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HERON ESTATES IN HERON BAY $4,449,500 

Palatial Estate On Double Lake Lot. Featuring indoor 

basketball court, theater room that seats 12. Separate lobby, 

club room with wet bar, 2 Master suites, elevator, guest house, 

private wood library, eat-in kitchen with gas, double fireplace, 

foyer with grand double marble staircase, 90 x 25 heated pool, 

summer kitchen, impact windows/doors, 100 kw whole-house 

generator and Crestron lighting system, 6BR/8.5BA/4CG.) 

BBB RANCHES $2,999,995 

Amazing compound in Mediterranean style 2-story main house plus 4 

car garage and guest house on 3.566 acres and private pond. Can be 

purchased with additional, adjacent 2.933 acres and approved agricultural 

exemption. First time offering, builders own home, with high end finishes 

throughout. Spacious, warm and inviting living areas, with Grand Foyer 

entry, huge eat-in kitchen, 2 dishwashers, gas cooking, Family room with 

Gas fireplace, all bedrooms en suite, 10 ft ceilings, 2 laundry rooms, 2 

staircases. 2763 sq ft of covered patios and balconies, Hardwood floors 

thru-out. Gas heated 35x20 resort style pool and spa with 2 waterfalls, all 

hurricane impact glass windows and doors, and so much more. 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,495,000 

Incredible estate with 7400 sq ft of total living space, plus 

spacious private guest house with hurricane shutters and 

generator. Located on one of the most spectacular, point 

lakefront lots in Cypress Head. This 1.02 acre home-site has 

room for a private tennis court. Featuring old world elegance 

and totally open floor plan, with marble floors, remodeled 

kitchen, gas cooking, 6 generous bedrooms, 6 full bath plus a 

beautiful built-in library, circular driveway and lots of privacy. 

SOLD 

CYPRESS HEAD $1,375,000 

2-Story lakefront estate with main house plus guest house with full kitchen and 

bedroom and bath. Main house with 4-bedrooms + Library, 4 full and 2 half baths. 

and 3-car side entry garage. Sweeping staircase to master suite on second floor with 

marble bath, his and hers dressing areas, walk in closets. Private sundeck overlooking 

lake. Kitchen with center island, granite counter tops and stainless steel 

appliances. Many architectural details and crown molding thru-out plus; Family 

room with 20 ft ceilings and foyer and living room with 21 ft ceilings. All bedrooms 

with wood floors. All hurricane impact windows and doors and house generator. 

BBB RANCHES $1,245,000 

Uniquely private, botanical sanctuary with gated entry, large 

pond with fountains and waterfall. A 2 story main house; with 

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Architecture 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 with City 

Water..... and no HOA fees. 

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 counter-tops & tumbled stone 

back-splash. 24x24 saturnia marble throughout main living 

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

circular drive. 

CYPRESS HEAD $929,950 

First time offering-Upscale Palm Beach Style Estate Home, 

completely remodeled, Corner, Cul-de-sac location on builder’s 

acre, 3-Car Side entry garage and Circular Driveway. This custom 

estate offers 5 True Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Split Floor plan, 

Marble floors and French doors throughout. Beautiful decorative 

wrought Iron Foyer entry, New Kitchen, new appliances, 

S-Tile Roof replaced in Sept 2007-New marble Master bath and 

much more, loaded with extras. 

FOX RIDGE $624,000 

Sought after Fox Ridge- a family community with Gated Entry. 

This Cayman Model features, Hurricane impact windows and 

doors plus 40K house generator with 200 gallon buried gas 

tank. 2 new ac units, updated bathrooms, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full 

baths and 3- car garage. 3 way split floor plan, 5th bedroom 

being used as den/office with built- in cherry wood cabinets 

and desk. Master bedroom with his and hers walk- in finished 

closets, Master bath with his and hers dressing areas. Open 

pool and patio and total privacy. Priced to Sell!!!! 

CASERAS IN PARKLAND GOLF & CC $545,000 

First time offering, original owners in pristine condition and 

meticulously maintained-Shows better than a model. This 

2nd Floor Caseras unit is loaded with extras and upgrades. 3 

Bedrooms plus Den, 2 full baths and 2 car garage. Wood staircase 

and wood paneled custom elevator, all impact windows 

and doors, built-ins, crown moldings and more. With elegant 

decor, 4 BR/2BA/2CG. 

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Vol.26, No.12 

MARCH 

16 WW1 

Y Girls make their contribution 

22 Let’s Get Wild 

Planting season is here 

26 Male Matters 

The truth is out there 

32 Mom’s Perspective 

No more speeding tickets 

50 Les Petite Collectaur 

Tiny homes event 

60, 61 Photo Spread 

Temple Kol Tikvah’s 

fight against hunger 

65 Wine Watch 

Van Duzer Vineyards 

66 Busy Day Recipes 

Intriguing hors d’oeurvers 

68, 69 Restaurant Review 

Mancora Ceviche Bar 

76 School Problems 

Know when to step in 

16 

Ask the Expert 88, 89 

The cost of being a vegetarian 

Dietitian’s View 90 

Thyroid disorders 

Gum Disease 92 

Healthy gums can 

mean a healthier you 

Food Obsession 96 

Are you eating too healthy 

Letting Go 100 

Watching your kids 

grow and go 

Learning Disabilities 102 

Are they medical or mental 

Pet Talk 105 

Toothnasia 

Job Change 106 

Managing your 401k 

Finances 108 

Keeping your goal 

plan for 2017 

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IN EVERY ISSUE 

Editor’s Letter 6 

Parkland’s Mayor 8 

Coral Springs’ Mayor 9 

U.S. Congressman 10 

Community News 12, 13 

Events Calendar 62 

School News 74, 75 

Parkland Library Events 78, 79 

Last Word 110 

FEATURES 

20, 21 Special Spaces 

Non-profit creates dream 

bedrooms for children with 

medical issues 

38, 39 For the love of Coffee 

Why that dark drink calls us 

44 St. Patrick’s Day 

A bit of history of the 

Irish saint 

56 Meet Steve Diagle 

Parkland resident gives 

back in various ways 

CAMP 

80, 81 Camp Unplugged 

Going ‘old school’ 

can be shocking 

84 Getting Ready for Camp 

Early preparation is key 

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FROM THE EDITOR 

Charles Dickens got it right when he said “It was one of 

those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind 

blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in 

the shade.” March is a split month. It ends winter and begins 

spring. So, much like the quote, we are the “summer in the 

light” and the north is the “winter in the shade.” I think most of 

us are happy to be in the March light. 

Our stories this month bring much light to our readers. We 

have a heart-warming story about a Parkland resident who 

devotes his time to others, page 56. There is also an article on 

a non-profit organization that creates rooms for children with 

special needs, page 20, 21. 

We cover a time in history some of you may not know about. 

It’s the story of the “Y Girls” in World War I, page 16. Who 

these women were and what they did is as interesting as it is 

touching. 

In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve been doing stories on the 

history of holidays each month. Continuing on that theme, we 

explore St. Patrick’s Day this month, page 44. We delve into 

Saint Patrick himself and how widespread this celebration is. 

Time really does fly. It’s almost time for summer camp and 

it’s never to early to start getting ready, page 84. What is your 

child’s summer camp like? Are they allowed to bring their 

electronics? Some camps are going unplugged, page 80. 

Keep reading, because in the next couple of issues, we will 

bring you more information on camps. It’s probably a good 

time to start looking into them and register your children now. 

There was an item that came across my desk after 

deadline that I wanted to include in this month’s 

issue. Coral Springs is on the hunt for a 

new flag design. The contest is open 

to anyone who lives, works, or 

attends school in Coral Springs. 

The design should reflect the 

greatness of Coral Springs. The 

deadline for entries is March 17 

and should be submitted online at 

CoralSpringsFlag.org. A committee 

will narrow down the designs, and the public will be able to 

vote for its favorite. The City Commission will approve the final 

design. For flag guidelines, visit CoralSpringsFlag.com. 

Last month we published a story titled A Tribute to John Glenn, 

which stated John Glenn was the first human to orbit the earth. 

Actually, he was the third human to orbit earth and he was the 

first American. The first human to orbit earth was Yuri Gagarin 

and the second was Gherman Titov — both were Russian 

cosmonauts. 

On a final note, if you have gotten engaged recently, tell us 

about it. Next month we will again be featuring our Engaged 

Couples. Don’t miss out on having your announcement and 

story here. 

As always, if you have any questions, comments, or story 

ideas, email me at editor@theparklander.com. P 

Barbara Negron 

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• 5 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 3 car garage 

• ½ acre estate, cul-de-sac, private back yard 

• Triple split bedroom plan, neutral décor 

• Open pool with waterfall – screened & covered patio 

• 5 bedrooms / 4. 5 bathrooms / 3 car garage 

• 1 acre estate, circular driveway, newer roof 

• Partially remodeled interior- 3525 a/c sq. ft. 

• Oversized pool & spa- Wood burning Fireplace 

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• Pool with rock waterfall, covered patio & lushly landscaped yard 

• Crown moldings, neutral tile floors in living areas & laminate in bedrooms 

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• Gorgeous new tile floors throughout all rooms 

• Covered patio & open pool- Privacy back wall 

• Beautiful new kitchen & bathroom cabinets & flooring 

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THE LAKES AT PARKLAND 

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• Lushly landscaped- Pool, spa and waterfall 

• Granite kitchen counter tops, Accordion Shutters, Beautiful! 

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PARKLAND MAYOR 

CHRISTINE 

HUNSCHOFSKY 

There are certain times of the year 

that mark a banner occurrence. 

January is the New Year, 

February is the Superbowl, and March 

is strategic planning. While that may 

not be something that is prominent 

on everyone’s radar screen, or even 

anyone’s radar screen, it is significant to elected officials in the 

City of Parkland. 

Strategic planning is where the rubber meets the road in local 

government. It is where the elected officials, elected by the 

people, strategize how best to move the City forward on behalf 

of the people. When you hear of a City Commission passing 

a year’s budget, that is the City paying for what it decided in 

strategic planning. 

If anyone has any doubt as to whether it is beneficial to 

contact your elected official, strategic planning answers that 

question. Absolutely it is beneficial. When I hear from residents, 

I remember what they tell me. And when the Commission and 

I roll up our sleeves and begin the tedious, but, vital work of 

strategic planning, I remember what I have been told by those 

residents who care enough to reach out to me. 

In strategic planning we look at things like the build-out of 

our City, one of the last places in Broward County to be 

developed. We look at population growth and all the things 

that accompany that. Safety and the increasing need for police 

and fire-rescue resources are things we work through, as is 

traffic flow and its impact on our roads. 

We will emerge from our strategic planning session with a fiveyear 

forecast. A forecast we tweak next year and the year after, 

always ensuring Parkland is on the right path. 

Every month I close this column with my contact information. 

Pay particular attention to it this month because I do remember 

what people tell me when I roll up my sleeves and begin 

strategic planning. You can find out more about our City at 

cityofparkland.org and facebook.com/copfl, but to reach me 

directly, e-mail me at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org. 

Thank you in advance for your input in the strategic planning 

process. P 

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CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR 

SKIP CAMPBELL 

Hard to believe March is already 

upon us. This month, we have lots 

of events planned and I’d love for 

you to join us. 

Our last Slice of the Springs 

neighborhood meeting of the season 

will be March 2 at 7pm. Residents from 

the Northside and Northeast areas 

are invited to come to Country Hills 

Elementary and meet the City staff. We are also excited to offer 

residents the opportunity to discuss any neighborhood concerns 

at a Virtual Slice meeting on April 20 at 7pm. You can find more 

details at CoralSprings.org/slice. 

Also, this month we’re happy to welcome back Our Town America 

Festival. The festival will be from March 10 through March 12 at 

the Sportsplex. This year’s event will feature family fun and include 

live entertainment, food court, amusements, arts and crafts, 

merchant booths, classic car show, games, and the traditional 

Miss Our Town America Beauty Pageant. As always, festival 

admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee per car. For more 

information, visit ourtownamerica.org. 

If you are a fan of the arts, come and enjoy this fantastic weekend 

of art, culture, and entertainment. The 13th Annual Festival of 

the Arts is once again coming to The Walk on March 18 and 19. 

There will be exciting performing arts events including fine dance, 

theatrical, and literary presentations. For more information, visit 

csfoa.org. 

Don’t forget to stop by the ArtWalk the second and fourth Sunday 

of each month and visit the Farmers’ Market from 9am to 1pm. 

Vendors sell everything from fresh and organic produce, herbs, 

flowers, breads, baked goods, as well as a variety of gourmet 

foods, including olive oil, fresh mozzarella, jams, and honey. 

Lastly, our community comes together annually to participate in 

the Race for Women’s Wellness Half Marathon and 5K. If you’re 

interested, save the date for March 25. Both events benefit the 

Broward Health Coral Springs Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. 

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hope you are all off to 

I a wonderful month and 

those of you who celebrate 

St. Patrick’s Day have a 

safe and joyful holiday. I 

look forward to participating 

in the March 10 Fort 

Lauderdale St. Patrick’s 

Day Parade again this year and hope you will take the 

time to come by for the joyous occasion. Below I’ve 

included some announcements from Washington, D.C. 

and for high school students that live in Congressional 

District 22. 

Committee Leadership 

I am proud to have been selected to serve as Ranking 

Member on the House Ethics Committee. I am 

committed to ensuring that meeting the highest ethical 

standards remains a focus of the House and that 

the members of the House keep their commitments 

to those they are elected to serve. I’m honored and 

humbled to serve in this role. 

I also have been re-elected to serve as Ranking 

Member on the Middle East and North Africa 

Subcommittee. From guaranteeing Israel’s security and 

ensuring strict compliance with the Iran nuclear deal 

to calling attention to the human rights abuses of the 

Assad regime and fighting terrorist groups like ISIS, 

I look forward to continuing the bipartisan work we 

achieved last Congress with my colleague from Florida, 

Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. 

Art Competition for High School Students: 

If you are a high school student and would like to take 

part in the 2017 Artistic Discovery Art Competition, 

visit deutch.house.gov to fill out the form and receive 

details about the competition. This competition is 

an annual contest sponsored by the U.S. House of 

Representatives in which every congressional district 

selects a winning piece of artwork from a local high 

school student. 

The winner of this prestigious award will have his or 

her artwork hung on display for one year in the United 

States Capitol. The winner will also receive two free 

plane tickets to Washington, D.C. in June for special 

events in honor of Artistic Discovery winners from 

across America. Entries are due on April 7. Call my 

office at 954-255-8336 if you have any questions. 

If you would like to stay updated on legislation in 

Washington or events in South Florida, sign up for my 

newsletter on my website, TedDeutch.House.Gov. P

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MARCH 

2017 

EVENTS 

Movies in the 

Park Series 

March 4th, 7pm 

Sit under the stars 

with your family 

and enjoy The 

Princess Bride at 

Betti Stradling Park, 

10301 Wiles Road, 

Coral Springs. No 

glass containers, 

alcohol, or pets. Visit 

coralsprings.org. 

Parkland 

Farmers 

Market 

March 5th and 

19th, 9am to 1pm 

Shop for fresh produce and other items at the Parkland Farmers 

Market at Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Road, 

Parkland. For information, call 954-757-4105. 

Southern Handcraft Society of Coral Springs 


Southern Handcraft Society of Coral Springs will meet in the 

Cypress Park Clubhouse, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 

The daytime group meets on March 21st at 10am at Hobby Lobby 

in Coral Springs. For more information and supplies to bring, call 

Sally 954-798-1672. 

Eats N Beats 

March 11th, 5:30 to 9:30pm 

Enjoy live music and food trucks at the Michael Udine 

Amphitheater, 10555 Trails End. Fast Forward and Cachet perform. 

Visit cityofparkland.org 

.St. Baldrick’s Cancer Event 

March 11th, 4 to 7pm 

26 Degree Brewing Company, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano 

Beach, will host the St. Baldrick’s fundraising event. The event has 

people shave their heads to raise money for cancer research. There 

will be raffles, food trucks, and the mascot from the Rainforest 

Cafe. For more information, visit stbaldricks.org/events/26degree. 

Coral Springs Farmers Market 

March 12th and 26th, 9am 

The Coral Springs Farmers Market, 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral 

Springs, features more than 50 vendors selling fresh and organic 

products. Visit coralsprings.org. 

Free Beach Volleyball Clinic 

Ages 8 and older. Beginner and Intermediate training. 

Coral Springs - March 15th, 6:45-8pm at Riverside Park 

Coconut Creek - March 15th, 6:45-8pm at Coconut Creek Rec. Center. 

Lighthouse Point - March 16th, 6:45-8pm at Dan Witt Park 

Boca Raton - March 16th, 6:45-8pm at Meadows Park 

For information, visit sandturtlesvolleyball.com 

Festival of the Arts and Gardenfest 

March 18th and 19th, 10 am to 5pm 

The 13th Annual Festival of the Arts will highlight some of 

America’s finest artisans and contemporary crafters. There will be 

performing arts events including fine dance, theatrical, and literary 

presentations. For more information, visit csfoa.org. 

It is all about the Gardenfest. Stroll through vendor booths and 

shop for exquisite orchids, exotics, palms, butterfly plants, herbs, 

succulents, roses for South Florida, bamboo, and “Kids in the 

Garden.” 

For more information, visit gardenfestcoralsprings.org. 

There will be free parking, trolley, and admission. 

Wonderland Bridal Trunk Show 

March 10th through 12th 

Wonderland Bridal Couture is hosting a Sincerity Bridal Trunk Show 

at 3400 NW 62 Ave, Margate. Appointments are required, call 

954-973-8695 

One lucky bride will win her Sincerity Bridal gown during the show. 

Visit wonderlandbridal.com for more information. 

12 MARCH 2017 

JANUARY 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Students’ Art Selected for CD Cover 

Donna Klein Jewish Academy eighth-grade students, Noam 

Jatwes and Leetal Fishman, recently submitted artwork in a 

contest presented by Pizmon, the Jewish a cappella group 

of Columbia University, Barnard College, and The Jewish 

Theological Seminary of America. The Jewish Middle School 

music and Israel education teacher, Liat Luel-Rochberg, and 

the Middle School art teacher/art curriculum coordinator, 

Carol Routman, presented the idea of entering the contest to 

students in the elective art class. 

The winning art will be printed on the CD cover and on shirts 

promoting the CD. 

DKJA Pizmon artists Leetal Fishman, left, and Noam Jatwes. 

Principal receives award for NCEA 

Stephen Brown, Ph.D., principal of Mary Help of Christians 

Catholic School in Parkland, will receive the 2017 Lead. 

Learn. Proclaim. Award from the National Catholic Educational 

Association for dedication and commitment to excellence. 

Brown was chosen from more than 150,000 teachers and 

administrators, as well as diocesan leaders and organizations 

dedicated to the nation’s Catholic schools. Brown will be 

recognized during the annual NCEA 2017 Convention & Expo 

in St. Louis, Missouri. Brown has been the prinicipal of Mary 

Help of Christians Catholic School for the last seven years. 

City seeking ‘Looking Good’ nominations 

The City of Coral Springs is looking for nominations for its 

beautification awards program, “Coral Springs – Looking 

Good.” The program, established by the Garden Club of Coral 

Springs and the Neighborhood 

and Environmental Committee, 

was formed to recognize 

exceptional properties that have 

made a contribution to keeping 

Coral Springs beautiful. 

There are five categories, 

including commercial and public 

properties, small businesses, 

residential neighborhoods, 

single family properties, and 

any property that provides wildlife shelter. The winners in each 

category will be invited to attend the annual Garden Club of 

Coral Springs Award Luncheon on May 11, where they will 

receive their award. 

Anyone submitting a nomination ballot will automatically be 

entered in a drawing to be a guest at the awards luncheon. 

Nomination ballots are available at CoralSprings.org/- 

lookinggood. All entries must be submitted by March 31. For 

more information, call Marcy DiMare at 954-253-9189 or Casey 

Lee at 954-344-1117. P 

. 

Main Street Dentistry Ribbon Cutting 

Dr. Brown with kindergarten students. 

Megan Gardner, left, Carolin Sankey, Dr. Aline Morin, Mark 

Watson, Helen Lopacki, and Mariella Gomez, at the ribbon 

cutting for Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics of 

Coral Springs. 

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PARKLANDER WWI 

WORLD WAR I 

and theYGirls 

by Palmer Peters 

When WWI soldiers landed in France to prepare for 

war, they were ready to fight for their lives against 

the Germans. They never expected to be devastated 

by another enemy – one without bullets or bayonets. To 

everyone’s surprise, a disease called Spanish influenza swept 

mercilessly through military camps. The cramped quarters 

in military barracks, along with trench warfare, contributed 

to the rapid spread of the disease. Lack of sophisticated 

antibiotics left victims entirely vulnerable to the ravages of the 

disease, which killed at least 43,000 servicemen, according 

to military records. 

The spread of the disease also created a new role for what 

were called the “Y Girls,” women who became associated 

with the YMCA and went to the war zone to help support our 

troops in various ways. 

As servicemen lay dying of influenza, the “Y Girls” took on a 

new role: helping the dying write letters home to loved ones. 

The men fully grasped the rapid progression of the incurable 

disease and felt an urgency to carefully compose their 

thoughts and final words, which they hoped would 

provide some comfort to those they were leaving behind. 

Some required help with their letters because of their 

weakened conditions. Others needed support accepting their 

fate and simply saying goodbye. 

It happens that my grandmother, Faith Hinckley, was among 

the first seven women to accept that assignment overseas 

where she held the hands of the dying. 

I was fortunate that she lived long enough 

to tell me her experiences. She told of one 

young soldier who asked only that she 

hold his hand tightly until 

the end. She told him 

she’d write a letter 

for him, if he had 

the strength 

to dictate. He 

replied that he 

had nobody. His 

parents were dead 

and he was an only 

child. He could not 

think of a single 

relative who would remember him well enough or expect a 

letter regarding his wartime activities. 

My grandmother then told him he could write to her mother, 

who has two children at war, and fears she may not see them 

again. “Let’s tell her how proud we are to serve our country,” 

she said. “We’ll tell her your name, where you’re from, and 

what your life was like before military service. “ 

The frightened soldier dictated two pages describing his 

dreams, his accomplishments, his fears, and then finally, 

his overwhelming gratitude that he would not die alone on 

foreign soil. He asked his new “borrowed mother” to pray for 

him and her own two children at war. He gave her his whole 

name and asked that she remember him kindly and be proud 

of his own personal sacrifice. 

My grandmother posted that letter along with scores of 

others composed that same day. She said the soldier 

slipped away peacefully shortly after asking for her mother’s 

name again and where she lived. My grandmother said she 

believed he was “envisioning back home” as he took his last 

breath. 

My grandmother had made out her own will before leaving for 

the war, and after holding the hand of that dying soldier she 

wondered what she might say in her own letter home when 

her time came. She hoped she could say “somebody was 

holding very tightly to her hand till the very end.” 

In June we’ll recognize the start of American 

engagement in WWI. Although my 

grandmother died years ago, she lives 

within my heart, and I think of her more 

when I’m reminded of U.S. engagement 

in the Great War. As a “Y Girl” 

she exposed herself to 

great danger while she sat 

with dying troops during 

an epidemic of a savage 

disease. My family history 

doesn’t tell me who was 

with her when she died, 

but I hope someone was 

holding tightly to her 

hand. She deserved it. P 

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World War MARCH I 107th 2017 Infantry

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COMMUNITY 

by Larry Schwingel 

creates dream bedrooms for children 

Marissa Luzadder (first makeover recipient) and Peggy 

Peterson, director Special Spaces Boca Raton, are 

seen with Marissa’s mother Liz. 

Tricia Williams,left, Adrian McKinlay, and Holly Griffin. 

Special Spaces brings smiles, 

comfort, inspiration, and hope. 

Jennifer Swain founded the 

non-profit organization in 2004 with a 

mission to create dream bedrooms for 

children with life-threatening illnesses. 

Today there are more than 40 chapters 

throughout the United States. 

Peggy Peterson directs the chapter 

in Boca Raton. She had followed two 

former classmates on Facebook and 

was impressed by the work being done 

at their local chapter in Buffalo, NY. 

When she returned for her high school 

reunion, the old friends got together 

and Peterson made the decision to 

become involved. “Children facing a 

difficult medical journey need a special 

space to heal, recover, and to find 

peace,” she said. “That is what Special 

Spaces gives them.” 

A child’s “special space” is a room 

that only he or she can imagine. A 

team of Special Spaces volunteers 

— comprised mostly of committee 

members — can make a child’s dreams 

come true in as little as one day (or 

sometimes longer, depending on the 

child’s needs). The process begins with 

an interview with the family for in-depth 

information of the child’s wishes — 

while parents juggle with a critical need 

for storage space for medical supplies. 

Special Spaces balances both needs. 

The first bedroom makeover was 

in October for 15-year-old Marissa 

Luzadder, a resident of Lake Worth 

who has Rett’s Syndrome, which is a 

neurodevelopmental disorder. Needing 

a main sponsor Kim McCafferty, 

committee member and employee at 

Statler Orthodontics in Boca Raton, 

stepped up. “I’ve known Peggy a long 

time, and I approached Dr. Jennifer 

Statler about a sponsorship,” she said. 

“We thought it was a great fit and were 

happy to sponsor that first room.” 

Makeovers may cost up to $3,500 

or more, depending on the special 

space needed. For Marissa, the team 

provided a new bedroom and installed 

a therapy room. 

The next project will be in March, for 

six-year-old Logan of Pompano Beach. 

He was born with truncus arteriosis 

(one large artery instead of two that 

carry blood to the lungs and body), 

an affliction associated with CHARGE 

Syndrome. In Logan’s short life, he has 

undergone 20 procedures, including 

three open-heart surgeries before 

the age of one. Special Spaces will 

create a dream playroom for him. The 

completion date is the end of February. 

Plans call for four to six rooms being 

done in a calendar year, and that is why 

sponsorships are so crucial. 

Peterson works closely with the 

business community and is hopeful that 

through contacts and word of mouth, 

more companies and organizations will 

step forward and sponsor a makeover. 

She is also looking to partner with an 

area children’s hospital. 

“The whole experience, from the day 

we meet with the child and family to 

plan the room to the day it is revealed, 

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Marissa’s Room Sponsor: Statler Orthodontics, Boca Raton. 

Mary Turner, left, Kim McCafferty, Peggy Peterson, Dr. 

Jennifer Statler, and Michele Cios. 

Preparing the room are (front row) Nathan 

Clapp, left, and Kirk McKinlay; (back row) Brent 

Peterson, left, and Lee Clapp. 

is an amazing journey,” she said. “Seeing the joy on 

their faces, tears of happiness, and their gratitude is 

incredible. That’s what Special Spaces is all about. It’s 

a day we will always remember and a day the child 

and their family will never forget.” Special Spaces 

brings joy to children’s lives, one bedroom at a time. P 

Room before the makeover. 

CHANGING CHILDREN’S LIVES ONE BEDROOM AT A TIME 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION 

Your donation or sponsorship is important to the 

success of Special Spaces. The organization will 

be holding various fundraising events throughout 

the year and you are cordially invited to attend. 

Room after the makeover. 

For information on how you can help make a 

child’s world brighter, call Peggy Peterson at 

561-409-9360 or visit: 

• Specialspaces.org 

• facebook.com/SpecialSpacesBocaRaton/ 

• Peggy@specialspaces.org 

the PARKLANDER 21

We’re Going 

OUTDOORS 

by Dan Mackey 

The values of native plants in landscaping 

T 

ake a walk around your 

neighborhood and check out 

the landscaping. Odds are, 

you’ll see mostly “exotic” plants that like 

living here but come from other parts of 

the world. What you may not see are the 

many beautiful garden plants that really 

belong in South Florida. 

Not long ago, virtually no natives 

were grown in nurseries or planted by 

developers and homeowners. But that 

has changed over the past 30 years. 

Now most South Florida municipalities 

almost exclusively landscape with them 

because of their many benefits. 

Though native plants are ever-increasing 

in popularity with homeowners, foreign 

flora still tends to dominate most 

neighborhoods. That’s unfortunate. 

By mimicking nature through native 

landscape designs property owners 

can save a lot of money while greatly 

enhancing their personal and our overall 

environment. 

Once established, natives need only what 

South Florida’s soil and climate naturally 

gives them to grow and thrive without 

much further help. Exotics on the other 

hand require more water, the addition 

of chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, and 

herbicides), and lots of maintenance 

Firebush 

(grass-cutting, edging, and mulching). 

Native plantings attract wildlife by offering 

them food and shelter for their families. 

A big bonus for many people is that they 

can watch beautiful tropical birds and 

butterflies right outside their windows. 

Also, overall species biodiversity is 

enhanced with each yard showcasing 

plants that flourished here for centuries. 

Mimosa Tree 

Today there are numerous native and 

traditional nurseries growing natives. If 

you’re not the gardener type, landscape 

professionals today are generally well 

versed on the subject. They can make 

suggestions based on what you want 

in terms of appearance and function, as 

well as bird and animal species to attract 

for your viewing pleasure. 

Here’s a short list of commonly planted 

Florida flowers, bushes, and trees, but 

remember there are more to choose 

from. In fact, once gardeners get the 

idea they often become very passionate 

advocates, searching for the most rare 

and unusual natives to proudly display in 

their home landscape. 

Flowers 

Blanket Flower (Gallardia spp.), Beauty 

Berry, Tickseed (Coreopsis spp.), Beach, 

Sunflower, Spider Lily, Wild Sage, and 

Milkweed (Asclepias spp.). 

Ground Covers 

Leather Fern, Coontie, Southern 

Maidenhair Fern, Sunshine Mimosa, 

Peperomia, and Railroad Vine. 

Palms 

Saw Palmetto, Paurotis Palm, Sabal 

Palmetto (Cabbage Palm), Florida Thatch 

Palm, and Royal Palm. 

Bushes 

Wild Coffee, Wax Myrtle, Firebush, 

Marlberry, Cocoplum, Pigeon Plum, and 

Simpson’s Stopper. 

Trees 

Southern Slash Pine, Sea Grape, Live 

Oak, Red Maple, Gumbo Limbo, Satin 

Leaf, Buttonwood, and Bald Cypress. 

Dan Mackey is a freelance writer in 

Coconut Creek. P 

For more information on native plants, 

visit the following websites: 

Broward Chapter, Florida Native Plant 

Society: coontie.fnpschapters.org 

Florida Native Plant Society: fnps.org 

South-Florida-Plant-Guide: southflorida-plant-guide.com 

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MALE MATTERS 

The X-Files’ Fox Mulder had a 

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desk, much of which related to 

little green men. 

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Are UFOs real? 

by Elliot Goldenberg 

Mulder, after all, was obsessed 

with UFO’s, or unidentified flying 

objects, or flying saucers, or “foo 

fighters,” or whatever you want to call 

them. “Spooky,” as Mulder was called 

by those who thought he was nuts, was 

especially obsessed with the attempts by 

the “government” – whatever that is – to 

cover it all up. 

Mulder might have been on to something. 

After all, all over the world the question 

of UFOs, and the debate over whether 

they do, in fact, exist, has gone on for 

decades. Literally thousands of people, 

most of them sane, have reported 

seeing them, photographed them, been 

abducted by them, and even fly in them. 

I can honestly say I once saw one myself 

– although I can’t say for sure that it was 

a spaceship – when I was in the company 

of a small-town, overall wearing, Florida 

guy named Eddie Page, who I was 

doing a story on and had an unbelievably 

strange tale to tell. Simply put, Eddie 

– who alleged he could contact UFOs 

through telepathy – claimed he was the 

byproduct of an alien abduction, and 

that his father was not of this world, 

something his dear old mother, who I 

spoke to by phone, vehemently denied. 

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While he might have been prone to 

exaggeration, Eddie, barely high school 

educated, could nevertheless lecture 

on the subject of UFOs for hours, 

without notes, and sound more like 

a physics professor from MIT than a 

country bumpkin while explaining things 

like wormholes, Einstein’s Unified Field 

Theory, and how the ETs got here. Eddie 

may or may not have been delusional, but 

one thing was certain: he actually believed 

he was telling the truth. 

Of course, for every nonbeliever, there 

are just as many UFO proponents. 

Respected people like Jimmy Carter 

and Barry Goldwater, not to mention 

numerous experienced pilots, many of 

them military, claimed to have seen them. 

Goldwater was even admonished by 

a high-ranking general, Curtis LeMay, 

for “asking too many questions” about 

UFOs and sticking his curious nose 

where it didn’t belong. Notwithstanding, 

when he was president, Richard Nixon 

couldn’t wait to get the necessary security 

clearance to find out, firsthand, if ET’s 

were real. 

On the other hand, with all the smart 

phones around today, and with so many 

people recording so many events, you’d 

think there would now be a bonanza of 

UFO tapings and recordings – something 

that, as far as I know, hasn’t really 

happened. 

Still, the possibility that UFOs exist, and 

the questions about mysterious crop 

circles and cattle mutilations, have piqued 

the national interest. And while Jerusalem 

is sacred to Jews, Christians, and 


Muslims, there is a place central, as well, 

to UFO dogma. That place is Roswell, 

New Mexico, scene of an alleged crash, 

in 1947, of one or more “saucers,” and 

the subsequent recovery of a spaceship 

and its otherworldly inhabitants. 

Did that crash really occur? Or was it a 

top secret weather balloon gone awry as 

the U.S. Army claimed? Was it a massive 

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overseen by the Truman administration? 

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advanced than we are – even if they may 

look like ALF? 

UFO proponents got a boost in the arm 

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pilot of Apollo 14, who in 1971 became 

the sixth man to walk on the moon, 

appeared on a British radio show. Mitchell 

told the world that day that the crash at 

Roswell really happened, the witnesses to 

the crash were telling the truth, and that 

the UFO government cover-up continues 

to this day. 

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MoM’s PersPective 

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One of my goals moving to Georgia was not to get any more 

speeding tickets. i really wanted to come here with a clean 

slate. this lasted about one month. 

one afternoon i was driving my daughter Katey to her first day 

on the job at taco Bell and was sadly pulled over for speeding. 

Yes, i said it: “i had no idea i was speeding,” but this time it was 

the stone cold truth. the weird thing about driving in Georgia 

is erratic speed limits. You’ll see a sign for 35 MPH and then it 

abruptly changes to 45 then to 55 and then back to 35 and it’s 

really annoying. the street that runs through the middle of my 

town i would liken to Holmberg road except that the speed limit 

on this road is 55 MPH. Going this fast feels so wrong on so 

many levels after years of staying a safe 35 MPH on Holmberg. 

Nearly every day someone is right on top of my bumper pushing 

me along. the folks here are slow in every other way but not 

driving. they rarely honk at you or gesture expletives but they’re 

not afraid to gently shove you forward. 

Anyhow, i stated my case to the officer that i was new in town 

and hadn’t driven on this road very much, and i thought i just 

passed a 45 MPH sign. He didn’t care and he gave me a ticket. 

of course, i had to deal with the cranky, dramatic teenager next 

to me who would be two minutes late for the start of her career 

stuffing burritos which was a special bonus for me. 

i was really fired up about this whole thing, and i decided that 

i was going to take it to court. the court date indicated on the 

ticket was on a day my children were off school. i called to see if i 

could reschedule being that i have a child with special needs and 

i thought it was in everyone’s best interest that i don’t bring him. 

However, they only had court the first tuesday every two months 

so i had no choice. And what did i do? i brought Mason along. 

Having never been to traffic court, i didn’t know what to expect 

but my only benchmark would be going to court downtown 

in Fort Lauderdale. the court was actually in my small town, 

right down the street, which was a plus. i drove into the parking 

lot and it was packed. i could tell Mason was not thrilled as 


by Cheryl Pangborn 

H H 

H 

we settled down in the back of the courtroom. try to picture 

Mayberry UsA, a tiny courtroom jammed with people. there 

were people whispering and lawyers walking about. A police 

officer sitting behind me could see that Mason was having 

issues. He tapped me on the shoulder and offered Mason a 

sticker but that wasn’t a hit. i went on to ask him how long this 

might take and he said: “well i’ve been here till 9, 10 o’clock at 

night in the past on court day.” Hmmm - i didn’t think Mason 

would last nine or 10 minutes – so there’s a problem already. 

the kindly officer asked me why i was there and what my name 

was so he could look me up on the roster. i jumped into my sad 

story of woe, about how i was new in the area and wasn’t used 

to the erratic speed limit thing. i went on to say how i thought 

it was truly unfair being that i legitimately thought i was in a 45 

MPH zone and that i definitely deserved a 

warning only. He looked me in the eye and 

said “Well, i was the one that gave you the 

ticket.” Yes, the most awkward moment 

ever. i said, “oh. i see, well i still think it was 

unfair.” He just fake smiled and said he’d 

see about getting us to the top of the list. 

it’s the south and things are not moving 

very quickly. Mason started to have a bit of 

a meltdown, which i think will be frowned 

upon in a courtroom. We walked out in the 

hall but were told that there really wasn’t 

any place for us to wait. the judge still 

hadn’t made an appearance. Game over, 

i was directed to a cashier and told i could 

pay my ticket there. 

i was a little perturbed because i felt like there should have been 

options for me with my extenuating circumstance with my son. 

With abandon, i vented to the cashier about the injustices for a 

special needs caregiver. she must’ve been moved by my speech 

and she told me to wait as she disappeared behind closed 

doors. suddenly, i’m being ushered into the judge’s chambers 

and before i could think he came barreling in - robe flying, a 

bit irritated. He had that slow southern drawl but didn’t mince 

words, “what is it that you want?” i guess we’re being direct 

today “i don’t want to pay this ticket. i don’t really think it was 

fair” and i tried to launch into my story but he basically said he 

didn’t care. He did say since i had the “gumption” to come down 

here like i did “you can just pay half.” 

i felt pretty victorious at this moment. Funny side note, Mason 

waited with the cashier while i got my purse out of the car. When 

i got back, Mason was comfortable sitting in the judge’s chair 

eating some candy. As always, Mason steals the show and i’m 

pretty sure just about every police officer and civil servant in our 

town will remember Mason and me. Maybe it’ll help me next 

time i get pulled over? is our reputation good or bad? i haven’t a 

clue. one thing i do know, i learned a lesson about life and limits 

in a small town! P

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HEALTH 

by Martin Lenkowsky 

The perks and 

pitfalls of Coffee 

We might disagree on politics. We 

might even dislike (despise?) 

each other’s favorite sports 

team. Heck, we might even dislike our 

next-door neighbor. Yet, chances are 

there’s something many of us share in 

common: that everlasting love affair with 

our morning cup of Joe. 

Maybe it’s that beckoning aroma 

emanating from the kitchen while the 

sun is just beginning to lift its early 

dawn, orange-yellow head over the 

eastern horizon. Perhaps it’s knowing 

that first sip from your favorite mug will 

immediately jumpstart your still tired 

mind and body, enabling them or you 

to more easily face the new day? Or 

maybe it’s just that magical first-thing-inthe-morning 

treat to your taste buds so 

craved by coffee lovers everywhere? 

If you can put down your cups for just 

a second, here’s a little something you 

may or may not want to hear: March 

2017 has been designated “Caffeine 

Awareness Month.” Now, please don’t 

shoot the messenger, but the goal of 

this campaign is to educate the public 

to the potential benefits of finding 

substitutes for your favorite source 

of caffeine. Advocates of a reduced 

caffeine lifestyle suggest swapping your 

morning cup of java for a fruit smoothie. 

Or perhaps getting out of bed a bit 

earlier for an invigorating run around the 

neighborhood or a workout at that 24- 

hour gym. 

Hardly a day passes without hearing 

some new theory about the good and/or 

bad effects of caffeine. Of course there’s 

the social aspect of that treasured coffee 

break, and it does seem rather farfetched 

to envision the office “smoothie 

break” coming along at some point in 

the future and knocking coffee out of first 

place. 

Anyway, there are both known – and in 

some cases theorized – advantages and 

disadvantages to caffeine consumption. 

Here is a look at some of the most well 

known and researched facts regarding 

caffeine. 

The Good 

Let’s start on a positive note. Caffeine, 

which happens to be the most widely 

used psychoactive substance in the 

world, is well known to boost one’s 

physical performance. It’s been theorized 

that caffeine increases your body’s 

adrenalin levels, actually helping you 

prepare for physical exertion. 

Some studies suggest drinking coffee, 

or consuming any other caffeinecontaining 

product, can help the body 

regulate insulin levels — perhaps leading 

to weight loss. Other theories say 

consuming coffee helps the body burn 

stored fat cells. It’s of course a given that 

coffee is a good “pick me up” and helps 

us stay focused and alert. 

It’s been reported that researchers in 

Japan have discovered caffeine actually 

helps to sharpen one’s memory, and 

might be a beneficial tool in the fight 

against Alzheimer’s and other forms of 

dementia. 

It’s pretty much a given that caffeine 

helps one stay alert while driving on 

limited amounts of sleep, and research 

has confirmed it. 

If your muscles ache from that workout 

at the gym, you can call caffeine to the 

rescue. Caffeine’s pain-reducing qualities 

have been documented, and various 

over-the-counter analgesics, including 

aspirin, contain caffeine as an active 

ingredient. However, abruptly cutting 

out caffeine intake can lead to muscle 

pain and headache. Hence, those going 

on a fast are sometimes forced to stop 

because of an incessant headache. 

Caffeine might also be effective in 

protecting oneself against Parkinson’s 

disease. Research has reportedly 

shown coffee drinkers are at less risk 

of developing this dreaded neurological 

disorder, even in the case of individuals 

at a higher genetic risk of developing the 

illness. 

Studies have shown those consuming 

caffeine had less kidney stone formation. 

Caffeine has long been known to help 

those suffering with asthma. Caffeine is 

similar chemically to theophylline, a drug 

administered to asthmatics to open up 

tightened airways. 

The Bad 

Yes, there are some not-so-good effects 

of caffeine consumption. Here are the 

most notable: 

The most striking is that consuming 

more than four cups of coffee daily 

might be linked to an increased risk of 

early death. However, this Mayo Clinic 

involved study showed those individuals 

led all-around unhealthy lifestyles. 

Studies have shown caffeine might 

increase blood pressure, especially in 

the case of those with already 

diagnosed hypertension, and those who 

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are not regular caffeine consumers. 

One study reportedly showed young adults with mild 

hypertension have a greater risk of suffering a heart attack if 

they consume the caffeine-equivalent of four cups of coffee on 

a daily basis. 

Caffeine, if in the body at bedtime, can lead to insomnia. 

Caffeine consumption can lead to stomach upset and 

indigestion, especially if consumed on an empty stomach. 

Overusing or sudden discontinuation of caffeine consumption 

is known to cause headaches. 

So there you have it. Coffee, one of America’s favorite morning 

drinks with its pros and cons. Moderation is the key to enjoying 

its benefits. Caution must be used to avoid the negatives. 

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Questions asked at Chez Cafe in Pompano Beach: 

Sasha Richardson: 

I like the smell of coffee. I like the 

flavor. There’s a social aspect; I like 

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Growing up coffee ice cream 

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HOLIDAY 

CELEBRATING 

: 

by Jayne Bonilla 

On March 17, across the United 

States, about 122 million Americans 

will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 

That is 39 percent of the American 

population. 

Staggering as that may seem, 35 

million people living in the United 

States claim Irish Ancestry. That’s 

seven times the population of Ireland. 

Add on to those figures the countless 

Irish-at-heart, kiss-me-I’m-Irish wannabes, 

and you’re sure to find yourself smack 

in the middle of a moving sea of green 

somewhere near your hometown. The 

largest and oldest parade of all time is 

none other than the Annual New York 

City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. You can 

expect between 150,000 and 250,000 

participants to march up Fifth Avenue from 

44th Street to 86th Street, while two million 

spectators line the streets. Now that’s a lot 

of smiling Irish eyes. 

Yet while we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, 

and wherever we celebrate it, I have to 

admit that I did not know much about 

the Patron Saint and National Apostle of 

Ireland that is being honored. St. Patrick 

was not born in Ireland but was born in 

Britain during the fifth century. Kidnapped 

and brought to Ireland as a slave at the 

age of 16, St. Patrick was able to escape 

after six years. Returning later to Ireland 

as a Christian Missionary, St. Patrick was 

credited with bringing Christianity to the 

Irish and consecrating more than 350 

Bishops. In the centuries following his 

death, which is believed to be on March 

17, 1461, St. Patrick’s religious impact on 

Ireland and its people grew throughout 

the world. In fact, St. Patrick used the 

shamrock, or three-leaf clover, as a 

religious symbol. The story behind this little 

green plant is steeped in heritage and Irish 

national pride. St. Patrick used the three 

leaves of the shamrock to explain the holy 

trinity. 

A deeper look into Ireland’s history of 

famine, disease, and political unrest 

reminds us that the Irish were anything 

but lucky. But “the luck of the Irish” 

evolved when the Irish remained hopeful 

and began creating their own luck and 

opportunities through their positive 

attitudes, work ethic, and perseverance 

through some of the most difficult 

times. As Lady Liberty became the new 

symbol of freedom to the 4.5 million 

Irish immigrants arriving at Ellis Island 

between 1820 and 1930, Irish traditions, 

customs, and beliefs kept Ireland alive in 

each of them. Far from their loved ones, 

heartwarming traditions and religious 

feasts honoring their Patron Saint of Ireland 

blossomed into international festivals 

celebrating Irish culture. With parades, Irish 

step dancing, corned beef and cabbage, 

Irish soda bread, music, bagpipes, and 

a whole lot of green, St. Patrick’s Day 

became ubiquitous with being Irish no 

matter what ones heritage is. 

In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day 

was traditionally a religious occasion. 

In fact, up until the 1970s, Irish laws 

mandated that pubs be closed on March 

17. Then in 1995, the Irish government 

began to showcase Ireland and Irish 

culture to the rest of the world. Today, 

about one million people annually take part 

in Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, 

a multi-day celebration featuring parades, 

concerts, outdoor theater productions, 

and fireworks shows. 

People of all backgrounds celebrate St. 

Patrick’s Day in many countries far from 

Ireland. North America is home to the 

largest productions. Annually Americans 

exchange about eight million St. Patrick’s 

Day greeting cards, 83 percent will wear 

green, 40 pounds of green dye is used to 

turn the Chicago River green, 100 percent 

of those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day will 

be considered Irish. If you choose to skip 

the festivities this year, you may just find 

yourself green with envy. P 

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by Larry Schwingel 

It’s a 

small 

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Amazing, incredible, and magnificent 

are strong descriptive adjectives, 

yet they all apply to Les Petits 

Collecteurs. The 32-member local 

organization of artisans and hobbyists 

are makers of unique, one-of-a-kind 

dollhouse miniatures and settings that 

are meticulously flawless, both in detail 

and accuracy. 

The exceptional attention to detail is what makes this room unique. 

Each year there is a community display 

with a specific theme. This year, the 

event takes place from 9am to 3:30pm 

on March 11 at the Boca Raton 

Community Center. It will be preceded 

by a special workshop on March 10 at 

the same site. 

According to Denise Bees, the chapter 

club president, there are many senior 

members, as well as a good mix of 

newer members. “I thought it would be 

great for our older members to explain 

techniques, relay their secrets of the 

trade, and help the younger members 

become more knowledgeable,” Bees 

said. “It’s like an entire village coming 

together for a common purpose. That’s 

why we decided that this year’s theme 

would be “It Takes a Village.” 

The interior and exterior settings of these 

magnificent dollhouses are must-sees 

for collectors, and anyone with a true 

appreciation for craftsmanship and 

ingenuity. Members 

have the option of 

working in a scale 

ratio of one inch to 

one foot, one-half 

inch to one foot, and 

one-quarter inch to 

one foot. 

For them, 

it truly is 


a small 

world. 

Bees said 

some 

members 

work with 

specific 

mediums, 

but her 

passion is 

cutting and using real stone. 

The roof tiles of her projects are 

real slate that is imported from 

England. “I’ve also hand-cut 

stone for fireplaces, flooring, 

and entire dollhouse facades,” 

she said. 

The artisan was working full 

time and close to retirement 

age, so she decided to focus 

on the hobby of working with 

miniatures. “To me it’s a hobby, 

much like someone else who 

paints or works with clay,” she 

said. “Once you’re involved it 

really consumes you.” 

The first display show was in 1978, 

and over the years, the organization 

has donated anywhere from $2,500 

to $5,000 a year to local charities. 

Last year, it donated $1,500 to Kids in 

Distress and $1,200 to AVDA (Aid to 

Victims of Domestic Abuse). “We’re a 

diversified group of talented people, 

some of whom are recognized as 

artisans by IGMA (International Guild of 

Miniature Artisans),” Bees said. “It’s a 

special organization of very dedicated 

and talented people.” P 

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Dollhouse Miniatures Show 

Les Petits Collecteurs of South Florida 

Where: 

Boca Raton Community Center, 

150 NW Crawford Blvd. 

When: March 11 

Time: 9am to 3:30pm 

Workshop: March 10. 

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home/Workshop-sign-up 

Admission: $5 adults; 

$2 children under 12; 

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Information: 

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 

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LOCAL PROFILE 

C 

Serving his 

by Aaron Krause 

MMUNITY 

upclose and personal 

Steven Daigle energetically walks into a big conference room 

within the Bank of America’s downtown Ft. Lauderdale 

financial center. Almost immediately, his dark-brown 

bearded face bears a big, charming smile and he’s joking 

around. The 37-year-old’s demeanor instantly betrays a friendly 

personality belonging to an overall nice, giving guy. 

One might think that’s why the Parkland resident is so involved 

in his community and in his work. Daigle offers a different answer 

to the question of why he’s involved in charitable work. He’s 

a Christian and realizes there’s a difference between pitying 

people and showing compassion. Daigle prefers to display the 

latter, which he said involves actively 

empathizing with someone – not just 

being kind and understanding from 

a distance without getting involved in 

helping people. 

Daigle serves as senior vice 

president, operations market 

manager for Bank of America’s 

South Broward County region. 

As part of his responsibilities, he 

oversees 25 financial centers 

throughout South Broward. 

Still, the married man with foster and 

biological children finds time to serve 

on The Pantry of Broward’s Board, 

involve himself with the March 

of Dimes, coordinate employee 

community service events with 

Feeding South Florida, and help for 

the homeless organization LifeNet4Families as well as volunteer 

at his church. 

Daigle said he derives strength to do all he does from God. The 

Lord’s help, a pack of protein bars for the week, and highintensity 

training keeps his stamina up for often long days. 

The work of March of Dimes’ is personal for Daigle and his 

wife, Kim. In July, the couple of more than five years had twins, 

who were born 34 weeks premature. March of Dimes is a U.S. 

non-profit organization with a mission of improving the health of 

mothers and babies. 

The Daigles had been trying to have children for four years, but 

“it just wasn’t happening,” he said. 

The Daigle Fanily 

The idea of foster care sprang into his wife’s mind. Daigle said 

at first he was hesitant, but eventually felt Kim had a “calling” to 

foster children and he agreed. 

The couple took fostering classes for three months, beginning 

in January, 2015 and were licensed by May of that year. Seeing 

a foster parent and the relationship that person had with the 

foster child –as though it were a biological child – helped solidify 

Daigle’s decision, he said. 

“You would never know it was a foster child,” he adds. 

The same day the Daigles became licensed, his wife received 

a call that a child was waiting to 

temporarily live in a home. “There’s 

so much need out there,” Daigle 

said. 

While he concedes he was 

somewhat shocked, Daigle said the 

process played out smoothly. When 

he first lifted the then 6-month-old, 

the child started crying. Once the 

couple brought the girl home, she 

became a “most calm and happy 

baby,” Daigle said. The Daigles had 

her for four months, treating the 

child as though she were their own. 

“It was upsetting for sure to give 

her up,” Daigle said, “It was one of 

the hardest things I had to do in my 

life.” The girl, who referred to Daigle 

as “da da,” was reunited with her 

parents, but the Daigles continue to be in touch with them. 

The couple fostered two more boys and should be able to adopt 

them by May. With their biological twins, the Daigles have four 

children – that’s one child for each of the four years they tried to 

conceive. 

With family members willing to babysit, Daigle said he was able 

to keep up with his busy schedule. Under Bank of America’s 

parental leave policy, his wife returned to work in February while 

he settled down just to be a dad for a while. 

Daigle said he chose to live in Parkland due to its quality schools, 

great parks, and its family-friendly community. P 

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WINE WATCH 

P laying favorites: 

by Bennet Bodenstein 

I 

must confess to having committed 

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correspondent can commit; I have a 

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Oregon. There is a good reason for that, 

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yourself. 

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it as well as a suggestion of violets. 

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Noir ($32) The Van 

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displays an aroma of 

cranberry, blueberry, 

raspberry, cherry, and 

plum with suggestions 

of chocolate and 

black tea in the 

background. The 

flavor incorporates 

all of the elements 

of the aroma where they merge with 

blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, and 

oak, then end with a finish that is as 

fruity as is the flavor and as long. 

Van Duzer 2013 Homestead 

Block Pinot Noir ($60) and 

Van Duzer 2013 Westside 

Blocks Pinot Noir ($60) 

Expensive yes; worth it, 

absolutely. These are not the 

wines that you bring home 

to be served with sciatto 

Giuseppe (sloppy Joes) 

or Ragoût de bœuf (beef 

stew), but for those very 

special dinners where 

quality and finesse are the 

order of the day. While 

these wines are similar 

they are also different. 

The traditional aromas of 

cherries and rose petals 

that are the signature 

of wines made from this 

grape are prominent, 

along with the positive 

aroma of cranberries. The cranberry 

aroma carries over to the flavor where 

it mingles with cherry and plum. The 

background of this wine proves to be 

just as interesting, displaying the flavors 

of cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, oak, 

and vanilla. 

These wines are just a bit different than 

commonplace but they are about as 

enjoyable as they come. Forget the 

price; these wines are a treat and 

an adventure. P 

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RECIPES 

INTRIGUING 

As the South Florida “season” draws to a close, you may 

be planning a farewell party for your snowbird friends. Or 

perhaps you’re celebrating some other occasion — or no 

occasion at all. Here are some intriguing hors d’oeuvres 

you may wish to serve. 

by Cynthia MacGregor 

Afghani “Boolawnee” (Fried 

Leek Pies) 

3 cups chopped leeks, white parts only, 

thoroughly rinsed 

1 Tbs vegetable oil 

2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 

Pastry dough (store-bought or your 

favorite recipe) 

Combine the leeks, oil, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Roll the pastry dough 

out and cut 4-inch rounds. Place about 2 teaspoons of the leek mixture in the center of each round, 

moisten the edges of the dough with water, fold over the filling, and press the edges together, 

forming a semi-circle. 

Using the edge of a small spoon, press crescent shapes into the edge of the pastry. Deep fry in hot oil 

until golden brown on both sides, or bake in a preheated 350F oven until the pastry is golden brown, 

20 to 30 minutes. Makes about 30. 

Cajun “Popcorn” 

2 eggs, beaten 

1 1/4 cups milk 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1 tsp each sugar, salt, freshly ground pepper, onion 

powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper 

1/2 tsp dried thyme 

2 lbs peeled crawfish tails or small shrimp 

Vegetable oil for deep frying 

Combine the eggs and milk in a small bowl. Combine 

the flour and seasonings in a large bowl and stir into 

the egg mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. 

In a skillet over high heat, heat the vegetable oil at a 

depth of 1 inch until it reaches 350°F. Coat the crawfish 

tails or shrimp in the batter a few at a time and fry in 

small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 

2 minutes total, turning once or twice. Drain on paper 

towels and serve immediately. Serves 8 to 12. 

Easy Cheese Straws 

2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 lb butter 

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste 

1 lb Cheddar cheese, grated 

Coarse (Kosher) salt, to taste 

Combine the flour, butter, and cayenne with a fork 

or in a food processor until the mixture resembles 

coarse meal. Stir in the cheese and knead 

by hand until the mixture holds together, 

adding a few drops of cold water if necessary. 

This mixture may be wrapped in plastic wrap and 

frozen until ready to use. 

Roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and 

cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches 

long. Sprinkle with coarse salt and place on a 

lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450F until 

golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Serves 6 to 10. P 

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Mancora 

BAR 

7679 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, 954-800-7812 By Charles Marcanetti 

About a year and a half ago I first reviewed this 

phenomenal eatery. Here is how I opened that article, 

“I could actually write the shortest review in history 

for Mancora Ceviche Bar. Here goes: Go there! Eat 

every type of Ceviche!” 

Nothing has changed. In a world where technology 

changes every 15 minutes it’s nice to know that there are 

some things that remain the same. In this case recipes 

for perfect ceviche, loving service, and friendly ambiance are 

status quo. 

I also felt compelled to add a short definition of ceviche, from 

WIKIPEDIA: “Ceviche is a seafood dish popular in the 

coastal regions of Latin America. The dish is typically 

made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such 

as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají or chili peppers. 

Additional seasonings, such as chopped onions, salt, 

and cilantro, may also be added. Ceviche is usually 

accompanied by side dishes that complement its 

flavors, such as sweet potato, lettuce, corn, avocado, or 

plantain.” 

I am almost ready to get to the new review but first I must be up 

front. I did not sneak in for my new review, as I do for virtually 

all of my 

reviews. It 

would be 

impossible. 

Since my 

first visit in 

September 

of 2015, 

I have 

been there 

dozens of 

times. In 

fact, I bring 

as many 

people 

there as 

I can, especially those folks who have never sampled ceviche, 

so that they start with the best ceviche restaurant in all of South 

Florida and thereafter, whenever they are elsewhere, they can 

demand the best and know what to taste for. 

Do not go to Mancora if you are looking for a fancy, stuffy 

affectation of a dining experience. Go there if you want the food 

to be as much fun as the décor and as much fun as the servers 

and even as much fun as the other diners just laughing and 

partying-out. 

Not all delicacies at Mancora are ceviche. Mancora features 

several delicious soups all of which are really close to a meal 

unto themselves. My favorite is Chupe De Camarones, made 

with Peruvian shrimp and potatoes as a chowder, and cooked 

with Peruvian chili peppers, corn, milk, and queso fresco 

cheese. 

My every visit starts with the beef heart (Anticuchos De La Tia 

Veneno), which is an appetizer of grilled beef heart marinated 

in panca pepper sauce, garlic, and vinegar and served with 

potatoes and aji Amarillo sauce. Astounding! And so is the 

Pulpito a La Parrilla, which is octopus marinated in special 

Peruvian spices and grilled to perfection. It is the sweetest, most 

mellow, tender, and mouth-watering dish you will find anywhere. 

Let me also mention some other of Mancora’s delicious 

non-ceviche fare. After all, this is truly a Peruvian-style family 

restaurant with meat and poultry dishes and cooked seafood 

dishes, as well as dozens of types of ceviche. So, don’t worry 

about going with anyone…even the squeamish, even the 

vegetarian, even the old farts that never seem to want to change 

their diets. There’s something for almost everyone. 

One of the best lamb shanks served anywhere is at Mancora 

where it is called Cabrito A La Nortena. On at least one of your 

visits try this dish. Or the Saltado, 

which is filet mignon tips sautéed 

with onions, tomatoes, soy 

sauce, and cilantro, served over 

white rice and french fries, and 

for this meat eater this really is a 

wonderfully satisfying dish. 

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The Aji De Gallina is 

shredded chicken 

cooked in a creamy 

Peruvian yellow pepper 

and cheese sauce, 

served with white rice 

and boiled potato. 

Arroz Con Pollo (rice 

and chicken) Peruvian 

style, cooked with dark 

beer, Peruvian corn, red 

pepper, and infused with 

a special cilantro sauce 

topped with grilled chicken breast and salsa criolla. 

I repeat from 18 months ago words that remain true today, 

“You have not had, and will not find any better 

ceviche in Florida.” 

Add to that there is nothing on the menu that is disappointing. 

All of the fabulous fare is uniquely Peruvian and uniquely 

Mancora. 

Alas, Mancora is primarily a ceviche eatery and so, here are 

some of the many types of ceviche offered: Lima 51 New 

Fusion Ceviches: Av Mexico (En Salsa Chipotle) – marinated in 

lime juice and Peruvian Mexican style creamy chipotle sauce. 

Los Olivos (En Salsa De Olivo) – marinated in lime juice and 

creamy olive sauce; La Herradura (Mixto Y Al Pisco) – fresh fish, 

crab, shrimp, and octopus marinated in lime juice and creamy 

rocoto sauce with a touch of pisco; and, Que Tal Bomba (Vu El 

Ve A La Vida) – fresh seafood mixture finely diced, marinated in 

classic lime juice. 

Los Tiraditos – sliced fresh fish sashimi style, marinated in 

lime juice topped with the sauces of your choice, which are: 

Clasico Al Limon (Classic Tiger’s Milk) made with aji amarillo — 

creamy Peruvian yellow chili pepper sauce; Rocoto — creamy 

Peruvian yellow chili pepper sauce; Al Olivo — creamy Peruvian 

olive sauce; Characato — creamy huacatay sauce; and, 

Tricolor — three sauces of your choice. 

Peruvian Cuisine 

Experience 

Savor 

Enjoy 

Of course, the ceviche dishes above are a bit more daring (take 

the dare!) but, if you really cannot bring yourself to explore your 

palate, there is always the “Classic Ceviche.” 

Do not forget to try the Peruvian corn, sweet potatoes, and 

fried yucca and the wonderful potato slices. They are a very 

special and addictive treat. 

Owned by a fellow who has strengthened this community 

with this landmark destination and who works tirelessly on 

behalf of his neighbors in the promotion and growth of this little 

corner of Coral Springs, James P. Holden is the quintessential 

host. He is Peruvian on his mother’s side and is astoundingly 

knowledgeable about each item, the ingredients, and the 

several locales that each is from. 

Peru gave us ceviche. Mancora gives 

us the best of the best. P 

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Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 

Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

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the Parklander 

School 

March 2017 

WESTGLADES MIDDLE 

SCHOOL 

by Margaret Curtis, Westglades PTA 

Corresponding Secretary 

The 

Westglades 

Middle School 

SGA will have 

its Annual 

Westglades 

5K Glow Run 

on March 

4 at 7pm at 

Pine Trails 

Park. Register 

online at 

westgladespta.com. You can also register 

onsite the day of the event until 6:30pm. 

Race day bib pickup closes at 6:30pm. 

The cost of the event is $35 with all 

proceeds going to the Media Center 

renovation. No dogs are allowed in the 

park. 

The Media Center renovations are well 

underway. The walls have been painted, 

the carpet cleaned, and new blinds 

have been installed. The new tables, 

chairs, and circulation desk are in, and 

the students are enjoying using the new 

Genius Bar. Thank you to everyone 

who has donated their time, talent, and 

treasure to this much needed project. 

For parents of incoming 6th graders, 

WGM will host Parent Night on March 

14 at 6:30pm. This is a great opportunity 

for parents to learn more about the 

curriculum and how to help their child 

transition into middle school. 

The Spring Book Fair will be from March 

6 through 10. This is a great opportunity 

to stock up on books for summer 

reading. 

There will be a SAC meeting on March 

17 at 8am, a SAF meeting at 8:50am, 

and PTA meeting at 9:30am in the Media 

Center. 

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The band is hosting a Band Family 

Laser Light Bowling Night Fundraiser 

on March 25 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the 

Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac. The Band 

4 Bandmasters Association Music 

Performance Assessment will be at 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas on March 29 

and 30 with the time not yet announced. 

As always, be sure to check the 

Westglades Middle School website at 

westglades.browardschools.com and the 

PTA website at wesgladespta.com for the 

most current and up to date information 

of activities at our school. 

FOREST GLEN 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

by Robyne Friedland 

March is upon us and so many great 

events will be taking place at Forest 

Glen this month. 

March 8 from 6-7:30pm we will host 

our first Spring Band concert in our 

cafeteria. This concert will feature our 

beginning band, honors band, and 

chamber group. 

March 14 from 6-7pm we will have our 

Literary Fair in the Media Center 

March 21 from 8:15-9:15am we will have 

our SAC meeting in the media center 

March 22 from 6-7:30pm we will 

have our second band concert in our 

cafeteria. The groups featured in this 

concert will be our symphonic band, jazz 

band, Wildcat band, and chamber group. 

March 23 starting 6:30pm we will 

be hosting our Innovative Program 

Acceptance Celebration dinner. 

We will send off our eighth graders to 

Washington D.C. and NYC from March 

27-31. Have fun! 

Each month we try and feature a new 

event or activity taking place at Forest 


Glen and this month we are discussing 

our Ocean Guardians. 

Members of the Ocean Guardians 

attended the Nautical Flea Market 

in Pompano Beach. The program is 

recognized by NOAA and offers young 

people an opportunity to participate 

in protecting the ocean environment. 

Students sold bracelets made from items 

recycled from the ocean and beach. 

“We have completed beach cleanups 

and we are dedicated to caring for 

the marine environment,” said Mitch 

Comiskey, a teacher who advises the 

Ocean Guardians. “We are also recycling 

fishing lines we find in the ocean and on 

the beach. We are about preserving the 

environment.” 

Members of the Ocean Guardians enjoy 

being a part of the Nautical Flea Market. 

They had an opportunity to educate 

people on their efforts to preserve the 

ocean. 

HERON HEIGHTS 

ELEMENTARY 

by Casey Monti 

Thank you, students and families, 

for participating in the annual Coins 

for a Cure, to support the American 

Cancer Society. Join the entire Parkland 

community’s Relay for Life: April 1st at 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 

for the American Cancer Society’s 

signature fundraiser.

School 

Last month marked another extraordinary 

and successful Multi-Cultural Arts Night. 

Thank you to all the volunteers and 

vendors in our school and community 

that turned out to celebrate diversity 

for this interactive global program. A 

very special thanks to the HHE PTO 

President, Nikki Pierre-Grant, for her 

dedication to this annual educational, 

colorful, and entertaining jamboree. 

Parents: ‘tis the season for FSAs across 

Broward County. Please be aware of 

your students’ testing schedule during 

February, March, and April. For dates 

and testing subject schedules by grade 

level, visit HeronHeightsElementary.com. 

There is a PTO meeting on March 8th at 

9:15am. The next SAC/SAF meeting is 

March 20th at 2:30pm in the Art Room. 

March 23rd is an early release day, and 

there is no school on March 24th. There 

is no school for spring break, April 10th – 

April 14th. 

Students will be participating in Field Day, 

according to grade level. Visit the school 

website for complete and updated dates/ 

times. 

The 

spring 

Book Fair 

will be 

March 

13th 

through 


17th. 

Students and parents will have the 

opportunity to visit the Scholastic 

bookstore in the Media Center. The 

wilderness camping theme encourages 

students to have S’more Fun with 

Books. The week also features an HHE 

Family Night Out: Tile Art, on March 

15th from 6 to 7:30pm. Students are 

invited to decorate a tile to be displayed 

on the collaborative mural in the main 

hallway. The cost will be $15, cash only. 

This is not a drop-off event. Parents, 

please accompany your children and 

take this opportunity to shop the book 

fair with your student. For more details 

and opportunities to volunteer, visit the 

PTO website at HeronHeightsPTO.com. 

RIVERGLADES 

ELEMENTARY 

by Pam Ofstein 

Spring is in the air and this month at 

Riverglades is full of fun and adventure. 

March 1st, join our monthly PTA meeting 

at 9am. The PTA continues to be busy 

with more activities planned for rest 

of the year – it’s never too late to get 

involved. 

March 2nd at 9am, Riverglades 

Elementary will host Kindergarten 

Roundup. We will be hosting a PTA 

Volunteer sign-up – this is also a great 

time to learn more about PTA for all 

those 

new 

to the 

school 

and those 

returning. 

On 


6th, 

spring pictures will be taken. What a 

great opportunity to order extra photos 

of your child for upcoming Mother’s and 

Father’s day. 

PTA is looking for additional members. 

PTA Board Meeting and General 

Election Meeting will be on April 5th. If 

you would like to get involved or looking 

how you can join a great team, contact 

Pam Ofstein, pboa1@msn.com. 

Don’t forget to check out RES website 

myvlink.org/rivergladeselementarypta/. 

Thanks for making this another 

great year! 

PARK TRAILS 

ELEMENTARY 

by Erica Cukierman 

Spring is upon us and our students are 

continuing to blossom. Thank you to all 

who participated in the Park Trails Adult 

Night last month. The event was a huge 

success once again. Please note there 

will be early release on March 23 and no 

school the following day, March 24, for 

Employee Planning. Visit the Park Trails 

PTA website at ParkTrailsPTA.com for 

information and upcoming events. 

MARY HELP OF 

CHRISTIANS 

by Helen Downey 

We begin the month with Ash 

Wednesday Mass on March 1; later 

that week, on March 3, we have an 

early dismissal at 1pm. School is closed 

on March 10 for a staff professional 

development day. March 15 is our 

regular monthly half day when school 

ends at 1pm. March 21 is the end of our 

first quarter. 

Our Home and School meeting is 

March 13 at 8am in the Church. Please 

join us and find out all about the great 

ways to support the education of your 

children at MHOC. 

Don’t forget the annual Gala is on April 

7, from 7 to 11pm at Parkland Golf and 

Country Club. The theme this year is 

Friday Night Fever. If you haven’t already 

got your tickets, don’t miss out on this 

great event. P 

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SCHOOL 

How to Know 

When 

Need 

Intervention 

by Dr. Ray Huntington 

It’s normal for children to face challenging 

periods in school, but problems that worsen or 

seem to seep into other areas of a child’s life 

shouldn’t be ignored. 

Other than paying attention to grades, how can you tell whether 

an academic issue calls for your involvement? Here are a few 

things to look for that are likely symptoms of a bigger problem 

that you should address: 

LOST INTEREST – Dramatic changes in motivation and 

interest, especially if the child once was eager to learn, are 

worth investigating. Indifference toward school and learning 

may indicate the child’s lost confidence in their abilities. After 

repeated disappointments in school, some children would 

rather not try at all than continue to try and fail. 

BAD ATTITUDE – A child who frequently expresses displeasure 

and even anger about school, teachers, and homework has 

probably surpassed their threshold of normal frustration. Often, 

negativity overcomes children who struggle in school and feel 

unable to overcome their problems. 

LOW SELF-ESTEEM – Children’s disparaging statements about 

themselves and school (I’m stupid. I’ll never understand this! I 

hate school!) should be a red flag for parents, especially if they 

are frequent. This typically points to a learning issue that has 

grown over time—and the child has reached a low point. 

CONSISTENT DIFFICULTY GRASPING 

ASSIGNMENTS AND CONCEPTS – Gaps in academic 

skills can create major road blocks for children. Left 

uncorrected, these gaps can make it difficult for a 

child to learn effectively because he or she might be 

missing skills 

from previous 

grades. 

Without the necessary 

building blocks, the 

child might struggle 

to grasp new, more 

challenging content and 

concepts. 

TOO MUCH TIME ON 

HOMEWORK – 

A child who puts a lot of effort and time into homework but 

still struggles to complete it (or complete it correctly) might be 

grappling with comprehension issues, procrastination (due to a 

lack of understanding), or another problem. 

UNFOCUSED MOST OF THE TIME – A child who is easily 

distracted or disengaged might need targeted help. He or she 

might be tuning out in class or during homework time for a 

variety of reasons that stem from learning difficulties, diminished 

confidence, or other problems. 

BEHAVIORAL CHANGES – Change in demeanor can mean 

many things, and often points to a child’s concerns about 

academic challenges. A child who feels embarrassed about a 

lack of skills might be disruptive in the classroom to take the 

focus on him or herself. 

Ups and downs are to be expected throughout your child’s 

school years, but some red flags shouldn’t be ignored. P 

Dr. Huntington is owner of Huntington Learning Center. 

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Parkland Library Events 

March 2017 

Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207. 

Parkland Library card is required to participate. 

CELEBRATE SEUSS 

March 2nd, 4pm 

You could not, would not, want to miss an 

occasion such as this! Children age 3 and 

older, come to the Parkland Library anytime 

between 4 and 4:45pm to have some fun; 

there will be crafts and games for everyone. 

ALL BOOKED UP BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 

Gardens of Water by Alan Drew 

March 11th, 10:30am 

This enthralling story of two families, and 

two faiths, is set in Turkey at the time of 

the cataclysm of 1999. It tells of Sinan, 

whose daughter Irem dreams of escaping 

the confines of her family, and the duties of 

a devout Muslim woman. She Irem sees in 

Dylan, an American boy and her upstairs 

neighbor, the promise of another life. But 

then a massive earthquake forces Sinan 

and his family to live as refugees in their 

own country and leads to a dangerous 

intimacy with their American neighbors as 

Irem and Dylan fall in love. When Sinan finds 

himself entangled in a series of increasingly 

dangerous decisions, he will be pushed 

toward a final betrayal that will change 

everyone’s lives forever. 

KNIT ‘N’ KNOWLEDGE, 

March 6th, 10:30am 

Do you enjoy knitting? Bring your projects, 

tips, techniques, and ideas to share with 

fellow knitters at the Library. 

ITALIANISSIMO 

March 6th, 13th, 27th, 7pm 

This is a class for individuals who would like 

to learn to speak Italian and for those who 

like to improve their Italian speaking skills 

and is led by Antonio Del Bene of Byron 

Tree USA. The classes will be held weekly at 

the Parkland Library. 

CHESS CLUB 

March 8th, 22nd, 4:15pm 

Parkland Library Chess Club is for children 

age 8 and older. Beginners can learn to play 

and players meet your match. 

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE WITH 

JEREMIAH JENNER 

March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 6 to 8pm 

Bring your camera and get ready for fun 

while learning. This fine art photography 

course will be taught by certified 

photography instructor Jeremiah Jenner, 

who also instructs at Art Center South 

Florida, as well as private workshops at 

his studio in downtown Fort Lauderdale. 

The four sessions will be: Color and 

Composition – the Basics, Architectural 

Photography, Abstraction, and a 

Photography Scavenger Hunt. Registration 

required. 

DEVELOPING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 

March 9th, 6:30pm 

Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, author of three 

highly acclaimed books, has taught Indian 

philosophy, yoga, and mythology for more 

than 25 years in India, Latin America, and 

the U.S. In this session, Kanchana will 

explore the dynamics of stress and its 

effect on mental and physical health. She 

will demonstrate the use of breathing and 

meditation techniques to combat stress and 

to live a harmonious, productive, and joyous 

life. She will include a 10-minute meditation. 

Registration required. 


ARTIST OF THE MONTH: JEREMIAH JENNER 

Artist’s Reception, March 11th, 11am to noon 

Jeremiah Jenner is a highly regarded 

photographer and photography instructor 

whose limited editions have drawn praise 

from the media as well as the serious art 

collector. National collectors of his images 

include the Holiday Inn Corporation, 

Starbucks, PBS, Cornell Museum of 

American Art and Culture, and the 

Smithsonian American Art Museum. His 

work will be on display at the Parkland 

Library March 1st through 31st. 

WRITING BUDDIES (K-5TH GRADE) 


We all know how important it is to read to 

children, but what about writing? Teens will

Register Online at www.cityofparkland.org/libra 

Register Online at www.cityofParkland.org/library ry or or call 954-757-4207 

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 different genre will be 

explored each month. 

ADULT COLORING BOOK ART 

March 14th, 10:30am to noon 

Decompress and let your mind wander 

while enjoying this latest creative trend. 

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. 


BRICKS ‘N’ BOOKS 


Children age 7 and older bring your 

imagination and Lego building skills to the 

library. At each Bricks and Books meeting 

we will have a new building challenge. 

Conquer each challenge with a buddy or 

work on your own. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN LOCAL ART AND 

CULTURE 


Meredith Clements of the Broward Cultural 

Division will give the inside scoop on all 

of the artistic opportunities in our area. 


TINY TOTS SOCIAL TIME 

March 16th, 10:30 to 11:15am 

Children age 9 months to 4 years enjoy 

play time with age-appropriate toys, 

puzzles, and books while the adults get to 

socialize too. 

BUILDING WITH LINCOLN LOGS 


Children age 4 to 6 years will have fun using 

their imagination while building log cabins, 

towers, or whatever else they become 

inspired to make. 

CULTURE FEST 2017 


Come to the Parkland Library for an 

afternoon of activities and performances 

that celebrate different cultures. 

Informational displays, crafts, and dance 

performances will all be part of the mix. 


STEP-INTO-SPRING MURAL PAINTING 

March 20th, 3:30 to 5pm 

What better way to celebrate the first day 

of spring than to add your creative mark on 

a giant mural that will be displayed at the 

library all season long? This all-ages family 

fun painting event will get you in the spirit of 

spring. Drop in anytime during these hours 

to participate. 

GAME SQUAD 

March 21st, 4:45pm 

Are you crazy about playing games on your 

favorite handheld device? Then the Parkland 

Library’s Game Squad is right for you. 

Children age 7 and older, will get the chance 

to connect through the library’s WiFi to play 

with fellow gamers while also socializing in 

person. Participants must bring their own 

devices (iPad, Nintendo 3DS, etc.) with their 

preferred games already downloaded. 

TOP 5 SKINCARE INGREDIENTS WITH PAM 

March 21st, 6:30pm 

Esthetician Pam Goodchild will talk about 

her top five skincare ingredients, what they 

do, and how you can best add them to your 

skin wellness routine. Goodchild, owner 

of Simply Beautiful skin care studio, is 

a facial specialist trained in Advanced 

Esthetics at the Concentric Healing Institute 

in Boulder, Colorado and board certified 

as an esthetician in Colorado and Florida. 


ARTS, BOOKS, AND CULTURE DISCUSSION 

GROUP 

March 27th, 10:30 to 11:30am 

Similar to a current events group, but 

focused on entertainment and culture, this 

lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s 

on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box 

office? What have you been reading or 

watching? Share your thoughts, listen to 

others, and get your culture fix. Registration 

required. 

IT’S GREEK TO ME: TIMELY TALES FROM 

GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND ART 


The antics of the gods and goddesses 

of ancient Greece have intrigued and 

delighted both children and adults for literally 

thousands of years. Their stories are part of 

our western culture, inspiring writers from 

William Shakespeare to Rick Riorda. Today, 

it is still fun for us to imagine the great Zeus 

and his brothers and sisters sitting atop 

Mount Olympus meting out rewards and 

punishments to the mortals below. Join 

Dr. Margery Marcus as she discusses the 

origins of Greek mythology and colorfully 

recounts many of its famous tales, while 

sharing the masterpieces of art based on 

the great stories. Registration required. 

LIBRARY READING BUDDIES (K-5TH GRADE) 

3:30 to 4:30pm 

Would your child benefit from a Reading 

Buddy? When younger students read with 

older students, literacy skills are picked 

up in an enjoyable manner. The Parkland 

Juniorettes, high school girls dedicated to 

making a difference, have partnered with the 

Parkland Library to help younger students 

with reading. Building partnerships between 

our high-achieving high school students and 

elementary-age children is an excellent way 

to reinforce lifelong reading success. (Note: 

On the Mondays that school is closed, 

Reading Buddies will not meet.) 

SMART START TUTORING 

Varied Saturdays, 1 to 4pm 

This program provides free tutoring for 

elementary, middle and high school students 

provided by high school students. P 

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CAMP 

by Aaron Krause 

When I was a kid, I went to sleep away camp. 

We swam, danced, rode horses, did arts and 

crafts, learned boating skills, and how to 

water ski. 

When we weren’t at activities, either during our rest period 

or on a rainy day, we played Jacks, and Spite & Malice 

(it’s a card game, but I don’t remember how to play), 

and made bracelets out of lanyard. We washed our hair in the 

rain storms and had shaving cream fights. We listened to Kasey 

Kasem’s American Top 40 on Sundays during doughnut breakfast 

and sometimes, we even wrote letters home. We had eight weeks 

with our camp friends and wanted to make every minute count. 

Now, it’s my kids’ turn. Camp is a little different. They go for seven 

weeks. They don’t have horses or water skiing; they have rock 

climbing, circus, and lake trampolines. They don’t have Olympics, 

they have World Day. (Thank goodness they still have Color War 

and the Apache Relay.) But mostly, it’s the same. It is a time in their 

lives when they get to just be kids and nurture friendships that will 

last a lifetime. It’s a time 

to learn responsibilities 

(keep your cubby neat, 

stack your plates at the 

end of a meal) and a 

time to be independent 

and build character, 

all while in a safe 

environment that fosters 

community and family 

values. My son loves 

camp so much that 

he cries for days after 

coming home, claiming 

he is camp-sick and 

missing his friends. I 

can only empathize with 

him (I’ve been there) 

and remind him of how lucky he is to have the opportunity to go to 

camp and create a special bond with friends. 

So, when our camp sent an email saying that 

they have changed their technology policy, 

my camp-loving son threw a hairy fit. The 

hairiest. 

To be clear, the old policy stated that nothing that could connect 

to the Internet, even if it had an airplane mode, was permitted. But 

now, iPod Touches and DSi game consoles were not allowed. Only 

“old-fashioned” mp3 players/iPods and cameras that don’t record 

video are allowed. Back to the hairy fit. He needs the iPod touch, 

he claims. He needs it to listen to music and to play games and to 

watch a movie and for the clock. I told him I would charge his old 

iPod and load it with his current musical taste (bye-bye High School 

Musical, hello Macklemore!) and send him with a clock. That wasn’t 

good enough. It seemed like he was going through some sort of 

withdrawal at the thought of living without technology for seven 

whole weeks. The behavior frightened me. 

I realize that his whole social existence is dependent upon 

his tech stuff. His smartphone is how he listens to music, 

entertains himself and talks to friends — well, not actually talk, 

more like text — comments on posts, and “likes” photos. Kids 

these days don’t actually interact. If you have ever witnessed 

teens together, they usually have their heads down, looking 

at a smartphone or iPod Touch and communicating either 

through their tech stuff with those friends present or other kids 

in groups doing the same thing on the other side of town. This 

is my son’s way of life. Gone are the days of calling a land line 

and making small talk with a friend’s mother before talking to 

the friend. When they want to contact a friend, they simply 

text or message them on Facebook. Our camp would like to 

give the campers the opportunity to put down the tech stuff 

and spend time with friends the old-fashioned way. And after 

witnessing the fit, it’s clear to me that he could use the detox. 

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I posted about his fit on Facebook and a debate ensued between 

those who favored the break from technology and the need 

to be connected to all the happenings of the teen world 24/7. 

Those in favor of the tech stuff thought the camp should allow it 

in moderation. I sided with the “take a break” group. In an article 

published recently in the New York Times titled, “Your Phone vs 

Your Heart,” the author conducted a study which set out to prove 

that habits can mold how our brains work. She concluded, “If you 

don’t regularly exercise your ability to connect face to face, you’ll 

eventually find yourself lacking some of the basic biological capacity 

to do so.” How scary is that? My point in bringing up this fact is 

that camp provides kids with the perfect opportunity to exercise 

their ability to “connect face to face,” which is probably 

why these friendships are amongst my son’s 

strongest with his friends. 

It’s not just camp that can provide 

this essential time for kids to 

take a tech break. Many kids 

don’t go away to camp. 

Most in my area don’t go 

to any kind of camp at all. 

Summer is a great excuse 

for all kids to unplug and go 

outside and play, jump in a 

lake or a pool, or just sit around 

and get bored. 

Boredom is the best fuel for creativity. 

Boredom is what lead my camp friends and 

me to sing into our hairbrushes at the top 

of our lungs and use every color in the 

rainbow pack of markers we had to 

write letters home. 

Even as adults, our brains need that downtime 

to daydream, collect our thoughts, and create 

new ideas. As a newbie blogger, I find that my 

most productive writing comes when I turn off 

the TV, Facebook, and my phone. 

For me, I am glad that my kids’ camp is giving them 

the opportunity to exercise not only their bodies but their minds. 

But we shouldn’t limit our breaks from technology to camp 

and summer. I know I am not setting enough limits on screen 

time during the rest of the year. That’s something I would like to 

change. And I plan to do the same for me. Adults should also 

practice boredom. Pretend it’s a new-fangled form of Yoga — 

let’s call it “Boga.” I’m sure it will catch on. Start with taking time 

out of every day or every week and unplug. No one will miss 

you. Try it for a few hours a day, or be adventurous and take a 

whole Sunday off. Let me know how it goes. I will be trying it 

this summer too, so you won’t be alone. I think it will help me 

be more present for my children when they come home with 

the equivalent of six-pack-abs for brains. I want six-pack abs for 

brains too. Time to Boga! P 

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CAMP 

Getting ready for 

by Marianna Hollander 

Getting ready for summer camp takes just a little bit 

of planning and preparation to have a great stress 

free summer. 

Before the temperatures rise to the usual South 

Florida highs, now is a good time to take count 

of the swimsuits, tank tops, shorts, and sneakers 

your campers will need for their summer camp adventures. 

Replenishing your stock of these items now will be more 

manageable than all at once on the weekend before camp. 

One thing to keep in mind when camp shopping is elastic 

and Velcro. Having these two materials in your child’s camp 

wardrobe will make her summer camp days less stressful and 

her sense of independence will skyrocket. 

Sunblock is a must for campers. Sun 

block should be applied each morning 

as a moisturizer before dressing. This 

will help protect your child from the harsh 

South Florida rays he will be exposed to 

daily as he goes out on adventures. 

Last but not least, and probably the 

most important topic, is summer camp 

safety. There are many camps available 

to choose from so checking them out 

to ensure they are a good fit for your 

child is important. Is the camp current 

on all licensing and staffing? This is easy 

to check through the Department of 

Children and Family website. But what 

about your children? Do they know their first and last name? 

Do they know the names of their parents? Do they know how 

old they are or their phone number? Do they know the name 

of the camp that they are going to? Reminding your children of 

stranger danger is always a good idea. 

Each camp has its own specific rules and regulations regarding 

field trips. Ask what they are and about arrival times, departure 

times, permission slips, and rainy day accommodations. What 

about a specific camp shirt or required footwear? When does 

the bus leave? Holding up an entire bus for one or two campers 

is poor camp etiquette. Many summer field trips run on a 

very tight reservation schedule and arriving late could result in 

missing a field trip. Don’t be late to make camp great. 

At the end of the day, you could have a very tired and 

hot camper. It’s a great idea to have a cold bottle 

of water and small snack waiting in the car. Just 

remember...plan ahead, be on time, and safety first. P 

Marianna Hollander is a Child Development Associates, Lead 

VPK Teacher, Summer Camp Facilitator, Director Credential, 

CPR First Aid Certified, Safety Captain, and 21 years continuous 

experience in Early Childhood Education. 

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FROM THE EXPERT ASK DR. RENAE 

Dear Health Conscious, 

One way you can help support your family and your 

budget is to try getting a job tutoring, babysitting, or 

something part time. It might not be a lot, but it can 

contribute to your new lifestyle. Another option may be 

to sell used items such as books, clothes, and toys to 

make a little extra. I hope this gave you some ideas. 

Communication is also very important. Talk to your 

parents, tell them your concerns, and ask how you 

can help. 

Your friend 


First of all, I commend you for not only making a big 

life decision on your own, but also for being mature 

enough to realize its consequences on your family. 

One suggestion would be to try buying things in bulk. 

Perhaps that means you’ll have a smaller variety 

of fruits and vegetables, but you’ll still be eating 

according to your dietary preferences and the cost will 

be cheaper. I know that produce like apples and baby 

carrots are sold in larger quantities, as well as certain 

non-perishables like peanut butter. It’s great that your 

mom is supportive of your decision. Tell her how you 

plan to minimize grocery costs, and ask her if she has 

any additional suggestions. If at any point there is a 

problem, tell her she can address it with you at any 

time. You should be very proud of yourself. 

A Caring Teen 

The co$t of being a 

egetarian 

Dear Dr. Renae, 

I have decided to become vegetarian after many 

months of consideration. Since I am still living 

at home and do not have a job, I am concerned 

about the additional expense for my family since 

we struggle financially. My mom is supportive but 

I also know she cannot afford a larger grocery 

bill. It is hard to eat healthy on a small budget. 

How can I ease the burden? 

Health Conscience 14 year old 

Dear Health Conscience, 

To begin, it’s great that you decided to do that for 

yourself. It’s very respectable that you thought about 

your family’s financial issues. I advise you to look up 

some vegetarian recipes that sound good to you 

and ask your mom to help you budget your food 

expenses. Have her set a certain amount of money 

and incorporate it into your family’s diet. For example, 

something like rice and beans can be eaten by your 

whole family and is inexpensive, as well as vegetables 

and pasta. Good luck with your new healthy lifestyle 

decision. 

Your supportive friend 


I admire your decision to become a vegetarian. While 

it is a healthy and ethical choice, it can be expensive. 

Since you are still living at home, I suggest you start 

by being creative in your own pantry and refrigerator 

with what your family affords. However, to widen your 

selections, it may be helpful for you to get a part-time 

job. You could generate income within your own 

neighborhood by baby- or pet- sitting or dog walking 

to ease the financial burden you feel. 

Your fellow Health Nut 


I know that whenever my mom goes grocery 

shopping, she always has her coupon book handy. 

The best thing is that you can find them online. If you 

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are looking to save money, coupons are definitely the way 

to go. In addition to that, several local grocery stores have 

a reputation for low priced high quality organic foods. You 

could even start growing some of your own vegetables. 

A Kind Friend 


Many adults who eat a vegetarian diet began in their teen 

years and maintain a lifelong commitment. In addition, you 

may wish to establish other healthy habits such as daily 

exercise and maintaining enough restful nighttime sleep. 

Being vegetarian does not necessarily equate to organic 

or healthy choices. There are different types of vegetarian 

diets, depending upon your choice to eliminate seafood, 

eggs, and dairy products as well as animal products. Some 

vegetarians also avoid leather shoes, belts, and handbags. 

There are nutritional education programs available online 

and in your community to help you establish a healthy, well 

balanced diet, which includes all your required nutrients. 

Some resources are your doctor, your school health or 

PE teacher, the public library, and local health food stores. 

Check your medical insurance to see if they will pay for visits 

to a nutritionist. Once you become educated about a well 

balanced diet, locating affordable food choices will be much 

simpler. You might find that the cost is the same or less than 

a diet which includes animal products. 

P 

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DIETITIan’S VIEw 

✔Check 

Your Neck 

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

Your thyroid is an endocrine gland, 

which means it makes hormones, 

located in your neck in front of 

your trachea, just below the larynx. 

The thyroid is responsible for making 

two hormones – T3 and T4 – that 

regulate your metabolism from how 

fast or slow you burn calories to how 

fast or slow your heart beats. If your 

thyroid is too active, it will make more 

hormones than your body needs. 

This is called hyperthyroidism. If your 

thyroid is too slow, it will not make 

enough of the hormones needed and 

that is called hypothyroidism. Thyroid 

nodules are lumps in the thyroid. Goiter 

is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. 

Thyroiditis is a swelling of the thyroid. 

Endocrinologists are physicians and 

scientists who study and care for 

patients with endocrine gland and 

hormone problems. 

Hyperthyroidism can cause several 

problems including irritability and 

anxiety, menstrual irregularities, vision 

problems (irritated eyes or difficulty 

seeing), muscle weakness, intolerance 

to heat and increased sweating, 

infertility, diarrhea or frequent bowel 

movements, and fatigue. There 

are some illnesses that can cause 

hyperthyroidism including a viral 

infection of the gland itself. One 

of the more common causes of 

hyperthyroidism is Grave’s disease, 

which is an autoimmune disease 

and runs in families. Treatment 

for this disorder usually involves 

medication to reduce the level 

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of hormones produced by the thyroid 

gland. More women get hyperthyroidism 

than do men. 

Hypothyroidism is a disorder that occurs 

when the thyroid is not producing 

enough hormones, possibly resulting 

in a host of problems including 

weight gain, fatigue, menstrual 

irregularities, depression, dry skin and 

hair, sluggishness, and constipation. 

Hypothyroidism is frequently caused 

by Hashimoto’s disease, another 

autoimmune disease where the body’s 

immune system attacks the thyroid 

gland. This disorder is usually treated 

with a drug called T4. T4 levels need 

to be closely monitored by a physician 

and patients usually stay on this drug 

for the rest of their lives. Hypothyroidism 

can also be caused by a pituitary gland 

tumor which blocks the pituitary from 

producing TSH (thyroid stimulating 

hormone). 

In either case, the result is that the 

thyroid is producing too few hormones 

causing many physical and mental 

processes to become sluggish. For 


example, the body can consume less 

oxygen and produce less body heat. 

Thyroid nodules, or growths on the 

thyroid gland, can also cause thyroid 

disorders. These small growths are 

usually harmless and they can go 

unnoticed for years. Physicians can 

sometimes palpate these nodules 

during a routine examination. If your 

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nodules, he/she may want to perform 

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aspiration biopsy – the fluid and tissue 

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potential disorders; and, blood and other 

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levels of antibodies, enzymes, and other 

chemicals related to thyroid function. 

Lastly, there is a thyroid scan where you 

swallow a radioactive substance and 

a scan is completed. The radiologist 

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of non-functioning thyroid nodules, 

which can be cancerous. Cancerous 

nodules must be removed and followed 

up with treatment. Most nodules are not 

cancerous, but, it is important to rule 

out cancer. Some nodules may produce 

too much thyroid hormone or they 

may become too large, interfering with 

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HEALTH 

Candace R. Colella, DMD 

Gum disease is a bacterial growth in your 

mouth. Left untreated it is likely to result in 

tooth loss due to the destruction of the tissue 

that surrounds your teeth. If this isn’t bad 

enough, periodontal disease has a direct link 

to other diseases that we face every day. 

Gum disease affects 

overall health 

The fact is, 70 percent of the population has some form of gum 

disease. Unfortunately, most patients diagnosed do not take 

it seriously. Most often they have not been educated properly 

and they don’t know the severity of the consequences for not 

treating it, or finances become the dictator in whether or not the 

patient proceeds. 

Some of the symptoms of periodontal disease (gum disease) 

may include bleeding gums during or after brushing, red, 

swollen, or tender gums, persistent bad breath, receeding 

gums, and loose and shifting teeth. 

DID YOU KNOW: 

• Gum disease increases pancreatic and kidney cancer risk by 

62 percent? 

• Diabetes and bleeding gums increase your risk of premature 

death by 400-700 percent? 

• Bacteria through your mouth travels to other parts of your 

body in your bloodstream? 

• Pregnant woman with gum disease have only a 1 in 7 

chance of giving birth to a healthy child of normal 

size? 

• Bacteria that lives in your mouth can cause 

heart disease, high blood pressure, and 

stroke? 

• Nine times out of 10, there is no pain with 

gum disease? 

• Gum disease increases risk of 

miscarriages? 

A simple way to get on the road to a healthy mouth and body 

is to make a dental appointment. Unfortunately many patients 

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full set of x-rays, and a teeth cleaning. Your dentist will check for 

cavities, oral cancer, and gum disease. The dentist will check 

the pocket depth (the space between the gum and the tooth). 

The larger and deeper the pocket, the more severe the disease. 

If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease, the next step is 

having it treated by your dental professional. Treatment may 

include a deep cleaning of the tooth root surfaces below the 

gum line. Additional medication may be prescribed to 

be taken by mouth or placed directly under the 

gums during treatment. After this procedure 

you will be on your way to a healthy 

periodontal mouth. To keep your gums 

stable, see your dentist every three 

months after the initial treatment for a 

periodontal cleaning. 

Taking a preventative 

approach to your dental health 

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HEALTH 

by Lisa Callahan 

Food Obsession: Are you eating too healthful? 

Study after study shows that 

Americans are obsessed with food. 

I don’t have to convince you with 

statistics, the information is overwhelming. 

It comes as no surprise that because of 

this information, many people have chosen 

to take a stance on the war with food by 

monitoring every bite. While it’s true that 

most people are not recording every bite, 

there is a strong population that makes 

a religion 

out of it. The 

question is, 

how much is 

too much? 

Can a person 

really become 

too obsessed 

with monitoring healthful foods? According 

to Dr. Steven Bratman, the answer to that 

question is yes. This California physician 

coined the term Orthorexia Nervosa in 

1996 to describe such an individual. The 

term literally means “fixation of righteous 

eating.” While it is not officially recognized 

in the DSM-5 as an actual eating disorder, 

it is an unhealthy “obsession” that can be 

stressful and limit normal living. 

A person experiencing signs of Orthorexia 

may seem like they are motivated by 

health, but there are underlying motivations 

that complicate things. Some of these are 

the compulsion for complete control, fears 

of gaining weight, low self-esteem, gaining 

spirituality through food, using food to 

create an identity, and having a feeling of 

superiority among less health 

minded individuals. People often spend 

countless hours at the store scouring over 

the packaging to make sure that every 

ingredient meets their specifications. They 

become uncomfortable in certain social 

situations, often choosing hunger over 

eating anything that is not on their “good” 

food list. They have a countless number 

of “rules” surrounding their eating habits. 

They are what some might call a health 

food snob. 

Do you see yourself somewhere between 

the lines of this page? Ask yourself some 

simple questions. 

Do you wish you could occasionally eat 

without worrying about the quality of the 

food? 

Does your daily food menu seem like a 

full-time job? 

Do you try to control what is being served 

when you are not the one cooking? 

Does your social life take a back seat to 

your dietary habits? 

Do you feel guilt or self-loathing when 

you do stray from your diet? 

Do you feel in control when you stick to 

the “correct” diet? 

Have you put yourself on a nutritional 

pedestal wondering how people can eat 

unhealthful foods? 

Do you scoff at packaged products other 

than the brands that you have OK’d? 

If you answered yes to most of these 

questions, now what? The treatment for 

Orthorexia can become very confusing 

because the person must first recognize 

their behavior as an obsession. The shift 

will become relevant when the person 

can openly admit there may be an overall 

issue with their 

happiness that 

is being fed by 

controlling their 

Orthorexia: 

From Greek “orthos,” meaning straight and 

proper and “orexia,” meaning appetite 

food intake. 

Eating healthfully 

is always going 

to be a priority, 

but recognizing 

that food is only one small aspect of life is 

necessary to take a turn in a truly healthful 

direction. 

My interest in this subject comes from a 

deep understanding of it. Until I learned 

the term Orthorexia I would have never 

considered my healthful and controlling 

eating habits to be an issue. I can honestly 

answer “yes” to every question listed 

above. Coming to terms with that fact 

has not been easy because I truly do feel 

better when I “eat clean.” I know that I will 

always have health as my number one 

priority. However, over the past two years, I 

have been able to eat more intuitively. This 

alone has helped to lessen the controlling 

behavior. 

Life is a journey. Live, love, 

and just enjoy. P 

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WELLNESS 

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One of the most nerve-racking 

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parent. Always be proud knowing that you 

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Exploration: 

From jumping into puddles to having their 

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MEDICAL 

MEDICAL 

CONDITIONS 

can contribute to 

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by Penny Loome 

If your child is struggling 

in school, it is normal to 

consider whether they may 

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A learning disability can only be 

diagnosed through a psychological 

educational assessment that examines 

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differences, there are numerous medical 

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declines. 

HYPOGLYCEMIA is a common 

condition that causes irritability, lack of 

concentration, and lack of focus, which 

leads to an inability to attend and process 

instruction in the classroom. 

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medical condition relating to sensitivity 

to lighting that can cause children (and 

102 

adults) to see as if they are viewing a 

snowy television screen. Often, they see 

inanimate objects, such as letters on a 

page, as moving. Children with Scotopic 

Sensitivity might have a restricted field of 

vision seeing only parts of a page clearly 

while the rest is blurry, causing them to 

have difficulty keeping track of where they 

are on the page. They often have poor 

depth perception and may have trouble 

focusing. 

Other visual conditions that can 

interfere with learning include VISUAL 

FATIGUE and poor control of eye 

movements. With Visual Fatigue a 

child may suffer from convergence 

insufficiency, where one 

or both eyes become 

misaligned – particularly 

when tired or stressed. 

This leads to very slow 

word by word reading 

and often results in a 

child straining to read a 

word on one page, but 

then not recognizing it 

when they see it again 

on another. Poor control 

of eye movements can 

lead to choppy reading 

where children skip 

lines or words. 

Children who have a 

PETIT MAL, or absence seizures – 

seizures that last just a few seconds and 

are characterized by a blank stare – often 

struggle at school. These seizures often 

go unnoticed but a child can have as 

many as 100 in a day. For these children, 

listening to a teacher in a classroom is 

like listening to a radio station with static. 


They may hear and process less than half 

of what a teacher is saying as they ‘blank’ 

for up to 15 seconds at a time. 

Auditory processing disorders can also 

lead to problems with learning. In a child 

with an auditory processing problem, all 

the parts of the ear that allow a child to 

hear work, but the paths that transfer that 

sound into meaningful information in the 

brain do not. These children often have 

difficulty following directions, particularly 

with more than one step, difficulty with 

differentiating between similar sounding 

speech sounds like pat and bat, and 

difficulty with speaking, reading, and 

understanding information presented 

verbally. 

This is not an exhaustive 

list of conditions, however, 

the key to helping a child 

with medical conditions that 

interfere with learning is an 

early diagnosis. 

While a child who struggles to learn 

may have a learning disability it is also 

worthwhile working with your family 

physician, audiologist, and pediatric 

ophthalmologist at the same time to 

rule out non-cognitive conditions that 

may affect how your child is performing 

at school. P 

Penny Loome is the owner-operator 

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Horsing 

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It’s that time of year when 

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create lifetime memories for 

your camper. 

The students learn so much, from the basics of horsemanship 

to more advanced skills required for showing or school teams 

for those schools that offer equestrian programs. 

Ms. Debbie has been Malachi’s camp director for 17 years. 

She does an amazing job of choosing positive, inspiring 

counselors, most whom have been campers for many years. 

Ms. Debbie has developed a program for Junior Equestrians 

ages 7 to 14, that is safe, educational, and fun. The campers 

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conformation/anatomy, tack function, health/nutrition, as well 

as learning proper leg support wraps and emergency horse 

care. We are grateful to have Miss Deb as a part of our staff 

and parents have expressed the same appreciation for the 

personal, loving care she extends to each child. 

We also have equine specialists including a veterinarian, 

equine dentist, and blacksmiths caring for the horses 

throughout the summer. We try to schedule our equine 

professionals when students are in camp so they can benefit 

from a full working horse farm experience. 

There are many equestrian camps in our community from 

which to choose. Check them out to see which riding 

academy is a good fit for your child. It will be a positive 

experience for your camper as they learn about the wonderful 

It will be a positive experience for 

your camper as they learn about 

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Families are welcome to visit 

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y Glenn Kalick, DVM 

PET TALK 

Toothanasia 

I 

recently went to a dental lecture where 

the Veterinary Dentist referred to a dog 

with a complete mouth of diseased 

teeth that needed to be removed as 

“toothanasia.” On the ride home from 

the lecture, my wife asked me if I have 

ever had to do that and I told her about 

Princess, the Maltese. 

Princess was not a princess. She was 

the only Maltese that I have ever had to 

muzzle, so an oral exam was 

not going to happen and dental 

home care was also out of 

the picture. One day the 

owner brought in a video 

of Princess eating. She 

would go over to the 

food bowl and pick out a 

piece of kibble, chew it, 

and then spit it out. Then 

she would pick it up with 

the other side of the mouth 

and chew some more and 

then eventually swallow it. The 

time to finish the entire meal took her 

hours and she would frequently walk away 

without finishing. When the owner gave 

her a soft meal or canned food she would 

swallow it whole. I told them that it sounds 

like she is having dental pain and I have to 

recommend a dental procedure without 

actually being able to look at the teeth. 

They were concerned about how many 

teeth would need to be extracted but were 

excited that her breath would be better and 

she would not be in pain anymore. 

The owners were nervous about Princess 

and I told them if they wanted to stay for 

the induction of anesthesia and actually 

see her teeth before I x-rayed them, that 

would be fine. Her pre-surgical bloodwork 

was fine and I placed an IV catheter and 

gave her the sedative. From there we put 

in the endotracheal tube and were able 

to see a mouth of green and black teeth. 

The closer we looked the more the smell 

of her mouth hit us. We keep a jar of Vicks 

vapor rub so we can put a dab under 

our nostrils if the smell is that bad and for 

Princess it was. I decided to bring Mom 

and Dad in to see. I showed them that 85 

percent of the teeth were actually loose 

in her mouth. When I took my probe to 

the molars her jaw would tremble. Under 

anesthesia, she should not be feeling any 

discomfort but a metal probe to the tooth 

root is uncomfortable. I let them stay in 

the other room while I took the x-rays and 

every tooth except the four canines was 

either abscessed or did not have enough 

bone coverage to make the tooth sturdy 

and solid. 

Mom was upset and Dad was concerned 

that if we took out all of the teeth minus 

the four canines how she would eat. I 

reminded them that the reason we got to 

this point is that they brought in a video 

showing that Princess could not eat painfree 

and at home 

dental brushings 

were not possible. 

Not that the whole 

episode needed 

more drama, but 

when I was probing 

one of the premolars 

with my dental 

probe the tooth 

actually fell out. Mom 

looked at me and 

was mortified. She 

wanted to see the 

tooth and when she 

brought it close to 

her face the smell 

hit her. She was 

wondering why Vicks 

was on the table and now understood. 

So we all agreed, based on the x-rays, 

we were going to perform the necessary 

extractions. 

The surgery went well and Princess was 

sent home with a week of antibiotics, pain 

medications, and recommendations of 

soft food. I asked to see her a week later 

and Mom said that she couldn’t make it, 

but she was doing well with the soft food. I 

eventually examined her one 

month later and could not 

believe the change. She 

was eating her hard food 

again. The owners were 

totally fine with the canned 

food but caught her eating 

a dog biscuit and enjoying it. 

They gave her the hard kibble 

and she seemed to gum it and 

be more satisfied with eating it 

compared to the canned food. 

They put her on my examination 

table and without hesitation opened 

her mouth for me to see and it looked 

great. No teeth but for the first time I 

was able to look at her mouth without a 

muzzle. I felt a little lucky so I approached 

Princess to look a little closer and the 

growling started. I had to remember that 

Princess was no princess. 

Glenn Kalick, DVM is a veterinarian at 

Brookside Animal Hospital. P 

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Finances 

by Glenn R. Swift 

ou’ve just finished finding the kids 

a new school and getting settled 

into the new community when 

all of a sudden you ask yourself, “What 

should i do about my 401(k)?” 

all kidding aside, the key point here is 

that in the midst of moving, and all the 

other hassles associated with changing 

jobs, you can ill afford to lose sight of 

the finish line—retirement. so, what 

exactly are your choices? You basically 

have four options: 1) cash out; 2) leave 

it where it is; 3) roll it over into a rollover 

iRa; or 4) roll it over into a new 401(k) 

with your new employer. Let’s take a 

careful look at each. 

Cashing Out 

as for this option, here’s some sound 

advice…. Don’t do it! not only will you 

miss out on future tax-deferred savings 

on the money, but you’ll get hit with 

paying taxes on the entire distribution 

plus a 10 percent penalty tax if you’re 

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under 59 ½. Besides, this would set you 

way back with regard to saving for a 

comfortable retirement. 

Leaving It Where It Is 

if you’re happy with where your 401(k) 

is and want to keep it there, leaving it 

alone is a practical option. Just make 

sure that your reasons for doing so are 

valid. carefully look at each plan with 

regard to the various investment options, 

expenses, and borrowing privileges. 

(Remember: Borrowing against your 

401(k) should only be done as a last 

resort.) 

Of course, you may find that there is a 

time limit with regard to how long you 

may keep your old plan before being 

forced to take action. Then again, if you 

have below a minimum dollar amount 

in your old company’s plan, your former 

employer may have the right to compel 

you to transfer. 

Rolling It Over into a Rollover IRA 

if your new employer doesn’t offer a 

401(k) or you’re confident that you 

and/or your financial advisor can do 

a competent job at managing your 

retirement funds, you may roll your 

old 401(k) assets into a rollover iRa. 

Bear in mind that once you’ve rolled 

the funds into an iRa you do not 

have the option of rolling them into a 

401(k) with your new employer. You 


should also make sure that if you choose 

this route that the funds are transferred 

directly from your old plan’s custodian 

to your new. This is known as a trusteeto-trustee 

transfer and eliminates any 

mandatory withholding requirements on 

the part of your employer. Otherwise, 

if you were to first take possession 

of the funds directly, your former 

employer would be forced for income 

tax purposes to withhold 20 percent of 

your funds as a tax credit (mandatory 

withholding), even if you intend to roll it 

over later. if you do roll it over and want 

to defer tax on the entire taxable part, 

you will have to add funds from other 

sources equal to the amount withheld. 

Then again, another important reason to 

avoid taking the funds directly is that you 

then have 60 days to roll the funds over 

before they become taxable. 

Rolling It Over Into Your New 401(k) 

Many folks feel that consolidating assets 

under one roof makes them easier 

to manage. if you decide to roll over 

your old 401(k) into your new plan, you 

should again make sure that you do 

so as a trustee-to-trustee transfer. You 

should also realize that if you do decide 

to transfer to your new employer’s plan, 

your decision is final; you cannot transfer 

it back once you have opted to transfer 

into your new 401(k). P

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SELF HELP 

by J.R. Steele 

A goal without a plan is just a wish 

“The more intensely we feel about an 

idea or a goal, the more assuredly the 

idea, buried deep in our subconscious, 

will direct us along the path to its 

fulfillment.” – Earl Nightingale 

How many times have you had a great 

idea that never happened? Why? Too 

often the reason is as simple as failure 

to plan. I agree with Elbert Hubbard’s 

words, “Many people fail in life (or on a 

goal), not for lack of ability or brains or 

even courage, but simply because they 

have never organized their energies 

around a goal.” 

What if in just five days, you could 

revolutionize your goals? In the following 

paragraphs, I will outline five activities 

that you can complete in five days that 

will help you achieve your 

goals. 

Perhaps Mark Twain said it 

best, “The secret of getting 

ahead is getting started. 

The secret of getting started 

is breaking your complex, 

overwhelming tasks into 

small, manageable tasks, then 

starting on the first one.” 

Day 1: Write a Statement of 

Intent 

Express where you are and where you 

want to go. Reflect upon 2016: Express 

your year, your progress, and your goals, 

in one sentence. Reflect upon 2017: 

Express the vision you have for the 

coming year. Be specific. Really visualize 

the reality you want to experience. 

Day 2: Identify Inspirational Quotes 

Identify uplifting quotes that will serve to 

motivate you in challenging moments 

throughout the year. There are many 

encouraging quotes out there; select one 

and use it as a mantra, or several that will 

motivate you. Physically print the quote(s) 

out and place it/them in prime locations 

like your mirror, refrigerator, desk, file 

cabinet, or car. 

Day 3: Create Categories 

On what parts of your life do you want to 

focus? There is no right or wrong answer. 

This is your life and these are your goals. 

Below are listed the main categories and 

sub categories I have used in the past to 

help focus my energies in different areas 

of my life. 

1. CAREER: 

• Job 

• Vision 

(my company) 

• Networking 

2. FINANCIAL: 

• Short Term 

• Long Term 

3. PHYSICAL: 

• Exercise 

• Eating 

• Weight 

• Upkeep 

Carefully think about the categories and 

if your categories reflect your priorities. 

Unlisted categories significantly reduce 

the likelihood of accomplishment. 

Day 4: Create Goals 

You are ready to create specific goals 

4. PERSONAL: 

• Friends 

• Romance 

• Travel 

• Mind 

• House 

• Philanthropic 

for each category. Be thorough. What 

exactly do you want to occur in each 

category? Write SMART goals: Specific, 

Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and 

Timely. You should be able to cross them 

off your list as you accomplish them. 

Day 5: Create a System of 

Accountability 

Step 1: Determine the Goal Type 

Review the goals you have and indicate 

if they are “Y,” which stands for yearly. 

Meaning you are going to strive to 

accomplish this goal throughout the year, 

it isn’t accomplished at a specific time. 

“S” stands for specific. Next to those that 

you have an “S” indicate the month you 

will accomplish the goal. 

Step 2: Set Reminders 

Use your smart phone or 

computers to set monthly or 

weekly reminders. 

Step 3: Evaluate your progress 

Determine the number of 

goals you have achieved. You 

can even find your efficiency 

percentage by dividing the 

number of goals you have 

accomplished by the total 

number you have. Alternatively, 

create a table to track your goals each 

week, even daily if you prefer. 

Remember, beneath the surface of 

great things, lies a plan. Believe in the 

power of your words. Planning your 

goals is just one way to plan your words, 

create your world. P 

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THE LAST WORD 

The Ides 

Sometimes there are expressions you hear 

throughout your life and wonder about their 

meaning. Well, at least I do. Since we are 

now in the month of March, the expression from 

Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar “Beware the 

Ides of March,” has popped into my head. What 

does this expression mean? 

I booted up my computer and got to googling. 

I found the simple explanation on Earthsky.org. 

Here is what the website states: 

“In ancient Rome, the Ides of March were equivalent to our March 

15th. If you’ve heard of the Ides of March, it’s probably thanks to 

William Shakespeare. In his play, Julius Caesar, a soothsayer – or 

fortune teller – says to Caesar: “Beware the Ides of March.” In the 

play – and in reality – Julius Caesar was indeed assassinated on 

the ides of March – March 15 – in the year 44 B.C. In the ancient 

Roman calendar, each month had an Ides. In March, May, July, 

and October, the Ides fell on the 15th day. In every other month, 

the Ides fell on the 13th. The word Ides derives from a Latin word 

which means “to divide.” The Ides were originally meant to mark the 

full moon, but because calendar months and lunar months were 

different lengths, they quickly got out of step.” 

by Barbara Negron 

have it 

What an interesting little factoid. But, I supposed 

most people would think I’d write about what’s 

happening on the world scene, or on the latest political 

tensions, or something deeply meaningful. I could expound 

on “Beware the Ides” in the sense of the division of America, 

which leads me to another expression that needs no 

explanation; “United we stand, divided we fall.” I won’t have 

a part in any of this political nonsense, but it is interesting 

to watch half the country throw a temper tantrum over the 

POTUS, and the other half just sit and wait it out. 

I could also talk about the great Super Bowl commercials that 

showed how immigrants came to this country and made a 

wonderful life for themselves, and some even enhancing the life of 

those who live here. True, not all who have come to America have 

good intentions, but crime existed in the U.S. before they got here. 

On a bit of a personal note, every time I go through an airport, I get 

x-rayed and pattted down. Not for anything other than I have two 

knee replacements that set off the scanner. It’s always a long wait to 

get through security, but I prefer to err on the side of caution. 

So, maybe “Beware the Ides of March” should really be “Beware 

the Ides.” P 

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