Real Estate Done Right (pg. 5)
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Real Estate Done Right (pg. 5)
Parkland/Upper Coral Springs/Coconut Creek • April 2013 Our Town News Issue 50 (811) www.theourtownnews.com Your Community News Magazine • www.theourtownnews.com Real Estate Done Right (pg. 5) Coupons Deals Inside • pg 24 Calendar of Events • pg 46 Everybody Loves Reading Our Town News 2 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 3 • What`s Inside • Feature Story.....page 5 Rick Rapp of Travers Miran Realty will represent you in all your real estate needs. Government & City / Parkland ..................... page 6 Government & City/ Coral Springs .............. page 8 Government & City/ Coconut Creek ............ page 10 Community Gives Back .................................. page 12 Dining ................................................................ page 16 Health & Fitness ............................................... page 18 People and Business ........................................ page 28 School News ..................................................... page 36 Entertainment ................................................... page 40 4 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Feature Story • Stop by Rick Rapp’s new office, Travers Miran Realty, located at 5923 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Parkland FL 33067 You can also reach Rick at 954-873-1801 or by email at [email protected] Please visit www.realestatedoneright.com Real Estate Done Right By Nicol Jenkins, Editor B uying your dream home or selling your property for a new investment can be a celebratory time in your life. It’s important to make sure you have the proper representation to make your goals a reality. Rick Rapp of Travers Miran Realty is your best choice to represent you in all your real estate needs. Rick Rapp is a licensed Real Estate broker who has been in the business for many years. He recently opened a new convenient location for Travers Miran Realty at the Shoppes of Parkland, 5923 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Parkland FL 33067 (in the BJ’s shopping plaza). The goal of his company is to offer residents a true boutique agency with actual client care and satisfaction. Travers Miran Realty has joined with Supreme Lending and Assure America Title to offer their clients a full Real Estate experience from start to finish. “In the days of evolving technology, customer service has taken a backseat in the real estate arena, TMR intends to bring that “old school” care back to our clients while also using technological marketing and advertising to bring sellers top dollar and immense local and national advertising,” said Rapp. “Our mission of ‘no lock boxes ever’ is intended to serve our clientele in the best regard possible. While many firms leave a key for agents and wait for the home to sell, TMR agents always accompany on all showings and actually SELL their listings by educating prospects on property, location, and all positive aspects of the home. Our motto is “real estate done right” and we work tirelessly each and every day to provide that to our customers,” added Rapp. Rapp personally works with each of his clients and utilizes various means to market their properties to a wide range of potential buyers. “By advertising in new and unique ways, our agents are both qualified and sure to obtain loads of interest and top www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • dollar for our sellers. By nixing the ‘cookie cutter’ marketing that so many local agents use, we stand out, which in turn, makes our clients and inventory stand out from their competition,” said Rapp. “Our marketing has been proven time and time again. We have seen increases of 18% over the competitions’ sales pricing by following and implementing these marketing techniques. While others place on the MLS and wait for the phone to ring, Rick sells... and for more!” Now is the time to sell, says Rick! “Another bubble is among us. With an onslaught of foreign money flooding the market with cash purchases, appreciation is rising at an alarming rate. It’s a great time to sell again, but buyers in a lower bracket are having a tough time acquiring homes. We help these buyers by offering true market research and insight. Education is vital in real estate as the market is constantly fluctuating, by jumping to offer without due diligence you may find yourself in an upside down situation. Our agents are here to protect you and your investment!” said Rick. TMR is now hiring motivated and driven licensed Realtorsinquire within. “See our Grand Opening Video here!” Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 5 • Government & City - Parkland • W elcome to Spring! It’s a great time of year in the City of Parkland. I want to extend a warm welcome to newly elected City Commissioners Christine Hunschofsky and Stacy Kagan. Both have a tremendous amount of energy and love for the City, and I look forward to working with you. Each of the members of the City Commission brings a unique perspective to the board and each has and will work hard for the benefit of our City residents. I look forward to working with the new Commission and helping to continue in our efforts to make Parkland the best small City in the State. I would be remiss if I did not thank Commissioners Rosenof and Weissman for helping to pick up the slack while we had been shorthanded for the last few months until a full Commission could be sworn in. Additionally, thank you to our great City employees for everything they do. They make our jobs as elected officials much easier. They make us look good! We are fast approaching our strategic planning sessions. We do this each year to set budget and policy priorities. As we have some “new Commission members”, we will this year have full blown strategic planning sessions to update our priorities and work flow. We appreciate all the public input and ideas we gather throughout the year. We use the City survey responses and the public’s input to come up with plans and ideas. We try to make the difficult decisions and balance the “wants” and “needs” of the City as we formulate budgets and policy initiative well into the future. While we are happy and gratified that a large percentage of our residents are extremely satisfied with the services of the City, we are constantly looking to improve in all areas. These strategic planning sessions over the years have led to improvements and events that continue to make Parkland great. Parkland’s 50th birthday celebration kicked off last month in style with our Jersey Boys Tribute show. There are other birthday events in April, including our 50th anniversary carnival and our City-wide Concert featuring the Little River Band. I encourage all residents to check the City website often to keep up to date on upcoming City events. Many of these events have been sponsored by private entities so it keeps the costs to the taxpayer to a minimum. I hope you enjoy them as there truly is something for everyone! As always, I value your questions or comments. Reach out and “friend me” if you want to follow me on Facebook, or look me up on Twitter (www.twitter.com/michaeludine) if you want to follow my updates. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected]. Parkland’s ‘Oldest’ Residents Recall City’s Earlier Days G 6 By Nicol Jenkins, Editor retchen Heath remembers when the City of Parkland was only farm fields and she had to be bused to Margate to attend school. Her father and the 6th Mayor of Parkland, Harold Bockhold, still has the photo of Gretchen at four years old hugging her precious pony named Spunky. The family moved to the City 48 ½ years ago and are among the oldest residents to celebrate Parkland’s upcoming 50th Birthday. The father and daughter still live in the City with their beloved horses. Gretchen is an equine therapist and Harold Bockhold , the 6th Mayor of Parkland enjoys the hometown feel of Parkland. “The City has grown nicely. Parkland has had some forward and some backwards movements but we are coming out of the recession now,” said Bockhold, 88, who was the Mayor of Parkland from 1972 to 1978. Bockhold was instrumental in much of the City’s history. He moved to Parkland in 1965 with his wife and their four young children, and later created Criterion Farms for thoroughbred horses. He served the City as the first unpaid building inspector and was selected to the City Commission. He ran for Mayor Harold Bockhold and Gretchen Heath continued on page 27 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Government & City - Parkland • Un-Cruise Adventures Unrushed. Uncrowded. Unbelievable. Uncover ALASKA T his isn’t small ship cruising or big ship cruising. These are Un–Cruise Adventures for 22-88 privileged guests. Uncommon casual adventures fully-focused on delivering unexpected experiences—quality over quantity, wildlife over nightlife, life changing encounters over momentary entertainment. Discover one-of-a-kind, memory-making voyages that are designed to be far from ordinary, and carry you outside of ho-hum tourist ports. Built on a reputation of quality and experience, our Active, Luxury,and Heritage Styles of Adventurefeature flexible voyages intended to inspire and satisfy your curious nature. Wildlife in its natural environment; personal exchanges behind the scenes with locals; unmatched moments melding with nature; and engagement in active adventure highlight your days—kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling or experiencing living history—the choice is yours. Uncover your Un–Cruise Adventure—then pack your bags and venture into Alaska’s most exciting playground. Choose Your Style of Adventure... Active, Luxury & Heritage Expedition Vessels • Upscale Yachts • Victorian-Style Steamer 7-14 night April to September from $1,895 Information and reservations contact: Rob Jocoy ™ 954-227-8153 Unrushed. Uncrowded. Unbelievable. Parkland Welcomes New Commissioners By Nicol Jenkins, Editor T he City of Parkland welcomes two new City Commissioners to the dais. Commissioners Stacy Kagan and Christine Hunschofsky join Parkland Mayor Michael Udine, Commissioner David Rosenof and Vice Mayor Mark Weissman on the dais as Parkland City Commissioners. This is Stacy Kagan’s first time serving public office as Parkland City Commissioner. Stacy was born in Queens, New York and moved to South Florida in 1970. She has lived in the City of Parkland since 2004. Stacy is the owner of an Allstate Insurance Agency in Coral Springs. She is married to Richard Kagan for 27 years and their daughter Brittani graduated from Stoneman Douglas High School in 2007 and then went on to graduate from the University of Michigan. She now lives in Los Angeles and works in the entertainment industry. As a Commissioner, Stacy will be focused on the smart growth of our community, our schools and making Parkland the “best city to live, work and raise a family”! Christine was elected to the Commission in March 2013. Prior to this, she served on the Parkland Education Advisory Board since its inception in 2006. Additionally, Christine has been a volunteer for various city sponsored activities. Christine grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Parkland with her family in 2000. She and her husband, Hannes, have been married for 17 years and live with their two sons in Meadow Run. Since moving to Parkland, Christine has been active in the community. As Commissioner, she will encourage community involvement and work diligently to protect and promote the best interests of all Parkland residents. The City of Parkland congratulates them on their success and wishes them the best on their new endeavor! www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Stacy Kagan Christine Hunschofsky Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 7 • Government & City - Coral Springs • T his month, we have some wonderful events planned for the entire family to enjoy. Your kids will have a wild time at EarthFest on Saturday, April 20 at Sandy Ridge Sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature lots of informative sessions the entire family will enjoy. There will also be wildlife exhibits, guided tours, plant giveaways for Coral Springs residents, children’s activities and refreshments. Hope to see you all there. The City embraces people of different faiths, and the National Day of Prayer celebration highlights the strength in diversity found in our community. Every house of worship in Coral Springs and adjoining Cities are invited to participate. This nondenominational event, hosted by the City’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, brings together people from all faiths to pray, sing or chant together, fostering an understanding of the world’s different religions. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in the front lawn of City Hall. There is no cost to attend. If you’re starting to make travel arrangements for this summer, make sure to get your passport in time. Starting in March through the end of May, City Hall in the Mall will be offering extended passport hours every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their office located at the Coral Square Mall. Passport services will continue to be offered at the Coral Square Mall as a convenient location Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For application details and requirements, visit www. CoralSprings.org/chm. City Hall in the Mall is located within Coral Square Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd. Our 50th anniversary celebration continues and we’d love to hear your story about Coral Springs. Send us photos and share your story at www.CoralSprings50.org. Your stories and photos may be featured in various media throughout the 50th anniversary, including the Coral Springs magazine and online. The site also features the City’s history, a list of signature events and volunteer opportunities. As always, if you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, feel free to visit with me during my office hours. To view my scheduled monthly hours, please visit www. CoralSprings.org/events. If you haven’t already, remember to ‘Like’ the City on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoralSprings. City Seeks Applicants For Boards And Committees T By Nicol Jenkins, Editor he City of Coral Springs is seeking applicants to serve on various Boards and Committees. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the City Commission on matters related to affordable housing and the administration of state housing assistance programs, such as the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program. The City is seeking two members: a residential home builder and not-for profit provider of affordable housing. Board of Adjustment is comprised of 5 members and 2 alternates, who must be City residents. The Board grants variances from the Land Development Code relating to setbacks, distance requirements between buildings or other dimensional regulations. Construction Review Committee assists the City in designing and building City construction projects that meet the City’s needs and are completed on schedule and within budget. The committee provides advice on the entire construction design and procurement process, reviews designs, and participates in interviews of design professionals and bidders. The City is seeking members who live in Coral Springs and are licensed in any of the 8 following fields: Architect, Engineers, Structural Engineers, Contractors, and Layperson. Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee develops responses to the growing diversity of the City’s population and promotes appreciation, acceptance and respect for cultural differences and similarities. The objectives are to identify the cultural mix of Coral Springs; increase awareness in the community of the common elements of all cultures; plan and organize programs and community events that celebrate the richness of our cultures, thereby demonstrating that cultural diversity is welcomed, encouraged and supported in Coral Springs. Neighborhood and Environmental Committee evaluates and discusses environmental issues that are relevant to Coral Springs. Anyone interested in our environment and environmental issues is welcome to apply. Planning & Zoning Board is composed of 5 members and is designated as the Local Planning Agency and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Commission. The P&Z Board holds public hearings upon all proposals to change land use and land development regulations, as well as variances and exceptions to the Land Development Code relating to signage and other matters. Public Art Committee is an official civic body with 7 members, continued on pg. 9 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Government & City - Coral Springs• Building Division Offers Customer Service Enhancements By Nicol Jenkins, Editor T he City of Coral Springs Building Division is offering a program to help educate homeowners who make building improvements to their homes. Homeowners are often inexperienced in construction and may not be aware of their responsibilities and liabilities during the building process. All residential owners and builders will be offered a pre-submittal meeting with staff specific to the work involved, which will allow them to understand the processes, procedures, and expectations of their project. “Our goal is to give our residents a positive and informative permitting experience,” said Cleveland Bain, Development Services Administrator for the City of Coral Springs. “This initiative will allow us to help homeowners that are new or haven’t had much exposure to the building permitting process.” For more information, please call 954-344-1025. school student. The responsibilities of the committee include: prepare and implement the public art five-year master plan and annual plans; selection of all public artworks for the City of Coral Springs; and review and approve all public artworks on private properties. All City of Coral Springs boards, advisory boards, committees or other members serve without benefit of compensation. Anyone interested may obtain an application continued from pg. 8 ( City Seeks Applicants For Boards form at www.CoralSprings.org or call the Office of the City And Committees) Clerk at 954-344-1065. Signed, original application forms two alternates and one advisory high school student. Each should be forwarded to Josephine Chavez, City Clerk, City member has a term of three years. They are seeking members of Coral Springs, 9551 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, in the following fields: art educator/arts curator and high Florida 33065. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 9 • Government & City - Coconut Creek • Message From The Coconut Creek Mayor Coconut Creek By Becky Tooley Residents t is a pleasure to once again Participate In ICreek serve the residents of Coconut Earth Hour as Mayor. I was elected to the Commission in 2001 and have served you as Commissioner, Vice-Mayor and Mayor. I can be reached by email – [email protected], or by phone – 954-956-1404, to answer any of your concerns or questions. The month of April is jam packed with things to do in Coconut Creek. Such as, April 8th is the monthly meeting of the Women’s Club of Coconut Creek held at the Rowe Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Also, on April 8th is a Public Meeting at the Community Center on Lyons Road at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., concerning the building of the new Fire Station in Windmill Park. Join me at the Coconut Creek Community Center on April 12th to listen to the music of the 60’s by the Fabulons. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Sunday, April 21st, join us at the Promenade for the 3rd Annual Cocofest, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27th is the City’s Free-Tree Giveaway at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for residents of Coconut Creek only. You must bring a valid driver license, water bill or electric bill as proof of residency. Please make sure you call Yvonne Lopez at 954-973-6722, or go to the City’s website at www.coconutcreek.net to sign up for the Cocogram, so that you can be informed of happenings in Coconut Creek, and also for CocoAlert, which is replacing the current Code Red. By Nicol Jenkins, Editor M any Coconut Creek residents recently joined together on Earth Hour, which is the single, largest, symbolic mass participation event in the world. The goal is to mobilize people to take action on climate change by switching off lights for an hour. The City of Coconut Creek held their event on March 23. Local residents joined millions of people in 7001 Cities and towns across 152 countries and switched off all their lights. The City of Coconut Creek turned off lights at the following locations: Windmill Park, Sabal Pines Park, Winston Park, Cypress Park, the Coconut Creek Community Center, Recreation Complex, Lakeside Park, Donaldson Park, Gerber Park and Donaldson Park. Many others turned off their lights, computers and television sets for this massive effort to help save our Planet. To find out more about Earth Hour 2013, visit www.earthhour.org. Community Enjoys Dog Expo By Nicol Jenkins, Editor D ogs and their owners enjoyed the City of Coconut Creek’s 4th Annual Dog Expo. Many attended the City of Coconut Creek Parks & Recreation Department’s 4th Annual Dog Expo at Windmill Park, which is home of the City’s dog park. The day featured a variety of vendors providing products and services to dogs, a demonstration from Zoom Room and from the Coconut Creek Police K-9 Unit. There was also plenty of entertainment, including music, face painting, and raffle prizes. The City of Coconut Creek hopes to continue this much loved community event for years to come! 10 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Government & City - Coconut Creek • Coconut Creek To Distribute Hundreds Of Free Trees By Yvonne Lopez 2 013 marks the 25th year that the City of Coconut Creek will be designated a “Tree City” in the Tree City USA program. The City will celebrate this special Arbor Day honor by distributing free trees to Coconut Creek residents at the 13th Annual Free Tree Giveaway. This popular community event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 8 am to noon at Coconut Creek City Hall. located at 4800 West Copans Road. Each household in attendance is eligible to receive one free tree and two Florida-friendly plants. Several different species of trees will be available including: Queens Crapemyrtle, Seagrape, Pitch Apple, Powderpuff, Pigeon Plum and, in limited supply, Jacaranda, Lychee and Starfruit trees. Residents will receive information on butterfly gardening, proper tree pruning, native plants, and proper tree care by attending a series of educational booths before picking up their free tree and plants. Additionally, water conservation methods, such as using rain barrels, will be demonstrated and the Sawgrass Nature Center will be showcasing rehabilitated wildlife. A representative from NatureScapes Broward will be available to discuss how to create a NatureScape in your yard, and Home Depot will have a hands-on booth where youngsters will have the opportunity to plant seeds. The retail cost of the tree, along with the additional plants, is valued between $80 and $100. The Free Tree Giveaway is funded through special programs, which are not generated by tax revenue. The trees will be available to Coconut Creek residents on a first come, first served basis while supplies last, rain or shine. Coconut Creek residents should bring proper ID to the Free Tree Giveaway, which may include a driver’s license or a water bill. 5/15/13 www.TheOurTownNews.com 5/15/13 • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 11 • Community Gives Back • I Why I Relay By Nancy Collot relay for many reasons. First and foremost, I relay so that I can do as much as possible to mitigate the effects of this insidious disease for others. I relay so we can get closer to finding a cure. I relay to give back to my friends and family for their support and love while I was undergoing treatment- not once, but twice for TWO DIFFERENT cancers. I relay so fewer and fewer people will have to hear the diagnosis “You have cancer”. I relay in order to expand the World of Hope for MORE BIRTHDAYS. I relay because I am inspired by my fellow committee and team members: their dedication, their drive, their tireless efforts to help rid the world of cancer. By Wendy Zipes Hunter I t arrived in the form of an email from a good friend inviting me to attend a Relay For Life meeting. At the time, I had never heard of Relay For Life, but I was intrigued and we went. I was immediately engaged and signed on to be the event co-chair of the 2009 Parkland Relay For Life. That was three Relay’s ago. Initially, Relay became a life preserver for me. Something I could grab hold of, it was a tangible way for me to wrap my arms around my mother’s recent death and turn the devastating loss into something positive. I was completely lost without her. The original email invitation served as an impetus for me to get involved in my community and wound up helping me re-emerge back into life. I had pushed everyone away and spiraled into a very lonely black hole. Relay became a way for me to re-connect with my community, to find commonality with my family, neighbors, friends, co-workers, people I do business with and people my children know from school who live in our small town. We all share this unfortunate common bond of loving or losing someone close to us because of cancer. Why do I Relay? I relay to honor my mother. I relay for my children so they can be an active part in always keeping their beloved grandmother’s memory alive. My Mom, “Mimi,” loved me and my family so fully, unconditionally and wholeheartedly. We relay to forever keep her alive in our hearts and minds. There isn’t only one reason why I relay, and through the years, I have found several more– to celebrate so many friends and loved one’s survivals, to encourage several friends and loved ones in their own battles with the disease, and to always remember my mom and all of the loved ones lost to our family and friends. I am thankful to Relay for the genuine friendships I’ve forged and fostered through our common commitment to finding a cure– hopefully in our children’s lifetimes. I hope anyone reading my reasons for relaying will find comfort in knowing they are not alone and that being involved in Relay is a healthy, positive way to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in the lives of everyone involved. Relay For Life Of Parkland By Nicol Jenkins, Editor Rockin’ Coral Springs Since 1998 Guitar Lessons T he 8th Annual Relay For Life of Parkland is right around the corner. All Styles • FREE Registration • Qualified Teachers Buy • Sell • Trade • Consign / New, Used & Vintage Guitar Repairs (954)227-9111 12 7688 Wiles Road Coral Springs, Fl 33067 www.TheGuitarExchange.com The community, cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and supporters are invited to participate in the Relay for Life of Parkland, which will be held April 12 through April 13 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School starting at 6 p.m. Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to Celebrate survivors, Remember loved ones lost to this horrible disease and raise money to Fight Back against cancer. Individuals and teams sign up to walk laps around the track, enjoy entertainment and activities, and raise money for the American Cancer Society. For more information and to sign up a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/parklandfl. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Community Gives Back • Memorial Run Draws Community Support By Nicol Jenkins, Editor T he first annual Joseph Schiro Memorial Run brought together many residents for a day of giving. The Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association and Church by the Glades hosted the memorial run to raise money for the family of Coral Springs soldier Joseph Schiro, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 6, 2012. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon benefitted a trust set up for the Schiro children. “Our event for the Schiro family was a great success. We had over 200 runners and walkers who came out for the event. We raised $4,800 for the kids trust fund and are definitely going to make this an annual event,” said Talia J. Hunter, Vice President for the Coral Springs Professional Firefighter Benevolent Association. “We feel that it is important for the Benevolent to be supportive of the families in our community who are in need of assistance. When we have a situation like the one with the Schiro family, a family who has lost so much, we felt that stars, Iraq Campaign medal with two stars, and several others. Since Joseph was such an athlete, the local firefighters found it fitting to hold a memorial run in his memory. “In high school, he participated in JV and Varsity sports, and as an adult he was a proud member of the US Army. We felt that an event like a memorial run would be the best way to honor his memory,” said Talia. In future years, the goal is to set up a scholarship in his name. Fit Bodies Forever participated in the Joseph Schiro Memorial Run. we had a responsibility to support that family in any way possible,” added Hunter. Joseph was a 27-year old Coral Springs native who was not only an athlete but a Mensa alum. He had three small children, the youngest just 8 months old and the oldest 4 years. He served in several frontline tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Joseph was a Green Beret and held numerous certifications including his most recent of Special Forces Warrant Officer. His many military awards and decorations include: three Bronze stars, the Purple Heart medal, Meritorious Service medal, two Army Achievement medals, Afghanistan Campaign medal with three www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Holly Schiro, Joseph’s mother They say it takes a village to raise a child. Joe has amazing parents and a wonderful family. However as the saying goes, they didn’t do it alone. Joe grew up in this community. This City and the people in it helped make him the man he was. His teachers, coaches, and friends all worked in conjunction with his parents to raise a selfless, humble, loving man. He didn’t just give his life in service for this country. He gave all he had to defend the people he knew and loved the most- the people who helped shape him into the man he became,” said Talia. For more information or to give a donation, visit www.coralspringsfirefighters.org. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 13 • Community Gives Back • Community Races For Women’s Wellness By Nicol Jenkins, Editor A s Lisa Boccard watched thousands cross the finish line, tears of joy welled up in her eyes. The completion of the races signified an overwhelming support from the local communities and beyond to benefit women with breast cancer. Over 1,500 runners and walkers attended the Broward Health Coral Springs 8th annual Women’s Wellness 5K Run/Walk and the City of Coral Springs Half Marathon. The races are part of a list of signature events to mark the City’s 50th anniversary. Both races and paved course through the City of Coral Springs. Vendors, including a Broward Health informational booth on the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, an Our Town News booth, a photo booth and much more were also available throughout the day. Our Town News was also a sponsor of the event. “I’ve been working in race management for over 13 years but this is the first time I’ve felt such a connection to a cause. The Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund has saved so many womens’ lives and Lisa Boccard is amazing. The fact that she works so hard to save other women as she fights breast cancer to save her own life is inspirational. I look forward to working together for many more years,” said Kelle Burke of In The Zone Event and Sports Management and Race Director for the runs. Lisa Boccard, along with her brother and Coral Springs Mayor Vincent Boccard, were overjoyed with the turnout from the community and beyond. “It was incredible seeing so many people coming out to support this event. I am especially excited about having the City of Coral Springs join this event by hosting the Half Marathon. It was truly a community event. In addition to local support, we had runners from out of the state, and even one from out of the country (Ireland), who participated in the Half Marathon,” said Lisa. “It was heartwarming to see so much support not just from the walkers and runners but from the sponsors, volunteers ation, Barbara Bolinsky, BHCS Barbara Banker, BHCS Community Educ g. and spectators. This ketin Mar S BHC , Epes ara Barb Community Education, Lisa Boccard, and event is our biggest fundraiser and allows benefitted the Broward Health Coral Springs Lisa us to continue to screen Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, which provides free mammograms women and provide to women in our community who financially can’t afford them. Li additional testing.” sa Boccard an d Coral Spring Runners and walkers of both the half marathon and 5K s Mayor Vin ce Lisa said the event nt Boccard started at the Sportsplex Special Events Area on Sportsplex accomplished the Drive. From there, participants preceded on a fast, flat goal of bringing awareness to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund and its mission. “People were there for various reasons, but the main reason was supporting the cause. We even had some women who were screened through the fund there volunteering for the event,” added Lisa. “It was heartwarming to see the survivors when they crossed the finish line and hugged their friends, Overflowing With family and whoever was cheering them on.” With GreatOverflowing New Shopping Deals The Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund plans to continue the Great New Shopping Deals event next year and will be hosting many other fundraisers Every Week Every Week throughout the year. For more information on the Fund, please visit www.browardhealth.org/lisaboccardbreastcancerfund or www.KimAndSallyDeals.com call 954-344-3344. www.KimAndSallyDeals.com 14 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 15 • Dining • 7370 West Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL (just west of Rock Island Road in the Palm Lakes Plaza) Call 954-971-6044. Hours are Sun.-Thurs. 11am to 10pm and Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. Rooster’s Restaurant Home of The Midwestern Pork Tenderloin Sandwich By Trish Giando F amily owned and operated for over 30 years, Rooster’s Restaurant in Margate has been a popular spot to catch some of the area’s best food and drinks. They use a simple formula of providing good’ol fashioned cooking and friendly customer service. Previously located on Southgate Blvd. in North Lauderdale for many years, this restaurant became very popular among the local crowd but also gained notoriety with people who hailed from the Midwest. Besides having the greatest wings around, a popular specialty is their Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. If you are from the midwest, then you are very familiar with this huge sandwich which consists of breaded pork tenderloins made fresh on the premises, onions, lettuce and tomato topped with a special sauce. Midwesterners go crazy for it as well as anyone else once they are introduced to it. This delicious meal is surely to be the only one like it found in South Florida. Other midwestern favorites served are Spaghetti topped with Midwestern Chili, the Italian Beef Sandwich popular in Chicago and the Philly Cheesesteak. Recipes for their famous Wings, Burgers and Ribs have been used since the first day their doors opened, back in 1980. Through the years, new items have been added to the menu providing a wide variety of options for the whole family. From wings and homemade chicken thumbs to homemade soups, they have all of the best food to satisfy any appetite. A lighter fare is also offered as well. All menu items are cooked fresh to order. The large inside dining room and outside dining area 16 Tampa Bay Brewery Auctions Numbered Mugs To Raise Money For Make-A-Wish Foundation At Grand Opening Party By Nicol Jenkins and John Brodie Editor and OTN GM I t seemed like everybody in town came to celebrate the ribbon cutting at the Grand Opening of the Tampa Bay Brewery Tap House in Coral Springs! The word was already out that the local area had recently been blessed with a micro brewery pouring the best beers you can find in Florida. They came for the beer of course but also to raise money for Make-AWish. Individually numbered Tampa Bay Brewery Mugs were auctioned off and Kathryn Burkhart captured #001 for $300 to Make-A-Wish. Her husband Mike was not going to be left out and added another $110 for Mug #019. Several thousand was raised all together – it’ll be a higher number but you can still get your own mug for a good cause (like having a special glass to drink the best beer around from). Hundreds of guests attended the recent ribbon cutting event for Tampa Bay Brewery in Coral Springs. Coral Springs Mayor Vincent Boccard, along with Tampa Bay Brewery staff and local residents cut the ribbon (see a bunch of pictures on our About Town page). A live radio broadcast started the night off and shortly before the official ribbon cutting the hosts of the program stumbled out with big smiles on their faces. continued on pg. 17 offer comfortable seating for every guest. Besides being a family restaurant, you will also find a sports bar atmosphere where you can view your favorite team on one of many flat screen TV’s. You may also enjoy sitting at their full liquor bar consisting of domestic and imported beers, premium brand liquor and wine selection. This is a great spot for families and friends to enjoy delicious food, have a cold one and watch the games. Lunch specials are available. Daily Happy Hour is from 3-7pm. View or download their menu on their website at: www.roostersmargate.com. See coupon in the Our Town News Coupon book on page 20. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Dining • continued from pg. 16 (Tampa Bay Brewery Auctions Numbered Mugs...) Tampa Bay Brewing is the ultimate brewing experience with 20+ specialty beers on tap, Cask Conditioned Ales on a Beer Engine and the only authentic microbrewery in South Florida. Customers can tour the Grand Opening… A New York Style Contemporary Diner In Coconut Creek By Nicol Jenkins, Editor brewery and home brewers can bring their homemade beers in for evaluation. The Tampa Bay Brewery is the place to be - a friendly neighborhood brew pub with prices that are not too tough on your wallet. “This is a great addition to our City. Tampa Bay Brewing Company is microbrewing at its best and I encourage every fan of great beer to come try out our City’s own craft beers,” said Mayor Boccard. Owner Norm Lehman started as a home brewer and this is definitely a dream come true for him. “A great beer is like a great wine – it has a unique and distinct quality and flavor that make it special – that’s what you find at Tampa Bay Brewery- Coral Springs Tap House. Tampa Bay Brewing will offer many more exciting events and charity fundraisers. Be sure to check out their Facebook page and website for upcoming activities- and stop in anytime for a great beer and fun atmosphere! Tampa Bay Brewing is located at 1221 N. University Drive, Coral Springs (located behind the Men’s Warehouse) and with plenty of parking in the plaza. For more information, call 954-240-9562 and Friend them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TampaBayBrewingCoCoralSpringsTapHouse. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • L emon Tree Café Diner- the most delicious diner food found anywhere is now located in Coconut Creek! NestledintheheartofCoconutCreek,youcanfindthisnew hidden gem. The Lemon Tree Café - a New York style diner with a contemporary atmosphere- has just opened its doors. Join us to celebrate our GRAND OPENING in April with great food, a DJ, bounce houses, a battle of the bands and many giveaways will be on hand. Look on our website, Facebook page or stop in for more details! Louis Patsalos, Dane and Drew Meyer deliver a family owned diner-style eatery with traditional and healthy food options. “I had a couple diners in Long Island, New York and I wanted to bring the diner concept to South Florida and rejuvenate it with a café look,” said Patsalos. The Lemon Tree Café gives you the ambience of a New York café style eatery and offers food that is made fresh daily, tasty and affordable. Savor the flavor with homemade items, such as lemon ricotta pancakes, Lemon Tree Chicken or our made daily fresh soups, all of which are just a few of the mouthwatering items to satisfy your taste buds. Breakfast is available throughout the day, and 500 calorie meals are guaranteed to please the most healthconscious consumer. Every day the chalkboard style display lists unique and varied items. Kids menus are available that can be decorated to keep the young ones entertained. “Typically, you would have to go to two different restaurants to get what everyone in your family wants for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But we have something for everyone in your party,” said Patsalos. Dine in or Take out. The Lemon Tree Café also offers free local delivery for a 3-mile radius. See our specials in the OTN Coupon Book! Lemon Tree Café is located at 5463 Lyons Road Suite E Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (Winston Park Shopping Plaza). For more information, call 954-570-8822 or visit www.thelemontreecafe.com. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 17 • Health & Fitness • First Class Home Health Services “Let Us Help You Care for Your Loved One” By Nicol Jenkins and Deanna Jones ike its name, First Class Home Health Services really cares me how nurturing and loving her grandmother was, it was and provides only the best in personalized services for then she saw the need to care for the elderly. My grandmother seniors by helping to make the family’s life and that of the also helped raise me. I decided to join the family business because as a firefighter I see a lot of elderly patients who don’t elderly a lot easier. Since 1993, the Dhu family’s motto is “Relax...Don’t Stress… have the care or the means to find the care; this is the reason I Let Us Help”. They work alongside you and your family to got involved in the company,” said Nigel Dhu, administrator help during the golden years of your loved one. They feel for First Class Home Health Services. their mission in life is fulfilled by helping seniors live happy, The close knit family and their team of professional, dedicated healthy lives in the comfort of their own homes by providing and knowledgeable caregivers provide 24 hour care and a quality, compassionate care and safety technology solutions variety of individualized services to the elderly population, to help facilitate their independence and contribute to a better including accompanying them to doctor’s appointments, way of life. shopping, laundry, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Nigel Dhu is a firefighter for Oakland Park Fire Rescue and Other specialties include personal care, monitoring medication worked as a paramedic and emergency room technician, while schedules and basic care of the patient. Our family sees the his aunt and sister are registered nurses. Nigel finds an inner positive results everyday because emphasis is placed on the reward in being able to ease the minds of the seniors and their importance of having experienced caregivers for your loved family members. one. This is the most important thing you can do for them. “Sometimes, their family lives out of state and it gives them First Class Home Health Services is also setting up a fund for peace of mind to know that someone is here to take care of the elderly who have no family and no means to take care of them. Also since we work in the medical field, we understand themselves. the needs required of the elderly. It is the best feeling knowing “Relax…Don’t Stress…Let Us Help” that we are able to put a smile on their faces and give back,” First Class Home Health Services is located at 8050 West said Nigel. Sample Road, Margate FL 33065. For more information, call “My mother started the business in 1993. Her 954-752-8877 or visit www.firstclasshomehealth.com. grandmother helped raise her as a child. She always reminds See our coupon book ad on page 23. L Parkland Buddy Sports To Host No Limits Golf Classic By Nicol Jenkins, Editor P arkland Buddy Sports, a nationally recognized not for profit organization, will be holding its first annual No Limits Golf Classic on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:30 am at the Country Club of Coral Springs, 10800 West Sample Road, Coral Springs. Registrations are currently being accepted for single players or foursomes. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for the event, dinner and individual holes. Parkland Buddy Sports is a not for profit organization that runs sports programs for children and young adults with special needs. Each player is paired with their own “Buddy” who is a typical student. Parkland Buddy Sports was started in 2002 by Jeb Niewood and his son Kevin with 20 players and 30 student volunteers for the sport of soccer. Now, Parkland Buddy Sports runs 6 year round programs (Flag Football, Running, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis and Kickball) that accommodates hundreds of players and student volunteers from Wellington to Miami and all locations in between. For additional information about the No Limits Golf Classic or Parkland Buddy Sports, please visit our Facebook Page (Parkland Buddy Sports), our web page, parklandbuddysports.com, or contact Jeb by email at [email protected] or by phone at 954-753-9430. 18 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Health & Fitness • POWERFUL PLAY DESERVES POWERFUL MEDICINE The Youth Sports Medicine program at Broward Health Coral Springs is specially designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of young athletes. Our physical therapists work with referring physicians to develop a treatment plan to return young athletes to the field and to help prevent further injury. We can coordinate return to play with coaches and trainers when needed. Let our specialized team of rehab professionals assist with the following injuries: • MCl/ACL reconstruction The Youth Sports Therapy Program is located within the state-of-the-art rehab department on the first floor of the 3100 Medical Office Complex building, on Coral Hills Drive north of Broward Health Coral Springs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 954.344.3180. • Meniscal tears BrowardHealth.org/BHCS • Fractures, sprains, strains • Tendonitis • Shoulder instability • Neck/low back pain • Rotator cuff tears • Hand injuries www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • facebook.com/BrowardHealthCoralSprings Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 19 • Health & Fitness • Don’t Lose Sight - Protect the Health of Your Eyes By Nicol Jenkins, Editor D r. Josealix Daverman, a board-certified optometrist, practices Primary Care Optometry at Vision Eye Care and Contact Lenses state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Daverman stresses the importance of getting your eye examinations. Their comprehensive eye exams assess the health of your eyes, both inside and out, with the newest technologies available. “A lot of patients are not properly educated on why an eye exam is so important for their kids. Everyone should have their first eye exam at 2 years of age because a lot of eye diseases can go undetected and affect brain development and attentiveness in class. I recommend an eye exam once every two years and once a year if you wear eye glasses or contact lenses,” said Dr. Daverman, who has a passion for helping others with their eye problems. In addition to achieving your best vision, Dr. Daverman also diagnoses and treats many eye diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, as well as evaluates red eye emergencies. Thorough diabetic and high blood pressure eye examinations are also available. Vision Eye Care And Contact Lenses conveniently has late hours and weekend appointments to accommodate today’s busy lifestyles. You can also find an on-site optical which carries a wide spectrum of frames, including designer collections such as Prada, Versace, Ray Ban, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Coach, DKNY, and many more, as well as a large selection of economical frames. They also perform contact lenses exams and carry many brands, including Acuvue, Freshlooks, Baush & Laumb, Cooper Vision, and Ciba vision. Vision Eye Care And Contact Lenses has something for everyone, even a kids section. Plus, they will adjust your broken frames for free! Most vision and medical insurances are accepted, including United Healthcare, VSP, Advantica, Spectera, Aetna, Eyemed, Superior Vision, and others. Vision Eye Care And Contact Lenses is located at 6268 Coral Springs, FL 33067. For more information, contact 954-344 9701 or www.visioneyecare1.com. You will only have one set of eyes – don’t lose sight of their importance to you. See our ad on Page 51 in the Our Town News Coupon Book! Find Local Savings Inside The Our Town News Monthly Coupon Book To Advertise call (954) 973-3330 20 Maplewood Wellness Center had its Grand Opening March 20th. See pg. 22 in the Coupon Book for their ad. AFFORDABLE PAINT & BODY...Where Quality Rules A t AFFORDABLE we do only quality work at the best price possible. We are not the cheapest...just the best! In business for 29 years, we treat our customers fair and work with them in the delicate matters of deductibles and insurance claims. As well we provide transportation to and from and service is our motto. So call us ...or come in for a quote at our convenient location at: 1815 N St. Rd 7... just south of Copans/Royal Palm 954 978-1900. And see our ad in the Coupon Book on page 39. C DOLPHIN TIRES...Honest, Reliable & Reasonable ome visit us at our new location...10 minutes from anywhere in Northwest Broward. We feature the widest variety of quality tires. As well we can help keep your car in the best condition possible with services for all your needs including: brakes...front end...alignments...oil changes...and any other service that will keep your vehicle in fine running order. At DOLPHIN TIRES we pride ourselves in quality service and getting the job done right. Come visit us at: 2189 N. St Rd 7 in Margate...or call at: 954 366-1306 and see our ad in the Coupon Book on page 17. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Health & Fitness • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 21 • Health & Fitness • 7e Fit Spa: The Body, Face, and Hair Experts 7e Fit Spa is a new concept of nationwide spas geared towards immediate and long-lasting results. The spas, located all over the country, feature the Torc body treatment that can shed an average of 3 inches off the waistline during the first 30 minute treatment. The 7e™ Torc Plus™ is a highly sophisticated and powerful device that mimics the body’s natural bio-electricity to melt fat, and contour the body. This FDA-cleared nonsurgical treatment is designed to shed inches, flatten stomachs, reduce cellulite, and firm areas through the use of electrical stimulation. Also coming in April, 7e Fit Spa will feature the newest laser hair re-growth therapy. It combines the latest advances in American pharmacology with existing European “soft” laser technology. The result is the most dramatic and effective hair loss therapy program to be developed this century. 7e’s AlphaLase hair unit carries the most powerful cosmetic laser currently on the market proven to stop the progression of hair loss and stimulate re-growth. Microdermabrasion facials deliver a gentle exfoliating skin treatment that removes the superficial layers of the skin to reveal new, healthier skin with no redness and no down time! Micro-Current facial treatments, also known as, “wave therapy” is a low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses. Micro-current delivers a noninvasive facelift with a major wrinkle reduction power helping speed up the natural regenerative process of the body. Also available at 7e Fit Spa, LED Light Therapy, an application of light rays to the skin used to treat wrinkles, acne, scarring, hyper pigmentation & sun damage. Ultrasonic Peel or, “skin scrubber” uses ultrasound waves to help gently “push” out dead skin cells and impurities out of the pores. The High Tech Health Infrared Sauna produces sweat consisting of nearly 20% toxins versus only 3% in a traditional sauna. Detoxification is up to 7 times more effective than a traditional sauna and it is known to burn 600 calories in 30 minutes. 7e Fit Spa’s main theme is immediate and has long lasting results currently with over 10,000 happy customers all over the country. Here is one of many testimonials up on 7e Fit Spa’s website: “As a doctor, I was very skeptical about the Torc Plus device to be very honest. But I wanted to give it a try, so I started documenting various patients’ before-after results. The device really works! There have been other technologies in the market that I have worked with, but nothing has worked as effectively as the Torc Plus. I just validated it.” Andre Berger, MD ... Dr. Berger is triple board-certified. He has over thirty years experience in the medical field, with specific experience in clinical and medical management, pharmacology, nutraceuticals, emergency medicine, cosmetic medicine, antiaging medicine, holistic medicine and regenerative medicine. The health and wellness professionals at 7e Fit Spa aim to bolster well-being inside and out with non-invasive anti-aging treatments and relaxing sauna sessions. Available services: High-tech Facials (microdermabrasion, micro-current noninvasive facelift, LED light therapy, peels, and more), noninvasive Anti-Aging Body Contouring, Infrared Sauna, Nutritional consultations. 7e Fit Spa now has 2 locations. CORAL SPRINGS, 954-509-0000, 9315 W. Sample Rd. (NW corner of University & Sample Rd.) DEERFIELD BEACH, 954-426-0550, 1400 E. Hillsboro Blvd. (just before the Cove Shopping Plaza. GET COUPONS IN THE OUR TOWN NEWS COUPON BOOK. SEE PG. 5. Coral Springs Offers Health And Athletic Programs T By Nicol Jenkins, Editor he City of Coral Springs Parks & Recreation Department is offering many sports and health related activities for local residents. Our local parks offer a variety of sports leagues for our youth, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, softball and soccer. Other popular leagues are lacrosse and roller hockey. Check out one or more of these local programs to keep your children active and healthy. You can find information on each of these leagues b y v i s i t i n g www.coralsprings.org/SportLeagues. If you want to get fit while staying cool, Coral Springs has the right workout for you! The Coral Springs Aquatic Center offers a fitness club and classes to keep you active. Many fun classes and programs are available including: water polo, the 22 Coral Springs Swim Club, Coral Springs Dive Team, yoga, water exercises, diving lessons, senior fitness classes, zumba, swim training and technique, and much more. If you like tennis, you’re in luck! The Tennis Center of Coral Springs is providing a variety of tennis lessons and classes for all ages. They have adult and junior tennis classes and camps, as well as rallyball and a women’s doubles league. Seniors won’t be left out! The City of Coral Springs offers plenty of programs for our local seniors. The Sartory Senior Center has free fitness classes for residents, ages 55 and older. Some of the classes include functional fitness and cardio functional fitness. For more information on how to stay healthy and fit by attending these fitness programs, visit www.coralsprings.org. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 23 • Business Center • 24 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Business Center • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 25 Talking Teeth Gilbert E. Hirschberg D.D.S., P.A. Atlantic Professional Plaza 5644 West Atlantic Blvd. • Margate, Florida 33063 954-971-6115 • www.browardcountydental.com “What Are Dental Implants And How Are They Used To Replace Missing Teeth With Crowns?” Part2 Frequently Asked Questions Are implants always successful? Modern implant techniques have been in use since 1965 when Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark placed the first titanium implant in Sweden. Improvements in procedures and materials have given implants a very high success rate which is now over 95%. Implants are an accepted treatment by the American Dental Association. Is everyone a candidate for implant treatment? In general, anyone healthy enough to undergo routine tooth extraction or oral surgery is able to receive an implant. There are some health conditions that warrant special consideration. Age is only a factor for teenagers. If there is insufficient bone, there are techniques to graft additional bone. Will others know I have dental implants? Today’s implant treatment enables you to have your new teeth look, feel and function like your own. Even though others will be unaware you have dental implants, many patients are so pleased they tell everyone they know! Dental implants offer some of the finest restorative results possible in modern dentistry. Just How Kissable Are You? Visit Your Neighborhood Dentist Dr. Gilbert E. Hirschberg, D.D.S., P.A. Atlantic Professional Plaza 5644 West Atlantic Blvd. Margate, FL 33063 954-971-6115 www.browardcountydental.com • • • • • • • • Dr. Hirschberg Quality Dentistry with Compassion Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Experienced and Caring Staff Emergencies Seen Same Day Interest-Free Financing Evening & Saturday Appointments 30 Years in Same Location Our Priority is to Provide the Best Possible Dental Care in a Comfortable Environment New Patient Welcome Package • Comprehensive Exam (0150) • 4 Bitewing X-rays (0274) • Cleaning (1110) $ 79 Reg. $245 New patients only. With mention of this ad. Exp. 4/30/13. Teeth Whitening Special Brighten Your Smile Today! $ 139 Reg. $485 (9994) (Full Mouth) How long does complete treatment take? Depending on the type of implant and replacement teeth selected, the total time can be as little as a few weeks to several months. Sometimes if a tooth has to be extracted, the implant can be placed at the same time. If adding bone for the implant is necessary, further time may be needed. Is there pain or discomfort? Many patients report implant surgery less troublesome than having teeth removed. With modern anesthesia and close attention to post operative care you can expect minimal discomfort. Will I need to be hospitalized? The vast majority of implant procedures are performed in the dental office with local anesthesia. Hospitalization or use of a Surgi Center may be necessary for very complex surgical procedures or general health reasons. For my front teeth, will I be without replacement teeth at any time? Usually you will have temporary teeth on the same day the implant is placed. At most it may take a day or so for the temporary teeth to be made. How much does implant treatment cost? The cost of implant treatment depends upon the number of implants placed and the type of replacement teeth needed. More complex treatment, such as bone grafting, will add to the cost. Implants are cost effective when taking into account the functioning life of the implant. The improvement in your self confidence, comfort, eating habits and appearance will make dental implant treatment one of the best investments you’ve ever made! Are implant supported teeth as strong as my natural teeth? Yes. Research shows that in many cases implants actually have a stronger attachment to bone than natural teeth. Dental implants will never decay, but you still have to clean them to keep the gums healthy. If you missed Part 1, you can call my office for a reprint at 954-971-6115. More information is on my website: www.Browardcountydental.com. You can call me or e-mail questions to [email protected]. Put in the subject line. “Our Town Newspaper.” New patients only. With mention of this ad. Exp. 4/30/13. The patient & any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for either service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of & within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service,examination or treatment. 26 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com A As We See It… Health, Diet and Antibiotics? •• Health Health & & Fitness Fitness •• s pet owners, a primary goal is to keep our pets healthy. It’s for this reason that we turn to the veterinary medicine professionals for guidance. As is true in human medicine, these professionals are taught medicine, not health. Their commitment is in diagnosing symptoms and then through the use of pharmaceuticals and surgery, to mitigate the symptom. This is quite different than guiding our pets to health or curing a challenge or disease. The assurance of our pets being healthy comes down to the cumulative actions we, as the pets’ caretaker, take. It is ultimately our responsibility to get complete information and appropriate diet is necessary. make the best decisions that we can. A common approach from the medical community is that While the discovery of antibiotics has been heralded as a once we are confronted with almost any health challenge, a major contributor to health, natural antibiotics have always treatment and a prescription for antibiotics is part of what is been present in our pets’ bodies and in many natural whole referred to “standard of care”. While the theory is prevention foods, herbs, botanicals, and minerals. Instinct and natural of secondary challenges, it often can do the opposite. Our order guide our pets to these foods just as wild animals self body and specifically our digestive tract, from our lips to medicate. While there are appropriate circumstances and our rectum, are populated with beneficial bacteria and other events that dictate the administration of antibiotics, they living organisms that are referred to as probiotic digestive should be viewed with caution and restrain… and that’s the flora. These living organisms aid in breaking down food way we see it. components for absorption and utilization of our foods for Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr Diane Sudduth, DVM nutrition. These same organisms break down contaminates, are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli in Pompano Beach, FL, and are co-hosts of the PetHealthCafe.com radio show. Our 40 years toxins, and unnecessary food components for excretion. The first problem with antibiotics is that they are in the animal field has provided us unparallel vision and information which we pass to our clients on a daily basis. We indiscriminate killers, not only attacking the bad germs, but can be reached at www.PetHealthCafe.com or 800-940-7387. the good ones as well. This leads to incomplete digestion and absorption of food at a time when we need to be building our continued from page 6 (Parkland’s ‘Oldest Residents Recall...) pet’s immune system. The fact here is similar to that of humans; building inspector and was selected to the City Commission. if our pets are sick, they need more and higher quality nutrition He ran for Mayor in 1972 and was elected Parkland’s 6th for their body to repair itself. Also our pets are filled with flora Mayor. Bockhold built the first historical building for the to protect their body for assault. These flora are killed by most public to come to speak to the Commission about their City; broad-spectrum antibiotics. and he hired a knowledgeable land planner at the time. We then have the problem of the germs that aren’t killed Bockhold was most known for being the Mayor who saved as these breed more resistant strains. This can create more the City of Parkland. His platform was to keep the legislators challenges when they need that extra boost for a real problem. from abolishing the City and was successful in doing so. It also reduces the effect that natural antibacterial, antiviral, “I made it a point to fight against the abolishment. At that and antifungal foods have in protecting the body. time, Coral Springs had no way into Parkland to provide Another challenge that arises, that we are uninformed by the police and fire services. It was a David vs. Goliath battle, but I medical community of, is that of secondary yeast infections. won,” said Bockhold. Most treatments with antibiotics are followed by yeast Later, Harold was instrumental in establishing the Parkland infections as the bacteria that keeps it in check are now gone. Historical Society. He continues to serve his City by attending For this reason, as yeast thrives with sugar and carbohydrates, foods containing these components should be avoided. As City meetings and volunteering his time for various projects. sugars, grains and carbohydrates are inappropriate for our The City of Parkland wouldn’t be what it is today without carnivorous dogs and cats, they must be avoided at all costs. If Bockhold’s direction and that of many other former and your goal is to return your pet to a healthy condition, a species current Mayors and city leaders! www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 27 • People and Business • Complete Auto Service and Tires At Midas of Coral Springs Local Service Backed By A Nationwide Warranty FREE Courtesy Check FREE Brake Evaluation FREE Check Engine Light Scan Apply Today! Heat A/C Shocks & Struts 6 Months No Interest for Jobs of $250 or More 12 Months No Interest for Jobs of $750 or More Check Engine Light Engine Oil Engine Repair/ Diagnostics Oil Change Plus! $1999 Brakes Tires Exhaust System Coolant Belts $30 OFF OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION Courtesy check including visual brake check, battery, air filter, fluid, belts & hoses. Expires 5/31/13. Most cars. Call Store for details BRAKE JOB (FRONT OR REAR BRAKES) Expires 5/31/13. Most cars. 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Midas Complete Auto Service and Tires gives you a maintenance schedule specific to your vehicle and helps you keep up with all the recommended services, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid changes and general vehicle inspections. While there are many decent auto maintenance operations in the local area, there are only a handful with a nationwide network of locations like Midas Complete Auto Service and Tires. All of the work done for you at Midas comes with a warrantee that will be honored by hundreds of locations and backed by an international company. No matter where your car travels from coast to coast or Canada, you can get help if anything goes wrong. You can also get factory recommended maintenance service at a considerable savings over what you would pay for most work done at a major car dealership shop. With over 25 years of business experience, Bob Miller purchased the local Coral Springs Midas outlet because of his 28 strong belief in the quality of their service. “After being snow birds since 2004, my wife Jeanne and I decided to make it permanent. We chose the great community of Coral Springs and a strong brand in Midas, which has been serving the area for more than 20 years,” said Miller. “In addition to the strong reputation of Midas, I have a great staff at the store that’s not only very competent but also cares about the quality of the service they provide and the customers they serve.” Manager Yoel Victores offers auto industry knowledge. Lifelong resident of Coral Springs Ken Bergmann, a former certified technician, is the service advisor. Midas, which has over 50 years of experience, truly lives up to its motto- Trust the Midas Touch! As a total car care provider, Midas believes that auto care should be a hassle-free experience. “We are your one stop auto maintenance and auto repair shop. The secret to our success is providing reliable repair service for customers at an affordable price,” said new owner Bob Miller. They don’t rush you in and out the door! Their experienced mechanics spend those couple more minutes evaluating the repairs needed for your vehicle. Don›t forget, your car is one of your biggest investments. Midas always has new programs and promotions to look out for on their website at www.midas.com. Midas Coral Springs is located at 8080 Wiles Road Coral Springs, FL 33065. For more information, call 954-752-9222. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com 5228 226 • People and Business • Voted Best Day Spa 2012 WELLNESS SPA Voted Best Massage 2012 -And SalonWhere Your Every Need Is Anticipated… Welcomes Nail Tech & Esthetician “Brook” formerly of Rejuvenate Day Spa Nail Tech, Esthetician & Nova Lash Expert “Shannon” formerly of Diamond Day Spa Spa Host & Hair Stylist “Tracy” formerly of Sweet & Sassy PROOF SHEET To The GLOW Team ▢ OK AS IS ▢ OK WITH CHANGES Now offering Nova Lash Extensions, Signature back todayPermanent by 5:00 p.m Make-Up, Air-Brush Make-up MAY 2012 nt is the property of CSP City News Inc., and it not be reproduced in any other publication. review your ad carefully. CSP City News Inc., is not responsible for any errors not marked. & Spray Tanning Call (954)755-1744 To Get Your Glow On! Located @ The SE Corner of Wiles & University, Coral Springs 9108 Wiles Road – Coral Springs, FL www.TheGlowSpa.Com Learn To Dance Like The Pros H By Nicol Jenkins, Editor ave two left feet? Don’t worry! Performance Edge 2 School of Dance will have you gliding across the dance floor in no time. For five years, owners John Hoffman and Ricardo Pena have shared their dance expertise with their students. Performance Edge 2 School of Dance offers a variety of dance classes for all ages, including jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, boys hip hop and lyrical. Classes range from beginner to advance and students can audition for their award winning competitive team. Many of their students have gone on to perform in Broadway shows or on TV. Others just get better at dancing and every student has fun while at the dance studio! “What is unique about Performance Edge 2 School of Dance is that Ricardo and I were professional dancers on Broadway and toured all over the US before deciding to open a dance studio. We know what our students need to become professional dancers. Having that experience gives us the edge,” said Hoffman. “The most gratifying experience is watching our students grow and learning to love dance.” You can learn how to dance from the best at their summer program for beginners. This is one of the best summer programs around so make sure to register now! Classes start June 10th and last through July 19. Stop by Performance Edge 2 School of Dance at 7329 North State Road 7, Parkland FL 33073. You can also contact 954-753-2363 or visit www.performanceedge2.com. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 29 • People and Business • I Coral Financial Group One Call Does It All! n a growing community, like our town, there are a large number of families that have moved from other areas and have grown accustomed to dealing with one insurance agency. After a successful 20 year career with Mutual of Omaha, John Amodeo established Coral Financial Group in 1993 with the dream of becoming a full service insurance agency. After 20 successful years in business, Coral Financial Group has done just that. The agency serves the insurance needs of over 6,000 individuals and families and the needs of over 1,000 business concerns. Coral Financial Group is a firm of proven professionals and caring and conscientious people; the kind of people you can depend on. Our primary objectives are to be honest and fair in all of our dealings, to be interested in people and their problems and to treat each and every clients needs as if they were our own. Our office includes three licensed and professional sales associates that combined have over 65 years of experience in the insurance industry. We also have a state of the art computer system for record keeping and a cutting edge rating computer that allows us to compare the rates of country’s finestinsurancecarriersatthesametime. We offer complete programs in auto, boat, homeowners, flood,bonds,commercialproperty,commercialgeneralliability, worker’s compensation, commercial vehicles and financial services. We are an independent insurance agency and do not work for one company; we work for you. We look for ways to help you save money. One agency for all of your insurance needs! Call Coral Financial Group at 954-345-2600. Coral Financial Group is located at 9764 West Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065 (East of Runyon’s restaurant). See our ad in the Our Town News Coupon Book on page 45. 30 Is Your Vehicle Grinding or Shaking? Let the experts at AA One Transmissions check it out for FREE! By Nicol Jenkins, Editor I f your vehicle refuses to go into gear or is leaking fluid, AA One Transmissions is the place to go for help! AA One Transmissions specializes in transmission repair, custom rebuilds, exchanges, standards and automatics maintenance and much more. AA One Transmissions also provides free estimates, free towing, pickup and delivery as well. Dependability and professionalism is their main mission. When your car breaks down, AA One Transmissions is there to answer your call 24 hours a day. AA One Transmissions utilizes state of the art equipment to diagnose transmission problems, including a dragging clutch, check engine light on, or grinding or shaking of your vehicle. AA One Transmissions has been in business since 1991 and their professional staff has over 50 years combined experience. This allows great expertise to provide prompt transmission service, quality workmanship, and exceptional results. Often, they will have you back on the road the next business day! They have recently returned to their location in Coral Springs at 11910 Wiles Road. A one year/12,000 mile warranty is provided on all work. Second opinions are available at no charge! AA One Transmissions is your one stop shop for all your transmission needs. Their ASE certified auto technicians are experienced, knowledgeable, and prepared to exceed your expectations. They provide prompt transmission service, quality workmanship and strive to take care of their customers. They are a proud member of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association) and also a member of ATSG (Automatic Transmission Service Group). “We take care of all our customers and specialize only in transmissions,” said Jorge Fleitas, owner of AA One Transmissions. AA One Transmissions is a dedicated shop working on many types of transmissions to assure trouble-free performance. So if your car has any signs of transmission trouble, such as Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 continued on pg. 45 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • People and Business • Now Op en To The Pub lic By Nicol Jenkins and Deanna Jones BEAUTIFUL, SEXY LINGERIE, BATHING SUITS and DANCE WEAR AT HALF THE PRICE (40 to 80% OFF) W private lingerie, swimsuit, or sensual product party with your girlfriends at 954-532-9403 - just ask for Sam. “No one has walked in and left empty handed,” said Green. “TRANSFORM THE ORDINARY TO THE EXTRAORDINARY JUST BY SHOPPING AT LINGERIE LIQUIDATORS” Lingerie Liquidators is located at 750 East Sample Road, Pompano Beach FL 33064. They are open Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm. For more information, to set an appointment, or to book a private party, call 954-532-9403. See Coupon Book page 21 for our ad. hy spend the big bucks? 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They have put together a beautiful showroom that is a pleasure to explore. The showroom is open to the general public as well as contractors and interior designers. For added savings, there are a couple of special discount offers for OTN readers – see the Kitchen and Bath coupon on page 29 of the April 2013 OTN Coupon Book. Find great selection and great prices on all the major brands: Blanco… Altmans… Amerec… Xylem… Brizo… Kohler… Bates… Santec… Hansgrohe… Flueurco… Toto… and many more. For a quick peek at the showroom, take a look at our YouTube video at: http://youtu.be/ly-SUkSjHOg S&B Landscape Supplies Expands Inventory E By Nicol Jenkins,Editor veryone knows Uncle Sal as the Rock Man of Parkland. For almost 10 years, Sal DiBenedetto has owned and operated S&B Landscape Supplies, which offers all your landscaping needs. They provide landscapers and homeowners with the right materials needed to enhance their homes or business. S&B Landscape has any landscaping supply you can think of and much more. They have recently expanded their inventory to offer new sculptures, benches, tables, and a variety of stunning waterfalls. S&B Landscape Supplies is the biggest distributor of a variety of stones. Some of the other supplies they carry include mulch, marble chips, stepping stones, lava rock, sod and crimson Watch the video on your phone: Sal DiBenedetto, owner of S&B Landscape Supplies stone, stones for waterfalls and walkways, among many other products. Sal offers a well maintained and clean nursery filled with plants, flowers and many other landscaping features. “We supply landscaping companies with the materials they need, including many different types and colors of decorative stones, as well as sod, mulch, top soil, potting soil, trees and plants,” said Sal. Sal takes the time to get to know each of his customers and their needs. He shows his customers the before and after photos of many of the landscaping jobs completed from using his products. Uncle Sal has even donated many of his supplies to local schools. “I have everything you need to have your home landscaped the way you want. I am here to help them! I know how much material they need, the square footage, weight, and I can guide them on how to pick it out,” said Sal. “I have all you need to decorate your home. My materials make the house look beautiful, and I am here to help the people in my community,” added Sal. Come see the beautiful nursery and landscaping supplies at S&B Landscape Supplies, located at 7240 Loxahatchee Road Parkland. For more information, call 954-255-0440. See our coupon book ad in the centerfold. 32 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • People and Business • Book All Your Cruises & Travel At CRUISEONE’s New Convenient Location, “The Festival Market Place” By Nicol Jenkins,Editor B ooking your dream cruise has never been easier! CRUISEONE, Scavron, Shatz & Associates have relocated their business to make it more convenient for their vacationing customers. Cheryl and Ron Scavron, longtime residents of Parkland and Coral Springs have been serving our area’s traveling public for the past 15 years. Previously located at 7600 Wiles Rd. in Coral Springs, Cheryl and Ron have moved their business to the Festival Market Place on Sample Road just east of the Turnpike. CRUISEONE is an independently owned and operated franchise of World Travel Holdings. There are over 750 franchises located all over the country. Back in 2003, after only five years in business, Cheryl, Ron, their associates and their client base, mostly made up of folks from our town, reached a milestone. This organization of experienced travel professionals became the highest producing CRUISEONE franchise in the US. As Ron always says, “We owe our success to our local, loyal client base.” Cheryl and Ron book travel for clients from all over the world but the loyalty shown to them from our local residents is what has afforded them the pride and success they enjoy today. Cheryl and Ron have remained on top since they initially reached this milestone. They have received numerous awards from all of the suppliers they do business with. In 2007, Royal Caribbean International awarded CruiseOne, Scavron, Shatz & Associates their US Southeast Region Travel Agency of the Year. Cheryl and Ron met over 40 years ago in a hospital in N.J. Cheryl was a nurse and Ron was a pharmacist. Cheryl says their second life, as she refers to her life today, is really just an extension of their first. Basically, we are doing the same thing. We help people and enjoy doing it. Sometimes we slip back and refer to our clients as patients. Anyone who has ever used the services of CruiseOne will tell you that these people really do care and they care not just about their client’s vacations but also the families and overall well-being of their clients. continued on pg. 45 www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 33 • People and Business • GET PAMPERED ANY DAY OF THE WEEK! Nails – Massage – Hot Towels – Paraffin – Wine & More By Trish Giando N ails & Skin Care T& T is open every day! Under new management since last July, husband and wife Tom and Nancy Vo have been seeing clients in this area for 8 years. Both take great pride in making their new salon a one-of-akind experience. Time to get spoiled by first class treatment that begins with excellent customer service. Setting them aside from others, you’ll find a complimentary hot towel treatment with your pedicure along with a 30 minute massage, standard with any pedicure or manicure. Another special service offered is the warm wax paraffin treatment ridding your skin of toxins leaving it silky smooth. Sterilization of equipment is done before and after each client. Maintaining cleanliness is as much a priority as the quality of service. Clients may enjoy a free soft drink, bottled water or wine with any service. When you leave you will feel both relaxed and rejuvenated for sure. Here you have a wide variety of services at great pricing. They offer, manicures & pedicures, gel manicures and pedicures, acrylic fills and full sets, pink & white full sets, designer nail tips, paraffin treatments, sea salt rubs, along with eyebrow waxing, facials and more. Listen to what some of their clients are saying: “Awesome! I absolutely love Tom and Nancy! I have been a customer for years and I am thrilled they have their own shop. You won’t be disappointed. Tom and Nancy do a great job!” Renee I. continued on pg. 45 34 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • People and Business • Carpet Cleaning At Its Best D By Nicol Jenkins, Editor on’t think you can find someone to get the stains out of your carpet or clean your dirty tile, think again! Economical Cleaning Services is the answer to cleaning your home or business. The provide the best in carpet cleaning, tile restoration, spot and stain treatment, pet stain removal, furniture and rug cleaning and much more! They have been licensed and insured for over 15 years in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. They have many satisfied and happy customers! Call JR at 954-426-3043. See our Coupon Book ad on page 40. Sales Position Available! Our Town News is Looking For Full and Part Time Salespeople for Southern Coral Springs, Tamarac and Surrounding Areas. Sharp?... Outgoing?... Motivated?... KOKO FITCLUB INTRODUCES CUSTOM NUTRITION Personalized, results-driven nutritional guidance program is part of a patented, high-tech fitness system. On Feb. 4, Koko FitClub, the state-of-the-art workout centers with the patented Smartraining automated personal training system, launched Koko Fuel, an integrated nutrition program that builds individually customized, nutritionistrecommended, online meal plans for members here in Coral Springs and at all its 120 locations nationwide. Koko Fuel is the third element of the Koko Smartraining system that includes strength and cardio regimens designed for each member’s unique goals and fitness level. To get started with Koko Fuel, Koko FitClub members will consult with their club’s FitCoach, who will help select a fitness goal and intensity level. The member’s profile is then loaded onto a key that contains the member’s individual workout data that integrates with the Koko Fuel plan and is tracked on the member’s personal online portal at www. mykokofitclub.com. Koko FitClub of Coral Springs, locally owned by Robert Sottile, is part of a fast-growing community of Koko FitClubs across the United States. Koko FitClub of Coral Springs is located at 6290 W Sample Road, Suite 104, Coral Springs, FL. 33067. Call (954) 796-2202. See our ad on page 3 of the Our Town News Coupon Book. email:[email protected] LAURENCE & Co. Gold and Diamond Buyers Specialist in Large Diamonds and Fine Quality Estate Jewelry In today’s market place it seems you can find a gold and diamond buyer on every corner or an ad in every magazine saying, “Best Price Here”. But the question becomes “Who can you really trust?” Especially when you have decided to let go of that once cherished possession it can be an emotional time and one that certainly warrants tremendous trust between two parties. Mike and Sue Baid are trusted individuals who have served the local community for well over 20 years with loyal, honest and reliable service. With Mike and Sue you can rest assured that you haven’t just been taken to the cleaners’ as they say. With their state of the art XRF Nuclear Analysis of Precious Metals machine you can be confident that the quoted price is fair and equitable. Laurence & Co. specializes in up to 11 million dollars in their purchase of acquisitions whether they are Diamonds, Gold, Coins, Colored Gems, Silver, Antiques, Fine Jewelry or Fine Watches. Talking to Mike and Sue about your transitions is just like talking to one of your best friends and knowing that they will guide you through the process with ease. Come on in and talk it over and walk out with your INSTANT CASH!!! See our ad in the coupon book! Laurence & Co. located at the Festival Marketplace (turnpike and Sample Rd.) 2900 West Sample Rd., Pompano Beach, Fl. 33073 – Booth #4509 (Acapulco & Mardigras-next to Golf Store) 786-253-9606 www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 35 • School News • DVDs To Put Kids At Ease Westglades Middle School By Ophir Rotem and Tiffany Thompson W e, the students of the STRIVE Student Council of Coral Springs Charter School, recently coordinated a drive to collect new and used children’s DVDs– G and PG rated. This activity, which we titled “DVDs to put Kids at Ease,” came after quite a lot of discussion and research, and combined the idea of service to the community, and highlighting the character traits of caring, generosity, and empathy. We originally planned to visit sick kids in hospital, , pson iffany Thom l students T oo ch S er rt . Cha Maluda Coral Springs and Cathleen Ophir Rotem to spend time and read to them but learned that it would not be possible. We did not allow that small setback to stop us, and asked in what other way we could offer some comfort to the sick kids. After discussions with staff in the Broward Department of Health, we learned that the children’s wards in some hospitals needed additional children’s DVDs. Our plan of action included a competition between the different grades at Coral Springs Charter to see which grade could collect the largest number of DVDs. We put out labeled boxes in the morning before school, and placed them in the front office during the day, to collect donations of DVDs. The students of 8th grade surpassed expectations, and donated the largest number of DVD’s. The STRIVE Student Council boxed and donated well over 300 DVDs to the Broward Department of Health for children’s wards throughout the county. This activity showed us that anything is possible, reminded us to always think of others, and to continually strive for success! To give you a little background, the Coral Springs Charter STRIVE Student Council’s initiative is based upon the principles of community service and leadership. Every year, we conduct several projects to help those in need in our community, in whatever ways possible, collecting products, food, and/or money, and donating our time and effort. 36 By Cheryl Luckman Simmons W e’re getting our hands dirty for the environment on Saturday, April 13th when we host our 4rd Annual Earth Day Celebration. Let us show you how creating an environmentally friendly landscape can be easy, inexpensive and fun. Tour our hydroponic garden, visit educational booths, help us plant a butterfly garden, even see an alligator, a crocodile, a snake and other critters. We’re also still accepting vendors that sell products that are from the earth or recycled. Contact Diana Haneski at diana.haneski@browardschools. com for information. We are Building a Nation of Runners and now is the time to register to take part in this amazing event. On May 4th, the Student Government Association and the PTA are teaming up to host our 4rd Annual 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds will be used for technology improvements at Westglades Middle School. C Coconut Creek High School oconut Creek High School has much to be proud of as many of their students have recently received accolades for their academics, athletic achievements and beyond! Seven of Coconut Creek High’s student athletes were recognized as being the best of the best in both their sport and the classroom. Those students include: Meghan Dallas, Meagan Delre, Michelle Floyd, Lashondra Jarrett, Junior Jeannot, T’sahai Lee, and Nicholas Nunes. Schiley Vertusca, a sophomore who left Haiti only about 18 months ago in search of better opportunities in the United States, participated in the Broward County Science Fair. Since August 2011, he has been carrying out research in the Department of Biology at the University of Miami in the laboratory of Dr. Julia Dallman. His research is focused on the process of tissue regeneration in zebra fish. This overall area of research is relevant to human beings because it may one day decrease the extent to which we rely on obtaining transplantable organs and tissues from donors. Dr. Dallman has recently informed Schiley that he may continue his research for the next year! Many more of Coconut Creek High School’s students have been in the spotlight for their hard work and dedication! For more information on Coconut Creek High School and upcoming events at the school, please visit http://www.coconutcreekhigh.org/. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • School News • Beginners’ Reading Workshop T his summer the Reading and Learning Clinic of Coral Springs, Inc. will be offering a program dedicated to beginning readers, entitled “Kids Who Read Succeed.” Educators agree that early success at reading acquisition is one of the keys that unlocks a lifetime of reading habits. The program will include reading instruction containing a balance of activities designed to improve word recognition, including phonics instruction, and reading meaningful text. Phonics will be taught as part of the text because it can help children attain automatic visual recognition of spelling patterns within words for word recognition. Writing activities will also be included because they affect overall reading ability in a positive way. Comprehension strategies will focus on material that is relevant to children as well as the material the children read themselves. Children entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall will benefit from the program. Two classes will be offered. The first session will run from June 17-28, and session three will be held from July 29 through August 9. Each class will meet Monday through Friday from 1:30- 3:30 PM. Class enrollment is limited to ten students. To find out more information about this program, please call The Clinic at (954) 755-0299. Read! Read! Read! Motivating Your Child To Read More! W Help For Struggling Readers ould you like to see your child pick up a book and read for enjoyment? If so, an inspiring and exciting summer reading program offered at the Reading and Learning Clinic of Coral Springs, Inc. will make this possible. The emphasis on the class will be on teaching reading through strong literature based books. Students will choose reading materials that foster motivation to read. They will explore reading strategies through discussions and oral book reading done in the context of sharing. Encouraging students personal responses to literature will improve their ability to construct meaning and strengthen their comprehension abilities. Reading rates will be taught through an explicit speedreading program utilizing computers for visual eye movements. Ultimately, the program will teach students the value of reading. Then they can recognize their own potential as learners. Three sessions are offered. Session 1 runs from June 17 through June 29, Session 2 meets from July 15 - July 19, and Session 3 meets from July 29 - August 9. Classes will be held Monday through Friday. Grades (3-8) will benefit from this program. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity! Call the Reading and Learning Clinic today at (954) 755-0299. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • T he Reading and Learning Clinic of Coral Springs is offering a class designed to give problem readers a whole new chance. The program is called Reading Mastery, and it is offered for students in grades 2-5 who are struggling readers. Students in the program learn basic decoding and comprehension skills. Decoding is taught through an explicit phonics method that stresses letter sounds, and blending. Students practice decoding by reading word lists and stories, both aloud and silently. Comprehension activities include a variety of literal and interpretive questions. Students also learn basic reasoning skills, such as making inferences and drawing conclusions. The daily reading selections include realistic fiction, fantasy and factual articles. The Reading Mastery program is designed so that students are given directed reading lessons and are constantly tested as they progress through each level. This is accomplished by constant application and review. Two classes are offered. The first session runs from June 17 - June 28 and the second session runs from July 29 August 9. Each class meets Monday through Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Enrollment is limited to ten students. Call the Reading and Learning Clinic today to reserve a space! (954) 755-0299. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 37 • School News • Parkland Honors Heron Heights Elementary By Nicol Jenkins, Editor T he Parkland City Commission recently honored Heron Heights Elementary School for many accomplishments. Heron Heights Elementary School was officially opened in August 2009. The school has been an “A” rated school for the last 4 years and their Math team has been in the top three among all elementary schools for three years. Heron Heights has also been labeled a “green school”. A portion of the power they use is provided through on-site solar panels, their communications are predominately done through social media to be paperless, and the school recycles. Heron Heights has a dedicated principal, Ken King, and a wonderful staff that enjoys teaching. The parent groups are highly involved and together with school staff they provide a positive learning atmosphere. The City congratulates Heron Heights Elementary School on its success! Recognizing The Student Of The Month Coral Springs Middle School From the Desk of: Elaine Heyler, ESE, Reading, Language Arts Teacher Builders Club Advisor Against All Odds Written by: Pam Crea, Charles’ mom Edited by: Elaine Heyler “W hen you have a child with Special Needs, even the smallest step is the greatest triumph.” Having Charles as part of my family has been a blessing and has made us all better people. The work that Ms. Ruby and the staff have done this year for Charles has impacted his life forever. Through their dedication and love, my son has progressed and with every tiny step he has taken, he has progressed in his ability to sit in a highly structured environment and learn Charles Crea with his teacher, Ruby Carnike, left, are shown. Charles is a 7th grader, in the SVE Program: through discovery. I have been brought to tears to see my son’s progress that he Exceptionality is Autisim Spectrum Disorder and has made through the hard work and support of Ms. Ruby and her assistants. The Language Impaired. strategies utilized to educate Charles have changed his life. Ms. Ruby sets high expectations for her students both academically and socially. As a result, Charles was selected as her student of the month. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication in changing Charles’ life! T Builders Club News he Builders Club is now collecting slightly used and new pre-k to first grade children’s books to donate to Broward County’s Head Start Program. My goal is to collect 300 books. As Spring approaches and spring-cleaning begins, please bring any children’s books to Coral Springs Middle School. Your donations can aid this program to bring literacy into the lives of children who otherwise may not have that special book to hold and learn to read from. For more information, contact [email protected]. Every book will be greatly appreciated! 38 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • School News • Riverglades Elementary School By Pam Ofstein A pril is full of exciting events at Riverglades Elementary. We are looking towards another great month of involvement with our Riverglades superstars (our kids) and families. The PTA continues to be busy with fun-filled activities planned for the month and remainder of the year. It’s always a good time to get involved as we welcome your support. We love our Teachers at Riverglades. Teacher Treats week will begin on April 8th to recognize all those who support us throughout the year. We can’t express how much you are appreciated. On April 10th through April 11th, Riverglades will once again be providing school-wide lice checks to help prevent the spread of lice. This is an important service provided school-wide to our students throughout the year by the team from Louse Calls. Get ready on April 18th for Report Card Day and our favorite Yogurt Craze Fundraiser. It’s time to pick your favorite flavor and celebrate all their hard work and at the same time support our school. Original Works Program Art Fundraiser is back! We love the arts and what better way than to showcase your child’s masterpiece. Now is your chance. This year, we are excited to bring back Original Works Program Art Fundraiser with the help of our fantastic Art Department at Riverglades. Each student can turn their drawing into a piece of art – pictures, coasters, magnets, water bottles, phone cases…. you name it. Look for your packets that will be sent home along with order information this month. And to round out the month, we know our kids love to read and what better way to bring books to life than the author himself, Harvey Oyer. Author Harvey Oyer will be visiting our 4th and 5th graders on April 30th to present his work. Here’s to reading! There is always more information heading your way. If you need more PTA information, don’t forget to log on to the Riverglades PTA website at www.rivergladeselementarypta.org. We are always adding new and exciting information to keep our families informed. Heron Heights Elementary School By Summer Burton A pril showers bring May flowers! Starting the month of April with April Fools’ Day on April 1st. Will you be fooled? Not if you’re aware of the many events occurring in April at Heron Heights Elementary. Go Hawks! Please mark your calendar for some very important dates. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Beginning on April 3rd at 6 pm, please join us for our SAF meeting. Make sure your children are ready for our ever popular Spring pictures on April 4th and 5th! Set your haircut appointments and be ready to enjoy some great pictures. Our third session of After School Clubs begins on April 8th. Enjoy the many fun choices for your child to participate in including sports and academic clubs. Finally, the FCAT is here for students in grades 3-5 beginning April 15th to April 26th. Good luck students! We know you will do your best. Also, Report Cards will be issued on April 18th. April 22nd is Earth Day celebrated all over the world. Remind your children the importance of being kind to our Earth. If you haven’t had a chance to attend a SAC meeting, you may join us on April 24th at 2:30 pm. For more information on these and other important dates, please visit the school website for more details at www.heronheightselementary.com. This may also be a good time to begin looking at summer camps and programs for your children as well as those well needed summer vacations. Please register at www.getinvolvedineducation.com to volunteer with the PTA or your child’s classroom. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and your child lights up when you visit their school. Registering will also save time when visiting the school for events and performances. Also, take a moment to visit our PTA website at www.heronheightspta. com, for the calendar of activities for the school year and register with your email address to receive our school’s informational email blasts. Heron Heights Aftercare has expanded its curriculum for the academic year. They now offer piano, guitar, violin, and dance to our aftercare students once a week. As always, they are striving to create a well rounded program for our wonderful students. For more information, please call Aftercare at 754-322-9172 or email our Aftercare Supervisor at [email protected]. A special thank you goes out to our PTA, parents, community partnerships, and our banner sponsors for supporting our school. If you would like to place a Banner on our prominent banner fence in front of the school on Nob Hill Road, please contact Summer Burton by email at [email protected]. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 39 I• Inspiration • my latest weekly essay for OUR TOWN NEWS entitledStory IT sees you. It is the mask you hide behind, and defines your relaAntheApocryphal Love “Resolutions or Revolutions!” to the 28 attendees. 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Now, close your eyes and imagine these very then, you’d have several 1,000s of new books under the same, bormation wasofuseless, harmful and hindering to me. problem is, like the little girl, most of us are looking for and gladness on Homegrown Concert talented artists in black and white. Boring, isn’t it? ing heading. I truly believe thismynow love in the wrong places. The word itself has been watered trail.comes through in my lectures, seminars Series and Movie My question today is directed to the papers. When I wake down so much that when the real McCoy appears, it can Last week my essay was written as a possible, abridged guide and writings. There are no 7-day miracles, since our personalities did in Ididnotunderstandthatthehumanmind,infinitelymore hardly break through the murky, cloudy, opaque liquid. Look up in the morning and look over the canal behind my condo, to better living for the New Year 2013. I used 592 words.powerful Constantly not become fixated on a certain date. 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Learn from your on an outdoor 15’ by 20’ screen. the ability to perform one’s job. Carrying an internal smile be depressed? Will we allow other people to steal our peace or will past. Practice the lessons learned in your present and understand Admission free! better Bringand your into the workplace a betteror performance, we protect our peace?guarantees Will we be thankful will we complainhence and that your future isbecomes brighter because you’re alfamily to this movie, along improved results. Imagine a surgeon getting ready to perform be ungrateful? Will we understand that things could be worse or ways open to learning and growing.with Here’s to a better 2013 beyourofblankets and lawn their first wearing smile. Inspires cause will we walk“procedure” in self-pity? Willatwe6AM be positive or willa we be negative? better choices! Visitchairs. www.arccint.org confidence, doesn’t it? How about the classics, “The Sound The City of Coconut Creek of Music” or “Fantasia”. Would2013 you watch them•inOur blackTown and offers more events for North Broward, February Newsmany • www.TheOurTownNews.com white? My grandchildren watch TV programs in vivid color. residents of all ages to enjoy! Our dog Kipper has monochromatic vision…i.e. sees the For more information on your City and upcoming events, visit continued on page 44 www.coconutcreek.net. “Choices” S 40 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Entertainment • Parkland Celebrates 50th Birthday By Nicol Jenkins, Editor T he City of Parkland has kicked off its 50th Birthday Celebrations. The City of Parkland will turn 50 on July 13th, 2013. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the City has put together multiple entertainment activities for residents to enjoy. Each event that the City is offering will provide an opportunity for residents of all ages to celebrate together with their Parkland friends and neighbors. The events will take place throughout the year at various locations throughout the City in order to showcase the diverse variety of parks and facilities available to residents. On March 10, the City of Parkland presented the first of a series of events to celebrate the City’s 50th Birthday. Let’s Hang On!– America’s #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Show, was performed live on stage. At the event, there were also bounce houses and children’s activities and, of course, birthday cake was served for everyone. It was a fun affair for all! The next event will be a three-day carnival held at Pine Trails Park from April 19th to April 21st. There will be rides, games and food for children of all ages. On Saturday, April 20th at 7 pm, the Caribbean Chillers will take the stage for a free concert. On April 27th, residents are invited to a concert and fireworks featuring “The Little River Band” from 7 pm to 9 pm at Pine Trails Park. The Little River Band has sold more than 25 million records and achieved 13 U.S. Top 40 hits, and will perform a free concert to celebrate Parkland’s 50th Anniversary beginning at 7pm at the Parkland Amphitheater located in Pine Trails Park. This amazing evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display. If you like classic cars, you won’t want to miss the Tri-City Classic Car Show and Car Ride on April 28th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Parkland Equestrian Center. In conjunction with the Parkland Historical Society, the City of Tamarac and City of Coral Springs- whom are also celebrating their 50th anniversary- a Tri-City Car Ride featuring the elected officials from all three municipalities will take place. The Car ride will begin in Tamarac, travel through Coral Springs and culminate at the Parkland Equestrian Center, where a classic car show will take place from 10 am to 3 pm. The community is invited to come out to one or all of these great celebratory events! www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 41 • Entertainment • Rock Out at Tortuga Festival T Parkland Library Events he Parkland Library is offering a variety of events throughout the month of April for all ages. From a used ort Lauderdale Beach will soon be transformed into a book fair to a film viewing and discussion, the Parkland rocking music festival to benefit and preserve the world’s oceans. Library has something for everyone! World renowned music artists Kenny Chesney, Lynyrd Tales to Tails Thursday, April 11th & 25th 4:15pm Skynyrd and more will soon perform at the Rock The Ocean’s Come to the Parkland Library and read to Leyna or Daisy, inaugural TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL on April 13 through therapy dogs from Progressive Paws. This program was April 14 on beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach. developed to encourage independent reading and increase The two-day music festival, presented by Landshark Lager reading fluency. Each child can read for about 5 minutes. This and produced by HUKA Entertainment, will play host to program is for children, ages 5 to12 years old. Register online twenty plus pop, rock and country artists who will perform at www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. on three stages, located directly on the beach. Coffee Bar and Used Book Fair Saturday, April 13th 10 am The festival has announced additions to their star studded The book fair will be held in the Library Lobby and sponsored line up including: Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite, by the Parkland Friends of the Library. Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Wailers, Donavon Frankenreiter, The Chinese Culture and Bilingual Story time (age 5 and up) Bright Light Social Hour, Dangermuffin and RayLand Baxter. Tuesday, April 16th 4:15pm Previously announced artist include: Headliner Kenny Kathy Yang, a native Mandarin speaker and teacher will Chesney, The Avett Brothers, Gary Allan, Jake Owen, Gary present a family program about Chinese Culture and language Clark Jr., Eli Young Band, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Sister including bilingual stories in Mandarin and English. Learn to Hazel, Kip Moore, Gloriana, and G. Love and Special Sauce. write some Chinese letters and numbers. Register online at The sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach will be turned into our www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. oceanfront festival grounds, making Tortuga Fest, a music Film Viewing and Discussion: The Big Year and ocean lover’s paradise. Fans will enjoy music performances (In Honor of Earth Day) Saturday, April 20th 1pm with the sun and stars above, an ocean breeze in the air, and sand Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson form “a comic under their feet. Local culinary fair, sustainable seafood as well dream team” in this smart, funny comedy. Looking to shake as traditional festival favorites will be served. In partnership with up their routine lives, three amateur bird watchers compete to Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and Ocean Conservancy, a onebecome the ultimate “birder” by spotting the greatest number of-a-kind Conservation Village will be located on site to educate of species within a single calendar year. But the friendly audience members and provide them with the information and rivalry soon turns into a hilariously complicated cross-country tools they need to help preserve the world’s oceans. adventure as each man begins to realize that the quest for The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting success comes at a price- and that’s not chicken feed! Register scientific research, education and increasing public awareness online at www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Arbor Day Tree Planting at the Library Friday, April 26th 3:30pm Chris Stacey, Founder of Rock The Ocean Foundation and CoCome to the Parkland Library and help plant a tree for Arbor Founder of the Tortuga Music Festival, is an avid ocean lover Day! The City of Parkland is pleased to announce an event to and has a quest to preserve the beautiful beaches and ocean life. recognize and observe Arbor Day and the City’s impressive 20 “From the early 90s to now, I have seen a significant consecutive years as a Tree City USA member. After the tree difference in our ocean and reefs. It inspired me planting, children are invited to celebrate the planting with a to make a difference and do something for the special tree story, song and craft. Refreshments will be served. thing I love. With my job as a record producer for Arbor Day is observed throughout the nation and has been a the last 20 years, I have worked with amazing special day set aside for planting trees since 1872. The event artists and the only thing I know to do is to put will be held at The Parkland Library garden, located at 6620 on a big show,” said Stacey. “We started the University Drive. Parkland, FL 33067. Register online at program by lining up artists who exude the www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. beach, ocean and flip flop lifestyle. Kenny Go Birding in Parkland Saturday, April 27th 9am Chesney and all the musicians love being Discover the birds of Parkland. William Mohler, Parkland’s in the water and some are even surfers. Environmental Superintendent, will lead a bird watching event They have shown amazing support of at Parkland’s Parkside Trailhead. Bring your binoculars, ID the cause. We chose Fort Lauderdale books and water. The bird watching will start at the Southeast because it’s the epicenter for boating, corner of the park and head north along the trail that runs diving, and fishing.” along the east side of the property. Participants should park in the north end of the Parkland Town Center Shops, located For more information or tickets, visit at 6600 Parkside Drive Parkland, FL 33067. Register online at http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com. www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. 42 Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com F By Nicol Jenkins, Editor • Entertainment • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 43 • Entertainment • onuts oc Nuts For C 10 mbo, Staff a Palu By Mirand Intern Master Chorale Tenth Anniversary Concert Season of South Florida Celebrating a Decade of Distinction A concert of works by RUTTER, MOZART, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS and more! Conducted by Maestros Joshua Habermann ~ Dallas Symphony Chorus Karen Kennedy ~ University of Miami Jo-Michael Scheibe ~ University of Southern California Alec Shumacker ~ Master Chorale with Symphony of the Americas and the Girl Choir of South Florida u Friday, April 19, 2013 ~ 8:00 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN “THE PINK CHURCH” 2331 NE 26TH AVENUE POMPANO BEACH u Saturday, April 20, 2013 ~ 8:00 pm PINE CREST SCHOOL BOCA RATON 2700 ST. ANDREWS BOULEVARD u Sunday, April 21, 2013 ~ 4:00 pm FIRST METHODIST CHURCH 563 CORAL WAY • CORAL GABLES Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door $10 at the door for students with school ID 954-418-6232 • masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org Funding for the Master Chorale of South Florida is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners 44 C ome out and enjoy a celebration of the coconut- for which the City of Coconut Creek is named after- with the residents of Coconut Creek. On Sunday April 21st, from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M., there will be culinary and cultural tributes to the coconut at the City’s third annual “CocoFest.” This event will be held at the SW Corner of Wiles and Lyons Road at the Promenade at Coconut Creek. There will be tropical music, exotic birds, dancers, vendors, a Green Expo, and arts & crafts for the kids. Attendees can even climb a coconut tree and play coconut games. The City is looking for vendors to be a part of the Green Expo. Being a part of the expo will include: a booth at the Green Expo (10’ x 10’ tent, 8’ table and two folding chairs), a business logo sent in the Promenade shoppers club e-blasts to over 3,000 members, inclusion on Promenade’s social media sites, permission to distribute marketing items such as flyers to attendees of the event, and advertising leading up to the event. The event is sure to be a fun time for all! For more information, visit www.coconutcreek.net. continued from page 40 (Bloom or Gloom) world basically as a black/non-black creation. His mood is mostly guided by what he hears, feels, smells and tastes. What he sees is uncomplicated, different shades of dark, light and gray areas. His tail telegraphs his happy state. ‘Nuf” said; I believe my thesis stands on solid ground. Bring back the colors in cartoons, and let morning attitudes go back to normal via positive visuals. It’s been said that “little things mean a lot”, and I believe it to be so in this case. Let us choose Bloom over Gloom. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com Book Review The Aqua-Phi Author: Joel Salomon S By Fred Karr, Staff Writer elf-publishing is a welcome trend in the area of books. I heartily welcome such a trend, and The AquaPhi, by Joel Salomon is a great example. Just because a book is not published by one of the major firms, does not automatically mean that it is not worth reading. Further, the fact that an author is self-publishing his or her volume may mean that this person has the courage of his or her convictions. So let’s give Mr. Salomon a chance. The plotline moves quickly. For the most part, the sentences and paragraphs of The Aqua-Phi are short. That is fine by me; I’m not a fan of sentences which can easily run (and ramble). The size of the dramatis personae is moderate. I’m not a happy camper with burgeoning dramatis personae, with swarms of individuals flitting in and out of the verbal landscape, appearing briefly, and then just as quickly disappearing, never to be seen or heard from again. In addition, the author very conveniently lists “The AquaPhi Cast” at the beginning of the book. This is an action which I have never seen before and which I find most welcome. Let’s hope it becomes a trend. Further on, the author gives us some graphic word-pictures. Thus, the boat was “coasting in steam”… a bit later.. “into the darkness filled with steam that floated by the glass on a constant creep.” Again, bravo Mr. Salomon. And who knows--- maybe The Aqua-Phi will become such a success that the major publishing houses will be begging Mr. Salomon for his future services. Let’s see what happens. The Aqua-Phi is now available at Apple iTunes, Barnes & Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle, Lulu, and Kobo. For more information or for a hard copy of the book, call 561-252-7818. • Entertainment • Take A Walk On The Wild Side Temporary Tattoos $ 15 & UP CALL (954) 755-1744 Located @ S.E. Corner of Wiles & University Dr., Coral Springs VOTED BEST SPA - VOTED BEST MASSAGE continued from pg. 30 (Is Your Vehicle Grinding or Shaking?) the transmission is noisy in neutral, gears slipping, whining, clunking and humming, burning, or lack of response, AA One Transmissions is your one stop shop for transmission repair! For your convenience, AA One Transmissions has two additional locations. One is in Ft. Lauderdale at 5400 N. State Rd. 7, 954-733-2410 and the other in Lake Worth at 3825C S. Military Trail, 561-434-0704. 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Coral Springs (SW corner of Wiles Rd. and 110th Ave.) Cheryl, Ron and their staff are waiting to welcome you into 954-346-0043. They are open every day, Mon.-Sat. 9:00am- the family. They invite you to call or visit them live at their 7:30pm and Sundays, 10am-5pm. Walk-ins are always new location, The Festival Market Place.” (Booths 6203 – 6205, welcome. Clip out their many coupons now in the Our Enter the mall at the Eastern entrance facing Sample Road). Town News coupon book on page 47. See our Coupon Book Ad on page 36. www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 45 April- May Calendar of Events April 10- Wednesday John Legend, 8 pm at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Visit April 19- Friday American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Coral Springs, 6 pm www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com at Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road, Coral April 11- Thursday Neil Sedaka, 7:30 pm at the Springs /Call 954-532-1567. Coral Springs Center for Parkland 50th Anniversary the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Carnival, 6 pm at Pine Trails Drive, Coral Springs Park, 10566 Trails End, Call 954-344-5990. Parkland. The event runs till Larry the Cable Guy & Bill Engvall, 7:30 pm at BB&T Center, Sunrise Visit www.thebbtcenter.com. April 12- Friday Rolling with Ryan Dinner/ Dance, 6:30 to 11 pm at JM Lexus, 5350 West Sample Road, Margate/Call 954-801-2004 or 954-593-1952. Home Grown Concert- The Fabulons, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Band Shell in the park behind the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek April 13- Saturday April 21. /Call 954-757-4105. City of Coconut Creek Movie in the Park featuring “BRAVE”, 8:15 pm at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39 Avenue, Coconut Creek Reba, 8 pm at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood/ Visit www. hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com April 20- Saturday Coral Springs EarthFest, 9 am to 1 pm, at Sandy Ridge Sanctuary 8501 N.W. 40th St, Coral Springs/ Call 954-344-1117. Lauderdale Air Show, on Fort Family Concert at the Park, 7 Lauderdale Beach /Visit pm to 9 pm, at Betti Stradling www.lauderdaleairshow.com. Park, 10301 Wiles Road, Coral Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Springs /Call 954-345-2200. Buffet Tribute Band) and Food Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Trucks, 6 pm to 8:30 pm at Pine Music Festival, A two- Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, day music festival on Fort Parkland /Call 954-757-4113. Lauderdale Beach. Visit Rihanna, 7:30 pm at BB&T http://www.tortugamusicfestival.com. April 17- Wednesday 13 Annual Charity Event Cuisine of the Region: A Food And Wine Tasting Celebrating Our Community, 5:30 to 9 pm, at Hillsboro Club, 901 Hillsboro Mile (A1A) Hillsboro Beach, All proceeds benefit N.E. Focal Point Children’s, Alzheimer’s, Senior and Adult Services. The event will include dinner by the bite, gourmet desserts, wines from around the world, live and silent auction, raffle and door prizes. Call 954-480-4466. th 46 Center, Sunrise Visit www.thebbtcenter.com. April 21- Sunday Lewis Black, 8 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs /Call 954-344-5990. May 2- Thursday Deerfield Beach Wine and Food Festival- A Blue Wave Affair, 7 pm to 10 pm at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. The event goes through Sunday, April 28th. /Call 561-338-7594. Rock Live, Hollywood /Visit www. hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com. National Day of Prayer, 7 pm at Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 University Drive, Coral Springs /Call 954-344-1063. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, May 4- Saturday 7 pm at Hard Rock Live, Westglades Middle Building A Hollywood / Visit www. Nation Of Runners 5K, 6 am to 9:30 am at Westglades Middle School, hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com. Parkland / Email LaTanya. April 26- Friday [email protected]. JP Taravella Band Fund Silent Peace Walk, 7 am at Raiser, 7 pm to 11 pm at 11535 International Peace Garden Osprey Trail, Parkland 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Call 754-246-0510. Springs /Call 954-914-1202. Coral Glades Drama Dept Presents Urinetown the 6th Annual PigOut N’ Deerfield Beach, 11 am to 6:30 pm at Sullivan Musical, 7 pm at Coral Springs Park, East Hillsboro Blvd and the High School, 7201 West Intracoastal, Deerfield Beach/Visit Sample Rd., Coral Springs www.deerfieldchamber.com. Call 754-322-1250. Pompano Beach Seafood May 10- Friday Festival, starting at 5 pm and Celtic Woman, 8 pm at the running through the weekend Coral Springs Center for of April 28, at Pompano Beach the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs /Call and Pompano Pier./ Visit 954-344-5990. http://www. pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com. Crosby Stills & Nash, 8 pm at Hard Rush, 7:30 pm at Center, Sunrise/Visit thebbtcenter.com. May 11- Saturday Night Moves - Bob Seger Tribute Band and Food Trucks, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Pine BB&T Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, www. Parkland /Call 954-757-4105. Film Viewing and Discussion: The April 27- Saturday Big Year (In Honor of Earth Day), Parkland 50th Anniversary 1 pm at the Parkland Library Concert And Fireworks- The Little River Band, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at April 21- Sunday Pine Trails Park, 10561 Trails End, City of Coconut Creek 3rd Parkland /Call 954-757-4105. Annual CocoFest, 11 am to 5 pm at Promenade at Coconut Creek, April 28- Sunday on the SW corner of Wiles and Tri-City Classic Car Parade, 10 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek am at the Tamarac Community Abrahamfitness Body Building Championships to support NOT MY DAUGHTER… FIND A CURE NOW!, 11 am at Coral Springs High School, 7201 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs /Call 954-258-1701. 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL, 2 pm and 7 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Parkland Farmer’s Market, 9 Center, 8601 West Commercial Springs / Call 954-344-5990. am to 1 pm at the Equestrian Boulevard, Tamarac May 12- Sunday Center at Temple Park, 8350 Roberta Flack, 7 pm at Hard Rock Bill Cosby, 7 pm at Hard Rock Ranch Road, Parkland Live, Hollywood/Visit www. Live, Hollywood /Visit www. Call 954-757-4120. hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com. hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com. Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 • Our Town News • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Government & City - Coral Springs • www.TheOurTownNews.com • Our Town News • Parkland, Upper Coral Springs, Coconut Creek / April 2013 47