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The month of July is atime of picnics and fam-ily gatherings. It is atime when many are tak-ing vacations, and inessence, enjoying thefreedom of our country.It is also a time to appre-

ciate that America has greatness in her beau-ty. From the tree covered hills in Maine, tothe clear streams running through meadowsin Kentucky, to the vast desert vistas inArizona, on to the stunningly beautiful coastof California, America simply has it all.There is no other place on earth that hassuch a diversity of beauty within its borders,which is not what makes America great.America has greatness in the abundance sheoffers. I have been to many other countries,as some of you have, and I have seen first-hand that even the poor in America havemore than most people in other countries.We offer the ability to have a fine home,several cars, toys of every kind and nature,and we offer everything on the installmentplan so you do not have to save any moneyto have any item, but that is not what makesAmerica great. America has greatness in herfreedoms and liberties.

It used to be that everyone respectedthe rights of others, even if they disagreedwith our thoughts. Today however, societyhas very little tolerance for anyone else, andeven less ability to be civil with others whodisagree. Common sense just is not thatcommon in America any more. Today, thein-thing to do is show you are an “UN” per-son. In other words, the trendy thing is to beunpatriotic; unforgiving, and even un-American at times, and we do all this,believing it is our right to do so, and we arejustified. The “UN” thing is rapidlydestroying the very fabric of our wonderfulnation. There are people in America todaythat are undermining the integrity of ourcountry because they are not motivated byprinciple but rather by selfishness. Theywant notoriety, fortune, or power, and theydo not care how they get it. They try torevise history to say that our forefathers

believed the same way. Those brave menwho signed the Declaration ofIndependence had far more to lose thanthey ever stood to gain. Most of them werewealthy and influential, but they willinglyput all that on the line for this nationbecause they knew there was something farmore important that the materialistic. Theyknew that true freedom and the ideas free-dom was based on were far more importantto this nation. These men paid the price forour freedoms because almost all of themlost everything they had for their principles.I cannot help but wonder just how many ofus today are that committed to the princi-ples we claim in our lives. By signing theDeclaration of Independence, they werecommitting an act of treason against theBritish Empire. The penalty for such wasdeath, yet they signed anyway. JohnHancock signed twice as large as anyoneelse, and he explained it by saying, “NowHis majesty can read my name without hisspectacles.” Stephen Hopkins was a veryold man, and he signed with a shaky signa-ture. He said his hand trembled, but hisheart did not. These men paid the price forwhat we enjoy today. They lost everythingthey had and died penniless.

Today, Independence Day is a fed-eral holiday. Government offices andschools are closed. Some businesses may beclosed as well. In some years, manyemployees use a proportion of their vacationdays to create a long weekend. There aremany public events, parades, shows, andfireworks displays. This may cause localdisruption to traffic. Public transit systemsdo not usually operate on their regulartimetables. Many people display theAmerican flag outside their homes or build-ings. Many communities arrange fireworkswhich are often accompanied by patrioticmusic. The most impressive fireworks areshown on television. Independence Day is apatriotic holiday for celebrating the positiveaspects of the United States. Many politi-cians appear at public events to show theirsupport for the history, heritage, and peopleof their country. Above all, people in theUnited States express and give thanks forthe freedom and liberties fought for by thefirst generation of many of today’sAmericans. The next time you see old Glorywaving in the breeze, take a good long look.

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BY MAYOR ERIC H. JONES JR.

BY VICE MAYOR FELICIA M. BRUNSON

Happy 4th of July! I hopeyou and your family have anopportunity to take time andtruly enjoy celebratingAmerica’s birthday.Americans have been cele-brating Independence Daysince July 4th, 1776, when

the Declaration of Independence was signedby 56 wise, brave colonists includingBenjamin Franklin, John Adams andThomas Jefferson. These men knew - 236years ago - they were creating a new, pow-erful and independent nation where menhad certain unalienable rights.

Years later, Americans still celebratethese rights on the same day our independ-ent nation was proclaimed. We also saluteour troops who have served or are servingnow, for they truly soldier on under our flagand in our name. Whether at a Fourth ofJuly BBQ, parade or enjoying a picnic at thebeach, please remember to celebrate safely.Here are some safety tips:

•• AAllwwaayyss rreeaadd ddiirreeccttiioonnss oonn ffiirreewwoorrkkss..•• AAllwwaayyss hhaavvee aann aadduulltt pprreesseenntt..•• UUssee ffiirreewwoorrkkss oouuttddoooorrss oonnllyy..•• NNeevveerr uussee nneeaarr ddrryy ggrraassss oorr ootthheerr ffllaammmmaa--bbllee mmaatteerriiaallss..•• LLiigghhtt oonnee aatt aa ttiimmee..•• KKeeeepp aa ssaaffee ddiissttaannccee..•• NNeevveerr ppooiinntt oorr tthhrrooww ffiirreewwoorrkkss aatt aannootthheerrppeerrssoonn..•• NNeevveerr eexxppeerriimmeenntt wwiitthh ffiirreewwoorrkkss..

•• HHaavvee aa bbuucckkeett ooff wwaatteerr aanndd aa hhoossee hhaannddyy..•• NNeevveerr aatttteemmpptt ttoo rree--lliigghhtt oorr ““ffiixx”” ffiirree--wwoorrkkss..•• DDoo nnoott wweeaarr lloooossee ffiittttiinngg ccllootthhiinngg..•• NNeevveerr ccaarrrryy ffiirreewwoorrkkss iinn yyoouurr ppoocckkeettss..•• FFiirreewwoorrkkss aarree nnoott ttooyyss..•• UUssee oonnllyy SSttaattee FFiirree MMaarrsshhaall aapppprroovveedd ffiirree--wwoorrkkss..

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Remember to contact me at City Hallwith your ideas, suggestions or concerns. Irepresent you and appreciate your input intothe continued success of our beloved city.I can be reached at (954) 889-4164 or [email protected].

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BIRTHDAY, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The red stripes on our flag were painted bythe blood that many shed for our freedoms.

I close by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAYAMERICA! You will be 236 years old thisyear. That is a long time for a nation toremain free but when you take the long, his-torical view; you are just a CHILD amongthe nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, orGreece—they all had much longer histo-ries, not so free.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Youhave a rich, spiritual history that continuesto influence us today.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Yourentire history has spanned only four gener-ations, but even though you have a shorthistory, God has blessed you richly. Youare the RICHEST nation in the world. Yournatural resources are still the greatest of allnations.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Youhave learned your lessons well.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! You area great nation with a great history. Whenyou were very young, the famous Frenchpolitical philosopher, Alexis de Tocquevillevisited your shores to learn the secret thatenabled a handful of people to defeat themighty British Empire.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! You aregreat because you are good! You are goodbecause you are still opening your doors tothose of other lands, remembering that youare made up of those who came to theseshores searching for freedom and opportu-nity. You are great because you are still themost GENEROUS of all nations—givinguntold millions in aid to 3rd-world coun-tries—sending our missionaries to feed thehungry and starving souls of our world.You are great because you allow your fel-lows the freedom to choose Who and where

they WORSHIP. You are great because youstill take the side of the LITTLE GUYSagainst the bullies of this world.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Youhave learned that greatness is not measuredin silver and gold, rivers, and forests, oreven in bombs and missiles. Greatness is aninner quality found in what we ARE ratherthan what we POSSESS.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Thenoble lady in New York harbor standsproudly with her flame lifted up for all tosee—a gift from the French, she stillinspires even those of us that was born here.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Yourflag waves proudly in the free air—a sym-bol of all that makes you great. Whether ata ball game, political rally, or concert, shestill sends a chill up and down our spine.

HHAAPPPPYY BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY AAMMEERRIICCAA!! Yourcurrency still carries the motto, “IN GODWE TRUST.” May we learn to transfer thismotto from our coins to our hearts!

The GROUNDWORK for the freedom weenjoy, has been laid for over 200 years. Weenjoy our freedom today because of whatour founding fathers, our fathers, our broth-ers and sisters, our sons & daughters, havedone to get and preserve this freedom. Ourfreedom did not come cheap. The patriotsfought and died to give us our freedom. Letus thank them by remembering the pricethey paid. As we celebrate the birthday ofour nation this year and every year remem-ber the sacrifice that was made and the sac-rifices made today by those in our armedservices. We thank you all.

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BY VICE MAYOR FELICIA M. BRUNSON

Summer is here again,and with it, comes sometime to settle in, slowdown, and hopefullyenjoy some of the littlethings.

Please remember thatthis time of the year also

means school is out, which means more

children out playing, and more adults outexercising or enjoying the weather. Pleasealways be aware of pedestrians, bicycle rid-ers, runners, mopeds and motorcycles. It’salways a good idea to look twice and save alife.

It’s that time of year again, when thetemperature rises and our parks are filledwith West Park residents enjoying barbe-cues and picnics with friends and family.

SSuummmmeerr ssaaffeettyy ttiippss ffoorr tthhee ppooooll::As the weather continues to get warmer

and our pools look like an attractive placeto hang out, I would like to reiterate theabsolute importance of summer safety. It isimperative that swimming pools are safeand that we are vigilant in monitoring ourchildren at all times. Children with noknowledge of swimming should not beallowed in or around the pool and it’salways good to get kids to swimming class-es from an early age.

We can’t just rely on pool fences, weneed to ensure that our kids are appropriate-ly supervised at all times when playing. Weteach our kids about the importance ofstranger danger and road safety – parents

must also understand the importance ofpool safety and convey these messages totheir children.

I cannot reiterate the importance ofswimming pool safety. However, with aproper safety fence and appropriate precau-tions, including constant supervision,swimming pools can mean hours of fun forour kids this summer.

SSuummmmeerr ssaaffeettyy ttiippss ffoorr kkiiddss::•• Have kids wear a properly fitted helmetwhen riding a bike, skateboard, scooter orrollerblading.• Keep a shock absorbing surface under andaround home playground equipment.Always supervise kids on play equipment.• Use caution with outdoor grills when chil-dren are present.• Install window guards to prevent childrenfrom falling out of windows. Install in anyroom where young children spend time.• Never depend on screens to keep childrenfrom falling out of windows.• Limit sun exposure for kids and infants.• Apply sunscreen, even on cloudy days,and reapply every two hours, or after swim-ming.• Keep children hydrated-drink plenty ofwater.• Wear light colored clothing.• Never play barefoot on a playground.

SSuummmmeerr ssaaffeettyy ttiippss ffoorr sseenniioorrss::As our bodies age, skin and fat tissue,

the body’s insulators, tend to thin. Becauseof that change, seniors regulate temperatureless efficiently, putting them at greater riskthan others from heat-related health prob-lems. Signs of dehydration or heat exhaus-tion are less pronounced in seniors, who:• Tend to perspire less than younger peo-ple—so their bodies don’t shed heat as eas-ily as they once did. • May lose some of their sense of thirst andnot feel thirsty until severe dehydration hasset in.

May take high blood pressure and heartdisease medications that remove salt andfluids from the body. These medications,coupled with heat, can cause dehydration—leading to confusion, organ damage and

even death.

HHeerree aarree ffeeww ttiippss ttoo ssttaayyhheeaalltthhyy dduurriinngg tthhee hhoottmmoonntthhss::

•• SSllooww ddoowwnn.. Strenuousactivity in extremely hotweather adds strain to theheart. If you must beactive, choose the coolerearly morning or eveninghours.

•• TTaakkee rreegguullaarr bbrreeaakkss.. If you show signs ofheat-related illness when engaging in phys-ical activity on a warm day, stop, find acool place, drink fluids and apply coolcompresses. • EEaatt ssmmaallll mmeeaallss aanndd eeaatt mmoorree oofftteenn.Avoid foods thatare high in protein,which increasemetabolic heat.Sandwiches, salads,fresh fruit and veg-etables are goodchoices. • DDiissccuussss wwiitthh yyoouurrddooccttoorr how medica-tions and/or chronicconditions may affect your body’s abilityto manage heat. • TTaakkee tthhee hheeaatt sseerriioouussllyy. Rapid heartbeat,dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, headache, chestpain, fatigue, clammy skin, mental changesor breathing problems are warning signs toseek immediate medical attention.

SSuummmmeerr SSaaffeettyy TTiippss ffoorr ppeettss::Your pet is part of your family. And

just like any other member of the family,pets can become ill or injured. Would youknow how to care for your pet in an emer-gency? Here are a few tips: • MMoonniittoorr yyoouurr ppeett closely whenever he orshe is outside during the summer months. • PPrroovviiddee pplleennttyy ooff wwaatteerr aanndd sshhaaddee foryour pets while they are outdoors so theycan stay cool. • DDoonn’’tt lleeaavvee yyoouurr ppeett oouuttssiiddee uunnaatttteennddeeddon a hot day, even in the shade. Shade canmove throughout the day, and pets can

overheat and become ill quickly • NNeevveerr lleeaavvee aa ppeett unattended in a parkedcar, even for “just a minute.” An 85° F daycan skyrocket a car’s interior to deadly lev-els—120-130° F—in minutes, even withthe windows slightly open or when parkedin the shade. The mild days of spring andfall can also pose great danger. • LLiimmiitt eexxeerrcciissee to early morning orevening hours. Remember that asphalt canbecome scorching and burn your pet’s

paws.

HHoossee ddoowwnn yyoouurr ddoogg before work, at lunchor whenever you can to provide extra cool-ing on a hot day. • KKeeeepp yyoouurr ppeett wweellll ggrroooommeedd aanndd cclliippppeedd..If your dog has very thick hair, its fur maytrap too much heat. Clipping it in summerwill help keep your pet cool. • UUssee ssuunnssccrreeeenn on your dog’s nose andears if necessary. Dogs with light-colorednoses or fur are especially vulnerable tosunburn and skin cancer. • KKeeeepp yyoouurr ppeett aawwaayy ffrroomm crowded sum-mer events like concerts, fairs and fire-works. Loud noises and crowds combinedwith the heat and humidity can be stressfuland dangerous.

SSuummmmeerr hheeaatt ssaaffeettyy ttiippss::Summertime means activities and fun

under the sun! But even if we love to spendtime outdoors in the sun, we must all becareful not to let a heat-related illness spoilthe day.• NNeevveerr lleeaavvee cchhiillddrreenn oorr ppeettss aalloonnee iinncclloosseedd vveehhiicclleess,, where temperatures canreach 140o Fahrenheit (F) within minutes.Exposure to such high temperatures can killin minutes. • SSttaayy hhyyddrraatteedd.. Carry water (or juice) anddrink continuously even if you don’t feelthirsty. Injury and death can occur fromdehydration, which can happen quickly andunnoticed. Your body needs water to keepcool and it is the safest liquid to drink dur-ing heat emergencies. • AAiirr ccoonnddiittiioonniinngg pprroovviiddeess tthhee ssaaffeesstteessccaappee ffrroomm eexxttrreemmee hheeaatt.. To maximize its

benefits: • Install window air conditionerssnugly. • Check air conditioning ductsfor proper insulation. • Vacuum air conditioner filtersweekly during periods of highuse to provide more cool air. • EEaatt ssmmaallll mmeeaallss of carbohy-drates, salads and fruit, and eatmore often. Avoid foods high inprotein, because they increasemetabolic heat.

I hope you take some time thissummer to slow down a bit andlook around at what West Parkhas become, not merely a city,

but a community with its own identity anda sense of place – a place to call home.Have a blessed summer West Park!

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Summer Safety Vigilance


BBYY CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONNEERR RRIITTAA ‘‘PPEEAACCHHEESS’’ MMAACCKK

The summer is upon usand safety is always afactor. Children are outof school and some willbe busy while others willbe idle. I will be vigilantthrough the City and

hopefully you will be too. I would alsolike to thank you for your prayers. I amgetting much better.

Looking over our progress, I’m sureyou have heard about our YouthAdvisory Council. What a pleasure it isto work with such talented young people.If your son or daughter, grandchild, rela-tive are of high school age, have themcome out and sit in on one of the meet-ings this fall. They all have governmen-tal glee in their eyes. It’s exciting andenergizing watching them plan and voteand mimic the City Commission. Also, ifyou have younger children who are inter-ested in the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts,give me a call and let’s get them activeand camping.

On another note, have you passed by

any of the new West Park mailboxes?What a great job Home Depot did! I can’twait to order one for my home. Also, didyou know? Were you there? Recently,Home Depot, along with HOT 105 radiostation put together a training eventcalled “Girls Night Out” where womenwere invited to attend and learn how touse tools. There were ten activity sta-tions, prizes and of course pictures withradio host, Tom Joyner.

The City continually looks for waysto encourage, enhance and help the com-munity develop in a positive manner.

Finally, I, as your Commissioner,discourage the selling of “black” (candyflavored tobacco) to our children. So ifyou go into any store in our City and seethe flavorful “black” being sold at or nearthe front counter, please notify me imme-diately. It is not a good idea to advertisethese products where students and minorscan just pick it up for purchase.

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Summer Greetings WestPark Family and Friends!


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WSummer time is uponus. Be safe, be busy andhave fun.WRecently I was driv-ing on 19th Street in the4500 block and I cameupon a small, black dogrunning loose down the

middle of 19th Street in front of me. As Ipulled up closer to him, he headed for thegrassy swale, did his business here andthere, and then continued running down themiddle of 19th Street. I stopped andwatched; he kept on running for severalblocks and then disappeared. He lookedwell fed and clean bit, he had no collar.

Indiana Douglas on 27th Street openedher front door one morning and found her-self face to face with a large, white andbrown, older pure-bred pit bull. The doglooked well kept, had no tag, no collar andappeared friendly. He seemed to be nothreat but stayed around her door andwouldn’t leave. Indiana was uncomfortablewalking out on to her porch area. Shecalled 911. BSO arrived and tried to coaxthe dog into the police car. But the dogwould not move. A neighbor brought oversome food and placed the food on the backseat of the police car. The dog used hispaw to pull the food to within his reach, buthe would not get into the car. Finallyanother neighbor brought over a leash andthey were able to slide it over the dog’shead and lead the dog into the car.

It will be a violation of our updatedCity Ordinance, (if it is passed by ourCommission), to allow your dog to runloose on our city streets. The updated CityOrdinance will read, “The fine for the firstoffense shall be $250, the fine for the sec-ond offense shall be $500 and mandatorycourt appearance for the third offense orsubsequent offenses.”

I have received phone calls from many

of you regarding animal control issues andour update to our Animal ControlOrdinance. Thank you for your input. OurCity Staff surveyed many of our neighbor-ing cities to learn what they are doingabout these animal control issues in theircities. Please talk to your neighbors aboutanimal control issues in your neighborhoodand tell us what you all think about the CityOrdinance Update.

The suggested update addresses ani-mals running at large on our streets as wellas nuisance animals (barking, whining andcausing damage), tethering of animals,breeding and keeping more than four dogsor four cats or any combination thereof inyour house. You can find the update onpage 9 of the June issue of our CommunityNewspaper.

Several weeks ago I attended the LakeForest Homeowners Association meeting.The speaker for the monthly meeting wasour County Commissioner, Barbara Sharief.She talked to us about getting help for mod-ifying or refinancing our mortgages. Shealso passed out a list of phone numbers for

various services offered here in BrowardCounty. Please call me (954-963-7745) ifyou would like a copy of this list.

Carver Ranches HomeownersAssociation held a meet and greet event forall the candidates running for office inAugust and in November of this year. Itwas very informative to meet the candi-dates and hear them speak and especiallyso for the candidates running for Circuitand County Judges.

Congratulations to the new MiamiGardens Homeowners Association on theelection of its Executive Board and thanksto all of them for their service. YourHomeowners Association is a very impor-tant part of our city. The new executiveboard members include: William Moritz,President; Edele Desir, Vice President;Marcia Simms, Secretary; Lisa Mays,Treasurer; and Eddie Ziegler, at-large.

Last month I attended the PeppermintProm at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Poston Pembroke Road. It was wonderful tosee so many of our West Park seniors alldressed up and out dancing, singing, eatingand having a very good time. Just areminder to West Park seniors, watch forthe Peppermint Prom next year and comehave a good time. RREEMMIINNDDEERR:: All city events are listed onthe City Calendar in this CommunityNewspaper. Not all our residents pick up anewspaper so we need volunteers; we needmailmen and mail women to deliver theCommunity Newspaper. It is easy, justpick up a bundle of newspapers at CityHall and pass them out on your block onyour way home. We thank you for doingthis, we thank you for helping get out thegood information in the newspaper. SSUUMMMMAARRYY OOFF TTHHEE JJUUNNEE 2200,, 22001122CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONN MMEEEETTIINNGG

We had three presentations this past

meeting, one from Mr. Robert Molleda, ofthe National Weather Center, who talkedabout Hurricane Preparedness; One was aproclamation recognizing Jamaica's 50thAnniversary and another was a proclama-tion recognizing Trinidad and Tobago's50th Anniversary.

The Commission approved six resolu-tions: • Approving and authorizing expenditureof LETF funds for establishment of aJuvenile Crime Prevention Program. • Authorizing the contract to provide foodservices for the children attending CampBravery this summer• Authorizing Joint participation in theNational Pollutant Discharge EliminationSystem• Ratifying CBDG funding for the installa-tion of a City identification sign at 56thAvenue and 38th Street • Ratifying CBDG funding for the installa-tion of a playground safety surface atMcTyre Park• Requesting FDOT convey surplus prop-erty along 441 to the City of West Park.• The Commission addressed a QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING for a SpecialException Request for Delgo Investments.It was tabled. • The Commission addressed a QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING for a variance requestfor Advantage Pawn. It was granted.• The Commission passed Ordinance#2012-06 to update the Master BusinessList to Restrict Uses in Applicable ZoningDistricts for Pawnshops. OOuurr CCiittyy AAddmmiinniissttrraattoorr rreeppoorrtteedd oonn ffiivveettooppiiccss:• The proposed Juvenile Crime PreventionProgram. • The FDOT properties on 441.• The schedule for the 2012/2013 budgethearings.• A public workshop with property ownerson the SW 56th Avenue corridor scheduledfor June 27, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. • A public workshop on traffic calmingwith Lake Forest residents scheduled forJuly 10, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. • Chris Wallace, our Finance Director,gave a monthly budget report.

West Park Commission meetings takeplace on the first and third Wednesday ofthe month at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Theagenda for the Commission meetings isalways posted on the City's website:www.cityofwestpark.org.

If you need further information aboutany of the above agenda items, please con-tact staff at City Hall at 954-989-2688 orcall me at 954-963-7745.

Have a nice summer.

SUMMER MESSAGE


From the Police Department

As our thoughts turn to relaxation andfamily fun this summer, keep in mind thatthieves and burglars don’t take vacationsfrom criminal activity. Stay vigilant aboutprotecting your home, your belongings andyour identity. Don’t let crime ruin yoursummer fun.

The best advice is to stay alert. Beaware of what’s going on in your neigh-borhood. Never hesitate to report suspi-cious activity to law enforcement. If younotice activity at your neighbors’ housewhen you know they are away on vacation,call 911 immediately. Your tip might bethe one that helps BSO detectives catch upto an otherwise elusive burglar. If younotice someone lurking around cars in aparking lot, phone in that tip. If you recog-nize a suspect from a surveillance video,call Crime Stoppers of Broward County.You may remain anonymous, and CrimeStoppers will pay up to $1,000 for infor-mation leading to an arrest. Teaming upand keeping the lines of communicationopen between law enforcement and obser-vant residents is the best defense againstcriminals.

At home, lock your doors and don’tforget to arm your alarm systems if youhave them. When you are out and about,lock your car doors and never keep valu-ables in plain view. It only takes a few sec-onds for a car burglar to grab your purse,wallet or cell phone from your car whileyou step away to walk your dog, pay forgas or put flowers at a gravesite.

Don’t make it easier for criminals byleaving a door unlocked.

Thinking of making some repairsbefore a hurricane approaches? Be wary ofunlicensed contractors. They might takeyour money and run, do sub-standard workor have a criminal history. To make sure

the workers in your home are licensed,visit the Florida Department of Businessand Professional Regulation’s website atwww.myfloridalicense.com.

Be suspicious of anyone who showsup uninvited at your door. Sometimes,criminals knock first, and they can be verycharming. They might ask for a drink, fordirections, or to use your phone; or theymay say they were sent to do work at yourhouse. These are common tactics of scamartists and thieves. If you weren’t expect-ing them, ddoonn’’tt lleett tthheemm iinn!!

Make your house look occupied whenyou are out. Leave a television or radio on,or set some lamps on timers. If you goaway, stop your newspaper delivery andhave someone collect your mail. You caneven deter burglars with your landscaping.Plant some thorny bushes under windowsthat might make an illegal entry difficult.Trim back foliage that might block theview of your home from the street, and addsome outdoor lighting so that criminalscan’t operate unnoticed.

Once you take the necessary precau-tions to protect yourself, your belongingsand your family, you can relax and enjoy afun and safe summer.

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Ah, the joys of summer: The wither-ing heat and school vacations, when yourkids give you minute-to-minute updates ontheir boredom levels. Isn’t summer sup-posed to be fun and relaxing? If you’ve gotsummer depression, it isn’t.

For some people, summer depressionhas a biological cause, says Ian A. Cook,MD, the director of the DepressionResearch Program at UCLA. For others,the particular stresses of summer can pileup and make them feel miserable.

YYoouu DDoonn’’tt HHaavvee ttoo LLiivvee WWiitthh DDeepprreessssiioonnUnderstand the symptoms of depres-

sion, from sadness to hopelessness toheadache. Especially hard is that you feellike you’re supposed to be having a greattime. Everyone else seems so happysplashing in the water and sweating in theirlawn chairs. So why can’t you? And moreimportantly, what can you do to make thissummer easier? Here’s what you need toknow about summer depression.

UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinngg SSuummmmeerr DDeepprreessssiioonnWWWWWhy do some people feel moredepressed in summer? Here’s a rundown ofreasons.• SSuummmmeerrttiimmee SSAADD.. You’ve probablyheard about seasonal affective disorder, orSAD, whichaffects about 4% to6% of the U.S.population. SADtypically causesdepression as thedays get shorterand colder. Butabout 10% of peo-ple with SAD get it in the reverse — theonset of summer triggers their depressionsymptoms. Cook notes that some studieshave shown that in countries near the equa-tor – such as India – summer SAD is morecommon than winter SAD. Why do sea-sonal changes cause depression? Expertsaren’t sure, but the longer days, andincreasing heat and humidity may play arole. Specific symptoms of summerdepression often include loss of appetite,trouble sleeping, weight loss, and anxiety.• DDiissrruupptteedd sscchheedduulleess iinn ssuummmmeerr.. If you’vehad depression before, you probably knowthat having a reliable routine is often key tostaving off symptoms. But during the sum-mer, routine goes out the window – andthat disruption can be stressful, Cook says.

If you have children in grade school,you’re suddenly faced with the prospect ofkeeping them occupied all day, every day.If your kids are in college, you may sud-denly find them – and all their boxes ofstuff – back in the house after a nine-monthabsence. Vacations can disrupt your work,sleep, and eating habits – all of which canall contribute to summer depression.• BBooddyy iimmaaggee iissssuueess.. As the temperatureclimbs and the layers of clothing fall away,a lot of people feel terribly self-consciousabout their bodies, says Cook. Feelingembarrassed in shorts or a bathing suit canmake life awkward, not to mention hot.Since so many summertime gatheringsrevolve around beaches and pools, somepeople start avoiding social situations outof embarrassment.• FFiinnaanncciiaall wwoorrrriieess.. Summers can beexpensive. There’s the vacation, of course.And if you’re a working parent, you mayhave to fork over a lot of money to summercamps or babysitters to keep your kidsoccupied while you’re on the job. Theexpenses can add to a feeling of summerdepression. “This summer, we have wor-ries about the economic crisis layered ontop of everything else,” says Cook.“People are feeling more financiallystrapped. They’re wondering, ‘If I go onvacation, will the job still be there when Iget back?’”MM• TThhee hheeaatt.. Lots of people relish the swel-tering heat. They love baking on a beachall day. But for the people who don’t, sum-mer heat can become truly oppressive. Youmay start spending every weekend hidingout in your air-conditioned bedroom,watching Pay-Per-View until your eyesache. You may begin to skip your usualbefore-dinner walks because of the humid-ity. You may rely on unhealthy takeoutbecause it’s just too stifling to cook. Anyof these things can contribute to summerdepression.WWWhat can help you feel better? Whatcan you do to make this summer different?Here are some tips on taking control ofsummer depression.• GGeett hheellpp.. It’s simple. If you think you’regetting depressed, no matter what time ofyear, get help. Talk to a therapist, like apsychiatrist, psychologist, or social work-er. Or see your general medical doctor or apsychiatrist who can prescribe medicines.Never take the signs of depression lightly.Don’t wait them out, assuming they’llresolve. Sometimes, what started as sum-mer depression can turn into a longer-last-ing bout of major depression, Cook tellsWebMD.• And even if your depression will resolve

in September, that’s no reason to ignore itin June. We’re talking about three monthsof potentially avoidable misery. “A tempo-rary depression can still be pretty awful,”says Cook. While the symptoms lift in afew months, the impact on your family andjob can be permanent.• PPllaann aahheeaadd.. Cook says there’s one advan-tage to a summer depression: you knowwhen it’s coming. June is right there on thecalendar. So if you’re feeling OK in thespring, think about the specific aspects ofyour life that become difficult during thesummer. What will help prevent summerdepression? What’s the best way to taketime off from work? Would signing up thekids for summer programs or camp helprelieve your stress? You’ll feel a lot morein control heading into the summer if youhave plans in place.• SSlleeeepp.. Vacations, summer barbecues, theshort nights – they can all encourage you tostay up later than usual. But not gettingenough sleep is a common trigger fordepression. So make a concerted effort toget to bed on time.• KKeeeepp uupp wwiitthh yyoouurreexxeerrcciissee.. Many stud-ies have found thatregular physical activ-ity can help keepdepression at bay. Soeven if it’s getting toohot for your normalactivities, find otherways to stay activeand head off summerdepression. Start ear-lier in the morning or later in the evening,when it’s not so hot. Consider fitnessequipment for the cool basement. If anannual membership to a gym is too expen-sive, consider joining one for a couple ofmonths just to get you through the sum-mer.• DDoonn’’tt oovveerrddoo ddiieettiinngg aanndd ffiittnneessss..Don’t kick off the summer with a frenzy ofdieting and exercise in order to fit into lastyear’s bathing suit. It’s bound to make youunhappy and anxious. Instead, exercisesensibly and eat moderately. If you try aninsanely restrictive diet, you probablywon’t be able to keep it up. And that “fail-ure” will just leave you more demoralizedand worsen your summer depression.• PPrrootteecctt yyoouurrsseellff.. Don’t let obligationsdrag you down. Maybe you always host theenormous family barbecue on MemorialDay or the July 4 picnic. But if you’re feel-ing overwhelmed, give it a pass this year.Ask another relative to host. Don’t riskpushing yourself into a summer depressionjust to live up to tradition.• TThhiinnkk aabboouutt wwhhyy.. If you struggle with

summer depression year after year, askyourself if there’s a reason. Do you associ-ate summer with a difficult time in the past– the death of a loved one or the break-upof a relationship? Have you had previousbouts of depression during the summer?Without even realizing it, you may havestarted to associate summer with sadness –an association that gets stronger everysummer that you spend depressed. If youdo have some unhappy connection with thesummer, sorting it out could help youbreak the cycle.• TTaallkk ttoo yyoouurr ddooccttoorr aabboouutt aaddjjuussttiinngg yyoouurrmmeeddiiccaattiioonn.. If you’re on medicine fordepression, and you find that summer –year after year – makes your depressionworse, talk to your doctor about changingyour dosage. Maybe he or she could upyour dose in the late spring and taper itback down in the fall. It could really helphead off summer depression problems,Cook says.• PPllaann yyoouurr vvaaccaattiioonn ccaarreeffuullllyy.. Before youbook your plane tickets or load up yourcar’s roof rack for your annual summervacation, ask yourself this: Is this what youreally want? Or is it an obligation you’refulfilling to a rela-tive? Will it makeyou happy? Orwill it stretch yourfinances, stressyou out, andmake you fallbehind at work?Consider alterna-tives. Instead oftaking a wholeweek off at once,might it be betterto take off severallong weekends spread out through thesummer? Would taking time off but stay-ing at home – a “staycation” – be morerelaxing? Don’t get locked into a vacationthat won’t feel like a vacation.• DDoonn’’tt bbeeaatt yyoouurrsseellff uupp.. One thing that’shard about summer depression is that youfeel so out of step. Everyone else seems tobe having such a swell time. You aren’t.You keep asking yourself, “What’s wrongwith me?”

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Tips To Lift Your Summer Spirits!School’s out. It’s hot. And you’re not having any fun.


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Protect yourself, your family and yourhome from the potential threat of fire dur-ing or after a summer storm.

Every year Americans look forwardto summer vacations, camping, familyreunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July.Summertime, however, also brings firesand injuries due to fireworks and outdoorgrills. Annually thousands of Americansare injured by fireworks and almost 5,000are injured by charcoal/wood-burning andpropane grill fires.

Families also enjoy camping in thesummer. It is important to follow thepark’s rules for the use and extinguishingof campfires.

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If you ultimately decide to engage inthis very dangerous activity, make surefireworks are legal in your area and followthese safety tips:

• Never light fireworks indoors or near drygrass. • Always have a bucket of water and/or afire extinguisher nearby. Know how tooperate the fire extinguisher properly. • Do not wear loose clothing while usingfireworks.

• Stand several feet away from lit fire-works. If a devise does not go off, do notstand over it to investigate it. Put it outwith water and dispose of it. • Always read the directions and warninglabels on fireworks. If a devise is notmarked with the contents, direction and awarning label, do not light it. • Supervise children around fireworks atall times.

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Before using a grill, check the con-nection between the propane tank and thefuel line. Make sure the venturi tubes -where the air and gas mix - are notblocked. • Do not overfill the propane tank. • Do not wear loose clothing while cook-ing at a barbecue. • Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do

not add fluid to an already lit fire becausethe flame can flashback up into the con-tainer and explode. • Keep all matches and lighters away fromchildren. Teach your children to reportany loose matches or lighters to an adultimmediately. Supervise children aroundoutdoor grills. • Dispose of hot coals properly - douse

them with plenty of water, and stir them toensure that the fire is out. Never placethem in plastic, paper or wooden contain-ers. • Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas -carbon monoxide could be produced. • Make sure everyone knows to Stop,Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothingdoes catch fire. Call 911 or your localemergency number if a burn warrants seri-ous medical attention.

CCaammppffiirree SSaaffeettyy• Build campfires where they will notspread, away from dry grass and leaves. • Keep campfires small, and don’t let themget out of hand. • Keep plenty of water and a shovel aroundto douse the fire when you’re done. Stir itand douse it again with water.• Never leave campfires unattended.

Summertime should be a time for funand making happy memories. Knowing a

few outdoor fire safety tips and followinginstructions will help everyone have a safesummer.

OUTDOOR FIRE SAFETY TIPSFrom The Fire Department


2012 has been a story of successfor the City of West Park, Florida.They are recent recipients of the 2012“Playful City USA” designation, andthe lucky winner of a FieldLazer™S100 Field Marking Machine in theGraco FieldLazer “Walk the Line”Giveaway.

In 2005, the City of West Parkwas established as Broward County’snewest municipality. There are cur-rently 14,156 residents. Like manycommunities in Florida, the City hasbeen hit hard by the current econom-ic challenges and has had subsequentreductions in the tax base. Despitethese hard times, the City is committed tomaintaining its course of positive progres-sion.

Since the City’s inception in 2005,West Park has made significant invest-ments in its parks to facilitate play andphysical activity. The City has made sub-stantial improvements to the park groundswith new playground equipment, a newscoreboard, and sports field upgrades. TheCity has a longer term plan to completelyupgrade its 18.5 acre park to a state of theart facility. The City has recently taken onthe football and cheerleading programs forthe local elementary and middle schools inaddition to the ongoing summer andafter school programming already inplace.

The “Playful City USA” designa-tion is a nationwide program honoringcities and towns that make play for chil-dren a priority. West Park has two mainparks with two football fields, up toeight soccer fields, one baseball dia-mond, a volleyball court, and two play-grounds which are active year round. Tohelp ensure a safe environment, the Cityhas recently implemented a Smoke Free

policy. This allows the local police toenforce any potential infractions and pro-vide a positive, healthy place for play.

In May, 2012 the City won a GracoFieldLazer S100 field marker as part of theGraco FieldLazer “Walk the Line”Giveaway, and it couldn’t have come at abetter time. West Park was renting a lowpressure field marker and striping over theweekend to keep up. It cost over $100 torent each time they striped a field. With thenew FieldLazer S100 field marker, they notonly eliminate the rental fees, but now aresaving over 50% in paint costs due toGraco’s high-pressure paint spray technol-ogy.

Congratulations to the City of West Park, Florida!


BY LORRAINE TAPPEN, AICP, Senior Planner - Planning Department

City Staff has received numerousinquiries about locating pawnshops andsecondhand dealers such as consignment,cash-for-gold and thrift stores in the City.There are already a staggering number ofpawnshops and secondhand dealers inWest Park. Many neighboring cities havealso identified a large number of thesetypes of businesses. While these storesmay provide a service to the public, it isalso important to protect the City from cre-ating an overabundance of these types ofuses.

On June 20, 2012, the City

Commission approved an ordinancerequiring 1,000 feet between pawnshopsand secondhand dealers. If a new pawn-shop or secondhand dealer wants to open inWest Park, it must be located at least 1,000feet from any existing pawnshop or sec-ondhand dealer. These types of businessesmust also receive approval from the CityCommission before opening their businessthrough the special exception process.

The distance requirement and specialexception process will prevent an over con-centration of pawn and consignmentsshops in West Park. Ensuring that there isa balance of uses within West Park allowsus to continue to be the “City of PositiveProgression.”

New City OrdinanceRegulates Pawnshops and

Secondhand Dealers


Hurricane Preparedness TipsFor Your Pets

Contact your veterinarian or localhumane society for information on prepar-ing your pets for an emergency. You mayalso consider the following tips:

BEFORE THE DISASTER

• Make sure that your petsare current on their vaccina-tions. Pet shelters mayrequire proof of vaccines. • Have a current photograph• Keep a collar with identifi-cation on your pet and havea leash on hand to controlyour pet.

• Have a properly-sized pet carrier foreach animal - carriers should be largeenough for the animal to stand and turnaround. • Plan your evacuation strategyand don’t forget your pet! Specialized petshelters, animal control shelters, veterinaryclinics and friends and relatives out ofharm’s way are ALL potential refuges foryour pet during a disaster.

If you plan to shelter your pet - work it intoyour evacuation route planning.

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• Animals brought to apet shelter are requiredto have: Proper iden-tification collar andrabies tag, properidentification on allbelongings, a carrier or cage, a leash, anample supply of food, water and food

bowls, any necessary medications, specificcare instructions and newspapers or trashbags for clean-up. • Bring pets indoor well in advance of astorm - reassure them and remain calm. • Pet shelters will be filled on first come,first served basis. Call ahead and deter-mine availability.

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• Walk pets on a leash until they become re-oriented to their home - often familiarscents and landmarks may be altered andpets could easily be confused and becomelost. Also, downed power lines, reptilesbrought in with high water and debris canall pose a threat for animals after a disaster. • If pets cannot be found after a disaster,contact the local animal control office tofind out where lost animals can be recov-ered. Bring along a picture of your pet ifpossible. • After a disaster, animals can becomeaggressive or defensive - monitor theirbehavior.

Don't forget your pet when preparing afamily disaster plan.

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• Proper identification includ-ing immunizationrecords• Ample supply of foodand water• A carrier or cage

Pet Preparedness Plan

From The Parks and RecreationDepartment

On Saturday, June 16, 2012, TheCity of West Park held its annualFather’s Day Family Fun Day Event atMcTyre Park. Events included tug ofwar, hula-hoop contests, three leggedraces, sack races, and a water balloontoss. Fathers had the opportunity toengage in a fun-filled event with theirfamilies in a physically fit way. Whowould have thought you could have somuch fun outdoors with your chil-dren?

Refreshments were made possiblein part by the Broward Sheriff’s OfficeFire Department. Special thanks toHands-on-Broward for providingevent volunteers to help with the eventlogistics. Now the challenge is on!Dads need to get their teams ready fornext year in what will be another won-derful outing with your families.

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From The Parks and Recreation Department

This year the City of West Park CampB.R.A.V.E.R.Y. Summer Camp Program was veryfortunate to team up with Florida Sheriffs YouthRanches to offer our children participation in theirMobile Camp during the first two weeks of camp.The program is a combination of two programswhich blends the “Law Officers Are Your Friends”program with concepts from the Project HarmonyProgram. Both were highly structured, fun-filled,and challenging programs promoting leadership,team building, conflict resolution, and giving backto their community. The focus of the program con-sisted of development of a higher level of self-esteem, positive leadership skills, acceptance of

others, positive utilization of free time, and theappreciation of the cultural differences of others inthe community.

Our children took part in different activitiessuch as presentations by SWAT, Fire Rescue, artsand crafts, archery, environmental education, groupbuilding, and team sports. Children concluded thecamp by watching a helicopter land on site and vis-iting with the pilots with a long list of questions.

This was a wonderful opportunity for all campparticipants and one that they will surely rememberfor a lifetime.

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The best thing about the2012 Ford Fiesta is the great gas mileage; itgets 29 mpg around town and 40 mpg on thehighway. That’s hard to beat for a gasoline-powered vehicle of any size. It’s also comfort-able and handles well at higher speeds.

The Fiesta is available in four- and five-door configurations and offered in three mod-els – S, SE and Titanium. The S is the basemodel and features items from Ford’sConvenience Package, while keeping keylessentry, auto-locking doors and an upgradedaudio system available as options. The SEadds the latest-generation SYNC system,cruise control, premium sound, and othercomfort and appearance features. Titaniumincludes heated leather seats, upgradedappearance items, perimeter alarm and push-button start. All models have Ford’s safety andsecurity features, such as:

• AdvanceTrac with electronic stabilitycontrol

• Dual-stage first-row airbags

• Driver knee airbag • Side-impact and side-curtain airbags • Four-wheel anti-lock braking system • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether

Anchors for Children) • Tire Pressure Monitoring System • Anti-theft engine immobilizer The Fiesta also has an appealing, progres-

sive design, with the global Ford face upfront and the blue oval badge centered on thegrille over the signature inverted trapezoidlower grille opening. Elongated headlightsframe and connect the hood to muscular,sculpted front fenders. At the rear, design ele-ments merge, including the chamfered lift-gate, the low roofline flowing into a spoiler,and dramatic taillights with honeycombdetailing mounted high in the five-doormodel’s corners.

Under the hood, Fiesta is powered by a120 hp 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 engine with TwinIndependent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), allowing it to be downsized for fueleconomy while continuously optimizingcamshaft phasing for throttle response, per-formance and flexibility. It’s mated to a newadvanced PowerShift six-speed automatictransmission and Electric Power AssistSteering (EPAS). This “dry” transmissionoperates with sealed internal lubrication toreduce friction and add to Fiesta’s fuel econ-

omy. The lack of pumps and hoses savesweight, contributes to better gas mileage andit doesn’t need any maintenance.

On the inside, Fiesta has first-row bucketseats and a 60/40 split second-row seat.Cloth or leather seating surfaces vary by trimlevel, with soft, sculptured surfaces on thecenterstack layout give the Fiesta a sense ofharmony. Intuitive placement of controlknobs and switches, comfort zone settings

and seven different colors of available ambi-ent lighting allows you to adjust a mood, andthere are three levels of intensity.

Pricing on the 2012 Ford Fiesta rangesfrom $13,200 to $18,200.

Grant Miller is the publisher of CommunityNewspapers. He may be contacted by calling305-662-2277 or by addressing email to<[email protected]>.

Car Corner

Grant Miller

2012 Ford Fiesta is fuel-efficient, versatile, progressive design

Fiesta has appealing design, with Ford blue oval badge centered on the grille over signature inverted trapezoidlower grille opening and elongated headlights.

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