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APRIL 

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42 Boca 

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Boys & Girls Club 

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Golf classic has no 

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52 Make-A-Wish 

Local teen’s dream 

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56 Home Trends 

What’s trending in 

2018 

62, 63 Ocean 

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Florida’s long gone 

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78 Male Matters 

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32 A Call to Action 

Prevent gun violence in the U.S. 

64 Earth Day 

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APRIL 2018 

SPECIAL SECTION 

COPING • HEALING • STRENGTHING OUR COMMUNITY 

Beginning on page 14 we have a series of articles that offer help and insight to healing. 

14, 15 Ask the Expert 

Teens talk about what they 

need now 

16, 17 Teens’ View 

Teens’ perspective on the 

Stoneman Douglas tragedy 

18 Psychological 

Traumas 

Coping mechanisms 

20 Mom’s Perspective 

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22, 23 Community 

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Parkland and beyond 

IN EVERY ISSUE 

Editor’s Letter 6 

Parkland Mayor 8 

Coral Springs Mayor 9 

Broward Commissioner 10 

Community News 38, 39 

Events Calendar 89 

School News 92, 93 

Parkland Library Events 96, 97 

Last Word 126, 127 

Parkland Life 24 

Parkland redefined 

Unsung Heroes 26 

The heroes of Stoneman 

Douglas 

Where to go next 27 

Books and videos that 

can help 

Photos 34 

A compilation of photos 

from the MSD tragedy 

Crisis Support 36 

Support from local and 

national agencies 

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As we move into the month of April we are still mourning the 17 people 

who lost their lives on Feb. 14. As a community, almost everyone 

stepped forward and offered help in whatever way was needed. The 

outpouring of love and support, from neighboring cities, around the 

country and the world, has been a true testament to the good in man. 

The Parklander magazine has dedicated a special section called Coping, 

Healing, and Strengthening Our Community that begins on page 14. This 

section includes articles on different methods to help with stress, anxiety, 

grief, and PTSD. As the shock of the shootings wears off, the trauma of 

Feb. 14 will linger for a long time to come. The Ask the Expert column, by 

Dr. Renae, took a different approach this month. She asked teens what 

they want the community and their parents to know, pages 14, 15. Two 

articles, by young writers who had a birds-eye view of the tragedy, provide 

insight from the students’ view of what happened and how they are 

coping, pages 16, 17, and 26. 

The section is designed to help with healing and moving on. We will never 

forget the events that took place on Feb. 14, 2018. We will never forget 

the students and faculty who lost their lives. Their memory will be etched 

in our minds forever. As will the outcry for safer schools and gun control. 

The controversy now sparked will probably take years to get the changes 

made. I have a feeling many of these students will keep on fighting and 

become politicians themselves. We will never forget the injured or the 

survivors. Remember the community is here for you, to help you recover. 

Recovering from a tragedy of this magnitude is not easy. Each person 

grieves in his or her own way and moves on in his or her own time. As 

we strive to get back to normalcy, whatever that may be, know that there 

is always someone there for you. We need to support one another and 

remember that tomorrow is promised to no one. 

We have received numerous emails, which included poems, editorials, and 

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PARKLAND MAYOR 

CHRISTINE 

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What happened at Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas High 

School on Valentine’s Day 

feels like it was a lifetime ago and at the 

same time, it feels like just yesterday. 

As a community, we each continue 

to grieve, help others grieve, and 

come together to bring about the changes we want to see. 

But while we are all focusing on what happened, we are also 

beginning the difficult task of moving forward. We know that our 

community will never forget what happened and we will always 

remember those who were taken and how they positively 

affected our lives. 

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In city government, there was much work that was correctly 

set aside so our resources could be focused on the immediate 

aftermath of what happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. 

But we now need to turn some of that focus back towards 

the regular operations of the City. As difficult as it is, no matter 

what happens, we continue. In Parkland we have rescheduled 

our strategic planning. Strategic planning is where the elected 

officials review the vision and mission for our City and strategize 

how best to move the City forward on behalf of the people. 

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

your elected official, strategic planning answers that question. 

When I hear from residents, I remember their suggestions, 

comments, and concerns. When the Commission and I roll up 

our sleeves and begin the tedious, but vital work of strategic 

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In strategic planning we look at factors that keep our community 

special and safe and our property values high. Some of the 

recent projects that resulted from strategic planning include 

additional community events, additional Sheriff’s deputies, 

and additional multi-use fields. Street lighting along Nob Hill 

Road and University Drive are a result of strategic planning. 

Loxahatchee Road improvements, the Parkland library 

expansion, and expansion of the eastern fire station are other 

examples of strategic planning initiatives. As are additional 

school crossing guards and additional capacity at our 

Broward County Public Schools — including relocatables at 

Heron Heights Elementary and Park Trails Elementary and a 

24-classroom addition at Riverglades Elementary. 

To find out more about our City visit www.cityofparkland.org 

and www.facebook.com/copfl, but to reach me directly, email 

me at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org. After all we have been 

through together, thank you for making Parkland a city of which 

I am proud to be the Mayor. P

CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR 

SKIP CAMPBELL 

It’s been more than a month since 

the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas and our community is still 

grieving the loss of 17 innocent lives. 

We are proud of the students who 

are taking action and we are here 

to support them in any way we can. 

It’s been beautiful to see so many 

residents coming together to remember the victims and offering 

a helping hand as we try to heal from this tragedy. 

Our next Teen Political Forum will be Thursday, April 5, at 

6:30pm at the Center for the Arts. We expect a big turnout as 

all of our local students come together as Eagles. I’ll be there 

along with the City Commission and other elected officials to 

answer your questions. 

While it seems insignificant in light of everything that has 

happened, I want to take a few moments to highlight some 

community events. On Sunday, April 8, we will be celebrating 

the diverse cultures that make up our community. WorldFest is 

free of charge and will be at the Sportsplex from 11am to 6pm. 

There is a $3 parking fee and refreshments will be available for 

purchase. For more information, call 954-344-1063. 

On Thursday, April 12, we plan to have a Virtual Slice via our 

Facebook page. Our staff will be available to answer any City 

related questions you may have. Simply visit our Facebook 

page at 7pm to tune in live and share your questions with us. 

We also invite you to bring your kids to EarthFest on Saturday, 

April 21. This year, it will once again be at the Sawgrass 

Nature Center from 9am to 1pm. The event will feature lots of 

informative sessions the entire family will enjoy. There will also be 

wildlife exhibits, guided tours, plant giveaways for Coral Springs 

residents, children’s activities, and refreshments. 

Lastly, the City embraces people of different faiths and the 

National Day of Prayer celebration highlights the strength in 

diversity found in our community. Every house of worship in 

Coral Springs and adjoining cities are invited to participate as 

we come together to pray. The event is scheduled on Thursday, 

May 3, at 7pm at the Coral Springs Charter School. There is no 

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February 13, 2018 was 

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at 2:20pm their worlds changed 

forever. Seventeen members of the Stoneman Douglas Family 

were massacred. Because of this horror our kids have taken 

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platform to voice not only their experiences, but the change 

they demand to see. They’ve spread the movement to every 

high school in this country. Through rallies, marches, walk-outs, 

television and radio interviews, meeting with legislators and the 

President of the United States, they have brought their message 

loud and clear. 

From Parkland to every community around the country, this 

movement has become the strongest example of activism in 

our nation since the 1960s. Our kids have become a force to be 

reckoned with. I stand with them and will continue to support 

their mission in any way I can. Their fierce advocacy gives me — 

and I know I am not alone in this — hope for our future. There is 

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FROM THE EXPERT ASK DR. RENAE 

What we Want our Parents and 

the Community to Know 

This month the Ask Dr. Renae column adjusts the usual format to ask the students from Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School, who experienced a horrific tragedy, to respond to two questions that are on all our minds: 

What do you want your parents to understand about your feelings and needs 

at this time? How can your parents and the community help support you? 

Dear Dr. Renae, 

I want my parents to know that this was a very traumatic event 

for my peers and me. I am feeling a lot of different emotions right 

now. I am heartbroken, sad, frustrated, disappointed, and scared. 

When they ask me if I am OK, I really don’t know how to respond, 

and it just is a reminder of everything that happened. Sometimes, 

I really just need alone time and separation from everything going 

on to let it all sink in. I want my community to know that my 

classmates and I are going to stand up and speak out for our 

fallen Eagles. I would encourage them really to be there for the 

families of the victims as they are grieving, and to support us as 

we go forth to fight for change in honor of the 17 who should still 

be alive today. 

16-year-old MSD student 


I want my parents to understand that I’m still terrified, and I 

will always be. Sometimes, I want to be alone with my own 

thoughts and sometimes I want to feel distracted and think about 

something else. I find myself obsessing over this tragedy in my 

head, with thoughts like “why” or “what ifs.” I think my parents 

need to work with the emotions I have at the time and go from 

there. I feel like our community needs to give us (the students 

and faculty) time to regroup. Comments like “I know how you’re 

feeling. I lost...” are sweet but only make me even more upset. 

Because they weren’t there, they don’t know how it felt. They 

didn’t have to text their parents one last time to tell them they 

loved them and they didn’t have to run for their lives in fear they 

would lose it. 

10th grade student at MSD 


What I want my parents to understand about my feelings and 

needs is that I am not grieving 24/7 and I need to be left alone 

sometimes. I would like to forget being locked in an overly 

crowded closet for two hours, hearing gunshots, and thinking 

that those moments will be the last of my life. The more times 

they ask me how I am, the less I forget what I went through. 

Suggestions I have for the community include not bringing up the 

event all the time. Everywhere I go, people are talking about the 

shooting and/or watching it on the news. Time away from this 

can help the grieving process and let those who want to, forget. 

Always bringing it up will never let those hurt take a break from 

the pain. 


Dr. Renae, 

I want my parents to understand that I feel angry and let down by 

a system that we’ve been told our whole lives to put our faith in. 

I also want them to know any way I feel isn’t their fault and there 

wasn’t really anything they could have done to prevent this. I just 

need time and a supportive environment from my family to let 

things settle in. One way my community can help is to stand with 

us, so we can make sure this never happens again. 


Following are some of the heartfelt messages from Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas High School ALUMNI to our brave and 

courageous MSD students: 

Once an Eagle, ALWAYS an Eagle. Eagle Strong, All Day 

Long! 

Class of 2001; Broward County Elementary School; Boca Raton, 

Class of 2001; Senior Secretary at FAU, Boca Raton 

I’m so proud of you! Don’t stop making your voices 

heard. We have your backs. 

Class of 2006; Madison, WI 

MSD was and always will be a special place for me. 

Sending love and support! 

Founding Class of 1992; MD; Vero Beach, FL 

Love says you are not alone. I am here with you. I go 

before you and I am your rearguard. Nothing can separate 

us. Love never fails. 

Class of 1995; Atlanta, GA 

I stand with you! With all my heart, I stand with you! MSD 

will always have a place in my heart. I send you love and 

light as you continue to move forward and heal. 

Class of 1999; Artist and Mom; NC 

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I’m so amazingly proud of you and your courage to not just go on but 

also to make this world better. Remember you are never alone and 

you are loved all over the world! 

Class of 1994; Hickory, NC 

Eagles, your alumni family is cheering you on from all over the world. 

We stand with you. We love you. Keep soaring high! 

Class of 2003; Marketing Manager at Delta Air Lines; Atlanta, GA 

Eagles! Your bravery has given us hope for the future. Your MSD 

alumni family is with you all the way! 

Class of 2006; Writer, Composer, Lyricist with the BMI Musical Theatre 

Workshop; NYC, NY 

My heart goes out to the students and families of the students at 

MSD. We are always stronger together. Lean on each other and never 

be afraid to ask for help. 

Class of 1998; Haul Truck Operator at a Gold Mine; SD 

Eagles, we love you and are here for you. Another Eagle is never far 

away. Please reach out whenever you need! 

Class of 1996; Coral Springs 

“If you find yourself in a dark place and down; Reach Up, lift your 

head & look around, you will be found.” (Adapted from Dear Evan 

Hansen) 

Where/whenever there is bad, there will be good that will rise and 

respond. 

EAGLES NEVER FLY ALONE AND ALWAYS SOAR HIGH 

Class of 2000; Coral Springs P 

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We Will Never Forget 

#MSDSTRONG 

17 Beautiful Souls Lost 

ALYSSA ALHADEFF CHRIS HIXON MEADOW POLLACK 

SCOTT BEIGEL LUKE HOYER HELENA RAMSAY 

MARTIN DUQUE CARA LOUGHRAN ALEX SCHACHTER 

NICHOLAS DWORET GINA MONTALTO CARMEN SCHENTRUP 

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TEENS’ VIEW 

by Tamar Lilienthal 

on 

the 

Teens’ perspective 

Douglas TRAGEDY 

I was offered the possibility of writing this article one day after the tragedy occurred. 

As I walked back to my car from the vigil at the Parkland Amphitheater, I told my 

mother that I didn’t think I was the right person to do it. After all, I am just another 

teen in Coral Springs, and who am I to speak for the rest of the community? 

My mother encouraged me to take on the task, as difficult as it would be, because 

she believed it was my communal responsibility to do it. And indeed, she is right. 

But she also told me that I didn’t have to do it alone. I got a group of Douglas 

students together, we brainstormed ideas in a Google doc. What is presented here 

is a combination of suggestions. Of course, the small group I put together still does 

not speak for every individual, but my hope is that by including different ideas and 

perspectives, I have made this piece more meaningful. 

Speaking out for those we lost 

On February 14th, the City of Parkland was thrust into the public eye. National news 

broadcast coverage of the shooting from morning to evening, interviewing survivors, 

parents, local elected officials, and state policymakers. They shared every detail of the 

horrific massacre; from the style of rifle used by the shooter to the exact moment he 

entered the building. Some news outlets published the names and ages of the victims 

of the shooting, as well as some details on their life. Given all of this media exposure, 

someone who reads the news and is well connected might think that they “know it all.” 

But there is one thing that no news article can cover. There is one thing that no reporter 

can attest to: The people behind the photographs. 

We, the residents of Parkland and Coral Springs, knew the individuals we lost better 

than anyone else. We know what they stood for. We know whom they were at their 

core, and who they one day dreamed to become. We know the family members and 

friends they left behind, and how much they meant to those who loved them. 

We loved them. We will not let their stories be forgotten. We will rise up and speak out 

so that no one else should ever have to feel the pain that we are in right now. 

Sydney W., a freshman at Stoneman Douglas, said that her best friend, Jaime 

Guttenberg, lived by the quote, “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.” 

“I love it,” she said of the quote, and she has taken it to heart by speaking out in any 

way she can. She attended the CNN Town Hall meeting at the BB&T Center, where 

Jaime’s dad, as well as so many others who lost loved ones, stood up in front of 

politicians to demand change. Right afterwards, she vowed to continue fighting for what 

she believes needs to be different. 

“I will try to make my voice heard to make a change in the community,” she said. 

Sydney is far from alone. Not only Stoneman Douglas students, but students all over 

the country, planned school walkouts to demand the change they wish to see. 

“Parkland really showed me that these school shootings could happen anywhere,” said 

Ilana W., from Silver Spring, Maryland. “When I saw the pictures of the kids who were 

killed, I saw that they were students who were just like me, and I realized that what 

happened in Parkland could have just as easily happened at my school or at any 

school in the country.” 

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Perhaps the largest gathering for change was 

the March For Our Lives event, on March 24, 

in Washington D.C. There, people from all 

over the country joined our city in demanding 

immediate action. Celebrities like Oprah 

Winfrey and George and Amal Clooney 

donated money to support the march, which 

is a testament to the fact that the issues 

we faced in Parkland are not exclusive to a 

particular age group, race, or social class. 

Strength in times of tragedy 

After a horrific incident of this magnitude, 

people often don’t know what to say. And 

we can’t blame them. Even adults, whom we 

usually turn to for answers, are struggling just 

as much as we are. 

However, we have found that we can draw 

strength in the words of songs. Music has 

brought us comfort at a time when our pain 

is unimaginable. Even science has proven the 

impact that music has on people who are 

working through pain and trauma. Studies from 

Harvard University have proven that music can 

reduce pain, symptoms of depression, and 

even improve one’s quality of sleep. 

What the future holds for 

Parkland 

imbued with a sense of 

resolve, we will use this 

experience as a springboard 

for change. We will be 

positive, we will be passionate, 

and we will be the proud 

leaders of the change we so 

desperately need. Although living 

in a new reality, we will carry on. 

After all, as Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas herself said, “There is 

always the need to carry on.” P 

Below is a list, contributed to by teens 

from Parkland and Coral Springs, of 

songs we listen to and try to live by when 

times are tough. 

- “Keep Your Head Up” - Andy Grammer 

- “You Raise Me Up” - Josh Groban 

- “Chasing Cars” - Snow Patrol 

- “Neverland” - Finding Neverland Soundtrack 

- “Stronger” - Finding Neverland Soundtrack 

- “River Flows in You” - Yiruma 

- “See You Again” - Charlie Puth 

- “See You Again” - Carrie Underwood 

- “Temporary Home” - Carrie Underwood 

We have soaked our pillows with tears, and 

those tears will keep flowing for a very, very 

- “Fight Song” - Rachel Platten 

long time. We know that things will never 

- “Happy” - Pharrell 

be the same; we lost seventeen precious 

- “Brave” - Sara Bareilles 

individuals on February 14, and those 

losses will be felt for the rest of our lives. 

- “Titanium” - David Guetta ft. Sia 

But as they say, we will slowly establish a 

- “A Spoonful of Sugar” - Mary Poppins 

“new normal.” We will move forward, not 

only because we have to, but because 

- “How to Save a Life” - The Fray 

we know that that’s what those who 

- “Seize the Day“ - Newsies Soundtrack 

passed away would have wanted us 

- “The Climb” - Miley Cyrus 

to do. 

- “Defying Gravity” - Idina Menzel (Wicked Soundtrack) 

“Going forward, I think we are going 

to heal and learn what our ‘new 

- “May We All” - Florida Georgia Line ft. Tim McGraw 

normal’ is, and become stronger 

- “Yesterday” - The Beatles 

than ever before,” said Tori R., 

- “We Can Work it Out” - The Beatles 

a sophomore at Douglas. “But 

on the other hand, we will 

- “Imagine” - Elton John 

never forget what happened 

- Fix You - Coldplay 

or the people that we lost. 

Parkland will continue 

- “Takin’ It to the Streets” - Doobie Brothers 

to come together as a 

- “Gone, Gone, Gone” - Phillip Phillips 

community and fight for 

- “How Far I’ll Go” - Auli’i Cravalho (Moana Soundtrack) 

what we believe in.” 

- “I Won’t Let Go” - Rascal Flatts 

Our fight will 

undoubtedly be long 

- “We Shall Overcome” - Pete Seeger 

and hard. But 

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COMMUNITY 

COPING with Psychological Trauma 

by Jessica J. Ruiz, Psy.D. 

On February 14 the City of Parkland was forever transformed 

following a tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas 

High School. This traumatic event shook the fabric of a peaceful 

community and spurred a variety of responses from all of those 

affected. Understanding trauma, the effects on those impacted 

by traumatic events, and the importance of developing healthy 

coping strategies can lessen the psychological impact of trauma 

and in many cases, prevent the development of more severe 

and long-lasting post traumatic reactions. 

What is Trauma? 

Trauma is the psychological response to an event that threatens 

our physical and/or psychological safety. Some common 

traumatic events 

include being 

exposed to physical 

or sexual abuse, 

natural disasters, 

vehicular accidents, 

terrorist attacks, and 

war. Most individuals 

will experience at 

least one significant 

traumatic event in 

their lifetime. While most individuals will not develop long-lasting 

post-traumatic symptoms, some studies indicate that 10 to 20 

percent of individuals exposed to extremely stressful events may 

go on to develop Acute Stress Disorder and/or Post Traumatic 

Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

What are Common Responses to a 

traumatic event? 

Individual responses to traumatic events can vary and manifest 

themselves differently in children, teens and adults. Some 

people report feeling scared and fearful, unpredictable shifts in 

emotions, irritability, anger, grief, and depression. Additionally, 

some physical reactions include feeling “keyed up,” jumpy, 

and hypervigilant. This physiological arousal can also affect 

sleep, appetite, and concentration. These symptoms can last 

from a few days to a few months before noticing a return to 

previous levels of functioning. However, if these symptoms do 

not improve, or worsen, and are 

severe enough to interfere with 

work, school, family, and other key 

areas of life, professional help from 

a trauma-informed therapist may 

be useful. 

• Intense fear and feeling unsafe 

• Avoiding places and situations 

associated to the event 

• Hypervigilance, panic 

• Difficulty sleeping, nightmares 

• Intrusive thoughts, memories and/ 

or images of the event 

• Deep sadness, grief, survivor’s guilt 

• Unpredictable emotions, irritability, rage/anger 

• Feeling numb, detached, social isolation 

• Risky behaviors, substance use 

• Headaches, stomach aches 

What can you do to cope with trauma? 

There are many things you can do to cope with the effects of 

trauma. First, consider coping strategies that have worked for 

you in the past when faced with stressful events and also be 

open to trying something new. Some helpful tips include: 

• Understand that what you and your family members are 

feeling are normal reactions to an abnormal event 

• Return to your daily routines as soon as possible 

• Try to not avoid places and situations that remind you of the 

event as this could actually increase anxiety and delay 

recovery 

• Be patient and compassionate with yourself and those 

affected 

• Try to find activities that bring a sense of relaxation and calm 

• Exercise and participate in recreational activities 

• Seek out opportunities to connect with others 

• Avoid unhealthy coping strategies such as alcohol and 

drug use 

• Recognize if you need professional assistance 

Where can I go for help? 

If you have been affected by trauma and are seeking 

professional assistance, locating a professional 

that is trauma-informed and has experience 

working with individuals affected by trauma 

is important. P 

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MOM’S PERSPECTIVE 

Beloved City in The Country 

by Cheryl Pangborn 

I’ve lived in Savannah, Georgia for 

almost a year and half now. When I 

tell people I came from Florida and 

they ask what part, my reply is always 

“a small-town west of Fort Lauderdale. 

You wouldn’t know it.” Yet sadly, since 

February 14 everyone has heard of 

Parkland. Watching this tragedy unfold 

from far away seems very disjointed. 

Seeing your child’s former school and 

the familiar landscape on the news daily 

is heartbreaking. Hearing journalists 

say, “Parkland, Florida, a small upscale 

community 20 miles outside of Fort 

Lauderdale” or “Parkland — a quiet town 

voted one of the safest places in south 

Florida” made me cringe. We all watched 

it happening in real time, but for this 

hometown Parkland girl it felt unreal. 

A part of me longed to be there, needing 

to see and feel it all for myself. The other 

part of me was grateful my kids weren’t 

there. My special needs son, Mason, 

was a student at MSD and would have 

been there that day. My relief at the fact 

that he wasn’t was interspersed with the 

guilt that other parents weren’t feeling 

grateful, but instead were grief ridden and 

devastated. I heard about the lockdown 

in a Facebook post by a friend whose 

son was in Mason’s class and a student 

at MSD. Like everyone else, I had no 

idea what that would lead to minutes 

later. I found myself needing to hear from 

my neighbors, that their kids were okay. 

Texting and calling, following Facebook 

posts, and sitting on the edge of my 

seat, so far away, so disconnected. I kept 

imagining Mason having to be quiet and 

hide like those kids did and knowing he 

likely couldn’t do that. 

I didn’t know any of the victims except 

coach Aaron Feis. I met him when Mason 

was an MSD student and I was shuttling 

my two kids to two different schools. 

Because of this, Mason wouldn’t make 

it to the special needs drop off point on 

time. Coach Feis also worked security on 

the campus and he told me he couldn’t 

wait for me everyday to lock up that side 

of the school. Fortunately, he agreed to 

a solution that would work for all of us. 

Most days I would see him and he’d 

warmly greet Mason and I. Since I was 

often sitting in the front office waiting 

for someone to come and take Mason 

to class, I could see first hand that the 

staff was fastidious about security. From 

guys like Coach Feis to the ladies behind 

the front desk, every effort was made 

to make it a safe place. That Coach lost 

his life doing this confirms to me that he 

really was a hero. 

When people hear that I’m from Parkland 

now or that Mason attended school 

there, they gasp. They tell me they get 

chills just hearing that. Truthfully, I’ve 

had my share of teenage drama of late. 

It’s frustrating, but it reminds me that 

loud exchanges and eye rolling is still 

better than the silence and emptiness 

those 17 families are living with since 

the shooting, and then I gain some 

humbling perspective. My sweet “city in 

the country” has been marked in history 

forever for a horrendous massacre. To all 

my Parkland neighbors and friends, not a 

day goes by that I’m not thinking of you 

and grieving with you as if I was there 

too. Stay strong. MSD Strong. P 

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COMMUNITY 

Parkland proves 

it is MSD Strong 

by Linda Brockman 

Jonathan Fields graduated from 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas 

high school in 1998 and was in the 

process of helping to plan his 20th 

class reunion when tragedy struck in 

Parkland on February 14. Like most 

of the community, the nation, and the 

world Fields helplessly watched in pain 

and disbelief after hearing the news 

of the shooter who killed 14 students 

and three teachers at a place where he 

himself had felt safe for years. 

“This is the least I can do to give back 

to the community I grew up in and 

love so much,” said Fields, a licensed 

practitioner in Oriental medicine, who is 

offering free group acupuncture to help 

heal PTSD, stress, and anxiety. 

Both locals and those outside of the 

South Florida area are pitching in by 

creating funds or donating to various 

funds that help the surviving families, 

including getting them to the March for 

our Lives that took place last month in 

Washington, D.C. Locally, there were 

similar events happening last month. 

Coming from celebrities and donors 

around the world, millions of dollars 

have been raised to help victims, 

their families, and the community. 

Here in Parkland and its surrounding 

communities of Coral Springs, 

Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, 

Coconut Creek, and Boca Raton, the 

support continues. With varied areas of 

expertise, area residents have found a 

way to volunteer, participate, donate, 

and help. 

They sell and wear T-shirts and 

bracelets with slogans such as “#MSD 

Strong” or “Enough is Enough,” 

“March for our Lives,” or “Never 

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Again.” Parkland resident mortgage 

lender Mike Smith donated dozens 

of “Parkland Strong” T-shirts. Other 

residents walked, ran, marched, 

worked out, protested, laughed, and 

cried. They donated blood, lit candles, 

and helped in any way they could — to 

raise money, provide strength, and 

show support. 

They created fundraising groups and 

events, like Kids First Politics Second 

and the MSD Strong 5K/10K Virtual 

Race. Registration for the latter is open 

through April 30, with 100 percent 

of the net proceeds being donated 

to several MSD Victims GoFundMe 

accounts, according to the event’s 

page at runsignup.com. 

They continue to help wounded 

student Anthony Borges pay his 

hospital costs; help teacher Ivy 

Schamis feed Luigi, her 19-month-old 

therapy dog; and help alleviate travel 

costs for victims’ families who attended 

the March for our Lives in Washington, 

DC. MSD teachers Frank Krar and 

Penny Pogano are now sporting MSD 

Strong tattoos. 

Students help feed Ivy Scamis’ therapy dog, Luigi. 


They raised money while attending 

dance shows at Broadway Bound; 

exercising at a Zumbathon (created by 

area Zumba teachers) at Piper High; 

creating art at Painting with a Twist; 

burning calories at Orange Theory; 

running with Runners Depot; and 

taking Pilates classes with 100 percent 

of the fees going to MSD Strong. 

Laura’s Ultimate Pilates hosted a benefit honoring 

the 17 whose lives were lost and donated the 

proceeds. 

Gabe Glassman, a sophomore at 

MSD, can no longer attend class in 

the building that is now a crime scene. 

His parents, Aaron and Lisa, wanted 

to do something to help the teachers 

and students who have been displaced 

from their classrooms, so they began 

a drive to collect school supplies. 

For simplicity, Lisa asked that the 

supplies be sent to her home. She did 

not expect the amount of packages 

that arrived from not only around 

South Florida, but also from around 

the state, nation, and as far away as 

France and Switzerland. It got too 

big, so the Glassmans moved it to the 

clubhouse in their Parkland community, 

Cypress Head, and received help from 

neighbors. 

“So many people came out to help,” 

Aaron Glassman said. “They pitched

in organizing all of the school supplies into bins, 

breaking down boxes, and moving stuff over to the 

clubhouse.” The couple also raised nearly $8,000 

selling T-shirts and magnets. 

Laura Simoncini, of Laura’s Ultimate Pilates in 

Parkland, charged $25 to participants with proceeds 

benefiting the families and the memorial fund. She 

started with a moment of silence and lit 17 candles in 

the studio, and then sold T-shirts that say “Pilates for 

Change” and “MSD Strong.” 

“It really hit home for me because we know so many 

people who were affected by this and my heart is just 

breaking,” said Simoncini, whose twin sons lost a 

friend in the shooting. “Whatever I can do. I want to 

do more classes to raise more. I was so glad to help 

in some way.” 

Help came from Parkland restaurants such as 

Déjà Blue, which organized a White Night of 

Remembrance, and Pizza Time Caffe, which held 

a fundraiser with Alliance Corporate Contracting. 

Owner Mark Papaleo donated 100 percent of pizza 

sales to help raise funds to send Parkland families to 

participate in the March for our Lives last month. 

In New York City, MSD alumni organized a billboard 

in Times Square to honor the 17 victims, which was 

donated by a sign company for a 24-hour period. 

Various religious organizations have sent counselors 

to help survivors cope. The State of Israel has 

brought specialists from the Israel Trauma Coalition. 

Cathy Carter, whose son is a junior at MSD, found 

support from her coworkers at the Pompano Beach 

dental office where she works as a dental technician. 

The tireless parent volunteers, like Tammi Donato, 

kept on volunteering. 

Even the little things, like having Donato text “How 

are you?” meant a lot to teacher Schamis, whose 

class was terrorized by the shooter. “I have been 

getting so many shout outs just to see if I’m OK,” 

Schamis said. “They’re making it more bearable than 

it would have been.” 

Area residents honored slain students by recognizing 

those activities they loved the most. Martin, Peter, 

and Alaina were honored as members of the JROTC; 

Jaime for her love of dance; and Alyssa for her love 

of soccer. 

Ryan Petty, whose 14-year-old daughter, Alaina, was 

killed, said in a Miami Herald video: “Please know 

that the incredible support is deeply appreciated and 

has made a lasting impact on our lives. Thank you.” P 

Parkland 

&Beyond 

by Linda Brockman 

When the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade found out that Joaquin 

“Guac” Oliver, who was killed in the Stoneman Douglas shooting 

on February 14, had been buried in Wade’s jersey, he tweeted 

“…I dedicate my return and the rest of this Miami Heat season to 

you.” Wade visited the school, met with Oliver’s parents, and has 

continued to support the school and community financially (he and 

his wife, actor Gabrielle Union, donated $200,000 to the March 

fund) and on the court. This season, he and his teammates are 

wearing #MSD Strong patches on their jerseys and honoring other 

victims this season. 

Outside of the Parkland community, there has been an 

overwhelming response from celebrities and sports teams, both 

locally and nationally. Celebrities like George and Amal Clooney, 

Oprah Winfrey, and Steven Spielberg donated to the March for our 

Lives, that took place last month in Washington, DC. 

Clooney released a statement that stated: “Amal and I are so 

inspired by the courage and eloquence of these young men and 

women from Stoneman Douglas High School. Our family will 

be there on March 24 to stand side by side with this incredible 

generation of young people from all over the country, and in the 

name of our children Ella and Alexander, we’re donating $500,000 

dollars to help pay for this groundbreaking event. Our children’s 

lives depend on it.” 

Here are other examples of state and national support: 

NFL player and Hialeah Senior High graduate Cory Liuget never 

met shooting victim Aaron Feis, but he felt compelled to create the 

Coach Aaron Feis Scholarship Fund with a donation of $10,000. 

At the Florida Panthers first home game since the shooting, the 

hockey team honored the victims with a ceremony and a moment 

of silence, according to the NHL website. Players added MSD 

decals to their helmets and patches to their jerseys. 

In honor of slain teammate Alyssa Alhadeff, the Parkland soccer 

team, along with Alyssa’s family and classmates, attended the 

SheBelieves Cup in Orlando to watch the US women’s national 

soccer team play. After meeting their favorite players, Alyssa’s 

teammates were gifted with jerseys emblazoned with her number 

and name on the back. 

Major League Baseball’s Cactus League joined the local Grapefruit 

League in wearing MSD patches during spring training. 

South Florida lacrosse teams have added MSD decals – 2,000 

were donated by Lacrosse Specialties in North Carolina – to honor 

the victims. 

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PARKLAND LIFE 

PARKLAND REDEFINED 

by Jill Vogel 

You know from my previous columns how I discovered 

Parkland. You know how I have loved riding my bike 

around our small corner of paradise. You have been 

introduced to my life and how I made friends. You know I have 

loved my sunny days filled with things that make me happy and 

enrich my life. That changed on February 14, 2018. 

We often say — “where were you when John F. Kennedy was 

shot? Or where were you on 9/11? Or where were you when 

Neil Armstrong landed on the moon?” Those moments in time 

will be forever branded in our brains. February 14, 2018 is 

now indelibly stamped in mine. I was playing in a Mah Jong 

tournament in Tamarac when my watch beeped with an alert 

from NBC 6. Glancing down I caught my breath — there was 

a report of a school shooting in Parkland. As further reports 

came in my friend and I left for home. Time kind of slowed 

down. It took us hours to get home, going from street to 

street around Coral Ridge and the Sawgrass trying to find a 

street that wasn’t closed off. There were hundreds of cars and 

emergency vehicles with flashing lights. We watched teary 

reunions on every street and people standing around crying and 

talking on their phones. We listened to the radio. We heard the 

shooter was apprehended. We heard that students were still 

sheltered around the school. We wept as we heard that there 

were multiple fatalities. We finally got home. It was not until 

later that we heard the awful news that 17 innocent students 

and teachers were slaughtered in our own Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School. 

My husband Neil and I were glued to the television. As we 

watched, we saw Parkland children being led out of school, with 

their arms raised, by rifle-carrying police. We heard sirens and 

helicopters until it was pitch black outside. We received calls 

and texts from friends and family needing confirmation that we 

were OK and that it really had happened in our Parkland. 

Seventeen funerals, candlelight vigils, memorials, and an ocean 

of tears followed. Our lovely Parkland was forever changed. 

How do we move on? The answer for me was provided by 

our incredible MSD students. Stoneman students grew up 

overnight. Their appearances on television, in the halls of 

Tallahassee and Washington, and at the CNN Town meeting, 

showed the rest of the world how we must act and how we 

carry on. We must never define Parkland as paradise lost, but 

as a place where our combined strength will create change, 

change enough to say NEVER AGAIN. I am working with 

a group, started by my husband in Heron Bay, to focus on 

changes necessary in schools for both increased safety and to 

provide more psychological services. I don’t know where this will 

lead but I am hopeful. 

Parkland has been forever changed and our paradise has been 

lost. Adam and Eve lost their paradise but gained the harsh gift 

of knowledge. Maybe losing our Parkland paradise is leading 

us to knowledge, the knowledge that this can never be allowed 

to happen again. Maybe, just maybe, we will emerge stronger 

and Parkland will be the place where we stopped allowing the 

murder of our citizens. Only this way can we honor the dead 

and support the survivors. We owe it to Alyssa, Martin, Gina, 

Joaquin, Luke, Cara, Alaina, Meadow, Alex, Helena, Carmen, 

Peter, Jamie, Nicholas, Scott, Aaron, and Chris to create 

change. 

My beloved Parkland will be redefined. Maybe this redefinition is 

Parkland Strong! P 

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Massage, Acupuncture aid healing 

by Russ Tannenbaum, D.C. 

How massage relieves stress and promotes healing 

Massage therapy has been shown to relieve stress and affect 

the body in a positive way by relaxing skeletal muscles and, 

in turn, bringing fresh blood which carries oxygen into the 

tissues. This new oxygen causes the muscles to become less 

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OPINION 

UNSUNG 

HEROES 

by Madeline O’Mahoney 

At Stoneman Douglas High School, 

Valentine’s Day 2018 will never be 

forgotten; however, neither will the many 

heroes of that day. As a student, after 

evacuating Douglas High School, I was 

awestruck seeing the streets lined with 

first responders: S.W.A.T., F.B.I., police, 

countless medics, firemen, and many 

more emergency personal. Since then, 

the teaching and administrative staff 

have been phenomenal, going above and 

beyond in every way, working tirelessly 

to ensure that we feel safe and prepared 

enough to return to school and 

begin healing. 

Along with emergency personnel, the teachers should be 

counted as first responders. Armed with love, they protected 

us against the bullets of a gun. When we were scared, 

the teachers stayed strong and competent. They stood in 

doorways, ushering in student after student, resisting what 

must have been strong impulses to protect themselves as any 

other person would in the face of danger. I’ve been told that 

to the teachers, we were their children. Not their students, but 

their own flesh-and-blood. 

While the teachers ushered us into the safety of their 

classrooms, our coaches (several of whom work as campus 

security during the day) ran directly toward the danger — 

something they did without regard for their own safety. If 

they paused even a second to consider the danger they 

were throwing themselves into, I didn’t see it. They had no 

weapons, no chance at a fair fight. However, that did not deter 

them from running into the 1200 building. Their reaction was 

instantaneous, all-in, and major league heroic. 

After S.W.A.T. evacuated us from the buildings, students 

poured into the streets. Some of us had been parted from our 

cell phones when we were ordered to put our hands up and 

flee the building, leaving us without any way to contact our 

parents or get home. 

What happened on Valentine’s Day is not something that is in 

the job description of an educator. They don’t get paid enough 

to have to worry about keeping 3,300 kids safe in the face of 

immediate danger. Yet everyone, from teachers, to coaches, to 

administrators, to bus drivers, to custodians, stepped up to the 

plate, looked fear in the face, and with their selfless courage, 

became our heroes. 

Upon telling friends that I’m from Parkland, I have received 

many looks of pity and apologies. What started as an almost 

uncomfortable admittance has changed for me. Lately, I’ve 

come to feel myself stand up a bit taller and declare that I 

am indeed from that school, in that town. This is a wonderful 

community that is filled with some of the most dedicated and 

resilient people I have ever had the chance to meet. If you aren’t 

proud to live in Parkland, you should be. 

I am beyond proud to be an Eagle. It is 

truly an honor to be surrounded by such 

an amazing, loving, strong community. 

Thank you, everyone at Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas High School, 

from your grateful students. You are 

our heroes. P 

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What’s Next? 

by Harry R Heisler 

In today’s age of unceasing gun violence tragedies, it 

seems we cannot watch or listen to any sort of media 

without hearing about another shooting. It’s difficult enough 

to deal with and comprehend when it happens somewhere 

else; it becomes almost impossible when it happens in 

your own community. As a veteran of conflict, it’s difficult 

to explain the effects of death, or ways of healing from the 

trauma. Sometimes there simply aren’t any, which explains 

the high rate of suicide and PTSD amongst veterans of 

recent wars. 

But we aren’t talking about our military who, for the most 

part, are trained and given the ability to defend themselves 

and learn to deal with the consequences of war. We are 

talking about civilians … young children, teens, and adults 

who now face the inexplicable; why people are seemingly 

able to kill without remorse or regard and why it happened 

to them? How do they deal with these tragedies? What do 

you say to young children, teenagers, or parents of these 

children so they will somehow be able to cope? 

How do we enable ourselves to move forward through the 

heaviness that such trauma brings? The loss, grief, and 

yes, fear that intrudes upon us and entrenches itself in 

our hearts, brains and souls 

can be debilitating. There 

are all the common clichés, 

words of comfort, prayers 

and thoughts of many wellmeaning 

individuals. But 

when they aren’t enough, we need to find knowledge 

through those who have experienced these difficulties 

either firsthand, or by counseling those who have. These 

are some of the books I have found which, if they find their 

way into your hands and minds, should help heal your 

hearts. I truly hope you find peace within. 

I list these in no particular order… 

1. Trauma and Recovery – Judith Lewis Herman 

2. You Can’t Just Snap Out Of It – J. Douglas Bremner 

3. Supporting Traumatized Children and Teenagers – 

Atle Dyregov 

4. What Healing Should Be – George Alexandru 

5. Does My Child Have PTSD? – Jolene Philo 

6. Collaborative Treatment of Traumatized Children and 

Teens – Glenn Saxe, Heidi Ellis, and Julie Kaplow P 

‘We are Stoneman Douglas’ 

fundraising event 

On Sunday, April 8, from 4:30 to 7:30pm, the Parkland 

Golf & Country Club will host “We Are Stoneman 

Douglas,” its first food and wine fundraiser benefiting 

the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims. 

Local South Florida restaurants will provide more than 

20 different food and wine stations during the event. 

Entertainment will be provided by MSD students and there 

will be an extensive lifestyle silent auction. 

Proceeds will benefit Broward Education Foundation, the 

official 501(c)3 raising money for the MSD victims and 

families. 

Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online 

at www.parklandgcc.com/-wearestonemandouglas. P 

In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy 

at Stoneman Douglas High School, 

Behavioral Health Associates of Broward 

(BHAB), the Counseling Centers of 

Goodman Jewish Family Services, 

have been working around the clock to 

provide emergency counseling services 

to the Parkland and Coral Springs 

community. 

Our professional counselors have been 

providing trauma and grief counseling to 

those impacted by the tragic event. 

BHAB has launched the “Speak, Feel, 

Heal!” campaign to provide additional 

mental health resources in the days, 

weeks, and many months to come. 

Funding of $150K will provide more than 

Film and discussion on angst 

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Rose Gilman, will present a screening of the acclaimed 

documentary, Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, on 

April 25, from 6 to 9pm, at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, 

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This film was created for teens by teens to open up the 

conversation about anxiety and provide tools, resources, and 

hope. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served before the 

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‘Speak, Feel, Heal!’ campaign 

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www.jfsbroward.org/speakfeelheal. P 

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by Dr. David Yudell 

For many of us connected to Marjory Stoneman Douglas life, as 

we knew, it has changed. It has happened before but this time 

it feels different. The stories of strength, heroism, and the youth 

led change movement are awe-inspiring. The pain and traumatic 

reactions that lie ahead for some will be heart breaking. The 

intent of what follows is to help with the healing process. 

Stress is all around us. Trauma is something different. Merriam- 

Webster.com offers a definition that, when pieced together, 

states: an agent/force that causes a disordered psychic or 

behavioral state resulting in severe mental or emotional stress or 

physical injury. If you or someone you know are in pain, find and 

allow a professional to help. As health care professionals, we will 

explore many areas. 

One way is to engage in methods to reduce stress. Simply put, 

the more positive outlets you engage in, the more your stress will 

decrease. This will not erase trauma and the damage inflicted, 

but it is an essential part of the healing. Exercise, join a club, 

spend time with friends, and reconnect spiritually. 

A second method is to resume your activities prior to the event. 

This is often very difficult. Some call it a return to normalcy. 

Getting back to the productive routines of our lives will heal 

much of our distress. Whether it is work, family involvement, or 

reengaging with the community, restarting a routine will help. 

The third area is something that many teenagers have impressed 

us with over the past month. I would call it a youth movement. 

Finding a cause (or having one thrust upon you) and getting 

involved is powerful. We have seen many students, their families, 

and the surrounding community stepping up to provide support 

in countless ways. Use their energy as a spark to offer your own 

contribution. The results can be healing to yourself and others. P 

Reflexology and its benefits 

by Beth Black 

Reflexology is often confused with massage, but reflexology 

focuses on applying pressure to the feet, hands, and ears only. 

Reflexologists rely on foot maps as a guide, with the premise 

being that pressure applied to specific areas directly affects 

certain organs in our bodies. The theory suggests that the 

pressure applied to the feet, hands, and ears sends a message 

from the extremities to the central nervous system signaling the 

body to release tension and thus promoting better functioning of 

the organs. 

Reflexology benefits are believed to assist with treatments for 

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which will calm the mind, release tension, and relieve pain. 

A reflexologist will work various parts of the body depending 

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COMMUNITY 

by Aaron Krause 

Young voters 

HAVE POWER 

The deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High 

School has ignited a fiery type of student activism this 

world may not have seen in decades. After one of the 

nation’s worst school shootings – one that left 17 people 

dead and many injured – at least 100 MSD students rode 

400 miles to Tallahassee on Feb. 20. Their goal was to urge 

lawmakers to enact legislation that would hopefully prevent 

a repeat of the massacre on Valentine’s Day. The students’ 

trek to the state’s capital came six days after Nikolas Cruz 

allegedly carried out the attack. 

Young people aren’t just standing up for their rights. They’re 

lying down — literally. A photograph accompanying an 

Associated Press story posted onto www.billboard.com 

reveals student protestors and other supporters lying on 

the street outside the White House on Feb. 19. The “lie-in’s” 

purpose was to protest against gun violence, according to 

the photograph’s caption. 

the time to mourn,” Kasky said. “We understand that, so the 

time to talk about gun control was March 24.” 

On March 24, “the kids and families of March For Our Lives 

took to the streets of Washington D.C. to demand that their 

lives and safety become a priority and that we end gun 

violence and mass shootings in our schools today.” 

Voting is another way for young people to express their 

views. MSD student Sara Imam, in a mass email, wrote 

that she turned 18 the day after the attack. “I immediately 

registered to vote,” she wrote. 

While the legal voting age is 18, teenagers, at least in Florida, 

can register when they turn 16. Deerfield Beach High School 

The advocacy didn’t stop there. Some students spoke, 

directly with President Trump. MSD students Emma 

Gonzalez, Cameron Kasky, and Jaclyn Corin spoke on The 

Ellen DeGeneres Show about the need for gun control. 

“This is the most important thing right now,” Gonzalez said, 

according to a media report. The students also spoke about 

the “March for our Lives,” on March 24 in Washington D.C. 

“The thing that inspired us to create the march was people 

saying, ‘This is not the time to talk about gun control, this is

junior Noah Fineberg did just that. He’s part of an effort 

encouraging as many young people who will be eligible 

to vote in upcoming elections to go to the ballot box. By 

casting a vote, young adults do their part to ensure policies 

enacted by lawmakers will benefit them in the years to come, 

Fineberg said, adding, “This is your future.” 

According to the county supervisor of elections, out of 

Broward’s 1,185,129 active voters, 119,145 are 25 and 

younger. The 66 and older bloc, by comparison, comprises 

249,572 of Broward active voters. Broward officials are trying 

to increase the number of young voters. Every year, the 

county’s supervisor of elections office holds a high school 

registration drive. Spokeswoman Tonya Edwards said she’s 

noticed a “significant interest and awareness” about voting 

since the mass shooting in February. 

“I think it’s imperative for (young 

people) to vote,” she said. Why is 

it critical? “So they can have their 

voices heard, so they can have their 

say,” she said. 

Edwards said Broward election officials try to register at 

least 10,000 students during an election year, whether it’s 

presidential or gubernatorial. “This year we’re anticipating 

even more,” she said. “We’re really excited about the interest 

that the youth have shown.” 

They’ve also 

conveyed passion. 

Emma Gonzalez, 

an MSD senior, 

addressed a gun 

control rally in Ft. 

Lauderdale. “Since 

the time of the 

Founding Fathers 

and since they 

added the Second 

Amendment to 

the Constitution, 

our guns have 

developed at a 

rate that leaves me 

dizzy,” she said, 

Emma Gonzalez 

Photos courtesy of CNN 

according to a transcript of her speech. “If all our government 

and President can do is send thoughts and prayers, then its 

time for victims to be the change that we need to see,” the 

young woman said. 

She made a prediction. “We are 

going to be the kids you read about 

Students of Stoneman Douglas - CNN Town Hall 

in textbooks,” she said during the 

speech, often punctuated by loud 

applause, chants and response from 

the audience. Gonzalez continued: 

History will remember these 

students “not because we’re going 

to be another statistic about mass 

shooting in America, but because, 

just as David said, we are going to 

be the last mass shooting. Just like 

Tinker v. Des Moines, we are going 

to change the law.” 

Politicians would lead you to believe that “no laws could 

have prevented the hundreds of senseless tragedies that 

have occurred,” Gonzalez told the crowd. “We call BS. That 

us kids don’t know what we’re talking about; that we’re too 

young to understand how the government works. We call 

BS. If you agree, register to vote. Contact your local congress 

people. Give them a piece of your mind.” 

This year, Florida’s primary will fall on Aug. 28, with the 

general election to follow Nov. 6. In the Sunshine State, the 

deadline to register to vote in an upcoming election is 29 

days before Election Day. 

This year, the cut-off date to register for the primary is July 30 

and Oct. 9 for the general election. This is also the first year 

that Florida residents can register to vote by using a 

“Smart” device. 

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CALL FOR ACTION TO PREVENT 

GUN VIOLENCE IN THE U.S. 

Interdisciplinary Group on Preventing 

School and Community Violence 

School shootings and widespread community gun violence 

are far greater in the United States than other nations. America 

cannot be great and realize its promise of life, liberty, and 

the pursuit of happiness if our children are not safe from gun 

violence. 

Although security measures are important, a focus on simply 

preparing for shootings is insufficient. We need a change in 

mindset and policy from reaction to prevention. Prevention 

entails more than security measures and begins long before a 

gunman comes to school. We need a comprehensive public 

health approach to gun violence that is informed by scientific 

evidence and free from partisan politics. 

by A public Jill Vogel health approach to protecting children as well as 

adults from gun violence involves three levels of prevention: 

(1) universal approaches promoting safety and well-being 

for everyone; (2) practices for reducing risk and promoting 

protective factors for persons experiencing difficulties; and (3) 

interventions for individuals where violence is present or appears 

imminent. 

On the first level we need: 

1. A national requirement for all schools to assess school 

climate and maintain physically and emotionally safe conditions 

and positive school environments that protect all students and 

adults from bullying, discrimination, harassment, and assault; 

2. A ban on assault-style weapons, high-capacity ammunition 

clips, and products that modify semi-automatic firearms to 

enable them to function like automatic firearms. 

On the second level we need: 

3. Adequate staffing (such as counselors, psychiatrists, 

psychologists, and social workers) of coordinated school- and 

community-based mental health services for individuals with risk 

factors for violence, recognizing that violence is not intrinsically a 

product of mental illness; 

4. Reform of school discipline to reduce exclusionary practices 

and foster positive social, behavioral, emotional, and academic 

success for students; 

5. Universal background checks to screen out violent 

offenders, persons who have been hospitalized for violence 

towards self or others, and persons on no-fly, terrorist 

watch lists. 

On the third level we need: 

6. A national program to train and maintain school- and 

community-based threat assessment teams that include mental 

health and law enforcement partners. Threat assessment 

programs should include practical channels of communication 

for persons to report potential threats as well as interventions to 

resolve conflicts and assist troubled individuals, 

7. Removal of legal barriers to sharing safety-related 

information among educational, mental health, and law 

enforcement agencies in cases where a person has threatened 

violence; 

8. Laws establishing Gun Violence Protection Orders that 

allow courts to issue time-limited restraining orders requiring 

that firearms be recovered by law enforcement when there is 

evidence that an individual is planning to carry out acts against 

others or against themselves. 

Congress and the executive branch must remove barriers 

to gun violence research and institute a program of scientific 

research on gun violence that encompasses all levels of 

prevention. We contend that well-executed laws can reduce gun 

violence while protecting all Constitutional rights. 

It’s time for federal and state authorities to take immediate action 

to enact these proposals and provide adequate resources for 

effective implementation. We call on law enforcement, mental 

health, and educational agencies to begin actions supporting 

these prevention efforts. We ask all parents and youth to join 

efforts advocating for these changes, and we urge voters to 

elect representatives who will take effective action to prevent 

gun violence in our nation. 

After Parkland, there have been many calls to make schools a 

“harder target” — for example, by arming teachers. But there’s 

a decent amount of research out there on what actually makes 

schools safer, and most of it doesn’t point to more guns. 

On the Friday after the deadly shootings at Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School in Florida, Matthew Mayer, a professor at 

the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, got an email during 

a faculty meeting. 

The email was from Shane Jimerson, a professor at the 

University of California, Santa Barbara. Both specialize in the 

study of school violence. 

That email led to nearly two weeks of long days, Mayer said, 

for some of the leading experts in the field. On conference calls 

and in Google docs they shaped a concise, eight-point “Call 

for Action To Prevent Gun Violence In The United States of 

America.” 

About 200 universities, national education and mental health 

groups, school districts, and more than 2,300 individual experts 

have signed on to support this document in the weeks since. 

Their top line message: Don’t harden schools. Make them 

softer, by improving social and emotional health. 

“If we’re really talking about prevention, my perspective is that 

we should go for the public 

health approach,” said Ron 

Avi Astor at the University of 

Southern California, who also 

helped draft the plan. Thanks 

to Anya Kamenetz, NPR’s 

lead education blogger. P 

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DO YOU HEAR ME? 

In memory of those killed at Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 

by Harry R. Heisler 

Do you hear me? 

I’m speaking to you, 

From a place I couldn’t envision, 

A place I really didn’t think existed … 

But was told that I would see 

When my life ended. 

I just never thought my life 

Would end before it has begun. 


I’m asking you “WHY?” 

Why me? Why them? Why anybody? 

What is the purpose? The point? 

Is death necessary to secure life? 

Is the agony and heartbreak that follows 

Necessary to create happiness? 


I’m speaking to you through those I have left behind. 

Those that will carry me with them their whole lives. 

My pain, fear, and anguish echo in their heads 

And reverberate in the halls they speak at … 

To people who seem not to care. 


Maybe not now. 

But know this, 

With every breeze, 

With every drop of rain, 

With every ray of sunshine, 

With every sound of tears falling, 

Hearts breaking, 

Parents, friends, classmates mourning our loss, 

You will hear me. 

I will be that whisper, 

That shout, 

That pain in your heart and mind, 

That tells you I am still here 

And need not only to be heard, 

But for you to do something 

To make sure no others join me … 

Do you hear me? P 

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body requirements for oxygen or pranic energy change 

depending on our actions. If we exercise, then more 

oxygen is required so breathing becomes faster and with 

force. If we are relaxing, this need of vital energy is lower 

and the breathing becomes relaxed and deep. 

If we focus on breathing, the control of breathing shifts 

from brain stem/medulla oblongata to cerebral cortex 

(evolved part of brain). The thoughts and emotions are 

bypassed and the mind can experience focus and calm 

awareness. The emotional stress and random thoughts are 

removed. Emotions create tension in muscles, stiffness, 

and blockages to flow of Prana. Awareness of breath helps 

manage the emotional disturbances and makes the Prana 

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Crisis Support 

The City of Parkland has listed various means for help 

on its website. For up-to-date information, visit www.- 

cityofparkland.org. 

Professional helpline for those affected by the shooting: 211. 

CDC Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5590, text 

TalkWithUs to 66746. 

Broward School District Hotline: 754-321-HELP or email: 

WeSupport@browardschools.com or text FL to 741741 to 

connect with a counselor. 

Broward County Resiliency Center remains open at the 

P-REC in Pine Trails Park Monday-Friday, noon to 7pm, 

Saturday-Sunday, noon to 5pm. 

Broward Schools has also created an online Crisis Support 

resource, which includes information on receiving assistance 

– as well as tips for parents and families for helping their 

children cope with this tragedy. BrowardSchools.com/- 

crisissupport. 

Another resource if you are seeking assistance, email 

vcintake@myfloridalegal.com. 

Ways You Can Help: 

Gofundme.com/stonemandouglasvictimsfund 

Redcross.org/volunteer 

BrowardSchools.com/WeSupport 

NEA RESOURCES 

The National Education Association is offering resources 

and support in the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in 

Parkland. As the country’s foremost advocate for students, 

NEA will continue offering insight, guidance, and actionable 

steps amid this tragedy. Visit healthyfutures.nea.org/- 

wpcproduct/school-crisis-guide for information and help. 

NEA Healthy Futures School Crisis Guide – Help and Healing 

in a Time of Crisis 

This step-by-step resource created by educators for 

educators can make it easier for union leaders, school 

district administrators, and principals to keep schools safe 

— before, during and after a crisis. 

School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How To Talk 

To Students 

To help students who are continually hearing about 

senseless gun violence in or near schools and are scared 

about their safety, we offer advice from the National 

Association of School Psychologists for talking to them 

about violence and other national tragedies. 

Help from local professionals 

Professionals United for Parkland is a hotline to connect 

anyone affected by the Stoneman tragedy to referrals 

for Licensed Mental Health Professionals, psychiatrists, 

and medical doctors with expertise in grief and 

trauma. Professionals are offering pro bono and fee based 

services. The hotline number is 443-390-8343 and is open 7 

days a week, 8am to 8pm. 

Tomorrow’s Rainbow specializes in free grief support for 

children and teens. There is a closed group for Stoneman 

Douglas teens. For more information and to register, call 

Marla Berger, 954-978-2390, or email TRainbowMAB@aol.- 

com. 

Healing Hearts AKA Angel Bobby specializes in free grief 

resources for bereaved adults specializing in grieving 

parents. Visit angelbobby.org. 

Compassionate Friends – offers free grief resources 

specializing in bereaved parents. Visit www.- 

compassionatefriends.org 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers facts 

and tips on how to talk with children about trauma and 

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WorldFest 2018 

April 8, 11am to 6pm 

Bring your family and friends to WorldFest 

at the Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive. 

Celebrate the diverse cultures that make up 

the community of Coral Springs. The event 

will feature ethnic foods, live entertainment, 

arts and crafts, and fun activities for children. 

Admission to the event is free, although there 

is a $3 fee for parking. Nominal fees will be 

charged for the food and rides/amusements. 

For more information, call 954-344-1063. 

Parkland Farmers’ Market 

April 8 and 22, 9am to 1pm 

Customers will be able to purchase items 

such as fresh and organic vegetables, 

fruits, herbs, flowers, breads, pastries, and 

other baked goods. On April 22, there will 

be Safety Day and Earth Day events. Also 

featured are a variety of gourmet foods such 

as jam, honey, dips, sauces, fresh pasta, 

cheese, and pickles. The market is dog 

friendly so visit the pet vendors. For more 

information, call 954-757-4105. 

Community Law Day 


Coral Springs Community Law Day is a 

free one-day legal clinic for the City of Coral 

Springs and other local residents. About 

30 to 40 attorneys will provide pro bono 

legal services and advice to those who 

need it in our community. The event is at 

the Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 N. 

Universtity Drive. Free child care provided. 

Registered and walk-in persons accepted. 

To register, visit eventbrite.com/o/brodzkijacobs-amp-associates-pl-15959469710. 

Email the committee with any questions: 

CoralSpringsCommunityLawDay@gmail.com 

Coconut Creek Farmers Market 


This bi-weekly market is at the Recreation 

Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut 

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EVENTS 

Creek. The market features produce, 

handmade goods, plants, orchids, dog 

treats, agricultural-related crafts, prepared 

foods, and more. For information, call 

954-545-6682 or visit coconutcreek.net/ 

farmers-market. 

Coral Springs Woman’s Club 

April 17, 7:30pm 

This will be the GFWC Coral Springs 

Woman’s Club last monthly meeting of the 

2017/2018 year at Cypress Hall, Cypress 

Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs 

Drive, Coral Springs. The group promotes 

community service, friendship, and fun 

events/activities. Visitors are welcome. There 

is no residency requirement. For information, 

contact Joan Rounds, Membership Chair, at 

circlejoan@aol.com. 

Southern Handcraft Society of 

Coral Springs 

April 17, 10am 

Southern Handcraft Society of Coral Springs 

Daytimers group meets on the third Tuesday 

of the month at Hobby Lobby in Coral 

Springs. For more information and supplies 

to bring, call Sally at 954-798-1672. 

EarthFest 


The City of Coral Springs will host EarthFest 

at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife 

Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive. EarthFest 

features wildlife exhibits, guided tours, plant 

giveaways for Coral Springs residents, 

children’s activities, and refreshments. For 

more information, call 954-344-1117. 

Florida Family SafetyFest 


Come to the Sportsplex 

Athletic Complex, 

2575 Sportsplex Drive, 

for a day of fun and 

activities. There will 

be live fire and safety 

demonstrations, 

bounce houses, kids activities, food, live 

music, free fire hats, raffles, and more. For 

more information, visit familysafetyfest.org. 


APRIL 


Horse Shows 

April 21 and April 22, 9am 

The Parkland Horseman Association 

presents shows at The Equestrian Center 

at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Road. The 

Obstacle Challenge Show will be on April 21 

and the Dressage Show will be on April 22. 

Rain date for these shows will be May 19 and 

20 respectively. For more information, visit 

parklandhorsemans.org. 

GFWC Taster’s Luncheon 

April 28, Noon 

The luncheon will take place at the Northwest 

Regional 

Library, 

Sample 

Road and 

University 

Drive. The theme will be “Mardi Gras 

Madness,” and guests are encouraged 

to decorate masks for a Mask Madness 

contest. Club members will bring food and 

there will be raffle baskets. Funds earned at 

the event will go toward a scholarship the 

club gives each year to a woman of nontraditional 

age returning or starting college. 

For scholarship information, email kathycs@- 

bellsouth.net. For Taster’s Luncheon 

information, email dpnovak@att.net. 

Coral Springs Relay for Life 

April 28, 4pm 

This Relay for Life event 

will take place at Coral 

Springs High School 

7201 W Sample Road. 

To be a part of this event, 

visit relayforlife.-org/ 

coralspringsfl or call Brian 

Scott at 954-200-7532. 

Luncheon and Fashion Show 

April 29, Noon to 4pm 

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church 

will host its 22nd Annual Luncheon Fashion 

Show at the Parkland Golf and Country Club, 

10001 Old Club Rd, Parkland. Proceeds are 

to help raise money for scholarships. For 

more information, call 954-629-6097.

Savor the Notes Jazz Brunch 


Enjoy live jazz at the ArtWalk, 9405 NW 

31st Court, in conjunction with the Farmers’ 

Market, which starts at 9am. Lawn chairs, 

picnic blankets, and pets are allowed, but 

no food or alcohol is permitted. Parking is 

available near the ArtWalk at Bank of America, 

Financial Plaza, and MedArts in the Springs. 

Southern Handcraft Society of 

Coral Springs 

May 1, 7pm 

The Southern Handcraft Society of Coral 

Springs meets at the Cypress Park 

Clubhouse, 1300 Coral 

Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 

This month’s project is an 

Embroidery Hoop Potpourri 

Sachet. There is no charge 

for this craft project. The 

daytime group meets on May 

17, at 10am at Hobby Lobby in Coral Springs. 

For information and supplies to bring, call Sally 

954-798-1672. 

Fishing Derby: Fiesta 

May 5, 8 to 10am 

Cast your line for a great time at the Parkland 

Fishing Derby at the Pine Trails Park fishing 

pier, 10555 Trails End. The event is open 

to children ages 3 to 12. Anglers can win 

awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, 

and most fish caught. The derby is free. 

For more information, call 757-4105 or visit 

citlyofparkland.org/calendar. 

#ParklandStrong, A Benefit for 

the Victims of the MSD Shooting 

May 16, 6pm 

AEG Presents, in partnership with Entercom 

Radio Group and the City of Pompano 

Beach, will host “#Parkland Strong, A 

Benefit for the Victims of the Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas School Shooting” at 

the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 

NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach. All of the 

proceeds including ticket sales, concessions, 

merchandise, and sponsorships will be 

donated to the official Broward Education 

Foundation Stoneman Douglas Fund. The 

concert will feature New Found Glory, Chris 

Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, 

and Ryan Key, formerly of Yellowcard. 

Tickets are $25 and $100 for VIP (first three 

rows). Tickets are on sale now and can be 

purchased at pbamp.com and axs.com. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs 

We continue to grieve the loss of the victims of the Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, and are standing 

strong with the survivors and with the entire Parkland and 

Coral Springs community. Our school administration, city 

officials, event leadership team, and student team captains 

are in support of proceeding with Relay For Life on April 13, 

6pm to midnight, at Stoneman Douglas High School, 5901 

Pine Island Road. 

The core focus of Relay For Life continues – we join together 

to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, 

remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving 

change. The theme has been changed to “Survivors Standing 

Strong” and will incorporate some appropriate elements 

to honor MSD survivors, first responders, and those lost in 

the tragedy. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ 

parklandfl 

Parry is new CS police chief 

City Manager Mike Goodrum has announced 

that he has selected Clyde 

Parry to serve as the next 

Chief of Police for the City of 

Coral Springs. Parry replaces 

outgoing Police Chief Anthony 

Pustizzi who announced his 

retirement in January 2018. 

Parry has served 31 years with 

the City of Coral Springs Police 

Department, working his way 

up the ranks from Patrol Officer 

to Deputy Chief. 

Ramblewood Thespians winners at state festival 

The Ramblewood Middle School Junior Thespians participated in the 

2018 State Festival. The Ramblewood Middle School performed It’s the 

Hard Knock Life as part of an opening ceremony featuring 12 of the best 

performances in the State of Florida. The troupe brought home numerous 

medals, trophies, and awards including First Place Critic’s Choice for the 

second year in a row. 

Here is how the Ramblewood Middle School Junior Thespians performed at 

States: 

Critics Choice Solo (Best at State) - Greatest Star Fallon Collins 

Critics Choice Duet (Best at State) - Freedom Fallon Collins & 

Jocelyn Gomez 

Honorable Mention (Runner up Best at State) - Mama Who Bore Me Emma 

Sugarman and Hailey Zaichick 

One Act Awards for the production of Daybreak 

Superior Performance, Superior Tech, Best Tech Crew, Best Set Design, 

Best Actress - Fallon Collins 

All Star Cast - Redlee Magloire 

All Star Crew - Jazzlyn Kopczyk, Taylor Youngblood, and Leslie Watts 

For two years in a row: Critic’s Choice Performance and Critic’s Choice Tech. 

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The 

Is it still alive? 

by Beatrice Levine 

America. “The land of the free and the 

home of the brave.” Francis Scott 

Key wrote those iconic words in 1814. 

That phrase has been the mantra for 

many people living in other countries ever 

since. The land of opportunity means a 

chance to change their lives and reach 

their goals, dreams, aspirations, and 

make a better life for their families. Does 

that famous quote still apply more than 

200 years later? 

In 2005, after the birth of her first child, a 

dentist living in the Dominican Republic, 

Dr. Felicia Duran, wanted to give her 

daughter the chance to live in America. 

She grew weary of corruption that 

existed in her country and she wished 

for her children to grow up in a land 

with a multitude of nationalities. The 

cultural diversity that exists in America 

excited her. The diversity would set forth 

the opportunity to meet and work with 

various types of people. 

After working as a general dentist for 

five years in the Dominican Republic 

she felt she had achieved a plateau in 

her career. Her dream was to specialize 

in aesthetic dentistry. According to 

Dr. Duran, the high crime rate and 

government corruption made it extremely 

difficult for her to open and operate a 

business. The situation in the Dominican 

Republic hinders individuals from feeling 

secure and confident in starting their own 

establishments. They know it could be 

taken away from them at any moment. 

“The government protects those who 

pay them off. If you do not have enough 

money you will not be able to buy 

protection from the government,” Dr. 

Duran said. She wanted more for herself 

and her family. 

When she moved to America, Duran 

was accepted into the Nova University 

postgraduate program in 2010. She 

focused on helping special needs 

disability patients at the Broward Health 

Hospital as her internship. She was 

determined to make people happy by 

helping them improve their smiles. She 

wanted more room for growth in her field. 

Coming from the Dominican Republic she 

felt that people in her country could not 

afford to spend their money on cosmetic 

and elective procedures to enhance their 

smiles. 

Today, Dr. Duran owns her own practice 

in Coral Springs and specializes in 

cosmetic dentistry. 

Dr. Duran is proof that America still 

symbolizes the land of opportunity for 

those living in third world countries. The 

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The 12th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance 

presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation has raised 

more than $10 million to date for the Boys & Girls Clubs of 

Broward County. Hosted for the 12th consecutive year at 

the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the event took place from 

February 23-25 and included highlights with Jay 

Leno and Tim Allen, which attracted more than 

7,000 attendees 

for a weekend 

of philanthropy, 

comedy, and a 

stellar automobile 

and motorcycle 

display. 

The event was 

founded and Rick Case, Tim Allen, and Rita Case. 

directed by Rita 

and Rick Case of The Rick Case Automotive Group. 

The Cases have, over the last 12 years, continued 

their leadership and hands-on involvement with the 

Boca Raton Concours, which benefits the Boys & 

Girls Clubs of Broward County. 

The weekend of events began on February 23 

with the duPont Registry Live Hangar Party at 

Atlantic Aviation at the Boca Raton Airport. Guests 

experienced gourmet tastings from 20 of South 

Florida’s finest restaurants and perused a selection 

of exotic and luxury cars, motorcycles, private jets, and 

premier vendors. Attendees had a chance to meet Indy 500 

Race Car driver, Jack Harvey, and preview Harvey’s INDY 500 

Race Car, which is sponsored in part by AutoNation. 

The excitement continued the evening of February 24, at the 

Boca Raton Resort & Club, with the Grand Gala Dinner, Live 

Auction, and show featuring a performance by Tim Allen. 

Allen, an actor, comedian, author, and avid car collector, 

starred in the hit ABC series Home Improvement where he 

garnered a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy nomination, and 

was honored with the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male 

Performer in a Television Series for eight years in a row. Guests 

also enjoyed the presentation of the Automotive Lifetime 

Achievement Award to Norman Braman, founder and owner 

of Braman Motorcars, and National Lifetime Achievement 

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Concours d’Elegance 

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& Girls Clubs of Broward County Culinary Kids serving 

the best delights. 

Award to Bob Carter, executive VP of Toyota North America. 

The weekend continued with the Boca Raton Concours 

d’Elegance on February 25. The morning started with a private 

Q&A brunch hosted by celebrity judges Jay Leno, from the Jay 

Leno’s Garage TV Show, and Tim Allen. Following the brunch, 

Leno joined Allen as they walked 

through the show field meeting 

automobile and motorcycle 

owners as they searched for their 

favorite automobile and motorcycle 

to present the Jay Leno “Big Dog 

Garage Award” and the “Tim Allen 

Award.” 

Guests experienced an automotive 

showcase featuring vehicles 

and motorcycles from various 

time periods. Auto enthusiasts 

viewed the Marques of the Year, 

Lincoln-Mercury, and a special 

presentation by the Antique 

Automobile Club of America, 

Cars throughout the Decades of 

the past Century. Leno and Allen 

joined an expert panel of judges 

including Chief Judge Dr. Paul 

Sable and Chief Honorary Judge 

Steve Moskowitz, Executive 

Director of AACA, Jay Quail, Executive Director of Classic Car 

Club of America, and Keith Martin from Sports Car Market 

Magazine. Additionally, Grand Marshal Wayne Carini, host of 

Chasing Classic Cars, joined the group along with Master of 

Ceremonies Bill Rothermel and Tom duPont, who selected the 

finest vintage, antique, classic, and exotic vehicles based on 

period, presentation, and overall style. They were also joined 

by guest judge David Schultz, Chairman of the 2017 Lincoln 

Motor Car Foundation. Once the show kicked off, guests 

enjoyed a selection of gourmet food, wine, and cocktails 

from more than 20 of South Florida’s finest restaurants at the 

Concours d’Gourmet Pavilion. 

INDY Driver, Jack Harvey with Roxi Laslau 

and Joe Smith. 

Jay Leno’s Garage Award Motorcycle, 1967 

Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH, Michael Dart, 


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There are no limits 

in this GOLF CLASSIC 

by Jason Stromberg 

There are no limits on Jason Schepp’s 

game and his love for Parkland Buddy 

Sports. The first-class program is what 

inspires him. 

As soon as he wakes up at this time 

of the year, Schepp can’t wait to step 

on the basketball court on “Sunday 

Fundays,” as he calls them, to join his 

fellow buddies at Terramar Park. “I like 

playing basketball the best. That’s my 

favorite sport,” Schepp said. “I love 

having fun and seeing everybody.” 

Jonathan Schepp, Jason’s dad, feels 

the same way about the Parkland Buddy 

Sports’ sixth annual “No Limits” Golf 

Classic Fundraiser, which will take place 

on May 19 at the Carolina Club, 3011 

Rock Island Road in Margate. 

“I’m glad to be a part of it. It’s 

phenomenal,” said Jonathan, who has 

been playing since the classic’s inception. 

“The main purpose of the golf classic 

is to raise substantial dollars for the 

organization. I can’t thank the coaches, 

the sponsors, and the buddies enough 

for what they do for the kids.” 

Kids like Jason don’t have to pay to play 

in Parkland Buddy Sports. Proceeds from 

the golf tournament will be used to offset 

expenses to provide “Fee Free” sports 

for children and young 

adults with special 

needs. 

A non-profit organization, Parkland 

Buddy Sports gives these special needs 

participants an empowering, challenging, 

and loving environment where the 

emphasis is on having fun, making 

friends, and realizing your potential. 

“It’s special for us that a lot of our 

parents and friends give back to the 

program,” Parkland Buddy 

Sports President Andy Zaukas 

said. “Everybody asks ‘What 

can we do?’ We say, ‘come out 

to support the golf tournament 

because that’s what’s important 

to us’.” 

Linda Brown, the golf 

tournament’s director, agreed. 

“Everyone that works with 

us, or that is on the Parkland 

Buddy Sports Board and Golf 

Committee, is awesome,” 

Brown said. “There’s a special 

place in my heart for everyone 

involved. We get the job done out of the 

goodness of our hearts.” 

Nobody’s smile is wider than Schepps’ 

though. Zaukas puts it right up there with 

all the other player and buddy smiles. 

“The best part is the smiles. Seeing our 

kids have fun, while giving the parents 

an opportunity to take a breath, while 

we play sports with their kids,” Zaukas 

said. “We are all volunteers in this. It’s 

like doing a mitzvah. Our buddies are 

volunteers, who start out doing it for 

service hours, but they end up doing it for 

the love of it. The relationships that they 

form with their players are lifetime bonds. 

It’s everlasting.” 

In 2009, Parkland Flag Football Buddies 

was named the Sports Illustrated Kids 

Flag Football Team of the Year. Zaukas 

said his program currently has eight 

sports, including basketball, soccer, flag 

football, tennis, golf, kickball, running, 

and yoga. 

“I believe that the buddies almost get out 

as much as the players do when teaching 

them how to be a better person and 

friend,” Jonathan said. 

Brown knows what Jonathan is talking 

about. She said the buddies and the 

players do get the most out of the 

program and the golf classic, with eight 

scholarships given to the high school 

students and one going to a Parkland 

Buddy Sports player. 

“It melts your heart when you see how 

much this event means to everyone,” 

Brown said. “Nobody is sitting on the 

sideline. This is a great cause. Just a 

wonderful thing.” 

Registration for the “No Limits” Golf 

Classic Fundraiser begins at 7am, with a 

shotgun start at 8am and the lunch and 

awards ceremony at 12:45pm. For more 

information visit parklandbuddysports.com. 

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Wish Comes True for Parkland Teen 

by Dale King 

At the age of 14, Kole Redmond of 

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ultimately inspirational lesson about life’s 

unpredictable ups and downs. 

A year ago, the budding basketball star 

was hard at work, polishing his abilities 

for the Westglades Wolves hoopsters 

at Westglades Middle School in Coral 

Springs. He suffered a leg injury that 

turned out to reveal bone cancer in his 

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He had to suspend play for the Blue 

and Gold to undergo treatment. He was 

rushed off to surgery at Moffitt Cancer 

Center in Tampa, and then returned 

home to fight the disease with 17 weeks 

of chemotherapy. 

In January of 2018, Kole attended a Lynn 

University Fighting Knights basketball 

game at the Boca Raton-based school, 

unaware that a couple of surprises 

had been arranged for him through 

Make-A-Wish of Southern Florida and 

by members of Lynn’s Student-Athlete 

Advisory Committee. The undergrad 

group had been creatively fundraising to 

underwrite the cost of Kole’s “wish.” But 

the big “reveal” was yet to come. 

Soon after Kole walked through the doors 

of the Count and Countess de Hoernle 

Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn, he 

was ushered into the men’s locker room 

where he was “adopted” by the team. 

Kole Redmond gets a big hug from his sister, 

Kaiko Winston, at the de Hoernle Sports and 

Cultural Center at Lynn University. 

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Kole Redmond with the girls’ basketball team at the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center. 

They issued him a personalized Fighting 

Knights jersey and shoes and named him 

honorary captain for the day. 

Prior to that evening’s game, Kole was 

ushered onto the court where he learned 

about his “wish” the same way the 

rest of the crowd did — by way of an 

announcement over the loud speaker. 

The booming voice from above said 

Kole and his family had been given a 

Mediterranean cruise. The crowd went 

wild, and Kole’s 18-year-old sister, Kaiko 

Winston, ran to her brother at center 

court and gave him a major league hug. 

Richard Kelly, COO of Make-A-Wish 

of Southern Florida, said Kole’s wish 

for a family cruise in the Mediterranean 

“was referred to us. Simultaneously, we 

learned that the Student-Athletic Advisory 

Committee at Lynn was raising money. 

We presented them with the details of 

Kole’s story and they chose to fund his 

wish.” 

“He had no idea this was going to 

happen,” said Kole’s dad, Robert 

Winston. “He thought he was just 

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are overjoyed that their son’s medical 

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“Pretty much 99 percent was taken 

care of with the surgery,” Robert said. 

“Everything is looking good with his 

chemo. God willing, this will go on.” 

Basketball actually helped Kole discover 

his bone cancer. “In January 2017, 

he was playing ball when he banged 

knees with another player,” Robert said. 

“Through February, his injury got worse. 

We kept checking it and checking it.” 

When Kole was examined by Dr. 

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and followed up with an MRI. Kole was 

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everything,” Robert said. 

The family will head for the Mediterranean 

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for 2018 

A home’s interior décor speaks volumes 

about personality but keeping up with 

the trend de jour can be unpredictable. 

Choosing between contemporary, 

traditional, early American, ultra-modern, 

and eclectic can be difficult, especially 

as trends change year to year. What was 

popular in 2017 may be passé in 2018. 

This year, contemporary has the upper 

hand, but traditional, nostalgic continues 

to be a big part of the interior design pie. 

Traditional décor has long been a 

favored style as it provides a relaxing, 

comfortable, lived-in look. However, with 

each generation, trends change, and it 

seems that 2018 is all about interiors with 

flair and modern contemporary designs. 

“Without a doubt, contemporary is 

coming on extremely strong, and I think 

it is on an upswing and here to stay for 

quite awhile,” said Tim Maynard, vice 

president of LaRue Furniture in Delray 

Beach. “It is not so much of a striking 

ultra modern look, but rather a ‘softer’ 

contemporary. Color palettes of gray, 

beige, taupe, and blue are popular, and 

even early ’80s gem tones are making a 

big comeback.” 

Another trend is the use of graphic 

combinations of high-contrast colors. 

Something as simple as black on 

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white, in proper balance, can inject 

life into any room, especially small 

living rooms and sitting areas. As 

much as there is a shift toward 

contemporary, the nostalgic look 

still has its enthusiasts. In 2018, 

expect to see a return of the chic 

’70s retro look featuring bright greens 

and oranges, earth tones, rust, and 

wood. Copper tones are also a great 

compliment, as the natural-looking 

hue of metal designs grab attention. 

When modern-looking copperembellishments 

are added, it provides 

an even greater whimsical look. 

Shades of 

Traditional 

Traditional has long been a standard 

décor design, but in 2018 a “design” 

called Wabi Sabi is expected to gain 

momentum. This Zen Buddhism concept 

accepts unmade beds and irregularly 

shaped handmade goods as a new norm 

and it should appeal to those where 

design, structure, and balance are not 

that meaningful. Void of any traditional 

guidelines, it may be a perfect look for the 

millennial generation. 

“There is always room for something 

easier and not quite as strict as in 

the past, but my clientele likes more 

structured 

pieces and 

areas that are 

more formal,” 

said Maynard. 

“Traditional is 

still important, 

and I find many 

homeowners 

are going 

with a more 

rustic look. 

And, people 

living near 

the water are 


choosing coastal looks and themes that 

are nautical, using more pastel colors, 

off-whites, and aqua jewel tones.” 

Traditional floral patterns are making 

a comeback, but as an option, 

exaggerated, jazzy colors featuring bright, 

splashy décor schemes will also have an 

impact. 

Paints and 

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When in doubt about color choice, 

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a timeless, earthy color. For a more 

interesting look, paint and trim the walls 

in the same color. Designers predict that 

millennial pink is out and lavender and 

lilac are in for 2018. “Tones of gray, beige, 

taupe, and blue were dominant in the last 

couple of market shows I attended, and 

early ’80s gem tones were also strong,” 

said Maynard. “Richer color palettes will 

be strong. There is also going to be a 

move away from brushed silver to golden 

brass, adding a dimension of warmth and 

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EARTH DAY 

OCEAN 

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by Bill Johnson 

A vibrant voice in the battle 

for HEALTHY OCEANS 

Much has been said about the pollution of our 

oceans – especially about plastic waste that threatens 

marine life. But protecting our oceans is far more complex 

than just reducing plastic waste. 

Critical aspects of a successful effort to maintain healthy oceans are education, 

enactment of laws to protect them, and defending existing environmental protection laws. 

Among the people and organizations dedicated to that cause is Ocean Conservancy. 

Tom Allen, a former congressman from Maine, is now a volunteer co-chairman of the 

non-profit organization, which brings together nearly 100 scientists and experts 

in offices across the country. Because I was on Rep. Allen’s congressional 

staff, I know of his deep interest in environmental protection, and 

recently asked him for an update on his thinking. This 

is part of our email exchange: 

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Is Ocean Conservancy primarily 

educating and informing the public 

and policymakers, or is it engaged 

in practical actions that have an 

immediate effect? 

You can’t have one without the other. An educated 

public and informed policymakers go hand-in-hand with 

practical action. Our dedicated experts educate the public 

and decision-makers on ocean issues. This advocacy 

has resulted in wins like the creation of national marine 

sanctuaries, a network of marine protected areas in 

California, important wildlife protections and legislation to 

fight ocean acidification. Personally, I have always had a 

great interest in ocean acidification, having helped write the 

Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act. 

Ocean Conservancy also organizes a vast volunteer network 

around the world on behalf of the ocean. Since 1985, the 

International Coastal Cleanup has mobilized more than 12 

million volunteers to collect more than 228 million pounds of 

trash. The simple action of picking trash up from our beaches 

and waterways has an immediate positive effect on the 

health of our ocean. 

Is there one issue about the 

oceans that’s more critical than 

others? 

There’s no simple answer. Everything is interconnected in 

the ocean — remember it covers 70 percent of the Earth’s 

surface. When there’s a change to one part of the marine 

ecosystem, a ripple runs to many other parts. From rising 

ocean temperatures to overfishing, increasing ocean 

acidification to islands of trash – the challenge is taking a 

holistic approach that can improve the overall resilience of 

our ocean. 

engaging the business sector. The Trash Free Seas 

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American Chemistry Council and the World Plastics Council, 

have created a new funding mechanism to raise more than 

$150 million over five years to improve waste collection, 

sorting and recycling markets in Southeast Asia. 

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future of the oceans? 

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a difference. We are fighting for coastal communities and the 

ocean by opposing misguided proposals to open offshore oil 

and gas development. We are fighting to protect funding for 

hurricane recovery, coastal resilience, and tsunami warning 

systems. We are inspiring people to take matters into their 

own hands through International Coastal Cleanups. We are 

gaining ground on issues like climate change, adaptation 

and resilience through efforts like the International Alliance to 

Combat Ocean Acidification. 

Around the world, people are becoming more engaged with 

the issues the oceans face, and I believe that is a reason to 

be optimistic. Everyone has a role to play. The first step is to 

learn more about our oceans and what you can do to make 

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Take, for instance, ocean acidification. The oceans are 

absorbing more CO2 than ever before, and therefore, 

becoming more acidic. This means it’s more difficult for 

corals to grow, which leaves many small fish without a home, 

which causes fish populations to dwindle. When you add 

overfishing to the mix, we end up with a serious problem 

in the basic makeup of the marine ecosystem. Even the 

problems that seem like they’re not huge could have a bigger 

impact than you’d think. 

Is there any evidence of progress? 

Absolutely. Even though the political climate has been 

challenging for ocean advocacy, there has been progress 

on many fronts. States across the nation have put regional 

ocean plans into place, improving coordination between 

state, local and federal agencies. We’ve also made progress 

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EARTH DAY 

by Jason Stromberg 

Take a Day 

for the Earth 

For the past 48 years, Earth Day has 

been celebrated on April 22 to teach 

people to protect the environment. This 

worldwide event hopes to bring attention 

to the planet and ways to take better care 

of it. Many local communities host events 

and encourage residents to support 

environmental protection during the 

month of April for Earth Day. This year’s 

event list is abundant. 

The City of Deerfield Beach is hosting 

its first annual Earth Month celebration, 

featuring a series of Earth Day events. 

The Beach Cleanup kicks things off at 

Deerfield Beach Fire Station 75 on April 8, 

from 9am to noon. 

“We’d really like to see people learn about 

the debris that we have on the beach,” 

said Hillary Marshall, Deerfield Beach 

Sustainability Coordinator. “It’s a problem 

that needs to be solved. Help keep our 

beach clean on a regular basis, instead of 

just once a year.” 

Community members can pick up 

their supplies, including garbage bags, 

gloves, water, snacks, and scoopers for 

small debris in the sand at Fire Station 

75 for the Beach Cleanup. “We will be 

continuing this event year after year,” 

Marshall said. “I think it’s really important 

to have the beach clean and beautiful. 

Educate people about beach litter. Have 

our community come back and keep 

our environment safe and healthy.” The 

goal for Marshall when it comes to Beach 

Cleanup day is to “reach all different 

corners of the city, with a variety of 

environmental events all throughout the 

month.” 

Put the Native Plant Sale on the list. The 

Friends of Deerfield Beach Arboretum, at 

Constitution Park, will run the Native Plant 

Sale on April 14. “It’s a beautiful display 

of native trees and plants,” Marshall said. 

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“These plant 

pros are giving 

speeches on the 

benefits of owning 

native plants and 

how to properly grow 

them and similar things.” 

Marshall wants the western side 

of Deerfield to respond to the native 

plant initiative. “It’s important to have 

those people involved in events, not 

just the beach people,” Marshall said. 

“We’re giving everyone an opportunity to 

participate. Having native plants keeping 

our environment flourishing is important.” 

Rounding out Earth Month in Deerfield 

Beach is DFBEE Grand Opening of 

the Apiary, an enclosure of managed 

beehives on April 21, and the Tree 

Giveaway annual event, for residents only, 

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Earth Day at Boca Raton Children’s 

Museum should be fun. “It’s supposed 

to be a family fun day, where children 

and their families spend quality time 

together,” said Ellyn Okrent, Children’s 

Museum CEO in Boca Raton. “The goal 

is to help preserve the Children’s Museum 

and allow us to continue to provide 

opportunities and enrichment activities for 

children and their families to enjoy on an 

ongoing basis.” 

Respecting and valuing the Earth are 

essential to Okrent and company in 

their first annual event. “This is really a 

small, quaint, historical property in Boca 

Raton,” Okrent said. “We’ve chosen to 

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FLORIDA HISTORY 

The fascinating religious beliefs of 

Florida’s long-gone Koreshans 

by Bill Johnson 

If you ever believed that we lived inside 

a hollow sphere encircled by a 12-milethick 

crust of solid gold, you probably 

know of Cyrus R. Teed. 

But that belief was not the major reason 

why about 200 people followed him from 

New York to a sweltering, mosquitoinfested 

forested area of southwest 

Florida back in 1894. They followed him 

south to create a utopian community 

based on equality for all, including men 

and women, in a communistic system 

of shared work, wealth, and property. 

A charismatic leader for sure, his 

Koreshan community machine shop built in 

1905. 

followers knew Cyrus Teed as Koresh, 

the Hebrew translation of Cyrus. The 

religion he founded was Koreshanity. 

Teed’s vision included grand gardens in 

what he called “New Jerusalem,” which 

he hoped would grow to a community 

of millions. To be a devout Koreshan 

meant abstaining from sex, tobacco, and 

alcohol. If you lived that good life, Koresh 

told his people, procreation wasn’t 

necessary because Koreshans would 

live forever. His death in 1908 likely 

caused doubts about that notion, and 

the community dwindled. Among the 

first Florida Koreshans, Vesta Newcomb 

later wrote, “We pitched tents and slept 

for 10 months on sometimes muddy 

ground. There were times when we were 

hungry. One winter we survived mostly 

on peanuts.” A small house she lived in 

still stands at the site. 

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Like some other charismatic religious 

leaders, Cyrus Teed told adherents that 

his vision came to him directly from 

God — while he was unconscious. By 

his account, he was experimenting with 

electricity when he was shocked and 

knocked unconscious, in which state 

he had a visit from God who told him he 

was the new messiah, and said, among 

other things, that men and women 

should be treated equally. 

Education and the arts were vital parts 

of Koreshan life. They built a school 

that taught people from outside the 

community as well as children and adults 

in their own settlement. The public also 

enjoyed music and theatrical productions 

in the “Art Hall” that played an important 

part in their lives. The Koreshans were 

also an industrious bunch. In 1903 

they built a bakery and sold bread 

and cookies to people outside their 

community from a Koreshan store. 

They built a community laundry and 

steam-powered generator to run it. 

They imported machinery for a machine 

shop to build what they needed, and 

established a printing business that 

produced pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, 

and books for the general area. They 

also built a sawmill and cement works. 

The Koreshans became influential 

enough in southwest Florida that they 

founded the current city of Estero. 

The Arts and Music Hall built in the Koreshan community in 1905. 


Koreshan and his hollow spheres. 

The story of Cyrus Teed and the 

Koreshans is told at the Koreshan State 

Historic Site in Estero, which is between 

Naples and Fort Myers. The site is now 

a state park, and the remaining buildings 

are on the National Register of Historic 

Places. The park covers 200 acres that 

include a state-run campground with 

fishing, boating, canoeing, nature trail, 

picnic area, and playground as well the 

historic Koreshan community site. 

Remnants of several Koreshan-built 

buildings are spread throughout 

a wooded area. The path through 

the community is a bit less than a 

mile. Because the path is dirt and 

crushed shells somewhat like pebbles, 

comfortable walking shoes are advised. 

On my visit, I spent an hour and 45 

minutes at the historic site. I recommend 

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tour with a knowledgeable guide. The 

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intersection of Route 41 and Corkscrew 

Road, in Estero. P

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MALE MATTERS 

NFL periscope 

Looking forward 

to the Draft 

by Elliot Goldenberg 

The human tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 

which broke my heart, is almost impossible to comprehend — 

just like the events of 9/11 or the other school shootings that 

claimed so many innocent victims. What struck me the most, 

however, was not the total depravity of a cold-blooded young 

killer who rejoiced at the suffering of others; what touched me 

the most was the soaring spirits of the friends and loved ones 

of the victims, and the intelligence and strength of children 

wise beyond their years. This unforgettable event showed the 

absolute worst of humanity — but, also, the very best. 

OK, so I have a man-crush on ‘Canes wide receiver Braxton 

Berrios. Not that I’d like to get to know him in the Biblical sense, 

it’s just that I’d love for my beloved Miami Dolphins to grab him 

in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft taking place later this month 

in Arlington, Texas. That is, at least before the New England 

Patriots’ Bill Belichick, a.k.a. “The Hoody,” gets his grubby little 

hands around the sure-handed 5’8” miniature baller – and the 

‘Fins, once again, get fleeced by the Pats. 

After all, Belichick, the game’s resident genius, has a soft spot in 

his heart for diminutive receivers — Wes Welker, Julian Edelman, 

Chris Hogan, and Danny Amendola, just to name a few — who 

are shifty, tough, and cerebral, and make their livings catching 

bubble screens and skinny posts from quarterback Tom Brady, 

a.k.a. the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). 

Speaking of the venerable GOAT, it may be high time for my 

‘Fins to finally grab a difference-making pass thrower. As 

Armando Salguero wrote in his column in the Herald back in 

November – when incumbent starting QB Ryan Tannehill, who 

I really like, was on injured reserve and the $10 million dollar 

man, Jay Cutler, at times looked about as passionate about the 

game as a mannequin – “The Dolphins don’t know the answer 

at quarterback. They may think they know, but they don’t really 

know.” 

Six seasons into his career as the undisputed Dolphins 

starter, Tannehill still has not proven to anyone he’s a playoff 

quarterback, Salguero continued. “He might be. But he might 

not be. So Tannehill, 30 years old when next season begins, is 

still a mystery.” 

Therefore, besides 

securing the slippery 

Berrios, my draft day 

wish list for the team 

that keeps breaking 

my heart includes a 

potential franchise 

QB. A few to consider 

by the time the ‘Fins 

pick in the first round, 

provided they are still 

out there, are Southern Cal’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, 

Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph, Wyoming’s Josh Allen, 

Washington State’s Luke Falk, and Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield. 

The draft is always a crapshoot but Mayfield may be the biggest 

gamble. The controversial but talented Mayfield may turn out 

to be the second coming of Drew Breese. Then again, he may 

turn out to be another Johnny Manziel – and a veritable bust. I 

personally like Rosen. As for the others I named, I really don’t 

know a lot about them except what I read in draft magazines or 

see on ESPN. 

One thing I do know: the ‘Fins need help just about everywhere. 

Their offensive line remains a work in progress. Their defense 

was nothing to write home about – a couple of stud linebackers 

would be welcome additions — and was on the field way too 

much, anyway, because the offense was at times so anemic. 

True, they lost their starting quarterback before the regular 

season even started. As we all know, football is a game of 

attrition, especially pro football. It’s been referred to as a death 

march where premier players — those who can’t be replaced 

— can go down like flies. Those around the league who went on 

injured reserve just this past year — in most cases meaning they 

were lost for the season — were Tannehill, Richard Sherman, 

Carson Wentz, Andrew Luck, Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers, 

J.J. Watt, Joe Thomas, Julian Edelman, Odell Beckham, Allen 

Robinson, and many more. 

Simply put Dolphin fans, let’s draft smart, plug the leaks, and 

when it comes to whom we keep and whom we don’t keep — 

choose wisely. But above all, bring me the head (and the heart) 

of Braxton Berrios. P 

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Filing a bankruptcy case does not cast a dark cloud over 

a debtor’s financial future; rather, it is the exercise of a 

constitutional right that leads the debtor to a financial fresh start. 

This article is designed to highlight the benefits of bankruptcy 

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financial ruin. 

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debtor’s assets over 

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It is important to talk to a bankruptcy lawyer before 

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homestead, qualified retirement accounts, a limited 

amount of personal property, and a limited interest in a 

vehicle. 

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suffers business failure or job loss, illness, divorce, or other 

event that causes financial distress. Specifically, the late singer, 

Marvin Gaye, filed a bankruptcy case 

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APRIL 11 TO 22 

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APRIL 12 

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South Florida Symphony 

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WINE WATCH 

HERO 

by Bennet Bodenstein 

If there was a Hero of Wine award I believe it should go to California’s Cline Vineyards. Cline has taken several 

grape varieties that for centuries have been used as blenders to soften, color, or add greater depth to the more 

popular varieties and has presented them as individual wines, giving them an opportunity to shine on their own. 

While to the casual observer that may not seem a big deal — it is. It took time, money, vineyard space, aging barrels, 

dedication, and everything else required to make a decent wine and above all, faith in their product. As a side note, 

any of these “different” varieties can add an extra note of individuality to your dinner table. 

by Cline Bennett 2016 North Bodenstein Coast Viognier ($10.99). It appears that this very 

rare French grape is finding a great deal of popularity with the 

California grape growers and wine makers. Viognier was never a 

wine that was available in great quantities because of the difficulty 

in growing the grapes. Modern farming techniques and the 

friendly climate of California has lead to resurgence in plantings 

with about 2,000 acres currently under cultivation. Not trying to 

be a fortuneteller, but it appears as though the Viognier could be 

the new “darling” white wine of the 21st century. The Cline 2016 

North Coast Viognier is a perfect introduction to this wine style 

and grape variety. The first thing that must be said of this wine is 

that it is bone dry. The aroma is so heavily floral that one expects it 

to be very sweet. The scents of roses, peach blossoms, and jasmine 

seem to explode from the glass when the wine is poured. The flavor 

of this wine stresses apricots and peaches with just an infinitesimal 

hint of oak and vanilla. This is a very interesting wine variety and 

the Cline 2016 North Coast Viognier is a very fine introduction 

to it. If I may insert a personal observation, Viognier is among my 

favorite white wines. 

Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre. ($14.99). The calling card for 

Mourvedre is chocolate. This is the wine that is often added to 

red wines to give them a milk chocolate background flavor and 

aroma. This wine not only presents the chocolate right up front it 

also shows a very distinctive plum aroma and flavor backed up by 

cranberry and ending in a resounding fruit and chocolate laced 

finish. This wine is definitely not the same old, same old but a step 

into both the history and the future of winemaking. Give this one a 

try; I am sure that you will be impressed. 

Cline 2016 North Coast Roussanne 64%, Marsanne 36% ($24). 

This blend is another example of grape varieties that have lost the 

interest of the French but is gaining popularity in this country. A 

native of the lower Rhone Valley, these grapes were often used in 

the mish mash of grape varieties that make up the wine known 

as Chateauneuf du Pape, but rarely, if ever together presented as a 

single variety. Very much like the Viognier, the color of this wine 

is a light golden, which is its least impressive feature; from there, 

it goes straight to superlatives. The aroma 

is big, open, and very obvious displaying 

pineapple, Bosc pear, and Fuji apple. Tropical 

fruits dominate the flavor and continue on 

to an incredibly long and super fruity finish. 

Some American vintners are beginning to 

plant these very flavorful varieties and while 

the wines are a little difficult to find, the 

hunt will prove to be well worth it. 

Cline 2015 Ancient Vines Carignane ($14.99). 

Old vines, definitely. This variety has been 

hanging around California for decades and 

was called Kerrigan by many of the old 

timers. Carignane is used to “beef up” red 

wines in the poorer vintage years. While 

loaded with the flavor and aroma of dark 

fruits it also adds some tannin and acid to 

weaker wines. This wine, to say the least, is 

an experience. P 

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School 

April 2018 

WESTGLADES 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

by Gaby Franklin 

Report cards for the 

3rd quarter will be 

issued on April 

12. Please be 

sure to join us 

in the Media 

Center on April 

13 for a PTA 

General Meeting 

and Election of 

the New Board for the 

2018 – 2019 school year. 

This is an important meeting and the last 

general meeting of the year. 

The new date for Multicultural & Fine 

Arts Night is April 19. The event will be 

done in conjunction with Heron Heights 

Elementary and will feature cultures 

around the world and a celebration 

of life honoring our sister high school, 

Stoneman Douglas. The theme is One 

Earth, One People & One Love. Be sure 

to join us for this amazing event. 

Remember that the Superhero 5K race 

will be held on May 6 at 7:30am at Pine 

Trails Park in Parkland. This is a great 

opportunity to spend some fun time 

exercising as a family. To register, visit 

westgladespta.com. 

This is the home stretch Wolf Nation, 

as always give it your all. Good luck to 

everyone on his or her tests. 

FOREST GLEN 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

How FGMS has helped after MSD 

Written by a FGMS student 

In the wake of the devastating 

tragedy that occurred at Marjory 

Stoneman 

Douglas High, 

an outpour of 

love and support 

has been seen and 

encouraged at Forest 

Glen Middle School. 

Clubs such as the 

Student Government 

Association, 

Believers United, 

Peer Counseling, 

and the Gardening Club have worked 

to raise funds, awareness, and aid 

the community after this disaster. The 

Student Government Association, 

as well as Believers United, is selling 

different styles of shirts where all profits 

go to MSD and the families affected. 

The Gardening Club has planted 

17 marigolds in the orange variety 

to commemorate the victims. Peer 

counseling has worked with the SGA to 

make coffee sleeves that have slogans 

and MSD school colors on them, as well 

as creating pinwheels and letters. 

Not only have clubs partaken in helping 

victims and survivors, hundreds of 

students signed banners for MSD 

and wrote encouraging messages. 

Many also wrote inspiring letters to 

the survivors returning to the school, 

prior to knowing about the banners. 

An eighth grade high-achieving class 

has also written letters to Congress. 

FGMS has plans to paint a mural near 

the basketball court. Pinwheels have 

been designed by students so when 

it’s windy, Marjory Stoneman Douglas 

students think of hope. Students gather 

to memorialize those lost in the tragedy, 

as well as multiple moments of silence. 

FGMS is working to provide help to the 

students of MSD, whether it’s through 

letters, pinwheels, donations, 

or awareness. From the 

SGA to the Gardening Club, 

students and faculty have 

worked to help many others. 

Through this horrid calamity, 

we’ve come together to help 

others. Helping others and 

healing has been the goal 

of many at FGMS and will 

continue to be an important 

objective. From moments of 

silence to donating proceeds to those 

that need it, people have come together 

to help the community. 

HERON HEIGHTS 

ELEMENTARY 

by Stacie Weisbrot 

On behalf of the 

Heron Heights 

Elementary Parent/ 

Teacher Organization, 

I would like to 

express how 

incredibly proud 

we are of our 

community’s inspirational students, 

for standing strong together to bring 

awareness and change. 

There will be a General PTO meeting at 

2:30pm on April 11. All are invited to 

attend. 

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School 

Please note that the new date for our 

Multicultural Arts Night is April 19 at 

Westglades Middle School, beginning 

at 5pm. The event theme is “One 

Earth, One People, One Love,” to 

commemorate Earth Day and promote 

healing after loss. MCAN is a community 

event, so all are welcome. The MCAN 

entrance fee is free, but bring cash with 

you, as there is a nominal fee for some 

activities. 

RIVERGLADES 

ELEMENTARY 

by Pam Ofstein 

As parents, friends, and community 

members, 

Riverglades 

PTA continues 

to love and 

support our 

MSD family. 

Many of our 

Riverglades 

families have children at MSD and as 

part of our PTA family we will continue to 

be here for each and every one of you. 

The PTA will have its Board Meeting, 

General Election Meeting, and monthly 

meeting on April 4 at 9am. We will be 

planning and discussing the upcoming 

year. 

Kindergarten already? If you have a little 

one who will be joining our Riverglades 

family for the upcoming school year 

2018-2019, join us on April 18 for the 

Kindergarten Roundup at 6:30pm. This 

event is for both parents and students 

who turn 5 years old on or before 

September 1, 2018. Discussions will 

be about the registration process and 

participants will have an opportunity to 

take a tour of the school. PTA will be 

on hand for those new Kindergarten 

parents who want to learn more about 

volunteering and how 

easy it is. 

Enjoy Yogurt Craze on 

April 12 with your favorite 

elementary school kid or 

kiddos for Report Card 

Day. It’s time to pick your favorite flavor 

and celebrate all their hard work. 

April 30 to May 

4, we will host our 

Scholastic Book 

Fair. Get into some 

reading fun. It’s a 

great week to get 

those books for spring and summer. 

Thank you all again for being such a 

great school - with all our love and 

support, Riverglades PTA will stand 

STRONG along with our Parkland 

families, friends, and community. We will 

be MSD STRONG 

PARK TRAILS 

ELEMENTARY 

by Lauren Benjamin, PTA president 

As we all try to move forward after 

the horrific event that happened on 

Valentine’s Day we will be working hard 

to protect our children. Our hearts here 

at Park Trails Elementary School go 

out to all of our grieving families and 

everyone affected. Please know we will 

make our schools safer and help our 

kids with whatever they need. Thank 

you to everyone who has reached out in 

support. 

Parkland strong! 

No days off in April. 

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are now 

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the parish 

website www. 

mhoc.org or 

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Parkland Library Events 

April 2018 

Register online www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207. Parkland Library card is required to participate. 

A NIGHT OF SHARED STORIES 

(ADULTS & TEENS) 

Wednesday, April 4, 6pm 

Bring an excerpt of a story either of your 

own creation or from an author you enjoy 

reading. Volunteer to read for five minutes, 

or just come out to listen and support those 

sharing. Refreshments will be served. 

CARTOONING WITH CORY 

Thursday, April 5, 4:30pm 

Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach 

children, ages 

7 and older, to 

draw some of 

their favorite 

superheroes and 

cartoon characters 

while entertaining 

them with fun facts about animation and 

comic book trivia. 

ALL BOOKED UP BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 

Dinner at the Center of the Earth 

by Nathan Englander 

Saturday, April 7, 10:30am 

Nathan Englander has woven a powerful, 

intensely suspenseful portrait of a nation 

driven by insoluble conflict, even as the 

lives of its citizens become fatefully and 

inextricably 

entwined – a 

political thriller 

of the highest 

order that 

interrogates the 

division between 

Israelis and 

Palestinians, and 

dramatizes the 

immense moral 

ambiguities. 

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: 

ANNE FALLICK WARREN 

Artist’s Reception, Saturday, April 7, 11:30am 

to 12:30pm 

Anne Fallick Warren attended the School of 

Visual Arts in Manhattan and 

specialized in illustration 

and design. She paints 

using mostly acrylic 

and mixed media, 

corrugated 

cardboard, 

music sheets, 

and other 

items. Anne 

has a series 

of paintings titled “Lost Identity.” These 

paintings represent people in the world who 

feel that their lives don’t matter and who’ve 

been told they have no self-worth. Her work 

will be on display at the Parkland Library 

April 2 through 30. 

WRITING BUDDIES 

Saturday, April 7, 2 to 3pm 

Teens will be paired up with young budding 

authors to guide them through the story 

creation process. Each child will write and 

illustrate a mini story to take home. For 

children in grades K through 5. 

KNIT ‘N’ KNOWLEDGE 

Monday, April 9, 10:30am 

Do you enjoy knitting? Bring your own 

projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share 

with fellow knitters at the Parkland Library. 

ADULT COLORING BOOK ART 

Tuesday, April 10, 10:30am to noon 

Decompress and let your mind wander 

while enjoying this latest creative trend: 

coloring books for adults. We will provide 

the supplies or you may bring your own. 


CHESS CLUB 

Wednesday, April 11, 4:15 to 5:15pm 

Come to the library for a friendly game of 

chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library 

Chess Club is for children ages 8 and older. 

Registration is required for each game date. 

USED BOOK FAIR 

Thursday, April 12 through Saturday, April 14 

Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the 

Library during the library’s operating hours 

these three days, the fair features used 

books. 

BRICKS ‘N’ BOOKS 


Children, ages 6 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. 

ADULT ART CLASS: USING MAPS IN ART 

WITH LORI ARBEL 

Friday, April 13, 1:30pm 

Join Lori Arbel, founder of Venture with Art, 

as she shares tools for infusing creativity 

into your daily life. You’ll experience the 

freedom and release of creating from your 

intuition while using a variety of art materials, 

including maps. No art experience needed. 

Supplies included. 

ADULT CRAFT: BOOK FOLDING 

Tuesday, April 

17, 10:30am 

Cultivate your 

crafty side 

with this fun 

and easy 

project that 

will result

Register Online at www.cityofparkland.org/libra 

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

in an artsy sculpture made by folding the 

pages of a book. No experience necessary. 

All materials will be provided. 

GARDEN CHARACTER FAMILY CRAFT 

Tuesday, April 17, 6pm 

Celebrate Earth Day at the library by 

creating a garden character that will grow 

real grass for hair. Plant it, water it, and 

enjoy watching it sprout. For children ages 6 

and older. 

BUILDING WITH LINCOLN LOGS 

Wednesday, April 18, 3:30pm 

Children, ages 4 to 7, will have fun using 

their imaginations while building log cabins, 

towers, or whatever else they become 

inspired to make. 

OUR YEARS AS SETTLERS IN ISRAEL: 

THE POST WWII STORY OF A FAMILY 

OF FIVE 

Wednesday, April 18, 6:30pm 

To mark Israel Independence Day, the 

Parkland Library hosts speaker Eric Lipetz, 

whose family fled from Belgium to the 

Philippines to the United States and then 

eventually settled in Israel in 1978. This 

remarkable story travels in time and place 

from Mr. Lipetz’s grandfather’s ashes in 

Auschwitz to his father’s dream of settling in 

Israel. 

YOGA STORYTIME FOR EARTH DAY 


Yoga teacher Alexandra Loupatatzi, who 

specializes in 

storytelling classes 

for children 

and families. 

Emphasis will be 

put on reading 

comprehension, 

listening skills, 

cooperation, and working as a team, while 

allowing children, ages 5 and older, to bring 

out their own creativity and self-expression. 

AFTERNOON BOARD GAMES 

Friday, April 20, 1:30 

to 3:30pm 

Yahtzee, Scrabble, 

checkers, 

dominoes, and 

more are all on the 

table for this fun and social afternoon for 

adults. We’ll provide the games. 

PEACEFUL PIECES JIGSAW PUZZLE MEETUP 

Tuesday, April 24, 10:30am 

Put it all together with new and old friends 

during this relaxing morning of jigsaw 

puzzles. Enjoy snacks, listen to music, and 

get that sense of completion. Adults only. 

GAME SQUAD 

Tuesday, April 24, 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, ages 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 with their preferred games 

already downloaded. 

HOME STAGING SECRETS: THE POWER THAT 

SELLS REAL ESTATE 

Tuesday, April 24, 6:30pm 

Learn about 

the five staging 

secrets, the 

psychology 

of color, and 

staging vs. 

decorating. 

Carol Clark is 

president-elect 

of the Broward 

Chapter of 

the Real 

Estate Staging Association and co-author 

of Amazon best-seller, Home Staging: 

The Power that Sells Real Estate. She 

specializes in staging occupied homes. 

CHESS CLUB 

Wednesday, April 25, 4:15 to 5:15pm 

Come to the library for a friendly game of 

chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library 

Chess Club is for children ages 8 and older 

Registration is required for each game date. 

POTLUCK SOCIAL & RECIPE EXCHANGE 

Saturday, April 28, 12:30pm 

Enjoy the neighborly feeling of a friendly 

potluck social. Bring a dish of your choice 

(homemade or store bought) and a copy 

of the recipe. The suggested theme for this 

month is “international.” 

For adults. 

AFTERNOON FILM & 

DISCUSSION: 

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY 

Saturday, April 28, 2pm 

When the chilly chef proprietress of a 

Michelin-starred French restaurant in 

southern France (Helen Mirren) gets wind 

of a culinary immigrant opening an Indian 

restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her 

icy protests escalate to all-out war between 

the two establishments. It’s a celebration 

of triumph over exile as these two worlds 

collide and one young man tries to find the 

comfort of home in every pot – wherever he 

may be. Adults only. 

ARTS, BOOKS AND CULTURE DISCUSSION 

GROUP 

Monday, April 30, 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’s trending in pop culture? 

Share your thoughts, listen to others, and 

get your culture fix as we chat. 

LIBRARY READING BUDDIES 

Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30pm 

The Parkland Juniorettes have partnered 

with the Parkland Library to help younger 

students with reading. Building partnerships 

between 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.) Registration 

is not required. 

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. 

To register, 

visit www. 

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com. P 

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 

by Beth Black 

Nurturing students in 

mind, body, and spirit 

Parents send their children to school each day expecting 

them to learn the subjects necessary to be successful in 

their career paths, but what if they also learned the tools to 

be exceptional human beings and global citizens? At Saint 

Andrew’s Episcopal School in Boca Raton respect, integrity, 

and honor are woven through all aspects of the curriculum. 

Founded originally as an all boys boarding school by the 

Episcopal School Foundation in 1961, Saint Andrew’s School 

is now the largest coeducational Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 

grade boarding and day school in the United States. The 

81 acre campus is home to students from 40 countries with 

multiple faiths and cultures, but all are expected to adhere to 

the same core values. The honor code, which reads “Honor 

Above All,” represents the school’s expectations that the 

students will rise to a high level of achievement academically 

and morally. Students and faculty are expected to adhere to 

a level of decorum on and off of campus and each year an 

Honor Pinning Chapel takes place to reaffirm commitment to 

this code. 

While encouraging bold dreams, creativity, competition, and 

critical thinking the school’s philosophy is that achieving 

balance is crucial to successful education. To nurture each 

student in “mind, body, and spirit” is the clear mission 

statement. Dr. Carlos Barroso, the spokesperson for the 

school, describes the program as “rigor with heart” and 

states that they really “Walk the walk and talk the talk” when 

it comes to assisting the children in achieving balance. 

Numerous activities are offered to accompany the school’s 

rigorous academic program. Athletics, art programs, 

weekly chapel services, and community service projects are 

available to the “Scots” as they are called. 

Age appropriate goals are established beginning in the Lower 

School where the focus is on trust, friendship, and a sense of 

community while being exposed to a new world of learning 

and experiences. Two teachers are in each classroom with 

specialists in specific areas such as science and technology. 

This period is viewed as a critical time for character building 

activities and the children have many opportunities with 

service projects, safety patrol, a grade 5 leadership program, 

and even mentoring the younger children. 

The focus in the Middle School is to help the students 

develop self confidence and independence as they reach 

adolescence. The personal connections the faculty create 

with the students facilitates a nurturing environment as the 

students learn how their academics and real life experiences 

relate to one another. 

The Upper School is designed to prepare the students for 

college life and beyond with a flexible block style structure. 

This allows students the time and ability to balance their 

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interests 

in various 

student 

associations 

with their 

stringent 

academic 

schedule. An 

Honors Program, 

Advanced 

Placement courses, 

and the International 

Baccalaureate 

Diploma Programme 

are among the 

academic offerings 

at this level as these 

students transition into 

adulthood. 

As part of its commitment 

to creating well rounded 

individuals, Saint Andrew’s 

School offers a unique 

opportunity for students to 

explore their passions through 

the Immersion Program. 

Students are taken out of the 

classroom to actively participate 

in a vocation of their choice. Some 

students have shadowed lawyers 

and surgeons locally, while other 

students have traveled to foreign 

destinations to delve further into their 

particular interest. While participating 

in this program students gain practical 

knowledge and valuable life lessons. 

With character building as a foundation 

of the program, servitude is introduced 

to the students through age appropriate 

clubs and programs. Best Buddies, 

Community Gardening and Gleaning, 

Random Acts of Kindness, Compete2Give, 

Piece of Peace, and Scots for A Greener 

Earth are only a fraction of the opportunities 

the children have to develop relationships with 

communities locally and globally. More than 

50 clubs are offered to the students to achieve 

their most authentic selves while learning to be 

globally minded citizens. 

Saint Andrew’s School is not only competitive 

academically, but athletically as well. The 

department boasts 64 different teams and multiple 

state championships. More importantly the program 

provides yet another teaching opportunity for the 

faculty. Students learn not only the importance of 

teamwork but the value of each individual. 

Strong emphasis is placed on building self 

confidence, developing personal commitment, 

and achieving excellence. 

Fostering creativity is another important 

pillar in Saint Andrew’s philosophy. The 

expansive Visual Arts Department teaches 

the fundamentals of design while seeking 

to broaden the vision of each child so 

that they may “appreciate the arts as an 

historical reflection of humankind, its 

values, and cultures.” 

The school has multiple facilities 

dedicated to the arts including The 

Domenico Mazzone Visual Arts 

Building, three studio classrooms, a 

darkroom, and a gallery. Andrews 

Hall — The Center for Performing 

Arts — is on campus and with its 

655 seat auditorium, is host to all 

student performances and the 

Symphonia of Boca Raton. 

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal 

School offers all of the 

building blocks to challenge 

and assist students to grow 

academically, spiritually, and 

responsibly into individuals 

with strong moral 

character. The property 

is home to 40 resident 

faculty and staff offering 

a secure environment 

and a strong sense 

of community for 

the students who 

live there. The 

school states that 

its 2020 vision is 

to be the leader 

in providing a 

unified academic 

community with 

their students 

learning to lead 

honorable, 

impactful, 

and 

purposeful 

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with Parkland 

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Non-stop fun and friendship all summer long on 

a gated, secure campus. Camp at the J features 

classic and innovative activities including: 

• Swimming 

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• Gymnastics 

• Fencing 

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• Flag Football 

• Archery 

• Trapeze 

• Science (STEM) 

• Ceramics 

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• Day and overnight 

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SUMMER CAMP 

Choose Your 

Camp Wisely 

by Beth Black 

Making certain that your child is safe 

at summer camp is the priority, but 

determining the right fit can also be a 

challenge for some families. Combining 

work for you and play for them can be 

tricky, but summer is meant to be fun, so 

give some thought as to how your child 

will spend those long, hot days. 

Jessica Godoy, Youth Program Director 

for the City of Boca Raton, is responsible 

for registering children for 40 different 

camps in the area and suggests that 

parents consider these three factors in 

their decision making: age of the child, 

budget, and interest. Godoy said that it 

is also important to know your child and 

how they will react in different situations, 

particularly when it comes to field trips. 

The City of Boca Raton’s Traditional 

Camp program offers three field trips 

a week and the Traditional Plus Camp 

offers a field trip each day. Some 

children find being on the go that much 

a little overwhelming, so some parents 

opt to choose a specialty camp instead. 

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Godoy said that some families like to 

mix it up a bit and do what she calls 

a “Summer Sampler,” trying different 

camps over the course of the summer. 

With so many camps offering numerous 

activities, Godoy is confident that they 

can find one to meet any interest. 

However, a certain camp might appeal 

to the child, but the times offered, and 

the amount charged, may not work for 

the parent, so balancing all these factors 

is important. 

Living in South Florida has its benefits if 

water sports and marine life have your 

child wanting to dive right into the day 

during the summer. The Environmental 

Camp at the Gumbo Limbo Nature 

Center provides children and teens the 

opportunity to explore their surroundings 

with beach trips, cane-pole fishing, 

boat rides to Peanut Island, and other 

outdoor adventures. 

If your child has no fun in the sun, there 

are still plenty of options for your indoor 

camper. Perhaps you have a young 


entrepreneur who would like to get a 

head start on career exploration. The 

Junior Achievement BizTown Camp 

offers an imaginary city where children 

can spend the day learning how to 

manage personal finances, go on job 

interviews, and learn how to work in 

both leadership and team positions. 

The campers will benefit from guest 

speakers, enjoy art and science projects, 

and incorporate fun and fitness activities 

into their day. 

Camp GTA (Gerri’s Travel Adventures 

and Programs), owned by GerriAnn 

Pane and based out of Country Hills 

Elementary School, is a travel focused 

camp with field trips taken four times 

a week. Children visit museums, water 

parks, and other locations, allowing for 

variety and indoor and outdoor activities. 

Pane also offers a survey to families so 

that she stays current with what appeals 

to both the children and parents. 

Ready for your camper to gain some 

independence with an overnight camp, 

but not too far away? Saint Andrew’s 

School offers Scots@Night for children 

ages 6 to 13. This program is offered 

as an addition to the Day, Sports, and 

Specialty camps. Offered Monday 

through Friday, this traditional overnight 

camp packs in all the fun with bunk 

beds, campfires, and flashlight tag, 

but children are back at home for the 

weekend. 

Whether your camper is an athlete or 

an aspiring actress or actor, there is 

certainly a camp that will ensure a happy 

and fun summer for your child while 

giving much needed peace of mind for 

you. Godoy’s suggestion to all parents is 

to start planning early to save your spot 

because these camps fill up quickly. P

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THERAPY 

by Celeste Catania-Opris, Ph.D. 

Keep on Fighting 

Eagles 

It has been heard and felt 

around the world. The horrific 

tragedy which took place on Valentine’s 

Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High 

School. On a day which should have 

represented love — pain was felt instead. 

As a parent, you could not imagine how those who lost 

their children that day must feel. In fact, there aren’t really 

words for that kind of pain. We all try to make sense of it and 

question why it happened, but no answer will ever be good 

enough. 

For those of you who were there that day, every day since 

must be undoubtedly hard; some days unbearable. Simply 

passing by the school or re-entering it must cause thoughts 

and emotions too heavy to explain. Coping may be something 

you are still trying to figure out. As cliché as it may sound, 

talking about it can help. Whether it be with a friend, family 

member, or even a professional, letting out your thoughts, 

fears, and concerns may prove to be beneficial. It may be now 

or a year from now, but the path to healing is personal and 

uniquely yours, so go at your own pace and comfort level. 

We all now look at schools differently. 

A place once considered a safe haven 

for children is being redefined. The 

anxiety and fear felt by so many is real. 

Parents all over the nation fear for their 

children’s safety. People question when 

the last time will really be the last time. 

When will change finally happen? 

The answer is now. From billboards, to every news station, 

to the White House, voices are being heard. A movement 

is taking place, because the students of Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School bravely took a stand. The community, as 

a whole, came together creating unity. Funds have been raised 

for children’s medical bills, for school safety, and for students 

to march in Washington, D.C. 

Change is coming; change is 

happening. Children are literally 

marching for their lives because they 

understand that their lives are worth 

so much. Their bravery is unarguably 

mesmerizing and rare. Due to their 

actions, more children will be protected. 

Thank you to all of you beautiful souls 

out there. 

Soar high Eagles. Continue to be the wings for us all. We are 

here for you and our community will continue to be strong. 

#MSDStrong #ParklandStrong P 

Celeste Catania-Opris, Ph.D., LMFT, offers therapeutic 

services to individuals, couples, and families. Visit 

www.TherapyForModernHousewives.com. 

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Are You Expecting? 

We Are Too! 

Broward Health Coral Springs is 

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Some expansion highlights to 

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• A dedicated private entrance 

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• 12 labor/delivery private 

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• 28 private mother/baby rooms 

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• 3 cesarean section 

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HOME 

WATER FILTRATION 

for your HEALTH 

by Brian Hartworth 

Choosing the correct water filtration system for your home is 

important in order to ensure the health and well-being of your 

loved ones. What are the criteria to choose a perfect whole 

house water system? 

Some of the homes in the area have wells as the source of 

water, and it’s common to assume the water is clean, because 

it’s coming from a natural source. But it is possible that the 

water could be contaminated. The municipal water supply uses 

additives and treatments, such as chlorine or chloramines, and 

others chemicals to disinfect the water. Then the water has 

to travel miles through old pipes and can pickup unwanted 

elements along the way. 

Some of the most common issues homeowners deal 

with are: 

• Hardness, which causes skin issues, appliances that use 

water get damaged, laundry is not soft, rings around all of the 

faucets 

• Elevated iron content 

• Impurities (sand, rust, debris, etc.) 

• Water discoloration, bad taste, and odor 

• Organic components or toxic contaminants 

A top of the line, quality, whole house water filtration 

system will address all of these issues and is well worth the 

investment. The benefits will be: 

• Longer life of water-using appliances 

• Soft skin and silky hair 

• Crystal clear water from your tap 

• Cleaner laundry 

• No more spots around faucets and showers doors 

• Unlimited drinking water supply 

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a home 

water filtration system and it is recommended to consult a 

professional who will educate and navigate you through the 

process. The following are crucial when choosing the system: 

Test the water - A good quality system can be customized to 

your particular issues. 

Quality of the system - This cannot be over emphasized. If it 

looks like a filter it may not necessarily perform as a filter. Good 

questions to ask are: where is the filter assembled, who is the 

manufacturer, and what kind of materials is it made from? 

Quantity - What amount of media is actually used in the 

system? You will be surprised how small the amounts of media 

most advertised brands have inside of their system. The more 

quality media inside of the system, the better result you get. 

Warranty - Do not get sold on lifetime warranty - read the tiny 

script - most of the time life time warranty is given for tanks, not 

the parts or media. Most of the time the warranty is void when 

the media comes in contact with chlorine (oxidation agent). 

Certifications - Is the system certified by the Water Quality 

Association or the National Sanitation Foundation? Which 

standard? These are good questions to ask. 

Maintenance - If the system requires regular maintenance 

visits it will not perform without it. There are some inexpensive 

options out there but over time will cost more in maintenance. 

Efficiency and performance - It is important to get a system 

that can handle the water consumption of the household. 

The reality is we all need clean water. We deserve to have 

clean water readily available without the hassle of carrying 

those drinking water bottles, endless cleaning of that nasty 

white residue, replacing burnt water heaters and water using 

appliances, nasty smell, funny colors, itchy skin, and frizzy hair. 

Take responsibility for the quality of the water in your home. 

Invest in the highest quality water filtration system you can 

afford and you will improve the quality of your life. You’ll be glad 

you did. P 

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COMMUNITY 

Distracted Driving 

Awareness Month 

by Jane Silver 

driving as a secondary offense. The 2017 Florida 

Statutes, FS 305.316, authorizes “...law enforcement 

officers to stop motor vehicles and issue citations as 

a secondary offense to persons who are texting while 

driving.” 

This has become a scary epidemic; even teenagers 

are beginning to fear for their own safety. As a result, 

they are among the many lobbyist in South Florida 

who are fighting for a texting and driving law to be 

strictly enforced. 

Have you ever driven behind a driver who seems like he or 

she is not paying attention to the road? Maybe you notice the 

driver is talking on the phone, eating a sandwich, reading a text 

message, or even putting on make-up. 

It only takes a split second for a driver to lose focus and cause 

an accident. A distracted driver is a real hazard. According to 

the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), “Distracted 

driving is characterized by any mental or physical activity that 

takes the driver’s focus (i.e., eyes and mind) off the task of 

driving.” 

Therefore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 

National Safety Council, FDOT, and local law enforcement 

have increased efforts to support Distracted Driving Awareness 

Month. The month of April has been dedicated to increase 

awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in order 

to help us be more vigilant. This is no easy task since we are 

bombarded daily by distractions. 

An article on ohsoonline.com states: “There were almost 50,000 

crashes in Florida last year that involved distracted driving, and 

they accounted for more than 3,500 serious bodily injuries and 

233 fatalities.” According to the Sun Sentinel, “Florida is the 

second worst state when it comes to distracted driving.” 

The roadways have become more hazardous especially since 

technology has made it easier to be distracted by cell phones. 

“The findings suggest 92 percent of drivers nationwide with cell 

phones have used them while in a moving car in the past 30 

days,” according to EverQuote Inc. 

Florida is one of only five states that considers texting while 

Cell phones are only one distraction. Others 

include: unsecured pets, restless children in the 

back seat, the radio, and daydreaming. According 

to popularmechanics.com, “Millions of sensations 

bombard us every second, the brain sorts through 

them to allow only the most important ones to become 

conscious — for instance, you don’t notice what’s in your 

peripheral vision unless something moves there.” As motorists, 

it is important to keep our eyes on the road, so it is best not to 

drive if you are overly stressed or tired. 

In a message from Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, “There 

is no doubt distracted driving poses a great threat to people 

traveling on our roadways. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is 

committed to combating this problem.” 

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback, Brett Favre, presented 

a powerful public service announcement wherein he said: 

“When you’re in a car, the smallest distraction could end much 

more than a drive; it could end someone’s life. Just like I refused 

to lose on the field, I refuse to lose someone I love to distracted 

driving and you should too.” P 

What you can do 

Turn off your cell phone before you start to drive. 

Have a designated driver if you plan to drink. 

Pay attention to road signs and speed limits. 

Take the pledge to be a more focused driver. 

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EASTER 

Christ’s resurrection 

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Pastor Andy Hagen 

Advent Church, Boca Raton 

In a quirk of the Christian calendar, Easter falls this year on 

April Fools’ Day. It’s such a rare event that it would be a 

shame not to take the opportunity for a few reflections on 

the coincidence. 

The first thought is that this fluke could be an atheist’s 

dream. Those who don’t believe in the resurrection of Jesus 

sometimes say that the whole thing is one big gag. They 

claim some clever fisherman, who wanted to create a religion 

they could fool others 

into believing, cooked 

it up. If that were 

true, the joke would 

certainly have been 

on the disciples. The 

Scriptures tell us that all 

but one was executed 

for sharing their faith. 

Their willingness to die 

for their message was 

no laughing matter. 

Christians today 

follow their example 

whenever we sacrifice 

our comforts, and 

sometimes our lives, 

“Because He Lives!” 

If the joke was on anyone, it was on Satan. Thinking 

his greatest threat to his power over mankind had been 

effectively eliminated that Friday, he probably took the 

weekend off. That is until Sunday morning when Jesus was 

resurrected. Satan’s most powerful tools, which are doubt 

and fear, were defeated that day for all time for those who 

believe that Jesus conquered death. 

The apostle Paul was aware that people were laughing 

behind his back. They could not imagine how a peasant 

could be the Savior. Paul himself had once felt that way until 

Jesus let him in on the joke. The good news he shared was 

often received with jeers, but he believed and so did others. 

He began to call them, “Fools for Christ,” (1Cor. 4:10.) The 

term was not derogatory, it 

was complimentary. If the 

world, full of pain and despair, 

thought their belief in one who 

brought them love and hope 

was foolish, so be it. What 

others may see as foolishness 

was, in reality, God’s wisdom. 

Perhaps we’ve been caught 

once or twice by a well-done 

prank. Most of the time it 

involves hearing some news 

that surprises us only to find 

out we’ve been duped. Easter 

is so different. We hear the 

unbelievable news that a man 

was raised from the dead and 

find out that it is the truth. In that way, God has the last laugh 

by making death look foolish. For mortals who face the reality 

that none of us get out of this world alive, it is impossible not 

to be cheered by the revelation that God has much more 

planned for humankind. Just when you think joy, peace, and 

hope are a dream, God shouts, “April Fools!” P 

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Pastor Andy Hagen 

Advent Church Boca Raton 

received this question and returned a response 

I exactly one day before the tragic shooting at Marjory 

Stoneman Douglas High School. My answer to the 

question “how far should forgiveness go,” was, “all the 

way.” Actually, it is Jesus’ answer. When Peter asked 

how many times we must forgive, Jesus answers, 

“Seventy-times seven times.” He commands us not 

only to pray for friends but for enemies as well. And the 

Lord’s Prayer itself links our own forgiveness to how we 

forgive others. 

Yet, in the days following this horrific event I realized 

how easy it was to speak of forgiveness in the abstract 

and how much harder it is when you see the faces 

of the fallen, the tears of their classmates, and the 

anguish of their families. Speaking of forgiveness for the 

shooter might seem to them, and to many, a tone-deaf 

response. If the question had instead been, “How 

far should love go?” my answer would also be 

“all the way,” for those who survived and are 

grieving. They need and deserve all the love 

we can give them. If the question had been 

“How far should justice go?” I would answer, 

“all the way” too. The shooter deserves the 

full consequences of his actions as decided 

by our laws, judges, and jury. 

By the time you read this article, some time will have 

passed. Perhaps some healing has begun. But it is 

also likely that this trauma has become a deep wound 

with a nearly invisible scar. That wound will be a dull 

pain, a constant ache that drags us down or stirs us 

to rage. A thirst for vengeance carried through his trial 

and sentence won’t bring healing. Worthy battles for 

legislation to seek to prevent future tragedies won’t 

bring healing. Turning on each other, arming ourselves 

to the teeth, dropping out, getting drunk or stoned 

won’t heal the scar. For real and lasting healing we 

need to find a way to forgive. It is the only way to move 

on and be free. Those who chose to forgive, live. 

How? Trust the one who went all the way from heaven 

to earth to experience our pain, our grief, our anger, our 

despair, and our helplessness. Trust that he will be the 

judge and there will be justice. Trust that he can bring 

us together, all together, in a family loved by his Father. 

Trust that their deaths, all of our deaths, are just the 

beginning of an eternal life with him. 

How can we trust him? Jesus chose to die an innocent 

death to bring us the forgiveness we could never attain 

on our own. His dying words on the cross to those who 

placed him there were, “Father, forgive them. They do 

not know what they are doing.” Jesus forgave us all the 

way so that, somehow, we might be able to 

do the same. P 

COMMON GROUND 

How Far Should Forgiveness Go? 

Rabbi Melissa Stollman 

Congregation Kol Tikvah 

In Judaism there is an important concept called “teshuvah”. It is most 

often associated with the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom 

Kippur) when Jews repent for their sins. Teshuvah in Hebrew means 

“returning” to the path of righteousness. Teshuvah can take place at 

any time, and should always be on the forefront of one’s mind, which is 

why a prayer for repentance also appears in the daily liturgy in Judaism. 

The medieval Sephardic scholar Maimonides explained teshuvah as a 

three part process: confession, regret, and promise not to repeat the 

transgression. 

In Judaism there are two kinds of sins for which one should ask 

forgiveness: sins against God and sins against other people. The sins 

against God are considered breaking the commandments or not following 

Jewish law. These sins can be atoned for through prayer. However, 

sins against another human are more challenging to remedy. These 

wrongs must be made right by asking for forgiveness from that person, 

committing to some sort of restitution, and receiving forgiveness. 

Asking for forgiveness is critical, and one may not receive it. Righting 

the wrong is necessary, but how far should forgiveness go? 

Based on the tragic events of February 14 at Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School, it is hard to imagine forgiveness is even 

possible. The affected parties are not just the students — they 

are the faculty and administration, the parents of the students, 

the larger Parkland and Coral Springs communities, and 

beyond. There is anger not just directed toward the shooter 

that day, but also toward law enforcement, government 

officials, and political organizations. 

Typically, if I hurt someone I would be held responsible to do everything 

in my power to set the wrong right in order to obtain forgiveness from that 

individual. And, if anyone has offended me, it is my responsibility to allow 

the offender to make the situation right. In Judaism, there are three types 

of forgiveness — acceptance of the fixing of a wrong, truly forgiving the 

sinner deep in one’s heart, and true atonement, which absolves one of his 

or her sins. No human can atone for the sins of another. 

Crimes and tragedies such as these rip the very fabric of our society and 

rock us all to our very core. We are tested and we cannot even fathom a 

time of forgiveness. This sin in particular has disrupted our entire lives and 

caused us to feel unsafe — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 

I, for one, do not have all the answers but look to my synagogue 

community, prayers, and Jewish ritual to help make meaning out of 

senseless acts of violence that occur in our world. I volunteer with my 

congregants, neighbors, and friends to help with Tikkun Olam, repairing 

our world. I seek finding a sense of solace when, in situations like these, 

we know that there is no amount of teshuvah that can bring back the 17 

lives lost. Tragedies like these did not exist during rabbinic times when 

Jewish laws were enacted. 

But we are also commanded to “get up” and move forward. This is 

seen in the Jewish mourning rituals of shiva (the first seven days) and 

sheloshim (the first 30 days). I pray that we can join in solidarity as one 

community, forgiving each other for the minor transgressions we make 

while under this sadness and stress, to work to make our home better 

for one another and our children. We may never reach a full teshuvah in 

our ability to forgive, but we should always strive to make the world better 

for future generations so that they will never be faced with these kind of 

physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges in their lifetimes. P 

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EQUESTRIAN NEWS 

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by Donice Muccio 

Horses are used for many types of 

therapy. Equine-Assisted Therapy 

includes depression, PTSD, anxiety, family/ 

life issues, the death of family members or 

friends, physical, and mental disabilities. 

There are Mental Health Therapists and 

Hippotherapists (treatment with the help of 

a horse) that incorporate equine therapy 

into their programs. 

Our community has suffered its own 

traumatic incident and students, 

along with their families, want an 

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the horses while sharing their stories. We have cried with 

parents and spoke of how proud we are of our determined 

students demanding change. 

As of this writing, I am still trying to understand how this could 

have happened. Those I speak to daily have the same feeling 

of not letting go but knowing life needs to get back to normal. 

There are so many layers to peel through to understand how 

this tragedy occurred. We don’t want to forget the beautiful 

lives that were taken away. We want and need change. The 

government should be able to come to an agreement to offer 

some logical ways to prevent this from happening here or 

anywhere again. This is our hope. Those with a voice, please 

keep marching forward, don’t feel or be defeated. 

Having said this, I speak from personal experience. Caring for 

our horses brings me great peace, even when they need more 

than daily normal care, and especially when caring for a senior 

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The saying “there is just something about a horse” 

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Animals bring comfort to the people in their lives. They seem 

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Other therapies are available for those in need. Check the 

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outside world. 

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With or without the wheelchair he didn’t lose his zest for life or 

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Over the years there were many changes. Chief’s dad went 

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Chief’s mom went from Veterinary technician to nursing school 

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and that Chief was not doing well and he needed to be put to 

sleep. That day was very somber. The whole staff was sad for 

them but also happy because tomorrow was the day of the 

C-section and they were finally going to be parents. 

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were at an all-time high. Chief was very thin and did not 

resemble the dog we knew over the past 14 years. But neither 

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responsibilities, and classic over achievers. In front of me were 

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know it will never be the same. Chief was like a guardian angel. 

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#MSDSTRONG: 

LEARN FROM THE NRA 

It started with the incessant sounds of sirens – police cars, 

ambulances, emergency vehicles, fire engines – racing past 

the office windows. Then one of our staff received a phone 

call, the distraught caller informing the staffer of the shootings 

at Stoneman Douglas High School and asking if the staffer’s 

grandson was safe. 

I immediately connected to the Coral Springs Police 

Department streaming broadcast and listened with horror 

and disbelief to the mostly dispassionate, professional voices 

of the dispatcher and police officers, talking about the still 

unclear situation at the high school. The only good moments 

were the reports of probable suspect in sight, soon followed 

by suspect in custody. 

As the hours and day passed we, along with the nation and 

the world, watched the constant replays of scenes of terrified 

students being escorted from the school buildings, and of 

fearful families and friends waiting for news and to be reunited 

with loved ones. 

The following weeks were filled with highs and lows: the 

inspiring, passionate, heartfelt eloquence of so many of the 

MSD students on and off TV, voices heard around the world; 

the many memorial and funeral services for the victims. Nor 

will we forget the debates, confrontations, marches, and 

protests involving students and political leaders. 

And then came the reality – the politicians and their photo 

ops and mealy-mouthing, and worst of all, the blame game. I 

won’t play the blame game – I don’t have the facts (nor do I 

think does anybody else yet other than the published details 

of the murderer’s interactions with the school and authorities) 

and haven’t researched the law. But the politicians ... Where 

to begin? 

Let’s make one thing clear at the outset: We are not 

suggesting the repeal of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. 

Constitution or taking guns away from law-abiding citizens. 

We know that many households in Parkland own guns. We 

also know that there were more than 1.7 million concealed 

weapons permit-holders in Florida in 2017. What we are 

supporting is awareness of the 26th Amendment and using it 

to accomplish the stated goals of the MSD students. 

Amendment XXVI: …The right of 

citizens of the United States, who are 

eighteen years of age or older, to vote 

shall not be denied or abridged by 

the United States or by any State on 

account of age... 

This brings us to the NRA. “Founded to advance 

rifle marksmanship in 1871, the group has informed its 

members about firearm-related bills since 1934, and it 

has directly lobbied for and against legislation since 1975. 

It has been called “the oldest continuously operating civil 

liberties organization” and “one of the largest and best-funded 

lobbying organizations” in the United States. Observers 

and lawmakers see the NRA as one of the top three most 

influential lobbying groups in Washington, D.C. Over its 

history the organization has influenced legislation, participated 

in or initiated lawsuits, and endorsed or opposed various 

candidates.” (Wikipedia) 

According to the NRA’s 2017 press kit, American Rifleman, its 

leading magazine mailed to every member, had an “audience 

of 5,560,000.” The actual membership of the NRA is 

estimated to be about a million less. But it is the “audience,” 

which is much more than a million, which makes so many 

politicians mealy-mouthed and wary of doing what may be 

best for the people they supposedly represent, like banning 

ARs (defined by Merriam-Webster as “a gun that can shoot 

many bullets quickly and that is designed for use by the 

military”). 

The strength of the NRA lies not in bankrolling candidates; in 

fact, since 2000, the NRA’s donations to current members 

of Florida’s House and Senate amount to zero (although 

they have made substantial donations to selected PACs). 

Its strength lies in the grades it gives elected officials and 

candidates, ranging from A+ to F, that reflects on how their 

voting records, public statements, and responses to a 

questionnaire line up with the NRA’s own positions, including 

gun rights. (Governor Rick Scott, a probable candidate for 

U.S. Senator in November, has received an A+ rating from the 

NRA during all his years as governor.) 

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Voting bloc — 

a group of voters that are strongly 

motivated by a specific common 

concern or group of concerns to the 

point that such specific concerns tend 

to dominate their voting patterns, 

causing them to vote 

together in elections. 

The NRA will support, by mailings, print, and digital 

advertisements, etc., any candidate seeking election or 

reelection that has an A+ rating. It also solicits its “audience” to 

support these people. This is single issue voting, bloc voting. 

Whether you love or hate the NRA, it is extremely successful 

at what it does. No level of outrage will come to anything if the 

NRA can continue to dominate gun control issues. Adopting 

its tactics would be good place to start. 

The grassroots — 

the ordinary people in a society or an 

organization, especially a political party 

In 2016, there were 26,913,000 people aged 18-24 in the 

U.S. For the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, 50.85 percent 

registered to vote, 39.4 percent (10,603,722) voted. This is 

7.76 percent of the total votes cast. I’m not smarter than you, 

I’m not as media aware as you, but I have lived longer and 

seen more, and I tell you, you must start at the grassroots! 

You will not change the political “bes” or “wannabes” only with 

protests or speeches. Instead, use your smart phones and 

computers. Continue to reach out to your contacts on the 

various social media, have them reach out to their contacts… 

everybody may not agree, but if you contact enough people, 

you will have a voting bloc. 

Urge them to register to vote as early as they can. Urge them 

to learn the issues and the positions of the candidates on 

these and other issues they feel important at all levels – local, 

state, and federal (all too frequently, the local councilman really 

wants to be President of the United States). Urge them to vote 

in all elections, at all levels. 

Yes, important battles have 

been won in Tallahassee: 

the age to buy a rifle 

or shotgun has been 

raised to 21; a 

three-day waiting 

period has been 

imposed on the 

sale of rifles and 

shotguns; the use, 

sale, or possession 

of bump stocks 

has been banned. 

But the bill contains 

a controversial provision 

long desired by the NRA that 

would allow school personnel to be 

armed under 

a voluntary program, and, most importantly, a ban on assault 

rifles and high capacity magazines was rejected. 

Also consider, in several months, many of you will be 

graduating and moving on throughout the country. How will 

your voices be continued? Will the passion and determination 

you exhibit be there then? Will you be deterred or distracted 

by new places, commitments, friends, and duties? What 

will you do to continue a contest that will take years; against 

opponents like the NRA that immediately brought a (probably 

unsuccessful) federal lawsuit against the increase in age 

restriction? 

The NRA has great patience. A recent Monmouth University 

poll found that 50 percent of NRA members polled disapprove 

of how the grieving Parkland students have handled 

themselves in the media. Sixty-five percent say the students 

are not effective advocates, and 61 percent believe they are 

being manipulated by outside groups rather than expressing 

their own beliefs. The NRA will continue to support the 

politicians that vote as they believe, not just in Florida but on all 

levels – local, state, and federal. Learn from them; they’ve 

been doing it longer, and for them, doing it right! P 

Low election turnouts historically favor well-organized singleissue 

constituencies, such as the NRA. If you support gun 

control, take the same cue. Turn those coveted “A” and “B” 

grades from the NRA into a weight around politicians’ necks, 

and the “F” into a badge of honor. Register to vote and then 

actually cast a ballot. 

But this is not enough. In today’s society, one “hot” issue is 

soon displaced by another. To keep the issues that are today 

important to #MSDStrong, you must build, build, build. The 

NRA has been directly lobbying and influencing voters for 

more than 40 years. You have only been doing it for months. 

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for the victims & families 

IN MEMORIAM 

Marjory Stoneman 

Douglas High School 

Scott Beigel, 35, Coral 

Springs, geography teacher 

and cross-country coach 

Aaron Feis, 37, Coral 

Springs, security guard and 

assistant football coach 

Chris Hixon, 49, Hollywood, 

athletic director and wrestling 

coach 

Alyssa Alhadeff, 14 

Parkland 

Martin Duque, 14 

Parkland 

Nicholas Dworet, 17 

Coral Springs 

Jamie Guttenberg, 14 

Parkland 

Luke Hoyer, 15 

Parkland 

Cara Loughran, 14 

Coral Springs 

Gina Montalto, 14 

Parkland 

Joaquin Oliver, 17 

Coral Springs 

Alaina Petty, 14 

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Parkland 

Helena Ramsay, 17 

Coral Springs 

Alex Schachter, 14 

Coral Springs 

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