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3rd ANNUAL MEDICAL ISSUE<br />

A Healthier and Better You<br />

ARTWALKS:<br />

DISCOVER NAPLES’<br />

CULTURAL SIDE<br />

<strong>Have</strong> a<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> &<br />

<strong>Healthy</strong><br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>!


CYPRESSHEAD $2,900,000<br />

Unbelievable custom built Mediterranean, resort style, lakefront<br />

home with incredible landscaping and lake views. The 7052 squarefoot<br />

estate features 5 bedrooms, six and one-half baths, formal living<br />

room and formal dining room, media room, private office, 4 cargarage,<br />

magnificent gourmet kitchen, outdoor, screened patio open<br />

huge resort style pool and spa with balconies and terraces. One of<br />

<strong>the</strong> finest homes in Parkland, by renowned Architect Randall Stofft.<br />

COUNTRY PLACE $699,000<br />

Custom country home in premier gated community, on private,<br />

oversized cul-de-sac lot, backing to preserve. Original owner has<br />

maintained this home impeccably with French doors, hardwood<br />

floors, wood kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, family room with<br />

brick fireplace and wet bar, split bedroom plan, volume ceilings, new 2<br />

zone A/C, all top of <strong>the</strong> line appliances, new accordion hurricane<br />

shutters thru out, wood plantation shutters, surround sound, peaceful<br />

backyard with total privacy.<br />

CYPRESSHEAD $1,395,000<br />

Gorgeous executive home, beautifully appointed. With 5 bedrooms,<br />

3-1/2 baths, new 4-car garage. <strong>New</strong> S tile roof being installed; saturnia<br />

floors, crown molding,Venetian plaster and faux painting throughout.<br />

Split bedroom plan, library with built in bookcase and dual desk areas.<br />

Family room with cherry wood built in entertainment center, woodburning<br />

fireplace with wood mantle. <strong>New</strong> cherry wood bar with<br />

granite counter top, with refrigerator and icemaker. <strong>New</strong> cherry<br />

wood kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, center island,Wolf cook<br />

top, Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 Sub Zero freezer drawers, Thermador<br />

double wall ovens/microwave, Bosch dishwasher. Master bedroom<br />

with sitting area, 2 large walk in closets with organizers, new master<br />

bath with whirlpool tub, new powder bath. Patio with heated pool and<br />

raised spa. Summer kitchen and buffet counter. <strong>New</strong> 500-gallon<br />

propane gas tank. Home is in model perfect condition.A Must See!!<br />

HERON BAY $1,225,000<br />

Gorgeous lake front home with spectacular views. 6 bedrooms 3 1/2<br />

baths, 3 car garage, 3 way split floor plan. Upgraded kitchen with<br />

wood cabinets, granite counter tops, center island, and all top of <strong>the</strong><br />

line appliances. Upgraded fixtures thru out, master bath with marble<br />

floors and marble countertops, whirlpool tub, walk thru shower, his<br />

and hers walk in closets and dressing areas. This home has been<br />

professionally decorated.<br />

Committed To Parkland<br />

Grace A. Noe<strong>the</strong>n<br />

CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL<br />

SPECIALIST<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

MARKETING SPECIALIST<br />

(561) 289-9294<br />

GANoe<strong>the</strong>n@aol.com<br />

www.gracenoe<strong>the</strong>n.com<br />

Named to <strong>the</strong> Top 10 Agents<br />

in <strong>the</strong> Region and<br />

Florida 100 Agents<br />

Specializing in Parkland and<br />

South Florida communities<br />

since 1985. She has been<br />

honored in <strong>the</strong> top .01% of<br />

Sales Associates across <strong>the</strong><br />

nation and has been a member<br />

of COLDWELL BANKER’S<br />

International President’s<br />

Premier. Grace has been a<br />

licensed REALTOR since 1979<br />

and is licensed in both Florida<br />

and <strong>New</strong> Jersey. She has a<br />

background in banking<br />

& finance, accounting,<br />

construction and general real<br />

estate sales and is fluent in<br />

both Italian and Spanish.<br />

CYPRESSHEAD $1,725,000<br />

Custom Estate with an indescribable lake front view of wide water, and total<br />

privacy. with just under 5200 sq.ft. of living area, 8’ doors through out and<br />

casement windows with built in blinds. The main house features Master + 3<br />

additional bedrooms all with private baths+office/library+media room+21⁄2<br />

+ baths + detached guesthouse with 2 bedrooms + 1 full bath. Master<br />

bedroom with exercise room, recently updated kitchen with Center Island,<br />

including double sub zero refrigerator-freezer, top of <strong>the</strong> line granite<br />

counter top; family room with wrap around wet bar, and radius windows;<br />

formal dining room with built-ins. The 50x98 patio overlooks <strong>the</strong> 22x41<br />

heated pool and raised spa.<br />

TALL PINES $1,450,000<br />

Exclusive estate home in beautiful gated community, 5 Bedrooms, 4 full<br />

baths, 3 car side entry garage, circular driveway, w/ just under 4000 sq feet<br />

of interior living space. Grand, column entry with exterior foyer and<br />

garden. Formal living and dining rooms, 18‘ volume ceilings, marble floors<br />

throughout, 3 way split floor plan, all bedrooms with hard wood floors.<br />

French doors & crown molding thru out, custom cherry wood kitchen<br />

cabinets with granite counter tops, double sub zero refrigerator/freezer, 2<br />

dishwashers, double wall ovens, microwave, 2 sinks, center island and<br />

breakfast area with radius windows overlooking oversized pool raised spa<br />

and patio. 28 ft laundry room with 2 dryer, built in ironing board,<br />

CYPRESSHEAD $849,000<br />

Renovated lake view home on 2 cul-de-sac side streets in walking distance to<br />

elementary school. 5 BR + office with 2 custom built in wall units & desks +<br />

large loft/playroom/or 6th BR. Split BR plan,huge master suite with sitting area,<br />

new master BA with glass block shower & whirlpool tub, remodeled wood<br />

kitchen with granite countertops & appliances; 24x24 marble floors. Coral<br />

stone wood burning fireplace in family room. Custom faux finished walls in<br />

formal living and dining rooms. <strong>New</strong> roof in 2004, circular driveway with 2 car<br />

side entry garage + golf cart or storage new diamond brite pool & freestanding,<br />

built in 8 person hot tub, on large euro tile screened in patio.<br />

CYPRESSHEAD $1,500,000<br />

Remodeled home, vacant and ready for occupancy. Just under 5000 sq feet<br />

of living space. Split bedroom plan, hardwood floors, new kitchen with<br />

granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, with 2 ovens,<br />

microwave, new refrigerator and dishwasher, <strong>New</strong> wet bar with granite<br />

counter top, new brick built in summer kitchen with gas grill, new, large<br />

laundry room with built in sink and storage cabinets, crown molding thru<br />

out, French doors thru out, all closets with closet organizers, new marble<br />

master bath, with his and hers dressing areas. Resort style, heated, open<br />

pool and spa, huge covered patio, circular driveway, on double cul-de-sac.


PARKLAND $3,500,000<br />

<strong>New</strong> custom estate on over 3 acres in Pinetree<br />

Estates. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of luxury living. 6/5.5<br />

with pool and private guest house.<br />

http://F769440.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Lisa Flickstein • 954-369-0355<br />

PARKLAND $1,179,000<br />

Landing Estates - 5/4, overlooking tranquil lake.<br />

Cul-de-sac, salt water pool/spa, huge circular<br />

driveway. Perfect home for entertaining.<br />

http://F770677.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Joyce Bencal • 954-369-0200<br />

PARKLAND $999,000<br />

Golf & Lake views. Oversized 118 waterfront ft.<br />

Open floorplan, 5/4, lrg fenced backyard, golf, tennis,<br />

clubhouse, gated comm. Close to best schools.<br />

http://F769495.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Gladys Castro • 954-802-3125<br />

PARKLAND $875,995<br />

Luxury living at its best! Banyan Isles, Heron<br />

Bays newest area. Spectacular 5/3 waterfront<br />

home. Community amenities for entire family.<br />

http://F785928.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Nadera• 561-248-8429<br />

CORAL SPRINGS $1,299,000<br />

Exquisite, newly upgraded 5BR/5BA executive<br />

home in The Isles with infinity pool and water<br />

view. Perfect family home for entertaining.<br />

http://F740233.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Cheri Massingill • 954-263-7476<br />

PARKLAND $1,149,800<br />

Brand new waterfront beauty in Heron Bay's<br />

Greenbriar. 5BR/4BA with 5581 sq.ft. Marble<br />

floors stainless appliances, granite.<br />

http://F776636.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Jeff Hillenbrand • 954-821-4492<br />

PARKLAND $949,000<br />

Buyers here in <strong>the</strong> 5BR/3BA, 3 car garage pool<br />

home you are waiting for. Oversized lot in<br />

Heron Bay. Owner transferred.<br />

http://F774378.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Ellen Zeiger • 954-234-0920<br />

REDUCED<br />

PARKLAND $819,000<br />

Brand new upgraded Sable Pointe. 4BR/3BA,<br />

pool, on water. Two story home in prestigious<br />

guard-gated golf community of Heron Bay.<br />

http://F750378.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Pat Horowitz • 954-369-0322<br />

Prestigious Parkland Golf & CC overlooking 4th PARKLAND $1,250,000<br />

hole<br />

of Gregg Norman Signature golfcourse. Split BR,<br />

extensive French doors, view of lake. Impact glass.<br />

http://F785777.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Kimberly Hargraves • 954-579-5197<br />

Trina McKee • 954-415-8651<br />

PARKLAND $1,149,000<br />

Parkland Golf & CC. 5/3, 2 story w/master down.<br />

EIK w/lots of upgrades, granite counters, tiles<br />

floors & more. Lakeview & Sports Club House.<br />

http://F751999.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Debbie Anderson • 954-914-4966<br />

PARKLAND $899,995<br />

Heated pool home, 1/3 acre on a cul-de-sac. Granite<br />

counters, european maple cabinets, s.s. appliances,<br />

italian stone tile, electric hurricane shutters, 3 car garage.<br />

http://F779958.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Kathy Udvarhely • 954-605-9941<br />

Maria Montalbano • 954-214-5483<br />

PARKLAND $759,900<br />

A world of living is waiting for you in Heron Bay,<br />

Banyan Isles, a golf & gated comm. <strong>New</strong> home on<br />

large lake lot w/3 car garage. Call for details.<br />

http://F762831.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Joy Carter• 954-695-7653<br />

Jeff Booker • 954-695-7653<br />

Brand new Marabella model on cul-de-sac on<br />

water. Gourmet kit., impact windows, loft easily<br />

converted to 5th PARKLAND $1,195,000<br />

BR. Bella Flor, Parkland Golf & CC.<br />

http://F782903.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Rhonda Koussevitaky • 954-914-5228<br />

PARKLAND $1,030,000<br />

Parkland Golf & CC - Beautiful Anastasia,<br />

Tuscan elevation. 3BR/3BA, stone front. Impact<br />

resistant windows.<br />

http://F785142.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Joy Kramer • 954-461-3633<br />

PARKLAND $899,900<br />

Heron Bay - Waterfront priced to sell now! 5/3, pool,<br />

cul-de-sac, 3,900 sq. ft. living space. Crown molding,<br />

granite tops, open floor plan, ideal for large family.<br />

http://F784286.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Lea Plotkin • 954-802--8451<br />

Rubin Wites • 954-592-6734<br />

REDUCED<br />

PARKLAND $750,000<br />

Buy a million dollar home in The Estates at<br />

Heron Bay at an all time low price. 4/3 plus<br />

office, pool on beautiful water. Many upgrades!<br />

http://F740146.prudentialfloridawci.com<br />

Susan Mitchell • 954-309-4900


Coming Soon: Blue Fin Sushi & Thai Grill The Carriage Light Tea Parlor<br />

Pizza Time Caffé<br />

Located in <strong>the</strong> heart of Parkland at<br />

6600 Parkside Drive<br />

Between Holmberg Road & Lox Road<br />

(south of Riverglades Elementary School next to Old City Hall)<br />

Pizza Time Caffé<br />

Adanelle Interiors<br />

Michael J. Curtin & Associates<br />

Parkland Home Finance<br />

Allstate Insurance<br />

Todd J. Goldstein, DDS<br />

Kruger & Associates, P.A.<br />

Via Moda<br />

Salon Salon<br />

The Carriage Light Tea Parlor<br />

Parkside Health & Wellness<br />

Center<br />

Karate America<br />

Parkland Drums<br />

Fitness Toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Jiovenetta & Associates<br />

* Mention this ad and receive a free gift when<br />

you dine-in at Pizza Time Caffé


1/31/07


John Bagnato, David Bernstein, Dr. Joseph Bogart, Ben &<br />

Sheila Bodenstein, Coreen & Todd Busch, Mayor Scott Brook,<br />

Janet Cimorelli, Dr. Frank Darrow, Gwen Dvorkin, Rev.<br />

George Faragi, Tom & Maria Flynn, George Garrido, Dr.<br />

Mark Gendal, Dr. Jason Goldman, Peter F. Grom, Mimi Gros,<br />

Dr. Janel Heath, Bill Johnson, Marcy Johnson, Carol Corbin<br />

Jones, Dr. Glenn Kalick, Dr. Jeanne M. Korn, Kim Kozlow, Dr.<br />

Terryl Lawrence, Ron Levitt, Bari Lieberman, Robert<br />

Loewendick, Charles Marcanetti, Sid Marcus, Todd McFliker,<br />

Fran Mercede, Alan Milner, Fran Perel, Dr. Jeffrey Reich, Lisa<br />

Robinson, Miriam Richter, Phyllis Sandrow, Barbara<br />

Schuman, Jerry Schwartz, Dr. Laura Skellchock, Mona<br />

Steinberg, Mayor Michael Udine, Adler Volmer, Steve Winston,<br />

Larry Zwerin.<br />

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ON THE COVER:<br />

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his debut at<br />

Northwest Medical<br />

Center this month.<br />

Proud parents are<br />

Karin Mclain and<br />

Juby Battle.<br />

January<br />

Volume 16, No. 10 • January 2007<br />

CONTENTS<br />

42<br />

JANUARY 2007<br />

64<br />

96<br />

3rd Annual<br />

Medical Issue<br />

For a healthier and better you<br />

Art Walks<br />

2007<br />

Visits to <strong>the</strong> Naples Philharmonic<br />

Center,<strong>the</strong> Museum of Art and<br />

<strong>the</strong> Naples Zoo at <strong>the</strong> Caribbean<br />

Gardens<br />

Baggin‘ a 14‘er<br />

Mountain climbing in <strong>the</strong><br />

Colorado Rockies


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ask us to send you written information about our qualification and experience.


January<br />

2007<br />

Also Inside…<br />

7-16 Local Politics<br />

17-40 Home<br />

20 A Guy’s Guide to Home Furnishing<br />

26 An Architects Vision<br />

36 So Many Houses For Sale<br />

41-62 Medicine/Health<br />

63-76 Arts & Entertainment<br />

63 Love, Laughter & Longevity<br />

68 Meet <strong>the</strong> Authors<br />

70 Blue Gallery Open House<br />

72 Backstage Broward<br />

74 A Positive Mental Attitude<br />

77-84 Food<br />

78 Review: Bucky’s Barbeque<br />

85-93 School <strong>New</strong>s<br />

95-104 Sports<br />

98 Nascar<br />

100 Try Hiking<br />

105-108 Pets<br />

109 CIA Report<br />

110-112 Religion<br />

113-128 Business/Financial<br />

Hip Hop Kids Page 108<br />

Hunter’s Run<br />

Equestrian<br />

Center<br />

Parkland’s<br />

Premier<br />

Boarding<br />

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Photo provided by: Hassil Photography<br />

7


Call me today for Allstate’s new low motorcycle rates<br />

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8 JANUARY 2007<br />

EDITOR’S NOTE<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>,<br />

<strong>New</strong> Attitude<br />

I saw Sid Marcus two weeks after he had triple by-pass<br />

surgery. What was he doing at <strong>the</strong> time? Lying in a hospital<br />

bed? Putting his feet up while relaxing at home? No way!<br />

Looking quite dapper and smiling ear-to-ear, he was doing<br />

card tricks at our table at Benvenuto’s Restaurant, while<br />

waiting for a show to begin. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even<br />

know he’d had open-heart surgery until he told me. I was<br />

amazed at <strong>the</strong> speed of his recovery. Did I mention that Sid<br />

Marcus is 83 years old?<br />

I knew that for many years, he’d been a motivational<br />

speaker, spreading his jewels of positive thinking and joie de<br />

vivre all over <strong>the</strong> world. What I now believe, because I saw<br />

evidence of his rapid recovery with my own eyes, is that this<br />

positive attitude stuff really must work. It didn’t take me long<br />

to realize that his story should be shared with our readers, so<br />

I asked him to write it. And <strong>the</strong> timing was perfect, because<br />

we were able to publish his column right on page 74 of our<br />

Annual Medical and Health issue.<br />

To ring in <strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>, in this our first of issue of 2007,<br />

we’ve covered health care from every angle. We’ve featured a<br />

wealth of articles about body, mind and spirit. You’ll find<br />

stories on new medical procedures, exercise and diet, <strong>the</strong><br />

business and politics of health care, health-related book<br />

reviews, and wines that are good for you. We’ve covered <strong>the</strong><br />

gamut from pre-natals to senior citizens, from working out to<br />

sipping chicken soup. You’ll be reading about babies,<br />

students, singles, Olympic hopefuls, hikers and swimmers,<br />

equestrians and pets.<br />

And you’ll still see favorites like artwalks, travel, <strong>the</strong>atre<br />

and restaurant reviews, outdoor living, home decor, sports<br />

and school news. We’ve also continued our coverage of <strong>the</strong><br />

upcoming Coral Springs Festival of <strong>the</strong> Arts, spotlighting<br />

two more authors who will be giving free workshops.<br />

And wait until you see who’ll be performing at <strong>the</strong> Festival’s<br />

benefit concert at <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs Center for<br />

The Performing Arts.<br />

Because <strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> is a time for renewal, we thought our<br />

magazine deserved a makeover too. We think that our<br />

January issue, with its fresh new format, and loaded with new<br />

information on a such a vast variety of topics, is a great way to<br />

start <strong>the</strong> year 2007. We hope you’ll think so too. And we’d like<br />

to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> and an especially <strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> from Jack and<br />

Sharon Kornreich, members of our editorial, art and sales<br />

departments, office staff and Maggie <strong>the</strong> dog.<br />

Warmly,<br />

Ellyn Laub


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LOCAL POLITICS<br />

ACTIVITIES PLANNED<br />

FOR 2007<br />

IN PARKLAND<br />

By Parkland’s Mayor Michael Udine<br />

I hope everyone enjoyed <strong>the</strong> Holidays. I extend my wishes to all for a<br />

healthy, prosperous and happy <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>. Hopefully, everyone has a<br />

fantastic 2007! As I make my way around <strong>the</strong> City to various events and<br />

City programs, it is great to see so many people taking advantage of <strong>the</strong><br />

many wonderful events offered by our Leisure Services Department and<br />

City Library. The City offers so many fantastic events and programs, from<br />

field trips for our seniors to day off from school programs, <strong>the</strong>re really is<br />

something for everyone. Is your family taking advantage of some of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

great programs? If not, I encourage you to check <strong>the</strong>m out. While <strong>the</strong>re are<br />

way too many to mention in this article, here are some upcoming activities<br />

that you may want to look into.<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> last month, we re-started our “Movies in <strong>the</strong> Park” series.<br />

A few hundred people ga<strong>the</strong>red at Terramar Park, laid out <strong>the</strong>ir blankets<br />

and chairs and saw a movie under <strong>the</strong> stars. During January, <strong>the</strong>re will be<br />

two more movie nights at Terramar. On January 13, <strong>the</strong> City will show Hoot<br />

and on January 27, <strong>the</strong> movie will be Ice Age 2: <strong>the</strong> Meltdown. The local<br />

schools sell popcorn and candy to raise money for <strong>the</strong>ir PTA groups and it’s<br />

a fun night for <strong>the</strong> entire family. Grab a blanket and your lawn chair and<br />

come out and join your friends and neighbors! January also brings us MLK<br />

day, on Friday, January 12 at 3:30 p.m. <strong>the</strong> library will show a film biography<br />

called Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr: <strong>the</strong> Man and <strong>the</strong> Dream”. This will be<br />

followed by a discussion of <strong>the</strong> impact he has had on us and society. The<br />

Library offers tremendous programing for residents of all ages.<br />

Computer classes are offered during both <strong>the</strong> daytime and in <strong>the</strong><br />

evenings, from computer basics to some more sophisticated computer<br />

classes all levels of computer knowledge are covered. Check out <strong>the</strong> library<br />

website for various yoga classes for children, book signings and o<strong>the</strong>r family<br />

friendly events. These library programs fill up fast so contact <strong>the</strong> library<br />

staff for more details. If you have teenagers, you may want to have <strong>the</strong>m<br />

check out <strong>the</strong> Parkland Teen Advisory Group. The Group, under <strong>the</strong><br />

leadership of Gerri Dougherty in our Leisure Services Department, helps<br />

create <strong>the</strong> programs offered by <strong>the</strong> City for our teens. They plan social<br />

events, obtain leadership skills, receive volunteer service hours, and help<br />

with special events, camp and library programs. The next meeting of <strong>the</strong><br />

Teen Advisory Group is set for Thursday January 18, at<br />

City Hall at 7:00 pm.<br />

The Annual Concert is fast approaching, so save March 24, 2007 on<br />

your calendar. It will be a fun family event so bring <strong>the</strong> kids! There will be<br />

live entertainment, food, and plenty of fun for all generations! All of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

great community events take a coordinated effort between <strong>the</strong><br />

City Commission, City management, <strong>the</strong> Leisure Services Department<br />

and great volunteers that help <strong>the</strong> City. On February 3, we will have our<br />

traditional VIP (Volunteers Improving Parkland) Thank You party which<br />

will again take place outside of City Hall. This is <strong>the</strong> Parkland’s way of<br />

thanking <strong>the</strong> many, many volunteers that do so much for <strong>the</strong> City. I hope to<br />

see many of you <strong>the</strong>re.<br />

I sincerely hope that you take advantage of and enjoy <strong>the</strong> many<br />

programs offered. I encourage you to check out our website,<br />

www.Cityofparkland.org.While you are <strong>the</strong>re you might want to sign up for<br />

our e-mail broadcast system, this way you will be provided with additional<br />

notice when <strong>the</strong>se great community events take place or new ones are<br />

added. These types of events are consistent with our mission<br />

and vision of providing first class leisure activities for our residents. Please<br />

enjoy <strong>the</strong>m.


LOCAL POLITICS<br />

A NEW YEAR in CORAL SPRINGS<br />

By Coral Springs’ Mayor Scott Brooks<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> friends! I am so thankful we have put some distance<br />

between us and hurricanes! I hope 2007 is an extraordinary year for you<br />

and your family. I have just returned from a National League of Cities'<br />

conference and I want to share an important message with you.<br />

One of <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>mes of <strong>the</strong> conference was “We.” As we interacted with<br />

elected officials from around <strong>the</strong> country we heard recurring issues:<br />

affordable housing; division of classes; education issues; etc. During <strong>the</strong><br />

conference so many speakers suggested that “we” are <strong>the</strong> solution. I am<br />

hopeful that in 2007 we, as a community, find ways to increase <strong>the</strong> quality<br />

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of education in our state. I am hopeful that we stand for nothing less<br />

than bipartisan solutions to our community issues. As your Mayor, I<br />

invite you and implore you to be active with our local community so that<br />

we work toge<strong>the</strong>r in developing a downtown that is good for all of us,<br />

enhancing <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> lives of all of our families and make our<br />

City <strong>the</strong> greatest possible.<br />

I suggest that we have much more power if we are part of a team. As a<br />

citizen of Coral Springs, you are integral to our team. Please contribute<br />

to diminishing <strong>the</strong> distance between “us” and “<strong>the</strong>m” because you can’t<br />

have POWER without WE.<br />

We are inviting all of you to join us during our 17th annual Martin<br />

Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr. celebration. The festivities begins January 12 with a<br />

weekend full of activities for <strong>the</strong> entire family.<br />

Tickets are still available to hear former Virginia Governor L.<br />

Douglas Wilder speak during a business luncheon and a community<br />

celebration. The luncheon will be held at <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs Marriott,<br />

11775 Heron Bay Blvd., and tickets are $40 each. A community-wide<br />

celebration featuring Wilder's keynote address, along with music and<br />

entertainment, will take place at 7p.m. at <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs Center<br />

for <strong>the</strong> Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are $5 for adults and<br />

$1 for children 17 and younger. A VIP reception following <strong>the</strong> address<br />

costs $20.<br />

On Friday, January 26 at 7 p.m., a step show competition will take<br />

place at Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road. Funds from<br />

<strong>the</strong> show will help support Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr. scholarships for local<br />

teenagers.<br />

The City is still accepting applications for scholarships. Students can<br />

receive an application from <strong>the</strong>ir high school B.R.A.C.E. advisor or by<br />

calling 954-344-1005. Students must be able to demonstrate financial<br />

need, as well as have a clear community service focus. For more<br />

information, visit <strong>the</strong> City's Web site at www.coralsprings.org/mlk or call<br />

954.344.1063.<br />

It's still not too late to mentor a high school student. Our next mentor<br />

training will take place on Thursday, January 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at <strong>the</strong><br />

West Wing of City Hall. I have mentored a high school student for over<br />

3 years and it has been a great experience. If you are interested, I<br />

encourage you to call Pat Mirabello at 954.344.5907.<br />

We have a great list of performers at this year's Family Concert<br />

Series. This month, Hot Brass Monkey, will delight us with <strong>the</strong>ir blues<br />

on Saturday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles<br />

Road. The concert is free, and you're welcome to bring your lawn chairs<br />

and coolers. For more information, please call 954.345.2200<br />

On January 27, Japanese sculptor Yoshin Ogata and Argentine<br />

sculptor Perez Celis will “Break <strong>the</strong> Block” for <strong>the</strong> last two sculptures of<br />

<strong>the</strong> International Sculpture Symposium. Artists from five continents<br />

were invited to participate in <strong>the</strong> Museum’s Artist in Residence<br />

program. All art will be permanently placed at <strong>the</strong> International Peace<br />

Garden adjacent to <strong>the</strong> Museum. I encourage residents to stop by, get to<br />

know <strong>the</strong> artists, and help <strong>the</strong>m "Break <strong>the</strong> Block." For more<br />

information, visit www.csmart.org.<br />

As always, please visit www.coralsprings.org for City news and check<br />

our Event Calendar to view <strong>the</strong> Commission's scheduled office hours.<br />

Feel free to email me at sbrook@coralsprings.org if <strong>the</strong>re is anything I can<br />

help you with. I am honored to be a part of our wonderful community<br />

and I hope to see you at one of our events soon.


LOCAL POLITICS<br />

Parkland<br />

Chamber of Commerce<br />

The Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s November breakfast meeting was hosted by Aston Gardens and<br />

its December Holiday Party was hosted by <strong>the</strong> Parkland Golf & Country Club. Throughout <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>the</strong><br />

PCC plans numerous social and business get-toge<strong>the</strong>rs. Its members network in a relaxed environment,<br />

and socialize with friends, neighbors and local politicians. Meeting times are <strong>the</strong> first Thursday of each<br />

month from 5:30-7:30 PM and <strong>the</strong> third Thursday from 7:30-9:00 AM. The meeting locations vary from<br />

month to month, so please visit <strong>the</strong> Chamber’s website: www.parklandchamber.com. If you would like to<br />

sponsor a meeting or make use of a table top display, please telephone <strong>the</strong> Chamber’s Executive<br />

Assistant Dana Josephson at 954-340-0005.<br />

Photos by Rich Photo and Video Inc.<br />

1. L-R: Debra Rowars (The Day School at Coral<br />

Springs), David Dweck (Re/Max), Rebecca<br />

Waldorf (Aston Gardens)<br />

2. L-R: Nick Steffens, Esq. (Scott J. Brook, PA),<br />

Sharon Steffens, Joan Coronado (<strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Parklander</strong>), Andrew Garofalo, Esq.<br />

3. L-R: Nancy Porto (The Boca Observer), Jack<br />

Kornreich (<strong>the</strong> <strong>Parklander</strong>), Dana Josephson (PCC<br />

Executive Assistant), Jim Norton (Parkland Lifestyles)<br />

4. L-R: Bill McFarlane, Esq. (McFarlane & Dolan),<br />

Dana Josephson, Stacy Udine, Parkland Mayor<br />

Michael Udine<br />

5. L-R: Joan and Bob Nast (God’s Little Acres)<br />

6. L-R: Dean Rosengarten (American Benefits Co.),<br />

Sherry and Steven Gottlieb (Re/Max<br />

Professionals)<br />

7. L-R: The Parkland Chamber of Commerce Board<br />

of Directors and its Executive Assistant<br />

8. L-R: Parkland Commssioner JaySmith, Denise<br />

Brody<br />

9. L-R: Sally Seyss (Smith Barney), Suzi Hayes<br />

(Parkland Library)<br />

3 4<br />

5 6<br />

7 8<br />

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By Bill Johnson<br />

PARKLAND’S JEREMY RING<br />

PREPARES FOR STATE SENATE<br />

AND REFLECTS ON HIS CAMPAIGN<br />

Jeremy Ring of Parkland has ambitious plans. He wants to make a billion<br />

dollars, change <strong>the</strong> world, and <strong>the</strong>n give <strong>the</strong> money back to society.<br />

But first, <strong>the</strong> 36-year-old fa<strong>the</strong>r of four is dedicating himself to public<br />

service for a while as <strong>the</strong> newly elected Democratic state senator from<br />

District 32.<br />

Sen. Ring’s path in life took him through Syracuse University and on to<br />

an impressive and lucrative five year run with Yahoo!. He was <strong>the</strong>re at <strong>the</strong><br />

start and helped <strong>the</strong> technological juggernaut’s explosive growth to a<br />

billion dollar company in five years. That’s <strong>the</strong> past. For <strong>the</strong> immediate<br />

future, he is focused on public service.<br />

As he looked forward to his first legislative session, Sen. Ring sat down<br />

with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parklander</strong> to talk about his experience and his goals.<br />

Q What was your experience with Yahoo!?<br />

A I started at age 25. The company had just launched. I was living in<br />

<strong>New</strong> York, and my wife was in law school. I opened <strong>the</strong> East Coast<br />

operations out of my <strong>New</strong> York City apartment. I was <strong>the</strong> first<br />

salesperson hired by <strong>the</strong> company. I later moved to California to run<br />

its sales programs. Yahoo! was one of <strong>the</strong> fastest growing global<br />

companies in <strong>the</strong> history of business. We changed <strong>the</strong> world.<br />

We made it easier for people to find information and communicate<br />

with each o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Q Why did you move to Florida and to Parkland?<br />

A We moved to Florida in 2001. I had friends here who were starting a<br />

company, and <strong>the</strong>y asked me to come here to run <strong>the</strong>ir business.<br />

Friends in Florida recommended we move to Parkland.<br />

Q What prompted you to run for public office?<br />

A Politics had become tainted. That’s not a blanket statement.<br />

We have wonderful, inspiring elected officials, but much of it has<br />

become tainted. It was too partisan. It was too much about keeping<br />

<strong>the</strong> job and getting <strong>the</strong> next one. There was a lessening of a public<br />

service mindset. We’re also fighting this awful battle with apathy.<br />

And I felt that by being an elected official I could bring more people<br />

of my generation into <strong>the</strong> process.<br />

Q You began campaigning months ago. Did you keep track of <strong>the</strong> time<br />

you put in?<br />

A We ran an extraordinarily meticulous campaign. Everything we did<br />

was tracked. I ran it as a business. For two years, I worked 10 or 12<br />

hours a day.<br />

Senator Ring’s district includes all – or part of – Parkland, Coral<br />

Springs,Tamarac, Margate, North Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Pompano<br />

Beach, Lauderhill, and Oakland Park. Senator Ring says he knocked on<br />

25,000 doors.<br />

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Q Did this experience give you any new thoughts about <strong>the</strong><br />

political system?<br />

A District 32 is among <strong>the</strong> most diverse districts in <strong>the</strong> state of Florida<br />

– culturally and economically. By meeting as many people as I did,<br />

I understand <strong>the</strong> issues at <strong>the</strong> ground level. People in Parkland have<br />

different concerns than <strong>the</strong> people in Margate or North Lauderdale.<br />

It’s not a one-size-fits-all. There are basic issues – education, health<br />

care, insurance. But underneath that, each community has its own<br />

concerns and challenges.<br />

Q If you’re diligent and effective in <strong>the</strong> Senate, your service will still be<br />

limited by term limits. How do you feel about term limits?<br />

A I’m a big believer in term limits.<br />

Q Do you go to <strong>the</strong> legislature with any particular goals?<br />

AI sure do. I think <strong>the</strong> biggest challenge we’re facing is <strong>the</strong> gap between<br />

costs and wages. I have ideas on how to create an environment where<br />

entrepreneurship can thrive. We can create a new paradigm for<br />

economic development based on science, technology, research and<br />

intellectual property.<br />

Q Do you consider being a state senator a full time job or will you be<br />

involved in o<strong>the</strong>r activities.<br />

AThat’s a good question. For me it’s a full time position.<br />

Q You’re 36 years old with years of opportunity ahead. <strong>Have</strong> you<br />

thought much at all beyond your service in <strong>the</strong> state Senate?<br />

A Yes. Make a billion dollars, change <strong>the</strong> world and give it all back.<br />

If you ask me who my hero is, my hero is someone like Bill Gates,<br />

who changed <strong>the</strong> world and gave his money back. He didn’t rest on<br />

what he made. He changed <strong>the</strong> world from a standpoint of making<br />

<strong>the</strong> world more efficient, now he’s changing <strong>the</strong> world from <strong>the</strong><br />

philanthropic standpoint—saving lives. That’s something<br />

I’d be driven to do.<br />

Q What is <strong>the</strong> foundation for <strong>the</strong>se goals?<br />

A There are five parts of my life. There’s family. There’s a spiritual<br />

aspect. There’s a philanthropic aspect. There’s a for-profit aspect.<br />

And <strong>the</strong>re’s a public service aspect.<br />

The family aspect of his life is focused on his wife Sharon and <strong>the</strong>ir four<br />

children - all under <strong>the</strong> age of six. The spiritual aspect of his life includes<br />

active involvement in <strong>the</strong> National Jewish Democratic Committee and<br />

AIPAC (American Israeli Public Affairs Committee). The philanthropic<br />

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“How you furnish your home says a lot about how you feel about yourself,<br />

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“Take a look at <strong>the</strong> styles, fabrics and colors in your wardrobe to get a feel<br />

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Weekend casual or well-suited? Dark or light colors? Patterns or solids?<br />

Once you have a handle on your comfort-zone in clothing, translate<br />

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point when shopping for furniture, paint, lighting and window treatments,”<br />

he says.<br />

Remignanti offers <strong>the</strong>se tips on how:<br />

• Start with <strong>the</strong> Basics: Step one for anyone furnishing a home is to<br />

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• Family Treasures: Even though it was free, Grandma’s old floral sofa<br />

probably doesn’t belong in your living room. Keep only <strong>the</strong> hand-me<br />

downs that fit your personal style. Donate <strong>the</strong> rest to Goodwill.<br />

• Media Central: When displaying electronics front and center, as guys<br />

tend to do, plan ahead. Look for pieces with expandable components or<br />

adjustable shelves, allowing for future electronics purchases.<br />

• Lea<strong>the</strong>r or Not: Feeling intimidated about choosing an upholstery<br />

fabric? Consider lea<strong>the</strong>r instead. It’s durable, easy to maintain and<br />

keep clean, and today you can find it in a wider range of colors and<br />

styles than ever before.<br />

• Catch Some Zzzz’s: It’s easily <strong>the</strong> most personal room, but many<br />

guys decorate <strong>the</strong>ir bedroom as an afterthought. Start by investing in a<br />

quality mattress and a stylish bed. You can add o<strong>the</strong>r pieces over time.<br />

• Lighten Up: Coordinate your lighting by selecting lamps of complementary<br />

style, material and color. And invest in dimmer switches. You’ll<br />

save on electricity and you’ll be able to create a romantic atmosphere.<br />

• Get Passionate: It’s okay to be a fan, but keep your collectibles<br />

under control. Avoid <strong>the</strong> urge to turn <strong>the</strong> whole room into a shrine of<br />

your special interest.<br />

• Life of <strong>the</strong> Party: If you entertain, select furnishings that can be rearranged<br />

to increase floor space or provide extra seating. Cocktail<br />

ottomans do double duty as a serving surface or a spare chair when<br />

guests are over.<br />

“Above all, avoid any pressure to ‘fill up’ a room.There is no rush in creating<br />

a home. Select furnishings that you find comfortable, practical and<br />

stylish,” Remignanti advises, “and enjoy living with your decisions.”<br />

JANUARY 2007


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22 JANUARY 2007<br />

CARNEVALE DI VENEZIA<br />

At <strong>the</strong> Garden Club<br />

of Coral Springs<br />

The Garden Club of Coral Springs will host Carnevale Di Venezia on<br />

Saturday, February, 17, 7:30 to 11:00p.m. VIP Cocktail Reception 6:30<br />

to 7:30 p.m. The event will benefit The Garden Club’s Endowment<br />

Scholarship Fund.<br />

Join <strong>the</strong>m for an evening of decadent Venetian delight. An elegant<br />

Masquerade Ball at a magnificent home in “The Hills” of Coral Springs.<br />

Costumes and or masks encouraged but not required. Cocktail attire will<br />

be fine. Live entertainment, dancing, Italian wines, gourmet food and<br />

many delightful surprises.Tickets must be purchased in advance.<br />

VIP Cocktail Reception 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. plus Main Event $75<br />

Main Event from 7:30 to 11:00p.m. $55<br />

By Invitation Only – for more information and sponsorship opportunities,<br />

souvenir book ads or contributions, please contact:<br />

Marcy DiMare ~ 954-253-9189; madorchid@yahoo.com,<br />

Donna Benckenstein ~ 952-753-2654; donnamccan@bellsouth.net<br />

Mary P. Caldwell ~ 954-344-6069; MAlderian@aol.com<br />

Ciao<br />

www.coralspringsgardenclub.org


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24 JANUARY 2007<br />

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MASTER BATH<br />

“stalactite & stegamite”<br />

5’ diameter glass shower<br />

enclosure with<br />

irregular edge, sandblasted.<br />

a cascading<br />

waterfall designed<br />

with angular ledges to<br />

hold water which moves<br />

from one ledge to <strong>the</strong><br />

o<strong>the</strong>r until it reaches a recirculating<br />

pool. 7’ diameter<br />

whirlpool bath. bathroom clad<br />

in 18” by 18” brechia marble.<br />

CABANA BATHROOM<br />

THE GREAT ROOM WALL SYSTEM<br />

23’ in length by 14’ high & 15’ in length on adjacent wall. brushed aluminum<br />

columns, intersected with 24” diameter, 3/4” thick Glass circles<br />

edge lit with blue neon. These circles are “nested” in a blue “bird’s<br />

eye” backgound. wall system is clad in a brazilian “rose firange”<br />

verneer and finished in a high buff polyester/urethane finish. within<br />

<strong>the</strong> wall system is an 8’ long salt water/living rock aquarium. a circle<br />

of 1” diameter acrylic rods with a sandblasted helix edge lit with fiber<br />

optics are placed in front of <strong>the</strong> aquarium. bang & olufsen pencil<br />

speakers and a 60” LCD.<br />

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Finished a “madrone” veRneer, high buff polyester finish. each tier on<br />

<strong>the</strong> vanity is accented with rope lights. sand blasted acrylic half cylinders<br />

act as light diffusers on soffits. “pink aurora” (as used in <strong>the</strong><br />

broward center for <strong>the</strong> performing arts) is used on wall and floors.


BAR<br />

<strong>the</strong> bar is a combination of “rosewood” with light maple<br />

steps on <strong>the</strong> base and under <strong>the</strong> granite top. <strong>the</strong> maple<br />

steps are illuminated with rope lights. bar is 12’ long<br />

with white step on ceiling over auxiliary storage cabinets<br />

and a “frank lloyd wright” stained glass window.<br />

flanking columns are rosewood - high buff<br />

polyester/urethane finish.<br />

TThe motto of Frederiksen Design International, Inc. is<br />

“Creators of <strong>the</strong> Unique” which describes <strong>the</strong> activities of<br />

<strong>the</strong> company since it was established in June of 1978.<br />

Richard A. Frederiksen, president and head designer of <strong>the</strong><br />

company, was born in <strong>New</strong> York City. He is a graduate of<br />

Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers,<br />

<strong>New</strong> York and Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where he earned<br />

his BA in Fine Arts.<br />

His first major commision was <strong>the</strong> design and fabrication of an<br />

abstract "Menorah" and "Flaming Bush" for <strong>the</strong> American-Israel<br />

Corporation’s pavillion at <strong>the</strong> World’s Fair in <strong>New</strong> York.<br />

After graduating from Pratt, Frederiksen spent 14 years as design director for a manufacturer of<br />

casual furniture. He also worked on large commercial interior projects like restaurants and entertainment<br />

complexes.<br />

When Frederiksen Design International, Inc. was founded, its activities were primarily in mass<br />

produced products in home furnishings and electronics. Gradually <strong>the</strong> emphasis shifted to<br />

residential and commerical interiors. FDI has completed many unique homes in <strong>New</strong> York,<br />

Central America and Florida. The motto "Creators of <strong>the</strong> Unique" has described most of FDI's<br />

philosophy, where many shapes, textures and materials are blended.<br />

THE GREAT ROOM<br />

The Great Room has a sunken floor. A brook with mini<br />

waterfalls, 38’ long, defines <strong>the</strong> perimeter of <strong>the</strong><br />

Great room where <strong>the</strong> wall system is installed. The<br />

brook was built in plywood, clad in “duroc”. The mini<br />

waterfalls were fabricated in “blue imperial” granite.<br />

<strong>the</strong> walls of <strong>the</strong> brook clad in absolute black<br />

granite. <strong>the</strong> light fixtures verneered “rose firange”<br />

on stainless steel tubes illuminate <strong>the</strong> water.<br />

KITCHEN<br />

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T<br />

Creazioni di Rita<br />

Purses & Belts<br />

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28 JANUARY 2007<br />

Art Classes<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Museum of Art<br />

Coral Springs Museum of Art Celebrates<br />

10 Art-filled <strong>Year</strong>s!! 1997~2007<br />

Events for children, teens & adults<br />

Art classes in an art museum<br />

The Coral Springs Museum of Art begins its next 8 week program of Art<br />

Classes in an Art Museum on Monday, January 8, 2007. <strong>New</strong> subjects to<br />

be added this session are Kreative Kids for age 5; Ages 6 to 9 Art<br />

Around <strong>the</strong> World; Ages 8 to 15 Photography & Beginning Drawing;<br />

Ages 10+ ;. for teens Streng<strong>the</strong>n Your Portfolio; and<br />

for adults – Open Studio Figure Drawing, Wheel<br />

Technique for Clay, Plein Aire Painting, Mixed<br />

Media & Painting <strong>the</strong> Figure in Watercolor.<br />

Painting, Drawing & Pastels, Ceramic Hand-building,<br />

Oil Painting, Watercolor, Cartooning, Drawing for <strong>the</strong><br />

Young are a few of <strong>the</strong> subjects offered for children,<br />

teens and adults. Instructors are professional artists.<br />

Class size is limited. They are offered Monday, Tuesday,<br />

Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.<br />

Be at your creative best! Call <strong>the</strong> Museum now for <strong>the</strong> class<br />

schedule and to register. The cost of each class varies. Phone 954-340-<br />

5000, fax your registration form to 954-346-4424 or visit its website at<br />

www.csmart.org.<br />

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TECHNOLOGY<br />

MDC MEDIA MOMENTS:<br />

THE FLAT PANEL DILEMMA<br />

By Larry Zwern<br />

A<br />

As flat panel televisions: (Plasma, LCD) become more popular,<br />

a problem becomes relevant when one locates this Sleek Hi Tech piece of<br />

equipment in any décor o<strong>the</strong>r than modern or contemporary interior<br />

designs. “The way it looks on <strong>the</strong> wall.”<br />

No matter what <strong>the</strong> interior design in your home, what if you could<br />

make <strong>the</strong> television appear when you chose to watch TV, and seemingly<br />

disappear when not in use.<br />

Although <strong>the</strong>re are several products on <strong>the</strong> market to achieve this goal,<br />

one stands out due to its versatility and design. “The Vutec Artscreen”.<br />

Imagine that with <strong>the</strong> touch of a button, like a chameleon, what seemed<br />

to be a beautiful work of art hanging over <strong>the</strong> fireplace or on <strong>the</strong> wall, turns<br />

into your plasma television. Then, once <strong>the</strong> television shuts off, it again<br />

becomes a beautifully framed work of art.<br />

The Artwork choices are only limited by <strong>the</strong> owner’s imagination.<br />

Hi Resolution digital printing techniques are employed to faithfully<br />

reproduce any artwork or photograph selected. Once <strong>the</strong> art is selected,<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is a large variety of hardwood frames to fit any décor. There are also<br />

options to hide additional speakers behind <strong>the</strong> chosen artwork.<br />

ArtScreen provides a creative, yet technologically advanced masking<br />

system for plasma televisions and customized projection screens of<br />

all sizes.<br />

See more information at www.vutec.com/artscreen/<br />

Larry Zwern is <strong>the</strong> owner of Media Design Concepts, Inc.<br />

in Coral Springs. E-mail him at zwern@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.<br />

30 JANUARY 2007


5/4 + Den, waterfront, pool home! Custom<br />

built-ins, Granite countertops, dark wood<br />

cabinets, marble fireplace! $949,999<br />

LEASE OR PURCHASE<br />

Cypress Head - Purchase for $1,049,000.<br />

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Short or long term. Exquisite 4 br + den;<br />

Wood, granite. Pool - Spa - 3 car garage!<br />

Cul-de-Sac builder’s acre. Lake Views!<br />

Cypress Head - Magnificent lake views on<br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> Patio Sale!<br />

6BR Estate on 1 ⁄2 acre! Waterfall pool, wood<br />

cabinets, Granite, exquisite window & wall<br />

treatments, hardwood flooring $1,200,000<br />

Cypress Head—4,000SF estate. Lake &<br />

Preserve Views! Pool, spa marble, wood,<br />

designer kitchen. Country Club flair. Updated.<br />

Beautifully decorated from floors to ceilings.<br />

Professionally landscaped. $1,250,000<br />

Kensington Glen/Coral Springs - 6/4 pool<br />

parklike setting! 5br + den/4 home on 1/3 acre. 3-car garage. Wood cabinets<br />

& Upgrades Galore! $669,000<br />

1 ⁄2 Ba Resort style<br />

pool, private spa & loggia areas. $ 1,250,000.<br />

<strong>the</strong> PARKLANDER<br />

~ Parkland Area Real Estate Update ~<br />

DEVELOPMENT LIST PRICE SOLD PRICE<br />

GABLE ESTATES/ PARKLAND $1,899,000 $1,899,990<br />

PARKLAND GOLF & CC $1,850,000 $1,783,460<br />

CYPRESS HEAD $1,300,000 $930,850<br />

TERNBRIDGE $1,295,000 $1,200,000<br />

BELLA FLORA, PARKLAND GOLF $895,000 $905,000<br />

CREEKSIDE HERON BAY $699,999 $675,000<br />

MEADOW RUN $699,000 $650,000<br />

PARKLAND ISLES $679,900 $635,000<br />

HERON BAY/ THE ENCLAVE $678,000 $635,000<br />

WHITTIER OAKS $650,000 $635,000<br />

THE LANDINGS OF PARKLAND $650,000 $628,000<br />

HERON BAY $620,000 $617,000<br />

SABLE POINT $619,000 $630,000<br />

COUNTRY’S POINT $599,900 $590,000<br />

PINE TREE ESTATES $599,500 $550,000<br />

PARKLAND ISLES $585,000 $605,000<br />

PARKLAND ISLES $559,000 $520,000<br />

HERON BAY/ HERON COVE $500,000 $495,000<br />

CYPRESS CAY EAST $499,000 $490,000<br />

VILLA SORRENTO $469,998 $425,000<br />

THE MEWS OF CYPRESS HEAD $328,800 $324,500<br />

Your house could be next! Call (954) 344-9620<br />

Partial List As Reported by MLS 11/10/06 - 12/10/06. Information is believed accurate but not warranted.<br />

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SPOTLIGHT<br />

ON THE CLOSET FACTORY<br />

The Closet Factory, located at 1650 S. Powerline Road in Deerfield<br />

Beach, designs, manufactures and installs organizational systems, home<br />

office systems, garage systems, entertainment units and pantry systems.<br />

The concepts are truly custom, as <strong>the</strong>ir design professionals meet with<br />

each customer in order to truly understand <strong>the</strong>ir needs, manufacture each<br />

part of <strong>the</strong> system in <strong>the</strong>ir on-site factory and employ only factory-trained<br />

installation teams. Only <strong>the</strong> highest quality raw materials are used to<br />

ensure long-term satisfaction, and <strong>the</strong>y offer a lifetime warranty.<br />

The factory showroom facility allows <strong>the</strong> customer to become familiar<br />

with and choose products right <strong>the</strong>re, making <strong>the</strong>ir choices simple and<br />

quick. Installation is quick too. Once designs have been completed, <strong>the</strong><br />

installation teams can complete <strong>the</strong> job within two weeks.<br />

Owner Steven <strong>New</strong>man, who bought <strong>the</strong> business after spending<br />

20 years in <strong>the</strong> flooring business, says that <strong>the</strong> company prides itself on<br />

customer satisfaction. Their customer base represents a cross section of<br />

demographics, with entry level products starting at $1,000, to installed<br />

projects costing well in excess of $250,000. Steve says that <strong>the</strong>y enjoy<br />

meeting <strong>the</strong>ir customers’ diverse organizational needs, which lets creativity<br />

flow. They have installed systems for former Pan<strong>the</strong>r goalie Roberto<br />

Luongo and current goalie Ed Belfour.<br />

• Diamonds<br />

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• Designer Silver<br />

• Fabrice Pins<br />

• Unique Semi-Precious<br />

Beaded Creations<br />

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Store Hours Tues-Sat 10-5:30, Sun-Mon Closed


CORAL SPRINGS<br />

CRAFT GUILD NEWS<br />

The Coral Springs Craft Guild will meet<br />

Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 7:30 pm at <strong>the</strong><br />

Cypress Hammock Park Community<br />

Building, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral<br />

Springs. The program will be presented by<br />

Cindy Beavers, owner of <strong>the</strong> Beavers Bead<br />

Dam, a small bead store in Lauderhill.<br />

Cindy, who has been crafting most of her<br />

life, will demonstrate egg art. She will<br />

explain how to cut and design an egg as well<br />

as <strong>the</strong> tools used. The artist will also display<br />

<strong>the</strong> many different styles of eggs. Cindy will<br />

also discuss how <strong>the</strong> eggs are emptied and cleaned.<br />

She primarily works<br />

with goose eggs.<br />

The Guild’s programs are free to <strong>the</strong><br />

public and no advance registration<br />

required. For fur<strong>the</strong>r information<br />

on membership in <strong>the</strong><br />

Coral Springs Craft Guild,<br />

call 954-783-5057, 954-753-4849,<br />

or 954-340-0229<br />

or visit <strong>the</strong> Guild’s website<br />

at:www.coralspringscraftguild.com<br />

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Partner’s Pest Control<br />

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following services:<br />

• Household Pest Control<br />

• White-footed Ant<br />

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• Lawn and Ornamental<br />

Fertilization<br />

• Rodent Control<br />

• Outdoor Perimeter<br />

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Partner’s offers:<br />

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LOCAL INTEREST<br />

GRAND OPENING PARTY<br />

FOR PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />

UNDER THE STARS FOR THE GRAND OPENING<br />

Parkland Golf & Country Club welcomed its residents, equity and annual<br />

members, BankAtlantic premium ticket holders, and Champion Motor's<br />

valued customers to enjoy an evening under <strong>the</strong> stars at <strong>the</strong> magnificent<br />

Sports Club.<br />

The Grand Opening festivities, hosted by Parkland Golf & Country<br />

Club's developer WCI Communities, Inc., allowed guests to stroll<br />

through <strong>the</strong> newly unveiled outdoor amenities, including <strong>the</strong> five,<br />

resort-style pools and Har Tru tennis courts, as well as meander through<br />

<strong>the</strong> club’s Pro Shop, Children's Activity Center, Spa, Fitness Center<br />

and dining facilities. The ballroom was transformed into a dessert mecca<br />

featuring Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster, a chocolate fountain,<br />

liqueur flavored chocolate shots, and a variety of elaborate and sinfully<br />

delicious treats.<br />

Outdoors, guests enjoyed <strong>the</strong> evening<br />

with a harmonious jazz quartet and a<br />

strolling magician, who entertained<br />

children and adults alike with his<br />

repertoire of sleight-of-hand tricks.<br />

Hand-passed hors d’oeuvres greeted <strong>the</strong><br />

guests as <strong>the</strong>y entered <strong>the</strong> Event Lawn<br />

for <strong>the</strong> evening's celebration. The Tiki Bar was <strong>the</strong> place to be as guests<br />

tasted <strong>the</strong> clubs signature drinks and lingered in <strong>the</strong> aroma of hand-rolled<br />

cigars made specifically for guests onsite.<br />

“This evening allowed for <strong>the</strong> merging of many of our respected<br />

neighbors and welcomed friends,” said Mike Tarhini, WCI vice president<br />

and senior project manager for Parkland Golf & Country Club.<br />

“The ability to host this large group and offer an array of entertainment for<br />

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The First Impression Lasts and Lasts and Lasts.<br />

Here Comes <strong>the</strong> Buyer! The Prospect steps out<br />

of <strong>the</strong> car. Looks and Sees!<br />

1. Is <strong>the</strong> landscaping lush and green or are <strong>the</strong>re brown patches and<br />

weeds?<br />

2. Is your lawn cut and edged every 2 weeks?<br />

3. Did you remove all <strong>the</strong> low-lying branches and debris?<br />

4. Are <strong>the</strong> driveway and all <strong>the</strong> paths to <strong>the</strong> door, swept, hosed down?<br />

5. Did you replace broken shutters, gutters and remove debris from<br />

<strong>the</strong> gutters and downspouts?<br />

6. <strong>Have</strong> you planted flowers for a splash of nature’s color in both<br />

<strong>the</strong> front and backyards?<br />

7. Did you replace torn or broken screens?<br />

The buyer now looks and stares at <strong>the</strong> house<br />

1. Is <strong>the</strong> color of <strong>the</strong> residence one that does not offend and limit buyers?<br />

2. Is <strong>the</strong> roof clean and free of loose and damaged tiles?<br />

The buyer now comes to <strong>the</strong> front door<br />

of <strong>the</strong> house<br />

1. Are <strong>the</strong> bikes and toys off <strong>the</strong> paths and in <strong>the</strong> garage so that it<br />

does not present a hazard or a disaster waiting to happen?<br />

2.The path to <strong>the</strong> door must be clean and attractive.<br />

Here comes <strong>the</strong> entrance door<br />

Feng Shui says <strong>the</strong> front door is <strong>the</strong> “Chi”, <strong>the</strong> life of all things, of everything.<br />

1. Has <strong>the</strong> front door been cleared, repainted or restained?<br />

2. Did you hose down and wipe away <strong>the</strong> “yuck”, <strong>the</strong> spider webs, bugs,<br />

dirt, etc.?<br />

3. Does <strong>the</strong> surrounding area of <strong>the</strong> front door have something pretty<br />

around <strong>the</strong> door like a lovely bench or two planters, one on each<br />

side of <strong>the</strong> door?<br />

4. When <strong>the</strong> buyer walks up to <strong>the</strong> entrance, it should say ”Welcome”<br />

without <strong>the</strong> word spelled out.<br />

5.The door bell should be in working order.<br />

6. No barking dogs or cats or o<strong>the</strong>r animals should be greeting, furring<br />

or annoying <strong>the</strong> buyer.They are loved by you but may be fearful or<br />

allergic to a buyer, creating a negative atmosphere.Take your pets for<br />

a walk or ride or to a friend’s house during <strong>the</strong> showing of <strong>the</strong><br />

house.<br />

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7. Owners should not be present during <strong>the</strong> showing. At <strong>the</strong> very least<br />

<strong>the</strong>y should be out of <strong>the</strong> way and unobtrusive.The more people in<br />

<strong>the</strong> house <strong>the</strong> smaller <strong>the</strong> house appears. Moreover, <strong>the</strong> buyers can<br />

feel freer and spend more time viewing <strong>the</strong> house without <strong>the</strong><br />

pressure of <strong>the</strong> seller being around.This is not <strong>the</strong> time to socialize<br />

or push <strong>the</strong> sale of <strong>the</strong> furniture or o<strong>the</strong>r personal property. You<br />

should never follow <strong>the</strong>m around.They are <strong>the</strong>re to see <strong>the</strong> house,<br />

not your furniture, your pets or you.<br />

8.The lighting is very important. All <strong>the</strong> lights should be on and <strong>the</strong><br />

blinds and draperies opened unless <strong>the</strong>re is something ugly outside<br />

that you do not want to be seen. Let <strong>the</strong> sunshine in!<br />

9.The furniture should be moved and placed to make <strong>the</strong> rooms appear<br />

larger.<br />

10. No TV’s should be on and only soft music played, if you so desire.<br />

11. Personal items such as photos, religious articles and various o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

accessories should not be displayed so that <strong>the</strong> buyer will think of<br />

<strong>the</strong> house as potentially <strong>the</strong>irs.This home should let <strong>the</strong> buyers<br />

think of placing <strong>the</strong>ir own personality and accessories in it for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

own dreams and ideas, not filled with yours.<br />

12. Floors should have been swept, cleaned, and polished,carpets<br />

vacuumed and everything dusted. Each room should be deodorized,<br />

<strong>the</strong> windows cleaned. General maintenance and repair should be<br />

current. Did you fix all <strong>the</strong> drips? Maybe a new washer is needed to<br />

replace <strong>the</strong> old. Did you caulk around <strong>the</strong> tub and trim? This may<br />

take a few tubes of caulking and a putty knife. Did you lubricate<br />

squeaking doors, cabinets and windows, especially <strong>the</strong> entrance door.<br />

Nothing makes a worse impression than to hear irritating noises<br />

when first coming into <strong>the</strong> house.<br />

13. Closets should be emptied out and old, out of season clo<strong>the</strong>s<br />

should be removed to reduce <strong>the</strong> clutter and give <strong>the</strong> appearance<br />

of a bigger look.<br />

14.The kitchen is a very important room. Remove everything from <strong>the</strong><br />

kitchen counter to maximize <strong>the</strong> counter space. Loose and damaged<br />

door knobs should be fixed or replaced. All fans should be cleaned.<br />

15.The bathrooms are also important rooms.Toilet seats should be<br />

down. And consider displaying nice fluffy towels.<br />

16.The backyard is a place to relax. Distressed furniture should be<br />

removed and all furniture should be clean.<br />

17.The garage floor and doors should be cleaned. Stack up all items<br />

against <strong>the</strong> walls. Items should be hung on walls and behind<br />

cabinetry for organization.<br />

Now it’s show time<br />

The buyer should enter your house with a “Wow” or “Nice”. You want <strong>the</strong><br />

buyer to feel that this is <strong>the</strong> place to call home. Hopefully, you can look<br />

forward to a successful closing, and you can move out and on to a new<br />

adventure and a new dream of your own. GOOD LUCK.<br />

Phyllis Sandow P.A. is a realtor with<br />

ReMax Parkcreek. E-mail her at<br />

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MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

WHISPERS OF WARNING ................................................................42<br />

THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS,<br />

WHY REFORM IS NEEDED NOW ...................................................44<br />

THE SECRET TO PAIN FREE<br />

PREGNANCY & HEALTHIER KIDS...................................................46<br />

BEYOND RESOLUTIONS...<br />

BE HEALTHIER–FOR LIFE ..................................................................48<br />

RESOLVE TO IMPROVE YOUR BODY IMAGE IN 2007.............49<br />

LASIK WITHOUT A BLADE:<br />

ADVANCED SURFACE ABLATION (ASA) ......................................50<br />

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION THERAPY .........................................52<br />

THE NEW INJECTABLE FACELIFT ...................................................54<br />

HAPPY NEW YOU .................................................................................56<br />

IT’S NOT GREY’S ANATOMY BUT: ..................................................58<br />

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIABETES........................................................59<br />

ASK THE NUTRITIONIST .....................................................................61<br />

IN THE SPOTLIGHT:<br />

DISABILITY STATISTICS ......................................................................62<br />

EAT, DRINK AND BE HEALTHY..........................................................84<br />

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Ranae born on December 5, at Coral Spring Medical Center.<br />

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WHISPERS OF WARNING<br />

By Fran Mercede<br />

The whispers of a woman…<br />

even a whisper can hurt you!<br />

W<br />

Whispers although quiet and sometimes unassuming could contain <strong>the</strong><br />

most powerful messages you will ever hear. A whisper is defined in<br />

Webster’s dictionary in <strong>the</strong> following way, “to speak so as to be heard only<br />

by one near at hand”. This is a story that begins with a whisper. It is <strong>the</strong><br />

story of a woman whose mission could possibly “Save Your Life”. Let me<br />

describe her to you. She may sound familiar. She may be someone you<br />

know. She may be your mo<strong>the</strong>r or your wife or your aunt or your friend.<br />

She may be your daughter. She may even be you.<br />

She is a young 49 year old very active woman in great shape. She<br />

exercised three times a week for over two years. She gets all her yearly<br />

female exams – Pap smears, mammograms and everything her gynecologist<br />

has suggested as preventative medicine to keep her healthy. Does anything<br />

about this sound familiar?<br />

Slowly this woman began not quite feeling herself. She was more<br />

tired than usual and found herself napping during <strong>the</strong> day. The whispers<br />

of warning were beginning. She began to have dark circles under<br />

her eyes, bouts of constipation and sometimes diarrhea. Her energy level<br />

became almost non-existent as <strong>the</strong> whispers of warning continued. But <strong>the</strong>se<br />

symptoms could be caused by any number of things. She thought that maybe<br />

she should take a break from going to <strong>the</strong> gym. She thought all of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

symptoms were just a part of menopause. However, she thought wrong.The<br />

whisper was about to turn into a shout.<br />

March 2nd, 2006 is a day she will never forget. She was doubled over in<br />

pain, a pain so debilitating that she could not even stand up. Even <strong>the</strong>n she<br />

explained it away. She thought it was simply a bad case of gas. The pain was<br />

just below her naval extending horizontally across her abdomen. Finally, by<br />

<strong>the</strong> following morning <strong>the</strong> pain remained on her right side and she was very<br />

nauseous. She thought it was her appendix and in her mind that was a likely<br />

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THE HEALTH CARE CRISIS,<br />

WHY REFORM IS NEEDED NOW<br />

By Jerry Schwartz<br />

Your company has good health care insurance. You and your family are<br />

covered for any illness from colds to cancer. “What crisis,” you say?<br />

There is a crisis that will affect you, your children and grandchildren<br />

unless this nation makes a commitment to reforming health care. The<br />

dismal facts about <strong>the</strong> crisis are mounting. Statistics from <strong>the</strong> National<br />

Coalition on Healthcare are startling:<br />

• In 2005, <strong>the</strong> annual premiums charged to employers were<br />

approximately $11,000 for a family of four.<br />

• Health care spending represents 11% in Switzerland, 10% in<br />

Germany and Canada and 16% in <strong>the</strong> United States.<br />

• Although 46 million Americans are uninsured, <strong>the</strong> US spends<br />

more on health care than any o<strong>the</strong>r industrialized nation.<br />

• The average employee contribution to company-provided health<br />

insurance has increased more than 143 percent since 2000.<br />

Average out-of-pocket costs for deductibles, co-payments for<br />

medications, and co-insurance for physician and hospital visits<br />

rose 115 percent during <strong>the</strong> same period.<br />

• Crippling costs due to catastrophic health problems is a major<br />

cause of personal bankruptcy in <strong>the</strong> US.<br />

The baby-boomer generation grew up with <strong>the</strong> expectation that our<br />

employers would provide health benefits to us and our families ei<strong>the</strong>r at<br />

no cost or at a nominal charge. In 2000 nearly 165 million people were<br />

covered by employer based health coverage. That number is rapidly<br />

declining and today, and <strong>the</strong> number of uninsured Americans continues to<br />

rise. Yet as stated above, United States spends more on health care than<br />

any o<strong>the</strong>r industrialized nation. In fact, we spend 4.3 times as much on<br />

health care as on national defense. It’s hard to believe but true.<br />

The health care cost on industry is already having a disastrous effect on<br />

our economy. Recent news about two of <strong>the</strong> largest US based<br />

corporations, GM and Ford cite health care costs as a leading cause of<br />

employee layoffs and buyouts. Health care costs General Motors<br />

Corporation $1400 for each car sold.<br />

Out of control health care costs threaten not only large corporations but<br />

small ones as well. Approximately one third of companies in <strong>the</strong> U.S. did<br />

not offer insurance coverage in 2005. Both small and large firms cannot<br />

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sustain health care inflation. Many firms outsource jobs in order to lower<br />

personnel costs including health care. Unless reform takes place, health<br />

care cost will surpass profits by 2008.<br />

The number of uninsured Americans including children is rising daily.<br />

Health care costs for <strong>the</strong> uninsured is prohibitive as many put off seeking<br />

care because of lack of coverage and when <strong>the</strong>y do, <strong>the</strong>y seek care in local<br />

hospital emergency rooms. Emergency room coverage is <strong>the</strong> most<br />

commonly sought form of health care and <strong>the</strong> most expensive. When<br />

patients lack insurance and funds to pay, <strong>the</strong> cost of that care is passed on<br />

to <strong>the</strong> rest of us and, in turn, raises our health care costs.<br />

Only health care reform will start to lower costs and start to address this<br />

crisis. Those against health care reform have frightened <strong>the</strong> public into<br />

joining <strong>the</strong>m with an easy to understand phrase, socialized medicine.<br />

Socialized medicine evokes fear of government ownership, endless<br />

bureaucracy and inefficiency, long waits for elective surgery and no choice<br />

of doctors.<br />

Reform can not be written by vested interests. The Health Insurance<br />

Industry of America took <strong>the</strong> threat of health care reform so seriously that<br />

it sponsored <strong>the</strong> now famous “Harry and Louise” ads featuring a middle<br />

class married couple discussing <strong>the</strong> bureaucracy of national health care.<br />

The ad ended with <strong>the</strong> characters stating <strong>the</strong>y would contact <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

representatives to oppose such reform. This ad was credited with helping<br />

to end all hopes of reform for <strong>the</strong> next decade. We don’t need scare tactics<br />

any more. The real scare is <strong>the</strong> status quo of our existing system.<br />

So far <strong>the</strong> “free market” has had free reign over health care, but perhaps<br />

<strong>the</strong> free market and health care cannot coexist and serve <strong>the</strong> public good.<br />

Universal health care seems to be <strong>the</strong> only answer to fix a system that is<br />

very quickly bleeding out.<br />

Let’s provide private and public funding that makes sense. The<br />

Japanese system of universal health care where virtually all of <strong>the</strong><br />

population is enrolled in some form of insurance is half as costly as ours<br />

and, while isn’t perfect, it gets better results.<br />

If we do not contain costs, Medicare and Medicaid will soon go<br />

bankrupt. The baby boomers are reaching <strong>the</strong> frequent health care usage<br />

age. Rationing care will be an economic necessity. We have <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to cherry pick from <strong>the</strong> best health care practices around <strong>the</strong><br />

world and apply it to us. All we need is a common sense approach to fix a<br />

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By Joseph Bogart, DCC<br />

Most pregnant women visit <strong>the</strong>ir ob/gyn or midwife and will eventually<br />

take <strong>the</strong>ir child to a pediatrician, but what about a prenatal and pediatric<br />

chiropractor? Most people are unaware that <strong>the</strong>re are chiropractors who<br />

are certified and specialize in <strong>the</strong>se areas. Drs. Nina Hersch and Joseph<br />

Bogart are a husband and wife team that are dedicated to educating <strong>the</strong><br />

community about natural and safe healthcare. They both specialize in<br />

prenatal and pediatric care<br />

and have a busy family<br />

practice in Parkland. After<br />

getting great results with<br />

many of <strong>the</strong>ir patients, Dr.<br />

Hersch gave birth two years<br />

ago to <strong>the</strong>ir beautiful daughter<br />

Ayla Jaye. “I had such a<br />

wonderful experience and<br />

after speaking with so many<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r moms and hearing<br />

about <strong>the</strong>ir painful<br />

pregnancies, I realized that<br />

<strong>the</strong>re was such a lack of<br />

information about<br />

chiropractic and pregnancy<br />

and pediatrics that we made it<br />

our mission to get out and<br />

educate <strong>the</strong> local doctors and<br />

community about natural<br />

alternatives.”<br />

Pregnancy<br />

Many women suffer<br />

needlessly through <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

pregnancies with nausea,<br />

vomiting, back pain, carpal<br />

tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and<br />

headaches.They are often told<br />

and feel like <strong>the</strong>se are just<br />

normal conditions that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

will have to deal with. Gentle chiropractic care and massage <strong>the</strong>rapy can<br />

help alleviate <strong>the</strong>se symptoms, while being both safe and natural. Being<br />

pregnant can be stressful on <strong>the</strong> body. Weight gain, postural shifting,<br />

sleeping habits, hormonal changes and emotional stress can often affect<br />

<strong>the</strong> structural integrity of <strong>the</strong> spine and can lead to misalignments. These<br />

misalignments put pressure on <strong>the</strong> nerves and can cause a lot of<br />

uncomfortable symptoms. Through gentle adjustments, <strong>the</strong> spine can be<br />

re-aligned and allow <strong>the</strong> body to function at its optimum level. Relief is<br />

often experienced within a few visits.<br />

Breech presentation is ano<strong>the</strong>r concern many mo<strong>the</strong>rs and obgyn’s have<br />

due to <strong>the</strong> risks involved. We are certified in a very gentle, and specific<br />

breech turning technique / maneuver. This technique is non invasive and<br />

gentle for both <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r and baby. This procedure allows <strong>the</strong> baby to<br />

turn on his/her own and often alleviate <strong>the</strong> need for a C-section.<br />

Pediatrics<br />

Once a baby is born, it’s important to get his/her spine checked.<br />

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Pain Free Pregnancy<br />

& Healthier Kids<br />

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The birth process can often times be traumatic and can affect <strong>the</strong> spine.<br />

As <strong>the</strong> baby develops and begins to pick <strong>the</strong> head up, roll over, sit, crawl,<br />

and walk, <strong>the</strong>y should once again be checked. These are milestones<br />

in development are times of new physical stresses, that can cause<br />

misalignments of <strong>the</strong> spine and pelvis, causing pain or problems later in<br />

“Through gentle adjustments, <strong>the</strong> spine<br />

can be re-aligned and allow <strong>the</strong> body to<br />

function at its optimum level. Relief is<br />

often experienced within a few visits.”<br />

life. Many babies experience ear infections, colic, cranial distortions<br />

and o<strong>the</strong>r signs of poor health that can be alleviated through gentle<br />

chiropractic care. Once babies get older, <strong>the</strong>y often complain of aches and<br />

pains that are many times dismissed as “growing pains.”These pains along<br />

with headaches, bedwetting, asthma and o<strong>the</strong>r conditions can also be<br />

helped with gentle chiropractic adjustments. In case you are wondering,<br />

infants and children are adjusted very gently. To <strong>the</strong>m it often feels like a<br />

tickle or massage. The amount of pressure used is about <strong>the</strong> same as<br />

checking <strong>the</strong> ripeness of a tomato.<br />

Jospeh Bogart’s practice, Parkside Health & Wellness Center is located<br />

in Parkland. E-mail him at bogart@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


We won’t<br />

miss a beat.<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w Carr, MD Henry Cusnir, MD Murry Drescher, MD Arnold Ghitis, MD Aslam Khan, MD Mazhar Majid, MD<br />

Hamid Nawaz, MD Eduardo Sabates, MD Alan Schwartz, MD Lance Simkins, MD Robert Singal, MD Vijay Vakharia, MD<br />

The Heart Institute of Florida at Florida Medical Center<br />

is dedicated to providing advanced cardiac care to our community.<br />

We were <strong>the</strong> first hospital in Broward County to perform open heart<br />

surgery in 1974 and angioplasty in 1979. Our years of experience are<br />

reflected in <strong>the</strong> quality of our interventional cardiologists. Our skilled<br />

physicians are able to offer many patients a less invasive alternative<br />

to open heart surgery through state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art angioplasty and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

interventional techniques. We were one of <strong>the</strong> first hospitals in South<br />

Florida to utilize <strong>the</strong> drug-eluting stent for <strong>the</strong> prevention of reblockage<br />

in cardiac arteries. And now, for those patients suffering from atrial<br />

fibrillation but who do not require valve or bypass surgery, we offer <strong>the</strong><br />

option of a minimally invasive ca<strong>the</strong>ter-based treatment.<br />

For more information, or a physician referral, call<br />

1-866-4CARDIAC.<br />

www.floridamedicalctr.com<br />

5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale<br />

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MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

BEYOND RESOLUTIONS...<br />

Be healthier–for life<br />

By Fran Perel<br />

T<br />

The holiday season for most people is synonymous with friends, family,<br />

gifts and good cheer. The celebrating seems to start earlier and earlier<br />

each year. As soon as <strong>the</strong> back-to-school supplies are off <strong>the</strong> shelves,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Halloween candy is ready for sale. Do we really need to buy our<br />

trick-or-treat goodies in September? Then, before we finish that last<br />

piece of candy, in rolls Thanksgiving will all its trimmings.<br />

Unfortunately, <strong>the</strong> average weight gain between Thanksgiving and <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> is seven pounds. For some people it’s an easy gain of an extra<br />

10 pounds that takes months to shed. More and more people, particularly<br />

women are feeling that <strong>the</strong> holidays intensify <strong>the</strong> stress <strong>the</strong>y already<br />

experience in <strong>the</strong>ir 24 /7 do-it-all career to caretaker world. The woman<br />

who struggles on a daily basis to look, act and play at <strong>the</strong> top of her game<br />

now finds herself with even more on her already too full plate.<br />

Many people feel a bad case of <strong>the</strong> post holiday blues, technically called<br />

post-holiday seasonal depression, a common mood disorder. How many<br />

times can you go through months of taking it off at <strong>the</strong> gym, only to put it<br />

back on again? <strong>Year</strong>s of “yo-yoing” would depress anyone!<br />

It’s time to get started now and stop that holiday weight gain dead in its<br />

tracks before <strong>the</strong> extra pounds pile up any fur<strong>the</strong>r! First cheer up.<br />

Know that you are not alone and that <strong>the</strong>re are good reasons for <strong>the</strong> way<br />

you feel. Secondly, take heart and know that you can do far more than<br />

shed those extra 10 pounds.<br />

With just a few pointers you can make permanent changes in your life<br />

and create a healthier lifestyle. This year instead of gaining and losing you<br />

can take those unwanted 10 pounds off, keep <strong>the</strong>m off, and create a more<br />

permanent and healthier lifestyle.The answer is not a magic diet trick, pill<br />

or some sort of abdominal blasting machine. The solution is to make<br />

small, specific changes in diet and exercise that are reasonable and realistic<br />

along with a specific start date and goal that is measurable.<br />

Still stumped or can’t get started?<br />

Here are some pointers for you.<br />

• Pinpoint and write down a specific goal. Determine a reasonable<br />

amount of weight to lose in a reasonable time period. <strong>Healthy</strong> weight<br />

loss is an average of one pound per week. Not only write down your<br />

goal, but track your success. If you feel you are losing your focus,<br />

looking at in on paper can be a big help. Whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s keeping track of<br />

pounds or inches lost, you will be more likely to stay on track if you see<br />

<strong>the</strong> progress you are making towards your goal.<br />

• Come up with a specific plan. It’s not good enough to say I want to<br />

lose 10 pounds in <strong>the</strong> next 10 weeks (which is a reasonable time frame<br />

to lose 10 pounds.) Decide exactly how you are going to achieve that<br />

result. Write it into your daily planner: “Walk after <strong>the</strong> kids go to<br />

school or with a co-worker at lunchtime, Pilates class at 7:00 p.m.,<br />

exercise video at 6:00 a.m.” are all good examples.<br />

• Make small changes and add up big results. Remember it doesn’t all<br />

have to be done at once. A long brisk walk with <strong>the</strong> dog before and after<br />

work can add up to burning a quick 200 calories a day. Substituting diet<br />

soda for regular cola can save you 100 calories, mustard for mayonnaise<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r 100 calories, skip that evening glass of wine and ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

100 calories are eliminated. It’s just a matter of simple math.<br />

Burn 200 calories more a day and reduce your caloric intake by<br />

300 calories a day for seven days and you will equal 3,500 fewer calories<br />

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Parkland Pilates clients stay fit by doing <strong>the</strong> “Teaser” exercise from<br />

Pilates Mat. From left to right: Norma Flax, Kira Levy, studio owner<br />

Fran Perel, Robin Cohen, Marci Butters, Maria De Mondal, and Haley Krul.<br />

for <strong>the</strong> week. Put ano<strong>the</strong>r way, a safe weight loss of one pound per week.<br />

• Being reasonable and realistic is extremely important. Forcing<br />

yourself to follow a diet that makes you eat things you dislike and<br />

deprives you of things you crave is unreasonable and surely doomed to<br />

failure. You can eat some pretzels if you feel like something crunchy or<br />

a piece of candy if you feel like something sweet. Just budget it into<br />

you total calories for <strong>the</strong> day. The average woman should eat 1,500<br />

calories a day to lose one pound of weight per week. If you write down<br />

what you eat and keep track of it, you can eat healthy and still have<br />

room to occasionally splurge selectively. Also be realistic and<br />

reasonable about your exercise regimen. If you make exercise fit into<br />

your life’s timetable and lifestyle, you are more likely to stick with it.<br />

Hopefully <strong>the</strong> exercise you pick should be enjoyable and something<br />

that you look forward to and at <strong>the</strong> same time be challenging.<br />

• Don’t expect perfection; everyone gets derailed from time to time.<br />

No one is perfect. Go easy on yourself. If you can’t do a full workout,<br />

do something, 10 to 15 minutes of exercise. You’ll feel better knowing<br />

you did something. If you overdo <strong>the</strong> calorie count on Tuesday, cut<br />

back on Wednesday to make up for it. Conversely, praise yourself<br />

along <strong>the</strong> way as you see <strong>the</strong> pounds and inches dropping down in<br />

numbers. Congratulate yourself with a massage or a new pair of jeans<br />

in a smaller size and celebrate your success along <strong>the</strong> way.<br />

• Focus on making a commitment to living a healthier life.It’s not just about<br />

losing those extra pounds. Yes, it is about short-term changes, but it’s also<br />

about creating a long-term healthier lifestyle. Exercise is a great stress<br />

reducer and mood elevator. Stress reduction and cardiovascular<br />

improvement can easily come with weight loss as healthy bonuses.Doing a<br />

mind-body form of exercise such as Pilates engages your mind in<br />

something o<strong>the</strong>r than your problems. The more you link your mind to<br />

your body,<strong>the</strong> more you will reduce your stress level and even possibly your<br />

blood pressure.Improvements in your cardiovascular system can also mean<br />

possible lowering of cholesterol and risk of coronary disease.<br />

• Consult with a fitness or nutritional professional. If you are still<br />

confused or just need a little help getting started, personal trainers,<br />

nutritionists and dietitian are great sources of guidance and assistance.<br />

If you need help setting up realistic goals and a plan to achieve <strong>the</strong>m,<br />

professional guidance can help you get on <strong>the</strong> right path and keep<br />

you going.<br />

It’s an attitude and a mindset that will help you go beyond losing those<br />

post holiday pounds to create a healthier, long term lifestyle. Believe in<br />

yourself and your ability to make <strong>the</strong> necessary changes. You are in control<br />

of <strong>the</strong> situation and being smart and successful is <strong>the</strong> ability to make <strong>the</strong><br />

right choices. Start today and take <strong>the</strong> first step on a new path that will<br />

lead you long into <strong>the</strong> future. You will be taken on a life long journey that<br />

goes far beyond <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s resolutions.<br />

Fran Perel owns Parkland Pilates of Coral Springs, Inc. E-mail her at<br />

perel@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


WBy Janel Heath, Psy.D.<br />

We live in a culture obsessed with <strong>the</strong> relentless pursuit of <strong>the</strong> perfect body.<br />

Each January, pervasive body dissatisfaction drives individuals to resolve to<br />

lose weight by modifying <strong>the</strong>ir diet or exercise regimen. The physical benefits<br />

of healthy food choices and an active lifestyle are well known.<br />

However, positive body image and self acceptance are also heavily influenced<br />

by psychological factors, such as how one feels and thinks about<br />

one’s body. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) offers<br />

<strong>the</strong> following tips on reclaiming positive body image and fostering a<br />

greater sense of self esteem:<br />

� Appreciate all that your body can do. Every day your body carries you<br />

closer to your dreams. Celebrate all of <strong>the</strong> amazing things your body<br />

does for you --running, dancing, breathing, laughing, dreaming, etc.<br />

� Keep a top-10 list of things you like about yourself -- things that aren’t<br />

related to how much you weigh or what you look like. Read it often.<br />

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Add to it as you become<br />

aware of more things to like about you.<br />

� Remind yourself that “true beauty” is not simply skin<br />

deep. When you feel good about yourself and who you are, you<br />

carry yourself with a sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and openness<br />

that makes you beautiful regardless of whe<strong>the</strong>r you physically look<br />

like a supermodel. Beauty is a state of mind, not a state of your body.<br />

� Look at yourself as a whole person. When you see yourself in a mirror<br />

or in your mind, choose not to focus on specific body parts. See yourself<br />

as you want o<strong>the</strong>rs to see you – as a whole person.<br />

� Surround yourself with positive people. It is easier to feel good about<br />

yourself and your body when you are around o<strong>the</strong>rs who are supportive<br />

and who recognize <strong>the</strong> importance of liking yourself just as you naturally<br />

are.<br />

� Shut down those voices in your head that tell you your body is not<br />

“right” or that you are a “bad” person. You can overpower those negative<br />

thoughts with positive ones. The next time you start to tear yourself<br />

down, build yourself back up with a few quick affirmations that<br />

work for you.<br />

� Wear clo<strong>the</strong>s that are comfortable and that make you feel good about<br />

your body. Work with your body, not against it.<br />

� Become a critical viewer of social and media messages. Pay attention<br />

to images, slogans, or attitudes that make you feel bad about yourself<br />

or your body. Protest <strong>the</strong>se messages: write a letter to <strong>the</strong> advertiser or<br />

talk back to <strong>the</strong> image or message.<br />

� Do something nice for yourself -- something that lets your body know<br />

you appreciate it. Take a bubble bath, make time for a nap, find a<br />

peaceful place outside to relax.<br />

� Use <strong>the</strong> time and energy that you might have spent worrying about<br />

food, calories, and your weight to do something to help o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />

Sometimes reaching out to o<strong>the</strong>r people can help you feel better about<br />

yourself and can make a positive change in our world.<br />

For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please visit <strong>the</strong> NEDA website at<br />

www.NationalEatingDisorders.org.<br />

Janel Heath, Psy.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in<br />

<strong>the</strong> treatment of Eating Disorders. E-mail her at<br />

heath@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.<br />

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MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

LASIK WITHOUT A BLADE:<br />

Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA)<br />

Ten years have now passed since Laser Vision Correction was approved by<br />

<strong>the</strong> US Food and Drug Administration. During this decade, millions of<br />

patients have chosen this procedure and have been able to reduce or eliminate<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir dependence on glasses or contact lenses in <strong>the</strong> USA and around<br />

<strong>the</strong> world. Most of <strong>the</strong>m will tell you that LASIK is <strong>the</strong> best thing that<br />

<strong>the</strong>y have ever done for <strong>the</strong>mselves. Many o<strong>the</strong>rs have been told that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are not good candidates for <strong>the</strong> procedure or have expressed fear of <strong>the</strong><br />

surgical blade in <strong>the</strong> flap maker (microkeratome). And so <strong>the</strong>y have waited.<br />

Perhaps ASA is what <strong>the</strong>y have been waiting for.<br />

The original use of <strong>the</strong> Excimer laser treated refractive errors by <strong>the</strong><br />

removal of <strong>the</strong> surface skin of <strong>the</strong> eye and <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> laser to bring<br />

about a permanent change in <strong>the</strong> shape of <strong>the</strong> corneal subsurface and<br />

<strong>the</strong> skin grew back quickly. This is called PRK and is still a frequently<br />

performed method of producing laser vision correction.<br />

A few years later, LASIK was invented. In LASIK, a microkeratome<br />

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<strong>the</strong> flap is lifted and <strong>the</strong> laser energy is delivered to <strong>the</strong> sub-surface tissue.<br />

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In ASA, <strong>the</strong> outer skin of <strong>the</strong> cornea is gently lifted (not destroyed) and<br />

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re-attached to <strong>the</strong> cornea or removed at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> treatment.<br />

The skin flap of ASA is an advancement over <strong>the</strong> corneal flap of<br />

LASIK in that <strong>the</strong> skin flap is virtually without complication. Any skin<br />

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laser surgery can be completed without concern. The eye will<br />

reform new skin in a matter of a few days.<br />

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Spinal Decompression is a non-surgical and<br />

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Decompression is <strong>the</strong> only treatment that is truly most<br />

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MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

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HHow many of us swore that we were going to do something to improve<br />

our appearance, but because of all of <strong>the</strong> commitments in our lives, we<br />

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Imagine a balloon that has lost half its air – it starts to shrivel up and have<br />

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MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

By Miriam Richter<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> NEW You<br />

The <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> is here and it is time to get back<br />

into <strong>the</strong> old routine including getting back to <strong>the</strong><br />

gym. Here’s an idea: why not try something new<br />

for 2007? Maybe that is just <strong>the</strong> thing you need to keep you motivated past<br />

January 15th. Why not try Pilates?<br />

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Let’s look at weight training and <strong>the</strong> problems it can cause for your body.<br />

The body is comprised of opposing muscle groups. If one<br />

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weak and <strong>the</strong> opposing group is tight?<br />

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Ano<strong>the</strong>r problem that occasionally<br />

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neglected deep skeletal abdominal muscles and <strong>the</strong> pelvic floor muscles.<br />

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those requirements - stretching and resistance training?<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> (you)!<br />

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Instead of boring you with trivial facts about what Optometric<br />

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<strong>the</strong> life of an Optometrist.<br />

• An 83 year old woman feels “like a brick is in her eye”. She has<br />

tremendous scratching pain due to entropian eyelash (turned in lash).<br />

Removed eyelash, antibiotic prescribed.<br />

• A 9 year old boy is not doing well in school. He hates to read.<br />

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• A 54 year old woman has sudden vision decrease and grey vision in<br />

right eye. An exam and visual field performed.The patient was sent to<br />

her internist immediately due to carotid artery disease.<br />

• A 16 year old high school baseball catcher gets his first contact lenses<br />

and is trying <strong>the</strong> new Nike contact lens for better sports performance.<br />

• A 35 year old house painter has a metal foreign body. It was removed<br />

with an Alger brush to “drill out” rust in <strong>the</strong> cornea.<br />

• A 43 year old disc jockey works <strong>the</strong> early AM shift and has trouble<br />

seeing <strong>the</strong> dials on his instruments. Anti-glare progressive lenses are<br />

prescribed.<br />

• A 34 year old nearsighted patient wants to rid himself of glasses and<br />

contacts. Lasik pre-op exam is performed and surgery is scheduled.<br />

• A 57 year old male has advanced dry eye. When initially seen, <strong>the</strong> eyes<br />

were so dry that if it got worse, this patient would need a corneal<br />

transplant. Restasis <strong>the</strong>rapy was prescribed and 3 months later this<br />

patient’s corneas have rejuvenated. He is doing great!<br />

• A 37 year old male who loves golf wears contacts for an astigmatism.<br />

He was fit with new PureVision Toric silicon lenses and promised he’d<br />

no help with his golf game.<br />

• An 18 year old diabetic is well maintained with an insulin pump.<br />

Digital retinal photography shows a perfect retina. These pictures are<br />

crucial to establish a baseline for this patient’s future vision care.<br />

It’s not quite Grey’s Anatomy but <strong>the</strong> life of an Optometric Physician<br />

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Diabetes is a chronic and debilitating disease that ranks 6th among <strong>the</strong><br />

leading causes of death in <strong>the</strong> United States. The two main forms of diabetes<br />

are Type I and Type II. In <strong>the</strong> first type, most commonly seen in <strong>the</strong><br />

young, <strong>the</strong> body does not produce enough insulin to counteract <strong>the</strong> sugar.<br />

The second, and more common type, is a result of <strong>the</strong> body being resistant<br />

to <strong>the</strong> insulin that it produces. Obesity leads to this resistance, so<br />

while <strong>the</strong> pancreas is working to make insulin, <strong>the</strong> body can not utilize it.<br />

The failure of insulin leads to several key symptoms because <strong>the</strong> sugar is<br />

now concentrating in <strong>the</strong> blood stream and not in <strong>the</strong> cells of <strong>the</strong> body.<br />

The sugar will be filtered into <strong>the</strong> urine and lead to excessive urination in<br />

<strong>the</strong> day and at night. Excessive thirst will occur as a response to <strong>the</strong> loss of<br />

water. Since <strong>the</strong> body cannot metabolize <strong>the</strong> sugar, weight loss can occur<br />

despite significant hunger and increased food intake. The excess glucose<br />

levels lead to inflammation throughout <strong>the</strong> body and can cause cardiac<br />

disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, failure of wounds to heal and<br />

increased mortality. The symptoms can be warning signs of <strong>the</strong> disease<br />

which has many lifelong consequences.<br />

Treatment is aimed at fighting insulin resistance and replacing or<br />

increasing insulin levels. The older medications, known as sulfonylureas,<br />

acted to over stimulate <strong>the</strong> pancreas and force excess insulin production.<br />

While initially useful, <strong>the</strong>se drugs are less in favor now because many<br />

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diabetes because it will decrease <strong>the</strong> glucose produced in <strong>the</strong> liver,<br />

decrease <strong>the</strong> absorption from <strong>the</strong> GI tract and decrease insulin resistance.<br />

The thiazolidinediones, such as Avandia and Actos, work to specifically<br />

decrease insulin sensitivity. Of course, insulin itself can be injected to<br />

directly control <strong>the</strong> sugar levels. These medications all have <strong>the</strong>ir role in<br />

reducing glucose levels and controlling <strong>the</strong> disease.<br />

A new medication has recently been created that works differently<br />

from any o<strong>the</strong>r diabetes medicine to date. Januvia is a pill that works to<br />

control glucose levels by modifying a very specific pathway in <strong>the</strong> body.<br />

Normally, a hormone called “incretin” will help to naturally lower blood<br />

glucose with a complex interaction of chemicals in <strong>the</strong> body. An enzyme<br />

called “DDP-4” will turn off incretin. Januvia will stop DDP-4 from<br />

working so incretin will work better and <strong>the</strong>reby allow <strong>the</strong> body to better<br />

manage glucose.The benefits are less side effects and greater reduction of<br />

glucose levels. The medication will hopefully lead to long term control of<br />

diabetes and <strong>the</strong>refore less side effects and complications. While this<br />

medication has only been available for <strong>the</strong> past few months and shows<br />

many great benefits for diabetes control, it is not for every patient.<br />

Patients should consult with <strong>the</strong>ir primary care physician, or endocrinologist,<br />

about <strong>the</strong> use of this medication.<br />

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With o<strong>the</strong>r patients traveling from foreign countries to see<br />

him, Dr. Knecht says he has “<strong>the</strong> best patients in <strong>the</strong> world.”<br />

Maybe that’s because <strong>the</strong> office exudes a jovial atmosphere, where<br />

people are treated like good neighbors. A family man and fa<strong>the</strong>r of<br />

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Calling his practice a one-stop shop, his office offers implant surgery<br />

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At this location for 13 years, Dr. Knecht said he and his staff<br />

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In case no one has said it to you yet – HAPPY NEW YEAR! This<br />

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being ra<strong>the</strong>r than wait to be diagnosed with an illness.<br />

Q I don’t want to make just ano<strong>the</strong>r list of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s resolutions<br />

this year, only to have forgotten <strong>the</strong>m by March. Help.<br />

A Education is <strong>the</strong> key – books such as <strong>Healthy</strong> Healing by Linda Page<br />

are excellent places to start. You start by learning that illness takes<br />

years to develop and usually <strong>the</strong> process begins because<br />

something is out of balance: nutritional, emotional, spiritual or<br />

psychological.<br />

You might tune into WLVJ 1040 AM to listen to “Healthline” on<br />

Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday. We discuss all of <strong>the</strong> situations which<br />

lead to illness, fatigue, pain and discomfort.<br />

Then you might consider making an appointment with a nutrition<br />

counselor for an individualized evaluation of your health and nutrition<br />

goals.<br />

Fur<strong>the</strong>r, you may pick up some of <strong>the</strong> magazines that are helpful in<br />

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good health. Natural Health, Delicious, <strong>Healthy</strong> Living, Yoga Journal, and<br />

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The outcome of this expanded knowledge is that you will have <strong>the</strong><br />

tools to make <strong>the</strong> better decisions every day of <strong>the</strong> year, not just keeping<br />

to your resolutions.<br />

Q I’ve got to do something. I can see my health declining – my<br />

digestion is not good, my sleep is terrible, my joints hurt, I get<br />

headaches, I get every cold and sore throat that is going around.<br />

It just seems overwhelming to me. How could nutrition make <strong>the</strong><br />

difference?<br />

A After <strong>the</strong> holidays, it seems as though <strong>the</strong>re are many people<br />

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problems you’re experiencing is <strong>the</strong> greatest problem – has interfered<br />

with your ability to live your life well – and put that on <strong>the</strong> top of your<br />

notes. For example: stomach aches, indigestion, heartburn. Next, think<br />

about which foods or drinks tend to be associated with that discomfort.<br />

It could be dairy products, sweets, spicy foods, high fat foods – see if you<br />

can make <strong>the</strong> correlation.<br />

Your challenge for that week is to remove <strong>the</strong> highest offender of your<br />

food choices; eliminate it and find a high quality replacement. Maybe<br />

you overindulge on ice cream, eating it every evening. For that week,<br />

forego <strong>the</strong> ice cream and replace it with frozen grapes. Remove <strong>the</strong><br />

offending food; replace it with a healthier choice.<br />

Mark all of this down week after week in your calendar. If you have<br />

this conversation ei<strong>the</strong>r every week or every month, in a year you will<br />

have transformed your health picture. If you do it every week, you will<br />

have improved 52 times – if you do it once monthly – you will have<br />

improved 12 times.<br />

Janet Cimorelli is a licensed nutrition counselor and co-host of Healthline on<br />

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How secure will Social Security help you be if you are unable to work?<br />

It is emotionally difficult to prepare for <strong>the</strong> possibility that you may suffer<br />

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working in <strong>the</strong> private sector have no long-term disability insurance.<br />

Essentially, three out of four workers would have to rely on <strong>the</strong>ir own personal<br />

savings, limited state-run insurance, and Social Security for replacement<br />

income in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>the</strong>y could not work because of a disability. In<br />

2006, <strong>the</strong> estimated average monthly Social Security benefit for all<br />

disabled workers is $902. Over <strong>the</strong> course of a year, that totals approximately<br />

$10,824, and for many workers and <strong>the</strong>ir families that is significantly<br />

less than <strong>the</strong>ir annual expenses.<br />

Men vs. Women<br />

Throughout history, men have generally earned more than women.The<br />

SSA reports (2003) that as of <strong>the</strong> year 2000, women, on average, earned<br />

27% less than men. This disparity affects women in two ways. Because<br />

disability benefits are based on earnings, <strong>the</strong> benefits for disabled male<br />

workers are typically higher than those of disabled female workers.<br />

However, <strong>the</strong> spousal benefit for widows is generally higher than that of<br />

widowers for <strong>the</strong> same reason—<strong>the</strong> median income of men is higher than<br />

that of women. These demographic trends are important to consider for<br />

families planning <strong>the</strong>ir financial security.<br />

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employers offering long-term disability insurance, personal disability<br />

income insurance is a viable option for workers looking to manage <strong>the</strong> risk<br />

of losing <strong>the</strong>ir income. It offers coverage beyond workers compensation,<br />

which is state-run insurance that replaces a percentage of an employee’s<br />

income only for injuries that occur on <strong>the</strong> job, or for illnesses that are<br />

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• How long must you wait before benefits begin?<br />

• How long will benefits last?<br />

• Does <strong>the</strong> policy offer cost-of-living adjustments?<br />

• Are benefits available for total and/or partial disability?<br />

• What percentage of income will <strong>the</strong> policy replace?<br />

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As I sit to write this in about six hundred words, I look at my<br />

notes and feel intimidated by <strong>the</strong> enormity of <strong>the</strong> title. It takes<br />

some deep breathing (good for longevity).<br />

And meditation (just relax and let your love of words flow), and some<br />

silence. Laughter at what can seem so complex, can also be so simple.<br />

Let’s start with love (of course a travel writer must LOVE to travel).<br />

Probably most people would prefer traveling with a loved companion, but<br />

traveling alone can bring <strong>the</strong> excitement of concentration on your individual<br />

interests and schedules. Perhaps even a romantic love can develop<br />

(Colonel Chris Jones, now my husband, introduced himself to me at <strong>the</strong><br />

airport in Seoul, Korea).<br />

Whatever <strong>the</strong> love of your life, it can be enhanced by travel, near or far<br />

and new experiences all enhance your love of life.<br />

Recently, we experienced travel, nearby, staying at <strong>the</strong> historic Riverside<br />

Hotel for <strong>the</strong> opening night of “Christmas on Las Olas,” one of <strong>the</strong> many<br />

exciting and interesting events on <strong>the</strong> elegant, yet casual, Las Olas<br />

Boulevard. Lined with a variety of interesting shops, restaurants, art galleries<br />

and many courtyards, surprising Las Olas is always filled with endless charm<br />

and variety. For information on <strong>the</strong> many events, contact <strong>the</strong> Las Olas<br />

Association at 954-937-7386.<br />

Built on this site 70 years ago, <strong>the</strong> Riverside Hotel is <strong>the</strong> place to meet<br />

and greet both strangers and friends alike. The spacious, newly restored<br />

lobby is enhanced on both sides by enormous carved stone fireplaces.<br />

These are centered by a brightly lit, glowing aquarium, that leads to a<br />

garden of exciting flora and fauna. A charming, orchid studded gazebo,<br />

reminiscent of Hawaiian hotels, becomes a delightful place to enjoy an<br />

exotic libation for <strong>the</strong> intimate lobby bar.<br />

The new tower rooms at <strong>the</strong> Riverside have some fantastic views of <strong>the</strong><br />

yacht-studded <strong>New</strong> River as it meanders towards <strong>the</strong> intracoastal and aqua<br />

ocean beyond. The Riverside has a variety of comfortable bars and restaurants.<br />

For “Christmas on Las Olas”, one of <strong>the</strong> bars had an unbelievable<br />

bar made entirely of intricately carved ice.<br />

Our favorite is Indigo, where you can dine in elegance inside or casually<br />

at <strong>the</strong> sidewalk café. The lunch menu is filled with tempting choices.<br />

The gazpacho is wonderful and comes delightfully appointed.<br />

The Maryland lump crab is served with luscious sweet potato fries. I’m an<br />

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and roasted red pepper aioli is also a superb choice. A soup and half sandwich<br />

is as tempting and inexpensive. Save room to share one or more of <strong>the</strong><br />

glorious desserts – <strong>the</strong> warm apple tart and chocolate mousse cake are too<br />

delicious to resist.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> Riverside, <strong>the</strong>re are many corporate and social events, all accomplished<br />

with attention to every detail. Romantic outside weddings or<br />

elegant ballroom venues are often <strong>the</strong> choice for couples, who can invite<br />

guests to stay in <strong>the</strong> luxuriously appointed rooms.<br />

Across <strong>the</strong> street is one <strong>the</strong> most exciting art galleries. If you love art and<br />

are interested in investing, <strong>the</strong> Las Olas Fine Arts Gallery’s owner,<br />

Stephan Rioux or his assistants can give you <strong>the</strong> insider scoop on some<br />

exciting artists and <strong>the</strong> appreciation possibilities.<br />

In a cozy courtyard just east of <strong>the</strong> Riverside Hotel is <strong>the</strong> 918 Day Spa.<br />

Open seven days a week, 918 is a complete center for appearance and<br />

health. A menu of services can be seen online at www.918dayspa.com.<br />

I could not resist purchasing some of <strong>the</strong>ir carefully selected products, as<br />

I sat sipping a Perrier and waiting a few minutes for Debbie, a world<br />

trained and experienced, expert massage <strong>the</strong>rapist. Speaking from spa<br />

experience almost all around <strong>the</strong> globe, I can testify that Debbie’s<br />

Neapolitan treatment was incredible perfection. A combination of<br />

Swedish, reflexology and hot stone massage, this was not only relaxing and<br />

calming, but also invigorating due to <strong>the</strong> release of inner energy accomplished<br />

by expert foot reflexology. This is definitely something I will do<br />

again – a wonderful discovery and benefit of travel close to home.<br />

The love of travel, near or far, is unsurpassed in bringing <strong>the</strong> delight of<br />

discovery of new experiences and adding more appreciation of art and<br />

architecture into your life. Meeting a variety of people, exploring well traveled<br />

or little known places, health treatments and restaurants are always<br />

additions to pleasure and knowledge.<br />

Above all, for health and longevity, remember <strong>the</strong> love of laughter.<br />

There are now more than 5,000 worldwide laughter clubs, where people<br />

get toge<strong>the</strong>r simply to laugh. The clubs were formed by an Indian doctor,<br />

who saw <strong>the</strong> amazing curative power of laughter. The movement grew as<br />

people experienced <strong>the</strong> camaraderie and health benefits of <strong>the</strong> serotonin<br />

produced by laughter. And that, especially combined with any love in your<br />

life, is no laughing matter!<br />

Carol Corbin Jones and her husband Colonel Christopher Jones are world travelers<br />

and seminar speakers. E-mail her at jones@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.<br />

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By Dr.Terryl Lawrence<br />

H“<strong>Happy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> to all.”The celebration of <strong>the</strong> new year is <strong>the</strong> oldest of all holidays. It has been traditionally<br />

thought that one could affect <strong>the</strong> luck for <strong>the</strong> coming year by what we did, ate, or resolved on<br />

this first day of January. Many of us rang in 2007 in <strong>the</strong> company of family or friends, resolving to make<br />

more time for relaxation and pleasure. In this regard I offer up a sumptuous feast of art, music and spectacle<br />

that awaits you about 100 miles west in Naples, Florida.<br />

If you have not visited Naples recently, or have never traveled <strong>the</strong>re, this winter is <strong>the</strong> time to go. A<br />

must for all visitors is <strong>the</strong> Philharmonic Center for <strong>the</strong> Arts which houses an impressive performing arts<br />

center and The Naples Art Museum which is one of my favorite destinations.<br />

The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (voted “Best Place to take <strong>the</strong> Kids” by Gulfshore Life and<br />

Naples Daily <strong>New</strong>s), offers a full day of shows and activities for <strong>the</strong> entire family.<br />

Naples has become a bustling modern metropolis teeming with resorts to suit all taste levels. There<br />

are sophisticated and casual restaurants, upscale shopping areas, miles and miles of walkable white sandy<br />

beaches where you can hunt for seashells or luxuriate in stunning sunsets. Art galleries abound, displaying<br />

works from Native Americans to Post-Modernists, and historic downtown areas like Fifth<br />

Avenue are designed to encourage walking, dining and sight-seeing.<br />

The Naples Art Museum has programmed an eclectic calendar of exhibitions bound to please<br />

everyone. “Ernest Hemingway and Walker Evans: Three Weeks in Cuba, 1933”, runs through<br />

January 21st and highlights <strong>the</strong> friendship between <strong>the</strong> writer and <strong>the</strong> photographer in a growing<br />

time of political instability in Havana. For <strong>the</strong> sportsmen in <strong>the</strong> family, “The Great American<br />

Game: Baseball” is centered around memorabilia from a prominent private collection. In addition<br />

to <strong>the</strong> baseball inspired works by artists George Bellows, Raoul Dufy, Robert Rauschenberg and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs, you will find Babe Ruth’s 1919 contract marking his move from <strong>the</strong> Red Sox to <strong>the</strong><br />

Yankees, Joe DiMaggio’s 1948 uniform, autographed baseballs, a 1999 World Series Trophy and<br />

so much more.<br />

“Impressions: Americans in France, 1860-1930”, and “Claude Monet: Giverny and <strong>the</strong> North<br />

of France” both open on Thursday January 18th. Impressionism is perhaps <strong>the</strong> best known and<br />

most loved of all artistic styles. It is celebrated for its bright and fresh colors coupled with an<br />

informal vision of <strong>the</strong> world. Its originators were French, and for this reason dozens of<br />

American painters crossed <strong>the</strong> Atlantic to learn this new way of representing what <strong>the</strong>y saw.<br />

After viewing <strong>the</strong>se two distinguished shows, enter <strong>the</strong> exhibit of “Leaders in American<br />

Modernism” to see <strong>the</strong> continued development in American art – much of it inspired by <strong>the</strong><br />

freedom of spirit associated with <strong>the</strong> Impressionists.<br />

Upcoming Exhibits<br />

“Ernest Hemingway and Walker Evans:<br />

Three Weeks in Cuba, 1933”<br />

11/21/06-1/21/07<br />

deKooning’s “Baseball Players” from “The<br />

Great American Game: Baseball”<br />

1/9/07-5/13/07<br />

Monet’s “Une Rue en Pente” from “Claude<br />

Monet: Giverny and <strong>the</strong> North of France”<br />

1/18/07-5/13/07<br />

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Chihuly Persian Ceiling<br />

Bluemner’s “Harlem River” from “Leaders<br />

in American Modernism”<br />

9/13/06-6/30/07<br />

Chihuly Icicle Chandelier<br />

Louis XV Salon Fontain from<br />

“Masters of Miniature”<br />

9/13/06-6/30/07


Youngsters and adults alike will marvel at <strong>the</strong> Pistner Collection “Masters of Miniature”.These<br />

tiny architectural models rival <strong>the</strong> most exquisite dollhouses imaginable. Each perfectly detailed<br />

piece of furniture, crystal chandelier, petit point carpet, is a masterpiece.<br />

The museum also houses a superb collection of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures including a<br />

brilliantly colored ceiling. Be sure not to miss anything in this handsome and uniquely designed<br />

building.<br />

The Naples Museum of Art is located at 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, and is open Tuesday -<br />

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for<br />

students. Directions are easily accessed at mapquest.com., or <strong>the</strong><br />

Philharmonic website at www.<strong>the</strong>phil.org.<br />

Adjacent to <strong>the</strong> museum is <strong>the</strong> Philharmonic Center, which is<br />

Southwest Florida’s premier performing arts hall. Here you can<br />

select from over 400 events a year that include world-class <strong>the</strong>ater,<br />

dance, and classical and popular music. This vast Center is a<br />

visual delight as well with its two sculpture gardens and four<br />

museum-quality art galleries. The center was founded by Myra<br />

Janco Daniels, a former Chicago advertising executive and educator<br />

who described <strong>the</strong> complex as, “a cultural one not only for<br />

all of <strong>the</strong> performing arts, but also <strong>the</strong> visual arts such as painting,<br />

sculpture and photography.”<br />

Highlights this season include: <strong>the</strong> Broadway shows Spamalot,<br />

Hairspray and Sweet Charity, and performances by Woody<br />

Allen’s <strong>New</strong> Orleans Jazz Band, Liza Minnelli, Patti LaBelle,<br />

Denyce Graves, Tom Jones and <strong>the</strong> Chicago Symphony<br />

Orchestra. There are also a multitude of programs planned to<br />

enrich children’s appreciation of <strong>the</strong> arts. Saturdays from 9:30<br />

a.m. - 11:30 a.m. are a series of Magic Carpet Concerts primarily<br />

for children ages 3 - 9, but fun for everyone - (tickets are<br />

$10.adults, $5. children) March 17th is <strong>the</strong> first presentation<br />

which will be Brass, to be followed monthly by Strings,<br />

Woodwinds and Percussions. Instruments are demonstrated, followed<br />

by a question and answer period.<br />

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra<br />

Naples Philharmonic<br />

Continued on page 66<br />

Peking Acrobats<br />

<strong>the</strong> PARKLANDER<br />

Woody Allen<br />

Patti LaBelle<br />

Miami City Ballet<br />

Jonathan Butler<br />

Suzanne Kirton<br />

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Continued from page 65<br />

The children’s programs are too numerous to mention,<br />

and all of <strong>the</strong>m are planned to enchant youngsters beginning<br />

with The Ant and <strong>the</strong> Grasshopper, January 22-23, 9;45<br />

a.m. and 11:45, and The Peking Acrobats, February 16th at 8<br />

p.m. For a complete listing of events call <strong>the</strong> Philharmonic<br />

Center at 239.597-1900, or 800.597-1900. For Teddy Bear<br />

lovers of all ages, 3,000 furry toys are on display at The<br />

Teddy Bear Museum of Naples. This museum is stocked<br />

with books about bears, and a life size house for <strong>the</strong> Three<br />

Bears and Goldilocks. The Museum at 2511 Pine Ridge<br />

Road is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 - 5,<br />

and Sunday 1-5.<br />

The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (located at 1590<br />

Goodlette Road, Naples - #239.262-5409)opens daily at<br />

9:30 a.m. Originally a botanical garden begun in <strong>the</strong> early<br />

1900’s <strong>the</strong> Zoological Park is now a 52 acre lushly designed<br />

educational area. It houses exotic wildlife including African<br />

lions, mandrills, Bengal tigers, lemurs, antelopes, colorfully<br />

plumaged birds, elephants, alligators and a petting zoo.The<br />

$15.95 admission for adults, $14.95 for Seniors, and $9.95<br />

for children 3 - 12. includes all <strong>the</strong> daily events. Reduced<br />

military discounts are available with an ID.<br />

Programs begin at 10.30 a.m. with <strong>the</strong> kangaroos.<br />

There is a schedule you may wish to follow throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> day that includes activities with serpents, African<br />

lions, alligators,elephants and <strong>the</strong> “meet <strong>the</strong> Keeper<br />

Series” where you can talk with professional zookeepers<br />

and see <strong>the</strong> animals <strong>the</strong>y care for. At <strong>the</strong> Safari Canyon<br />

open-air Theater fascinating information and wildlife<br />

film footage await you, plus <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>the</strong> thrill of experiencing<br />

<strong>the</strong>se same animals live. Be sure to take a Primate<br />

Expedition Cruise which departs frequently throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> day. Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you will<br />

glide past islands of monkeys, lemurs and apes all living<br />

freely in <strong>the</strong>ir natural habitat.<br />

This is truly a memorable and delightful ride through nature.<br />

Alligator Bay<br />

Begin your trip by traveling south on I75 where, if it is a sunny day, <strong>the</strong><br />

alligators line <strong>the</strong> waterways. The entire trip can be accomplished in one<br />

day, but I suggest you stay for <strong>the</strong> weekend and fill your time with discovery,<br />

adventure and family fun.<br />

An NEH Fellow in <strong>the</strong> Humanities, Dr. Terryl Lawrence graduated from<br />

Columbia University and has a doctorate in art. Her paintings and photographs<br />

have exhibited in <strong>New</strong> York and Florida and she teaches art at FAU<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Digital Media Arts College in Boca Raton.<br />

JANUARY 2007<br />

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Royal Palm Walkway<br />

Christmas in <strong>the</strong> lion enclosure<br />

A Lemur close-up and personal Strolling down one of <strong>the</strong> many paths


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MEET THE AUTHORS AT CORAL SPRINGS<br />

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS<br />

By Ellyn Laub<br />

Don’t forget to make your reservations for <strong>the</strong> free writer workshops during <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs Festival of <strong>the</strong> Arts on<br />

Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18. Barnes & Noble at The Walk on University Drive will host <strong>the</strong>se valuable classes, but<br />

seating is at a premium, so make your choices soon. Saturday’s classes will include “Writing Picture Books” with Janeen<br />

Mason, “Writing for Young Adults and Middle Readers” with Dorian Cirrone, and “The Art of Writing <strong>the</strong> Suspense Novel” with<br />

Lynn Sholes and Joe Moore. On Sunday, Steve Rom will lead “Writing Your Memoirs”, Brenda Serotte hosts “The Poetry<br />

Workshop” and Heidi Boehringer teaches “Fiction Writing”. The hour-long classes run from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. E-mail<br />

your registration information to grackle@bellsouth.net. Include your contact information along with your choice of workshop.<br />

We’ve included two more profiles this issue, designed to give you an in-depth look at <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> credentials of <strong>the</strong>se talented<br />

South Florida authors and allow you to share <strong>the</strong>ir visions.<br />

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JANEEN MASON, who will teach<br />

Saturday’s Picture Book workshop, is<br />

wild about <strong>the</strong> ocean and all who live in<br />

it, and her magical paintings can be<br />

found on products printed and sold<br />

around <strong>the</strong> world from children’s books<br />

to clay tiles, from puzzles to note cards.<br />

Her original paintings hang in <strong>the</strong> collections<br />

of Burt Reynolds, Reba<br />

MacEntire, S. Kent Rockwell, and<br />

Evan Lloyd, to name a few.<br />

Mason has been a curator, juror and board member at <strong>the</strong> Arts<br />

Council of Stuart and Martin County, and serves on two committees<br />

that commission artists to create work for public buildings. In 2000<br />

she received <strong>the</strong> National Award for Excellence in Communities for<br />

Art of <strong>the</strong> Picture Book, an interactive exhibit she curated.<br />

Her recently published picture book Ocean Commotion: Sea Turtles,<br />

was hailed by <strong>the</strong> Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel as “breathtaking”, and<br />

<strong>the</strong> Palm Beach Post called <strong>the</strong> story “sweet and enlightening with<br />

magical paintings that all kids will enjoy.”<br />

Mason’s approach to teaching, leads her to call her workshop How to<br />

Think Like an Illustrator (When You Are Not). She will take you on a<br />

guided journey through <strong>the</strong> imagination of a children’s picture book<br />

author and illustrator. You’ll get <strong>the</strong> inside track on what makes her<br />

illustrations “pop” and why her art immerses readers in color.<br />

Mason will highlight <strong>the</strong> tools successful illustrators use to guide a<br />

story with confidence from <strong>the</strong> opening line to a satisfying end. This<br />

will be a fast-moving presentation filled with wit and wisdom. You’ll<br />

leave with a fresh look at <strong>the</strong> world around you, and perhaps <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />

way to turn your story into one with inspiring momentum.<br />

JANUARY 2007


BRENDA SEROTTE, author of her poetry collection The Blue Farm<br />

and <strong>the</strong> recent memoir, The Fortune Teller’s Kiss, will lead <strong>the</strong> Poetry<br />

Workshop on Sunday. She tells us that famous poet Li-Young Lee says<br />

that “<strong>the</strong> work of poetry is like making potato latkes. Every poem is like a<br />

potato latke, that’s all it is.”<br />

Because poetry is a hybrid art form, a cross between prose and music, and<br />

involves <strong>the</strong> manipulation of sounds in order to create verbal music, which<br />

is built, primarily with lines, students will manipulate, shape, and mold <strong>the</strong><br />

words/ingredients into shape to create a latke or two. Some will be lumpy,<br />

some will be bumpy, and some will be well done. But in <strong>the</strong> end, <strong>the</strong>y all<br />

should be edible.<br />

They’ll do this by reading and listening to a few of Serotte’s own and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

poets’ poems, and she’ll tell how hers came about. Then, she’ll conduct<br />

some simple exercises:<br />

1. Imitate <strong>the</strong> TONE—happy? sad?—of a poem, like, Elizabeth Bishop’s<br />

In <strong>the</strong> Waiting Room.<br />

2. Writing about something or someone in <strong>the</strong> PAST, or someone you<br />

once LOVED: “I dreamt of My Fa<strong>the</strong>r Again Last Night.”<br />

3. Shutting your eyes and listening to one WORD, <strong>the</strong>n writing,<br />

quickly, what IMAGE(S) comes to mind immediately; i.e.: love,<br />

death, self, justice, etc.<br />

4. Finally, students will write a short narrative poem that TELLS A<br />

STORY about one certain INCIDENT, at a specific time and place.<br />

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Serotte is a native of <strong>the</strong> Bronx, a graduate of<br />

Lehman College and has earned her MFA in<br />

creative writing from <strong>the</strong> University of Miami.<br />

She teaches writing and literature at Nova<br />

Sou<strong>the</strong>astern University in Fort Lauderdale.<br />

Students will also have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to<br />

purchase The Blue Farm, filled with a variety<br />

of poems that Michael Hittich says are “probing,<br />

honest …each informed by a profound<br />

sense of history, of family, of self portrait of a<br />

rich and varied life, drawn by a woman of<br />

gracious individuality.”<br />

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A special Open House Weekend at <strong>the</strong> Blue Gallery will feature internationally<br />

renowned artist David Schluss and a full display of his paintings.<br />

Throughout <strong>the</strong> weekend of January 20-21, <strong>the</strong> entire 3,500-square-foot<br />

open loft-style gallery – that traditionally features landscapes, abstracts,<br />

semi-realistic, realistic and figurative styles by eight internationally<br />

acclaimed contemporary artists and sculptors – will be solely devoted to<br />

Schluss and his collection of works. Collectors have become enraptured<br />

by Schluss’ whimsical and vibrant work. His art is<br />

currently held in private and public collections and<br />

can be seen at art exhibitions and galleries throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> world.<br />

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DAVID SCHLUSS<br />

AT BLUE GALLERY OPEN HOUSE<br />

Schluss’ works will be on display during regular<br />

hours, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Collectors can preview<br />

with David Schluss on Saturday, January 20,<br />

2007 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m, including a wine reception.<br />

An additional “Meet <strong>the</strong> Artist” Opportunity<br />

is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2007 from 2<br />

p.m. to 8 p.m<br />

David Schluss, born in 1943, began studying art<br />

at an early age. He attended school in <strong>the</strong> ancient<br />

city of Jaffa, <strong>the</strong> historical seaport in central Israel. It<br />

was <strong>the</strong>re that <strong>the</strong> mystical walls of <strong>the</strong> city and <strong>the</strong><br />

austere religion of <strong>the</strong> historic churches, temples<br />

and monasteries captivated him. It was during<br />

<strong>the</strong>se early years in Israel that Schluss sensed his<br />

overwhelming desire to paint.<br />

Influence from great masters such as Chagall,<br />

Miro, and Botero inspired Schluss to create his own individualized style<br />

and technique of painting. He began experimenting by using different<br />

techniques. Once, when working on a painting, he created an area on <strong>the</strong><br />

canvas which he did not like. As artists do, he grabbed a rag to wipe <strong>the</strong><br />

area of its image and in <strong>the</strong> process made an accidental discovery. The<br />

image that he had created by using his hands and a rag was far more interesting<br />

than what he had created with his brush.<br />

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It was this lucky accident that prompted Schluss to start painting with<br />

his hands. Since that fortuitous day, <strong>the</strong> Israeli-born artist has never<br />

looked back and continues to <strong>the</strong> present to paint his works by using no<br />

paintbrush or spatula. He explains, “I must feel and sense <strong>the</strong> canvas as it<br />

takes its personality from <strong>the</strong> oils and materials I use. I don’t really know at<br />

<strong>the</strong> beginning what will develop. I start with <strong>the</strong> abstract, and figures<br />

emerge. With <strong>the</strong> palm of my hands I can get a play of light that I could<br />

never achieve with a brush.”<br />

His recent works reflect celebration, joy<br />

and enthusiasm ra<strong>the</strong>r than sadness and sorrow,<br />

which he attributes to his move from chilly<br />

Montreal to sun-drenched Florida. It is with this<br />

unique insight that Schluss creates his joyous playful<br />

images. Elegant musicians and dancers adorned<br />

with rainbows of color are signature figures that<br />

appear in current works. Their whimsy and gracefulness<br />

exemplify <strong>the</strong> beauty of his artistic style.<br />

David Schluss continues to perfect his painting<br />

technique in his studio in Fort Lauderdale that he<br />

opened in 1983. He travels back and<br />

forth from Florida to Israel drawing inspirations for<br />

his work.<br />

The Blue Gallery, located at 600 East Atlantic<br />

Ave., Delray Beach. (corner of Atlantic Ave.& S.E.<br />

6th Street) is South Florida’s newest contemporary<br />

art gallery. It is owned and operated by art connoisseur<br />

and founder/owner of Smart Publishing, Rami Rotkopf.


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Greetings, readers of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Parklander</strong>.<br />

This is, hopefully, <strong>the</strong> first in a series of<br />

many articles that I will be writing for<br />

this magazine. I have been given <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to regale you with news,<br />

information, background and opinions<br />

about what is going on in South Florida<br />

Theatre (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm<br />

Beach and maybe even Monroe counties).<br />

The alliterative title is a salute to<br />

<strong>the</strong> late, great Fred Diekmann. A lover<br />

of alliteration, Fred was a fixture in<br />

South Florida Theatre. He was a producer,<br />

wrote for Hot Spots and <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Parklander</strong>, co-founded, with Dave<br />

Knight (publisher of Buzz Magazine), The Curtain Up Awards. Fred was<br />

much loved and will be sorely missed (as I do), by many in <strong>the</strong> South Florida<br />

Theatre community.<br />

I am always taken aback when I see a new byline. Almost inevitably, <strong>the</strong><br />

first column makes no mention of <strong>the</strong> writer’s qualifications to pontificate<br />

from a podium in a periodical (That’s for you, Fred). I am reminded of <strong>the</strong><br />

time, 28 years ago, when I offered my services as <strong>the</strong>ater critic, to <strong>the</strong> daily<br />

newspaper at The University of Pennsylvania. “What is your major?” asked<br />

<strong>the</strong> young man behind <strong>the</strong> desk. “I’m a <strong>the</strong>ater major,” I replied, knowing<br />

that no one on <strong>the</strong> staff of <strong>the</strong> paper currently had that credential (In fact, I<br />

was a member of, what would be, <strong>the</strong> first graduating class of Theatre<br />

Majors in Penn’s 200+ year history). “Oh,” he said with a yawn, “<strong>the</strong>n we<br />

wouldn’t be interested in you.” My jaw dropped. “There are many people<br />

waiting to review, and besides, we don’t want anyone who knows anything<br />

about <strong>the</strong>ater. We want <strong>the</strong> opinion of <strong>the</strong> man on <strong>the</strong> street.” I wandered<br />

out of <strong>the</strong> office, into <strong>the</strong> gray Philadelphia afternoon, wondering why, if it<br />

was <strong>the</strong> opinion of those who know nothing that mattered, I was bo<strong>the</strong>ring<br />

to get an education. Ever since, I have always appreciated knowing <strong>the</strong><br />

background of those audacious enough to place <strong>the</strong>ir punditry in print.<br />

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BACKSTAGE BROWARD<br />

with Bernstein<br />

By David Bernstein<br />

So, allow me to introduce myself. My name is David Jay Bernstein. I hold<br />

a BA in Theatre from U of P; a JD (yes, I’m a lawyer) and MS in Mass<br />

Communication from Boston University and an MFA in Directing from<br />

FAU. As a playwright, I’ve had a number of my plays produced and won<br />

several awards and contests. I’ve taught acting on <strong>the</strong> university level and,<br />

since 2000, been Executive Artistic Director of The Public Theatre of<br />

South Florida. I have directed better than twenty shows and produced<br />

twenty-eight (I tell you this simply to let you know that I have some familiarity<br />

with <strong>the</strong> world about which I will be writing).<br />

And why, you may ask, have you not heard of The Public Theatre (currently<br />

in its 18th season)? Part of our mission has always been to maintain<br />

prices that everyone can afford. Thus, we don’t have much money for<br />

advertising. However, <strong>New</strong> Times (<strong>the</strong> local arts magazine owned by The<br />

Village Voice), recently dubbed The Public Theatre “<strong>the</strong> best <strong>the</strong>ater for<br />

drama in Broward and The Palm Beaches for 2006.” They wrote as follows:<br />

“The Public Theatre sometimes seems more like a concept than a <strong>the</strong>ater.<br />

Give it a room with rows of collapsible chairs and <strong>the</strong> Public Theatre will<br />

provide an evening of searching <strong>the</strong> darkest corners of American society<br />

that always keeps its audience on <strong>the</strong> edge of its seat. In <strong>the</strong> past year, Public<br />

Theatre’s artistic director and fa<strong>the</strong>r confessor, David Jay Bernstein, focused<br />

on <strong>the</strong> politics of disease and sexual identity (The Normal Heart), ethnic<br />

conflict and urban youth disenfranchisement (Barefoot Boy With Shoes<br />

On), and domestic abuse and <strong>the</strong> insanity of war (And Then She Moved <strong>the</strong><br />

Furniture). Public Theatre does more with less than any company around,<br />

fully knowing that elaborate sets and fancy playbills have less to do with <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong>ater of social conflict than do sharp plays with superior casts that include<br />

some of <strong>the</strong> most talented actors in South Florida, both well-known and<br />

up-and-coming.”<br />

When you read this, as 2007 begins, we will be just about to open Manuel<br />

Puig’s KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, starring Michael McKeever and<br />

David Perez-Ribada. And <strong>the</strong>n. THE FANTASTICKS. Learn more about<br />

The Public Theater at www.PublicTheatre.com. And all of <strong>the</strong> South<br />

Florida Theatre scene at www.SouthFloridaTheatre.com. See you next<br />

month…AND GO SEE SOME LIVE THEATER!!<br />

JANUARY 2007<br />

Photos of Public<br />

Theatre performances<br />

from 2005 and 2006.


Photo by Sandy Andrews<br />

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2<br />

1. North Broward Prep. Journalism Teacher Sherri Andrews was honored as one of four<br />

"Distinguished Advisers" in <strong>the</strong> United States for 2006 by <strong>the</strong> Dow Jones <strong>New</strong>spaper<br />

Fund Inc., at <strong>the</strong> National Scholastic Press Association in Nashville, TN.<br />

2. Blake Leon, son of Dr. Robert and Lisa Leon, a 7-year-old second grader at Park Trails<br />

Elementary, was chosen to be "Honorary Pan<strong>the</strong>r" for a night and was invited to skate out<br />

on <strong>the</strong> ice and stand on <strong>the</strong> blue as part of <strong>the</strong> starting lineup against Tampa Bay. In his<br />

recent Mite season, he was at <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong> league in scoring.<br />

3. Garrett Mayersohn, a sixth grader at Westglades Middle School, celebrates his 12th<br />

birthday at a Florida Pan<strong>the</strong>rs Game.<br />

4. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Babitt and Brent Armitage were honored at <strong>the</strong> Principal's Straight "A"<br />

Recognition Program for <strong>the</strong> first semester at Westglades Middle School.<br />

5. Madeline Verba(c.) was recognized as a M.S.Douglas H.S. "Senior of <strong>the</strong> Month" by<br />

Coral Springs/Parkland Kiwanis Pres Alex Musgrove (r.) and Assistant Principal John<br />

Congemi. Madeline was selected by <strong>the</strong> faculty and staff for her school spirit, academics<br />

and character.<br />

6. The 24th Annual M.S. Gala Luncheon & Fashion Show honoring Denise L. Zimmerman will<br />

take place at <strong>the</strong> Broward Convention Center on Wednesday, January 17 at 10 a.m.<br />

900 – 1,100 women are expected to attend <strong>the</strong> show featuring fashion designer Rene<br />

Ruiz and Levinson Jewelers. Attendees should also expect an extravagant array of auction<br />

and raffle prizes along with <strong>the</strong> elegent fashion show.<br />

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The Powerful Influence of<br />

By Sid Marcus<br />

Sid Marcus has been actively involved in <strong>the</strong> area of communication for more<br />

than 40 years, sharing his skills and knowledge with adults and youth. He has<br />

been an accomplished speaker with a Toastmasters International membership<br />

since 1966. His passion to reach out to o<strong>the</strong>rs in order to improve <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

quality of life and achieve <strong>the</strong>ir goals has resulted in over 4200 students graduating<br />

in South Florida from <strong>the</strong> Toastmasters Youth Leadership<br />

program. He has conducted 19 workshops for <strong>the</strong> Broward County school<br />

system for practicing and potential administrators in “Effective<br />

Communication Skills”. He has lectured onboard 23 cruises as a special interest<br />

speaker. His lectures, laced with close-up magic, enthusiasm, energy and<br />

a humorous style leaves audiences motivated and uplifted, resulting<br />

in a renewed sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.<br />

A Positive Mental Att tude<br />

Laughing, loving and living with a positive mental<br />

attitude has been my philosophy of life.<br />

However, on November 10, 2006 I was<br />

informed that I needed triple by-pass surgery.<br />

Wow, what a shock!<br />

What was my mindset and reaction?<br />

I was prepared to deal with a lifealtering<br />

event with <strong>the</strong> utmost positive<br />

attitude, because I knew that it is not what<br />

happens to us, but how we deal with it that<br />

matters. Of course, a few of my commitments<br />

had to be cancelled. A comedy magic performance<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Hyatt Hamilton Assisted Living<br />

Facility and an upcoming“Life Enrichment”<br />

cruise ship lecture both needed to be<br />

re-scheduled.<br />

On November 14, triple by-pass surgery<br />

was successfully performed by Dr. Richard<br />

Brezing at <strong>the</strong> Florida Medical Center. How is<br />

my recovery progressing? Just wonderful. A<br />

few days after surgery, while still in ICU,<br />

guess what? I was doing close-up magic for <strong>the</strong><br />

nurses and visitors. After ICU, close-up magic<br />

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continued. On November 20, I was discharged<br />

from <strong>the</strong> hospital just in time to<br />

participate in an uplifting and totally<br />

enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner at <strong>the</strong><br />

home of some friends.<br />

I traveled to Boynton Beach on<br />

November 27, just two weeks after<br />

surgery, to Benvenuto’s Restaurant<br />

for dinner and a show starring our<br />

very dear friends singer and guitarist<br />

Tony Nicolosi and comedian Jeff Laub. On<br />

December 2, I was back to performing myself as<br />

I appeared at <strong>the</strong> Veteran’s Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines.<br />

My rapid recovery is unequivocally <strong>the</strong> result of having developed<br />

a positive mental attitude. Conducting life with a positive mental attitude<br />

will lead to a happier, healthier and more productive life. It’s<br />

never too late. Age is not a factor. Pablo Casals at age 90 said “I think<br />

I’m improving.” Ray Kroc founded McDonald’s at age 52. Grandma<br />

Moses at age 100 began her painting career. And yours truly just celebrated<br />

<strong>the</strong> 50th anniversary of my 33rd birthday by preparing for my<br />

next lecture cruise. I’m just getting warmed up.<br />

Some of <strong>the</strong> things I talk about in my motivational talks are about<br />

depression. Yes, <strong>the</strong>re are times when we are depressed. But we<br />

don’t catch depression, we create depression. We do not catch happiness,<br />

we create happiness. It is our choice. And what we think and<br />

put into practice becomes habit.<br />

Life is a journey; enjoy it! My journey has been incredible, fulfilling,<br />

rewarding and gratifying. Reaching out to o<strong>the</strong>rs so that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

can lead a satisfying and successful life.<br />

To quote <strong>the</strong> winner of <strong>the</strong> World’s Best Speaker award at <strong>the</strong><br />

Toastmasters International Convention in San Diego recently “Life<br />

is not a candle flickering in <strong>the</strong> breeze. It’s a torch, to light new<br />

flames. The decision is yours, to light new flames.”


MYSTERY, SEX<br />

THRIVE AT THE SOL<br />

By Ron Levitt,Theatre Critic<br />

A-ONE CAST, SKILLED DIRECTION<br />

Playwright Brad Fraser provides his audience with a peek at seven people<br />

who are looking for love, but also gives <strong>the</strong>atre-goers a mystery to solve<br />

in <strong>the</strong> sex-driven play currently at <strong>the</strong> Sol Theatre Project in<br />

Fort Lauderdale. It’s title – Unidentified Human Remains And The True<br />

Nature of Love – gives just an inkling of what is in store when you take in<br />

this riveting performance at this tiny fringe <strong>the</strong>atre which thrives on<br />

producing off-beat, often gay-<strong>the</strong>med stories.<br />

This production – one of <strong>the</strong> best presented in years at Sol – is about<br />

individuals in a large urban areas who are searching for relationships, love<br />

or just plain sex – homosexual, heterosexual, even sado-masochism. But, it<br />

is also a mystery in which <strong>the</strong> audience is attuned to select which one of <strong>the</strong><br />

seven is a serial killer.This play is definitely a mystery waiting to be solved.<br />

Also, in <strong>the</strong> mix is <strong>the</strong> question of what really is “love.”<br />

Warning – <strong>the</strong>re is nudity (both male and female) but it is done for reality<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r than sensationalism. After all, this play is about sex and love –<br />

and sex in <strong>the</strong> nude is not unexpected.<br />

The credit for this intriguing avant-garde thriller should go equally<br />

to <strong>the</strong> visionary author and <strong>the</strong> director Robert Hooker, who has earned<br />

a reputation as being a fearless producer of off-beat plays. His stamp<br />

of fearlessness is apparent in this production. He keeps <strong>the</strong> stage movement<br />

flowing step by step so that <strong>the</strong> audience is intrigued to select <strong>the</strong><br />

serial killer.<br />

But, it is also necessary to praise <strong>the</strong> A-One cast: Mat<strong>the</strong>w Chapman,<br />

Erynn Dalton, Kim Ehly, Angel Perez, Jeison Tomi and especially<br />

Dominick Giombetti and Julia Clearwood. When Giombetti and<br />

Clearwood are on stage, <strong>the</strong>ir presence is felt throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre.<br />

Giombetti, who first came to attention in last year’s Trafficking In Broken<br />

Hearts, and Clearwood are a dynamic duo.<br />

But, without distracting in any way from <strong>the</strong> director or actors, <strong>the</strong> playwright’s<br />

verbal brilliance is at <strong>the</strong> heart of this sometimes-down-righthumorous<br />

– yet serious – play. Author Fraser is one of Canada’s most<br />

versatile writers for stage and film.<br />

Like all of <strong>the</strong> Sol’s productions, this one is not for everyone.<br />

Yes, leave <strong>the</strong> kids at home! This <strong>the</strong>atrical experience is for open-minded<br />

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South Florida’s Alexx Calise<br />

Photos and Story by Todd McFliker<br />

During both <strong>the</strong> Ladies of Rock<br />

show and <strong>the</strong> Gear Up Benefit<br />

Concert to help <strong>the</strong> post-trauma<br />

victims of 9-11, Fort Lauderdale’s<br />

own Alexx Calise tore up<br />

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and<br />

Casino’s Paradise Theater. The<br />

elite venue and its phenomenal<br />

sound system were used to introduce<br />

South Florida to <strong>the</strong> future<br />

of music with two of <strong>the</strong> youthful<br />

woman’s 30-minute sets this<br />

summer. Following fellow Ladies<br />

of Rock, Melissa Burnos and<br />

Lennon, Alexx Calise and her<br />

band were introduced by Big<br />

105.9’s Courtney Young, Zeta’s<br />

Razor and Mel-T of Rock 93.<br />

The seductive vixen in her early<br />

twenties has a deep voice, reminiscent<br />

of Joan Jett. Born in<br />

Staten Island, but raised in Fort<br />

Lauderdale, her influences stem<br />

from her folk’s vast record collection. The singing writer who plays guitar<br />

grew up on a wide collection of vinyl, ranging from Mozart to Janis, <strong>the</strong><br />

wailing Led Zeppelin singles, as well as <strong>the</strong> distortion of Stone Temple<br />

Pilots and Soundgarden. She went on to enter countless talent shows and<br />

perform in every public appearance made available. Alexx is also a published<br />

poet and has spent seven years reporting on entertainment as <strong>the</strong><br />

Sun-Sentinel’s youngest journalist. “I remember in second grade we had<br />

to write <strong>the</strong>se sentences using vocabulary words <strong>the</strong> teacher gave us,” she<br />

said. “Everyone hated it, but I'd always ask her when <strong>the</strong> next time was<br />

that we could do it because I just loved writing so much.”<br />

Alexx recently decided to fuse <strong>the</strong> writing with her love of music, and<br />

today <strong>the</strong> combination is her full-time career. Her fa<strong>the</strong>r used to play a<br />

guitar for hours with Alexx and her bro<strong>the</strong>r when <strong>the</strong>y were mere toddlers.<br />

“She has always been a talented<br />

lover of words and music,”<br />

said her fa<strong>the</strong>r and bass player, Dr.<br />

Paul Calise. “I introduced her to <strong>the</strong><br />

guitar at age 11, and she just flew<br />

with it. Today, it’s an incredible<br />

experience to share <strong>the</strong> stage with<br />

my own daughter. I’ve never had so<br />

much fun in my life.” The dozens<br />

of men screaming for Alexx onstage<br />

does not bo<strong>the</strong>r him. The veteran<br />

of show business who worked his<br />

way through med school by playing<br />

guitar has accepted that his daughter<br />

being a sex symbol is merely part<br />

of <strong>the</strong> business.<br />

Blending genres onstage and in<br />

<strong>the</strong> studio, <strong>the</strong> young band has been<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r for just a few months.<br />

Besides <strong>the</strong> neurologist playing<br />

bass, Beau Million supplies a<br />

Jamaican look and tone. Alexx’s<br />

howling stage-presence is topped<br />

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off with Lloyd Holley,<br />

<strong>the</strong> 16-year-old drummer<br />

who impresses<br />

with an extended drum<br />

solo towards <strong>the</strong> end of<br />

<strong>the</strong> hard hitting “Shake<br />

Dem Bones.”<br />

Alexx always makes<br />

light conversation and<br />

jokes with her audience<br />

of a couple hundred.<br />

She once discussed<br />

midgets onstage and<br />

tossed her denim jacket<br />

into <strong>the</strong> crowd before<br />

playing her very first<br />

single, “My Song.” The melodic tone reminded listeners of Metallica’s<br />

“One.” Alexx usually departs her quick sets, about 30-minute each, after<br />

seven or so passionate songs with no encore. “Short and sweet,” she<br />

explained. “It’s always better to leaving <strong>the</strong> crowd screaming for more.”<br />

“Young female rocker, Alexx promised <strong>the</strong> Hard Rock that she and her<br />

band would deliver a stellar performance,” said Cary Reichbach, Paradise<br />

Theater General Manager. “Afterwards, we all agreed that she is on her<br />

way to rock stardom and did indeed produce <strong>the</strong> kind of onstage excitement<br />

we usually only see with veteran, national acts.”<br />

Alexx began writing raw material in 2003 that will be featured on her<br />

upcoming debut, Morning Pill. The ten songs that she personally wrote<br />

recount both dark and uplifting experiences from <strong>the</strong> artist’s real life and is<br />

scheduled for release this winter. Along with an opportunity to purchase<br />

<strong>the</strong> CD, its lyrics can all be found on <strong>the</strong> Alexx Calise website, along with<br />

several audio samples of <strong>the</strong> material, such as <strong>the</strong> deep “C’mon You,”<br />

“Touch My Hey” and “Falling.”<br />

“This album represents balance,” Alexx explained. “It doesn’t dwell on<br />

<strong>the</strong> negative, but it doesn't promise you a rose garden ei<strong>the</strong>r. As in life, you<br />

take <strong>the</strong> good with <strong>the</strong> bad.” The young lady continued, “I live my life like<br />

I’m <strong>the</strong> hero in an epic story. I’m resilient. I keep moving forward. I’m<br />

a warrior.”<br />

After traveling to <strong>the</strong> Big Apple and San Diego with <strong>the</strong> band in <strong>the</strong><br />

near future to shoot a video and land a major record deal, she will be enormous<br />

in <strong>the</strong> industry. It is time to share her fresh and intense material with<br />

<strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> country, followed by <strong>the</strong> entire globe. Alexx summed up her<br />

career’s future; “It’s passionate, it’s biting, and it has an edge. It’s an open<br />

book, and this is only <strong>the</strong> first chapter.” The attractive young poet continued,<br />

“It’s really going to hit every one over <strong>the</strong> head, don’t mind me, I’m a<br />

lyrical muse. It’s just word play, I don’t mean to confuse.”<br />

Be sure to view <strong>the</strong> Alexx Calise homepage at www.alexxcalise.com, and<br />

check out <strong>the</strong> homepage of Paradise Theater in Seminole Hard Rock,<br />

<strong>the</strong> venue formerly known as Legends, at www.seminolehardrock<br />

hollywood.com/entertainment/legends_in_concert.<br />

Todd McFliker, who recently signed a contract to publish his first<br />

book, earned his Maser’s Degree in Mass Communication. He writes<br />

about entertainment in South Florida, reviewing films, CDs, venues<br />

and concerts ranging from local artists to Sir Paul McCartney and U2.<br />

E-mail him at mcfliker@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


FOOD FOR THOUGHT<br />

AND THE NEEDY<br />

GIRL SCOUTS COMMEMORATE 95TH ANNIVERSARY<br />

AND HOST 4TH ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE<br />

In celebration of <strong>the</strong> national 95th anniversary, Girl Scouts of Broward<br />

County will host its annual “Feeding Broward County” Food Drive on<br />

Saturday, March 10, 2007 at <strong>the</strong> BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.<br />

Girl Scout troops will begin collecting non-perishable foods and paper<br />

products on Feb. 1 for <strong>the</strong> Food Drive. To mark <strong>the</strong> 95th anniversary, <strong>the</strong><br />

girls will collect 95 pounds of food per troop. Then, on March 10, <strong>the</strong><br />

food will be weighed and sorted at <strong>the</strong> BankAtlantic Center for distribution<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Coordinating Council of Broward County’s (CCB) Million<br />

Meals Committee. The CCB works with a countywide network of food<br />

pantries and community outreach programs including Jubilee Center,<br />

Catholic Charities, Kids In Distress, Crossroad Food Bank and <strong>the</strong><br />

Cooperative Feeding Program. These groups, and o<strong>the</strong>rs, depend on<br />

donations to stock <strong>the</strong>ir shelves.<br />

Since 2004 <strong>the</strong> Girl Scouts have made a tremendous impact on hunger<br />

in Broward County, donating more than 49,500 lbs. of food from <strong>the</strong><br />

“Feeding Broward County” drive.<br />

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who<br />

make <strong>the</strong> world a better place. Girl Scouts of Broward County, Inc.<br />

has been serving girls and <strong>the</strong>ir families locally since 1935 and last year<br />

served more than 9,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers. To learn more<br />

about <strong>the</strong> Girl Scouts of Broward County including information about<br />

registering, adult volunteering or public support opportunities visit<br />

www.browardgirlscouts.org or call 954-739-7660.<br />

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RESTAURANT REVIEW<br />

By Charles Marcanetti<br />

BUCKY’S BAR-B-QUE<br />

A friend of mine is <strong>the</strong> Public Relations person for Bucky’s Bar-B-Que, so,<br />

when she asked me if I would review it, I reluctantly agreed. Sure, it’s a<br />

restaurant (located at 1198 N. Dixie Highway in Boca, 561-750-5421) but<br />

I always choose my own subjects. What’s <strong>the</strong> difference? Well, if it was a<br />

lousy review she’d get fired and I’d never hear <strong>the</strong> end of it. She wasn’t worried<br />

and that worried me. She knows I don’t pull punches, yet she simply<br />

smiled and told me to bring it on.<br />

Now I can report that I was set-up. All her boasting and bragging about <strong>the</strong><br />

quality and portion size was <strong>the</strong> truth. All her carrying-on about <strong>the</strong> fantastic<br />

service and ambiance was <strong>the</strong> truth. Her ballyhooing about <strong>the</strong> owners wasn’t<br />

“kissing-up”, it was gospel.<br />

The one deceiving thing about Bucky’s Bar-B-Que is <strong>the</strong> name. It is no<br />

more of a stereotypical Bar-B-Que than Bentley is a stereotypical car (would<br />

that it were). Don’t miss this restaurant!<br />

The owner (one of two) is, you guessed it, Bucky, a recent Parkland resident.<br />

He is a mix of flamboyant and subtle. He greets his guests with a professional<br />

confidence that says, “try everything”. We just about did.<br />

The corn bread is more like a moist corn cake and if it weren’t for <strong>the</strong><br />

onslaught of tons of incredibly delicious food one could almost be satisfied<br />

with just this. There is also a choice of more than sixty great wines, most of<br />

which can be ordered by-<strong>the</strong>-glass. Of course, <strong>the</strong>re is a selection of beer and<br />

soft drinks.<br />

Now, to <strong>the</strong> serious stuff. The finest appetizer served anywhere, in any<br />

restaurant, at any price is <strong>the</strong> Smoked Salmon Fish Dip with Homemade<br />

Dressing. It is remarkable and made more remarkable when you learn that <strong>the</strong><br />

salmon is smoked “on premises”, which is less remarkable when you learn that<br />

ALL <strong>the</strong> smoked products (meats and fish) are smoked “on premises”. The<br />

Jumbo Buffalo Shrimp are really “jumbo” and wonderfully sweet and succulent.<br />

The Queso Fundido with Blue Corn Chips is worth <strong>the</strong> adventure and<br />

will become one of your favorites.<br />

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The Featured foods that we sampled and cannot recommend highly<br />

enough are <strong>the</strong> Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chimichurri Steak Salad,<br />

Beef Ribs, Grilled Rib Eye Steak and <strong>the</strong> Honey Bar-B-Que Glazed<br />

Salmon. The pulled pork was moist but not dripping with sauce<br />

(as is altoge<strong>the</strong>r too common) and while it IS a sandwich it is a real dinner<br />

portion. The Chimichurri covers <strong>the</strong> entire salad like a hat, letting <strong>the</strong><br />

juices infuse <strong>the</strong> fresh-daily salad. By far <strong>the</strong> best steak of its type in all<br />

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You turn on <strong>the</strong> TV and <strong>the</strong> re-run of <strong>the</strong> Best of Jackie Mason performing<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Palladium in London brings <strong>the</strong> house down when he refers to chicken<br />

soup as Jewish penicillin.<br />

I’m Italian, that is to say I am an American first, Italian second, but my<br />

mo<strong>the</strong>r and fa<strong>the</strong>r are Italian/Italian, <strong>the</strong>n American/Italian, which is to<br />

say that <strong>the</strong>y were born in Sicily and became Americans, so I am Italian,<br />

minus <strong>the</strong> Ellis Island trip.<br />

Chicken soup and I go back a lot far<strong>the</strong>r than Jackie Mason, who at this<br />

point in time is a junior waiting to become a senior, while I am a senior waiting<br />

for a re-birthing to become a kid once again. That is to say as a kid,<br />

chicken soup and I grew up toge<strong>the</strong>r long before smart-ass comedians<br />

picked on our Monday night Italian traditional meal: Chicken Soup.<br />

To me and <strong>the</strong> family, Monday night chicken soup was not a Jewish<br />

penicillin event, but an Italian cathartic. It was our purger, our high colonic<br />

sanitizer to regain normalcy from Friday night’s Linguine Con Frutta di<br />

Mare, Saturday night’s Peppers and Sausage with a loaf of semolina bread,<br />

Sunday’s 2:00 pm, (on Sunday we couldn’t wait ‘till 6) lasagna, meat balls,<br />

brocciole with ano<strong>the</strong>r loaf of semolina bread all followed by roast chicken<br />

or silver tip with roasted potatoes and onions. We were stuffed, so we waited<br />

three or four minutes to allow <strong>the</strong> fermentation process to kick-in, <strong>the</strong>n<br />

we added frutta verdi; that’s celery and fennel and frutta secca, that’s pears,<br />

oranges, which were topped off with peaches floating in a pitcher of<br />

Fortissimo wine. When <strong>the</strong> upside down pot for coffee sizzled as <strong>the</strong> water<br />

hit <strong>the</strong> hot burner, it told us that it was dolce time. We lovingly called <strong>the</strong><br />

pot: macchina di caffé and served <strong>the</strong> black irresistible sleep-killing mixture<br />

in little cups with a slice of lemon peel and doused in Anisette. All this was<br />

like a horse race in <strong>the</strong> final stretch headed to <strong>the</strong> ultimate diabetic cheer<br />

leaders: cannoli, sfogiatelle, cassatta, spumoni and whatever else was needed<br />

to fill <strong>the</strong> three boxes from Delgado’s Pasticceria.<br />

So in a way, I guess Jewish penicillin was Italian as well. But I should have<br />

known that because my mo<strong>the</strong>r grew up on Hester Street and could out<br />

Yiddish <strong>the</strong> Yiddish and <strong>the</strong> best pushcart Yiddishers. And so chicken soup<br />

crossed <strong>the</strong> ethnic barrier disguised as medicine; thus <strong>the</strong> Ashkenazi<br />

befriended <strong>the</strong> Palermotese.<br />

FRESH KILLED<br />

Did you ever go with your mo<strong>the</strong>r to buy a fresh killed chicken? If your<br />

answer is no, <strong>the</strong>n listen carefully.<br />

Fresh killed chicken-buying was to <strong>the</strong> Italian women <strong>the</strong> ultimate<br />

public display of authority. It was a ritual, a non-alterable rite. My<br />

mo<strong>the</strong>r would ask for a 3-pound pullet, feel <strong>the</strong> beating breast of <strong>the</strong><br />

white, soon to be bloodied, bye bye birdie and nodded her head in<br />

affirmation.<br />

Now comes <strong>the</strong> critical part and why only mo<strong>the</strong>rs ever went fresh<br />

killed chicken-buying: <strong>the</strong>y developed a maternal bond with <strong>the</strong><br />

flightless bird, so to speak. Never<strong>the</strong>less one could argue that<br />

Mama didn’t trust <strong>the</strong> cut-throat chicken man to put her baby into<br />

<strong>the</strong> bleeding trough, head down, legs jolting, so Mama followed<br />

<strong>the</strong> dying creature through <strong>the</strong> processing line until life left, but still<br />

stuck around to see <strong>the</strong> chicken tossed into boiling water, <strong>the</strong>n defea<strong>the</strong>red<br />

by a myriad of rubber fingers. It was also an observation act<br />

for detection, so as to insure honesty since chicken market impresarios<br />

were noted for mischief when it came to fleecing older women with six<br />

children.They often winked at <strong>the</strong> younger women and stuffed <strong>the</strong>ir bird<br />

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with extra vitals belonging to <strong>the</strong> aging matron’s pullet. But my mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />

was wise to that game, since she was young and attractive not too many<br />

years ago and benefited from a sly blinking eye with a bust thrust thus, she<br />

made sure her bird’s innards were not given to an eye-batting bimbo.<br />

Mama oversaw <strong>the</strong> cavity of her naked 3-pound pullet where stuffed<br />

inside were feet, head, comb and neck…all. Mama never gave <strong>the</strong> Tootsie<br />

Bimbos a chance to pluck her plucked innards.<br />

At home I, Little Jonutzzu, made ready for Monday night’s chicken soup<br />

preparation. And, in deference, I seriously doubt that Jackie Mason ever had<br />

to, or was ever involved with, washing <strong>the</strong> intestines of a 3-pound pullet. I<br />

was an expert. I took <strong>the</strong> open end of <strong>the</strong> intestine and ringed it around <strong>the</strong><br />

faucet and let <strong>the</strong> water rush through, <strong>the</strong>n I cut <strong>the</strong>m, full length with a<br />

scissor, <strong>the</strong> same scissor that my bro<strong>the</strong>r Nick used for my regular-irregular<br />

haircut; nor did Jackie Mason ever clean out <strong>the</strong> accumulated gravel from a<br />

coveted gizzard.<br />

Some times we got lucky and had a bonus of a few unfertilized eggs about<br />

<strong>the</strong> size of my belly button. I truly believe that was why my mo<strong>the</strong>r felt <strong>the</strong><br />

pullet’s breast; to be sure she wasn’t ripped off with a cock-a-doodle-do.<br />

And so as I reminisce about <strong>the</strong> good old days and <strong>the</strong> times past and<br />

have now arrived as an octogenarian, <strong>the</strong> experience of buying a fresh killed<br />

chicken with my mo<strong>the</strong>r still stands out in my mind.<br />

Chicken soup, while not listed on Humana’s antibiotic treatment program,<br />

is by far and away my medicine of choice.


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WINE REVIEW<br />

A VOTRE SANTE<br />

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Ok gang, here we go again. Some scientific types got toge<strong>the</strong>r and have<br />

come up with more startling, positive results about <strong>the</strong> beneficial effects<br />

of drinking wine on a regular basis. They have isolated a chemical in red<br />

wines called resveratrol which appears to have <strong>the</strong> ability to prolong life.<br />

That’s right, drink red wine and live longer. While <strong>the</strong> facts have not yet<br />

been scientifically verified, <strong>the</strong> evidence appears to be <strong>the</strong>re.<br />

About twenty years ago we had <strong>the</strong> French Paradox, <strong>the</strong> first of <strong>the</strong><br />

studies that proved <strong>the</strong> beneficial effects of moderate wine drinking. The<br />

French, who consume large amounts of fat in <strong>the</strong>ir daily diet, suffer a<br />

lower incidence of cardio-vascular diseases. This phenomenon was traced<br />

back to <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>the</strong> French consume considerable amounts of red<br />

wine with <strong>the</strong>ir meals (breakfast excluded).<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> ensuing years<br />

since that announcement,<br />

<strong>the</strong> truths of <strong>the</strong>se facts<br />

have been substantiated<br />

and <strong>the</strong> benefits of moderate<br />

wine drinking acknowledged.<br />

Simply put, red<br />

wines are good for your<br />

heart, good for your circulation<br />

and in plain words<br />

good for you.<br />

Now we have additional<br />

information to add to <strong>the</strong><br />

ever increasing body of<br />

knowledge on red wines. A<br />

chemical, resveratrol, has<br />

been found to increase <strong>the</strong><br />

life spans of various simple<br />

life forms. In a recent article,<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong> York Times<br />

quoted one scientist<br />

involved in this study, Dr.<br />

Mark Tatar of Brown<br />

University who “has<br />

shown, in a report yet to be<br />

published, that <strong>the</strong> compound<br />

(resveratrol) has<br />

similar effects in fruit flies. The National Institute of Aging, which sponsored<br />

<strong>the</strong> research, plans to start a mouse study later in <strong>the</strong> year. Despite<br />

<strong>the</strong> years of testing that will be needed to prove that resveratrol has any<br />

effect in people, many of <strong>the</strong> scientists involved in <strong>the</strong> research have<br />

already started drinking red wine.“One glass of red wine a day is a good<br />

recommendation. That’s what I do now” Resveratrol, he said, is unstable<br />

on exposure to <strong>the</strong> air and “goes off within a day of popping <strong>the</strong> cork.”<br />

While resveratrol is found in all red wines, <strong>the</strong> wines made from <strong>the</strong><br />

Pinot Noir grape (which happens to be our personal favorite) has <strong>the</strong> highest<br />

content. What we do to preserve <strong>the</strong> leftover wine is to use an inexpensive<br />

device called a Vacu-Vin. This devise creates a vacuum in <strong>the</strong> bottle by<br />

drawing out <strong>the</strong> air. As we said, it is an inexpensive devise, around $12, and<br />

is indispensable if you want to preserve a wine, without significant deterioration,<br />

for later drinking.<br />

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Now that we have you all wildly<br />

running out to buy red wines, let us<br />

not overlook <strong>the</strong> white wines.<br />

While red wines are good for <strong>the</strong><br />

heart and retarding aging, white<br />

wines have been reported to be<br />

good for <strong>the</strong> lungs and <strong>the</strong> respiratory<br />

system. In plain, simple words, wine, in moderation, is good for you.<br />

One four ounce glass of wine per day is definitely not overdoing it.<br />

This new information finally debunks all of <strong>the</strong> prohibitionist garbage<br />

that we have been handed all of <strong>the</strong>se years concerning alcohol and alcohol<br />

consumption. It is a fact that <strong>the</strong>re are about 100,000 deaths annually<br />

due to alcohol abuse. Now you do <strong>the</strong> math; 100,000 deaths per years in<br />

this country in a population of 300 million. If <strong>the</strong>se facts have caused such<br />

a bru ha ha over alcohol we had better do something about staircases,<br />

swimming pools and bathtubs because we imagine that <strong>the</strong> numbers of<br />

deaths are about <strong>the</strong> same or even greater.<br />

In plain, simple words, wine,<br />

in moderation, is good for you.<br />

The question comes up, why all of <strong>the</strong> venom directed against wine<br />

when it has been proven to be good for you, good for your health and very<br />

enjoyable? Are <strong>the</strong>re a few prohibitionist curmudgeons in high governmental<br />

office that are just plain against good health and fun? Did you<br />

know that it was, until last year, a FELONY in <strong>the</strong> State of Florida to have<br />

wines sent to you from California or elsewhere in <strong>the</strong> United States?<br />

These are just some of <strong>the</strong> facts.Take <strong>the</strong>m as you will. But honestly, with<br />

all <strong>the</strong> data that has been presented, doesn’t <strong>the</strong> governmentally-mandated<br />

health warning on <strong>the</strong> back label of a bottle of wine seem a bit silly now.<br />

Bennet and Sheila Bodenstein have written about fine wine for more than<br />

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ByBill Johnson<br />

Americans seem obsessed with diets and losing weight. Bookstore<br />

shelves are stacked with such books – <strong>the</strong> Atkins Diet, <strong>the</strong> South Beach<br />

Diet, Dr. Phil’s Plan and a plethora of o<strong>the</strong>rs. Most have something in<br />

common: <strong>the</strong>y’re written and highly promoted as commercial ventures.<br />

One book that stands out from <strong>the</strong> rest is Eat, Drink and Be <strong>Healthy</strong>,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Harvard Medical School Guide to <strong>Healthy</strong> Eating. Dr. Walter C.<br />

Willett’s name is on <strong>the</strong> cover, although <strong>the</strong> book doesn’t result from his<br />

work alone. It was co-developed by <strong>the</strong> Harvard School of Public<br />

Health and results from decades of research on nutrition. Dr. Willett is<br />

chairman of <strong>the</strong> Department of Nutrition and a professor of nutrition<br />

and epidemiology. He is widely recognized for sounding <strong>the</strong> alarm<br />

about trans fat in processed foods – <strong>the</strong> manufactured fat that prolongs<br />

shelf-life but reduces “good” cholesterol and raises “bad” cholesterol in<br />

humans. He termed <strong>the</strong> phrase “stealth fat” because it was added to<br />

food products without our knowledge or being noted on <strong>the</strong> package<br />

labels. The rise in <strong>the</strong> amount of trans fats in <strong>the</strong> American diet parallels<br />

<strong>the</strong> rise in heart disease.<br />

The Harvard book is less glitzy than many o<strong>the</strong>r books about diets,<br />

even a tad scholarly. The extensive research gives it credibility. Dr.<br />

Timothy Johnson, medical editor for ABC <strong>New</strong>s, calls it “<strong>the</strong> best book<br />

on nutrition for <strong>the</strong> general public that I have read.” Dr. Ralph<br />

Paffenbarger, a professor of epidemiology at Stanford University Medical<br />

School, wrote: “Well-written and well-reasoned, this book identifies a<br />

total diet that affects satiety, meets <strong>the</strong> body’s needs for energy and nutrients,<br />

and prevents or delays some specific chronic diseases.”<br />

While many of <strong>the</strong> “diet” books promote rapid weight loss, <strong>the</strong> Harvard<br />

book promotes a healthful eating regimen for a lifetime.The most controversial<br />

conclusion is an attack on <strong>the</strong> traditional USDA Food Pyramid,<br />

which Dr. Willett says is simply wrong and offers advice not based on science.<br />

“At worst,” he says, “<strong>the</strong> misinformation contributes to overweight,<br />

poor health and unnecessary early deaths.”<br />

The USDA Food Pyramid is heavy on <strong>the</strong> bread, cereal, rice and<br />

pasta group of foods.<br />

The Harvard plan – called <strong>the</strong> <strong>Healthy</strong> Eating Pyramid – recommends<br />

that such foods (along with red meat, butter, potatoes and sweets) should<br />

be eaten sparingly. The Harvard plan recommends eating whole grain<br />

foods at most meals and plenty of plant oils (olive, canola, soy, corn, sunflower,<br />

peanut, and o<strong>the</strong>r vegetable oils). It recommends “an abundance of<br />

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in <strong>the</strong> Harvard recommendations. Essentially, Dr. Willett says<br />

almost any diet can cause you to lose weight. A more important question<br />

is whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s a healthful diet. Dramatic diets may take off pounds, but<br />

<strong>the</strong> weight loss is often only temporary. Dr. Willett warns that high-protein<br />

diets have not been carefully tested. “Such a diet,” he writes, “can pull<br />

calcium out of bones” and “a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol<br />

may set <strong>the</strong> stage for heart disease even as weight decreases.” He advocates<br />

gradual weight loss and says <strong>the</strong>re’s no magic bullet or quick fix to<br />

healthful weight reduction. You need to develop a healthful way of eating<br />

that you enjoy and can sustain throughout your life.<br />

If <strong>the</strong>re’s an established diet that is somewhat of a model for what <strong>the</strong><br />

Harvard research recommends, it is <strong>the</strong> Mediterranean diet, which Dr.<br />

Willett calls “a good place to start.”<br />

Of course, he also recommends exercise – 30 minutes a day.<br />

The book discusses many aspects of how our bodies process such<br />

food elements as proteins, selenium, calcium, sodium potassium, magnesium<br />

and vitamins. The strategy for a healthful diet is accompanied<br />

by a collection of suggested recipes.<br />

Dr. Willett summarizes his<br />

recommendations this way:<br />

• Maintain a stable, healthy weight;<br />

• Replace saturated and trans fat with<br />

unsaturated fats;<br />

• Substitute whole-grain carbohydrates for<br />

refined-grain carbohydrates;<br />

• Choose healthier sources of proteins by trading<br />

red meat for nuts, beans, chicken and fish;<br />

•Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits;<br />

•Use alcohol in moderation;<br />

•Take a daily multi-vitamin for insurance.<br />

This strategy, <strong>the</strong> Harvard researchers say, will enhance and leng<strong>the</strong>n<br />

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Parkland<br />

Library<br />

Calendar<br />

Wednesday, January 3rd 7:00 pm Cholesterol Down: Ten simple steps to<br />

lower your cholesterol in four weeks-without prescription drugs. Join Dr.<br />

Brill, an expert on nutrition, health, and fitness, for an informal discussion of<br />

her new book. Books will be available for purchase and signing.<br />

Thursday, January 4th 1:00pm OOOpsy <strong>the</strong> Clown Children of all ages<br />

come see Ooopsy <strong>the</strong> Clown performs at <strong>the</strong> Parkland Library. She will tell<br />

<strong>the</strong> story Charlotte’s Web through fun and magic. Registration required.<br />

Parkland Library card holders only.<br />

Monday, January 8th 10:30am Fun with Yoga Ages 4-8 Yoga is great way<br />

for children to relax and have fun. Ally Peer Ben-Ezzer teaches traditional<br />

yoga in playful, simple ways using storytelling and music. Registration is<br />

required; card holders only.<br />

Friday, January 12th 3:30pm Honoring Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King-Film and<br />

Discussion. View <strong>the</strong> film biography called Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr: <strong>the</strong><br />

Man and <strong>the</strong> Dream, followed by a discussion of <strong>the</strong> impact he has had on<br />

us to this day.<br />

Saturday, January 13th Storytime Registration Registration will begin at<br />

9:00 am in person.We will hand out numbers so that you don’t have to stand<br />

in line. Also, we will allow about five people at a time to register so that <strong>the</strong>re<br />

is not as much confusion or rush. Phone registrations will be taken at<br />

10:00am. However, we recommend <strong>the</strong> earlier registration time. You must<br />

be a Parkland Library cardholder to register. Please bring your library card<br />

or provide us with your card number. 954 757-4200<br />

Saturday, January 13th 1:00pm Film Viewing and Discussion- An<br />

Inconvenient Truth A documentary on Al Gore’s campaign to make <strong>the</strong><br />

issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide. Popcorn and<br />

refreshments will be served. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.<br />

Friday, January 19th 11:00am Mommy and Me Yoga Yoga is great way for<br />

children and parents to relax and have fun toge<strong>the</strong>r. Ally Peer Ben-Ezzer<br />

teaches traditional yoga in playful, simple ways using storytelling and music.<br />

Classes are for ages 2 to 4 with parent or caregiver. Registration is required.<br />

Saturday, January 20th 10:30am or 1:30pm Community Input to Library<br />

Strategic Plan. To be a first class library, we need your comments and<br />

suggestions for future activities. Please give us an hour of your time to help<br />

us make your library experience useful and happy. Residents of all ages<br />

welcome. Refreshments; door prizes. Please RSVP 954-757-4200.<br />

Monday, January 22nd 10:30am or Tuesday, January 23rd 6:30pm<br />

Stampin’ Up! for teens and adults Discover your creativity with Stampin'<br />

Up! Learn how to use stamps to create unique, custom designs for cards and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r craft projects. Registration is required.<br />

Wednesday, January 24th 3:30pm American Dragon Martial Arts ages 8<br />

and up. Martial Arts provide a positive and safe environment for learning<br />

self defense. Get a sampler of <strong>the</strong> different types of martial arts and have fun<br />

too. Registration required.<br />

Saturday, January 27th10:00 am Book Discussion-Water for Elephant<br />

Synopsis: With its spotlight on elephants, Gruen's romantic page-turner<br />

hinges on <strong>the</strong> human-animal bonds The novel, told in flashback by nonagenarian<br />

Jacob Jankowski, recounts <strong>the</strong> wild and wonderful period he spent<br />

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B“Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your<br />

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think you are” (John Wooden). Is <strong>the</strong>re a modus operandi for parents to<br />

follow to ensure that <strong>the</strong>ir child will develop a<br />

strong character?<br />

Parents must learn to praise <strong>the</strong>ir child’s<br />

accomplishments, as well as to encourage near<br />

accomplishments. Genuinely earned praise<br />

(and a child knows counterfeit praise) should<br />

be a parenting tool used to ensure that a child’s<br />

appropriate behavioral responses are repeated.<br />

Parents need to help children of all ages set<br />

goals and <strong>the</strong> steps to achieving <strong>the</strong> goals.<br />

Honest praise is essential for a child to grow<br />

and develop socially and emotionally. Of all<br />

<strong>the</strong> messages that a parent can send to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

child, genuine praise through compliments, is <strong>the</strong> most powerful.<br />

Genuine compliments about a task well–done or a goal that was achieved<br />

provides a child with specific feedback about <strong>the</strong>ir behavior. A child will<br />

repeat this behavior again and again until it becomes part of <strong>the</strong>ir tapestry<br />

of beliefs about <strong>the</strong>mselves and <strong>the</strong>ir world.<br />

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au<strong>the</strong>ntically. “You did it just right”, “You should feel good about your<br />

decision”, “Your decision to keep working hard really paid off ”, “I’m<br />

impressed”, “Look how far you’ve come”, and “We knew you could do it”<br />

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Parents’ verbal comments impact a child<br />

in a positive or negative manner. As<br />

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self talk”. A child learns to talk himself/herself<br />

into success. Parents are <strong>the</strong><br />

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building a child’s character and selfesteem.<br />

Where does constructive criticism play a role in<br />

character development?<br />

It is important to remember that a child needs constructive criticism in<br />

order to make better choices. To shield a child from a reprimand will prevent<br />

improvement in his/her behavior. Additionally, it will give a false<br />

sense of security about <strong>the</strong> world that may be harmful to <strong>the</strong> child.<br />

Parents need to focus on <strong>the</strong> inappropriate behaviors and not a child’s personality<br />

when giving constructive criticism. A parent needs to be calm,<br />

direct, honest and firm with <strong>the</strong>ir words. There is no place for yelling or<br />

using inappropriate words when speaking with a child. This approach<br />

does not “get someone’s attention” in <strong>the</strong> manner that one may think.<br />

Remember, a child is always watching and learning from parents—learning<br />

how a parent reacts when things don’t go exactly right. These are <strong>the</strong><br />

powerful life lessons that a child will take with <strong>the</strong>m forever.These are <strong>the</strong><br />

behaviors that we will see repeated.<br />

Parents need to spell out expectations for appropriate behavior and <strong>the</strong><br />

consequences for inappropriate behavior. A parent should never use<br />

threatening words or profanity to get a point across. Without a doubt, a<br />

parent must offer hope and help for <strong>the</strong> child who has made a mistake.<br />

Parents should guide <strong>the</strong>ir child by helping him/her understand that <strong>the</strong>re<br />

were o<strong>the</strong>r appropriate choices that could have been selected. A parent<br />

should insist that <strong>the</strong> child select ano<strong>the</strong>r response that would be effective<br />

and appropriate to implement should <strong>the</strong> event transpire again.<br />

It is advisable for <strong>the</strong> parent to discuss <strong>the</strong> preferred behavior with <strong>the</strong><br />

child. As an educator, I found that most students could “brainstorm”<br />

with you on more appropriate responses that might have yielded a better<br />

conclusion for <strong>the</strong>m. Parents must follow through with a logical consequence<br />

for inappropriate behaviors as this process teaches children to<br />

remember <strong>the</strong> importance of making appropriate choices. As parents,<br />

we must <strong>the</strong>n let go of <strong>the</strong> issue—life needs to go on. Children make<br />

mistakes and children recover from <strong>the</strong>ir mistakes with adult guidance<br />

and support.<br />

As Abraham Lincoln stated, “The best thing about <strong>the</strong> future is that it<br />

comes only one day at a time.” Enjoy each day with your child and know<br />

that some days will be better than o<strong>the</strong>rs, but that every day is a blessing—<br />

yes, even <strong>the</strong> tough days.<br />

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RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY<br />

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>! School resumes for students on<br />

January 9, 2007 after a long, restful Winter Break.<br />

By Mona Steinberg<br />

On January 11 and 12, author Debra Frasier (who grew up in<br />

Vero Beach, FL) will visit Riverglades. Frasier writes and illustrates for<br />

children, and her picture books have won many awards, including <strong>the</strong><br />

Parents Choice Gold Award and <strong>the</strong> Best Children’s Book Award from<br />

<strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>astern Booksellers’ Association. Her first book, On <strong>the</strong> Day You<br />

Were Born, has been translated into six languages and was a Reading<br />

Rainbow Feature Program for PBS. In her presentations to students in<br />

grades K-5, Frasier will focus on <strong>the</strong> process of how she makes her awardwinning<br />

picture books.<br />

On January 17, <strong>the</strong> PTA will hold a Board Meeting and General PTA<br />

meeting at 9:15 a.m. in <strong>the</strong> Cafeteria. Come on over and find out what's<br />

planned for 2007 and how you can get involved.<br />

<strong>Have</strong> you viewed Riverglades’ website? Computer Technician Ryan<br />

Schiff has revamped and updated our school website. Go to<br />

www.broward.k12.fl.us/rivergladesele/index.html to view it. The PTA has<br />

its own web page which can be linked from <strong>the</strong> school website, or directly<br />

accessed at www.rivergladeselementarypta.org. Keep informed and in touch<br />

by checking <strong>the</strong> websites regularly, and reading <strong>the</strong> weekly<br />

Gator Gazette and monthly PTA Gator Tales newsletters.<br />

Ofelia Iznaga dressed as <strong>the</strong><br />

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S P O T L I G H T<br />

Dear Community Members<br />

By Tom and Maria Flynn<br />

My wife and I got involved with <strong>the</strong> About Family Fitness health club project<br />

in <strong>the</strong> summer of 2002. We got involved with this project because we had high<br />

hopes and aspirations for this type of health club in this community. We<br />

believed,and still do,that this family concept facility is right for our community.<br />

We have both been working in this community in a fitness capacity since 1995.<br />

We are actively involved in our community between our children, Colin and<br />

Aidan, and various charities as well as our church Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton.<br />

We love this community because of its uniqueness to South Florida. This is a<br />

family oriented community with excellent schools and opportunity. It is only<br />

natural that we would want to do business here. Our goal for <strong>the</strong> AFF project<br />

was to put toge<strong>the</strong>r a quality product that would benefit our community.Things<br />

started out very promising with <strong>the</strong> vision that was presented during <strong>the</strong> pre-sale<br />

phase of <strong>the</strong> construction of <strong>the</strong> club.Then things were delayed. Unfortunately,<br />

things got out of control for <strong>the</strong> former owners and investors of AFF. The club<br />

finally completed construction and was opened to <strong>the</strong> public in Dec.2005.<br />

It was soon revealed that <strong>the</strong>re were capital issues that caused legal wrangling<br />

and eventually caused <strong>the</strong> club to be taken over by <strong>the</strong> landlord for <strong>the</strong> Shoppes<br />

of Heron Lakes. During all <strong>the</strong> problems, our staff and us at Body Mechanics<br />

Wellness Inc. were continually hounded about <strong>the</strong> current status and future of<br />

AFF. We chose not to get involved with <strong>the</strong> negativity because we could not<br />

afford to be infected and affected by it. Our livelihood depended on <strong>the</strong> future<br />

of <strong>the</strong> club. We had to defend <strong>the</strong> rumors that o<strong>the</strong>r fitness clubs were buying<br />

AFF. Finally, we made a decision to try to get control of our destiny and <strong>the</strong><br />

club. We tried various methods to no avail, until finally we came up with a scenario<br />

that worked for everyone.<br />

The landlord got a partner who has <strong>the</strong> experience and passion to run a topnotch<br />

facility. The former owners benefited by our picking up <strong>the</strong>ir leases and<br />

saving <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> wrath of <strong>the</strong> leasing companies. The members retained <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

memberships and now <strong>the</strong>y have us, who believe in this concept. We want this<br />

facility to be a place for our community to come and have a family experience.<br />

It’s nice to be able to stay close to home and have a great time for <strong>the</strong> family that<br />

focuses on health and wellness.For <strong>the</strong> people who live in this NW— section of<br />

Coral Springs and Parkland <strong>the</strong>re is not a more convenient location than AFF.<br />

We are here to stay.This community needs to see this club survive and prosper.<br />

It reminds you that in life you have to continue to do <strong>the</strong> right thing no matter<br />

how bad things sound or look. Come see us at About Family Fitness and let us<br />

help you get on <strong>the</strong> path to wellness.<br />

Parkland Movies<br />

Come Out & Play!<br />

The City of Parkland plans to<br />

expand leisure activities for its residents<br />

by featuring classic and current<br />

family-oriented movies at<br />

Terramar Park, 6575 Northwest<br />

76 Drive. The scheduled viewings<br />

at 6:30 p.m. are on: January<br />

13 and 27, February 10 and 24,<br />

March 10, April 7 and May 12,<br />

2007. Residents are welcome to bring<br />

blankets, lawn chairs and snacks, but no alcoholic beverages<br />

please. Park Trails and Riverglades Elementary Schools PTAs<br />

will sell refreshments. Admission is free. For fur<strong>the</strong>r information, call<br />

Leisure Services Special Events Coordinator at 954 757-4120.<br />

90 JANUARY 2007<br />

PARK TRAILS<br />

By Lisa Robinson<br />

<strong>Happy</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> to all! As <strong>the</strong> year 2007 commences, Park Trails<br />

Elementary has a lot to look forward to. After a much needed break, students<br />

and staff look forward to starting a new year and continuing to blaze<br />

a trail of educational excellence!<br />

The Park Trails Holiday Giving Tree was once again a great success.<br />

Thank you to all who participated for your kindness and generosity.<br />

This holiday event benefited <strong>the</strong> children and families of Cresthaven<br />

Elementary, Larkdale Elementary, Sunland Elementary and <strong>the</strong> Family<br />

Resource Center. What a great feeling it is to make a child’s holiday<br />

wish come true!<br />

Mark your calendars for A Night at <strong>the</strong> Oasis. Park Trails will be holding<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir 3rd annual adult-only fundraising event on Friday,<br />

February 9 at Parkland Golf & Country Club. Contact Maxine Scherr at<br />

(954)260-6774 or Susan Solomon at (954)255-9009 to discuss sponsorship<br />

opportunities. Monies raised will go toward <strong>the</strong> purchase of computer<br />

equipment for <strong>the</strong> students.<br />

Park Trails is excited to announce that starting this month, <strong>the</strong><br />

Trailblazer is going electronic. The school’s newspaper will be available via<br />

<strong>the</strong> school’s web site, www.parktrailselementary.com.<br />

There will be no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of<br />

Dr. Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr.’s birthday.<br />

That’s it for now. Check back next month for more exciting news.<br />

Westglades<br />

Howl Book Club<br />

Take this opportunity to share a<br />

wonderful experience with your<br />

children during <strong>the</strong> upcoming<br />

Westglades Howl Book Club.<br />

North West Regional Library on<br />

University Dr. in Coral Springs<br />

hosts <strong>the</strong> event on Wednesday<br />

January 17th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.<br />

Each parent and child selects a<br />

book from <strong>the</strong> list below and joins us on <strong>the</strong> 17th, along with administrators<br />

from Westglades Middle School to breakout in book discussions. A<br />

new set of books will <strong>the</strong>n be assigned for <strong>the</strong> following HOWL meeting.<br />

All Westglades families welcome.<br />

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Betty Smith<br />

Cryptic Hunters, Roland Smith<br />

<strong>New</strong>s<br />

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The Hero Perseus, Robin and Tony Ditocco<br />

Maximum Ride:The Angel Experiment, James Paterson


NEW EQUESTRIAN CLUB<br />

AT CORAL SPRINGS<br />

HIGH SCHOOL<br />

By Mimi Gros<br />

organized and formed a new Equestrian Club, affiliated with <strong>the</strong><br />

Interscholastic Equestrian Association (http://www.rideiea.com).<br />

The club’s objectives are:<br />

• To promote <strong>the</strong> equestrian as an athlete.<br />

• To provide students with organized competitive opportunities.<br />

• To introduce new riders to equine sports.<br />

• To generally promote <strong>the</strong> common interests of safe riding instruction<br />

and competition.<br />

Many are not aware that in 1998, Equestrian was classified as an NCAA<br />

emerging sport (http://www.varsityequestrian.com). Many people within<br />

<strong>the</strong> horse industry have united toge<strong>the</strong>r to help advance <strong>the</strong> sport to full<br />

NCAA championship status. In order to attain this goal and hold a NCAA<br />

Equestrian Championship, <strong>the</strong>re must be 40 Division I/II schools that<br />

sponsor equestrian as a varsity level program. Currently 23 colleges and<br />

universities offer equestrian as a varsity sport and more continue to add <strong>the</strong><br />

program each year.<br />

It is <strong>the</strong> hope of many CSHS Equestrians to some day compete at <strong>the</strong><br />

NCAA level, and perhaps even represent <strong>the</strong> USA in <strong>the</strong> Olympics. The<br />

team is currently looking for qualified instructors that meet IEA requirements<br />

and sponsors to assist hosting competitions. For more information,<br />

contact Mimi Gros, founder and president by email at mimigros@csx.org.<br />

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SCHOOL HAPPENINGS<br />

On November 3rd <strong>the</strong> Stoneman Douglas High School Boys Swim Team<br />

made school history by bringing home <strong>the</strong> first Boys’ Team Title as <strong>the</strong><br />

2006 FHSAA Class 3A Florida State Swimming and Diving Champions,<br />

concluding <strong>the</strong>ir perfect season. They won all <strong>the</strong>ir regular season<br />

tri-meets with a 12-0 record: <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>the</strong> 2006 County Champions,<br />

District Champions, Regional Champions and State Champions.<br />

The 2006 Douglas Boys State Team members are: Kevin Bandy, Kyle<br />

Bandy, Justin Grigull, Rory Grigull, Colton Kleynhans, Greg Naranjo,<br />

Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Nicholas Popov, and Nicholas Schwab. The<br />

Douglas Boys team had members in all 11 swim events at State. In medal<br />

standings, Kleynhans<br />

took gold in <strong>the</strong> 200<br />

yd. freestyle with an<br />

All-American time<br />

of 1:41.40. Kevin<br />

Bandy took bronze<br />

in <strong>the</strong> 200 yd.<br />

freestyle. Grigull<br />

took bronze in <strong>the</strong> 50<br />

yd. freestyle. Grigull,<br />

Popov, Schwab and<br />

Bandy took silver in<br />

<strong>the</strong> 200 yd. freestyle<br />

relay. Grigull, Popov, Kleynhans, and Bandy took gold in <strong>the</strong> 400 yd.<br />

freestyle relay with an All-American time of 3:09.16. Kleynhans finished<br />

out his high school swim career a two-time All-American.The only o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

swimmer not to return next year is senior Greg Naranjo.<br />

The 2006 Douglas<br />

Girls Swim and Dive<br />

Team had a great season<br />

as well. They too<br />

had a 12-0 season, are<br />

County, District and<br />

Regional Champions.<br />

The Douglas Girls<br />

defending 2005 State<br />

Champion 200 yd.<br />

medley relay team<br />

took home bronze<br />

medals with an All-American time as <strong>the</strong>ir best showing at <strong>the</strong> 2006<br />

FHSAA Florida State Swimming and Diving Championship. They are:<br />

DJ Sneir, Britney Busch, Caroline Kuczynski and Stephanie Kuczynski.<br />

Sneir and Kuczynski finished out <strong>the</strong>ir high school careers as 2-time<br />

92 JANUARY 2007<br />

Douglas Swims to<br />

VICTORY<br />

By Coreen & Todd Busch<br />

All-Americans. Busch was also an All-American in California before<br />

moving to Florida, closing out her high school career a 3-time All-<br />

American. Kuczynski, a two-time All-American will be back next year as<br />

a junior.The nine girls who went to State for Douglas finished 8th overall<br />

in total team points. The Girls State team consists of <strong>the</strong> 4 girls listed<br />

and Ali Matias, Stephanie Briganty, Brittany Bellomo, Kristen Vitro and<br />

Valerie Wexler.<br />

Dana Holmquist became <strong>the</strong> Douglas swim coach last year and was<br />

named <strong>the</strong> 2005 All-County Girls' Coach of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Year</strong> by <strong>the</strong><br />

Sun-Sentinel. Dawn Holmquist, his wife, is a dive coach for several<br />

different high schools including coaching four Douglas divers. Dawn<br />

took one Douglas diver, Delaney Zukowski to regionals, and placed second<br />

at County Champs. Their own daughter, Haley Holmquist of Coral<br />

Glades High School, finished out her diving high school career this year<br />

with 4th place at State 3A. Outside of <strong>the</strong> high school season <strong>the</strong> swimmers<br />

in large part are coached by <strong>the</strong>ir club coaches at <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs<br />

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The swim and dive meets are run simultaneously, alternating girls<br />

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Photo Captions:<br />

Top: Girls and boys with <strong>the</strong>ir regional trophies right after <strong>the</strong><br />

victories along with Coaches Dana and Dawn Holmquist.<br />

What a fun and<br />

exciting year for<br />

<strong>the</strong> State Teams.<br />

Congratulations<br />

Douglas Boys<br />

State Champions!<br />

A well deserved<br />

end to <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />

season!<br />

Left: Douglas Boys State Championship Team accepting <strong>the</strong>ir trophy along with<br />

Doulgas athletic director in black Dave Grad and Coach Dana Holmquist in white.<br />

Bottom Left: Douglas Girls State Team<br />

Bottom Right: Douglas Boys throwing <strong>the</strong>ir coach and athletic<br />

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On a mission disguised as a German officer, Duprée is wounded and<br />

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a Paris-bound train. MI-6 sends an American radio technician, Maggie<br />

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A BIT OF<br />

HUMOR<br />

By Alan Milner<br />

Everyone's funny at work, or at least <strong>the</strong>y think <strong>the</strong>y are.<br />

It's like singing in <strong>the</strong> shower. You think you sound sooo good when<br />

you're singing in <strong>the</strong> shower, but <strong>the</strong>re's no one else in <strong>the</strong>re to tell you that<br />

you sound like a screech owl....and if <strong>the</strong>re were someone else <strong>the</strong>re, would<br />

you be singing....or doing something else?<br />

It's like elevator etiquette. Most people face <strong>the</strong> front of <strong>the</strong> elevator<br />

and watch <strong>the</strong> numbers. Try standing with your back to <strong>the</strong> elevator<br />

doors, staring at <strong>the</strong> people in <strong>the</strong> elevator with you. Sneeze several times<br />

rapidly and watch <strong>the</strong> expressions on <strong>the</strong>ir faces. Do NOT do this in public<br />

buildings, such as police departments and court houses.<br />

Puns. Everyone likes puns, but almost everyone pretends that <strong>the</strong>y<br />

don't like puns. What's up with that? A pun is a juxaposition of a word or<br />

phrase in which <strong>the</strong> key word takes on an unusual meaning.<br />

No, I looked it up:<br />

A pun is "<strong>the</strong> humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or<br />

suggest its different meanings or applications, or <strong>the</strong> use of words that are<br />

alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words."<br />

I think a lot of people confuse puns with limerick.<br />

A limerick is a kind of humorous verse of five lines, in which <strong>the</strong> first,<br />

second and fifth lines rhyme with each o<strong>the</strong>r and <strong>the</strong> third and fourth<br />

lines, which are shorter, form a rhymed couplet. (I looked this up too.)<br />

Hence:<br />

There was a young lady from Perth<br />

Who was easily moved to mirth<br />

But was put off by puns<br />

Until she finally heard one<br />

That made her laugh til it hurt.<br />

But as you can see, a limerick<br />

is nothing more than<br />

a succession of puns,<br />

pretending to be a poem.


By Steve Winston<br />

“There it is,” Jennifer, my<br />

guide, says.<br />

Ahead of us, shrouded in mist<br />

and snow, looms a green-andbrown<br />

mass that seems to overwhelm<br />

my field of vision.<br />

It’s 14,148-foot Mount<br />

Democrat, in <strong>the</strong> Colorado<br />

Rockies. And I, a flatlander from<br />

Florida, am about to climb her.<br />

Rock climbing on <strong>the</strong> Flatirons near Boulder.<br />

Photo by Eric Wunrow, Colorado Tourism Office<br />

It’s a typical late-July day in <strong>the</strong><br />

Rockies…which means that <strong>the</strong><br />

wea<strong>the</strong>r can turn violent at any time. The temperature can drop thirty<br />

degrees within an hour. Visibility can turn to zero in minutes. And <strong>the</strong> killer<br />

lightning storms can come any time.<br />

We start walking toward Silver Lake, a sort of base camp for climbers trying<br />

to “bag” this “14’er” (in Colorado slang, a peak higher than 14,000 feet).<br />

As we pass <strong>the</strong> lake, we walk through meadows filled with wildflowers,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> terrain begins to grow rockier, and steeper.<br />

After an hour we’re not walking anymore. We’re hiking. After ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

hour, we’re doing strenuous hiking. And after ano<strong>the</strong>r hour we’re climbing.<br />

Before long my heart is pounding. And I’m feeling sensations in leg muscles<br />

I never even knew I had.<br />

As we climb, we become<br />

more attuned to <strong>the</strong> natural<br />

world all around us. Squirrels<br />

and birds gradually grow<br />

more scarce as we top 10,000<br />

feet. But <strong>the</strong> cute, furry little<br />

animals called marmots<br />

become ubiquitous, darting<br />

in and out of <strong>the</strong> homes <strong>the</strong>y<br />

burrow under rocks. Once<br />

we stop to watch as two marmots<br />

seem to be enjoying a<br />

game (perhaps a mating<br />

game?) of hide-and-seek.<br />

They watch us for a few seconds,<br />

<strong>the</strong>n merrily resume<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir game.<br />

And speaking of <strong>the</strong> rocks, <strong>the</strong>y’re becoming bigger (some almost boulder-size)<br />

and much wetter, and our climb is becoming a constant struggle to<br />

keep from falling.<br />

The temperature keeps dropping. My hands and body are warm, due to<br />

gloves and layers of fleece. But <strong>the</strong> baseball cap I wore (foolishly, instead of<br />

<strong>the</strong> wool cap now sitting in <strong>the</strong> Explorer), isn’t doing a whole lot for my head<br />

and face.<br />

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Bagging a 14’er<br />

Jennifer looks warily to <strong>the</strong> west, where some dark-looking clouds are<br />

beginning to form.<br />

We come across a party of climbers coming down from <strong>the</strong> summit. As we<br />

pass each o<strong>the</strong>r, bundled-up comrades-in-arms, one man warns us about a<br />

curse familiar to climbers.<br />

“The summit you see ahead of you is a false summit,” he says. “The real<br />

summit is about ano<strong>the</strong>r hour past it, through a snowfield.”<br />

“Don’t forget to look for <strong>the</strong> bottle,” he shouts, as he disappears with his<br />

party down <strong>the</strong> mountain.<br />

By now we’re climbing at a 70-degree angle in some spots. My breathing<br />

is labored and my leg muscles are screaming,“Stop, you fool!”<br />

Soon after, I begin feeling freezing slashes across my face.<br />

“What do you call that?” I call out to Jennifer.<br />

“I don’t know what you call it in Florida,” she shouts back. “Out here, we<br />

call it snow.”<br />

At about 12,000 feet, I’m feeling like a 500-pound block of ice is in my<br />

chest. And it seems like <strong>the</strong> only air I’m managing to get inside my lungs is so<br />

frigid that it hurts.


But we continue to push forward, through <strong>the</strong> ice and snow and <strong>the</strong><br />

incredibly slippery rock faces toward a summit we can’t even see. At this<br />

elevation, which now exceeds 13,000 feet, we seem to be <strong>the</strong> only living<br />

things, except for some tiny birds darting all around us, seemingly<br />

oblivious to <strong>the</strong> frigid temperatures.<br />

As we near <strong>the</strong> “false” summit, <strong>the</strong> snowflakes and fog intensify; at one<br />

point visibility is so poor that I can barely see Jennifer ahead of me. I call<br />

out to her at <strong>the</strong> top of my lungs, hoping my voice won’t get swept away by<br />

<strong>the</strong> wind.<br />

Finally, we reach <strong>the</strong> false summit. We look across <strong>the</strong> snowfield we had<br />

been told about earlier, and we can see <strong>the</strong> real summit. And suddenly I<br />

feel revitalized.<br />

We skirt <strong>the</strong> snowfield, toward <strong>the</strong> summit that drifts in and out of view<br />

in <strong>the</strong> fog and snow.<br />

And <strong>the</strong>n we’re <strong>the</strong>re. At <strong>the</strong> top of <strong>the</strong><br />

world. We do a brief celebratory jig, and a<br />

high-altitude high-five.<br />

Before us stretches a magnificent alpine<br />

valley, flowing off into a mountain range that<br />

must be fifty miles away. To our left are <strong>the</strong><br />

nearby peaks of Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Bross,<br />

both also 14’ers. To our right are snowfields<br />

and craggy mountain faces turned black by<br />

<strong>the</strong> cloud cover.<br />

We each lean over to touch <strong>the</strong> wooden<br />

marker at <strong>the</strong> highest point (taking <strong>the</strong><br />

obligatory photos, of course.)<br />

Lower right: Early morning fog, Front Range.<br />

Photo by Eric Wunrow, Colorado Tourism Office<br />

<strong>the</strong><br />

PARKLANDER<br />

Jennifer pulls out a large plastic bottle from <strong>the</strong> rocks, <strong>the</strong> one that had<br />

been mentioned earlier by <strong>the</strong> climber we met. Inside it are a pen and a<br />

pad, reserved for <strong>the</strong> signatures of those who have summited on Mount<br />

Democrat, and preserved for eternity by <strong>the</strong> frigid air. I add my name.<br />

We stay about twenty minutes, until <strong>the</strong> skies start growing black and<br />

Jennifer says it would be wise to get off <strong>the</strong> summit.<br />

Hours later, back at “base” at <strong>the</strong> edge of Silver Lake, I look back up at<br />

<strong>the</strong> mountain. And suddenly I feel an incredible bond with this massive,<br />

cold, inanimate piece of earth.<br />

And I realize that my name will be up <strong>the</strong>re, in that bottle, until <strong>the</strong> end<br />

of time.<br />

Steve Winston has written seven books and hundreds of articles.<br />

E-mail him at winston@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.<br />

97


SPORTS<br />

NASCAR SEASON BEGINS AND ENDS<br />

Story & Photos by Peter F. Grom<br />

The NASCAR season always begins in Daytona in February, re-visits in<br />

July and ends in Homestead, in November. Throughout this time, a<br />

demanding and grueling schedule has <strong>the</strong> drivers, <strong>the</strong>ir teams, and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

cars crisscrossing <strong>the</strong> nation visiting and competing in every major motor<br />

speedway along <strong>the</strong> way. Is it any wonder that Florida is <strong>the</strong>ir favorite?<br />

With <strong>the</strong> warm air, clear skies and millions of obsessed racing fans that<br />

treat this sport more like a religion, it’s pretty easy to know why.<br />

Homestead-Miami Speedway is a modern-day palace to NASCAR<br />

fans. They make <strong>the</strong> long drive south on <strong>the</strong> Florida Turnpike only to<br />

come within a few exits of <strong>the</strong> wilderness swampland known as <strong>the</strong><br />

Florida Everglades and <strong>the</strong> Gateway to <strong>the</strong> Florida Keys. The Speedway<br />

is a 1.5 mile oval on 600 acres of land. It accommodates 65,000<br />

grandstand seats, plus a multitude of on-site spaces. Homestead-Miami<br />

Speedway was dedicated for use on November 3, 1995 and hosted <strong>the</strong> Jiffy<br />

Lube Miami 300. Joe Nemechek was that year’s Pole winner and <strong>the</strong><br />

track’s first winner was Dale Jarrett.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> 2006 season, <strong>the</strong> Nextel Cup was going to be awarded to <strong>the</strong><br />

champion that scored <strong>the</strong> highest number of points throughout <strong>the</strong><br />

season. Jimmy Johnson, driving <strong>the</strong> No. 48 Lowe’s Chevy, drove a slow<br />

and careful tour-de-force to win <strong>the</strong> championship with 6,475 points<br />

overall. This was his fifth time! There were some uneasy moments during<br />

<strong>the</strong> race when Johnson had dropped to as low as 40th, but he finished <strong>the</strong><br />

Ford 400 in ninth place giving him <strong>the</strong> 2006 Nextel Cup Championship.<br />

Matt Kenseth came in second with an oh-so-close 6,419, followed by<br />

Denny Hamlin with 6,407. Kevin Harvick came in fourth with 6,397 and<br />

NASCAR heart-throbs Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon trailed with<br />

6,328 and 6,256, respectively.<br />

Not to be over-shadowed by Johnson’s title capture, Greg Biffle, driving<br />

<strong>the</strong> No. 16 National Guard Ford, won <strong>the</strong> Ford 400 for <strong>the</strong> third straight<br />

time.That also gave him a second win this season.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> morning of November 18th, Mark Martin announced that he<br />

was retiring from 19 dedicated seasons with Roush Racing. He now plans<br />

to drive <strong>the</strong> 01 Chevrolet for MB2 Motorsports. He also has plans to<br />

participate in truck racing. A fan wearing a shirt with Martin’s photo and a<br />

drawing of his famous No. 6 car, shouted, “Mark, we’re really going to<br />

in Florida<br />

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miss you!” He heard <strong>the</strong> comment and dipped his head down<br />

momentarily, <strong>the</strong>n waved good bye to <strong>the</strong> crowd that came out to wish<br />

him well.<br />

On November 19th, it was noted that among active NASCAR drivers,<br />

Martin holds <strong>the</strong> record for <strong>the</strong> most races started in a row. He has begun<br />

616 – and hopefully will keep counting!<br />

No championship race would be complete without a visit from “The<br />

King”. King Richard that is – seven-time Winston Cup Series<br />

Championship winner along with 200 career wins, Richard Petty was on<br />

hand to receive a few personal achievement awards.<br />

To get things started on race day, <strong>the</strong> U.S. Army’s elite parachute team,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Golden Knights, jumped from high above <strong>the</strong> stadium and landed<br />

close to <strong>the</strong> start/finish line. Taylor Hicks sang <strong>the</strong> National An<strong>the</strong>m so<br />

vibrantly and patriotically, it was clear how he had won <strong>the</strong> American Idol<br />

award for 2006.<br />

Certain drivers and <strong>the</strong>ir teams return year-after-year as winners or<br />

place-holders. The fans that come out to support <strong>the</strong>m always have hopes<br />

of meeting and greeting <strong>the</strong>m in person. They come back year-after-year,<br />

to build on <strong>the</strong>ir love for this fast moving and dangerous motorsport.<br />

They relish <strong>the</strong> moment when <strong>the</strong>ir chosen driver waves back at <strong>the</strong>m<br />

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IInviting my 14 year-old niece to join us on a hike was like asking a snowman<br />

to sit next to a fireplace. No way was she going to say yes, or at least I<br />

thought so. “Sure, I guess. I don’t have anything better to do,” said Carol.<br />

Being my wife’s sister’s child, I didn’t exactly expect Carol to come running<br />

with hiking shoes in hand. But for my two kids to show <strong>the</strong> “greenhorn” how<br />

fun and entertaining hiking is, was a chance we couldn’t pass up.<br />

Carol is like some teens that have been swept up in <strong>the</strong> rapid current of<br />

electronic entertainment and similar less-physical activities. Going to <strong>the</strong><br />

mall and cruising <strong>the</strong> halls with friends is Carol’s idea of out in <strong>the</strong> wild.<br />

Exercise is something most of us could use more of, and for Carol’s mom,<br />

having her daughter strolling along with friends is better than sitting in<br />

<strong>the</strong> chair at home, hypnotized by <strong>the</strong> television.True, but a day on a nature<br />

trail with Uncle Robert would surely provide a better time for Carol and<br />

her cousins.<br />

Obesity is a major concern in America, especially regarding our youth.<br />

Since kids are best taught by example, why not take advantage of <strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />

<strong>Year</strong>’s resolution process to increase your and your family’s health by<br />

utilizing hiking as <strong>the</strong> means to accomplish it. Gyms are great for many<br />

reasons, home gyms and commercial alike. But for folks who feel a bit of<br />

boredom overcoming <strong>the</strong>ir physical fitness routine performed between<br />

<strong>the</strong> walls of a gym, hiking can be <strong>the</strong> catalyst to revive <strong>the</strong> desire for better<br />

health. I look at hiking as an entertaining and enjoyable hobby that has<br />

great side effects such as better health, both physical and mental.<br />

Losing weight is probably one of <strong>the</strong> most sworn <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> resolutions.<br />

Cardio exercise can fulfill <strong>the</strong> weight loss dream, and hiking surely can<br />

provide this. Any time spent on a trail is positive time. A person doesn’t<br />

need to do a 5-mile trek each day to have a successful hike. A short walk<br />

along <strong>the</strong> water’s edge, an in-town hike up a few city blocks, or a<br />

neighborhood excursion along <strong>the</strong> backside of <strong>the</strong> building lots will<br />

provide a decent little hike with big benefits.<br />

100<br />

TRY HIKING AS A NEW<br />

YEAR’S RESOLUTION<br />

By Robert Loewendick<br />

by Robert Loewendick<br />

JANUARY 2007<br />

Reducing stress is a side affect of hiking. Stepping out of your everyday<br />

world and looking at <strong>the</strong> natural world will remind you of why we are<br />

here. Spending this time on <strong>the</strong> trail with your offspring is even better.<br />

Teaching by leading can be extremely productive, especially when a teen<br />

with <strong>the</strong> age-induced attitude creates difficulty for <strong>the</strong> parent. Time on<br />

<strong>the</strong> trail will provide <strong>the</strong> opportunity to break <strong>the</strong> invisible wall that teens<br />

try to encase <strong>the</strong>mselves in during <strong>the</strong>ir approach to young adulthood.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> first half mile, Carol walked with her arms folded and barely<br />

gave me a glance when I was sharing information about a bird following<br />

us as we hiked. At <strong>the</strong> first mile mark, Carol had dropped her arms and<br />

began to focus on what her cousins were crouched to investigate. A simple<br />

group of common butterflies dancing in flight offered a colorful display.<br />

When <strong>the</strong> second mile had been reached, Carol was laughing and<br />

pointing out things along <strong>the</strong> trail and asked a few questions. As we ended<br />

our 4-mile trek, Carol was doing most of <strong>the</strong> talking, and Uncle Robert let<br />

her ramble while I smiled brightly within.<br />

I received a call from my sister-in-law a week later. She wanted to know<br />

if we had any hikes planned for <strong>the</strong> weekend. I had a speaking<br />

commitment to fulfill, but I invited her to join my wife and kids on a trek<br />

<strong>the</strong>y had planned. One month later at a family ga<strong>the</strong>ring, I saw Carol<br />

talking with ano<strong>the</strong>r aunt. Carol was showing her a small photo album<br />

filled with shots of her latest hiking excursion that she did with her<br />

parents in tow. Today, Carol continues to hike from time to time, splitting<br />

her time between <strong>the</strong> mall to <strong>the</strong> next hiking trail. She is more energetic<br />

and her family is benefiting from <strong>the</strong> hidden exercise as well. Hiking – a<br />

healthy habit that is welcomed year round, can fulfill those resolutions<br />

and you may actually enjoy doing.<br />

Robert Loewendick is an award-winning freelance outdoor/sports writer.<br />

E-mail him at loewendick@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com


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January 13 Hollywood Branch Library<br />

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Judo has changed my life<br />

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Ultimately, I became an excellent example to my<br />

school, community and country.<br />

After competing in <strong>the</strong> 1996 Olympics and<br />

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Judo was realized. I even received <strong>the</strong> honor of<br />

carrying <strong>the</strong> Haitian flag into <strong>the</strong> Olympic<br />

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My next goal in life was to follow my dad’s<br />

footsteps and serve my country in military<br />

service. During his military career, he<br />

personally drove <strong>the</strong> President as one of his<br />

duties and was known for his discipline, hard<br />

work and honor. Since I was born in Miami,<br />

my life took a different turn – back to <strong>the</strong><br />

USA to join <strong>the</strong> US Navy.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> Navy, I served six years as a Petty<br />

Officer as a Hospital Corpsman treating<br />

civilian patients and solders in many areas of<br />

medicine. Additionally, I qualified for <strong>the</strong><br />

Navy’s Elite Athlete Program. In January<br />

2003, I knew my conditioning and<br />

competition level was ascending when I<br />

placed 7th place at <strong>the</strong> Kano Cup in Japan.<br />

However, two short months later, I sustained<br />

a serious knee injury at a training camp in<br />

Poland. Fortunately for me, I had excellent medical and rehabilitation<br />

care. I was back on <strong>the</strong> mat in four months instead of <strong>the</strong> twelve<br />

months projected.<br />

However, <strong>the</strong> road ahead was not going to be easy with limited<br />

opportunities to compete outside of <strong>the</strong> US. Even with my positive<br />

attitude, it was becoming clear that my chance to make <strong>the</strong> Olympics<br />

trials in <strong>the</strong> 100kg category were slim to none. With my coach, we<br />

decided to switch my goal to <strong>the</strong> 90kg category. By placing second at<br />

<strong>the</strong> USA National Judo Championship Tournament, I qualified for<br />

<strong>the</strong> Olympic Trials in <strong>the</strong> 90 Kg category and placed 3rd for <strong>the</strong> 2004<br />

Olympic Trials.<br />

Today, as a civilian, I live and work as a certified personal trainer in<br />

Coral Springs, Florida with my wife and three beautiful children. I<br />

train and compete at <strong>the</strong> North Miami USA Judo National Training<br />

Site. My dedication, discipline and hard work have not changed, I still<br />

work out 5-6 hours a day, 6 days a week conditioning and training for<br />

Judo. However, my resources have changed. Now, I need to travel,<br />

train and compete nationally and internationally to achieve my<br />

Olympic goal for 2008.<br />

As for competition, this summer I medaled gold and silver in several<br />

international tournaments in Columbia, Puerto Rico, Dominican<br />

Republic and <strong>the</strong> recent Fall Classic and US Open Tournaments in<br />

Texas and Miami respectively. Currently, I rank #1 in both <strong>the</strong> 100 Kg<br />

and Open categories. Sadly, with all of my success on <strong>the</strong> mat this<br />

summer, I watched my mo<strong>the</strong>r slowly lose her battle to breast cancer.<br />

She introduced me to Judo sixteen years ago and taught me how to<br />

dream big. With her passing, I am even more determined to<br />

accomplish my dream of achieving history by bringing home <strong>the</strong><br />

Gold. I am determined and it is my time.


HORSING AROUND AT HUNTERS RUN<br />

Katie Alter showed her horse Lily of <strong>the</strong> Valley<br />

By Gwen Dvorkin<br />

The <strong>New</strong> Show Barn at Hunter’s Run is Now Open<br />

A new state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art show barn that features 26 stalls (all equipped with an automatic<br />

watering system) has been officially opened at Hunter’s Run. The automatic watering<br />

system enables <strong>the</strong> horses stabled at this facility to have fresh water 24 hours a day.<br />

Also, all stalls include stall mats to protect <strong>the</strong> horse’s hooves, ankles and legs.<br />

Lightening rods have recently been strategically placed on <strong>the</strong> barn to protect <strong>the</strong> horses<br />

from harm during a storm. There are fans in every stall and aisle way and a fly spray<br />

system with a nozzle in every stall and entrance to enhance <strong>the</strong> comfort and <strong>the</strong><br />

environment of <strong>the</strong> horses and <strong>the</strong> people visiting or working in <strong>the</strong> stables.This system<br />

is filled only with botanical, all natural spray, which provides a healthier environment.<br />

And to keep <strong>the</strong> animals clean and happy, a six station wash area is located just off <strong>the</strong><br />

side of <strong>the</strong> barn.<br />

Horses boarded at Hunter’s Run include Appaloosas, Palominos, Thoroughbreds,<br />

Quarter Horses, Warm Bloods and Ponies. There is also a three stall barn and an<br />

eighteen stall barn. Both of <strong>the</strong>se barns feature two arenas, giving <strong>the</strong> horses plenty of<br />

area for exercise.<br />

Many of <strong>the</strong> horses at Hunter’s Run are trained, as are <strong>the</strong> riders, in <strong>the</strong> English<br />

Hunter-Jumper style, which means that riders learn how to take horses over jumps<br />

(fences) on courses and are judged on horse and rider performance. The English<br />

Hunter-Jumper style is famous for <strong>the</strong> way it showcases <strong>the</strong> talents of <strong>the</strong> rider and <strong>the</strong><br />

horse as <strong>the</strong>y work as a team. The style is also legendary because of <strong>the</strong> grace and beauty<br />

of <strong>the</strong> rider and horse, which makes it a very “visual” event and a satisfying experience<br />

for <strong>the</strong> spectators.<br />

The Latest Horse Show <strong>New</strong>s<br />

The latest horse show was <strong>the</strong> Palm Beach County Horsemen's Association (PBCHA)<br />

show, held in Wellington. Katie Alter showed her horse Lily of <strong>the</strong> Valley and did an<br />

excellent job – she earned ribbons in all <strong>the</strong> classes she participated in. Alexandra<br />

Danovitch showed her horse Rock Star for <strong>the</strong> first time in <strong>the</strong> Jumper ring and was<br />

clean in <strong>the</strong> "blue ribbon" class both days. She also placed in all of her o<strong>the</strong>r hopeful and<br />

training jumper classes. She, along with Kelly Levine and Kayla Patregnani, competed<br />

in <strong>the</strong> all-star equestrian games, held at <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> show day on <strong>the</strong> Stadium<br />

Jumping grounds, which was hosted by Parkland’s Megan O'Dyer.<br />

Congratulations to all of <strong>the</strong> competitors on a wonderful showing.<br />

Parkland resident Gwen Dvorkin is associated with Hunter’s Run Equestrian Center. E-mail<br />

her at dvorkin@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com<br />

<strong>the</strong> PARKLANDER<br />

103


SPORTS<br />

Why Would a Woman Ever Want to Lift Weights?<br />

By Barbara Schuman, CPTS<br />

FFive years ago my mo<strong>the</strong>r asked me this as I was rushing off to my<br />

workout. It was a compelling question asked by a 75-year-old woman to<br />

her <strong>the</strong>n 49 year old daughter.<br />

After I recovered from thinking that maybe my mom might be<br />

criticizing me…I realized it was an important question that required a<br />

thoughtful response.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> time, I knew in my gut that lifting weights was satisfying. It felt<br />

physically and emotionally empowering. I had a lot of turmoil in my life in<br />

those days and as I lifted dumbbells, my spirits were raised.<br />

I had seen <strong>the</strong> toning and firming effects on my arms and was praying<br />

that, if I continued diligently, I would see that same positive results on my<br />

butt and thighs.<br />

It wasn’t until I enrolled in <strong>the</strong> Fitness Institute International, one of<br />

this country’s most highly respected personal training programs, that I<br />

actually came to understand what was going on inside my body. I<br />

committed myself to an extremely challenging certification program that<br />

would consume my life for 18 months, so that I could share professionally<br />

what I had come to appreciate for myself.<br />

So today, as a 54 year old Certified Personal Trainer, I can answer my<br />

mom’s question in a more meaningful way.<br />

If you are a woman…why would you want to lift weights?<br />

Let’s start with <strong>the</strong> obvious…<br />

If you commit to strength training 20-60 minutes, 2-3 days per week<br />

you are going to increase your strength. Just carrying your purse through<br />

<strong>the</strong> mall or blow-drying your hair can be totally exhausting if you are out<br />

of shape!<br />

A decrease in bone mass is a natural process of aging, especially after<br />

menopause. Bones lose mineral density and become brittle, breaking<br />

easily. Weightlifting, also called resistance training, promotes your rate of<br />

bone development and slows <strong>the</strong> speed of bone mineral decline. It is never<br />

too late to get started. A broken hip or fractured wrist can really make your<br />

life miserable.<br />

104 JANUARY 2007<br />

Most women start to experience weight gain as <strong>the</strong>y hit 40 or 50. We all<br />

say, “I guess my metabolism has slowed down” or “where did this fat come<br />

from on my waist and my back?” At 40 years old you begin to lose about<br />

one half pound of muscle per year. That is five pounds of muscle each<br />

decade! Muscle cells are extremely active and burn a lot of calories. The<br />

more lean muscle you have, <strong>the</strong> more calories you will burn. You can kick<br />

up your metabolism with weightlifting. Research has shown that regular<br />

weight training boosts your metabolic rate by about 15%, even long after<br />

your workout…even while you are sitting on <strong>the</strong> couch watching TV!<br />

Let’s look at what really motivates people to do strength training…<strong>the</strong><br />

anti-aging effect! A toned and well-shaped body looks healthier<br />

and younger.<br />

If you are anything like me, I was embarrassed to go to a gym because I<br />

did not know what I was doing. I felt uncomfortable because I did not<br />

know how to get started and I was afraid that I might get hurt. Hiring a<br />

trainer to teach you proper form and to design a program especially for<br />

your needs can be <strong>the</strong> wisest thing that you ever do. My mom finally<br />

agrees and has hired me!<br />

Barbara Schuman is a certified personal trainer from Mind over Matter in<br />

Coral Springs. E-mail her at schuman@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


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and just about to<br />

start seizuring. I<br />

informed Mr. S.<br />

about Trasher’s<br />

propensity to eat<br />

<strong>the</strong> toads whole<br />

and not just lick<br />

<strong>the</strong>m. He said<br />

that he was<br />

washing <strong>the</strong><br />

mouth out<br />

with water as told by a friend, but he wasn’t getting better. I told him<br />

that most dog’s just lick toads but Trasher eats <strong>the</strong>m. I showed him <strong>the</strong><br />

records of <strong>the</strong> dog’s previous toad emergencies to prove my point.<br />

After Trasher vomited <strong>the</strong> toad up and started to act normally I told<br />

him that he must not leave Trasher outside unattended. He informed<br />

me that unlike his wife he would have a heart to heart discussion with<br />

his dog and this will not happen again.<br />

Strike two. About a month later Trasher was brought in for<br />

vomiting. On radiographs it was obvious that Trasher ate a foreign<br />

body. I showed it to Mr. S, telling him that, based on previous history,<br />

Trasher liked rib bones and his daughter’s Barbie dolls. After<br />

informing him that I was going to have to perform surgery for <strong>the</strong> 3rd<br />

time on him (I left out <strong>the</strong> zipper comment) I told him that <strong>the</strong> shape<br />

of <strong>the</strong> object didn’t resemble a bone; it was actually oblong. I asked him<br />

what was in his garbage last night. He told me he had BBQ chicken,<br />

corn and muffins. I told him that I thought it was <strong>the</strong> corn, cob and all.<br />

Strike three. Ten days later Mr. S and Trasher came into my practice<br />

for suture removal from <strong>the</strong> surgery. He told me that I should have<br />

removed <strong>the</strong> pigmented mole on his chest after removing <strong>the</strong> staples. I<br />

apologized for missing <strong>the</strong> mole because that would have been <strong>the</strong><br />

perfect time to take it off but I have performed dozens of physical<br />

examinations on this dog and had never seen a mass on him. I spent<br />

<strong>the</strong> next 3-5 minutes examining <strong>the</strong> dog and could not find <strong>the</strong> mass.<br />

Mr. S. started losing his patience. I asked him to help my technician<br />

and I find <strong>the</strong> missing growth. He immediately found <strong>the</strong> mass and I<br />

informed him that <strong>the</strong> growth was not malignant but it was actually a<br />

nipple. Mr. S. starting getting mad wanting to know if I knew <strong>the</strong><br />

difference between a “girl” and a “boy”dog and if <strong>the</strong>y taught that at<br />

<strong>the</strong> Yankee school I went to. Quickly I asked Mr S. if he had nipples<br />

because he was a boy. Mr S. walked out of <strong>the</strong> office very embarrassed.<br />

Strike three and you’re out. Mr. S had met his match. The next time<br />

Trasher came to see me he was with Mrs. S.<br />

Glenn Kalick DVM is associated with Brookside Animal Hospital<br />

of Coral Springs. E-mail him at kalick@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


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NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS<br />

FROM CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN<br />

By Rev. George Faragi<br />

Well, ano<strong>the</strong>r year has quickly passed and 2007 is upon us. I began to<br />

reflect upon accomplished and unfinished projects during <strong>the</strong> past year of<br />

2006.To be honest, I felt I could have done more than I had and I cringed<br />

at some of <strong>the</strong> things I failed at.<br />

I was reminded of Corrieten Boom who told a story how she had<br />

visited a weaver’s school, where students were making beautiful patterns.<br />

She asked, “When you make a mistake, must you cut it out and start from<br />

<strong>the</strong> beginning?”<br />

A student answered, “No. Our teacher is such a great artist that when<br />

we make a mistake, he uses it to improve <strong>the</strong> beauty of <strong>the</strong> pattern.”<br />

That is exactly what our Lord does with our mistakes. He is <strong>the</strong> greatest<br />

artist in <strong>the</strong> universe but before He can use our mistakes to make <strong>the</strong><br />

pattern of our lives more beautiful, we have to surrender. We have to<br />

surrender our hearts, our attitudes, our very lives so His will may be<br />

accomplished and not ours.<br />

We should not allow <strong>the</strong> materialism and glut of activity this <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong><br />

to steal precious time for renewing our most valuable relationships with<br />

family, those who are less fortunate and friends. We need to carve out<br />

some time to streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>se relationships with <strong>the</strong> gift of our love and<br />

affirmation.<br />

As believers we should commit to spending quality time with Christ<br />

through our daily devotions. Reflection is important. We need to still our<br />

hearts before <strong>the</strong> Lord and reflect on His goodness and faithfulness<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> past year and know that He will remain <strong>the</strong> same, good<br />

and faithful this <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> of 2007.<br />

I pray <strong>the</strong> blessing of God upon you and your families this <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>.<br />

May you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.<br />

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Center in Boca Raton. E-mail him at faragi@<strong>the</strong>parklander.com.


Beth Schafer<br />

TO PERFORM AT TEMPLE BETH ORR<br />

On Friday, January 26 at 8:00 pm, Temple Beth Orr will be<br />

hosting Beth Schafer, renowned Jewish performer. She is <strong>the</strong><br />

only Jewish artist to win <strong>the</strong> American Idol Underground in a<br />

faith based category. She will be bringing her dynamic music to<br />

Temple Beth Orr to perform and worship during <strong>the</strong> Torah<br />

Shabbat Service. The Larry Fox Music Fund is funding a<br />

portion of this event.<br />

As stated on her website, “Beth Schafer is an award-winning<br />

songwriter whose shows blend first-class musicianship with a<br />

little teaching and a little <strong>the</strong>atre into a high-impact<br />

transformative experience. Beth has been blazing a trail in<br />

American Jewish music for 10 years. She has been a guitarist<br />

since <strong>the</strong> age of 6 and attended <strong>the</strong> University of Miami School<br />

of Music on a jazz scholarship. But, what makes her music<br />

special is her attention to <strong>the</strong> universal <strong>the</strong>mes that not only<br />

define Judaism, but many o<strong>the</strong>r faiths as well.<br />

“Beth’s infectious energy, well-crafted songs and intelligent<br />

lyrics coupled with a great band has made her a leading act in <strong>the</strong><br />

Jewish music world. Her audiences are no longer just Jewish, she<br />

has many fans of all faiths who have found that her messages and<br />

music touch <strong>the</strong>m. It is her universality that placed her at centercourt<br />

for <strong>the</strong> half-time show at an Orlando Magic game, and<br />

won her <strong>the</strong> faith-based competition on American Idol<br />

Underground.<br />

“Because she is comfortable playing both her acoustic guitars<br />

and electric, comping or soloing and her voice is silky and<br />

natural, she has been <strong>the</strong> “guitarist-in-residence” for <strong>the</strong> Union<br />

for Reform Judaism’s national conferences for <strong>the</strong> past 6 years.<br />

She is frequently a featured artist at folk festivals and conferences<br />

nationwide drawing a diverse and sophisticated fan-base.”<br />

Temple Beth Orr is located at 2151 Riverside Drive (corner of<br />

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Temple office at (954) 753-3232.<br />

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On Sunday, January 14th between 7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m., Chabad of<br />

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entitled "Sounds of Traditions, Rythms of <strong>the</strong> Future", with Guest Artist<br />

Rivkah Krinsky. Rivkah is an exciting and talented musician and vocalist<br />

from Australia, who has been delighting audiences all round <strong>the</strong> world<br />

with her wide range of classical and contemporary Jewish music in both<br />

Hebrew and English. The event will take place at Chabad of Parkland.<br />

The cost for <strong>the</strong> program is $20. Admission includes buffet desserts,<br />

raffles and door prizes. The event is open to <strong>the</strong> community<br />

For more information or to RSVP please call Estie Gutnick at<br />

954-600-1307 or email EstieG78@aol.com<br />

HOLOCAUST<br />

DOCUMENTARY<br />

On Tuesday, January 9, during <strong>the</strong> 5th Annual Holocaust Education<br />

Week,Temple Beth Orr will be screening <strong>the</strong> powerful documentary<br />

film Displaced! Miracle at St. Ottilien at 7:30 pm.The film is about a group<br />

of displaced European Jewish refugees who were forgotten by <strong>the</strong><br />

victorious Allies after <strong>the</strong> war. These refugees were housed at an ancient<br />

Benedictine monastery in Germany in conditions of illness, starvation and<br />

misery that often equaled <strong>the</strong> concentration camps <strong>the</strong>mselves. Disturbed<br />

by what <strong>the</strong>y saw, Edward Herman and his friend Bob Hillard, two young<br />

American Jewish Army soldiers, set out to improve <strong>the</strong> survivors’ abysmal<br />

living conditions.They managed to capture <strong>the</strong> ear of <strong>the</strong> American media,<br />

<strong>the</strong> public and remarkably, President Harry Truman, himself. They<br />

effected a startling improvement in <strong>the</strong> lives of <strong>the</strong> refugees. This story<br />

helps to restore one’s faith in <strong>the</strong> goodness of man.<br />

Temple Beth Orr is honored to have Mr. Edward Herman and<br />

Mr. Bob Hilliard as <strong>the</strong> guest speakers of <strong>the</strong> evening. Temple Beth Orr is<br />

working in cooperation with The Holocaust Memorial of Miami Beach<br />

and The Rescuers and Survivors of St. Ottilien to bring this FREE event<br />

to <strong>the</strong> public. If possible, please bring a canned food item for <strong>the</strong> Temple<br />

Beth Orr food closet.There will be a reception following <strong>the</strong> program.<br />

Temple Beth Orr is located at 2151 Riverside Drive (corner of Riverside<br />

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Bookstores are inundated with self-help and motivational books.<br />

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“’The Kabbalah of Character’ is no quick fix. You won’t learn how to<br />

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The course helps students identify <strong>the</strong>ir particular dispositions and<br />

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The course will be offered at Chabad of Parkland for eight Wednesdays<br />

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Helmet<br />

“MAKEOVER”<br />

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Alison, Leila, Darren and Paul<br />

The online auction website<br />

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individuals and small<br />

businesses for <strong>the</strong> exchange<br />

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This summer, two of <strong>the</strong><br />

site’s passionate South Florida<br />

users crossed paths to bring<br />

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Eleven-month old Leila Marcoff was born with <strong>the</strong> condition, which<br />

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Her mo<strong>the</strong>r, Alison Marcoff, a Boynton Beach resident, thought of a<br />

creative plan to help offset <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong> $4,000 helmet—auctioning<br />

advertising space on <strong>the</strong> helmet on eBay’s Web site.<br />

Parkland resident and owner of Peak Seven Advertising, Darren Seys,<br />

viewed Marcoff ’s listing and entered an active bid. The auction was <strong>the</strong>n<br />

halted by eBay, citing a violation of its charity policy.<br />

After learning of <strong>the</strong> dilemma, he contacted Marcoff and offered to<br />

create kid-friendly graphics instead of company logos for <strong>the</strong> helmet at no<br />

charge. Wanting to design a “for kids by kids” feel, Peak Seven Manager<br />

Billy Leonard volunteered his 8-year-old daughter, Jacey, to create <strong>the</strong><br />

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“We are really thrilled that we were able to provide our creative<br />

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Seys and his wife, Shelbie, are actively involved in several charitable<br />

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Sisters, a youth mentoring program, and Paws With A Cause, an<br />

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REAL ESTATE<br />

WHY SHOULD I REFINANCE?<br />

THE MORTGAGE EXPERT<br />

There are many reasons to consider a mortgage refinancing.<br />

In today’s American culture, many reasons given may be inappropriate;<br />

some reasons are useful and cannot be dismissed.<br />

In general, refinancing a mortgage is done to accomplish one or more<br />

generic goals. These include: improve <strong>the</strong> interest rate vs. one’s old<br />

mortgage, shorten <strong>the</strong> term of <strong>the</strong> loan – years to go until <strong>the</strong> loan is paid<br />

off – or “cash out” some of <strong>the</strong> equity – <strong>the</strong> excess of <strong>the</strong> property market<br />

value that has built up over <strong>the</strong> years since <strong>the</strong> property was purchased,<br />

over <strong>the</strong> remaining mortgage debt. Any one of <strong>the</strong>se reasons may be<br />

considered if <strong>the</strong> numbers indicate an economic advantage to do so.<br />

In truth, refinancing for rate usually means a change in term.<br />

Therefore, such a transaction is widely known as a “rate and term”<br />

refinance. Rate and term can be combined with a “cash out” transaction,<br />

so long as <strong>the</strong>re is enough equity in <strong>the</strong> property to permit <strong>the</strong> lending of<br />

additional money. And, since a refinance is a new loan, you will have to<br />

qualify again.<br />

Here’s an example: In 1990 Jon and Alice purchased a new home<br />

for $100,000; gave a down payment of $20,000 and gave an $80,000<br />

mortgage to <strong>the</strong> bank for 30-years.<br />

114 JANUARY 2007<br />

At that time, <strong>the</strong>y qualified for an interest rate of 8.75%.<br />

Their mortgage payment worked out to $629.36 per month for 360<br />

months – principal and interest – also known as P&I.<br />

Now, in 2006, <strong>the</strong>y find that <strong>the</strong>ir home is now worth $350,000 and<br />

that <strong>the</strong> remaining balance on <strong>the</strong> old mortgage is only $64,920.<br />

Subtracting <strong>the</strong> balance on <strong>the</strong> mortgage of $64,920<br />

from <strong>the</strong> current house value of $350,000, <strong>the</strong>y are now delighted to<br />

realize that <strong>the</strong>ir original $20,000 equity has grown to $285,080!<br />

Jon and Alice speak to <strong>the</strong>ir mortgage broker and discover that <strong>the</strong>y can<br />

refinance <strong>the</strong> remaining balance now at 5.875% and reduce <strong>the</strong>ir payment<br />

to $360 per month.<br />

They are excited with <strong>the</strong> improvement, but also discover that <strong>the</strong><br />

amortization period - <strong>the</strong> number of years it will take to pay off <strong>the</strong> new<br />

loan – gets reset to 30 years. A little concerned, <strong>the</strong>y call <strong>the</strong> mortgage<br />

broker again and find out that by doing <strong>the</strong> refinance anyway, <strong>the</strong>y will<br />

save $58,431 in interest over <strong>the</strong> next 30 years compared to <strong>the</strong> remaining<br />

interest that will be owed over <strong>the</strong> remaining term of <strong>the</strong> old loan.<br />

“Now that is better,” agrees Alice!<br />

Refinancing can be very helpful. Because a mortgage loan is a<br />

long-term obligation, common sense suggests that it should be used for a<br />

long-term purpose. Like buying a home.<br />

Jon and Alice have been fortunate and <strong>the</strong>ir equity has grown<br />

dramatically over <strong>the</strong> years. They can now borrow some of <strong>the</strong>ir equity for<br />

a suitable reason. Like a remodeling or building a swimming pool.<br />

They decide that as long as <strong>the</strong>y are refinancing for rate and term, this is a<br />

good opportunity to borrow some of <strong>the</strong>ir equity to cover <strong>the</strong> expense of<br />

such a project – a cash-out loan.<br />

A word of caution: In most cases, <strong>the</strong> bank will not ask why you are<br />

borrowing <strong>the</strong> money in a “cash out” loan. The bank already has <strong>the</strong><br />

collateral <strong>the</strong>y need, a lien on your home. So, you must rely upon your own<br />

good sense to act in your own best interest.


Taravella<br />

Goes to Washington<br />

Four members of <strong>the</strong> JP Taravella Marine Team will be<br />

attending a National Student Summit Conference on<br />

Ocean Conservation issues. The students will be under<br />

<strong>the</strong> leadership of Mrs. Gail Valenti, Sponsor and Mrs.<br />

Dawn Walker from <strong>the</strong> IGFA. Twenty schools<br />

nationwide will be attending. During this three-day<br />

summit, <strong>the</strong> students will be addressing members of <strong>the</strong><br />

EPA, NOAA, and Congress on issues related to ocean<br />

conservation. The JPT Marine Team students will be<br />

speaking on <strong>the</strong> crisis occuring with <strong>the</strong> Comprehensive<br />

Everglades Restoration Plan.<br />

<strong>the</strong> PARKLANDER<br />

JP Taravella<br />

Honor Society<br />

Activities<br />

Interact & Rho Kappa student organizations at<br />

JP Taravella have been extremely active in<br />

participating in numerous projects. Since both<br />

student organizations have <strong>the</strong> same basic goals of<br />

international, national, and local community service<br />

and awareness programs, Interact & Rho Kappa have<br />

worked closely toge<strong>the</strong>r to ensure success in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

endeavors.<br />

Interact & Rho Kappa also worked on a fundraiser<br />

for Muscular Dystrophy (MD) by sponsoring a<br />

“Battle of <strong>the</strong> Bands” at Java D Lites in December.<br />

Proceeds were contributed to helping <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />

fellow student, Daniel Stern, who is presently in <strong>the</strong><br />

hospital fighting against MD.<br />

There are 39 club members of Interact students<br />

and 57 Rho Kappa Delta Psi Social Studies Honor<br />

Society members that contribute to all of <strong>the</strong>se<br />

projects. Brian O’Donnell, Barb Manwell, & Chuck<br />

Johnston of <strong>the</strong> History Department are <strong>the</strong> sponsors<br />

of <strong>the</strong> organizations. Meetings are every o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Monday for Rho Kappa and every o<strong>the</strong>r Tuesday for<br />

Interact in Room 1036. If you have questions or<br />

would like to help in anyway, contact Mr. O’Donnell<br />

at 754-322-2300 ext. 3225.<br />

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GREEN HATS<br />

&<br />

T<br />

The North Broward County Chapter of The Links, Inc. hosted a second high tea<br />

event this year focusing on ano<strong>the</strong>r health issue in our community, diabetes.<br />

On Sunday, December 3rd members of <strong>the</strong> North Broward County Chapter of<br />

The Links, Inc. (NBC Links) ga<strong>the</strong>red toge<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> Boca Country Club in Boca<br />

Raton, Fl. for an elegant afternoon of various green teas and shared information<br />

about diabetes. Proceeds from this event went to <strong>the</strong> Broward County Chapter of<br />

The American Diabetes Association.<br />

Links Margaret Hayes and Margaret Roseburr, Co-Chairs of <strong>the</strong> National Trends<br />

and Services/Green High Tea, along with o<strong>the</strong>r committee members, put toge<strong>the</strong>r a<br />

very informative affair including panelists who shared personal experiences,<br />

preventative and maintenance measures for persons living with diabetes. Bochures,<br />

literature and tapes were distributed to all guests. Each guest received a green colored gift bag which contained sugar<br />

free candy, a diabetes lapel pin and bracelet. Panelists were: Dr. Maxine Hamilton- Internal Medicine; Ms. Phyllis<br />

Bruno- Nurse Educator at <strong>the</strong> Cleveland Clinic; Mr. Leroy Bland- Connecting Link, NBC Links; Ms. Alexis<br />

Weisman- Teen Consultant for Diabetic Camp at Coral Springs Medical Center and Link Bernice Bailey- member<br />

of NBC Links.<br />

“The Green Tea for Diabetes is<br />

GREEN TEA<br />

<strong>the</strong> start of a great Links Health<br />

Umbrella Program that will<br />

continue in <strong>the</strong> community.”<br />

“The Green Tea for Diabetes is <strong>the</strong> start of a<br />

great Links Health Umbrella Program that will<br />

continue in <strong>the</strong> community”, said Link Charlyne<br />

Monroe, First Vice-President, NBC Links. The<br />

feedback she received from guests is that not only<br />

was this event very positive, some felt as though<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir lives were actually saved. She said, “The<br />

panelists were just absolutely marvelous”.<br />

NBC Links continue to do great things in our<br />

community and are making plans for <strong>the</strong>ir 12th<br />

annual unity luncheon to be held on Saturday,<br />

March 17, 2007 at <strong>the</strong> Marriott Hotel in Coral<br />

Springs.<br />

About The Links, Inc.<br />

Established in 1946, The Links, Inc. is one of <strong>the</strong> nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of<br />

women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring <strong>the</strong> culture and economic survival of African-<br />

Americans and o<strong>the</strong>r persons of African decent. The Links, Inc. is an international not-for-profit corporation of<br />

accomplished, dedicated women who contribute more than 500,000 documented hours of community service<br />

annually and has a membership of over 11,000 professional women of color in 273 chapters located in 42 states, <strong>the</strong><br />

District of Columbia and three countries: Germany, South Africa and Bahamas.<br />

The North Broward County chapter is one of eighteen chapters in <strong>the</strong> State of Florida under <strong>the</strong> leadership of its<br />

President, Link Dottie Ruffin.<br />

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G A L A<br />

BENEFIT CONCERT<br />

AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />

CORAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF<br />

THE ARTS KICKS OFF EVENT<br />

TThe 2007 Coral Springs<br />

Festival of <strong>the</strong> Arts will kick<br />

off with a gala benefit<br />

concert starring Bill<br />

Pinkney's Original Drifters<br />

with special guest George<br />

Galfo's Mystics at <strong>the</strong><br />

Center for <strong>the</strong> Arts, Sunday,<br />

March 11 at 6 p.m. The<br />

Festival, which showcases<br />

<strong>the</strong> rich cultural diversity,<br />

vibrancy and spirit of Coral<br />

Springs, will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18 at The<br />

Walk, 2900 University Drive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

The concert, co-sponsored by radio station Majic 102.7, will be<br />

followed by a backstage cocktail party with <strong>the</strong> performers for<br />

Golden Circle ticket holders. Proceeds will benefit <strong>the</strong> Coral<br />

Springs Festival of <strong>the</strong> Arts, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization,<br />

and The Majic Children's Fund.<br />

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Pinkney is <strong>the</strong> only<br />

surviving member of <strong>the</strong> Drifters, who produced <strong>the</strong> memorable<br />

hits Up On The Roof, There Goes My Baby, Under <strong>the</strong> Boardwalk, and<br />

On Broadway” among o<strong>the</strong>rs. An original founding member of <strong>the</strong><br />

Mystics, Galfo sang second tenor and is <strong>the</strong> lead voice in <strong>the</strong>ir hit,<br />

Hushabye.<br />

The Festival of <strong>the</strong> Arts, a 501 (c)(3) not for profit organization,<br />

has become an area favorite for <strong>the</strong> wide variety of media, including<br />

sculpture, paintings, photography, crafts, fine jewelry, ceramics and<br />

more. The festival also boasts a writer’s seminar, live music and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r performing artists.<br />

Golden Circle Tickets, include premier seating, a backstage<br />

cocktail party with <strong>the</strong> performers, and complimentary valet<br />

parking are $100 each. O<strong>the</strong>r levels of ticket prices are: $60, $40,<br />

$25. Tickets for <strong>the</strong> concert are available at <strong>the</strong> Coral Springs<br />

Center for <strong>the</strong> Arts box office at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral<br />

Springs, FL 33065 or at www.coralspringscenterfor<strong>the</strong>arts.com.<br />

“With <strong>the</strong> festival gaining in popularity each year, <strong>the</strong> addition of<br />

a high-energy entertainment component gives us an opportunity to<br />

celebrate ano<strong>the</strong>r facet of <strong>the</strong> arts,” said Shirley Richards, President.<br />

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The Coral Springs Parkland<br />

Republican Club will meet Monday,<br />

January 8 at Wings Plus, 9880 W.<br />

Sample Rd in Coral Springs. Social<br />

begins at 6:30pm and meeting starts<br />

at 7pm.<br />

Coral Springs<br />

Republican Club <strong>New</strong>s<br />

All Republicans from Northwest<br />

Broward are encouraged to attend.<br />

For additional information, call<br />

954-398-2885 or access<br />

www.coralspringsparklandrepublicanclub.com.<br />

118 JANUARY 2007<br />

ROTARY CLUB SEEKS<br />

ITALY EXCHANGE<br />

PROFESSIONALS<br />

Rotary club members of District 6990 including Miami-Dade,<br />

Broward, Monroe Counties and The Island of Grand Bahamas are<br />

seeking four outstanding professionals to visit Italy in March 2007 as<br />

part of <strong>the</strong> Group Study Exchange program of The Rotary Foundation<br />

of Rotary International.<br />

Through <strong>the</strong> programs, teams of young professionals from two<br />

different countries exchange visits. For four to six weeks, team members<br />

experience <strong>the</strong> way of life, customs, and vocational practices of ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

country, while sharing information about <strong>the</strong>ir homeland.<br />

The purpose of <strong>the</strong> Group Study Exchange program is to promote<br />

international understanding and goodwill through personal connection.<br />

While abroad, team members stay in Rotarians’ homes and have <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to meet <strong>the</strong>ir professional counterparts. They also give<br />

presentations to Rotary clubs and o<strong>the</strong>r groups about <strong>the</strong>ir home country.<br />

The Rotary Foundation pays for round-trip airfare, and Rotary club<br />

members in <strong>the</strong> host country provide meals, lodging, and group travel in<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir district.Team members pay for personal and incidental expenses.<br />

Young adults between <strong>the</strong> ages of 25 and 40 who are interested in<br />

applying should be employed full-time in a business or profession.<br />

Applicants must live or be employed in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe<br />

Counties and or The Islands of Grand Bahamas.<br />

For an application, please contact Paul Marineau at (954) 629-6991 or<br />

at pmarineau@myacc.net. Applications are due by December 12, 2006.<br />

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leader’s united<br />

world wide that provides humanitarian service and help to build<br />

goodwill and peace in <strong>the</strong> world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members<br />

in some 31,000 Rotary clubs in more than 165 countries. Links:<br />

www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse/index.html


Park Trails<br />

FUNDRAISER<br />

The Park Trails Elementary School Parents Teachers Association will<br />

hold <strong>the</strong>ir third annual fundraising gala, A Night at <strong>the</strong> Oasis on February 9<br />

from 7:30pm - 11:30pm at The Parkland Golf and Country Club. Hertz<br />

Jewelers of Coral Springs is <strong>the</strong> title sponsor<br />

Hertz Jewelers owner, Scott Hertz, is a civic minded resident who<br />

proudly supports <strong>the</strong> fundraising efforts within <strong>the</strong> Parkland/Coral<br />

Springs community.<br />

Oasis Night committee chair Maxine Scherr says, “We are so pleased<br />

that Hertz Jewelers has made such a generous donation to our school.<br />

Scott has always been a great supporter of Park Trails. This contribution<br />

will help to outfit our newest classrooms with computers.”<br />

“Additionally, says Scherr, as title sponsor, Hertz will be <strong>the</strong> exclusive<br />

jeweler for our silent auction.”<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r local sponsors include: Lynn and Ike Abolafia, Sara Renee<br />

Events, Metropolis Pro, Atlas Floral Decorators of Florida, Bofshever<br />

Chiropractic Clinic, Bacardi - Helena & Doug Landa, Stacy Kagan<br />

Allstate Insurance, Stacy Kagan, Charles Medical Group, Hea<strong>the</strong>r &<br />

Glenn Charles NW Broward Orthopedic, Bruce Fletcher M.D., Elliot<br />

Hinkes M.D. & Michael Kelly M.D., Pain Management Physicians of<br />

South Florida, Andrew Goldberg M.D. & Seth Wachsman M.D., Max<br />

Johnson, Liz & Bryon DeFau, Salad Creations, Delcho & Helen<br />

Ogorelkoff, Steven Elias P.A, Heart Care of South Florida, Dr. & Mrs.<br />

Alan Rosenbaum, Timothy J Badder & Associates, Mary & Tim Badder,<br />

Haute Cuisine Caterers, Koppel & Bates, Mat<strong>the</strong>w Lief, M.D., The<br />

Closet Doctor of South Florida, Maxine & Jason Scherr, Stern's<br />

Furniture - Gerry & Cindy Rachlin, Stacey & Michael Udine, Unger &<br />

Kowitt Esq., Coral Springs Pet Resort, Stephans Magic, Body<br />

Mechanics - Tom & Maria Flynn, RSVP Designs, Doctor Screen, G.I.<br />

Consultants of North Broward, P.A., (Dr. Kenneth Diamond, Dr. Barry<br />

S. Ross, Dr. Stuart W. Bitman, Dr. Ronen Arai), Howard Gelb M.D.,<br />

Children's Medical Association, Mark & Wendy Stavitzky, Nationwide<br />

Pools Inc., Keith Stuart, The Chuckle Patch, Beef O'Brady's, Complete<br />

Care Chiropractic, Robert Leon, LisheII Interiors, Linda Finkel, Just<br />

Shoe N' Me, Dr. & Mrs. Mark Lieberman, Clinical Trials Management<br />

of Boca Raton, Inc., Jonathon & Lori Perwien.<br />

To find out about additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact<br />

Maxine Scherr at 954 340-6571. All monetary donations or auction<br />

items for <strong>the</strong> silent and live auction can be sent directly to Park Trails<br />

Elementary School PTA, attn: Susan Solomon, "A Night At The Oasis"<br />

Chairperson, 10700 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076.<br />

<strong>the</strong> PARKLANDER<br />

Parkland<br />

ACTIVITIES PLANNED<br />

Teen Advisory Group – On Thursday, January 18 from 7:00 - 8:00<br />

p.m., <strong>the</strong> Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting for teens aged 12-18<br />

will be held at Parkland City Hall (6600 University Drive)<br />

Agenda: Parkland Annual Concert; Search for Local Teen Bands to<br />

perform on stage at concert, Future Teen programs, Volunteer<br />

Opportunities to earn Service Hours.<br />

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE FOR PARKLAND<br />

RESIDENTS, AGE 55 AND OLDER.<br />

Senior Program Trip – Jonathan Dickinson State Park/ Blowing<br />

Rocks Preserve/ Marine Life Center of Juno Beach on Saturday,<br />

January 20, from 8:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.<br />

Drop off and Pick up location will be at <strong>the</strong> Parkland Library<br />

(6620 University Drive). Admission to facilities, Boat Tour,<br />

Equipment, Guide, Snack, and Transportation in Air Conditioned<br />

Motor Coach Bus are free of charge<br />

Senior Program Class – Science Eye- Forest Reach Workshop on<br />

Tuesday, January 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at <strong>the</strong> Parkland<br />

Library<br />

The class includes: The life and importance of <strong>the</strong> forest right in our<br />

own classroom through <strong>the</strong> program Forest Reach. We will become<br />

“ecologists” and examine “critters” in <strong>the</strong> forest litter, try to solve tree<br />

ring mysteries, separate moss, fungi & lichens, sleuth for <strong>the</strong> “killers”<br />

of <strong>the</strong> forests, meet earthworms face to face and concoct herbal teas<br />

from medicine plants.<br />

For more information, please contact Gerriann Dougherty, Leisure<br />

Services Program Manager at 954-757-4129 or email<br />

gdougherty@cityofparkland.org, or Chris Nelson, Leisure Services<br />

Specialist at 954-757-4142 or email cnelson@cityofparkland.org.<br />

For downloadable flyers of all programs please go to <strong>the</strong> city website:<br />

www.cityofparkland.org, and click on Department: Leisure Services.<br />

•Maintenance Repairs<br />

•Pressure Cleaning<br />

•Window Washing<br />

•Move In/Move<br />

Out Cleaning<br />

•Carpet Cleaning<br />

•Floor Maintenance<br />

•Holiday Lights<br />

Installed (seasonal)<br />

•Hurricane Shutter<br />

Installation (seasonal)<br />

•House Sitting<br />

•Pet Sitting<br />

119


WHISPERS OF WARNING MEDICINE & HEALTH<br />

Cont’d from page 42<br />

but <strong>the</strong> CT scan came back with what <strong>the</strong> ER doctor called a cyst. When<br />

asked why an ultra-sound wasn’t being performed he responded that it wasn’t<br />

necessary because <strong>the</strong>y did a CT scan. However, upon reading <strong>the</strong> report<br />

from <strong>the</strong> radiologist she discovered it said, “Follow Up By An Ultra-sound”.<br />

The next day she faxed her gynecologist <strong>the</strong> CT results. A pelvic ultrasound<br />

and a CA-125 blood test, which sometimes indicates cancer, was<br />

scheduled. The ultra-sound showed a potentially suspicious mass and <strong>the</strong><br />

CA-125 came back very high. She was told that a reading of 20 was normal<br />

for this test. However, her test came back reading 128! As a fury of fear<br />

swept over her, an appointment was immediately set with an oncologist.<br />

During <strong>the</strong> months prior to this, rationalization for all <strong>the</strong> symptoms was<br />

common place for this woman. Always thinking <strong>the</strong>se were all just little<br />

things. But <strong>the</strong>y were little things all linked toge<strong>the</strong>r speaking to her with<br />

<strong>the</strong> voice of a whisper. Now, with <strong>the</strong> appointment set to visit <strong>the</strong><br />

oncologist, fear struck. Many thoughts ran through her head. What could<br />

this “suspicious” mass be? The CA-125 came back 128 instead of <strong>the</strong><br />

normal 20. It really could be cancer. But this test has also been known to<br />

give false positive results. The rationalizing as a mechanism for hopefulness<br />

continued. It became a perfect combination for an emotional roller coaster<br />

ride.The fear of <strong>the</strong> unknown can be truly agonizing.<br />

The visit to <strong>the</strong> oncologist confirmed that she needed surgery to<br />

determine <strong>the</strong> type of mass she had and she was<br />

admitted to <strong>the</strong> hospital. The surgery was<br />

scheduled and, upon awakening from <strong>the</strong><br />

anes<strong>the</strong>sia, she heard what just a few months ago<br />

she would never have imagined.<br />

The woman I just described has cancer – Stage<br />

III Ovarian Cancer.This woman’s name is Shirley<br />

Nicodem. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida. But she could be any woman,<br />

living anywhere. She never ever predicted this would happen to her!<br />

The ever quiet whispers of <strong>the</strong> disease were speaking so softly and so<br />

deceptively. Shirley never knew that all <strong>the</strong> subtle whispers were trying to<br />

warn her of something so serious. Now we know that ovarian cancer is <strong>the</strong><br />

cancer that whispers. It speaks to you in <strong>the</strong> subtle tones of whispers until<br />

you can no longer deny its beckoning for your attention. This is <strong>the</strong> way it<br />

entered Shirley’s life and it seems <strong>the</strong> lives of so many o<strong>the</strong>r women.<br />

Shirley’s road thus far has been a difficult one. She underwent a total<br />

hysterectomy and <strong>the</strong> removal of lymph nodes followed by chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />

She has been through <strong>the</strong> whole gamut of emotions and still at times revisits<br />

<strong>the</strong>m. She was not just afraid when confronted with this disease, she<br />

was petrified. Who wouldn’t be? She cries. She wonders why this happened.<br />

She feels depressed.These are all perfectly normal reactions.The easy thing<br />

to do is to let those negative emotions and thoughts take up residence in<br />

your body along with <strong>the</strong> cancer. Oh how happy <strong>the</strong> disease would be to<br />

have misery as its company. Although <strong>the</strong>re are those moments of<br />

negativity, she finds <strong>the</strong> strength to push those thoughts aside and focus on<br />

how to help o<strong>the</strong>rs recognize <strong>the</strong> power in taking seriously <strong>the</strong> warning of<br />

those whispers. Shirley is one woman who is determined to turn <strong>the</strong><br />

whisper into a shout. She has devoted herself to volunteering for <strong>the</strong><br />

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in Boca Raton. She hands out<br />

pamphlets to every woman she can. She even uses her work as an<br />

opportunity to spread <strong>the</strong> word. She tries to extend her reach beyond <strong>the</strong><br />

borders of her own town. She sells items on eBay and packs a pamphlet into<br />

every order, so <strong>the</strong> message can be spread throughout <strong>the</strong> country. She<br />

designs and creates beautiful bracelets which she sells to benefit <strong>the</strong> cause.<br />

Her mission is to take every opportunity to pass <strong>the</strong> word along. From <strong>the</strong><br />

very start Shirley has been a survivor and, determined to remain one, she<br />

behaves like one. She didn’t wait for an all clear from her doctor to do what<br />

she could to get <strong>the</strong> message out. She knows firsthand <strong>the</strong> urgent need for<br />

<strong>the</strong> quietness of this cancer to be heard.<br />

The statistics as reported by <strong>the</strong> Ovarian Cancer National Alliance are<br />

alarming. They state that “Ovarian cancer occurs in 1 out of 68 women.<br />

About 15,000 out of <strong>the</strong> 20,000 women diagnosed with <strong>the</strong> disease die each<br />

The whispers of a woman…<br />

even a whisper can hurt you!<br />

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year. Ovarian cancer, <strong>the</strong> deadliest of <strong>the</strong> gynecologic cancers, is <strong>the</strong> fifth<br />

leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women.”<br />

Shirley has been fortunate to have <strong>the</strong> love and support of loved ones and<br />

friends who have helped her along this unexpected turn in her life. Support,<br />

love and hope for those dealing with cancer are gifts of immeasurable value<br />

for survivors. At this time, Shirley has completed her chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy. After<br />

her treatment was done, she had ano<strong>the</strong>r CA-125 blood test done and her<br />

reading went down to 55 and currently it is down to 35. But she must<br />

continue to have it checked every month. A new CT scan and PET scan<br />

were done and 2 cystic lesions have been found on both <strong>the</strong> left and right<br />

pelvic walls. It was decided that next month ano<strong>the</strong>r CT scan would be<br />

done to keep a close eye on <strong>the</strong> cysts and continue with <strong>the</strong> scan every 3<br />

months <strong>the</strong>reafter. The surgeon explained to Shirley that <strong>the</strong> cancer could<br />

likely come back. During her many weeks having chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy, she did<br />

meet o<strong>the</strong>r women with Stage III cancer <strong>the</strong>re because <strong>the</strong>ir cancer<br />

returned. Some had to have additional surgery as well. Still, Shirley is<br />

ecstatic that for right now her tests show encouraging results from her<br />

treatment. Each day she remembers that she has today. Each day is a new<br />

day to cherish and use in <strong>the</strong> best way possible. According to her, she<br />

believes that “with a positive attitude, prayer, meditation, love and anything<br />

that makes her feel calm and centered with this journey in her life” she will<br />

beat this. Each day offers new opportunities for her to not only live her life,<br />

but help o<strong>the</strong>rs become aware of <strong>the</strong> dangers of ignoring <strong>the</strong>ir “whispers”.<br />

The similarities between <strong>the</strong> responses of<br />

women who have received <strong>the</strong> news that <strong>the</strong>y have<br />

ovarian cancer are striking. For <strong>the</strong> most part <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are in complete shock when hearing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

diagnosis. They fear not knowing what to expect<br />

tomorrow, next week, next month or next year.<br />

They fear for <strong>the</strong>mselves and <strong>the</strong> loved ones <strong>the</strong>y<br />

may be forced to leave behind. They think of things <strong>the</strong>y never dreamed<br />

<strong>the</strong>y would have to face. Prior to discovering that <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong> disease,<br />

many are a picture of health who faithfully get all <strong>the</strong>ir yearly gynecological<br />

exams. They thought those exams protected <strong>the</strong>m from this too. This is a<br />

disease that strikes without warning – an intruder who sneaks up<br />

from behind.<br />

There is a great need for more education and awareness so women will<br />

learn to listen to <strong>the</strong>ir bodies and know what to listen for. Women need to<br />

trust what <strong>the</strong>ir bodies may be trying ever so gently to whisper to <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

If you feel like your body may be trying to tell you something, tell your<br />

doctor. Don’t wait for your doctor to tell you. Currently <strong>the</strong>re is no definitive<br />

test to detect ovarian cancer. Many women are under <strong>the</strong> misconception<br />

that a Pap smear will alert <strong>the</strong>m to this kind of cancer. This is not so. Along<br />

with a yearly Pap smear, a transvaginal sonography should also be included<br />

and a CA-125 blood test done if needed. Doctors do not routinely do a<br />

transvaginal sonography unless you have a specific complaint which <strong>the</strong>y<br />

feel may warrant it and will meet <strong>the</strong> insurance company’s criteria. But<br />

remember ovarian cancer is <strong>the</strong> cancer that whispers and often <strong>the</strong>re is<br />

nothing to complain to your doctor about until it is too late. Early detection<br />

offers <strong>the</strong> best chance for survival. There is no denying that our physicians<br />

are of great value to us but remember Webster’s definition of a whisper – “to<br />

speak softly so as only to be heard by one near at hand”. The whispers are<br />

speaking to YOU. You are <strong>the</strong> one “near at hand”. Learn to pay attention so<br />

you will hear your whispers. It is vital that women be an active part of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

own healthcare.<br />

Shirley Nicodem is turning her whispers into shouts. She hopes that<br />

more people will volunteer to spread <strong>the</strong> word so that toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> volume<br />

of <strong>the</strong> shouts will be so loud it will not be ignored. She hopes that more<br />

funds can be raised to benefit this cause. And somehow she hopes that<br />

insurance companies can be made to partner this crusade for early detection<br />

by paying for transvaginal sonography along with a yearly pap smear.<br />

Maybe <strong>the</strong>n many more lives can be saved from this deadly disease.<br />

Although Shirley never expected to be in her current health situation, she<br />

hopes that her experience can open <strong>the</strong> eyes and ears of many women since<br />

any woman has <strong>the</strong> potential to be in her shoes.


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Check Please?<br />

In today’s time, who<br />

should pay on a date?<br />

By Kim Kozlow<br />

Should <strong>the</strong> guy pay?<br />

Should you offer to split<br />

it? Will he get offended<br />

if you even try? These<br />

are <strong>the</strong> questions I<br />

decided to explore<br />

among singles today.<br />

Starting with my oldfashioned<br />

grandmo<strong>the</strong>r,<br />

I have always been told<br />

that “women should<br />

never offer to pay” and<br />

those who do are “just<br />

plain stupid”. A woman from her time most likely didn’t have a career, so I<br />

saw how it would have been difficult to contribute to <strong>the</strong> check, let alone<br />

treat a man in those days. I have tried to explain to her that times are different<br />

now and it’s not only acceptable but common to offer to pay. But<br />

sometimes I ask myself, is she right?<br />

I wondered if age was what makes <strong>the</strong> difference. I started with Aaron,<br />

23, who feels that guys should pay early on, but eventually <strong>the</strong> girl should<br />

offer to contribute. “I would pay on a first date but as you proceed into <strong>the</strong><br />

relationship, <strong>the</strong> girl should start to pay.”<br />

O<strong>the</strong>rs were more generous with <strong>the</strong>ir time allotment. “On a first date,<br />

I am absolutely going to pay…probably <strong>the</strong> first month actually,” said<br />

Kwaku, age 31. “It might bo<strong>the</strong>r me if we dated a year and she never<br />

offered to pay.”<br />

Still o<strong>the</strong>rs were more old-fashioned in <strong>the</strong>ir views. “I’m a little more<br />

conservative than most guys. If I’m taking a woman out, I’m going to pay,”<br />

said Pete, 41.<br />

This made me wonder if it all comes down to age or simply <strong>the</strong> way a<br />

man was raised as a child. The older <strong>the</strong> men got, <strong>the</strong> more chivalrous and<br />

old-fashioned <strong>the</strong>y sounded.The younger <strong>the</strong>y were, <strong>the</strong> more <strong>the</strong>y leaned<br />

toward a “women and men are equal and should be treated as such” point<br />

of view. Not all women agree.<br />

“When I go out with a guy, I expect him to pay. I don’t even offer. Just<br />

like a guy opens doors, he should open up his wallet,” said Danielle, 30.<br />

Yet most women feel some kind of contribution is appropriate, or at least<br />

offering. “There are no hard set rules today. It’s ridiculous not to offer to<br />

pay for yourself on a date. The guy shouldn’t always let you though,” said<br />

Michelle, 36.<br />

So, is my grandmo<strong>the</strong>r right? Are girls making it too easy for guys? Or<br />

are we just living in a completely different world than our parents and<br />

grandparents? I think <strong>the</strong> answer is not that black and white. Some<br />

things just don’t change, and having class is one of <strong>the</strong>m. This is something<br />

that needs to be taught during childhood. Sure, age seems to be a<br />

factor but perhaps only because earlier generations took <strong>the</strong> time to teach<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir kids how to treat women. Although, women have full-fledged<br />

careers today and are capable and even willing, to split bills on dates. No<br />

matter how you look at it, going fifty-fifty on a date is now <strong>the</strong> norm.<br />

“Chivalry is not dead, it’s just a tradeoff,” said Kwaku. It may not be dead,<br />

but it’s severely wounded.


By Marcy Johnson<br />

In a world where we’re all surrounded by couples whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y’re married,<br />

engaged, or just dating…we still have those that prefer “The Single<br />

Life”. Companionship in <strong>the</strong> millennium is becoming less desirable, as<br />

more singles actually enjoy <strong>the</strong> pleasure of coming and going as <strong>the</strong>y may,<br />

and not having to explain <strong>the</strong>ir where abouts to <strong>the</strong>ir spouse; but most of<br />

all <strong>the</strong>y enjoy “Variety”.<br />

Singles are <strong>the</strong> fastest growing population group in our American<br />

Culture. Most of us will spend more of our adult time single than married.<br />

It was determined in 2000, for <strong>the</strong> first time in <strong>the</strong> history of <strong>the</strong><br />

U.S Census, that single people out numbered married people?<br />

Now if that doesn’t convince you, I don’t know what will. Let’s face<br />

it, being single is turning into a rapid and very satisfying destination,<br />

I know I’m making it sound like a vacation…but you must<br />

admit, metaphorically speaking, it’s like being able to travel to<br />

Hawaii, Paris, and <strong>the</strong> Bahamas; if you had that option of visiting<br />

<strong>the</strong>m all, <strong>the</strong>re is no way you would choose to only visit one.<br />

Preferring to be single enables one to find a “variety” of relationships<br />

without <strong>the</strong> long-term commitment.<br />

Realistically, being single does have its rewards and<br />

best of all, it’s manageable and brings endless freedom.<br />

It has been said that singles are selfish for pursuing<br />

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fun <strong>the</strong>y have first before settling down with one<br />

individual and being in a committed relationship.<br />

They’re also known for being lonely, but that’s <strong>the</strong><br />

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Now here’s what you guys knew was coming sooner or<br />

later…“sex.” Yes, unattached singles have <strong>the</strong> choice of variety<br />

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Being in a loving relationship has its benefits no<br />

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space with ano<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

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I’m of <strong>the</strong> mind that prevention<br />

should be taken like Cod Liver<br />

Oil; a tablespoon of bad tasting<br />

yuk that you would seriously<br />

consider taking chances with<br />

whatever illness it was supposed<br />

to prevent; ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />

swallow <strong>the</strong> preventer.<br />

Such is life today: an inundation<br />

of fatty preclusion.<br />

“Mr. Honey, I read that<br />

bacon is very bad for you,” my<br />

wife, <strong>the</strong> self appointed dietitian,<br />

would firmly, yet meekly advise. Firmly because she wields <strong>the</strong> upper<br />

hand, meekly because it adds shock to <strong>the</strong> equation.“It clogs <strong>the</strong> arteries.”<br />

“So I’ve heard.”<br />

“Well starting today I’m replacing <strong>the</strong> pig variety with turkey.”<br />

This, to a red-meater, is a travesty. “But my dearest, if you do that to <strong>the</strong><br />

turkey,” I argued in defense, “what will we have for Thanksgiving? Turkey<br />

with two sunny side ups?”<br />

“I do hope Mr. Honey…”<br />

…I wish she would stop calling me that every time she announces ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

do without.<br />

“…that you won’t mind too much that I threw away that very bad cholesterol<br />

maker Mr. Butter from Wisconsin.”<br />

“Did you leave a dispossess notice on <strong>the</strong> refrigerator door?” I quipped.<br />

“Lease up old chap, Ms. Margarine is now in tenancy.”<br />

I’m telling you men, men of bravado, we must join forces and stand with<br />

all <strong>the</strong> beefeaters who are rapidly losing <strong>the</strong> battle to birds that fly, birds that<br />

can’t fly and water things that ei<strong>the</strong>r swim or just lay <strong>the</strong>re tight lipped.<br />

“Mr. Honey…”<br />

…There we go again…<br />

“…it says here in this edition of Prevention Magazine…”<br />

…I’m dead.<br />

“…that red meat is very bad…”<br />

…I told you I was dead…<br />

“…<strong>the</strong> worst, and that we should only eat poultry, fish and all <strong>the</strong> vegetables<br />

and fruit our tummies desire. However <strong>the</strong>y do say that it’s OK to eat<br />

pork and veal, which is considered a white meat.”<br />

…Plagiarizers. I have a mind to sue”<br />

The Need to<br />

PREVENT PREVENTION<br />

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By John Bagnato<br />

“Then it’s OK to resume eating pig bacon?” I wanted to yell, but over <strong>the</strong><br />

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Honey had a way for it to come back and bite me in <strong>the</strong> you know what.<br />

Still that doesn’t change <strong>the</strong> issue.<br />

We are at war with no political solution in sight; yet we must state our<br />

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1. Demand prime ribs of beef served with real Yorkshire pudding using<br />

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<strong>the</strong> Mrs. Preventer Honeys have Ostrich ribs with celery alfalfa<br />

dressing.<br />

2. Demand we get egg yokes, heavy cream and sweet butter back into<br />

our Fettuccini Alfredo.<br />

I would ra<strong>the</strong>r be T-Rex than Peter Rabbit.<br />

I would ra<strong>the</strong>r pre-order my 44 short portly pine box now than wait until<br />

I hit 90, skinny and with only a tablespoon of ashes to place on <strong>the</strong> mantle.<br />

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