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Specializing in Parkland & 

South Florida communities since 1985. 

HERON ESTATES IN HERON BAY $4,499,000 

Palatial estate on double lake lot, featuring indoor basketball 

court; theater room w/seating for 12 & separate Lobby, club 

room w/wet bar, 2 master suites, elevator, Guest house, private 

wood library, huge eat-in kitchen With gas cooking, double fireplace, 

foyer w/ grand Double marble staircase, 90 x 25 heated 

pool, summer Kitchen, all impact glass windows + doors, 100 

kW Whole house generator and Crestron lighting system. 6 

Bedrooms, 8 ½ Baths, 4 Car Garage. 

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB $3,295,000 

Custom Mediterranean Estate home in the luxurious Parkland Golf & 

Country Club, built to the finest quality by renowned builder Ellemar. 

Includes six bedroom suites, formal living and dining rooms, bar, club 

room, loft, and library plus a 4 car side entry garage. Enter the circular 

driveway and pass through the ten foot high double hardwood entry doors 

into this extraordinary home. Exquisite attention to detail: from the beautiful 

marble flooring with mosaic inlays, reclaimed cherry wood flooring 

and stairs, custom wrought iron balustrades and quality wood cabinetry 

throughout, all accented by magnificent barrel, coffer and groin ceilings. 

Interior and exterior stone columns, beautiful covered summer kitchen 

with built-in bar and a magnificent resort style pool and spa. Impact hurricane 

windows and doors and much more. 

PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB $2,495,000 

Exceptional estate with style and sophistication + 

breathtaking views of the fairways and lake - Exclusive Club 

Estates with only 19 homes, and on a beautiful half acre lot 

with 5 bedrooms, 5 full - 1/2 baths, plus finished library, 

and huge loft area, can convert to 6th bedroom or theater 

room. 24 ft ceilings in living room, Great floor plan with 

junior suite on first floor, tranquil 2nd floor master suite and 

sitting room overlooking golf and lake. Hurricane impact 

windows and doors. Heated open pool and spa. Completely 

renovated in 2012. 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,695,000 

Newly rebuilt 2007, custom, 2-Story lake front home by premier builder, 

Ellemar Enterprises. This spectacular, 6 true Bedroom estate home has it 

all- 5 full and 2 half baths, plus office, plus loft and a 4 car-side entry hurricane 

garage with 8039 sq. ft. of total living space. All new impact glass 

windows and doors, newer roof, wiring, plumbing, sprinkler system, new 

chef’s kitchen with wolf 6 burner gas stove, double ovens, microwave, 

subzero, oversized walk in pantry, 8 ft. doors throughout, lanai with 8 large 

columns, new massive custom summer kitchen , 36’’ grill, side burner and 

fridge, heated pool and spa. Massive marble driveways, and patio areas. 

Marble and wood floors- extensive wood work, columns, and crown molding 

throughout. 

IN THE PINES $1,500,000 

Stunning 3-story, lake front estate on .59 of an acre. This estate 

features 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, plus library, 

loft, 2 staircases, and mud room. Chef’s kitchen with large center 

island, gas cooking, 2 sinks, and 2 dishwashers. Separate 

26 x 36 rec room and 20 x 40 resort style pool and spa. This 

custom home was built by Ellemar. 

BBB RANCHES $1,295,000 

Botanical sanctuary with gated entry, large pond with fountains 

and waterfall, 2 story main house, plus a 1692 sq. ft. Barn with 

3 stalls and tack room. Private master bedroom on 2nd floor 

with sitting area, loft and screened patio. Horses permitted; 

500 ft. driveway, 3+ acres maintained with pride of ownership. 

4 Bedrooms, 3 ½ Baths, 2 Car Garage. 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,275,000 

Lake front estate home with 276 ft. of water frontage. Newer 

roof, 4 ac units, cul de sac location, 5 true bedrooms, including a 

junior suite + library/office + game or media room + children’s 

playroom in children’s wing. Solar heated and salt chlorinated 

pool and spa. House has hurricane shutters, cabana bath, and 

outdoor shower. French doors thru-out and much more. 

TALL PINES ESTATES $1,150,000 

Completely renovated Estate home with 5 true bedrooms, + 

Library + (13 x 22) exercise room or Guest house and 4.5 

baths. Your very own Hockey Rink, whole house generator, 

new salt water open pool with rock waterfall and marble patio, 

all on an acre+ in the Estate section of Tall Pines. 

CYPRESS HEAD $995,000 

Completely updated and remodeled. located on a very private 

cul de sac, treed preserve lot, with lush landscaping, kitchen 

with sub zero/thermador bosch stainless steel appliances. 

Lovely wood cabinets, granite countertops & tumbled stone 

backsplash. 24x24 saturnia marble throughout main living 

areas. a true 5 BR, 4 full baths, 3 car side entry garage with 

circular drive. 

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VOL. 26, NO. 2 

MAY 

16 Local 

The Real Cake Boss 

32 Mother’s Day 

Gifts From the Heart 

36 Guy Talk 

Unforgettable Grandparents 

40 Humor 

End-of-the-School-Year Mayday 

44 Male Matters 

Where Have You Gone, 

Dan Marino? 

48 Mom’s Perspective 

TV Togetherness 

72 Memorial Day 

Local Observances 

76 Travel 

Be a VolunTourist 

77 Culture 

Sharing Your World Via Public Art 

78 Wine Watch 

The Sweet Taste of Ancient Greece 

80 Restaurant Review 

Jet Runway Café 

86 School 

Teacher of the Year 

Is a Star of Stars 

36 

FEATURES 

Engaged Couples 

Make It a Date to Remember 20 

Local Engaged Couples 22 

Choosing the Correct Carat 28 

National Pet Month 

At Your Service 110 

No-Kill Shelters Are Thriving 118 

Our Reps and Their Pets 119 

Home Improvement 

Best Ways to Keep a Healthy Lawn 50 

Pick the Perfect Colors for Your Home 60 

Camp 

Travel Camps Add Excitement to Summer 94 

Let’s Go Surfing Now 96 

School 92 

College Scholarships Reward 

Best High School Athletes 

From The Expert 98 

Will I Ever Outgrow Anger? 

School 10 4 

Attacking Autism Online 

Dietitian’s View 10 6 

Eat Your Way to Health 

Well-Being 10 8 

Seizing Your Passion 

School 11 4 

Preventing Killer DUI Crashes 

Equestrian News 11 6 

Barn Camaraderie 

Pet Talk 12 1 

A Penny Saved 

Common Ground 12 2 

How Effective Is Religious School? 

Bureau of Better Business 12 3 

Local Businesses, 

Expanding and Growing 

Business 12 4 

Taking Social Security Early 

IN EVERY ISSUE 

Editor’s Letter 6 

Parkland’s Mayor 8 

Coral Springs’ Mayor 9 

U.S. Congressman 10 

Community News 12 

Events Calendar 74 

School News 84 

Parkland Library Events 88 

Last Word 126 

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MAY 2016

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in a boutique country club setting 

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Private golf cart privileges and readily available tee times 

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Email joneill@bocawoodscc.com 

Telephone 561.487.2800 ext. 137 

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and freelance writer living 

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Phil Fishman, M.A. 

Journalism (Ohio State) 

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and national newspapers 

and magazines and is a 

consultant at The University 

Center for Excellence 

in Writing at FAU. 

Elliot Goldenberg, an 

award-winning journalist, 

not only writes a humor 

column, but also writes 

books on espionage and 

terrorism. 

Bill Johnson is a freelance 

writer. He semi-retired 

to Coconut Creek after a 

career as a journalist and 

congressional aide. 

Freelance writer/editor 

Cynthia MacGregor is 

the author of over 100 

published books. She has 

also worked as the editor 

of magazines and books. 

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registered, licensed 

dietitian who works at 

Plantation Nursing and 

Rehabilitation Center. She 

is also a freelance writer 

and speaker. She resides in 

Parkland with her family. 

Cheryl Pangborn is 

a Parkland resident and 

the mother of two 

children, one with 

special needs. 

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THE PARKLANDER WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION: 

THE PERSON PICTURED WITH BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FOUNDERS RICK 

AND RITA CASE ON PAGE 18 OF OUR APRIL EDITION WAS GEORGE PETROCELLI OF THE 

BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB, NOT COLIN BROWN OF JM FAMILY ENTERPRISES. 

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owner of Brookside 

Animal Hospital in 

Coral Springs. 

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY 

David Volz has written for 

many publications over the 

last 27 years, including the 

South Florida SunSentinel, 

Miami Herald and South 

Florida CEO. 

Wishing you and your family a 

Happy Mother’s Day 

from the Parklander. 

The winner of the Parklander’s May giveaway will receive an autographed 

copy of Ms. Abrams’ Everything Garden, a children’s book by 

Coral Springs author Lisa Colodny and her daughter, Samantha. The 

value of the illustrated book, which recounts a child’s adventures and 

experiences after entering a new school, is $10.99. For more information 

about Ms. Abrams’ Everything Garden go to www.lisacolodny.com. 

To win the giveaway, find the sunflower 

image hidden somewhere other than 

this page. Send an email to editor@ 

theparklander.com, including your name, 

address, telephone number, and email 

address. Please type “May Giveaway” in 

the subject line and send your entry by 

May 9 th to be eligible to win. 

Congratulations to Daniella Niss of Parkland who won the Kosher by 

Design Brings It Home cookbook. 

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MAY 2016

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CYPRESS HEAD 

$1,100,000 

PARKLAND 

HERON BAY 

$839,000 

PARKLAND 

PINE TREE ESTATES 

$739,000 

PARKLAND 

· 6 bedrooms/ 5 ½ bathrooms / lakefront / pool 

· Private clay tennis court with professional lights 

· Marble floors in living areas and master bathroom 

· 1 acre , newer roof , 4 newer a/c units, moldings 

· 5 Bedrooms / 3 bathrooms/3 car garage 

· Over 4000 a/c sq. ft with expanded family room 

· New Porcelain tile floors and remodeled kitchen 

· Lakefront and over 1/3 acre estate with huge yard 

· 1.09 fenced acre estate north of Holmberg Road 

· Approximately 3500 a/c sq. ft plus 3 car garage 

· Expansive covered patio & heated pool/spa 

· Brand new wood floors, wood cabinets & granite 

CYPRESS TRAIL 

PARKLAND 

PINE TREE ESTATES 

PARKLAND 

WEST GLEN CORAL 

SPRINGS 

$675,000 

$639,900 

$409,900 

· ¾ acre estate home with 3500 a/c sq. ft. 

· 5 bedrooms / 3.5 bathrooms / 3 car garage 

· Newer roof , new tile floors and remodeled master bath 

· City water & sewer, Gated community & tennis court 

· Large 4 bedroom / 4 full baths / 3 car garage 

· Over 3300 a/c sq. ft., high ceilings, 2 remodeled baths 

· Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and granite tops 

· 1.08 acres with large covered patio and pool 

· New Listing! Split 4 bedroom plan/ pool/ 2 car garage 

· 2 brand new 2016 a/c units, new hot water heater 

· Updated kitchen with wood cabinets & granite tops 

· Waterfront, newer roof and screen enclosure 

PLAZA EAST 

FT. LAUDERDALE 

ARTESIA 

SUNRISE 

BERMUDA ISLE 

POMPANO BEACH 

$425,000 

$569,900 

$1,199,800 

· Spectacular ocean views from all rooms! 

· 2 full bedrooms & 2 bathrooms/ large living area 

· Updated kitchen, stainless appliances, granite tops 

· Gorgeous Remodeled Master bathroom 

· Privacy! Position! Perfection! Luxurious villa 

· Appx. 3000 a/c sq.ft./ 2 car garage 

· 3 bedrooms / 3.5 bathrooms, impact glass 

· 24” tile floors, plantation shutter, crown moldings 

· Direct Intracoastal townhouse with 3700 a/c sq. ft. 

· 4 bedrooms/ 4 bathrooms plus garage 

· Game room & 2 balconies, impact glass, walk to beach 

· Private pool, marble floors, wood cabinets, granite 

MAPLEWOOD 

CORAL SPRINGS 

CYPRESS GLEN 

CORAL SPRINGS 

BBB RANCHES 

PARKLAND 

SOLD 

SOLD 

SOLD 

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FROM THE EDITOR 

Mother’s Day Special 

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May is an exciting time of year. Schools are about to close 

for the summer, there’s Mother’s Day and Memorial 

Day to celebrate, and it’s National Pet Month. Besides 

reminding us of the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives, 

National Pet Month hopes to promote the benefits of owning 

pets, support pet adoption, increase awareness of services 

available from professionals who work with animals, and raise 

awareness of the value and contribution to society of working 

companion animals. Inside you’ll find stories on how these 

service animals make their owner’s lives better, as well as no-kill 

shelters in our area where you can find your next pet. Plus we 

have a picture page of the sales staff at the Parklander with the 

dogs and cats that are their best friends. 

Inside you can also share in the joy of local couples who are 

busy making wedding plans. It’s one of four issues each year 

when we announce engagements. We also talk to the experts 

on how couples can narrow down the best date for their wedding 

and what to think about when choosing that diamond. 

Money isn’t the only consideration. 

Our focus on Home Improvement continues with articles showing 

the best ways to keep your front and back yards healthy and 

a primer on which colors to paint your rooms. And we have two 

more stories on summer camps where your kids can go on field 

trips almost every day or learn to ride the ocean’s waves. 

Is dessert your favorite part of dinner? Intern Ramishah Maruf 

interviews a classmate at Coral Springs High School who 

makes cakes that are to die for. And for Mother’s Day, intern 

Alexa Kravitz asked local teens what they are doing this year to 

celebrate. 

In Common Ground, Pastor Thomas Wisniewski of Mary Help 

of Christians and Rabbi Melissa Stollman of Kol Tikvah explore 

how religious education enhances our lives. 

We also round up the region’s top high school athletes, 

the ones who won scholarships to continue their sport 

in college. The University of Miami’s baseball team is 

looking formidable. P 

- Steve Plunkett 

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MAY 2016

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PARKLAND MAYOR MICHAEL UDINE 

I 

hope everyone is enjoying 

their spring! April is always 

a busy month throughout 

the City, and this year was 

no exception. Various 

charitable and school events 

kept everyone on the City 

Commission out and about. I 

also extend my best wishes to 

all of the graduates of this year’s 

Senior Class at Douglas. It is a 

special one for my family, with 

my son Matthew graduating. 

Best of luck to all as they move on to the next phase in 

their lives. I know they will make Parkland proud. 

We again had our famous Easter Egg Hunt, which is 

always a great time for the children as they collect their 

eggs and enjoy the festivities. 

Joseph D’Arelli, CPA 

Audit Partner 

Direct: 754.205.6508 

Email: joed@dp-cpas.com 

Mitchell J. Pruzansky, CPA 

Tax Partner 

Direct: 754.205.6515 

Email: mitchp@dp-cpas.com 

We closed out another very successful season of 

Farmers Market events. Thank you to Mercantil 

Commercebank for your generous sponsorship of those 

events. They are such great events and really serve to 

bring the community together. 

The City Commission and City staff again held its 

strategic planning session during the spring. It was really 

great to get some new ideas and new perspectives. 

I want to thank all of the members of the City 

Commission and City staff for their help in making our 

strategic planning session a huge success. 

Parkland residents are extremely happy with the quality 

and level of services being provided by the City. The City 

strives each day to make sure the service level is high 

and the costs of those services are reasonable. The 

second main theme running through the surveys is that 

the top issues for our residents are taxes, schools, and 

public safety. These issues fit directly into our top goals 

of strategic planning. They are Financially Sound City 

Government and Public Schools of excellence. 

The month of May brings us many events including an 

old fashioned hoedown on May 6th at the Equestrian 

Center. May also brings us Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s 

Day to my mom, my wife, and all the great moms out 

there. Enjoy your day. P 

I value your questions or comments. Reach out and ‘friend 

me’ if you want to follow me on Facebook or look me up 

on Twitter (www.twitter.com/michaeludine) if you want to 

follow my updates. As always, if you have any questions or 

concerns, please email me at MUdine@cityofparkland.org. 

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MAY 2016

CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR 

SKIP CAMPBELL 

I’m proud to say that last 

month, we were the National 

Finalist for the 2016 MetLife 

Foundation/Generations United 

America’s Best Intergenerational 

Communities Awards. This 

means that our community 

shows promising potential 

for becoming a place where 

members of every generation 

thrive and want to live. 

In Coral Springs, we are all about protecting our 

environment, and Broward County has recognized several 

recent projects. The City was awarded the NatureScape 

Broward Emerald Award, recognizing the City’s native plant 

species, beautification, and environment-friendly irrigation 

systems at the ArtWalk and Fire Station 71. 

MENTION PROMO CODE: PARK16 

EXP. 5-31-16 

Coral Springs also embraces different faiths, and our 

National Day of Prayer celebration highlights the strength in 

diversity found in our community. Every house of worship in 

Coral Springs and adjoining cities are invited to participate 

as we come together to pray. The event is scheduled for 

Thursday, May 5th, at 7pm at the Coral Springs Charter 

School. There is no cost to attend. The Charter School is 

located at 3205 N. University Drive. For more information, 

call 954-344-1005. 

If you’re a fan of our Shredathon events, you won’t want 

to miss it this month. It will be held at the Sportsplex on 

Saturday, May 21st, from 9am to 11am. Please note that 

there is a limit of three boxes per vehicle. In the event 

of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and 

not rescheduled; however, more shredding events will 

be planned for later in 2016. The Sportsplex is located 

at 2575 Sportsplex Drive. For more information, call 

954-344-1833. 

This is the last month of the Farmers’ Market at the ArtWalk. 

Stop by the second and fourth Sunday from 9am to 1pm. 

Vendors sell everything from fresh and organic produce and 

herbs to flowers, delicious breads, and baked goods, as 

well as a variety of gourmet foods including olive oil, fresh 

mozzarella, jams, honey, and more. The market will take a 

break after this month, so make sure you stop by. P 

If you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, 

feel free to visit with me during my office hours. I hold office 

hours the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00pm to 

6:00pm at City Hall in the City Commission Office. To make 

an appointment, please call 954-344-5911. Don’t forget 

to ‘Like’ the City on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/- 

CityofCoralSprings and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. 

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Congressman 

Ted Deutch 

(D-FL 21 st District) 

On Memorial Day, we pay 

tribute to the amazing men 

and women who paid the 

ultimate sacrifice on behalf of 

the security of our nation and 

the defense of our American 

values. We may never be able 

to repay that debt, but as a community and as a nation it is 

our duty to honor them and never stop trying. 

Throughout our history, the men and women of our 

armed forces have done everything asked of them with 

tremendous courage and determination. While we honor 

them as heroes, let’s also be reminded that they are so 

much more to the millions of Americans across the country 

that cherish them as parents, sons and daughters, friends 

and neighbors. This Memorial Day, as we stand with our 

military families in remembrance of the fallen, we must 

recommit ourselves to working together each and every day 

to be a nation worthy of their sacrifice. 

One of my greatest honors as a member of Congress is to 

be representing and advocating for the more than 60,000 

veterans who call Florida’s 21st District home. As their 

congressman, I assist veterans throughout the district by 

communicating with the Department of Veterans Affairs with 

scheduling requests at the local VA hospital or outpatient 

clinics, following up on the status of applications for service 

connected benefits, widow’s benefits, or assisting them in 

seeking an increase in their monthly benefits. 

This month, I was able to assist a veteran from Margate 

who was granted aid and attendance benefits and another 

from Lake Worth who received widow’s benefits from 

Veterans Affairs. 

My staff and I are committed to providing the highest 

level of service we can to our veterans and their families, 

as they have given and continue to give so much of 

themselves on our behalf. 

If you are a veteran who is in need of assistance, please 

contact my office. And, on behalf of all of us as a 

grateful nation, we thank our veterans and their families 

for all they do. P 

Please feel free to call my office (954-255-8336 or 561-470- 

5440 or 202-225-3001) should you have questions or concerns. 

Helping constituents resolve problems with the federal government 

is one of my most important functions. Sign up for The 

Deutch Dispatch at www.teddeutch.house.gov. 

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MAY 2016

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MAY 

ACHIEVEMENTS 

Coral Springs a Top 

Intergenerational Community 

The City of Coral Springs has been named the 2016 

National Finalist for the America’s Best Intergenerational 

Communities Awards sponsored by the MetLife Foundation 

and Generations United. Since 2010, the awards program 

has recognized 18 innovative communities across America 

that are leading the way by incorporating intergenerational 

solutions that engage the wisdom and vitality of all generations. 

“We congratulate the City of Coral Springs on being the 

National Finalist. Their community shows promising potential 

for becoming a place where members of every generation 

thrive and want to live,” noted Donna Butts, executive director 

of Generations United. The winning communities are City 

of Milwaukee, Wis., and the Eastman Community Association 

in Grantham, N.H. A blue-ribbon panel of judges selected the 

winners from a host of applicants from across the country. 

Parkland was a winner in 2014. 

Coconut Creek Nonprofit Group Battles Cancer 

Camper Jonathan Blanco of Coconut Creek, 

holding papers, and his family 

The Chiera Family 

Foundation, a 

Coconut Creekbased 

nonprofit 

organization, 

raised more than 

$225,000 to 

help kids battling 

cancer at its 

annual fundraiser. 

Over 380 people 

attended the 

Hoedown Gala 

at the Seminole 

Hard Rock Casino 

in Hollywood on 

March 10th. Ayla 

Brown, rising 

Nashville country 

star and season 

six finalist from American Idol, entertained the guests. The 

Chiera Family Foundation sends kids to summer camp 

and golf clinics, and awards college scholarships to young 

cancer survivors. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Contract Awarded for Coral Springs 

Municipal Complex 

The Coral Springs City Commission has taken another 

step toward the creation of a new Municipal Complex and 

revitalization of the City’s Downtown. Boca Raton-based 

Kaufman Lynn Construction was awarded the contract to 

build the 74,000-square-foot City Hall and a 607-space 

parking garage at the corner of Northwest 94th Avenue and 

Sample Road. The official groundbreaking will be in early 

May, with occupancy of City Hall next year. “It’s exciting to 

be making progress toward this long-awaited goal,” Mayor 

Skip Campbell said. “We fully expect the construction of this 

Municipal Complex to be a catalyst for redevelopment in the 

downtown area.” 

Join the Boy Scouts 

Calling all boys ages 11 to 18 of diverse abilities who want 

to learn to create new things, participate in outdoor activities, 

attend exciting field trips, make new friends, and much 

more. Boy Scout Troop 250 meets at Atlantis Academy 

Coral Springs, 10193 NW 31st Street, Coral Springs. For 

information on joining the troop please call Donna Bussiere, 

assistant director, at 954-752-7571 or email at dbussiere@ 

esa-education.com 

EVENTS 

Southern Handcraft 

Society to Make 

Pincushions 

Tuesday, May 3rd - 7:00pm 

The Southern Handcraft 

Society of Coral Springs 

will meet in Cypress Park 

Clubhouse at 1300 Coral 

Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 

The group welcomes new 

members. All you need is an 

interest in crafting. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each 

month. After the general meeting members always have a fun 

craft project for anyone who would like to join in. This month 

they’ll be making a heart-shaped pincushion from fabric. For 

information, call Sally at 954-798-1672. 

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MAY 2016

Broward Heart Association Heart Ball 

Saturday, May 7th - 6:00pm 

From left to right: David Hall, Jen Hall, 

Kristi Klotz and Mike Linder 

The Broward 

Heart Association 

is gearing up for 

the main event: 

the Heart Ball to 

be held at the 

Ritz-Carlton in 

Fort Lauderdale. 

Email anamaria. 

bedoya@heart. 

org for ticket 

information. The 

local chapter of the American Heart Association held its Heart 

Ball kick-off reception on March 16th to bring major contributors 

together at the residence of Mike Linder and Kristi Klotz. 

Linder’s Silver Lining Catering brought out a new menu featuring 

Za’atar Rubbed Chop of Lamb, Green Apple and Coconut 

Gazpacho, and Tuna Tartare in a Taro Root Shell. Since the 

start of the American Heart Association, a total of $3.7 billion 

has been funded for heart disease and stroke research. 

Young at Art Museum’s Annual Interest 

Friday, May 13th - 7:30pm to 11:00pm 

Join Young at Art Museum for its Annual Interest 2016 event. 

The interactive art event features the work of world-renowned 

and locally acclaimed artists. The evening includes tastings 

from popular restaurants, craft beers, cocktails, and 

entertainment. Proceeds from Annual Interest will fund artist 

workshops for at-risk youth and families. General admission 

tickets are $50 per person and $25 for students and Young 

at Art Museum members. Art Raffle tickets are $300 and 

include admission to the event and guarantee that the ticket 

holder will receive a work of art to take home. The museum 

is located at 751 SW 121st Ave. in Davie. For tickets, log 

on to 46655.blackbaudhosting.com/46655/2016-Annual- 

Interest. For more information, contact Daniella Cabezas at 

Dcabezas@youngatartmuseum.org. 

Fibromyalgia Together Walk 

Sunday, May 15th - 9:00am 

The National 

Fibromyalgia and 

Chronic Pain Association 

is hosting a one-kilometer 

Together Walk at 

North Community Park, 

5601 Coral Springs Drive 

in Coral Springs to support 

research funding. 

Come stroll or walk with us to celebrate May 12 Fibromyalgia 

Awareness Day. For more information, call Ellen Rab Wildman 

at 954-803-0071 or email her at floridafibro@gmail.com. 

You can also visit the event page at www.crowdrise.com/ 

togetherwalkcoralsprings. 

Cupcakes4Charity Block Party 

Sunday, May 15th – 3pm to 6pm 

Cupcakes4Charity is hosting a fundraising block party for the 

benefit of the foster children growing up at SOS Children’s 

Village in Coconut Creek. The block party, on the village 

campus at 3681 NW 59th Place, will be an afternoon of 

fun with music and entertainment provided by Pure Energy 

Entertainment, food provided by Rob’s Family BBQ, bounce 

house/dunk tank, and auction items for kids and adults 

donated by businesses throughout the area. There will even 

be a Cupcake Bar. Discount pre-purchased admission tickets 

are available online at https://cupcakes4sos.rallybound.org/. 

Ticket price will increase at the door on the day of the event. 

Gwyneth Bishara and her sister Ella founded Cupcakes 4 

Charity in 2013, the year Gwyneth entered Westglades Middle 

School in Parkland. 

Free Smoothie Day in South Florida 

Monday, May 16th - 7:00am to 7:00pm 

Celebrate summer by cooling off with a free smoothie. 

Smoothie King stores in West Boca, Fort Lauderdale, 

Plantation, and elsewhere in South Florida will be offering a 

free 12-ounce Strawberry X-Treme smoothie to everyone who 

stops by. Limit is one smoothie per customer, first come first 

serve, while supplies last. 

Canine Assisted Therapy’s 

Almost Full Moon Party 

Thursday, May 19th - 6:00pm to 9:00pm 

The event, at Shooter’s Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale, 

will feature the Ronin Taiko Japanese drum troupe and host 

over 200 guests who love animals and want to strengthen 

CAT’s community services. Individual tickets are $75 and can 

be purchased via http://www.catdogs.org/events/almost-fullmoon-party/. 

CAT’s more than 120 certified Therapy Teams 

provide nearly 200 hours weekly of therapeutic care in more 

than 75 facilities throughout South Florida. 

Crockett Foundation’s Derby Days 

Preakness Party 

Saturday, May 21st - 5:00pm to 9:00pm 

Put on your finest Derby Day attire to take in all of the raceday 

excitement of the Preakness Stakes. The event will 

benefit the Crockett Foundation and its educational programs 

with the mission to help build character, develop leaders, 

and improve communities. At the party, the foundation will 

honor legendary Bobby Bowden, former head football coach 

at Florida State University and author of Called to Coach. 

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includes two VIP tickets and a VIP meet-and-greet with 

Coach Bowden. Celebrity guests will include Henri and Zach 

Crockett, former Seminole and NFL players and the founders 

of the Crockett Foundation; and retired NFL and NBA players. 

Tickets are $100; VIP tickets are $150 and include the meetand-greet. 

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by Ramishah Maruf 

The Real Cake Boss 

It was also his Grandpa’s birthday, so 

a crude sketch of his face was painted 

on the cake using cocoa powder mixed 

with water. The hour-long car ride from 

Margate to Miami disfigured the cake 

even more. “Everything about (the cake) 

was nasty. I’m surprised no one said 

anything about it,” Altmark said. 

High school sophomore Jarid 

Altmark is not your typical artist. 

He draws with pastry bags on a 

canvas of vanilla cake. He paints with 

edible food coloring and sculpts with 

sheets of fondant. His final touches 

are not with glitter or mod podge, but 

with cake toppers and ganache. 

“I guess the best 

way you can say it 

is that I’m a cake 

artist. Instead of clay 

or paint, I use edible 

mediums to make 

art you can eat,” 

Altmark said. 

Altmark got his start in the cake 

decorating community two years 

ago, when he was just 13. While 

most middle schoolers spent their 

Friday nights at the ice-skating rink 

or Starbucks, Altmark was watching 

the Food Network, living vicariously 

through pastry decorating virtuosos 

like Duff Goldman on Ace of Cakes. He 

watched cooking shows for three years 

until one Chanukah, when his mom 

bought him a basic Wilton cake kit. 

He laughs when you ask how his first 

cake turned out. It was Passover, so 

Altmark had to use a kosher boxed 

cake mix that didn’t let the flour rise. 

His homemade fondant was so hard it 

tore through the top edge of the cake. 

Altmark kept practicing, heading straight 

to the kitchen after finishing his homework 

almost every day. Eventually, he 

started a Facebook page called “Jarid’s 

The metallic finish on his dragon protecting a 

heart is a homemade, edible paint. 

Awesome Cakes,” where he posted 

pictures of his projects. It gained 1,600 

followers in just a few months. 

It was a trip to a cake convention 

in Austin when Altmark was 14 that 

jump-started his prominence in the 

cake decorating community. Hauling a 

carryon in one hand and a 60-pound 

cake in the other, Altmark got off his 

JetBlue flight expecting a win in his first 

competition. 

“I was being pretty cocky. I researched 

the past winners and I knew I could 

be better than that,” Altmark said. “I 

put hours of hard work into that cake. 

Lily and Dog, at left, won first place and best of 

division at a show in Austin. Mr. Centipede was 

inspired by the oldie-but-goodie Atari video game. 

At the hotel, I casually ran into my 

decorating idols in an elevator, and 

they were amazed that I created that. 

Saying that made me feel good is an 

understatement.” And Altmark did win. 

He also won best in division, the grand 

champion of all teen entries. The entire 

awards ceremony was a blur, a moment 

of pure exhilaration. 

Even after his successes, he has 

kept his gift hidden for years, denying 

Facebook requests from his closest 

friends and avoiding talking about cakes 

in school. “Honestly, I’m afraid people 

will make fun of me about it. I know it’s 

not a typical passion for a teenaged 

boy, so I feel some people might not 

understand it,” Altmark said. “I’m not 

ashamed of the work I do, but it almost 

feels like I live a double life.” 

Now, the Coral Springs High School 

student has gained sponsorships 

from brands ranging from modeling 

chocolate to organic food coloring, and 

he is a contributor to American Cake 

Decorating magazine. He taught a 

structure class at Cake Fest in Louisiana 

this spring, where attendees paid $120 

a class. “My major goal is to become an 

international teacher, and barely own a 

home and just travel the world,” he said. 

“I don’t care about being famous. I just 

want to help people find a passion for 

this art like I did.” P 

PHOTOS COURTESY JARID’S AWESOME CAKES 

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MAY 2016

ADVERTORIAL 

A Case of 

Hair Loss 

BY KENNETH N. WOLINER, M.D., A.B.F.M., A.B.O.I.M. 

“People just don’t understand.”Marisa definitely had hair, 

but that didn’t stop her from being devastated. “I’m afraid to wash my hair. I’m 

shedding worse than a German Shepherd in spring [1].” 

I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients have to 

say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After 

a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions. 

“Anything else?” 

“Besides my pony tail not being as thick as it used to be? I’m so worried I 

won’t have any hair left that my stomach is tied up in knots. I wear St. Agnes of 

Rome around my neck hoping my prayers will be heard soon [2]. Until then, I 

have to take Pepcid with my coffee.” 

“Other than prayer, have you tried anything else?” 

“I’ve seen every type of doctor you can imagine. My primary scolded me for 

doing the hCG diet and made me start eating again [3]. My GYN said I’m not yet 

in menopause so she referred me to an Endo. My thyroid tests were ‘in range’ 

so he sent me to the dermatologist. I’m not a candidate for steroid injections so 

I then went to the hair transplant surgeon for a consult. I left him with Viviscal 

vitamins and shampoo, prescriptions for spironolactone, Propecia, and Rogaine, 

but still, no hair.” 

“Hmmm …” As Marisa was speaking, I was simultaneously reviewing her 

old records. “I don’t see where they ever checked you for estrogen dominance, 

thyroid antibodies, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue [4].” 

“ 

“Dr. Woliner, that’s why I’m here. You’re known all over the Internet as 

someone who looks at everything.” 

“My practice is named ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a holistic 

approach. After our 80-minute consultation today, I’ll check for things that 

weren’t looked at yet to find the cause(s) of your hair loss. Then, we’ll put 

together a comprehensive plan of behavior changes, diet, exercise, vitamins, 

OTC meds, and even prescriptions, as necessary.” 

Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and 

good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are 

abnormal. I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, 

‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].” 

“What’s the good news?” 

“They’re all treatable! Instead of using the same cookie-cutter approach to 

everybody, I can tailor my therapies directly to the specific problems you have.” 

“Like what?” 

“For starters, you might not be anemic, but you’re really low in iron [6].” 

“I can’t take iron pills. I’m nauseated already.” 

“That’s okay; we can give iron to you by injection here in the office. Quite a 

few of my patients periodically tank up their body’s iron stores that way.” 

“What else did you find? 

“When I see a slightly low WBC (white cell) count; that’s a sign of excessive 

stress [7]. Your coffee isn’t the culprit, but it’s your half-fast way of selfmedicating 

this problem. Herbs and other supplements that support your 

adrenals are a better answer.” 

“And you said something about hormones?” 

“Thyroid hormones (not just T4 but also T3), are necessary to keep your hair 

in anagen, or the ‘growing phase’, as well as to keep its coloring [8]. Without 

thyroid your hair loses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey. Your TSH 

might be normal, but you tested positive for Reverse T3 and Hashimoto’s 

Thyroiditis, both of which cause thyroid hormone resistance [9].” 

Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the 

game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less 

shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it 

might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].” 

Six months later, Marisa gave me an update. “Dr. Woliner, my hairdresser 

thinks St. Agnes answered my prayers, but between you and me, I think you had 

something to do with it too.” 

Without thyroid your hair loses 

its luster and becomes dull, 

dry, and grey. 

“ 

References: 

[1] Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in 

women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. 

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24. 

[2] Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 

2009; 219(2):97-8. 

[3] Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. 

Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035. 

[4] Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a 

‘midlife hair crisis’ in women? Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11. 

[5] Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. 

April 7, 2011. 

[6] Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in 

non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. 

Epub 2007 Oct 19. 

[7] Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution 

of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 

1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79. 

[8] Van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle 

functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte 

proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 

2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8. 

[9] Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. 

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81. 

[10] Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic 

approaches to increase scalp hair fullness. Br J Dermatol. 

2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8. 

Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family physician in 

private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at 9325 

Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL, 33434 • 561-314-0950 

knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

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NUPTIALS 

by Rachel Silver Cohen 

Universally speaking, 

a wedding 

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the most momentous 

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the first of many steps 

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the Wyndham Hotel in Boca Raton, 

“The brides I work with are typically 

more interested in the time of year. The 

season they want to be married in is 

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date on the calendar. They usually only 

have a specific month in mind. Some 

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“I got married on 

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It wasn’t until a year 

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January 16, 2016, that 

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with a traditional wedding.” 

Things happen 

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Daniel and Ashley met when she was seeking a drummer 

to play in her women’s group at church. With the help of a 

friend, a casual Facebook inquiry turned into a romance within 

three weeks. 

Fifteen months later, on a double-date, their friend never 

responded to their text and Ashley began to suspect 

something was afoot. After dinner, the couple went to a hotel 

where a guitarist was waiting in a gondola with champagne, 

a meat and cheese tray, and a dozen roses. Daniel proposed 

just as the sun was setting over the ocean. 

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Addison in Boca Raton because of its five-star recognition. The 

theme is romantic and classy, with gold and navy for the formal 

events with hints of harbor blue and light pink. 

Daniel and Ashley are no strangers to traveling, having 

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WEDDING DATE: 

May 27, 2016 

Ashley Boyd & 

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WEDDING DATE: 

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Allison Friedman 

& Ian Ian Horowitz 


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celebrate celebrate their their first first anniversary anniversary by spending by spending the holiday the holiday together 

at together Disney. Much at Disney. to Allison’s Much surprise to Allison’s Ian would surprise make Ian this would trip even 

more make unforgettable this trip even with more a surprise unforgettable proposal! with a surprise 

proposal! 

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icia and Andrew started dating in senior year of high 

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going their separate ways. They remained friends over the 

next decade, and slowly that friendship blossomed into a 

relationship once again. 

After they had been dating again for four years, Andrew 

decided to propose on Christmas Day. He had his surprise 

gift wrapped and ready to go the week before and couldn’t 

wait any longer. On December 20th he gave Licia the 

present early. She opened a big box and found a smaller 

box and then the surprise, her engagement ring. 

The couple plans to marry in New York, their home state, and 

tentatively have set a May 25 wedding date on Shelter Island, 

in a small retreat with an outdoor chapel and open space. 

WEDDING DATE: 

May 2017 

Licia Avelar & 

Andrew Weinstein 

The couple lives in an apartment in East Boca Raton and 

plans to start house-hunting in the coming months. Andrew 

owns a Super Cuts hair salon and Smoothie King juice bar. 

Licia is a freelance writer and co-owner of a Smoothie King. 

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Put a Ring on It 

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Every kiss may begin with Kay, but every marriage begins 

with something even more special: a proposal, a marriage 

proposition that more often than not involves an 

engagement ring. Let’s face it; usually, the first thing one asks 

about when one becomes engaged is the ring. And while the 

emotions surrounding an engagement can be abstract and 

delicate, one thing remains certain: The ring is a tangible and 

concrete reminder of what a lucky girl will hold forever as the 

“best day of my life.” 

However, when an engagement is poorly planned, the proposal 

can seem a bit less special. According to a 2013 report 

by Jewelers of America, couples spend an average of $4,000 

on an engagement ring, and this number has only increased 

since the study was completed. A marriage proposal can be 

a costly proposal, and that’s specifically why a great deal of 

planning must go into the purchase of the engagement ring. 

Find Out What She Likes 

For optimal success, the likes and dislikes of the bride-to-be 

must be considered. If the engagement is overt, one should 

go with their future spouse to shop for an engagement ring. If 

the proposal is a secret, one can enlist the help of relatives to 

relay the style of ring that their significant other likely prefers. 

And if one’s partner is dropping hints about marriage, it is 

important to take them into consideration. When an annotated 

copy of Premier Bride is put in the most obvious of places, 

it will benefit one to take a look at the style of rings that have 

been circled. 

Classic Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (1/4 ct. tw.) 

And, to further narrow down the search, one must shop with 

an idea of the ring that they would like to buy. According 

to Larry Berfond of Boca Raton’s International Jewelry 

Exchange, the most popular style of ring at the moment is 

the “halo,” which features a small array of diamonds surrounding 

a main stone. It is important to consider what is the 

most important to the proposee: a perfect stone or complicated 

designs. One must shop around when making such a 

meaningful (and oftentimes expensive) purchase. But having 

a mental picture of an ideal ring, as well as the name of the 

company one wants to buy it from, saves a lot of time and 

energy for all potential buyers. 

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The 4Cs 

of Quality 

The Gemological Institute of America created the first 

standard for describing diamonds, the 4Cs of Diamond 

Quality, in the mid-20th century so diamond customers 

could know exactly what they were purchasing. 

“You should look at the quality of diamond, the karat of gold,” 

Angela Tottoli of Pompano Beach’s GV Jewelry, said. 

Don’t Forget Insurance 

All the hard work and research put into this investment can go 

down the drain if the ring is not insured. If one possesses the 

opportunity, they should purchase a ring from a reliable store. 

Rings that have certificates from the Gemological Institute of 

America (GIA) and Approved Trading Organizations (ATOs) are 

typically easier to insure, as well as to prove that the diamond 

being bought is in fact a diamond (and of the caliber that the 

retailer says it is). 

COLOR: The color evaluation of most gem-quality 

diamonds is based on the absence of color, with D 

being colorless and Z having yellow or brown hues. (A, 

B, and C were used in an earlier grading scheme.) 

CLARITY: The tremendous heat and pressure 

deep in the earth that creates diamonds also can result 

in a variety of internal characteristics called inclusions. 

Diamonds range from flawless (FL) to Included (I3) with 

obvious inclusions that may affect transparency and 

brilliance. 

CUT: People often think of a diamond’s cut as 

shape (round, emerald, pear), but a diamond’s cut 

grade is about how well its facets interact with light. The 

ratings go from excellent to poor and include factors 

such as brightness, fire, and scintillation. 

CARAT WEIGHT: Diamond carat weight 

is the measurement of how much the gem weighs. A 

metric carat is 200 milligrams. All else being equal, a 

diamond’s price increases with carat weight, because 

larger diamonds are more rare and more desirable. 

Source: GIA 

Decide How Much to Spend 

Once a style is chosen, the quality of diamond must be taken 

into account. Diamonds range from a simple Tiffany style 

to those with outrageous cuts like that of Mariah Carey’s 

$10 million, 35-carat emerald-cut diamond. An absolutely 

perfect stone can cost six times more than one with just a 

little speck, and therefore it is imperative to learn the four C’s 

of diamond buying (carat weight, color, cut, clarity) to ensure 

that the best diamond per one’s budget is purchased. And 

the quality of the precious metal surrounding the ring must be 

considered as well. 

“Make sure you shop around and 

know what you are buying,” Berfond 

said. “Education is the most important. 

It’s a big purchase. It’s not a small little 

purchase. And it’s something that 

someone will treasure for the rest 

of their lives even if they are going 

to trade up. They’re always going to 

cherish their first engagement ring.” 

Expense Is No Guarantee 

But it isn’t the size of the diamond or the expense of the ring 

that makes an engagement so special. Sure, size matters, but 

the engagement ring doesn’t make or break a relationship, it’s 

merely the icing on the cake. According to a 2014 Huffington 

Post article, “Men who spent $2,000 to $4,000 on engagement 

rings were 1.3 times more likely to end up divorced 

than men who spent $500 to $2,000. Women who received 

expensive engagement rings also experienced higher rates 

of divorce.” Therefore, an engagement ring should reflect the 

means of the proposer. “Get something that you can afford, 

and you can always trade up.” Berfond said. 

So before saying “I do,” consider the do’s and don’ts of 

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H eart 

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Danielle Levy, 18 

“My family and I will be spending the day together cooking 

at home, appreciating the fact that I wouldn’t be here without 

my mom. I’m lucky to have her in my life as a guide and as 

the best friend I could ever have.” 

Barrington McFarlane, 16 

“My father is coming up from the Keys from work in the morning 

to surprise her, and we’re planning on going out to dinner at one 

of her favorite restaurants in downtown Fort Lauderdale.” 

Allison 

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“Every year we create my 

mom a new phone case from 

the website mycustomcases. 

My two sisters and I find the 

best family picture from that 

year, decorate the case, and 

then get it made for her.” 

Hailey Stav, 14 

“I plan on waking up half an hour before her so I can make her breakfast 

in bed. Then after she wakes up and showers I’ll play her favorite song, “All 

Summer Long,” on the guitar and my dad and I will give her gifts and cards. 

And then we’ll go to her favorite restaurant, The Melting Pot, for dinner.” 

Caden McGhie, 15 

“My family and I like to have a big brunch at my grandparent’s 

house. Last year we even had cherry blintzes, which are 

my mother’s favorite.” 

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Makayla 

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“My mom is my best friend and the most 

important person in my life. I try to make 

every day like Mother’s Day, not just one 

day in particular, in an attempt to repay 

her for everything that she does for me. I 

could never express how thankful I am for 

her with a single gift or dinner, though my 

family and I will be going to New York City, 

which is her favorite place, that weekend 

to celebrate.” 

Amit Dadon, 17 

“I will be taking my mom out to dinner, 

making her breakfast in the morning, 

and getting her an appointment for a 

massage, though I don’t really like the 

idea of Mother’s Day. You should always 

be showing your mom that you love her.” 

Mateo Rojas, 17 

For Mother’s D ay, my family and I are 

going to go to dinner at my mom’s favorite 

restaurant, Benihana, and surprise her with 

chocolates, flowers , and clothes. She does 

so much for my sister and I, and we want 

her to feel extremely appreciated on this 

day in particular . 

Abby Brafman, 17 

“There’s a website called Budsies where you 

can draw a picture and send it to them and 

they’ll turn it into a stuffed animal, so my 

baby brother Eli drew a picture for my mom 

to print on the stuffed animal.” 

Amanda 

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“Ever since I was a baby, my mom and 

I would tell each other ‘I love you to the 

moon and back’ right before bed. This 

Mother’s Day, I decided to purchase 

a picture frame with the saying 

emblazoned on it and give it to her 

with pictures of the two of us in it.” 

Max Wolfman, 14 

“We’re getting my mom a Pandora charm 

bracelet, flowers’ and chocolate, and then will 

be going out for lobster with my mom and 

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GUY TALK 

by Mark Bohm 

Unforgettable 

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When I was young and my grandparents 

were around, I would spend time with them 

occasionally. It was easy to take for granted 

that they were here and available to me. I got to 

know three of the four reasonably well, particularly 

my grandmothers, both of whom survived their 

husbands by a number of years. If I had a second 

chance there’s a mountain of questions I’d love to 

ask them all. Especially the grandfathers. 

Amid all the talk we’re hearing about immigration 

policy, particularly with this being an election year, 

I was watching a TV show recently that showed 

I’m sure there was a lot of 

interesting stuff there, stories 

he’d probably have liked to 

share. And I never talked to 

him about any of it. 

The most vivid recollection I have of the man is a 

memory of a day when I was about ten years old 

and he and my grandmother visited our house 

in Miami to pick up some furniture. Apparently, 

we were making room for a new sofa, and my 

grandparents were going to use the old stuff. 

My grandfather walked into our family room to 

help my dad lift the old sofa out. 

Although I knew this man was my grandpa, he 

was foreign to me. I’m sure we made small talk 

and maybe he hugged me, but I don’t recall 

those details. I don’t know how many times I 

saw him after that day, if I ever did. He died just 

as I was starting college. 

some decades-old footage of a ship filled with 

immigrants that was refused entry by multiple 

governments. I thought of my grandfather, my 

dad’s dad, who, as I understand it, had an ordeal 

immigrating as a young man, something I’m sure 

he would have never forgotten. Eventually he got 

to America and enlisted in the U.S. Army during the 

war. Later, he’d work for a sports arena (that still 

stands today) and raise a family. 

I’m grateful that I got to know my mom’s father 

somewhat better, at least roughly as well as a 

young kid can get to know a grandparent. But 

during the last couple years of his life, I didn’t 

see him because he was sick in New York and 

I was in Florida, and I didn’t recognize there 

was an urgency in visiting. I’d talk to him over 

the phone once in a while, telling him how I’d 

heard from my mom that there was a new 

drug to be hopeful about (there was always a 

new drug). I can still close my eyes and hear 

him – how not even the frailty of his voice could 

conceal the delight he’d experience hearing 

from his barely teenage grandson. Then one day, 

seemingly out of the blue, I was told over the phone 

that he was gone and I needed to get on a flight. 

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May, May, go away. Oh wait, 

that’s rain. Nevertheless, if 

you have school-age children, 

you might secretly want May to 

disappear. You are not alone. 

On the surface, and before you 

know any better, May seems to 

be such a happy month. It even 

sounds happy. Say it now. 

Feels like prancing barefoot in 

a soft field of daisies, doesn’t 

it? Not like February, which 

not only sounds sharpedged 

and icy cold, many 

people can’t pronounce it or spell it 

correctly. Nobody ever misspells May. 

Alas, the more children 

you have, and the older 

they get, the more 

you dread even the 

mere mention of 

that deceptively 

named evil 

month. 

It starts innocently 

enough, mind you. You’ve 

got a kindergarten kid, and the 

room mother asks you to call the 

other moms to contribute to an end-ofthe-year 

gift card for the teacher and 

her classroom aide. Ten dollars per 

child sounds easy enough, so you say 

sure, why not? 

Leave pleasant request messages 

for twenty to thirty 

parents. Four call 

back and tell you 

they’re in. You make 

second calls. Get three more 

commitments. After a week, you collect 

a total of $90. You chip in an extra ten 

so the teacher and aide will each have a $50 gift card. But 

the teacher and aide both know that ten bucks per kid is the 

norm. That means they know that half, or less than half, of the 

parents didn’t contribute. That makes them feel unappreciated. 

Really unappreciated, considering they’ve been spending 

money from their own underpaid pockets all year long for 

supplies the school board says they can’t afford. So, you go 

back to the few parents you know who are sympathetic and 

well-heeled enough to boost the amount up to $100 each, 

therefore avoiding the embarrassment for both sides. 

MAYDAY! 

HUMOR 

Problem solved, right? Oh, no, no, no. Silly you. 

Problem just starting. Because you thought Visa gift 

cards would be great — they could spend them 

anywhere. Then, at the end-of-year class party, 

which is attended by nearly all the parents, several 

back you into a corner. I would like to interject at this 

point that there are way too many adults dependent on 

happy pills, and they tend to be the least happy 

people. Doesn’t take long to figure out which 

ones they are. They are the biggest and 

loudest complainers, nearly bursting 

with indignation. Another 

segue here — why are the people 

who don’t volunteer the hardest on 

those who do? 

One mom demands to know why she 

wasn’t asked or consulted about a gift. 

You discover the number on the class roster 

actually belongs to her miserable, disgusting, 

and sneaky ex. After hearing all about his 

slimy affair, during which you frantically 

dig for tissues in your purse because 

now she’s sobbing, you find out he 

never answers such calls, and why didn’t 

you double-check it? Another tells you she 

thinks giving teacher gifts are wrong and how 

dare you sign her name to it? Still another, who 

wears a $10,000 watch and drives a spanking 

new Mercedes SUV, is upset because everyone 

knows you should only give gift cards to office or 

craft supply stores. Yeah, let’s give teachers a gift they 

can use to buy more stuff for your child. 

In the little children’s classes, they need decorations 

and snacks for their party. I’m a well-known artsy 

type, so I was pressured to do the decorations. 

No problem, thought I. Easy-peasy. Cut out 

some construction paper flowers and string 

some pastel crepe paper rolls around. Nope. 

The room mother, we’ll call her Gwen, decided 

my elementary ideas were not 

up to snuff. Unbeknownst 

to me, there was a contest 

for best spring decorations in the 

school. Gwen needed me to step it up. To 

win what, exactly? 

May becomes a nightmare of class trips, 

proms, and graduations, all requiring ample 

parent participation. And every year sucks you 

in deeper. All that work, all those hours, and 

when your child gets to high school, they are 

embarrassed to admit they have a mother, 

much less one who actually shows up in their 

school to do something. 

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MALE MATTERS 

Where 

Have You 

Gone, Dan 

Marino? 

South Florida’s 

Other Teams 

Emerging 

I 

have a friend from Boston 

who smugly reminds me 

of how difficult it must be, 

in this day and age, to be a South 

Florida sports fan, especially a Miami 

Dolphins fan. And then he laughs. 

True, I can’t really blame him. After all, in the 

past decade and a half, during the era of 

Tom Brady, Big Poppy, and the end of the 

Bambino’s curse, you could say Boston has 

enjoyed a “golden age of sports” while our own 

sports teams, on the other hand, especially our 

beloved Dolphins, have just been plain bad or, 

even worse, borderline irrelevant. Indeed, once 

the Gold Standard during the long reign of the 

good king Don Shula, these fish, for years now, 

have been swimming in an ocean of mediocrity 

with the rest of the NFL’s bottom feeders. 

If there is such a thing as karma, 

that will all change. The Patriots 

who, in recent years, have won 

seven straight AFC East titles, 

not to mention a bunch of 

Super Bowls, will surely pay a 

cosmic price for “Spygate” and 

“Deflategate.” The great Patriot 

owner Robert Kraft hugging 

tight end Aaron Hernandez 

(albeit, before we all knew 

Hernandez was a coldblooded 

killer) shouldn’t bode well on 

the karmic scale either. South 

Florida’s sports teams, on the 

other hand, will no doubt eventually 

rise to the top again even 

though a young Dan Marino isn’t 

walking through that door. 

Actually, things haven’t been all 

bad. An argument can be made that, 

since the dawn of the new millennium, 

we’ve won three NBA 

championships and a World 

Series too, actually, if you 

go back to 1997. But, as 

my friend from Boston is all too 

happy to point out, our successes, 

aside from those of the Miami Heat run 

by “Godfather” Pat Riley, were the exception 

rather than the rule. 

by Elliot Goldenberg 

either, whether the games were played on the 

playing field or in the arena. And be aware, 

New England sports fans: one day Brady, also, 

will retire. 

I know, the closest we’ve come, lately, to 

having our own “golden age” was when the 

Miami Hurricanes, once college football’s 

dominant power, hired a nondescript football 

coach named Al Golden. Pacing the sidelines in 

his golden neckties, he was justly fired. 

At the end of the season, Golden was officially 

replaced by former Georgia coach Mark Richt, 

an apparent upgrade. 

With the arrow now 

also pointing up for the 

Hurricanes basketball team, 

the Panthers hockey team, 

and the promise of the 

NFL draft, hope once again 

springs eternal. 

That being said, for the overall sanity of our 

own long-suffering sports fans, when will reviled 

owner Jeffrey Loria finally sell our baseball 

team, the Marlins? Many have called Loria 

a carpetbagger, or worse, and he certainly 

rubbed me the wrong way, at the end of last 

year, when he jettisoned possibly the team’s 

greatest asset: longtime TV broadcast color 

man Tommy Hutton. Firing the outspoken but 

always entertaining Hutton – whom I assume 

was too critical of the team on occasion for the 

owner’s taste – was like telling Santa Claus, 

“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” 

All in all, though, as I look into 

my crystal ball I see a positive 

future for South Florida sports 

fans. So gloat while you can, 

New England sports fans, 

and remember that unarguable 

law of physics: 

Whatever goes up, 

chowder heads, 

must come 

down. P 

Of course, there was a time, pre-Brady and 

Bill Belichick, when New 

England wasn’t exactly the 

center of the sports world 

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by Cheryl Pangborn 

them all. It’s a sad remake of 

the popular ’70s drama, and 

every time it comes on Steve 

says the same thing: “I’m 

embarrassed that we even 

watch this.” But I can’t stop. 

Every year we think there’s no 

way they’ll renew this show. 

Yet it always comes back and 

it always remains one of “our 

shows.” It’s too late; we’re 

committed. 

We got involved in another 

corny sci-fi show called The 

Dome for a few seasons. 

After we saw probably three 

episodes, I said to Steve 

“our show is on tonight” and 

he became slightly hostile. 

TV TOGETHERNESS 

“So, our shows are on tonight.” This is a statement I’m making to my husband 

far too often. When exactly did we start having “shows” that we watch 

consistently? Is this the highlight of our social time at this juncture of life? 

Our TV togetherness didn’t 

even exist until recently. 

Usually Steve likes to watch 

movies and I can’t. Mostly 

because I’m incapable of 

investing more than an 

hour into TV viewing. The 

Sandman gets me every 

time. I’m more of a sitcom, 

get in-get out kind of gal. 

It seems that over time this 

behavior started going off 

the rails. Steve tries to watch 

shows casually without me 

being involved. Why, because 

I ruin it for him. For instance, 

he started watching the 

popular zombie drama The 

Walking Dead and initially, I 

was completely disinterested. 

Typically I would sit and 

read while he watched the 

program because blood and 

gore is not my thing. After a 

while I started to pay attention, 

nonchalantly, and I got 

hooked. The exciting story of 

these apocalypse survivors 

caught me off guard. The 

problem is that when I do 

get hooked on a show I get 

totally swept up. This is what 

Steve cannot take. He’s then 

having to constantly lead me 

back to reality by reminding 

me “this is a TV show and 

these are not real people.” 

But it’s too late. 

During commercial breaks 

I am speed-Googling and 

Wikipedia-stalking to find 

out all about the cast. I 

must know everything. 

How old are they? Are they 

married? What’s their net 

worth? When the hour 

ends, I want someone to 

bounce my theories off of 

and to discuss strategies. 

Poor Steve, he just wants 

to watch the show in peace 

and move on. Meanwhile 

his wife is searching frantically 

online to find out what 

the next season will bring 

and he’s practically forgotten 

the characters’ names. 

Another show we got hooked 

on is Hawaii 5-0. This show 

is literally the cheesiest of 

“Why are you dubbing that 

our show? That means 

you’re committed and then 

it means I have to be too.” 

We do have a rule that if for 

some reason one of us isn’t 

home to watch the show, 

the other has to wait. Or, if 

they do watch, then they 

have to view it a second 

time when the absent 

party returns and makes a 

stink over the fact that this 

occurred. “How could you 

watch it without me?” 

OK, I admit. It’s me and it’s 

my rule. I’m the big baby 

about it. Trust me though, 

after Steve had to sit through 

a Hawaii 5-0 episode twice 

he learned his lesson. P 

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HOME 

by Brian Van Dam 

Best Management Practices for Healthy Lawns 

Weeds Be Gone! 

L 

iving in South Florida means we 

should be able to enjoy our lawn 

and landscaping all year long. The 

South Florida temperatures, humidity, 

and rainfall typically create an environment 

where your lawn and landscaping 

will flourish. However, there are some 

environmental impacts that can affect 

their health and appearance. What 

does that mean? We live within 30 minutes 

of the coast. That means in most 

areas, we have sandy soil filled with 

rock, coral, and sediment. Sandy soil 

does not hold onto moisture or nutrients 

too well. We also have high winds 

and salt air that can cause damage to 

plants and trees and can draw moisture 

out of the lawn. These are conditions 

that are out of our control. 

Here are some helpful tips you can 

use for maintaining a healthy lawn and 

landscape. The tips are called Best 

Management Practices, and you can 

apply them yourself or pass them on to 

your landscaper. 

Watering tips: If you have a lot of 

shade or see specific weeds like sedge 

and dollarweed in the lawn, this can 

mean your lawn is getting too much 

moisture. Look at your irrigation timing 

device to make sure the lawn is only 

being watered two times per week, for 

about 25 minutes in each zone and 

always during the early morning hours, 

between 5am and 8am. Also check the 

irrigation heads to make sure there is 

proper coverage and no overlapping 

when in operation. Turn the irrigation 

system off when there are frequent 

or heavy rains or install a rain shut-off 

sensor. If your lawn starts to appear 

dry in certain areas, you can add a 

little more time to that zone, but do not 

increase the frequency. Too much water 

or not enough time to dry out will create 

conditions ideal for fungus disease. 

Mowing tips: The majority of 

South Florida lawns have St. Augustine 

grass. For this type, the 

grass blades should 

be maintained at 3” to 

4“. You will have better 

overall color. Try not to 

remove any more than 

1/3 of the grass blade 

per mowing. Mower 

blades should be 

sharpened regularly 

as this will aid 

in a nice clean 

cut of the blade 

instead of 

tearing 

it. Mower blades should be cleaned 

regularly as well to prevent the spread 

of pathogens from one lawn to another. 

You can practice “grasscycling” by leaving 

the clippings on the ground. Do not 

blow clippings into bodies of water or 

onto impervious surfaces like sidewalks. 

A healthy lawn that is mowed and 

watered properly will be better at withstanding 

environmental stress and will 

also minimize the amount of weeds. You 

should trim or prune trees annually or as 

needed to minimize wind resistance and 

allow enough sunlight to reach shady 

areas of the lawn and landscaping. 

When deciding what plants to place 

around your home, make sure it is the 

right plant in the right place. You should 

consider sunlight, drainage, irrigation, 

and space requirements. 

Each property can have unique 

circumstances. Remember that 

your lawn, landscape, and trees 

are all living organisms. They 

need proper care and sometimes 

protection from insects 

and disease. P 

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Italy has given rise to many artistic and intellectual movements and 

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face, body, and soul of the engineering design firm that bears his 

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Sergio worked hand and hand with Enzo Ferrari for many years 

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His first design for Ferrari was the 250 GTO, a racing car produced 

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of Sergio Pininfarina was the reflection of his personality: fresh, contemporary, 

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HOME 

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Pick 

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Color is powerful. Color is the key to 

making your house a home, it sets 

the stage for your aesthetic, it has 

the power to impact your mood, and it 

may be the most dramatic statement 

that you make in your interior. That 

could be why choosing colors for the 

home can often be intimidating, overwhelming, 

and stressful. A client once 

asked, “Have you been there, have you 

had the opportunity to stare at the blank 

walls of your new home and wonder, 

what now?” This is the feeling many 

homeowners have expressed when 

faced with the challenge of establishing 

a design direction for their home. At the 

cornerstone of that design direction is 

the selection of a color palette. 

Therefore, the best way to narrow down 

this infinite list of colors is to be true to 

yourself and work through a process 

of elimination to define what feels right 

for you and your family. While it may 

sound odd, the best way to start is to 

ask yourself two key questions, the first 

question to ask is “What colors do we 

dislike?” This will narrow the field a bit 

and help you to identify the colors you 

want to avoid. 

Once you have done that, move on 

to the next question, which requires 

some visualization. Ask yourself, “When 

you close your eyes what does your 

home feel like?” This usually leads 

homeowners to visualize adjectives that 

they understand like warm, calm, earthy, 

spa-like, or glamorous. Now, armed 

with a clear definition of what you do 

not want and the inspirational adjectives 

that evoke what you do like, you have 

several resources at your fingertips. You 

could call a local designer to help you 

pull it all together, or if you are the DIY 

type, you can 

search for the 

color palettes 

your adjectives 

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How to Select the Right Colors for Your Home 

There are thousands of color 

combinations out there in the 

universe, but in reality there 

are only one or two that 

are truly right for you. 

Another wonderful resource for color 

inspiration is www.design-seeds.com, 

a website dedicated to color palettes 

found in nature. This will not only help 

you visualize your colors, it will lead 

you to a significant number of inspiring 

palettes that can be matched by your 

local paint store. 

Now that you have a few inspirational 

palettes in hand the best advice that 

can be shared is not to subscribe 

to theories or rules about color. The 

only guiding principle that you should 

follow is that spaces within a home 

should be coordinating or complementary 

to each other. It is important 

that you don’t feel the shock of going 

from bright red to light blue to deep 

purple walls in the same house. Your 

home should feel like different bars of 

the same song, not like different artists 

on a compilation album. 

Finally, make the small investment of 

the time to purchase samples of each 

color you select and paint them in large 

squares on a wall in your home. It is 

important to see how the colors work in 

YOUR space. Then sleep on it, pass by 

it for a day or so. It will all become clear 

to you. Just keep in mind, it’s not that 

serious. Have fun with it! There is no 

right or wrong when it’s right for you. P 

Renee Miller is the owner of Elegant 

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MEMORIAL DAY 

Remembering the Fallen 

by David Volz 

While many people 

see Memorial Day as 

perhaps just another 

holiday, for those who 

served in the military it 

is a time to remember 

fallen comrades. 

Coral Springs Commissioner Lou 

Cimaglia, who served in the U.S. Army 

Reserves, believes it is important to 

honor U.S. veterans. “On Memorial Day, 

we remember the veterans who gave it 

all for our freedom. We should honor our 

veterans,” he said. 

The largest Memorial Day ceremony in 

the region will take place at the South 

Florida National Cemetery, at 6501 U.S. 

441 in Lake Worth. The Palm Beach 

Veterans Committee expects the service 

will attract about 5,000 people. The 

ceremony will start at 10:00am. 

Sylvester McIntosh, a Marine Corps veteran 

who served in Vietnam and received 

the Silver Star, will be the keynote 

speaker. The ceremony will include honor 

guards from all branches of the military, 

a flyover with biplanes, a wreath-laying 

presentation, and a POW/MIA remembrance. 

Local veterans will participate. 

Kirk Leopard, a Navy veteran and director 

of the South Florida National Cemetery, 

believes it is important for people to take 

time to remember military veterans who 

are no longer alive. “We remember all veterans 

who have died for us on Memorial 

Day. We want to show young people 

the true meaning of the sacrifice that the 

men and women who have served in the 

military have paid,” Leopard said. 

Coral Springs will observe Memorial Day 

at 8:30am on May 30th at Veterans Park, 

at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd. Joe Navarra, a 

92-year-old Navy veteran who was part 

of the invasion of Normandy at Omaha 

Beach, will make a presentation with Col. 

Dave Harper, an Air Force veteran. Plans 

include a wreath-laying ceremony and a 

21-gun salute. 

Parkland will host a Memorial Day 

ceremony on Wednesday, May 

25th, from 6:30pm to 7:00pm at 

the Parkland Library. There will be a 

slide show of Pulitzer Prize-winning 

photographs by Todd Heisler of the 

Rocky Mountain News showing the 

sacrifices of families who lost loved 

ones in military service. Harpist 

Darlene Weingarten will perform. 

Memorial Day is observed every 

year on the last Monday of May. It 

originated as Decoration Day after the 

Civil War in 1868. The Grand Army of 

the Republic, an organization of Union 

veterans, established it as a time for 

the nation to decorate the graves of 

the war dead with flowers. P 

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MAY 1 

Junie B’s Essential 

Survival Guide to School: 

Family Fun Series 

Broward Center 

MAY 1 

The Smashing Pumpkins – 

In Plainsong with 

Special Guest Liz Phair 


MAY 1 

The Absence: La Ausencia 

Aventura Center 

MAY 7-8 

Little Women presented by 

WLRN Radio Theater 


MAY 7-8, 10, 13-14 

Florida Grand Opera : 

Don Pasquale 

Adrienne Arsht Center 

MAY 14 

Giada Valenti: 

From Venice With Love 

Parker Playhouse 

MAY 14 

Arts Ballet Theater of Florida – 

Spring Ballet Gala 


MAY 15 

American Girl Fashion Show 


MAY 15 

Miami Symphony Orchestra: 

Grand Season Finale 


KRAVIS CENTER FOR 

THE PERFORMING ARTS 

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AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA 

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MAY 9-11 

Milwaukee Brewers vs. 

Miami Marlins 

Marlins Park 

MAY 18-19 

Aventura City of Excellence 

School’s Talent Showcase 


BB&T CENTER 

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MAY 1 

Kravis on Broadway 

The Bridges of Madison 

County – The Musical 

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. 

Concert Hall 

MAY 1, 7-8 

The Hammer Trinity 


MAY 3-5 

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. 

Miami Marlins 

Marlins Park 

MAY 4 

Mavis Staples & The Blind 

Boys of Alabama 


MAY 5 

Gyorgy Lakatos, 

The Gypsy Guitar King: 

Back to the Roots 

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse 

MAY 6 

Carlos Vives 

American Airlines Arena 

MAY 10-22 

Bank of America 

Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 

Beautiful: The Carole King 

Musical 


MAY 11 

Gold Coast Jazz: 

Giacomo Gates & The Gold 

Coast Jazz Society Band Trio 


MAY 11 

RuPaul’s Drag Race: 

Battle of the Seasons 

Parker Playhouse 

MAY 12 

Kravis Center presents 

Spotlight on Young 

Musicians 


Concert Hall 

MAY 20-22 

Washington Nationals vs. 

Miami Marlins 

Marlins Park 

MAY 20-22, 24-29, 31 

Hair 

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse 

MAY 22 

Young Singers of the 

Palm Beaches present 

It’s A Grand Night for Singing 


Concert Hall 

MAY 23-24 

Tampa Bay Rays vs. 

Miami Marlins 

Marlins Park 

MAY 28 

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PARKER PLAYHOUSE 

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BROWARD CENTER FOR 

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MAY 6-8 

Philadelphia Phillies vs. 

Miami Marlins 

Marlins Park 

MAY 13 

Florence and the Machine 


MAY 29 

Israeli Dance Festival: 

Celebrating 20 Years 


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TRAVEL 

Be a VolunTourist 

Trips That Help Other Cultures 

by Ellen Settler 

What is a 

VolunTourist? 

Combining a vacation or trip 

abroad with volunteering on 

local projects is one way you 

can immerse yourself in local 

cultures and make a difference. 

However, you need to 

ask yourself some serious 

questions to help decide 

where and what type of 

volunteer travel you’d enjoy. 

What’s your 

passion? 

Teaching kids or helping 

them? Rebuilding homes 

destroyed by hurricanes or 

a tsunami? Are you willing 

to live and work with people 

whose culture and outlook is 

very different than your own? 

Can you handle living in a tent 

or shack with an outhouse, or 

do you want to be in a hotel? 

Last year, one-quarter of the 

travelers queried in the Voice 

of the Traveler survey by the 

Plan your next dream vacation, spring 

break and family summer trip. 

Ellen Settler — Your Parkland Travel Expert 

(954) 234-5454 | Ellen.Settler@AvoyaTravel.com 

For all your pleasure trips, cruises, world wide 

tours and more… Call me today! 

www.AvoyaTravel.com/Expert/EllenSettler 

Volunteers sweep the boardwalk in Brooklyn after the 2012 Hurricane Sandy. 

Travel Industry Association 

said they were currently 

interested in taking a 

volunteer or service-based 

vacation. These travelers 

choose voluntourism 

combining traditional travel 

with volunteer work to help 

make a difference in their 

lives and others. 

Here are a few of the 

companies helping 

people make these 

vacations a reality: 

Earthwatch 

Institute 

On a volunteer vacation 

or trip with the nonprofit 

Earthwatch Institute you 

could take an Amazon 

River trip to help with the 

conservation of monkeys, 

sea otters, and birds; 

trap and track puma, 

jaguarundi, and other cats 

in Argentina’s pampas 

grass; or collect data to help 

save the endangered forest 

marsupials in Australia. 

i-to-i 

i-to-i is a company that 

sends more than 5,000 

people a year to volunteer 

at local projects around the 

world and immerse themselves 

in local cultures. 

American Jewish 

World Service 

The American Jewish World 

Service offers individual and 

group service programs for 

Jews interested in traveling 

to foreign countries to 

volunteer for grassroots 

social change projects. 

United Nations 

World Volunteer 

Web 

The United Nations World 

Volunteer Web is an online 

global clearinghouse for 

information and resources 

linked to volunteerism. 

Together for Good 

Together for Good is a nonprofit 

organization created 

to help traveling individuals 

make a difference in the lives 

of others. It provides detailed 

information on opportunities 

to give back on vacations 

as well as bringing groups 

together on high-profile trips 

and special events. 

CheapTickets.com 

CheapTickets.com has 

teamed up with United Way 

to offer travelers a route to 

setting up volunteer vacations, 

or adding a day or 

more of volunteering during a 

planned trip. 

Voluntourism.org 

Voluntourism.org is a website 

with lots of information about 

taking volunteer vacations, 

and combining volunteerism 

and travel. 

Responsibletravel. 

com 

Run by a United Kingdombased 

travel agency, the 

responsibletravel.com website 

focuses on eco-holidays, 

including many that offer a 

volunteer work component. P 

Ellen Settler, a Parkland 

resident, operates AMS 

Travel, an affiliate of Avoya / 

American Express Travel. 

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y Alison Berger 

Sharing Your World 

Public Art Features 

Kent Ullberg 

CULTURE 

“Nature is everything for me,” Ullberg said. “I grew up 

in the North Sea in Sweden, and having ancestors that 

date back to the Vikings, I feel the marine environment 

is in my blood. My family lived on this island for generations, 

and they were working class, which made a 

huge impact on me when it came to my true passion, 

which is sculpture.” 

He attributes the anatomical accuracy of his marine 

pieces to the renowned artist, Ph.D. marine biologist, 

and very dear friend Guy Harvey. “I have 

learned more from him about the marine 

environment and I owe a lot to him,” Ullberg 

said after a thoughtful pause. He included a 

school of fish, dolphins, and a sea turtle on 

a vertical line to draw attention to the fragile 

marine world, namely the coral reefs. 

The magnificent sculpture perfectly symbolizes 

the 40th anniversary of Broward County 

Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program. 

“I feel that when it comes to giving a message 

to the public, what is more compelling than 

sculpture? It communicates realism unlike any 

other medium,” he said. 

In a digitized world of microchips 

and man-made reality, Swedish 

sculptor Kent Ullberg is redefining 

specialized wildlife art. 

By examining our relationship to the natural world around us, 

Ullberg’s spectacular vision allows the viewer to reconnect and 

appreciate a life free from smartphones and social media, and 

connect back to the Earth. 

Taking his inspiration from Africa, where he was a curator for 

the National Museum in Botswana, Ullberg spent a long period 

of his life dedicated to field study. “I was isolated in Botswana, 

cut off from the modern art world for seven years. It was 

because of this that my true vision emerged as a sculptor of 

wildlife,” Ullberg told me in a recent interview. 

At a time where public art has never been so important, 

Ullberg’s sculptures are a refreshing reminder to stop and 

appreciate what is important in life. Ullberg’s famous Sailfish in 

Three Stages of Ascending (bronze, granite, and water, 1990) 

can be seen at the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County 

Convention Center. The tremendous sculpture stands 30 feet 

high and took more than two years to complete. 

As public art is a reflection of how we see the 

world, the three bronze sailfish seem to capture 

the simplicity of life and what it means to be 

a part of something much greater. Protruding 

from a deep pool of a granite fountain, each 

bronze sculpture simulates a natural occurrence 

of a day in the life of a fisherman. In his hometown 

in Sweden, Ullberg was taught to worship and respect the 

natural world. He pioneered with his gift of sculpture to 

create some of the most famous pieces that are displayed 

internationally. 

Public art allows a group to partake in a shared experience 

in a very special way. “Public sculpture becomes a part 

of your consciousness unlike any other art form,” Ullberg 

said. “When dealing with public space, these huge, iconic 

objects become meeting places, and I feel we have an 

obligation to communicate in an artistic language when 

dealing with the natural world.” 

Rather than gaze at oil on canvas hanging in a gallery, Ullberg’s 

giant bronze sculptures draw people together and allow us to 

reflect on our shared relationship to the world around us. For 

these reasons, his work epitomizes the importance of Broward 

Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program. His art allows 

nature to transcend any threat imposed by the evolving world 

of technological advancement and pulls the eye back to the 

environment in which we live. P 

Alison Berger is a staff writer for the Broward Cultural 

Division’s Broward Arts Journalism Alliance. 

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WINE WATCH 

by Sheila and Bennet Bodenstein 

The Sweet 

Taste of Ancient 

Greece 

Vintners on Santorini use recipe that’s 2,700 years old 

What usually comes to mind when the 

Greek island of Santorini is mentioned: 

boom, big boom, humongous 

boom. Santorini was the site of the largest 

volcanic eruption ever in recorded history. 

You didn’t catch it on the evening news 

because it happened about 3,600 years ago. 

That eruption is credited by some as the 

cause of the fabled city of Atlantis disappearing 

beneath the sea. The biblical story of the 

plagues of Egypt and the splitting of the sea 

by Moses has also been suggested as having 

been caused by the aftershocks of that 

monumental catastrophe. 

One would expect that the entire island of 

Santorini would also have disappeared as 

most of the island of Krakatoa did in 1883 

when the Krakatoa volcano erupted. Some of 

Santorini remained and, in its own way, the 

island resurrected itself. Today Santorini is 

one of the prime stops for the Greek island 

tours and a place where local and often 

little-known grapes are made into incredibly 

deep and interesting sweet wines called Vin 

Santo (holy wine) that mirror a style of wines 

of ancient Greece. 

Although the ancient Greeks would often mix 

tree resins with their dry wines, they drank 

their sweet wines without that turpentine-like 

resin. Santorini Vinsanto wines are still made 

from the local grapes by a formula described 

by the poet Isidoros in the seventh century 

BCE. Selected grapes are late picked and set 

out on straw mats to dry into raisins, and it 

is these raisins that are made into Vinsanto. 

The Santorini Vinsanto wines are truly the 

history and personality of Greece and the 

Greek people. If you are planning a party or 

something else Greek, these are the perfect 

wines for or with dessert. P 

Santo Wines Vinsanto ($30). 

A true expression of Greece and 

the Greek love for the sweet 

wines, specifically those that 

come from Santorini. This 

wine is made in the classical 

tradition with 85 percent 

Assyrtiko, 15 percent Aidani 

grapes, and then aged for 

eight years. The aroma 

is alive with chocolate, 

toasted coffee beans, 

honey, dried nuts, 

and sour cherries, 

which dominate 

the flavor and the 

extraordinarily long 

finish. This wine 

should be served with 

or as dessert. 

Giai Vin Santo ($44). Made from 

the Assyrtiko grape with small 

amounts Athiri and Aidani added 

for extra depth. Only a portion 

of the grapes are sun-dried 

while the remaining portion is 

shade-dried to enhance fruit 

freshness. It is the freshness 

of this wine that is its hallmark 

and what lifts the Giai Vin Santo 

to great heights of quality and 

enjoyment. 

Sigalas 2004 Vinsanto 

Santorini ($46). Another variation 

of the classical Vin Santo 

formula; in this case the wine 

has been made from Assyrtiko 

75 percent, Aidani 25 percent 

grapes and displays an inviting 

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amber color and the aromas of raisins and 

apricots. The flavor is a whirl of all of the 

sweet fruits you have ever loved backed 

up by fruit acid that enhances the tasting 

experience then ending in a long-lasting 

finish that is almost indescribable. 

2006 Artemis 

Karamolegos ($35). When 

this wine is opened, the 

room fills with the aromas of 

dried fruits and jams, nuts, 

citrus, and honey, with 

the accent on the honey. 

The flavor is as big as 

the aroma and presents 

an enjoyable wine with 

which to end a meal or 

evening. 

Gavalas 2006 

Vinsanto ($32). This 

wine abounds with 

the flavors and 

aromas of figs, 

prunes, honey, 

and dried nuts. 

As with all of 

the Santorini Vinsanto, it is a 

perfect accompaniment to dark 

chocolate or chocolate desserts. 

2006 Canava Roussous 

Vinsanto ($34). We are running 

out of superlatives for the sweet 

wines of Santorini. The 2006 

Canava Roussous Vinsanto, as are 

all of the other Vin Santo wines, is 

a sensory fiesta and not a negative 

thing to be found. Do try them. 

They are well worth your interest.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW 

by Charles Marcanetti 

A Secret No More 

Jet Runway Café 

From 1920 to 1933 America was an 

alcohol-free country (yeah, sure). 

Still, America’s thirst for inebriants 

flourished and hidden clubs grew up 

everywhere, the entering into which was 

prefaced by whispering a password. 

And so, the Speakeasy was born. After 

America came to its partying senses, 

some enterprising restaurateurs began 

hiding themselves in semi-secret 

locations ensuring that the mystery 

and uniqueness of their eateries were 

heightened. 

Some 76 years later came the birth of 

Jet Runway Café at Fort Lauderdale 

Executive Airport. Hidden among 

hangars, parked airplanes, and helicopters, 

it continues, now seven years later, 

enchanting its patrons with astounding 

fare and remarkable views of the landings 

and takeoffs of planes old and new, 

and the comings and goings of support 

personnel and vehicles. 

Not only is this a 

superlative breakfast 

and lunch experience, 

Jet Runway Café can, 

and frequently does, 

cater on-site parties 

up to 150 people and 

larger events on-site 

and off-site, indoors 

and outdoors literally 

touching the runways. 

OMG. The same chefs and sous-chefs 

as watch over the day-to-day diners 

create the many dishes offered for the 

gatherings. And yes, there seems to be 

no shortage of pilots and passengers 

flying in for a meal … and take-out. 

One of the clues we food critics use 

in determining if a restaurant is “solid” 

is the staff turnover. At Jet Runway 

Café the shortest time employee is 4½ 

years and our server for our luncheon, 

Luanda, has been there six years. She 

loves what she does and where she 

does it. And her colleagues and, most 

of all, her customers can tell from her 

first smile to her modest approach to 

delivering the check that this is her turf. 

Of course, Luanda and any and all the 

other servers would have a hard time 

existing at one location if the food wasn’t 

top-notch. It is. And now, let’s check out 

some of the offerings. 

We started off with 

Margarita Flatbread 

consisting of grape 

tomatoes, mozzarella, 

basil pesto, 

and balsamic glaze, 

and Pulled Pork 

Flatbread made with 

mojo pork, shredded 

mozzarella, and 

cilantro chimichurri. 

I would love to get 

the recipe because 

each was light but full 

flavored and I could 

have made a meal of it. But I’m glad I 

didn’t because we next savored two 

remarkable salads: Silver Lining Salad 

made with mixed greens, grilled chicken, 

candied pecans, sundried cranberries, 

mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, 

and gorgonzola drizzled with balsamic 

vinaigrette; and, my favorite salad, the 

Crispy Goat Cheese Salad created 

by melding blackened shrimp, baby 

spinach, candied pecans, strawberries, 

blueberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette. 

It’s like having dessert for lunch. 

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on toasted brioche, plus the Crab 

Cake sandwich made from lump crab 

and cilantro-lime aioli and served with 

guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and pickle 

on a toasted brioche bun, and finally 

the Cuban sandwich made with roasted 

pulled pork, Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, 

kosher pickle, and mustard served on 

soft white hoagie. None of these creations 

is typical fare but they are perfect 

for lunch and later on in the day when 

you take lots and lots of the items home. 

Jet Runway Café offers a different soup 

daily, so check it out on the day(s) you’re 

going. We went on a Monday, French 

Onion Soup day. The soup was just as 

it was supposed to be and for French 

Onion Soup that is saying a lot, as too 

often the only thing French about it is 

the name. Here it was French, French 

Onion Soup and delicious. Tomato 

Bisque is on the menu every day. So just 

to be polite (LOL) I sampled it. I loved it. 

They serve half-pound burgers with lots 

of accoutrements and in many different 

styles. I had none, but judging from the 

aromas and the look on the faces of the 

patrons eating them I can say you will 

likely be very impressed. But why would 

I not have a burger for lunch? Simple, 

because I saw what the main courses 

were and I opted for the gourmet, as 

opposed to the gourmand. 

Steak Chimichurri was fabulous, 

made as close to perfection as I have 

experienced in a long time and the skirt 

steak is served with grilled onions, black 

beans, yellow rice, and roasted vegetables. 

I also had a giant portion of 

the Honey Lime Salmon made with 

Atlantic salmon with a citrus glaze 

and served with whipped garlic 

potatoes and mixed vegetables. 

We also could not resist the 

Mahi-Mahi sandwich served with 

guacamole, lettuce, tomato, 

pickle, and chipotle mayo served 

Even if you don’t believe me I tell 

you truly that we also had every 

one of their side dishes -- the 

Mac-N-Cheese, Sweet Potato 

Fries, Seasoned Fries, and Sweet 

Plantains -- and each was mouthwatering. 

For dessert we had the 

Bag of Cookies and the Chocolate 

Cake and I will not have a craving for 

sweets for years to come. 

Lastly for the food let me say 

that Jet Runway Café serves 

the best sweet raspberry 

iced tea I have ever had. 

My experience at this totally 

enjoyable eatery has assured 

them of my becoming a 

regular customer and a 

person who proudly offers 

his word of mouth to all who 

would hear. P 

5540 NW 21st Terrace 

Fort Lauderdale 

954-958-9900 (restaurant); 

954-990-1939 (catering) 

info@jetrunwaycafe.com 

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MAY 

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL 

by Helen Downey 

School’s almost out for summer! What an amazing year: 

Record registration, opening of our modules enabling us to 

build our Maker Lab and increase our curriculum, and best 

of all, permission to finally begin the capital campaign for 

our brand-new Parish and Student Center, which will break 

ground, fingers crossed, December 2016. We are so thankful 

to our students, our families, and our community for supporting 

us on this amazing journey of investment and growth. 

OK, now to the key dates. First Friday early dismissal is 

Friday, May 6 th , staggered from 12:35pm for K-4 and 1:00pm 

for 5 – 8 grades. Mother’s Day Mass and May Crowning 

also take place on this day following morning Mass. 

School is closed on Monday, May 9 th , and Wednesday, May 

18 th , is early release at 12:35pm and 1:00pm. School is 

closed on Monday, May 30 th , for Memorial Day. Our last day 

of school and end of fourth quarter is Wednesday, June 8 th . 

Our final Home and School meeting is Tuesday, May 10 th . 

This will be a volunteer breakfast held at 8:00am in the 

church. We have amazing volunteers and we thank each and 

every one of you for all that you do to make a difference in 

the lives of our children. 

PARK TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

by Erica Cukierman 

Our 2015-2016 school year is almost complete, and what 

a fantastic year it has been. Although we are 

nearing the end, there are still opportunities to 

participate in more fun and exciting events 

at Park Trails. 

We start off the month with 

Teacher Appreciation Week 

from May 2 nd to May 6 th . 

Don’t forget to recognize 

your student’s teachers 

for all their hard work and 

dedication throughout the 

school year. Our annual 

Cultural Arts Night is 

almost here. We will be 

celebrating the arts with 

lots of fun and entertainment for students and parents on 

Wednesday, May 11 th . The night will be filled with musical 

performances, art projects, and lots of yummy food, so be 

sure to bring the family to celebrate and learn with us. Our 

students are very excited about the Scholastic Spring Book 

Fair, which will begin Tuesday, May 31 st , and run through 

Friday, June 3 rd . Finally, we look forward to thanking all our 

wonderful volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation 

Breakfast on Tuesday, May 24 th . 

The PT family would like to thank Pepperoni Grill and everyone 

who participated in the Light It Up Blue for World Autism 

Day fundraiser as well as the Publix in Parkland Commons 

and all our families who joined us for Fun Family Math Night 

last month. 

Please note there will be no school on Friday, May 27 th , and 

Monday, May 30 th . The last day of the school year will be an 

early release day on Thursday, June 9 th . Don’t forget to visit 

the Park Trails PTA website at www.ParkTrailsPTA.com for 

additional information. 

As we say hello to summer, we’d like to thank the entire PTE 

family for their continued support. Park Trails wishes our fifthgraders 

well as they enter middle school, and we also wish 

all of our returning, new, and former students a safe, fun, and 

happy summer. 

RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

by Pam Ofstein 

It’s May already and our Riverglades Elementary 2015-2016 

school year is almost complete. It’s been an awesome 

year and what can we say, time flies when 

you are learning. But don’t put your calendars 

away yet; there are lots of events planned for the 

end of the year. 

During the week of May 2 nd to May 6 th , the PTA 

will show our Riverglades staff how much they 

are appreciated and enjoy a delicious Staff 

Appreciation Luncheon for all their hard work 

on May 3 rd . It’s also our month of big thanks. 

On May 4 th , it’s our End of the Year PTA 

Luncheon (who can believe another 

year gone by). Our PTA goes 

above and beyond, 

and we couldn’t do it 

without them. 

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We aren’t stopping there. Cultural Arts Night is on! We 

are excited to show off one of our largest evening events 

May 11 th , showcasing artwork from each Riverglades 

student. This night is really a work of art and offers handson 

interactive art kiosks for the children to explore their 

creative side. Then we head right into some reading fun. 

The Scholastic Book Fair once again visits Riverglades 

from May 9 th to May 13 th . It’s a great week to get those 

books for spring and summer. 

May 13 th we also celebrate our fifth-graders and Riverglades 

volunteers for all you do with a Safety Patrol and Morning 

Announcement Lunch and the Volunteer Breakfast. 

As June rolls in, a few dates to remember and mark down: 

the STAR breakfast and Fifth Grade Celebration on June 8 th ; 

and of course the Last Day of School, June 9 th . Don’t forget; 

celebrate the end of the year at Yogurt Craze. 

Once again, thank you all for a wonderful year at Riverglades. 

We look forward to the upcoming school year and continuing 

to educate our favorite people — our kids. Don’t forget to 

check in for updates for the upcoming 2016-2017 school 

year on our Riverglades PTA website, www.myvlink.org/rivergladeselementarypta. 

Have a wonderful and safe summer. 

FOREST GLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 

by Robyne Friedland 

Wasn’t it just winter break? We can’t believe how quickly 

this year flew by, and what a year it was. We have had many 

wonderful and educational field trips, events, concerts, 

shows, and so much more. There are many opportunities to 

thrive at Forest Glen, and we invite you to tour our school, 

visit our website, and call our front office for any questions 

you may have. 

There are two Academic Innovative Programs offered at 

Forest Glen. Our Pre-Quantum Leap and Honors Academy 

Innovative Programs offer advanced academic opportunities 

for gifted and high-achieving 

students. Students have the 

opportunity to proceed academically 

at their own pace. They 

can take up to 16 high school 

courses during their three years 

at Forest Glen Middle School. 

These courses are coupled with 

specialized field trips that enhance 

the educational experience. 

Technology is also infused into the 

curriculum. There are still a few 

spots available for high achievers. 

If you are interested in applying, 

please contact Kristy Stephan at 

kristy.stephan@browardschools. 

com for more information. 

Although the school year is winding down, we still have 

some great events taking place. May 10 th at 6pm there 

is a Parent Volunteer Night — open to all parents 

including incoming sixth-grade parents. May 12 th there 

are free immunizations available for sixth-graders going 

into seventh grade next year. May 24 th our chorus will 

be holding its end of the year concert at 6pm. May 25 th our 

beginning band will be holding its last concert at 6pm. May 

26 th our advanced bands will host their final concerts of the 

year starting at 6pm. 

We’d like to thank all our volunteers for their help this school 

year. We would also like to wish our eighth-graders the best 

of luck in high school. Finally, on behalf of the administration, 

we would like to wish our students, parents, teachers, and 

staff a wonderful summer break, and we look forward to 

seeing you in August. 

For more information call 754-322-3400 and visit our website, 

forestglen.browardschools.com. 

HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

by Gaby Franklin 

Our very first Multicultural Arts Night was a huge success. 

Everyone had fun learning about over 15 different countries 

and their culture. We were also able to have a taste of a 

variety of cuisines and enjoyed many different forms of art 

on and off the stage. Thank you to our PTO and wonderful 

volunteers for putting together this fun event. 

It’s now time to show our appreciation for our wonderful 

school staff. Let all teachers and administrative staff members 

feel all the love and respect we have for them. Staff 

appreciation week runs from Monday, May 2 nd , to Friday, 

May 6 th . The PTO will be hosting a Family Fun Night at the 

Coral Springs Marriott (outside of Heron Bay South entrance), 

Friday, May 13 th . This is an end-of-year party event with 

music and games for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss 

this opportunity to come out, relax, 

and have some fun with your neighbors 

and school friends. The event 

will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

A SAC meeting is scheduled for 

Monday, May 16 th , at 2:30pm in the 

school’s cafeteria. Attention volunteers, 

come in on Friday, May 19 th , at 

9:15am for a Volunteer Appreciation 

Breakfast and PTO General Meeting 

in which we will vote for next year’s 

PTO Executive Board. 

Remember that there is no school 

on Monday, May 30 th , in observance 

of Memorial Day. We are reaching 

the end of another school year. It has 

been a very enriching, fun one. P 

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SCHOOL 

by David Volz 

At far left, Kyle 

Jeter uses 

technology in 

his classes. 

Left, students 

Kaitlyn Valenz, 

Chi Leminh, 

and Gabriela 

Kostzer show 

astronomy 

artwork with 

Jeter. 

Star of Stars 

Stoneman Douglas 

Astronomer Is 

Teacher of the Year 

Teacher Kyle Jeter’s 

astronomy classes 

at Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School are so 

popular, they fill up fast. 

Honors student Alex Kahn 

is a recent convert. “The 

class is very interesting and I 

have enjoyed learning about 

planets in our solar system, 

stars, star clusters, and 

constellations. I want to learn 

more about astronomy. Mr. 

Jeter puts a lot of effort into 

his class,” said Kahn. 

Samantha Maldonado also 

loves studying astronomy 

with Jeter and has been 

active in the astronomy 

club, which Jeter sponsors. 

She was also part of Jeter’s 

Project Aquila, which sends 

a high-altitude balloon into 

the stratosphere to take 

video and gather data on the 

atmosphere. “I was able to 

do art using photographs of 

the stars. I love being a part 

the astronomy club and his 

class,” said Maldonado. 

Jeter, who was 

named Teacher 

of the Year for 

Broward County 

Public Schools 

at a ceremony in 

April, began the 

Stoneman Douglas 

astronomy program 

in 1997. He had 22 

students. Now he 

teaches more than 

230 teenagers. 

“Half my class is traditional 

lecture,” said Jeter. “The 

rest of the time I have the 

students work in small collaborative 

teams where they 

work on astronomy projects. 

I have them work on art 

projects involving astronomy 

and I have them create their 

own websites on astronomy 

topics. They can participate 

in some ongoing citizen 

science projects. They can 

follow current events on 

space-related websites.” 

Jeter also has his students 

use a telescope to see the 

stars and planets and learn 

more about bodies in the 

universe. They even learn 

how to assemble a telescope. 

During a recent class, he was 

giving a presentation on black 

holes and the latest research 

on them. The students were 

participating in a citizen 

science project and helped 

scientists analyze data and 

pictures. Students were 

eager to learn about the latest 

research on black holes. 

Jordan Moses said he will 

continue studying astronomy 

after high school. “This is 

something I will always be 

able to use. I will always have 

an interest in studying the 

stars,” he said. 

Kaitlyn Valenz liked doing 

the astronomy art projects. 

“I think this class is fun and 

I enjoy having Jeter as a 

teacher,” she said. 

Ty Thompson, the principal at 

Stoneman Douglas, was very 

proud of Jeter’s award. “We 

were excited and I jumped 

for joy. He is an awesome 

teacher and he deserves this 

recognition.” Thompson is 

impressed with how Jeter 

relates to students. “He 

knows a lot about astronomy, 

and he can work with the 

latest technology. His classes 

are very interesting and many 

students want to be in his 

classes,” said Thompson. 

Jeter hopes to continue 

developing the astronomy 

program. He and some of 

his students founded the 

astronomy club in 2006. 

The club organizes activities 

and plans an Astronomy 

Night. It also goes on an 

annual field trip to the 

Kennedy Space Center. 

Jeter and fellow teachers 

Frank Krar and Sean 

Simpson created Project 

Aquila. Students and teachers 

work together to launch 

video cameras and sensors. 

Data from the flight of the 

high-altitude balloon is collected 

and analyzed. 

Student Gabriela Kostzer 

enjoys learning more about 

astronomy. “We get to learn 

about what is above us,” 

she said. P 

PHOTOS COURTESY DAVID VOLZ 

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MOTHER’S DAY TEA (age 5 and up) 

Tuesday, May 3 rd – 6pm 

Enjoy tea and cookies with your mom, grandma, or aunt while 

listening to Mother’s Day stories. Then make a craft to give 

as a gift. Parkland Library card required to register. Register 

online at www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. 

Parkland Library 

MAY EVENTS 

Register Online at www.cityofparkland.org/library 

or call 954-757-4207. 

A Parkland Library card is required to participate. 

ARTIST OF THE MONTH - 

LEI YU 

May 2 nd through May 31 st 

Lei Yu has always been an art 

lover from a young age, and 

she has remained devoted 

to her love of art while she 

pursued a career in public 

relations and marketing. She 

has visited Europe, Africa, all 

throughout Asia, and now lives in Florida, and her traveling 

experience has influenced her views in art. With a background 

in literature, business administration, and marketing, Lei 

switched her focus to painting after she left a global marketing 

director’s position. She has painted landscapes, animals, 

portraits, and seascapes, and she most enjoys painting 

landscapes and seascapes of places that she has traveled to. 

Lei interprets memorable moments of nature, people, places, 

and culture in her paintings, and hopes that each one gives 

her viewers the same bliss and enjoyment as it does for her. 

ADULT COLORING 

BOOK ART 

Tuesday, May 3rd – 

10:30am to noon 

Decompress and let 

your mind wander while 

enjoying this latest 

creative trend: coloring 

books for adults. We’ll 

add some soothing 

background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” 

in your day. We will provide the supplies or you may bring your 

own. Registration required. 

“YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF RUM”: THE JEWS 

OF THE CARIBBEAN WITH DANA COHEN-SPROTT 

Wednesday, May 4 th – 6pm 

While working in Jamaica on the Prime Minister’s staff, author, 

lecturer, and researcher Dana Cohen-Sprott learned of the 

500 year-old Jewish community that was a thriving and 

integral part of island and Caribbean history. During her 28 

years living in the Caribbean, she gained firsthand knowledge 

of regional Jewish history, unearthing details on the pirates, 

planters, and revolutionaries, as well as about the havens for 

Jews during World War II. She led the international team that 

pinpointed the location of a lost synagogue and Jewish burial 

ground on the Island of St. Maarten. Cohen-Sprott has a BS 

in Economics from Russell Sage College and spent her freshman 

year in Israel and a semester in London at the London 

School of Economics. She holds an MBA in International 

Business from George Washington University. She also has 

an award-winning rum cake that she will share with the group. 

Registration required. 

ALL BOOKED UP BOOK 

DISCUSSION GROUP 

THE CIRCLE BY DAVE EGGERS 

Saturday, May 7 th – 

10:30am to 11:30am 

When Mae Holland is hired to work 

for the Circle, the world’s most 

powerful internet company, she feels 

she’s been given the opportunity of 

a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a 

sprawling California campus, links 

users’ personal emails, social media, 

banking, and purchasing with its universal operating system, 

resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and 

transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, 

the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those 

who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company’s 

modernity. Over time, life beyond the campus grows distant, 

and then a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her 

shaken, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, 

democracy, and the limits of human knowledge. 

WRITING BUDDIES (K-5th grade) 

Saturday, May 7 th – 2pm 

We all know how important it is to read to children, but what 

about writing? Strong communication skills are important 

throughout life. And writing is fun, too! Teens will be paired up 

with young budding authors to guide them through the story 

creation process. Each child will write and illustrate a mini 

story to take home. This group meets once a month, and a 

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different genre will be explored each month. Parkland Library 

card required to register. Teens 14 and up who are interested 

in becoming a Writing Buddy should call 954-757-4207 for 

more information. 

THE ART OF ORIGAMI (Adults and Teens) 

Tuesday, May 10 th – 6pm 

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Learn how 

to turn flat pieces of paper into three dimensional works of art! 

ITALIANISSIMO 

Monday, May 16 th and 23 rd – 7pm 

This is a class for individuals who would like to learn to speak 

Italian and for those who want to improve their Italian speaking 

skills. The orientation, led by Antonio Del Bene of Byron 

Tree USA, will enable those in attendance to determine the 

level of the course (introductory or advanced). The classes will 

be held weekly at the Parkland Library. 

LUCKY CAT ART CLASS (age 7 and up) 

Tuesday, May 17 th – 3:30pm 

The Lucky Cat is a common Japanese figurine which is often 

believed to bring good luck to the owner. Children will hear 

the story of the Lucky Cat then learn to draw and design their 

own. Parkland Library card required to register. 

STORY SLAM (Adults and Teens) 

Wednesday, May 18 th – 6:30pm 

Amateur storytellers (and the people who love them) will share 

and enjoy short, first-person narratives related to a theme. For 

this meeting, the theme will be “Karma.” Bring your original 

poem or story of no more than 1,200 words and volunteer 

to read or just come out to listen and support those sharing. 

Refreshments and discussion time will follow. 

SPEAKERS SERIES: 

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OF SOUTH FLORIDA THEATER 

WITH BILL HIRSCHMAN 

Saturday, May 21 st – 

10:30am to 11:30am 

Award-winning journalist and 

theater critic Bill Hirschman will 

share an insider’s look at the 

exciting local theater scene and 

discuss how theater criticism is impacted by the Internet. 

Hirschman, founder, editor, and chief critic for Florida Theater 

on Stage, has taken traditional print arts journalism and 

expanded it for an online audience at floridatheateronstage. 

com, a for-profit arts journalism site. It reviews nearly every 

professional production in the three counties with occasional 

reviews of work in New York City, Vero Beach, and Key West. 

It also produces interviews, features, and breaking news of 

development in the world of South Florida theater. A graduate 

of the University of Missouri School of Journalism with 

a theater minor, Hirschman has been involved in theater as 

an actor, director, producer, and playwright most of his life. 

Registration required. 

AFTERNOON FILM AND DISCUSSION: 

BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK 

Saturday, May 21 st – 2pm 

“We all get dressed for 

Bill,” says Vogue editor 

Anna Wintour. The “Bill” in 

question is 80+ New York 

Times photographer Bill 

Cunningham. For decades, 

this Schwinn-riding cultural 

anthropologist has been 

obsessively and inventively 

chronicling fashion trends 

and high society charity 

soirées for the Times Style 

section in his columns “On 

the Street” and “Evening 

Hours.” Documenting 

uptown fixtures (Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor, David 

Rockefeller – who all appear in the film out of their love 

for Bill), downtown eccentrics, and everyone in between, 

Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable 

than any catwalk as an expression of time, place, and 

individual flair. In turn, this documentary, Bill Cunningham 

New York, is a delicate, funny, and often poignant portrait 

of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity 

and unassuming grace. 

WHO’S THE BOSS DOG -TRAINING TALK 

Tuesday, May 24 th – 10:30am to 11:30am 

Certified dog trainer Beth Glickman will share an overview 

of her training philosophy that helps owners communicate 

their expectations to their dogs in a positive, reinforcing 

manner, building an even better bond between human and 

pet. She will answer questions about puppy training, dog 

obedience, problem behaviors and more. Note: This is a 

humans-only session. Registration required. 

MEMORIAL DAY 

CEREMONY 

Wednesday, May 25 th – 

6:30pm to 7pm 

The Parkland 

Library will mark 

this coming day 

of observance 

by presenting 

a slideshow of 

2006 Pulitzer 

Prize-winning 

photographs by 

Todd Heisler of the Rocky Mountain News documenting 

the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones in 

military service. Harpist Darlene Weingarten, a member 

of the South Florida Chapter of the American Harp 

Society, will provide beautiful background music during 

the presentation. P 

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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY 

Atlantis Academy was established in Miami in 1976 as an 

innovative school for students who need a personalized program. 

The school emphasizes the importance of excellent parent/ 

teacher/student relationships, the goal of which is to form a 

close working relationship between the family and the school. 

Through open communication between parents, faculty, and the 

administration, parents regularly participate in developing and 

forming the best method to achieve the student’s individual 

goals as well as the goals of the school. 

OUR PROGRAM 

Atlantis Academy has a low student-to-teacher ratio that greatly 

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groups are designed for students who function on varying grade 

and academic levels. Our core curriculum is reading, math, 

language arts, social studies, and science. Additional subject 

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Teachers begin at a student’s diagnosed instructional level and 

assist in achieving mastery by using innovative techniques, personalized 

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• Safe, Secure Environment 

• Full Academic Curriculum 

• Athletic Program 

• Low Student-Teacher Ratio 

• Blended Learning Tools 

• Differentiated Instruction 

• Strong Parent-Teacher 

Communication 

• Social Skills 

• Promethean Boards and iPad 

use for Interactive 

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• Hands-On Life Skills & 

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by David Volz 

HARD 

BALL 

College Scholarships Reward 

the Best High School Players 

Young athletes from the area are among the top in Broward County 

and the state, working hard every day to become more successful 

at their sport. 

Colton Welker, a 

member of Stoneman 

Douglas High School’s 

baseball team, is 

one of the best high 

school shortstops in 

the nation. He is batting 

.533 and in three 

years has had only 

three errors. Welker 

has received All-State 

and All-American 

honors. He has signed 

a baseball scholarship 

with the University of 

Miami and is looking 

forward to making an impact with the 

Hurricanes next season. 

“I want to be the best baseball player I 

can be, and I always want to do the best I 

can. I don’t want to feel I didn’t try as hard 

as I could have,” said Welker. 

Todd Fitzgerald, the Stoneman Douglas 

baseball coach, is impressed with Welker. 

“He is very hardworking and is a very 

good baseball player,” he said. 

Jesus Luzardo, a Stoneman Douglas 

pitcher with a 4-0 record, has also signed 

a scholarship to play at the University of 

Miami. “I love playing baseball and I have 

worked hard to be successful,” he said. “I 

am excited to be going to a program like 

Miami to play baseball.” 

Colton Welker scampers back to first base after 

trying to steal second in a recent game. 

John McKenna, 

a first baseman at 

Stoneman Douglas, will 

play for the U.S. Military 

Academy next year. “I 

would like to start as a 

freshman. I am looking 

forward to the challenge 

of West Point,” 

he said. 

Gillian Morrison 

is one of the top 

high school female 

track athletes in the 

area. The senior at 

Track star Gillian Morrison specializes in the 

triple jump and the heptathlon. 

John McKenna thinks his game is good enough 

to be a starter the first year. 

Stoneman Douglas has accepted a 

scholarship to compete in the triple jump 

and the heptathlon at Boston University. 

She competed in the state championships 

in the high jump, long jump, triple jump, 

and hundred meter hurdles. She also 

competed in the New Balance National 

Meet and in the Junior Olympics in the 

heptathlon. 

“It takes a lot of work and dedication to do 

well in track and field, but it is something I 

really love to do,” said Morrison. 

Andrew Labosky, a shortstop at J.P. 

Taravella High School, has signed a baseball 

scholarship with Nova Southeastern 

University. He is batting .389 with no errors. 

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MAY 2016

“I love baseball and I have been playing since I was age four. 

I have worked hard at the game and I played travel ball. I 

can’t wait to get to Nova Southeastern. I hope to become a 

starter in my sophomore year,” he said. 

Jack Sinclair, who plays first base and shortstop at 

Taravella, has made a verbal commitment to the University 

of Central Florida. “I like baseball. It is a lot of fun and I look 

forward to playing in college,” he said. 

Skylar Fairchild, 

a talented shortstop at 

Coral Springs Charter 

School, has received a 

softball scholarship to 

the University of Detroit 

Mercy. She is one of 

the top players on the 

team, which won a state 

championship last year 

and is playing well this 

year. 

Skylar Fairchild will join her sister, Paige, 

on the college softball team. 

“We have very good 

team chemistry. We are 

all playing well together. I 

love playing softball,” said Fairchild, whose sister, Paige, won 

a softball scholarship to the same university last year. 

interest from Kent State, Kansas State, Evansville, Bethune- 

Cookman, Stetson, Princeton, Yale, Penn and Lafayette. 

Basketball coach Alex Groothuis said that Fraser is very 

talented and one of the best to play for the Panthers. 

Myron Dewar lead the Coral Springs High School basketball 

team to an 8A state championship and is considered 

one of the very best basketball players in Broward County. 

He won the award for 

best basketball player 

in Class 8A and finished 

second for Florida’s Mr. 

Basketball. The Sun- 

Sentinel named him 

player of the year for 

Class 8A, 7A, and 6A. 

Dewar, who played small 

forward and averaged 

29 points a game, 

hopes to play college 

basketball next year but 

Shortstop Andrew Labosky is batting 

.389 with no errors. 

is undecided on where 

he will play. 

“It was exciting to win a state championship,” said Dewar. 

“It is nice to have people look up to you. It takes a lot of hard 

work to be a good basketball player.” P 

Skylar Fairchild said success 

in softball requires 

a lot of hard work and 

dedication. “You have to 

learn how to fail and come 

back,” she said. “I want to 

win the state championship 

again this year.” 

Calvin Jackson Jr., 

also at Coral Springs 

Charter, was a top football 

player and signed a 

football scholarship with 

the University of Toledo. 

Jackson, a top player on 

offense and defense, led 

the Panthers to an 11-0 

record and a Southeastern 

Football Conference 

championship. “He was a 

game changer for us,” said 

Matt Garris, who coached 

him last year. 

Giovanni Fraser, who 

plays center on the basketball 

team at Coral Springs 

Charter, has received 

Top baseball players Brandon Kaminer, from left, Jesus Luzardo, and Colton Welker. 

Luzardo and Welker are going to the University of Miami; Kaminer, a junior, hopes 

to follow them. 

Where They’re Going 

Stoneman Douglas High 

Colton Welker - baseball 

University of Miami 

Jesus Luzardo - baseball 

University of Miami 

John McKenna - baseball 

U.S. Military Academy 

Gillian Morrison - track 

Boston University 

J.P. Taravella High 

Andrew Labosky - baseball 

Nova Southeastern University 

Jack Sinclair - baseball 

University of Central Florida 

Coral Springs Charter High 

Skylar Fairchild - softball 

University of Detroit Mercy 

Calvin Jackson Jr. - football 

University of Toledo 

Giovanni Fraser - basketball 

undecided 

Coral Springs High 

Myron Dewar - basketball 

undecided 

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CAMP 

by GerriAnn Pane 

OUT of the RUT 

Travel Camps Add Excitement to Kids’ Summers 

If you’ve been to a summer camp, 

you’re not surprised to hear about 

camping’s many benefits. Having 

experienced life at camp yourself as a 

child, you know the profound, positive 

effects that still matter to you as an 

adult, and you also know that you want 

the same thing for your own kids. 

But if you didn’t go to camp as a child, 

you may not realize just how good the 

experience is for children. You may not 

Myah Williams, Lila Mendencino (back), and Chance Goldman 

touch to help them understand material 

better. Zoos, nature centers, and botanical 

gardens show kids animals and plant 

life up close and often have areas where 

children can touch displays such as 

petting zoos and interactive computer 

programs. Kids can look forward to and 

prepare for the field trip for several days 

or weeks. Learning in assorted ways 

can appeal to varied learning styles, 

helping children succeed whether they 

are visual, auditory, or kinetic learners. 

Lauryn Edwards, Sabrina Fernandez (back), 

and Mia Landol 

know why so many parents are committed 

to sending their kids to camp. One of 

those reasons is because of the field trips. 

Camp just is not camp unless you 

can travel offsite and experience new 

adventures. In all my years of experience 

directing summer camps, the one 

thing that the campers and counselors 

talk about and always have fond 

memories of is their field trips away 

from the base camp with their friends. 

There are so many exciting places 

for children to experience in South 

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Grace Derstine, Kristina Marker, 

Kamari Fason, and Chris Fason 

Joseph Dent, Myah Williams (back), 

and Sienna Goldman 

Florida, and a travel camp is a way to 

experience all of those fun places with 

their friends. Field trips give children a 

welcome breath from routine. 

Field trips give 

campers an 

educational, cultural, 

and fun experience 

away from the regular 

camp environment. 

Popular trips include zoos, nature 

centers, science museums, aquariums, 

etc. Not only do field trips provide 

alternative educational opportunities 

for children, they can also benefit the 

community if they include some type of 

community service. 

Campers visiting different educational 

facilities learn in a more hands-on 

interactive manner than they do at the 

base camp site. Science museums, for 

example, have displays that children can 

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Dylan Schreiber, Emma Meyer, Brayden Derstine, and 

Andrew Moran 

Savita Bagarithran, Alanis Souza (back), 

and Eden Sharoni 

Field trips expand children’s 

learning through active hands-on 

experience with the rich resources 

of the local community. Field 

trips increase student knowledge 

and understanding of a subject, 

and add realism and enrich their 

experience all with the camaraderie 

of their friends. P 

GerriAnn Pane is the owner/ 

manager of Gerri’s Travel 

Adventures and Programs 

(Camp GTA) in Coral Springs.

Gerri’s Travel Adventures and Programs presents: 

CAMP GTA 

Owned and operated by former City of Parkland Kids and Teen Camp Director of 22 years. 

Children ages 5 to 12 years (K to 6th grade) 

Country Hills Elementary School 

10550 Westview Dr. Coral Springs, FL. 33076 

SESSION A: 4 weeks 

June 20th -July 15th 

$650 8:30AM to 4:00PM 

*Extended Hours* 

$670 8:30AM to 5:00PM 

$690 8:00AM to 4:00PM 

$710 8:00AM to 5:00PM 

SESSION SELECTIONS 

SESSION B: 4 weeks 

July 18th -August 12th 

$650 8:30AM to 4:00PM 


$670 8:30AM to 5:00PM 

$690 8:00AM to 4:00PM 

$710 8:00AM to 5:00PM 

Non-refundable $150 Deposit and Registration fee due with application. 

Registration begins Monday, March 14, 2016. 

All camps fees include field trip costs, motorcoach transportation, 

onsite activities, snack and supervision. Sibling discount is 3%. 

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June 20th -August 12th 

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$1330 8:30AM to 5:00PM 

$1370 8:00AM to 5:00PM 

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CAMP 

by David Volz 

Let’s Go 

Surfing Now 

Pompano Beach 

may be an ideal 

spot for youths 

who want to learn how 

to surf. 

“The waves in 

Pompano Beach are 

smaller and good for 

children to learn the 

basics of surfing. We 

teach the kids the 

basics of how to paddle 

on a surfboard and to 

stand up,” said William 

“Skeeter” Zimmerman, 

a professional surfer 

who owns the Living 

Water Surf School. “Our 

students get better at 

surfing and we make 

surfing fun.” 

Zimmerman, who was 

born in Deerfield Beach, 

learned surfing from his 

father when the family 

lived in Kona, Hawaii, 

for a time. He has a 

passion for surfing and 

loves being around the 

water. He won his first 

surf competition at age 

11 and was sponsored 

by surfing sportswear 

maker Quiksilver at age 15. When 

he is not surfing, Zimmerman enjoys 

diving, fishing, and exercising. 

Zimmerman, who is also a firefighter, 

paramedic, and certified lifeguard, is 

considered one of the top professional surfers 

on the East Coast. He has competitions at the 

Jupiter Fall Classic and the Treasure Chest 

Pro/Am. He began teaching at age 16. 

Living Water Surf School was 

founded in 2004 and is one of a 

small group of camps across the 

United States and the only one 

in Florida to receive the honor of 

bearing the names of Quiksilver and 

female sports fashion clothing brand 

Roxy. Its summer camp, which is 

held at 16th Street in Pompano 

Beach, has a group of experienced 

instructors who are eager to help 

young people learn how to surf. 

There is a strong emphasis on 

safety, and no student has been 

injured at the camp. 

“We have a 5-to-1 ratio of instructors 

to students,” Zimmerman said. 

“We can teach anyone to surf.” 

Young people who choose to 

participate in the Living Water Surf 

School not only learn how to surf 

but also have the opportunity to 

learn about snorkeling and other 

beach and water activities. The 

camp program begins on Memorial 

Day and runs until August 26th. 

Half-day and full-day sessions are 

available. Living Water gives surfing 

lessons year round and also offers 

private lessons. 

Also in Pompano Beach and in Fort 

Lauderdale is the EZride Surf School 

Surf camp program. Surf camp is 

held on select weeks between June 

and August and on school holidays. 

Campers are encouraged to explore 

the ocean and let surfing encourage 

healthy living and staying active. 

Those who come can make lasting 

friendships and enjoy new activities. 

The instructors have a passion for 

the sport and are eager to share 

their knowledge. They provide a 

foundation of surfing knowledge, 

and there is a strong emphasis on 

safety. Those who complete the 

camp will be more self-confident 

and physically fit and will gain appreciation 

for the ocean and nature, 

according to the EZride website. P 

Contact Living Water at 954-673- 

8933 or livingwatersurf@gmail.com. 

Contact EZride at 954-803-7988 or 

contac@ezridesurfschool.com. 

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Goal To Goal 

Soccer Academy for Boys 

at Florida Atlantic University 

Spring Break Camp March 21-25 

Summer Camp Starts June 6, ends Aug. 5 

Weekly Summer Sessions 

half and full-day programs 

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(o) 561-297-3711 

Kos Donev 

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email: Donev@fau.edu 

www.goaltogoalsoccercamps.com 

The camp/clinic is open to any and all entrants 

Ages 5-14 

(campers will 

be grouped 

according to 

age) 

Lunch included 

for all campers 

Pool Available 

during Summer 

Sessions 

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FROM THE EXPERT 

ASK DR. RENAE 

Will I Ever 

Outgrow Anger? 

Dear Dr. Renae, 

I am so embarrassed after I lose my temper and say 

horrible things to people I care about and people I 

should be showing respect to. At the moment, I feel 

completely justified and feel that I was entitled to be 

loud and rude based upon how I was being treated. 

Later, I just feel guilty and ashamed. I have tried to 

keep my temper under control but I continue to lose 

control. Will I outgrow this? 

- Out of Control 13-year-old 

Dear Out of Control 13-year-old, 

You can outgrow this if you try different methods to control 

yourself when you get angry. When someone starts to make 

you frustrated, maybe it’s best for you to go in another room 

to cool off. Take deep breaths, inhale for 10, exhale for 10. 

This will help to calm yourself down. You could just be really 

stressed out over school, which I could understand. It’s important 

to do relaxing things or things you like to do when you 

are starting to lose your temper. This could be reading a book, 

drawing, doing some yoga, going on a walk, or maybe taking 

a nap. Try keeping a journal to write your feelings instead of 

saying them. When you have cooled yourself down you can 

work things out in a peaceful way. I hope this helps you! 

- An understanding friend 


I can definitely see why this could be frustrating. Unfortunately, 

the only possible thing I could think of you doing is really 

having a discussion with yourself and telling yourself that what 

you’re saying is disrespectful and you need to change your 

actions. Imagine how the person you love feels when you 

don’t show respect to them. If the reason you feel entitled to 

be rude is because they are treating you the wrong way, then 

you have every right to be upset and mad. But instead of letting 

it all out to them and being disrespectful, just really try to 

stress to them how you feel. One thing you could possibly say 

is, “I’m trying really, really hard to not get upset, but what you 

are doing is upsetting me. I don’t want us to be upset at each 

other but maybe we can talk it out so things will be better.” 

So, the only thing you could really do is set a goal for yourself 

to change your behavior, and especially your attitude toward 

things. You have to definitely start learning this skill now. It is 

a very hard thing to learn to reason with people and not get 

angered easily by people’s actions and to control yourself, 

but this is for sure not something that you will outgrow so 

you should start teaching yourself this lesson now so you are 

prepared and ready for the future. Or else your whole life you 

will get angered and frustrated and this will not be helpful at 

all toward life and definitely not a good outlook on life either. 

Good luck :) 

- Your friend 


We all have moments where it feels as though the whole 

world is betting against us. It is important to remember not 

to be rash. Next time someone angers you, stop and think. 

Do not open your mouth and spew the first things that come 

to mind. Count to ten or twenty. Then try to look from the 

outside in. Reevaluate the situation. Instead of saying hateful 

things, excuse yourself from the situation; do not respond 

verbally or facially to what they might say. Instead go home 

and write down in detail everything you would have liked to 

say. The next day or week, after the issue has subsided, read 

what you wrote over. If these feelings still hold true, rewrite it 

in a way that will not offend them so you can let them appropriately 

know what they did. For instance, if your first draft 

reads, “Jimmy is so selfish and I hate him. He is so caught up 

in himself,” you may revise it to say, “Sometimes you make 

me feel unappreciated, while I would do anything for you.” 

Explaining how something makes you feel will work better 

than placing blame. Good luck, and remember to take a deep 

breath and reevaluate situations before speaking. 

- Your friend 

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MAY 2016


Anger is a normal emotion for people to feel. Learning how to 

express your anger assertively can result in productive solutions 

at school, work, with family and friends. Local and world 

news provides ongoing daily examples of how lives, families, 

and countries are destroyed when anger is expressed aggressively. 

Passively holding in your anger can destroy your health 

as stress attacks your body from within. You will not outgrow 

your response to anger; instead you must learn specific steps 

to respond to anger. Investigate the triggers to your anger and 

practice identifying the very first clue your body experiences 

such as increased heart rate, flushed face, heavy clenched fists, 

or tense muscles. You mentioned mistreatment by others is 

your trigger. Removing yourself from the situation immediately 

is not often feasible, but the best option when available. Even 

a 30-second break can be effective once you learn what to do 

in that brief time to calm your initial reaction. Simply removing 

yourself and waiting to respond may have the effect of increasing 

your anger while anxiously waiting. As you experiment with 

different strategies you will find what works best for you. It is not 

enough to tackle each instance; you must eat regularly, sleep 

enough, exercise, and nourish your relationships daily in order 

to remain calm. A therapist can serve as a resource and coach 

while you go through this learning process. With investigation 

and practice you will conquer your expression of anger. Your 

relationship with family and friends will be healthier as well as 

your body! P 

- Dr. Renae 

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“I can utilize that experience to assist 

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The company is anything but ordinary 

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SCHOOL 

by Martin Lenkowsky 

The old English proverb “Necessity 

is the mother of invention” certainly 

rings true for Parkland resident 

Debbie Singer. Singer, a special education 

teacher at Park Trails Elementary 

School in Parkland for the past 15 years, 

works with autistic children and noticed 

there was a need for more and better 

resources. “They only had textbooks,” 

she said, “and kids with autism cannot 

learn that way. 

“I have lived in Parkland for nearly 20 

years,” she added, “and have watched 

the education system go through many 

the products or services. Our goal is 

to get it out there. It’s a weight lifted off 

their shoulders to get these products 

available to them.” 

Many of the site’s activities are geared 

toward teaching autistic children to read. 

“To watch them learn to read is the biggest 

thing,” Singer says. “To me, if you 

can read, you can accomplish anything.” 

Singer’s website helps both teachers 

and parents on a daily basis by providing 

a free Individualized Education Program 

(IEP) Goal Bank to assist teachers 

in writing student goals, as well as a 

Attacking Autism Online 

Parkland Teacher’s Web Site a Gathering Spot for Her Peers 

ups and downs, as my two children 

attended our local schools.” That’s 

when her creative juices started to flow, 

and with the help of the tech-savvy 

skills of her son, Blake, she turned an 

idea into a reality. “When my son was 

in college, I got serious about creating 

a website,” Singer said. “My son, 

who is now an aerospace engineer in 

Seattle, built and designed it.” 

The website enables 

educators worldwide 

to obtain either free 

— or purchase for 

only a minimal cost 

— hands-on products 

or activities designed 

specifically for the 

needs of autistic 

children. 

“We’ve had great response from the 

website,” she said, “and we created it all 

from home.” 

Her son still handles all the designs and 

tech support. “He donates his time,” 

she said. “I’ve always been involved in 

technology,” Blake said. “I was always 

the computer whiz in the house. I’ve 

A student uses a teaching aid available on 

teacher Debbie Singer’s (top) website. 

always been interested in programming. 

I started that in middle school. I did that 

as a hobby.” 

And when he saw his mom had many 

activities and products she wanted to 

make available online, he got to work. “I 

built a website for her,” he said. “While I 

was dealing with the tech stuff, she was 

able to focus on creating all the activities 

and products. Everything is instantly 

downloadable so people have instant 

access to them.” 

Blake, now 24 and a University of Florida 

graduate, still makes improvements to 

the website. “I make sure everything is 

running smoothly,” he said. “I do tech 

support for anyone who wants to use 

parent resource section for families to 

download activities and information. 

The website is AutismEducators.com. 

“We are growing quickly and have 

teachers from all over the world joining 

our cause of autism awareness,” 

she said, including Australia, Israel, 

India, and Nigeria. 

Laurie Kaufman, who teaches autistic 

students in third to fifth grade at Park 

Trails, finds Singer’s website helpful. 

“This online resource provides 

high-quality, creative materials that 

assist me with meeting the needs of 

my students with autism,” Kaufman 

said. “The website allows me to choose 

activities that can help my students 

meet their IEP goals. If I need inspiration 

for writing an IEP goal, I will go to 

AutismEducators.com. It’s a fabulous 

site with great activities.” 

A popular resource on Singer’s website 

is a “wish list.” Teachers, therapists, and 

other educators can go on the site and 

register on the list, by simply making a 

list of products they feel would benefit 

their students. When one creates a list, 

he or she purchases, as a donation, 

an item on another person’s wish list. 

In turn, Singer explains, the website 

will credit that person’s account for the 

amount he or she donated. P 

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DIETITIAN’S VIEW 

by Nancy M. Ouhib, MBA, RD/N, LD/N 

Eat Your Way to Health 

The 2015–2020 

Dietary Guidelines 

for Americans 

were recently 

released by the 

U.S. Department of 

Agriculture and the 

Department of Health 

and Human Services. 

The purpose of the 

guidelines is to provide 

health professionals 

and policymakers 

with the information 

they need to help the 

public make informed choices about their 

diets at home, work, school, and in their 

communities. The updated guidelines 

encourage Americans to improve how 

they eat to reduce obesity and prevent 

chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus 

2, hypertension, and heart disease. 

The guidelines were first published in 

1980. This edition focuses on healthy 

eating choices and health outcomes over 

a lifetime. The guidelines provide sciencebased 

recommendations on food and 

nutrition so Americans can make manageable, 

healthy decisions and changes to 

help keep their 

weight within 

an acceptable 

range and prevent 

chronic conditions 

at the same time. 

Eating right is 

one of the most 

powerful tools we 

have to reduce the 

onset of unwanted 

disease. A healthy 

intake makes for 

a healthy body. 

The new recommendations 

will help people to develop a 

healthy eating pattern that is adaptable to 

a person’s taste preferences, traditions, 

culture, and budget. Most everyone can 

benefit from making small shifts in their 

daily eating patterns to improve their 

overall health in the long run. 

New Guidelines 

List What You 

Need to Know 

Foods to Watch Out For 

A healthy eating pattern limits: 

A) Added sugars should make up less than 10 percent of 

your caloric intake. Added sugars are sugars and syrups 

that are added to foods or beverages when they are 

prepared or processed. This does not include naturally 

occurring sugars such as those in milk or fruits. 

B) Less than 10 percent of your calories should come from 

saturated fats. Foods that are high in saturated fat include 

butter, whole milk and cream, meats that are not labeled 

as lean, and coconut and palm oil. Replace saturated fats 

with unsaturated fats such as canola or olive oil. 

C) Limit your sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per 

day. Children under fourteen years should consume even 

less. Be careful on the sodium in processed foods. Read 

food labels as processed foods can be very high sources 

of sodium. P 

Everyone has a role and can play a part in 

working toward a healthier, more nutritionally 

sound and fit population. Ask yourself 

what you can do today to make a smart 

start toward a healthier lifestyle by making 

a change in your diet and a change in your 

physical activity level. 

WHAT TO EAT 

A healthy eating 

pattern includes 

these foods: 

1. A variety of vegetables: 

dark green, red and orange, 

legumes (beans and 

peas), starchy and other 

vegetables. 

2. Fruits, especially fresh, 

whole fruits. 

3. Grains, at least half of which 

should be whole grains. 

4. Fat-free or low-fat dairy, 

including milk, yogurt, 

cheese, and fortified soy 

beverages. 

5. A variety of protein foods, 

including seafood, lean 

meats and poultry, eggs, 

legumes, soy products, and 

nuts/seeds. 

6. Oils, including those from 

plants: canola, corn, olive, 

peanut, safflower, soybean, 

and sunflower. Oils are also 

naturally present in nuts/ 

seeds, olives, and avocados. 

KEEPING 

ACTIVE 

Physical activity is one of 

the most important things 

Americans can do to improve 

their health. Adults need at least 

150 minutes of moderate physical 

activity weekly and should 

perform muscle strengthening 

exercises two or more days 

each week. Children six to 

seventeen years need at least 

60 minutes of physical activity 

daily including aerobic, muscle 

strengthening, and bone 

strengthening activities. 

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WELL-BEING 

Have you ever asked yourself questions 

like “What is my true authentic 

gift?” and “What is my passion 

purpose in life?” At first contemplation 

it might seem simple to answer, but for 

many these questions are difficult to 

break down. Vast numbers of individuals 

spend years pondering what it is they love. 

However, blurry vision and lack of clarity 

stand in the way of finding real answers. 

Moreover, there are an alarmingly high 

number of people who haven’t even asked 

the question. 

The inability to identify 

what truly makes 

oneself tick can have a 

direct impact on quality 

of life. In order to live 

a life of fulfillment 

one must be willing to 

look inward and take 

inventory of one’s skills, 

interests, and values. 

Identifying and gaining an understanding 

of these critical components will ultimately 

lead to seizing your passion. 

Rachel Lebensohn is no stranger to 

recognizing her true authentic gift. 

Founder and creator of Seyopa, an 

acronym that stands for the online media 

platform Seize Your Passion, Lebensohn 

believes in “following your heart, doing 

what you love, and engaging with whatever 

you are passionate about. Passions 

give us value and that gives us purpose.” 

After attending a Broadway production 

of Peter Pan at a very young age, 

Lebensohn, who resides in Delray Beach, 

knew she wanted to become an actress. 

“It was a magical world of dreams where 

anything is possible if you only believe,” 

she recalled. 

Since then, Lebensohn has never 

stopped believing. Wanting to leverage 

the influence of technology in society for 

the better, she recently launched Seyopa 

as a way to bring purpose and meaning 

Seizing 

Your 

Passion 

Internet 

Portal Lets 

Like-Minded 

People 

Connect 

to social media. Seyopa’s mission is to 

“inspire and empower a community of likeminded 

people to authentically connect 

with what they love most through personal 

storytelling and content,” she said. 

When humans connect with other 

humans, it gives us relevance. Engaging 

and interacting with like-minded people 

is a wonderful way to learn from others, 

discover new ideas, and tap into what 

we love most. Seyopa.com acts as an 

by Rachel Silver Cohen 

“Passions give us value and that gives us purpose,” 

says Seyopa founder Rachel Lebensohn (left). 

interactive online hub encouraging people 

to share their own personal stories with 

original content. 

Toronto native Bobby Umar, president of 

Raeallan-Transformational Training and 

Speaking, who was named one of Inc. 

Magazine’s Top 100 leadership speakers in 

North America, believes finding your passion 

purpose starts with aligning interests 

and skills. Merging what you love to do 

with the skills required to do it is the best 

way to add value to your life. “My personal 

passions have arrived from a clear and 

targeted methodology to understanding 

myself, my values, and finding clarity and 

purpose with my personal brand and why 

statement,” said the leadership guru, a 

four-time TEDx world-class speaker. 

Umar is now a weekly contributor for 

Seyopa. Hosting a live Periscope chat 

every Thursday at 11:45am, he discusses 

various ways to live purposefully through 

sharing knowledge and retelling his own 

personal stories. The interactive scope 

allows viewers to easily participate in the 

conversation. Umar welcomes audience 

members’ input. This opportunity to freely 

ask questions and offer ideas is what 

makes the chats so authentic. 

Reconnecting with childhood passions, 

how to leverage failure, and heart-based 

leadership are just a few of Umar’s important 

messages. 

The creation of Seyopa has helped 

empower people to join the conversation 

so they can network with others, feel alive, 

and be among a fresh, new community of 

passion seizers. Being able to clearly define 

your true passion purpose is the most 

authentic gift you can give yourself. P 

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NATIONAL PET MONTH 

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They come to you well trained in 

hygiene, and trainers will explain in detail 

how to care for your animal. When you 

bond, they will warm you when you feel 

chilled, bring a blanket, cover you up, 

and wake you gently in the morning. 

The most obvious that comes to mind is 

a sight or guide dog to help you walk on 

the outside, crossing busy streets and 

watching out for traffic. But there is so 

much more service animals can provide. 

Your dog will walk proudly by your side 

and is allowed in most public buildings, 

businesses, and modes of transportation. 

A service animal may accompany 

you to work, movies, or shopping malls 

with the proper harness and ID. 

The Comfort 

of a Service Animal 

A 

great deal can be found in the 

comfort of a service animal. 

Whether you need assistance in 

getting around, opening doors and cabinets, 

pulling a wheelchair, or getting into 

bed, this might be just what the doctor 

ordered. A service animal might offer 

you the confidence and independence 

of being a vital member of society. It 

could mean the answer to traveling on 

your own or simply living a more peaceful 

life without being isolated. 

Great strides have been made in the 

development and training of canine, and 

more recently, feline animals for the sole 

purpose of providing stability and comfort 

for the sightless, hearing impaired, 

and medically or emotionally needy. 

There are a multitude of loving, caring 

functions these service animals are 

able to perform. When you are ready to 

accept one of these service dogs, it will 

change your life. Consider your animal 

as a working partner, not as a pet. Each 

one is selected to provide a particular 

service to your individual needs. 

A service animal is 

not a guard dog but 

a companion trained 

to be protective 

of incidents or 

accidents that 

might arise. 

Living in a world of silence is another 

area for a hearing service animal. When 

someone is speaking to you, a nip and 

tug on your slacks will alert you to turn 

around. 

Your dog can prevent and warn you of 

danger from a burglar or potential breakin 

and can let you know the phone is 

ringing or someone is at your door. 

Animal-assisted visits in cancer treatment centers 

are gaining popularity. Patients undergoing chemo or 

radiation therapy can opt for some doggie face time 

during treatments. 

These are the service animals that need 

a vest and ID cards if you are challenged 

when making accommodations at a 

hotel. There will be no extra charge for 

their stay. 

Condo associations, other housing 

authorities, and airlines will accept a 

doctor’s note explaining your disability 

and the necessity of having a service 

animal and will allow it on the premises. 

This includes medical alert dogs and 

emotional support or comfort animals 

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Mobility dogs can walk beside disabled people, guide 

them, and make a difference in their lives. 

that do not have to wear a vest. In addition, 

the airline, train, and bus companies 

will usually waive the transportation fee 

for the animal. These devoted companions 

do not bark in public and will sit 

comfortably beneath your legs or at your 

side. However, you must bring a carrier 

for them on long trips. 

In addition to having a personal service 

animal, there are several agencies and 

individuals that provide loving visits to 

nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted 

living facilities. Caring animal handlers 

bring all kinds of feline and canine 

companions to share their loving touch 

to those who are immobile or infirmed. 

They are poodles, terriers, shepherds, 

and rescued greyhounds. There are big 

ones, little ones, furry ones, and chunky 

ones. The dogs are quiet, and cats purr. 

But they all mingle with the crowd. They 

are never permitted to run loose or wild. 

Petting is encouraged, and the animals 

are ever so gentle. Sometimes they 

climb into bed if they are encouraged. 

The residents and patients love the 

warmth of their touch. They exude 

peace; love surrounds them. 

Beautiful days are sometimes lost on 

young disabled children. They also 

need the comfort of a small, gentle 

touch for the sole purpose of providing 

stability and comfort for the sightless, 

hearing impaired, or medically, 

physically, and emotionally needy. 

The colorful sight of a brightly colored 

parrot or bird can bring incentive to 

a child whose vision is impaired by 

glaucoma. The chirp of a bird in a 

cage near a child’s bed can bring 

mellow thoughts to one who is hearing 

impaired. 

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said to bond deeply and quickly to an owner. 

Research shows that stroking or cuddling a cat can 

relieve stress and lower blood pressure. 

A therapy bird’s chirp can bring mellow thoughts to a 

child who is hearing impaired. 

A diabetic trained 

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person’s body produces 

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A guide horse is an experimental mobility option 

for blind people who do not wish to or cannot use 

a guide dog. They are provided by The Guide Horse 

Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide miniature 

horses as assistance animals to blind users living in 

rural environments. 

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SCHOOL 

by Gioia Sacco 

Killer Crashes 

Groups Want Kids to Take the DUI Promise 

May 11, 2002. 

The lives of three 

people in Pensacola 

changed drastically 

in a matter of four 

seconds. 

The laws of Florida say, “If one chooses 

to drink and drive and gets involved 

in an accident in which one is killed, 

that individual can be sentenced to 15 

years.” And “if two people or more die in 

a car accident one can spend a 30-year 

sentence.” All these facts Eric Smallridge 

learned before serving an 11-year 

sentence on DUI-manslaughter charges. 

Feb. 23, 1996. Dori Slosberg and four 

others were killed in a car crash in the 

Boca Raton area that left two alive. 

Happening 20 years ago, the families 

have never been the same and the urge 

to stop drunken driving is at its breaking 

point. Families never heal when a loved 

one passes; the memory lives on. But 

it’s how the families decide to react to 

the situation that makes a lasting impact 

on the communities and loved ones 

around them. 

Lynn University hosted the Meagan 

Napier Foundation on March 1, just as 

it has done the past few years. Here the 

students walked in and sat down to a 

quiet room with Smallridge sitting on a 

chair in the front corner. The presentation 

began with a video including smiles, 

laughs, wailing, and sobbing. Renee 

Napier, the mother of Meagan, one of 

the girls who lost her life on Mother’s 

Day weekend 2002, spoke of her heartbreak, 

agony, and pain. But she shed no 

tears, for she focused on forgiveness, 

mending hearts, and saving lives. 

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The impact of spinning into a tree broke the necks of Meagan Napier and Lisa Dickson, killing them both. 

Smallridge’s truck slammed into the 

car carrying Meagan Napier and Lisa 

Dickson, two 20-year-olds on their way 

home from a babysitting job, sending 

the car spinning into a tree, instantly killing 

them both. Smallridge was coming 

home from a night of drinking: his bloodalcohol 

level was twice the legal limit. 

On Oct. 3, 2003, he was sentenced 

to 22 years in Florida State Prison, 11 

years for each girl. Shortly after half of 

his first sentence, the Napier family went 

to court to lower his sentence from 22 

years to 11; the judge agreed. 

Now Smallridge goes around with 

Renee Napier to tell his story and also 

how a decision to drink and drive 

will affect not only the driver but also 

family and friends. Many students at 

the Lynn event left the presentation 

speechless and impacted dramatically. 

For some of them, the phrase “I’m 

good to drive” is something they’ve 

said or heard too often. 

It’s especially important during the 

season for proms and graduation parties, 

Napier says, for teens to remember 

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the DUI promise: “I promise not to drive 

under the influence.” 

Bringing the point home to the South 

Florida community is the Dori Slosberg 

Foundation. Dori and her friends, 

coming home from a night of bowling, 

died in a high-speed crash on West 

Palmetto Park Road. After losing Dori, 

the Slosberg family decided to create 

the foundation to bring awareness of 

destructive driving to Boca Raton. 

Dori’s father, Irving “Irv” Slosberg, is a 

member of the Florida House representing 

parts of Boca Raton and West 

Boca. Emily Slosberg, a survivor of the 

accident and Dori’s twin, is following 

in her father’s political footsteps by 

running for state Senate in northern 

Palm Beach County. Her goal primarily 

is to lower the destructive driving rates 

in Florida. 

Young adults are not indestructible – 

no one is – but it’s what the community 

does to teach those around them, that 

“it can happen to you,” to be safe and 

be aware on the roads. P

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EQUESTRIAN NEWS 

by Donice Muccio 

Barn Camaraderie 

Friendly Stables Are 

Happy Stables 

What makes a barn a truly happy place, a place of 

peace and refuge from the hassle of the outside 

world? It is the wonderful people. The “family” of 

riders, parents, horse owners, and barn owners that make 

the joy of being around horses a wonderful experience the 

moment you drive onto the property. 

Any barn owner can attest to the 

fact that sometimes situations can 

arise that make barn life stressful for 

everyone. At that point, it is necessary 

for the barn manager or owner to step 

in to help resolve conflicts in order to 

keep the barn a peaceful home away 

from home. 

What is rewarding to see is when the students that become 

friends initiate barn fun. Their excitement of preparing for a 

horse show, celebrating a birthday, gift exchanges at holiday 

times, and sometimes sleepovers keeps the thrill of barn 

life alive. We can always thank the parents for their efforts in 

helping their children create those wonderful memories. Our 

students, including the adults, even celebrate the horses’ 

birthdays. They get special horse treats made into cakes and 

we get carrot cake. 

Our barn is special place. My husband and I had a tragic day 

in March, but our friends quickly came through to make our 

pain much less by pulling together to send us on a cruise. 

Everything was taken care of, including the task of caring for 

the barn and all the pets, and a limo. It was an act of love 

that reminded us that life is certainly more special with caring 

friends and should never be taken for granted. 

When taken seriously, caring for horses, keeping children 

and adults safe and happy, can be mentally and physically 

exhausting. Any barn that offers equine services to the community 

surely knows this is true. 

We are so grateful that our lives have been greatly enriched 

with horses and the great friends that go along with them. 

An active barn shares happy times and sad times, but it is 

the warmth of families that brings balance to the everyday 

happenings in such a unique place as “the barn.” P 

PHOTO COURTESY DONICE MUCCIO 

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by Dale King 

The Euthanasia Antidote 

No-Kill Shelters Thriving in South Florida 

It’s hard to believe, by today’s standards, 

that euthanasia was once 

not only the accepted, but preferred 

method of controlling overpopulation in 

dogs and cats. In fact, those who sought 

to protect strays from death by opening 

their homes to them were considered 

“rebels” for rocking the boat of tradition, 

said Lynda Foro, founder of Doing Things 

for Animals, an organization that developed 

about the same time no-kill animal 

shelters were gaining popularity. 

Today, several facilities offer alternatives 

to euthanasia in Palm Beach, Broward, 

and Miami-Dade counties. 

“The best way to describe the no-kill 

movement is to recognize its simplicity,” 

said Foro. “These are caregivers 

and organizations who generally 

specialize in services they perform 

best – high-volume adoption, lifetime 

care, rescue, feral cat management, 

spay/neuter, etc. 

Their common goal is 

to save animals’ lives 

when there is a quality 

alternative to killing.” 

Perhaps best known for its three-county 

outreach and pledge to be 100 percent 

no-kill is Tri County Animal Rescue 

(TCAR) in Boca Raton. The facility last 

month held its 14th annual fundraising 

“Doggie Ball” and marked its 20th 

anniversary. Like many no-kill shelters, 

it began as a home-based operation, 

then took a major step forward in 2001 

when it took over the former Boca 

Raton municipal shelter and, this year, 

launched a capital campaign to construct 

a new building. 

The Florida Humane Society is also a 

no -kill facility, located in a new building 

at 3870 N. Powerline Road, close 

to Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, 

and Deerfield Beach. It serves all of 

South Florida. 

Though it may sound like a municipal 

shelter, the Florida Humane Society is a 

nonprofit dependent solely upon donations 

from the community for finances. 

It holds cat adoptions at the Petsmart 

Store at 4151 Turtle Creek Drive in Coral 

Springs on Saturdays and Sundays 

from 10am to 3pm and at the Petsmart 

at U.S. 441 and Glades Road in West 

Boca on Saturdays from 10am to 

4pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. 

Contact 954 -974 -6152 or 

www.floridahumanesociety.org. 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in 

West Palm Beach is a limited-admission 

humane society and provides services 

to more than 40,000 cats, dogs, puppies, 

and kittens each year. It addresses 

animal welfare and overpopulation 

through a variety of services. 

“We don’t euthanize except for extreme 

illness or extreme ferociousness,” 

said Louis Kolber, a call center representative 

at the shelter at 3100-3200 

N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 

ABOVE: Suzi Goldsmith, executive director of Tri 

County Animal Rescue, and some of her “clients.” 

LEFT: The Florida Humane Society has a new 

shelter on Powerline Road at Sample Road. 

(561-686-3663). While it may not be 

100 percent no-kill, its mission is to 

provide shelter to lost, homeless, or 

unwanted animals, to provide spay/ 

neuter and other medical services for 

companion animals, and to promote 

the bond between people and animals. 

Just recently, Peggy Adams sent nearly 

80 cats to New York to make room for 

an anticipated influx of cats and kittens. 

“This is part of our preparation for the 

annual kitten season, ‘kittengeddon,’ 

more or less,” said CEO Rich Anderson. 

Shelter staffers say the cat population 

soars to more than 1,000 during the 

spring, the time of year cats give birth. 

Lack of space has stymied at least one 

area facility. The telephone message 

at Get a Life Rescue in Plantation says 

the organization is not taking in pets, 

and advises callers to contact facilities 

outside of Broward County. 

Tri County Animal Rescue has embarked 

on a new project – to build a new shelter 

that will replace the 30-year-old building 

it inherited in 2001. 

To date, the volunteer-run facility has 

rescued more than 53,000 animals in 

distress in Miami-Dade, Broward, and 

Palm Beach counties. TCAR is on Boca 

Rio Road just west of Florida’s Turnpike 

off Glades Road. Call 561-482-8110. P 

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Pets & 

Reps 

May is National Pet Month, 

and the sales staff at the 

Parklander has plenty of 

reasons to celebrate. 

This is sales representative Mary Jones’daughter 

Christina Keltz-Jones and her autism service dog 

Jordan. He was 24 hours from being euthanized and 

would have been put down if he hadn’t been rescued 

to be an autism service dog. 

Mimi is the beloved shorthaired 

tuxedo cat adopted 

at the Tierheim (German 

for animal shelter) in Berlin, 

Germany, by Alyson 

McLean and Peter Lobl, who 

brought her all the way 

home to Tamarac. 

Karen Silver is an account 

executive with the Parklander. 

This is her daughter Marlee 

and Ruby Ruby, a 12-yearold 

calico they rescued at 

the no-kill Cats Exclusive Inc. 

shelter in Margate. 

Sales rep Ken DeTrolio and his family got these Cocker Spaniels 

from a breeder in Florida. They have had Mandy (left), since 

3 months old and Molly since 2 1 /2. Molly was being shown and 

was just shy of champion. They are seven years old. 

Here are sales rep Nancy Darringer’s 

grandchildren, Jacob and Julia, with the 

newest member of the family, Macy, a 

3-month-old Golden Retriever. P 

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PARKLAND / CORAL SPRINGS 

120 

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A 

by Glenn Kalick, DVM 

Penny 

Saved 

A mom and her 

two sons came 

in with their 

Goldendoodle 

for the third 

time in two 

months for not 

acting right. 

Today, he 

wasn’t eating 

or acting like 

himself, and 

mom thought 

he probably ate something 

again and wanted 

him X-rayed like we 

had done before. The 

older son, who was in 

high school and had 

waited for a dog his 

whole life and considered 

him a present for 

good grades, was very 

frustrated because 

the Goldendoodle 

keeps eating the little 

brother’s toys. The 

Goldendoodle 

has always 

passed 

the toys 

naturally 

and never 

needed 

surgery, 

but that is 

the concern 

with three toys in 

two months. The look of 

frustration on the mom and older son’s faces and the tears 

on the younger son’s face showed that a long discussion 

took place before the appointment. 

The X-rays showed a small ball in the stomach along with 

other items. The items looked small enough that we induced 

vomiting where we found a virtual toy chest. Coincidentally, I 

had a puppy in the hospital that just went through surgery to 

retrieve an item in the stomach. I asked mom if I could show 

the younger son the puppy, took him to the radiology room, 

and showed him the X-ray with the metal piece. I asked what 

he thought the puppy ate, and he said that it looked like a 

coin. He also remembered that his dog ate a dime and threw 

it up. I told him that this 8-pound puppy was not as lucky. The 

coin was a penny and certain pennies are poisonous to dogs. 

This puppy was very small, and he didn’t vomit the penny. 

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The fluid in the stomach caused the coin to dissolve, and the 

zinc in the penny caused the puppy to destroy his own blood. 

Therefore we gave him a blood transfusion and then brought 

him to surgery to retrieve the penny. The boy wanted to know 

how the puppy was so I told him that “he is still here and I’m 

sure would like to meet you.” 

A very excited boy saw the little terrier in a cage with an 

Elizabethan collar on so he couldn’t lick his sutures or IV 

catheter. He was on a heating blanket, and the IV line and 

pump were on the front of the cage. My technician was 

taking his temperature and was going to give him an injection. 

Instead of seeing a happy, tail-wagging puppy, he saw for the 

first time a puppy the day following surgery. It was certainly a 

healthier- looking little guy today compared to when we first 

saw the emaciated, anemic puppy the day before, but not to 

a small child who only sees his dog after he feels better after 

either vomiting or passing his toys. I showed him the penny. 

He could see the pitting in the penny from the stomach acids. 

I told him that his dog has been very 

lucky that he has never needed surgery 

but your mom and brother are concerned 

that if you don’t put your toys away, your 

dog will need surgery. I literally saw the 

lightbulb go on. He seemed to understand 

what I was saying. 

We walked back to the examination room where he showed 

his mother and brother the penny and talked about the puppy. 

The mom smiled and told him that the surgery was probably 

expensive and maybe the money spent on the surgery could 

have been used to go on a vacation instead, so he needs to 

be more careful. The little boy said that at least they saved the 

penny and that can go toward the vacation. P 

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COMMON 

GROUND 

How Effective Is Religious School? 

by Rabbi Melissa Stollman 

As the director of Lifelong Learning at Congregation Kol 

Tikvah I am charged with providing Jewish educational 

experiences, mostly in formal classroom settings, for 

children from preschool to high school. As such I find myself 

often asking, how effective is supplemental religious education 

in instilling faith-based values, a strong sense of religious 

identity, and a deep understanding of religious history and 

traditions? 

Supplemental religious school faces many obstacles in the 

21st century. Competition for a student’s time is ever present 

as children feel pressured to participate in sports and 

extracurriculars or spend additional time doing homework. 

It’s not that Jewish education is not a priority, but that these 

other demands often need to be met first. 

However, putting religious education on the back burner 

often leaves a vacuum for how, and from whom, a child 

should learn important Jewish values, such as tikkum olam 

(repairing the world), tzedakah (acts of charity), and g’milut 

chasidim (acts of loving kindness). This is at a time when 

children are developing their core sense of identity and starting 

to individuate from their parents. 

In liberal Jewish life the notion of “commanded-ness” 

does not always resonate. We are no longer a society of 

“have to” but one of “choose to.” Synagogue affiliation 

and religious school fall into this category. Therefore, our 

teaching strategy is to expose students to Jewish history 

and traditions, Hebrew language, and prayer. We focus on 

exploration, questioning, understanding, and practice. This 

helps students to develop their own sense of Jewish identity, 

belonging to the Jewish people, and a belief in God. These 

things cannot be taught explicitly, but evolve over time and 

are best integrated into one’s sense of self as a child matures 

into a young adult. Therefore, the role of effective supplemental 

Jewish education is to teach a core competence of what 

it means to be a liberal Jew and to instill a sense of confidence 

about being a Jew, which in turn gives that person a 

strong sense of conviction and Jewish belief. P 

Rabbi Melissa Stollman is the director of Lifelong Learning at 

Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland. 

by Father Thomas Wisniewski 

In Mary Help of Christians as in many Catholic 

parishes, there are a variety of ways to educate the 

members of the parish. We are fortunate to also 

have a school to assist with the religious education 

of the parish. Supplemental religious education, 

though, is not solely for the children or teens; there 

are ways for adults as well to enrich their faith and the 

understanding of the same. 

Speaking to the youth of the parish, most notably 

those of primary or middle school age, we have a 

faith formation on a daily basis in the school. For 

children who are in the public school system we have 

weekly faith formation sessions. The curriculum for 

both is determined on a national level ultimately by the 

bishops of the United States. The course of study is 

age-appropriate and covers not only doctrine – what 

we believe as Catholics – but also why we believe 

what we do. However, not all education is classrelated. 

The most important part of faith formation is 

the celebration of who we are in word and sacrament. 

What is learned supports and strengthens and helps 

us understand who we are. It is who we are as we 

come together in Sunday Eucharist that is the fullest 

expression of our life in Christ. 

Ultimately, though, all supplemental education is to 

reinforce the faith life learned in and through the family. 

The Baptism rite in the Church states the following: “... 

you are accepting the responsibility of training them 

(your children) in the practice of the faith. It will be your 

duty to bring them up to keep God’s commandments 

as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. 

Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?” 

The family lives the life of Christ for one another. 

Religious education seeks to strengthen and bring a 

fundamental understanding to the reality of that life and 

what it means to our world. P 

The Rev. Thomas Wisniewski is the pastor of Mary 

Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church in 

Parkland. 

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y 

BETTER 

BUSINESS 

LOCAL BUSINESSES, EXPANDING & GROWING 

yAttorney Deborah Benson has been promoted to 

the new position of member of the firm at community 

association law firm Kaye Bender Rembaum. “Deborah 

is a longtime associate of our firm,” said Robert Kaye, 

managing firm member. “We appreciate her dedication to 

our clients, passion for the work we do, and commitment 

to the firm.” Benson, a Coral Springs resident, earned 

her Juris Doctor from the Shepard Broad Law Center at 

Nova Southeastern University. In 1993 she joined Kaye & 

Roger as an associate. She stayed with the firm when it 

became Robert Kaye & Associates, serving as supervising 

attorney for collections, foreclosures, and bankruptcies. 

Benson continues in this role at Kaye Bender Rembaum 

where her additional areas of emphasis include covenant 

enforcement, commercial litigation, probate, and 

guardianship matters. She is based in the firm’s office in 

Pompano Beach. 

yDr. Lona Sasser, an obstetrician/gynecologist, has 

moved to a new location, 3111 N. University Drive, 

Suite 308, in Coral Springs. 

yFatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer 

of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm 

Beach, was selected to be one the reviewers at the 

prestigious fourth annual New York Portfolio Review, 

which is sponsored by The New York Times Lens Blog 

and City University of New York’s Graduate School of 

Journalism. Held in New York City in early April, the event 

gathered 150 photographers and 75 influential editors, 

curators, gallerists, and book publishers for two days of 

private photo critiques. P 

Here at the Parklander 

we are proud of our community members’ individual achievements, 

whether it is a new position, a respectable promotion, or a giant step 

for a local business. That is why the Parklander introduced “The 

Bureau of Better Business.” This way, we can keep our readers wellinformed 

of their neighbor’s business developments and progress. 

If you have new information to share, please email our editor – Editor@ 

theParklander.com – with the details. To have your news appear in an 

upcoming issue of the Parklander, please send it by email with the title 

“The Bureau” in the subject line. The cut-off date is the 10th of the 

month preceding the month of publication. 

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BUSINESS 

Retirement 

Planning: 

Should you 

take early 

Social Security 

payments? 

by Cynthia MacGregor 

Social Security is a lifesaver for 

many South Floridians in their 60s 

and over. This is particularly true 

for those who have little or no savings, 

those whose retirement funds have 

tanked, those without pensions — in 

other words, those whose other forms 

of financial fallback are minimal or 

nonexistent. Social Security is spelled 

“security blanket” for these people, 

especially when they choose to retire, or 

if they are self-employed and business is 

not so hot these days. 

The money you and 

your employers 

paid into Social 

Security all those 

years can be 

almost literally a 

lifesaver now. 

But the question arises: Is it worth taking 

early payments, which are lower, at age 

62, or waiting till you’re full retirement 

age, (currently 66), at which time you are 

entitled to a larger payment every month? 

The Parklander talked with Merrill Lynch 

financial adviser Mitch McLendon. He 

said that it’s difficult to judge whether 

you’re better off taking early benefits or 

not because the answer depends on 

many factors. He advises that you look 

at two things: 

• What is the history of longevity in 

your family? Have your close relatives, 

ancestors and siblings, lived to 

a ripe old age or “died on the vine”? 

This can help predict the likelihood of 

your longevity. 

• What is your state of health? Do you 

have any serious illnesses or conditions 

that are likely to shorten your 

lifespan, or is your overall medical 

condition generally good? 

Additionally, you should look at whether 

you really need the earlier money. If not, 

it might be prudent to hold off on putting 

in for benefits, so that when you do, 

they are larger. 

The government not that long ago raised 

the age at which one becomes eligible 

for full benefits. Asked if he thought 

it was likely the government would 

do so again, McLendon answered in 

the affirmative. People work past the 

nominal “retirement age” for a variety 

of reasons. The top three, though there 

are no metrics to delineate the order of 

importance, are: financial need, love of 

job, and avoidance of boredom 

In fact, McLendon was quick to point 

out, there are plenty of people who retire 

only to return to the workforce thereafter. 

Whether motivated by a shortage of 

funds, by boredom, or simply by a longing 

for their former job and the feeling 

of productiveness or the sociability that 

went with it, these individuals reinsert 

themselves into the workforce after 

thinking they were ready to put themselves 

out to pasture. Some go back to 

their former fields or even their former 

employers. Others embark on a whole 

new career in their 60s (or even beyond). 

McLendon cautions that Social Security 

was never intended to be a person’s 

sole source of income. The assumption 

always was that someone facing 

retirement did so with other resources at 

his or her disposal. These might include 

IRAs or other retirement accounts, pensions 

from an employer, CDs or other 

savings, or income from a trust fund, 

royalties, or other source. 

So what is the best course of action? If 

you want to retire early and can’t make it 

financially on your other resources alone, 

drawing early Social Security is a pretty 

obvious answer. If your desire to retire 

is nonexistent, but money worries are 

eating at you, early Social Security may 

be just the buffer you need. If your family 

health history or your own health history 

predicts a likelihood of early demise, early 

Social Security is a pretty sensible move. 

On the other hand, if you are happily 

working, not interested in retirement, 

not being forced into it by a mandatory 

retirement age, likely to live a good while 

longer, and not in a difficult position 

financially, it’s prudent to hold off on 

drawing benefits. 

Now that you know the variables, it’s 

your call to make the best decision. P 

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LAST WORD 

Take Time to Appreciate Teachers 

Where would we be without teachers? It’s a question 

that comes up the first week of May as schools 

around the area and across the nation observe 

Teacher Appreciation Week. 

We can all thank Kyle Jeter, the honors astronomy whiz at 

Stoneman Douglas High School. He is Teacher of the Year 

for all Broward County and will be up for Teacher of the Year 

at the state level. All Parkland can be proud. (For details, see 

page 86.) 

But teacher appreciation isn’t limited to the end of the school 

year. My mother, who taught second grade, had one girl in her 

class with the same birthday. What a delight it must have been 

for that 7-year-old to discover she and her teacher shared 

the same special day. She never forgot. Each year from third 

grade on, for more than four decades, the girl sent my mother 

a birthday card. It was a teaching triumph for my mom, and 

her eyes lit up each time a card arrived. 

I vaguely remember taking small gifts to my teachers in 

elementary school and, like many teenagers, being more 

distant in high school. And we certainly chipped in for 

by Steve Plunkett 

end-of-the-year gifts for teachers while our daughter was 

growing up. (Columnist Victoria Landis gives a humorous look 

at collecting money for a teacher’s gift card on page 40.) But 

unlike my mother’s birthday pal, I didn’t keep up with any of 

my teachers. 

The National Education Association and the National PTA 

want to change that situation. They are encouraging people 

to say “Thank You” by sharing one of the following on social 

media with the hashtag #ThankATeacher during Teacher 

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• A picture of yourself with your favorite teacher, past 

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• A picture of your child with his or her teacher; 

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