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T his month wewill celebrateMMeemmoorriiaall DDaayy.

This holiday was unoffi-cially begun by womenof the South during theCivil War when theyplaced flowers over the

graves of the “men in gray.” In 1868,General John A. Logan, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic,issued an order officially setting aside May30 as “Decoration Day.” Ithas now become an occasionon which we remember notonly those who have fallen inwar, but also all our dead vet-erans. A few years ago awall was built in WashingtonD.C. and on it were inscribedthe names of the thousandswho had died in the VietnamWar, perhaps the most contro-versial war in our nation’shistory, but regardless of whatpeople thought about thatwar, this wall memorialreminds us that thousands ofAmericans sacrificed theirlives in that far-off place.Most of them were youngpeople who wanted to hold onto life. Their names are onthat wall. One of them was ayoung man whom I loved dearly—MMYYBBRROOTTHHEERR—a wonderful person and mybest friend. I’ll never forget standing besidehis coffin as he was buried with militaryhonors. All of us owe these young men andwomen a great debt. Down through theyears, in many wars, millions have sacri-ficed their lives for the cause of freedom, soit is fitting for us to remember them as anation.

I recall watching a video on the newsthat was profound in its message. Someonehad taped a man standing next to theVietnam War Veterans Memorial. His righthand was extended and he was gentlycaressing someone’s name that was etchedinto that wall. It was very moving. Over andagain, he repeated these words: “He died for

me. He died for me.” Was it a brother? Wasit his a father? Was it his friend? We willnever know, but one thing is for certain—-the man was visibly moved by the sacrificeof one man! The ability to remember is awonderful gift God has given us. In a flashwe can be a child again, skipping rocksacross a pond, or walking in a meadow.

Through memory we can fall in love,get married, and enjoy our children all overagain. All this is possible through the bless-ing of memory. Some of our memories arehappy as we recall wonderful experiences,

but some are sad make us weep. Memoriesare also very practical. If we couldn’tremember that a red light means “stop”we’d be in trouble. If you weren’t able toremember what day it is, or your anniver-sary or wife’s birthday – you’d be in bigtrouble. So memories are practical.Memorial Day, perhaps more than anyother holiday, was born of human necessity.We need to remember.

Deep inside all of us lies a fundamentaldesire to make sense of life and our place inthe world. What we have been given, whatwe will do with it and what we will pass tothe next generation is all part of an unfold-ing history, a continuum that links one soulto another. President Abraham Lincoln pon-dered these thoughts in the late fall of 1863.

His darkest fear was that he might well bethe last president of the United States, anation embroiled in the self-destruction ofwhat he described as “a great civil war, test-ing whether that nation or any nation soconceived and so dedicated can longendure.” He began his remarks with thosewords as he stood on the battlefield nearGettysburg, Pennsylvania on November19th of that year. This speech whichbecame known as The Gettysburg Addressturned into what might be called the firstobservance of Memorial Day. Lincoln’s

purpose that day was to dedicate aportion of the battlefield as acemetery for the thousands ofmen, both living and dead, whoconsecrated that soil in the sacri-fice of battle. Said AbrahamLincoln: ““TThhaatt ffrroomm tthheessee hhoonnoorreeddddeeaadd wwee ttaakkee iinnccrreeaasseedd ddeevvoottiioonn ttootthhaatt ccaauussee wwhhiicchh tthheeyy ggaavvee tthhee llaassttffuullll mmeeaassuurree ooff ddeevvoottiioonn......tthhaatt tthhiissnnaattiioonn,, uunnddeerr GGoodd,, sshhaallll hhaavvee aanneeww bbiirrtthh ooff ffrreeeeddoomm..”” WWWhen I consider the power ofthis little narrative, I’m remindedof that Gettysburg Address, aspeech given to dedicate a portionof the battlefield as a cemetery forthe Civil War dead. It begins:“Four score and seven years ago,our fathers brought forth upon thiscontinent a new nation: conceivedin liberty, and dedicated to the

proposition that all men are created equal.”The whole speech, from beginning to end,is only 272 words long. It took Lincolnbarely two minutes to deliver, but whatmost people don’t know is that Lincolnwasn’t the only speaker that day. A mannamed Edward Everett, who was consid-ered to be a great orator, came beforeLincoln in the program and gave an addressthat lasted a full two hours. It containedover 14,000 words, and began like this:“Standing beneath this serene sky, over-looking these broad fields now reposingfrom the labors of the waning year, themighty Alleghenies dimly towering beforeus, the graves of our brethren beneath our

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Thanks to our CityManager and our City Stafffor a fun-filled RREECCYYCCLLEEFFAAIIRR last month. The skywas heavy with rain clouds,but the rain stayed away fora few hours and we wereable to enjoy this Earth Day

event. And thanks to WASTE PRO MANfor appearing in the middle of the fun. Didyou know if he wraps his cloak around hisbody and puts his shield on his head, he thenbecomes a garbage can? You must see it tobelieve it. Thanks to members of theBroward Sheriff’s Office and to all the ven-dors who participated.

NNEEWWSSPPAAPPEERR DDEELLIIVVEERRYY:: This newspa-per that you are now reading is our WestPark Community Newspaper. All the Cityschedules, events and information are listedin here every month. You can pick up anewspaper at City Hall in the lobby or atvarious places around town. Just call CityHall (954-989-2688) to find a pick up placenear you. And when you do pick up a news-paper, we are asking that you pick up onefor your neighbors on each side of you.There are many residents that do not knowabout the paper, there are some folks that donot drive or that are house bound and cannotget out. Help us to distribute the communitynewspaper. Call me if you can deliver thenewspaper to all the residents on your block.

WWEESSTT PPAARRKK AARRTTIISSTTSS:: Again I am call-ing on all West Park artists to display yourartwork in City Hall. We presently havetwo acrylic paintings by Mary Bapty andseveral oil paintings by Marlo Johnsonhanging on the walls. Mary Bapty is aretired Broward Art instructor and Marlo

Johnson is a beginner who loves to paintand has just sold her first work of art (forreal). Congratulations, Marlo! How can Iassist you? Call on me at 954-963-7745with any questions, concerns and compli-ments you have for our City. Let's all worktogether to make West Park a great place tolive.

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REMEMBERING, from page 1feet. . . ” blah, blah, blah, etc., etc., etc.

Now, let me ask you, which of thosespeeches is more familiar to us? Lincoln’sof course! Why? Because in just a few shortsentences he captured the terrible signifi-cance of that occasion. It was not theactions of the living that would consecrate,or hallow, the ground, but the actions ofthose who had given their lives to defend it.I’ve always liked the story of the three oldwidows who lived together. One sister wasgoing to bed and halfway up the stairs shestopped and asked, “Was I going up or wasI coming down?” One sister replied with ahint of aggravation, “You were going up tobed.” A second sister headed into thekitchen to make herself a sandwich. Once inthe kitchen she hollered back to her sisterwho was still downstairs, “What did I comein here for?” The sister responded againwith a trace of irritation, “You went in tomake yourself a sandwich,” after which she

said, “I am so glad that I am not as forget-ful as the both of you are,” as she knockedon the end table. She then stood up andwalked over to the door and asked, “Whois it?” Yes, we are a forgetful people, andfrom my vast experience I have concludedthat forgetfulness is not a respecter of age.Therefore, we come up with all kinds ofways to help us remember, string aroundfinger; post it notes, day planners, memo-ry courses, etc. The truth be told, most ofus do need a little help to remember.

This month my article is a reminderfor us to remember and honor those whofought and died to make America thecountry it is today—GOD BLESS THECITY OF WEST PARK AND GODBLESS AMERICA!

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BY VICE MAYOR FELICIA M. BRUNSON

MMother’s Day is fast approaching; andit is my wish to honor my beloved moth-er and every profound woman that hasbeen instrumental in my life, along withall the mothers in the West Park, this arti-

cle is especially dedicated to them. Mothers are one of the best creations of God. She has

amazing powers. She can multitask without complaining.She cares for everyone without any demands. Let’s mar-vel at the wonder called - Mother.

By the time the Lord made mothers, he was into Hissixth day of working overtime. An Angel appeared andsaid, “Why are you spending so much time on this one?”

And the Lord answered and said, “Have you seen thespecial sheet on her? She has to be completely washable,but not plastic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable,run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that can holdthree children at one time and that disappears when shestands up, have a kiss that can cure anything from ascraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs ofhands.”

The Angel was astounded at the requirements for thisone. “Six pairs of hands! No Way!” said the Angel. Thereply, “Oh, it’s not the hands that are the problem. It’s thethree pairs of eyes that mothers must have!” “And that’sjust on the standard model?” the Angel asked.

God nodded in agreement, “Yes, one pair of eyes is tosee through the closed door as she asks her children whatthey are doing even though she already knows. Anotherpair in the back of her head is to see what she needs toknow even though no one thinks she can. And the thirdpair is here in the front of her head. They are for lookingat her child and saying that she understands and loves himor her without even saying a single word.”

The Angel tried to stop. “This is too much work forone day. Wait until tomorrow to finish.”

The Lord replied, “But I can’t, I am so close to finish-ing this creation that is so close to my own heart. Shealready heals herself when she is sick AND can feed afamily of six on a pound of rice and can get a two year oldto stand in the shower.”

The Angel moved closer and touched the woman,“But you have made her so soft”. The Lord nodded in

agreement, “She is soft but I have also made her tough.You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.”

“Will she be able to think?” asked the Angel. In reply,“Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to rea-son and negotiate.”

The Angel then noticed something and reached outand touched the woman’s cheek. “Oops, it looks like youhave a leak with this model. I told you that you were try-ing to put too much into this one.”

“That’s not a leak” in objection. “That’s a tear!” “What’s the tear for?” the Angel asked. God replied, “The tear is her way of expressing her

joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her loneli-ness, her grief, and her pride.”

He went on to describe his creation:“Mothers have a special role. Mothers are not perfect,

nor do they have to be! They all do the best they can inoften very challenging circumstances. Mothers have aunique role to play in society using their special nurturingand people skills. They don’t get any (or very little) train-ing and preparation for being a mother yet most instinc-tively know what’s right for their children. That’s impres-sive! In no other job would that be expected!

Mothers have valuable skills. They are able to com-plete more than one task at a time, often several! Mothersare generally sensitive to others’ feelings and good atreading and using body language. They are also able to

see things from others’ point of view. They have strengths that amaze men. They carry chil-

dren, they carry hardships, and they carry burdens, butthey hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when theywant to scream. They sing when they want to cry. Theycry when they are happy and laugh when they are nerv-ous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up forinjustice. They don’t take “no” for an answer when theybelieve there is a better solution. They go without newshoes so their children can have them. They go to the doc-tor with a frightened friend.

They love unconditionally. They cry when their chil-dren excel and cheer when their loved ones get awards.They are happy when they hear about a birth or a newmarriage. They are strong when they think there is nostrength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal abroken heart. Mothers come in all sizes, in all colors andshapes. They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to showhow much they care about you. The heart of a mother iswhat makes the world spin! Mothers do more than justgive birth. They bring joy and hope. They give compas-sion and ideals. They give moral support to their familyand friends. Mothers have a lot to say and a lot to give.”

The Angel was so impressed. “You are a genius, God.You thought of everything, for MOTHERS are trulyamazing!”

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VFW POST 8195 CELEBRATES 51-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

The City of West Park congratulatesthe Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post8195 of South Broward for their 51st yearanniversary, which was celebrated onApril 6, 2012. Vice Mayor Felicia Brunsonand Commissioner Thomas Dorsett repre-sented the City at the event and congratu-lated VFW Post 8195 on providing excep-tional services for veterans and their fami-lies in our community. Other speakersincluded John H. Hatcher and FrenchieShannon. Hatcher is a 91-year-old WWIIVeteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor.Shannon was a Tuskegee Airman. Boththese gentlemen spoke accolades abouttheir military experiences.

Bobby White, Commander, and Mrs.Coreen Pitkin, Junior Vice Commander,hosted the event. The Color Guard was pre-sented by the VFW Post 8195 CeremonialUnit directed by Philip Davis. The invoca-tion was given by Wendell Wimberley, theChaplain for the post. Ms. Ruth Brown,Senior Vice for the Ladies Auxiliary, pre-sented a special recognition to the districtVFW members and all the ladies whobelong to the auxiliary. The history ofVFW Post 8195 was presented by Marvin

Price, who gave an out-standing perspective ofVFW Post 8195’s originand where they are now.

The Veteran Stone ofHope, a military outreachcenter funded by theUnited Way of BrowardCounty, has been opera-tional for the last tenyears assisting Veteransand their families with alltheir entitlements andbenefits. Over the last twoyears, VFW Post 8195has focused on helpingthe new generation of veterans with alltheir readjustment issues, which is approx-imately 1500 veterans who served inOperation Enduring Freedom (OEF) andOperation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

VFW Post 8195 members have devel-oped some wonderful partnerships with theUrban League of Broward County,Henderson Behavior Health, 211 ofBroward, Workforce One, the FortLauderdale Vet. Center, NovaSoutheastern University, and many other

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MMAAYY IISS OOLLDDEERR AAMMEERRIICCAANNSS MMOONNTTHH

OOllddeerr AAmmeerriiccaannss MMoonntthhis an annual month-longobservance that occursevery year in May. Older

Americans Month is an annual event thathonors older Americans and celebrates thecontributions they have made, and contin-ue to make, to the nation and their commu-nities. Older Americans Month was firstestablished in 1963. In April 1963,President John F. Kennedy met with theNational Council of Senior Citizens tolearn more about the needs and concerns ofolder Americans. Following that meeting,President Kennedy issued a presidentialproclamation designating May as SeniorCitizens Month, encouraging the nation topay tribute in some way to older peopleacross the country. Since then, it hasbecome a tradition that is repeated everyyear. President John F. Kennedy designat-ed May as Senior Citizens Month, whichwas later renamed OOllddeerr AAmmeerriiccaannssMMoonntthh.

The month of May is a perfect oppor-tunity to show our appreciation for theolder adults in West Park. This is a proudtradition that will show our commitment tocelebrating the contributions and achieve-ments of older Americans.

The theme for Older Americans Month2012—NNeevveerr TToooo OOlldd ttoo PPllaayy!—puts aspotlight on the important role older adultsplay in sharing their experience, wisdom,and understanding, and passing on thatknowledge to other generations in a varietyof significant ways. This year’s celebra-tions will recognize the value that olderadults continue to bring to our communi-ties through spirited participation in socialand faith groups, service organizations,and other activities. It encourages olderAmericans to stay engaged, active andinvolved in their own lives and in theircommunities.

As large numbers of baby boomersreach retirement age, many communitieshave increased their efforts to providemeaningful opportunities for olderadults—many of whom remain physicallyand socially active through their 80s andbeyond. Current trends show that people

over age 60 account for an ever-growingpercentage of participants in communityservice positions, faith-based organiza-tions, online social networking as well asarts and recreational groups.

Lifelong participation in social, cre-ative, and physical activities has provenhealth benefits, including retaining mobili-ty, muscle mass, and cognitive abilities.But older adults are not the only ones whobenefit from their engagement in commu-nity life. Studies show their interactionswith family, friends, and neighbors acrossgenerations enrich the lives of everyoneinvolved. Young people who have signifi-cant relationships with a grandparent orelder report that these relationships helpedshape their values, goals, and life choicesand gave them a sense of identity androots.

While we at the City of West Park pro-vide services, support, and resources toolder Americans year-round, OlderAmericans Month is a great opportunity toshow special appreciation for some of ourmost beloved citizens. We have many rea-sons to celebrate them!

Join me and the entire CityCommission and staff as we join in thenational celebration of Older AmericansMonth 2012 with activities and events topromote intergenerational engagement andrecreation. We invite you to join in the fun!To find out how what programs we offer toour Older Americans please call our Parksand Recreation department at (954) 985-1990 or call Enith Mulkey at the FamilySuccess Center (954) 357-5650.

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Students and SeniorsField Day

From the Parks and Recreation Department

During a recent one-day camp andsenior activity day, we took both childrenand seniors on an unforgettable field trip tothe Old Dillard African American ResearchLibrary and Cultural Center. Participantswere able to engage in activities depictingthe historical contributions of African-American and enjoyed cultural exhibits ondisplay.

It was an interesting visit for allinvolved because it allowed the seniors toguide the youth and enjoy activity withchildren in a historical context. Thisallowed for a truly enriching learning expe-rience that connected both age groups.

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• Provide an official or unofficialhigh school transcript (community servicehours must be reflected on the transcript.

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4. Take a quote of a famous person andexplain what it means.

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We all face many changes as we growolder. Examples include retirement, thedeath of friends and loved ones, increasedisolation, or medical problems. All ofthese reasons can lead to depression. If leftuntreated, depression affects much morethan just mood. It can impact your physi-cal health, impair your memory and con-centration, and prevent you from enjoyinglife.

There are many steps you can take toovercome depression, no matter your ageor the challenges you face. Your braincontinues to change throughout life, so it’snever too late to make positive changesand experience the joy of your goldenyears.

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Depression is a common problem inolder adults. The symptoms of depressionaffect every aspect of your life, includingyour energy, appetite, sleep, and interest inwork, hobbies, and relationships.

Unfortunately, all too many depressedseniors fail to recognize the symptoms ofdepression, or don’t take the steps to getthe help they need. There are many reasonsdepression in older adults and the elderlyis so often overlooked:

• You may assume you have good reasonto be down or thatdepression is justpart of aging.

• You may be iso-lated—which initself can lead todepression—withfew around tonotice your dis-tress.

• You may not realize that your physicalcomplaints are signs of depression.

• You may be reluctant to talk about yourfeelings or ask for help.

Depression isn’t a sign of weakness ora character flaw. It can happen to anyone,at any age, no matter your background oryour previous accomplishments in life.Similarly, physical illness, loss, and thechallenges of aging don’t have to keep youdown. Whether you’re 18 or 80, you don’thave to live with depression. Seniordepression can be treated, and with theright support, treatment, and self-helpstrategies you can feel better and live a

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As you grow older, you face signifi-cant life changes that can put you at riskfor depression. Causes and risk factors thatcontribute to depression in older adultsand the elderly include:

•• HHeeaalltthh pprroobblleemmss – Illness and disability;chronic or severe pain; cognitive decline;damage to body image due to surgery ordisease.

•• LLoonneelliinneessss aanndd iissoollaattiioonn – Living alone;a dwindling socialcircle due todeaths or reloca-tion; decreasedmobility due to ill-ness or loss ofdriving privileges.

•• RReedduucceedd sseennssee ooffppuurrppoossee – Feelingsof purposelessnessor loss of identitydue to retirement or physical limitationson activities.

•• FFeeaarrss – Fear of death or dying; anxietyover financial problems or health issues.

•• RReecceenntt bbeerreeaavveemmeenntt – The death offriends, family members, and pets; the lossof a spouse or partner.

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•• EExxeerrcciissee. Physical activity has powerfulmood-boosting effects. In fact, researchsuggests it may be just as effective as anti-depressants inrelieving depres-sion. The bestpart is that thebenefits comewithout sideeffects. You don’thave to hit thegym to reap therewards. Look forsmall ways youcan add moremovement to your day: park farther fromthe store, take the stairs, do light house-work, or enjoy a short walk. Even if you’reill, frail, or disabled, there are many safeexercises you can do to build your strengthand boost your mood—even from a chairor wheelchair.

•• CCoonnnneecctt wwiitthh ootthheerrss. Getting the supportyou need plays a big role in lifting the fogof depression and keeping it away. On

your own, it canbe difficult tomaintain perspec-tive and sustainthe effort requiredto beat depression.You may not feellike reaching out,but make an effortto connect to others and limit the timeyou’re alone. If you can’t get out to social-ize, invite loved ones to visit you, or keepin touch over the phone or email.

• BBrriinngg yyoouurr lliiffee iinnttoo bbaallaannccee. If you’refeeling overwhelmed by stress and thepressures of daily life, it may be time tolearn new emotional management andemotional intelligence skills.

• GGeett eennoouugghh sslleeeepp.. When you don’t getenough sleep, your depression symptomscan be worse. Aim forsomewhere between 7 to 9hours of sleep each night.

• MMaaiinnttaaiinn aa hheeaalltthhyy ddiieett.Avoid eating too muchsugar and junk food.

Choose healthy foods that provide nour-ishment and energy, and take a daily mul-tivitamin.

• PPaarrttiicciippaattee iinn aaccttiivviittiieess yyoouu eennjjooyy. Pursuewhatever hobbies or pastimes bring orused to bring you joy.

• VVoolluunntteeeerr yyoouurr ttiimmee. Helping others isone of the best waysto feel better aboutyourself and expandyour social network.

• TTaakkee ccaarree ooff aa ppeett.A pet can keep youcompany, and walk-ing a dog, for exam-ple, can be goodexercise for you anda great way to meetpeople.

• LLeeaarrnn aa nneeww sskkiillll. Pick something thatyou’ve always wanted to learn, or thatsparks your imagination and creativity.

• CCrreeaattee ooppppoorrttuunniittiieess ttoo llaauugghh. Laughterprovides a mood boost, so swap humorousstories and jokes with your loved ones,

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BBYY LLOORRRRAAIINNEE TTAAPPPPEENNAICP, Senior Planner

An important function of cities isensuring capital improvements are plannedto maintain existing neighborhoods andprovide for future development. On April4, 2012, the City of West Park CityCommission approved an update theCapital Improvement Element of the City’sComprehensive Plan – the document thatguides land development over the longterm. Florida statutes require that the Cityupdate the Capital Improvements Elementannually.

The Capital Improvement Elementincludes projects in the City’s Capital

Improvement Plan that are important toWest Park’s quality of life. Such projectsinclude the McTyre Park Master Planwhich will guide installation of new parkamenities, and traffic calming projectsaimed at slowing traffic to project our chil-dren and residents. Other projects in theCapital Improvements Element includetransportation improvements planned bythe Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) such as bus shelters and busbenches.

This Capital Improvement Elementupdate is another example of how the Cityof West Park plans and provides for exist-ing and future development and positiveprogression!

Maintaining And BeautifyingOur Parks And Roads


On Wednesday, May 4, 2012, members of CubScout Pack 417, enjoyed a tour of the City Halladministrative offices and the CommissionChamber. Scouts ranged from 6 to 11 years oldand were led by Cub Master Adrian Berry, andCub Scout Leader, Cristina Eveillard. The cubscouts also led the Pledge of Allegiance at theCity Commission meeting at 7 p.m. and met themayor and Commission members.

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Street SweepingFrom the Public Works Department

The City of West Park has contracted SFM Services, Inc. for a street sweeping pro-gram. This preventive maintenance will remove pollutants from our roadways and reducethe amount of sediment and contaminants being discharged into water bodies. In addition,these activities will reduce flooding, and improve air quality due to reductions in streetdirt.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Public Works Departmentat 954-964-0284.


From the Parks and Recreation Department

The City of West Park Youth Councilparticipated in their first official event rep-resenting the City at the Broward CountyComplete Streets Initiative Workshop, heldat the Carver Ranches Public Library onWednesday, April 18, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm.Students provided their input on the pro-posed upgrades that would make the streetsof West Park more bicycle and pedestrian

friendly. Their input was directly from theviewpoint of high school students and theydid a wonderful job of sharing commentsand feedback on behalf of their peers.

For more information on how to bepart of the City of West Park YouthAdvisory Council, please contact the Parksand Recreation Department at 995544--998855--11999900.. For more information on theBroward Complete the Streets Initiativevisit www.browardcompletestreets.org.

Youth Advisory Council attendsBroward Complete Streets Workshop

Members of the West Park Youth Advisory Council and City Staff with Patrice Gillespie, Program Manager forUrban Health Partnerships Inc. at the Broward Complete Streets Workshop.

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Stormwater Maintenance:Drainage Cleaning Prevents Flooding

From the Programs and Services DepartmentAs part of the City of West Park’s

ongoing commitment to managingstormwater and improving the quality ofour surface water while preventing flood-ing. Envirowaste has been contracted toprovide citywide storm drainage systemn

cleaning services.We ask residents and business to

please cooperate with Envirowaste bymoving their vehicles from swale areas toallow access to the drainage structureswhen required.

For any questions regarding the City’s storm drain cleaning program or stormwater man-agement program, please call 954.989.2688 or email the Programs and Services Manager,Ms. Carol Aubrun, at [email protected].


Do you have a story to tell about how great your mother is? In celebration ofMother's Day, The City of West Park would like to hear your story. In 500 wordsor less, tell us why your mother is the world's best mom.

Essays are due to the Parks and RecreationDepartment by 5:00pm on Friday, May 4, 2012.Winners will be notified by Wednesday, May 9,2012 and will be expected to attend The City of WestPark Annual Mother's Day Celebration on Saturday,May 12, 2012 from 10am to 1pm. The event will beheld at Mary Saunders Park, 4750 SW 21 Street,West Park, Florida 33023.

Each essay should have the following information on the cover sheet:

Child's First Name and Last NameMailing Address

Contact Phone NumberMother's Name

School Child AttendsTeacher's Name

Grade

If you have any questions please contact our Parks and Recreation Department at954-985-1990.

ATTENTION ALL KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!The City of West Park is hosting a Mother's Day Essay Contest!

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So many of us who now live in SouthFlorida originally hail from up North – NewYork, New Jersey, and Connecticut – andwhen you are born and raised there, pizza is apart of your life. You grow up on it. From thetime you can chew, you’ve eaten the pie. Aslice and a diet coke is one of the most satisfy-ing meals in the world.

So, we come down here and we expect tofind the same, right? Why wouldn’t amazingpizza abound? The pizza makers from upNorth move down here and they have to work,so they do what they know best – they open apizza place. It has to taste equally as delish aswhat they created there. It makes sense, does-n’t it?

Well, in a logical world it certainlydoes…but logic and reality don’t always gohand in hand. As a matter of fact, sometimes,they couldn’t be farther apart. Like, in thepizza that exists in Florida. I have been here for11 years and have eaten many a pie, prayingthat someone would really get it right. I’vetasted and nibbled – and the success would belimited. Living in Aventura, we have access toeverywhere. We are centrally located andmany towns are just a carried away. So, afterdriving as far as Boca for a good slice (my sis-ter Lauren swears by BBrrooookkllyynn BBrrootthheerrss inBoca), I was thrilled to recently stumble uponthe best new place in town – KKiinngg’’ss CCoouunnttyyPPiizzzzaa.

Before I get blasted out of town, let memention that I was a faithful SStteevvee’’ss PPiizzzzaaeater for years prior to finding King’s County.I still love Steve’s – it has the sweetest sauceI’ve ever tasted, and, for those of you who likesweet sauce, it will always rule. A slice ofSteve’s is big enough for a meal. Ninety per-cent of the time, it has the right amount ofcrunch, the right amount of chew, enoughcheese, enough sauce…and so on. Sometimes,like anyplace, they can miss.

But now, let’s move on to my newfavorite – King’s County. My office is on WestDixie highway. I drive from 186th to my officeevery day. One day, a sign went up. My hus-band, who’s always on the lookout for goodfood, already knew. He was onto it. He tried itwhile I was away. He loved it. I am alwaysskeptical, but hey, if you don’t try, you don’tknow.

But I wanted to know, so when I walkedback into the office from an appointment I had,I figured I’d order and see what the office hadto say. But they beat me to the punch – it wasalready there just waiting for me. I looked atthe box. It looked like pizza. But the smell…sodoughy, so saucy, so utterly mouthwatering.“Don’t ask questions. Just eat it,” my husbandsuggested.

Who was I to argue? I reached into the

box and pulled out a slice. A bit smaller thanI’d hoped. But I reserved judgment. I sniffed.It smelled…spicy. I took a bite. And another.The cornmeal dusted bottom presented a nicetexture. It was light but not too light. It wascheesy but not too cheesy. It had a hint ofspice; a slight bite, but not too much bite. Itwas good. No, actually, it was great.

But one time is not enough to guaranteeperfection so the next day we ordered again. Itcame perfectly cooked with a few bubbles onthe crust and the perfect amount of crunch,cheese, sauce and heat. I ate a slice. And thenanother. But when I went back for my thirdpiece, I realized that I had hit pay dirt! I hadfound the pizza of my dreams. It was every-thing I could hope for – and it is in walking dis-tance of my office.

So I stopped in to check it out. The peopleseemed nice. It wasn’t jam packed, nor was itempty so I knew the food was moving (andtherefore fresh) but I didn’t have to wait.Within minutes I had my pie and I was readyto eat.

Since then, which was a few months ago,I’ve tried many things on the menu. A purist, acheese pie is always the way to go for me, butthe Sicilian (square, lighter, thicker dough,which is available on Friday’s only) is so satis-fying. My favorites, of course, include chickenparm, which I have eaten many times and it’salways delish. Pure white meat is the key. Eachdish comes with pasta – ziti or spaghetti inKing’s County red sauce. I am not a big pastafan, but rest assured – if they send it, I will eatit - all. Wings, calzones, and Stromboli are allfirst class, packed with just the right amount ofstuffing to fill you up but not overdo it. Lovethem. The eggplant, which is typically my “goto” dish, is usually great. I’ve had a few closecalls, where the eggplant is a bit thick and getskind of chewy, but more often than not, it is avegetarian’s delight. The good thing is thatwhen I did have those out-of-the-ordinaryoccurrences and I called, it was addressed andtaken care of immediately.

Owners TTaarraa DDoolliinnsskkii and RRoobb RRooddrriigguueezzare always on-property cooking and caring fortheir customers. The two originally came downfrom New York to buy a house because “hisfriend lived here,” explains Dolinski. “Instead,we took my life savings and bought a pizzaplace.”

And it’s a good thing they did. King’sCounty Pizza is my one “fast-food” styleindulgence. It is hands-down the best pizza Ihave eaten in South Florida. There are lunchspecials, coupons, and a variety of pizzas,square pizzas, salads, heroes, and dessert (theymake a killer cannoli). You can eat in – theyjust turned the store at the end of the strip mallinto a lovely dining area - pick up, or they’lldeliver to you. Doesn’t matter how or whereyou get it, just make sure you eat it!

(Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writingabout food, wine, lifestyles and fashion formore than 20 years, in New York and Florida.She resides in Aventura. Shari can be reachedat [email protected] for comments, ques-tions thoughts.


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Poached Eggs on an English Muffin with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise SauceApple Wood Smoked Bacon

Sausage Link

Omelett Stationn (Available in Egg White)

Our Culinary Chefs will Prepare Omelets toOrder with Your Choice of Toppings

Antipastii && Saladd BarLavish Domestic and Imported Cheese Display

Scottish Style Smoked SalmonTilapia Ceviche

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailCaesar Salad

Garden Green Salad StationFresh Mozzarella and Beef Steak Tomato Salad

Walnut & Endive Pear Goat Cheese Salad

Cravingg StationChimicharri Smeared Roasted Prime RibHorseradish Mouselline and Beef Au Jus

Crown Roasted Pork Chop with Chestnut StuffingHerbs and Grain Mustard Glazed and Rosemary Mint Madeira Sauce

EntreesHong Kong Style Peking Duck

Serve with Scallion, cucumber, Hoi Sin Sauce and Mushu PancakeSnapper Francaise

With Citrus Caper Butter SauceHoney and Orange Glazed Baby Carrots

Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Spinach

Seasoned Wild Rice Pilaf

Mother’ss Dayy Viennesee Dessertt Buffet

Mother’s Day

305-749-211016701 COLLINS AVE SUNNY ISLES BEACH

B • R • U • N • C • HH M • E • N • U$2995


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