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The entire contents of this magazine are copyright 2015Spectator Publishing, Inc. Opinions expressed in TheSpectator are those of the respective writers and are not nec-essarily those held by the publisher or staff. All advertising andcopy are subject to the approval of the publisher and may berejected for any reason. Due to last minute changes, technicalissues or other problems beyond Spectator Publishing Inc.'scontrol, Spectator Publishing Inc. cannot be held responsiblefor omissions, changes in schedule, misprints or accuracy ofsaid listings or other information. All submission and publishedmaterial are the property of Spectator Publishing, Inc. Thepublishers reserve the right to edit all submitted copy. Alladvertising and features, including art work, layout and designremain the sole property of Spectator Publishing Inc. and maynot be reprinted without written permission from the publisher.

Publisher &Managing Editor Shellie Miller -FarrugiaCreative DirectorScott FarrugiaPhotographyScott FarrugiaWeb, Social Media& email MarketingBG MarketingLinks Media

Contributing WritersDr. Howard GelbDr. Gary GobervilleCassie McGovernLorene HallShellie MillerMonique BainDr. Clive WoodsAdvertising SalesOffice(954) 753-4300Betsy Fletcher(954) 821-0742e-mail:spectatormag@aol.comDistributed byUS Mail &Baron Express954-297-0731

Six years ago, our life as a family of five with three beau-tiful girls took a tragic, life-altering turn. When our 19month-old baby girl fell into our swimming pool, webecame a statistic. Now we belong to a club that nobodywants to be a part of – we are parents who have lost achild. Nothing will ever be the same... and there is alwaysone empty seat where she would have been, our family willALWAYS have a void because our precious girl did not havebasic water survival skills and because, when she wasn’t in mysight, I searched our home first instead of our pool. Drowning is Preventable!

Drowning or near drownings are more common than anyone imagines. In the years since Em has left us,we have found that most parents feel it will not happen to them. Parents say, “I’m always with my child,” or“They are still too young,” or “My child cried through his first lesson so we never went back,” or “The les-sons are too expensive,” or “The lessons don't work with our schedule.” That was the category we were inbefore Em's accident; however, it also makes me feel that those parents assume they are better parentsthan we were or are.

“It happened to you, but it wont happen to us,” they think.

Both my husband and myself were home, all of our children were there with us, and I was putting groceriesaway with Em in my sight. I walked to the adjacent room for a minute, came back and she was not where Ileft her. So I looked through my house and, whenshe wasn't there I proceeded to our back yard whichis fenced and has a pool gate that may have beenleft unlatched. That is where I found her. When youhave any body of water at or near your home lookthere first! Not one parent can say they watch theirchildren 100% of the time--you use the rest room,brush your teeth, change your clothes, fold laundry. It doesn' t mean you are a bad parent. It is life andaccidents happen.

Parents’ priorities tend to be to get their childreninvolved in football, soccer, dance and organizedactivities. However, teaching your child basic watersurvival skills should be done first, at about 6-9months of age. You would never think of not placingyour child in a car seat in your vehicle; teachingbasic water survival skills is as vi tally important,especially in Florida.

We suggest parents have 1) Door alarms on alldoors (cost less than $20 per unit at Lowes/HomeDepot) 2) 4' gate blocking any body of water 3) Basicwater survival skills when the child becomes mobileand 4) Eye contact on your children at all times.

It hurts that our baby girl paid with her life, but weare determined to make a difference to fight this fight for the rest of our lives. Find out how YOU canhelp save your children (or someone else's) fromdrowning. www.mcgovernfoundation.com

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by Cassie McGovernA Gift for Every Child

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Winter WishesOn the facing page, you’ll read about a subject that doesn’t seem very “Holiday,” but shouldbe broached often throughout the year. To my friend Cassie and her family, drowning pre-vention has become a mantra that has assuredly saved thousands of lives since Em’s tragicand preventable death. Give a child or adult that you know a priceless gift this season:Swimming lessons. Though it can’t be wrapped in pretty bows or be played with immediatelyafter opening, neither of you will ever regret that unselfish generosity.And to repeat myself since last December, would you consider doing a drive-through Pay itForward at least once this month? Try it and see how it makes you feel. If you’re goinganyhow, why not take a moment to make someone else’s day brighter? The Holidays arethe perfect time to truly make a difference for someone who may be stressed over the whole“rush rush” of this time of year. So when you’ve arrived at the window to pay for your order,tell the cashier you’d like to pay for the car behind you and to please tell them you’re wish-ing them the best for the Holidays! (or insert your favorite comment here...an invite to yourchurch, an invite to ‘Pay it Forward’ or an invite to Have a Great Day).And after you’ve made a difference for a few people you may never meet or really get toknow, always remember to tell the people you cherish just how important they are to you.You might think it's not necessary, but your kind word can make all of the differencebetween a bad day and a good one. Our prayer is for every family touched by the Spectator and every home inbetween. God bless you and our troops,

Glades Christian Academy strives to empower stu-dents to achieve their best in all academic areas.Teaching from a Christian Worldview grounds our stu-dents in values and character traits that will servethem a lifetime. Every grade level is developing indi-vidual stories to go out and change the world. SteveSaint, missionary and author of “End of the Spear” isquoted as saying, “Your story is the greatest legacythat you will leave to your friends. It's the longest-last-ing legacy you will leave to your heirs.”

Legacy is defined as, something transmitted by orreceived from an ancestor or predecessor. The bestlegacy GCA can give each student is a firm founda-tion. Part of that foundation begins each morning asstudents gather for morning announcements andprayer. It is a way to invite God into our school and tokeep Him at the center of the school day.

Now some of the exciting stories GCA students arewriting this year. The after school club, MajesticMissions, has collected 80 shoeboxes for OperationChristmas Child, that Samaritan’s Purse will distributeto children all around the world. The Student

Government has challenged the student body to col-lect money and food to prepare Thanksgiving basketsto “Feed the City” collaborating with Church by theGlades to feed 10,000 people. Stories continue withstudents learning new programs in our newlydesigned Mac Lab, athletic abilities are strengthenedin P.E., and students are leading praise & worshipduring chapel. Families are important at GCA. Weencourage parents to spend time with their childrenbuilding their own stories at GCA events: Family FunNight and Family Prom.

The greatest story my parents ever told: ‘With Godand a great education you can do anything.” I wasgiven the opportunity to carry on their legacy with aChristian education. What is the story and legacy youare leaving for your child? Why not give your child thelegacy of a Christian education? Call GCA today for atour of our facility, review our curriculum, and comelisten to our story of God’s love, building bridges to thecommunity, and investing in leaders for tomorrow. See ad on opposite page

By Lorene Hall, Principal

What Is the Educational Legacy You Are Leaving Your Children?

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Married for 18 years, Jon and Suzi are thrilled to be raising their five childrenin Parkland. Jackson, 15, is a sophomore at Douglas High School. 13 year-

old Sammy is in the 7th grade and Nate, 11, is in the 6th grade at West Glades Middle School. Anna,10, and Eve, 8, enjoy their classes in the 5th and 2nd grades at Park Trails Elementary School.Chocolate lab, Tally, is also an important family member.

Jon is a general contractor specializing in custom home building, and built the family's home wherethey have been for 13 years now. Formerly a stay at home mom, Suzi just recently started workingwith a medical recruiting firm in parkland.

Jackson was kept busy with recreational sports through middle school, but now he enjoys spendingtime at the beach surfing or fishing in lakes around town. His brothers Sammy and Nate play on thepee wee Rangers team, and are currently in their 4th year with the league. They both also play recre-ational basketball and baseball. Anna and Eve were cheerleaders for the Rangers in past seasons,but took this year off. Eve also plays flag football and soccer. Jon has kept involved as an assistantcoach with most of the kids' sports teams, including the Rangers.

Suzi says, "We love going out fishing on our boat any free weekend we have and spending time inthe keys. We have a lot of family locally so we try to get together as much as possible." Her parents,Jon's parents, his three siblings, and their kids all live within 10 miles of each other.

"The best part of living in Parkland is being in a small town," Jon shares. "It's great to have our kidsgrow up where everyone knows each other and they've been around the same kids their whole lives.Knowing that there is always someone looking out for you and your kids is a great feeling."

The Rogers' attend St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point where their children alsoattend CCD.

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Watching soccer is such a hoot! Whether they’re 5 and buzzing in everydirection (often the wrong one) in pursuit of the elusive orb, or if they are 25 and

charging determinedly down the field, shouting an insult in one direction and anorder in another, ‘futbol’ is often just one comedic moment after another. The beautyof soccer, and the reason it’s so favored, is that it’s an easy game to understand.Two goals, one for your team and one for mine. I’m trying to get the ball in yours,you’re trying to kick it into mine. Feet and heads only. Pass to your teammates,

because they are there to help. Put the ball in the goal and… the crowd goes wild!

Because of its ease of play and the many fields our cities have available for teams, thegame's popularity has grown exponentially in the last decade. Our amazing Florida

weather and the more widespread coverage of FIFA and the World Cup have also helpedto boost local families' fondness for soccer. With programs for every age group, soccerencourages teamwork, physical skills and mental acuity. Life lessons in many areas are

learned, practiced and put into play both on and off the field. Whether you're in it to build a pro-fessional career or would like to make new friendships and have some real fun, soccer is alwaysthe perfect choice for everyone's lifestyle.

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Rotator Cuff InjuriesThe rotator cuff (four muscles that hold the ball of the shoulder in the socket) acts as adynamic stabilizer of the shoulder joint during various overhead motions and can be injuredby trauma or repetitive overuse. Rotator cuff tears and disorders were once thought only toaffect older patients. However, with the rising popularity of overhand sports, repetitive worktasks and weight training, rotator cuff injuries are seen in younger patients. The initial treat-ment for these injuries may involve relative rest and rehabilitation. Rotator cuff disordersmay be classified into bursitis, tendonopathy without tear, partial tears, and full thicknesstears. MRI has become the diagnostic, noninvasive imaging modality of choice for evaluat-ing cuff disorders. Arthroscopy is still the gold standard for evaluating the integrity of therotator cuff. Treatment for partial thickness cuff tears may involve debridement (removal ofthe non healthy, torn fibers) or direct repair of the tendon. Full thickness rotator cuff tears areoften treated by repairing the torn tendon back to the bone. Using new techniques, evenlarge, retracted rotator cuff tears can be repaired arthroscopically without opening the shoul-der. This innovative approach to the rotator cuff is analogous to the development of otherless invasive procedures such as laparoscopic surgery. The arthroscopic cuff repair isroutinely performed on an outpatient basis using a combination of general and regionalanesthesia. For massive, irreparable tears, a reverse shoulder replacement can providepatients significant functional improvement. Post-operative treatment involves minimalimmobilization combined with a structured rehab program.

By Dr. Howard Gelb

Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

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Howard J. Gelb, MD

Just a SprainA sprained ankle is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries, with approximately 25,000 sprains occurring daily in the UnitedStates. Many people consider it “just a sprain” and fail to treat it with the respect it deserves. I am a fellowship trained foot andankle orthopaedic surgeon, and see many patients who neglect ankle sprains months later and present with chronic ankle pain.The consequence of this neglect may lead to an unstable joint secondary to weakness, ligamentous laxity, and lack of confidence inthe ankle to function properly. It is important to know how ankle sprains can be prevented and the manner in which they should betreated. The ankle is held together by bands of elastic fibers called ligaments. A sprain results when one or more ligaments arestretched beyond its limit. In a severe sprain, the ligaments can tear partially or completely. Sprains occur when the foot turnsinward (inversion) or outward (eversion) to an abnormal degree with respect to the ankle. Ankle sprains can occur from stepping onan uneven surface, particularly when wearing shoes with high heels; stepping wrong off a curb or into a hole. In athletics, commoncauses of sprains include landing or stepping on another player’s foot, or having to make quick directional changes, as in basket-ball, football and soccer. The recommended first aid for an ankle sprain, begins with the acronym RICE: R for rest, I for ice, C forcompression, and E for elevation. The ankle is wrapped in an Ace-type bandage, elevated higher than the heart and iced with acloth-wrapped ice pack for 15-20 minutes once every hour. This should soon be followed by a visit to your orthopaedist to rule outany fractures and decide if immobilization is necessary. Immobilization using a brace or boot provides stability to the ankle andallows the ligaments to rest and heal, thus reducing the risk of further injury. An anti-inflammatory medication may be recommendedand crutches provided for a few days if the ankle is too painful to bear weight. Physical therapy plays an important role in the reha-bilitation of ankle sprains. During physical therapy different interventions are utilized such as stretching the calf to create adequatemobility, strengthening the surrounding musculature to allow the ankle to be more stable, modalities for pain relief, as well as bal-ancing for joint stability. As the ankle gains strength and stability, more sports specific activities such as jumping, hopping, running,and cutting are incorporated in preparation for return to play.

Dr. Woods completed his foot & ankle fellowship at the esteemed Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa Bay, FL and receivedhis medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha MedicalHonor Society.

While completing his internship and residency programs at University of Miami’s Jackson Health System, Dr. Woods provided worldclass treatment for a variety of South Florida patients – including University of Miami Hurricanes athletes.

By Dr. Clive C. Woods

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Parkland Girls softball is excitingly waiting for the 2016 season to begin.After serving the residents of Parkland for over 10 years, the program isanticipating new participants because there are no residential requirementsand also due to the development of 'The Wedge.' The Parkland GirlsSoftball program is open to girls from any city ages 7 to 16 years old.Practices and home games are held at Terramar Park with away gamesheld in neighboring cities, Coconut Creek and Coral Springs.

"Coaching these girls and helping them learn the basics and fundamentalsof Softball as well as the meaning of good sportsmanship continues to bean amazing experience. It's a privilege to coach here in Parkland! “ - Coach Sal

President Jeanne Perretty is stepping into her third season with the league,and also currently serves as President of the Parkland Baseball League forher 11th year. She says, "My daughter Samantha came through the softballprogram, and it really made a big difference for her." Away at college now,Jeanne is convinced that being part of the league taught 23 year-oldSamantha important life lessons that will ensure her future success.

Jeanne implores, "We are eager to form a Board of Directors for our softballleague, and welcome any volunteers who will dedicate their time andexpertise to help run a much bigger and more quality program." With enroll-ment currently at 70 girls, she hopes to expand the league to 125 players.

The season runs from January through May. Sign ups are underway. www.ParklandLittleLeague.com or email Softball@ParklandLL.comSee ad below.

Important NumbersAquatic Complex................................. (954)345-2121City Hall in the Mall ............................ (954)344-1828Coral Springs Gymnasium ................ (954)345-2107Cypress Park Pool ............................... (954)345-2109Cypress Park Tennis ........................... (954)345-2100Mullins Park Pool ................................. (954)345-2170Sportsplex Tennis Center ................... (954)344-1840Parks and Recreation .......................... (954)345-2200Parks Field Conditions ........................ (954)344-1187yMCA Family Center .......................... (954)384-9622

Baseball & Tee BallAMERICAN/NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUENOW REGISTERING! For more info. seewww.csall.com, or call (754) 551-1501. See ad below.CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUEStrives to reach disabled kids and their families at no cost. For more info, call (954) 345-9329.NORTH SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUENOW REGISTERING! For more info go towww.eteamz.com/northsprings. see ad pgs 28.WINTER BASEBALLPlayers from Parkland and Coral Springs are welcome. Games are held August - November.www.cswb.us or call 954-341-0702.

MEN'S CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC ASSOC.Teams of every denomination from any faith-based organization are welcome to the league. Please call (954) 796-0933MEN'S SENIOR OVER 30 BASEBALLFor info. call Ron Luzim (954)755-1500 or Kevin Lydon (954)609-0069.CORAL SPRINGS TEE BALLFor more info. call Nick Becker (954)345-2255.

BasketballCORAL SPRINGS BASKETBALLYear round play check for sign up dates. www.CSBCHOOPS.com or call (954) 360-1200 or Barry Popock (954) 599-6660

Driving SchoolGO DRIVING INC.Learn to drive in the coolest cars on the road, GT Mustangs and SS Camaros! Permit Exams,instruction 7 days a week, and much more. For more info, call (954) 757-7622. See ad pg 3

Flag Football & CheerleadingCORAL SPRINGS FLAG FOOTBALL& FLAG FOOTBALL CHEERLEADINGFor more info, see www.CSFFC.ORG, contactBruce Weinberg (954)263-5545 ULTIMATE FLAG FOOTBALL For more info. see www.UltimateFlagFootball.org

Family FitnessONE TO ONE FITNESSState-of-the-Art Personal Training Facility. InBusiness for Over 24 Years!. For more info. call 954.796.7001. www.onetoonefitness.usSee ad and article on pages 31.

Tackle Football & CheerleadingCORAL SPRINGS TACKLE FOOTBALL & TACKLE FOOTBALL CHEERLEADINGFor more info see www.cschargers.com

PARKLAND RANGERS TACKLE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADINGFootball contact: 954-892-4244 or info@parklandrangers.com

Cheer contact:954-520-2515 or cheer@parklandrangers.com. www.parklandrangers.com

Horseback RidingMALACHI ACRESRiding Lessons and Boarding for Ages 5 thru adultwith beginner thru advanced instruction. For more info. call 954-255-7185 or go towww.MalachiAcres.com. See ad pg 30.

Ice Skating & HockeyFLORIDA PANTHERS ICEDEN The triple rink known formerly known as Saveologyhas programs all year long! www.PanthersDen.comor call (954)341-9956.

LacrosseCORAL SPRINGS CHIEFSFor more info see www.coralspringslacrosse.com Call Anthony LoFurno 954–868–4735 or emailanthony@coralspringslacrosse.com.

RunningNORTHWEST BROWARD ROAD RUNNERSA volunteer-based organization with a goal to promotehealth and wellness through running, provide supportfor runners of all ages, levels and abilities. For moreinfo. go to www.nwbrrc.com or emailjaygee725@gmail.com

SoccerCORAL SPRINGS RECREATIONAL For more info www.CSYS.org or call Mimi Miltonfor further info. 954-341-6391.

CORAL SPRINGS UNITED TRAVEL SOCCER. The Storm & Renegades have officially merged! Call Mike Driscoll at 954-439-2851 or see www.coralspringsunited.comMEN'S OVER 30 SOCCERContact Dr. Rami Toueg at (954)341-4500

SoftballyOUTH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION OF CORAL SPRINGS (ySACS)Two seasons run each year, February-May andSeptember-November. See the website atwww.coralspringssoftball.com or call (954)344-0171 CORAL SPRINGS WOMEN’S SOFTBALLPlayers 18 & older can join the slow-pitch teams thatplay on Sundays and Monday evenings at Forest HillsPark.Call Barb Pantazis (954) 344-4449.

Pet SittingSAFE AT HOME PETSBonded and insured with more than 30 years experi-ence, keep your pet’s routine predictable when youcan’t be home. Overnight stays or daily stop-ins. For more info. call 954-415-5425. See ad page 26.

Private Schools & CampsCORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMyNorthwest Broward County’s premier private Christiancollege preparatory school. Grades PK3 through 12thgrade. Accredited by the SACS, ACSI, FCIS, FKC &ECFA. For more info. call 954-752-2870 or go towww.csca.us. See ad on pg 24.

GLADES CHRISTIAN ACADEMyAll About Introducing Kids to Jesus and His Word!Kindergarten though 8th grade. For more info, call954.755.6405 or see www.CBGLADES.COM/GCASee ad and article pages 6 & 7.

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORy SCHOOLIs an accredited, college-preparatory, independent,non-sectarian school serving families of the pre-kindergarten through high school age groups.For more info. call (954) 247-0011 or seewww.NBPS.org See ad on page 21.

SUPER STARS SUMMER DAy CAMPSouth Florida’s Premier Summer Day Camp! We getyour child running, jumping, playing and having ablast all summer long. For more info. seewww.SuperStarsCamp.com or call (954)444-8548.

Special NeedsPARKLAND BUDDy SPORTSFind out about league offerings and activities.www.ParklandBuddySports.com

CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUEStrives to reach disabled kids and their families at no cost. For more info, call (954) 345-9329.

TOMORROW’S DREAMS TODAy Tomorrow's Dreams Today provides programs & facil-ities for children and young adults with special needs,while creating awareness and sensitivity. For more info, call 954-753-9430 or www.tomorrowsdreamstoday.org.

VolleyballSAND TURTLES VOLLEyBALL CLUBBeginner sand volleyball training for kids and adults.Call Mark Lewkowicz for more info. (954)345-0500.www.sandturtlesvolleyball.com

YMCA LeaguesPARKLAND yMCA FAMILy FUN CENTERFind out about league offerings and activities. For information, call (954)384-9622 or seewww.ymcabroward.org

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Parkland Little LeagueNOW REGISTERING!For more info., call (954) 604-2442 or visitwww.parklandll.com See ad pg 14.

BasketballPARKLAND REC BASKETBALLSee www.parklandbasketball.com or call the hotline (954) 227-0989. See ad below

CheerleadingPARKLAND CHEERLEADING CLUB Contact Susan Kelton (954)575-9575.

Tackle Football & CheerleadingPARKLAND RANGERS TACKLE FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADINGFootball contact: 954-892-4244 or info@parklandrangers.com Cheer contact:954-520-2515 or cheer@parklandrangers.com. www.parklandrangers.com

Flag FootballPARKLAND FLAG FOOTBALLFor more info, see www.parklandflag.com

Horseback RidingMALACHI ACRESRiding Lessons and Boarding for Ages 5 thru adultwith beginner thru advanced instruction. For more info. call 954-255-7185 or go towww.MalachiAcres.com. See ad on page 30.LacrossePARKLAND REDHAWKSSee www.parklandlacrosse.com or call Rob Windesheim (954) 324-1444

SUPER STARS SUMMER DAy CAMPNOW REGISTERING. South Florida’s Premier SummerDay Camp! We get your child running, jumping, playingand having a blast all summer long. For more info. seewww.SuperStarsCamp.com or call (954)444-8548.

Driving SchoolGO DRIVING INC.Learn to drive in the coolest cars on the road, GTMustangs and SS Camaros! Permit Exams, instruction7 days a week, and much more. For more info, call(954) 757-7622. See ad on pg 3.

Family FitnessONE TO ONE FITNESSState-of-the-Art Personal Training Facility. In Businessfor Over 24 Years!. For more info. call 954.796.7001.www.onetoonefitness.us See ad and article on pages 31.

SoccerPARKLAND SOCCER CLUBFor more info, call (954)410-5172 or www.parklandsoccer.net

TRAVEL SOCCER PARKLAND PREDATORSFor more info. call Robert at 954-802-4721. www.ParklandPredators.net

Girls SoftballNOW REGISTERING!For info. call Michele (954) 798-1204 or see www.parklandgirlssoftball.com See ad pg 15.

Special NeedsPARKLAND BUDDy SPORTSFind out about league offerings and activities.www.ParklandBuddySports.com

Private Schools & CampsCORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMyNorthwest Broward County’s premier private Christiancollege preparatory school. Grades PK3 through 12thgrade. Accredited by the SACS, ACSI, FCIS, FKC &ECFA. For more info. call 954-752-2870 or go towww.csca.us. See ad and story on pgs 24.

GLADES CHRISTIAN ACADEMyAll About Introducing Kids to Jesus and His Word!Kindergarten though 8th grade. For more info, call954.755.6405 or see www.CBGLADES.COM/GCASee ad and article on pgs 6 & 7.

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORy SCHOOLIs an accredited, college-preparatory, independent, non-sectarian school serving families of the pre-kindergartenthrough high school age groups.For more info. call (954) 247-0011 or seewww.NBPS.org See ad on page 21.

Important NumbersLeisure Services ........................(954)757-4105Field Conditions .........................(954)757-4110Park Ranger ...............................(954)575-1007Youth,Teen, & Senior Programs (954)757-4129City Hall ......................................(954)753-5040Terramar Tennis .........................(954)757-1910YMCA Family Fun Center .........(954)384-9622

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The Parkland Rangers youth Tackle Football andCheer Program has been a staple in our localAthletic community for 9 years and is also makingits mark nationwide on two fronts. Part of the nation-al Pop Warner Football Conference, athletes arerecognized, not only for their physical abilities, butfor their academic achievements. RangersPresident Ed Hoffman says, "Athletes have to main-tain a certain grade point average to participate inthe program. Parkland has done an outstanding joband we currently have so many National AcademicAll Americans that Rangers are more than half ofthe total in the entire conference." In order toachieve this title, a player must have an average of90% or higher in school.

One of the things that also makes the Rangers dif-ferent from most Youth Football clubs is their "MustPlay" rule. This rule outlines that, in order to effec-tively teach discipline, dedication and teamwork toeach child involved in the program, each playermust take the field for a minimum number of playsin every game. The Mandatory Play Rule is whatEd feels makes Pop Warner such an effective andpowerful program. "We don't have situations wherekids practice all week and don't get the opportunityto play in the game. We strive to make sure thatevery kid has the chance to succeed in games forall of the hard work they put in during the practiceweek." The Rangers oversee 6 Football Team

Divisions and 5 Cheerleading squads. Ed says,"We were so excited that the City of Parklandexpanded Pine Trails Park and built fields just forour program. All of our practices and home gamesare held there."

Part of the Greater Miami South Florida PopWarner Conference, encompassing both Dadeand Broward Counties, Ed says, "Some of thebest football in the country is played down in thisarena." And the Rangers have proven themselvesto be worthy opponents.

Ed adds, "We were excited this year because allof our squads made the playoffs and two of them,the Junior Pee Wee Team and the Pee Wee Teamwent on to play in the Miami ConferenceChampionship games in their divisions." TheJuniors were defeated in overtime, but theParkland Pee Wees went on to win theConference Championship! At press time, the PeeWees had won 2 of the Southeast Regional playoffgames, with more to go in the hopes of bringinghome a title to Parkland that's never been donebefore. Stay tuned to their website and cheer themon as they work toward the Pop Warner SuperBowl, a National Championship and an amazingfirst-ever accomplishment for the League.

Go Rangers!!

The Parkland Farmer's Market is back in action! With morethan 100 vendors featuring a diverse array of prepared foods -such as donuts, organic empanadas, oversized soft pretzels,and barbecue all made on-site - accompany soaps, pickles,homemade breads, kettle corn, fresh baked pastries, smooth-ies, pasta, fresh flowers, and, of course, organic fruits andvegetables. The Parkland Farmers’ Market began in 2006 and has grownevery year into what is now a long-established, large marketwith a reputation as the place to be for vendors and customersalike. “We’re so pleased, not only with how our vendors keepcoming back raving about how much business they get fromour market, but how residents from all over Broward and PalmBeach flock to it to stock up for two weeks,” said PhilipBiscorner, Parkland’s Director of Parks and Recreation whooversees the event. The Parkland Farmers’ Market runs every two weeks fromNovember through April(See calendar dates on opposite page)The City of Parkland, Florida has a population of approximate-ly 26,000 and is located in northwest Broward County.Established in 1963, the City has grown from humble begin-nings while remaining environmentally proud and is home tonine parks and five public schools. To learn more about the City of Parkland visit us online atwww.cityofparkland.org and www.facebook.com/copfl

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Look Your Best This Holiday Season With Cosmetic AcupunctureBy Monique BainCosmetic Acupuncture is the use of fine needles on specific points on the face to pre-serve a youthful look. This type of cosmetic treatment has been done for centuries inChina and other Asian countries and it is now becoming popular in the US. Cosmetic Acupuncture is performed with the goal of creating collagen just under the skinto help fill in wrinkles and plump skin while balancing the body’s energy and creating asense of well being. Increasingly, patients are opting for natural treatments over the knife,Botox or other pharmaceutical injectables. The cosmetic treatment brightens andsmoothes the skin and the sagging skin gets lifted in a natural way, not like a surgicalprocedure because it’s not that drastic. Patients also find out that an added benefit to thecosmetic treatment is the increase sense of well being that comes with it.A study published in 1996 by the International Journal of Acupuncture said that 300patients surveyed, 90% said they saw a lessening of lines, clearer skin tone and subtletightening. Sessions can take from 60 to 75 minutes each and a series of 10 sessions isrecommended for optimum results. We can also get great results with biopuncture, which involves injection of small amountsof liquid into acupuncture points or trigger points just under the skin. The injections deliv-er vitamins, minerals and amino acids directly into the skin to nourish and rejuvenate,promote production of collagen and elastin. As your skin age, circulation decreases andthe resulting reduction of oxygen and nutrients hinders your body’s ability to flush out tox-ins. This technique is very effective for facial rejuvenation, cellulite reduction and weightloss and it is also used in the treatment of pain, migraine headaches, cold, flu, allergies,auto immune disease and more. Anyone is a candidate who is seeking a treatmentoption for wrinkles and sagging skin without the use of anesthesia and surgery.Biopuncture can be used as a supplement or as an alternative to many anti-aging regi-mens, including Botox, peels, facelifts, laser resurfacing and fillers.

Monique BainM.Ac, L.Ac

Five ElementWellness Center

954-657-8342

www.5EWC.com

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The excitement of going away to see family and friends for the Holidays is often tempered by the stress of wondering aboutgiving your pets the best care. Both you and your pet(s) benefit when you’ve conscientiously hired a professional, qualifiedperson to care for them when you’re away.

Hiring a pet sitter assures that your pet stays in his familiar home environment on his regular diet and routine. He doesn’thave to reside with unfamiliar animals (such as at a boarding kennel) and continues to enjoy individual attention while you'reaway enjoying vacation, family and friends.

The benefits for you are terrific, too! Your friends and neighbors aren't burdened with caring for your pet, and you’ll knowthat your "baby" is being taken care of by a professional. You’ll also have someone creating traffic in and around your home,bringing in the newspaper and mail (and the plants can be watered, too). Potential burglars won't realize you're away!

To find a professional pet sitter, ask friends, neighbors, your veterinarian, the humane society or a dog trainer. Learn abouttheir qualifications and services by interviewing candidates over the phone or atyour home. Ask for written proof of commercial liability insurance (to coveraccidents and negligence) and bonding (to protect against theft bythe sitter or her employees). What training has the pet sitterreceived? What if she has car trouble or becomes ill? Does shehave a backup? Will your pet have playtime as well as walks?Does the pet sitter use a written service contract spelling outservices and fees? If the pet sitter moves into your home,what are the specific times she agrees to be with yourpet? Will anyone else be in your home while she isthere? Is this detailed in the contract? How does yourpet sitter make sure that you have returned home?Will the pet sitter give you the phone numbers ofclients who agree to be references?

It's important to have the prospective pet sitter meetyou and your pet before actually hiring her. Watch howshe and your pet interact. Does your pet seem comfortablewith her? Are you?

Dr. Goberville’s Sight Savers' gift list:Consider the gift of an EYE EXAM and give sight to a special child or adult in your life. A

top reason for a child’s poor school performance is poor vision. Ten million school children inAmerica have vision conditions that impact learning. Their first comprehensive eye assessmentshould be at six months of age. A test for problems such as retinal blastoma tests for visualacuity, excessive or unequal amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.Evaluating eye alignment and eye teaming ability should also be done. It is important to identifychildren who have risk factors at this stage. Beginning at age three, children should have anannual eye exam.

Eye-friendly toys help develop their eyes, brain and eye-hand coordination. For childrenunder two, brightly colored mobiles, blocks, balls and stacking toys are appropriate. Children fourand up will enhance fine motor skills with magnetic letters, stringing beads, and video games.Avoid slingshots, dart guns and shooting toys for children under six. As in the movie A Christmasstory, “You could shoot your eye out!"

Help preserve eyesight by gifting an Optomap laser retinal exam that evaluates the healthof the inner layer of the eye. This detects problems that, if left untreated, may lead to seriouseye problems that can lead to permanent vision loss. Diabetes and high blood pressure, diabeticretinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)destroys vision.

Adults spend countless hours at their computers, causing computer eyestrain. This can leadto neck and shoulder pain, decreased vision and reduced efficiency. The most common prob-lems are related to improper eyeglasses. Computer users who are presbyopic (over 40) havea greater problem. Some are more comfortable with progressive lenses for proper range ofdistance. Another may be computer glasses that offer a greater field of vision from side to side.Your eye care specialist will assist you with the right decision. Eyeglasses are not only a neces-sity, but are also a fashion statement why not give a pair of unique glasses as a holiday gift foryour family or friend?

We live where the sun always shines, and a terrific gift for someone you care for is a goodpair of polarized sunglasses (prescription or not) to enhance vision, protect eyes from harmfulUV rays and cause eye damage, And they look great, too!

Call for a complimentary refractive surgery consultation for a loved one by offering them a gift card for a LASIK procedure to eliminate distance glasses. Call for a gift card today!

Dr. Gary Goberville, Optometric Physician

Eye Site Vision Center2344 N. University Dr.

Coral Springs954-344-3937

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Hanukkah Stories and Songs - Thurs, Dec 3The Parkland Library and Congregation Kol Tikvah pres-ent Hanukkah stories and songs (ages 3 and up) from4-5 PM with Rabbi Stollman. Parkland Library cardrequired to register. Register online www.cityofpark-land.org/library or call (954)757-4207Parkland Eats n' Beats - Saturday, December 5Spend your Saturday night with us and your favoritefood trucks! From 5:30 - 9:30 PM we will showcase localmusical artists while you enjoy a very yummy dinner. Besure to bring lawn chairs and blankets you are not goingto want to miss this event!! Held at the Amphitheater,10561 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076. For more info,call 954-757-4107.Parkland Farmers Market and Craft Show -Sunday, December 6 Come join us for our Farmer'sMarket and Craft Show from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.Customers will be able to purchase their usual Farmer'sMarket items as well as some specialty handcrafteditems from our craft vendors. Our market is also dogfriendly so don't forget to visit our pet vendors! Held atthe Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Rd.,Parkland. Call 954-757-4105 for more info.2015 Coral Springs Holiday Parade - Wed, Dec 9 The City’s annual Holiday Parade begins at 7 p.m. Themost beloved superheroes will be putting aside their dif-ferences and “Joining Forces for the Holidays." Thisyear's parade will be led by Darth Vader and membersof the 501st Legion Everglades Squad in their full Star

Wars regalia.The parade will also feature marching bands, decorated floats and other entries along Sample Roadfrom Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. Before the holiday parade, individuals and families will participate in the Coral Springs Holiday Mile along SampleRoad near Coral Springs Drive at 6:15 p.m. This will be atimed one-mile event, with awards for the top three maleand female participants in each age category. To register,visit active.com.In case of inclement weather, the parade will be held onThursday, December 10. For more information on partici-pating in the Holiday Parade, call 954-345-2112 or visitwww.CoralSprings.org/holidayparade.Bethlehem Revisited - begins Friday, Dec 11thFirst Church of Coral Springs, invites you to step back intime to Bethlehem Revisited, a living interactive recreationof the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000years ago. You can enter the city between 7:00pm -9:00pm on Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Saturday andSunday, and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday.The experience concludes Tuesday night.The historic recreation includes a walled city utilizing morethan 30,500 square feet of lumber, 20 gallons of paint, andtakes about 1,100 man-hours to build. See the authenticmarketplace where shop owners are eager to show youtheir wares and demonstrate how they are made. You willalso find livestock, Shepherds, Roman soldiers,Storytellers, and a Living Nativity. Join the thousands ofpeople who experience Bethlehem Revisited each year.Appropriate for all ages and admission is FREE. FirstChurch is located at 8650 W Sample Road, Coral Springs(half a mile east of University Drive).For more info, see www.bethlehem-revisited.com.Coral Springs Downtown in December - Sat, Dec 12.The fun begins at 5 p.m. and will include holiday treats,hot cocoa and other fun winter surprises. The event is freebut there will be food and refreshments available for pur-chase. Be prepared for a chance of snow! An outdoorshowing of short holiday films will begin at 7 p.m. atDowntown Coral Springs, 9400 W. Sample Road, justwest of University Drive.There will be free parking in theDowntown area. Blankets and lawn chairs are encour-aged, but please refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages.For more details, please call 954-344-1111.Parkland Drive In Family Movie - Sat, Dec 12We are going big in the City of Parkland! Join us as weturn the Equestrian Center (8350 Ranch Road) into themost amazing drive-in theater experience from 8:00 to10:00 PM. Equipped with a movie screen that sits 3-sto-ries high and sound that is transmitted through your FMradio, this is going to be a movie night you won't want tomiss! Cars, Golf Carts and Bicycles welcome! For moreinformation, contact the Parks and Recreation Departmentat 954-757-4105.SNOW A Christmas Experience at Church by theGlades - December 17, 19, 20 & 24Join us at Church by the Glades this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! You have 18 opportunities at3 different locations to choose from. For more info call954.755.7767, go to www.CBGlades.com/Christmas orsee ad on back cover for service times and campus locations.

One to One has One Focus...You!Focusing on fitness for people of all ages for more than 25 years has earned ManuelMair a stellar reputation throughout our area as well as with professional athletesthroughout the world. He says, "It makes me feel terrific to help people achieve some-thing they've never been able to do before."

The backbone of one to one fitness, an elite training facility right here in Coral Springs,Manny, as he's known to friends and clients, coaches people who are engaged in avariety of athletic disciplines as well as those who have not exercised in many years.From the mom/housewife who has finally decided to do something about her ownhealth and well-being, to the business professional who has decided that being toosedentary is not helping them achieve physical goals, Manny and his staff of fitnesscoaches have the primary focus of helping each of their clients to achieve a higherlevel of wellness and ability. Manny has hand picked the staff of seven who share hispassion and commitment to fitness and are driven to help every client achieve theirbest. Proud of the facility that he and his other coaches work from, Manuel says, "Wehave everything necessary to help each client reach their goals. We have some of thebest cardio equipment along with many training items that other gyms do not include."

A veteran Marine, his military discipline has served him well in his training of both him-self and those he coaches. His long list of better-performing clients includes profes-sional hockey stars, Olympians, elite track and field performers and competitive swim-mers. Along with a soft-spoken demeanor and a big heart for others' situations, Manny,together with his qualified staff have helped to bring people from dire circumstancesincluding addiction to some of the most elite fitness platforms that they had previouslynever imagined achieving.

Are you ready for a change that will improve your life on many levels? It starts with acall and a visit to One to One Fitness. Feel great about yourself again!

Manny MairOwner

Fitness Professional

One to One Fitness55451 University Dr.

Suite 101, Coral Springs954-796-7001

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