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CYPRESS HEAD
$2,800,000
CYPRESS HEAD
$2,250,000
CYPRESS HEAD
$1,850,000
Incredible 2 story Estate decorated by Interior Designer. 5br, 5.5 bath
4.5 car gar w/cul de sac location. Overlooks a wide lake featuring a
library, a unique circular wet bar that services the family rm, game rm
and covered loggia with summer kitchen. Luxurious Master suite on
1st floor. Large balcony off br 4 & loft with majestic views of the lake
& heated pool. Kitchen w/wood cabinets, granite countertops, center
island and much more.
Unbelievable custom built Mediterranean, resort style, lakefront
home with incredible landscaping and lake views. The 7,500 sq ft
estate features 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, media room, private office, 4
car garage, gourmet kitchen, outdoor, screened patio, open, huge
resort style pool and spa with balconies & terraces. By renowned
architect Randall Stofft.
CYPRESS HEAD
PARKLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB $1,075,000
CYPRESSHEAD
Unbelievable 2 story, stone tuscan style estate w/huge fenced yard on golf
course, ideally located near the 1st hole w/fairway views, 5 Bedrooms/4.5
Baths w/3-Car Gar, 5th Bedroom or game room, 3 way split floor plan, french
doors thru-out, hurricane impact glass windows & doors, marble floors thruout, covered loggia, open heated pool, huge kitchen w/center island/double
buffet w/built in cabinets, granite countertops, dining room w/butlers pantry
& wine room, family room w/built-in entertainment center & much more!
Beautifully appointed exec home w/5 BR, 4 BA & side entry garage also features a new roof/saturnia floors thru-out/new marble patio/diamond brite
heated pool+spa/new summer kitchen/crown molding/venetian plaster/faux
painting/split bed plan/wood-burning fireplace/new cherry wood bar
w/granite countertops/accordion shutters/3 new a/c units & whole house
generator w/1000 gal propane tank/fenced yard/SS appliances & more.
CYPRESS HEAD
PARKLAND MAGIC - VACANT LOT
$849,000
Build your dream home on this lakefront 2.02 acre lot with city water and
sewer. On a very quaint and peaceful cul de sac location.
$1,375,000
Stunning 3/4 acre estate with total privacy! 16’ High volume ceilings;
Library/office with built in desk and wall unit. Marble floors throughout. 4 Large bedrooms + Library/office and exercise room in the master
suite; 3 car side entry garage. Open resort style heated and fenced pool
with raised spa and waterfall. Summer kitchen and covered patio;
Private backyard with extensive landscaping, and much more.
CYPRESS HEAD
$895,000
Elegant water front home with saturnia floors. In pristine condition
property can accommodate additional 2 car garage. 5 BR / 3-1/2
baths 2 car side entry garage and 2nd family room, lollipop driveway,
split bedroom plan. Gorgeous kitchen with wood cabinets, family
room with fireplace, loaded with extras.
TALL PINES
$835,000
Grand column entry with exterior foyer and garden to this 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 3 way split home. Formal living and dining rooms,
voluminous 18 ft ceilings, French doors, crown molding and marble
floors throughout. Kitchen w/custom cherry wood cabinets, granite
countertops, sub zero refrigerator/freezer, double ovens and island.
Lush landscaping surrounding the inground pool and spa.
$875,000
Unique 8 bedroom home on private cul de sac lot. Open, 3 way split
floorplan. Huge addition including 29 x 23 recreation room, and
four bedrooms each with private bathroom and walk in closets.
Kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances and breakfast bar.
Master suite with dual vanities, separate whirlpool tub and shower,
and large walk in closet. Spacious covered patio looking onto beautiful new 60 x 30 heated pool with spa.
LANDINGS ESTATES
$796,000
Beautiful, 2-story courtyard, 4806 sq ft on oversized, private,
cul-de-sac/cir driveway, 3 car gar. 1/2 acre + 7bed/5baths; pool
+ spa w/ gorgeous views. 2-story guest house. Secluded master.
2-upstairs bedrooms w/private baths, spacious, bright family
room w/ high ceilings/blt-in entertainment center. Charming
Kitchen/SS.
Spectacular 6 Bedrooms, 5-1/2 Bathrooms + Library + Loft, custom
lakefront Estate on double cul-de-sac with side entry garage. Walls of
windows with breathtaking views and expansive floor plan with vaulted
ceilings. Private tennis court, open Pool and Spa, Summer Kitchen and
Cabana Bath overlooking 62 acre lake. Luxurious Master Suite with
sitting area, spacious Bathroom plus Exercise Room.
CYPRESS HEAD
$999,000
$695,000
Beautifully maintained, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath updated home with pride of
ownership, newer roof, remodeled kitchen, wood cabinets & granite tops,
family room wall unit with built in wet bar, and fireplace. Split bedroom
plan, hardwood floors in 4th bedroom/summer kitchen. Beautiful back
yard on quiet cul de sac location.
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M O N T H LY C O N T R I B U T O R S
Publishers
Sharon and Jack Kornreich
Editor
Cheryl Simone-Miller
Jack Bloomfield is the co-founder and
executive director of One Planet United,
a non-profit humanitarian organization
that promotes unity and understanding
among all people.
Victoria Landis is a freelance writer and
artist living in West Boca.
Art Director
Dani Dorsey
Graphic Designers
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Diana Striker
Asst. to the Publishers
Mattie Howard
Account Executives
Linda Babitt
Sue DiPetrillo
Bonnie Judson
Lisa Kirschenbaum
Adrienne Kriegel
Julie Marley
Fern Weissman
Additional Contributing
Writers and Photographers
Robin Best, Mayor Scott Brook, Nicole Cook, Ellen
Davis, Kris DeChene, Helen Downey, Robyne
Friedland, Dyana Hagmaier, Lori Kenner, Jamie
Lober, Robin Miller, Mina Radman, Andy Raffa,
Doreen Robinson, Arthur Rottenstein, Susan
Sherman, Kari Fagan-Thompson, Ty Trapps,
Mayor Michael Udine
Serving: Parkland • Coral Springs
Margate • Coconut Creek
Boca Raton • Pompano
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9381 W. Sample Road, Suite 203 Coral
Springs, FL 33065
Sheila & Bennet Bodenstein have
been married for 45 years and have
been writing about wine for 25 of
those years.
Dr. Renae Lapin, LMFT is a Licensed
Marriage, Family Therapist and author providing free counseling services to children and
families with the Broward County School
Board’s Family Counseling Program. Dr. Lapin
also offers private counseling as well as consultation services to mediators and attorneys.
Lois Crockett is a freelance writer, mystery
author and former radio journalist. Her
hobbies include needle crafts, snorkeling,
cooking and reading.
Robert Loewendick is an award-winning
freelance outdoor/sports writer.
Jan Engoren is a freelance writer living in
Boca Raton. She is currently working on
a future best-seller and in her spare time
enjoys tennis, her two cats and a good
dirty martini.
Todd McFliker, a published author and
award-winning photographer, writes about
entertainment, films, venues, local artists
and national concerts.
George Faragi is Senior Pastor of
Cornerstone Christian Center in Boca
Raton.
Lisa Minns is a native of South Florida and a
graduate of Florida Atlantic University. She
is a diehard Miami Dolphins fan, a freelance
writer, single and has a bit of a shoe habit.
Tim Heitz is a graduate of the Culinary Arts
Institute of Louisiana and the owner and
Executive Chef of Chef 2 Go, a business
designed for those who want private dinner
parties in their homes.
Cheryl Pangborn is a Parkland resident and
the mother of two elementary age children,
one with special needs. She is a freelance
writer, who also works part time in her
husband’s medical practice.
Pat Heydlauff, president of Energy Design,
helps people eliminate chaos and stress
at home, the workplace and within oneself.
As a consultant and speaker, Pat uses
color, design and organization principles
to transform clients’ lives.
Joy Rothberg was born in Brooklyn, NY
and graduated from the CUNY College of
Staten Island. She has lived in Florida for
5 years.
Dr. Judith E. Horowitz is a licensed
psychologist in private practice, specializing
in reproductive health. Should you wish
to submit a question for her column, please
contact [email protected].
Dr. Yvette Sencer is an art historian, writer
and lecturer. A former Professor, Art History
Department Chair and Dean of Graduate
Programs at State University of New York’s
Fashion Institute of Technology, Yvette now
reviews regional art exhibitions and travels the
world, speaking about arts and antiquities.
Dr. Glenn Kalick is Director of Brookside
Animal Hospital in Coral Springs.
Susan Shank teaches cake, cookie and
cupcake decorating as well as candymaking. She also designs creative cookie
decorating parties.
Margie Kaye became a writer after a 20-year
career in the display advertising sales
profession. The mother of two young sons,
she maintains her sanity and zest for artistic
expression by writing features, human interest
stories, and personality profiles for various
regional and national lifestyle magazines.
Jenny Velasquez, is an independent decor
designer with Decor & You. Her travel and
education brings a global and eclectic
perspective to her decorating, which clients
find invaluable. Jenny is fluent in English
and Spanish and does both residential
and commercial decorating. Jenny is a
community leader in design education.
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ON THE COVER:
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holiday this
year with family,
food and the
joy that comes
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DECEMBER 2009
POLO TRACE • DELRAY BEACH
1,981 SF • 3BR/2BTH/2CG • IMMACULATE
HOME ON 11TH FAIRWAY OF POLO
TRACE GOLF COURSE $299,900
HARBOR ISLAND • TURTLE RUN
1757 SF • 3BR/2BTH/2CG • 2 STORY ON
CUL-DE-SAC.
$215,000
TALL PINES
10,053 SF • 5BR/5 FULL, 2 HALF BATH • 1BR/1BA GUEST HOUSE
LOFT/GAME ROOM • OFFICE/LIBRARY • WINE CELLAR • 4CG
FULLY FURNISHED & DECORATED • REDUCED TO $2,999,999
CYPRESSHEAD
7,576 SF • 5BR/6.5BTH/4CG • PLUS OFFICE/
GAMEROOM/WEIGHTROOM POOL/SPA HOME
WITH AN AMAZING LAKE VIEW • $2,099,000
COUNTRY ACRES
HERON ESTATES • PARKLAND
6,296 SF • 6BR/4.5BTH/3CG • POOL/
SPA HOME • WATERFRONT LOT • PATIO
HAS BUILT IN SUMMER KITCHEN $1,299,900
TALL PINES - PARKLAND
6400 SF • 5BR/5.5BA/3CG PLUS • MEDIA RM/OFFICE/HEATED
POOL AND SPA IN MAIN HOME • WITH 2BR/1BA IN GUEST HOUSE
$1,499,999
TALL PINES • PARKLAND
6500 SF • 2 STORY- 5BR/5.5BA/3CG • POOL/SPA 4286 SF • 5BR/3BA/3CG IN MAIN HOME WITH POOL/
CUSTOM COURTYARD ON CUL DE SAC WITH 2BR/ 1BA
HOME ON 1.9 ACRES • PLUS THEATER OFFICE
IN GUEST HOUSE ON OVER AN ACRE LOT $849,900
AND LOFT • 3 FIREPLACES $2,399,000
DECEMBER 2009
CONTENTS
Volume 19, No. 9 • December 2009
FEATURES
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ART WALKS: AN UNFINISHED CONVERSATION
Enrique Marinez Calaya at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
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THE ART OF SUSHI
The Japanese: masters of great food that is beautiful too.
64
COOK AND TELL
A young chef share his culinary wisdom.
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70
HOLIDAY PHOTO CONTEST
Children make the holidays special. Here are five of the cutest in town.
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Editor’s Letter
14
Community News
9
Parkland’s Mayor
74
Parkland Library Events
11
Coral Springs’ Mayor
78
School News
12
People Watching
98
Cornerstone Christian
DEPARTMENTS
Of Local Interest
Food continued
38
65
Crazy for Cupcakes
66
South Florida’s Top Chef - Ron Duprat
69
Business Spotlight: Flavors of Italy
72
Decadent December
Extended Warranty Offers – The Real Deal?
Fashion/People/Ideas
22
Reasons It’s Good to be Single During the Holidays
34
Chanukah Crafts
42
One Planet United
School/Outdoors/Garden/Sports/Pets
75
Business Spotlight: A Latte Fun
76
Consumer Beware!
80
How to Make a New Year’s Resolution: Parents, Teach Your Children
81
Parent Tip: Positive Self-Image Leads to Success in the Classroom
82
More Than Just One of the Guys
84
Cast Iron Cooking…As Good Now As It Was Then
Art & Entertainment/Travel
85
Pet Talk
50
Bryce Kretz and Rough Soul
86
Breaking the Ficus Habit
52
Book Reviews
87
Malachi Acres
53
Business Spotlight: Seven Stars Resort
Medical/Health/Finance
54
Dining at Sea on Oasis of the Seas
90
Tummy Troubles
55
A Kiss for South Florida
Holiday/Home/Family
26
Last Touches Before the Holidays
32
Feng Shui for a Joyful Holiday Season
44
Homemade Goodies…Spider Optional
46
Mom Does Christmas
94
Coping With Infertility During the Holidays
Food
99
Hurricane Wilma Insurance Claims
58
Wine Review: Holiday With Australia
100
Take a Sensible Step with a Laddered Portfolio
60
Restaurant Review: A Smorgasbord of Great Eateries
101
The Revocable Trust in Florida
62
Savor the Season - Holiday Party Time
64
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DECEMBER 2009
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EDITOR’S NOTE
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
~George Bernard Shaw
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As a New Yorker of Puerto Rican and Italian heritage, you can bet food has
always been a big part of my life. Not only around the holidays…all the
time. Food to celebrate…food to make you feel better when sick…food to
cheer you when sad. The kitchen was and still is the epicenter of the house.
Where everyone congregates amid the onion skins, spice racks and warm
smells of whatever is in the oven or on the stove.
My friends always congregated at my house. We always had major snackage.
Want to stay over for dinner? Sure! There’s enough for an army, after all.
Visits to Grandma on both sides of my family meant serious food. All day
preparation kind of meals. Everyone sitting around the table in anticipation.
Those meals you try to recreate after Grandma passes on and think “What
the French? How did she do ALL of this ALONE?” My mom is a great
cook…but she doesn’t love doing it. My aunt is the one who instilled in me
an appreciation of all things culinary. When she is cranking out things to eat
and trying out new recipes, you can see she is truly happy. A few decades
after trying it for the first time, I still think about her Peanut Soup. Yum.
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I am the same way. I even toyed with the idea of going to culinary school
years back. I know my way around everything from Lechon Asado to
Spaghetti Puttanesca to Thai Green Curry to Brisket with Tzimmes. I make
quite a few mean desserts. MEAN! Fierce! If I’m feeding people, I’m
content. Big BBQ for 40? Awesome! Individual Beef Wellingtons for 20
(actually accomplished several Christmases ago)? Right on! Feeding people
is an expression of love to me. Creating impressive meals is art…and you can
crank out a masterpiece in a couple of hours if you do it right.
December’s Parklander is all about food. Visit with Top Chef contestant Ron
Duprat, who runs a kitchen with flair close by in Hollywood, on page 66. Find
out about a young local chef on a mission named Jeremy Salamon on page 64.
See sushi elevated to art on page 56.
This month’s Parklander giveaway will give you a chance to spark a love of
baking in the kids in your life. Turn to page 52 to read our interview with
cookbook author Cindy Mushet, whose latest offering is Baking Kids Love.
Then look through the pages of this issue to find the cupcake that looks just
like this
somewhere OTHER than this page and the page the article is
on (page 52). It’s hiding! Find it and email me at [email protected]
with your name, address, phone and the exact location to win your very own
copy of the terrific cookbook, Baking Kids Love! Good luck! Happy
holidays! Happy cooking and happy eating!
By the way, congrats to our October giveaway winner, Valerie Sader, who
won a free airboat ride with Loxahatchee Everglades Tours and a
Parklander t-shirt. Enjoy!
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DECEMBER 2009
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Ban on Texting
While Driving
By Parkland’s Mayor Michael Udine
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I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving with family and friends.
As we close out 2009, I want to extend my best wishes for a happy
holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
The City of Parkland is leading the way on important issues of the
day. We were one of the first cities in the State to adopt an ordinance
that bans texting while driving. Studies have shown this is one of the
most dangerous activities while driving. This ordinance was brought
forward to us by a group of Douglas High School students. They
were diligent in their efforts, worked the issue and helped in the
drafting of the ordinance. As we mentioned at the commission
meetings while discussing the issue, everyone realizes enforcement
of this ordinance is going to be difficult. The point is awareness. We
have been using the message boards throughout the City and are
awaiting opinions from the State Attorney General on enforcement.
I am happy to report numerous cities are following our lead on this
issue and enacting similar ordinances. As I write this article, the
State legislature is filing bills to deal with this as well. I extend my
thanks to the Douglas students who assisted on this issue and I look
forward to working with them in the future as we move forward
with the State and surrounding areas.
Again this year, take time to enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, homemade
cookies and more at the Parkland Farmer’s Market. This year, I am
happy to announce, the Farmer’s Market events are sponsored by
Mercantil Commerce Bank, which recently opened in the Parkland
Commons shops. The events take place on the first and third Sunday
of the month between 9AM and 1PM. The City posts the signs the
week prior to give everyone notice. Each year this event gets better
and better with more merchants. I encourage you to come and check it
out. Everyone I run into shares their positive comments about these
Farmer’s Market events.
Even though the City is collecting less revenue from both ad valerom
taxes and building department fees, we are continuing with our capital
improvements. We celebrated the grand opening of the new Eastern
Fire Station and Public works facility. The City is continuing to
provide the superior services our residents expect and demand. One of
the issues the City has been leading the way on is that of bullying.
Again this year, we recognized Anti-Bullying Week in the City of
Parkland. There were many programs that took place throughout the
City to bring home the issues surrounding this societal blight and how
to best cope with it. I extend my thanks on behalf of the City to our
City Staff, Educational Advisory Board and our volunteers for their
help in making the Anti-Bullying Week a success.
Reach out and “friend me” if you want to follow me on Facebook or
look me up on Twitter (www.twitter.com/michaeludine) if you want to
follow my updates. As always, if you have any questions or concerns,
please email me at [email protected].
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DECEMBER 2009
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Season of Well Being
Hap Pomerantz
954-341-4444
By Coral Springs’ Mayor Scott Brook
Hap Pomerantz, P.A.
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Broker-Vice President
The Keyes Company Realtors
We are in holiday season and the weather is finally
cooler. We could all use a breather. We have read that the recession is over,
but unemployment is still high. We have turned the corner, but things still
feel different. So, what is next for us?
A major item on our agenda is addressing domestic violence and illegal
prescription drug use. These are especially stressful times for many of us.
Thankfully, there are many avenues for assistance, including the 2-1-1
help line. 2-1-1 is a great resource of resources. It works similarly to 4-1-1.
Our residents’ safety and well-being are important to City officials. As a
result, the Coral Springs Police Department is proactively creating an
educational campaign to target and deter the use of illicit prescription
drug use within our City. Teens can abuse prescription and over-thecounter drugs without realizing there are serious health risks and other
related consequences.
The City will air public service announcements, as well as customized
messaging from the Police Department, to educate our community about
the potential hazards. I encourage parents to be on the lookout for our
prescription drug campaign, which will be on City TV, City Radio, Coral
Springs magazine, and the City’s web site. Please take the time to share
this information with your children and loved ones. If you have any
information on prescription drug abuse, please call the Police
Department’s anonymous tip line at 954-227-COPS (2677).
• Over 27 years experience
• Over 2300 satisfied clients
• Relocation specialist
• Degrees in Real Estate and Finance
-Florida State University
With 27 years experience, I understand that Northwest Broward is
more than a place to live. That's why I treat each client as an
individual. My detailed understanding and superior knowledge of
the marketplace allows me to bring more to the table when working
with either buyers or sellers.
THE FALLS AT HERON BAY
$1,488,800
Wow! Absolutely spectacular, renovated
and professionally decorated 5/5 1/2 with
heated pool and spa on the prime time
waterfront golf course lot overlooking the
18th green at Heron Bay! Must see!
FOX RIDGE
$498,800
Wow! Tremendous buy on this 5/3 with a
heated pool and 3 car garage! Upgrades
include granite kitchen, 18” designer tile
and private fenced pool/patio area! Hurry
and call Hap today!
If you know of a teen in need, you may want to reach out to the Jim
Ganley Foundation. The City will be partnering with this local, valuable
community organization that is focused on teens finding healthy outlets
for their emotional issues. For more information and how you can help
prevent teen suicide, please visit www.ganleyfoundation.com.
TERNBRIDGE
$624,800
Wow! Perfect unbelievably upgraded 5/3
1/2 heated pool home w/ gourmet dcota
wood kitchen w/emerald pearl granite &
top of the line s/s appliances, marble floors
and accordion shutters on prime time
cul-de-sac lot backing to green belt!
For those of you in need of employment or interested in bringing a job fair
to Coral Springs, please email me at [email protected]. I have
no doubt we can help each other through these challenging times.
CYPRESSHEAD
$698,800
On a lighter note, the holidays are almost here and this year’s holiday
parade is set to roll down Sample Road starting at 7PM on
Wednesday,December 16th. A rain date has been scheduled in case of
inclement weather for Thursday, December 17th at the same time. The
theme, “A Rockin’ Holiday,” will feature bands, floats and other entries, all
with a musical theme. Mayor’s Cup and Band sponsorships are available.
The parade travels along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City
Hall. All of you from local children’s groups, civic groups, and businesses are
encouraged to participate in the parade. Entry and sponsorship details are
available at coralsprings.org/holidayparade, or call 954-345-2112 for more
information. Volunteer parade marshals are always needed. Adults and high
school students are welcome. Students will earn service hours for their
efforts. To sign up, call 954-346-4430.
Wow! Fantastic buy on this custom built
4 BR + office and heated pool with marble
floors, gourmet granite kitchen and
incredible tropical pool/patio oasis!
Full accordion shutters! Big time
upgrades! Must see!
THE HIGHLANDS AT HERON BAY
$848,800
Wow! Spectacular 5/5 + media room,
pool, and 3 car garage in perfect move-in
condition w/prime time panoramic
water & golf views! Accordion shutters!
Saturnia marble floors!
42” cherry & granite kitchen! Must see!
Hap Pomerantz, P.A. Broker-Vice President
The Keyes Company Realtors
I wish you and your families a comforting and happy holiday season. This
is a great time to get involved in your community.
MY HARD WORK PAYS OFF... FOR YOU!!!
Contact the City Help Desk at 954-344-1001 or CoralSprings.org/help.
Contact the Mayor by e-mailing [email protected].
Tel: 954-341-4444 • Fax: 954-752-2728
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.happomerantz.com
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PEOPLE WATCH I NG
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1. Following recent incidents wherein Coral Springs youths were involved in
stabbings, Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook called for a town-hall meeting on youth
violence. At the following commission meeting, Brook found no support for his
idea. The other commissioners said the city is not equipped to deal with the
situation. Brook then conducted a meeting himself at Cafe Creme Brulee on
University Drive, inviting educators, religious figures and social workers to give input
and formulate a plan to combat youth violence.
2. Two skaters from the Florida Panthers’ figure skating club will be headed to the
2010 U.S. Figure Skating Junior Championships in Strongsville, Ohio. Micky
Sinthawachiwa, 13, placed sixth among all competitors in the Boys Intermediate
Competition. He has been skating for over 8 years. This will be his fourth
consecutive appearance at Junior Nationals
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Franchesca Chiera won gold in the girls Juvenile Free skate. She is the first Panther
figure skater to win gold at a regional competition. Chiera, 12, has been skating at
Incredible Ice since she was 2 1/2 years of age. Both Sinthawachiwa and Chiera are coached by Panthers’ figure
skating club instructors Ilona Melinchenko and Artem Torgashev.
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3. Hannah Eden (l.) and Stephanie Ferreira have donated their time to make “adopt-me” bandanas for the adoptable
pets waiting for homes with Chesed Foundation, Inc. Chesed Foundation rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes both
domestic and exotic pets. Stephanie and Hannah both reside in Coconut Creek and volunteer for Chesed Foundation
which is based in Boca Raton.
Hannah, 13, has a true love for animals and used to be an avid equestrian before becoming chronically ill with a rare
disorder called Dysautonomia with Postural Orthostatic Tachycadia Syndrome. This is a malfunction of the Autonomic
Nervous System which is responsible for the regulation of the body’s autonomic systems, including the ability to
regulate body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolic processes. Hannah is unable to attend school
and volunteering for Chesed-Rescue has allowed her to fulfill her passion of working with animals. Hannah wishes to
become a veterinarian specializing in surgery.
Stephanie, 15, is very passionate about all animals and has shown this dedication throughout the
past couple of years. She volunteered at the VCA Hillsboro Animal Hospital for the past two years
completing over 250 hours of service and has also supported wildlife in the Walk for Wildlife.
Stephanie also aspires to become a veterinarian and has proven capable of doing so through all her
hard work.
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4. The Parkland Historical Society unveiled the first in a series of twenty historical markers to be
placed around Parkland. This marker is located on the east side of University Drive just north of
Holmberg Road.
5. Two residents of Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons accepted the Veterans Day Proclamation
issued by the City of Parkland Commissioners.
6. Parkland Pokers 10U won its first ever Florida Premiere League Championship in the 9U Division
posting a remarkable 24-2 season record. Team Photo (left to right): Back Line: Coaches Dustin
Brian, Mike Binger, Greg Strauss (Not pictured - Marc Chaykin). Middle Line: Brian Tobin, Justin
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Stepping Stones to Friendship
By Bushra Razvi
The Coral Springs Multicultural Advisory
Committee, the City Of Coral Springs,
Northwest Regional Library, the Muslim
Neighbors Of Coral Springs and the
Clergy Coalition hosted the 9th annual Eid
holiday program on November 8th, 2009.
The program primarily focuses on celebrating the past and building the future.
Eid, a special Muslim religious Holiday is celebrated twice every Muslim
calendar year. Eid al Fitr follows after the month of Ramadan, the ninth
month of the Muslim calendar. Ramadan is a month of fasting, sacrificing
and thanks giving in the name of God. At the end of the month, Muslims
all around the world celebrate the holiday of Eid with family and friends.
Gifts are exchanged as family and friends gather together to commemorate the day. The second Eid is Eid al Adha. It is observed in the twelfth
month of the Muslim calendar. This Eid celebrates the great sacrifice of
Abraham.
This year’s program included Muslims of different age groups from
different walks of life. The participants, supported by the clergy, talked
about the challenges of every day life, living in our diverse community.
They also talked about the misconceptions and myths surrounding the
true religion of Islam and how it sometimes effects their every day living.
“The City of Coral Spring’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee
began sponsoring the program, following the September 11th tragedy,”
said Joyce Campos, Community Relations Manager for the City Of
Coral Springs. “We want to encourage people to understand and learn
more about the Muslim community and the religion of Islam with a
view to eliminating any fear or feelings of antagonism. Hopefully, with
the enlightenment and information we provide, people will see their
Muslim neighbors in a friendlier light,” Campos said.
The program was free and included educational information, samples of
Muslim cuisine, children’s crafts, traditional costumes from around the
Muslim world, cultural display, and henna hand painting.
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By Lisa Minns
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Here we are entering the holiday season again. Didn’t we just finish
with this? It starts with Thanksgiving and just snowballs until we
are clear into Valentine’s Day. For me, I get to add my birthday as the
first holiday to kick it off, since it’s right before Thanksgiving. For all of
us single ladies though, it’s really December that reminds us that we are
just that…single. We get the endless string of pity invites to parties, the
random introductions to the other single friend that the host just happens
to have invited, and the lectures about how one day our Prince Charming
will come riding in on his white horse and rescue us from our singledom.
What all of our married friends apparently didn’t hear is that Prince
Charming had a thing going with Snow White and now Cinderella not
only now owns the kingdom but 50% of Charming’s income for the next
couple of decades. The dwarfs are not happy about this at all. I’m here to
set the records straight and point out the reasons it’s actually a good thing
to be single during the holidays as opposed to being part of a couple.
I’ll start with the obvious reasons. There is the financial issue. Face it, if
you were in a relationship, you would most likely be spending more on his
gift than you would on just about anyone else’s. It’s just what we do. When
you are in a relationship, your boyfriend is an incredibly important part of
your life and you want to do something special for him…that ends up
costing. No matter how many pre-shopping vows we make to “not go
overboard”, we still do. We are women. It happens. So, without that
boyfriend in your life, you are free to spend that money on that Louis
Vuitton you’ve been eyeing. The smokin’ hot outfit at the mall could be all
yours. No need to feel guilty either because, after all, you are single…you
are out there and you want to look your best. Enjoy it. A day at the spa
might even be in order. Consider it your boyfriend gift to yourself.
That takes me to my next reason…fashion. If you are in a relationship, you
are most likely invited to things such as company parties, the family boat
party, the boring friend’s party, etc. It’s the same group of family and
friends no matter where you go. This requires a new outfit for each event.
You are not going to risk getting the disapproving up down look from any
other female guests. Well guess what? You are single! You are going to a
whole different set of parties. This means a totally new set of people at
every party which means you could just get a couple of incredible outfits
and rotate them. This saves you money, which actually could take you
back to the Louis Vuitton we previously discussed. Each party has a new
circle of people and you are single. You can mix and mingle until you just
can’t take it anymore because you are not tied to one person’s side.This can
be fun. There is comfort knowing someone has your back at a party, but
there is also freedom in not being part of a couple. Walk in with your head
held high and scope out the scene. See that hottie over there by the steak
tartare? Go talk to him! Plus, you have the freedom to surprise the hottie
with a kiss under the mistletoe if you like. Just make sure he’s also there
alone! If the party doesn’t work out, pull out outfit number two tomorrow
night and see what’s roaming around at that party. You’ve got nothing to
lose and won’t be hurting anyone’s feelings in your mingling efforts.
Another advantage to being single during the holidays has to do with the
getting ready location. Let me explain. So many times, when you are in a
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an event to go to, let’s say after work,
you end up both getting ready at whomever’s house is
closer. This can mean closer to your job, closer to the event
location, whatever. Ladies, how many times have you stuffed
everything you can possibly think you are going to need in a
duffle bag the night before and prayed that nothing melted in the car
while you were at work, got wrinkled or worse…that you forgot
something. You sit there all day running a list through your
mind…shampoo and conditioner? Check. Hairspray? Check. Make-up?
Check. Dress? Check. Heels? Check. Cute little purse to match? Maybe
check? Oh, I hope it’s a check. What will I do if it’s not a check? Sound
familiar? When you are single, you actually get to get ready for a party in
your own home! I know! Imagine that. No packing, no freaking out
about possible forgotten items and if you change your mind on what you
want to wear it’s OK, because it’s your house. Your clothes are all there.
Take a minute to imagine what it’s like to not live out of a bag every time
you go somewhere.
OK, back with me? Good. One more thing being single affords you is
the luxury to choose where you want to go on the actual holidays. Well,
you still have to deal with where your family wants you to go, but you
don’t have to rush between your family and friends and his. It’s all you.
You want to spend the entire day at your parents’ house? You can. Maybe
you had some friends invite you to stop by. Go for it. Who is going to
argue? Your mother might, but that’s going to happen whether you are
in a relationship or not. Point is you have the freedom to decide for
yourself where and when you want to go somewhere. One single friend
told me that this is the best part about being single all year long. He’s a
bit cynical since his last relationship ended in flames, so I try not to take
his words to heart. I’m afraid it might rub off. He is right. During the
holidays the freedom to choose is a good feeling.
So fellow single ladies, as you navigate yourself through the holiday
season, hold your head high, put on your favorite little black dress and
raise your martini glass to each other as you pass at the parties. We are
the lucky ones. We can do what we want, go where we want and buy
ourselves those fabulous gifts you just wouldn’t have the funds for if you
were in a relationship. Tell yourself “Happy Holidays” and toast to each
other. We are single, we are fabulous, and we are out of here because
there just isn’t anyone who has caught our eye at this party. I think I still
have that other invite in the car. You know the one...the one you said
“maybe” to. We get to keep our options open. Happy Single Holidays!!
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Last Touches
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the Holidays
By Jenny Velasquez
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SOME HOMEOWNERS are thinking “I have plenty of time to prepare my home for the holiday season!” Not so. The
time is now to start making improvements to your decor while arranging something special for the upcoming season.
The following are cost-effective ideas to guarantee your home is beautiful for the holidays:
Refresh
Begin by refreshing the color palette of your home. Color is generally the most exciting,
the most immediately noticeable and the least-expensive element in decoration. As the
yellows, reds and greens of interior decors fade away in favor of exciting new saturated
pops of black and white, it is clear that color is a key component in decorating, Yet people
live for decades in homes with builder-white or beige walls.
I estimate 80 percent of my clients prefer a safe, neutral color range. I use a no-fail color
system to help people analyze their preferences and decorating style. The right color
scheme creates unity, tying your entire home together in a harmonious decorating plan.
Adding accent colors to the basic color scheme will enhance the tone of the rooms.
Make sure your carpet, tile and wood floors are in good condition. They may just need to
be cleaned. A simple way to update the look of your room is to add an area rug, which can
define a space and give a feeling of intimacy, without the costs of new flooring. This results
in a warm and cozy feeling for the holidays as well as the cooler months.
For adding drama or a contemporary look to a room, consider adding wallpaper. Wallpapers
have dramatically changed over the years. Fabulous updated selections of transitional, traditional and
geometric
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along with exciting textures and exotic grass cloths, are now available.
This may be a simple, efficient solution to add interest to a room without making major purchases, like furniture.
Repair or
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Because we live with our furniture every day, it is easy to overlook worn
fabrics and scratched wood surfaces. You can economically have your
furniture reupholstered with a beautiful new fabric or simply
custom fitted with a slipcover. If you are ready for a change, take an
honest look at your furniture. Is it time to replace some pieces? If so, be
sure to allow sufficient time for ordering, as it is a busy season for
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Decor Accents
Metallics are making headlines in the
interior-decorating industry. Silver and
gold accents in accessories combined with
other holiday colors give rooms a very
festive appearance. Carry a theme from
room to room, but be careful about too
much repetition.
Accessories, such as pillows, art and lamps
in holiday colors and designs, can be inexpensive ways to add interest and warmth to
your home. Pillows create great color
accents to coordinate with new or current
wall art. A new lamp can be the inspiration
for an updated look.
Candles are very cost-effective and create
fabulous accents for any decor, especially
during the holidays. They can also add wonderful scents to your
home. To add interest, use candles of varying heights and widths.
For the best effect, group candles in odd numbers.
Additionally, you may want to keep design trends in mind for the
season. A clutter-free, transitional custom look defines interior
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A case of
Central Hypothyroidism
“My friend Jenny is a patient of yours. She said if I ate like
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you’ve been telling her to, I’d lose weight just like her. I’m glad she’s
down 27 pounds, but …” Leslie continued, “I expected to lose more than
this. I’m eating less than a thousand calories a day and I’m still at 180
pounds. I just don’t understand.”
Glancing at Leslie’s intake forms I saw that indeed another patient of
mine referred her to me. “I’ve gotten a reputation as a ‘diet cleaner upper’,
so many of my new patients come to me as you are now, with their diet
already cleaned up. Don’t worry, I see quite a few people who have had,
let’s say, underwhelming results with diet and exercise.”
I continued gathering my history, “You feel cold a lot?”
“Yes.”
“Constipated?”
“I go every other day.”
“I’m seeing a pattern here. Your medical history strongly suggests that
you have hypothyroidism. That’s a big cause of a slow metabolism.”
“I ask my GP to check that all the time. But my tests always come back
normal.”
“Thyroid tests sometimes can be confusing and difficult to interpret.
Before we say for sure whether you do or do not have a thyroid
problem, let’s check a more comprehensive panel. In the meantime,
here’s an article on thyroid testing, so you can better understand the
results when they come back.”
Leslie returned two weeks later. “Please don’t tell me my labs are
normal.”
I smiled. When patients go to their GP for an annual physical, they
just want their tests to be normal. When they come to see me, however,
they want me to find what’s wrong with them. “Not this time. Your
thyroid definitely is not working correctly.”
“Why didn’t my other doctors find this?”
“As I said before, thyroid testing is tricky, and what makes your
condition harder to diagnose is that you have a unique thyroid problem
called CENTRAL HYPOTHYROIDISM. Let me explain:
“Most doctors only check the TSH, a negative feedback test of
thyroid function is low. It works like a thermostat, so if it is high, we feel
that your body is asking for a lot more thyroid hormone to be produced,
but isn’t able to meet that demand.”
“I’m so cold right now, so my TSH must be high then?”
“No. Your TSH is actually on the low side at 0.35 with the normal
range reported between 0.5 and 5.5.”
“But you said I was low thyroid? With a low TSH, I would be having
too much thyroid hormone in my body. This doesn’t make sense.”
“It would be confusing if I stopped right there, but I also tested for the
amount of active thyroid hormones in your body. The Free T4 and Free T3
tests measure thyroid hormone that has four and three iodine atoms on
them respectively. The range for the Free T4 is 0.8 to 1.8 and you’re only at
0.8. For Free T3, normal is 230 to 420. You’re on the low side again, at 236.
You don’t have much thyroid hormone in your body at all.”
“So what does this all mean?”
“Low thyroid concentrations translate to constipation, cold
intolerance, and in general, a low metabolism. But when you have a low
TSH your body doesn’t ask your thyroid to produce more thyroid
hormone. So, you’re left with a low metabolism that prevents you from
losing weight. With Central Hypothyroidism, the TSH is not accurate.”
With Central Hypothyroidism,
the TSH is not accurate.
“I think I get it now. But, Dr. Woliner, why didn’t my other doctors do
those tests?”
“Perhaps it is because they are too rushed, double-booking 15minute time slots. By scheduling longer appointments with my
patients, I have time to think about my patients’ symptoms and arrive at
a better diagnosis. Irregardless, we now have a reason why a low-calorie
diet alone has not resulted in weight loss for you.”
“So what do we do now? You’re going to prescribe something?”
“Thyroid medications are not weight loss medications so you will still
need to continue the good diet and exercise regimen you’ve started on.
But yes, I am going to prescribe Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) to
replace the T4 and T3 you’re missing. Let’s start with a low dose and
adjust from there as needed.”
Leslie was ecstatic three months into her new treatment protocol.
“Dr, Woliner, can you believe I’m down three dress sizes? I think my
husband is happier than me. He can’t wait to show me off at the black
tie event we have this weekend!”
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By Pat Heydlauff
Ensure a joy filled holiday season this year by using Feng Shui
principles to keep positive energy flowing through your home. It does not
matter what holiday(s) you celebrate or how large or small your home is.
What does matter is that these days should be memorable, enjoyable and
filled with hours of loving good wishes and joy.
The holidays overflow with the most positive energy of the entire year so
it is important you take appropriate steps to maximize your positive energy and prevent clutter and décor items from blocking its flow. Energy
blockage and stagnation come from over-decorating, clutter and furniture
arrangement.
Feng Shui is all about the use of positive energy to help you create a better
tomorrow. The holidays provide wonderful positive energy through the use
of radiant colors and the welcoming sights and sounds of the holiday season.
However, little thought is given to making sure you do not overload the holidays with decorations too large in size and number, creating clutter and
pockets of negative energy that can lead to family quarrels, children out of
sorts and an overload of mishaps.
Create hassle-free holidays filled with joy by following a few basic Feng
Shui principles for furniture placement and decorating.
Guarantee positive energy movement everywhere in your home by properly
arranging furniture. When moving furniture to make room for a Christmas
tree or other large holiday decorations make sure nothing blocks the
entrance to or from the area or in any way prevents the free flow of energy
and the movement of people. Begin at your front door to evaluate the flow
of energy into each room of your home. Make sure no large pieces of furniture block the flow of energy allowing it to meander slowly throughout
every room. Each room needs fresh energy so abundance, prosperity and
holiday joy can enter and linger. If necessary, temporarily remove an overstuffed piece of furniture or unneeded end table to prevent stagnant energy
from collecting or its flow from being blocked.
Keep your home festive, but not cluttered. Put away year around decorations
so there is room for the holiday decorations.This way you have created open
space for the decorations instead of adding to what is already in place.
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For many Jews, years ago, religion was something to be practiced in secret and only whispered about to their nearest and dearest. Flagrant
display of Judaism could result in ostracism from
the 1950’s mainstream white-bread communities where many of the
Diaspora migrated or, possibly, result in torture and death as was the case
during the Russian Pogroms around the birth of the last century and Nazi
Germany during the 1930’s and 1940’s. In many Jewish families, an ostentatious display of religious celebration was frowned upon, with elders
being completely horrified at such an exhibition of downright poor taste.
Today, the lines have blurred with many inter-religious marriages and
relationships, resulting in extended family “blendings.” What once passed
with secrecy and whispered prayers is now a joyous celebration to be
shared openly with family, friends and neighbors.
There are no specific “Chanukah Crafts”, per se; such as handcrafting a
wreath lovingly at home with bits of evergreen saved from trimming the
Table Runners: You’ll need a couple of yards of blue and white
Chanukah-themed fabric. The length will depend on your table, as will
the width. Table runners are usually six to eight feet long and one to oneand-a-half feet wide. If you choose a fall- or winter-themed fabric for the
reverse side, you’ll have a dual-purpose runner. Patterns can be had at the
local fabric store, as can decorative ribbons, beading, trim, tassels and even
a few Chanukah-inspired specialties to choose from. Matching placemats, napkins, and coasters will totally coordinate your holiday table for a
truly festive look.
Napkin rings: Something for the kids: Cut a paper-towel roll into six
equal portions. Spray paint silver. Have the kids decorate with small foil
or construction paper cutout Stars of David, menorahs, dreidels, presents,
names of family and dinner guests and glitter. After eight days of
Chanukah, you can keep or toss as you please. They didn’t cost anything
and were, perhaps, priceless to make together.
Painted Ornaments: The week after Christmas (or even after New
Year’s), buy – at a discount, of course! – blue and silver ball ornaments. Even
clear ones are fine. You can paint Chanukah themes as you please and,
although you may or may not have a “Chanukah Bush”, you can suspend
them from silver garland throughout your home and further enhance the
Chanukah ambience throughout. Just make sure the stars you choose or
paint have the six points (not five points) and the menorahs (or candelabras)
have nine branches with one branch higher than the rest (instead of six
branches). Popular themes are doves and peace signs this year.
hand cut Christmas tree. Except, perhaps, for the dreidel, a simple 4sided spinning top which can be purchased cheaply and decorated with
acrylic paint and glitter, or crafted from a small square box and a pencil
poked down through the middle for a spinner…the Hebrew letters: Nun,
Gimel, Hei, Shin each magic-markered on a side. The Hebrew letters
mean “a great miracle happened here”, referring to the eternal lamp of the
re-dedicated Temple of Jerusalem staying lit over and above what its oil
supply allowed, as well as provide a basic guide for playing the game of
dreidel itself.
Chanukah crafts derive from holiday crafts in general but the theme is
blue and white (vs. red and green for Christmas or multi-colored for
Kwanzaa). Silver garland replaces gold and Star of David or menorah
themes can inspire the crafter as well. Craft tables full of Chanukah
items and Judaica, in general, are very popular at shows. You’ll find a
wide selection of handmade soy Chanukah candles, festive table furnishings, handcrafted yarmulkes (kepot), mezuzahs, charms, holidayinspired jewelry and much more snuggled right next to the Christmas
items. Here are some examples of crafts you can do yourself:
The celebration lasts for eight days and gift-giving – many of which
could be homemade crafts of your choosing, range from giving the little
ones on the first night, gradually increasing in size to the biggest and
bestest on the eighth night to designating one special night when everyone gathers together. What to do without a tree to put them under?
Kids of all ages LOVE playing “Hot & Cold” where presents are concerned. Hide the present somewhere in the house, tell the recipient to
hunt it down, and give them clues as to whether they’re “hot” or “cold” in
relation to the location of the gift.
A final word on playing dreidel: start with a packet of “gelt” – gold foil
covered chocolate coins. Each Hebrew letter stands for a value:
Nun=Nothing, Gimel=All, Hei=Half, and Shin=Put. Everyone puts a
piece of gelt in the pot.Then, taking turns spinning the dreidel, does what
the dreidel indicates. If someone hits “All” (Gimel), everyone puts into the
pot again to start the game anew. Of course, eating some of the chocolate
“gelt” along the way is half the fun! Enjoy!
Sources:
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fat) or light butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour frizzled golden brown in
just a little bit of oil, then served piping hot with a dusting of sugar or
homemade applesauce on the side – or both! It’s been known to happen.
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EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFERS – The Real Deal or a False Sense of Security?
By Dyana Hagmaier
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We’ve all seen them... Those flashy commercials, those ads on the radio,
those annoying postcards we receive in the mail warning us to act now
because our “factory warranty may be getting ready to expire”. How many
times have you been tempted to call just because it seems like a good idea
to protect yourself against expensive, unforeseen repairs? Before you hand
over your hard earned money, it pays to do a little investigating on your
own. Keep in mind that just because a company advertises on the television
and radio, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are reputable or legitimate.
tions of specific Florida statutes. Forms must be approved and contain the
company’s license number and retail rates are filed and non-negotiable. The
statutes require these companies to meet minimum financial requirements,
participate in periodic audits, and maintain adequate reserve requirements
for claims. In the event of bankruptcy, the FLDFS would assume control of
the company and adjudicate claims, thus providing you, the consumer, much
needed protection. If you buy from an unlicensed company, you would not
be eligible for this protection.
A little known fact… The term extended warranty is actually a misnomer
since these aren’t really warranties at all. An extended warranty (also
known as a vehicle service contract, extended service plan or protection
plan) is “a written agreement between you and a warranty company who
agrees to provide specific coverage after the manufacturer or seller warranty expires.” Luckily for you, Florida has one of the strictest licensing
requirements in place when it comes to selling and providing vehicle service contracts.The State of Florida Insurance Department – Department of
Financial Services (FLDFS) has protection in place for Florida residents,
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sense of security.
Verify Before You Buy… Visit the FLDFS website www.fldfs.com/-consumers/verify_before_you_buy/ or call them directly at 1-877-893-5236 to
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with Florida residents. Check out their reputation by visiting the Better
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person who knowingly transacts insurance or otherwise engages in insurance activities in the State of Florida without a license commits a felony of
the third degree.
Vehicle Service Contracts, Theft Protection Guarantees, Road Hazard
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Reasons to buy… If you plan on keeping your vehicle after the manufacturer’s warranty expires and you don’t like dealing with mechanics or you worry
that you won’t have the means to pay for repairs, it is most likely a smart
investment to purchase protection. While it might seem expensive at the
time of purchase, most service contracts typically pay for themselves, especially for long-term owners. It doesn’t matter what brand of vehicle you
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Selecting the right company… After you have checked them out with
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(BBB certified); maintains claim reserves that are regulated or insured;
allowance for you to select your repair facility; financing options and a corporate credit card to pay for claims.
Selecting the right coverage… You usually get what you pay for. The least
expensive program won’t necessarily provide you with the coverage you
need. Do yourself a favor, make sure the coverage plan includes failures
caused by seals and gaskets; failures related to wear and tear; coverage that is
cancelable and transferable; and, provides rental reimbursement and trip
interruption coverage.
Here are a few coverages to consider:
Exclusionary coverage is the best coverage available that covers everything except a relatively small amount of items, which is usually limited to
maintenance and non-mechanical components such as interior and exterior, tires and wheels.
Named-component coverage lists all items that are included. You can
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Wrap coverage - If the manufacturer of your vehicle provides extended
powertrain (engine, transmission and drivetrain) coverage, you might only
need a Wrap coverage, which covers the non-powertrain components.
Now you are made whole again with coverage very similar to your original
manufacturer’s warranty, and it’s less expensive.
The term of coverage is measured by time and mileage limitations,
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of the service contract and 50,000 miles on top of the purchase mileage,
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• Exclude seals and gasket coverage;
• Require out of pocket money from you to cover repairs;
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Once We Were Strangers
Less than one-week prior, we were five strangers joined together at a
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We were a very diverse group participating in an experiential Equine
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Upon our arrival, we were met by the group facilitator who invited us to
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were hoping to gain by being a part of the program. The nervousness was
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them to this beautiful mountain setting 50 miles northwest of Nashville.
Our group included a young twenty-something girl from south Texas who
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that were stifling the possibility of her having a meaningful and long lasting
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The fourth member of our group was a Native American from South
Dakota in her mid-fifties who had experienced intense trauma as a small
child, which was seriously affecting her ability to live a life free from the
past. Finally, there was me. I was the only male member in this group of
strangers seeking some rest and relaxation, but also in search of a deeper
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How was it when our five-day program came to an end and the shuttle
dropped us off at the airport, saying good-bye felt as if we were people who
been close family for a lifetime? I believe it was because our hearts had the
opportunity to meet. It gave us a chance to build a deep love for one another
in only a few days. Through sharing openly throughout the week about our
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As we waited for our departing flights, it came to mind this chance
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them an opportunity to hear and learn about each other’s life stories, the
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When I found myself alone again, being the last to catch their flight home, I
looked at every passing individual and realized I was seeing them with new
eyes. I silently said to myself that any of these people could have been on this
experiential weekend with me and I could learn to love each of them as well,
if I had the opportunity to hear their story. I became overwhelmed with the
thought I was not looking at them as strangers as I normally would, but as
heartfelt friends who I have just not had the opportunity to meet. Peace out.
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She morphed herself into a cross between Julia Child and Martha
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eye of an ad man at the Leo Burnett Ad Agency. Mad men, indeed.
Near Christmas one year, several neighbor couples were invited for
dinner. Mom made a delicious-smelling chocolate layer cake. She hadn’t
quite mastered the art of icing the outsides and top without getting
crumbs in the final coat of icing. Crumbs visible in the icing were a major
cooking faux pas at the time. Shameful. Enough to cause whispers among
the female guests. Anyway, Mom read a tip in one of her magazines—put
the cake in the freezer before icing and crumbs will stay put.
The home freezer in the mudroom pantry (1850s house, there was a
warren of little rooms off the kitchen), packed to bursting with the latest
meat order (remember the freezer orders they’d deliver?), had just enough
space for the cake. Unfortunately, the popsicles were kept in that freezer.
And yes, even in the cold winters, we played outside more than in, and
popsicles were always fine with us. About an hour later, the back door
slammed, children’s footsteps pounded into the mudroom, and then came
a crash. My brother and sister had pulled out the box of popsicles, which
caused a package of frozen steaks to slide forward, which pushed the cake.
Mom ran, but it was too late. The cake was smushed, upside-down on
the floor. It was three o’clock. Her guests were due at six. There was still
work to do on the main meal, and my father had the car. Even if there
were time to drive to a bakery, she couldn’t.
She knelt by the cake and assessed the damage. Most of it hadn’t touched
the linoleum. She told me to bring a knife. She carefully sliced across the
layer that had hit, leaving about an inch of the top layer on the floor. The
plate was unbreakable, so she righted what was left and carried it to the
kitchen counter. She thought for a moment, got out a round clear glass
bowl, and cut the cake into pieces. She layered softened vanilla ice cream
and chocolate chips with the cake pieces then put it back into the freezer,
locking the mudroom door. Just before serving, she mixed up some fresh
whipped cream, and the dessert was declared a masterpiece.
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I don’t know what real sugarplums are, but Mom made a confection she
called “sugarplums” with not a speck of fruit or anything remotely
nutritious in them. A meringue of egg whites and sugar, baked in little
mounds that melted in your mouth. We loved them. One year, Mom
agreed to send in sugarplums for my third grade and my sister’s fourth
grade Christmas parties. Being a busy person, Mom was distracted the
night before and set the oven on broil instead of bake. Burnt a whole
batch. She stayed up late making another batch. Then my evil older
sister sabotaged the tins. She wanted more, so she put all the good ones
in her tin, and loaded up mine with the burnt ones (Yep, the same sister
who hid her mashed potatoes and peas in my glass of milk).
Once, a fairly large spider lowered itself by its silk thread right into Mom’s
mixing bowl. We noticed just as the beaters hit and dragged him under.
Mom didn’t blink an eye, just kept the beaters whirring and said, “Protein.”
The constant lack of time to redo anything was a big factor. Since time
immemorial, frenetically busy moms have always turned a blind eye to such
trivial inconveniences—it’s just nobody ever talks about it. This cake
happened to be for my evil older sister’s birthday. I didn’t have any of it and
decided always to be present when Mom made my birthday cakes.
Every Christmas, we had homemade chocolate chip cookies, peanutbutter cookies, sugar cookies, and shortbread cookies made by squeezing
the dough through a special Christmas-tree shaped nozzle. Pies made
with crust from scratch and fresh fruit. No cans, ever. Mom had perfected
desserts and all the kids in the neighborhood loved them. I’d eaten at their
houses and their moms were not as good in the kitchen. It shouldn’t have
surprised me when dozens of Mom’s cookies disappeared. Turns
out evil older sister wanted to make some money, so she sold the cookies in
wax-papered bundles of four to other kids for ten cents. Such a
young entrepreneur. She also sold rides in our elevator (it was quite a
house) for a nickel.
I’ve spoiled my children in the food category also. I didn’t mean to, but I
wanted them to know from-scratch cooking like I did. Now, they won’t
eat jarred spaghetti sauce or birthday cake from a grocery. When I do
buy cookies from the store, they sit in the pantry until they’re stale and
thrown away. But I draw the line at blending insects into my batters.
And I don’t care about sealing the crumbs when I ice my triplechocolate cake. I figure if someone actually has the time or inclination to
notice such a thing these days, God bless ’em.
DECEMBER 2009
MOM R E PORT
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By Cheryl Pangborn
Efficient, no nonsense, no frills, focused, fuss free…these words
describe my attitude towards the holidays.This is opposed to my approach
of years gone by, where the words of the day would be grandiose and over
the top! I remember how I shopped and planned so everything would be
picture perfect. Christmas planning was an event. Currier and Ives had
nothing on me! So what happened? Real life happened. Then came the
Little People. Children can definitely take the wind out of your sails, or in
this case, the flashy gift-wrap off your presents.
I surveyed my gift purchases this year and belted out a Fa-la-la-la-la, la-lala-la over the fact I had hit Target the day after Christmas last year to pick
up a boatload of 75% off gift wrap and a bag of bows (slightly dented from
being crammed in a box for 12 months). I also remembered how differently
this used to go BC (before children). I always found the perfect gift-wrap
with some kind of color scheme that would flow in unison from wrap to
ribbon to gift tag. Everything would be a perfect match. Buy a chintzy bag
of bows from Target? Not me! I went to a craft store and bought beautiful
satin ribbon and tulle that I could fluff and fuss into pure opulence! My wrap
was always foil…never plain paper. I’m relatively certain I would have never
considered using a gift bag in the old days. Now? If I get a gift in one, I am
like, “Sweet, that bag is exactly the size I needed.” Never mind that it looks
like its ready for the trash or could actually BE the trash bag. I’ll take it!
Another of my quirks was that I only wrapped after all the gifts were
purchased. I always set aside an entire evening, complete with a lovely hot
beverage and Christmas music on the stereo. I created masterpiece after
masterpiece, one box at a time. I used my carefully chosen fun, sparkly tissue
paper in the shirt boxes. Made sure every bow was fluffy and at attention.
Flash forward to the here and now and the scene plays out very differently. I
already mentioned my marked down gift-wrap. I couldn’t care less if it’s
purple Santas riding a one-legged reindeer. If it’s 75% off, then I’ll take it. I
never go for the 10 ft. roll of silvery foil anymore. Give me the industrial
sized, 75 ft. roll that will last me ten years! I still have a roll of Christmas
Rugrats themed paper I continue to use. Even I wonder every year if the roll
is ever gonna end. Now, I wrap on the fly. No pomp and circumstance…just
tape and paper flying. I am a big Pre-Christmas Shopper and, since many of
my gifts are purchased before autumn, I just wrap ‘em up months in
advance. Some say that’s crazy, but is it crazier then staying up for a straight
12 hours Christmas Eve?
Any gift given to someone who lives in my house by me gets no bow and
no gift tag. Just wrapping paper, if you’re lucky. Maybe a gift bag, but most
likely without any tissue paper. The days of cutesy little gift tags is done.
The current gift tag used for the gifts my kids receive is a black Sharpie. I
just scribble their name on it and under the tree it goes. They couldn’t care
less. They just want the present. I could wrap it in old newspaper and
they’d barely notice. If I give a gift to an immediate family member, you
get a tag, but no bows. I am done with bows. The cheap ones don’t stay on
and make it hard to stack the gifts, and I am not doing the ribbon/tulle
bow-making nonsense anymore. Just be happy it’s wrapped. Sorry if you
don’t like the Rugrats.
Same with baking. I used to preplan an entire evening, sometimes a weekend, of cookie baking starting immediately after Thanksgiving. I had all
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my pretty cookie tins and elaborate recipes. I have noticed over the years
how my baking has gone from cookies to things we can eat that don’t
require an oven. Or flour. Or rolling pins. Or more than an hour. Or 15
trips back and forth to Publix. I am strictly into the candy thing now. The
kind anyone can make…like pretzels drizzled with chocolate. You get the
picture. Last year, when I had to bake for a cookie exchange, I grumbled
the entire time. It seemed like a lot of work for a few measly cookies. I was
not my former organized self. I was missing ingredients. Then I left a
batch in the oven too long. I though, why can’t I get into this? Why is it
annoying me so much? Could it be because you’re baking them at 5AM
because there isn’t another free second in your entire day?
My daughter wanted to know why her stocking was “totally lame.” When
I was first married, I cross-stitched beautiful matching stockings for my
me and husband. Later, I managed to get my firstborn a stocking from a
craft store, complete with little blocks spelling out his name across the top.
Kind of cute, but not homemade. Then came along my second child and I
just picked up a stocking at Wal-Mart, wrote in fancy script on it with a
Sharpie and “Deck the Halls!” My answer to her is that her stocking is
unique and fun...I got an eye roll of course.
After years of fighting with those outdoor icicle lights, I made a decision.
They are going right into the trash. I went to Target and got a set of the
old style outdoor lights…the multicolored, appliance looking bulbs strung
together. We had them up in minutes. Who cares if the house looks like it
is circa 1970? It’s retro! Everything eventually comes back in, right?
Nothing is worse than a hostile, angry family putting up Christmas lights
to celebrate a season of peace and good cheer.
I’ve also let my shopping get kind of generic. Since I try and buy throughout
the year, I don’t usually have to do a full-scale “shop till you drop” deal. I am
much more into giving gift cards. I like getting gift cards. I like giving gift
cards. You can’t go wrong with a gift card. Even if you get a gift card you
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don’t like, you can save it and give it to someone else (Yes, it’s called re-gifting a gift card. I have done in on occasion). You don’t have to wrap a gift card
or use a gift tag. It’s the perfect little surprise…all ready to go right from the
store. I know, it’s kind of thoughtless and boring, but I’d rather be able to
pick out my own sweater from Macy’s then get some awful looking cardigan
in burnt orange and lime green that’s three sizes too big.
And, then pretend to like it to boot!s Trust me gift cards are
the bomb.
In any case, really all this boils down to is simplicity. When my life was simpler, the Christmas
hoopla was more elaborate. Now that life is more
complex, the Christmas thing is on a low simmer. I still enjoy it, but the enjoyment is more
from the fact I have successfully accomplished the
tasks at hand, as opposed creating to-die-for cookie
creations or having my Christmas cards handpainted at the Hallmark Factory.
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assume that someday, when the wee ones are gone, doing
their own Christmas thing, I will be back at the craft store
buying my satin ribbons and making my packages look
like a million bucks again. Until then, I’ll keep making
those chocolate pretzels and hoping the the end of the
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ART
WALKS
AN UNFINISHED CONVERSATION:
Collecting Enrique Martinez Calaya
ENRIQUE MARTINEZ CELAYA
(American, 1964 - ),
Untitled (growth),2003
watercolor on paper,
10.5 x 10.5 inches.
Collection of Martin Brest
Boca Raton Museum of Art
November 17, 2009 – January 10, 2010
By Yvette Jayson Sencer, Ph.D.
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The Boca Raton Museum of Art is presenting
19 works of art by Enrique Martinez Calaya,
which include large oil paintings, watercolors
and a bronze sculpture.
This artist’s paintings, sculptures, photographs,
installations, and literary works focus on
spiritual and mythic content. They have
attracted international interest.
ENRIQUE MARTINEZ CELAYA,
(American, 1964 - ),
My Sebastian holding a skate, 2005,
oil and tar on canvas,
100 x 78 inches.
Collection of Martin Brest
Enrique Martinez Calaya is a contemporary
artist with an unusual background, having
had a remarkable and acclaimed career as a
scientist before becoming a full time artist.
Martinez Calaya was born in Cuba in 1964.
The family moved to Spain and then to
Puerto Rico, where he became an apprentice
to an academic painter.
He moved to the United States in 1982 to
study physics, earned baccalaureate and
masters degrees, and began doctoral studies.
During his academic career, Martinez Calaya
gained national recognition, and was honored
by the National Congress of Science,
Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the
Electronics Laboratory at University of
California, Berkeley. All the while, he
continued to paint.
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DECEMBER 2009
ENRIQUE MARTINEZ CELAYA,
(American, 1964 - ),
Figure with arm outstretched (Frost), 2002,
oil and acrylic on paper, 90 x 54.5 inches.
Collection of Marty Brest
Image of Martinez Celaya in his studio.
Finally, Martinez Calaya abandoned his doctoral studies to pursue life
as a full time artist, earning an MFA at the University of California,
Santa Barbara and a coveted fellowship to attend the Skohegan School
of Painting and Sculpture in Maine.
Since his first show in 1995, Martinez Calayas’ art has been exhibited in
the United States, Europe and Latin America. Many works are in the
permanent collections of such major museums as the Metropolitan
Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He lives
and works in Los Angeles and in Delray Beach, Florida.
Enrique MartÍnez Celaya,
Boy, 2003,
bronze, height 8 inches.
Collection of Martin Brest
ENRIQUE MARTINEZ CELAYA,
(American, 1964 - ),
The Imitator, 2007,
watercolor on paper,
33 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches.
Collection of Martin Brest
Enrique Martinez Calaya creates enigmatic paintings, photographs,
sculptures, and installations, and has also published and edited books and
essays of fiction, poetry, philosophy, and science.
This exhibition highlights artwork dated between 2001 and 2007, from
the private collection of filmmaker Martin Brest. Each piece embodies a
personal meaning, significant to both collector and artist, and represents
an unfinished conversation between the art and the viewer.
Martinez Calaya employs a range of materials, including watercolor, oil,
ink, emulsified tar, and wax. His works of art express deep emotions, such
as need, desire, loneliness, and coming of age. Symbolism is an abiding
force and the theme of exile is implicit.
Throughout his life, Enrique Martinez Calaya has been influenced by
music, films, and by the writings of great novelists, poets, and philosophers. While some of his art is characterized by introspection and dark
themes, all works on display emphasize the significance of creative
thought and a search for meaning in the human experience.
This exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is accompanied by a
fully illustrated catalogue.
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Photos and pen by Todd McFliker
Ever hear a 12-year-old supply the seemingly impossible drumbeat for
Hendrix blues? Now you can. In 2007, the parents of young Coral
Springs resident Bryce Kretz bought him the videogame Rock Band
for Christmas. He played it on Xbox for four months and became
fascinated with the drums. Bryce got a real set for his 11th birthday and
his skills just took off.
It’s now a year later and the Ramblewood Middle School student packs
three venues a week with the southern and classic rock band, Rough
Shot. “I got really good on the drums,” he says with a smile, “Now
people from all over want to come see me play.”
Rough Shot’s bass player, Paul Kasin, discovered Bryce last fall on
YouTube. The drummer’s father posted an ad seeking a guitar and a bass
player between the ages of 9 and 13. “I thought it was a joke because I
didn’t think kids of that age actually put ads up,” Paul said, “But my
curiosity ran wild and I clicked on the link. After watching a clip of
Bryce playing, I decided it just might work. So I wrote him an email.
It took me three days to click the send button. Eventually I did and
here we are a year later.”
Rough Shot has been around since 2001 with a few different line-ups over
the years. Based out of Fort Lauderdale, the group plays a diverse collection of material. With an impressive repertoire of over 250 country songs,
Rough Shot plays plenty of rock and roll, including Clapton, the Eagles
and ZZ Top. It just depends on the venue and the crowd they draw. The
crew puts on an average of four sets a night, running about 45 minutes
each. They have a few originals and are always working on new material
for club dates and corporate events up and down Florida’s East Coast.
Making his family proud, Bryce initiated a fundraiser concert event in
Deerfield Beach to benefit 14-year-old burn victim Michael Brewer.
“When I found Bryce, he began to learn all the songs we play,” said
Kasin, “He came to all of our shows too. This January, we let him join us
onstage at a rodeo dance in Homestead. Right then and there, I knew
that if I played my cards right, the nature of the band would change for
the better. The more times he played, the more songs he learned.
Eventually, we thought the timing was right to take a shot with the
young drummer. In May of this year, we made him the official drummer
of Rough Shot. Everything exploded after that.”
In the last five months, Rough Shot has played venues everywhere from
Dania’s Flossies and the Hollywood Beach Theater to the Family Concert
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Series in Coral Springs up to the Long Branch Saloon in Vero Beach.
With each of Bryce’s band mates old enough to be his father, he brings in
a fresh rock sound. Rough Shot is now headlining more rock venues.
While Led Zeppelin, Green Day and Nickelback are huge influences on
the young prodigy, Rush’s Neil Peart and his pyrotechnic drumming
stands as Bryce’s true hero. “The band has changed a lot since I joined,”
explained Bryce, “Now there’s a lot more energy. Everybody is working
harder and every week we’re playing at more places.”
“My first set was nothing special,” he adds, “But I’ve improved so much,
I now have custom endorsement drums.” After a businessman from
Lake Worth discovered Bryce’s talent, he became a poster-child for the
DMR Custom Drum Company and its popping snare drums. “I’ll
probably be playing these drums for many years,” he said. “And I tell you
what, I really like them.”
According to lead singer and guitarist, Jason Van Wie, “Bryce has brought
so much to the table, as far as a new found force and challenge.” Guitarist
Fred Ross also pointed out that Bryce brings the average age of the band
down to the teens. “Which is nice,” he explained with a smile.
“I’m Bryce’s roadie,” claimed the drummer’s proud parent Ron Kretz, “I
don’t play an instrument, so I’m totally blown away by Bryce’s natural
abilities. He’s done it all on his own. Even if he’s only 12, they treat him
like an equal part of the band. It’s not a gimmick. Bryce is the real deal.”
Not only does Bryce have roadies of his own, but he’s a straight A
student in all advanced classes as well. In the very near future, the rock
star hopes to be entertaining thousands from an enormous stage. He’ll
be part of a full band, doing originals and trekking all over the world to
put on shows. The green-eyed musician will repeatedly create new
sounds on his endorsed drum kit. After all, the gifted Bryce would “like
to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.”
South Floridians can check out Bryce’s drumming when Rough Shot
plays at Pompano Beach’s Diamond Strike Lanes on December 5th.
They’ll also be winning new fans at December 13th’s Winter Concert
Series at the Band Shell in Coconut Creek. On January 20th, Rough
Shot will be performing at the Hollywood Beach Theatre. Music lovers
can see the band online at www.myspace.com/roughshotband and send an
email to [email protected]. Better yet, search MySpace for a
live video of Rough Shot onstage and YouTube for the preteen’s version
of Sweet Home Alabama.
DECEMBER 2009
B OOK R EVI EW
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song
By Cheryl Simone-Miller
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Whether you’re a music fan or a fan of the Chicken Soup series of books,
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song is worth a look. In the
book, the writers of 101 of some of the all-time greatest hits tell us, in their
own words, their innermost inspiration that led to their chart-topping lyrics
and music. The Story Behind the Song covers all genres of music…from hiphop to country.
We had a chance to speak to the entertainment industry legend at the helm
of JAG Entertainment and the book’s author, Jo-Ann Geffen. Geffen has
represented an impressive roster of talent…including The Commodores
and Smokey Robinson.
Parklander: So many songs end up having such intense personal meaning
for listeners. Why do you think it is important for the songwriter’s
inspiration to be known?
Geffen: Two reasons. This gives music fans a whole new perspective. We
often don’t listen to the words of a song…just the music.This gives us a much
better sense of what the true meaning of the song was. More than that, it
opens up people’s eyes to different genres of music. Once you hear their
stories…you realize people are similar across the board and music is music.
Just because something has a different beat, someone might think the
thought that went into the song is less important or worthy. That’s not true.
Cultural backgrounds might be different…but the feelings are the same.
P: Music that speaks to us in an enduring way often carries a universal message…love, heartbreak, joy. That is surely one reason many of the songs in
this book are current or future classics. Why else?
G: They all touch a cord…pardon the pun. Each has a very personal meaning to us individually. You remember what was going on and who you were
with when you heard that song. It’s a very visual thing…very heartwarming.
Music can bring you back to different times in life.
P: Writing a book was a new experience for
you. How was it?
G: Writing a book was definitely a new experience. But listening to stories and writing about
them is what I do for a living. It was nice to see
the final result as a finished product. Speaking to
these really talented people about what they do
was great. The public has a very iconic view of
these entertainers…just because they’re extraordinarily talented or stars. But they are no different than everyone else. They are
people with the same feelings and the same basic experiences. Everyone was
very generous with his or her time.
P: How did you choose the songs to include in the book?
G: Some were personal choices. Some of these artists I have known and
respected forever. Some were recommended to me.
P: You’ve been in the entertainment business for 35 years. What is your
favorite song and why?
G: I can tell you from a personal standpoint…it’s Zoom by the Commodores.
Of course, I worked with the group for many years. But I didn’t know all of the
details behind the song. One of the members, Ronald LaPread, was married
to a woman who was dying of cancer. She was very young when she died. I felt
badly that I didn’t know more about what was going on then to be more supportive and helpful. It was so kind of him to dig into his soul and tell the story
behind the song…reveal what he was going through, which was something
nobody knew about.
Other artists featured in the book include Liz Phair, Kanye West, Tracey
Lawrence, Paul Anka and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains.
Want to win a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song? Put the book’s title in the subject line of an email to [email protected].
Include your name, address, phone number, the title of your favorite song and why you love it so much. One winner will be chosen at random.
By Cheryl Simone-Miller
Spending time with children in the kitchen might be messy at times, but it is
one of the most rewarding ways to make special memories.
The new cookbook Baking Kids Love (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $20)
by award-winning authors Cindy Mushet and Sur La Table includes
kid-inspired and kid-tested recipes for tasty creations like PB&J Muffins,
Brownie S’mores Bars and Gotchya Focaccia.
Mushet says one of our jobs as important people in the lives of children is to
teach them how to take care of themselves, “Getting kids into the kitchen
and teaching them to feed themselves is very valuable.They learn about sharing and giving. They learn a host of skills that are important in adulthood…
things like math and psychology. Most of
all…baking with kids is fun!”
The experience of putting this cookbook together was exciting for Mushet. Her 11-year-old
daughter Bella contributed quite a bit and even
wrote some tips included in the book to help
children connect with the recipes. Mushet
promises your finished product will look just
like the beautiful pictures in the book. As for a
favorite recipe…Mushet has a hard time choos-
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ing one. “My daughter’s favorite is the
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip
Cookies,” she says. “It’s a low tech recipe
and easy to do with even really little kids.”
Mushet says this recipe produces bakery
quality cookies that are just the right
combo of chewy and crunchy.
Mushet has been a professional pastry chef and baking teacher for over twenty years. She has also taught baking to children in classrooms and summer
baking camps. Her love of baking started when she was a child. Mushet says
her mom and grandmother were both superb bakers. Asked about her
favorite childhood baking memory, she says she loved helping to measure
ingredients. “I loved…and still love the way flour feels on my hands. I
remember dipping my hands in the container…it feels cool like water!” The
memory sparked a laugh for Mushet, “I haven’t thought of that in years! I
have to call my mom and tell her!”
Win your very own copy of Baking Kids Love from the Parklander! To enter
the drawing, search through this issue and find the cupcake that looks
like this
hidden somewhere. Email [email protected]
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Good luck!
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the ocean. She carries 5,400 passengers and
spans 16 decks. She sails weekly from
her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort
Lauderdale, traveling to the Caribbean.
By Lori Kenner
Boardwalk
Rising Tide Bar
Carousel
Let’s eat! Johnny Rockets for hamburgers and shakes, the Seafood Shack,
Boardwalk Donut Shop or the Ice Cream parlor are all fun casual places
for snack and meals on the Boardwalk. At the pool and sports zone you
will find Izmui, serving Asian Cuisine. They offer Sushi Rolls, noodle
dishes, dumplings and other delicacies sure to impress you with their pure
delicate flavors, freshness of ingredients and impeccable presentation.
Perhaps a lunch at the Solarium Bistro, specializing in Spa Cuisine, or the
Wipe Out Café for the buffet, which serves pizza, salads, sandwiches, fruit
and dessert, suits your fancy? The Opus Dining Room serves traditional
dinners in an elegant 1920s setting featuring Art Deco design. The
Windjammer Marketplace is a buffet with breakfast, lunch and dinner
served as well as snacks for casual dining all day long.
At Central Park, there is Giovanni’s Table, 150 Central Park, the Park Café
and Chop’s Grille. Giovanni’s Table is an excellent choice for lunch or
dinner if you’re craving delicious Italian cuisine. The Park Café is an
indoor/outdoor gourmet market with walk-up counters. It is open for
breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinners and late-night treats. 150 Central Park
features two menus per sailing, each offering a six and eight course option. It
is open for dinner daily from 6:00PM to 10:00PM.The restaurant is headed
up by world-renowned and award winning chef, Keriann Von Raesfeld. She
won the honor of the Best Young Cook of the World at the 2008 WACS
Congress. Chop’s Grille is a favorite of many who have sailed on other Royal
Caribbean ships, serving fabulous steaks and other great dishes.
The Royal Promenade has a few dining options as well.There is the Mondo
Café, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as late night treats. It
features coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to Cuba, Italy and Spain.
Sorrento’s Pizza is a New York-style pizzeria with other ready-made food
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items, serving lunch, dinner and late
night snacks as well. The Café
Promenade is a popular café, which
serves Seattle’s Best Coffee, fruit
shakes, pastries and sandwiches 24hours-a-day.
For more intimate dining, you can
select room service 24-hours-a-day,
or the upscale select Chef ’s Table.
At the Chef ’s Table, you will find
dinner being hosted each night by
an Executive Chef and Sommelier
with tableside preparation of some of the fabulous dishes. You will
experience a five to six course dinner paired with fabulous wines.
The fabulous restaurants are just a small part of the numerous offerings on
this fabulous new ship. She is the first ever cruise ship to have a carousel,
zip-line, boardwalk, park, and the Rising Tide bar. This bar is just as it
sounds. It is a bar that ascends and descends three decks so you can enjoy
your cocktails as you move through Central Park and other public spaces.
The Aqua Theatre is the first of its kind with daytime activities offered in
the pool. At night, the pool becomes alive with entertainment featuring
dramatic acrobatics, synchronized swimming, water ballet and high-diving
performances as well as fountain shows synchronized to music and lights.
There are restaurants, entertainment and activities on this ship for everyone of
every age. Reservations are now being accepted for sailings through 2011.
Many people take cruises to different destinations.This ship IS the destination.
DECEMBER 2009
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By Cheryl Simone-Miller
Cypress Run/Walmart Center Coral Springs
While at least one person I know described going to the KISS concert on
October 22nd at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise as a “campy chance
to see old guys in spandex”, it is clear the band that inspired an army of
their own still puts on a great show, complete with pyrotechnics and
waggling tongue. Paul Stanley, who does most of the singing AND most
of the talking, still managed to fly above the crowd on wires.
Some say the theatrics get in the way of the fact KISS was one of the most
solid rock bands of the ’70s. Everyone knows at least one KISS song. You’ll
find me randomly humming Strutter now and then. There were complaints
after this show, since many of the KISS hits were missing. No Beth. No I Was
Made For Loving You. No Detroit Rock City. Understandable, since KISS has
NEW stuff now. This tour supports the band’s first studio album in 11
years. Sonic Boom is a solid offering that will satisfy KISS fans and marks the
first recording guitarist Ace Frehley’s replacement Tommy Thayer has performed on. After all, he already took over the makeup.
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By Jan Engoren
Japanese sushi, you might say, is the art of cooking without cooking.
Whether you prefer Makizushi,Temaki, Uramaki or California Roll, Spider
Roll or Rainbow Roll, in any language it means the same thing – sushi –
delectable bite-sized, luscious, mouth-watering, mini works of edible art.
Over thousands of years, Japanese cuisine, and especially the art of sushi,
has evolved into artistry. Not just something to fill your stomach, sushi is
designed and prepared with aesthetics in mind.
In the United States, where our dining habits are more “supersize” than
“mini-size”, Japanese cuisine is “one-bite-fits-all” and takes its cue from
Zen-Buddhist influences, where less is more.
In Japanese sensibilities, all senses must be satisfied. Appearance,
ambiance, aesthetics, presentation and quality are all equally essential.
Japanese meals incorporate all five taste sensations: sweet, spicy, salty,
bitter and sour as well as five colors – yellow, black, white, green and red.
In somewhat of a paradox, the flavors come from the food and not from
added spices. In Japan, there is also an emphasis on seasonal foods.
A true Japanese-style meal balances three elements: the visual artistry of
the food, its arrangement on the plate and the selection of the plate to
harmonize with the appearance and taste of the food. Japanese believe
that if the food looks good, it tastes good, and the diner is meant to
appreciate all efforts.
The Zen aesthetic of less is more, or minimalism, is evident in Japanese
art and the cuisine. Simplicity and modesty is key with flavor, texture,
presentation and color taking center stage. An old Japanese saying is “the
best food is that which is least prepared.”
... the art of
sushi, has
evolved
into artistry...
As New York sushi chef Kimura Kim says, “Sushi’s not in your head – it’s
in your heart. Your heart should always be warm.”
Sushi was originally a way to preserve raw, cleaned fish.The fish was pressed
between rice and salt by a heavy stone for a few weeks and then covered with
a lighter material like seaweed until the fish had fermented. Eventually, they
began to be eaten together, and thus was born the original nigirizushi.
In Japanese culture, sushi is considered to be an art form because its
appearance is just as important as how it tastes. Sushi chefs spend many
years learning and refining their craft. In Japan, chefs from different
regions roll it and arrange it artistically on the plate according to their own
styles. The plates themselves are part of the visual presentation.
Typically, sushi dishes are flat, square or rectangular to enhance the appearance of the sushi and made out of porcelain, china or stoneware. Sometimes,
wood is lacquered, painted or decorated, as in a beautiful bento box.
The bento boxes are, in themselves, a work of art. The Japanese
principle of shokunin kishitsu, or the craftsman spirit, infuses a pride
in worksmanship.
According to Kenya Hara, a professor of art at Masachino Art University
in Japan, “This spirit (shokunin kishitsu) imbues people with a sense of
beauty, as in elaboration, delicacy, care and simplicity. Obviously, this also
applies to bento-making and the pride people take in making them as
beautiful as they can.”
Over the past 25 years, sushi has gone mainstream in this country. In the
United States, the most well-known sushi chef is Nobu Matsuhisa, whose
restaurant Nobu has locations in many cities including Miami, New York,
London and Moscow.
In America, as with most cusines, traditional Japanese food is evolving in
new and creative ways. Nobu, although born, raised and trained in Japan,
lived in South America and all these influences bear on his nouvelle
Japonaise cuisine.
Sophisticated palates and globalization have created discerning customers
who push chefs toward evermore innovative and cutting edge creations.
Fusion cuisine emerged, brining to sushi the flavor of curry, lemon grass
and sesame oil.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLUE FISH RESTAURANT IN DELRAY BEACH.
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places tuna tartare in sesame oil, crab, avocado,
cucumber, tobiko (a black wasabi-infused caviar)
and two other types of caviar, along with a
creamy wasabi sauce.
Once the visual impact is made to the diner, the
presentation is flattened and served in a non-traditional way. The server mixes all the components
of the dish together, thusly enhancing and combining all the diffent flavor groups.
At the nexus of all things Japanese in South
Florida, the Morikami Museum, I visited the
Cornell Café, which is run by the Chen Family – Christy Chen manages the restaurant and her husband Fu (Chef Fu) Chen is in the
kitchen. They have run the café at the Morikami for more than 18
years, growing the restaurant from six tables to more than 40. What
better place to indulge the senses than in the beautiful outdoor café,
overlooking the lake and gardens of the Morikami Museum?
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLUE FISH RESTAURANT IN DELRAY BEACH.
At the Blue Fish Sushi Restaurant in Delray Beach, the Managing
Partner, Vlad Fish (yes, that’s his real name) sat down with me to talk
about the art of creating sushi and the quest for freedom of expression and
memorable sushi experiences.
The Blue Fish Restaurant has created many signature sushi dishes. Says
Fish, who is not Japanese but Russian and who grew up in Belarus, “I grew
up in kitchens cooking with my grandparents. I can still remember the
taste of ripe tomatoes from my childhood. It is this memory that we strive
to duplicate. There is gratification in memories and I want to leave a
legacy with our diners in the form of food.”
One of the signature dishes at the Blue Fish is the Ahi Tower, or sushi
deconstructed. It was inspired from a trip to Las Vegas. First using a Coke
can as the model, the sushi rice is molded into a tower on top of which he
One of their most artistic creations is the dragon roll sitting atop a
traditional wooden sushi block, created with pink shrimp tempura, green
avocado, atop a bed of shredded orange carrots and green shiso leaves,
garnished with a rosebud of ginger and 3 red strawberry slices. Two
sesame seed eyes peered up at me and green scallion tentacles swayed in
the soft breeze.
The Chen’s 30-year old daugher, Yun, who graduated with a Business
Degree from FAU, also works at the café. She explained the appeal of
Japanese sushi aesthetics, “Sushi is a very pure form of food. Nothing
is extraneous; everything is pared down to its essence. Even the way the
chefs work is an art form. They work with the rice as if molding
clay. Their movements are short, concise and very precise. There is no
wasted effort.”
Now that I have a true appreciation of sushi for its beauty, taste and
sensibility, I’m on my way to order an elaborate bento box filled with an
array of splendid treasures. I’m sure my senses will thank me.
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WI N E R EVI EW
Holiday With Australia
By Sheila and Ben Bodenstein
W
With the December holidays coming up, it is our usual custom to
recommend wine for your holiday repast. This time, we will do it with a
twist. We will center our holiday suggestions from today’s greatest wine
bargains…the wines of Australia.
A little history is needed here. Australia produces some very fine wines.
During the past several years Australia has been hit with a merciless
drought that has resulted in the abandoning - not closing - abandoning
of 50,000 acres of vineyards. It has also resulted in total panic among
wine producers to get their wines out and onto the market at greatly
reduced prices so they can try to recuperate losses due to the recent
worldwide financial unpleasantness. This benefits us with better wines
at greatly reduced prices. Who doesn’t love a bargain?
Since it is holiday time, let’s open up with sparkling wines. The Jacob’s
Creek Non-Vintage Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée and its counterpart, the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Rosé, are a bargain of bargains.
These wines are made in the exact same manner as Champagne, so the
only major difference is the grapes. Australian grapes tend to be fruitier
than the French and very similar to our California grapes. These wines
can easily grace your holiday table with no fear they will let you down.The
Yellowglen Yellow, Non-Vintage Australian Sparkling Wine and the
Yellowglen Pink, Non-Vintage Australian Sparkling Wine fall in the
same category and are just as trustworthy.
That word trustworthy seems to fit here, so let’s use it again. If your
holiday fare calls for glazed ham, a trustworthy accompaniment would be
an Alice White Riesling, Alice White 2006 Lexia or the Rosemount
2006 Traminer Riesling. These wines are sweet without being cloying
and it will not overpower or interfere with any of the traditional hams or
their sweet accompaniments.
For an Australian cabernet sauvignon to go head to head with the
French and domestic wines in the current very competitive marketplace,
it must be quite good. The McWilliams 2007 Hanwood Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon is just that. The aroma is heavy with black
currents, cherries and oak, which also show up in the flavor. In addition,
the flavor incorporates a mint-like element, which is enhanced by the
mineral background. The McWilliams 2007 Hanwood Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon can now be found at a very affordable price.
If your holiday fare includes turkey or duck, we suggest you serve a
Black Opal Chardonnay. This wine is endowed with big and open
fruit flavors, as well as that certain mineral element that opens the flavor
and makes it an unobtrusive accompaniment to fowl.
Shiraz is, without any doubt, Australia’s most popular wine. The reason
for its popularity can clearly be seen when you take the first sip of the
Black Opal 2005 Shiraz. The easiest way to characterize this wine is to
say, like Australia and the Australians, it is big and very friendly. The
wine has a deep, dense red color, a massive red berry flavor and aroma
and a prominent super fruity aftertaste. It is also a wine that can accompany a very wide variety of foods, from cheese dishes to red meats. It
could be considered the zinfandel of Australia; an all purpose red wine.
Australian-made port wines have become very popular in recent years.
These wines are made in the traditional Portuguese method by partially
fermenting the grapes and then adding grape brandy to stop the fermentation and raise the alcohol level to roughly 17 to 20 percent. The wine
then rests for about two years until it reaches the proper level of maturity.
What results is a smooth, elegant dessert wine that has a full fruit flavor, a
perfect level of sweetness and an incredible smoothness and finesse. This
is an attractive wine that will end any fine meal with elegance.
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This month, instead of a restaurant review, we’re serving up a smorgasbord of holiday dining
choices to fit any pocketbook.
Some of them have been reviewed in the pages of the Parklander and you can find these reviews online
(along with many other, at www.theparklander.com). Other restaurants are brand new or under new
management and eager for you to give them a try.
So this holiday season, make one day a week “vacation from the kitchen time” and treat yourself to lunch
or dinner at one of these great local eateries.
Bon Appetit…
500 S. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
3111 N. University Drive
Coral Springs FL 33065
954-427-9302
(Reservations strongly recommended)
954-345-7770
(Reservations are recommended)
3-course dinners (appetizer, entree,
dessert, coffee and a bottle of wine
per couple) from $29.75-47.75
Price: $20.00 to 45.00
Chef: Dorcy Antoine
Chef: Jon Howe (Co-owner)
Continental cuisine in an elegant setting. The perfect place for a
romantic dinner.
Brooks’ specialty is The Rack of Lamb with mustard and Jamaican Rum
coating. It pairs perfectly with made-to-order Chocolate Souffle!
Brooks has four dining rooms which can accommodate private parties
from 20-200.
Featuring high-end, quality food in a very charming atmosphere, Flavors
of Italy is the perfect spot for everything from dinner for two to a big
family gathering.
One of Flavors of Italy’s favorite meals is the Veal Ossobuco…using
quality veal and featuring a beautiful presentation.
A wide range of specials includes Fresh Rainbow Trout, Alaskan King
Crab, Sea Bass Machiado, 16 ounce Ribeye Steaks, and much more!
Flavors of Italy specializes in catering for private functions of all kinds,
including weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.
4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
954–582-9888 (Reservations suggested,
especially for private hibachi or sushi tables)
Complete meals start at $15.95 at the hibachi table. One can select a wide variety of
fresh fish and special rolls made by their experienced sushi chef. Sushi prices start at $2.50
Saito’s is a one of a kind experience. The friendly staff will greet you at the
door and make you feel completely at home. Saito’s menu features a wide
variety of delicacies, including a complete selection of Dim Sum.
One of Saito’s favorite dishes was recently introduced to the delight of its
regular customers: Maine Lobster Roll— steamed fresh lobster cut in
60
half, rolled in soy paper with cucumber, avocado, and masago. It is served
with a mouth watering seafood sauce and steamed lobster claws and tail.
For your special event, call and set up catering services…whether you
choose to entertain in the comfort of your home or at Saito’s private
hibachi and sushi tables.
DECEMBER 2009
Happy Holidays!
5103 Coconut Creek Parkway
Margate, FL 33063
6280 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33067
954-979-5530 (Reservations
recommended for parties of five or more)
954-510-7810
Moderate pricing
Entrées from $12.99 to 25.95.
Chefs: Alvaro and Favio Torres
Chef: Peter Hongnopkhun
Jasmine offers Thai and Sushi creations in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Sal’s Italian Restaurant serves Italian food just like Mamma used to make
in a relaxed atmosphere.
Jasmine’s favorite meal is Roast Duckling marinated overnight and
cooked for five hours under all fat is rendered. It is definitely something
to experience.
Sal’s Chicken Marsala and its delicious sauce is a favorite meal among
their regulars.
Jasmine’s sushi trays are served on an impressive wooden boat and range
in price from $60.00 to 200.00. Jasmine delivers to area businesses during
the holiday season.
Sal’s offers a pizza special every Monday and Tuesday for takeout
and delivery only. Catering is available for all occasions from their
complete menu.
10181 West Sample Road
Coral Springs Fl 33065
The Walk at University
2880 North University Drive
Coral Springs
954-509-0046 (Reservations suggested)
954-346-0006
Entrees from $17-34
Lunch from $7.95/Dinner from $9.95
Chef: Fernando Diaz
When it comes to delis, TooJay’s rises to the top! Reminiscent of New
York’s finest, TooJay’s is the winner of numerous “best of ” awards.
Specialties include signature over-stuffed sandwiches, Chicken noodle
soup and all of the traditional deli classics served in a casual and lively
atmosphere.
Tavilino Della Nonna, which means “Table of my Grandmother”, serves
old world cuisine with an eclectic flair. A unique combination of Nouvelle
cuisine intertwined with traditional home-style Italian cooking.
Tavilino’s favorite meal starts with its speciality appetizer of fresh purses
of pasta stuffed with pear and cheese in a walnut gorgonzola cream sauce,
topped with roasted pears and Tavolino’s Tre Colore Salad with aged
balsamic vinaigrette and shaved asiago cheese. For an entrée, the traditional Veal Saltimbocca over spinach with a side of Penne ala Vodka.
All to be savored with a boutique Italian red wine. For dessert, the
sinful Chocolate Volcano, a warm Belgian chocolate cake erupting with
chocolate and topped with vanilla gelato. Finish with Tavilino’s homemade Sicilian Amaretto cookies and a refreshing sip of limincello.
Tavilino’s specials change weekly, depending on the availability of the
freshest ingredients. Catering is available along with a private room
for special events.
A favorite meal at TooJay’s is the Chicken Capri, tender chicken breast
sautéed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts and capers in a delicate lemon
butter white wine sauce. This dish really showcases the great diversity of
the menu.
TooJay’s specializes in a full line of catering…featuring everything from
gourmet party platters to full service dinner parties to fully carved and
decorated turkey feasts for the holidays Every creation reflects TooJay’s
famous attention to detail. TooJay’s professional personnel are dedicated
to providing the finest in food preparation, presentation and service so
important to the success of any occasion.
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R ECI PES
By Tim Heitz
T
This is my favorite time of year…the holiday season. No matter what
you celebrate - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or anything else - one
thing is certain. Lots of holiday get-togethers! Everywhere you turn
people are throwing parties, from office parties to home gatherings.
Throw in a cookie swap party or two, and you will be surrounded by food.
With a little bit of planning and imagination, you can become the
superstar of the season with some great party ideas and unexpected
flavors. Here are a few of my suggestions outside the normal fare.
CRAB STU FFED SH RI M P
BEEF CARPACCIO
SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE
SEARED LOBSTER TAI L AN D POLENTA NAPOLEONS
CRAB STU FFED SH RI M P
2-1/2 lbs Large Shrimp 16-20 peeled
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper- diced
2 cloves Garlic- chopped
1 extra large Egg-beaten
1/4 cup Parsley- chopped
BEEF CARPACCIO
1 lb Lump Crabmeat
1 cup Red Onion- diced
1/2 cup Yellow Bell Pepper- diced
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
Salt and Pepper- to taste
Preheat your oven to 400-degrees Fahrenheit. Peel the shells off and
remove the veins under cold water. With a sharp paring knife, butterfly
the shrimp from the topside of the shrimp towards the tail until you have
a nice round surface. Set aside. In a medium sauté pan, cook the bell
peppers, onions, and garlic in olive oil until soft then cool. When cooled,
transfer to a mixing bowl and add in the chopped parsley, lemon juice,
egg, and breadcrumb until it binds together. If you have a small cookie
scooper, scoop the filling into the shrimp folding the tail over. Brush lightly with olive oil and bake at 400-degrees for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp
are cooked through. Garnish with extra chopped parsley and enjoy!
7 oz Filet Mignon- about 2” thick
3 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
2 clove Garlic- sliced
1 small Red Onions- thinly sliced
8 small Yellow Tear Drop Tomatoes- whole
1/4 cup Capers
To taste Kosher Salt
2 TBSP Olive Oil
3 oz Micro greens or Spring Mix
2 oz Parmesan Cheese- shaved
1 oz Truffle Oil or extra virgin
Season filet mignon with salt and black pepper and set aside. Heat a
sauté pan with olive oil over medium high heat until sizzling, add in sliced
garlic, and allow the garlic to flavor the oil without burning it. Add in the
filet and sear on both sides for one minute until browned, then remove
from the pan cooling completely.
To serve, slice into thin slices about 1/4” thick and arrange a few slices in
the center of the plate. Make a small pile of the greens on top of the filet
and top with the shaved onions, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes.
Drizzle the truffle or olive oil over everything and garnish with a sprinkle
of salt, cracked pepper and capers.
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Grilledd Shrimpp andd Scallops
Ser ves 4
Flavorful, easy and fast to make, this
appetizer is sure to please your guests
1 lb large shrimp (size U12)
8 medium size Sea Scallops
8 wooden skewers, soaked for at least
30 minutes in water
Use two skewers per serving piece for better
stability on the grill. Alternately thread a
shrimp and a scallop on the skewers, for a
total of 3 shrimp and 2scallops per serving.
hazelnut cafe
½ oz. Patrón XO Cafe
½ oz. Patrón Añejo
¾ oz. hazelnut liqueur
1 oz. whipping cream flavored with
green crème de menthe
Mint sprig and nutmeg for garnish
Mix together:
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp Florida honey
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp shredded ginger
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 cups scallions, green parts only
2 cloves garlic, sliced
Method:
Fill a double old-fashioned glass with
ice, add the liquors, stir, and top up
with mint-flavored whipping cream
(not whipped). Garnish with a fresh
sprig of mint and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Place skewers on a tray laying flat. Cover
with the sauce and marinate for at least
one hour, turning once.
Grill skewers over a hot charcoal fire, for
about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
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even offer their opinions on different topics. My brother is also a big
support. The Cookisodes webcasts are the most popular, and we are always
looking for new chefs to cook with.”
At thirteen, Jeremy began cooking along side the chefs at Stonebridge
Country Club in West Boca Raton, where he started an apprenticeship and
continues to hone his heartfelt passion for creating and preparing fine food.
“I work every Saturday from 10:00 in the morning until 10:00 at night,
depending on how long a particular event is scheduled to run. Being an
intern/prep cook, I help prepare all different aspects of the meal. I sear the
meats, prepare sauces and garnishes. I also help work the line. The line refers
to a line of chefs who work very quickly together to get the orders out fast.
This past Saturday we worked a wedding and got 120 plates of herb chicken,
mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables out in 10 minutes!” he said proudly.
Cook And Tell. Young Chef
Shares His Culinary Wisdom
Each summer Salamon dons his chef hat in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at
C’est si Bon, a cooking school camp program designed especially for young
chefs. Under the direction of renowned chef and owner Dorette Snover,
who specializes in teaching cooking techniques rather than recipes, he
thrives in the experience of visiting local farms for the freshest ingredients
featured in the dishes the students prepare daily.
By Margie Kaye
At 16-years-old, Jeremy Salamon may not be the man of the house, but he’s
certainly in charge of the kitchen.
A student at West Boca High School’s Culinary Academy, Salamon
attends food classes three days a week. His “homework” is played out for
his family each Sunday evening as he experiments with the week’s lessons
with mom, dad and older brother Jordan acting as gastronomic guinea pigs.
“I let my mom have the kitchen on weeknights when I have school work to
do. Besides, she can really cook well too. She makes incredible meatballs.
She doesn’t fry them, she cooks them in sauce so they are tender and
delicious,” he says admirably. “I have yet to discover her recipe but I’m
working on it.”
Food has always been a family affair for Salamon.
“My passion was sparked at about nine-years-old as I watched my two grandmas in the kitchen preparing holiday meals,” he recalls. “Now I have my own
signature dishes to bring to the table. My ruggelach is one of my favorites. So
is my Linguini Cole creation (Cole is his middle name), a sumptuous medley
of chicken, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in a white
wine sauce served over linguine. And there are many, many more…”
Salamon has set out to educate his peers on the joys of cooking and
share his craft with fellow foodies on his own website, Jeremycooks.com,
boasting his recipes and words of culinary wisdom.
“I approached my parents last spring with the idea to create my own
cooking site. I wanted to find a way to get my friends excited about the
world that revolves around good food. Since the website has been up we
have been gaining alot of notoriety, both locally and nationally; more than
we expected. The website has become a family project. My dad manages it
and keeps it updated, my mom edits all the wording, and my grandparents
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Salamon has garnered an extensive repertoire he shares with his foodloving following, from simple sauces to gourmet meals, all from scratch.
His website features an array of topics: stocks, dressings, pastries, sauces,
dough and preserves, each displaying mouth-watering examples and
recipes, plus a tip of the week and a word of the day.
“I also write a blog which is also featured on Floridatable.com where I talk
about new culinary experiences I have had, new and interesting flavors,
local and national culinary events and much more. My goal is to teach kids
and get them excited about food and all things culinary. The site’s main
attraction is the Cookisode which features me cooking with a different
chef each time and learning different techniques, skills, vocabulary, and
food. By doing this, I am passing on the knowledge that I am receiving to
the viewers, who in return will add this to their culinary knowledge.”
Salamon is also passionate about the meals prepared and served in his
favorite restaurants. “New York’s Sarabeth’s serves warm, hearty food as
well as luscious homemade jams and baked goods. It’s not fancy but it’s a
nice place to eat where you feel like you’re at home.”
In South Florida Jeremy frequents Mizner Park’s Max’s Grille and Ft.
Lauderdale’s Casa Di’Angelo for some of his favorite fare.
Salamon is often asked what advice he has for young chefs like himself. He
is quick to answer, “Set your goal, follow your dream, and get experience
anywhere you can. You must love cooking and have a real passion for it. You
must love food. I know I want to wake up every morning and go to work as
a chef, and be able to say, I can’t believe this is my job!”
Salamon has already been featured on Food Network’s online show The FN
Dish and was invited to tour the Food Network studios this past September
with his family. “That was really exciting,” he said.
There’s no doubt Salamon is onto big things in the culinary world. First, he
is set on finishing high school and attending the Culinary Institute of
America. Success is so close…he can already taste it!
DECEMBER 2009
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The road to opening Allegria Frozen Yogurt & Cupcakes (954-9778077) was an interesting one for owner Simon Bai.
While he always had somewhat of an interest in the food industry, Bai
made his living as a mechanical engineer and global brand product
manager. “I traveled a lot because of my work as an engineer,” says Bai, “I
first tried the type of frozen yogurt we serve at Allegria in Korea, then
throughout Europe, where it is very popular.”
Last year, Bai was offered a promotion. It would mean moving close
to the corporate offices. It was time for a decision. “It was time to go
corporate or go on my own path,” says Bai. “There were plenty of
arguments with my family until they saw my passion for this product.”
Bai turned down the promotion and quit his job in December 2008.
The search for a complimentary product brought Bai to cupcakes. After
testing hundreds of recipes from myriad sources, the current cupcake
menu was chosen.
Bai’s mother, who was retired, now runs the baking end of the operation.
There is no doubt Bai is a happy man. “I eat cupcakes ever day, “ he says
with a smile.
Allegria’s frozen yogurt has a pleasing tart taste, not overly sweetened like
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Flavors include Original, Green Tea,
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other fruit to chocolate chips and Fruity
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The cupcake menu changes often, but
includes favorites such as Red Velvet,
Strawberry Shortcake, Carrot and
Chai Latte.
Bai plans to open three to four more
locations by 2011, all in southeast
Florida.“We will hire managers, but will
maintain control of the brand,” he says.
Find more information on Allegria Frozen Yogurt & Cupcakes at
allegriafroyo.com, or visit them at the Promenade at Coconut Creek,
4431 Lyons Road.
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R ECI PES
South Florida’s Top Chef
Ron Duprat
By Kari Fagan-Thompson
When the contestants for Bravo’s Top Chef were announced this summer, South Florida was
elated to see a local in the season’s line up. Chef Ron Duprat of Hollywood became a local celebrity
overnight and scores of fans tuned in to the show every week to follow his progress. His soft-spoken,
easy-going personality epitomizes island cool and his culinary skills show world-class flare. His
immigrant story of tribulation and triumph touched our hearts and, in some way, made him the
underdog. Yet, we really didn’t get to see or know much more about Chef Ron and his abilities;
his time on the show was far too short. The Parklander caught up with him amidst his very busy
schedule to get the 411 on his whirlwind journey and life after the show.
TP: First of all, how are you feeling now that you’re back home and the
world has watched your journey on Top Chef?
TP: Did you encounter any struggles either performance related or in the
relationships that you had with the cast?
RD: Top Chef, to me, is a dream come through. I feel different. I went on
Top Chef having nothing and I got back having everything. From people
wanting to take pictures with me at the airport to Danny Glover giving
me the Priority Pass [access to airport lounges for club members] at the
San Francisco airport.
RD: Not at all. All of them were the nicest cast and chefs I ever
encountered.
TP: What was your favorite challenge on the show?
RD: Cooking for the troops!
TP: What did you anticipate the outcome to be while filming the show?
TP: Overall, was your experience a positive one?
RD: I thought I would have at least made it into the finale. I was pretty
let down that I didn’t pull it off. I know myself and I think I’m a better
chef…you’re put in a stressful situation where you can’t cook your own
food. I do haute cuisine. My food takes a long time and I was stressed
out. I got caught off guard and I was kicked off way before I was ready to
leave…I’m pretty bummed about it. I think I may have even had a panic
attack at some point in time.
TP: Do you think that you were portrayed as true to yourself on the
show?
RD: I do not think I got enough screen time for my personality to really
shine through. I am a really funny and outgoing guy and I don’t think you
really got to see too much of that from me.
RD: After working through my panic attack, I think it’s an experience of
a lifetime. I will cherish it for the rest of my life.
TP: What have you gained from your experiences on Top Chef?
RD: I’d say that at least half the people who come to the restaurant
know about Top Chef and come in asking to speak to me. It definitely
brought a lot of clientele to the restaurant and has created a positive turn
of events overall.
Chef Ron has resumed his position as Executive Chef of the Latitudes
Restaurant at the Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort. He is quick to point
out he plans to stay here for a very long time, “Ocean Properties, Steve
Updike, Jim Benet, and Chef Andy Gayler have blessed me and
have been very supportive. The GM as well as the Director of
Food and Beverage have been there for me for this whole journey, so I’m just going to stay here cooking at Latitudes and
maybe co-author a Latitudes Cook Book”, said this loyal
employee. As if he did not have enough on his plate, Chef Ron
is also the Vice President of the Black Culinary Alliance, a
board member of Flipany Organization, which teaches kids
about healthy eating habits, a manager for Real Men Cook, and
has plans to advocate the end of hunger in his native Haiti and
around the world. This body of work makes perfect sense when
he declares that he is not only a “…culinarian, but also a
humanitarian.” In fact, Chef Ron said he will likely spend this
Christmas “cooking for the homeless, like I did last year. Me
and my staff went to a local shelter to help feed everyone.”
Oprah once stated, “Passion is energy. Feel the power that
comes from focusing on what excites you”. When asked about
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his passion for food and life, his inspirational reply was
“Cooking is my ultimate love. It has been ever since my
grandmother showed me the ropes in her tiny kitchen while I
was a very young boy in Haiti”. Chef Ron Duprat is certainly
yielding the energy from his passion and using it to live his life
to its fullest potential. Take it from Chef Ron, South Florida’s
overnight sensation, invest in your passion as “you never know
what tomorrow may or may not bring”.
Visit Chef Ron Duprat at the Latitudes Restaurant at the
Hollywood Beach Marriott; located at 2501 N Ocean Dr in
Hollywood, Florida.
From Chef Ron Duprat’s Kitchen to Yours…Happy
Holidays!
POACHED PRAWNS WITH TOMATOES,
SAFFRON ROUILLE AND PESTO
In small bowl, whisk together oil and reserved octopus cooking juices.
In bowl, toss together oil mixture with frisee and fennel. Season with
Maldon salt.
FOR THE PRAWNS
1-gallon water
2-clover garlic, peeled and sliced
5 lemons, sliced
Salt to taste
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
4 sprigs thyme
8 octopus tentacles, trimmed to 6-inches
In pot, combine water, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, parsley and lemons.
Add salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add
octopus tentacles and simmer 2 1/2 hours. Drain octopus, reserving
octopus and cooking juices separately. Strain cooking juices through a
fine-mesh sieve. Chill octopus tentacles in an ice water bath.
FOR THE OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES:
10 Roma tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed 1/8-cup garlic oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 sprigs thyme
Preheat oven to 175 degrees. In bowl, combine tomatoes, oil and thyme.
Season with salt and pepper. On a sheet tray fitted with a rack, distribute
tomatoes and roast until dry and firm, but not crisp, about 11/2 hours.
Cool to room temperature. Using a one-inch round cutter, slice tomatoes
into circles.
FOR THE SAFFRON ROUILLE:
FOR THE POTATOES:
1/4 cup white wine
1 pound Red Bliss potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 gallon water
1/8 cup olive oil
1 spring thyme
Salt to taste
5 egg yolks
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups olive oil
Dash Tabasco
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
In pot, combine potatoes, water, oil and thyme and bring to boil. Reduce
heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about three minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Drain potatoes and
season with salt.
FOR THE FRISEE SALAD:
1 tablespoon lemon oil
4 Frisee fronds
1/8 cup reserved octopus cooking juices, from above
1/3 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
Maldon salt
1/2 teaspoon saffron
In saucepan, combine wine and saffron and simmer until wine is infused.
In food processor fitted with a metal blade, place yolks and garlic and
puree until thick. Add oil in a steady stream to emulsify. Blend in saffron
mixture, lemon juice and Tabasco. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and
season with salt and pepper. Stir in chives.
FOR THE PESTO:
2-clover garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 ounce grated Parmesan
1 ounce toasted pine nuts
1-cup olive oil
1 pound Basil
1/2 bunch parsley, blanched
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
In food processor fitted with a metal blade,
combine garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts and 1/2 cup
of olive oil; blend until smooth. Add remaining
oil in a steady stream and puree until smooth.
Transfer basil mixture to a bowl and chill in an
ice water bath. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve: On plate, arrange over-dried tomatoes
in a circle. Top with four-inch ring mold. Fill mold
with potatoes, then Saffron Rouille then prawns.
Remove mold. Top octopus with frisee salad.
Spoon pesto alongside tomatoes.
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SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE DI P
1 clove Garlic
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Fresh dill- chopped
1/4 cup Red Onion- diced
Assorted Crackers for Dipping
6 oz Smoked Salmon
4 oz Sour Cream
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Chives- chopped
To serve, drizzle a little sour cream mixture on the bottom of a polenta
round and top with a lobster slice. Repeat this process one more time
topping the last tail with sour cream mixture as well. Garnish with a
sprinkle of paprika and chopped chives.
GORGONZOLA POLENTA
Put the garlic clove in the bottom of the food processor and pulse until
chopped. Add in the smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, dill,
and lemon juice. Puree until smooth and pour into a serving vessel.
Garnish with the chopped red onion and chives! Serve with crackers.
SEARED LOBSTER TAI L
AN D POLENTA NAPOLEONS
6 oz Sour Cream
1 tsp White Pepper
1 tsp Granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp Salt
1 TBSP Olive Oil
Garnish Chives- cut in half
bottle. Season lobster tail with the other 1/2 tsp of salt and black pepper,
insert a skewer through the center of it to preserve its shape, and cook
on all sides in olive oil and butter. Remove and cut into small rounds.
1 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Salt
1-6 oz Lobster Tail
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 TBSP Unsalted Butter
Sprinkle Paprika- for garnish
Combine in a small mixing bowl: sour cream, lemon juice,
white pepper, the first 1/2 tsp of salt, and the
granulated garlic; pour into a squirt
1-1/2 cups Water
1 oz Black Pepper
2 oz Gorgonzola Cheese
3/4 cup Cornmeal- fine ground
Pinch Salt
2 TBSP Unsalted Butter
In a large saucepan heat water until simmering, then slowly add in
the cornmeal until it has all been incorporated stirring constantly with
a wooden spoon, about 15-20 minutes. Add in the black pepper, salt,
Gorgonzola, and butter until melted. Either serve warm in a serving dish
by pouring into one and keeping it warm, or spread out on a wax paper
lined sheet pan or deep baking dish and cool in the refrigerator. When
cooled, remove from the refrigerator and turn the pan upside down to
release the finished polenta and cut into desired shape and size with a
knife or set of biscuit cutters if you have them. Reheat in the oven for
5-7 minutes until warm and enjoy.
I wish you all the best holiday season possible. With the
economy the way it’s been, remember to have fun and
enjoy the season. See ya’ next year!
Tim Heitz is a graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana and the owner and Executive Chef of Chef 2 Go, a business designed for
those who want private dinner parties in their homes. For more information, email: [email protected] or call me at 954-817-5535.
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IN THE BUSINESS of feeding hungry Italian food lovers for more than 30 years…Tom,
Tony and their staff of 25 keep the kitchen hopping at Flavors of Italy Restaurant in
Coral Springs.
Friendly and courteous service paired with top quality food make for a wonderful dining experience at
this family run restaurant. Dine on homemade pastas, fresh veal, chicken and steaks plus succulent
seafood. Pair your meal with fine Italian wine. Cap it all off with a luscious dessert.
Flavors of Italy is the perfect spot to plan your next special event.
With 22 years in the same location, Tom and Tony love their regulars and are always looking
forward to making new friends.
Visit them at 3111 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. Give
them a call at 954-345-7770. They are open for lunch from
11:30AM until 2:30PM. Dinner
service starts at 4:30PM.
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the
Parklander’s
Holiday Photo Contest
F
From the dozens of entries in our holiday photo contest,
we’ve chosen a winner and four runners-up.
This was not easy! However, we think you’ll agree that
these happy innocent young faces truly reflect some of the
best feelings associated with this time of year.
The runners-up will each receive a Burberry Bear courtesy of
Big Discounts (which is obviously more than just a place to
get incredible prices on perfume and designer sunglasses).
The winner’s family will be treated to a family portrait by
Creative Focus of Parkland.
To all who so earnestly went through your boxes of last
year’s holiday pictures in search of the perfect shot,
thank you.
This year take lots of
pictures of your family
Baby Susman at 9 months
holiday gatherings,
candle lightings and
Christmas tree.When
Our Winner:
Anabella Biasca
your day is less than
perfect, relive those
Brett Hornbuckle at 7 months
wonderful moments.
You’ll be so glad you
have them.
Karen Tamayo
Burberry Collector
Bear 2009
$30.00 Value
Compliments of
Jade Grantham
at 13 moths
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French Toast and Blueberry Pancakes.
The Sand Dollar also serves an all-day
dining menu and evening snacks.
For honeymooners and other couples,
the resort will happily arrange candlelit
cocktails on a suite terrace or a private
dinner for two on the beach. Couples
can also stake claim to a beachfront
cabana or drop by the Beach Hut to
arrange an island drop-off to one of the
Turks & Caicos Islands’ many uninhabited cays. Guests can also borrow snorkeling gear at the Beach Hut and set out
to explore Provo’s colorful barrier reef.
In the evening, the elegant limestone
Terrace beckons for candlelit dinners
accompanied by an impressive selection
of fine wines from the world’s premier
winemaking regions.
Spa therapists offer all manner of massages and treatments in the Spa, in-suite
or on the breezy poolside. A well-equipped fitness center features all the
latest cardio and weight training equipment. The resort offers weekly
Pilates and yoga sessions on the beach; one-on-one training can be
arranged upon request.
A highlight of any Seven Stars stay is extraordinary dining. Under the
expert direction of Chef Wilton, Seven Stars serves island-inspired cuisine in settings of barefoot luxury. Menus pair locally sourced ingredients
such as famed Caicos Lobster, Strawberry Grouper and Red Snapper with
culinary classics such as Scottish Salmon, New Zealand Lamb Chops and
New York Strip Steak.
Mornings begin at The Sand Dollar, an open-air restaurant where guests
enjoy breakfast poolside. The resort offers an extensive complimentary
continental breakfast of fresh cut fruit, breakfast breads, cereals, freshly
squeezed juices and coffee. For bigger appetites, options include Coconut
The resort’s newest eatery, The Deck, is
a favorite gathering spot for cocktails
and island tapas in the afternoon and
early evening while watching the sun set
over Grace Bay. An oasis of barefoot luxury, The Deck – like Seven Stars –
seems heaven-sent.
For information and reservations, log on at www.sevenstarsgracebay.com.
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Picking a favorite month of the year, is
never easy, but I always feel December is the most
special of all. Does it have to do with the fact that it ends the year, so it is
one we always remember most? Maybe it is because, in Florida, the
weather is glorious right now. Perhaps, the holiday season makes it a
number one pick. Most likely, it is for all these reasons. I bet you could
come up with a few others.
December is typically a month of indulgence.
We have January for resolutions- going to the gym, eating healthy,
starting the year off right. December is parties, celebrations, and
weddings. Though summertime may be more traditional for
weddings, I believe December is a close second.
December keeps the threat of hurricanes away for wedding planners.
The temperature outside is beautiful, unlike our sweltering summer.
The winter break gives couples a chance to take off from work from
Christmas to New Years to enjoy. My daughter and son-in-law were
married on Dec. 27, 2003. OK…that is another reason why I am
partial to December.
December is a fantastic month for desserts. Keep it simple this year
and you will keep the festive party atmosphere up and the party costs
down. Desserts, after all, are what we are waiting for at a party anyway.
Have everyone bring their own holiday edible to share.
Every magazine has a cover with a treat on it this month, so there are
many ideas to choose from.
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Cupcakes are my number one pick.
Make a cake mix and you can get 20 cupcakes out of it. Pick up some
holiday cupcake liners at the craft store and you have already set the
holiday mood.
Ice your cupcakes with creamy butter cream. Sprinkles and sugars
come in all different colors. So many choices, you may end up baking
another box mix and keep those cupcakes in the freezer ready for any
last minute invites.
Enjoy the holiday season and most importantly make it a sweet
New Year!
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Parkland Library Events
for December 2009
Monday, December 7th 4:00PM
Holiday Storytime and Craft (ages 8 and up)
Kids, get in the holiday spirit! Join us for holiday stories and singa-longs. Make a craft that you can give as a gift! Ages 8 and up.
Registration required. 954-757-4200.
Tuesday, December 8th 6:30PM
Book Bunch (3rd & 4th grade book group)
Join us for our bi-monthly book chat for third and fourth graders. We
will eat a snack and talk about the book. This month’s book is Frindle
by Andrew Clements. Registration is required. 954-757-4200.
Wednesday, December 9th 4:15PM
Chess Club
Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Beginners
can learn to play and players meet your match! You must be a Parkland
Library cardholder to join. Children must be 8 years or older.
Registration required. 954-757-4200
Tuesday, December 15th 3:30PM
Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
Come to the Parkland Library and see the Gingerbread man in his
own puppet show! Hear other cookie stories too! Decorate a paper
gingerbread man to take home. Ages 2 and up. Registration required.
954-757-4200.
Saturday, December 19th 10:30AM
All Booked Up Adult Book Group
The Beach House by Jane Greene
Sixty-five-year-old Nan Powell has lived comfortably and happily in
Nantucket since the suicide of her husband, Everett, so she is thrown
for a loop when she learns that she is in danger of losing her beloved
house. Nan decides to turn her home into a bed-and-breakfast. The
guests she gets for the summer are all at a crossroads in their lives in
one way or another. Nan finds herself opening up to her guests and
enjoying their company, but she is shocked when she discovers a
person close to one of them has a startling connection to her.
Registration required. 954-757-4200.
Saturday, December 19th 1:00PM
Film Viewing & Discussion: Grey Gardens
Based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie
Kennedy, starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens
tells the tender, intimate story of an eccentric mother and daughter
(both named Edith Bouvier Beale aka “Big and Little Edie”). They
were raised as Park Avenue debutantes but withdrew from New York
society, taking shelter at their Long Island summer home, “Grey
Gardens “. Based on the lives that inspired the Maysles Brothers’ classic documentary. Registration required. 954-757-4200.
Wednesday, December 30th 4:15PM
Chess Club
Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Beginners
can learn to play and players meet your match! You must be a Parkland
Library cardholder to join. Children must be 8 years or older.
Registration required. 954-757-4200.
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B USI N ESS SPOTLIG HT
A Latte’ Fun Indoor Playground & Café
Grownups are just as important as the kids at A Latte’ Fun
Indoor Playground & Café!
Local mother of four, Leigh Kendall realized there was no
place parents could go to enjoy themselves while their little
ones got to play in a safe environment. A Latte’ Fun fills that need…offering trampolines, slides, a foam pit, pretend areas, an infant and crawlers section and much
more for the children. They also provide a cozy coffee shop and bistro-style café
where parents and caretakers can relax, unwind and meet up with friends and family.
Kendall and Devin Kalvaitis lead a team of 20 in their philosophy of making adults feel as catered to as the kids. The bistro-style menu
includes salads, Panini, quiche and, of course, kid’s meals. The full coffee menu includes lattes, cappuccinos and blended drinks. A Latte’
Fun is also the 2009 Nickelodeon Parent’s Picks Award Winner for Best Kid’s Party Place in South Florida. Make sure you ask about their
full-service birthday parties.
Kendall and Kalvaitis say the most satisfying thing about their business is when parents tell them their children don’t want to leave…and
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Visit A Latte’ Fun Indoor Playground & Café (www.alattefun.com) is located in the Wiles Plaza
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Friday from 9AM until 6PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 9AM until 2PM.
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FROM TH E EXPE RTS
Consumer Beware!
By Robin Best
It has come to my attention
there are professionals
and non-professionals
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intentionally performing services
for which they are not qualified
and licensed. As consumers of
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Service professionals should be licensed in the state and in the profession
in which they are servicing you or your loved one. I have heard of teachers
of the deaf or hearing impaired providing speech therapy. Speech therapy
is not what they are licensed to provide unless they are dually certified and
licensed as speech language pathologists. I have also heard of “tutors”
being utilized to provide speech and language therapy under the “supervision” of a certified and licensed speech language pathologist. That is also
inappropriate administration of the service. While speech assistants utilized under the supervision of a licensed and certified speech language
pathologist are acceptable, the fee for services should be lower than if the
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Even the school systems have been observed to use parent volunteers
to provide help with speech groups in the schools cope with very high
caseloads. In the past, some schools have grandfathered in speech
language pathologists with different and less stringent licensing requirements due to insufficient professionals available to provide service.
There are times when professionals are not certified to work in the
professional area they are treating. Make sure you know what the licensing,
certification, and education requirements are for the professional working
with you. This is important for safety reasons, remediation issues, and for
therapy fees. The Internet, state-licensing branches of the government
(such as the State of Florida Department of Health Division of Medical
Quality Assurance) and professional organizations could be quite informative. For example, professional organizations for speech and hearing
include The American Speech /Language and Hearing Association
(ASHA) for Speech Language Pathologists and the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for Occupational Therapists.
There are other professional organizations for doctors, psychologists,
physical therapists, social workers, counselors, etc. Each professional is regulated to work under specific guidelines for their patients/clients. The
more informed you are, the better you will be served.
Health insurance is an important issue in the news. Everyone is
concerned that people in the United States of America should be receiving
a better quality of health care. If we want to improve the quality of health
care, we as consumers need to take some responsibility. We need to make
sure we are getting what we are paying for. It is important that our insurance companies get charged for the correct service from the appropriate
professional. Insurance fraud by the few will negatively affect the rest of us.
DECEMBER 2009
SCHOOL NEWS
Coral Park
Elementary
Heron Heights
Elementary
Update
By Robyne Friedland
By Helen Downey
Coral Park has been very busy getting ready for the holidays with a successful Holiday Shop and many charitable projects. Canned food drives
and helping our furry friends are just two examples of how the Coral Park
community has worked together to help others. The holiday spirit has
been felt all around school and will continue into the New Year.
Coral Park participated in a holiday tree and wreath project. The object of
this program was to decorate homes for the holidays while helping to raise
funds for the school. Many decided to go further and help purchase
wreaths or trees for needy families. It was a successful event that will
become an annual tradition for the school.
The Coral Park PTA will be hosting a Kids Night full of food, fun and activities. This evening is designed to give parents an opportunity to shop for last
minute holiday gifts while their children bond with their Coral Park friends.
Get out those water bottles, sneakers and school spirit because Field Day
2009 is approaching fast. Coach Kraft and her mighty crew of parent volunteers will end 2009 with a three day Olympic style event. Students will
participate in a series of rotations that will culminate in the eating of ices.
On behalf of the entire Coral Park community, we wish to extend happy
holiday wishes and a wonderful New Year to the Coral Park and Coral
Springs community. We also want to thank the Coral Park staff and all our
parent volunteers for a very successful and eventful 2009 and look forward
to a wonderful 2010.
Riverglades
Elementary
Update
The holiday season is kicking off in style at HHE! Our Holiday Shop
opens December 7th - 11th for students to purchase special gifts for family and friends. Spirit Day is on December 11 for students and teachers to
‘raise the spirit’ of the school. All children should wear their HHE t-shirt.
Fundraising continues in December with even more dates for the Tile Art
program. For students yet to create their tile, special sessions will be held
Thursdays at the Red Wagon Toy Store between 3 – 5PM. Cost is $30 per
tile. Call 954-575-7878 for more details.
Hassle Free fundraising has proven popular with parents and, for families
contributing $75 or more, personalized plaques are now located in the
reception area. If you would like to donate, Hassle Free forms are available
at the front desk and should be completed then placed in the PTA box or
given to your child’s teacher.
Winter break begins on December 21st for two weeks, after which the
school’s after-school enrichment classes begin. For further information
visit www.heronheightselementary.com
HHE’s very first yearbook is now on sale. Full of surprises, special events
and candid photos of every single class, it is available by preorder. Order
yours today at www.heronheightselementary.com.
Park Trails
Elementary
Update
By Kris Dechene
By Nicole Cook
Riverglades Elementary offers warm congratulations to Jennifer Strelitz,
2009 Teacher of the Year and to Tracy Fortunato, 2009 Support Staff of
the Year. Both winners were nominated by faculty and staff for this prestigious honor.
Ms. Strelitz is a first grade teacher, with more than seven years teaching
grades K through 1. She has two children at Riverglades. Strelitz says, “I
am thrilled to have been named Teacher of the Year. All of the staff here at
River glades are amazing…it is such an honor that I was selected.”
Ms. Fortunato is a data processing clerk and has a son at Eagles Ridge
Elementary. She loves her job and all her colleagues.
Riverglades students are embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season.
On November 23rd, the Outreach Committee delivered 45 Thanksgiving
baskets to sister school, Park Ridge Elementary in Deerfield Beach. This
month, Riverglades is coordinating a toy drive through the Broward County
Sheriff ’s Office for distribution to disadvantaged children in Broward
County. In addition, students can participate in a “Bike Drive” where used
bicycles in working condition will be donated to students at Riverglades’ sister school. Anyone who is interested in making a donation can contact
Outreach Chairwomen Margaret McCourt at [email protected] to
find out more details and to coordinate pick-up/delivery.
Later this month, parent volunteers will hold our annual Holiday giftwrap service for teachers. Teachers can bring their holiday gifts to be
beautifully wrapped. Also coming up, a low-cost holiday gift shop so students can pick up that “perfect something” for friends and relatives.
Check the Riverglades website www.RivergladesElementaryPTA.org for
more information on all of our scheduled events.
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Update
The Holiday Giving Tree has been set up in the main hallway at Park
Trails Elementary. Families from Park Trails may take a snowflake off the
tree, purchase the item and bring it back to the school before December
16th. All items will be distributed to Cresthaven Elementary.
We had another successful Book Fair thanks to Cynthia Sanseverino,
Pam Leahy and Cecily Starnes. Bingo Night had a wonderful turnout
and was a successful fundraiser due to the hard work of Lori
Frybergh, Robin Hoffberger and Jeaneen Muller. We could not have done
either of these events without all our volunteers and contributions for
raffle prizes.
Sally Foster was a great fundraiser for our school. We would like to congratulate our top five sellers: Jade Muller from Mrs. Villar’s class, Madison
Coles from Mrs. Cunningham’s class, Austin McRight from Mrs.
Cunningham’s class, Brock Magaro from Mrs. Kos’ class and Sarah Hale
from Mrs. Goldstein’s class. Congratulations to Mrs. Goldstein’s and Mrs.
Supovitz’s classes for having 100% participation. Both classes have been
awarded treasure boxes and pizza parties.
Chic Boutique Night was held on November 6th and again, it was a huge
success. Thank you to Lisa Leon, Susan Solomon and their committee for
the dedication to this fabulous event!!!
The PTA After School Club Program is off and running for Session #1!
It has been very successful and everyone seems to be pleased with his or
her club placements. We hope to offer many more exciting new club
options for students and parents to choose from in Session #2. Thank
you for your interest and continued support of our club program!
Other dates to put on your calendar are: Reading Night will take place at
6PM at Barnes & Noble on Dec. 14th. The drama and chorus show will
be held on Dec. 15th at 6:30PM. Come out and enjoy both events!
DECEMBER 2009
Westchester
Elementary
Westglades
Middle School
Update
Update
By Doreen Robinson
By Ellen Davis
Students had several opportunities to help the community in November by participating in the Student Council food drive; by donating $1 to buy a
leaf on the Harvest Tree (which benefits The Harvest Drive - an organization that provides Thanksgiving food, clothing, toys and household items
for families in our community) and by contributing to the Giving Tree.We
also had another great Bingo Night PTA fundraiser and a Holiday
Shopping Weekend with a variety of local merchants participating.
Westglades Middle School is ready for an exciting, event-filled winter.
November included the PTA sponsored Harvest Food Drive collection
and the “everybody on the dance floor” party fun of the MTV Music Bash.
The Winter Music Show will be presented on Thursday, December 10th at
7PM in the cafeteria. Music teacher Mrs. Strauss and students in the chorus
have worked hard to put together a wonderful evening of festive music.
On your mark! Get set! Go! Field Day is here! Each grade competes in its
own field day: Kindergarten - Dec. 11th; First Grade - Dec. 14th; Second
Grade - Dec. 15th;Third Grade - Dec. 16th; Fourth Grade - Dec. 17th; 5th
Grade - Dec. 18th. The fun starts at 8:30AM. Come out and show your
support as the classes compete against each other in a variety of relay races.
The funds raised by this year’s Hassle Free Fundraiser brought in over
$18,000, which has been supporting classroom teachers as well as sponsoring events through the PTA. In November, the fall book fair was a great hit
featuring books by author Gordon Korman. Westglades PTA and the
Westglades Media Specialist, Diana Haneski are thrilled to announce
Korman will be speaking to all students on January 6th at three separate
grade-level assemblies. An extremely popular young author, he has written
over 50 books including: Swindle, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, Jake
Reinvented, Schooled and the Monday Night Football Club novels which
inspired the hit Disney Channel series “The Jersey”.
The PTA meeting on December 8th at 9AM. If you’d like more information on the PTA at Westchester Elementary, please contact PTA
President Janet Quinlan at 954-341-1955.
Korman’s personal story is inspiring to students – he wrote his first book
This Can’t Be Happening at McDonald Hall in seventh grade as an English
assignment. The book was published when he was 14 years old – and he has
been writing and publishing ever since! This visit promises to be quite an
exciting experience for Westglades readers and aspiring writers.
Congratulations to the newly elected 2009-2010 Student Council officers: Zoey
Patterson, Pres.; Amber Gonzalez, Vice Pres.; Ruhi Mansey, Secretary; Jake
Hersh,Treasurer. Congratulations to second grade teacher Mrs. Cathy Marwood,
Westchester’s Teacher of the Year 2009-2010 and Mrs. Nancy Bennett,
Microcomputer Technologist, Non-Instructional Staff Member of the Year!
December plans include performances by the Westglades band.
Yearbooks anyone? For the first time ever, yearbook orders and ads, as well
as student tribute ads are available online through December 15th. Go
online to [email protected] for information. Keep up with
Westglades events www.westgladesmiddle.com.
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FROM TH E EXPE RTS
How to Make a New Year’s Resolution:
Parents, Teach Your Children
By Dr. Renae Lapin, LMFT
CHILDREN LOVE THE CONCEPT of a fresh start almost as much as adults.
How do we begin to inspire our children to participate in this age-old ritual?
Making a New Year’s resolution can have a special appeal to children as they
If presented in an exciting and interesting format, the “do over” rule sounds
embrace the “do over” rule of the game. Looking ahead has been lost in our new
like a secret exception to the difficult and often confusing rules of life.
motto of living for and in the moment. Teaching your children the spirit of New
Resolving to make a change in the future gives one time to prepare for the
Year’s resolutions provides a shift in the sometimes dangerously overindulged
change. Knowing this is an adult ritual they are being invited to partake in
concept of just thinking about now. After all, don’t we continually remind our
provides a sense of maturity and confidence. Parents might invite their children
children to think before acting? Thinking about the consequences before making
to participate in this special ritual by sharing their own experiences of making
a decision and taking action is the biggest wish parents have for their teenagers.
a New Year’s resolution including successful and unsuccessful attempts. The
Making a New Year’s resolution is a good example of that type of thinking.
effort is what counts!
Use Positive Language: Rather than suggest children eliminate a
certain behavior, advise they resolve to substitute a more appropriate
behavior. School rules are written and posted in the positive such as:
“Raise hand to speak,” “Remain seated” and “Keep hands, feet and
objects to oneself ” instead of “Don’t call out,” Don’t get out of seat” and
“Don’t hit, kick or throw objects.”
Look For Improvement: Use language that allows for any
improvement to feel successful, rather than a pass or fail if a behavior is
not completely discontinued. For example, use the words “try to do
better” rather than “stop” doing a certain behavior.
Be Specific: Help your child identify a very specific behavior or habit
she wishes to change rather than a very general concept that is too broad
to evaluate. For example, “behave better” at home is very general; it is
better to resolve to improve something specific.
Children’s Choice: Let your child select his or her own resolution. As
tempted as you might be to share your advice, your child will “own” the
resolution and be more committed and motivated to succeed if he
chooses his own. After all, parents do get to advise their children almost
all the time anyway.
Go First: Tell your child about your New Year’s resolution (or at least
one of them) as a role model and encouragement for him to develop
his own. Have the entire family participate. Suggest your child ask
grandparents and other relatives about their experiences with New
Year’s resolutions. Children love to hear about the triumphs as well as
the struggles of adults.
Ponder: Give your child time to think about an idea over a week or so.
Present the idea of choosing a New Year’s resolution and let her know
she has time to think about it. Expecting her to come up with an answer
right away adds too much pressure for a child.
Praise: Praising effort is as important as praising accomplishment. If
your child is working toward achieving success, let him know you notice
he is trying. Successful trying can lead to successful accomplishing if
your child is not discouraged by his lack of results.
Practice: Suggest a “practice” New Year’s resolution before the actual
New Year begins. Children appreciate the chance to try something out
before it actually counts. Consider a time when they will have a greater
chance of success for their practice day.
Friendly Reminders: Encouragement goes a long way – be sure not to
chastise while gently reminding your child to remember her New Year’s
resolution. Invite her to remind you of yours as well.
HAVE FUN and have a peaceful, healthy and prosperous NEW
YEAR!
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FROM TH E EXPE RTS
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of their child’s self-image. All children desire to fit in, but this
doesn’t mean they need to change what makes them unique.
Take time to help your child develop a strong sense of self and
create a plan for educational success.
Developing Self-Esteem
Understand the concept of being unique – Every person has some
characteristic unique to him or her. Help your child find that personal
unique strength. It could be the ability to make others laugh, or maybe
your child is impressively organized. Whatever the strength, build on it by
accentuating the positives.
Identify weaknesses – Help your children identify their vulnerabilities
and work toward overcoming them. This can reduce their anxiety and give
them a sense of accomplishment.
End self-doubt – No one can bring children down faster than themselves.
Don’t let your children beat themselves up. Encourage them to believe
they can do anything.
Write things out – Many experts agree that journaling is a great way to
recognize the positives and negatives in one’s life. Writing out thoughts and
feelings is a healthy way to vent frustrations and overcome fears and anxieties.
Be prepared – The best way to overcome stress and anxiety is to be
organized for the tasks aead. This is true in the classroom, at home, at work,
and in life. Keeping goals in mind and being aware of possible obstacles
helps prepare for what is to come.
Building Educational Confidence
Set academic challenges early – Set a goal to do better in the
classroom. Having a “can do” attitude and reaching academic goals builds
better grades and a better self-image.
Identify skill gaps – Goals can’t be met if there is a knowledge gap.
Identify academic areas your child is struggling with and overcome these
deficiencies with preparation, tutoring, and practice.
Develop a plan and set goals with your student – Have a specific goal
in mind. For example, encourage your child to improve one grade
level. Once that goal is met, raise the bar a little higher. Failure to meet
unrealistic goals can become discouraging. Keep goals simple and
attainable. Working in smaller steps improves overall chances for success.
Manage time properly – Time management is key to being well
prepared. Students need to learn how to structure study time and how to
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By Andy Raffa
Back in 2002, the Parklander profiled a remarkable young athlete named April Ortenzo.
April, who was nine-years-old at the time, had made quite a name for herself around the
Parkland area as one of its top basketball, soccer, and baseball players. It’s important to
mention, those accolades all came as April participated in the BOYS’ leagues.
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April is now a senior at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort
Lauderdale, and although FHSAA rules have prohibited her from
competing on the boys’ teams in high school, that has not slowed
down this remarkable young lady from being one of South Florida’s
top student-athletes.
April is member of the Gibbons soccer
team that was ranked #1 in the nation
last year. Although they lost the state
championship in final game shootout, it was April’s two goals in
regional game that helped get them to the big game.
April has managed to play varsity softball and soccer since her freshman year, kept a GPA better than 4.0, played travel softball and soccer,
been a member of the Drumline, played second base for the varsity
baseball summer team, participated in the Physics Club, National
Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Interact
Club, found the time to go to Homecoming this year, and is looking
forward to the Prom.
Even with her success on the soccer field, April has always been a
natural baseball player. Her father, Al Ortenzo, says, “When she
played with boys, the perceptions changed as soon as the game
started and she showed she could perform at a level equal to or well
above most of those around her. She was always accepted well by her
teammates because they knew she belonged there. She was always
encouraged by the coaches and players to keep playing with the
boys.” To this day, the Cardinal Gibbons baseball staff believes she
could have been their starting second basemen had the FHSAA
allowed it. Because the FHSAA views girls’ softball as the female
equivalent to baseball, April took her great ability to the softball
diamond where she has been the starting shortstop on the varsity
softball team throughout her career at Cardinal Gibbons. She has
led the team in hitting every year and has been MVP every year.
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“I’ve thought about the armed forces for a while,” April said, although
she admits the post-graduate commitment has made the decision
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OUTDOOR S
Cast Iron Cooking...
A
A S G O O D N OW A S I T WA S T H E N
By Robert Loewendick
You get what you pay for when it comes to selecting a Dutch oven
although the care the Dutch oven receives prior to and during its
performance is the key to it longevity. The term “seasoning” doesn’t
indicate the need to sprinkle spices over the cast iron pot, rather it is an
application of vegetable oil which will be absorbed by the fresh cast iron
and creates a non-stick surface. Some Dutch oven manufacturers ship
their cast iron pre-seasoned, but
even then a good initial cleaning
should be done followed by a coating of vegetable oil. Set the pot in
or over an outdoor heat source (the
safest) to help the oil bond to the
metal.To clean a used Dutch oven,
Much like frontier families, as
simply boil some water and brush
soon as many modern day
the hot water around – soap is
campers park their wagons (RVs
rarely needed. After the oven dries,
of various sizes and styles), the
apply a light coating of vegetable
campfire duties are soon in full
oil to prevent rusting. Store with a
swing. Pulling a Dutch oven from
cloth between oven and lid so air
the RV normally brings about
may circulate, preventing any bad
some conversation with neighOutdoor cooking remains an entertaining and tasty means to prepare
odors or growths. Seasoning of
boring RVers...talks on subjects
camp meals, with the Dutch oven performing as the star of the show.
cast iron is the key to the cookware
such as recipes, Dutch oven cooking techniques, and personal tricks learned from hours poking char- lasting for years, being handed down from generation to generation.
coal around the oven or multiple hook “ons and offs” from a campfire
If cooking is not your niche, the forgiving Dutch oven can make you a
hovering tripod.
celebrity chef in your family’s eyes or bellies. Many resources, both
printed and available on the internet, provide hundreds of easy to folSince the Dutch oven made the trip across the Atlantic aboard vessels
carrying people looking for better lives, the cast iron kettle has remained low and execute recipes for your Dutch oven. Add this and that, pour
in some of the other, add a box of this mix and you have a camp meal
the most diverse cooking tool known to those people and their descendants. The previously legless kettle soon was reshaped to accommodate to console any stomach growling with hunger. Breakfast, lunch, supper and desserts are nicely done within a Dutch oven.
their important work. With three short legs added to the design,
Americans found it easier to control the temperature for a wide range of
cooking and baking needs. From soups to thick stews, and from breads The biggest challenge for new Dutch oven cooks is maintaining the
correct cooking temperature.This is simply done these days via charcoal
to cakes and pies, the simple Dutch oven provided the means to deliver
briquettes, that is, with a specific number of them per size of oven used.
an evenly planned meal – and still does today.
Although merely placing an oven over an open fire will do for some
recipes, for an accurate cooking temperature, charcoal is ideal. Oven
manufacturers include a guide instructing how many lit charcoal briquettes should be placed underneath the Dutch oven and how many
on top of the lid are needed to produce and maintain the recipe’s
desired temperature. As a rule, one-third of the total briquettes go on
top and the remaining two-thirds underneath. For example: using a
12” Dutch oven, placing 16 briquettes under the oven and 8 on the lid
will generate 350 degrees for about an hour. Pretty simple for any
The Dutch oven is king among outdoor chefs now, but most open fire grade of cook to handle, but the result will taste anything but ordinary.
cookers include a cast iron skillet in their arsenal of beloved cooking
Adding the hefty Dutch oven to your wagon or RV will be worth the
gear. The skillet can handle breakfast or brown an ingredient prior to
adding it to the waiting dish already under heat in the Dutch oven. extra weight. Speaking of weight, be careful to add some healthy
recipes to your outdoor cooking menu. The flavor brought about by
Other than a pair of welder’s gloves or similar pair of heavily insulated
Dutch oven cooking can become addictive. A Dutch oven may not be
gloves, a metal lid lifter, pair of metal tongs (for handling charcoal briquettes) and a sturdy, but packable tripod, there is nothing more need- the necessity it was centuries ago, but it is nearly as popular at the end
of a busy day of exploration now as it was then.
ed to create delicious meals – except for heat, of course.
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As settlers were trekking across the country a couple hundred years ago
- people and gear being pulled by horses and a wagon - their needs were
simple. Many sacrifices were made. Food, shelter and safety were primary. After trudging strenuous miles through unfamiliar lands, scared
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day’s end. This made one piece of gear more of a treasure than a travel
accessory – the cast iron kettle, or
Dutch oven. Today, a Dutch oven
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the frontiers people.
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PET TALK
By Glen Kalik DVM
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I was in Fort Lauderdale eating at one of my favorite restaurants near my
old practice, when I felt a pair of eyes staring at me. I was waiting for the
check when she ran over and re-introduced herself as the proud owner of
Shadow, a 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier I took care of over ten years ago.
She told me she still goes to my old practice and they can’t figure out why
Shadow sneezes all of the time, sometimes so hard she can see a little
blood around his nostrils. I asked her if he had allergies and she said he
used to be on all kinds of allergy medication, but he refuses to take any
medications now. Ever since his cataracts got worse, he had refused to take
pills and can spit them out of cheese when you try to hide them. I asked
her if she had a lot of fragrances in the house and she said she absolutely
loved all scents, including air fresheners and fresh flowers. I asked her how
Shadow’s teeth were and she said they were sharp because he bit her
recently when she pulled a piece of table scrap out of his mouth. I asked
her to make an appointment for us to take a look at Shadow.
Shadow is a very cute male big dog trapped in a tiny Yorkshire terrier
body. The growling and barking from this 7-pound dog was impressive. I
couldn’t examine his mouth due to the muzzle I needed to put on him. I
determined the dog did not have cataracts, rather he had a condition
called nuclear sclerosis; a normal aging change to the lens that makes
them look cloudy, but he could actually see. Due to his aggressive
personality, the groomer could not trim the hair around his eyes. Between
his long forehead hair and the matted fur on his muzzle, you couldn’t see
his eyes at all. I could not hear anything with my stethoscope because of
the growling and snarling and was unable to feel anything on abdominal
palpation because every time I touched him, he screamed. Since the dog
sneezes blood, I was very concerned about severe allergies, dental disease,
low platelet count, a tick-borne disease called Ehrlichia, fungal infections
or cancer…just to name a few possibilities. I told her that I would like to
sedate Shadow and perform a proper examination and then take some
blood for testing. She requested I take blood first because that would not
involve sedation. With three people holding down a 7-pound dog, we
were able to get just enough blood to run the CBC, tick serology and
chemistry. All of the tests were normal. The owner reluctantly agreed to
let me sedate him, but she told me another veterinarian wanted to do the
same thing and she refused because of the dog’s age.
We sedated Shadow with great difficulty and decided to intubate him to
allow us to examine him longer under gas anesthesia. That is when I
discovered an odor and color I have never experienced before. When I
opened his mouth, his teeth were unrecognizable under layers of green
tartar. His gums were receding and cherry red from the infection. His
breath could knock you over and thank God he never bit anyone, because
I would hate to see the infection he would inflict. We called the owner
into the room and I opened Shadow’s mouth. She asked me if teeth are
supposed to look like that. I asked her if she ever had Shadow’s teeth
cleaned professionally and she replied that she hadn’t. I wiggled his canine
tooth. It was very loose and a drop of blood came out of the nostril on the
same side. I told her the blood was caused by multiple tooth root abscesses
under the tartar on his teeth.The tartar accumulated on the teeth, pushing
up and then eroding the gums and the ligament that holds the teeth in
place called the periodontal ligament. Because of the close
proximity between the tooth
roots and the nasal cavity, the
dental disease caused an irritation to the mucosa in the
nose causing sneezing and
bleeding. I told her my recommendation was to clean all of the teeth and see
which ones we could save, but if we can see the roots of the teeth or if the
teeth were very loose, they would need to be extracted. Shadow will actually chew better with no teeth and a mouth free from infection compared
to what he did with a mouth of rotting teeth.
Shadow is a very cute male big dog
trapped in a tiny Yorkshire terrier body.
We ended up taking out almost all of Shadow’s teeth. When we called
the next day, the owner told us he was eating canned food well. At the
one-week recheck, the owner said he was gumming hard food and
eating canned food ravenously. He had gained 4 ounces and allowed
the owner to touch his face for the first time in a long time. He also
stopped sneezing and there was no bleeding. She also wanted to tell
me her son thanks us. Shadow was very territorial of his house and
when her son came in, Shadow used to grab hold of his pant leg and
tear his pants with his rotten teeth. Now when he comes home,
Shadow still hates him and bites his pant leg, but can’t hold onto them
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Breaking The Ficus Habit
By Sherri Barbera
My fellow gardeners, it’s time to break the ficus hedge addiction! This
ubiquitous hedge has been under siege in South Florida for a few years
now. It would be hard not to notice the decay and destruction evidenced
on the green walls that surround yards and neighborhoods. Some privacy
hedges have been totally wiped out. There are three reasons for this
destruction: the ficus thrip, ficus whitefly and monoculture (the overplanting of one species of plant). The ficus benjamina is the food of
choice for the ficus whitefly and ficus thrip. Considering the large
number of these plantings, it’s a bonanza for these insects. The overplanting of one type of plant has disaster written all over it. Disease and
insects, in this case, can and are literally wiping out these hedges and, in
some cases, ficus trees. Ficus hedges have been the darling of the housing
industry as well as the nurseries and the landscapers that maintain them.
This is a hedge that wants to be a tree. Trimming and maintaining to an
acceptable size provides a cash cow for those who provide that service.
Pest control companies are now getting a piece of the action by selling
homeowners and Homeowner’s Associations (HOA) expensive
contracts to control these pests. Not only is treatment costly, it is harmful
to wildlife and the environment. One treatment will not take care of the
problem. It must be done repeatedly and there are still no guarantees of
total eradication. One local HOA board member, Linda Lanzana,
reports her association paid over $3,000 to a pest control company last
summer to treat the hedges surrounding the condo subdivision where she
lives. “They are back again now and not a leaf is left on any bush or tree.”
Her association is taking a wait and see attitude, but is strongly considering a plan to systematically replace the hedges in stages to control costs.
What are homeowners and HOAs to do? Think diversity!! The days of
one species of shrub going on for dozens of linear feet are over.
Consider using segments of alternating species of shrubs. The higher
the diversity of plants the greater resistance to pests and disease. There
are plenty of Florida friendly shrubs that are better suited for our
environment, will provide privacy and will only need shaping once in
awhile. Best of all, they are also wildlife friendly.
S o m e s t e a d f a s t n a t i v e a n d w e l l - b e h a v e d n o n - n a t i v e s h r u b c h o i c e s a re :
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Breaking the ficus hedge addiction may be difficult and expensive.
Consider making changes in phases if the cost is prohibitive.
Remember, when we promote biodiversity, we create a healthier
environment for our plants to stand up to assaults from pests and disease
and to thrive in the long run.
From My Garden To Yours…
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Sam Ohagan
and Tonka
Show. They worked very diligently selling donated horse items throughout the
show. We thank the community for so
generously helping the club support this
extremely necessary organization, which
cares for abused and neglected horses. A
BIG thanks to Miss Jeannine and all participants for organizing this fund raiser.
Around the Barn…
Choe and Friskie
Students celebrated Halloween during
Saturday camp by dressing up their favorite horse. As
always, the horses were great sports and showed off
their costumes in our annual Halloween parade.
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Horseshow News…
The October Parkland Horseshow was a huge success for the Malachi
Acres Show team. Seven-year-old Sarah Moss won 1st place in the W/T
Huntseat Pleasure 10 and Under class on Prism. It was her first time
showing in the Huntseat division. Chloe Conners won 1st place in the W/T
10 and Under Equitation class. It was her very first horse show on her
American Quarter Horse, Friskie. Congratulations to Grand Champion
winners Cayla Scott, Haley Budowski and Samantha Ohagan.
A reminder…Winter Break Camp is scheduled for
the two weeks Broward County schools are off. This
is a fun and educational way to introduce your
beginner equestrian to the sport of horseback riding.
They are always inspired by the intermediate and
advanced riders, who are great mentors.
Sarah and Prism
Zak and Celine
Maggie Wiggins and Emma Sachs also had lovely rides and placed well.
Thanks to instructors Miss Debbie and Miss Missy for doing a great job
of helping coach these wonderful students and their beautiful horses.
4-H News…
The Malachi Acres 4-Her’s raised over $500.00 for the South Florida
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M E DICI N E & H EALTH
By Jamie Lober
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Nobody likes tummy troubles. The good news is…you can overcome
them. “Most conditions of gastrointestinal nature can be either
medically or surgically managed,” says Dr. Douglas Weissman. The
key to prevention is making healthy lifestyle choices. “People can prevent damage to themselves by not smoking, not drinking and eating
the right diet,” he adds. Screenings are another great way to be an
advocate for your digestive health. “We start colon cancer screening at
the age of fifty.” Knowing your family history is important, as some
tummy troubles may be outside of your control.
this condition by maintaining a healthy diet and trying to get enough
fiber so your bowel movements are regular.
All gastrointestinal problems are not the same. “There are acute
tummy troubles that you may get from having seafood. There are also
more chronic tummy troubles where the person is constantly having
pain, bloating, burning, gas, constipation or diarrhea,” explains Dr.
Kenneth Woliner of Holistic Family Medicine.
Know the warning signs of cancer. “The number one symptom of cancer is if your stool color changes from normal brownish color to either
bright red blood or really dark black stool,” says Woliner.This may not
always be obvious. “The second thing concerning colon cancer or
other cancer is that you may be losing weight without trying.”
You may recall an awful stomachache. “A typical scenario is waking up
at three in the morning with your belly bloated up like you are two
months pregnant with pain. You wonder if it was the food you ate last
night or something else going on,” says Woliner. There are some therapies you can do right away. “Gas-X can break up the gas bubbles
inside your stomach and makes one big bubble so you can easily burp
or fart it out so you have less pressure on your belly,” suggests Woliner.
Burnt toast is another recommendation. “Taking four charcoal capsules will buffer whatever is in your stomach, so it is good to have in
your home medicine cabinet.”
You are never too young for tummy troubles. “In a baby, it is very common to have abdominal pain, gas and spitting up. It is normal and you
should only worry about it if it is interfering with his way of life like
losing weight, not sleeping, being absolutely miserable or screaming
and crying a lot,” says Dr. Celina Carrillo of Advanced Pediatrics.
Some may deal with colic. “It usually follows the rule of three, which
means between three weeks and three months of age where three
times a week for more than three hours a day there is crying,” explains
Carrillo. Rhythmic rocking motions may help soothe colic or probiotics in the form of powder added to milk.
There are a few other must-haves for safety. “Heat works but a castor
oil pack work better. You can buy castor oil, a paper towel and cling
wrap. Put some paper towel on top of the cling wrap and pour a tablespoon of oil on the paper towel. Then, press the pack against your
stomach. It will be quite soothing,” says Woliner. This is a great way to
cope with an upset stomach. “A lot of things get better on their own.”
There are lots of stomach bugs children may catch, including
rotavirus. “They may have cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea with
or without a fever and it goes away on its own,” says Carrillo.
Functional abdominal pain is also common which comes from stress.
“The best thing for parents to do is to acknowledge their child has
pain and find a way to have a different outlet for the stress,” advises
Carrillo. There are great resources to manage stress. “You can work
with a psychologist or biofeedback specialist to get over it,” suggests
Carrillo. Sometimes it is necessary to bring your child in to the pediatrician’s office. “If it is severe and he cannot walk or move, he should
come in. Most babies should come in because we worry about appendicitis and other surgical causes for abdominal pain.”
Heartburn is common, but can be prevented through dietary measures
like avoiding large, fatty meals or eating close to bedtime. “When you
eat a lot late at night, your stomach produces acid and when you go to
sleep and lie flat…acid refluxes back into the esophagus which gives
people heartburn,” explains Dr. Michael Sternthal of Digestive Care of
North Broward in Coral Springs. This can be managed at home.
“Classically people take over-the-counter antacids like Rolaids, Tums,
Maalox or Mylanta or stronger, longer-lasting medications like Pepcid,
Tagamet or Zantac.” If you know you will be eating more than usual,
you may take one of these medications for prevention. “If you have a
long-standing heartburn, you should see a gastroenterologist because
there are complications like ulcers in the esophagus,” warns Sternthal.
Some suffer from lifelong tummy troubles like irritable bowel
syndrome. “It has the common symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation,” says Woliner. You may be able to avoid
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Some women deal with terrible menstrual pain. “Treatments may
include vitamin C, bioflavonoid, magnesium or prescription
medications,” says Woliner. Be sure to report heavy bleeding to your
gynecologist to make sure that it is not indicative of uterine cancer. “I
have found high doses of vitamin A, or one hundred thousand IU per
day for two months, to be quite effective.”
Recognize when you should see a physician. “The real alarm symptoms we worry about are blood in the stool, change in bowel habits,
pain that wakes someone up from sleep or longstanding things getting
stuck in the esophagus and not going all the way down,” says
Sternthal. Of course, anyone who experiences symptoms unusual for
them should be evaluated as well.
When you are informed about some common conditions and know
how to manage them, you will be able to comfortably be the first to
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By Judith E. Horowitz,PhD
H O L I D A Y S
Dear Dr. Judith,
With fall comes the onslaught of dread I feel about the upcoming holidays. I work in a hospital where they play
Christmas and seasonal songs through the sound system 24/7. Everybody seems to have a party at their home,
where staff members and their children are invited to attend. Christmas cards arrive en masse adorned with family
photos including Mom, Dad, young Johnny, young Janie, and their dog and/or cat staring back at me. My husband,
who is an elementary education teacher, receives all types of gifts, often personalized with his students’ photos
plastered on pencil holders, key chains, and the like. Their toothy grins appear to mock me.
It feels like mockery because, for the past 13 months, we have been undergoing fertility treatments. All of the above
reminds me of the cruelty of our situation. Yet another holiday season is upon us, and we still have no child. Because
the treatments we have been receiving are so expensive, we can’t afford to give nice gifts to our family members
and friends. We haven’t disclosed to anyone how we are desperately trying to have children, so they won’t understand
why this year we can’t lavish our dear ones with expensive gifts as we have done in the past. Do you have any
suggestions to help us get through this time of year? –Terri, Ft. Lauderdale – Terri, Fort Lauderdale
Dear Terri,
The festivities of the upcoming holiday season evoke pleasant memories
for many of us. Whether we celebrate Kwanza, Christmas or
Hanukkah, the media blitz for the retail market bombards us with a
multitude of family-oriented messages. Many of us either travel out of
town to see our extended families or have our relatives visiting, and
sometimes staying with us, while they take part in the celebrations.
Christmas carols announcing the arrival of the holidays everywhere you
go. Lights are festively strung on trees, outside of homes, and inside
shop windows where they twinkle and shine. For those experiencing
infertility, the holidays can be sad and depressing. An otherwise joyous
occasion can stir up painful feelings of isolation and stress when you are
struggling to create a family of your own. It may be too difficult for you
to join in the merriment as you attempt to appear happy. Therefore, you
should select only those events you wish to attend.
If you have a partner, both of you can communicate your preferences
about which activities to join and those which you would rather avoid.
This will help you construct a plan that will be ready to be implemented
during the holiday season. Give yourself permission to eschew those
events you anticipate would be too challenging to attend. No one can
force you to participate in these gatherings, and as you are probably
already experiencing a difficult time, you would do best to take care
of yourself.
The holidays not only usher in an emphasis on family, they also cruelly
remind individuals and couples trying to conceive that yet another year
has passed without having a baby in their lives. Family gatherings
increase the likelihood that you will hear about your childhood friends
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and relatives who are either pregnant or have recently given birth.
Additionally, you might be inundated with news about everyone’s children’s accomplishments.
Many holiday get-togethers are child oriented, so it helps to be prepared. You might want to think about answers to both well-meaning
and nosey relatives and friends, alike, who ask very personal questions,
such as: “When are you going to have a baby?” “Why have you ‘chosen’
not to have kids?” Some may even ask whether you are having difficulty
conceiving. You will probably be able to distinguish between those who
innocently ask these questions from those who are trying to pry into
your personal life. Remember, you do not owe anyone an answer or
explanation. You may wish to deflect questions by politely changing the
topic with a smile on your face. Feel free to steer the conversation
towards an entirely different subject. On the other hand, you might say
the topic is too personal to get into during a holiday function. However,
if the person continues to pepper you with these types of questions, you
Christmas carols announcing the
arrival of the holidays everywhere you
go…For those experiencing infertility,
the holidays can be sad and depressing.
An otherwise joyous occasion can stir up
painful feelings of isolation and
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can grin, shrug, turn around, and walk away.
The following are other alternatives for making the upcoming
holidays more tolerable.
• Continue to exercise, eat healthy foods, and get lots of rest.
• Shop for the holidays online to avoid the glut of children at
malls.
• Reach out to childfree friends. Usually only adults will attend
their parties.
• Engage in non-child centered holiday activities. Take a
vacation at a resort or cruise that doesn’t cater to children.
Eat at upscale restaurants that do not cater to families.
• Consider rescuing a pet. Contact www.petfinder.com .
• Do something for someone else. A long held argument in
psychology is that altruism doesn’t really exist, as we always
feel better when we do something kind for others.
• Attend Midnight Mass rather than the more family friendly
morning services.
During the holidays, plan to:
• Get together with any friends who are also experiencing
infertility.
• Cook a romantic holiday dinner at home for you and your
partner to celebrate your love.
• Be with supportive, caring friends who are sensitive to what
you are going through.
• Do something special for yourself, whether it is snowboarding,
skiing, or spending time at a day spa. Consider starting to
learn a foreign language so you will be prepared for your next
vacation. There will be few young children at these activities.
• Read the terrific novel you have wanted to get to…or start
writing one.
• To save money on gifts, you may wish to bake cookies or the
“dreaded” fruitcake.
• Give these homemade goodies to those people about whom
you care. Wrap them in pretty and colorful translucent paper
and you have a unique gift to share.
Please remember there is no correct way to experience infertility. It is
futile to compare yourself to how others appear to be dealing with infertility. Keep in mind, the hoopla preceding the holidays may seem interminable, but the actual festivities will end after the New Year. For some
of you, that can’t roll around soon enough.
Should you wish, please feel free to contact Dr. Horowitz at: [email protected].
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Christmas wish
By Rev. George Faragi
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Even though Jesus was most likely born in September or October, traditionally, Christians around the world will be celebrating His birthday this
month. There will be many types of celebrations by many different races.
For many in the world, there will be just a few hours or a few days during
which talk of war and tragedies of life will cease. Peace on earth and good
will toward men and the exchanging of gifts will prevail.
Yet for some, there will be mourning for losses of recent loved ones and
this first Christmas will be difficult without them. Others will offer up
their complaints about how much they dread Christmas. Maybe because
they’re so busy and spending too much money.
I would encourage you all to not allow this Christmas season to overwhelm
you in any way. Christmas is God’s reminder to all of us that we are not alone
or isolated. God has come down from heaven to tell us He loves us!
Christmas is the time when God brought into the world the One who
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By Mina Radman
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According to an October 2009 Sun-Sentinel article, even four years after
Hurricane Wilma battered South Florida, homeowners across Broward and
Palm Beach are filing claims and fighting with insurance companies to have
these claims met.
How long can people continue to file insurance claims citing damage from
Wilma? Homeowners dealing with unresolved damage from Hurricane
Wilma have until October 2010, five years after the hurricane, to file their
claims. With under a year left until the Wilma deadline, insurers and public
adjusters have been advertising help for inquiring homeowners. On the other
hand, homeowners who have already filed claims must also settle their disputes with insurance companies by the October 2010 deadline or commence
litigation. According to the Sun-Sentinel, many homeowners are dissatisfied
with the offers they have been given by their insurance companies. Currently,
more than 2,000 homeowners are trying to settle disputes with insurance
companies over Hurricane Wilma claims. Those still fighting with insurance
companies or inquiring about Hurricane Wilma claims are urged to contact
the Department of Financial Services hotline, where they can report wrongdoings to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
One last note of interest for homeowners: a seldom-followed Florida law
states insurers are required to pay interest to the homeowner if the insurer
pays more than 90 days after the claim is filed. Homeowners may contact
lawyers to follow through on compliance.
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FI NANCIAL I N FO
Take a Sensible Step
with a Laddered Portfolio
By Arthur Rottenstein, General Securities Principal
D
Does this story sound familiar to you? An investor visits a local bank
because his one-year certificate of deposit (CD) has reached maturity.
He steps up to the teller and announces he would like to roll his
investment over into a new, one-year CD at the same rate. The teller,
amused, tells the investor he is out of luck and points to a display listing the bank’s current CD rates — two percentage points lower is now
the best the bank can offer.
Investors are often disappointed to find out the current interest rates
are much lower than those of their previous fixed income investments. Fortunately, however, a proven investment technique is readily available to help make the most of an evolving interest rate
environment.
Adopting a “laddered” portfolio approach allows an investor to
minimize the interest rate risk that is associated with large, shortterm fixed income investments. In a nutshell, this strategy adopts a
longer-range outlook and diversifies the maturity structure of fixed
income instruments within a portfolio. This enables the total
return of fixed income investments to be less adversely affected by
interest rate fluctuations.
Structuring a laddered portfolio with investments in successive
maturities also allows an investor to achieve more flexible management of fixed-income oriented assets. The laddered strategy can
help accomplish the following goals:
• Achieve a higher total rate of return by extending the maturities of fixed income investments.
• Maintain liquidity within the portfolio through short-term
holdings.
• Minimize interest rate reinvestment risk in lower interest
rate environments, since the higher rates are “locked in” to
the longer maturities.
• Provide the flexibility to reassign short-term holdings to
long-term investments during periods of higher interest
rates, in order to lock in those higher rates.
Here are three ways laddered fixed income portfolios can help an
investor succeed in different interest rate environments:
• Interest rates remain constant. The yield of the portfolio will
increase each year because investment in longer maturities
will “average up” the total return.
• Interest rates drop. The portfolio is protected against reinvestment risk, because longer-term maturities continue to earn
higher rates.
Arthur Rottenstein
Registered Securities Principal
301 Yamato Rd, Suite 1245
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-391-6961
800-377-5362
954-341-7209
[email protected]
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• Interest rates rise. As shorter maturities come due, proceeds
are reinvested at new, higher levels, thereby improving portfolio return.
The large variety of fixed income investments currently available
allows an investor to choose and adjust the timing of investments
within a portfolio to match current and future income needs. Of
course, laddering is just one of many investment approaches. A
financial planner or investment professional can help analyze each
particular financial situation and adopt a strategy that is best for an
investor’s needs.
This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Arthur
Rottenstein, General Securities Principal of Raymond James Financial
Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.
DECEMBER 2009
The Revocable
Trust in Florida
By Diane Downs
T
The revocable or “living” trust is often promoted as a means of avoiding
probate and saving taxes at death. The revocable trust has certain
advantages over a traditional will because it may avoid probate, since trust
administration usually does not need the supervision of the probate court
to pass title to beneficiaries. Therefore, a revocable trust can reduce
probate expenses in simple, uncontested distributions of your property
after your death. However, there are many factors to consider when
deciding if a revocable trust fits your needs.
A revocable trust is set up to manage your assets during your lifetime and
distribute the remaining assets after your death. You, as the creator of
the trust, are the “grantor” or “settlor”. The person responsible for the
management of the trust is the “trustee”. You can serve as trustee of your
trust, or you may appoint another person, bank or trust company to serve
as your trustee.The trust is “revocable” because you may modify or terminate it during your lifetime, as long as you are not incapacitated. Because
the trust may not completely avoid probate, a simple “pour over” will is
needed to transfer any probate assets to the trust after death.
During your lifetime, the trustee invests and manages the trust property.
Usually, you can withdraw money or assets from the trust at any time and
in any amount. If you become incapacitated, the successor trustee can
continue to manage your trust assets, pay your bills, and make investments
and, therefore, most likely avoid the need for a court-appointed guardian
of your property. Upon your death, the trustee pays all claims and taxes,
and then distributes remaining assets to your beneficiaries as you declared
in the trust.
Assets, such as bank accounts, real estate and investments, must be
formally transferred to the trust before your death. This process is called
“funding” the trust and requires changing ownership of the assets from
you to the trust. Stating that the trust owns certain assets is not enough,
and assets not properly transferred to the trust may be subject to probate. In addition, some assets should not be transferred to a trust
because of potential income tax problems.
In Florida, trust assets are not protected from creditors claims. During
your lifetime, assets in your trust are treated as owned by you and subject
to the claims of your creditors. If the trust assets remain in trust after your
death, you may be able to protect the interests of your beneficiaries from
creditors with a “spendthrift” provision in the trust agreement. In addition, Florida law provides special protection for many types of assets,
including assets owned by a husband and wife as “tenants by the entirety”.
Your homestead exemption may not be lost if you title the property in the
trust’s name. Most Florida counties have special requirements to maintain
the homestead tax exemption and special language may need to be added
to the trust and to the deed. However, your homestead property may lose
its exemption from creditors when title is transferred to the trust.
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