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September-October 2011Volume 22 Issue 4

Coral Ridge Newsletter

Betsy Dow, President of CRA Ron Laffey, Editor

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*Smart Watts Program Presentation$100 of free gifts for each person

Attending

*Results of CRA BOG Election*Voting on Bayview Street Sign Design

Cider & Cookies for all!

George English Park1101 Bayview Drive

Ceremony for Unveiling of Plaque for George English Park6 pm Thursday, October 27, 2011

Mayor Jack Seiler &Commissioner Bruce Roberts &

Tess English

September-October 2011

Josie House who helped her with moreinformation. I think that we should beproud that they are featuring ourneighborhood in the first issue. Youshould receive a copy in the mail.

As many of you are aware we cansend out an e-mail blast to all our mem-bers who have given us their e-mailaddresses. This is only done when thereis an urgent message from the City of Ft.Lauderdale or if there is a lost familypet. We absolutely do not release youre-mail address to anyone.

Please remember to VOTE and sendin your ballot by October 10th. I amglad to hear from anyone in theneighborhood by phone –954-564-4784 or e-mail –[email protected].

Sincerely,Betsy Dow, President

Dear Neighbors –It is election time in Coral Ridge and

you do not even have to go to the polls.Each association member should havereceived a ballot in the mail with a returnenvelope addressed to Kelly and KellyCPA’s. Please choose your governingboard for 2012 by putting a check by thenames of no more than 17 people youwant to serve as board members nextyear. The ballots must be postmarked byMonday, October 10th to be counted.There are several new names on theballot. These people will be replacingboard members who must “cycle off” theboard in accordance with our bylaws.We will be glad to have new faces andnew ideas. I want to emphasize thatthese board members will be makingdecisions on all association matters inour neighborhood.

We have 2 important events onThursday, October 27th. There will be adedication of a plaque for GeorgeEnglish held on George English Park at6:00 PM. Mayor Jack Seiler,Commissioner Bruce Roberts, andTam English, grandson of GeorgeEnglish, will be in attendance. Hope-fully you will be able to attend thisceremony.

Also on Thursday, October 27th wewill have General Membership Meetinginside the Recreation Center at GeorgeEnglish Park at 7:00 PM, which will beshortly after the dedication of the plaque.During the meeting, one of ourneighbors, Alena Alberani, will bepresenting the Smart Watts program thatis sponsored by FPL and the City of Ft.Lauderdale. Each person attending willbe given $100 worth of FREE energysaving items. Alena will tell us aboutthe rebate program for energy efficientupgrades to your home or small busi-ness. Several people have told me thatthis is a very worthwhile presentation.

Also at this meeting will be a vote onthe design of the street signage that willbe installed on Bayview Drive. Thereare two designs which will be shown atthe meeting. Once the design is decided,the city can send this project out for bids.

Claudia Galloway and Helen Bulver,

of our Social Committee, will beproviding mulled cider and cookies forall.

The 2 entryways at NE 26th Street andon Middle River Drive are looking veryscruffy. Scott Tilbrook and I met withChris of Horticultural Solutions tocome up with a plan to revitalize theseareas. Chris is going to move some ofthe plants, divide the lilies among theentryways, add some new plantings, andput down new mulch in the near future.This has been approved by your Boardof Governors and will be paid for withyour membership fees, another one ofthe benefits a neighborhood has with asolid Home Owners Association.

The City of Ft. Lauderdale has set up a“Visioning Committee” and is askingfor input from each neighborhood as towhat each area would want to seeimproved in the next five years. BrianLeary and Josie House have agreed tobe on the “Visioning Committee” forCoral Ridge and will be attending thefirst meeting in October.

At our board meeting on September8th, one of the officers inthe City of Ft. Lauder-dale Police Departmenttold us about a newwebsite they have setup called Raidsonline(http://raidsonline.com).You can check on thecrimes in our area byregistering for free. Itwill show where thecrimes have been com-mitted and are updatedevery 24 hours.

There is a newpublication coming outin October named“Tropic”. I received acall from a reporter forthe magazine askingfor information on ourCoral Ridge neighbor-hood. Fortunately Ihad just met with ourcity Centennial histo-rian, Susan Gillis, andwas able to give herdetailed and verifiedinformation. The re-porter also talked with

President’s Message


for 2011The Coral RidgeThe CRHA Membership List

2200 Trust AccountHoward & Grace Abel

Kellett & Roger AgathaJames F. & Isabel Allen

Steve Gillespie & Manny AlvarezPhillip Aman

James Kirk & Cynthia AmberDoug & Karen Anderson

Robert & Pamela AndersonDavid & Yvette Andrews

Allan & Susan ArchWilliam & Phynoy Ashcraft

Dennis Stevick & Dale AtkinsJohn & Doris Aurelius

Allan & Midge BachewiczJoan, Rama & Chanel Bancel

Aaron & Janet BaronHans & Laura Barth

David & Carrie BaumanBenjamin & Michele Benavente

Michelle & Rice BlackMarc J. Bloom

Steve & Sally BotkinLesleen Bolt

Brian & Patricia BookerDennis BoyerPatti Brennan

Michael & Joan BrouchuDonna Bromfield

Murray & Rebeca BryntesenJoseph Bullock

Dennis & Helen BulverScott & Cheramie Burgess

Vince & Marisa BurkeCarla Infante & Carrie Burckhartt

Lee J. & Linda Mannix BurtGale Butler

Jim & Jeannie CalaverneEllen & Charles Caldwell

Colin & Kimberly CampbellG. Mastroianni & Robert Capece

Angle & Melissa CarbonellNorma D. Carey

James & Tammy CarrollGloria Cashin

Allison CasoriaSimon & Jane Casoria

Stephanie & Nick CatalanoRobert & Christine Catanzaro

Elizabeth ClarkBill & Elayna Ciani

James CimeraReid & Kim Cocalis

Gregg & Susie ConingsbyTodd & Joy Coningsby

Charles & Konnie CoolmanLuis del Nodal & Abbe Cohn

Charles Heffron & Carlos CortinasMarty Corwin

Andrew & Elizabeth CostaKevin & Carol Cregan

John & Fran CusterGary & Kristine Davis

Jeffrey DawsonCarole Lee Ortman & Don Decker

Ron & Madeline DenaroGreg & Mary Susan Dickinson

Max & Tammy DiLeoDarlene DiMarco & Vincent Dungan

Scott & Heather DiSalvoDavid Disbrow

Steven Stockmeyer & Chris DixonTim Dobravolskis

Sara & Tony DocalAllen Nadler & Jeff Donnelly

Paul & Sharon DooleyTed & Larissa Dorosy

Betsy & Alex DowJohn & Kathie EasterlingKevin & Heather ElgrimLeon & Elaine Ellman

Edward & Sharon EricksonRobert & Linda Euler

R. Scott & Judy FarfaroBonnie & Seth Feldman

Brian & Christine FingadoFrank & Leah FinlonEdward H. Fiorenza

Bradford W. & Roslyn FitzgeraldFred Fleming

Collins & Jennifer FormanJames & Niki FotopoislosThomas Nee & Brian Fox

Lucy FranciesJohn La Falce & Allen Freshler

Mike & Jennifer FriedmanMark & Gabriela FuiniMichel & Gisele Gagne

Marc & Kelly GambelloRaymond & Sandra GardnerRichard & Trudy Garfield

James W. & Mary J. GeigerAlex Gheorghiu

Eugene & Indira GibbonsArlen & Elizabeth Gilbeil

Mark & Vickie GilmanPatricia C. Gladding

George & Alexandra GlasserTamer & Farideh Gozleveli

Randall A. & Betty J. GodwinEdward S. GoodmanCaroline Greenlaw

Otto J. & Ingeborg GrossmannAndy & Kathy GuerkeJon & Kristin Gundlach

Carl & Marta GustafssonDave & Sue Hagen

Judy HalloranJohn & Deborah Hartman

A. Curt HaywoodDon Luallen & Curt Heath

Robert D. & Margie HelmholdtThomas & Brenda Henz

Ramona K. HillChip & Chris Hodges

Donald C. Rau & Fred J. HolzerJosephine C. House

Shawn Estes & Douglas HundleyJoseph Ando & Edward Hunt

Jack HurleyFrederick H. Ingham

Allen JohnsonMichael & Jan Joyce

Terry JukesStewart Kalbfleisch

Roger & Agatha KellettRichard & Debra KernMr. & Mrs. Leo KerpTony & Erin Khouri

Paul & Susan KissingerChris & Heidi KnapikWilliam P. Knost, Sr.Clay & Linda King

Dick & Karen KinzerRandy & Joanna KiresWayne & Peggy Kiser

(Continued on page 6)


Don Lawrynusk & Kathy OlsonJanice K. Olson

Robert & Sara O’MalleyEugene & Maria O’NeillLeone & Teresa PadulaCharles & Laura Palmer

Geoff Keato & Nan PalmerGreg Stephens & Scott Partidge

Stewart & Barbra PearlmanCourtland & Lisa Peddy

Robert D. & Mary C. PeloquinChristian & Ramon PetersenAlex & Blanca Perez-Puelles

Claudia Galloway & V. PiscatelliEvie Fortney & Anthony Plastini

Randall & Deborah PostmaRichard & Linda PrattIvan & Kristi Puente

Lois RedlickLen & Melody Renne

Dr. Jay RhodesDaisy Richardson

John & Dorothea RitterLaline Rivero

Joseph J. RobertsAlbert & Valerie Rode

Carlos & Lisa RodriguezRoy Foster & Cristobal Rodriquez

Paul RubensteinHoward & Carol Rubinson

Michael RussellBob & Kelli Russell

Tricia SaddWW Roehrich & JN Sanzo

Jim & Shari SawranChris Hooper & Robert Schmidt

Janice SchmidtDavid & Melanie Schrand

John & Lois SchmatzJeremy & Linda Schwartz

Peter SchweitzerIan Scott & Adrian Scott

Frank & Rosemarie SeguinBob & Robin Shorrock

John & Liza Siegle

Fred & Clara KrausRonald & Kathleen Kriete

Anita KrugerRon Laffey

Aurel & Janice LahayeIlene Berlner & Maura Lane

Susan LaskyBrian & Thana Leary

Robert W. LeeDr.Jonathan & Lauren Levy

James LindermanJonathon & Nicole Linner

Charles LivioBruce & Rita LoeweSal & Kathie Longo

Salvator & Bonnie LoreficeSpyridon Lourantos &

Christina MakridiGreg & Catherine Martin

Albert P. & Diane G. Massey, IIITerri & Keith Martin

Silvia Murison & Morten MathiesenLuis F. & Marena MontalvoBrooke & Edwige MaygerJames & Marjorie McClain

Betty K. McCullaghJohn & Dolores Mc DiarmidThomas & Donna McGinty

Robert & Joanne McKeage, IVCindy Hensley & Jim McKee

Robert B. & Elizabeth B. McMahonPhil & Marie McMullen

Shelley McNaughtonNigsy Medina

William H. MeeksMari Mennel-BellJanet Mianowski

Joan Van Ness & Lorraine MichelsJerry & Sandria Moore

Matthew & Julie MorrallAllen & Rebecca Moudy

Gavin & Andrea MulliganChuck MurawskiMichael MurphyBarbara Murrish

Carol & Julia NeufeldBob & Kathryn Nichols

Donald R. & Karen NilesGerard Nolan

Ken & Penny NordstromCarol O’Brien

Bob O’Dea

(Honor Roll Continued from page 4) Dr. & Loren SimkowitzAllen & Elaine Singer

Carol C. SkeeleTodd & Naomi Smith

Leonard & Myrta SnyderJan & Harold Solomon

Nancy SpilmanBob & Debbie SpringBill & Mary StefanJoel & Rosa Stien

R. Matthew & Diana StraebEdward & Elizabeth Sullivan

Jay & Kacee TannenbaumWalter & Brie Tarbert

Dan TeixeiraRichard & Joyce Ten Eyck

Scott TilbrookAlan & Becki TinterJeff & Sandra Tozzie

Jack M. & Sandra G. TrainorJohn P. Trombley

Angel & Gloria TrujilloRobert Trate

Elaine VasquezVasan & Barbara Venkataraman

Joseph & Renee VitoloAlan & Sandy Vordermeier

Harry & Sandra VordermeierPatricia M. WachendorferDan Roose & Tom Wade

Dennis & Donna WagonerRosalie Weiss & Guy WardellTim & Suzanne Waterhouse

Jim & Monica WeickTed & Marguerite Welding

Erica & Dorothy WestonRobert P. & Patricia C. White, Jr.

Robert & Renee WicklineDr. Phillip Greenberg & Tim Wike

Dr. R. Brown & Edna WilliamsChris & Connie Williams

Sue WilliamsJill Woolf

Chun & Lai Y YeungDonald F. & Judy Zimmer


Bayview Elementary SchoolStudents and Teachers at Their Best

I am smart.By: Sean Cullen

The important thing aboutme is that

I'm original.I am the only one like me. Ilike dancing, singing, art,

and dinner forbreakfast. I have my ownopinions and I'm OK with

me.But the important thing

about me is that I'moriginal.

By: Sara Kline

DannyLover of Wii and bunnies

Who needs breakfast, dessert andMom

Who feels hungry, weird, tired andsmart

Who is intelligent, not creative,small,

Quinn's brother and funnyWho fears dying, getting in trouble,

homeless people and monstersWho wishes for magical abilities,

$20,000,000and to never have a cavity

Child of the pool and darknessBy: Jefdan

SofiaLover of computers & roller coast-

ersWho needs school, a book, and a

new bikeWho feels, tired, happy, good and

really funnyWho is awesome, cool, friendly,

crazy & an only childWho fears, spiders, snakes, being

attacked & sick peopleWho wishes I'm on the moon, I'm a

dog & I had a cool petChild of the moon and the sun

By: Wagner

AlexanderLover of England & tigers

Who needs a dog, care and sleepWho feels energized, tired,

cramped and hotWho is tall, thin, smart and not

youngest infamily

Who fears bees, high heights,nettles and shots

Who wishes an end to wars, nowildfires, to

become player in NHLChild of Kitty & Daniel

By: Barran

Lover of writing & donutsWho needs a new hamster, to shop

and to learn to say"sushi"

Who feels amazed, proud, tired andhappy

Who is small, quiet, a drama queen,crazy at home & cool

Who fears spiders, insects, fillingsand my brother

Who wishes to have a sister, $2,000and never to have a

fillingChild of Carrie & David

By: Noveshen

TessLover of dogs and Oreos

Who needs food, water and booksWho feels happy, tiny, loved and

organizedWho is an older sister, thoughtful,unpredictable, an Alabama fan and

honestWho fears tornadoes, bats, eagles

and spidersWho wishes she had a dog, she

was afaster runner and she had more


The important thing aboutme is

that I am French.It's happy to be me and it isfun. I like to play footballand I think school is fun.I like to learn things and

make friends.But the important thing

about me isthat I am French.

By: Sacha Kwiecinski

The import thing about Ime is

that I'm funny.I can make people burst outlaughing and make people's

faces look like abig tomato that's going to

burst.I can make people laugh athow I look and how I say

stuff.But the important thing

about me is that I'm funny.By: Tristan McCarthy

The important thing about meis that I like to read books.I can't play an instrument. Ican read faster in my mind

than out loud.I can't play sports well but I

can type fast on the computer.I'm good at math.

But the important thing aboutme is that I like to read books.

By: Michael Rosado

The important thing aboutme is that I am smart.

I like to play Zoo Tycoon. Ilike computers and dogs

and I love school andtelevision.

But the important thingabout me is that


From Our Commissioner

Bruce G. Roberts

Administration from the Universityof Virginia.

Susanne Torriente: Ms. Torrientecomes to the City of Fort Lauderdalefrom Miami-Dade County where shemost recently served as Director ofthe Office of Sustainability. In thisposition, she was responsible foroverseeing major departmentscritical to achieving the County’ssustainability goals including SolidWaste Management, EnvironmentalResources Management, Water andSewer, and Community Image. Ms.Torriente directed Miami-DadeCounty’s policy formulation, grants,energy management and reductionstrategies, alternative energy options,sustainable capital developedprocesses, water conservation, andother sustainability-related programsand initiatives. Under her leadership,the County developed andimplemented its first sustainabilityplan, which also includes theCounty’s first climate action plan.Prior to being appointed as Directorof the Office of Sustainability, Ms.Torriente served as Chief of Staffand Chief Assistant CountyManager. Her 20-year career withMiami-Dade County also includesoverseeing Police, Fire-Rescue,Corrections and Emergency Manage-ment. She holds a Bachelor of Artsdegree in English and a Master’sdegree in Public Administration fromthe University of Miami.

Budget News: As indicatedabove, we are in the process of pre-paring the budget for FY 2011/2012.At our July 6th Commission Meeting,the City Manager introduced a verypreliminary budget proposal. At thismeeting, your Commission again

City Manager Update: LeeFeldman has been hard at work sinceJune reorganizing City staff andpreparing the next budget. Part of hisreorganization has involved theelimination of an Assistant CityManager while bringing on boardtwo new Assistant City Managers:Stanley Hawthorne and SusanneTorriente. Their brief bios areprovided below:

Stanley Hawthorne: Prior toaccepting his new position with theCity, Mr. Hawthorne served six yearsas the Assistant City Manager ofLakeland, FL where he oversaw thedepartments of Human Resources,Information Technology, RiskManagement/Purchasing, InternalAudit and the Lakeland Center. Healso led the city’s PerformanceExcellence Division where hefocused on enhancing operationsthrough performance efficiencies andprocess improvements. In addition,he directed Lakeland’s strategicoperating plan, $600 millionoperating budget, and capitalimprovement program. Mr. Hawthornehas more than 25 years experience ingovernment. He previously servedas City Manager of LauderdaleLakes, Assistant City Manager andDirector of Finance for Tamarac, andDirector of Management and Budgetfor the City of Hollywood, FL. Hebegan his career in municipalgovernment in 1985 in the City ofSaginaw, Michigan where he workedfor seven years advancing to theposition of Assistant to the CityManager. Mr. Hawthorne holds anundergraduate degree from TroyState University in Alabama and aMaster of Arts degree in Public

held the line by adopting the currentmillage rate cap for the next year.This will make it three consecutiveyears that we have not increased themillage rate. Of Florida’s twentylargest cities, we have the secondlowest millage rate. In the past twoyears, we have reduced the GeneralFund Operating Budget by $12.5million. We further directed staff tomaintain our healthy General FundBalance, which is currently at 19%.Lastly, we intend to keep deliveringvital City services at the levelsexpected by our neighborhoods. Ifyou would like to read it in its en-tirety, go to:www.fortlauderdale.gov/2012Budget_Book/11-12budget.htm.

At the beginning of the year, Ithought it worthwhile to reflect onour accomplishments, which havebeen brought about through adynamic partnership with ourneighborhoods. With so muchnegative news out there nowadays, Iagain want to take the opportunity tofocus on some good news andencourage everyone to stay focusedon the positive.

We celebrated our Centennial.364 calls for service were logged

into our office by concerned citizensof District 1 in 2010. We are on paceto at least repeat that volume.

Once again, no increase in the currentoperating millage rate of 4.1193; thisequates to the 2nd lowest rate amongFlorida’s twenty largest cities.

For two consecutive years, therewas no increase in the fire assess-ment fee. In 2010, serious crimedeclined citywide by approximately4% when compared to 2009.



toys can dislodge it.If left to spread,plaque can lead togingivitis, an inflam-mation of the gums,causing them to be-come red and swol-len and to bleed eas-ily. As plaque andcalculus develop be-low the gum line,professional cleaningwill be needed tohelp manage it. If theplaque and tartarbuildup continuesunchecked, infectioncan form around theroot of the tooth. Inthe final stages ofperiodontal disease,the tissues surround-ing the tooth are de-stroyed, the bonysocket holding thetooth in erodes andthe tooth becomesloose. This is a very painful processfor your four-legged friend, but theseproblems can be averted before theyeven start.

Dental Care at the VeterinaryPractice

There are two critical componentsof your pet’s veterinary dental care:oral examinations and dental clean-ings. Veterinary dental care begins atthe puppy and kitten life stage. Asyour pet ages, your veterinarian willlook for developmental anomalies,the accumulation of plaque and tar-tar, periodontal disease and oral tu-mors. Veterinarians can perform abasic oral examination on patientsthat are awake.

ANESTHESIA-FREE DENTALPROCEDURE:

At Seiler Animal Hospital, we pro-vide anesthesia-free dental care todogs and cats. This 7-step profes-sional teeth cleaning is performedwithout the use of anesthesia, whichoffers pet owners an alternative

Would you let years go by betweenvisits to the dentist? Probably not!Your pet’s dental health is just asimportant to his or her overall healthas your dental health is to your gen-eral health. Please read on to learnmore about the importance of yourpet’s dental care, as well as a valu-able discount offer mentioned at theend of this article.

Why Dental Care?Dental care of dogs and cats is one

of the most commonly overlookedareas of pet health care. In fact, arecent study showed that approxi-mately two-thirds of pet owners donot provide the dental care that isrecommended as essential by veteri-narians. What’s more, the AmericanVeterinary Dental Society reportsthat 80 percent of dogs and 70 per-cent of cats show signs of oral dis-ease by age three. Dental diseasedoesn’t affect just the mouth. It canlead to more serious health problemsincluding heart, lung and kidney dis-ease, which makes it all the moreimportant that you provide your petswith proper dental care from thestart.

Periodontal DiseaseFido’s dog breath and Tabby’s tuna

breath aren’t something to be ignored– they could be indicative of an oralproblem, and the sooner you have ittreated by your veterinarian (andlearn to care for it yourself), thesooner you and your pet can smileproudly. Periodontal disease is aninfection of the tissue surroundingthe teeth that takes hold in progres-sive stages. It starts out as a bacterialfilm called plaque. The bacteria at-tach to the teeth. When the bacteriadie they can be calcified by calciumin saliva. This forms a hard, roughsubstance called tartar or calculuswhich allows more plaque to accu-mulate. Initially, plaque is soft andbrushing or chewing hard food and

method for cleaning and maintainingtheir pet’s teeth. Our dental techni-cians have the capability to perform acomplete teeth cleaning, includingsubgingival scaling as well as ma-chine polishing. Most importantly,patience and a gentle way with ani-mals are what make our dental tech-nicians successful at gaining the trustand confidence of pets, allowingthem to perform thorough teethcleanings.

Anesthesia-free dental proceduresare recommended for those pets withmild to moderate tartar and gingivi-tis.

ANESTHETIC DENTALPROCEDURE:

Pre-anesthetic exam — Wheneveranesthesia is needed, special consid-erations are taken to help ensure thesafety of your pet. We will thor-oughly examine your pet and runblood tests to make sure he or she ishealthy enough to undergo anesthe-


OCTOBER IS PET DENTALMONTH AT SEILER ANIMAL

HOSPITAL!


Recycle In Coral Ridge

Coral RidgeTrash Collection Schedule

Black Garbage Cart:

Monday & ThursdayFood wastes

Non-recyclablesHousehold trash

Do not put out bags. The Garbage truck is maintained byone driver, only.

Yard Waste Cart:North from NE 26 St.:

MondaySouth from NE 26 St.:

ThursdayBranches, Leaves, Etc.

Do not put out bags. The Yard Waste truck is maintainedby one driver, only.

Green / Blue/Orange Recycling Bins*:Every Thursday

Newspapers in green bin will be taken. Keep them dry.

Bulk Trash Pick Up:4th Monday of the Month

*to change soon, see page 10

confirm the need for extraction ofteeth that are loose or badly infected.

Scaling & Polishing — Veterinari-ans use similar instruments as humandentists to remove plaque and calcu-lus from your pet’s teeth. To smoothout any scratches in the toothenamel, polishing with a specialpaste is also recommended.

Fluoride/sealants — The applica-tion of an anti-plaque substance, suchas a fluoride treatment and/or a bar-rier sealant is also advised. This canhelp strengthen and desensitize teethas well as decrease future plaque.

Home Dental CareYour pet’s dental care doesn’t rest

with your veterinarian alone. As apet owner, you play a pivotal role inhelping ensure your pet’s dentalhealth through regular teeth brush-

sia. Though there is some risk associ-ated with any medical procedure,modern anesthesia is usually safe,even for older pets.

Anesthesia monitoring — Duringanesthesia, the monitoring and re-cording of your pet’s vital signs(such as body temperature, heart rate,and respiration, as well as other im-portant factors) is important. Thishelps ensure the safety of your petwhile undergoing anesthesia.

Dental radiographs — Radio-graphs (x-rays) of the teeth areneeded periodically in order to com-pletely evaluate your pet’s oralhealth. X-rays aid the veterinariangreatly in detecting abnormalitiesthat cannot be found under examina-tion alone. In some cases, x-rays can

(Dental Month Continued from page 11) ing. There are also several veterinarydiets and treats that are recom-mended to help owners maintaintheir pets’ dental health. Remem-ber... pets can live longer, healthierlives if oral health care is managedand maintained throughout theirlives. Please feel free to call Dr.Thieme at Seiler Animal Hospital(954-491-1222) about developing adental care plan for your furry friend.Receive 10% off your pet’s dental procedureduring the month of October!Just mention this article to receive your

discount! Call us at 954-491-1222 for anappointment.Provided by the American Animal HospitalAssociationCourtesy of Douglas Thieme, DVMSeiler Animal Hospital2650 NE 57th StreetFort Lauderdale, FL 33308(954) 491-1222www.SeilerAnimalHospital.com


Initiated Police/Fire pension reform infinalizing contract negotiations. This is al-ready saving us hundreds of thousands ofdollars.

Our reserve fund stands at 19% of theGeneral Fund Budget, which exceeds thenationally recommended range of 7% to15%.

In the past two years, 145 vacant fundedpersonnel positions were eliminated.

13 parks have been outfitted with light-ning warning systems, and 2 new parks arescheduled to open within the next fewweeks.

We hosted approximately 200 specialevents, which were produced by otherorganizations.

Decisions on major projects, which havelingered for years, are now being movedforward, e. g. Sistrunk Corridor, Bahia Mar,Executive Airport stadium issues, and SouthAndrews Avenue Business District.

Strong economic development supportthrough partnerships such as the Chamberof Commerce’s “Business First” initiative,and the TMA’s (Sun Trolley) plan toexpand routes which will cater to hundredsof thousands of cruise ship passengers andbring them to our business and entertain-ment venues.

(Bruce Roberts Continued from page 10)



Money Matters in Coral Ridge

Participants who remainedcommitted to their allocations had anaverage account balance increase of50%.

The Fidelity study also found thatparticipants who stopped contribut-ing to their 401(k)’s during the 2008-2009 crash experienced an averageincrease in their account balances of

26% compared to an increase of 64%for those who continued makingregular contributions (dollar costaveraging).

What does this study by FidelityInvestments teach investors? Thisreport clearly indicates that “Stayingthe course” was the best strategy tohave pursued during the GreatRecession of 2008-2009. While pastperformance never guarantees futureresults, history has shown that thepatient investor is often rewardedwith higher returns than investorswho allow emotions to guide theirdecision making process. Stayingthe course is difficult for investorswhen prognosticators on the variousfinancial news channels are predict-ing the continued decline of thedollar, failure of theEuropean Union and apotential debt defaultby sovereign nations. Itis during these timeswhen we cite thefamous quote from theearly 1800’s whenBritish inventor BaronVon Rothschild said,

Should I sell my equity positionsnow that the stock market hasdeclined by nearly 20% from itsrecent high and there is a chance itcould go even lower? That is acommon question posed by investorsduring times of uncertainty. Whileno one can accurately predict whichway the market will head in the nearfuture, equity investors should bewilling to tolerate short-termvolatility if they hope to reach theirlong-term goals. If the volatility iscausing you to lose sleep at night orto become overly worried about yourfinancial future, you should chat withyour investment advisor about possiblyreconfiguring your asset allocation toreflect your concern. For thoseindividuals who do not enjoy experi-encing market volatility but whorecognize that it is often necessary toendure these fluctuations in order toobtain potentially higher long-termrates of return, the following analysisfrom Fidelity Investments is useful insupporting that course of action.

Fidelity Investments reviewed theperformance of 7.1 million 401(k)accounts, comparing returns forinvestors who made changes to theirportfolios during the 2008-2009market crash up through June 30,2011. The key findings were as fol-lows: Participants who changedtheir equity allocations to 0%between October 1, 2008 andMarch 31, 2009 and stayed out ofstocks through June 30, 2011 saw anaverage increase in account balancesof only 2%. Participants who exitedstocks but then returned to somelevel of equity allocation after thatmarket decline saw average accountbalance increases of 25%.

"The time to buy is when blood runsin the streets, even if that blood isyour own." This quote remindsus that it is always best to be acontrarian when it comes to investingin various instruments (e.g. sellingtech stocks in the late 90’s, sellingreal estate in 2005, etc., etc.). How-ever, it’s not always that easy toremove one’s emotions from theinvestment decision making processand that is why there are only a fewhighly successful investors (e.g.Warren Buffett) who are willing towade into the investment water whenothers are running for safety. WhileWarren Buffett has the financialmeans to ride out any investmentstorm, we would recommend thatyou talk to your financial advisor orconsider rebalancing your portfolioas the market recovers if your currentallocation is preventing you fromsleeping well at night. In conclusion,investment success is often predi-cated on building a sound investmentstrategy and sticking to it no matterwhat is being reported by thefinancial press.

If you have any questions aboutthis article or have suggestions forfuture articles, please feel free toemail me at:

[email protected] visit our website at:

www.ibiswealth.com.

Dollars and Sense in Coral Ridgeby Thomas Balcom, CFP®, CAIA, MBA

“Staying the course”was the best strategy to

have pursued duringthe Great Recession of

2008-2009.


eliminate her bad feelings, much lessher difficulty breathing. The same istrue for all of us, whether we are tryingto overcome addiction, overeating, shy-ness or anything else. In fact, we onlyreinforce the feelings by focusing onthem. So what can we do?

The answer is we can DO! We canaccept the fact that we feel short ofbreath, sad, angry, shy, frustrated, orotherwise inadequate and do thingsanyway! By DOING, we take thefocus away from the negative thoughtsand feelings and replace them withsome kind of accomplishment, howeversmall. Continuing in this way, theaccomplishments grow larger and thenegative or helpless feelings diminishaccordingly. Aristotle knew this millen-nia ago, when he wisely observed: “Weare what we repeatedly do”.

So when my mom didn’t feel up togoing to the movies with a group offriends, she went anyway. She camehome tired, but happy and revitalized.

My mom is having a very difficultyear, in and out of the hospital half adozen times. After months of infections,pain, surgery, and even a ventilator tokeep her breathing, she has stabilizedand is the proud owner of a pacemaker.The doctors have pronounced her respi-ratory and cardiac function “perfect”and she has regained some much-needed weight. Still, she is not the sameas she was before all the medicalproblems, and she is not happy about it.

Her primary complaint is shortness ofbreath. Although she does not feeltired, she must stop and take frequentrests even when walking a shortdistance. Her first impulse was to wantsomeone to “fix” her. She madeappointments with her internist and hercardiologist, saw lung doctors and anendocrinologist. She tries to start eachday with a positive attitude, but, as shesays: “I feel good until I get out ofbed!”

No amount of “positive thinking” will

She is also going to physical therapy toregain her strength and endurance.Progress is slow, but she and we all seesmall improvements each day. Thatkeeps her going. She has learned torecognize and appreciate that she is ableto do more, even if her symptoms arenot completely gone.

Check out THE POWER OF DOINGagainst your own experience. Don’t youfeel better when you finally sit downand study for the dreaded test, or do thathousehold chore that has been “staring”at you for weeks? Next time you arefeeling anxious or frustrated or sad, askyourself what are these feelings tellingme to do? Then DO it.

The philosophy of allowing our emotions andfeeling to happen and yet not let them overwhelmus so that we fail to do what needs to be done isone of the bases of Japanese therapy called Mo-rita Therapy. Kathleen attended a Morita certifi-cation course years ago and has been a student ofever since. We are planning a small group classon Morita, later this fall or after the Holidays, ifyou are interested, send an email to:

[email protected].

The Power of Positive DOING!by Kathleen M. Casey


This is a copy of the Ballot that has been mailed out to Coral Ridge Association Members.If you have not received your ballot in the mail as of yet, contact Ron Laffey at: 954-566-8673 and

leave your name and phone number and he will get back to you.


cation for Android-based mobiledevices which provides 24 houraccess to the City’s CustomerService Center. The application alsohas several customer service-friendlyfeatures:•Makes the City of Fort Lauderdalemore accessible to citizens.•Interfaces with Google Maps andGPS technology to automaticallydetect report location information.•Provides the option of attachingphotos to reports.•Offers categories to streamline re-ports to help ensure information getsto the appropriate department.•Provides users with the flexibility tocustomize each report.•Connects citizens to the City!

Quick Response (QR) Codes:We are also starting to use QR codes,which are the small black and whitesquares that, when scanned with asmart phone, will take you directly toa website. Adding QR codes to ourmarketing efforts will provide ourneighbors with more detailed infor-mation about special events, newprograms and services, green initia-tives, grant opportunities, publicworkshops and town hall meetings.Similarly, placing QR codes oninformational materials, signage andvehicles, will enable us to communi-cate details about employmentopportunities, economic develop-ment initiatives, construction projects,parking, sports leagues, dockagerates, beach conditions, crime prevention,road closures, recycling, sanitation,bulk trash and more. The codes canbe read with a QR code reader appli-cation (app). Some of these apps arepreloaded on mobile phones, whileothers may be downloaded for free.The app scans the QR code andconverts it to the appropriate content(i.e., a website, video link, contactinformation, data, etc.). For example,by scanning the QR code below, youwill be directed to the City’sStarlight Musicals webpage. There,you can quickly find information

We have had meetings and publicworkshops with many of our advi-sory boards and committees, e.g.Budget Advisory Board, CentennialCommittee, Sustainability Commit-tee (now a board), Visioning Com-mittee and Beach RedevelopmentBoard. Follow-up meetings arescheduled.

These are just samplings of whatyour Commission has been workingwith you to accomplish in thesetough economic times. It also dem-onstrates my focused commitmenttowards my previous promise to:• Bring back citizen participation ingovernment decisions• Bring back effective and efficientpublic safety• Bring back collegial leadership tothe City Commission• Bring back balanced developmentthat will protect our neighborhoodsand green space

Pain Clinics: It has been sometime since reporting to you about thisissue. I am sure you are aware of theGovernor’s decision to support andsign into law a state statute whichfinally established a drug registrationsystem and restrictions for dispens-ing certain drugs. Your Commissionalso enacted an ordinance whichfurther regulates the operation ofpain clinics. Some of the highlightsinclude parking space requirements,office and examining room squarefootage space requirements, no queu-ing of customers outside, no employ-ees with felony or drug relatedconviction backgrounds for fiveyears, inspection of premises, annuallicense renewal and located at least500 feet from schools, churches,parks, libraries or daycare facilities.

Recent Technology Innovations:The City Manger and staff have re-cently introduced some new technol-ogy enhancements to improve com-munication with our neighbors:•WWW.FORTLAUDERDALE.GOV/LAUDERSERV is a free appli-

(Bruce Roberts Continued from page 13) about the event schedule, upcomingperformers, weather updates, partici-pation of non-profit groups,recycling and Holiday Park. QRcodes can be created and read at nocost. They represent an economicalway to supplement our marketingefforts, reach our neighbors withsalient information, and generateincreased awareness, visibility andexposure for the City. Making infor-mation easily accessible through QRcodes will foster greater transparencyin government and create a strongerconnection between our neighborsand our City.

Florida Neighborhoods Confer-ence: Thanks to all who attended thejust concluded Florida Neighbor-hoods Conference here in FortLauderdale. We especially want tocongratulate Vice President andlongtime Council stalwart BettyShelley (Imperial Point HOAPresident) on her induction to theAll-State Neighborhood Team. Thisis an award given annually by theFNC State Planning Committee to"recognize the dedication andcommitment of neighborhood lead-ers...for their unwavering efforts toimprove the neighborhoods and com-munities where they live." Thiscertainly fits Betty to a "T.” We areproud of her and happy that she gotthe recognition she so richly deservesbut would never seek for herself.Congratulations Betty!!!

Office Contact: Robbi Uptegrove– 954-828-5033; email:[email protected]. In

addition to hosting two pre-agendameetings twice a month, I am alsoavailable to attend your HOAmeetings to update your neighbor-hood on what is going on in the Cityas well as answer any questions/concerns you may have. Pleasecontact Robbi to schedule.


The Bayview Business AssociationEstablished. Local. Trusted.

Eastside business owners and decision makers are encouragedto join this neighborhood business networking group.

When you need something done in a hurry, it can save a lot oftime when you go right to the source; in this case, the owners of thebusinesses on whom you rely when you most need it. When youcan call the owner or decision maker of a business, you know itwill be handled immediately, rather than having to take a numberand call the general office line.

Further, everyone prefers to do business with those they knowand trust. When you have a relationship with someone, they willprovide a superior level of service for you and you can rely uponand trust that person to do right by you.

If you would like more local business and a relationship withthose who are in business locally, contact this informal group orvisit the website:www.bayviewbusinessassociation.com.

We are far less formal than many business associations, yet highlyeffective. We meet once a month at varying locations and we en-courage you to attend as our guest to see if this is a good fit foryour business.

For further information or to reserve a guest spot at our nextmeeting, please contact the Association Chair, Kevin Koffman at:

954-565-5144 x300or via email:

[email protected]

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Wednesday, October 55:00 pm - 7:00 pmInternational Swimming Hall OfFame501 Seabreeze BoulevardFort Lauderdale, FL 33316Saturday, October 89:00 am - 11:00 amOsswald Park2220 NW 21st AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33311Monday, October 105:00 pm - 7:00 pmCity Hall, 8th floor100 North Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For information on additional up-coming Open House meetings, visitwww.fortlauderdale.gov.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue offerstips for protecting your home and

family from fireFire Prevention Week is October 9 -

15, 2011What’s the best way to protect your

family from fire? Be ahead of thegame, of course. With more than360,000 home fires reported in theUnited States in 2009, according tothe nonprofit National Fire Protec-tion Association (NFPA), your bestdefense is a good offense.

That’s why Fort Lauderdale FireRescue is teaming up with NFPAduring the October 9-15, 2011, to letour community know: “It’s Fire Pre-vention Week. Protect your Familyfrom Fire!” This year’s campaignfocuses on preventing the leadingcauses of home fires -- cooking,heating and electrical equipment, aswell as candles and smoking materi-als. Additionally, it urges people toprotect their homes and families withlife-saving technology and planning.

“Statistics indicate that nearly allreported fire related deaths couldhave been prevented by taking a fewsimple precautions like having work-ing smoke alarms and a home fireescape plan, keeping things that can

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch –October 2

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunchis an ideal way to relax and enjoyFort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalkfrom Esplanade Park to Riverfront.

Listen to the soulful sounds of out-standing local jazz artists on threestages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on thefirst Sunday of each month.

The scheduled performers forSunday, October 2, are:Esplanade Stage – Noreena Downey& the Dizzy Blue BandPeck Courtyard – Take NoteConnie Hoffmann Gazebo – LizSharp & Company

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunchis produced by the City of FortLauderdale and is sponsored by Sun-Trust, the Broward Center for thePerforming Arts, News Radio 610WIOD, Heineken, Lauderdale BMWand Lauderdale MINI.

For more information, please callour 24-hour event hotline at (954)828-5363 or visit:www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.

Fort Lauderdale - Our City, OurVision

Mark your calendar to attend oneof the upcoming public meetings tolaunch the citywide visioning initia-tive: Fort Lauderdale - Our City, OurVision. Neighbors are welcome toattend any of the free meetings tolearn about the citywide visioningproject. Your participation is vital tothe success of the project, as thefuture vision for Fort Lauderdale willreflect input from our entire commu-nity. We want to hear from you andencourage you to attend any of themeetings listed below.Monday, October 34:00 pm - 6:00 pmBeach Community Center3351 NE 33rd Avenue

burn away from the stove and alwaysturning off space heaters before go-ing to bed,” says David Raines, FireMarshal for the City of Fort Lauder-dale Fire Rescue Department. “Fireis a dangerous opponent, but byanticipating the hazards, you aremuch less likely to be one of thenearly 13,000 people injured in homefires each year.”

The City of Fort Lauderdale FireRescue Department offers thefollowing tips for protecting yourhome and family from fire:•Stay in the kitchen while you arefrying, grilling, or broiling food. Ifyou leave the kitchen for even a shortperiod of time, turn off the stove.•Keep anything that can burn at leastthree feet away from heating equip-ment, like the furnace, fireplace,wood stove, or portable space heater.•Have a three-foot “kid-free zone”around open fires and space heaters.•Replace or repair damaged or looseelectrical cords.•If you smoke, smoke outside.•Use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdytable.•Blow out all candles when youleave the room or go to bed. Avoidthe use of candles in the bedroomand other areas where people mayfall asleep.

“While preventing home fires isalways the Fort Lauderdale FireRescue Department's number onepriority, it is not always possible,”Raines continued. “Fort Lauderdaleresidents need to provide the bestprotection to keep their homes andfamilies safe in the event of a fire.This can be achieved by developingan escape plan which you practiceregularly and equipping homes withlife-saving technologies like smokealarms and home fire sprinklers.”

The following tips will help keepyour family safe if there is a fire inyour home:•Install smoke alarms inside eachbedroom, outside each sleeping area,


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Smart Watts Testimonial

"I really enjoyed the Smart Watts Workshopat the Imperial Point Medical Center. It wasquite informative. I learned many practicalenergy saving tips that I can implement athome. Most important, I found out about theSmart Watts Rebate Program. We had justpurchased a new AC unit, and it qualified forthe rebate. I went to the Smart Watts webpageon the City of Fort Lauderdale's website, whereI downloaded all the paperwork and filled outand submitted the forms. I received $1000.00back from the City! That money went towardupgrading to more energy efficient windowsand doors, which in turn will help us savemoney on our electricity bill. I am so glad myfriend invited me to go to the workshop.Funding for Smart Watts was provided to theCity of Fort Lauderdale from the Department ofEnergy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency andConservation Block Grant (EECBG)."

Karen K. of Coral Ridge


We created the following require-ments for doctors prescribingcontrolled substances: they mustregister with the Department ofHealth, they must keep detailed logsof all prescriptions handed out topatients, and they must make theselogs available to the Department ofHealth and Florida Department ofLaw Enforcement upon demand. Weknow that individuals attempting toobtain Controlled Substances fraudu-lently will be tempted to steal, forge,or alter prescriptions, so we nowrequire doctors to use tamper-proofprescription pads.

Doctors and pharmacies purchasingcontrolled substances from wholesaledistributors must now go through acredentialing process. Pharmaciesmay still dispense Controlled Sub-stances, as long as they go throughthis process, but they will nowbe subject to mandatory on-siteinspections, disclosure of financialinterests, and additional complianceregarding security, theft reporting,and record-keeping.

For the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain, doctors are now requiredto perform an initial risk assessment

Dear Friends,For many years, the prescription

drug abuse epidemic has plagued ourstate. Over seven people a day havebeen dying from prescription drugabuse in Florida. The state’s previouspolices were unable to address thisegregious problem adequately.Therefore, in concert with GovernorScott and Attorney General Bondi,the House worked to build consensusaround an aggressive and all-inclusive solution that tackles thiscrisis in Florida from all angles.

One of the key sources of the problemwas unethical practitioners whoprescribed and dispensed medicallyunjustifiable amounts of dangerousdrugs. For example, in 2008-2009,49 of the 50 practitioners whodispensed the most Oxycodone in thecountry were located in Florida, andhalf of them were in BrowardCounty. To deal with this, weenacted a ban to prohibit practitionersfrom dispensing Schedules ll andlll Controlled Substances, theControlled Substances most likely tobe abused.

and to monitor continually thepatient’s use of the prescribedcontrolled substance. We providedan exception for interventional painphysicians who have gone through arigorous credentialing process. Inany event, doctors are not prohibitedfrom administering on-site necessarymedication to their patients.

This bipartisan legislation fightsthe prescription drug abuse epidemicon multiple levels, guards ourneighborhoods from the scourge ofharmful drugs, and preserves accessto medical care for those who have alegitimate need.

I consider it a privilege and anhonor to be your State Representa-tive. Please remember that I am atyour service. If I may be of assis-tance, my district office is located at2132 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 2,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306. Myemail is:[email protected] my district office telephonenumber is 954-762-3757.

Sincerely Yours,George Moraitis

State Representative, District 91

Words from Our Elected

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Who feels sleepy, excited, in agood mood and

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GabrielleLover of sushi and dogs

Who needs a phone, new movies andshoes.

Who feels awesome, fun, over-tiredand relaxed.

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Who fears creepy noises when I amsleeping, watching

scary movies Care, getting mybraces tightend and high places.

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translates into a loss of $20 millionin property tax dollars compared tothe FY 2011 budget. Compared toFY 2007, we will be collecting $257million less in property taxes nextyear.

Reductions in expenses werenecessary to balance the tax-supported budget at the currentmillage rate. The proposed budgetincludes targeted reductions in avariety of agencies under the CountyCommission, however, no parks andlibraries will be closing, and thereare no reductions in transit service orhuman services.

By further restructuring of staffingbased on utilization, increasing theuse of part-time positions andthrough minor changes in libraryschedules, the County will bereopening six libraries on Sundays.

The unemployment rate in BrowardCounty was 9.6 percent in July 2011.This rate was 0.8 percentage pointslower than the region’s year-agorate. In July 2011, BrowardCounty’s unemployment rate was 1.4percentage points lower than thestate rate (11.0 percent) and 0.3 per-centage points higher than thenational rate (9.3 percent). Out of alabor force of 993,389, there were95,437 unemployed Broward Countyresidents.

The major industry sectors thatadded jobs over the year in the metroarea were leisure and hospitality

As summer winds downs, the kidsstart back to school, and we resumeour everyday routines. I would liketo take some time to share with youwhat we in District 4 and BrowardCounty have been working on foryou.

The County Commission has heldsix budget workshops to date regard-ing the development of the budget,providing policy direction to staff onvarious components of the budget.The County fiscal year begins onOctober 1st.

The proposed County budget forFY 12 totals $3.2 billion and in-cludes the elimination of 47 vacantpositions. Despite the continueddecline in the tax roll, we are encour-aged by the signs of economicimprovement shown in Port Ever-glades, the International Airport andTourism.

The property tax-supported portionof the budget comprises onlyone-third of the total budget. Theproposed budget includes a flat totalcountywide millage rate compared tothe current year. That rate is 5.553mills. The County millage comprisesapproximately 23% of a typical taxbill in Broward.

With a flat rate, the majorityof property owners will see flat orreduced taxes due to the 2.7%decline in the tax roll. This decline

(+5,800 jobs); professional and busi-ness services (+700 jobs); trade,transportation, and utilities (+600jobs); and financial activities andeducation and health services (both+100 jobs).

Industries losing jobs were con-struction (-2,500 jobs); government(-2,100 jobs); manufacturing (-1,200jobs); and financial activities (-600jobs). Other services remainedunchanged. Government showed aloss of 2,100 jobs over the year, dueprimarily to the Federal governmentno longer employing temporaryCensus workers who were workinglast year.

I never lose sight of what is impor-tant. That is you, the residents of ourbeautiful district. If there is anythingthat we can do to assist you, pleasedo not hesitate to contact our officeat 954.357.7004 or by email at:[email protected]. You canalso stay updated by viewing ourwebsite:www.broward.org/commission/district4,as well as signup to receive emailupdates from us.

As always, it is an honor to serveyou.State of the County – Commissioner

Chip LaMarca District 4

Words from Our Elected

household and make a plan. Walkthrough your home and inspect allpossible ways out. Households withchildren should consider drawing afloor plan of your home, markingtwo ways out of each room, includ-ing windows and doors.•If you are building or remodelingyour home, consider installing homefire sprinklers.

To learn more about “It’s Fire Pre-vention Week. Protect your Familyfrom Fire!” visit NFPA’s Web siteat: www. firepreventionweek.org

and on every level of the home(including the basement).•Interconnect all smoke alarms in thehome so when one sounds, they allsound.•Test smoke alarms at least monthlyand replace all smoke alarms whenthey are 10 years old or sooner ifthey do not respond when tested.•Make sure everyone in your homeknows how to respond if the smokealarm sounds.•Pull together everyone in your

(Ft. Lauderdale News Continued frompage 22)

The Village of Horrors Returns:October 13-15; 20-22; 27-29

Horror returns to Fort Lauderdalethis October. War Memorial Audito-rium will travel back in time to yearspast where gruesome tales have beenrevived and will be told firsthand,presented by AEG Live. Explore, ifyou dare, panic zones and the mainattraction- two terrifying, full-production haunted houses. Notrecommended for children 13 andunder. No costumes allowed. 7 p.m.



Even if fertilizer is applied atproper rates, too much water follow-ing fertilizing can result in leachingor runoff. Just ¼ inch of water is allthat is needed for fertilizer to seepinto the lawn. It is especially impor-tant to avoid fertilizing just before aheavy rainfall.

An alternative to using fertilizer iscomposting, which can improve soilfertility. Whatever method youchoose, please remember thatfertilizing your lawn is a choice, nota necessity. Following proper lawncare and fertilizing guidelines canresult in a healthy, aestheticallypleasing lawn with minimal or noimpact to the environment.

For more information on fertilizingyour lawn properly and other land-scaping information, visit the follow-

to midnight. Details available at:www.villageofhorrors.comor by calling 954-828-5380.

Fertilizing Properly Can ProduceHealthier Lawns and a Healthier

EnvironmentSandy South Florida soils allow

nutrients to drain away from rootsystems quickly, so fertilizing can bea routine part of lawn care if doneresponsibly. While many plants andgrasses can thrive without fertilizer,there are times when you will wantto or need to fertilize. It is importantto know when and how often tofertilize, as well as what type offertilizer to use.

A good general-purpose landscapefertilizer is phosphorous-free andcontains only 15 percent of bothnitrogen and potassium. This will beprinted on the fertilizer bag’s label as15-0-15. The fertilizer shouldcontain micronutrients, and one with7.5 percent slow-release nitrogen isrecommended. If phosphorous isnecessary for lawn maintenance, thefertilizer should contain 0.2 percentor less as Fort Lauderdale soil isnaturally high in phosphorus.

When necessary, fertilizer applica-tion is recommended twice per year,once in spring and again in the fall.It should be applied at a rate of nomore than one pound per thousandsquare feet.

A simple rule of thumb whenapplying fertilizer is “less is best” toprotect the environment. Excessfertilizer runs off yards and intonearby canals, coastal areas and theEverglades. Special attention shouldbe given to avoid over fertilizing as itcreates nutrient rich runoff that canlead to uncontrolled growth ofaquatic weeds, algae, and invasiveplants. Aquatic weed control is agreat concern to water control anddrainage districts because it is theirsingle greatest expense.

(Ft. Lauderdale News Continued from page26)

ing web sites:www.floridayards.orghttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/

You may also download a copy ofthe Florida Yards & NeighborhoodsHandbook from:www.floridayards.org/

landscape/2009_FYN_Handbook_non-508_web_vSept09.pdf.

Upcoming Recreational Programsand Classes

The following is a highlight of cur-rent recreational programs being of-fered at our various parks and recrea-tion facilities. For more information,please contact the park directly orvisit www.fortlauderdale.gov/lifeFit Kidz Club

The Fit Kidz Club is your passport


Neighbor SupportWelcome to the new Office of Neighbor Support!

Under the leadership of the City Manager , the Neighbor Support Office will provideadditional outreach and enhanced services to our neighbors, while fosteringtransparency in government. The office will serve as a central resource to effectivelyaddress issues of interest and concern. The Neighbor Support Office will be directedby Julie Richards, Assistant to the City Manager. She will be responsible forcoordinating City services, responding to neighbor-initiated requests, and reaching outto civic, neighborhood and homeowners associations. We welcome your input andfeedback about the Neighbor Support Office as we continue to build community.

The Office of Neighbor Support will provideassistance:

Addressing concernsAnswering questions

Keeping you informed about City programs, activities and servicesFacilitating staff contact

Coordinating meetings with City staffAttending neighborhood meetings

Providing follow up

Contacts:Julie Richards, Assistant to the City Manager

E-mail: [email protected]: (954) 828-5289; (954) 828-5063; (954) 828-5013

City Manger's OfficeCity Hall – 7th Floor100 N. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Quarter one of our amazing TheatreArts classes are in full swing at theGalleria Mall and also at Young atArt Children’s Museum in Davie.Classes are for ages 4-18 and includeJelly Beans for the the younger kids

and dance for musical theatre, voice,improv and acting for the older kids,just to name a few. We will also havespecialty workshops throughout theyear. Check the website for details.

Please join us for

What a great start to our 60th Seasonat Fort Lauderdale Children’sTheatre! Fresh from our fun summercamps and our fabulous summerproduction of “Hello, Dolly!” at theBroward Center, we are kicking offthe season with our teen pro-duction of “ThoroughlyModern Millie.” which willbe performed over twoweekends at our theatrespace in the Galleria Mall,October 14-23. This showwill sell out fast, so buy yourtickets in advance on ourwebsite www.flct.org, or bycalling 954 763-6701. Therest of our season promisesto be just as exciting with“Annie” in December (auditionsopen to kids 6-18), “Hamlet” inMarch (teen production), “Peter Pan”in May (open to kids 6-18), and, towrap up the season, “Hairspray” inJuly (open to kids and adults).

“Philanthropizza” at CaliforniaPizza Kitchen. Just bring thecoupon found on our website,www.flct.org when you dine in ortake out on September 28th andFLCT will receive 20% of the

sale! Also please join us fora great wine-tasting event atWine Warehouse, 1301 Oak-land Park Blvd., on October28 at 6:00 and sample manydelicious wines and scrump-tious hors d’oeuvres for only$20.00. All proceeds benefitFLCT. We are very excitedto be starting our 60th seasonof shows over at FLCT andhope you will be a part of theyear long celebration! Check

our website and mark your calen-dars because you won’t want tomiss a single one of our fantasticupcoming productions. See you atthe theatre!

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The Coral Ridge Newsletter is a production of the Coral Ridge Homeowner’s Associa-tion & printed to inform you, a Coral Ridge resident, of events and situations deemed by the(elected) Board of Governors as pertinent to your knowledge. We thank the advertisers for

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Coral Ridge Association

2011President:Betsy Dow

Vice President:Robert Helmholdt

Recording Secretary:Christine Fingado

Corresponding Secretary:Scott TilbrookTreasurer:

Robert McMahonGovernors:

John AureliusSteve BotkinHelen Bulver

Bill CianiJohn Custer

Claudia GallowayJim Geiger

Steve GillespieGeorge Glasser

Jim SawranHenry SchooneScott Tilbrook

Alan VordermeierMembership Committee:

Ron LaffeySocial Committee:

Claudia Galloway, Helen Bulver,Robert McMahon

Visioning Commitee:Josie House, Brian Leary

Code Enforcement:Bill Ciani

Newsletter Editor:Ron Laffey

Beautification & Trafficways Com.:George Glasser, Scott Tilbrook

Recycle Committee:Brian Leary

Nominating Committee:Jim Geiger, Steve Botkin, John Custer,

Christine Fingado, Ron Laffey,Robert Helmholdt

Ft. Laud. Civic Assoc. Rep:Steve Gillespie

Sunrise/Middle River Bridge Comm:Bill Ciani, Richard PrattWelcoming Committee:

Ron Laffey

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City of Fort Lauderdale24-Hour Customer Service Line ……………….After School Child Care (F.L.A.S.H.)Alarms & Alarm Registration………………… .American Red CrossAnimal Control…………………………………Auto Tags & RegistrationBeach Conditions……………………………….Bell South Home RepairBike Registration….............................................Building Permits & InspectionsBus Transportation……………………………..Canal MaintenanceCitizens Advisory Boards………………………Citizen ServicesCity Clerk……………………………………....City Commission OfficeCity Hall General Information ………………...City Manager’s OfficeCode Enforcement/Community Inspections……Community & Comprehensive PlanningConsumer Affairs………………………………Driver’s LicensesFire - Rescue…………………………………...Flood InformationFort Lauderdale Executive Airport…………….Garbage Cart Service &/or RepairGeorge English Park…………………………...Graffiti HotlineHoliday Park…………………………………...Homestead ExemptionInspections……………………………………...International Swimming Hall of FameMain Library…………………………………...Marine FacilitiesMayor’s Office…………………………………Parking Services (Fines, Permits & Info)Parks & Recreation……………………………..Police Non-EmergencyPolice - Community Policing…………………..Public InformationPublic Services…………………………………Special Events Information HotlineSpecial Events Volunteer Hotline……………...Street LightsTraffic Information Line………………………..Trash/Waste/Recycle Pick-upWar Memorial Auditorium……………………..Water/Sewer/Storm Drain ProblemsWater Billing…………………………………...Zoning

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$1,334, Y.E.S. (Youth EnrichmentScholarship) $83.75Program SitesBass Park 954-828-8498Carter Park 954-828-5411Lauderdale Manors Park 954-828-5412Osswald Park 954-497-1636Riverland Park 954-3214-1233Warfield Park 954-759-6896

George English Park(954) 396-3620

Junior Clinic at George EnglishA fun introduction to tennis aschildren learn the basic strokesand footwork. Practice propertechnique and footwork toimprove your game.Ages: 6 – 9Days: Tuesday & Thursdays, 2:45- 3:45 p.m.Ages: 10 –14Days: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Ages: 13 –17 (Intermediate/Advanced)Days: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

to fun! Membership allows childrento participate in an array of exitingprograms at their neighborhood park.They can enroll in our awesomeafter-school programs and/or jointheir favorite Fit Kidz Sports Team.They can even do both. The choice istheirs for one low price. Fit KidzYouth Sports Club was designed toincrease the overall health ofchildren by implementing weeklyfitness activities and encouragingchildren to engage in any sport oftheir choice.

Registration includes after-schoolcare for the entire school year, earlyrelease and no school days (exceptduring national holidays, winter andspring breaks), all youth sportprograms and academies, extracur-ricular activities and special events.Dates: August 22, 2011 – June 7, 2012Days: Monday – FridayFee: Resident $335, Non-Resident

(Ft. Lauderdale News Continued frompage 30)

Junior Match Play at GeorgeEnglish

Matches are staged with empha-sis on strategy and tactics.

Days: Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Toddler / Quickstart Tennis atGeorge English

Refine motor skills and hand-eyecoordination.

Ages: 3 - 5Days: Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

CERT volunteers are trained for hurricaneaftermaths! You can become one! See page 34!


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This newsletter is published 5 timesannually. The next issue is inNovember. To place an ad, call:

Ron Laffey 954-566-8673 [email protected]

Advertisers that pay for one full yearin advance, 5 issues, will receive a10% discount. The ad can be modifiedor changed anytime during that year.

Free ad space for Coral Ridgeneighborhood children, 14 years and older

Neighbors are looking for help with small jobs and arewilling to hire Coral Ridge children. The Coral RidgeNewsletter welcomes all neighborhood children, 14 years andolder, who would like to work for their neighbors doingmulching, raking, and the like. With your parent’spermission, we will list your name and phone number free ofcharge. Call Ron Laffey at 954-566-8673.

Neighborhood students willing to work:

Austin Lail: Yard work, car wash, etc….954-566-8213Jessica Lail: Baby-sitter

Ages over 2 …………………..954-566-8213Emily Lazowick: Baby-sitter

Ages over 4…………………...954-205-4030

Susanna Botkin: Baby-sitter………....…..954-565-4347Maggie Botkin: Baby-sitter…….…..…….954-565-4347Brian Roberts: Baby-sitter........................954-561-1083Juliana DeVega: Baby-sitter.....954-665-6254/643-3533

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