Cover_Jan 05 (Page 2) - The Parklander Magazine

For The Health Of It 

Begin the new year with a look 

at medical and health services 

in the area — page 16 

Note-worthy 

Douglas High's Quintessential 

String Quintet isn't through 

playing around— page 62 

January 2004 

Directly Mailed To 11,950 Homes And Businesses

Grace A. Noethen, P.A. 

Committed To Parkland 

BBB RANCHES $1,975,000 

Recently renovated elegant 2 story old world Mediterranean 

estate residence on 3.03 acres, in quiet country Parkland 

Ranches. Situated on cul-de-sac amid multi million dollar 

estates. 3 way split floor plan, 5 bedrooms 4 full baths 2 half 

baths, plus library with French doors plus loft. 4548 sq feet of 

interior living space, 3-car garage. Saturnia marble floors, voluminous 

ceilings, living room with marble fireplace and floor to 

ceiling windows, New Kitchen with granite tops, commercial 

thermadore 6 burner gas grill, sub zero refrigerator. New 

wrought iron, wood staircase. 2nd floor with wood floors and 

wood beamed ceilings; crown molding thru out. Master with 

his and hers walk in closets plus sitting area/or exercise room. 

Master bath with whirlpool bath, granite countertops his and 

hers dressing areas. Covered patio with summer kitchen. 

Hurricane shutters, city water and more. 

CYPRESSHEAD $999,000 

Model perfect estate home on cul de sac with new multi colored 

roof, hardwood floors thru out, new wood kitchen with 

granite countertops, double wall ovens, microwave, cook top, 

Bosch dishwasher. Built in refrigerator, formal dining room 

with mirrored wall and wrought iron grate, family room with 

built in entertainment center, fireplace, room for pool table, wet 

bar with new cabinets, patio with new brick pavers, new diamond 

brited pool and new pool tiles and patio columns. This is an 

elegant home with pride of ownership and loaded with extras. 

Grace A. Noethen 

CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL 

SPECIALIST 

INTERNATIONAL 

MARKETING SPECIALIST 

(561) 289-9294 

GANoethen@aol.com 

www.gracenoethen.com 

Preferred Realtor 

of the 

DEERCREEK $649,000 

Elegant Builders own home w/pride of ownership. Lake & 

golf views. Newer roof, diamond brited pool & a/c systems. 

Freshly painted inside & out. New pool screen enclosure, 

circ. drive way. Huge eat-in kit. /coreon countertops, Sub 

zero refrigerator, family rm w/wet bar, laundry rm w/built-in 

ironing board. Built in closet organizers in bedrms. Outdoor 

shower, split BR plan. Master BR w/2 walk-ins, his & hers 

dressing areas, stain glass window over roman tub. 4BR 

w/4BA. 3026 sq ft of interior gracious living space. Loaded 

with extras and with pride of ownership. 

THE ESTATES AT THE ISLES 

$849,000 

OF WELLINGTON 

This lakefront estate home is just under 4,000 sq.ft. with 4 

bedrooms + library and 3-car garage. Better than new, in 

Model Perfect Condition. Split bedroom plan, hardwood 

floors throughout, impact windows, French doors. Master 

with his and her baths and dressing areas. Magnificent gourmet 

kitchen with wood cabinets and granite countertops, 

oversized center island. Loaded with extras! A must see! 

CYPRESSHEAD $799,000 

Beautifully maintained, estate home on interior, corner, cul de 

sac, acre lot with 2 car, side entry garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 

baths with 3305 square feet of interior living space. Huge family 

room with wood burning fireplace. Split bedroom plan, 4th 

bedroom or den, tranquil view of oversized pool and patio area. 

Flat tile roof, double entry front doors and endless possibilities. 

MEWS RENT $2,000 

Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage villa for rent. New tile 

floors, bedrooms with new Pergo floors, freshly painted, screened 

patio, with private back yard. Community pool and tennis courts. 

Walking distance to the new Parkland Town Center. 

Specializing in Parkland and South 

Florida communities since 1985, 

Grace Noethen is a Multi-Million 

Dollar sales producer for COLD- 

WELL BANKER in Boca Raton. She 

has been honored in the top .01% of 

Sales Associates across the nation and 

has been a member of COLDWELL 

BANKER’S International President’s 

Premier. Grace has been a licensed 

REALTOR since 1979 and is licensed 

in both Florida and New Jersey. She 

has a background in banking & 

finance, accounting, construction and 

general real estate sales and is 

fluent in both Italian and Spanish. 

LAKES AT PARKLAND $435,000 

Gorgeous 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2-car garage, lakefront, 

pool home. Stone look ceramic tile floors in living areas and 

baths, wood floors in all bedrooms. Designer mural and faux 

wall treatments, beautiful kitchen with wood cabinets, granite 

counter tops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast area and spacious 

family room. Formal entry foyer, formal dining room 

and elegant master suite. This home shows like a model and 

pride of ownership 

MAPLEWOOD ISLE $1,099,000 

Recently renovated elegant 2 story old world Mediterranean 

estate with 5 bedrooms + office + media room and 3 car garage, 

point lake lot, on cul de sac. Leaded double front entry doors. 

Formal foyer & living room with wood burning fireplace, open 

to 2nd floor with 28’ high beamed ceilings. Formal dining 

room with built in dry bar and wine closet with view of 2 patio 

areas. Kitchen with mahogany wood cabinets, built in custom 

buffet cabinet with granite tops, and center island with breakfast 

bar and granite top. Loaded with architectural detail and 

extras with beautiful sunset view. 

2301 Glades Road • Boca Raton, FL 33431

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January 2005 

Contents 

4Dig in 

Businesses pitch in for 

holiday dinner at SOS Village. 

9Man of words 

Former Parkland city 

commissioner Ricky 

Gordon makes his 

debut as a columnist. 

62 

A familiar tune 

Douglas High’s Quintessential 

String Quintet has been making 

beautiful music for four years. 

Happy 

New 

Year 

Columns 

PARKLAND WATCH: Going Roundabout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

PARKLAND POTPOURRI: That time of year again . . . .13 

THE GARDEN SPOT: A great place to chill out . . . . . . .40 

IN GOOD TASTE: Hot time at Thai restauran . . . . . . . .49 

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL: Condo gets royal treatment . . . . .52 

PRINCIPAL INTEREST: Independent learners needed . .57 

ELDERLAW 101: Caregiving a privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 

HOLA PARKLAND: Taking pride in America . . . . . . . . .65 

TENNIS—EVERYONE!: No strings attached . . . . . . . . . .66 

FROM TEE TO GREEN: Stop puttering around . . . . . . .67 

HEALTHY CUISINE: Resolve to be healthier . . . . . . . . .73 

GOOD HUMOR MAN: Exercise not always healthy . . .74 

SOFLO MUSIC SCENE: Music’s good for what ails ‘ya 76 

CURTAIN UP: Life is a cabaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 

CIA REPORT: Cool treats with no worries . . . . . . . . . . . .78 

PEOPLE ARE TALKING: Why we love Parkland . . . . . .80 

the PARKLANDER 

By Sharon Kornreich 

Good Medicine 

In this technological age, it seems as if there are new medical 

advances coming out virtually every day. Surgical procedures are 

becoming more sophisticated and advances are being made in 

combating autoimmune disease like multiple sclerosis. Doctors 

are working hard to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and, of 

course, the battle against cancer continues. 

Just a few decades ago, it was nearly impossible to imagine 

the transplantation of human organs. Today, it is possible to replace 

the inner ear, the cornea, glands, blood vessels, muscles, nerves, 

bone marrow, blood, liver, kidney, lungs and heart, among other 

organs. Artificial joints can be constructed to repair the hips or other 

joints of people and animals who are aging or have had accidents. 

Every day we learn more about nutrition and the importance 

of eating the proper foods, not to mention the value of supplements 

and vitamins. Holistic health care has grown into a multi-million 

dollar business and weight management and exercise have moved 

to the forefront of our conciousness. 

In this edition of the Parklander, we invite you to take a 

look at some medical and health issues, from newborn care to the 

utilization of robotics in surgery to caring for the elderly and the 

value of hospice care. 

Our medical section begins on Page 16. 

CLARIFICATION 

A caption on the People Watching page in December’s edition 

was inaccurate. In the photo of football player Nicholas Marill and 

his sister, Marissa, the caption should say that Mom Joanna and 

Step-mom Dawn are proud of Nick. 

the Parklander ® 

NewsMagazine 

Parkland, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, West Boca Raton, Margate 

Vol. 13 #10 January 2005 

Publisher Sharon and Jack Kornreich 

Managing Editor Rick Adelman 

Design Editors K. B. Dalzell, Cynthia Gerula, 

Michele McCann, Bernie Witczak 

Advertising Manager Sue DiPetrillo 

Contributing Writers and Columnists 

Dr. Howard J. Brenker, Fred Diekmann, Marcy DiMare, 

Alice Reiter Feld, Esq., Kelly Ferrara, Helene Foster, Ira Goldman, 

Dr. Thomas Goldschmidt, Ricky Gordon, Eddie Grosman, 

Joyce Kaufman, Dr. Jeanne Korn, Lois Malachowsky, Lou Musmeci, 

Jeb Niewood, Sharon Notice, Stephanie Polin, Steve Rice, 

Mike Richards, Frances Rochet, Dr. Pamela Rosen, 

Dr. David Schwartzwald, Dr. Gilbert Silbiger, Dan Smithyman, 

Dylan Tillman, Siping Yang. 

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Pat Horowitz 954-383-1171 

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Pete Striano, P.A. 954-257-0616 

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Tanya Tsveyer 954-818-0760 


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Kathy Udvarhely 954-605-9941 


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Susan Mitchell 954-309-4900 


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heated pool and spa, located on cul-de-sac. 


Judy Messina 954-368-0248 


Oversized water lot! Meadowbrook in Heron Bay. 

4BR/3BA with water views from all rooms. Extended 

family room, upgraded kitchen with granite and stainless 

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Adrien Wasserman 954-494-4012 


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Debbie Anderson 954-914-4966 


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Joe Dixon 954-683-3929 


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Lea Plotkin 954-802-8451 

CORAL SPRINGs $649,900 

Magnificent golf and water view in this 

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Rhonda Koussevitzky 954-914-5228 


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By Lou Musmeci 

Talking Turkey 

At SOS Village 

As the result of a joint project by the Parklander and Whole 

Foods Market during the holidays, children in six homes 

at SOS Village enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. 

“We were really excited when the Parklander called 

and asked us to participate in this project,” said Ann Gaines, 

marketing director at Whole Foods Market of Coral Springs. 

“We love to give back to the community.” 

Of course, a traditional dinner would not be complete 

without dessert, and that’s where Cold Stone Creamery came 

to the rescue, providing ice cream for the festive occasion. 

“Doing business is being a good citizen,” said 

Ruth Spiegel, owner of Cold Stone Creamery locations in 

Coral Springs, Miami Lakes, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse 

Point and Deerfield Beach. “We are actively involved in 

a number of worthy causes within our communities.” 

Ruth Spiegel of Cold Stone Creamery, Sue DePetrillo of the Parklander, 

Ann Gaines of Whole Foods Market and Peggy Coico of SOS Village. 

There's an artistic touch to SOS Village. 

Marjory Bruszer, executive director of SOS Village in 

Coconut Creek, said the organization’s mission is to provide 

stability and a traditional family setting for foster care 

children in the village. 

Bruszer said that the entire day was well received by 

the children at the village. 

“It was excellent,” Bruszer said. “We were very 

appreciative.” 

There are currently 56 children living in the six houses 

at SOS Village. Bruszer said that the organization is able 

to “maintain children as long as they need.” 

Although there have been many success stories from 

children in the village, Bruszer fondly remembers one in 

particular. 

“One child spent six years here with her two sisters 

and is now in her second year at the University of South 

Florida and is doing exceptionally well,” Bruszer said. 

“She comes to SOS to visit.” 

Bruszer said the young lady’s success will positively 

influence her siblings, who are still at the village. 

“Both intend to follow in her footsteps,” Bruszer 

said. “Future career plans for these kids are positive 

if they have the chance to stay in the same location and 

do not need to move from school, to school, to school. 

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Parkland Area Real Estate Update 

Developments List Price Sales Price Developments List Price Sales Price 

PINE TREE ESTATES $1,675,000 $1,500,000 

THE COLONY AT HERON BAY $1,599,999 $1,475,000 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,600,000 $1,470,000 

THE COLONY AT HERON BAY $1,499,900 $1,400,000 


OLDE BROOKE AT HERON BAY $1,199,999 $1,180,000 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,245,000 $1,170,000 


PINE TREE ESTATES $1,100,000 $1,050,000 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,099,000 $1,099,000 

EDGEWOOD AT HERON BAY $999,000 $985,000 


TERNBRIDGE ESTATES $949,900 $901,000 

CYPRESS HEAD $899,000 $900,000 



PARKLAND LAKES $950,000 $875,000 

OLDE BROOKE AT HERON BAY $895,000 $875,000 


PINE TREE ESTATES $899,000 $866,000 

FOX RIDGE $879,000 $853,000 

MEADOW RUN $899,800 $850,000 

GRAND CYPRESS ESTATES $850,000 $845,000 

CYPRESS HEAD $864,900 $824,900 


TALL PINES $824,900 $785,000 

THE LANDINGS ESTATES $799,999 $783,500 


CYPRESS HEAD $795,000 $765,000 

LONG COVE AT HERON BAY $779,000 $757,500 

CYPRESS HEAD $799,900 $750,000 

TALL PINES $799,900 $750,000 


THE GREENS AT HERON BAY $779,000 $740,000 

MEADOW RUN $755,000 $740,000 

THE HIGHLANDS AT HERON BAY $787,900 $735,000 


CYPRESS HEAD $740,000 $715,000 

FOX RIDGE $724,900 $703,500 

CYPRESS HEAD $749,000 $691,000 


HERON BAY ESTATES $699,999 $690,000 

TERNBRIDGE $699,000 $690,000 

FOX RIDGE $699,000 $687,500 

PARKLAND ISLES $699,000 $680,000 

THE GREENS $799,900 $680,000 

LONG COVE AT HERON BAY $749,000 $675,000 

THE LANDINGS ESTATES $674,900 $670,000 

FOX RIDGE $655,000 $650,000 

VISTAS AT HERON BAY $659,777 $646,000 


HERON BAY TWO $669,900 $640,000 


CYPRESS HEAD $649,900 $620,000 

WATER'S EDGE $635,000 $611,750 

THE GREENS AT HERON BAY $624,777 $605,000 

COUNTRY'S POINT $624,000 $600,000 


CASA DEL SOL $599,900 $590,000 

MEADOW RUN WEST $609,000 $585,000 

RESERVES AT HERON BAY $585,000 $585,000 

HERON BAY CENTRAL $593,000 $585,000 

MEADOW RUN $599,900 $582,500 

FOX RIDGE $590,000 $582,500 

CARARAS AT PARKLAND GOLF $585,000 $572,500 

THE ENCLAVE $559,900 $559,900 

THE LANDINGS OF PARKLAND $579,500 $555,000 

THE GREENS $569,900 $555,000 

MEADOW RUN WEST $558,000 $555,000 

HERON BAY $540,000 $540,000 

HERON COVE AT HERON BAY $545,000 $537,000 


MIZNER VILLAGE AT HERON BAY $539,900 $531,500 

MEADOW RUN $550,000 $525,000 

WHITTIER OAKS $539,999 $525,000 

COUNTRY PLACE $539,000 $520,000 

THE ENCLAVE AT HERON BAY $535,000 $508,000 


COUNTRY’S POINT $499,000 $489,000 

WHITTIER OAKS $499,000 $480,000 


HERON BAY $459,000 $474,579 

THE ENCLAVE AT HERON BAY $482,000 $475,000 





WATER'S EDGE $449,000 $443,000 



COUNTRY'S POINT $450,000 $420,000 


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An Intersection For Ideas 

By Ricky Gordon 

After 14 years of public service to 

the City of Parkland, I have the opportunity 

to utilize my experience of fostering the 

building of our city by contributing to 

Parkland’s oldest and finest magazine. 

I will seek to provide information 

about the community, government, 

events and items of special interest. 

I welcome your input, comments, questions and ideas for 

future columns. I have always strived to preserve the 

Parkland lifestyle and hopefully my articles will bring 

back a sense of the small town we once knew. 

I am preparing for future articles and need your 

involvement. Many of us have had celebrity encounters. 

If you have a picture of yourself and some famous performer, 

sports figure, icon in the business world, etc. and a special 

story to match, please share it with me. Do you don your 

sneakers and run the streets of Parkland either socially or 

in training for a national marathon Please let me know, as 

I will be highlighting some of the runners in our community. 

I encourage you to e-mail me at gordon@theparklander.com 

and tap the resources I have to offer from my years in our 

beautiful city. 

The first topic I’d like to discuss concerns safety 

and traffic control at the intersection of Holmberg Road and 

University Drive. 

The city has examined this issue from all points of view 

for quite some time now. Several meetings were held and 

surveys were conducted. The last meeting was the Dec. 8, 

2004 Commission Workshop at which time direction was 

given to city staff to prepare a resolution to proceed with 

traffic signalization versus a roundabout. 

Personally, I think a roundabout would perpetuate the 

unique character of the city and be consistent with Holmberg 

Road’s intersections at Riverside Drive and Parkside Drive. 

I am concerned about the hazards associated with signalized 

intersections like others south of us. However, with the lack 

of commercial development at the corners and the prospect 

of adding amenities, the city’s second intersection to be 

signalized has great potential. 

A major developer in the city will be funding the project 

as a condition of rezoning. Initially, the developer was going 

to build a roundabout at a cost of $423,000. After continued 

discussions, an alternative of funding a traffic light was 

raised. The cost of the traffic signal is $270,000 and the 

remaining funds would be used to enhance the landscaping 

at the four corners of the intersection with brick paved 

crosswalks, semi-circle walls surrounding oak trees and 

colonial street lamps. 

There is also talk of adding a median on Holmberg Road 

at the east side of the intersection and bicycle lanes within 

100 feet of the intersection. Although the developer stated 

that some of the additions may exceed their budget (despite 

the fact that there was no cap on the rezoning condition), 

there was a suggestion that the city joint venture this 

project with the developer to assure that this is a signature 

intersection. Time frame — within in the next six months 

(hopefully!). Until then, proceed with caution! ● P 

Ricky Gordon is a former Parkland city commissioner. 

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New Year Is Ideal 

For Taking Care Of Business 

By Jim Roeck 

Now that we’re embarking on a 

new year, it’s a good time to remind 

you of some of the recommendations 

we’ve made over the last few months. 

1. Are your high-grade watches 

and fine jewelry adequately insured 

If not, get an updated appraisal and 

contact your homeowners’ insurance 

company. If they don’t write insurance for jewelry, we recommend 

either www.jewelersmutual.com or www.gemshield.com. 

2. Have you had 

the prongs checked on 

your diamonds lately 

Have you had the clasps 

and safety locks checked on 

your diamond bracelets and necklaces Have you 

had the backs of your expensive earrings checked 

Now that the holidays are over, your jeweler 

should have time to inspect and clean your 

jewelry. Even though you have insurance 

(right), you 

don’t want to 

lose a diamond 

because of a loose setting. 

3. January is a great time 

to get your jewelry fixed. 

During the past year you 

probably broke a piece or two 

and just haven’t gotten around 

to taking them to the jeweler. 

4. Now is also a good time 

to clean out the old jewelry 

box. Gold is at a 15-year high 

(thanks mainly to the dollar’s 

decline in the currency market) 

and that makes it a great time 

to sell those pieces you just 

don’t wear anymore. You 

probably have a pile of broken 

jewelry you don’t want to fix. 

Gather it up, bring it in and 

either sell it, trade it for some 

newer styles or melt it into 

a piece you design yourself. 

My best wishes for a 

happy and healthy 2005. 

I look forward to continuing 

to provide interesting news 

about fine jewelry and watches. 

Please e-mail me if you would 

like me to discuss a particular 

topic. ● P 

Jim Roeck, a fourth-generation 

master jeweler and gemologist, 

is owner of R&N 21 Jewelers 

in Margate. E-mail him at 

roeck@theparklander.com. 

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‘Tis The Season 

To Be Jolly 

By Lois Malachowsky 

Holiday time in South Florida. 

Actually, it’s no big deal. The 

words themselves don’t exactly evoke 

mental images of snowy banks with 

horse-drawn sleighs jingling bells as 

off to grandma’s house we go. If anything, 

it’s off to grandma’s condo for 

a dip in the pool and maybe a round 

at the mahjongg or bridge table. 

Roasted Dickensian goose Please! Tiny Tim and the gang 

would quickly admit that barbeque is better or going out 

is best. But make sure to wear white slacks with a red top — 

it’s de rigueur in SoFla. And yes, the restaurants are open, 

especially on Christmas. 

Florida celebrates “Season” — the period from a little 

before Thanksgiving to a wee bit after Easter. Christmas 

happens to fall into that time zone and so is an excuse to 

hold even more galas, boat parades, parties, dances and 

other festivities held regularly throughout Season, but at 

a more frenzied pitch, if that is at all possible. 

So, what is Season anyway Well, first of all, the 

blue-haired snowbirds arrive, migrating from the dreary 

regions of the North in Buicks to become the Early Bird 

species inhabiting South Florida restaurants at 6 p.m. or 

earlier. These gentle creatures are seen frequenting Butterfly 

World, The Jungle Queen and other mild pursuits in sunny 

South Florida, soaking up Old Sol and thoroughly enjoying 

themselves. They remind us not to take our climate for 

granted and to take a moment to enjoy a pretty day 

or a great deal on a meal and some entertainment. 

Then family arrives — for a couple days, a week or 

two, maybe months. Sometimes we feel like we could give 

the Hiltons or Trumps a run for their money given enough 

resources and help. Other times we wish our visitors were 

like Energizer Bunnies who keep going and going and going 

instead of coming and coming and coming. Yet, being fortunate 

to attract people into our lives means so much when 

we all sit together at the end of the day to relax. We talk 

about the times we’ve had and, when we’re suffering in 

the summer months, bring out the pictures and fondly 

remember some fun from last Season. 

In mid-December or so, even the boats dress up and 

go on parade: in Fort Lauderdale, in Pompano-Deerfield, 

in Boca, in Miami, and on and on. Everyone knows someone 

on the water and can finagle an invitation to watch one of 

these spectacles. Then you go to the next, and the next and 

by the time you hit the last parade you’re sick of the damned 

bridges being in lockup position more often than not and, 

by the way, isn’t that lady on the third boat out wearing the 

same gold lame dress she sported on the last two parades 

She’s probably about as tired of the whole thing as we are 

but keeps partying on, as do we. 

January comes and things settle into the “Seasonal Rut.” 

After the New Year’s galas, we now become aware that gas 

and food prices are up. We don’t dare go anywhere to get 

away because the prices are worse than where we’re already 

staying with hotel rates rivaling mortgage payments. We’re 

wearing jackets, sweaters and boots while the snowbirds 

are easily spotted in shorts and swim suits (brrrr!). This 

is the time when the restaurants hike their prices and 

they hover there until Summer Happy Hour deals prevail 

(Early Bird specials notwithstanding, of course). 

But fresh fruit is in season and plentiful — there’s 

nothing more refreshing than taking a short, pretty drive 

to the orchards to pick up some real fresh Florida orange 

juice. And Plant City strawberries are simply to die for. 

By Valentine’s Day, we’re into the mid-winter doldrums 

like the rest of the world but it’s disguised by sunny skies 

and whispering palm trees. Every place is crowded, even 

the supermarkets. Traffic sets our teeth on edge. Tourist 

dollars are welcome but tourist presence can get a bit grating 

at times, even though we try to be gracious in trying situations, 

such as following three cars from Quebec on I-95 traveling 

40 m.p.h. all in a row — across. Road rage is rampant so 

we grit our teeth and lock our cars and hope we don’t tick 

anyone off too much. Forget the beach; maybe catch 

a movie or two. 

March is Florida’s autumn; leaves turn brown and fall 

to the ground; so do coconuts, sometimes. The Early Birds 

are eating home more often and some of the winter condos 

are starting to be shuttered up as our guests start the 

exodus home. 

Finally, April — and Easter — and Season ends. 

Whew! So, holiday time in Florida It’s no big deal, 

actually. We get back to “normal” about May. Then 

it’s our turn. Damn, it’s hot out. ● P 

Lois Malachowsky is a freelance writer in Coconut Creek. E-mail her 

at malachowsky@theparklander.com. 

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Sal Pagliara and his wife, Bottie, in 

front of the plaque at City Hall. 

Do you want to be in the Parklander 

Send your sharp, clear photos to 

publisher@theparklander.com or mail 

them to 9381 W. Sample Road, 

Suite 203, Coral Springs, FL 33065 

Congratulations on your second birthday, 

Khaleel, from Mommy, Daddy, grandparents 

and big brother, Kaleb. 

Sal Pagliara and Bob Marks. 

(l-r) Debbie Robbins, 

Debbie Robinson, 

Kelly Mitchell and 

Sharon Kornreich, 

publisher of the 

Parklander, at the 

Breast Cancer 

Awareness event. 

Friends of the Parkland Library include (l-r) city liaison 

Carolyn 

Marks, treasurer 

Elsie Winship, 

vice president 

Jean Porras, 

vice president 

Ira Goldman, 

secretary Lynne Hill, director Charlett Busigin, president 

Ken Cutler and library director Suzi Hayes. 

(l-r) Vincent and Terry Boccard, Lisa Boccard a 

breast cancer servivor and advocate, Barbara Epes, 

Debbie Robinson and Jack Kornreich. 

Jeff and Chris Bishop of Coral Springs 

and former Parkland resident Judy Droder 

(standing l-r) recently attended the Mary 

Porter 2004 Tiara Ball, "Carnaval," sponsored 

by the Royal Dames of Cancer 

Research. Breast cancer survivor Judy 

Droder (seated), Chris' mom, chaired 

the event. 

Carlos and Monica Muriel proudly 

announce the birth of their new son 

Dante Miles, born September 16. Weight 

7 lbs., 15 oz., who looks like his brothers 

Dustin and Blaise. 

Joanne Patterson, Hettie Kronenfeld and Louise 

Clayton (l-r) attend a Newcomers' Christmas 

party at the Heron Bay Veranda Room. 

Bob and Nancy Kasson (left) and Lynn and 

Tommy Haughton at the Friends of Music 

Festival of Trees.

Newborns Receive 

Special Treatment 

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting 

times of parents’ lives. While most parents do 

everything they can to ensure their child is 

born healthy, problems sometimes arise that 

require a newborn to remain hospitalized 

longer than expected. 

When complications occur, infants are 

often sent to an intensive care unit that 

specializes in treating sick newborns, often 

called a neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. 

Babies are often admitted into NICUs within 

24 hours after birth, before they have been sent 

home. The illnesses vary, but some of the 

reasons an infant might enter a NICU is if he is 

born prematurely, if difficulties arise during 

delivery or if signs of a problem show up within 

the first few days of life. Common NICU diagnoses 

include: 

Anemia—a low red blood cell count 

Apnea—slowed breathing; the baby’s brain does 

not remember to take a breath 

Hydrocephalus—the buildup of fluid around the brain 

and spinal cord; also called “water on the brain.” 

Jaundice—a high level of bilirubin (a byproduct of the 

natural breakdown of blood cells) in the blood. 

Sepsis— an infection caused by bacteria growing in 

the blood. 

Once an infant enters a NICU, he will receive care tailored 

to his specific needs. Equipment used in NICUs, such as 

incubators and ventilators, are made especially for premature 

infants and their special needs. Most babies in NICUs are 

on special feeding schedules, depending on their level of 

development or any problems they have. For example, some 

infants cannot eat on their own and must have a feeding tube 

that runs through the mouth and into the stomach. Others 

need high-calorie diets to help them grow. 

The doctors and nurses who work in NICUs specialize in 

caring for newborns and the illnesses that afflict them. Infants 

will often have multiple doctors assisting with care. A neonatalogist, 

a doctor who specializes in newborn intensive care, 

usually heads up the medical team. Specialists, such as 

neurologists, cardiologists and surgeons, often care for the 

babies as well, depending on the illness. 

Having a child in a NICU can be very overwhelming for 

parents. Nurses are often a great resource because they see the 

baby every day. Nurses can give parents frequent updates on 

the baby’s condition and explain what the monitors, tubes and 

machines do. However, it is important to remember that nurses 

do not make diagnoses. Parents should discuss a diagnosis or 

their baby’s overall plan of care with the neonatologist. 

Most parents want to bond immediately with their 

newborn and they can still do it in a NICU. Doctors will tell 

parents how much contact they can have with their newborn, 

but parents are almost always allowed to visit and spend time 

bonding with their child. Depending on how sick the baby is, 

parents may be allowed to hold him, even if he is on a ventilator 

or has an IV. Sometimes holding might be too much for 

the baby, but parents will be allowed to hold his hands or 

stroke his head. If a doctor thinks touching would be too 

stressful on the baby, parents may still be encouraged to 

talk and sing to him. 

While complications during or after childbirth 

are often unexpected, it is important for parents to 

know their options for care before labor begins. 

Not all hospitals have NICUs and their 

capabilities differ. NICUs are rated I, II 

or III, with a level III NICU being 

equipped to handle difficult neonatal 

emergencies while a lower rating 

might require a baby to be transported 

to another nursery in a different 

hospital. West Boca Medical Center is 

the only level III NICU from northern 

Broward County to Boca Raton. It also has 

a neonatal transport team that cares for newborns 

in critical condition as they are transported 

to WBMC from other facilities. 

Knowing what type of nursery your hospital 

or birth center offers before labor starts will 

allow you to concentrate on your health and 

the health of your baby instead of making lastminute 

decisions. ● P 

Photos by Steve Shires 

Continued from page 16 

Fighting Lung Disease 

Since the FDA approval of surfactant, neonatologists 

have been able to dramatically improve the survival of very 

immature infants with lung disease. They also can reduce 

lung injury from prolonged use of the ventilator. Prior to the 

use of surfactant these premature infants would need to be on 

ventilators for 2-3 weeks. Now these infants are usually taken 

off the ventilator within 3-4 days. 

Since RDS usually occurs as a result of prematurity, every 

effort is usually made to help the mother carry the baby to 

term. This begins with the first prenatal visit, which should 

be scheduled as soon as the mother discovers that she is 

pregnant. Statistics clearly show that good prenatal care 

results in healthier babies. If a mother does go into labor 

prematurely, every effort is made to stop the labor and allow 

the pregnancy to continue to full term. A lab test called the 

L/S ratio (a measurement of the fetus’ lung maturity) is made 

and labor is usually halted with medication until the L/S ratio 

shows the lungs have matured. 

The infant has a decreased risk of RDS, but may still need 

support in a neonatal intensive care unit. When it appears that 

premature delivery is unavoidable, administration of corticosteroids 

to the mother 2-3 days prior to delivery may help the 

fetal lung tissue mature in certain cases. 

Many breakthroughs are expected for premature infants 

in the next 10 years. The use of surfactant as well as newer 

ventilators, which provide a gentler form of ventilation for 

these fragile infants, remain encouraging. Organizations 

such as the March of Dimes and academic research 

continue to increase the chances of intact survival for the 

premature infant. ● P 

Dr. Brenker is medical director of Neonatal Intensive Care & Newborn 

Services at Boca Raton Community Hospital. E-mail him at 

brenker@theparklander.com. 

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Volunteer pilots help people in need 

On The Wings Of Angels 

By Lou Musmeci 

A soldier stationed at Camp 

LeJeune in North Carolina was recently 

faced with a dilemma. His wife was 

due to give birth within days, but she 

was at home in the Florida Panhandle 

and he was scheduled to be deployed 

to Iraq within the week. A commercial 

airline flight would be improbable— 

if not impossible —to get him to both 

commitments. 

Pilot Tom Everham with Marilyn and Aaron. 

Enter Angel Flight Southeast. 

Angel Flight Southeast is a not-for-profit organization 

in Leesburg that provides medical transport as well as 

humanitarian missions to people in need. Pilots who have 

their own airplanes volunteer to take individuals to their 

urgent destination at no cost. 

“All pilots are just guys like you and me who happen to 

own a plane and love to fly and want to give back to the community,” 

said Deborah Deal, CEO of Angel Flight Southeast. 

“The pilots pay for all fuel, maintenance and hangars for the 

planes. An average mission costs between $500 and $1,200 of 

out of pocket expenses for the pilot.” 

Angel Flight Southeast covers Florida, South Carolina, 

Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. South Florida airports 

used include the Boca Raton Airport, Fort Lauderdale 

Executive Airport, North Palm Beach County General 

Aviation Airport in West Palm Beach and the North Perry 

Airport in Hollywood. In 2003, Angel Flight Southeast ran 

1,359 flights. Throughout the country, more than 10,000 missions 

By Warren Marmorstein 

were performed. 

“We scheduled twice as many because for every mission 

that gets flown you have to schedule two,” Deal said. “Fifty 

percent of missions get cancelled because either a patient gets 

sick, dies or finds another way to the hospital or their physician 

said they are not ready to fly.” 

Scheduling missions can often times be taxing. At times it 

can take up to 50 phone calls to schedule a mission. 

“It could be a rural area where we don’t have pilots,” said 

Sheri Hutchinson, director of operations for Angel Flight 

Southeast. “But we do have a tremendous base of pilots in 

Broward and Miami-Dade counties.” 

Scheduling flights for transplant patients is the most 

difficult, Deal said, because “we would assign three or four 

pilots from that area who agree to drop everything to fly a 

patient in the middle of the night should someone die and 

there is an organ that is usable. 

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U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Lee O'Connor, left, was flown home 

to the Panhandle to see his new baby. Grandpa is holding the baby. 


“When organs become available, 

many through automobile accidents, 

the potential recipient has to wait for 

the hospital to declare the person 

dead,” Deal said. “Each organ has a 

different time-frame, but we provide 

the emergency lastminute flights.” 

Deal said everyone that has used 

Angel Flight Southeast has given the 

organization positive feedback, but 

there is a part of the process that some 

people may have been apprehensive 

about at the onset. 

“Sometimes people are a little leery flying in a small plane 

for the first time,” Deal said. “They’re a little apprehensive, 

but after they do, they love it. We save them so much in 

money, hassle and time. We don’t fly in bad weather where it 

may be scary for them.” 

Deal and Hutchinson say that their experience with Angel 

Flight Southeast gives them great personal satisfaction. 

“I worked for corporate America for 15 years and words 

cannot describe the rewarding feeling I get from Angel Flight 

Southeast every day,” Hutchinson said. “The people and 

pilots are wonderful. They are true angels.” 

Angel Flight Southeast can be reached at 352-326-0761 or 

by visiting www.angelflightse.com. ● P 

Smart Money’s On Long-Term Coverage 

Economics these days dictate that patients be discharged 

from hospitals “quicker and sicker.” 

More than 60 percent of patients require continuing care and 

44 percent are between the ages of 18 to 64. The continuing care 

is to help with the patient’s daily activities (eating, dressing, 

bathing, transferring and continence) until recovery. Individuals 

with cognitive impairment or chronic conditions may require 

longer term care. This care may also be rehabilitative in nature, 

helping someone regain function lost as a result of an injury or 

illness. For many elderly Americans the continuance of care is 

typically in a nursing home. 

The costs of continuing care are not covered by any third 

party payor (not major medical or disability insurance, nor by the 

U.S. government for retirees), but by the patient and paid from 

income, assets or through a long-term care/home health care 

policy. With current costs ranging from $100 to $250 per day 

depending on the level of care and recovery periods that could 

last for a lifetime, every individual must have a plan to protect 

against what could amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars 

in needed care. 

Individuals without established plans may need to deplete 

their retirement savings or have loved ones alter their lives to 

have the patient come live with them, or otherwise care for the 

patient through frequent visits to the patient’s home. This can be 

an overwhelming burden on families. Owning a comprehensive 

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Here are important factors to consider: 

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Child Of Holocaust Survivors Hasn’t Forgotten His Roots 

Orthopedic Surgeon Focuses On The Human Element 

By Stephanie Polin 

Dr. Manuel Porth is a highly 

skilled orthopedic surgeon who 

believes in treating his patients with 

humanity and kindness. The need to 

help others is derived from a long 

journey that he and his family began 

over a half-century ago. 

After his expansive family of 13 in 

Lithuania was reduced to four, Moshe 

Rapaport, his wife and two sons— 

three-year-old Mendel (Manny) and 

one-year-old Eli—began the difficult 

excursion across Russia and Europe 

into a displaced persons camp amidst 

a post-war Germany. In 1951, the family’s 

visa application was approved 

and they left Europe on the U.S.S. 

General Taylor and arrived in the 

United States on June 20. 

Despite the hardships, the family 

flourished with a drive for hard work 

and the love of knowledge. 

Eventually, the Porth family opened a grocery store in Detroit 

and then another in Chicago. Even though the hours were 

very long, the parents always made quality time for their sons 

and stressed the importance of reading. These ideological 

traits led Mendel to Wayne State University in Detroit and a 

general residency at the University of Chicago. As time 

passed, Mendel Rapaport became Dr. Manuel Porth, a person 

with a passion for his craft and his family. 

“I do believe in a grand plan,” said Porth, who believes it 

is his responsibility to take care of the same people he came 

here with more than 50 years ago. The Yiddish term bashert, 

which means “it is written and it is destined to be that way,” 

is Porth’s ideology of life. 

Following his residency, Porth was drafted into the 

U.S. Army and assigned to the Walter Reed Army Medical 

Center in Washington, D.C. He served for almost eight years 

in the military. 

Porth is a pioneer in the field of total joint replacement 

surgery, and for the past 15 years he has performed surgeries 

on shoulders, elbows, hips, ankles and knees. For patients 

considering this type of surgery, the outcomes are quite 

unique as opposed to non-total joint orthopedic surgeries. A 

total joint knee replacement allows for a non-cemented knee, 

resulting in more rotation and a much more natural knee. 

Porth’s patients take comfort in knowing that he takes 

time to explain the entire procedure and allows the patient to 

see and hold the prosthesis. 

With Porth’s background and strong sense of family, his 

patients relate to him on a personal level. Many of his patients 

are Holocaust survivors and they are comfortable with him 

since he is a child of Holocaust survivors. In addition, Porth 

speaks fluent Yiddish and German, and his quality of concern 

for hs patients is heartfelt. He explained that since he never 

got to meet his extended family, he feels it's important to take 

care of the people who came here and suffered as he and his 

family did. a 

Porth and his wife Jackie are 

active members of the community 

and share a wealth of compassion for 

helping others. They serve as board 

members for the Arthritis Foundation 

of South Florida. Porth has also been a 

member of the medical team for the 

“March of the Living”, where 6,000 

children recreate a “death march” to a 

concentration camp on Yom Hashoah, 

the “Day of Remembrance.” The 

march is comprised of young people 

from 40 different countries who travel 

from Poland and then to Israel. The 

event occurs every two years and 

began in 1986. The Porths have 

participated for the past eight years. 

Professionally, Porth remains on 

the cutting edge of total joint replacement 

surgery by keeping up with 

the latest techniques and by sharing 

his experience and expertise with 

others in the medical field as well as 

his patients. ● P 

Stephanie Polin lives in Plantation and teaches journalism at Coconut 

Creek High School. 

continued from page 18 

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could provide care and the extent to which you want to rely on 

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4. Consider a Range of Care Options — Decide if you want a 

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As an expectant mother, 

you want a high level of care for your baby 

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And a high level 

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Giving birth can be both exciting and intimidating. It’s reassuring to 

know that the hospital you choose offers Level III Neonatal Intensive 

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care is what’s most important, it’s also good to know that we haven’t 

forgotten about you, our patient. We offer a variety of amenities that 

help make you as comfortable and relaxed as possible. 

Our maternity patients are comforted because we offer: 

• The only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in North Broward 

and Boca Raton—the highest level designated by the state 

• 24-hour Anesthesia Services 

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Patience Advocate 

Young Coral Springs Doctor Practices Medicine The Old-Fashioned Way 

By Rick Adelman 

At the age of 30, Dr. Jason Goldman is a dinosaur 

practicing a brand of medicine that is all but extinct these days. 

Patients at his Coral Springs Medical Center office are 

usually seen within minutes of their appointment time. 

Goldman makes it a point to go into 

the waiting room and personally escort 

his patients to the examining rooms. 

And when blood needs to be drawn, 

it's Goldman who normally wields 

the syringe and does the testing. 

“A lot of my colleagues think I’m 

nuts,” Goldman said of his hands-on 

approach. 

But Goldman insists he doesn’t 

know any other way to practice 

medicine. And even if his burgeoning 

practice, which already boasts around 

3,000 patients, continues to grow and 

he brings in a physician or two to help 

shoulder the workload, he promises 

he will never stray from his basic 

philosophy. 

“It's just the right thing to do,” 

he said. “I’ve just always believed 

that being a doctor is important and it 

means something more than just going 

through the motions and ordering tests. 

There’s a human aspect to it that the 

insurance companies, government 

and managed care are trying to force 

us out of.” 

Dr. Jason Goldman 

has returned to 

the Coral Springs 

Medical Center, 

where he volunteered 

as a high school 

student. 

Fulfilling a life-long dream 

Goldman, who opened his office in 2002, has come 

full circle since his days at Taravella High School when he 

volunteered at Coral Springs Medical Center (CSMC), helping 

nurses with various tasks. Later on in high school he 

got involved in a reading project with pediatric patients. 

“I believe in the philosophy that if you 

take care of your patients, do a good job and 

do things ethically and in the right way, 

everything else will fall into place.” 

“I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, even when I was 

younger,” Goldman said. “So everything I did in school was 

focused on becoming a doctor.” 

Goldman was accepted into a six-year program at 

the University of Miami, skipping two years of college and 

graduating with his medical degree in 1998. He served his 

residency in internal medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital 

in Miami and after a couple of stops returned to CSMC t 

o open his own practice. 

“Not only is he approachable, but he’s a nice person, 

a good person,” said Parkland’s Jerry Tresser, who began 

seeing Goldman around a year ago. “When I first began 

dealing with him I got a sense of compassion. 

“I trust the man. He follows up with phone calls and if 

there’s some adversity in your life he makes it his business 

to call you. My mother passed away recently and he called 

to offer his condolences. She wasn’t even his patient. None of 

the doctors who treated my mother 

called. The nursing home were she 

lived didn't even send a card.” 

Tresser, 60, a retired New York 

City policeman, questions whether 

Goldman’s idealistic approach will 

be realistic in a few years. 

“I remember when I started 

my job I was a gung-ho type of 

cop,” he said. “I wanted things to 

be done right. But after five years 

things began to change and reality 

sets in a little. Jason is in the same 

situation. Right now he's a caring 

guy. I hope he never loses that.” 

Long day, busy schedule 

Goldman said his residency 

training toughened him and 

taught him how to function 

despite sleep deprivation. He once 

worked 40 consecutive hours. 

Although that's not likely to recur, 

his days are still long and busy. 

He normally awakens at 

5 a.m., makes rounds at several 

hospitals, then sees patients in his 

office from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

When one of his patients goes to the emergency room, 

Goldman heads for the hospital. 

“I do not wait until the next day,” said Goldman, whose 

wife, Joy, is expecting their first child in May. “I examine 

them myself, write my own orders and follow them every 

day in the hospital.” 

Goldman acknowledges that he’s a rarity in the medical 

profession. He’s not certain how the roots of his belief system 

were planted, just that he feels compelled to stick to his 

principles. 

“One of the things I’ve always believed in is that you 

have to fight for what is right,” he said. “The patients need 

an advocate, someone to take care of them. Half my day is 

spent fighting with insurance companies about the standard 

of care. A patients needs an X-ray or CAT scan or whatever 

and the companies are saying no because it will save them 

money. Meanwhile, I have this sick patient that needs help. 

“I've fought with medical directors and heads of 

companies and told them, ‘You’re wrong. You need to 

provide services for the patient.’ 

“I believe in the philosophy that if you take care of your 

patients, do a good job and do things ethically and in the 

right way, everything else will fall into place.” ●P 

Rick Adelman is managing editor of the Parklander. E-mail him 

at editor@theparklander.com 

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the PARKLANDER

By Dr. David Schwartzwald 

Implant Effective 

When Viagra Isn’t 

It is estimated that more than 20 million men in the 

United States are affected by erectile dysfunction (ED). 

In the majority of these cases, the actual cause is related 

to poor circulation and blood flow in the penis. Just think 

of it. The coronary arteries surrounding the heart are four 

times the size of the arteries feeding the penis. If there 

should be any degree of hypertension, elevated cholesterol, 

or diabetes, blood flow problems affecting the heart 

lag way behind any adverse effects these diseases have on 

the flow of blood into the penis. Patients who have been 

treated for prostate cancer by surgery or by various forms 

of radiation have compromises of their blood flow into 

the penis. 

Viagra and its newer “me too” concoctions can resurrect 

successful erections in about 70 percent of men. Therefore 

a large number of sufferers of ED will require a more 

advanced treatment option. Currently the best option for 

men who do not respond to Viagra is the internal penile 

pump. The internal penile pump makes my patients feel as 

normal as possible and allows men to regain their confidence 

and security in the bedroom. 

Many of my patients who have used the pump for 

over 15 years are constantly thanking me for recharging 

their sex life and enabling them to enjoy spontaneous lovemaking 

again. 

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device. During the course of a 45-minute outpatient procedure, 

the pump in inserted through a one-inch opening in 

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the scrotal sac, for less than one minute, brings fluid into 

the penis that causes a lasting erection. The erection is 

maintained until the man squeezes the pump again so that 

the fluid retreats and the penis can return to its original 

state. 

The patient controls the duration of the erection. If a 

patient has an orgasm too quickly, the erection is not lost, 

and the patient is able to maintain it until this partner is 

satisfied. Men between the ages of 45 and 90 years old, 

sexually motivated and active, men who have had 

prostate, bladder or colon cancer treatment, and men who 

have penile deformity and/or atrophy are all excellent 

candidates for the internal pump. Men are excited and 

relieved for the opportunity for spontaneous sexual activity. 

The pump is under the skin, totally concealed and 

eliminates self-consciousness. The penis feels and performs 

naturally, and men are thrilled to have a young, plump 

penis once again, like they had when they were 25. Once 

in place, there is no maintenance required for the pump, 

which can remain inserted and useful for a lifetime. 

The procedure is covered by most insurance 

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We 

Lowered Her 

Fever And Raised Her Spirits 

The biggest show of trust is when a parent places a child into the care of others. A child’s healthcare is 

no exception – especially in the case of an emergency. At Northwest Medical Center you can be confident 

your child will always receive the highest quality of care. Our skilled healthcare professionals are 

dedicated to providing innovative treatment in a facility that is both technologically advanced and child 

friendly. 

Our affiliation with the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital allows us to treat all aspects of your 

child’s illnesses and injuries.Together, it’s our goal to make your children feel better. 

2801 North State Road 7 (441), Margate (3/4 mile south of Sample Road) • 954-974-0400 • 

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Life 

MaximizeYour Quality Of 

The Northwest Medical Outpatient Rehab Center is one of the finest 

facilities in northwest Broward county. We tailor treatments to meet the individual needs of our 

patients and to help them achieve their goals in the shortest time possible. 

Located in the Northwest Medical Arts building adjacent to Northwest Medical Center, this 5,000 

square foot facility houses state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and an 8'x16' heated 

therapeutic pool. Easily accessible, the Center is located on the first floor of the medical office 

building.The Outpatient Rehab Center offers a full range of services and programs for physical, 

occupational, and speech therapy including: 

• Aquatic therapy 

• Arthritis 

• General orthopedic injuries/ 

total joint replacement 

• Incontinence 

• Lymphedema 

• Massage therapy 

• Pain management 

• Pediatrics 

• Sports medicine 

• Stroke and 

neurological rehab 

The staff and administration at our facility pride themselves on working together, as a team, 

in order to promote quality, patient-driven care. Most insurances are accepted. 

For more information, please call (954) 978-4180 

Northwest Medical Center Outpatient Rehab Department 

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Payton Has Lots Of Pals 

In Dealing With SMA 

Sari Rotenberg, director of rehabilitation at Northwest 

Medical Center, was awarded a $1,000 gift check over the 

summer as the HCA Community Hero Award. She chose to 

apply her award to “Payton’s Pals.” 

Payton’s Pals is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated 

to the eradication of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 

Payton was born with SMA – Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 

Payton has a PEG tube, which allows him to eat. He is on a 

breathing machine 24 hours a day because his lungs would 

collapse without it. His mom, Debbie, has been bringing little 

Payton to rehabilitation two to three times a week at 

Northwest Medical Center since he was two months old. He 

is now four. 

Susan Sayles is the Registered Physical Therapist who has 

worked with Payton. She trained at Barry University and 

received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and has 

worked with the very sickest infants since 1997 and specifically 

at NWMC since 2000. Sayles explained that when Payton first 

came he could not move anything, which is so often the case 

with infants and toddlers with SMA. He can now move his 

wrist, fingers, knees and his head in a yes and no position. 

She uses BMS (Bio-medical stimulation) and a swing with 

Payton to assist his mobility efforts. The BMS equipment 

allows for mechanical stimulation to excite the muscle fibers, 

allow stretching and thus prevents contractures of the muscles. 

The swing allows Payton to experience movement in his 

A Source Of Support 

For Patients and Families 

You just learned your child needs life-saving heart surgery. 

Suddenly, fear and questions begin to crowd your mind. 

Aside from your doctor, to who else can you turn 

How about Mended Little Hearts, a pediatric cardiac 

support program of Mended Hearts, a nationwide volunteer 

organization affiliated with the American Heart Association. 

The nation’s first Mended Little Hearts group was formed in 

late 2003 at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and was recently 

chartered by its 50-year-old parent organization on Aug. 26. 

“This is truly a dream come true,” said Chuck DiComo, 

president of the Mended Hearts chapter in Hollywood and 

founder of the Mended Little Hearts group. “It all began with 

a call for help from a parent who was facing the tremendous 

uncertainty and understandable fear that comes with having 

a child born with a heart defect. We were able to match her 

with another parent who had faced the same challenges and it 

made a big difference.” 

environment. “He loves the swing.” Payton’s grandparents 

bought the swing to have at their home just for Payton. 

Payton is still here due to rigorous physical therapy and 

his parents’ unbelievable care that has protected little Payton 

from getting sick. “Northwest Medical Center has been 

great!” Debbie said. “Susan is the best Physical Therapist ever! 

Sari (Rotenberg) is unbelievable! Gloria and Jen, who run the 

front desk, are just amazing. 

“It’s been a pleasure and one of the nicer reasons why we 

take my son out of the house to go to rehab two to three times 

a week. He is well taken care of.” Payton’s successes are measured 

in extremely 

small steps. Without 

the therapy Payton 

would have a very 

difficult time indeed. 

One out of every 

40 people carries the 

gene. One out of 6,000 

babies are born with 

the disease of those 

who carry this gene. 

While this disease is 

more prevalent than 

Payton has lots of support at 

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s 

Northwest Medical Center. 

Disease) it is not as 

well known. NIH 

(National Institute of Health) provides $30 million dollars of 

funding to ALS while $5 million is given to SMA. 

Debbie and her husband are committed to raising 

awareness about SMA. Payton’s Pals’ organization has been 

able to raise money to pay for a wheelchair for a little girl who 

lives in Coral Springs or for a child who needed care that 

resided in California. There are no geographic boundaries. ● P 

According to DiComo, with Joe DiMaggio Children’s 

Hospital’s support and assistance, the program soon grew to 

include several more parents and “was well on its way to sure 

success.” 

In addition to providing support to family members and 

other caregivers of children affected with congenital heart 

defects/heart disease, the program offers educational 

resources and trained/accredited hospital visitors. Since the 

local group was formed, several other Mended Little Hearts 

groups have been established in other parts of the country. 

According to Mended Hearts volunteer vice president 

Tita Hutchens of Lodi, Ca., the local experience will be instrumental 

in helping to shape the direction of other groups. 

“We consider this program in many ways to be a model 

for what other groups can do, and as I travel the country, I’m 

finding there is a great need for this service,” she said. “The 

local volunteers and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital can 

take pride that they are making a difference in the lives of families 

locally and way beyond South Florida.” 

Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated 

with the American Heart Association, has been offering 

the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and 

caregivers for more than 50 years. Recognized for its role in 

facilitating a positive patient-care experience, Mended Hearts 

partners with 460 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics and 

offers services to heart patients through visiting programs, 

support group meetings and educational forums. Its mission 

is to “inspire hope in heart disease patients and their 

families.” ●P 

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the PARKLANDER

A New Wrinkle 

In Facial Treatments 

By Dr. Pamela Rosen 

Plastic surgery is an exciting and 

constantly changing field of medicine. 

In recent years advances in aesthetic (or 

cosmetic) plastic surgery have been 

geared toward less invasive techniques. 

Endoscopic or limited-incision surgeries, 

Botox treatments and a variety of laser 

resurfacing procedures are all good 

examples of this newer, more subtle approach. 

Along these lines, the most exciting developments to have 

come along in 2004 are a new class of fillers designed to safely 

minimize facial wrinkles. 

In previous years, individuals wishing to diminish facial 

wrinkles with injectable fillers relied mostly on traditional 

collagen. Traditional collagen is derived from animals (cow), 

requires an allergy test and lasts approximately three months. 

Human (cadaver-derived) collagen has also been used, and 

may last longer. In January, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration approved the use of a new type of injectable 

filler created from non-animal based hyaluronic acid. 

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in 

the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness 

to the skin. Known as Restylane and Perlane, these new products 

are safe and natural, and work well to correct moderate 

to severe wrinkles and folds. 

Restylane lasts approximately six months (twice as long 

as collagen), so treatments are typically scheduled twice a 

year. Restyane is injected directly into the skin in tiny 

amounts with an ultrafine needle. Results are practically 

instantaneous. To optimize comfort during the short procedure, 

many physicians anesthetize the treatment area or prescribe a 

topical anesthetic to be applied one hour before. 

Patients often will combine Restylane treatments with 

Botox injections. Botox blocks nerve transmission to relax the 

underlying muscles, and is especially helpful in the upper face 

(forehead and frown lines, as well as crow’s feet). Restylane is 

most useful in the lower face for lip enhancement and 

nasolabial folds (lines extending from the nose to the corners 

of the mouth). These “lunch hour” procedures require no 

pretesting, but a few precautions are recommended before 

treatment. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications 

should be avoided for one week prior to treatment to 

minimize any risk of bruising. Post-treatment application of 

ice is also helpful. 

The new injectable fillers are a safe and effective way to 

enhance a more youthful appearance. However, in some cases 

more extensive work may be needed to achieve the results 

an individual desires. In these situations, more traditional 

techniques such as facelifts, browlifts and blepharopasties 

may be indicated. 

The first step in making an educated determination about 

the most appropriate options should be a visit to the plastic 

surgeon’s office. A private consultation with a board-certified 

plastic surgeon will clarify which procedures can be expected 

to yield optimal results. The American Society for Aesthetic 

Plastic Surgery (800-364-2147 or www. Asaps.org.) is a good 

resource for finding qualified plastic surgeons. P ● 

Dr. Rosen is a Parkland resident whose practice is in Coral Springs. 

CONGRATULATIONS 

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Patients See The Light 

With Non-Invasive Procedure 

By Frank Darrow, D.C. 

Low level laser therapy is a painless, sterile, non-invasive, 

drug-free treatment used for a variety of pain syndromes, 

injuries, wounds, fractures, 

neurological conditions 

and pathologies. 

Laser therapy can be 

used any time a patient 

requests or needs a drugless 

procedure for the control 

of pain, conventional 

therapies have been ineffective 

or when the acceleration 

of healing from 

injuries is desired. 

Low level laser therapy 

can treat a variety of 

conditions. 

The theory for the creation 

of laser light was 

proposed by Albert 

Einstein in 1917, but it was 

not developed until 1960. 

It was in the late 1960s 

that professor Endre 

Mester of Budapest, 

Hungary first reported his 

experience using laser 

light to treat non-healing 

wounds and ulcers in diabetic 

patients. Mester’s 70 percent success rate in treating 

these wounds led to the development of the science of what he 

called “laser biostimulation.” 

Around the world, laser therapy is rapidly becoming a 

medical therapy that can heal wounds and fractures up to 60 

percent faster and also reduce the cost of treatment for many 

conditions. In the U.K., low level laser therapy has become the 

treatment of choice for soft tissue “whiplash” injuries and for 

the treatment of painful post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles 

pain). 

How Does Laser Light Heal 

Healing with the use of light is not new. Light therapy 

was reported by Hippocrates to be effective for many conditions. 

With the development of the laser and its special properties, 

using light as a treatment has gained more popularity. 

This is because we can now use specific wavelengths of light 

and give accurately measured doses of energy directly to the 

appropriate treatment site, which was not possible with other 

light sources. 

Low-level lasers supply energy to the body in the form of 

non-thermal photons of light. Light is transmitted throgh the 

skins layers (the dermis, epidermis, and the subcutaneous or 

tissue fat under the skin) at all wavelengths in the visible 

range. However, light waves in the near infared ranges penetrate 

the deepest of all light waves in the visible spectrum. 

When low level laser light waves penetrate deeply into the 

skin, they optimize the immune responses of our blood. This 

has both antinflammatory and immunostimulate effects. It is 

a scientific fact that light transmitted to the blood in this way 

has positive effects throughout the whole body, supplying 

vital oxygen and energy to every cell. 

Almost everyone knows that vitamin D is called “the sunshine 

vitamin.” We all know the difference between a suntan 

and a sunburn. Unlike surgical lasers, low level laser therapy 

does not produce heat or damage tissue. The light from the 

laser, however, is absorbed by special cellular components 

and modulates biochemical activity within the body to produce 

its beneficial effects. 

What to Expect During a Laser Therapy Session 

For most people, laser therapy is quite passive. There are 

no pulsating shocks felt, as in form of electronic stimulation, 

nor heat use as with ultrasounds. The most noticable sensation 

is the touch of the probe head of the laser as it comes in 

contact with the skin. 

Following (and even during) a laser therapy session, 

approximately 75-80 percent of patients being treated can 

notice an immediate improvement in their condition. This will 

depend primarily on the type of condition and the length of 

time the condition has been present. ● P 

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Patients Get On Their Feet 

Most people don’t give walking a second thought. But for 

the 12 million people in the U.S. who are affected with 

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), it can be a painful ordeal. 

Similar to cardiovascular disease, PVD is caused by the 

buildup of fat and cholesterol, known as plaque, which 

disrupts normal blood flow to arteries in the vascular system. 

Symptoms of the disease often include severe pain, numbness, 

tingling or weakness in the leg. Leg pain, known as claudication, 

can be so extreme that PVD sufferers may have difficulty 

walking even short distances. If left untreated, PVD ultimately 

can lead to amputation and a higher risk of heart attack 

and stroke. 


A new treatment alternative is available at Memorial 

Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Interventional cardiologists are 

using a new, FDA-approved device for the safe removal of 

harmful plaque from blocked arteries in the legs. 

Leading-Edge Technology 

The SilverHawk Plaque Excision System uses a tiny 

rotating blade the size of a grain of rice to shave away large 

quantities of plaque from inside the artery. As it is excised, the 

plaque collects in the tip of the device and is then removed to 

restore blood flow. 

Before the arrival of plaque excision, treatments for PVD 

included angioplasty, stenting and open bypass surgery, an 

invasive procedure that requires a large incision and involves 

a hospital stay. Both angioplasty and stenting clear a channel 

in the artery by pushing plaque up against the artery walls. 

However, patients often return within six months to have the 

procedure repeated because restenosis (or reblockage) has 

occurred. 

The SilverHawk device cleans out the artery by removing 

the plaque altogether. ● P

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Dad Leaves The Home 

And Finds A Home 

By Lois Malachowsky 

The decision to “spring” my dad from the 

assisted living facility where he resided for 

the past three years, to our home, was not 

made lightly. 

First, we had to determine the feasibility; 

since it was his decision to move into the facility 

a year after my mom passed away, it had 

to be his decision to leave, as well. Next, did 

we possess the room, the means, the patience and the level of 

commitment to assume such a responsibility. We did. And after 

some gentle coaxing and a promise he would retain as much 

independence as possible, he moved in with us in early October. 

My dad has several conditions which require care above and 

beyond normal day-to-day functioning. 

As with everything else, there are pros and cons to assuming 

a responsibility of this magnitude. The fact that Dad is a part 

of our lives instead of someone we visit and look after from the 

outside is a definite pro. So is the comforting knowledge that his 

medications are being administered with a loving touch and his 

needs are seen to with gentle care. 

On the con side, there is never a day off — it’s always 24/7. 

While respite care and help is available and utilized —we’re 

very lucky to have a couple of gifted aides who assist us — 

home care is relentless in its insistence that everything you do, 

you do yourself. 

Over the past couple of months there have certainly 

been adjustments and challenges. We’ve gotten used to a later 

bedtime hour (his preference) and he’s acclimated himself to 

getting up early so we can get to work on time (our needs). Yet 

we’ve adjusted as a family unit and we’re melding our home life 

and his requirements as gracefully as we can. This takes a lot of 

love and patience. The challenges include juggling a full household 

and jobs as well as managing Dad’s care. I am learning anything 

can be accomplished, and more. If we thought about all we do 

over the course of a day it would be rather daunting. Instead, it 

helps to take it minute by minute, task by task, day by day. 

Somehow, it all gets done. 

Our family and friends were more than a little surprised 

when they learned we would be taking Dad in with us. We’ve 

done what we’ve wanted, when we wanted and how we wanted. 

Today there’s more routine in our lives but that’s not a bad thing. 

The calm that comes from having things run smoothly more than 

makes up for our previous casual, slapdash way of living. 

Dad has grudgingly admitted he’s happy with us (the first 

time he has even admitted to such a thing after my mom — his 

wife of 57 years — passed away), and the dog certainly loves 

him being around all day while we’re at work. At night, we have 

dinner as a family, as we did when I was living at home with my 

parents. We do family things together — watch TV, have little 

outings in the car and go out to dinner. He’s starting to walk a 

little bit with us after dinner and he sleeps very soundly at night. 

Our life has expanded to include my dad and we are far 

richer for it. He has traveled the world, run a very successful 

business and served in WWII. Sharing in these experiences as 

well as opening our lives to him has deepened our relationship. 

We are friends, now, as well as family. 

The payoff Well, after two months of being with us, he had 

the best medical checkup he’s had in years, according to his 

physician. He’s brighter, more interested in his surroundings 

and, yes, my Dad again. 

Welcome home, Dad, it’s great to have you aboard. ● P 

Lois Malachowksy is a freelance writer in Coconut Creek. E-mail her at 

malachowsky@theparklander.com

A Comfortable End 

By Dr. Gilbert N. Silbiger 

Often we are asked: “What is Hospice” “What does Hospice 

do” “How do I go to Hospice” “Who pays for it” “Who is 

eligible for Hospice” 

Hospice is a concept, a program of caring for patients near 

the end of life. It is a service that provides comfort for the patient 

and the family when cure is no longer felt to be an option. 

The Hospice concept is a relatively new one, having begun in 

England in the 1960s and spread to the United States in the 1970s. 

It became a Medicare benefit in 1986. Initially, the greatest number 

of patients cared for primarily had cancer and its related diseases. 

However, over the years the proportion of patients with diseases 

other than cancer has grown to approximately 50 percent — 

including end-stages of cardiac, pulmonary, renal and Parkinson’s 

disease, dementia, AIDS, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). 

There is a common misconception that Hospice is “a place 

you go before you die.” First of all, in most cases Hospice comes 

to the patient. Seventy-five to 80 percent of the patients are cared 

for in the home or a nursing facility, while the remainder are treated 

in a hospital or Hospice Care Center. Services are provided by a 

team of caring physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, 

aides, and volunteers, all of whom have been specially 

trained in providing comfort to their patients. 

Who pays for Hospice The majority of patients are 

covered by either Medicare or Medicaid. These programs provide 

a daily allowance for care related to the diagnosis for which the 

patient was admitted to the service. This may include visits by 

nurses, social workers, clergy, and aides, as well as medications, 

oxygen, and durable medical equipment. Other sources include 

private insurance, private pay, donations, fundraising events, and 

grants. But no one is refused care because of inability to pay. 

Although most of the patients are in the “Medicare age 

group,” there are no age limits. Children from newborn to their 

teens, as well as adults of any age (to greater than 100) receive the 

care and benefits of the program. Terminally ill patients often feel 

isolated and Hospice helps build a caring community of family, 

friends, hospice staff, neighbors, churches, synagogues, and community 

resources. Hospice coordinates the plan of care and acts 

as a link with this caring community. Hospice is a community 

of love. 

Often referred to as “palliative care,” the services provided 

involve pain and symptom control. The goal is to maximize the 

quality of the remaining life through the provision of palliative 

therapies when the focus changes from cure to comfort. 

The goals may be achieved by counseling the patient and 

family, medication to treat and reduce pain and discomfort when 

needed, treatment of constipation, sleep difficulty and other 

symptoms. In the management of pain it is recognized that total 

pain not only is the physical pain felt, but also may include anger, 

fear, anxiety and depression. The team is aware of this concept 

and directs its care accordingly. Just as all cancer is not treated with 

the same chemotherapy, neither do we treat all pain the same. 

Each patient’s care is individualized and the plan of care is directed 

to his or her specific needs. 

The essence of hospice palliative care and management 

is summarized in the following statement to our patients. 

“You matter because you are you, 

You matter to the last moment of your life, 

And we will do all we can 

Not only to help you die peacefully, 

But to live until you die.” ●P 

Dr. Gilbert N. Silbiger is medical director of Home Teams at Hospice 

By The Sea in Boca Raton. 

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As men age over 40, they may start 

noticing some changes in their bathroom 

habits. The need to urinate during the 

middle of the night, sometimes as many as 

three times, can leave a person feeling 

sluggish and tired the following day. If 

this persists, it can become quite annoying 

and ultimately lead to chronic exhaustion, irritability and a life 

revolving around the next bathroom. 

Heading to the bathroom every hour or two at work and 

making frequent pit stops while traveling can pose significant 

quality of life issues. 

The culprit is often the prostate gland. The 

prostate is a walnut-sized gland at the base of the 

bladder. In a common condition known as benign 

prostatic hypereplasia (BPH), the gland grows 

larger and constricts the urine flow. The prostate 

clamps the urethra like a garden hose. As a result, 

there is a poor stream, poor emptying of the bladder 

and consequently, increased urinary frequency 

and annoying trips to the bathroom at night. More 

than half of men aged 60 experience some symptoms 

of BPH and by age 80, as many as 90 percent 

of men have the condition. 

For years there was only one treatment for BPH called a 

“transurethral resection of the prostate” or TURP. In this procedure, 

the urologist cores out the center of a man’s prostate 

under anesthesia in order to open the urinary channel and 

restore the flow of urine. 

Over the past few years, these have been several attempts 

at developing a procedure to treat the enlarged prostate with 

less invasive means. These include balloon dilation, TUNA 

(transurethral needle ablation) and microwave thermal therapy. 

All of these methods are performed somewhat as an act of 

faith that they will be effective but these newer treatments are 

only a little more effective than drugs and less invasive 

than surgery. None of them come close to rivaling the “gold 

standard” TURP. 

The revolutionary GreenLight PVP (Photoselective 

Vaporization of the Prostate) is a new technique utilizing 

a high powered laser to immediately vaporize and precisely 

remove enlarged prostate tissue. This unique, minimally invasive 

procedure offers a simple solution to BPH, and causes 

minimal discomfort. The GreenLight PVP has been proven 

to deliver immediate relief and quick recovery. 

The laser procedure is performed in a hospital or ambulatory 

surgery center. The GreenLight laser utilizes a specially 

designed high power laser that emits a beam from the side of 

a small fiber, not from the end. Therefore, once placed in the 

urethra, the laser can deliver its power directly to the prostatic 

tissue. Once the prostate tissue absorbs the energy from the 

laser, the tissue vaporizes very efficiently. 

In addition to the vaporization effect, the laser beam 

induces a thin coagulation zone in the remaining tissue. Thus, 

the urologist destroys the tissue in a virtually bloodless procedure. 

Most patients return home a few 

hours after the procedure and can 

return to normal, non-strenuous activities 

with days. 

There is no age limit as to who can 

be treated with the GreenLight laser for 

BPH. Patients should present with 

symptomatic BPH diagnosed using 

standard clinical practices. Patients 

who have retention of urine from 

prostates of all sizes and configurations 

can be treated. Those patients who fail more conservative 

measures such as TUNA or microwave are also good candidates. 

Patients who have failed drug therapy or choose to discontinue 

drug therapy due to side effects or cost of the medication often 

seek the GreenLight laser to solve their urinary problems. 

The GreenLight laser treatment is currently the best option 

for men who have BPH symptoms of frequent urination, the 

sudden need to urinate, dribbling or leaking, or a weak 

urinary stream. ● P 

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brain. As for weight loss, researchers reported it could help 

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Healing Wounds 

The Wound Healing Center, located on the campus of Northwest 

Medical Center in Margate, has been providing compassionate and 

effective wound care to patients for more than 10 years. The medical 

team consists of professionals from various fields of specialization, 

such as vascular surgeons, podiatric surgeons and infectious disease 

physicians. It is complemented by a well-trained nursing staff with a 

keen interest and years of experience in treating routine and 

difficult wounds. 

Medical director Richard M. Stillman,, formerly a Professor of 

Surgery and Director of General/Vascular Surgery at the State 

University of New York/Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, has 

published more than 100 scientific papers, written book chapters and 

seven medical textbooks. He has been a vascular and wound specialist 

for over 25 years. 

Clinical director Robert J. Snyder, a former International Wound 

Care Ambassador, has more than 30 years of wound care experience. 

He has published 50 articles and book chapters in all aspects of 

wound management and still continues with research. 

Other vital professionals on the multidisciplinary team include 

Dr. Bose Yalamanchi (plastic surgeon), Dr. Eric Kleinstein (general 

surgeon), Dr. Richard Brietstein (podiatric surgeon) and the 

Infectious Diseases Consultants. 

The Center manages a broad spectrum of wounds including 

those caused by injury or trauma, surgery, infection, vascular disease, 

and diabetes. 

Avoiding Bedsores 

Prolonged or excessive pressure anywhere in the body can cause 

“bedsores.” Also, dietary changes, difficult hygiene, and the need to 

focus on other medical issues can blunt the body's healing abilities. 

Preventing bedsores can challenge both patient and caregiver. 

To help those caring for you or a loved one during times of 

relative immobility, ask about these measures: (1) Protecting pressure 

points by using an advanced support surface (air mattress or overlay) 

for bed and chair, (2) Protecting the feet with soft heel protectors, 

(3) Promoting mobility with physical therapy, (4) Optimizing nutrition 

including supplementation with appropriate vitamins and minerals, 

(5) Protecting the skin by insuring good hygiene, avoiding skin 

irritants, and routinely applying prescribed topical treatments, 

(6) Undergoing periodic complete skin checks especially of pressure 

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care specialist at the earliest sign of skin breakdown. ●P 

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Options Are Available 

For Rotator Cuff Tear 

By Dr. Thomas Goldschmidt 

Question: I have been told that 

I have a rotator cuff tear and require 

surgery. Are there any new procedures 

which can minimize recovery time 

after surgery and eliminate a large 

surgical scar 

Answer: There have been many 

advances in surgical technique, providing 

better cosmetic and operative outcomes for rotator cuff 

surgery. I have asked Dr. Keith Kurland, ex-Chief of Staff at 

Coral Springs Medical Center who specializes in orthopedic 

and arthroscopic surgery, to address your concerns. 

Rotator cuff injuries of the shoulder are common in all 

age groups. They are typically associated with athletic injury 

in the younger age group and degenerative disease in the 

older age group. The spectrum of rotator cuff disease can 

range from a mild tendonitis to a full blown tendon tear. 

The rotator cuff consists of four tendons: the supraspinatus, 

the infraspinatus, the teres minor and the subscapularis. The 

supraspinatus tendon is the most commonly torn portion 

of the rotator cuff. 

Treatment initially can be conservative, especially in the 

older, more sedentary patient. This may consist of injections, 

physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. If this fails, and 

the patient has pain at rest and at night with diminished 

functional activities of daily living, he or she may be a good 

candidate for surgery. 

Open surgery is the traditional method of rotator cuff 

repair. Newer techniques have evolved over the past several 

years. A “mini-open” type procedure enjoys great success 

amongst many surgeons. This is essentially an arthroscopic 

technique to evaluate the rotator cuff and perform a procedure 

that cleans any inflamed tissue, i.e. bursa, and impinging 

ligaments and bone. Then the cuff is repaired through a 

small incision placed on the outer aspect of the upper arm. 

Even more recent is the technique of an “all arthroscopic 

repair” of the rotator cuff. This is a procedure performed by 

qualified orthopedic surgeons where a small telescopic type 

video camera is inserted into the shoulder and the torn 

rotator cuff is sutured or anchored back to or near its original 

insertion. The whole procedure is done through three or four 

small portals about the shoulder joint. There are a variety of 

anchors and suturing devices that are essential in the repair 

process. In order to secure the repair, the cuff is tied down 

to the bone with a series of hitches and knots. 

As any sailor will tell you, a proper knot may make the 

difference between an adventure at sea and a disaster at sea. 

The so-called “fisherman’s knot” is actually one of the varieties 

used in rotator cuff repair. One of the latest innovations 

has been the development of the “knotless anchor.” This is 

a new technique where the rotator cuff is actually secured 

to its anchor without any knots at all. The advantage of this 

method is that there are no knots outside the surface of the 

rotator cuff tissue to cause irritation or impingement when 

the patient moves his or her shoulder after surgery. 

Whether to perform the surgery open or arthroscopically 

and whether to knot or go knotless is still best left to the 

discretion and expertise of your orthopedic surgeon. P ● 

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in the brain. Merck hopes the drug will work using the dual 

strategy of both boosting one of the brain’s essential neurotransmitters, 

acetylcholine, and inhibiting the production of 

amyloid beta. The drug is now undergoing Phase III human 

testing in Europe under the name phenserine. 

• A device that automatically detects early symptoms of 

congestive heart failure. The device, built by Medtronic 

Inc.and called the InSync Sentry device, was approved by the 

Food and Drug Administration last month and is designed to 

allow patients to get treatment earlier and stay healthier. 

When fluid levels around the heart get too high, they can 

interfere with a normal heartbeat and cause death. The device 

monitors the amount of fluid in the chest. If there is a buildup, 

doctors can prescribe medication to reduce it. Two devices 

have been implanted in patients to date. The device, is about 

the size of a cigarette lighter, transmits radio signals that can 

yield a computer readout on the heart, costs about $30,000, 

lasts five to seven years and should be available for widespread 

use by February. 

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Stress Relief 

By Marcy DiMare 

Gardening is theraputic and one 

of the best stress-busters, especially now 

with this beautiful weather. After a hard 

day at the office, puttering for an hour 

in your garden or even just sitting there 

and looking around is an ideal way to 

unwind. It is wholly absorbing and any 

gardener who says she or he has never 

gone out into the garden and lost all 

track of time is either being economical with the truth 

or is not a real gardener. 

This is a stress-free activity that forces you to slow down 

to the pace of the natural world, the pace at which we all 

lived until very recently in our history. Being in a garden, 

surrounded by beautiful plants, calms the mind and soothes 

and lifts the spirits. 

Gardening is also very good for you physically. It is 

a valuable form of exercise, provided you do not proceed too 

aggressively. It works all the main muscle groups and also 

gives your heart and lungs a good workout. Did you know 

that men and women burn more calories per minute digging 

or hedge trimming than they do cycling and only slightly 

fewer they do swimming And unlike other forms of exercise, 

which are an end in themselves and can become boring very 

quickly, gardening has a tangible end product — a beautiful 

garden and delicious home-grown products — as well 

as benefits to health. 

One of the greatest gardening pleasures is growing herbs 

and using them fresh from the garden. Since the very earliest 

times, we have used herbs not only for food but also for 

healing. Every civilization of the past — Egyptian, Greek, 

Roman and Mayan — used plants, sometimes in very 

sophisticated ways, to heal wounds, cure disease, deaden 

pain, lift the spirits and balance the mind. In China and 

India the traditions of herbal medicine remain unbroken and 

plants and techniques used for 5,000 years are still in use 

today. We now grow many herbs in gardens or containers, 

not only for their usefulness but for their beauty. 

Your garden 

can also be your 

pharmacy. For 

thousands of years, 

plants have been 

used for medicinal 

purposes, and 

though herbal 

medicine has been out of favor 

in the West for the last 200 

years, there is a growing revival 

in it and other complementary 

therapies – aromatherapy and 

flower remedies, for example. 

Herbal remedies are 

potentially very powerful and 

should be treated with great 

respect. Natural doesn’t mean 

harmless. The standard culinary 

Nasturtium 

herbs are safe to ingest in the 

usual ways, but before you take 

anything else from the garden 

you should always ask a practitioner. 

St. John’s Wort comes to 

mind. Teas made with 1-2 cups 

of flowers per one cup of boiling 

water are recommended for 

depression. If you have high 

blood pressure, you must be 

checked weekly if you take 

the herb regularly. 

Where you grow medicinal 

plants, whether in mixed borders 

or in separate herb beds or 

Aloe Plant 

gardens, depends on how much 

you like herbs and how you 

plan to use the area. If the herbs 

are primarily for the kitchen, 

and after all, eating them is an 

excellent way of taking your 

medicine, it makes sense to site 

them as close to the kitchen 

door as practical. On the other 

hand, if you want the herb 

garden to be a fragrant retreat, 

somewhere to escape to, then 

a sunny site at the bottom of 

the garden would be ideal. Try 

basil, dill, chives, rosemary, 

parsley, tarragon, thyme, sage, 

St. John’s Wort 

marjoram and garlic. Wonderful 

flower petals such nastursium, 

pansies and roses are terrific in salads. 

The medicinal properties of aloe vera have been known 

and recorded since biblical times. The semi-tropical Aloe 

plant is 95 percent water. It has been used for a variety of 

ailments and as an ointment for burns, cuts and rashes, 

as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations 

So rather than take indigestion tablets, pick a handful 

of mint and make peppermint tea. Or if you’re finding 

it hard to sleep, try chamomile tea or lavender oil on your 

pillow last thing at night. Pleasant dreams ... ●P 

Marcy DiMare, a Broward County Master Gardener, is president of the 

Garden Club of Coral Springs. E-mail her at dimare@theparklander.com 

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Ex-Parklander Goes Online 

As a former Parkland resident who recently relocated to 

New York, I was glad to hear from friends that the Parklander is 

online. I especially enjoy the golf and race track columns. That’s 

all I did while living in South Florida — golf and go to the track. 

I look forward to reading your magazine online each month. 

John Meservey 

Brooklyn 

Interested In Tennis Lessons 

I’m interested in taking tennis lessons and perhaps 

playing on a doubles team. Any information you can provide 

for getting me started would be great. 

Tiffany Terrazzano 

Coral Springs 

Tennis columnist Dan Smithyman reponds: There are several very 

good tennis clubs in the area. The Tennis Club at Cypresshead is, generally 

speaking, for residents of Cypresshead. 

For Parkland residents, the city runs some programs at the Terramar 

Park location. Local tennis clubs would include Eagle Trace (954-341-1020), 

The Tennis Center of Coral Springs (954-344-1840) Coral Springs Country 

Club (954-753-2970) and Deer Creek Country Club (954-421-5555). 

DiMare Points The Way 

I have two observations regarding Marcy DiMare’s column 

on water gardening in the November edition. 

The Web site c2designinc.com has to do with creating 

Web sites. I am not sure you intended that url to be there. 

The aquascapedesigns.com Web site seems to have been taken over 

by some general purpose web server that does not take one 

to waterfalls, ponds and pumps. Perhaps you could notify 

the site owners. 

I’m trying to find a better company to replace my standard 

pond filtering system with an improved mechanical and 

biological filtration system. 

Dr. C.L. Tondo 

Marcy DiMare responds: I am sorry for the confusion. 

At c2designinc.com, on the lower right of the page you will see 

Grapevine Land and Waterscapes. Click on that and you will find 

some information and many photos of their work. Their number 

is 561-649-2883. The owner’s name is Oronzo Coppola. 

Aquascapedesigns.com is the company that developed the 

water filtration system and ecosystem pond that requires very 

little maintenance. I am sure that you will find Oronzo to be the 

person you are looking for. 

January Library Happenings 

Tuesday, Jan. 11: Registration begins for children’s story hour 

programs for the January-May session. In person registration starts at 

10 a.m. and at noon by phone. Parkland Library cardholders only. 

Saturday, Jan. 15, 1-3:30 p.m.: Parkland Library Film Discussion Group. 

The group will view Osama, the first entirely Afghan film shot 

since the fall of the Taliban. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. 

Saturday, Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m.: Horse Program for Parkland Families. 

Everything you wanted to know about horses in Parkland but 

didn’t know where to start. Parkland Horseman’s Association 

president Maria Kokonacus and member Lauri Giafaglione will cover 

a variety of topics. 

Monday, Jan. 31, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.: Parkland Library Book Discussion 

The group will discuss a classic, The Good Earth, by Pearl Buck. 

Refreshments will be served. P ● 

Note: For information or to register for any program at the 

library, call 954-757-4200. 

Cupid’s on the Loose! 

We're seeking bachelors and bachelorettes living 

in Parkland and Coral Springs who are looking for 

true love. Would you like to be included in a modernday 

dating game feature Who knows, the man or 

woman of your dreams may be out there right now 

ready to meet you in these pages. 

Simply send us a recent good quality photo 

and a 100-word description of yourself. We at the 

Parklander (being romantics at heart and amateur 

matchmakers in our spare time) will feature the 

singles in the February Valentine's section and 

invite prospective matches to write each other 

through the magazine. We'll forward all letters 

(faxes and e-mails are O.K., too) and photos 

to the specified singles and leave the rest 

up to fate. 

Fax or E-mail your information to: 

954-755-2082 

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By Angela Carlton 

Cinderella Finds 

Her Carriage 

At The Dealership 

One fine day my husband turned to me with the golden 

words: “Let’s go to the car dealership.” 

Since my old four-door Honda was almost ready for the 

junkyard, this quickly got my interest. I raced for good 

sneakers and braced myself for car shopping. Normally, 

shopping’s great, but for cars it’s grueling. You either get one 

or don’t. There’s no substituting the designer jeans for a cotton 

T-shirt. 

Truthfully, I was just happy to look at anything with a 

sunroof. Lord, how I wanted that sunroof. Who could blame 

me; we’re 10 minutes from Deerfield Beach. Our sales 

manager, Marvin, was burly suave and wasted no time 

leading us to the used car lot, which was sort of like getting 

the popcorn bag the previous moviegoer left behind on the 

sticky floor. Nothing sang to us. There wasn’t one sunroof. 

“How about this new one” my husband said, pointing to 

the white car with a spoiler (what are those for anyway) 

purring from afar. 

“Works for me!” 

During my test drive, it’s a gorgeous non-hurricane day 

so I waste zero time opening the sunroof. I have never owned 

a new car in my life! I was busy admiring the interior, trying 

not to act like a dizzy teenager behind the wheel of her first 

car. For all I know, Marvin and my hubby could have been 

talking about Miss October. I was concentrating on the fact 

that the seats were satin. Nothing could upset me in my toy 

store moment. 

I’ll spare you all the details of the wheeling and dealing 

with burly Marvin, but it did take me a whole soda and a pack 

of crackers to get through. My husband’s “tight” with money 

so Marvin literally ran for his. He kept cracking a wise-guy 

grin, placing a finger over his lips saying, “You guys are 

killing me!” 

Then he flew off to the glass room where all those men 

huddle and speak. Seriously, we all know they’re discussing 

the Miami Dolphins’ losing record, but it’s part of the slick 

salesman-sock-it-to-him routine. Weary, my husband and I 

decided to break from our own huddle and come up with a 

strategy. Only there was nothing to say. I was the dizzy 

teenager with her eye on the prize. 

“Should we buy…” 

“YES!!!!” I squealed. 

Everybody needs that drive-the-new-car-off-the-lot 

experience. Mine was almost fairy tale perfect. The sun was 

setting, a big Florida orange in the sky. But wait, what’s this 

My husband was pressing buttons and shuffling papers and 

talking about the logistics of the car. 

“Zip it honey,” I said, my voice not too far from a whine. 

“Can I just have my new car moment” He glared at me then 

chuckled and shook his head from side to side. 

At last, I was able to E-A-S-E the sunroof back and 

position my seat. Then I was off, pseudo Cinderella dashing 

away to something grand in my pearly white carriage. 

The end. P ● 

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appeared in various magazines. She usually obeys the speed limit. 

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By Dylan Tillman 

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Designer Strikes Gold 

At Boca Condominium 

When developer, Compson Associates, was seeking a 

design firm to create a mood of relaxed elegance in the interiors 

of the exquisite 3,600-square-foot model at its opulent Excelsior 

condominium in Boca Raton, the company turned to design 

consultant Rene Evans. 

The resulting island-inspired design she created transformed the 

three bedroom, three and one-half bath residence into an inviting St. 

Bart’s-style retreat. So successful was the design that Evans was 

honored with a Gold PRISM Award at the recent presentation of the 

Gold Coast Builders Association’s prestigious annual awards 

ceremony. 

“My goal for this project was to create a plush, comfortable 

environment with a natural scheme evocative of the tropics,” she 

said. “I wanted to give the owners the pleasure of being able to walk 

in from the beach and relax in luxury, without having to worry 

about their furnishings.” 

Evans pulled together a relaxing scheme of tranquil hues 

inspired by the ocean and the tropics. A palette of cocoa, teal, 

aquamarine and sand mixes with natural textures such as sisal, 

rattan, linen and wood to create a calming retreat. 

The grand living area is anchored by honed Travertine floors, an 

oversized heirloom oriental rug and a sturdy, six-foot wood cocktail 

table with leather criss-crossed straps and solid brass brads. The 

plush sectional sofa is upholstered in a soft neutral chenille, while 

two English tufted chairs by Hancock & Moore, the manufacturer of 

the chairs found in the U.S. Capitol building, complete the grouping. 

A custom walnut entertainment unit features mirrored insets and 

lattice-work panels. 

Silk Sanserria, palm trees and eclectic accessories bring the 

island ambiance indoors in a carefree manner. From the carved 

gaming table, residents enjoy breath-taking lakefront vistas, while 

grasscloth wallcovering and elegant vanilla wall moldings provide 

warmth and texture. To bring a breezy continuity to the space, 

simple cotton scrim panels by Robert Allen were draped from iron 

ring rods over all the windows. 

In the sitting area, a custom “twig-base” iron coffee table is 

nestled in a cozy conversational arrangement between a teak islandcolonial 

style sofa with a Coraggio “Tahiti” fabric, scroll arm wicker 

settee and woven rattan club chairs covered in a soothing seafoam 

blue suede. 

The dining area is gracious and romantic, with an inviting 

68-inch round dining table from Baker’s “Milling Road Collection,” 

seating for six and hand-made Tuscan dinnerware from Vietri. The 

impressive painting by Kevin McPherrin is dramatically lit to serve 

as a mesmerizing conversation piece for dinner guests. 

In the elegant master bedroom, the casegoods by Ferguson 

Copeland feature an exotic tropical style with carved bamboo posts, 

beautiful wood figuring and gold-painted palm frond finials. 

Dreamy original oil paintings, a silk tufted bench from Jeffco and 

a Henredon chair and ottoman complete the furnishings. Delicately 

faux-finished walls, silk bed linens in camel and teal and heavily 

lined black out draperies provide a peaceful respite. A corner of 

the room has been transformed into a charming reading nook 

featuring a bamboo desk and skirted chair. 

The two guestrooms in the residence are equally as luxurious 

and a bit whimsical. One room features a split bamboo headboard, 

a silk upholstered McGuire chair and a quirky zebra-striped ottoman 

with turtle feet. On the bed, the Jab silk coverlet coordinates with the 

silk black out drapery. Open weave casement draperies from 

Stronheim and Roman cast subtle shadows throughout the room, 

and a palm frond fan cools the room the tropical blue ceiling above. 

The playful “monkey” room is anchored by a striking, handpainted 

and crackled armoire, imported from Brazil. The softly 

faux-finished walls create the perfect backdrop for the raw silk 

draperies and casement sheers, suspended from a whimsical rod 

which doubles as a perch for several bronze monkeys. The bed is 

home to a bevy of luxurious pillows upholstered in exotic leathers, 

silks and feathers. P● 

Dylan Tillman is a design writer in Fort Lauderdale. E-mail him at 

tillman@theparklander.com. 

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Parkland Continues 

To Blossom As It Grows 

By Ira Goldman 

The other day I was thinking about the changes since our family 

moved to Parkland, population about 7,000, in the summer of 1991. 

I had never before lived in a city that actually “grew up” around me. 

I was used to living in a medium-sized New Jersey city of 120,000 and 

the world’s leading city, New York, with 8,000,000 people. 

One of the first communities in the eastern section of Parkland was the 

rental community of Winners Circle. We moved in along with a plethora of 

“new Floridians” from New York, Connecticut, 

Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For some reason 1991 

seemed to be a banner year for the southern migration 

of families from the northeast United States. 

Across the street from the Winners Circle, on the 

north side of Hillsboro, was a large wooded area that 

ran from the northwest corner of Rt. 441 and Hillsboro 

to Parkland’s second commercial site, the car wash. 

Today, this area is the BJ’s site with a bank, a soon-to-be 

two-story office building and the commercial area 

anchored by Starbucks and the new Millenium Plaza. 

The building of Terramar Park and the development 

of Whittier Oaks started a new building spurt for 

single-family homes in eastern Parkland. Following 

Whittier Oaks was Ternbridge, Mayfair and the other 

eastern communities, which were built out in the late 

1990s. 

Schools were scarce 

In 1991, schools were scarce in Parkland. Riverglades Elementary 

School was being built to accommodate the influx of young families. This 

school would join Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as the two 

“Parkland Schools,” though at that time, in name only. The building of the 

middle school, West Glades, would not take place until the early 2000’s. 

The Parkland Town Center was originally zoned for a townhouse community 

but was rezoned for business use. The main reason for the zoning 

change seemed to be the overcrowding of residences in this district causing 

an even greater overcapacity of the schools. Today, we have an evolving 

Town Center that will eventually have retail stabilization. 

I remember going into the old City Hall, on the corner of Parkside and 

Holmberg, for PHO stickers, to talk with Harry Mertz and attending the 

P&Z Board and city commission meetings. With Parkland’s growth, it was 

only a matter of time before the old City Hall would give way to a new edifice 

at University and Holmberg. 

Our new City Hall fits well into our rural, “country-chic” ambiance. 

One enters the building on the northeast side and immediately inside in 

front of the main doors is the Commission Chambers. The information desk 

is to the left (Rachel, I am sure, will gladly assist you in answering your 

questions) and the city offices are along the periphery of the building. If you 

haven’t gone to our City Hall yet, it is worthwhile taking the time to see it. 

Walk to the east of City Hall and you’ll be at the new library. Our 

library is a modern, 21st-century building with all of the necessary computer 

links, stocked bookshelves, meeting rooms and the only place one can see 

the Historical Society’s exhibit on the 40-plus years of Parkland’s past. 

Parkland’s ‘Focal Point’ 

With City Hall, the library and the soon to be 

completed police and fire station on the northeast corner 

of Holmberg and University, the geographic center 

of Parkland has been established. With University 

Drive as the southern “entrance” to Parkland, our civic 

complex is a strong focal point. 

Growth, at times, comes with some heavy burdens. 

Old political figures fall out of favor and new 

ones are elected to take their places. Job transfers cause 

families to pick up and move against their wishes. 

Educational needs are among the primary concerns of 

a growing population, especially local schools and the 

ancillary amenities that the people demand, like parks 

and recreational facilities. Although Broward County 

controls education, we have people like Carolyn and 

Robert Marks, who made sure that we in Parkland 

would have our “own” schools. Through their leadership 

and their persistence with the Broward County Board of Education, 

Parkland’s schools are considered some of the best in the state. 

Parkland has grown in the last 13 years faster than any other time in its 

existence. Within the next few years, Parkland will be at the stage of complete 

“build-out” with no more available land to build upon. With proper 

care, Parkland will continue to be the gem of northern Broward County, if 

not the state. As far as I am concerned, no other Florida city has the beautiful, 

unspoiled open space, parks, schools and residential communities of 

Parkland. Now, we are among the 14,000-plus “newcomers” proud to say, 

“I live in Parkland, and I love it!” P ● 

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Below is a craft that can 

help you to see how quickly 

you are growing on the 

outside (your physical 

growth), and also record 

notes to help you see that 

you are becoming more mature 

(psychological growth). 

Materials: 

• 12” x 18” Foam Craft Sheets 

(or Construction Paper) 

• Pre-cut Foam Craft Shapes (Flowers) 

• Small Wooden Beads (16mm round bead) 

• Wireless Chenille or Yarn (green) 

• 3-Foot Long Dowel 

• Black Marker 

• Glue or Hot Glue Gun (use hot glue gun 

only with adult supervision) 

• Scissors 

• Paint (light green, dark green) 

• 2 Wiggly-Eyes 

• 2 Thumb-tacks (optional) 

• Ruler or Tape Measure 

• Masking Tape 

Procedure: 

1. With a marker, pen or pencil draw a flower shape as large as possible on the 12”x18” piece 

of white craft foam sheet. Use the scissors to cut out the shape. 

2. In the same way, make another flower shape on the red sheet of craft foam, slightly smaller 

than the white shape you made. 

3. Cut an elongated oval out of the black foam sheet for the top of the flowerpot. 

4. Also out of the black foam, cut a large shape resembling a flowerpot. 

5. Glue the elongated black oval shape to the top section of the flowerpot. 

6. Cut out green foam to act as grass coming out of the flowerpot. 

7. Now draw the shape of a leaf on the green craft foam sheet. Put another green sheet behind 

it and cut it out, so that you have two leaves. You can do this again if you need 4 leaves. 

8. On each of the leaves use a black marker to write: 

I am Big Enough to:_________________________________________ 

9. Glue the red flower shape to the white flower shape. 

10. Glue the yellow flower shape (one of the pre-cuts) to the red flower shape. 

11. Glue the pre-cut circle shape to the yellow flower shape. 

12. Paint the dowel and the beads green. (We painted the beads a darker green than the dowel). 

13. When the beads are dry, slide them one by one onto the wireless chenille (or yarn). Attach 

the 2 wiggly-eyes to the top bead with glue. It is not necessary to glue the beads together. 

14. When the dowel is dry, use 2 thumbtacks or glue to fasten the wireless chenille to the top 

and bottom of the dowel. 

15. With the glue, attach the combined flower shape to the top of the dowel, and the flowerpot 

shape to the bottom of the dowel. 

16. The leaves can be added as you grow, and you can record some of your greatest 

achievements on them, or you can set goals that you would like to accomplish by the time 

you reach different heights. 

17. Roll up a few pieces of masking tape and adhere the growth chart to the wall or back of 

a door. The dowel coming out of the flowerpot should be at least 2 feet from the floor. 

18. Next, using a ruler or tape measure and marker, draw a short line for every inch. Write the 

measurement from the floor (example: 3’ 2”). 

19. The inchworm can slide up and down its string to hold your height until you have a chance 

to record it. 

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Children Need To Become 

Independent Learners 

By Dr. Jeanne M. Korn 

Watty Piper’s wonderful children’s 

book, The Little Engine That Could, has a 

simple message: “I think 

I can, I think I can…” Just as the little engine 

attempted to climb the very large mountain 

and believed in its power to do so, we 

as parents must help instill in our children 

the belief that they are capable learners. 

As an educator for more than 30 years, I’ve watched various 

parenting styles come and go. When I began teaching in the 1970s, 

parents expected their children to complete the tasks that teachers 

deemed critical at each grade level. Parents were not always asked 

to share information about their child, but were asked to be 

“silent” partners. 

During the 1980s and 1990s parents became partners in 

education, sharing with teachers information about their child’s 

learning style. This was a very exciting time in education. We 

developed an alliance that promoted learning at school and at 

home. Parents and teachers worked cooperatively to create 

independent learners that loved learning. 

The task of helping children learn is one of the most difficult 

tasks that face parents today. We want our children to be 

independent learners who work up to their ability. I think most 

parents would agree that this goal is worthwhile and necessary 

in order for children to have success in today’s world. 

Yet due to our fast-paced world, parents are feeling pressure to 

provide an excessive amount of tutoring, homework assistance and 

study monitoring. Many parents believe their children are 

unwilling to work hard and stretch themselves to complete tasks 

independently. Parents feel pressure to push their children to do 

more and learn faster. 

We must not discount the importance of child development — 

the relationship between a child’s age and the skills he will master. 

Children must go through each developmental stage in order to 

master skills and develop emotional resiliency. Pushing children 

to the next level isn’t always the best strategy. 

We must know when to support and when to withdraw 

our support and demand independent effort. We must be very 

cautious not to send the message to our children that “I am going 

to do this for you or get someone to do it for you because you 

aren’t capable of doing it.” Guiding and facilitating is a different 

process than doing. 

We must guide and facilitate the home learning process 

through positive statements, by giving assistance when truly 

needed and by extending genuine praise for tasks completed in 

a quality manner. Children will learn how to become independent 

learners. We cannot protect nor defend them from the learning 

process. We must encourage and support them as they grow and 

master skills. We must allow mistakes to be made and we must 

guide them in learning how not to repeat mistakes. 

Easy It is the most difficult task I’ve ever had in my life. But 

nothing has meant more to me than helping my children learn how 

to be effective, confident learners. It takes time, energy and love. P● 

Dr. Jeanne M. Korn is assistant headmaster and principal of The North 

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Activities At Park Trails 

Are Up To Par 

By Sharon Notice 

The end of 2004 at Park Trails was quite busy with many 

wonderful events in December. 

The Park Trails/Riverglades Golf Tournament was a 

tremendous success with everyone having lots of fun and 

raising money for both schools. A special thank you to the 

hard working chairpeople, Felice Naide and Lisa Ball, and the 

many volunteers who made this a memorable first-time event. 

Our Park Trails Singsations 4th- and 5th-grade chorus 

entertained arriving passengers at Fort Lauderdale 

International Airport with holiday songs and then delighted 

family and friends with a presentation of “Paint the Town 

December,” a multicultural holiday performance the next day. 

They all did a wonderful job. 

Now on to 2005. Park Trails is back from winter break on 

Jan. 10, marking the beginning of the third quarter. Students 

will receive their second-quarter report cards on Friday, Jan. 

14. PTA will hold its meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 12 with the 

SAF meeting following at 10:30 a.m. SAC meeting is Jan. 24 at 

3 p.m. Students will be off on Monday Jan. 17 for Martin 

Luther King Day. 

The second session of Park Trails After School Clubs will 

begin the week of Jan. 24. The students had a wonderful time 

and are looking forward to another fun session. Much 

appreciation to the teachers and staff for their donated time to 

make this all happen. 

Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 11, for the second 

annual Park Trails “Biker Bash” Adult-Only evening 

fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel. 

Support Park Trails and help raise funds for technology 

advancement. Join fellow parents and friends for a fun, casual 

evening of dining, dancing and bidding on many wonderful 

auction items! Check your child’s backpack for additional 

information regarding purchasing tickets for this event. P ● 

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Douglas High To Host 

Chinese New Year Celebration 

By Siping Yang 

Amazing acrobatic feats, traditional dancing and singing 

and art demonstrations will be part of the South Florida 

Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the 

Stoneman Douglas High School theater. 

Year 2005 is the year of Rooster, which represents hard 

work, confidence and abundance. The two-hour celebration is 

organized by the Chinese Association of Science Economics & 

Culture of South Florida (CASEC). The show will also include 

performances on classical instruments and Beijing opera. 

The dragon dance and lion dance have always been 

important festive traditions in Chinese New Year celebration, 

but the history behind them is not widely known. 

The dragon dance was originally performed to please the 

dragon, the deity of water, to ask for rain during drought 

years. Gradually it became a form of entertainment and dance 

on festive occasions. The dragons, usually ranging from several 

meters to more than 100 meters long, are made of bamboo, 

wood, rattan, cloth, paper and other materials. There are 

poles attached to the belly of the dragon which performers 

hold to raise the dragon. The dancers perform their dance to the 

beat of roaring 

drums and are led 

around the stage 

by a person holding 

a pearl that is 

believed to entice 

dragons. 

The lion dance 

is another festival 

tradition loved by 

the people in 

China. It is usually 

performed with 

the dragon dance 

on auspicious 

occasions. Lions 

are an important 

Chinese totem, 

the symbol of 

power, majesty 

and courage, capable of warding off evil spirits. 

There usually are two performers who play the lion. One 

handles the lion’s head, leads the dance and shows the lion’s 

emotions. The other plays the body and the tail. The lion is 

accompanied by musicians playing a drum, a gong and 

cymbals, and a man who entices the lion, usually holding a 

fan or a giant ball. 

For more than 2,700 years, Chinese acrobats have been 

impressing audiences with their grace, beauty and physical 

strength. They will perform feats that may be translated as 

“One-hand Balance”, “Head Balance”, “Body Through Tube”, 

and “Flying Fork” on stage. 

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Musicians have grown in four years together 

Douglas High Quintet 

Plays Out The String 

By Helene Foster 

When Dean Calmer, orchestra director at Stoneman 

Douglas High School, needed a string group to play for a 

holiday event at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport 

four years ago, he asked his freshmen orchestra members. 

Five of them were a natural fit, already friends who enjoyed 

playing together. They quickly formed a group and 

grew as friends and musicians. 

The students — Jarita Jarvinen, first violinist; 

Michelle Ditto, second violinist; Sally Deschamps, 

violist; Andrew Serpa, cellist and Nate Becker, 

bassist — formed the Quintessential String Quintet. 

“It has been a tradition at the school to have a 

string group each year,” Calmer said. “I have 

watched them progress from being new students to 

a really mature group of musicians. This is the 

longest-lived group in the history of the school.” 

“We are such close friends, aside from the 

quintet, and we work so well together,” Ditto said. 

“I think that’s what really sets us apart.” 

The group is still going strong, performing at a 

variety of venues. They have played at numerous 

charity events including fundraisers for Cystic 

Fibrosis and Breast Cancer research. At school they 

play at functions such as Honor Society induction 

ceremonies. 

Although classical music is their forte, they 

manage to have fun with Beatles’ songs and their 

own arrangements of Metallica music. 

Said Jarvinen: “We have already arranged some 

of the slow and lyrical songs of Metallica, like 

Unforgiven, Fade to Black and Nothing Else Matters and 

debuted them at our school concerts.” 

“Our selections really depend on the occasion,” added 

Jarvinen, who began her musical education at eight years old. 

“We try to gear our music to our audience and we take 

requests in advance.” 

Jarvinen said that performing in a chamber music group 

is very different than playing with an orchestra. “We really 

have to listen to each other to see where we fit in,” she said. 

The four years of performance, classes and rehearsals 

have paid off for the group, Ditto said. 

“We’ve really improved through the years,” she said. “At 

our very first gig at the airport we were nervous and tense. 

Now we have a big repertoire and we can accommodate more 

musical tastes.” 

The Quintessential String Quintet holds regular 

rehearsals. But they get together more often prior to a 

performance. They are sometimes allotted rehearsal time 

during class for a school function but mostly volunteer their 

time and energy outside of school. 

Calmer provides guidance but they also manage their 

own schedules for outside performances. Besides playing at 

school or charitable functions, they are often asked to play at 

weddings and other special occasions. These “gigs” provide 

valuable experience and some financial rewards. 

Orchestra director Dean Calmer with Quintessential String Quintet members 

Andrew Serpa and Nate Becker, and (front, l-r) Sally Deschamps, Jarita 

Jarvinen and Michelle Ditto. 

The musicians have also reached out to younger children 

at elementary and middle schools in the area, Jarvinen said. 

“We participated in a mentoring program and perform at 

elementary school graduations, too.” 

Although the group members will be going their separate 

ways for college next fall, they all want to continue their 

performing and musical education. Several are planning to 

major in engineering and have been accepted to Ivy League 

and top schools. They all plan minors in music or to continue 

to study on their own. P ● 

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The Privilege Of Caregiving 

By Alice Reiter Feld 

This article is dedicated to my father-inlaw, 

Sidney Feld, who died on Nov. 21, 2004. 

For the last 2 1/2 years, my husband 

and I have been the primary caregivers 

for my husband’s parents. I do not mean 

to imply that we took care of them on a 

daily basis. On the contrary, we have a 

great deal of help — the result of proper 

financial planning during their healthy 

years and accessing all the necessary outside resources. 

We were lucky to have prepared in advance because even with 

good planning and a lot of help, caregiving is incredibly difficult, 

exhausting and stressful. However, even if a loved one has not 

properly prepared in advance, there are things families can do to 

make the responsibilities a little easier. 

In general, aging parents can be a frightening concept for most 

of us. We spend our lives being children and being cared for; one 

day the tables are turned and we must care for our parents. Most 

baby boomers grew up in good times and this may be our first 

experience with really being the “grownup.” 

How do we know if our parents need help Well, have you 

had any of the following thoughts 

My parent’s personality is changing. 

My parent is forgetful. 

My parent needs help with activities of daily living. 

I fear for my parent’s safety. 

I fear for the safety of others (as with driving). 

The house is a mess. 

The finances are a mess. 

My parent has physical ailments. 

I do not trust what my parent is telling me. 

I am uncomfortable with what my parent is telling me 

regarding their illnesses 

I am putting my head in the sand because I don’t want a 

confrontation. 

Since loss of capacity is often gradual and may seem to sneak 

up on us, we may not see it coming unless we are on the lookout 

for the warning signs. The simple answer to when help is needed 

is when a person can no longer properly care for themself and is 

a danger to themselves or a danger to others. 

Where do I get help Fortunately, I am an elder law attorney 

so I did not have far to go! I made sure they’re long- term care 

insurance was in order and when they got sick, I was in a position 

to know how to access additional help. 

Once you have sought help and have direction, the task of 

caregiving, while still daunting, becomes much more manageable. 

You will have the tools to make decisions and the knowledge on 

where, how and when to access help. You will have your legal and 

financial affairs in order. You will know what, if any, illnesses your 

parent has and how they’re being treated. You will know you have 

an advocate if you need one. You will have realistic expectations. 

You will know how to get help for yourself and budget your time 

and energy. In other words, you will have a plan. 

“The Privilege of Caregiving,” while difficult, is also an 

opportunity to offer care and love to elders who can no longer care 

for themselves. By receiving help and allowing yourself to feel all of 

the feelings, you make room for the meaningful moments between 

you and your parent. That’s the privilege of caregiving. P ● 

Alice Reiter Feld, board certified in Elder Law by the State of Florida, 

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Our Source Of Pride 

Is America The Beautiful 

By Frances Rochet 

As we reflect upon a year in 

which events prompted a return to 

family values, honest relationships and 

an awareness of what really matters, 

we take comfort in knowing that when 

people unite, a stronger and better 

society emerges. We are part of this 

metamorphosis. We are better people 

because of these trials. We are heroes 

for millions across the globe who look 

to us for protection and a sign of hope. We are Americans! 

I often use the following mini-poem I learned from motivational 

speaker David Cooper to inspire groups of professional women to 

look inward for success. 

“God said, ‘Build a better world’ and I said, ‘How This world is 

such a cold and dark place, so complicated now. I am so young and 

helpless, and there’s nothing I can do.’ But, God, in his infinite 

wisdom said, ‘To build a better world, build a better you.’ “ 

My 30 years in this country have been blessed ones. I came 

looking for a change and I found a way of life. Leaving my beloved 

Puerto Rico — where life revolves around family, food and dancing 

— and arriving in this magnificent country where stress seemed to be 

the daily bread, was a real culture shock. Work, work and more work. 

That’s what I imagined people thought about all day. 

Yet when I began looking into the culture , I found a strongminded, 

success-driven, people-focused and vision-rich society. We 

are a nation of many cultures, united under one flag. It is up to us to 

teach our children to love this country, to feel part of it and to give 

back and contribute abundantly. 

Make 2005 the year where you will have the commitment, the 

persistence and the courage to say, “I am in America, and I am an 

important part of its future.” From my home to yours, have a safe, 

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No Need To Get 

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By Dan Smithyman 

With all the attention we pay to 

which frame we use on our racquets, 

isn’t it ironic that we hope the frame 

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Experienced players know better. 

It’s a fact — the strings in your racquet will lose tension 

every day — even if you don’t hit a ball! Since the strings are 

under constant tension they will stretch until they reach 

some kind of equilibrium. Then they’ll have little resiliency 

left. 

Resiliency — how strings can stretch and quickly return 

to their original length — is also the property that gives you 

feel, power and control. 

One good rule of thumb is that players should have their 

racquet restrung as many times a year as they play per week. 

But restringing twice a year should be the absolute 

minimum. 

Many players go too long between string jobs. 

Statements like “I want to get my racquet strung but I have 

to play tennis so I can’t” are somewhat comical. Experienced 

players string up a fresh racquet or two before a big match! 

All strings are not created equal. Some strings are far 

more resilient than others. For the most part there is a direct 

relationship between playability (resiliency) and how long a 

string lasts (durability). When I use the most playable string 

I can find, I can’t get even one set in before it breaks! Hardly 

practical for most folks. Many Tour players, however, do 

exactly that. They are playing for their careers and often 

have someone giving them the string for free, anyway. Oh, 

that’s the other irony. The string that is the most resilient, 

and therefore the least durable, is usually the most 

expensive! 

Obviously a compromise is in order. There are several 

things to consider when deciding which string is best for you. 

How often do you play 

Do you break strings regularly or never 

What kind of player are you — power hitter, touch 

player, etc. 

Do you have any arm problems (a softer string is easier 

on your arm) 

What is your budget for restringing 

How many racquets do you need for each match The 

compromise in stringing a tennis racquet is usually 

playability vs. durability. 

A thinner gauge string will be more resilient than a thicker 

string but generally won’t last as long. A multi-filament string 

will be more playable than a cheaper mono-filament string. A 

softer string will give you more feel and less shock, but at a 

cost of reduced durability. 

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Putting Deserves Your 

Undivided Attention 

By Mike Richards 

Putting is often the most overlooked 

part of the game, yet it is the 

most important. During my lessons I 

always ask the student, “Do you feel 

that you are a good putter” At least 75 

percent of the students do not have any 

confidence in their str oke or ability to 

read the greens. 

First, let’s understand some key factors in putting. I like 

to teach three absolutes. 

No. 1: The eyes are directly over the ball to slightly inside, 

never on the outside. 

No. 2: The ball position must be in line with your sternum. 

It can be placed forward in your stance; just make sure the sternum 

is over the ball. 

No. 3: Your stroke should be a one lever or one pendulum 

stroke. To get consistent speed control stop letting the wrist flip 

during the strike of the ball. 

During a lesson I use a training aid called “the putting arc,” 

which shows the proper arc to the stroke. Many people believe 

that the arc is straight back and straight through. I believe that 

the putting motion has an arc and it is slightly back to the inside, 

then squares at impact and then goes slightly back to the inside 

after impact. But, on this arc the putter does and must stay 

square. The face of the putter should not intentionally rotate. 

“The putting arc” will help you understand this and can be 

used at home, office or on the putting green. 

Once you have the stroke, ask yourself three questions 

about your putt. 

No. 1: Is my putt uphill, downhill, flat or a combination 

No. 2: If the green were flooded where would the water 

drain off 

No. 3: What direction is the grain growing 

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not just rely on one. 

No. 1: How does the water drain from the green 

No. 2: Grain grows towards the setting sun. 

No. 3: Grain grows toward an area of water. 

No. 4: Look for light versus dark grass on the green. Light 

down grain, dark into the grain. 

No. 5: Look at the cup. You may see a side of the cup that 

is pulling away from the edge or is brown in color. The grain is 

growing towards the ugly side of the cup. 

After all of this, it comes down to confidence. Start your 

practice session with three balls from three feet. This putt is the 

money putt. I would suggest putting around the cup in a circle, 

making at least 12 putts before moving to a further distance. 

The tour players make 95 percent of these putts. I believe 

everyone who plays should be able to do the same. When you 

can do this, it will take a great deal of pressure off your entire 

game. If you happen to miss the green and can chip within that 

three-foot zone, you will have the confidence to make that 

par-saving putt. P ● 

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All Strung Out 

The average tennis pro shop probably carries 5 to 10 

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restringing your racquet knows you and our game! 

Basic String Facts 

Lower string tensions generate more power (providing 

string movement does not occur). 

Higher string tensions generate more ball control 

(for experienced players). 

A longer string (or string plane area) produces more 

power. 

Decreased string density (fewer strings) generates more 

power. 

Thinner string generates more power. 

More elastic strings generate more power. (Generally, 

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to vibrate less. 

Thinner strings tend to produce more spin. 

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The more elastic the string, the more tension loss in the 

racquet after the string job. 

If you haven’t had YOUR racquet strung lately get 

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Resolve To Follow 

A Healthier Lifestyle 

By Eddie Grosman 

This is the 

time for New 

Year’s resolutions, 

of course, and 

many fall by the 

wayside two 

weeks into 

January. Some 

resolutions are far-fetched and 

frivolous. Your health is not. 

Many people change their 

lifestyles after a catastrophic event. 

But why wait Making wiser choices 

can prevent many health challenges. 

It’s time to get serious and clean out 

the kitchen cabinets. Don’t worry — 

I’ll help. I’ll talk you through it. You 

will feel better when you open the 

cabinets and refrigerator and see 

healthy choices that keep you on that 

positive path. 

First, get rid of processed grains 

that have no nutritional value, such 

as white flour, white sugars and white 

rice. Replace them with stone ground 

whole-wheat flour, brown rice, wild 

rice, basmati rice, unbleached raw 

sugar and sucanat (crystallized cane 

juice). For people with wheat allergies 

(and there are many), use spelt flour, 

kamut flour, brown rice flour or buckwheat 

flour. Spelt works well as a 

wheat substitute. The health food 

store offers sliced bread, pizza dough, 

piecrusts, pita bread and tortillas 

made with spelt flour. 

Alternative sweeteners can also 

be used instead of sugar — such as 

stevia — in packets for coffee, tea or 

baking. Agave nectar is sweeter than 

honey, and friendly for folks with 

diabetes and hypoglycemia. 

There is some incredible rice on 

the market today. Brown rice comes 

in many forms. Short grain can be 

used for California rolls instead of 

the processed white rice. Long grain 

is used for all dishes that call for 

white rice. There is white rice that is 

permissible — Basmati. It comes from 

India and the hull of the kernel is not 

removed, retaining all the important 

nutrients. It’s easy to fool the diehard 

with this substitute. 

Brown rice comes in many forms 

these days. Lundberg is a company 

that produces many gourmet blends 

that are interesting and tasty. Look for 

it in your health food market. Wild 

rice is not really rice; it’s actually the 

grain of a tall grass native to North 

America. If you haven’t tried it, don’t 

wait. It’s nutty and delicious. 

If you haven’t the time to prepare 

fresh produce, buy frozen packages, 

not canned. When foods are frozen 

they retain beneficial vitamins and 

minerals. Eat as much raw vegetables 

and fruits as possible. Salad can be 

bought pre-mixed in a vacuumed 

sealed bag at the grocery store. For 

folks whose time is limited, there are 

even prepackaged salad fixings such 

as shredded carrots, celery, sprouts, 

peppers, onions, cucumbers, etc. 

When selecting dairy foods choose 

low-fat products. Almond milk, rice 

milk and soy milk are available for 

those who are sensitive to dairy or 

lactose intolerant. Watch when a 

product is labeled non-fat. Many times 

there is hidden, processed sugar to 

add taste. Get into the habit of reading 

labels. Eliminate or reduce the use of 

soda. I cannot stress the importance 

of drinking purified water. Our bodies 

are somewhere between 80-90 percent 

water. When we eliminate and sweat 

we lose essential levels of water, 

which must be replaced with water — 

not soda, coffee or tea. As water 

cleanses the earth, it constantly 

detoxifies our bodies. 

It is important to munch often to 

keep your metabolism up. You should 

be eating at least 5-6 times per day. 

This does not mean every meal has 

to be huge. Eat a substantial breakfast, 

have a snack between breakfast and 

lunch, a good size lunch, a snack 

between lunch and dinner, an adequate 

dinner, and if dinner is not too late, a 

snack before 8 p.m. 

Don’t forget the munchies. Protein 

bars — baked, not fried chips, yogurt, 

protein shakes and nuts are some suggestions. 

Dieting by starvation is not 

the way to go. You must eat regularly 

to stay healthy and in shape. Don’t 

diet, just make healthier choices. A 

positive lifestyle change certainly is 

the best preventative medicine. Here’s 

to a Healthy and Happy New Year. P ● 

Eddie Grosman is a personal health 

and fitness chef. E-mail him at 

grosman@theparklander.com 


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The New Year is a great time to begin 

a rigorous health regimen to create the 

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these quality devices are stacked one on top of the other, 

obviously placed there by very fit people who also happen 

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While I consider myself healthy, I didn’t get this way 

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one that involves eating on a regular basis and walking when the 

TV remote is broken. And I have never gotten injured doing this. 

Getting injuries is unhealthy, which the “old” me, which still 

resides comfortably just under the surface, does not like. 

My friend Manny is a police sergeant who leads what I like 

to refer to as an “active” lifestyle. Which means he leaves his home 

and occasionally enters the outdoors. And he gets hurt. Bad. 

The first time I became aware of Manny being hurt was 

when he was in a cast from his ankle to his hip. When I asked 

him if he hurt himself doing what we journalists refer to as 

“taking down a perp,” he said no, that he had done it playing 

basketball. 

For those unfamiliar with the game, basketball — when not 

being watched on television — frequently involves exercise, which 

can be healthy in the rare instances when it is not causing severe 

injuries that require surgery and extensive physical therapy. 

The second time I became aware of Manny being hurt was 

when my other friend Chappy told me that he had crushed 

Manny’s wrist while launching his boat for a day of fishing. 

Ironically, I was watching a TV show about fishing at the time 

and luckily was uninjured. There were no perps involved. 

So as the New Year takes shape, I encourage you to devise 

your own health regimen, which may or may not involve 

exercise, but which should certainly involve avoiding injury. And 

if you plan on being in my neighborhood anytime soon, let me 

know. I’m done using the AbMaster and you’re welcome to it. P ● 

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personality who made a transition to a career in public relations. He is also 

a freelance writer. E-mail him at rice@theparklander.com 

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Hope you had a magical holiday season 

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I was an undergraduate when I 

first encountered the term “music 

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You’ve heard the phrase “Music hath charms to soothe the 

savage breast.” Nobody is actually sure how it works, but there’s 

no doubt it does. Crying babies are soothed, dogs stop growling 

and lovers suddenly forgive wrongs and cuddle closer. So, the 

case for music promoting mental health and in turn, physical 

well being, seems quite clear! 

When we turn on our favorite radio station, pop in our new 

CD or download our own mix on to our Ipod, we are expecting 

something external to change all things internal. And in many cases, 

we just want some confirmation of our feelings. I don’t put on B.B. 

King when I’m happy; I have always used the blues to wallow in 

heartbreak. I don’t put on Enya or Yanni because I want to get my 

motor running, and I sure don’t put on dance music because I want 

to take a nap — although I have been known to put on Cream or 

the Grateful Dead no matter what the mood or time of day. 

Time for a little quiz. Get out your crayons and construction 

paper and write down the three songs that you sing in the shower. 

Song No. 1 should be the song you sing when you know no one is 

around, so if your voice cracks on the high note no harm is done. 

Song No. 2 is the one song you KNOW you do better than the 

original artist and should be paid to sing. Song No. 3 is the song 

you sing when nobody loves you and everyone hates you. 

This exercise will tell you a lot about yourself. For instance, 

the song I sing when nobody can hear me is Unexpected Love Song 

from the musical Song and Dance and I have never hit the final 

note! The song I sing better than the original artist is Like a Rolling 

Stone, but is there really any great accomplishment to singing it 

better than Bob Dylan And finally, my sad song is The Impossible 

Dream, although Jerry Lewis gets the whole country to cry with 

him when he sings it. I am content that I can really belt it out while 

I’m bawling. What’s on your list P ● 

Radio talk show host Joyce Kaufman is on 640 WJNA, weekdays from 2-7 p.m. 

She has been on the air in South Florida for the last 13 years. E-mail her at 

kaufman@theparklander.com 

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Life Is A Cabaret 

At The Colony Hotel 

By Fred Diekmann 

Something special has sweetened 

the entertainment scene in Palm Beach. 

It’s called “Cabaret” at the Colony Hotel’s 

Royal Room less than 100 yards from 

the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach. 

A comfortable cozy romantic 

setting showcases musical headliners 

from the wondrous world of Broadway, 

recording artists and jazz musicians. This prestigious hotel has 

hosted presidents, dukes and duchesses and the center of 

Palm Beach society for more than 50 years. Shall we say that 

the Colony Hotel is an intimate European boutique hotel with 

a British Colonial flair They recently completed an extensive 

$8 million renovation and offers guests the choice of charming 

rooms, luxurious suites and spacious two bedroom villas. 

The Polo Restaurant has been converted into Palm 

Beach’s number one steakhouse and is highly recommended 

by this columnist. Everyone will be impressed with the 

warm welcoming staff offering an escape from daily stress 

and will certainly make your visit as enjoyable as a vacation 

to a Swiss Chalet. 

Many may remember the delightful days of those 

sumptuous supper clubs superbly nestled in the posh hotels 

— especially in New York City, Miami Beach and London. 

They headlined such stars as Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, 

young Victor Borge, Sophie Tucker and the radiant Hildegarde 

spreading show business sophistication. During the 60s and 

into the 70s these clubs vanished. The trend turned to cabaret, 

allowing audiences to savor the talents of new faces striving 

to climb the stairway to stardom. Maureen McGovern, 

Julie Wilson and Barbara Cook bid farewell to retirement 

and joined the bandwagon of cabaret performers. The 

magnificent magic of this marvelous reversal overflowed to 

the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach with a touch of Manhattan 

wrapped in mink. 

The Colony 2005 Cabaret Season is upon us, 

commencing in January with superstar Karen Akers of 

Broadway fame having starred in Tommy Tune’s Nine and 

Grand Hotel. Grand Hotel bestowed with a Tony Award 

nomination. Rave reviews brought her to the cabaret scene. 

This sweetheart of song has recorded numerous albums 

bringing back marvelous memories of Edith Piaf and 

Marlene Dietrich. Jan. 4-8 & Jan. 11-15. 

Nat King Cole’s young brother, vocalist Freddy Cole, 

is joined by pianist Mike Renzi, bass player Jay Leonhart 

and drummer Grady Tate in a joyous jazz session. Jan. 18-22. 

Trumpeter and vocalist Jeremy Davenport, who made 

his mark at the Ritz Carlton in the French Quarter in New 

Orleans, has been labeled "crooner for the 21st century" 

inspiring romantics. Jan. 25-29. 

Astonishing artist Andrea Marcovicci, dubbed “the 

Callas of Cabaret”. A must for lovers of torch singers. 

Feb. 1-5 & Feb. 8-12. 

Jazz vocalist, pop artist and songwriter Kenny Rankin. 

His remarkable recording career spans more than 35 years 

with an uncanny ability to cut straight to anyone’s 

emotional heart. Feb. 15-19 & Feb. 22-26. 

Grammy Award winning singer Sylvia McNair 

embraces classical, opera and Broadway musicals with 

touching tenderness. March 1-5 & 8-12. 

Innovative concert performer & jazz pianist Bob Lappin 

founder and musical director of Palm Beach Pops. March 15-19 

Guitarist/Singer John Pizzarelli & Broadway's Jessica 

Molaskey March 22-26. 

Tony winning Donna McKechnie of "A CHORUS LINE" 

in her colossal cabaret act that captivated critics and 

standing ovation audiences. March 29-April 2. 

Pianist/Singer Steve Ross remains the pinnacle of 

perfection on the Manhattan scene. April 5-9 & April 12-16. 

Call Colony Hotel (561-655-5430) for reservations. P ● 

Fred Diekmann, an actor, director and producer, is founder of the 

Curtain Up Theatrical Awards and a member of the Carbonell voting 

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And Set Yourself Free 

The little bird is searching for places to eat light ... 

So the first stop is Yogurt and More at 6556 North State 

Road 7 in Coconut Creek. Everything at Yogurt and More is 

free, free, free! That’s right — free of carbs, calories, fat and 

sugar. You name it and you can eat it without worry. 

Like so many, we have sworn off excess calories for the 

new year and with a place like this in the neighborhood it’s 

easy! You’ll not only find a nice variety of frozen yogurt 

options, but plenty of Atkins’ approved mixies, baked goods, 

cookies and other products that allow us to get back in shape — 

and quickly. The friendly and happy staff will guide you 

through your choices and you won’t think twice about 

returning for a midday snack or to pick up a treat for your 

favorite dieter. 

Rest assured, you can also get good old-fashioned ice 

cream with all the trimmings if you wish. It’s conveniently 

located for all us Parklanders in the Coral Creek Shoppes. So 

next time you hit your friendly Publix store, take time to stop 

into Yogurt and More. 

The Little Bird also recommends ... 

The oh, so terrific Panera Bread at 2015 North University 

Drive in Coral Springs. The rising popularity of this little cafe 

is no surprise considering the lovely variety it offers. You can 

definitely stay low cal and low carb and still eat something 

delicious and satisfying for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Panera’s 

soup and salad options are unique and tasty. The restaurant 

offers five — yes, five — soups daily and always includes a low 

fat or vegetarian option. Not sure what soup to have Not to 

worry, the staff will happily give you a sample to help you 

decide. 

I especially like the staff here because they are helpful and 

nice even when the place is bustling. Panera also has low-carb 

bread and bagel options. Trust me, you definitely will not be 

disappointed and will find the atmosphere perfect for a casual 

lunch with friends. Ask them about their “to-go” boxes for 

business meetings or just to give someone as a pick-me-up for 

the day. So, to make your New Year’s resolution of eating right 

a delight, go to Panera Bread today! 

The Little Bird believes you can’t go wrong with sushi ... 

A favorite is Ichiban Japanese Restaurant at 8841 Glades 

Road in Boca Raton. There is a certain charm to this Japanese 

eatery that you will just love. As you enter Ichiban, you will 

walk through the lovely well-kept gardens into the airy 

restaurant furnished in a dark and inviting decor. You can also 

eat outdoors in the patio area, which is nice on those rare nippy 

Florida nights. 

I promise you, the sushi cannot be beat! It’s fresh and 

flavorful and you won’t be disappointed. Don’t fret, they not 

only offer a large sushi menu but modern and sophisticated 

Japanese fare as well as the traditional, including tempura, filet 

mignon and shrimp combinations and teriyaki dishes to die for. 

The relaxing atmosphere is complemented by an attentive 

and friendly staff. They will find you the perfect seat and make 

suggestions to help you achieve dining success. So make sushi 

a part of your 2005 eating agenda and check out Ichiban. P● 

This column is contributed by a Parkland resident who, for obvious 

reasons, chooses to remain anonymous. Neither the contributor nor the 

Parklander receives any consideration from the establishments reviewed 

in this feature. 

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Hello neighbors. 

It is difficult to get through a day without being reminded of the somber events that are part of our 21st century reality. 

Whether it is the war in Iraq or the war on terrorism, economic uncertainty or the every day stress of meeting the 

demands of work and family, it would be easy to lose ourselves to these troubling thoughts. 

However, it is precisely at such times that we should take an inventory of all the things in our lives for which we are 

grateful — our family, friends and the good fortune of living in a wonderful community. In that regard, this column 

is a reflection of what we love most about Parkland. 

—Jeb Niewood 

Question: What do you love most about Parkland 

John Eramo, Heron Bay, 

two-year Parkland resident; 

business owner 

Parkland is the nicest community that I have ever 

lived in. I love the outdoors and there are so many 

parks and trails to enjoy here. I also love coaching 

kids and Parkland’s sports leagues are wonderful. 

Ted Hollander, Pine Tree Estates, 

one-year Parkland resident; attorney 

Parkland has a true hometown feel. When you are at 

the parks you feel like you are part of a community and 

you feel like you know everyone. 

Richard Cecere, Parkside Estates, 

two-year Parkland resident; 

account executive 

I love the sports programs, as I am very involved 

in coaching my daughters in soccer and softball. 

Lamae Klos, Parkside Isles, 

four-year Parkland resident; business owner 

I love the small town feel, whether it’s going to a grocery 

store and seeing people that I know or being able to walk 

to school. I love being in a neighborhood full of children. 

Erika Goetz, Heron Bay, 

two-year Parkland resident; recruiter 

Parkland has a great family atmosphere. There is 

so much here for the kids to do and the sports 

programs are great. There are many fun events. 

We moved here because Parkland is known for its 

family environment. 

And for the last word… 

Ron Teblum, Fox Ridge, 

five-year Parkland resident; business owner 

I love the quality and accessibility of the schools in 

Parkland. I love our city’s beauty and the fact that it is 

a really nice bedroom community. The shopping is very 

convenient. Parkland is extremely clean and most 

importantly, the people are all friendly. 

As you finish reading this column, I hope you take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we all are to live here. 

I also hope your holiday season was peaceful and filled with joy. I’ll see you next month. 

Jeb Niewood is a nine-year Parkland resident and a single father to his son Kevin, a sophomore at Stoneman Douglas High School. 

Jeb is an attorney who enjoys volunteering at Douglas High School and for the City of Parkland. E-mail him at neiwood@theparklander.com 

Jewelry Store Owner Cooper Dies At 35 

Marc Lawrence Cooper, owner of Jacquelyn B. 

Jewelers in the Parkland Town Center and a prominent 

member of the community who participated in numerous 

fund-raising events, died on Dec. 12 at age 35. 

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral at 

Star of David Memorial Chapel in North Lauderdale. 

Marc was a Parkland resident, and is survived by his 

parents, Joseph and Carol, his brother, Robert, his 

grandmother, Frieda, his grandfather, Felix, his stepmother, 

Lynn, and Lucero and her four children. 

Marc, who suffered from a debilitating heart condition, 

moved from New York to Florida five years ago 

for the more sedate lifestyle. He came out of retirement 

to open Jacquelyn B. Jewelers, named after Lucero’s 

daughter. 

Marc was born in Queens and attended Dowling 

College on Long Island. He decided he wanted to 

become a jeweler, became a certified gemologist and 

opened A.N.A. Diamond, a retail store and wholesale 

operation on 47th Street in New York City. 

“Marc was the youngest proprietor on the strip,” 

said his father. 

Marc tried to give a lot back to his adopted community. 

On his store’s opening night he started a raffle 

for a $50,000 diamond with the proceeds going toward 

helping Stoneman Douglas High School build a football 

stadium. 

“Marc was the bravest person I know,” said Lucero. 

“He faced death the way he faced life — with courage.” 

The family asks that donations be sent to JFK 

Hospital in Atlantis, FL. 

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