement besides pollworkers. This is an abdication of our She suggested the item be blighted condition. authorizes the supervisor “We need some sort of audit financial responsibility. tabled until the city staff can “This will be a visually to hire and train required of what we are paying for. “Who says we need investigate. pleasing development,” these clerks, assistant Vice Mayor John Adornato Chrisopher Gratz, senior clerks, inspectors and super planner, said in presenting clerks, whatever they are the request. He said minor See ELECTION COSTS on page 21 reductions to landscaping requirements would make it possible.

Sightings Continued from page 15 The Pompano Beach Rotary Club meets Fridays at 12:15 p.m. at Galuppis, 1103 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach. 954-786-3274. Art Gallery 21 is open every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery, located at the Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors, 600 NE 21 Court, features various artwork from various artists across the State of Florida. Admission is free. Visit www.canawm.org for more information.

See SIGHTINGS on page 22 20 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Ranked the #1 seafood restaurant in Pompano Beach, the Fish Shack continues to impress with the freshest ocean delights in town

Succulent Blue Point oysters on the half-shell will thrill raw bar enthusiasts. The irresistible blackened red snapper fi llet with crispy fries is a must-try at the Fish Shack. By Malcolm McClintock soup option is the impossibly velvety lobster bisque burst- PELICAN STAFF ing with deep fl avors and Fish Shack toothsome chunks of every- 2862 NE 17th Ave one’s favorite crustacean. Pompano Beach For additional seductive starters, the conch salad, 954-586-4105 homemade fi sh dip and fried Open Daily Ipswich clams are simply 11:00 am – 9:00 pm sublime. Closed Sundays “Fresh fi sh, oysters, clams and cracked conch are our

most popular dishes,” says Harder to fi nd than the Elisa as she greets an unend- mythical city of Atlantis, ing stream of famished guests the incredibly popular Fish who are willing to wait, rain Shack Restaurant continues or shine, for a seat at one of its meteoric rise to the top of 4 tables or at the cozy bar. the North Broward culinary “Obviously, we do a lot of scene. Owners Mike and take-out service as our seating Elisa Focarazzo have built space is quite limited,” she the County’s smallest gastro- adds with a smile. nomic juggernaut centered Delivered at 11 a.m. on one single, overarching philosophy – offer the freshest See FISH SHACK on page 24 seafood at the lowest price. They have been so suc- cessful at implementing this approach that the Fish Shack has developed a serious cult following. Locals adore the unpretentious vibe of this quaint little eatery while tour- ists fl ock from all over the world in the hopes of discov- ering the maritime treasures hidden within. In fact, the perfectly cooked food, superlative service and wallet-friendly pricing have vaulted the Fish Shack to the top of Trip Advisor’s restaurant rankings for the Pompano Beach area! In barely a year and a half of operation, this postage- sized trattoria has garnered the approbation and adulation of foodies of all stripes. Even New Englanders reluctantly admit that the clam chowder rivals the best they have ever had at home. By the way, another mouthwatering Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 21 Election costs Continued from page 19 said he worked at the polls during the last election, and four precincts voted at the Collins Center. “Do we need each one of these people [at each precinct]?” he asked. “It seems excessive and at enormous cost.” City Clerk Renee Shrout said a letter was sent to the SOE asking to reduce the number of pollworkers. She noted that qualifying for the municipal election is Jan. 2 to 9, with “the election approaching rather quickly.” She said she would do all she can to make the reduction happen. City Manager John Stunson said the clerk’s office is down one person, and he worries about a misstep. I would hate for answer to the commission’s requests be ‘Go hire your own pollworkers,’” he said. Commissioner Jed Shank said while he “very much agrees with the concerns Commissioner McCartney has raised,” he supports approving the agreement because of the time issue. Shank said the SOE divides the total cost of municipal elections by the number of municipalities holding elections. He has concerns about how those costs are allocated, concerns about whether the city is getting over-allocated a percentage of costs and also has issues about the total costs. Commissioner Suzanne Boisvenue said the commission has to address these issues if it could save the city thousands of dollars. She suggested a special meeting, if necessary. The issue will be re- considered at the next commission meeting Jan. 16. The commission budgeted $67,000 in the FY 2013 budget for costs associated with the election, including staffing of precincts.

Murder Continued from page 14 offi ce to open the door. Deputies found the apartment ransacked and discovered Blaugrund’s body inside. In- vestigators believe the victim was killed during the commis- sion of a robbery. The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Offi ce determined Blaugrund died of asphyxia and ruled the case a homicide. Both, Forster and Sachs, face one count of fi rst degree murder. 22 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Lighthouse Chamber unveils loyalty discount card with fanfare Lighthouse Point – With its new loyalty card program ready to go, the Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual Shop the Point event at The Shoppes of Beacon Light last month. The “Shop the Point” discount card program, which gives Lighthouse Point residents discounts at participating businesses and restaurants in and out of the city, was premiered at the event along with the usual music, entertainment, draw- ings and tastings. For a list of participating businesses, visit www.lhpchamber.com. Call 954-946-6610 to become a participating business. [Pho- tos courtesy of the Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce]

Linda Bourguet shows off her festive handmade Christmas Ashley Zito and Ashley Burns of Orange Fitness with Natalia Bigio, right, of wreaths. 31 Gifts.

David and Shannon DiPierro of Light- house Point Fitness. Sightings Continued from page 19 Sports & Outdoors Pompano Beach Green- Market is held every Satur- day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Cypress Road and Atlantic Boulevard. 954- 292-8040. Wilton Manors Green Market is held every Sat- urday and Sunday at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 954-592-0381. Pony rides are available at Sand & Spurs Eques- trian Park, 1600 NE 5 Ave., Pompano Beach, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per ride. 954-786-4507. The Pompano Beach Ki- wanis Club Westside meets the fi rst and third Saturdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 MLK Blvd., Pom- pano Beach. 954-782-8096. The Deerfi eld Beach West Kiwanis Club meets the second and fourth Satur- days of the month at 9 a.m. at Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfi eld Beach. 954-54-732- 9883.

See SIGHTINGS on page 30 Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 23 Decorating contest stir sup holiday cheer in Pompano Beach Pompano Beach – To help get his tenants in the Christmas spirit each year, Don Larson, who manages Deauville Plaza Apartments on Southeast 11 Avenue in Pompano Beach, holds a Christmas lighting contest. Larson has been the city’s offi cial Santa in its annual 1st Place winner Joey Bernhardt Yultide parade for 15 years. [Above] and 3rd Place winners Brian Bila and Jennifer Jallos [Below]. Brighter Days So it’s no surprise that “Santa” decided to trim the Continued from page 8 street where he lives. and organization of medica- Besides having bragging tions. LPNs and CNSs are rights all year long, winners suggested when everyday is- received rolls of quarters to sues including driving, doctor use in the apartment’s laundry 2nd Place winners visits, bathing, light cooking room. Omar Williams, Chrysanne Rogers and cleaning are involved. This year’s top decorators and Leila Rog- Some clients simply need were: ers [Above] and companionship and support 1st – Joey Bernhardt 4th Place winners for everyday tasks. 2nd – Omar Williams, George and Cyndy Treitler as Mr. and Harvey feels her ca- Chrysanne Rogers Mrs. Santa Claus reer is a direct result of her 3rd Place – Brian Bila and [Left]. upbringing. She says, “I was Jennifer Jallos raised by my grandmother 4th Place – George and who was a midwife. When I Cyndy Treitler was born, grandmother was already retired, but she had delivered every one of my mother’s children. There were 17 of us and I am number 16. Grandma was unique. She was a midwife and a school teacher—a true role model for me.” Harvey lived with her grandmother from age seven on. “Watching her pointed me to my own career. She spent her life taking care of every- one including her husband, a wounded veteran of WWI. When my agency can afford to do so, I hope to give care- givers free respite care so that these overworked folks can have a few hours away from their very demanding lives. “ Brighter Days offers live- in, daily, weekly, hourly and 24/7 care to assist with medi- cation, doctor appointments, cooking, cleaning, laundry, showering, feeding, dressing, and companionship. Private pay and major insurance ac- cepted. Here’s what a few satis- fi ed clients had to say: Margaret Hatab lives inde- pendently even though she is a full time wheelchair person. She says, “I need someone here fi ve days a week and count on Brighter Days to send over aids to help with everything including cooking, cleaning, laundry and more. I also wear a Lifeline button so that I am covered when I am alone at night.” Susie Hess says, “I’ve known Louise for a long time. She took care of my grandmother’s friend for a long time and we were very pleased with her and the people she sent, once she opened her own agency.” Call 954-765-6534 to ar- range a consultation. 24 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 garden salad. life come for the fresh sea- and $15. Large wine glasses on the big board outside. Fish Shack “Our customers have food.” are $3.95, draft beer $1.50. Enjoy! Continued from page 20 been so loyal to us since we Other noteworthy special- Daily specials are presented opened, we couldn’t have ties include the classic order every morning, the fresh fi sh done it without them,” says of fi sh & chips, the always includes tasty varieties such Mike. “I also owe a lot of our intriguing shrimp & scallop as grouper, mahi-mahi, red success to our amazing staff. burger as well as the thick and snapper, yellow fi n tuna and It takes a real team effort to fl avorful tuna steak. Tripple tail. pull it off the way we do.” “I come specifi cally for Guests often enjoy these And what they do is bor- the tuna but generally end favorites: fried, grilled, black- derline miraculous. Thanks up getting a second meal as ened, served as a platter with to some well-placed family well,” says area resident Nico- rice or simply in sandwich connections, this nautically- las Tamayo. “I just love the form with crispy fries. themed restaurant nets the food here. Everywhere else is As for the oysters, they are best catches of the day and far more expensive, far less the briny, perfectly-sized Blue serves them up at dockside friendly and defi nitely less Point variety that are fabulous prices. satisfying.” on the half-shell with just a “We get customers from For land lubbers, the Fish few drops of lemon, a dollop all over but especially Boca shack serves up juicy half- of cocktail sauce or a touch of Raton and Lighthouse Point,” pound Black Angus beef horseradish. says Mike who notes that burgers and crunchy, hand The wild caught middle many boat captains, famous battered chicken wings with An enormous grilled Tuna steak with rice and homemade coleslaw is a great neck clams can also be athletes, local celebrities and choice of dipping sauce. option for tuna lovers. enjoyed in this fashion even city offi cials also make fre- A dozen oysters or middle though some patrons opt for quent visits. neck clams cost $9.95. Fish- “steamers” with drawn butter “You never know who you erman’s platters, fi sh specials, or the deep-fried approach. will bump into when you are burgers, wraps, sandwiches The cracked conch is here. People from all walks of and salads are all between $7 crispy, fl avorful and astound- ingly tender. Even better, it comes with a creamy and zesty homemade “conch sauce” remoulade that furi- ously titillates the senses. “We sell at least 80 pounds of conch every week!” says Mike with genuine astonish- ment. When asked how they are able to make the notori- ously chewy meat so tender, his wife Elisa simply re- sponds: “We beat the hell out of it!” Shrimp afi cionados will revel in a cornucopia of de- lectable preparations. Grilled, steamed and fried with garlic butter or Cajun spices, the large shrimp can also be part of a healthy Caesar lettuce wrap or sprinkled on top of a

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Rev. Hyvenson Joseph Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 25 Non-profi ts receive $15,000 in CDBG funds By Judy Vik If approved by Broward be certified as a 501©(3) contractual relationship with director of Florida Singing County, Broward Meals on and have projects which fall one of the applicants. Songs Boychoir, said the PELICAN STAFF Wheels, Kids in Distress, within the U.S. Department Mark Adler, associate funds in the past have helped Oakland Park – City Florida Singing Sons of Housing & Urban director of Broward Meals on 40 boys who otherwise commissioners have approved Boychoir and Light of the Development mandated Wheels, said the agency has couldn’t have participated. four applications the World Clinic will each receive guidelines by providing social served 30 seniors in Oakland “It’s about the whole boy, the Community Development $15,000. Rejected by the city services to at least 51 percent Park for more than six years. whole family, not just about Block Grant [CDBG] commission was a $20,000 low or moderate income “It’s not the $38,000 we singing,” she said. Program totaling $60,000. request from the Marriage clientele. requested, but we will take it Commissioner Jed Shank The city has $175,000 in Institute, Inc. The vote was 4-0. Mayor graciously, so people can age said his preference would CDBG funds for this fiscal To be approved, non- Anne Sallee abstained from in place,” he said. year. profit organizations must voting because she has a Helen LaForge, executive See FUNDS on page 31 26 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013

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The period beginning term care costs in home. must have served on active duty, on August 5, 1964, and ending The reason for using “aid and at least 90 days, during a period on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all attendance” to refer to Pension is of war. other cases. that many veterans or their single The veteran must be Gulf War: August 2, 1990, surviving spouses can become discharged under other than through date to be prescribed by eligible if they have a regular dishonorable conditions. Presidential proclamation or law. need for the aid or attendance Single surviving spouses of of a caregiver or if they are such veterans are also eligible. About the NCPC housebound. If younger than 65, the veteran Evidence of this need for care must be totally disabled. The National Care Planning must be certified by VA as a If age 65 and older, there is no Council, Senior Helpers of Florida “rating.” With a rating, certain veterans or their surviving spouses can now qualify for Pension. Pension is also available to low income veteran households without a rating, but it is a lesser dollar amount. Roughly 1 out of 4 seniors in the U.S. could qualify for the aid and attendance benefit under the right conditions. Only about 5 percent of U.S. seniors are receiving this benefit. Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 29 Beach Island We live in a beau- said. is also more effective, Dreyer estate buys. tiful community Almost immediately believes. “An association has Despite the progress that Continued from page 1 Dreyer set out to increase his more clout in its relationship has come to his beach com- [and] enforce the neighbors’ awareness of some with the city.” munity in the last few years, installed, and dues from the codes. Success breeds obvious problems: garbage He thinks other neighbor- Dreyer knows there is still Deerfi eld Beach Island Com- more success. - Dreyer cans left for days in the hoods would prosper if they much to be done especially munity Association [DBICA] swales, exposed dumpsters. had a community organization in the area north of Northeast brought Thanksgiving and ‘ Acres in 2009, choosing a Most things were resolved to “reset expectations, raise Second Street where older, Christmas to less fortunate townhome one block from the through better enforcement of the bar,” he says of attempts rental units proliferate. A families. beach. They had considered the codes, but changing the to make improvements. beautifi cation project outside Now, with 200 paying both Boca Raton and Delray code to require garbage cans There are 2,000 residences the scope of the association members and some money to Beach when they moved east and bulk pickups be stored on the “Island,” the area but one close to his heart is spend, the DBICA is looking but chose Deerfi eld Beach out of sight has created a huge between the Intracoastal and to see several old houses on for a beautifi cation proj- for its “village feel” and its improvement. Working with the ocean. A commercial real north A1A rehabbed, perhaps ect east of the Intracoastal diversity. Sgt. Floyd Baker who heads estate broker and manager, as art galleries. “It’s time to Waterway. Possible projects ”You can’t beat the loca- up code enforcement here has Dreyer has worked up the pro- step it up there,” he said. will be the topic of the Jan. 17 tion and we’ve got characters been very effective, Dreyer fi le of his neighborhood: half Everyone living on the DBICA meeting at the Com- out here. We’ve got surfers, said. are full-time residents, half Island is welcome to the munity Presbyterian Church. and we’ve got early birds and “We live in a beautiful are snowbirds. DBICA meetings. City staff, Dreyer and his wife Dolly everyone in between,” Dreyer community [and] enforce Of the snowbirds, half including City Manager moved here from Plantation the codes. Success breeds of them come not from out Burgess Hanson, will attend more success and educating of state, but from western the Jan. 17 meeting. On Feb. residents about the rules is an Broward County. More 21, the topic will be sea turtle important part of the process,” snowbirds are members of the conservation. Expert Richard Dreyer said. Community Island Associa- Whitecloud is the speaker. Approaching problems tion than full-time residents, On Mar. 21, diving off with the backing of an associ- a fact that surprised Dreyer shore reefs is the discussion ation rather than an individual until he realized that the asso- and on Apr. 18, The Rev. ciation offers these part time Dennis Andrews of Commu- citizens representation they nity Presbyterian Church will would not have otherwise. be the speaker. Dreyer acknowledges The association is not just the huge contribution of the about serious matters. It is Community Redevelopment about fun, too. The Dreyers Agency [CRA] which has hosted a holiday party in their fi nanced improvements to the tropical backyard last month beach area: drainage, sidewalk and in April, members will pavers, turtle lighting, the gather for the annual picnic. Hillsboro Blvd. streetscape, And for those who love coun- pedestrian crosswalks and try music, Dreyer has put his most recently the refurbished own words to Toby Keith’s fi shing pier. song, “I Love This Bar.” He contributed to the “I love this town,” he says. CRA’s development plan, For more information on acting as a consultant and the DBICA, and all the words identifying potential real to the song, visit the website DBICA.com. 30 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013 Deerfi eld’s Two Georges hosts Billfi sh Tournament By Michael d’Oliveira Broward County. Denise Buzzelli, tournament PELICAN STAFF coordinator, estimates that Deerfield Beach – The 10 to 20 boats and about 150 Two Georges at The Cove anglers participate every year. serves plenty of seafood to its And space is still open for Wahoo are biting from here to the Bahamas customers, but once a year it this year’s tournament. “We’d Lighthouse Point – This Lou Tomisello, out of encourages people to go out like to get as many boats as week, the wahoo are biting. Boca Raton, caught two and catch their own. possible,” she said. “Whether you’re in the Ba- wahoos weighing a total of On Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8 The cost is $600 per boat hamas or in South Florida, the 50 lbs. to 4 p.m., Two Georges, 1754 with each additional angler wahoo fi shing has been off the Boyle said most of the SE 3 Court., will host its 3rd allowed to compete for $150. chain for the last week,” said wahoo are being caught via Annual Two Georges at The Entry includes dinner and RJ Boyle of RJ Boyle Studios trolling with lures at 8 to 12 Cove Billfish Tournament. drinks. Extra dinner tickets in Lighthouse Point. knots. The event, a continuation are $30 each. “Double digits have been “The best of the action of the tournament that was Angler RJ Boyle, owner recorded in the Bahamas ev- seems to be from 175 to 300 started by the restaurant’s of RJ Boyle Studio in ery week and quite a few have ft.,” said Boyle. previous owners when it was Lighthouse Point, which been caught off the Hillsboro Capt. RJ Boyle is an Boyle added that dolphin known as The Cove Marina sells, bait, tackle and marine Inlet.” experienced angler in have been fi nicky lately but & Restaurant, will benefit South Florida. His studio the Jim & Jan Moran Club According to Boyle, the those seeking to catch a few See BILLFISH on page 31 crew of the Rebound caught is located in Lighthouse should use live pilchards as of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Point. Call 954-420-5001. fi ve wahoo on Wednesday bait. “Live pilchards will do alone. the trick,” he said.

Sightings Safe Boating Course Continued from page 22 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host its “About Boat- ing Safety” on Jan. 19 at Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 The Deerfi eld Beach N. Fed. Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. West Kiwanis Club meets The one-day program begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 5 the second and fourth Satur- p.m. All materials and lunch are provided. Cost is $50. Contact days of the month at 9 a.m. at Richard Leys at 954-942-8108. Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfi eld Beach. 954-54-732- 9883. Pompano Green Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Cy- press Road. Vendors wanted. 954-782-3015. Sundays Deerfi eld Beach Green Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cove Shopping

See SIGHTINGS on page 31 Friday, January 4, 2013 The Pelican 31 herring, tinker mackerel, Weigh-ins will be held from But he said he agreed with Billfi sh pilchards – because 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 19 with the concern that the Marriage Sightings Continued from page 30 sometimes [billfish] will cocktail hour from 6:30 to Institute is a start-up entity. Continued from page 30 equipment and merchandise, target just one type of bait that 7:30 p.m. The awards banquet Vice Mayor John Adornato said those who want to make day.” is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Raffle said the institute is not Center, Hillsboro Boulevard their entry fee count should Boyle also touts pre-fishing and auction items will also be registered as a non-profit with and the Intracoastal, every keep in mind a few tricks and and research as big ways for part of the festivities. the state of Florida. Sunday until April 28. Ven- strategies. anglers improve their chances. The kick-off party, He questioned their goals dors are welcome. Call 561- “Having the freshest “A lot of the guys who sponsored by 99.9 Kiss and said the commission 239-1536 or 561-299-8684. bait that you can is huge,” compete in those tournaments Country, will be held on needed to “pay attention when Mondays said Boyle. And, he added, and do well, they pre-fish Thursday, Jan. 17 from 7 to we’re using public money The Gold Coast Toast- having as many types of bait maybe two days before a 9 p.m. at the Two Georges. for religious organizations. masters Club meets on the also increases the chances tournament. They’ll also A captains/observer meeting I don’t feel they’re a worthy fi rst and third Monday of the of grabbing a tournament- network with friends up and will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. entity given the lack of month from 7 to 9 p.m. at winning fish. down the coast to find out To register or become a information about them,” Denny’s, 3151 NW 9 Ave., “Some guys will have all what the best conditions for sponsor, call Denise Buzzelli The commission agreed to Oakland Park. 954-782-9951. four baits – goggle eyed, billfish are.” at 954-427-0353. apply the municipal portion Tuesdays of CDBG funds available, Yoga every Tuesday $115,000 for the purchase of from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hagen Funds the Perez building at NE 34 Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Continued from page 25 Court and Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. Cost is $7 demolition and the future be to approve all five and let per class. Classes are also construction of a plaza. them ensure compliance with held Saturday mornings from the county. 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. 954-607- 3520. The Oakland Park Historical Society meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the at Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37 St. For more informa- tion, call 954-566-9957. Deerfi eld Beach Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Deer Creek Golf Club, 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., Deerfi eld Beach. 954-630-9593. Pompano Beach-Light- house Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Galuppis, 1103 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach. 954- 972-7178. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 142, 171 SW 2 St., Pompano Beach, has Bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Food is available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 954-942-2448. A Yoga class is available for all levels at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Satur- day mornings from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Cost is $7. 305- 607-3520. Zonta International meets on the third Tuesdays at Duffy’s Diner, 401 N. Fed- eral Hwy., Deerfi eld, at 11:15 a.m. Zonta works to advance women. 561-392-2223. 32 The Pelican Friday, January 4, 2013