February 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

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Some people think just any real estate company will do...Others expect more.SINCE 1906HERON ISLE - HERON BAYB B B RANCHESWHISPERING WOODSElegant Wyngate model on oversized, cul-de-sac,lakefront lot with spectacular wide water and golf views.This two-story home offers 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, newcarpet and all customized closets. Formal living room with fireplace, 24inch travertine marble floors in main living areas and all customdraperies and window treatments. Kitchen with wood cabinets, granitecounters, tumble-stone backsplash and center island. Newly landscaped,freshly painted exterior, 3-car garage and circular driveway. Oversizedpool with spa and spacious lanai area. $1,199,000Steve Kaminer(954)755-4111KENSINGTON GARDENS - CORAL SPRINGSRemodeled inside + out! Gentleman's country estate. Newroof and generator! Recreational enclave. 5 stall barn,lighted tennis + hand ball courts, resort style pool, spapatio, 99 ft porch rm for paddocks, saturina + marble floorswood/granite kitchen w/butler's pantry. Fabulous top of the line. It's alifestyle for you. Exclusive homes and equestrian properties. The hiddenjewel of Broward county. Equestrian center in hacking distance and trailsnearby. Convert barn to other facility if needed. $1,150,000.GREAT DEAL!LONG COVE - HERON BAYAndi Wites954-849-7203Wow! Acre lot on water and serene landscapedbackyard ! Newly done baths, granite inkitchen, double ovens, Jennair center island,large breakfast area with beautiful views. Built-ins inbedrms, summer kitchen on covered patio, newly done deck,outdoor shower, with a oversized 40 ft pool with therapeuticjets. Brand new roof, new gutters, freshly paintedoutside.oversized garage. $699,900HERON BAY - THE VISTASSalma Dhanji954.816.0232Fabulous wide lake views is the perfect setting for this 5bedroom 3 bath 3 car garage heated pool home on culdesacstreet. Boat incl. Amenities include: remodeled kitchen withmaple wood cabinets with walnut stain/stainless appliances/undercounterlighting/granite/huge breakfast area with seamless fixed glass. New hurricanescreen over solar-plus electric heat pump pool. Today'scolors/6"baseboards/French doors. Finished attic. Custom windowtreatments/lighting. Top rated schools. $549,000HIGHLANDS - HERON BAYCall Shellee Gold-Peterson954-614.0055Relocation, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath & 3 car garage,immaculate, gorgeous kitchen & upgraded baths. Thermador &Bosch appliances. All lge bedrooms, golf & water views. Oversizedgarage, ctrl vac, lge kitchen & family rm. New hurricaneaccordians. Cul de sac. Triple split, large driveway. $849,000MEADOW RUN - PARKLANDKate Fontenot954-592-9311Huge 6 BR + loft, 5BA Woodbriar model with screenedpool and fabulous water views. Accordian shutters andmany upgrades including California closets throughout.Bedroom 6 is 16x19 and can be used as a media room.$985,000Call Lynne Fenoglio954-346-6282HERON BAY -WATERFORD ESTATESMagnificent 6 bedroom home with additional mediaroom, office and loft! Amazing golf & water views fromthis private 1/2 acre lot. Grand foyer entrance with soaring ceilings andover 4,000 sq ft of living area. Features of this home include 20 inchtile floors, granite kitchen counters, 42" wood cabinets, center island,surround sound, built-in closets & custom fixtures. Huge master suitewith sitting area and luxurious master bath with Jacuzzi tub. Fenced inbackyard with screened enclosed patio & pool. $999,000Call Rich Fox954-648-5703PARKLAND ISLESBeautiful 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage heatedpool home on a large private lot. Features: Granite,Stainless Appliances, split floor plan w/three Bedrooms &homework sitting area, tray ceilings, crown moldings,tile/carpet/wood floors, fenced lot & accordion HurricaneShutters. Listed to sell at $649,000.THE FAIRWAYS AT EAGLE TRACECall Blair Damson954-464-4646Gorgeous 5 bedroom home on largewaterfront lot. Stone front, circulardriveway, waterfall in entryway. Coffered ceilings,crown moldings, Gourmet kitchen, granitecountertops. French doors. Fenced yard, resortstyle pool, lushly landscaped. $ 899,000Call Raffaele Covino954-304-7761FOXRIDGE ESTATES-PARKLAND3BR/2BA Immaculate Key West model. Largeprivate yard. Crown molding throughout.French Doors. Upgraded kitchen with wood cabinets.Plantation shutters. Custom closets. Tiled garage floorw/built-ins in garage. Custom blinds & window treatments.$425,000Call Jon Klein954-415-55955810 Coral Ridge Drive • Suite 100Coral Springs, Fl 33076954-753-2200Impeccable 5 BR / 3 1/2 BA home locatedin desirable golf & tennis community!Features include a bright open floor plan,formal living & dining rooms, breakfast area andfamily room. Screened pool on a half acre tropicallylandscaped corner lot! $629,900Just Call Jack954-729-8272This is the best deal in Fox RidgeEstates. Over a half acre lot, this 2story, true 5 bedroom plus loft has 4 baths, custompaint throughout, 3 car garage, circular driveway,hurricane shutters, custom wood trimmings in allliving areas, marble flooring, custom windowcoverings and much more. $899,900www.floridamoves.comFeaturing over 210,000 Properties For Sale In FloridaCall John DePersio954-868-2528

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magazinePublishersSharon and Jack KornreichEditorSusan J. ShermanArt DirectorDani DorseyGraphic DesignersMariana BreitmanGeorge DauphinRosemari Marconi FrancoSue OakesAssts. to the PublishersDanielle LaFerriereSheryl WeinerFEBRUARYVolume 17, No. 11 • February 2008CONTENTS202008Engaged CouplesMeet our first group of youngcouples ready to tie the knot in2008CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJohn Abrams, Brian Allen, Robert Baamonde, Jared Bergknoff,Edward G. Binkerd, Jack Bloomfield, Sheila & BennettBodenstein, Mayor Scott Brook, Ellen Davis, Bill Fitzsimmons,Sara Starkoff Green, Peter Grom, Tim Heitz, Dr. Paul S.Inselman, Dr. Samuel G. Isaacs, Marla Jaffe, Carol CorbinJones, Dr. Glenn Kalick, Dr. Gil Lichtshein, Robert Loewendick,Charles Marcanetti, Lisa Minns, Monique Myara, CherylPangborn, Susanne Phelps, Dr. Robin Rabinowitz, CarolRakoff, Davis Remignanti, Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman,Dr. Jon Rosenthal, Dr.Yvette Sencer, Susan J. Sherman, MonaSteinberg, Mayor Michael Udine, Sandra Valentino, RobertWatson, Ph.D., Jacques Weisel, Congressman Robert Wexler,Larry Zwerin.Serving: Parkland • Coral Springs • MargateCoconut Creek • Boca Raton • PompanoDeerfield Beach • Tamaracpublished since 19919381 W. Sample Road, Suite 203Coral Springs, FL 33065Phone: 954-755-9800 / Fax: 954-755-2082E-mail: publisher@theparklander.comCopyright 2008 by Calliope Enterprises Corp. All rightsreserved by Calliope Enterprises Corp. All submissions andpublished materials are the property of Calliope EnterprisesCorp. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or inpart without express written consent from Calliope EnterprisesCorp. The publishers reserve the right to edit all submissionsand to reject any advertising or copy they regard as harmful tothe publication's good or deemed to be libelous. The publishersare not responsible for typographical errors, omissions or copyor photos misrepresented by the advertiser. Liability shall notexceed the cost of the portion of space occupied by such error oradvertising items or information.The Parklander is a monthly publication withmailed delivery to 16,195 homes and businesses.ON THE COVER:Calla lilies - asensuous andsophisticatedalternative to roseson Valentine’s Day.346470GlamorousDesign is back!Take a look at the streamlinedstyles for decorating yourhome in 2008Art WalksEnjoy the sculpture ofEdgar Degas at theBoca Raton Museum of ArtMexico’s YucatanCheck out the pleasureswaiting for you on theeast coast of Mexico4FEBRUARY 2008

FEBRUARY2008Also Inside…EvolutionMartial ArtsEvolution Martial ArtsParkland Town Center954-796-4911Holiday Pounds?...Come in & Kick it Off!Adult Cardio Karate Classes: Mon-Thurs 8PMNew Year Special1/2 offFirst Month Tuitionwith this coupon. New students onlyNo Contracts EverFamily, Extreme and Mixed Martial Arts ProgramsCertified Instruction by theFlorida Department of Educationwww.karateamerica.com1-12 Local Politics7 Parkland’s Mayor9 Coral Springs’ Mayor10 Editor’s Note11 A Case For Hearings12 America’s Hidden History14 Teen Founds Leadership Program18 Parkland Commons Under Development19-62 Fashion/Home/Outdoors22 Top Ten All-Time Favorite Romantic Movies24 Make Your Proposal Extraordinary25 Our Roving Reporter28 Grooms Deserve to be Pampered Too!29 Be Spontaneous30 A Public Service Annoucement to Men32 2 nd Annual Red Cross Designers’ Showhouse36 Coral Springs Teacher Brings Art & Love38 Goal Setting Made Easy40 Marla’s Corner44 CIA Report46 HDTV: Frequently Asked Questions50 Real Estate: List It and Leave It52 No Princess in the House53 Spotlight: Mr. Food no-fuss Meals54 Watch Out For That Paper Avalanche!56 The Creatures Among Us57 Florida’s Wildlife58 Are You A Little Buggy in Your Own Garden?60 Deer Antler Treasure Hunting61 People Watching62 Community News63-72 Arts & Entertainment66 Coral Springs Festival of the Arts68 Musings on Dance: Martha Graham73-84 Food74 Restaurant Review: Tavolino Della Nonna76 Restaurant Review: el Patron78 Recipes for Valentine’s Day80 Wine Review: The Rare Icewine84 Parkland Chamber85-101 Medical90 Snore No More92 Introduction to Color and Light Therapy94 A Child’s Mental Health, Part II98 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes102-118 School/Sports/Fitness104 School News106 Handling Sibling Rivalry108 Parkland Library Events for February110 One Planet United112 Watch Your Language114 Guy Talk116 Pomegranate – Super Fruit or Super Hype?118 Malachi Acres119-120 Pets119 Basenji Wins Agility Award120 Pet Talk121-118 Business121 Networking With A Conscience122 Divorce: Don’t Put Your Children in the Middle124 Creating a Personal Safety Net6 FEBRUARY 2008

LOCAL POLITICSMore Leisure Activities andNew Recycling ProgramBy Parkland’s Mayor Michael UdineThe month of January was a very busy one throughout Parkland. The Citysuccessfully opened the Community Center and Amphitheatre. Thanks toeveryone involved in making this opening a success. One of the goals of theCity has been to try and bring more leisure programs to our residents whilemaintaining our fiscally conservative operating philosophy. The CommunityCenter and Amphitheater allows us to offer numerous programs for residentswith differing interests. Along with our operating partners the YMCA andYoung At Art, we intend to offer many recreational opportunities at thefacility, all in a fiscally responsible manner. I encourage all Parkland residentsto take advantage of the many wonderful offerings at these new facilities.Our parks are being kept extremely busy with our recreational sports leagues.Our City’s staff members work hard at scheduling field times for the manydifferent leagues that utilize our parks. The annual scholarship 5k and 10Krun took place again in early January as part of our family fitness day. Thisevent has become one of the premier outdoor running events in South Floridaand each year it seems to get bigger and bigger.The City again held a commemorative event for Martin Luther King’sBirthday. Students from local area schools assisted in celebrating ourdiversity. Also our farmers market has become more and more successful eachmonth. Finally, in January we held “movies in the park,” allowing neighbors toenjoy the outdoors together and watch a film in Terramar Park.Additionally, I would like to congratulate our City Hall neighbor to theNorth, Congregation Kol Tikvah, on the successful opening of their beautifulnew sanctuary and catering facility. Many years of hard work and dedicationby so many people went into this massive undertaking and on behalf of theCity of Parkland; I want to offer our best wishes.I am happy to report that the City of Parkland is taking the lead on wasterecycling and other environmental issues. As some of you may be aware ourfranchise agreement with Waste Management was set to expire in a fewmonths. Over the last six months, we have been in negotiations with WasteManagement on a new franchise agreement. I am happy to report that aninnovative “single stream” recycling program will be starting soon, which willallow us to recycle more of our waste in a much more convenient manner. Amuch larger recycling container will be used and residents will be able toco-mingle more recyclables together in an effort to put less trash in the landfilland more into the recycling process. We have also increased the frequency ofbulk pick ups and altered different vacation credits to make it more convenientfor our residents, but kept the same type of waste disposal system, opting tocontinue with our own garbage cans and bags and not moving yet to the “rollout” cart option. Our parks all have recycling containers for the plastic bottlesused during sporting events. This new recycling program adds to thecommitment we have towards protecting our precious resources.The City has also taken the lead in dealing with energy conservation andglobal warming issues.Thanks to Vice Mayor Jared Moskowitz for addressingthis important issue.The City is in the process of instituting a program to givefinancial incentives for different energy efficient programs. We are one of thefirst cities in the United States starting this initiative and we are receivinginquiries from other cities around the country. As always if you’d like to discussthis or any other issue, please contact me at MUdine@Cityofparkland.org .the PARKLANDERThe LAW OFFICE of Mayer Gattegno, PA providinglegal representation for over 29 years in Coral Springs954-752-18222825 University Dr. #350 Coral SpringsHome or Hospital Visits/Free ConsultationNO RECOVERY NO FEEPERSONAL INJURY• Auto accidents• Slip and fall• Workers comp.• Airplane / boataccidentsHap Pomerantz954-341-4444Hap Pomerantz, P.A.Broker-Vice PresidentThe Keyes Company Realtors• Over 26 years experience• Over 2200 satisfied clients• Relocation specialist• Degrees in Real Estate and Finance-Florida State UniversityWith 26 years experience, I understand that Northwest Browardis more than a place to live. That's why I treat each client as anindividual. 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New Forum to Enhance the City’s Economyand Family Concert Series in the ParkBy Coral Springs’ Mayor Scott BrookLOCAL POLITICSI hope you attended our Property Tax Forum on January 9th andenjoyed it. Congratulations and thank you John Faiella, of ourCustomer-Involved Government Committee (CIGC), for anextraordinary job! We had nine panelists that shared varyingopinions of Amendment 1 and received great questions from anaudience of almost 600 people. I appreciate the City Commission’ssupport of my request to hold this forum and the leadership of theBroward League of Cities for co-sponsoring this event with theCity and the CIGC.Recently, I have heard complaints from many residents, businessowners and managers about the state of the economy and severalissues with Code Enforcement. I have met with the City Managerand I will be asking for City Commission support in another forumto deal with how we can enhance the local economy and providemore jobs. If you are interested in attending, please email me atSBrook@Coralsprings.org. If you know of a business that has leftCoral Springs, I am very interested in finding out why they left andhow the City can possibly help a similarly situated business in thefuture.Our Family Concert Series continues this month with TheFabulons. This band will delight us with a mixture of classical and’50s music on Saturday, February 2 at 7 p.m. at Betti Stradling Park,10301 Wiles Road.The concert is free, and you’re welcome to bringyour lawn chairs and coolers. For more information, please call 954-345-2200.The Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Advisory will be hostingUnitown 2007 for the twelfth year. Unitown is a youth leadershipand diversity weekend designed for Coral Springs high schoolstudents. This year, the event will be held at Gold Coast Camp inLake Worth, from Saturday, February 16 to Monday, February 18.This program is free to the students, but a $50 refundable deposit isrequired. I strongly encourage all students to attend. It is truly anexperience of a lifetime! For those interested in participating, pleasecall Lydia Cutz at 954-344-1150.On Sunday, February 10 there will be a remote hazardous wastecollection at City Hall South, located at 9530 West Sample Road. Ifyou have any household hazardous waste items, such as paints, usedmotor oil, pesticides, flares, and propane tanks, this is the perfecttime to get rid of them in a safe manner.As always, please visit coralsprings.org for City news and visit ourevent calendar to view the Commission’s scheduled office hours.Feel free to email me at sbrook@coralsprings.org if there is anything Ican help you with. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your lovedones! Lastly, please remember that our City Commission meets thefirst and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. and you arealways welcome to attend and give your input.the PARKLANDER9

R10 FEBRUARY 2008EDITOR’S NOTEWhat’s LoveGot to do With it?Remember when your grade school teacher told you to bring enoughValentines for everyone in the class and then she had you all line up, redfacedand giggling, to distribute one to everyone so no one felt left out,and everyone, even the class misfit, was made to feel special on that day.Isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is all about—making the person you careabout feel extra special. In my first year of college, my boyfriend at thetime didn’t have a lot of money, so he gave me a book that he foundparticularly enlightening called Illusions, in which he wrote a loving,encouraging note about how I should always keep writing, accompaniedby a single red rose. I suppose the book had some deeper meaning for meat the time, but still, I never forgot that gift, it was so precious andthoughtful. My parents however, never quite “got it” and, always lookingout for my financial welfare, were relieved when we didn’t stay together.Even today, they refer to him as “the one with the book.”Things looked up for me years later when I met my future husband whowas an exceptional listener and a surprisingly meaningful gift giver. If Ijust casually mentioned a book that I might like, or a musical artist thatmoved me, or a concert that I would like to see, he locked that info awayand to my delight, surprised me with them later on. Whether they wereinexpensive or expensive items didn’t matter—he cared enough to listenand find out what was important to me. In this months issue we featurearticles about being spontaneous and awe inspiring in your gift-giving.It’s all about the planning— listening to subtle clues from your partnerand finding out what she/he really wants. Maybe it’s as simple asrecreating the magical night you first met, or watching a romantic movietogether (we’ll give you lots to choose from) or cooking a romantic mealside by side.The possibilities are limitless.Inside, you’ll meet our five engaged couples and they’ll reveal their romanticsecrets, how they met and how they plan to keep their relationships aliveand everlasting. Take a cruise with us to the islands of Cozumel and IslaMujeres as our travel writer flashes back to a simpler time when the charmof “Old Mexico” was a lover’s paradise. Check out our wedding experts tipsfor guys on the perfect plan to pop the question and enjoy our story onGeorge Washington and his paramour Sally Fairfax in honor of President’sDay. It’s one love story that changed the course of history!Get ready for a sneak preview of two exciting local events coming inMarch, the Coral Springs Arts Festival featuring talented artists,entertainment, and writer’s workshops and the 2nd annual Red CrossShow House featuring two magnificent houses from one of FortLauderdale’s finest neighborhoods.Next month we’ll meet the contestants in our biggest loser’s contest.Follow along as they embark on a personal journey and share in theirweight loss successes. Call it the “luck of the Irish” as we revel in all thingsgreen. Get ready to kiss the Blarney Stone, make a wish on your luckyfour leaf-clover and sip your ice-cold green beer. Until then, get inspiredand let your creative Valentine’s energy flow!Best,Susan

NATIONAL POLITICSA Case ForHearingsBy Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL)In November 2007, the House of Representatives voted to send aresolution of impeachment of Vice President Cheney to the JudiciaryCommittee. As a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, I stronglybelieve these important hearings should begin.The issues at hand are too serious to ignore, including credible allegationsof abuse of power that, if proven, may well constitute high crimes andmisdemeanors under our constitution.The charges against Vice PresidentCheney relate to his deceptive actions leading up to the Iraq war, therevelation of the identity of a covert agent for political retaliation, and theillegal wiretapping of American citizens.Now that former White House press secretary Scott McClellan hasindicated that the Vice President and his staff purposefully gave him falseinformation about the outing of Valerie Plame Wilson as a covert agent toreport to the American people, it is even more important for Congress toinvestigate what may have been an intentional obstruction of justice.Congressshould call Mr. McClellan to testify about what he described as being askedto “unknowingly [pass] along false information.” In addition, recentrevelations have shown that the Administration, including Vice PresidentCheney, may have again manipulated and exaggerated evidence aboutweapons of mass destruction — this time about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.I was in Congress during the impeachment hearings of President Clinton.I spent a year and a half listening to testimony about President Clinton’spersonal relations.This must not be the model for impeachment inquiries.A Democratic Congress can show that it takes its constitutional authorityseriously and hold a sober investigation, which will stand in stark contrastto the kangaroo court convened by Republicans for President Clinton. Infact, the worst legacy of the Clinton impeachment — where the GOPpursued trumped up and insignificant allegations — would be that itdiscourages future Congresses from examining credible and significantallegations of a constitutional nature when they arise.The charges against Vice President Cheney are not personal. They go tothe core of the actions of this Administration, and deserve considerationin a way the Clinton scandal never did. The American people understandthis, and a majority support hearings according to a November 13, 2007poll by the American Research Group. In fact, 70% of voters say that VicePresident Cheney has abused his powers and 43% say that he should beremoved from office right now. The American people understand themagnitude of what has been done and what is at stake if we fail to act. It istime for Congress to catch up.Also, despite the fact that President Bush has thwarted moderateDemocratic policies that are supported by a vast majority of Americans —including children’s health care, stem cell research, and bringing our troopshome from Iraq — the Democratic Congress has already managed to delivera minimum wage hike, an energy bill to address the climate crisis, and bringus closer to energy independence, assistance for college tuition, and otherlegislative successes. We can continue to deliver on more of our agenda in thecoming year while simultaneously fulfilling our constitutional duty byinvestigating and publicly revealing whether or not Vice President Cheneyhas committed high crimes and misdemeanors.Holding hearings would put the evidence on the table, and the evidence –not politics – should determine the outcome. Even if the hearings do not leadto removal from office, putting these grievous abuses on the record isPARKLAND ISLES PROPERTIESMystic Key $560,0003BR/2BA Immaculate Key Westmodel. Large private yard. Crownmolding throughout. French Doors.Upgraded kitchen. Plantationshutters. Custom closets. Tiledgarage floor with built-ins in garage.Custom blinds and windowtreatments. Gated community withClubhouse and many amenities.Call Jon @ 954-415-559570% of voters say thatVice President Cheneyhas abused his powers...important for the sake of history. For an Administration that has consistentlyskirted the constitution and asserted that it is above the law, it is imperativefor Congress to make clear that we do not accept this dangerous precedent.Our Founding Fathers provided Congress the power of impeachment forjust this reason, and we must now at least consider using it.Congressman Robert Wexler is serving his sixth term in the United StatesHouse of Representatives, where he has represented Florida’s 19thCongressional District since 1996.4BR/3BA with a large loft. BackyardParadise. Screened in Infinity poolon the water with built in grille,granite counters. Step down patioarea. Marble patio flooring. Pool wasjust finished and has never beenused. Sprinkler water from lake.Water softener and filter throughouthouse. Very private street.Call Jon @ 954-415-5595Mystic Key $425,000Some people argue that the Judiciary Committee cannot proceed withimpeachment hearings because it would distract Congress from passingimportant legislative initiatives. I disagree. First, hearings need not tie upCongress for a year and shut down the nation. Second, hearings will notprevent Congress from completing its other business.These hearings involvethe possible impeachment of the Vice President — not our Commander inChief – and the resulting impact on the nation’s business and attention wouldbe significantly less than the Clinton Presidential impeachment hearings.Jon Klein, Realtor ®the PARKLANDERwww.jonklein.comjon.klein@floridamoves.com954.415.559511

HISTORY LESSONAmerica’s Hidden History:A Revolutionary Love StoryBy Robert P. Watson, Ph. D.If there had been no George Washington there might not have been a United Statesof America. Historians agree that none of the other Founding Fathers could have leda rag-tag band of poorly trained and even less well-equipped farmers, merchants, andblacksmiths against the world’s most powerful army… and won.An integral part of what made Washingtonwell, Washington, came courtesy of what he didnot share with the other Founders. Unlike thewealthy men who gathered in Philadelphia,Washington was tempered by an unprivilegedupbringing, very little in the way of a formaleducation, and the experiences of a backwoodssurveyor. But he was a man withboundless ambition, restrained only bysocial awkwardness and a humble awarenessof his own shortcomings.History often gets it right, but those “cherrytree” myths continue to be passed down fromgeneration to generation while other true stories nevermake it into the history books. This is the story of one ofthose latter hidden truths. It is also the story of that otherforce in Washington’s life – the “other woman” – without whomit is doubtful we would remember the name George Washington today.Sally’s ShrineAugustine Washington, George’s father, passed away when his son wasonly 11 years old, and the widow and her children struggled. As a boyGeorge longed to be an officer in the British army and a gentlemanplanter. Strapping but ungainly, George showed potential though helacked the social graces and standing to even hope to accomplish suchdreams in the status-conscious society of colonial Virginia.The young Washington sought to better his condition by courting thedaughters, many of them older than him, of the most established familiesin the region. Unfortunately for Washington, he was way out of hisleague. As one disapproving father said to the impossibly bold suitorabout the object of his desire, “[my daughter] is a princess out of thy star.”Unlucky at love, a teenaged Washington frequently poured out his frustrationsin poetry, bemoaning,“Ah! Woe’s me, that I should love and conceal…though severely Loves Pains I feel.”When George was 16, his older half-brother, Lawrence, introduced himto Sally Cary Fairfax, the new bride of perhaps the foremost family of theTidewater region. The event would change his life. George was instantlyand hopelessly bewitched by the beautiful, elegant, and witty Sally, whowas a few years his senior.Over the next several years of his life, the young man spent as much timeas he could at the Fairfax estate, Belvoir, where Sally introduced the veryunworldly Washington to literature, music, the art of social discourse,and her circle of rich and powerful friends. It was said that the lovelornteen “bowed at [Sally’s] shrine.”Sally Fairfax was particularly well educatedfor the time and was, in every way, anextraordinary woman. Althoughmarried, she continued to be theobject of many a man’s desire.Once when she was traveling toa social event at the invitation ofa general she was stopped by asentry who requested the passwordnecessary to enter theheadquarters. Sally stated thatshe did not know it but gave hername. She was immediatelyallowed to pass, as the guards hadused Sally’s name as the password!Matters of the HeartIt would be Sally who refined Washington’s appearanceand demeanor and gave direction to his raw ambition. She alsoinspired him to both the greatness equated with his latter years and therecklessness characteristic of a young man in love. In one of the manywarm and trusting letters the two friends exchanged, Washington, writingduring a military campaign, admits that it was Sally for whom he displayedalmost suicidal bravery on the battlefield.Washington’s surviving letters written toSally are unlike any of his other correspondence.There are hints of flirtationand an emotional openness so utterlyuncharacteristic of Washington’slater writings, which are defined by aperfunctory formality. In one letter,written in 1758, apparently inresponse to Sally’s teasing inquiryabout Washington’s engagement tothe wealthy, dowdy widow MarthaDandridge Custis, Washington admitsto Sally, “I profess myself a Votary toLove.” But he then goes on to suggest that,though engaged, his heart is torn from “a thousandtender passages that I wish to obliterate… but,alas… how impossible this is.” He is referring to his forbidden feelingsfor Sally.Did the two friends consummate their feelings? We likely will never knowthe answer, but it appears they kept their true feelings for one another asecret and respected the boundaries of Sally’s marriage. Washington wascapable of lust and love, but also of restraint and discipline.12FEBRUARY 2008

Sally’s husband was loyal to the Crown. As such, in 1773, with revolutionarytensions on the rise, the Fairfax family moved back to England.Washington never saw Sally Fairfax again. Washington was later assignedthe emotional task of auctioning the Fairfax home, which he did, keepingonly one item for himself: Sally’s silk bedroom pillow.What Might Have BeenMany years later, in 1798 and in retirement from the presidency of thenew nation he forged, Washington put quill to paper and wrote perhapsthe most thoughtful and tender letter of his life. It was to Sally Fairfax,now a 68-year old widow living in Bath, England. In the letter,Washington spoke of the momentous events that had passed since thetwo had seen each other last, so long ago. Yet, he notes, “None of whichevents, however, nor all of them together, have been able to eradicatefrom my mind the recollection of those happy moments, the happiest inmy life, which I have enjoyed in your company.”Just over a year later Washington was dead. We do not know whetherWashington’s feelings toward Sally were reciprocated, but the scant evidencethat survives seems to indicate as much. Washington married andlived a full life, but it is highly possible the single greatest passion of hislife remained Sally Fairfax.And so, absent the affectionate mentoring of the “other woman”, thedrama of liberty and democracy imagined at Philadelphia and performedduring the American Revolution might never have been staged. And therest, as they say…Robert P. Watson, Ph.D., isthe author/editor of 25 books onAmerican politics and history andcoordinates the new American StudiesProgram at Lynn University in Boca Raton.Email him at Watson@theparklander.com.CypressHead• Private, cul-de-sac location• 5BR/3.5BA, 3600+ air conditioned square feet• New kitchen w/wood cabinets & granitecounters• Separate 5th br--for office, maid or guest room• Expansive pool/patio & stunning backyardCORAL SPRINGS$424,900 $350,000Regency Lakes• Eagle Cay in desirable gated community• 4 bedrooms + loft/2.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage• Light & airy--open floorplan and volume ceilings• Tiled kitchen & dining room; laminate wood infamily room• Community clubhouse, tennis courts, pool, totlot and moreGREENACRES$324,900The Mews• 2 bedrooms+den/2 bathrooms, 2-car garage,1550 sf a/c• Split bedroom plan; atrium; interior laundry• Wood kitchen cabinets, granite counters,stainless appliances• Spacious master bedroom; upated masterbathroom• Maintained community with pool and tennisWESTON$199,900PARKLANDYardley Estates• 4BR/3BA, paver driveway, built in 1996• Updated kitchen: granite, maplewood &stainless steel• 3-way bedroom split, tile throughout• Private yard; heated, diamond brite pool• Walk to elementary school & largecommunity parkCOCONUT CREEKPARKLANDBRENT-(954) 410-6056COURTNEY-(954) 410-6528BOBBI-(954) 410-6059$699,900$349,900RiverBridge• Eagle Trace of RiverBridge--built in 2005• 4BR/2.5BA two-story w/master & 2nd BRdownstairs• 18" stone-look tile in all main living areas• Raised panel cabinets, screen-enclosedpatio• Community offers pool & spa, tennis,basketball, gym, etc.$300,000Coconuts• Key West style community w/numerousamenities• 2BR/2.5BA townhouse with a brand new roof• 18” stone-look tile in all living areas• Unit freshly painted inside and outside• Screened patio w/storage closet &hurricane shutterOFFICE-(954) 341-5718TheMechlerGroup@aol.comthe PARKLANDER 13

LOCAL POLITICSCoral Springs Teen FoundsLeadership ProgramBy Susan J. Sherman, EditorUUpon meeting Ian Harris, 14, of Coral Springs, youare struck immediately by this bright young man’sability to relate to adults with a maturity and easewell beyond his years. An eighth grader at PinecrestAcademy in Fort Lauderdale, Ian, along with CoralSpring’s Mayor Scott Brook, helped found PNAProject Leadership (Premier Networking Alliance),a new innovative program designed to tap into theleadership skills of teens (ages 13-19), whichpremiered in October 2007 and garnered raves fromboth teens and their parents.Ian first conceived of the project when hewas attending the City’s Customer InvolvedGovernment Committee, first formed in 2002 tobring Coral Springs citizens and elected officialstogether to share viewpoints. It’s a place whereparticipants young and old can go to brainstormideas, develop strategies, and find ways to makethem happen together.Noticing he was usually the only teen that attended these meetings,Ian wondered how he could get other teens excited about andinvolved in their local government and community. It was then thathe came up with the idea toform a group just for teens thatJonathan Skantzcould build leadership skills,which would ultimately aidthem in school and in business.He approached Mayor ScottBrook with the idea and shortlythereafter, the PremierNetworking Alliance (PNA)Project Leadership programwas born. Mayor Brook agreedto lead the project with Ian andrecruited more than sixtystudents from Broward Countyhigh school’s to participate.A member of the JuniorNational Young LeadershipCommittee in Washington,D.C., Ian has always beeninvolved in leadership andcommunity service endeavors.In fact, he volunteers in adoctor’s office a few days aweek and plans on pursuing amedical degree. He says, “ThisCoral Springs Mayor Scott Brook with Epic recording star and South Florida resident, Casely and PNAProject Leadership co-founder Ian Harrisprogram is for any teenager who wants to improve their leadershipskills. It’s for students that aren’t necessarily great leaders or who maybe resistant to the idea. It taught me that you could be a leader indifferent types of businesses and in everyday life.Another teen that attended the program and came away with a verypositive experience is Jonathan Skantz, a 10th grader at StonemanDouglas High School in Parkland. He volunteers in his church,works with the youth group and just recently attended a two weekleadership program in Colorado. He says, “I met a lot of nice peoplethrough it (PNA), and I’ll definitely attend the next one. It helpedme to become more organized and focus more on studying andgetting better grades. I especially liked the guest speakers they had.”The PNA Project Leadership is set to begin again this month withits main focus on leadership in business and careers. It will becomposed of a 4-week series of workshops, on four consecutiveevenings and will cover leadership categories including:government, community, personal and business. Students will alsolearn about organizational structure and how to succeed; no matterwhat job they choose in the future. They’ll also hear from differentguest speakers each week ranging from leaders in city and communitygovernment to professionals and clergy about ethics and skills.Some of the past guest speakers have included Mayor Scott Brook,Rabbi Gross of Temple Beth Orr, Dr. Carolyn Stewart of FAU andJacques Weisel, a motivational speaker.For more information on the next PNA Project Leadership programplease call 954 757-2108, email: pnaprojectleadershp@yahoo.com or applyon-line at myspace: www.myspace.com/pnaprojectleadership.14FEBRUARY 2008

Mother and Daughter Murdered At Boca’s Town Center MallWHAT MAY HAVE STARTED OUT AS A CARJACKING, according to Boca RatonPolice, ended in the tragic death of a little girl and her mother. The victims, JoeyBochiccio Hauser, eight years old, and 47 year-old Nancy Bochiccio, both BocaRaton residents, were Christmas shopping at the Town Center Mall onWednesday, December 12th in the late afternoon. They were discovered the nextmorning in their black Chrysler Aspen SUV with the car still running, on the southside of Sears. Police say they had apparently been carjacked, bound, and then shotwith a nine-millimeter pistol. An undisclosed amount of money had been taken.Shocked friends, neighbors, and the community are outraged and horrified thatanyone would do this to an eight year old child and her mother: “She was just achild. An eight year old should not go through this, it’s a tragic death, It's unbelievablethey were shot.” “It’s going to be very hard to drive by the house and think thatlittle girl won’t be walking her dog anymore.”According to reliable sources, it has been learned that there were two remarkablysimilar carjacking incidents in Boca Raton in the last four months. In those earlierincidents passengers were similarly carjacked and bound, but thankfully they wereleft alive.The city of Boca Raton is offering a reward of up to $350,000 for any informationleading to an arrest. Investigators are looking for a white or Hispanic male, 18 – 25years of age, who is five feet ten to six feet tall, weighing approximately 180 poundsand possibly wears a ponytail. He was last seen wearing a floppy hat with a drawstringand black driving gloves. If you have any information regarding this case,please call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.PRICEREDUCTIONPRICEREDUCTIONHighlands-Heron Bay• Out of THIS world view• 175 feet of waterfront property• Immaculate• Gorgeous white wood kitchen• Earthy Granite• Tumbled marble• Master Suite Sitting parlor• Crown molding Throughout• Custom-Neutral Draperies• Upgraded light fixtures• Cul De Sac Location• Great colors and FauxFinishes• Huge loft-gameroom• Wide open floor plan• A MUST SEE HOME!!• $1,129,000Call Kate 954-592-9311Lovely in Long Cove• Gorgeous Golf & Water View• 5 bed 3.5 bath• Oversize 3 car + garage• Marble Floors• GORGEOUS KITCHEN• Thermadore & Bosch Appliances• Beautiful and Fun Baths• 3 New Efficiency A/C units• New Accordion Shutters• Triple Split Floorplan• Central Vacuum• Cul De Sac Location• 3557 Sq Ft Under Air• LARGE Bedrooms• $849,000If you are looking for a fulltime 'Hands-on',Result oriented RealtorCall direct anytime 954-592-9311Gorgeous in the Landings• IMMACULATE & UPGRADED• 4 Bed 2.5 Bath• Heated Pool• Water Lot• Travertine & Wood Floors• New Upgraded Carpet• All Hardware &Light Fixtures Upgraded• French Doors• New A/C & GorgeousFenced Yard• A MUST SEE!!• $599,000Call Kate 954-592-9311A Deal In Winston Park• $369,000• Such a Deal• Under Market• 4 beds 3 baths• Built 1999• Just Painted• Large Bedrooms• Huge Master• 3 Car garage• Gated Community• Lake St CroixCALL NOW954-592-931116 FEBRUARY 2008Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Inc. copyright 2005

LOCAL INTERESTParkland Commons Under DevelopmentBy Bill JohnsonA construction site on the north end of Parkland is alive with activitythese days. Each day, trucks roll in with supplies and about 90 people arebusy doing what it takes to build a retail shopping center. This is theParkland Commons retail center on University Drive, just north of theParkland Golf and Country Club.Ground was broken in mid-September. By late November, the shells ofseveral buildings had grown, including the center’s anchor — a 46,000square foot Publix supermarket, the largest of the buildings. There will beseven buildings in all, including the supermarket, a restaurant, and fiveretail stores.SIKON Construction Corporation, of Deerfield Beach, is building thecenter for the developer, Monroe’s Prestige Group, of Safety Harbor,Florida. Kenneth Carlson, Architect, of Deerfield Beach, producedthe design. Dale Scott, senior vice president of SIKON, is highlycomplimentary of the architect’s “high-end design” by Chris Nardone,chief architect for Carlson. Scott describes the look as “Tuscan style” witha waterfront feeling. The design features integrated stone, arches, boldopenings, tubular frames, and terra cotta barrel tiles.The project includes alake and a boardwalk. The 4,300 square foot restaurant will have a scenicwaterfront view.By late November, the shell of Publix was complete and a watertight roofwas in place. Inside, electrical wiring and plumbing were being installedand framing was in progress. The shells of two other buildings werecomplete, and two more were about 80 percent complete.Three of the fiveretail buildings in the center will be about 7,700 square feet. One will beabout 4,400 square feet; one around 11,800 square feet.for energy efficiency. Such projects are designated as LEED-projects.(LEED designates Leadership in Energy Efficient Design.) To earn thatdesignation, the U.S. Green Building Council must certify the design.While SIKON’s Dale Scott considers the Parkland Commons project tobe routine for a company with 50 years experience, it’s not cookie-cutter.“Every project has individual characteristics,” adds Mike Silverman, theSenior Project Manager. But he doesn’t expect any unusual challenges.If everything goes according to schedule, SIKON will have the ParklandCommons retail center built and ready for business by this coming July. It’stoo early to know what stores, other than Publix, will occupy the space.Bill Johnson is a freelance writer and partner in Treehouse Studios, acommunications business in Coconut Creek.All of this is routine work for the folks at SIKON Construction. Thecompany regularly builds retail space for major retailers, including Publix,Target, Office Depot, Sports Authority, Walgreens and others.“Normally,we have four or five Target stores going,” Scott says.This is not SIKON’s first project in the Parkland-Coral Springs area. Thecompany has made a mark in Coral Springs, where it has built stores forTarget, the Ross at the North Springs Plaza and the Coral Landing IIIretail shopping center. SIKON is also doing construction work on theexpansive Promenade at Coconut Creek, which is being promoted as oneof the nation’s largest mixed-use developments to meet a certain standard18 FEBRUARY 2008

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Compiled by Editor Susan J. Sherman“Their eyes locked across a crowded dance floor; it was love at first sight, they talked fall night, this was meant to be…”Meet our five romantic, engaged couples, hear their heartwarming tales of love and learn how they met “the one”. You’llwish you could get married all over again…Erica Anderson works in the design industry for Anderson International, Inc., and Philip Snyder is an Attorneywith the State Attorney’s Office. Both reside in Fort Lauderdale and they will tie the knot on April 5, 2008 at theluxurious Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. Erica and Philip first met in downtown Fort Lauderdale through mutualfriends.They began exchanging emails and soon began dating. Erica and Philip enjoy dining out and traveling.After one year of dating, Philip proposed in a hotel in Miami where Erica believed she was having dinner withmutual friends. When her friends did not show up, she became suspicious and after they called and cancelled,Philip suddenly appeared. He then got down on one knee and asked Erica to be his wife.Erica and Phillip will have both their ceremony and reception at the Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. They are in the process of picking out their colorscheme, and floral arrangements. Coincidentally, both Erica and Philip were Bar and Bat Mitzvahed by Rabbi Gross of Temple Beth Orr. They haveselected him to officiate at their wedding.They have recently purchased a home in downtown Fort Lauderdale.They’ll honeymoon in the exotic South Pacific.Merissa and Allan met at Boca Community Hospital where they are both Physical Therapists on-staff.They started dating soon after Merissa started working there and became engaged after a little more than ayear of dating.Allan whisked Merissa away to the Naples Resort and Spa, set up a massage and facial for her and thenlater planned a romantic dinner at a small Italian restaurant. Allan then proposed on bended knee under aromantic canopy.Merissa and Allan will be married on April 5th 2008 with their ceremony and reception to be held at The WestinHotel Fort Lauderdale. Merissa has chosen a wedding gown by Ravini but the style is being kept a secret. Thecouple has registered for gifts at Macy’s and Crate and Barrel.The couple will honeymoon in exotic Thailand, Japan and the Philippines.They will reside in Boca Raton.20 FEBRUARY 2008

Dominic, a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep and Anastasia, a Speech-Language Pathologist, met during HurricaneWilma. Stuck without power for days (like so many of us) they were searching for an open bank to get cash sinceno ATM’s were working. They noticed each other at the bank, and Dominic, handsome in his three-piece suit,smiled at Stasia as he left. Later, Stasia called her Godmother and told her about the “hot guy” at the bank andhow she wished they could have met under different circumstances. Perhaps Stasia’s Godmother actually was aFairy Godmother… because not ten minutes later, Stasia and Dominic ran into each other again at a Shell station.Ironically, neither of them had ever been to that station before! Stasia looked across the pump at Dominic andjokingly asked,“Are you following me?’That was the beginning of a magical conversation that would lead to a firstdate and then later, the perfect engagement.The couple were visiting Anastasia’s hometown in Saratoga Springs, New York when Dominic asked Stasia to go for a walk in Historical CongressPark. He hired a professional photographer to capture the moment as he proposed in front of Stasia’s favorite monument, “The Spirit of Life”.The couple will be married in Saratoga Springs at the St. Clements Church where Anastasia was baptized and attended school.The reception will beheld at Longfellows Inn in Saratoga.They have chosen dark cranberry and ivory as their traditional and romantic colors and their theme will focus oncharacteristics of historical Saratoga Springs. Stasia has chosen a gown from Angelus Bridal.The couple will honeymoon in Europe, in either Greeceor Croatia as Dominic is of Croatian descent.Carolina, an Assistant Buyer for Macy’s and Andre, and Engineer with OCS, will be married on August 25th2008 in Paris, France. Carolina is Brazilian/American and Andre is Portuguese/French. This unique couplemet while studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal. It was the first day at the new university for both. The momentAndre caught site of Carolina, he quickly introduced himself. That evening at the introduction dinner, theyboth sat together and instantly clicked. A few weeks later, they were officially a couple.When they are in the United States, they enjoy going to the beach, and going out with friends. While in France,they enjoy visiting historical sites. A little over two years later, Andre proposed to Carolina. He picked her upfrom work, took her to the beach for a surprise picnic and then made a romantic speech asking Carolina to be his wife.The Wedding is set for August of 2008 in Paris, France. It was Andre’s wish to get married in Paris, and the couple believes that it’s a wonderful placefor their families to meet for the first time. The reception venue is still being considered, however, it will most likely be held at the Hoche Salon inParis. It’s one of the avenues connected to the Champs Elysees. Carolina has yet to decide on her wedding dress, she is currently in the United Statesshopping with her mom. A French/Brazilian pastor in a non-church venue will wed the couple.The couple will honeymoon in Brazil.Rebecca, an event specialist for Palm Beach Fashion Week and Without-a-Hitch Events, and Dan, a seniorfinancial analyst, met during their Junior year at the University of Michigan. They went to a house party at amutual friend’s, clicked instantly and ended up talking the night away.The couple enjoys cooking together, traveling and spending time outdoors with their dog Baxter.While Rebecca was at work, Daniel, with his mom’s help, made plans to “pop the question”. He staged aromantic scene with 100 candles and banners placed all around the apartment that read, “Rebecca will youmarry me?” When she came home, she was completely overwhelmed.The couple will hold their ceremony and reception at Temple B’Nai Israel in Boca Raton. It is where Rebecca attended Hebrew School as achild. They have chosen black, white and silver as their colors, which will add an air of sophistication to their black tie event. Rebecca haschosen a La Sposa gown from Bellissima Bride.The couple is planning a two-week honeymoon to Italy and will reside in an apartment inDeerfield Beach until they purchase a home.the PARKLANDER21

EDITOR’S PICKSMy Top Ten All-Time FavoriteRomantic MoviesBy Susan J. Sherman, EditorWith Valentine’s Day fast approaching, get ready to be besieged by a flutter of hearts,chocolate morsels in every variety, and big stuffed red lips with provocative sayings.Once a year on February 14th, Mr. Hallmark rakes in the dough as you scramble around hoping to make thegrade by providing your loved one with the perfect card and gift to say “hey, I care.” Many of you, especially those that may be newly singlelike me, may find this holiday to be an obnoxious reminder of how you’re not winning at the happiness game. But still, if you’re a romantic atheart, certain love stories just send your pulse racing and your eyes tearing like Niagara Falls. Cynical natures aside, these films bring out theromantic in all of us.Through the wonder of the movies, I can still be the hopelessly naïve young girl dreaming about my fairytale wedding in awhite gown and the handsome guy who’ll sweep me off my feet with a promise of “happily ever after” (even though I’ve been married twicebefore!). Ahh, the magic of the movies…Though these are in no particular order, Love Story and Dirty Dancing rank up there as my number one picks. I can hardly catch my breathas I watch sensitive, angel faced Ryan O’Neal cry his peepers out over terminally ill Ali MacGraw as she proclaims, “love means neverhaving to say your sorry,” and when sexy bad boy Patrick Swayze stands up protectively for Baby, “nobody puts Baby in the corner.”Viewer warning: Large box of Puffs Plus Required:LOVE STORY, starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw (1970). HarvardLaw student, rich boy, Oliver Barrett IV meets down to Earth, feminist Radcliffestudent, Jennifer Cavalleri. They enter into an intensely passionate romancefraught with complications at every turn. When they learn that Jenny has aterminal illness, their love for each other suddenly takes on new meaning.DIRTY DANCING, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray (1987).Fantasy summer romance of uptown girl falling in love with a boy from thewrong side of the tracks. Idealistic, innocent teen, Baby falls in love withhunky staff dancer, Johnny at a Pocono’s resort in the 1960’s, much to herparent’s dismay.WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan (1989).When they first meet in college, Harry tells Sally, “Men and women can’t befriends because the sex part always gets in the way.” The film goes on toexplore this notion in what is still one of the most humorous, smart andromantic modern comedies of all time.THE ENGLISH PATIENT, starring Ralph Fiennes and Kristin ScottThomas (1996). This romantic film is filled with the joy and anguish of loveand war. It shows that while war may create logistical lines that cannot becrossed, the heart has no boundaries. Anyone who has ever experienced anintense love affair and physical longing will relate to the love of Katherineand Count Almasy.PRETTY WOMAN, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts (1990).Corporate raider Edward Lewis impulsively picks up a prostitute namedVivian Ward, hiring her for the week as an escort so that he can have a datefor important business dinners. This “fish out of water” Cinderella story is alittle hokey, but with Julia Roberts as a modern day Eliza Doolittle, it works.TITANIC, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet (1997). A classicperiod love story packed with action, adventure and drama. It’s backdrop is thedemise of the Titanic in 1912 and it centers on the lives of two young peoplefrom different social classes, Rose DeWitt, a society girl and Jack Dawson, ayoung artist riding in third class steerage. Against all odds, they fall in love.OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger(1982). Zack joins the Navy to become a fighter pilot but a feisty girl whoworks in the local factory soon complicates his world. An important film aboutthe power of love, the importance of friendship, and the choices we makewhen challenges come our way.OUT OF AFRICA, starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep (1985).Based on a true story, Karen Blixen (who wrote under the name of IsakDinesen), marries a philandering Baron, and gains a title but discovers hehas squandered her money on a coffee plantation in Kenya. Left to run it onher own, she befriends the local residents, falls in love with the country, thepeople and the unattainable local bachelor/hunter, Denis Finch Hatton.THE NOTEBOOK, starring Ryan Goesling and Rachel McAdams (2004). Atrue old-fashioned love story told in flashback during the backdrop of World WarII. Two teenagers, Noah and Allie, fall desperately in love despite their disparatebackgrounds. She’s from a rich, educated family and he from a poor farm family.Separated by impossible circumstances, they find each other again years later.BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, starring George Peppard and AudreyHepburn (1961). Struggling writer and gigolo Paul Varjak moves into aManhattan apartment and befriends neighbor Holly Golightly, a woman wholives off her looks and charm. As Paul learns more about Holly, the friendshipbetween them soon turns romantic. Audrey Hepburn is a dream.These are just my personal favorites. Feel free to email me with your favorite romantic picks: editor@theparklander.com.22 FEBRUARY 2008

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RELATIONSHIP TIPSMake Your ProposalBy Sara Starkoff GreenExtraordinaryFFebruary brings us the enormously commercialized holiday ofValentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is second only to Christmas forthe most card exchanges worldwide. Walk into any supermarket,card store, or department store, and within the first week ofJanuary, the shelves are restocked with a myriad of red and pinkgoodies. With all this love in the air, marriage proposals andweddings are plentiful in February!Knowing that so many gentlemen will propose this month (99%of marriage proposals are done by the groom), how can you besure that yours will be one of a kind? To begin with, think aboutyour future bride and create something that is representative ofher personality or a reflection of who you both are as a couple.There is something very romantic about the traditional weddingproposal, and keeping with some of the classic etiquette is a greatway to start thinking about your own marriage proposal. Askingthe bride’s father (or closest family member) for permission totake her hand in marriage still remains very important to manybrides. If the father (or relative) lives close, an in-person meetingis a classy and appropriate way to do so. If, however, geographicaldistance makes an in-person meeting difficult, a personal phonecall will be sufficient.Next to think about is whether your future bride will prefer amore private, intimate proposal, or a grand, public display. It iswise if, in the months leading up to your proposal, you can subtlygather some of this information in casual conversation with yourpartner. If your future bride is more reserved and shy, she maynot be so happy when you take her to the middle of TimesSquare and post your proposal on a sign for everyone to view.Conversely, if your girlfriend loves attention and large groups,she may be disappointed if you don’t pop the question among herfamily and friends during a grand celebration.The quintessential romantic element of a wedding proposal isthat it comes from the man she loves and you both are choosingto spend the rest of your lives together. It is important not tolose sight of this, and to remember that whatever you plan willbe unique to your bride and memorable because it is about thetwo of you.If you happen to already be married or in a committedrelationship, here are some ideas to make the love and romancethat comes with Valentine’s Day, last the whole year through….Choose your wedding date and do something romantic foryour partner every month on that day of the year.Plan a date out for no special reason. Women love the timeand attention required to plan a romantic and memorable date.Take your partner on an adventure or pamper her at a greatspa. Try something new; sign up for a class together.Swing by the flower stand Friday on your way home fromwork and bring her a bouquet of flowers. You can do thisquite inexpensively and it will warm your partner’s heart andbrighten her home.Cook his/her favorite meal. Even if you are not an expert in thekitchen, the thought and effort will win you points!Offer to take on a chore of the other’s once a month. If yourhusband always takes out the trash, surprise him once a weekby taking it out before he gets home from work.Get a babysitter and get out of the house! Whether you haveone child or five children, taking time together as a couple tonurture your relationship is essential to keeping the romancealive!.Sara Starkoff Green, a freelance writer, is Owner and Event Directorof Impressive Occasions.24 FEBRUARY 2008

Our Roving Reporter Asks:What Do You Love About Your Husband?JUST FOR FUNKelly Lonstein,Boca Raton,married.The thing I admire most aboutmy husband is his perseverance.He grew up with learning disabilitiesin the 1960’s, when littlewas known about how to teachchildren like him. Because of hismother’s and his determination,he was able to overcome anystigma (because his motherwould not allow anyone to“label” him).Helene Kopel,Coral Springs,engaged.What I admire about my futurehusband is that he knows a goodthing when he finds it...for example,me! Seriously, I admire hisbeing so passionate–whether it’shis pride in his daughter, hisunyielding loyalty for theSteelers, his enthusiasm for hismusic, or his love for me.Deb Knox,Coral Springs,married.The thing I love about myhusband, Patrick, is his abilityto make the most out of anygiven situation and the factthat he trusts me completely.What a great feeling ofsecurity and love.Robin Waxman,Parkland,married.I love his never endingcommitment and dedicationas a loving husband, father,and grandfather.”Diane Lombard,Coral Springs,married.The thing I admire most about myhusband Paul is his willingnessto help total strangers at anytime. For example, when he wascoming out of Wal-Mart and sawa car with a flat tire, he took outhis tire plugging kit and air tankand fixed it. He’s done that onmore then one occasion.Liz Glaid,Coral Springs,married.It is so hard to choose one thing Iadmire most about my husband.But if I had to choose, it wouldbe the way he loves and interactswith our son and how he alwayskeeps us laughing.Gena Kaplan,Coral Springs,married.I don’t know if I necessarily“admire” this (and I know itsounds hokey) but I have to saythe thing I love most about myhusband, Tony, is that he makesme laugh—even when I don’twant too!Deb Spitz,Boca Raton,married.I admire my husband’s dedicationto all aspects of his life. Heis one of the hardest workingmen I know. He comes righthome and puts his “daddy cap”on! He doesn’t complain aboutnot taking time for himself andmakes sure to spoil me wheneverpossible! Truly a specialman and a fantastic husbandand father!Anonymous,Coconut Creek,married.There are so many things that Iadmire about my husband! Hemakes me laugh everyday, he isalways there when I need him,he loves spending time with meand our children, he gets alongwell with everyone. But I thinkmost of all, I admire how logicalhe is, how he analyzes issues orsituations and considers manypoints of view.the PARKLANDER25

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Grooms Deserve To Be Pampered Too!The barber’s tale of the Attorney, Salesman and the Skid Row BumWWhen Steve Holbrook, the owner of Coral Springs Styling & Barber Shop(located at 1951 N. University Drive), volunteered to style some of theParklander’s Engaged Couples guys, it seemed to be a natural. After all, wehad a wonderful success with the ladies last year.The sad truth is, unlike with the distaff side, there is rarely such a thing asa “makeover” for a man. There is not much a typical guy can do withregard to his hair. The possibilities are limited — short or long on top;short or long on the sides; part left, part right, no part; sideburns long,sideburns short, no sideburns; back square or back curved; hair spiked ornot spiked. Color? Perm? HARDLY EVER!!DominicPavlinicWhen we reached out to the guys, only two volunteered (or more correctly,were volunteered by their fiancées) — Philip Snyder, a Florida StateAttorney, and Dominic Pavlinic, a pharmaceutical sales representative forMerck. Both are obviously employed in positions that require aconservative appearance — no Mohawks or tinting here. So when theyshowed up at Steve’s spacious shop, they were not given a makeover.PhilipSnyderWhat they weretreated to was asensuous, hedonistic experience.And now, the razor is finally brought out.Having previously softened the beard, its bristles surrender more readily tothe razor. The face is kept moist to ensure the maximum closeness of theshave.Upon completion of the shave, another hot towel is applied and then anyresidual lather is removed. Still another hot towel, on which Steve poursOsage Rub, a mentholated antiseptic which also opens one’s nasalpassages. To rouse the subject from his silent, blissful reverie, Steveconcludes the ritual with a final cold towel and a dose of SeabreezeAntiseptic.Steve explains: "The last towel and antiseptic calms the skin,closes the pores and invigorates." Then it’s back to Alan for the finalstyling, who surprisingly comes up with the particular gels Philip andDominic respectively use to style their hair.Oh yes, what do a Florida State Attorney, a pharmaceutical salesrepresentative and a Skid Rowbum have in common? Theanswer is, Steve has shavedthem all. Steve learned thecraft of hot shaving at barberschool in New York City,and the subjects he practiced onwere the Skid Row bums.Each (they arrived at different times) first received a shampoo, whichincluded some scalp massaging. Then he was taken to the barber chair ofAlan Anderson, who has been a barber at the shop for more than two years.Alan discussed with each of them their styling desires and their hair care,and then barbered away, continuing to consult with them throughout theprocess. After Alan completed his cutting, but before he did the finalstyling, Steve led the brave volunteer to the back of the shop for the piece deresistance, a hot shave.This is a timeless shaving ritual honed to perfection by Steve beginning withthe first wrapping of the face in a hot towel. This is followed by theapplication of hot lather.The hot towels and hot lather are applied twice priorto the first pass of the razor.This is done to soften the beard and the skin.28 FEBRUARY 2008Mark Twain had this to sayabout barbers and barbershops:“All things changeexcept barbers, the ways ofbarbers, and the surroundingsof barbers. Thesenever change. Whatone experiences in abarber’s shop the firsttime he enters one is what healways experiences in barbers’ shops afterwardstill the end of his days.”This is true of Steve andthe Coral Springs Styling and Barber shop. Both Philip andDominic vowed they would return for another wonderful experience.

RELATIONSHIP TIPSBy Jared BergknoffValentine’s Day is not just another day created by the Hallmark Companyto sell cards and chocolates; it’s a day where romantics are given the opportunityto do the amazing to prove their love. Men, confronted with beingromantic tend to buy their significant other a material item, thereby equatinglove to a price tag. Women on the other hand may prefer a more spontaneousand extraordinary approach that they can share with their lovedone. So how do we get these two perspectives to meet?Men need to understand that it’s not how deep your pocket is, it’s howdeep your kisses are. Forget the expensive dinner, the box of chocolatesand the dozen roses. Take her breath away. Do something out of thenorm of daily life. Women love spontaneity; unplanned affection thatdoesn’t have to be scheduled in a blackberry is a good start. Plan somethingthat doesn’t seem as though it’s been planned. Make the momentseem spontaneous to her. Take her to the restaurant where you had yourfirst date or recreate the moment when you shared your first kiss.Women want to be reminded that you love them but they also want thatfirst kiss again that reminds them why they fell in love with you in thefirst place. The best way to describe this is a quote from the film Hitch“Life isn’t about how many breaths you take, it’s the moments that takeyour breath away.”Women need to understand not to set high expectations for Valentine’s Day.Setting expectations only ruins the possibility for spontaneity. However,don’t give up the desire to be swept off your feet. Be receptive to him if heprobes for information; he is showing interest and trying to do somethingspecial for you! The more complaints a man hears about his lack of romanceor spontaneity, the more prone he is to reject the idea altogether. Also, don’tforget that Valentine’s Day is for him as well. A backrub or breakfast in bedis always a nice way to start the day. If the day starts on the right foot thelikelihood for a wonderful evening is increased. Just remember, not all menare romantics and some need inspiration, guidance or a nudge in the rightdirection. Sometimes helping him along will ultimately help you.So there you have it. Men and women should now have a better grasp onwhat their partners want. The most important thing to remember is to loveeach other. Love is what brought us all here to celebrate this day together inthe first place. So go out there and enjoy life to it’s fullest, love for the sake oflove, live everyday like there’s no tomorrow, and guys, take their breath away.Jared Bergknoff graduated from the University of Central Florida with adegree in Film Production and Cinema Studies in 2004. He has worked onseveral local films and writes scripts and reviews in a variety of film genres.Services:• Precision• Haircutting• Coloring• Highlighting• Curl andFrizz Control• BrazilianChocolate KeratinCosta Rica Rainforest Honeymoons!Or a Great Getaway Package!Competitive RatesCONTACT US TODAYFOR MORE INFO!Full Service Salon954-752-44331951 N. University DriveCoral Springs, FL • 33071www. coralspringsstyling.comthe PARKLANDERExotic Splendor • Romantic EleganceAn Exquisitely Unique ExperienceExplore 225 acres inabsolute privacy and immerse yourselvesin the breathtaking natural beauty. Abundantwith tropical flowers, birds & waterfallsAll InclusivePrivate 2 Story Villa withpersonal staff in separate quarters.Gourmet Chef • Masseuse • ChauffeurTrail Guide • Internet • Direct TVFree US Calls • Customized Day ToursLight-of-Dawn-Rainforest.commediciassociates@yahoo.com • (US) 954.340.694829

IN HONOR OF VALENTINE’S DAYA PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTTO MENBy Lisa MinnsIt’s that time of year again, when romance is in the air. Hallmark has been lettingus know for months that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Theday of hearts and roses can bring on many emotions for those of us in the singleworld. It can make us hopeful that romance really is alive and kicking. Or,for some, it’s a sad reminder that they are not coupled up for that special day.For a man, in particular, it can bring on full blown anxiety attacks becausemaybe he’s just not that into the girl he’s currently seeing and he knows thatshe expects a big, expensive, and romantic production or because he realizesshe’s the one, and has decided that it’s time to pop the question. No, not“where are we going to dinner”—the one about the life long commitmentand the ring. Statistically speaking, Valentine’s Day is right up there withChristmas and New Year’s Eve for large numbers of engagement proposals.Speaking of proposals, my recent experiences with men have led me tobelieve that there are a few things some men just aren’t aware of before theytake this monumental step. So, for those that never got the memo, I’m puttingout a public service announcement. Yes, some guys just saw the phrase“put out” and they are still smiling over it. It’s OK, have your fun.Back with me? Good. Let’s start with what most women consider the mostobvious thing that men need to know before asking that all-important lifealteringquestion. So hear this guys, once you go there, stop dating! Yes, youread it right. If you ask a woman to marry you, you stop dating other women.That is true not only for the engagement period but also for the marriage.Really, there isn’t a loophole here. Women are reading this with a big huge“duh” but, I swear, in my experience it is necessary to say. There is an entirecommunity of men out there that seems to believe that it’s okay to continueto pursue other women when they are engaged or married. Let’s break itinto three groups. There’s the one that believes if the other woman and hisfiancé/wife don’t know each other, then it’s OK, the group that believes aslong as the fiancé/wife doesn’t know about the other women, then it’s OK,and lastly, the group that believes that if the other women are not aware thathe has a fiancé/wife, then it’s OK. I’m here to tell you all, it’s just not OK.When you put that ring on her finger, you are supposed to be done dating.In fact, if you check, I believe there’s something in the vows talking specificallyabout forsaking all others. I know there are also women out there whoare just as bad, so all I have say to you is—grow up and behave!The next issue is the old zip code/area code rule. It’s not real! Some menthat I’ve encountered not only think that it is real but have convincedthemselves that somewhere in a land far, far away, where all of the rules tolive by are actually written down and kept in a magical vault, that the zipcode/area code rule really exists. In case you haven’t heard of this before,the mythological rule goes like this: if you are in a relationship and are acertain distance from either your home zip code or area code then anythingyou may say or do does not count. This acceptable distance seems tovary from person to person, but the idea is the same. I’m here to tell youthat, yes, it does count. I swear. Even if you go across the InternationalDate Line and it’s really a day in advance of where your significant otheris, it still counts. Ladies, if you are in a relationship, the same goes for you.I’ve met many people who actually tried to use that excuse on their significantother and then ended up hiring a divorce lawyer.This takes me tothe next issue—flirty text messagesand phone calls with random women should be out ofyour system. You would not believe how many of these come my way. Nowyou are asking how they got my cell number in the first place. That’s simple;they failed to tell me that they were committed to someone else whenasking for it. I found out one guy was engaged when I was visiting his joband a random customer congratulated him. Yep, judging by the look on hisface, if the ground could have opened up and swallowed him whole hewould have been thankful.The whole inconvenience of being engaged hasn’tslowed him down though. His explanation for pursuing me was that, intoday’s world, you just never know if something will work out so you needto keep your options open. I told him that his fiancé would most likely disagreeand I kindly offered to ask her for him. Shockingly, he turned medown and surprise, surprise, he quit asking me out.Now, I don’t want everyone to think that I am so jaded that I don’t believe inlove or romance anymore. I really do and not just the kind that Hallmarkcreates either. I have met many nice men along my dating journey and havefriends who are married to some incredible guys. I’m just the kind of girlwho talks to everyone when she’s out and about so sometimes that can bemisinterpreted. Men seem to feel comfortable stepping into my kingdom.I’ve been known to tell more than a few that every kingdom needs a joker sothey are welcome to stay a while, however, it takes someone amazing to bethe king and, lo an behold, I’m still looking for him.So guys, what have we learned here? No, it’s not to make better choiceswhen it comes to the women you choose to mess around with. If you aren’t100 percent sure about the one you are giving the ring to—please, don’t doit!!! Stop dating other women, stop sending flirty texts to other women, andyou can’t ask for other women’s phone numbers even when you travel out ofthe country. You are still committed only to your fiancé/wife.So, if you are still not sure after reading this, please don’t buy her the ringon Valentine’s Day. Just buy the roses and take her out to dinner. Give herthe romantic night she is hoping for—just don’t end it with a ring. If youneed suggestions, just let me know. I’ll help you plan a night she will neverforget and it won’t end up in divorce court!This has been a public service announcement on behalf of all singlewomen out there in the dating jungle.Lisa Minns, a native of South Florida, is a freelance writer on the single’sscene, a graduate of FAU University, and an avid football fan.30 FEBRUARY 2008

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HOME DECORThe American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter announced its second annual Designers’Showhouse. After an incredibly successful inaugural house, the Chapter has decided to doublethe fun, employing the unique concept of transforming two separate houses directly across thestreet from each other on Nurmi Drive, in the gorgeous community of Las Olas Isles.Each home has its own very distinct personality. One-forty-six Nurmi Drive (above) is a sweepingMediterranean-style home with an impressive multi-story grand hall overlooking a sizeableoutdoor entertainment area, pool, and dockage. One-fifty-three Nurmi Drive (below) is anultra-contemporary home, featuring a unique master suite occupying the entire second floor.Both floors overlook a spa pool, multi-level outdoor entertainment area, and dockage.The 2008 American Red Cross Designers’ Showhouse committee is chaired by Kendall Spencerand Christine Forman. Mariel Rubin (ASID) and Theresa Bartolo (ASID) will serve as DesignChairs, supervising an exceptional team of designers.Left to right: Theresa Bartolo (ASID)and Mariel Rubin (ASID)The 2008 Designers’ Showhouse will open to the public from March 1 through March 23. MichaelPayne, of HGTV’s Designing for the Sexes, will host a preview party on February 29.For more information on the Designer’sShowhouse benefiting the Red Cross, contactDiana Metcalf at metcalfd@usa.redcross.org.32 FEBRUARY 2008

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HOME DECORGlamour is Back!Glamour is Back!H O T H O M E D E S I G N T R E N D S F O R 2 0 0 8By Davis RemignantiWhile interior design is still celebrating natural, eclectic and roughhewn materials, recently there has been a resurgence of chic, retroglamour, according to Davis Remignanti, Lead Design Consultant atwww.Furniture.com. “Design trends are fascinating things to observe.They can be predictable or surprising,” he says. “The recent interest innatural materials has spawned the renewed fascination for glamorousand refined designs” in the look he calls “Luxe Redux.”The return of glamour brings a renewed appreciation for post-Decoglamour with refined silhouettes andfinishes. The look of “Luxe Redux”features gently swept lines, stronggeometric forms, and finishes thatemphasize exotic veneers. “The lookis glamorous but in an approachableand welcoming way.”Above: Glamorousroom elements includecurved silhouettes,jewelry inspiredhardware, decorativeveneers andreflective accentpieces.Left: Large scaleprints, especiallythose done in blackand white, add a strong,classic element to aroom’s décor.Here are some tips forglamorizing your home:• Scale Down – Large, oversized furniture is on the way out.Manufacturers are returning to smaller scale pieces more inproportion with normal human scale.• Scale Up – Not everything is going small scale. “A very hot trendis large scale patterns used in fabrics and floor and wall coverings.If you’re choosing a pattern over solid colors, make it big and bold,”he advises.• Black and White – Stylish interiors are using black and whiteas the main color scheme. “Using black, even as the dominant colorin a room, can yield classic and refreshingly chic results. Accentcolors pop strongly against a black and white backdrop.” For thatreason, he advises caution to design novices. “It’s a look that can betricky to pull off successfully.”• Accent Colors – A “spice-inflected” palette will be the hottestlook in accent colors for the coming year. He lists carnelian, flax,russet and acid green as the hottest hues, and predicts that 2008will be the year that blue makes a strong return. He also saysreflective materials like chrome, mirrors and mercury glass areimportant for room accents.• Vintage in the Mix – A still strong trend of “a la carte,” mix-andmatchinteriors has people combining old and new pieces ininteresting ways. “Vintage pieces bring a unique energy to a room’sdécor. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which pieces are old andwhich ones are new,” he says.34FEBRUARY 200834

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COMMUNITY NEWSCoral Springs Teacher Brightens Pediatric Oncology Unit WithBy Susan J. Sherman, EditorJJCC/Heron Lakes preschool teacher Kathy Tomback has always hada passion for creating beautiful artwork and encourages that talenteveryday in her eager class of three year old students and in her popularRecycling enrichment program where children learn techniques to makeunique creations out of old or used stuff. One of her students, HaleighGrose, five, recently brought home a coaster set which was made out ofrecycled CD cases, her smiling photo inserted as the cover; and earlier,Haleigh and her classmates crafted colorful memo lap boards made outof used cardboard.Art and Lovewith cancer, Kathy took it upon herself to spearhead a very special project.A very close friend of the Solomon family, Kathy made frequent visits toDrew at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Each time she visited, shecould not help but notice that the walls in the halls of the pediatriconcology unit were barren and depressing. That’s when she came up withthe idea to work with students of all ages in the center to create beautifuland unique artwork to hang in the hallways. “The hope is that theartwork will brighten up the dreary hospital setting and bring some cheerand a smile to the children’s’ faces during their stay,” says Kathy.It is this kind of artistic vision that inspired Kathy to seek the help of thecenter’s students, teachers, and parents in a worthy endeavor that willtouch the lives of so many ill children for years to come. When a recentspecial needs child, Drew Solomon, a Coral Springs resident and alumnusof the JCC, was diagnosedAccording to Heron Lake’s Assistant Director, Lori Tiger,“in creating theart, the children have learned a valuable lesson in how they can make adifference in other people’s lives.” The children have already created over70 pieces of exceptional art, framed (due to the generous donationsof JCC teachers and family members) and ready to be hung. Formore information aboutthis project call JCC/-Heron Lakes Center at954 346-0002.Electric billgotchasweating?Maybe it’s time to haveyour air conditionerchecked out and replaced.License #CAC029354561-482-7495www.romeaire.comFinancing Available36 FEBRUARY 2008Save $ 150 00Off a newAir Conditioning System36

LIFE PHILOSOPHYBy Paul S. Inselman, DCGOAL SETTING MADE EASYI hope you are ready to begin this new year feeling energized and ready to achieveyour life’s goals. Goal setting is vitally important; it will aid you in all your endeavors.Goals are like a road map – they give you a clear direction and path in which to go.Once you understand the mechanics, the goal setting process is easy; so let’s begin.By definition, a goal is a wish with both a timeline and specific actionsteps that will help you achieve it. For example, “I want to lose 10pounds” is a wish. “I want to lose 10 pounds by April 25, and I’ll do itby decreasing the amount of carbs that I eat, begin an exercise programthree times a week, and get a personal trainer” turns a wish into a goal.You should set goals for different areas of your life. First are yourPersonal Goals. These are things like weight loss, smoking cessation,etc. Next can be your Professional or Business Goals. These are thingsyou want to do to improve yourself professionally, like having a book orarticle published, being elected to office, or developing specific skills.Or they can improve your business, like hiring more employees,moving to a different location, etc. Prosperity Goals are your financialwishes. How much money do you want to make? How much do youwant to save, invest, or spend? Do you want to set up or add to aretirement fund?Goals should be viewed as short-term(less than a year), medium (1-5 years) andlong-term (5 years or longer). To makethem easier to achieve, you need a clearvision. Ask yourself, “why do I want thisand how will I benefit from achievingit?” Be as specific as possible. ThenWRITE your goals down, alongwith your Action Plan (the stepsyou plan to take to make thembecome a reality).The next point is probably thesecret to achieving your goals. It’ssimple: review your goals andyour Action Plan at least oncea day. The more attentionyou pay to your goals, themore you will be driventoward attaining them.The more attention youpay to your goals, themore you will be driven towardattaining them.Partner’s Pest Controlspecializes in thefollowing services:• Household Pest Control• White-footed AntTreatments• Lawn and OrnamentalFertilization• Rodent Control• Outdoor PerimeterTreatmentsPartner’s offers:• Professional CourteousTechnicians• No Contracts• One-time or Long TermServiceCORAL SPRINGS,FLORIDA954-341-0628Research over the last 10 years has shown that people who have apersonal trainer generally achieve their health goals much faster thanthose who do not have one. The same can be said for life goals. Aneutral party (like a life coach) can help “train” you to becomeaccountable for your actions. This, in turn, can help insure that youactually follow through on the action steps that you wrote down. Andas you implement your Action Plan, you’ll be that much closer toreaching your goals.I hope that 2008 brings you all that you wish for.Dr. Paul Inselman is a highly sought after life coach by CEOs, doctors,business people and those from all walks of life. A former New Yorkbased chiropractor, he now runs Creative Coaching LLC. Email him atinselman@theparklander.com.38FEBRUARY 2008

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HOME DECORMarla’s CornerInterior Designer Versus Decorator:What’s the Diff?By Marla JaffeNow that the New Year is officially underway, I cannot help but reflect back on the yearthat has passed. It has been a good year, but like me, many of you are happy to welcome2008. So, pause your handy remote and step into my world as I answer some of yourquestions and look into my forecast for the upcoming year in the exciting world of Interior Design.Q:A:What is the difference between the Interior Designer andthe Decorator?There has been so much confusion on this issue. While Itake care not to offend anyone, there is a tremendousdifference. First, the use of the professional term “Interior Designer”may only be used if a person has a license within the State of Florida.(Not all states require an Interior Designer to have a license, butFlorida does.) As an Interior Designer, we must answer to all theregulations implemented by the Board of Architecture and InteriorDesign. We must pass very stringent exams to become licensed andmaintain this license every 2 years by taking 20 hours of continuingeducation classes to keep up with industry changes, as well as aminimum of 4 hours in building and barrier-free design which relateto building code changes and ADA requirements. However, prior toall this, one must have graduated from an accredited Interior Designprogram and have a minimum number of years experience beforeone can even sit for the initial exam. The depth of knowledgerequired to pass the exam is so extreme it would be impossible to do sowithout the proper education. Yes, working in the home fashionindustry, taking some classes and watching countless hours of HGTVaccount for something and I suppose that entitles you to be called adecorator. However, don’t be fooled into thinking the two are thesame.They are not!Shouldn’t we shop around for thebest prices and only hire an InteriorDesigner in the beginning when we start aproject and then save money by managing itourselves?I understand the concept ofsaving money, however this iswhere I do not agree. Interior designerstake a great amount of time in preparing aproject before it begins. Projects are bid andshopped around all the time whichsometimes can be detrimental to the finalresult, especially if certain details areoverlooked or lost in translation. When aprofessional is involved from the beginning,there is a slightly different approach takenin order to preserve the integrity of thedesign. We invest a significant amount oftime in researching appropriate design solutions and qualified sources,in keeping with the client’s budget, during the conceptual designphase. As Interior Designer’s we verify the feasibility of each one ofour design choices ahead of time and when a product is not readilyavailable we have the ability to develop it ourselves. This is always athrill as designing casegoods, seating and upholstery, lighting,accessories, artwork, textiles, wallcovering, carpet, and so on are whatreally give individuality to a project.Q:Q:A:What happens when we go over budget?40 FEBRUARY 200840

HOME DECORA:All I wish for you is to keep an open mind and understand thatmost qualified professionals in this industry want their clientsto be happy with every dollar they invest into making their homes oroffices beautiful. We are committed to achieving the best possiblecreative solutions for all of our projects, large and small. In keeping withthe budget, we are involved in the design and construction process everystep of the way. Our approach is extremely detail-oriented and requires asignificant amount of time and energy, but it definitely pays off. InteriorDesigners are proverbial think tanks. We leave very little to chance andassume nothing to ensure that the final result is a team effort that issuccessful and one that we all will be proud of.OK. Now for my predictionfor 2008. Glamour is back!While luxury is associated withglamour it is not alwaysdetermined by a whopping pricetag. It defines products thatcombine materials and designelements into decorativetreasures. Excess and overdone isbeing replaced by clean and sexylines.The simple lines of couturefashion have merged with thehome fashion world to createsome of the most outstandingdesigns we have seen in quitesome time. No matter whatyour choice, any of thesewill mix with the mosttraditional and contemporary ofdesign tastes if done correctly.Remember, pretty is lost, if formand function fail. Lastly, ifglamour is what you want, treatyourself to that shot of red!Until next time…pause theremote!Marla Jaffe Nassau is Presidentof Jaffe Design, located in CoralSprings since 1984. E-mail herat jaffe@theparklander.com.Pools ‘n More Factory Outlet SMProud Member of954.757.766510950 Wiles RoadCoral Springs, FL 33076Come in and see our brand new larger showroom andcelebrate our 10 year Anniversary in Coral Springs“The Pool Hygiene Doctors”Coral SpringsChamber of Commerce• Pool Supplies & Equipment• Renovations & Repairs•Exposed Aggregate Pool FinishSpecialists - Call For Free Estimates• Complete Deck & Patio Remodeling - Call For Free Estimates• Licensed & Insured - Open 7 Days A WeekGulf Stream Heat PumpFREEComputerizedWater TestingAllReplacementMotors18 Months Warranty$2995Delivered &Installed!Electric not included.Chlorine$3 75Plus Tax2.5 GallonOne coupon per customerWith coupon. Exp. 2/29/08$10 00 OFFWith Purchase of$50 or MoreNot to be combined with other offers.With coupon. Exp. 2/29/08One coupon per customer$5 00 OFFWith Purchase of$25 or MoreNot to be combined with other offers.With coupon. Exp. 2/29/08One coupon per customerthe PARKLANDER41

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C.I.A. REPORTNo little birdiewants to deal with…Septic tank overflow. If you live in many parts of Parkland you have discovered the joys of life without city water orsewer services. We recently came home one afternoon to the lovely aroma and an equally lovely pool of not so niceseptic back up in my shower. It had been awhile since we had the septic tank pumped and it reminded me quiteemphatically that it was time. Let’s face it, most of us ignore this most vital function of our existence until it’s too lateand we have a sea of yuck making its way around our home. I called a plumber friend to see whom he’d recommend. Ihad used another well known company in the past but really wanted to do some comparison shopping. He referred meto A. Alligator, Inc. I called them to compare prices with my previous company and they were surprisingly lower.Since the job was a must do right away type deal, I was hopeful that they could get out to me in a jiffy. I spoke withMaria, who I later learned was the owner, who assured me that they would definitely be able to help me with sameday service. I left my phone numbers with her and, as she promised, she kept me informed throughout the day aboutthe arrival of her crew. They had the job done quickly and painlessly in no time at all without any hassle. Before Iknew it, I was able to flush away in peace! They offer many additional related septic services and have been inbusiness for almost 20 years.They are open 7 days a week and are available for same day service if you wind upin a bind like me! Hopefully, you won’t need them, but if you do A-Alligator, Inc., is A rated in myhousehold (especially the bathroom!). Check them out at a-alligator.com.Birdie needed a little break from the holiday hubbub….and decided to get out for a nice Saturday evening. We have been lucky enough to enjoy at least a few coolFlorida evenings lately and decided to go to Mizner Park in Boca Raton for dinner and some strolling in thefresh air. We wound up walking up to a cute café called Moquila Restaurant and Bar located at 88 Plaza RealSouth. While they have a chic indoor dining area we opted for the sidewalk seating because of the lovely weather.Moquilla is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering a new and exciting twist on the traditional Mexicanfare. All of their tortillas, guacamoles, salsas and sauces are made from scratch with authentic traditional ingredients.They will prepare a mouthwatering guacamole tableside for you to enjoy, which is something you don’twant to miss. I opted for the Chicken Tortilla soup which is a favorite of mine. It was thick and creamy as well asspicy and flavorful, a dish that could stand alone as meal! I also had the Carnea La Parilla which was a skirt steak marinated in the tastiest, most succulentspices ever, and was served with mounds of mushrooms and crispy plantainsand a delectable Chimmichura sauce that I could not get enough of. Myhusband had a dish of Tilapia which was prepared with a pumpkin seed crustand was also out of this world. They have a Fiesta Night on Fridays andWednesday’s is Ladies Night.They offer take out and delivery as well. And ofcourse, let me not gloss over the excellent service that we enjoyed on this perfectnight out. Our server was well informed, very efficient and nice as well. Iwould return for another round of Great Mexican food without hesitation.Try out Moquila and you will definitely put a little spice in your date night!Another night in…. perfect for Italian….I don’t usually brag about two different food places in one CIA report, but thismonth I was impressed when I attended a birthday party at Annie’s Pizza, apizza shop located in Coral Springs at 11348 Wiles Road. Honestly, youmight just drive right by them in their little storefront business and neverknow what you’re missing! Let me tell you, it was a busy, busy place. It remindedme of my Italian relatives working in Grandma’s kitchen preparing a big,authentic Italian feast. These people were hustling all over the kitchen andaround the front dining area getting food out to their patron’s hot and fast.You can sit counter side and enjoy their yummy menu offerings, do take out,or delivery. We called in our order and when we got there it was steamy andready to go. Our menu for the evening consisted of a huge, I mean HUGE,calzone that was chock full of pepperoni and mouthwatering cheeses, a strombolipacked with chicken, broccoli and a cheese blend that just melted in yourmouth. We also had the more traditional pizza with various toppings that wasone of the best I have ever had. Being Italian, my standards for anything pizzarelated are pretty high and Annie’s was definitely a winner. I liked their friendlyand efficient service and was impressed overall with the quality and quantityof their food. We had more than enough for our party and were as stuffed asa canolli to boot! For Italian at its best, trust me and try Annie’s Pizza.44 FEBRUARY 2008

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TECHNOLOGYby Larry ZwerinI am often approached with all sorts of questionsabout the new high definition (HD) televisions.There is so much confusion as to what to buy. As televisiontransmission goes completely to digital inthe not too distant future, a small savings now mightadd up to a very costly mistake in the long run.What Kind ofTV’s are HDTV?High Definition TVs can bestandard direct-view tubes, slimLCD’s and Plasma monitors, rearprojection units or front projectorsthat require a separate screen.HDTV refers to resolution, thehorizontal lines that can bedisplayed on the screen, not thetechnology upon which it is based.Is current TVobsolete?Not yet. The FCC originallymandated that all TV broadcastsbe converted to digital by 2007.The date was extended to February17, 2009. Even so, when allbroadcasts go digital, manufacturersand television service providershave agreed to make set top boxesto down convert the digital signalsto analog so that old style TVs maybe used past the mandate. Unfortunately,if you do not use cableor satellite services, terrestrial antennaboxes may be more expensivethan the cost of replacing some ofthe smaller sets available. As far aspicture quality, you will be missingout on a lot!For more information, call theFederal Communications Commissionat 1.888.225.5322 or visit thecommission’s digital televisionwebsite at: www.dtv.gov.Is DigitalCable HDTV?No. This is the most persistentmisconception out there today.Whatmost cable companies promote asdigital cable is simply standarddefinition TV broadcast digitally,similar to digital satellite TV. Thevideo and picture quality may besuperior to standard analog cable butthe resolution (picture quality) willhave a maximum resolution of 480interlace lines. This is nowhere nearthe resolution (picture quality) ofhigh definition television, which canhave three to four times better picturequality as well as better sound.However, in order to subscribe to acable company’s HDTV service, youmust be a digital cable subscriber.What do I need toreceive High Definitionprogramming?To receive HDTV programs in yourhome, you need an HDTV with aHDTV tuner built in or a HDTVready TV with a separate box tunerable to receive either off air, cable,or satellite HD programming. Yes, Isaid off air! As in free! I presentlyget more than 18 High Definitionchannels at no charge. All networkprogramming will soon convert overto HDTV available free of chargeoff air with a small UHF antenna.Currently all the major networkstransmit HDTV programming.How much canI expect to payfor an HDTV?As the technology matures, priceskeep coming down, which is greatfor consumers. Currently you canexpect to pay from about $700.00for a smaller direct view HDTV setto more than $10,000 for some ofthe best mass consumer plasma orprojection displays.What is the differencebetween enhanceddefinition EDTV andhigh definition HDTV?HDTV includes picture resolutions(picture quality) of 1080 Progressive,1080 Interlace, and 720 progressivelines of resolution. EDTV resolutionis 480 progressive, equivalent to thevideo output of a better DVDplayer. EDTV looks better thantoday’s standard analog resolution(picture quality) but not even close toHDTV at three to four times thepicture quality.What’s the differencebetween an integratedHDTV and anHD-ready set?Many HDTV sets sold today aremarketed as HDTV ready; theyare either monitors or do not havean HDTV tuner integrated to receiverHD digital signal. IntegratedHDTVs will have a HDTV tuneralready built into the set.What kind of Inputs willI need on my HDTV?That depends on what you want toconnect it to. For DVD players youwill need an S-Video (good), ComponentVideo (Better), or DVI orHDMI (Best) Inputs. For HDTVset top boxes you will need ComponentVideo (Better), or DVI orHDMI (Best) Inputs, dependingupon the box you use. These inputsare compatible with today’s HDTVsatellite and cable tuners.Can I get HDTV frommy cable company?Yes. At this time, cable providers inmost metropolitan and suburbanareas offer High Definitionprogramming. You can receive yoursignal through a set top box or a cablecard available from cable providers aslong as your High Definition TV hasa input for such a card. The cardbypasses the need for the set top boxand provides direct access to yourpremium cable services.What is the bestresolution for HDTV:720P, 1080i or 1080p?Technically, 1080p is the highestresolution, but any of the threequalify as HDTV. While expertsand videophiles may disagree, mostpeople can’t tell the differencebetween 1080i and 1080p. 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PROFESSIONAL ADVICEREAL ESTATE:List it and Leave itCongratulations! You’re selling yourhome and you’ve hired an agent tohelp you. But what can you do to helpwith the sale? Simply put, leave.By Bill FitzsimmonsWhen you’re selling your home, potentialbuyers will set up an appointment throughtheir agent for a visit. The normal routine isfor the buyer’s agent to contact the seller’sagent for the showing. You will then benotified of the time. So, what do you do then?Get out of the house! Why? Because buyerswant to inspect your home without beingunder your watchful eye. It might be theirfuture home and they want to check it outthoroughly. Some buyers will open cabinets and drawers, sneakpeeks into closets, and turn the water on in the tub or sinks. Theymight flush a toilet or try to open a window here and there. Buyerswill do certain things they might not ordinarily do if they know theowner is in the next room.Potential buyers may have questions about your systems, mechanicals,structure, and many other aspects of the house. They will pose thesequestions to get more information. If you’re looming, the buyer maynot feel entitled to ask about the age of the roof or about the capacity ofthe water heater without seeming too critical. Your presence changesthe complexion of everything. Buyers want to view houses with acritical eye, and a certain degree of detachment. If you’re present, thisjust isn’t possible.Some sellers feel the need to follow the buyers around the home.Theywant so badly to be helpful that they don’t realize that they’re makingthe buyers feel uncomfortable. In reality, your presence might cost youa sale. When buyers are looking at a property, they are consumers,examining the various aspects of each house. A house is a commoditywith a value and a list of features that may or may not appeal to eachbuyer. If you’re present during the showings, the house suddenlybecomes a home, and the buyer becomes an intruder.It’s the same for open houses. You can help by setting up and doingsome prep work, but then you and your family should leave. Take thepets with you as well. Your agent will take care of the rest. The agentknows what to do and will answer questions and provide informationabout the property.If you know you’re a “hands-on” kind of person, then prepare a listthat your agent can hand out to perspective buyers. If you’ve madeimprovements such as a new roof or a new kitchen, your agent canconvey that information to perspective buyers. You don’t need to bepresent to tell each buyer all that you’ve done. Your agent will weighwhat information is important, and when it becomes important.POOPON$10.00 OFFFirst Month of ServiceExp. 02/29/2008There’s no doubt that buying and selling a home can be stressful foreveryone involved. The last thing you want to do as a seller is add tothat stress level. Even though you may think you’re only helping, it’smore likely that you’re not. In today’s market, where buyers andshowings have become scarce, try to make the best of it. Take a breakand use the time to run an errand or take the family out for a bite toeat. Let the buyer check out your home without the additionalburden of your presence. Your efforts NOT to be home will go a longway to selling your house more quickly!Bill Fitzsimmons, ABR, CLHMS, is a broker with RE/MAX ParkCreekin Coconut Creek and is president of the Flag Football League inParkland.50 FEBRUARY 2008

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No Princess in the HouseNo Princess in the HouseBy Cheryl PangbornIt’s funny now, looking back, I see howdisillusioned we can be when we have kids. I rememberbeing pregnant with my daughter; I was so thrilled to be having a girl! Iimagined a frilly little princess, a “Mini-Me” of sorts, and then…along cameKatie. As adorable as she is and as often as people tell me she looks just likeme, she is not like me at all. My dreams of dressing up dolls, shopping in themall for cute clothes and watching Disney Princess movies flew right outthe window with this child. At first it really bothered me and I made it mymission to make her into a Girly Girl. I introduced her to all things pink andpretty and tried to get her to embrace the world of fashion, but she will haveno part of it. We never mention the “B” word in our house (that’s Barbie).The only “B” she allows in her room is the “B” in Bob, that’s SpongeBob forall you not familiar with Bikini Bottom (that’s where he lives, by the way).After all, who wouldn’t like an annoying yellow sea sponge with a nasallyvoice who hangs out with a bloated, slow minded starfish, better than a cutelydressed doll with a cool Corvette and townhouse?? Go figure.The amazing thing is that as Katie gets older, she’s seven now, it becomesmore obvious to me that she is exactly like her dad. It took me awhile to toadmit it to myself, but that is the cold hard truth. What makes them laugh?Disgusting arm pit noises and whoopee cushions. What is entertainmentfor them? Watching Survivorman on the Science channel or UltimateFighting. Are they both Fashionistas — hardly! My husband practicallypasses out if he has to stay in the mall more than five minutes and mydaughter only likes to go for the entertainment factor, you know, lunch,maybe a ride on the carousel, and then she’s had enough! I don’t think sheknows you actually go there to SHOP. And speaking of fashion, I’ve givenup completely. She has a “no dress” policy. I state that with a doublemeaning because she hates dresses and being dressed. She is naked withinseconds of walking into the house. “I hate clothes, mom.” Why does thisstatement scare me so much? When she finally does get dressed, she’ll dona lovely pair of old ratty shorts and an equally drab T-Shirt and I just starein dismay. How could this child have come from my loins?All my dreams of dressing up dolls, shopping in themall for cute clothes and watching Disney Princessmovies flew right out the window with this child.52 FEBRUARY 2008Recently Katie was performing with a choir of children in a Christmaspresentation. This was a thrill for me, as I am long-time thespian who willperform any chance I can get. I was hopeful that this would push her intothe world of drama, my world! I thought happily, perhaps this is what wecould have in common. Minutes before the show, I snapped back to realitywhen she came completely unglued and flipped out. I had to bribe her to goon stage with a number of ridiculously expensive toys. She did wind updoing it, but she didn’t like it. And, alas, that too is sooo my husband. He isa totally behind the scenes type and apparently, so is she. Mind you, she isvery much a drama queen but she saves her best performances exclusivelyfor me at home. Lucky me! (“Mom, I don’t like Cinderella, she is so lame”)!I haven’t given up all hope, however. I am still working subtly and slowlywith her. I recently introduced her to the joys of a good pedicure and sheactually liked it. I’ve decided that instead of moving right to the princessthing, I will get her excited about other Disney movies like Ratatouille (yes amovie about a Rat). I still can’t get too excited about the funny nose andglasses or anything related to “cutting the cheese”, but I am really happy thatshe has such a close bond with her dad. Even if the bonding agents arethings that I think should be banned completely (like Go-Carts and BBguns). She has captured her dad’s heart and loves to be with him and wantsto do all the things he does. So there is an up side to this and I am holdingout in the hopes that, eventually, she will move into those years wheremakeup and clothes, along with modesty, become all important to her, andI will be waiting in the wings to take over and it will be Mom’s time toshine! Until then, I will try to laugh along with the fake bugs and play withMatchbox cars…and dream someday my Princess will come…

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Watch Out ForThat Paper Avalanche!By Susanne PhelpsFaced with several projects in need of immediate attention, i.e., your articleis overdue; your gallery needs five more paintings; and your biggest clientwants an entirely new advertising plan next week—you need to get focusedfast! But try as you might, you cannot concentrate on your work. You fidget,daydream and come up with one false start after another.Could it be that the stacks of junk on the floor and piles of papercovering your desk are distracting you? Each piece of paper seems to benagging at you. READ ME! FILE ME! FIX MY PROBLEM!ANSWER THIS CALL!No wonder concentrating on the project at hand is difficult.Perhaps these tips from Clearing the Clutter for Good Feng Shui by MaryLambert may help explain just why clutter is counterproductive:“The room you work in should nurture you and your abilities. If your desk iscluttered with numerous items and the floor is covered with boxes, reports,and files, chi will get stuck and your creativity and decision-making skills willbe blocked, causing you to work in a confused, disorganized way. Even filecabinets stuffed with redundant projects or information about bad clients willcreate negative space in the work area.” And do not forget electronic storage.“Leaving old material on your machine will hold you back from progressingwith new projects.”Perhaps chi and Feng Shui isn’t your bag. But nevertheless, junk and excesspapers do block creativity. Some part of your brain and psyche are alwaysworrying about all the things you have not completed, represented by pilesand mounds of stuff and just plain paper clutter.Paper, for better or worse, is here to stay. It is portable, easy to read, easy toedit, quick to page through. Unfortunately, paper clutter is denser than otherkinds of clutter. There are more pieces per pile. A large pile of paper cancontain hundreds of items, each one requiring you to take action now!When you are ready to deal with your paper mess,try these easy methods:• Remove all the big stuff: notebooks, magazines, books, newsletters;• Put financial papers, bills, bank statements, receipts, and invoicesto send, in a special place. You should deal with these items promptlyand consistently;• Quickly glance at the remaining paper, tossing anything outdated orof marginal interest.• Create places for items requiring action; i.e. file, respond, to read;• Make decisions quickly. DO NOT stop and read aging news clippingsor old advertisements and catalogs;• To prevent piles from building up, open and deal with incoming mailevery day. Cancel subscriptions, which you don’t truly need or enjoy,and toss ads and junk mail immediately upon receipt. Do NOT printevery joke, email or interesting web site you see; pretend that eachminute and each sheet of paper is very costly.HAPPY DECLUTTERING!54 FEBRUARY 2008Susanne Phelps is a South Florida resident, a professional organizer andPresident of Clutter Tamer, Inc.

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GARDEN SPOTTheSpiny Orb WeaverAmong UsBy Ed BinkerdTThose of us who live in South Florida share our world with an assortmentof small critters, from the ubiquitous Anole lizard to a wide variety ofmulti-legged creepy-crawlies. How we feel about our little friends maydepend on where we find them. We’re pretty much OK with just aboutany creature we see in the yard; it’s very different matter if we find them inthe house. Let’s visit a few of these interesting animals, then we’ll offersome suggestions on how to interact with them.EEK, a spider! Now I’ll grant you, spiders are prettyugly and their disgusting eating habits don’t makethem any more lovable. Nevertheless, not all of themdeserve to be smashed or gassed. For example, take theSpiny Orb Weaver. With its yellowish body, blackspots and orange spines on the side and rear, it lookslike a miniature, gaily-colored crab with shiny blacklegs. Barely a half-inch wide, these industrious littleengineers build webs that are sometimesfifteen to twenty feet wide. More thanonce I have had webs in my back yardthat had three anchor-points - the edgeof my roof, the top of the fichus hedge20 feet away and, finally, the ground. Ifa six-foot human built a web ofproportionate size it would span2,000 feet or more!GeckoMister Lizard is out in the yard: Ifyou’re lucky, you have a populationof small lizards residing in your yard and on(not in) your house. If you do, it’s like having TrulyNolan on duty 24 hours a day. The day workers aremade up of Brown Anole lizards and their seldomseen cousins, the Green Anole. Both are slender andgrow to about seven inches in length.They can run likethe wind and just love to eat lots of bugs. After the sungoes down, the Anoles retire to their homes to watch TVand get some rest after a long day of scurrying. With that,the night shift clocks in – the Mediterranean Geckos.Shorter and fatter than the Anoles, the Geckos spendmost of the night running up and down the outside walls ofyour house looking for snacks. A lot of the action takes placenear your outside lights which attract flying insects, afavorite meal for Geckos. Because they are so beneficial to ushumans, lizards deserve to be treated with a little kindness.Green AnoleA word about Dinosaurs: We share our world with another, morespectacular lizard - the Green Iguana. If you’re afraid of lizards, you willswear that Iguanasgrow to twenty feet in length and feed onpets and small children. Au contraire bon ami! They grow to “only”five feet in length and, thank God, are strict vegetarians.About critters in the house: There is no law that says we have to kill everycritter that makes its way into our homes. I’ll admit there are a few specieswe simply must exterminate on sight.Roaches (renamed “Palmetto Bugs” by theFlorida Chamber of Commerce) andSilver Fish are two examples. But for manyothers I would encourage you to simplyrelocate them from inside your home tooutside your home. This can beaccomplished using a simple, home-madecritter catcher. This handy tool consists ofa large plastic drinking glass and a thinpiece of cardboard; the back of a writingtablet works just fine. Actually, catchingcritters takes no small amount of skill andfinesse. You must approach them slowly,preferably in your stocking feet for added stealth.To safely trap it, you’ll want to carefully lower theopen end of the glass over the critter. If you’recatching a lizard, try not to cut off any of his/hertail; it creates a deformity thatmakes the lizard very selfconscious.After the critter istrapped under the glass, slowlyand carefully slide the piece ofcardboard under the glass. Asyou do, the critter will walk upon the cardboard. As soon asthe cardboard covers the entireopening of the glass, thecritter is trapped and you areready to transport. Just walkoutside and shake the critterout of the glass on to thenearest tree or hedge.IguanaYou’ll be surprised how good it feels to save one of theselittle creatures. Not only that, you will automatically become an honorarymember of the Gil Grissom (CSI) Entomological Society.Ed Binkerd is a retired human resources executive with a passion for writing.He lives with his wife Sharon in Fort Lauderdale.56 FEBRUARY 2008

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GARDEN SPOTAre You A Little Buggy In Your Own Yard?by Brian Allen, Master GardenerThere are three letters in the alphabet that you should remember, theyare IPM and stand for Integrated Pest Management. According to theFlorida Yards and Neighborhoods Handbook, IPM is a sustainableapproach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical,and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmentalrisks.Let’s try and make it simple. An IPM program is where pest scoutingand monitoring is common and pesticides should only be applied whenother options will not control the pest. If pesticides are used, they shouldbe applied at labeled rates and a sign should be posted to alert you thatthe substance has been applied. Whenpesticides are necessary, least-toxicproducts should be chosen.You need to remember that being a healthyplant is the best way to defend itself againsta bad pest. As well, with a little help fromgood bugs and birds, your landscape willbenefit greatly.Basic Building Blocks of IPM:Start your IPM program off with pest free and pest resistant plantsand a landscape plan that encourages natural controls:• Keep your plants healthy.• Keep a watchful eye on your plants. This helps detect pest problemsearly.• Plants that show aesthetic damage may not need to be treated;know what you’ll accept in aesthetic damage before you treat.• Pest outbreak – determine if you have a natural enemy of thepest present and give it some time to see if it can actually controlthe problem.• Necessary treatment- use the safest alternatives first.• Handpicking to remove the pests.• Pruning and removal of the infected limbs or leafs.• “Softest” of insecticides.• Insecticidal soap.• Horticultural Oil.• Microbials.• Spot treat affected plants or lawn areas – never blanket spray.Avoiding Pest Problems:• Think before you plant.• Do not plant in unfavorable growing conditions.• Choose insect and disease resistant plant varieties.• Do not encourage excessive growth – this practice makes theplants vulnerable to insects and disease.• Water and fertilize in moderate amounts.• Do not mow your grass/lawn too short.• Do not severely prune your trees or shrubs – this weakensthem and invites in pests.58 FEBRUARY 2008

Manage your yard pests responsibly. Due to concerns about health, theenvironment, and pesticide resistance, pest control practices once takenfor granted are now under scrutiny. Indiscriminate use of pesticides is illadvised and only hurts beneficial insects, birds and other natural controls.Now that we’re finished, go ahead and wash your hands from all thathandpicking. Do not forget to throw out all those pruned, infectedlimbs and leaves by placing them in a plastic bag securely tied so thebugs do not escape.Visit these helpful websites and review the published materials below asthey provide great information that’s easy to put to good use in your ownbackyard:“Florida Yards and Neighborhoods” – www.fy.ifas.ufl.eduIMP Florida – www.imp.ifas.ufl.eduEBIS Biological Control Topics – www.edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_biological.controlWoody Bug – www.woodypest.ifas.ufl.eduFeatured Creatures - www.creatures.ifas.ufl.eduBrian Allen, a Parkland resident,is a Broward MasterGardener and hasbeen a landscapemaintenance andbusiness owner for over35 years in the Broward andPalm Beach areas.Common Plant Pests:Aphids – winged or wingless pear shaped bodies that may be green, yellow,black, red or multi-colored. Aphids are found mainly on new growth.Damaged leaves appear yellow, twisted or distorted; ants or sooty mold mayalso be present.Mealy Bugs - soft-bodied 1/16” – 1/8” long. These bugs also havewell developed legs and bodies. A powdery, white wax covers their eggmasses. This bug attacks leaves, twigs and roots and leaves a mealy, waxydeposit behind.Plant-feeding Mites – these are tiny, oval shaped bugs. Their size is about1/32” and they appear in red, yellow or green colors and may also have spots.These little creatures spin loose webs and reproduce rapidly in hot weather.Scales – these vary in size, shape and color but they are approximately 1/8”and appear as a soft shell or hard armor shell. They feed on leaves, twigs,stems and the fruits of the plants or trees.Trips are tiny 1/32” winged insects that scar the plant leaves and buds whichthen turn a dull gray color and the leaves curl.Whiteflies – The adult whiteflies look like white moths and take flightwhen the leaves are disturbed and they lay their eggs on the underside of theplant leaf.Caterpillars – Larvae of the butterflies and moths will chew on the foliage.Natural enemies for annoying bugs are parasitic wasps, lady beetles, predatorymites, big-eyed bugs, earwigs, predatory stinkbugs, birdsand lizards.the PARKLANDER 59

OUTDOORSDeer AntlerTreasure Huntingby Robert LoewendickFor most outdoors enthusiasts, their huntingand fishing pursuits follow a normal routineof seasons. A new “season” of sorts isbecoming popular and is finding its way ontothe schedule. It is hunting for the naturallyshed antlers of the white-tailed deer. Latewinter and early spring offers the outdoorsperson the season to hike through thewhitetail’s habitat in search of a shed antler.Doing so provides information about the specificherd and is another entertaining reason to get outside.The shedding of antlers is an annual event for the white-taileddeer. The antler growing cycle begins in the spring, carriesthrough the summer and concludes with shedding in the winteror early spring. At the conclusion of the fall breeding season, thebuck’s need for his antlers is complete. The antlers are used forfighting other bucks for the attention of females and otheruses, as marking his territory on trees and shrubs, all for the sakeof reproduction.Antler treasure hunting while enjoying a hike with the family orfriends is the perfect experience for an early spring outing.Although an antler may not be a million bucks (just the head gearof one buck) type of treasure, searching for a shed antler offers achange of pace, different scenery, great exercise, and anotheropportunity to include children in the natural world.Sheds are found in all types of the deer habitat including bedding,feeding and watering areas.Think about the most likely event whena loose antler will become unattached. Swift head movements occurmore often during travel. A location to check first is where trailsintersect streams and brush, any situation that a buck would meetcausing him to jump.The landing from a jump will jolt the antler torelease. Feeding areas are the next best location, again because ofhead movement. Head down feeding and then a sudden jerkupward to check for danger will send a loose antler to the ground.So what can you do with your new found treasure? Mostcollectors mount their antlers on a wood plaque for display. Mykids like to show them off frequently, so they simply lay theirs on ashelf where they can have easy access to them. Antlers make a niceshow and tell item for youngsters at school also. Manycrafts people use the antlers for knife handles, belt buckles, andjewelry, as well as many other items.When children participate in shed hunting, remember a shedantler treasure is not the only one to be found. Once searchingbegins, don’t rush your young search team. They will discovermany other interesting finds. Let them explore. The more theybecome interested in exploring theoutdoors, chances are they will carryon their excitement for nature andkeep the memories of theiradventures with them throughouttheir lives. Hopefully they willpersuade others to get out and enjoyas well. It’s more important nowthan ever to teach our children topreserve our natural environmentsand to carry on good managementpractices of them.Robert Loewendick is anaward-winning freelanceoutdoor/sports writer. E-mail himat loewendick@theparklander.com.White-tailed deer shed their antlers in latewinter to early spring. Searching for thesedropped treasures are fun for all ages ofoutdoors enthusiasts.60 FEBRUARY 2008

PEOPLE WATCHING121. Girl Scout Troop 892, CoralSprings/Parkland, won 1stPlace in the Girl Scout Divisionat this year’s Broward CountyFair. They created a marble racegame that could be taught toothers to play, titled The RaceTo Camp Nocatee, whichemphasized fairness andcooperation.2. Republican PresidentalCandidate Rudolph Guilianiand his wife Judith recentlymet with Coral Springs MayorScott Brook.33. The MOMS Club of Parkland recently held a holiday party and cookie exchange. Appearing in thephoto: Front (l-r): Nicole Lowings, Charla Nelan and Leah Ploumis. Back (l-r): Liza Galasso,Barbara Jacobson, Jill Stefanoni, Marlo Dykstra, Jennifer Montalto, Shannon Cook and Lucia Sack.44. Jaimee Lynn Stallmer (nee Udvarhely)and Todd Stallmer. Jaimee was the bride that won thewedding gown from Demetrios in the contest held by the Parklander last year.$200 OFFAny Landscape JobOver $2000New Customers only with landscapeconsultation. Please present$100 OFFAny Landscape JobOver $1000New Customers only with landscapeconsultation. Please presentthe PARKLANDER61

COMMUNITY NEWSChabad of ParklandOur beliefs color the way we see the worldand help us to make sense of the inevitablechallenges that confront us. ThisFebruary, the Jewish Learning Institutein Parkland is set to unveil BeyondBelief, an intriguing new course.Beyond Belief provides an innovativelook at the process whereby our lives are enriched anddeepened by thinking about faith. Fresh, provocative, andinsightful, JLI’s new course is designed to help students takea closer look at how their beliefs can bring meaning to their lives and guidetheir choices in the real world.“Many people grapple with fundamental questions of belief and its placein their lives,” explains Rabbi Mendy Gutnick the course instructor.“Beyond Belief reclaims faith as a core Jewish value and must becontinuously fed by thinking, feeling, and doing.”I am constantly called upon to provide the Jewish perspectives onquestions that are asked by those of every religious faith,” says RabbiGutnick. “Beyond Belief will provide insight into many of these questions.More importantly, however, this course will address the inner struggle thatmany people feel when considering issues of faith.”This exciting new course will be offered at Chabad of Parkland, 7170Loxahatchee Rd. Parkland FL 33067 for six Wednesdays, startingFebruary 6th 2008.Congregation Kol TikvahCongregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland is proud to announce its 2008Concert Series featuring exciting programs that will appeal to musiclovers of all ages.The Best of Times: Broadway Hits from the Last 50 Years. Soprano VictoriaAtwater and tenor Bruce Reed join Malcolm Arnold, Kol Tikvah’s ownCantorial Soloist on the piano in a celebration of songs from Broadway.The Best of Times is slated for February 24, 2008 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10for adults and $5.00 Child 18 and under.Each song will tell its own story at a concert entitled, Songs of the Ghettos &Concentration Camps on April 6, 2008 at 4 p.m. Cantorial Soloist MalcolmArnold and pianist Marina Stolyar will share music of the Jews who livedand died during the Holocaust. Tickets are $10 for adults and free forthose 18 and under.For more information about this or other upcoming events, please call theTemple office at (954) 346-7878.Temple Beth OrrRededication Weekend, February 8-10, 2008Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs will open the doors to their newlyremodeled home as they Reflect, Renew, Reconnect and Rededicatethemselves to the Spirit of Judaism. This is the culmination of a 5-yearlong Capital Campaign, which raised over $2 million dollars to completethe renovation. Temple Beth Orr will be celebrating the re-opening of thenewly remodeled Helene and Steven Weicholz Sanctuary (founders ofJAFCO), the newly named Share Social Hall, the Hall of Honors and mainentrance, the newly named Goldstein Education Wing and the AverbuchLifelong Learning Program. Diane Trivelli, the Rededication Chair, alongwith the Rededication Committee have worked for a year to plan and executethis weekend long event. Not only are they rededicating their temple, butthey are also introducing the brand new prayer book, Mishkan T’filah.For more information on special events and programs during therededication weekend, please call the Temple office at (954) 753-3232.Artists-In-Residence” Family Weekend EventsTemple Beth Orr welcomes award winning, internationally known recordingartists, musicians, performers, and educators for their Artists in ResidenceFamily Weekends. In February, awarding winning composers and singers,Peter and Ellen Allard will perform. Drawing on a rich tradition of musicalexperiences, they will present lively and captivating performances, keynotepresentations, and teacher workshops for families from Friday, Feb. 22–Sunday, February 24th.Some events may require a fee or reservations. Please call the Temple office at(954) 753-3232 for further information.Parkland Recreation EventsParent Night Out/Kids Night In: Fri., Feb 15thEnjoy a night out on the town whileyour kids enjoy a fun-filled evening fullof games, arts & crafts, movies, andmuch more. A great time to catch amovie, dine out, or spend an eveningshopping while your children are beingsupervised. This program is for childrenages 4-12. Advance registration isrequired. Children will be supervised bythe City of Parkland SummerRecreation Staff and the Teen AdvisoryGroup Members. Program hours are5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost of thisprogram is $10.00 per participant or$25.00 per family. To be held in theParkland Library Meeting room.SNOWfest: Sat., Feb 16thCome and join the City of Parkland in the 2nd Annual SNOWfest atTerramar Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be plenty of activitiesfor the children to enjoy. There will be 20 tons of REAL snow to enjoy, sobring the mittens! There will also be a magic show, foam pit, bounce house,snacks and a craft station! Cost is $10 per person (only children 13 and underare allowed to participate). Admission includes: access to snow area, rides,snacks, and live entertainment. Deadline to register is February 8th.Family ComedyParkland residents are invited to laugh their socks off as the City of Parklandpresents a family friendly comedian, Michael Petit, who will perform at thePine Trails Park Amphitheatre, 10555 Trails End, on February 16, from 7:00p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free event. Formore information please contact Colleen O’Dea, Special EventsCoordinator, at 954-757-4120 or codea@cityofparkland.org .COMMUNITY NEWS continues on page 10262 FEBRUARY 2008

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENTARTWALKSDegas in Bronze:By Yvette Jayson Sencer, Ph.D.Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is well known for hisoil paintings, pastel and charcoal renderings ofballerinas, entertainers, bathers, and racehorses,and for one groundbreaking sculpture of afourteen year old dancer. What is not so wellknown, is that Degas made many small sculpturesthat were never exhibited during his lifetime.These were clay or wax, three-dimensional studiesof figures in motion, which Degas created for hisown personal investigation of expressivegestures, and then discarded in the studiowhen he was finished using them.Edgar Degas, Spanish Danceconceived around 1882-1895, bronzecast in 1920’s and after from wax sculpture.Collections MASP, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brasil.©2007 Courtesy of International ArtsThe Boca Raton Museum of Art is presenting an exhibition of bronzesculptures by Edgar Degas from January 25 through April 27, 2008.Degas in Bronze: The Complete Sculptures offers museum visitors a rareopportunity to view works that Degas originally crafted for his own personalexpression, not for public display.Numerous small sculptures were found in Degas’ studio after his death.The73 sculptures in this exhibition were cast in bronze in order to prevent thefragile clay and wax statuettes from crumbling. A limited edition of fourcomprehensive sets of these works was cast. The collection of Degas’bronzes at the Boca Raton Museum is on loan from Brazil’s renownedMuseu de Arte de Sao Paulo.The collection is one of the limited edition sets produced in the 1920’s andafter by Hebrard, and cast by Albino Palazzolo, under the supervision ofDegas’ friend Albert Bartholome.bather, or racehorse from every angle. Degas used the statuettes to studyhow the figure functions, and to develop interesting poses for major paintingsand drawings.Among the works featured in this exhibition is Horse at Trough (c.1865-68),cast in bronze from a wax original. The horse of the statuette is believed tobe the same horse in Degas’ painting, Mille Fiocre in the Ballet “La Source”,exhibited in the Paris Salon of 1868, and currently in the collection of theBrooklyn Museum in New York.Many figures of dancers are shown, including The Spanish Dance, DancerRubbing Her Knee, and Dressed Dancer at Rest, Hands Behind Her Back, RightFoot Forward.The one sculpture which Degas did make for public display is Little Dancer,Aged Fourteen. The Little Dancer was the result of numerous preliminarystudies in charcoal, pastel, and sculpture.Degas was particularly concerned with the problem of how the movementand gesture of a body may reveal one’s inherent personality. His concernwith the nature of movement led him to make many two dimensional studieson paper, and to also make three dimensional studies in soft, pliablematerials. Two dimensional studies present a single view, while threedimensional studies capture the essence of the muscular action of a dancer,64 FEBRUARY 2008The subject is the teenage daughter of a local laundress. Marie VanGoethem was a student at the Ecole de Danse in Paris. Young girls, likeMarie, were called “little rats” by the professional dancers. From an earlyage, they studied and practiced their ballet positions, and yearned to be inthe spotlight at the Paris Opera Ballet. Degas has captured that sense ofyearning in his sculpture of Marie.

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENTThe CompleteSculpturesLittle Dancer, Aged Fourteen was exhibited at the Impressionist Exhibition in Paris in 1881. The sculpturestartled the public by its astonishing realism. Degas dressed the painted wax form in a real canvas bodiceand a tulle skirt, and he tied a real satin ribbon in the little girl’s braided hair. Degas’ use of mixed media toenhance sculpture was a revolutionary departure from traditional, academic presentations of that time.Unlike the Impressionists, with whom he exhibited, Edgar Degas did not seek to capture an instantaneousimpression, seen in the blink of an eye. Degas worked methodically, in his studio, and madenumerous preliminary studies before beginning a painting.Visitors to this exhibition will also be treated to a fine selection of Degas’ prints and drawings. Theseworks provide a broader understanding of Degas’ sensitive handling of materials. Included are TheSinger of 1877-78, a pastel over monotype which suggests the process Degas followed in his drawing,and Standing Nude of 1893, a charcoal rendering of a young woman.The theme of the female bather was one which Degas used many times, especially in his late years.Woman Drying Herself is a pastel and charcoal drawing on paper. A similar theme is shown in the smallbronze, Woman Seated in an Armchair Wiping Her Left Armpit.The original wax statuette is in the collectionof the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.In his late years Degas’ eyesight began to fade.This was a terrible misfortune for any artist to experience.For Edgar Degas, whose paintings and drawings were so dependent on clear line, rich color, and sensitiveshading, the loss of vision was devastating. Nevertheless, he continued to work. He used sculpture tofulfill his studies of anatomy and motion.Edgar Degas solved the problem of how to show contemporary women in the nude, without making hispictures appear sordid or outdated, and without resorting to a traditional, academic approach. To showmodern women in a modern way, he turned to the theme of bathers.This allowed him to show the nudefemale in personal, private moments, such as going in or out of the bath, drying herself, and groomingherself and combing her hair. He compared these compositions to glimpses through a keyhole.Edgar Degas was a master artist who showed contemporary life through the articulation of gestures. Hefeatured the activity of commonplace, hard working women, such as laundresses, dancers, and milliners.Through the gestures of the participants, he showed the physical and emotional stress of such differentworlds as the ballet and the race course. This world-class exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Artoffers viewers another dimension of the courageous innovations made by one of the major pioneeringartists of the Impressionist period.The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated 288-page catalogue compiled by art historian andformer museum director, Joseph S. Czestochowski and Ann Pingeot.Dr. Yvette Jayson Sencer is an art historian, writer and lecturer on the arts.E-mail her at sencer@theparklander.com.Top: Edgar Degas, Horse at Trough conceived around 1865-1868, bronze cast in 1920’s and after from wax sculpture.Collections MASP, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brasil. ©2007 Courtesy of International Arts.Middle: Edgar Degas, Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen conceived around 1878-1881, bronze cast in 1920’s and after froma wax sculpture. Collections of MASP, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brasil, © 2007 Courtesy of International Arts.Bottom: Edgar Degas, Dancer Pulling on Her Stocking conceived c.1896-1911, bronze cast in 1920’s and after froma wax sculpture, collection of MASP, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brasil. © 2007 Courtesy of International Artsthe PARKLANDER65

COMMUNITY EVENTSTHE FOURTH ANNUAL CORAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS will beheld March 15th and 16th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at The Walk, 2900 UniversityDrive, in Coral Springs. A non-profit corporation, the Festival hopes to expandthe cultural awareness in the city and surrounding areas and to aid in the economicgrowth of downtown Coral Springs. Produced entirely by a volunteercommittee, The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts showcases fine arts andcrafts with over 250 artisans and crafters brought to the Festival by HowardAlan Events and Performing Arts Entertainment.Exciting entertainment will again be provided on two stages. The North Stageat 28th Street will feature performing arts and will include the high energy footstomping Jimmie Jam Cloggers, returning for the 3rd year; Ballet Elite, huladancing by two sisters who have just moved here from Hawaii; and, vignettesfrom the drama departments at both Coral Springs and Taravella High Schools.Taravella will perform their award winning Les Miserables. The South Stage willfeature talented musical groups like the Country Western group “ShadowCreek’, opening the Festival on Saturday, followed by “Hot Brass Monkey” whowill feature music from the ’70s to the ’90s. They appeared in the movie AnyGiven Sunday, starring Al Pacino, and have opened for such national acts asPatti LaBelle and Pat Benatar. Sunday will feature the music of Duke Ellingtonand Count Basie with “The Sea Coast Big Band”. Music entertainment chair,Vincent Rebecca, specifically brings this group back each year to exposeyoung people to music they might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear.Both he and the group always receive enthusiastic responses from both youngand old. Closing out the Festival will be the Fabulons with music of the ’50sand ’60s. In 2006, “The Fabulons” were featured in the movie Boynton BeachClub with Dyan Cannon.Literary workshops with many published authors and poets will again be held inBarnes and Noble throughout the weekend. For more family fun, the Festival isexpanding its Children’s Area to feature a children’s puppet theatre and suchinnovative children’s activities as bubble pop dancing.The 2007 Festival hosted over 30,000 guests from the tri-county area. Join usat Coral Springs’ “premiere event”, the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. Bringthe whole family and enjoy the beautiful outdoors at The Walk.66 FEBRUARY 2008

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENTby Janet Lynn Roseman, PhDTHIS MONTH, THE MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY WILL BE PERFORMING FOR ONENIGHT ONLY AT THE KRAVIS CENTER ON FEBRUARY 10TH. IT IS A PERFORMANCE NOT TOBE MISSED AND AUDIENCES IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE IN FOR A RARE OPPORTUNITY TOUNDERSTAND THE CREATIVE MIND OF MARTHA GRAHAM.CONSIDERED THE PIONEER OF MODERN DANCE, MARTHA GRAHAM WAS A GENIUS,PHYSICALLY AND CREATIVELY, ANDTRULYWASASPIRITUALPHILOSOPHEROFTHEHIGHEST ORDER. SHE CREATED MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES AND THEORIES ABOUT THEBODY THAT DEFIED THE DANCE CONVENTIONS OF HER TIME,YET THROUGHOUT HER LONG LIFE, SHE CONTINUED TOADHERE TO HER UNIQUE AND AMAZINGLY DIVERSECHOREOGRAPHIC IMPULSES.One of her glories of movement was herutilization and belief that the pelvic girdle wasthe form for seats of emotion. She ferventlybelieved that it was the birthplace and the necessarylink between the world of Above (Heaven) and Below(Earth). Graham understood that inside the architectureof her “technique” (in it’s original form), thatthese forms would directly telegraph states of emotion tothe audience but would not be “descriptions” of that emotion.Tadej Brdnikand Miki Orihara inMartha Graham’s“Appalachian Spring.”Photo by John Deane“The way I try to illuminate or disturb or tell the truth as I see it isthrough dancing. Dancing to me is the revelation of the human being,good or bad, through movement. I try to explore the areas, the body andthe soul of the human being. I am not a propagandist; I am an explorer; I amnot a prophet; I hope I am a messenger.”Complete sincerity of the body was her dictum from the early days of her dancing career. It wasnot only a belief; it was her commandment. In her first newspaper interview, she told a reporter,68 FEBRUARY 2008

“The only value of my work, if it has any art value, is absolute sincerity. I wouldnot do anything that I couldn’t feel. A dance must dominate me completely,until I lose sense of anything else.”Fang-Yi Sheu in Martha Graham’s“Sketches from ‘Chronicle’.”Photo by John DeaneAlthough her Presbyterian family did not approve at first of her dancing, it waswhen the family moved to Santa Barbara from the East Coast that Grahamjoined the Denishawn Dance Company, a company at that time who providedartistic and spiritual education for all of their dancers. After earning initialacclaim with Denishawn, Graham grew restless along with her longtime supporter,shoulder-to-cry-on, mentor, and then lover, musician Louis Horst.When she departed the school, so did he. One of my favorite quotes by Horst iswhen he told Graham that she “didn’t have to worry about the music becauseSHE was the music.” It is even a higher compliment coming from a composer.Her departure from Denishawn was necessary in the making of Graham as aserious dancer whose unique style of dance would evolve. During her earlydays, while she was struggling financially and teaching at the Eastman Schoolin New York, Graham experimented with her own dance technique, a techniquethat would revolutionize modern dance. “The fundamental form fromwhich I started is movement. And I tried to develop the body as a pulse, a centralvibration.” She shared her disapproval of the ballet technique with IsadoraDuncan and they both believed that ballet dancers were mistakenly using thebody’s center at the base of the spine.Graham believed that the center of gravity lay in the pelvis and torso, and thatthe dancer’s arms and legs would take care of themselves. Graham’s welldefinedintuitive abilities as well as her movement talents led her to not onlycreate a new form of dance (modern dance), but to give her students over theyears the permission to not only listen to their bodies, but to honor them.Graham’s classes were full of mystical illusions: “In dance, each time may be amystical or religious connotation that you feel, but principally it is the body exaltingin its strength and its own power.” As a dancer myself, I can’t imagine a morepotent declaration. Consider the following statement from a former legendarydancer in her company, John Butler: “She was a sorceress, you know in the Irishsense of having insight and being able to command people to do her bidding. Shehas superhuman power. In the studio…no one else existed for you or for her. Shewas the enchantress in the situation. Half of the time I didn’t know what the hellshe was talking about it was so mystical and spiritual.”Graham’s sensibility about the religious aspects of dance are notable and shecreated many sacred works including a work about St. Joan of Arc, and TheVirgin Mary. Graham knew of her artistic fate and wanted to create a system ofmovement for dance that no one had created before. Her dance vocabulary isfull of these new movements: contraction, release, spiral, angular lines, leveragesand balances, and stunningly abrupt falls to the ground. Her work wasexplosive and sometimes disturbing. What is so extraordinary about Graham’swork as an artist and educator is her idea of the living spirit of the emotionsthat arise in the dancer’s body without any theatricality or pretense.This idea ofno pretensions, where the body is clear and honest, is what I feel is Graham’sextraordinary gift to dancers of our time.She was not afraid to show all emotions: negative, ugly, constricting, oftenstark and hard-to-watch, in a time when most audiences were seeking to bemerely entertained.Portrait of Martha Grahamand Bertram Ross,faces touching, inVisionary Recital,June 27, 1961.Photographer: Carl Van VechtenLibrary of Congress, Prints and PhotographsDivision, Van Vechten Collection, reproductionnumber LC-USZ62-106859 (b&wfilm copy neg.)Martin Lofsnes andKatherine Crockett inMartha Graham’s“Diversion of Angels.”Photo by John DeaneJanet Lynn Roseman Ph.D. is a dance critic, writer and scholar. She is theauthor of seven books, among them: “Dance Masters: Interviews with Legendsof the Dance”, and “Dance Was her Religion; The Sacred Choreography ofIsadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis and Martha Graham”. Email her atRoseman@theparklander.com. YMGthe PARKLANDER69

TRAVEL INFOBy Carol Corbin JonesOn our recent cruise, we again visited our favorite cruise port ofCozumel, Mexico. This is no longer the sleepy little island of myfirst visit 18 years ago. Now, another tourist Mecca, the cruisersconverge into the immaculate shopping center and slowly wanderdown the main ocean front street. Sadly, gone is much of the charmof “Old Mexico”, however, the good news is that it is consideredvery safe and, today, safety has become a major reason for thepopularity of cruising.This area is the perfect destination for travelers, who like exotic environments.TheYucatan is home to three major eco-systems that inviteexploration. My favorite way to travel is to stay at a small local hotel,not in a huge, impersonal, international residence. However, on myfirst trip to Cancun, 20 years ago, I was fortunate to be able to enjoy aweek at a friend’s apartment. I had no thoughts of being a travelwriter, I was simply there to visit, learn and talk to the local people.The apartment was on the spacious beach of the bay side of Cozumel.The waves were gentle; the clear, aqua water the perfect temperature.The streets were filled with local shops, the people friendly, all withtime to talk and share experiences.My next trip to Mexico’s Yucatan will probably be to a small localhotel on the Isla Mujeres, the little island just off of the coast ofCancun. Here, I found (as it existed 12 years ago) a fierce local pride inkeeping the sleepy little Mexican village atmosphere.The island is a short ferry ride from Cancun. It is five miles long andless than half of a mile wide. Most visitors stay in the small town at theThe Yucatan is home tothree major eco-systemsthat invite exploration.west end of the island. According to Mayan legend, the island wasused for traditional fertility ceremonies. It has a rich history, filledwith pirates and marauding buccaneers. Spanish Conquistadorsexplored the island in 1517, but only found ancient Mayan statues ofwomen, hence the name “Isle of Women”.I also long to return to Playa del Carmen (an hour’s drive fromCancun) and the astonishingMayan ruins of The coast of Isla MujeresTulum, located on ahill, above what wasdescribed by anothertravel writer as one ofthe ten most romanticbeaches in the world.Tulum is the prime,convenient location toexperience the timelessCozumelIsla Mujeres70 FEBRUARY 2008

magnificence of the Mayan civilization. I recall a nearby beach forsnorkeling, which appeared like the surface of another planetwith coral rock formations of unusual proportions and crystal clearwarm water.There are side trips from the cruises to Tulum and Playa delCarmen. Unfortunately, a bus tour is long and structured, leaving notime to speak with the locals and absorb the true atmosphere ofYucatan living.Recently, a local hotel manager of an elegant hotel in Playa delCarmen told me that the government offers great tax advantages tohotels with Mexican management and ownership. Perhaps that is abenefit for both tourism as well as the local community.Playa del Carmen hosts many more vacationing Europeans thanAmericans. If you are interested in meeting international tourists,Playa is a charming place to spend a week or two. You’ll enjoy bothsugar white sand beaches and the warm, inviting Gulf Stream watersof the Atlantic, or perhaps wandering along narrow streets of smallshops and restaurants with local color. Instead of experiencing thefoaming waves below a balcony at sea, try a relaxing hammock under apalm on a pristine beach.FOR YOUR FAMILY,YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FUTURE.For 150 years, people have been coming to Northwestern Mutualto put their minds at ease. I provide expert guidance andinnovative solutions to help you reach your financial goals.Personal needs analysis • Business needs analysisEstate analysis • Retirement solutionsEmployee & executive benefitsThomas W. MorrisFinancial RepresentativeThe South Florida Group2101 W. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 5100Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309(954) 735-9000tom.w.morris@nmfn.com05-2553 ©2007 Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The NorthwesternMutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM), and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and “the quiet company” is a registered trademark.Thomas W. Morris is an Insurance Agent of NM (life insurance, annuities and disability income insurance). 7069-655Carol Corbin Jones and her husband, ColonelChristopher Jones, are world travelersand seminar speakers. E-mail them atjones@theparklander.com.Views of Tulumthe PARKLANDER71

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RESTAURANT REVIEWTavolino Della NonnaBy Charles MarcanettiSingers often record songs that are anhomage (from the French, meaning:special honor or respect shown orexpressed publicly) to a mother orfather, a wife, friend or loved one.Sometimes they record homages tofamous people or heroes in their lives.Some books are dedicated to inspirationalloved ones and some great worksof art are inspired by loved ones. But,an entire restaurant? Yes, my friends,owners Edward Pozzuoli and ThomasGenduso, in association with MichaelJoseph Rolchigo— a graduate of theCulinary Institute of America in HydePark, NY in 1996 (there is no moreprestigious culinary institute in theworld)— the head chef and loyalgrandchild of a woman who inspired,encouraged and loved him in a magicalway, have named their restaurant forthis wonderful woman, TavolinoDella Nonna (Grandmother’s Table).Tavolino Della Nonna10181 Sample RoadCoral Springs954 -509-0046Following her passing, Michael asked for the eponymous kitchen table onwhich they shared countless meals with family and friends.feasted on desserts that would make the Italian and French pastry chefsof the world die of jealousy.When this soon-to-be-landmark in Coral Springs opened, out cameGrandma’s Table, and a sink, stove and “ice box” from the fifties. Thisre-creation of a life well lived exists at the entranceway of this truly special,wonderfully welcoming and sense-shattering authentic Italianeatery. Bring your grandmothers, bring your grandfathers, mothers,fathers, children, friends and loved ones; I assure you it will be one ofmany, many return visits.There are television sets (state-of-the-art, and I tell you this so that youdon’t think the TV’s are from the fifties, also) that play beautiful scenesof Italy and alternate with the The Godfather. There are little framedexpressions on the tables (we had, “Grandparents are a little bit parent, alittle bit teacher and a little bit best friends”). And, there are great waitpersonnel.In our case it was Raphael. He was knowledgeable, unintrusiveand alert to our every need.We arrived at 5 p.m. and quite understandably, the restaurant was busythen and for the entire evening. Busy, yes, but not too noisy. It wasinhabited by happy people, some even singing along to the nostalgicItalian music playing in the background. What a night! Come with menow, on a journey through a gourmet diner’s meal to remember; a banquetfit for royalty but served as if we were family guests.We started with taste-popping appetizers, followed by the most mouthwateringmain dishes created anywhere in Coral Springs, and then we74 FEBRUARY 2008The homemade bread was worth the entire meal. It was crisp-crustedand soft and sweet inside. It was accompanied by aged herbed olive oil orherbed tomato paste or (and this was absolutely fabulous), soft bakedgarlic/olive oil. Without a doubt you will order more…and more!The first course was accompanied by a gentle bottle of 2004Chardonnay by Carneros. At the same time we opened and allowed tobreathe a delectable 2005 Barbera D’Alba by Mauro Veglio, a Chiantilikewine that didn’t bite but maintained its legs (translation: mild andconstant in flavor).The appetizers started with Nonna’s Meatballs ($10.00). Theseauthentic Italian treats were firm but tender, perfectly spiced andserved with Mixed Baby Greens and soft, buttery Ricotta Cheese. Andthen came one of Tavolino Dell Nonna’s many signature items, theirStuffed Pasta w/Pear and Blue Cheese (order it by asking for “PearPasta”) ($11.00). Let’s face it, even though they make every type ofpasta by hand (Cappellini, Spaghetti, Linguini, Penne and Rigatoni),and even though there is no local pasta that even comes close, there isstill only so much one can do to pasta. Right? Wrong! The Pear Pastais remarkable. It’s unique. It’s a food organized to perfectly balanceeach ingredient and I encourage you to sample this almost mysterioustreat. For those of you who like “spicy” you are invited to approach withwarning the Upstate N.Y. Specialty, Escarole Ala Michael ($8.00).Tantalizing but smokin’!

Our maincourses wereperfectly portioned,perfectly heated,beautifully presentedand indescribably delicious(but I’ll try).The SnapperAlmondine ($21.00), is pan roastedand served with Amaretto Di Sorranno, Toasted Almonds and a Touchof Cream. It’s a marvelous artistic expression that begs to be devoured;so we did. Next, we were served Chicken Marsala ($18.00) and VealSaltimbocca ($22.00). You already know that I am on a crusade to haverestaurant owners seek out humanely raised veal calves and, therefore, Iseldom eat veal. This night I tasted just enough to inform each of youthat Tavolino Della Nona’s makes a great Saltimbocca and if you’re soinclined, indulge yourselves. Or, if poultry is more to your liking, try theChicken Marsala. Each comes in the traditional dark sauce and has asweet but authentic Italian flavor. The Marsala is served withMushrooms, Onions, Hot and Sweet Peppers, Bacon, Sherry and BasilMarinara served over a bed of Rigatoni, and the Saltimbocca is servedwith Prosciutto, Sage and Mozzarella over Spinach. Everyone lovedthese dishes. For me however, the Shrimp Scampi ($23.00), was thehighlight. The shrimps were very large, sweet and crunchy, perfectlyspiced, abundantly garlicky and drenched in a soft aged herbed olive oiland served on a bed of Linguini. I ordered a dinner sized plate of pasta,which in and of itself isn’t on the menu, but I wanted to try one lasthomemade pasta to see if it was really consistently tender and light. Itreally was. So, I can recommend all of their pastas, which rangefrom $14.00 to $19.00.had Nana’sHomemadeApple Cake.While Michaelis the Master PastryChef he ought to treadlightly around thosephenomenal creations.He however, does makethe Chocolate VolcanoCake, the Crème Brulee,the Pignola (Pine Nuts)Cookies (with Almondspaste) and an assortment ofother mouth-watering cookiesand cakes. They range from $4.00 to$8.00 and must be the climax of yourevening. Unless, of course, like us, you finish with a taste of Anisette orSambouca, and then you’re very, very finished. Ah, decadence! To all mylocal friends and loyal readers: this is the place to go!Our food editor, Charles Marcanetti canbe contacted at marcanetti@theparklander.com.Finally, and as you know, I have in the past raved about aparticular dessert at one restaurant or another. Buthere, Michael (yes, the same Michael who is the headchef, bread-maker, pasta-maker and dedicated grandson)is also the Pastry Chef. He is Harry Houdini andAlbert Einstein rolled into one.He is a magician and genius who createsthe most magnificent desserttreats found anywhere on anycontinent, let alone SouthFlorida. There are twokinds of Cheesecakes however,that Michael doesn’tmake; specifically, Nana’sCheesecake and Nana’sRicotta Cheesecake. Theseare made by owner EdPozzuoli’s mother-in-law, andshould be world famous. We alsothe PARKLANDER75

RESTAURANT REVIEWM E X I C A N G R I L LReviewed by Charles Marcanettirequently people find me seeking out little holes in the walls thatturn out to be gold mines (I’m already mixing my metaphors). WellI found a gold mine, but it is no hole in the wall. It is a great Mexican Grillthat shares its courtyard with the Regal Movie Theatre at the MagnoliaPlaza (9651 Westview Drive, Coral Springs. 954-345-6091). This wonderful,not so little place has a full Mexican menu and a relatively fullCuban menu. It is owned by husband and wife team, Otto and VeronicaGonzales. They are Coral Springs residents, long time restaurateurs, andfabulous hosts.They have employed two of the finest Latin chefs Ihave encountered anywhere, Byron Carpio and JuanCarlos Mazariegos. These guys are so meticulous thateven their giant rice pots leave no pegado encendido(pegau — colloquialism for the burned rice stuck tothe bottom of the rice pot — sometimes a muchfought-for part of a real Spanish meal). Their creationsare remarkably light and full flavored yet spanningthe spice range from mild to “you’re gonna burn your mouth to death ifyou eat their home-made hot sauce, so you better know what you’re doing.”As you may know, my wife Maria is Puerto Rican and she absolutely lovedthe sauce. As for me, I put one tiny little speck of sauce on my gringo tongueand immediately began sweating like a hen in a cage full of roosters.Our server for the evening was the beautiful Stoneman-Douglas HighSchool honor student/cheerleader/singer, Sarah. Sarah knows the menu,the ingredients, the preparation methods, etc. She speaks Spanish perfectly(as in Colombian) and enchanted us all with her enthusiasmand energy. What a joy for this old man to see ayoung person being responsible, mature, andprofessional.Of all the sexy drinks we had — the Margaritas($4.95),Virgin Daiquiri ($4.95), Sangria ($4.95), andMojitos ($6.95) — the Mojito was by far the best.Now let’s talk about Byron’s and Juan Carlos’ creations:We started with Taquitos ($5.95), which are a combination of Beef orChicken (we had both) and shredded cheese rolled in a corn tortilla andfried crispy. It comes with either sour cream (wonderfully fresh) or quesodip (wonderfully smooth). We also couldn’t resist sampling the CrabbyNachos ($10.95) which adds blue crab to nachos…but, oh, what a difference!And, of course, being the daring sort, I tried the El TostonMarineros ($9.95), which are stuffed green plantaincups, made golden crispy with shrimp and mixedwith a secret salsa. Whatever the secret is it’s worththe “risk”; it’s scrumptious! Another appetizer weloved was the Tamale Con Lechon ($5.95), which isa steamed prepared corn meal wrap (in its own husk)and accompanied by perfectly cooked shredded roastpork and grilled onions.For our main courses we had a wonderful Chimichanga($10.95), which consisted of a deep-fried burrito filled with seasonedbeef or chicken (we both had the chicken), topped with quesosauce and garnished with guacamole and sour cream…spicy, but fabulous.For those of you with less taste for spice, but still seeking exquisiteflavors, try the Carne Asada a la Tampiquena ($14.95), which is a grilledskirt steak served with a cheese enchilada and sour cream. Listen to me;these folks know how to cook steak in the traditional Spanish style,where the meat and juices blend into the char-grilled flavor to producean entirely new and mouth-watering sensation. We couldn’t get enough.I couldn’t resist a feast of Camarones Veracruz ($13.95), a dish consistingof precisely sautéed shrimp in a green tomatillo and white winesauce. It is supposed to be somewhat spicy and it does live up to itsname, but it is tantalizing and extremely enjoyable. Our final two disheswere from Spanish (as opposed to Mexican) recipes. Ropa Vieja, aCuban dish ($11.95), is beef seasoned with delicious spices then shreddedand cooked in garlic, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, andPargo Rojo (market price), which is a fresh fried whole red snapper76 FEBRUARY 2008

served in a wonderful lemon-butter sauce. Each was special in it’s ownvery good way.For dessert we had Spanish fried ice cream and Tira Misu (hey, that’s notSpanish!), (each $5.95) and Flan and Tres Leches ($3.95), each of whichwas light and a suitable way to end an evening of feasting and laughter in afriendly, clean, well run business that treats its customers like guests intheir own home.As a very special treat, there’s a Mariachi band on Friday nights thatstarts their set about 8:30 p.m.There is also a daily extended Happy Hour(noon to 7 p.m.).By the way, El Patron delivers, and in a world of Chinese and Italian delivery,Mexican delivery is a rarity and a wonderful surprise. If you ask themthey’ll also cater your parties and get-togethers, so you no longer have tosettle for the same old, same old.These are local people serving local people. So, if you’re going to the RegalTheatre at Magnolia Plaza, stop in before or after for a bite to eat. In fact,even if you’re not going to the movies, it’s definitely worth the trip for aspecial meal.Our food editor, Charles Marcanetti can be contacted atmarcanetti@theparklander.com.Sawgrass Expy NWestview Dr.Wiles Rd.$5 00OFFN. University Dr.Best Mexican & Cuban Food before and after the movies!!!LIVE MARIACHISEVERY FRIDAYAny Purchase of$30 or moreMon-Thurs Only954-345-6091With coupon. Leonardo Cannot be da combined Vinci withother offers. Offer expires 2/29/08(Italian 1452-1519)Leonardo Notebooks-Codex Forster,1487-1505.Laid paper-vellum binding.Magnolia Plaza9651 Westview DriveCORAL SPRINGS954-345-6091EarlyBirdSpecialCELEBRATE VALENTINE’SDAY WITH US!BEST Happy Hour In Coral SpringsEvery Day 12 to 7pmIncluding House Wines, Margaritas, Mojitos & Well Drinks!Buy One Get One FreeOf equal or lesser valuefrom early bird menuMon-Fri 3-5pm954-345-6091With coupon. Cannot be combined withother offers. Offer expires 2/29/08FREEDELIVERYLunchSpecialMon-Fri 11am–3pmBuy one lunch, get50% off 2nd of equalor lesser value954-345-6091With coupon. Cannot be combined withother offers. Offer expires 2/29/08THE BEST MARGARITASIN TOWNthe PARKLANDER77

RECIPESWHAT’S COOKIN’ HONEY? A Special Menu forValentine’s DayBy Tim HeitzAhh Valentine’s Day, that special day of the year to tell your sweetie just how you feel. For those of you whoare lucky enough to have someone special, hold on tight to them and show them how much you care.To a couple that is engaged, Valentine’s Day is the one night of the year where nothing else matters; nowedding plans, no honeymoon thinking, no guest lists, nothing but the two of you. Celebrate the day andembrace the time that you have to spend together. Everything else can wait while you share each other’scompany. Go out and hit the town, take a mini vacation to the beach and have a picnic, or have a nicecandlelight dinner for two. Whatever you choose to do, feel blessed to have a partner to share the day with!In honor of the day, I have included a very special menu that everyone can prepare at home (perfect todo together!), from my new cookbook “Making ‘Love’ In The Kitchen”. I served my wife of five years myspecial chocolate mousse when we first met and she still claims it’s the best she’s ever tasted. So, sharea glass of wine, stay in and enjoy some special time together as you prepare this wonderful meal:ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS LOBSTER MARTINIGazpacho soup with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and Jalapeno peppers over shredded lettuce topped with lobster meat.1-1/3 lb Lobster Tail and Claw Meat - steamed1-1/2 oz Vodka - your favorite type2 oz Gazpacho1 oz Lettuce - shreddedGarnish CilantroMartini GlassMake gazpacho ahead of time and add the vodka to half of it. Let it sit inthe refrigerator for 45 minutes before serving. Finely shred lettuce andplace on the bottom of the glass. Ladle the gazpacho over the lettuce withextra chunks of vegetables on top. Stand one claw up through thevegetables and fan half of the tail meat around it. Garnish with a cilantroleaf and enjoy.GAZPACHO1 cup each Red, Yellow, and Green bell peppers- diced1 cup Tomatoes - diced 1 cup Cucumbers - diced1 cup Red Onion - diced 1 oz Jalapeno Peppers - sliced1⁄2 cup Cilantro - chopped 1⁄4 cup Red Wine Vinegar3 cloves Garlic - chopped 22 oz Tomato Juice1⁄2 tsp Salt 1⁄2 tsp Black Pepper1 tsp Tabasco Sauce 3 oz Sour Cream1 tbsp Lemon Juice 1⁄2 tsp Salt1⁄2 tsp White PepperIn a mixing bowl add the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion together,reserve one-third of the mixture, and add the rest to a food processor.Combine in the processor with the jalapeno and bell peppers, half of thecilantro, red wine vinegar, garlic, tomato juice, half of the salt, all of theblack pepper, and the Tabasco sauce and puree until smooth. Refrigeratefor 1-2 hours before serving to let all of the flavors release. Combine in amixing bowl the sour cream, lemon juice, the other half of the salt, andthe white pepper.To serve, ladle the soup into the bowl, drizzle the sour cream mixturearound it, and make a small pile with the vegetable mixture in the center.Garnish with a cilantro sprig.Yield; 6 cups.78 FEBRUARY 2008INSALATA CAPRESE TOWERFresh mozzarella cheese, vine-ripetomatoes, and fresh basil.3 slices Large Red Tomato - sliced3 slices Large Yellow Tomato - sliced1⁄2 cup Tomato Oil6 slices Fresh Water Mozzarella6 leaves Basil3 pieces Hearts of Palm - cut in half8 slices Black Olives - sliced1 small Red Onion - dicedBalsamic VinaigretteSlice tomatoes into 1⁄4 inch slices and brushwith tomato oil. Add one slice of cheese toeach piece topped with a basil leaf. Stacktogether alternating the red and yellow slicesand place in the center of the plate. Standthree pieces of the hearts of palm againstthe tower. In each corner of the plate addtwo slices of the black olives and sprinklethe red onions around the salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.Yield: One salad

SEARED AHI TUNA WITHSESAME GLAZE AND WASABISesame seed crusted tuna served with Jasmine rice and braised Bok Choy drizzledwith Teriyaki Sauce.2 cloves Garlic - chopped 2 large Shallots - chopped1⁄2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar 1 cup Pineapple Juice1⁄2 cup Ginger - sliced 1⁄2 cup Light Soy Sauce1 tbsp Water 1 tbsp Cornstarch6 sheets Wonton Wrappers 1 whole Egg1 tbsp Water 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds 1-1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil8 oz Ahi Tuna 1 tsp Salt1 tsp Pepper 1⁄2 cup White Wine1⁄2 cup Chicken Stock 1⁄4 lb Bok ChoyTo taste SaltTo taste Black Pepper1 oz Wasabi Powder 2 tbsp Mayonnaise1 cup White Rice 2 oz Green OnionsCombine in a medium saucepan the garlic, shallots, rice wine vinegar, pineapplejuice, ginger and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let itcook until reduced by at least one-half and it coats the back of a woodenspoon. Add cornstarch and water slurry to it if not thick enough and reducefor a few more minutes.Brush the wonton wrappers with egg wash, sprinkle with the sesame seeds,and cook in a 350-degree oven until crisp. Remove from the heat and set asideto cool.Heat a sauté pan with sesame oil over high heat, sprinkle remaining sesameseeds over the tuna after seasoning with salt and pepper, and sear until rare tomedium rare temperature. Remove from the pan and slice into long strips.Deglaze with white wine and add in the Bok Choy. Re-season with salt andpepper and cook until soft.Cook white rice ahead of time; keep warm, and set aside. Combine the mayonnaiseand wasabi powder together in a bowl and set aside.To serve, arrange 5 of the wonton crisps into a pentagon shape. Make a pile ofrice in the center of them and fan out the tuna around the rice. Arrange a fewof the braised Bok Choy around the plate and garnish with the green onions.Drizzle the mayonnaise/wasabi mixture around the plate.Yield: Two 4oz. portions (chef ’s note- you can buy ready made Teriyaki sauceif you do not want to make it from scratch.)Tim Heitz, a graduate of Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana,is a Chef with Sundream Yacht Charters and author of Making LoveIn the Kitchen. He resides in Coconut Creek with his wife Jodie.HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE MOUSSEFresh chocolate mousse served inside whipped cream clouds topped with a chocolate dipped strawberry.DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:6 oz Dark Chocolate Morsels 1 oz Amaretto Liquore2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 2 Egg Yolks1⁄2 cup Heavy Cream 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar2 Egg Whites 1 oz Granulated SugarMelt dark chocolate morsels, Amaretto, and butter together in a largemixing bowl over simmering hot water until smooth and all the chocolate hasmelted; remove from heat. Beat the egg yolks until smooth and thick and foldinto the chocolate mixture. In a small mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream andpowdered sugar until stiff peaks form and then fold into the chocolate. Beatthe egg whites until soft peaks form, add the granulated sugar and continue tobeat until stiff peaks form, then fold that also into the chocolate mixture. Pipeor scoop into the parfait glasses and chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Garnishwith sliced strawberries and a mint leaf.the PARKLANDER79

WINE REVIEWTHE RARE ICEWINEBy Bennett and Sheile BodensteinThere is one style of wine that experts and amateurs alike agree to be the rarest of the rare, Icewine.Icewine is a German invention, having first been made when an unexpected frost, in the winter of 1794, frozethe grapes on the vine before they could be harvested. Not willing to write the crop off as lost, the vintnerspicked the grapes and gently squeezed what juice they could get out of them before they thawed and rotted.The syrup was then fermented and what resulted was a sweet, unctuous desert wine of extraordinary depthand character, which they dubbed Eiswein, and thus a classic was born.The deep freeze required to produce an Icewine is an uncommonoccurrence in Germany and therefore these wines are both rare andexpensive. Despite the price and rarity, Icewine is among the mostsought after wines in the world.Enter Canada. While Canada has an embryonic wine-growingcommunity, one fact suddenly came to light: the climate andsoil of the Niagara Peninsula are perfect for growing wine grapesand making ice wine. There, the temperatures in early winterdrop quickly enough, and to a perfect level for the makingof Icewine.The leading producer of Icewine in Canada is Inniskillin. Theprocess for making the wine has been perfected over the years andbecause of their northern location allows for production ofIcewine almost every year. In late December or early January, adeep freeze envelops the Niagara Peninsula and temperatures dropto between 17 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit. In the dead of winterand in the dark of night, for maximum cold temperature, the naturallyfrozen grapes are handpicked with great care to preserve asmuch of the precious harvest as possible. At the end of all of thisis one of the most interesting and delectable wines made anywherein the world.Inniskillin 2006Riesling Icewine ($75/375 ml).This is a golden colored, full-bodied wine that is heavy with thearomas of orange blossoms, tangerines, nectarines and peaches.These aromas carry over into the flavor where they becomeintertwined with honey. It is the honey and nectarine flavors thatcarry over to the finish. This is an expansive and glorious wine thatis certain to please anyone who samples it.Inniskillin 2006Cabernet Franc Icewine ($95/375 ml).Ice wines are rare enough but one made from a red wine grape isalmost unheard of.The winemakers of Inniskillin took the challengeand what resulted was not only impressive but also extraordinary.The Inniskillin 2006 Cabernet Franc Icewine is a very aromaticwine, stressing the aromas of herbs, strawberry and candied apple.The flavors of cranberries, strawberries and apple are enhanced bythe wines crisp acidity. The finish is a cranberry loaded sensation.Never has there been such a wine: ‘nuf ’ said.Inniskillin 2006Vidal Icewine ($65/375 ml).The only word that can possibly describe this wine is huge. Andhuge it is, with layer upon layer of the aromas and flavors of ripefresh nectarines, papayas, lyches, tangerines and orange blossoms.These flavors remain well into the finish and for a long time afterthat. Whether expert or amateur, the qualities of this wine aremade obvious with the first sip. Quality cannot be denied and thiswine is pure quality. It is an expensive wine, but worth every pennyof its price.Inniskillin 2005Sparkling Icewine ($75/375 ml).This wine is unique. Because of the super high sugar concentrationof the frozen grapes, the fermenting to produce an Icewine isdifficult to say the least. Double or triple that difficulty and you havethe difficulty encountered to make a sparkling Icewine. Inniskillinvintners have succeeded. This wine has all of the qualities, flavorsand attributes of a premium Icewine but with the additional finesseand grandeur garnered by making it in sparkling form. It bespeaksthoughts of affection and respect that only a fine wine can, and inthis instance, a fine sparkling wine.Bennett and Sheila Bodenstein have written aboutfine wine for more than twenty years. E-mail them atbodenstein@theparklander.com.80 FEBRUARY 2008

Parkland’s 1stChinese RestaurantNew York-StyleCookingWe serve Beerand WineIn BJ’S Shopping Center-Next to Starbuck’s (NW Corner of Hillsboro & 441)• EAT-IN • TAKE-OUT• FREE DELIVERY ALL DAY We use onlyOPENVegetable OilMon-Sat: 11:30 a.m-10:00 p.m.Sun: 12:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.We use all White(Min. $10 order) Limited AreaMeat ChickenFREE2 Egg Rolls with any$12 order*or moreDelivery or Take-outDinner only. With this coupon only.Not good w/any other offeror on holidays.Expires 2/29/08954-757-7773 or 954-757-2771Open 7 DaysTAKE OUT SPECIALSFREEHoney Garlic Chickenw/any $30 order*or moreFREEFried Wontons or Soupw/any $20 order*or moreDelivery or Take-out Delivery or Take-outDinner only. With this coupon only. Dinner only. With this coupon only.Not good w/any other offerNot good w/any other offeror on holidays.or on holidays.Expires 2/29/08 Expires 2/29/08Excellent Food & Service - We Cater in Home Parties*Before TaxesYou are invited to tea!Come experience a bygone era,Back to a time of elegance...Tuesday-SaturdayTea Parlor SittingsSaturday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm OnlyTue-Fri: Anytime 11am-3pmAlso Perfect for...Bridal or Baby ShowersLadies Club LuncheonsChurch GroupsLittle Ladies Tea PartiesBirthday PartiesSpecial EventsNOW OPEN!Chef/Owner Mario and hiswife Nadia welcome you toexperience a one-of-a-kindristorante Italiano featuring atrendy ambiance and superbdishes, from gourmet pizza toveal chop porcini, to fresh-catchseafood dishes, accompaniedby an extensive wine bar.“The place to dine ... with theperfect service, the perfect winelist, the perfect décor, the perfectambiance, and the absolutely mostdelicious, reasonably pricedmasterpieces of food creations ...”The Parklander Food Editor Charles Marcanetti6370 N. STATE ROAD 7COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073PHONE 954.420.3100FAX 954.420.3101DINNER ONLYTuesday - SundayCLOSED - Mondaythe PARKLANDER 81

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ParklandChamber of CommerceThe Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s January Evening Meeting was hosted by theRiverstone Wine Shoppe in Coral Springs. Throughout the year, the PCC plans numeroussocial and business get-togethers. Its members network in a relaxed environment, andsocialize with friends, neighbors and local officials. Meeting times are the first Thursday ofeach month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the third Thursday from 7:30-9:00 a.m. The meetinglocations vary from month to month, so please visit the Chamber’s website:www.parklandchamber.com. If you would like to sponsor a meeting or make use of atable top display, please telephone the Chamber’s Executive Assistant, Dana Josephson,at 954-340-0005.Photos by Rich Photo and Video Inc.HOURS:Sun.- Th. 11:30 am - 10:00 pmFri.- Sat. 11:30 am - 11:00 pmPlease Note:Hibachi is ClosedMon.-Fri. 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmBanquetCateringDeliveryHibachi • Sushi BarThai • Chinese • Cocktail Lounge2874 N. University Dr. • Coral Springs954-753-9996www.PekingTokyo.comWith more than 35 varieties of award winningsignature wing sauces and rubs, each Hurricane Grilland Wings restaurant creates an escape to a world ofdelicious wings, micro-brewed beers, and exhilaratingflavors.Come in and find your favorite flavor today!6370 State Rd. 7 / US 441Coconut Creek, FL 33073Inside Regency Lakes Square954-574-6878Fax 954-574-687984 FEBRUARY 2008

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We’re Five-Star Rated in Maternity CareSo you can relax. And focus on what really matters. At West Boca Medical Center, it means thatHealthGrades, ® one of the nation’s leading healthcare ratings companies, has rated our BirthCare Pavilion amongthe top 5% of hospital-based maternity programs in the country for 2007/2008. The rating is based on importantcriteria like the number of healthy babies we deliver each year and our comparatively low rate of complications.We are also one of only a few hospitals in the state to receive the 2007/2008 Maternity Care Excellence Award and not all of those have Level III neonatal intensive care units. All of which means that you can deliver your babyat West Boca Medical Center with peace of mind. And focus on the little things that really matter. education program accommodations and extra pamperingFor a tour of our BirthCare Pavilion, call 1-866-904-WBMCLocated on State Road 7 between Palmetto Park Road & Glades Road21644 STATE ROAD 7 | BOCA RATON, FL 33428 | www.westbocamedctr.com

MEDICINE & HEALTHSnore No More…By Dr. Jon RosenthalAs an Otolaryngologist (Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon) I’m often askedto comment on whether there are any new or “cutting edge” technologiesavailable to treat any of the medical conditions I care for.The treatment ofsnoring and it’s more serious counterpart, obstructive sleep apnea, hasbeen a difficult problem to treat. This is because most of the surgical proceduresused to correct this ailment required multiple treatment sessionsand resulted in significant post operative pain and suffering.The developmentof the Pillar® Procedure by Restore Medical has provided doctorswith a minimally invasive surgical technique that can be performed in onetreatment session, under local anesthesia, with minimal postoperative painand down time.Try this: tilt your head back, open your mouth and pretend that you’re gargling.Feel that flutter at the back of your throat? That’s your soft palatevibrating, which is believed to be a significant contributing cause forapproximately 80% of people who snore.Snoring is a noise made by the vibration of tissue in the upper airway suchas the nose, mouth, or the back of the throat.Think of it like you are suckingon a straw. Now imagine blocking the end of the straw with your finger.If you suck hard enough the straw will collapse or flatten out due tonegative pressure inside the straw. This is what happens in your throatwhen you snore. When people go to sleep, the tissues in the upper airwaybegin to relax. Then because of resistance to airflow, the airway collapsesand as the air is sucked through, tissues vibrate, creating the snoring noise.One in four people have a problem with chronic snoring and can’t stop ontheir own. If you’re sharing a household with a snorer you know that, ifthey can’t stop snoring, it will always be your problem too. On average, thebed partner of a snorer loses at least an hour of sleep every night. Becausethe partner’s sleep is interrupted so frequently, it isn’t deep and restful. As aresult, they can be irritable, resentful, even unsafe at the wheel while driving.Sleep deprivation can also compromise the immune system and leadto low energy, decreased productivity, and muddled thinking. Chronicsnoring can even be a sign of a more serious health problem, obstructivesleep apnea.Eventually, the lack of sleep can cause the snorer or bed partner to move toa different room. Imagine the strain that can have on a relationship.Maybe you don’t have to imagine it at all because you are already livingwith a loved one who can’t stop snoring.The Pillar® Procedure involves the insertion ofthree small implants into the muscle of the softpalate.This is performed under local anesthesia ina physician’s office and takes approximately 30minutes to complete. The implants are made ofwoven fiber that allows tissue in-growth. Fibroustissue then forms around and between theimplants creating a structurally stiffened area inthe soft palate that prevents it from vibrating andthus reduces or eliminates snoring.Compared to other procedures, The Pillar Procedure is minimally invasive,virtually painless and patients can usually return to their normal routinesthat same day.Dr. Jon Rosenthal, a Board Certified Otolaryngologist and FacialPlastic Surgeon, is a Fellow of the American Board of OsteopathicOtolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons, and a member of theAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Hehas offices located in both Coral Springs and Plantation.When considering cosmetic facial surgery, trust yourface to a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Jon N. Rosenthal, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.• Botox Cosmetic• Rhinoplasty• Face Lifts• Skin Care/SkinMedica90 FEBRUARY 2008• Restylane• Laser Resurfacing• Radiesse• Eye Lifts3100 Coral Hills Drive, Suite 307, Coral Springs954.796.0400www.entfacialplasticsurgery.comBoard Certified in Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic SurgeryMember of American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMention the Parklander and receive a complimentary consultation.

MEDICINE & HEALTHAn Introduction toBy Janet Lynn Roseman Ph.D.Color and light therapy has its roots in ancient medicine. The physicianand disciple of Aristotle, Avicenna (980-1037) wrote a book called TheCanon of Medicine about his use of color and light therapy as a diagnostictool with patients. Historically, color and light therapy was practiced inancient times in healing sanctuaries physically designed to accommodatethe sun’s rays, in which patients rested in private rooms draped with clothsof various hues to promote healing.The ancient Egyptians documented cures using color remedies for specificdiseases. The Nei Ching, a Chinese medical text compiled over 2000years ago, and the foundation for acupuncture, records specific medicalprotocols ascertained by color diagnosis. Knowledge about the therapeuticvalue of color and light therapy has informed contemporary sciencethrough the groundbreaking work of several scientists. Dr. ThomasDougherty at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute uses Photofrin in combinationwith red light. Photofrin (a light sensitive drug which identifiescancerous tumors) is injected and the tumors are destroyed by light therapy.Dr. Hugh McGrath Jr. has been researching the use of light therapy atthe Louisiana State University School of Medicine to diminish symptomsof lupus by using a light box with his patients. Doctors at the MedicalCollege of Wisconsin have discovered the healing power of light with thehelp of technology that was originally developed for NASA’s space shuttle.Scientists use powerful light emitting diodes, or LEDs, to increase thecellular energy in the body and for the acceleration of healing.The use of light therapy is neither ‘new age’ nor ‘new’ at all. During the1870s, the popular “Sun-Cure”— therapeutic exposure to sunlight, influencedresearch decades later for what is called Seasonal AffectiveDisorder. Yet, it was Dr. Dinshah Ghadiali, the founder ofSpectro-Chrome therapy (using colored light on the body) who broughtthe use of colored light therapy to the mainstream medical profession. Heestablished an Institute for medical training in 1920. In 1933 he wrote TheSpectro-Chrome Encyclopedia, considered the definitive medical text fordiagnosis and treatment using color and light. One of his students, Dr.Kate Baldwin, practiced Spectro-Chrome therapy at the Woman’sHospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1927, she published TheTherapeutic Value of Light and Color in the Atlantic Medical Journal, citingcompelling evidence for the use of color and light therapy. “I have givenclose attention to the action of colors in restoring the body’s functions andafter 37 years of hospital and private practice in medicine and surgery, Ican produce quicker and more accurate results with light than with any orall other methods combined, and with less strain on the patient.”I was drawn to color and light therapy after my mother was diagnosedwith cancer of unknown primary origin in 1998. In my search for a noninvasivetherapy to offer her relief from her suffering, I studied manyforms of healing including Reiki (shamanic healing) and studied with themedical intuitive, Nikki Todd.I became certified as a Reiki Master and studied colorpuncture.Colorpuncture is a medical protocol created by German scientist, Dr.Peter Mandel, based on acupuncture using color and light instead of needleinsertion. My mother received numerous color and light therapytreatments during her courageous battle with cancer and I take somecomfort in knowing that these treatments helped her greatly when shewas most in need.Work in color and light therapy (called spectra-immunology ) is basedon colorpuncture, acupuncture, and energy healing. The choice of colorsof various hues and frequencies of light chosen vary. Each body is uniqueand there is no one-size-fits-all type of treatment. Similar to pharmaceuticals,everyone responds differently to a prescription (and light therapy)and the age of the patient, physical and emotional well being all need tobe taken into consideration along with the symptoms presented whendetermining the correct treatment.Spectra—immunology is painless and relaxing, and research has indicatedthat it does not interfere with any co-existing medical protocol andhas shown no side effects. At the Wellness Center in Boca Raton, a cancersupport center, I saw patients who were in active chemotherapy andradiation treatments and the light treatments were quite effective inreducing their pain and other problems.Initial research indicates that color and light has proven effective in thereduction of common problems that many cancer patients experienceincluding side effects from radiation and chemotherapy, nausea, vomiting,anemia, pain (in general and port pain in particular), decreasedvision, lack of mobility and flexibility of joints, scarring from surgery, andradiation burns, and wound healing. It has also been shown to help healpatients who suffer from depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and other psychologicalills as well as people who have chronic pain problems, arthriticailments, and physical challenges.Most people fall asleep during a treatment session or doze off calmly.There is no one “correct” response to the treatment. Patients havereported that they actually sleep better, have fewer incidence of gastricdistress, bowel irregularities, pain reduction, greater mobility,and a reduction of port pain (until their ports were flushed again).Usually people have an immediate response and for others, it maytake a few days.It is my hope that through further research, this non-invasive therapyfor people with cancer will reduce and hopefully eliminate the sideeffects of cancer treatments all together. I believe that a new paradigmof healthcare is needed; one that honors the patients needs first. Ienvision future offices for healthcare where holistic practitioners andtraditional medicine practitioners can work side by side to addressthe complete health care needs of their patients, physically, spirituallyand emotionally.Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman is a Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine atBrown University Medical School. She is a certified Reiki Master andtrained medical intuitive. 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A CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTHStrategies for Helping Parents CopePart TwoBy Gil Lichtshein, MDand Samuel G. Isaacs, L.C.S.W., E.D.D.Dr. Gil Lichtshein, a psychiatrist specializing in general, child and adolescent psychiatry andDr. Samuel Isaacs, a psychotherapist specializing in floor time therapy, continue with answeringsome tough questions about the special challenges parents of autistic children must face everyday:Q: My son’s doctor put him on a lowdose medication to treat his symptomsof autism, just before the age of two.It has made a great improvement inhis life. What, if any are the long-termside effects of using medication inyoung children?A: Dr. Lichtshein: I often try to explain that treatingADHD, OCD or autism is no different then treating asthma,strep throat, or diabetes. Honestly, for many medicationswe don’t have sufficient data on the long-term side effectsin children.What we do know is that emerging data from adults suggeststhat anti-depressants may have neuroprotective effects.Stimulants and long term use may help to prevent thedevelopment of adult substance abuse, which is a commonoutcome of untreated ADHD in children. I do, however,closely monitor my patients through blood tests and informthem of any potential side effects.Q: What are some of the positiveresults seen from using medications inchildren for autism, Asperger’sSyndrome, selective mutism, and evengender disorders?A: Dr. Isaacs: Medication can be a helpful adjunct for patientssuffering from overwhelming anxiety or depression. Imaginehaving stage fright all day. Medication helps the patientbecome more receptive to treatment. This is not to say thatevery patient requires medication and that is why it isimperative that your child’s psychiatrist implements aneffective treatment plan.Q: What should you do if you are notseeing improvement in your child’scurrent treatment plan?A: Dr. Lichtshein: I would suggest reassessment todetermine whether medication and/or therapy are sufficient.Ask very specific questions to target what areas are notimproving. Then you and your doctor can make theappropriate adjustments.Dr. Isaacs: It is important not to become frustrated. But thisis easier said then done. Sometimes in therapy you need toexplore a different approach. The more engaging thefloortime therapy is, the better the results for overcomingroadblocks. The goal is to teach the child how to properlyexperience full emotional expression. This is why floortimetherapy is a long term treatment and a team effort. It alsobrings families closer together.Gil Lichtshein, MD is Board Certified in General Psychiatryand Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specializing in mood disorders,ADHD, psychopharmacology, and forensic evaluations.He is in private practice in Boca Raton.Dr. Samuel G. Isaacs, L.C.S.W., E.D.D. has a privatepractice in Boca Raton and is a certified PsychoanalyticPsychotherapist specializing in helping parents throughthe use of floortime therapy, Dynamic Psychotherapy andPsychoanalysis, and more.Please contact Dr. Lichtshein and Dr. Isaacs with any questionsat drgilanddrsam@theparklander.com94 FEBRUARY 2008

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MEDICINE & HEALTH& HEALTHSmoke Gets In Your EyesBy Carol Rakoff, R.N.A…And my eyes, and your grandchildren’s eyes. I’m 69 years old and I’vebeen smoking Lucky Strikes since I’m 14.Tell me, why should I stop now?There are many reasons for senior adults to stop smoking at any age,whether it is 69 or 89. My number one reason for stopping is mygrandchildren, all seven of them. Most recently, my 10-year-old grandsonasked me, “Grandma, why do you want to die?” He wanted to know why Ididn’t stop smoking. Upon registering my grandson’s powerful words, onDecember 7, 2007, I stopped cold turkey.This is not the first time I’ve triedto quit mind you, maybe the seventh or eighth, but I’m pretty sure it’s thelast. There was a commercial on TV for “1-800-QUIT NOW”. I called itand was connected to The American Cancer Society Quit Line. Thesewonderful people took a history from me, set me up with a telephonicsupport person, and sent me three informative and supportive publications.It was just what I needed. My counselor called promptly at the agreed upontimes, and I called them three or four times when I was having the hardesttime coping.There was always someone there to talk to.As a nurse, I am all too familiar with second hand smoke damage,especially to children. My not stopping all these years only shows what ahorrible addiction it is. Second hand smoke is on your breath, in your hair,on your clothes, and whenever you hug and kiss the kids it enters theirbodies. It can effect their breathing as the second hand smoke enters theirlungs. If they are on a respirator or have asthma or other related diseases, itaffects them that much more adversely.In an article published by the Harvard School Of Public Health, (October2006,) a study showed that contaminants found in your automobile arerated ‘hazardous’ by the EPA. “Second hand tobacco smoke can haveharmful effects on children contributing to ear infections, lowerrespiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome and severe asthmasymptoms.” It is estimated that 35% to 45% of children are regularlyexposed to second hand smoke from adults using tobacco in homes andcars. Cracking the window in your car does nothing to alleviate thedanger. Years of research have shown that smoking indoors can producedangerous levels of contaminants. Smoking in cars can produce smokingpollution comparable to sitting in a smoky bar or restaurant.Don’t become a newspaper headline. Smoking in the home can lead to atragic story like, “A seventy-two-year-old woman who fell asleep whilesmoking died when a cigarette ignited a fire in her apartment. The sevenstory apartment building, which was of fire-resistant construction,contained 125 units occupied by 140 residents, most of whom were elderly.”Again, others are affected adversely by our smoking.5631 Coral Ridge Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33076(954) 753-5055• Mat Classes• Circuit Classes• Jump Classes• Boot Camp• Tower Classes• Private & Semi Private ClassesCigarette smoking can also cause negative changes in blood pressure andheart rate. An investigation of ten smokers, all 75-years-old, and tensmokers, all 35-years-old, all without hypertension or cardiovascular disease,showed that while each subject smoked two cigarettes consecutively,systolic and diastolic blood pressures increased significantly, but more inthe elderly subjects. These results prove that there is an age-relateddifference in blood pressure elevation in healthy subjects. A study by98Valentine’s Day Special!• Workout with a loved one• Two for the price of one• One time offer ($75 value)5631 Coral Ridge Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33076(954) 753-5055FEBRUARY 2008Dr. David Burns of The University of California, San Diego reportsthat smoking takes a higher toll on the elderly and that every birthdaycelebrated increases the risk of death and smoking related diseases.Carol Rakoff R.N. is the president of Total Health Care Services located inMargate and has been in the healthcare field in Florida since 1978.

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COMMUNITY NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWS Continued from page 62Coral Springs Orchid SocietyThe Coral Springs Orchid Society will meet onMonday, February 18, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Cypress Hall,Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.This month’s speaker will be Mac Rivenbark, President of the FortLauderdale Orchid Society and owner of Mac’s Orchids in FortLauderdale. The presentation by Mr. Rivenbark will be on Dendrobiumand other orchid species of the Philippines. Guests are always welcomefree of charge. For more information call 954-341-4083 or go towww.coralspringsorchidsociety.org.Coral Springs Woman’s ClubThe Coral Springs Woman’s Club annual “Taster’s Luncheon” will bethemed Pirates of the Caribbean and will be held at Cypress Hall, CypressHammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, on Saturday, February 23,2008, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pirate dress is encouraged but notnecessary.There will be appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts to taste. Allattendees at the luncheon will receive a free Pirates of the Caribbean recipebook. The cost of each ticket is $20.00 to the event which benefits variouscharitable endeavors supported by the club. For more information, pleasecall Kathy at 954-344-8461.Day School Annual CarnivalThe Day School of Coral Springs announces their annual Carnival, whichwill include two days, Friday, February 29th from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday,March 1st from 10-4 p.m. It’ll be loads of fun for the whole family withCarnival Rides, Games, Food, Raffles, Live Animal Shows, and Vendor’s.Vendor space is $100 for a 10X10 tent for both days. Contact SheilaMullen at (954) 343-6975 for more information.COMMUNITY NEWS Continues on page 105Need A Rabbi?Rabbi Richard PolirerBar/Bat MitzvahLessons & ServiceAll RabbinicLifecycle EventsOver 25 YearsExperience954-255-6406E-mail: rpolirer@aol.comEstablished in 1972Union for Reform Judaism Member Congregation*FREEMEMBERSHIPAnnouncing our exclusive caterers* OFFEREXPIRESFEB. 29, ‘08.CALL FORDETAILSPARKLAND CHEF CATERINGFormer Chef of Temple Beth EmetContact Dena & Keith at954-75-CATER (22837)SPECIAL EVENTS“Grand Rededication Celebration”Open to the public Fri & Sat.February 8 & 9, 2008102FEBRUARY 20082151 Riverside Dr.• Coral Springs (954)753-3232Tl B thO

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SCHOOL NEWSRivergladesElementary Updateby Mona SteinbergCelebrate Valentine’s Day a little early this month. Let “luck be a ladytonight” and head over to Roll with Riverglades on Friday, February 8th atthe Marriott at Heron Bay in Coral Springs from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Ourannual adult-only fundraiser is back in ’08 with liveentertainment, fantastic food (cocktail hour,dinner, and dessert), liveand silent auctions, and ofcourse casino-style gameslike blackjack, craps,roulette, and a moneymachine.Our fabulous auction includes stays atvacation homes in North Carolina, jewelry, sporting events tickets, andsports memorabilia. Another great and valuable auction item is a half-yearof after-care, donated by After School Programs, Inc., (ASP), to be usedduring the August-December 2008 timeframe.Also up for auction is an offering from Parkland resident and NBCChannel 6 news anchor/reporter Trina Robinson. It will be a thrill for thewinning bidder, who’ll get to watch an 11 a.m. NBC 6 news broadcast livewith Trina Robinson, and receive a tape of their child doing the news (notlive), as well as an autographed picture with Trina and other NBC 6 talents.The attire for the evening is the fashionable and comfortable “denim &diamonds”.Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Contact Mary EllenHamilton at 954.448.1194 or Scott Wank at 954.234.7396 for moreinformation.Being that this is a leap year, it’s only fitting that Riverglades students willbe “leaping” for the American Heart Association on February 14th whenthey participate in “Jump Rope for Heart.” This annual event/fundraiserincreases the students’ heart-healthy awareness, and helps supportlifesaving education and research programs for the AHA.All students will participate whether or not they have collected donations.Family and friends are welcome to support students’ participation bymaking contributions by cash or check to the AHA. On event day orbefore, children should bring in their JRFH envelopes with theirdonations, and be sure to wear soft-soled athletic shoes as well as clothingthat will not interfere with the jump ropes. Happy jumping!Make sure to keep March 8th open for Riverglades’ spring carnival. It’ll bea “Beach Bash” with lots of rides, games, food, a silent auction, arts &crafts, music, and much more. Get in on the planning by coming to ourmonthly PTA meeting the morning of February 6th at 9:15 a.m.Happy Valentine’s Day!WestgladesMiddle School Updateby Ellen DavisWhat to do with the extra day in February this year? How about READ alittle more! Reading is a wonderful way to open up a new world ofinterests and imagination, and Westglades Middle School is fortunateenough to have Diana Haneski as its Media Specialist. She is alwaysencouraging everyone to READ, READ, and READ!Diana Haneski has been a library media specialist for ten years. She ismarried to Ray Haneski, Westglades technology specialist, and they havetwo sons. Driven by her love of books, Mrs. Haneski chose this occupationbecause it allows her the chance to interact with students, teachers, andtechnology. An avid reader, Mrs. Haneski has a personal goal to read onebook each week.Under Mrs. Haneski’s direction, Westglades has been fortunate to haveseveral authors speak to the students and teachers. She pays closeattention to the books being chosen by students, “It’s been my goal to getauthors that can inspire students and teachers to read and write. I see whatthe students are checking out of our library. When I couldn’t keep theSharon Draper and Roland Smith books on the shelves I knew they wereauthors we had to get to speak at the school.” In fact, Sharon Draper willspeak at Westglades next Fall.Talks are also already underway to bring popular author Roland Smith toWestglades this spring, when he will address each grade level. In the past,Adrian Fogelin has been a very popular lecturer with the students. Theauthors’ visits are geared to give the students insight into each of theirwriting and publishing processes.104 FEBRUARY 2008Another way that Mrs. Haneski encourages reading through the gradelevels is through the HOWL book club. This popular club is open to allstudents and their parents. Each person reads a book from the monthlyselection of choices and there is a meeting to discuss them. Student leadersand teachers are essential to the facilitation of the discussion. Mrs.Haneski is happy with the great response the club has had. “I am proud ofthe fact that we have started something for students and their familiesthat, hopefully, will continue into their adult life; you know, calling momonce you live away from home and talking about books that you’ve bothread or should read.”“I often get students who tell me they don’t like to read,” says Mrs.Haneski. “I take that on as a challenge every time. I tell them we have over16,000 books in our collection and I bet there is one for them.”To find out more about what is in store at Westglades this month, pleasecheck out the school website www.westgladesmiddle.com.

COMMUNITY NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWS Continued from page 102Parkland Woman’s ClubFirst Ever EventThe Parkland Woman’s Club presents “A Fashion Expo &Luncheon” that will include fashions by Macy’s (all agesand styles), a gourmet lunch, Chinese Auction and Raffleprizes at the beautiful Parkland Golf & Country Club.This first ever event takes place Sunday, February 24, 2008from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and mayonly be purchased in advance by contacting Robin Ruth(954) 341-1212. All proceeds to benefit charities supportedby the Parkland Woman’s Club www.parklandwc.com.Scholarship OpportunitiesThrough the generosity of the community in supportingfund raising events throughout the year, the ParklandWoman’s Club is providing $1,000 in educational scholarshipsto graduating high school seniors. To qualify, studentsmust have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, have at least oneparent who resides in Parkland or who is a member of thePWC, and have an excellent community service record. Ifawarded a scholarship, you must complete at least twosemesters/quarters at an accredited technical, two year orfour year college within a year of receiving the award.Please contact Maryam, our Education DepartmentChair, at 954-494-8591 or email maryamnat@bellsouth.netfor more information and/or an application. All completedapplications must be received by April 11, 2008.TV Commercials,Musical Theater, ImprovPlaytime Theater for ages 3-4Acting Classes for ages 5-6 & 7-10Improv for ages 11-14Beginners to AdvancedREAL WORKING ACTORSTEACHING REAL WORKING KIDS!REGISTER NOW!Dade 305.606.4069Broward 954.292.4095BluedogActing.comTRDurphy.comCoached for Film and TVSeries by T.R. DurphyBailee Madison stars inBridge to Terabithiathe PARKLANDER105

RELATIONSHIP TIPSHandling Sibling RivalryBy Dr. Robin G. RabinowitzWhat causes sibling rivalry? By “sibling rivalry” I mean the antagonism orhostility between brothers and sisters that manifests itself in commonfamily fights to much more serious cases like the permanent enmitybetween adult siblings. Siblings don’t choose their family or each other.They have to share the one or two people they most want for themselves:their parents. Some factors include: position in the family, their gender,and their age.The most important factor, however, is parental attitude. Parents havebeen taught that they have to be impartial and this can be difficultand unrealistic. It is simply not possible to treat children equally at alltimes. If a mother feels that when she hugs one child, she must stop andhug all of her children, hugs will soon become somewhat meaningless inthat family.Ever since we decided that sibling rivalry is normal, we’ve had a terrible timefiguring out what to do about it. However, here are some do’s and don’ts thatmay be helpful in lessening sibling rivalry and the stress it produces:• When possible, let brothers and sisters settle their own differences.Parents have to judge when it is time to step in and mediate, especiallyin a contest of unequal sides in terms of strength (no fair hitting belowthe belt, literally or figuratively). Some life-long grudges amongst siblingshave resulted when their minority rights weren’t protected.• Try not to make comparisons. Each child feels he is unique (and rightlyso) and resents being evaluated only in relation to someone else.Instead of comparison, each child in the family should be given his owngoals and levels of expectations that relate only to him.• Try to avoid situations that promote guilt in siblings. First teach childrenthat feelings and actions are not synonymous. The guilt that followsdoing something mean is a lot worse than the guilt of merely feelingmean. So parental intervention must be quick and decisive.• Don’t dismiss or suppress your children’s resentment or angry feelings.Contrary to what some people think, anger is not something that weshould avoid at all costs. It’s part of being human, and it’s normal forsiblings to get furious with each other. They need adults to assure themthat parents get angry too, but have learned to control their actions.These feelings do not give us the right to behave in cruel or dangerousways. This is the time to acknowledge the anger and talk it through.106 FEBRUARY 2008Common mistakes parents make inmanaging sibling rivalry:• Taking sides, such as punishing the child who is at fault(usually the one seen pounding on the other child).• Ignoring appropriate behavior. Parents often ignoretheir children when they are playing nicely. They onlypay attention when a problem arises. A good rule ofthumb is that behaviors that are unrewarded decreasewhile rewarded behaviors increase.Some Parenting Techniques that Work:When the rivalry progresses to physical or verbal violence,OR when the number of incidents seem excessive, takeaction. Talk with the children. Provide suggestions on howthey can handle the situation when it occurs, such as:• Ignoring the teasing.• Kidding back in a way that is humorous.• Telling the teaser that enough is enough.• Simply agreeing (in a kidding way) that whatever the teaser says is true.When these measures aren’t working, THEN ask the person in charge(parent or sitter) to intervene.When the above doesn’t work, introduce afamily plan to help with the situation thatprovides negative and positive consequencesfor all concerned, such as:• When there is any fighting or shouting, all involved will have a consequence.• When we can go the whole day or afternoon or evening (whichever makessense) without arguing, then everyone will earn a privilege such as (1) youcan have a snack, (2) I will read you a story, (3) we will all play a gametogether, (4) I will play outside with you, or (5) you can stay up later (notethat some of these provide parental attention for appropriate behavior).Develop a system for evenly distributingcoveted privileges. In other words, asystem for taking turns for such things as:• Who gets to ride “shot gun” in the car (it’s amazing how manysiblings will make this an important issue).• Who gets to push the button in an elevator.• Who gets to choose where to go to eat lunch or dinner.• Who gets to choose the TV show.• Who does the dishes or takes out the trash (rotate on weekly ormonthly basis).Siblings can certainly create stressors in a family, but if they are overcomesuccessfully, they will give your children resources that will serve them welllater in life. Siblings can learn how to share, how to come face to face withjealousy, and how to accept their individual strengths and weaknesses.Best of all, as they watch you handle sibling rivalry with equanimity andfairness, they will be gaining knowledge that will be valuable when they,too, become parents.Dr. Robin G. Rabinowitz, Ed.D. is a Certified Counselor, Therapist andSupreme Court Certified Family Mediator with a practice in Coral Springs.

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Parkland Library Events for February 2008Thursday, February 7th, 6:45 p.m.Current Events Discussion GroupChat about national or international events making news from print,TV or Internet sources. This program will meet twice a month; attendeither or both. Open to nonresidents. Registration 954-757-4200.Saturday, February9th, 1:00 p.m.,Film Viewingand Discussion:La Vie En RoseAccording to MarleneDietrich, chanteuse EdithPiaf ’s voice was “the soul ofParis.” This French dramaexplores the often troubledlife of the singer as herfame took her from theCity of Lights to Americato the South of France.Monday,February 11th, 3:30p.m.Valentine Stories and Craft (8 and Up)Be our Valentine! Listen to sweet stories and put your “heart” into a funValentine craft. Registration required. 954 757-4200.Wednesday, February 13th, 6:30 p.m.Author Visit: Why Women Love Bad BoysCalling all girlfriends to share relationship stories,good and bad! Meet Victoria Howard, radio personalityof the new talk radio show, Beauty andthe Shrink, andrecent authorof the book,Why Women Love Bad Boys. Purchase an autographed copy of the bookas a Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or your best friend! Chocolate treatswill be served. Registration required. 954 757-4200.Tuesday, February 19th, 6:30 p.m.Book Bunch Book Groupfor 3rd and 4th graders,Join us for our bi-monthly bookchat for third and fourthgraders. This month’s bookselection is Clementine by SaraPennypacker. We will talk aboutthe book, make a craft, and eata snack. Registration required. 954-757-4200.Wednesday, February20th, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.Chess Club,Parkland Library Chess Club is foradults of all ages and children, ageseight and up. Beginners can learn to play and players meet their match!Registration required. 954-757-4200.Thursday, February 21st, 6:45 p.m.Current Events Discussion GroupChat about national or international events making news from print,TV or Internet sources. This program will meet twice a month; attendeither or both. Open to nonresidents. Registration 954-757-4200.Saturday, February 23rd, 11:00 a.m.Book Discussion: Love in the Time ofCholera by Gabriel Garcia MarquezIt’s a captivating story about a passionate but troubled love affair thattakes place over the course of 50 years. It is so beautifully written that itreally takes you to another place in time and will make you askyourself— how long could you, or would you, wait for love? Registrationrequired. 954 757-4200.Monday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m.Talk and Tea with Author,Ilene SchneiderA 1976 graduate of the Reconstructionist RabbinicalCollege in Philadelphia, Rabbi Ilene Schneider, Ed.D.,was one of the first six women rabbis in the UnitedStates. She has been a columnist for theBurlington County Times and the PhiladelphiaInquirer. She published her first novel, acozy mystery titled Chanukah Guilt,inApril 2007. Registration required.954 757-4200.108 FEBRUARY 2008

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HUMANITIESA Creed for Allby Jack BloomfieldI often receive emails from One Planet United column readers that giveme the inspiration to write a new column based on the thoughts orcomments they have shared. Recently, I received an email from a regularreader who said he wanted to pass along something that was meaningfulto him that he thought was aligned with the OPU column. He said,“These 65 words have helped shape my life as I try to serve as a livingexample of them.” He was referring to the Jaycees Creed.After reading it, I was inspired to share it in the OPU column because itspeaks so closely to what I write about each week. It also reminded meThe Jaycees Creed states:We Believe:• That faith in God gives meaning and purposeto human life• That the brotherhood of man transcends thesovereignty of nations• That economic justice can best be won byfree men through free enterprise• That government should be of laws ratherthan of men• That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality,and• That service to humanity is thebest work of life.18,000 Sq. Ft. Baseball & SoftballIndoor Training Center• 5 Multi Use & 4 TokenOperated Batting Cages• 2 Clay Mounds• Team & Individual Training• Clinics, Camps, Video Analysis• Strength & ConditioningProgram• Professional Instructionthat about a year ago, another reader sent in a creed that inspired me towrite a column called “The Four Way Test” which is the creed of theInternational Rotary that is recited by all of their members at thebeginning of every meeting.If you think about it, not all creeds are a good thing because many timesthey are written with an “us and them” mentality. They are oftendesigned to divide. But I’m realizing more and more that some creeds aregood and could be adopted by all of society. What would the world belike if the Jaycees Creed was adopted by us all? Every individual? Everystate? Every nation?The line that jumps out at me the most is “That the brotherhood of mantranscends the sovereignty of nations.” This is the creed of One PlanetUnited and speaks loudly to the place humanity must reach in its thinkingif we are to become a society of peace and unity. Imagine what the worldwould look like if this was a reality. War cannot exist if all of society is onebrotherhood. Nor can violence, crime, prejudice, or division. If a societalbrotherhood exists, there will be fellowship. Where fellowship exists, therewill be mutual respect, honor, and the promotion of equality.Pro Shop -All Major BrandsGloves • Bats • UniformsAccessories • Glove Re-lacingParty & Meeting RoomIs the world a brotherhood today? Not quite, but as in all evolution,things take time. It must begin inside the human heart, one person at atime. We first need to take our own inventory and see if we are alignedwith any group or thinking that keeps us from being a part of thebrotherhood of man. Next we need to take action in helping thisevolution process along by finding ways to help build bridges and fosterunity with all people whether it’s in our own communities or across theglobe. It is really up to each and every individual to be a part of thischange in helping the whole world to become a brotherhood. If we alladopt the Jaycees Creed, the brotherhood of all of humanity will be thatmuch closer to being a reality. Peace out.Receive a FREE Louisville SluggerMLB225YB or a MLB180 with any purchase of$150 or higher in our Pro Shop.While supplies last.1690 Banks Rd., Margate, FL • 954-968-3737 • Open 7 Dayswww.ExtraInnings-Margate.comOne Planet United’s mission statement is: “To bring unity andunderstanding to all people through experiential and educationalprograms, projects and resources.”Jack Bloomfield is the co-founder and executive director of One PlanetUnited, Inc. E-mail him at bloomfield@theparklander.com.110 FEBRUARY 2008

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WATCH YOUR LANGUAGEDo you Speak to Express or Impress?By Bill JohnsonDo you speak to express ideas or to impress people? Are you too verbose? Today, too many people use too many wordsand too many big words to express themselves. They speak to impress their listener, rather than to communicate effectively.They speak to “impress” rather than to “express.” People seem to think that bigger words and unnecessary words makethem somehow sound smarter.DHave you ever noticed, that no one takes “medicine” anymore? Now,everyone takes “medication.” My parents took medicine and no onequestioned the use of the word back then. I wonder, how and why does aperfectly good word like “medicine,” get inflated by one syllable? Was“medicine” not good enough? Is “medication” a better word? Did we reallyneed a new one? This small example reflects the epidemic of verbosity thathas swept our nation.Have you noticed that people are always “in the process” of doingsomething? A neighbor who’s painting his house will not tell you, “I’mpainting my house.” No chance. He’ll tell you,“I’m in the process of paintingmy house.” No one’s simply just buying a car or applying for collegeanymore. They’re “in the process” of buying a car or “in the process” ofapplying for college.In law enforcement and government agencies, no one is just “investigating”something. Not today. Now they are usually “in the process of investigating.”Maybe they are “conducting an on-going investigation.” If it’svery important, I suppose, that they are “in the process of conducting aninvestigation.” Under no circumstances, though, would they be caughtsimply “investigating” the local corruption or Mrs. Smith’s murder.ambitious to simply want to “make a positive change.” Why “make” achange when you can “impact” one or “affect” one?This inflation of the English language is not confined to the U.S. but affectsothers who speak English. The President of Pakistan commenting on hisrelationship with the U.S., recently said, “We have an acute trust deficit.” Itmight take a second or two for the meaning to become clear. Surely, it wouldhave been clearer if he had just said,“We don’t trust each other.”The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq testified before Congress recently. Heinformed us “ethno-sectarian groups are engaged in competition for powerand share of resources.” Being “engaged in competition for power” mustsound more intelligent or sophisticated than “fighting for power.”Criticism of inflated language seems petty. Most often its pompositydoesn’t make any difference. But occasionally it does. But there canactually be real danger in not communicating clearly. For example, a newwarning on a prescription drug label tells us a drug (or should I say“medication”), may be associated with “myocardial ischemic events such asangina or myocardial infarction.” Simply put, the drug causes chest painsand heart attacks. Maybe the drug companies don’t want the consumer toknow this.A corporate CEO tells us that his company “is in expansionmode.” I guess it would be demeaning to him to say hisbusiness was just “growing”, or, simply, just “expanding.”Have you noticed now that the professionals you know don’t just have“skills” anymore? No, no. They have “skill sets.” Perhaps someone with“skill sets” must be more valuable to the company than someone who onlyhas “skills.” Perhaps having a “skill set” helps impress the boss atpromotion time.A corporate CEO tells us that his company “is in expansion mode.” Iguess it would be demeaning to him to say his business was just “growing”,or, simply, just “expanding.”These days, in the corporate world, you don’t just “support” someone’s idea.You must be “supportive of it.”Telling a colleague “the CEO is supportive ofmy idea” is apparently more impressive than,“the CEO supports my idea.”A local candidate for sheriff told us he wants “to be able to impact thecommunity and affect a positive change.” I guess it would be lessSometimes inflated language causes confusion, as it did in the ‘70s duringthe congressional Watergate hearings to impeach President Nixon. Nixon’slawyer, John Dean, testified that certain events took place “subsequent to” hisconversation with the White House chief of staff. The sequence of eventscaused confusion for the committee as it tried to establish a timeline ofevents. It turned out that Dean thought “subsequent to” meant “before”instead of “after.” The confusion would have been avoided if he had simplysaid a certain meeting took place “before” another meeting. Do you supposethat Dean thought he sounded more intelligent by using “subsequent” ratherthan “before?” Was he speaking to impress or to express?And how’s your speech these days?Bill Johnson is a freelance writer and partner in Treehouse Studios, agraphic design and communication’s firm in Coconut Creek. Email him atjohnson@theparklander.com.112 FEBRUARY 2008

GUY TALKcredibility he will bring to the Dolphins franchise. Although I’m not aDolphins fan, I’m still thrilled to finally see a real plan in place to turn thingsaround. Parcells can and will do that! He will bring respect back to a oncecoveted organization.That’s a win, win situation for everyone.By Robert BaamondeThe title might imply that I’m writing a fishing article. But actually it’s aboutthe arrival of one of the most noteworthy personalities in sports history, Mr.Bill Parcells. For those of you who are unfamiliar with his nickname, it’s the“Big Tuna” or simply “Tuna” and he’s landed in South Florida. I’m sure thereare many sports fans that not only share my excitement, but realize the impactthat he will make in the local sports scene.Parcells is a former NFL football coach who has achieved major successwith every team he has coached, including the New York Jets, New EnglandPatriots, Dallas Cowboys and my New York Giants, where he won twoSuper Bowl championships. This man has the Midas touch. But perhapsmore important than his legendary field accolades is the winning attitudeand swagger he brings to every organization that he represents. I’m surethere will be skeptics who will criticize the Dolphins owner for bringinghim in as the new “owners representative”, calling him a hired gun. There’sno argument that at times he is painfully honest, but in the fierce world ofprofessional sports, you need to be able to “tell it like it is” and talk straight topeople. Most importantly he will deliver.I could go on for pages, citing volumes of statistics and accomplishments thatParcells has achieved over his National Football League career. But what’smost significant for the average South Floridian sports fan is the instantOver the years, Parcells has taken four losing teams and turned them intochampionship contenders, making the playoffs (or the tournament as he likesto say), every year.There is a feeling of confidence that goes with that type ofsuccess. It starts within the team and then transcends to the loyal fan base.Eventually, it turns into pride. The pride to, once again, don their teamjerseys and hats, while filling the stadium seats every Sunday! Nobody at anylevel likes to see their favorite team or heroes perpetually mocked for losing.It becomes personal. Parcells will change that. He will not settle formediocrity or lack of effort. The competitive spirit of the once greatDolphins franchise will be resurrected.It will take time and patience, but it will be worth the wait. I lived through itfirst hand in New York with the Giants and the Jets. Certainly the city ofBoston is still benefiting greatly from the plan Parcells put into motion andlet’s not forget the Dallas Cowboys recent return to glory. This winningfeeling needs to come back to South Florida, especially to the long timefaithful who have endured their fall from grace.The fans who still rememberthe glory years of the early 1970’s need this. So do the younger kids whohaven’t experienced the excitement of a winning team yet and those of us, likeme and my sons, who aren’t from South Florida but love sports and yearn forwinners at the local level. I’m just going to embrace the change and watchMr. Parcells do what he does best.Robert Baamonde, a native New Yorker, is a freelance writer living inParkland with his wife and two young sons.114 FEBRUARY 2008

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Pomegranate – SuperFruit or Super Hype?Pomegranate, the red leathery skinned fruit that is older than the Bible,has become one of the hottest trends in health food today.There is abundant mythological and ancient history regarding thepomegranate. In Hebrew tradition, pomegranates adorned the vestmentsof the high priests. In China, pomegranates symbolized longevity. InPersia, the seeds of the fruit conferred invincibility on the battlefield.The pomegranate has been used medicinally in ancient-times by variouscultures, as a plaster for leg and eye inflammations, to treat chronicdiarrhea and bronchitis, and for digestive ailments, including dysentery,stomach aches and tapeworm. Just as the ancients attempted to amplifythe goodness pomegranates had to offer and to harness its powers,modern medicine has rediscovered the fruit and is attempting to do thesame thing on a much higher and technical level.The fruit consists of 80% juice and 20% seeds. Hebrew legend fixes thenumber of arils to be at 613. The juice with its sweet and tart flavor isderived from the copious arils (juice sacs) which fill the inside matrix ofthe fruit.These are held together by membranes and a soft and supportingspongy tissue. To enjoy the fruit, you must break away the arils from theirclusters and eat the arils whole, seeds and all. Some say that that the fresh,dark red juice released by the breaking open of each aril has a reallyfabulous, dance-in-your-mouth flavor.Interest in the fruit has been steadily fueled over the last six years by a growingbody of research. It has been shown that the whole fruit or fresh juice,concentrated forms of the juice, fermented juice, the surrounding red peel,the tree’s leaves and blossoms, and even the membranes and spongy internalmatrix might fight cancer, heart disease and infections. Pomegranatejuice has more polyphenols, naturally occurring antioxidants, than redwine, blueberry juice and green tea. In fact, scientists from Dr. LesterPacker’s lab at the University of California at Berkley, have independentlyconfirmed that pomegranate juice contains at least three major antioxidants.Thefruit is also an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C.Ephraim Lansky is considered the world’s expert where the pomegranateis concerned. Working at the Rimoni Corporation in Nesher, Israel, hehas been toiling diligently for over 10 years to unlock the fruit’santioxidant and eicosanoid enzyme inhibition properties found infermented juice and seed oil flavonoids. Flavonoids have also been suggestedas cancer-protective agents. Lansky has found that the juice, peeland oil have also been shown to possess anticancer activities, includinginterference with tumor cell proliferation, cell cycle, invasion and angiogenesis.What interests Lansky about pomegranates is, the “extraordinarymedicinal properties of the tree itself, an idea that dates to Biblical times”and which, he says, “has been oddly overlooked by Western medicine.”Other Israeli scientists are now looking at the components of thepomegranate- the juice, the oil squeezed from the seeds and even the peelitself – as well as the entire fruit in a search for the source of its cancerfightingpower. Studies in animals and in cell culture suggest thatpomegranates may prevent, slow down or even treat a variety of cancers,Story and Photos by Peter F. Gromincluding breast, prostate and skin cancer. Yet another research group isclaiming pomegranates can help in fighting HIV and Aids.Pomegranate juice, in particular has been the subject of several recentstudies. For instance, a team of Italian and American researchers reportedin the March 29, 2005, issue of the Proceedings of the National Academyof Sciences that hypercholesterolemic mice that drank pomegranate juiceduring an experiment reduced their rate of plaque buildup by 30%. Theteam also reported that cultured human heart cells exposed topomegranate juice increased their production of nitric oxide, whichrelaxes blood vessel walls by 50%. The research theorized that the juice’sability to boost nitric oxide production, along with its high polyphenolcontent, may help explain its cardioprotective effects.A breakthrough article came in 2000 in support of pomegranate juice.Israeli scientists, headed by Michael Aviram, DSC, gave pomegranatejuice to healthy male volunteers and also to mice that were geneticallypredisposed to develop heart disease. After just 14 weeks, the team found“potent antioxidative effects of pomegranate juice” on the oxidation oflipids and on isolated fractions of the “good cholesterol” HDL and the“bad cholesterol” LDL, in both humans and test rodents. In humans,pomegranate juice consumption decreased LDL activity and increasedmarkers for the HDL levels by a significant 20%. In the mice, the oxidationof LDL was reduced by up to 90% after pomegranate juice consumption.Finally, pomegranate juice reduced the size of plaque in the arteriesof the mice by 44%. These are certainly encouraging and impressivenumbers. The team concluded that pomegranate juice had potent antiheart-diseaseeffects in both healthy humans and in disease–prone mice.In 2001, the same team showed that a mere 1.7 ounces per day ofpomegranate juice over two weeks lowered the systolic blood pressure ofhypertensive patients by five percent. The authors concluded that“pomegranate juice can offer a wide protection against cardiovascular diseaseswhich could be related to its inhibitory effect on oxidative stress….”With this budding success, many investigators are finding that theirobservations warrant confirmation in randomized trials.These trials wouldbest determine whether the pomegranate is truly to become a serious foodmedicine. And so with the pomegranate - everything old is new again!Peter F. Grom, a scientist working in the medical field, has special interests in the space program, air and sea shows, football and car racing.116 FEBRUARY 2008

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SPORTSHorseshow NewsThe December Parkland Open Show was a successfulevent for the entire Malachi Show Team, not to mentionthe long awaited “cooler” weather was greatly appreciated.Parkland resident Lauren Friendland and her stunninghorse, Dante, won the Huntseat 17 and Under GrandChampion award. Gianna Porcelli along with herhandsome horse, Kalif Moneit, won the ReserveChampion in the Huntseat 17 and Under division. DemiRae Brown and her beautifully turned out horse, Stetson,won Grand Champion in the Walk/Trot 11-17 division.Morgan Galper and Malachi’s Prism were ReserveChampion in the same division. It was a great schoolingshow for all who participated. Congratulations riders!Winter Break CampMalachi Acres had their annual horse-decorating contest during the winterbreak camp. The horses were beautiful and parents took great pleasure inwatching the parade as their children led their decorated horses during thejudging. Again, these magnificent horses were great sports!! The annualNew Years Day Open House was awesome with over 100 guests attending.Plenty of food and riding were enjoyed as the New Year was celebrated.Lauren and Dante, Grand ChampionsCATCH THE SPIRIT OF RIDING ATMALACHI ACRES“The Country in the City”• Boarding • Riding Lessons• Beginner to Advanced Classes (Ages 5-Adult)• Junior Equestrian Program on Saturdays, Holidays & Teacher Planning Days4-H ClubThe club members finally agreed upon a name for the 4-H Club. Theofficial name is “The Malachi Acres 4-Hr’s”.There were many more originalsuggestions but this club name was voted the favorite. Club officers andby-laws will be selected and established over the next several meetings.Theclub meetings are held the third Friday of every month from 6:00-8:00p.m.All children and teens from ages 8-18 are welcome to attend. Please e-mailDonice or Jeanine at malachiacres@bellsouth.net for more information.A HAPPY ANDHEALTHY NEWYEAR TO ALL!Right: Samantha, Kylieand The WINNER SoxBelow left: Sloane,Rebecca and Mindkhiour MatriarchBelow right: Starr andLexi with Arrow Santa118(954) 255-7185 • (954) 464-1239 mobile4701 Godfrey Rd, Coral Springs / ParklandPlease Visit Our Website At www.malachiacres.comFEBRUARY 2008

By Susan J. Sherman, EditorBasenji Wins Agility AwardsSPORTSDeborah and Perry Joslin,ten-year Parkland residents,live with their beloved“children”, Basenji’s Codyand Karly. Both dogshave competed in agilitycompetitions since they werevery young. Says Deborah;“Igot Cody into agility whenhe was two years old tochannel his energy intosomething positive.” Codyhas garnered an impressiveseven agility titles, and Karlyhas earned six.The Basenji is known as the “barkless African dog”. For centuries, and forreasons unknown, Basenji’s have not barked, but they are not mute — theyactually yodel or “baroo” quite loudly when they want their presence to beknown. They are proud, independent, highly active dogs, with a swiftgraceful gait like a small deer, which makes them a perfect breed for agilityand lure trials. Natural pack animals, they are sometimes aloof, but alsoexhibit strong affection for their family.First recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943, the Basenji is avery old pure breed that is considered both a sight hound and a scenthound. In the Louvre museum in France sits a stone Basenji statue from apharaoh’s tomb, wearing the typical hunting bell.The statue is dated 5000BC. It is said that the noise of the wooden bell helped drive game into thehunter’s nets.Deborah’s Basenjis compete inmainly local agility trials, butshe and Cody were invited twoyears in a row to the prestigiousAKC Agility Invitational inCalifornia, where only the topfive breeds are honored. Thisyear, in one of the toughestdivisions of the competition,Cody scored 370 points out ofa total of 400. Deborah isproud of her boy — he placedin the top 50% of the 20-inchdivision. The finals will beaired on Animal Planet at 8p.m. on February 10th.Courtesy of Dog House Artsthe PARKLANDER119

PET TALKWHENSurgeryIS THE BEST OPTION FOR YOUR PETBy Glenn Kalick, DVMSeven years ago a Toy Poodle namedCharlie was brought into my hospitalfor his first set of vaccines. Charlie wasbought at a local pet store and was thereplacement for a 15 year old yellowLabrador that died of cancer. It washard to say anything negative about thenew apple of the family’s eye butCharlie had “bilateral luxatingpatellas”. Luxating patellas is medicaljargon for “loose knee caps”.I finally got them to see an orthopaedicsurgeon after a painful incident whereCharlie was injured chasing a squirrel.The surgeon recommended surgerybefore the anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) ruptured. It was his opinion thatCharlie was going to tear the ligamentsometime in the next few years, soonerif he didn’t change his lifestyle. Thefamily cancelled the surgery afterCharlie started feeling better.I did mention that the patella luxationwas documented on the healthcertificate by the Veterinarian who sawthe puppy at the pet store. Mrs. Vlooked curiously at Mr. V and wantedto know if he had seen it on the healthcertificate. Mr. V said that he did, butthought it was Spanish for having twotesticles. I reassured the family thatluxating patellas were very common inthis breed and as he matured he mightneed surgery. Because the family didn’tunderstand what the term actuallymeant and they were told that thecondition might worsen in the future,they were within their rights to returnthe puppy to the store due to the 30-day law. But within minutes of buyingthe puppy they were already in love, andthey were determined to keep him…The following three years were filled with numerous skin andgastrointestinal examinations. Charlie was a mischievous pup whoconstantly looked for things to entertain him.The family had a very largebackyard, which they left him in, frequently unsupervised. On more thanone occasion he was seen vomiting grass and mulch, got bit by a spider,and had an episode with a poisonous Bufo toad.Year four was the start of the leg injuries. The first time Charlie limped, thefamily rationalized that he jumped from the car.The second time they said itwas the sofa and the third time, it was the bed. The patellas were, in fact,starting to cause him discomfort.The constant rubbing of the patella on thefemur (leg bone) was starting to cause swelling, pain and the start ofdegenerative joint disease (DJD). Every time Charlie started to feel painthe family would give him a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) and that would usually help, but only temporarily.In the next five to seven years, glucosamine/chondroitin was added toCharlie’s diet for joint support. Upon physical examination, Charlie’sjoints would crack and crunch when flexed and extended, but he wouldn’tcomplain. The family would only treat Charlie with NSAIDS when hewas clinically in pain....within minutes of buyingthe puppy they were alreadyin love, and they weredetermined to keep him…In years eight through eleven the familyremarked to me that they were pleasedthat Charlie had managed to avoidsurgery all these years even though hecouldn’t jump on the couch and fatiguedafter a few blocks of a walk and nowneeded NSAIDS on a daily basis. Thatwas, until they got Damian.Damian was an energetic StandardPoodle puppy that within a week managedto help Charlie injure himselfirreparably by continuously chasinghim all over the house. Charlie wassoon brought into the hospital inexcruciating pain. He tore his ACLand his patella was completely luxatedand his joint was now swollen and red.The family asked me how muchmedication to give him. I told themthat the medication would help temporarily, but that he definitely neededsurgery. The family again didn’t agree, but after seven days, Charliecouldn’t even put his leg down. They took him for alternative treatments,like massage and acupuncture, and the usually mild mannered Charliebecame frustrated at his appointment and bit the acupuncture physician.Frustrated and confused, the family came in to my office for a consultation.They relayed that Charlie was on the best foods, glucosamines (oral andinjectable), NSAIDS, a morphine type drug for pain relief, but he still didn’twant to use his leg. They wanted to know if I had any other options forthem. I said there was one more. I asked them whether or not they wantedto do it today or tomorrow. The eager family said today, Charlie couldn’twait another day; he was in too much pain. I left the room and came back inwith my surgeon.Most orthopaedic conditions can be made more tolerable with medication,but a surgical correction early on, as I had recommended, would definitelyhave benefited Charlie making his life much easier and happier.Glenn Kalick DVM is the owner of Brookside Animal Hospital in CoralSprings. Email him at kalick@theparklander.com.120 FEBRUARY 2008

NETWORKINGWith A ConscienceBy Jacques Weisel“A CANDLE BRIGHTENS UP A ROOM ONLY BYLIGHTING ANOTHER CANDLE.”I have probably attended WIIFM networking groups for over 30 years.Those in the business world will recognize this as an acronym forWHAT’S IN IT FOR ME! About two years ago I joined a relativelynew networking group called PNA, also an acronym, representingPREMIER NETWORKING ALLIANCE. This is not your typicalensemble of men and women just looking out for themselves. The onlyway to join is to participate in several mandatory fund-raising affairs,with all the money being donated to charitable organizations as well asindividuals with major health issues. The quality of its membersoutshines those who merely attend these functions to get who/whatthey can out of them.They understand the importance of giving back tothe community, since many of them are supported by it.This is not your typicalensemble of men andwomen just looking outfor themselves.The organization was founded by an attorney who is now the Mayor ofCoral Springs, and its co-founder, a chiropractor. If you want to grow asan individual and are ready to give as well as receive, look into thisunique way of networking. As a direct result of my participation I havemade both new friends and new clients.The beauty of giving back as a volunteer has many benefits. Geriatricresearch has shown that men and women who volunteer their time andservices live an average of 7.6 years longer than the WIIFM crowd. Anice bonus.I believe there are three stages of life we all go through. The first isChronological, over which we have no control. The second is ourBiological life, over which we can assert a certain amount of control,only IF we are in charge of our Psychological life (the third stage).Studies show that by doing positive acts, one can delay the aging processsignificantly. Dr. Alfred Adler, pre-eminent psychologist, claimed thatvolunteering to help those in need for just two weeks, eliminated worry.The Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer put it this way, “Theonly ones among you who will be happy are those who will have soughtand found how to serve.”I believe that networking with a conscience is an idea worthy ofresearching.Jacques Weisel is a motivational speaker, sales and sales managementtrainer, supervisory and customer service facilitator. E-mail him atweisel@theparklander.com.the PARKLANDERAll fish quarantined5-7 days prior to sale.Highest qualityspecimen in the industry.knowledgeable staff.High end equipment.Tank Maintenance.121

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FINANCIAL INFOBy John AbramsThe disappearance of some traditional safety nets from both the publicand private sector has forced the American public to shoulder more ofthe burden for their financial well-being. Today, many people realizethat because the government and employers are less able to providefinancial security, they must create their own personal safety net.To do so, individuals need or want help identifying and addressing the riskswithin their control.Some may try to go it alone with only the help of SuzieOrmond, or Cramer of CNBC, or some subscription to a local monthlynewsletter. Just my take on this type of strategy — read all the disclaimersfirst before acting on this advice. As I see it, if you hate dealing with yourfinances, you probably need a planner. But if you aren’t used to dealing withyour finances, you won’t take the necessary steps to finding a top notchadvisor.There is a risk that you will end up with a bad or dishonest broker.If you decide to go it alone, this assumes you are a competent manager ofyour own money. This includes an intense interest in investing, the sparetime to do the research, the discipline to keep up on the available financialresources and products in order to implement such a plan. Then you mustshoulder the heavy burden of your family’s financial future alone.If you fall short of these qualities or don’t like dealing with your financesget an adviser.So, how do you find an experienced yet honest advisor? Start bydoing your homework, by asking the right professionals and personalcontacts for referrals, develop a list, and start interviewing. Next, checkto see if your potential advisers have a clean record by going towww.sec.gov/invester/brokers.htm. My experience is that often thebrightest and most sincere advisers are at smaller financial planningfirms, not the big common four or five financial firms, nor the twolargest banks. Particularly now in 2008, it is evident that they are all introuble from mismanaging their own finances and it makes one wonderhow they will mange yours.Isolating the need to collaborate with a financial services representativeis an important first step. Close to follow should be to protect one’sassets and life style with good insurance coverage. Most people associateinsurance with benefits for one’s family more strongly than with benefitsfor themselves (especially true with women and established families)…taking care of one’s family is the most important emotional end benefit.Constructing a personal safety net requires thinking, in broad terms,about the life events that could trigger financial adversity and taking therequisite steps to prepare for those uncertainties. While it is impossibleto predict all of life’s uncertainties, it’s possible to group them into fewcommon categories.They include:Morbidity Risk: In our low-savings, high-debt society, medicalexpenses for an acute injury or illness fall outside the reach of manyAmericans. Moreover, a chronic disability requiring long-term carecould be financially devastating. There are many insurance solutionsthat can help defray the cost of medical and dental emergencies.Mortality Risk: Life insurance allows an individual to insure againstpremature death. It is viewed by many as the foundation of their family’ssafety net. Without life insurance, the premature death of a primarybreadwinner can be financially devastating. However, in 2004, one thirdof adults carried no life insurance at all, similar to the 30 percent ofadults without coverage in 1960, according to the Life InsuranceResearch Association. Regardless of your current financial situation, lifeinsurance should be an integral part of your personal safety net.Longevity Risk: First the good news: people are living longer thanever thanks to modern advances in healthcare and medicine. But aspensions are replaced by personal savings plans such as 401(K) plans andIRAs, and Social Security lingers on the brink of boomer overload,outliving one’s savings is more possible than ever. Most insurers offersolutions to help individuals maintain an income stream after they retire.Deferred annuities, for example, can be a great tool for one’s portfolio, asthey enable people to save money now, on a tax-deferred basis, for usedown the road. Immediate annuities, on the other hand, allow anindividual to immediately receive a guaranteed stream of income for aslong as he or she lives. Individuals should work closely with their advisorsand insurers to develop a customized income plan for retirement.You must be very careful, particularly now, as you plan your investmentstrategy regarding sources of income outside of annuities. Traditionally,you would invest in bonds to fill the fixed income asset allocation of aninvestment portfolio. Now, it’s 2008, and with the Federal Reservecommitted to lowering the Fed Funds and discount rates to help lowerthe blows of a deeper than suspected credit crunch, one may have tolook elsewhere than the bond market to find incomeBoth fisherman and tightrope walkers can testify to the importance of astrong net; a weak net could mean significant losses for both. Similarly, afinancial safety net is only as strong as the company that provides it.Individuals should make sure that they are working with a strong, stableinsurer or financial services rep that can develop a portfolio that willprepare them for both the possibilities and uncertainties they face todayin 2008, and throughout their liveJohn L. Abrams is an Investment Specialist, and a Financial ServicesRepresentative for Cypress Financial Group, an office of MetLife.124 FEBRUARY 2008

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