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October is BreastCancer awarenessmonth and althoughmore and more peopleare becoming awareof the fact that breastcancer is a significantconcern for females

across the population, many fail to real-ize the role lifestyle plays in its preven-tion and management. Breast canceraccounts for over one third of invasivecancers in women. Epidemiologicalstudies have linked diet compositionwith prognosis, indicating the strongrole diet may play in prevention. Manymedical professionals are recognizingthat a physically active lifestyle, com-bined with weight management and acalorie controlled, low-fat diet high invegetables, fruits, fiber and low in redmeat intake are important componentsto reducing the risk. From the literatureit seems that physical activity helpsmediate inflammatory chemicals asso-ciated with obesity, while diet modifi-cation has a positive effect on gonadalhormones, retinoid-like activities ofcarotenoids, and increases the protec-tive effects of biologically activedietary constituents.BELOW I HAVE LISTED SOMEBREAST CANCER RESOURCES

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Whether you’re a breast cancerpatient, a survivor, or the loved one ofa woman who is facing it, educatingyourself about the disease and findingsupport are vital. Here are places togather reliable breast cancer facts andadvice.Breast Cancer Organizations:National Cancer Institute (NCI)The National Cancer Institute is partof the U.S. National Institutes of Health(NIH). This site provides comprehen-sive breast cancer facts including statis-tics, treatment, prevention, screening,testing, clinical trials, and research.American Cancer Society (ACS)The ACS provides wide-rangingbreast cancer facts for patients, care-givers, and survivors. An online breastcancer treatment profiler tool helpspatients understand how their diagno-sis, test results, and medical historyaffect treatment options and generatesfree reports detailing treatment options,side effects, research summaries, andquestions patients can ask their doctor.The ACS also offers community-levelcancer information and patient servicesthrough more than 3,400 local offices.BreastCancer.orgBreastCancer.org is a non-profitorganization dedicated to providing

reliable, complete, and up-to-dateinformation about breast cancer. Itsmission is to help women and theirloved ones understand the complexmedical and personal information aboutbreast cancer so they can make

informed decisions about breast cancertherapy. The Web site includes discus-sion boards, chat rooms, and stories of

www.communitynewspapers.com 305-669-7355OCTOBER 2013

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By Mayor Eric H. Jones Jr.

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MayorEric H. Jones, Jr.

Vice MayorFelicia M. Brunson

CommissionerThomas Dorsett

CommissionerSharon Fyffe

CommissionerRita “Peaches” Mack

City ManagerW. Ajibola Balogun

W E S T P A R K C I T Y O F F I C I A L S

City Award Scholarship presented to Students at City Commission Meeting.(Pictured from Left to Right): Commissioner Thomas Dorsett, Vice Mayor Felicia M.Brunson, Mayor Eric H. Jones, Student Recipient Ms. Gisla Bush, Commissioner RitaMack, Chair of the Education Advisory Committee (EAC) Ms. Lisa Mays, (EAC) ViceChair Ms. Dominique Dumervil, and (EAC) Committee member, Mr. Ronald Bell.

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM October 2013

October 2013 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM

By Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson

Cancer, the dreaded"C" word. It hasbecome such an epi-demic in our societythat people are loathto even mention itsname. The manyfaces of this diseasechallenge an individ-

ual to show their fighting spirit and willto live. It’s every woman’s nightmareto feel a lump in her breast and face thechilling prospect that it could be cancer.While nine out of 10 people referred toa specialist with possible signs don’tactually have the disease, 46,000 peo-ple every year find out that they have.If you are a breast cancer survivor orpatient or you have a family member orfriend who is, then hopefully thismonth’s focus on Breast CancerAwareness will help you find inspira-tion and additional strength to deal withBreast cancer.

Breast cancer is a disease in whichmalignant (cancer) cells form in the tis-sues of the breast. It is considered a het-erogeneous disease—differing by indi-vidual, age group, and even the kinds ofcells within the tumors themselves.Obviously no woman wants to receivethis diagnosis, but hearing the words“breast cancer” doesn’t always mean anend. It can be the beginning of learninghow to fight, getting the facts, and find-ing hope. Women in the United States getbreast cancer more than any other typeof cancer except for skin cancer. It issecond only to lung cancer as a cause ofcancer death in women.Each year it is estimated that nearly200,000 women will be diagnosed with

breast cancer and more than 40,000 willdie. Approximately 1,700 men will alsobe diagnosed with breast cancer and450 will die each year. The evaluationof men with breast masses is similar tothat in women, including mammogra-phy.

Symptoms of breast cancer mayinclude: • A lump in the breast • A change in size, shape, or feel ofthe breast • Fluid (called "discharge") from anipple You have a better chance of survivingbreast cancer if it’s found early. Talk toa doctor about your risk for breast can-cer, especially if breast or ovarian can-cer runs in your family. Your doctorcan help you decide when and howoften to get a mammogram.

MEN AND BREAST CANCER ….Did you know? Breast cancer canoccur in men. According to theNational Cancer Institute, about 1700men are diagnosed each year. Male breast cancer is a disease inwhich malignant (cancer) cells form inthe tissues of the breast. Men at anyage may develop breast cancer, but it isusually detected in men between 60 and70 years of age. Male breast cancermakes up less than 1% of all cases ofbreast cancer.Radiation exposure, high levels ofestrogen, and a family history of breastcancer can increase a man’s risk ofdeveloping breast cancer.Anything that increases your risk ofgetting a disease is called a risk factor.Having a risk factor does not mean thatyou will get cancer; not having risk fac-tors doesn’t mean that you will not getcancer. People who think they may beat risk should discuss this with their

doctor. Risk factors for breast cancer inmen may include the following:• Being exposed to radiation.• Having a disease related to highlevels of estrogen in the body, such ascirrhosis (liver disease) or Klinefelter syndrome (a genetic disorder).• Having several female relativeswho have had breast cancer.

Male breast cancer is sometimescaused by inherited gene mutations(changes).The genes in cells carry the hereditaryinformation that is received from a per-son’s parents. Hereditary breast cancermakes up approximately 5% to 10% ofall breast cancer. Some altered genesrelated to breast cancer are more com-mon in certain ethnic groups. Men whohave an altered gene related to breastcancer have an increased risk of devel-oping this disease.Men with breast cancer usually havelumps that can be felt.Lumps and other symptoms may becaused by male breast cancer. Otherconditions may cause the same symp-toms. A doctor should be seen ifchanges in the breasts are noticed.Tests that examine the breasts areused to detect (find) and diagnosebreast cancer in men.Survival for men with breast cancer issimilar to survival for women withbreast cancer.Survival for men with breast cancer issimilar to that for women with breastcancer when their stage at diagnosis isthe same. Breast cancer in men, howev-er, is often diagnosed at a later stage.Cancer found at a later stage may beless likely to be cured.Male breast cancer is real and can bejust as dangerous as breast cancer inwomen. Because men often wait toreport the symptoms of male breastcancer, the disease is more likely tohave spread, leaving many men withless hope that treatment will lead torecovery.Breast cancer is about 100 times lesscommon among men than amongwomen. For men, the lifetime risk ofgetting breast cancer is about 1 in1,000. The outlook for men with breast can-cer was once thought to be worse than

that for women, but recent studies havenot found this to be true. In fact, menand women with the same stage ofbreast cancer have a fairly similar out-look for survival.

DID YOU KNOW?• About 1 in 8 women in the UnitedStates (12%) will develop invasivebreast cancer over the course of her lifetime.• In 2010, an estimated 207,090 newcases of breast cancer were expected tobe diagnosed in women in the U.S.• About 1,970 new cases of invasivebreast cancer were expected to be diag-nosed in men in 2010. Less than 1% ofall new breast cancer cases occur inmen.• About 39,840 women in theU.S. were expected to die in 2010 frombreast cancer.• For women in the U.S., breast can-cer death rates are higher than those forany other cancer, besides lung cancer.• Besides skin cancer, breast canceris the most commonly diagnosed canceramong U.S. women. More than 1 in 4 cancers in women (about 28%) arebreast cancer.• Compared to African Americanwomen, white women are slightly morelikely to develop breast cancer, but lesslikely to die of it. One possible reasonis that African American women tendto have more aggressive tumors,although why this is the case is notknown. Women of other ethnic back-grounds — Asian, Hispanic, and NativeAmerican — have a lower risk ofdeveloping and dying from breast can-cer than white women and AfricanAmerican women.• In 2010, there were more than 2.5million breast cancer survivors in theU.S.• A woman’s risk of breast cancerapproximately doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daugh-

Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness Month “When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But whenyou get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that

comes from knowing you are working to make things better.”by Maya Angelou

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hope.Breast Cancer Network of StrengthThe Breast Cancer Network ofStrength provides immediate emotionalsupport for people affected by breastcancer. “Your Shoes” is a peer supportprogram that includes a 24/7 supportcenter staffed by trained breast cancersurvivors and has a toll-free hotline, e-mail, and support groups. Interpretersare available in 150 languages. Theorganization also raises money to sup-port breast cancer awareness programsand provide wig and prosthesis devicesfor low-income women.

Susan G. Komen for the CureFounded by the sister of a womanwho lost her life to breast cancer, theSusan G. Komen for the Cure is thelargest source of non-profit funds dedi-cated to the worldwide fight againstbreast cancer. Fundraising events likethe Komen Race for the Cure — aseries of 5K runs/fitness walks all overthe world — raise millions of dollars ayear. The Komen Web site providesinformation about breast cancer andways to get involved in fundraising.National Breast Cancer Foundation(NBCF)The NBCF’s mission is to educatepeople about breast cancer, stressingthe importance of early detection. Thenon-profit organization helps providefree mammograms to women who can-not afford them and also supportsresearch programs across the country.The Web site provides in-depth breastcancer facts including the differenttypes of breast cancer, breast cancertherapy and treatment, and tips for liv-ing with the disease.Hopefully this information will bene-fit you in doing all you can to takecharge of your own health in regards tothis disease.On a final note, Last month our CityManager outlined his budget proposalfor fiscal year 2013-2014. It is a budgetthat will aid the City in operating moreefficiently, working smarter and mak-ing the most of new technologies thewill improve city service. I was glad tosee that the budget covers many areaswhich I am sure you are concernedabout. Some of the things include no

tax rate increase, preserving publicsafety, and investing in the infrastruc-ture. Thanks to those that came out tothe budget deliberations because it is“Your West Park” and the budget isnothing without your input. I alwayshave been optimistic about our city andour ability to move forward. There is astory I read of a man who was walkinghis dog on a riverside path. He found anancient gold penny. After examining it,he took it to a coin expert who said, “Itis quite simply the most important sin-gle coin find for a century. We fell offour chairs when we realized what itwas.” The penny is 1,200-years-old andbears the image of Coenwulf, anAnglo-Saxon king whose reign wasbetween 796 and 821 AD. Prior to auc-tion, the coin was to sell for approxi-mately a quarter of a million dollars.The coin expert, said, “There is no wayof putting a price on it because one has-n’t ever been found before. It isunique.” Unique it is, for on October 6,2004, the coin brought $409,000 at auc-tion, making it the most expensiveBritish coin in history. The money willbe divided between the landowner andthe man who found it, but it was noaccident that this man found the coin.He is an amateur metal detector enthu-siast. He has an eye for metal and coinson the ground. He is always lookingand waving his metal detector over theground, even while walking his dog.There must have been hundreds orthousands of people who walked rightover that coin and never found it. Thepoint of the story is that you cannothave a pessimistic attitude toward lifebelieving that nothing is ever going towork out. If you do not purposely lookfor good things, you will never findthem. It takes effort. You have to opena lot of oysters to find a special pearl. Itis not likely that oysters will fall fromheaven. Optimism takes the time andtrouble to find the good in the world,and despite the trouble we may face,keep on believing. In animal psycholo-gy there is a term called LearnedHelplessness. It is a technical term orig-inally used in reference to animals butis also appropriately applied to humanbehavior as well. Learned helplessnessdescribes an animal or a person whohas learned to behave helplessly, evenwhen there is opportunity to avoid anunpleasant or harmful circumstance. It

is essentially, in humans, it is a mentalstate in which the person perceives heor she has no control over the outcomeof a situation. One writer sums thatkind of behavior up in what he callsThe Law of Belief. The Law of Beliefstates, "Whatever you believe, withfeeling, becomes your reality; youalways act in a manner consistent withyour beliefs." In other words, what wethink either inhibits and limits us orenergizes and frees us. So what do wedo when we realize we have learnedhelplessness behavior? The key tounlearning helplessness and learninghopefulness is to replace "limitingbeliefs and attitudes" with "empower-ing beliefs and attitudes." Optimismdoes not wait on facts. It deals withprospects. Pessimism is a waste oftime. As we prepare for the upcomingfiscal year the report is that our budgetwas balanced again. This year, the cityexperience continual commercialdevelopment with a steady flow ofbuilding department activities and thecompletion of much needed trafficcalming projects. Adding to the excite-ment, we embarked on the longestinfrastructure improvement projectsince the city’s incorporation: SW 56thavenue improvement. The 1.5 milesroadway improvement is intended tocreate a sense of destination, with sur-faced asphalt pavement; bicycle Lanes;brick paved intersections; new side-walks, and a landscape median; allwhile providing much needed trafficcalming along one of the most travelroadways in the city. It must be notedthat most of this improvement cost isfunded through grants. Although it iswith confidence that we have a finan-cially sound city, other parts of thenation are still facing challenging eco-nomic conditions. As a result, our citymanager continues to seek other meansof generating revenue and is proposingthe same Millage rate as last year.What has been proposed for fiscal year2013-2014 is a budget of 12,873,498.00based on the ad valorem taxation rate of9.42. The following is a brief financialexplanation of the Ad Valorem. Ad val-orem taxation and revenue is a functionof the adopted taxation Millage rateapplied to the property tax base forcommercial and residential propertiesand the city of West Park. The com-mercial property has both real property

and personal property components towhich the Millage rate is applied.Commercial real and personal propertyand residential real property tax basesare assessed, compiled, and reported bythe Broward county property appraiser.This year there is much optimism forthe city’s future. The budget plan pro-vides resources to maintain city servic-es while moving forward with strate-gies that ensure a positive, sustainablefuture. Much thanks to our City Manager,and his staff for a job well done I wouldlike to close with a few HalloweenCautions for parents and children:Ghosts! Goblins! Witches! AndCANDY! For children, these things addup to a fun-filled Halloween. They lookforward to it every year and parentswork hard to make it the best and scari-est time ever. But as most parents canattest, nothing is scarier than a fun timethat turns terribly wrong because of anaccident. In fact, according to theNational Highway Traffic Safety aspedestrians on Halloween than on anyother day of the year!Some parents might say the best thingto do is to keep your kids safe andsound at home for Halloween, butchances are most kids would not agree.Discuss being dressed up with nowhereto go! The next best thing to do is tounderstand the possible risks and takeaction to keep your kids as safe as pos-sible.According to Safe Kids USA, the top

five safety hazards on Halloween are:No. 5 - Burns and Eye Injuries (attrib-uted to improper costumes, toys, andcandles)No. 4 - Falls (attributed to impropercostumes, poor lighting, and running)No. 3 - Drunk Driving (drunk drivingon Halloween has surpassed drunkdriving on New Year's!)No. 2 - Non-Intersection Crossings(attributed to kids darting out intostreets)No. 1 - Pedestrian/Car Collisions(attributed to speed, distraction, andpoor visibility)

Parents and kids alike can do verysimple things to ensure a safeHalloween for everyone. The following

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tips for both par-ents and kidswere developed

by the American Academy of Pediatrics in conjunctionwith the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention andthe National Safety Council.Tips for Parents and Adults:• Supervise trick-or-treating for children under age 12. • Establish a curfew for older children. • Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porch-es, lawns, and sidewalks, and by placing jack-o- lanterns away from doorways and landings. • Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts,hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children. • Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.Although the risk that your child's Halloween candy has been tampered with is extremely low, there is also the

chance that his or her candy is unwrapped or spoiled. • Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestri-an trick-or-treaters. • Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as theycross the street. • Watch for children in the street and on medians. • Exit driveways and alleyways carefully. • Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not onthe traffic side. • Drive slowly.• Avoid distractions while driving.

• Do not drink and drive.

Tips for Kids:

• Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adultif under age 12. • Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossingyards. • Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porchesrather than entering houses. • Carry a cell phone if unaccompanied and know how toreach a parent and how to call 911 in an e m e r -gency. • Wear bright, reflective, and flame retardant clothing. • Consider using face paint instead of masks (Masks canobstruct vision). • Avoid wearing hats that will slide over eyes. • Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or over-sized shoes to prevent tripping. • Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, notrigid or sharp. • Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where theyexist), and do not cross between parked cars. • Stop at all corners and stay together in a group beforecrossing. • Remember to look left, right, and left again beforecrossing the street. • Bring treats home before eating them so parents caninspect them.


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Halloween is supposed tobe a fun and excitingtime for kids. On a night

when many children spend hours inclose proximity to cars as they navi-gate through neighborhoods gather-ing candy, pedestrian safetyshould be a top priority for bothdrivers and parents. In addition,taking the time to buy the right cos-tumes and teaching your childrenHalloween safety rules will go along way toward ensuring the mostfrightening thing they encounter iseach other.

God bless America and God bless the City of West Park.

ter) who h a sbeen diag-nosed with

breast cancer. About 20-30% of women diagnosedwith breast cancer have a family history of breast cancer.• About 70-80% of breast cancers occur in womenwho have no family history of breast cancer. • The most significant risk factors for breast cancerare gender (being a woman) and age (growing older).• African Americans have the highest death rateand shortest survival of any racial and ethnic group inthe US for most cancers. • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosedcancer among African American women. An estimat-ed 26,840 new cases of breast cancer are expectedto occur among African American women in 2011.Breast cancer is the second most common causeof cancer death among African American women,surpassed only by lung cancer. An estimated 6,040 deaths from breast cancer are expected to occuramong African American women in 2011.• Overall, about 1 in 2 Hispanic men and 1 in 3Hispanic women will be diagnosed with cancer intheir lifetime. The lifetime probability of dyingfrom cancer is 1 in 5 Hispanic men and about 1 in 6Hispanic women. Cancer is the second l e a d i n gcause of death among Hispanics.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?An Early Detection Plan enables you to be proac-tive about your health by reminding you to performroutine breast self-exams and to schedule clinical

breast exams and mammograms, depending on yourage and health history.

An Early Breast Cancer Detection Plan shouldinclude:• Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change. • Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast examsevery three years. • By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogramand annual clinical breast exams. • Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every oneto two years depending on previous findings. • Ages 50 and older: Having a mammogram everyyear. • All Ages: — Recording personal exams, mammograms anddoctors' appointments on a calendar or in a detailedfile. — Maintaining a healthy weight, following a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking,and reducing alcohol consumption. When your life is touched by breast cancer, youneed support. This month, the City of West Park isproud to recognize and support National BreastCancer Awareness Month—a time to promote regu-lar mammograms and increase early detection ofbreast cancer. At the Commission meeting onOctober 2nd we ask residents to show your support ofthose battling cancer and those who have lost theirlife to cancer by wearing pink. In fact, wear pink allday- wear pink to work, have your children wearsomething pink to school, display something pink

around your house or your business then come to ourCommission meeting with your display of pink.“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That'swhy it's a comfort to go hand in hand.” Remember to contact me at City Hall with yourideas, suggestions or concerns.I represent you and appreciate your input into thecontinued success of our beloved city. I can be reached at (954) 889-4164 or email [email protected].

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From the Desk of Commissioner MackBY COMMISSIONER RITA “PEACHES” MACK

Volunteers Needed for the Broward Sheriff's Office Citizen Observer Patrol (BSO - COP)

As a resident, togeth-er with BSO we canbe a great team. OurBSO believes thatwith residents help-ing the officers spotsuspicious activities,

they can stop crimes before they arecommitted. BSO is asking residents tovolunteer for the COP Program. BSO'sCOP Program is a volunteer groupsponsored by the Sheriff's Office thatuses a simple approach to safeguardingneighborhoods through residents'involvement. COP volunteers are localresidents who help BSO fight crime bypatrolling their community, looking outfor suspicious activity or potential haz-ards and offering assistance to localresidents.Typical assignments in addition topatrol activities include performingchecks on unoccupied residences (atthe owner's request), checking on elder-ly or homebound residents (as request-ed) and reporting potential problemsand neighborhood hazards toBSO. COP volunteers wear uniformsand drive specially marked vehicles,adding to the crime-fighting presencein the community.I'm asking residents of West Park tovolunteer for the COP program.Volunteers must be 18 years of age,pass a background check, possess avalid Florida driver's license, completeat least four hours of the training pro-gram and comply with all programpolicies and procedures. To apply, youmay cut-out the application provided inthis newspaper or you may call BSO at954.321.4100. As always, if you needany assistance, please do not hesitate tocall me at 954.889.4156.


CITY DEPARTMENTS DIRECTORY

CITY COMMISSION

Mayor Eric H. Jones954.889.4153 / [email protected] Mayor Felicia M. Brunson

954.889.4164 / [email protected] Thomas Dorsett

954.889.4163 / [email protected] Sharon Fyffe

954.963.7745 / [email protected] Rita “Peaches” Mack954.889.4156 / [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION

City Manager 954.989.2688City Attorney 954.768.9770City Clerk 954.989.2688Building & Permits Dept. 954.989.2688Business Tax Licenses 954.989.2688Public Works 954.964.0284Trash/Recycling 954.964.0284McTyre Park 954.964.0284Mary Saunders Park 954.985.1990Code Enforcement 954.766.2715Planning and Zoning Dept. 954.266.6495Finance 954.903.0712

Police Dept./BSO 954.765.4321Fire Dept./BSO 954.831.8200

CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON 954.364.4449REPRESENTATIVE SHEVRIN D. JONES 954.893.5010

NOTICE TO RESIDENTSFlorida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction (HHF-PR)

SERVICE LIFEA concrete flood control channel is a rein-

forced concrete structure and determinationof its service life is the same as for otherconcrete structures. Design and specifica-tions developed by the AmericanAssociation of State Highway andTransportation Officials (AASHTO) defineservice life as the period of time that a struc-ture is expected to be in operation. Designlife is defined as the period of time that thestructure can withstand the various andrepetitive loading anticipated with a givenset of design specifications.AASHTO requires a design life of 75

years. In the 1950s and 1960s when themajority of our flood control facilities werebeing built, the focus was on structuredesign life, which in those days was 50years. A structures ability to meet its expect-ed service life can be compromised in sev-eral ways. If the loading is increased overtime during the service period, then theexpected design and service life will bedecreased and structural failure will occursooner than anticipated. Another problem isenvironmental conditions that the structureis exposed to, such as chemical reactionwith concrete, extreme temperatures, exces-sive bed load, etc. Certain chemicals, for

example, can invade concrete’s pore struc-ture and initiate physical or chemical reac-tions causing expansive by-products. Thesein turn cause cracks and access to the rein-forcing steel, ultimately causing corrosionand spalling concrete. At that point, if majormaintenance and repairs are not performed,the structure will proceed towards failure. Considering the potential long-term

effects of deterioration, seepage and otherpotentially harmful environmental factorson each of the structure’s material compo-nents, the 75-year service life requirement isa good method for supporting flood controlchannels.

Signs & Pavement MarkingsNighttime driving is statistically more

risky than daytime driving- the nighttimecrash rate is about 3 times higher than thedaytime crash rate. While many factors areat play during nighttime conditions, driversgenerally acknowledge that their nighttimevisibility of the roadway and roadside is sig-nificantly reduced compared to their day-time visibility. Traffic signs and pavementmarkings are made with retro-reflectivematerials to help increase their visibility dur-ing nighttime conditions. Retro-reflectivematerials are unique in that they shine head-lamp light back toward the driver.The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (MUTCD) requires most signs andpavement markings to be retro-reflective.The MUTCD has new standards that werebuilt on the nighttime needs of older driversto see and read traffic signals.Recent research results from the Florida

Highway Administration (FHWA) shows,that not only does the retro-reflectivity of thepavement markings appear to be linked tosafety, but so does the width of the pavementmarkings. Wider edge lines on two-lanehighways are a cost effective, statistically-sound approach to reducing run-off-the-roadcrashes and fatalities. Wider edge lines are

an effective countermeasure in their ownright and can also be considered in combina-tion with other countermeasures such asrumble strips. Rumble strips address crasheswhere the driver is distracted, drowsy or oth-erwise inattentive and can be effective evenduring rain. Also, wider edge lines seem tobe effective where the driver is looking atthe roadway/striping or where the driver’speripheral vision is picking up the marking.Traffic safety professionals continue to

improve the signs and pavement markingson our nation’s highways to provide a saferand more comfortable driving experience.The goal is to ensure adequate visibility fornighttime drivers.

Attention: The online application for the Florida HHF Principal Reduction (HHF-PR) Program willopen on Wednesday, September 25, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern). Please review the information provided at.www.principalreductionflhhf.orgPlease be advised that only 25,000 completed and submitted applications will be accepted initially

for eligibility determination. When you click “Start Now,” you must complete all the steps to have acompleted application. After you complete “Step Four”, you will see the “Submit Application” buttonlocated at the bottom, click that button, and your application is considered complete. Once we have reached 25,000 applications, the “Start Now” button will be disabled so that we can

begin processing the completed applications. If additional funding is available for the HHF-PR pro-gram after this initial launch, we will re-open the application process.The website contains all the information you will need to begin your application for the Florida

HHF-PR program, with step-by-step instructions and prompts to help you. In addition, there are factsabout the program, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other information that may behelpful to you on the website www.principalreductionflhhf.orgThe federal government has allocated funding to assist eligible Florida homeowners who owe at

least 125% more on their home than its current market value, commonly referred to as the home being“underwater.” The Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction (HHF-PR) program will provide upto $50,000 to an eligible homeowner(s) to help reduce the principal balance of the first mortgage. Theprogram is available in all 67 counties in the State.Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: •Must be a Florida resident and a legal US resident/legal alien; •Must occupy property as primary residence; •Must be current on the monthly mortgage payment (cannot be 60 or more days late on the first

mortgage within the past 24 months); •First mortgage must have been originated prior to January 1, 2010;•Must have an unpaid principal balance (UPB) that does not exceed $350,000 for the first mortgage; •Loan-to-value for the first mortgage must be greater than 125%; and •Total household income (including all persons living in the home age 18 years and older) must be

less than 140% of the area median income (AMI) as provided by the US Department of Housing andUrban Development (HUD). For questions, please call the Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Program information line toll-free at 1-(877)

863-5244.


¿Tiene usted o alguien queusted conoce Acné Facial?

Do you or someone you know have Facial Acne?

Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified DermatologistFXM Research Miramar

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce DermatitisAtópica (También conocida como Eczema)?

Do you or someone you know haveAtopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)?

FXM Research Miramar3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216Miramar, FL 33027

(954) 430-1097

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age that suffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with orwithout itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. MedicalInsurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $540.00.

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edadque padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamaciónen su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación querequiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00.

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 12 years of age or olderthat suffer from Facial Acne, to participate in an seven [7] study-visit clinical researchstudy. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.


FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 años de edad o másque padecen de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación querequiere de siete [7] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación sin costo alguno.• Un reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $350.00.

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PUBLIC NOTICEWednesday, October 02, 2013

7:00 p.m.

The City Commission will have a Public Hearingfor McTyre Park Improvements, which will be held at

City Hall in the Commission Chambers(1965 South State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023).

This Public Hearing will allow the publicto engage in discussion about therecommended improvements.

PUBLIC NOTICEWednesday, October 02, 2013

7:00 p.m.

The City Commission will hold a Public Hearing for Mary Saunders Park Improvements, which will be held at City Hall in the

Commission Chambers (1965 South State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023).

This Public Hearing will allow the publicto engage in discussion about therecommended improvements..


WEST PARK CITY EVENTS


Smoke Alarms Save LivesAccording to a 2005 study by the US

Fire Administration, out of the 3,300 firescausing 3,800 fatalities, smoke alarmswere not present in 42% of the homes, orwere not working in 21% of the homes.Homeowners need to install smoke

alarms on every level of their home. Themost important location is near the bed-rooms to provide an early warning to allsleeping occupants. Smoke alarmsmounted on ceilings should be no lessthan 4 inches from the nearest wall; whilewall mounted alarms should be 4 to 12inches from the ceiling to ensure that thesmoke will reach the alarm. Smokealarms should not be placed near win-dows or doors that could interfere withtheir operation. Avoid placing the smokealarm in the kitchen or near the bathroom,wear cooking fumes and steam can causethe alarm to sound.

A lifesaving test: Check your smokealarms regularly!!

• Smoke alarms should be tested on amonthly basis by following the manufac-turer’s instructions. • Smoke alarm batteries need to be

replaced every 6 months. An easy way toremember is when you “Change yourclocks, change your batteries”. • Never ‘borrow’ a battery from your

smoke alarm, as they can’t warn you offire if their batteries are missing or dis-connected.• Vacuum your smoke alarm regularly

to avoid false alarms.• Replace the entire smoke alarm every

10 years or according to manufacturer’sdirections. If you cannot remember howold your alarm is, then you probably needa new one.

Smoke alarms sense fire early, givingresidents time to escape the fire safely.

Broward County residents may be eligi-ble to receive a free battery-operatedsmoke alarm. If you’re a Broward Countyhomeowner and would like to see ifyou’re eligible for the free battery-operat-ed smoke alarm giveaway and installationprogram, or if you would like to have oneof our Life Safety Educators come to yourorganization and present these and othersafety tips, contact the Fire Marshal’sBureau at (954) 831-8210.


¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce DermatitisAtópica (También conocida como Eczema)?

Do you or someone you know haveAtopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)?

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age that suffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with orwithout itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. MedicalInsurance is not required for study participation.


FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edadque padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamaciónen su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación querequiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00.



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¿Tiene usted o alguien que ustedconoce Rosacea?

Do you or someone youknow have Rosacea?

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años de edad omás que padecen de Rosacea “Enrojecimiento en la frente, mejillas, y nariz con lesionessimilares al acné”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere decuatro [4] visitas. Seguro Médico no es requerido para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por tiempo y transporte hasta $200.00.

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older thatsuffer from Rosacea “Redness on forehead, cheeks, and nose with acne type lesionson your face” to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. MedicalInsurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.



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