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ow, 2018 is almost here. This year flew by real quick. As you can see from our past year of magazines, we have spared no effort in bringing you the most enjoyable and reader friendly magazines we can come up with. We have taken all your input and ideas and have published what we feel are the 3 best local community magazines in South florida. We all were hur t by Hurricane Irma but thank fully, our area was spared the brunt of any major damage. Our thoughts and prayer s are with ever yone who was impacted by any of the severe weather to hit our nation over the past month. Global warming anyone?

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On November 4th, OXXO Care Cleaners will sponsor a volunteer planting effort at St. John Bosco Church in Little Havana, where restoration after Hurricane Irma will take place. They will provide landscaping services and hurricane cleanup. Saint John Bosco provides an afterschool program called the Leadership Learning Center that serves over 250 children in the Little Havana area. They will help with a nice green space and privacy fence for the children’s play area.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County will host their fifth annual 5K, “NAMIWalks,” on November 11 in Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Registration starts at 8 a.m., the walk kicks off at 9:30 a.m. “Walking for Mental Health” will benefit NAMI Broward County, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There will be music, food, dancing, kids zone, entertainment and pet contests. There is no fee to walk; everyone who raises $100 or more receives a free event T-shirt. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and Chief Public Defender Howard Finkelstein are this year’s honorary chairs and they will be speaking before the Walk starts. City News is a sponsor of this event. For information, call Edna Einhorn at 954-258-3990 or Edna@NAMIBroward.org.

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Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of music, food, and great company! The City of Parkland, along with Northwest Medical Center, present a traditional Veteran’s Day Ceremony with great live music. Come hungry because there will also be a wide variety of food trucks to eat from. The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End. For more information, call 954-757-4105.

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Bring your family, friends and neighbors, and join us for the City of Coral Springs annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on Saturday,

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November 11 at 10:45 a.m. Wear your patriotic colors and support those who served our country. The ceremony will include speeches by veterans and politicians, a 21-gun salute, placing of wreath and raising of the military and United States flags. Also, if you have any faded or tattered U.S. Flags, drop them off at the Retired Flag Box located outside the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr. The Veterans Coalition will be disposing the flags properly. Veterans Park is located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., just east of University Drive. For more information, call 954-345-2200.

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The Parkland Horseman’s Association Dressage Show will take place on November 12th at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. The Association is a non-profit organization that supports good horsemanship, safe riding, and keeping the greenways open to all horse enthusiasts in the City of Parkland. For more details, visit http://parklandhorsemans.org/.

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The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market will feature vendors selling fresh and organic produce, herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as a variety of gourmet foods, including olive oil, fresh mozzarella, guacamole, jams, honey and more. There will even be pet treats available for your furry companions. The Farmers’ Market will run the second and fourth Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court Coral Springs. For more details, visit http://www.coralsprings.org.

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Sponsored by Friends of Music, Inc. and Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Presidio Brass will perform Sounds of the Cinema. Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with fresh, original arrangements, their unique sound has become a trademark for the ensemble from San Diego, CA, captivating audiences the world over. The show will take place at 7:30 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit http://www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

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Enjoy some arts and crafts at the Community Craft Show on November 18th at Harbor Chase Assisted Living of Coral Springs, 2975 NW 99th Ave, Coral Springs. Snacks available for purchase, jewelry, crafts and more. A portion of proceeds goes to the Alzheimer’s Walk. For information and vendor opportunities, contact craftycrafts2u@aol.com or 954-979-0712.

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ovember and December are the months tax professionals urge their clients to project their current year tax picture, while at the same time considering what the next year might look like. These later months in the year are a time when most taxpayers have a pretty good idea what their full year tax picture will look like. At the same time, this gives us weeks to plan for the current year and consider how current year planning can af fect the next year. When we consider 2017 and 2018 together, we can implement strategies resulting in the overall best posture. While 2017 saw many Tax Cour t cases impacting specific circumstances, other than hurricane relief, there has been no significant tax legislation, that at present, af fects our year end planning. The current proposals in Congress will af fect all of us dif ferently, but at this time, we do not know what provisions will be enacted and whether they will be retroactive to the beginning of 2017. All of these uncer tainties put us in a dif ficult position to accurately plan for the end of this year and into 2018. Nonetheless, planning is still essential. As always, individuals should accumulate all their income and deduction data to date and project the totals through year end. Do a quick calculation as to what your taxes might be with your projected taxable income, then consider additional action steps that might improve your net result. Below are some planning ideas for the end of 2017. Additional strategies not mentioned, may be applicable in your circumstances. That is why it is essential to meet with your accountant in the next few weeks to explore strategies uniquely applicable to your circumstances. 1. Review your ability to shift income to family members in lower tax brackets. This can be accomplished in small businesses to reduce income of senior family members. 2. Make sure you have utilized the annual gift tax exemption of $14,000 per person. In 2018, $14,000 is increased to $15,000. If you do make gifts, making them early in the year creates an oppor tunity for the recipients to earn income, which eventually might be subject to a lower income tax. 3.Review all your business activities and Schedule C sole proprietorships. Accelerate deductions and postpone income where possible. 4.If you have capital gains income, consider taking losses on securities in your por tfolio. Be careful of the wash sale rules, which disallows losses for securities repurchased within thir ty (30) days. 5.Carefully review your itemized deductions and how they are impacted by phase outs. If you can bunch up your deductions in 2017 to gain a benefit, consider doing so. If you cannot do so, consider pushing of f deductions to 2018 when you might be able to exceed applicable phase out limitations. 6.Sometimes it makes sense to accelerate income into the current year to bring you up to a higher tax bracket than you might be in, but that will save taxes over the two year period. Accelerating income can be accomplished through security sales, postponement of deductions, taking additional IR A withdrawals, and of course through timing of payments for taxes, charity and other miscellaneous deductions. The objective here is to consider 2017 and 2018 together to determine what strategy results in the lowest combined tax liability.

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7.Consider fully funding your retirement accounts if you need additional deductions. If you do not need deductions or actually need income, consider additional retirement account withdrawals. Remember, if you reached age 70 ½ this year, you may delay your first withdrawal until next year, so long as it is made before April 1. If you are in this circumstance, it is impor tant to determine in which year taking your first required minimum distribution results in the best tax situation. 8.Consider “Rothifying” your IR A accounts, if you need to accelerate income into 2017. Many taxpayers end up with little or no taxable income in years before they are required to take minimum distributions. Oftentimes when those distributions are required, their income increases markedly. The objective here is to smooth out your income and take advantage of a lower tax liability by minimizing ef fective tax rates applicable to the withdrawals. 9. As always, make sure your Federal and State tax payments are suf ficient to avoid underpayment penalties. Notwithstanding, sometimes an underpayment penalty is acceptable if making the payment in a succeeding year generates a tax benefit that may not have been generated in an earlier year. You must run the numbers to see if this strategy works for you. 10.Review any credits that might be applicable. This includes business credits, education credits, energy credits, and state tax credits, among others. Year-end tax planning can be complex and is often based on assumptions and speculation. This is magnified by tax legislation uncer tainty. Notwithstanding, we need to do what we can based upon the facts as they presently exist. For most of us, tax rates might not be decreasing significantly in 2018, so the action steps addressed above most likely apply. If however, you and your advisor believe your 2018 tax bracket may be significantly less than the bracket in 2017, many of the strategies addressed above should be implemented in reverse. That means accelerating deductions from 2018 to 2017 where they will be more valuable, and postponing income into 2018 where the tax rate might be lower. While your tax return can be viewed as a historical document, your tax planning is for here and now. Plan your actions steps for the remainder of 2017 into 2018. As tax changes come into clearer view, you can alter your strategies to take advantage of any benefits that might accrue. But if you don’t plan, your tax savings oppor tunities will surely pass you by. My best advice, pull all your information together, plan now in November, plan again in December, and you will cer tainly have done the best you can. Best of luck this tax planning season and best wishes for a happy holiday season and wonder ful New Year.

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or generations, families around the world have celebrated the star t of the holiday season with the beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. The International Ballet Company (IBC) brings this spectacular holiday classic to the stage on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th at the Coral Springs Center for the Ar ts. Tickets are on sale now for this magical theatrical experience. Don’t delay, this fabulous production is always a sell- out.

This will be the 18th outstanding per formance of IBC’s holiday spectacle which promises to be bigger, better and even more magical than ever. The full- scale professional theater production will feature stunning costumes, extravagant scener y and magnificent stage ef fects including a fierce battle bet ween the giant Rat King and the handsome Prince. Snow actually falls from the sk y, Clara’s bed moves magically on clouds of smoke, and dancers from all around the world dance with joy and happiness. The Nutcracker promises excitement and enjoyment for the entire family.

a time- honored holiday tradition with your family, make the International Ballet Company’s 18th annual per formance of The Nutcracker ballet par t of your holiday festivities. Call now to book your seats. The International Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on December 9th and 10th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The theater is conveniently located just off the Sawgrass Expressway; simply head east on Sample Road and turn right on Coral Springs Drive. Tickets for the matinee shows at 2pm are $25 each and the Saturday evening Gala Performance show at 8pm is $35 per ticket. Call the theater box office at (954) 344-5990 or visit www. coralspringscenterforthearts.com to purchase tickets to the spectacular holiday classic, The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. There will be a special performance for nonprofit organizations on Friday, December 8th at 7pm. Call 954-224-0024 for ticket information.

This best- loved holiday classic wows young and old with its delightful tale, unforgettable classical music score by P. Tchaikovsk y, and magnificent dancing. The stor y of a young girl who is magically transpor ted to the Kingdom of the Sweets is followed by a captivated audience who asks the question “was this really all a dream?” Each per formance showers the audience with joy and lif ts the spirits of all. Celebrate the season with the magic of The Nutcracker. Whether this will be your first time seeing a Nutcracker production or it’s NOVEMBER 2017

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Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs offers ‘sense of belonging’ By Nicol JeNkiNs

hose who risk their lives to fight for our country have an unspoken bond.

During Veterans Day and all year round, the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs provides support to local veterans and their families. They want to make sure veterans feel a sense of belonging to their local community when they return home. Since 2013, the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs has fulfilled their mission of being a community veterans group formed to serve veterans and their families in Coral Springs and surrounding communities. As stated in their mission statement, they are “veterans serving veterans and their families” from all branches of the military services- Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army. In addition, they are a coalition of all eras of military service from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to the current War on Terrorism. The group welcomes spouses, descendants, widows, widowers of veterans and volunteers who want to help make a difference. The Coalition has a dedicated team of Board members who welcome veterans and their families. The Board consists of Ron Stancavage, President; Ernie Kubasek, Vice President; Alan Paley, Treasurer; Tony Bianco, Service Officer; and Cheri Tishman, Secretary. The Coalition currently has 50 members and is accepting new members wishing to serve and be recognized at various events in Coral Springs and the surrounding towns, including the City of Coral Springs Veterans Day ceremony held on November 11th at 10:45 am at Veterans Park, located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs. The ceremony includes speeches by veterans and politicians, a 21-gun salute, placing of wreath and raising of the military and United States flags. “Veterans Day is the holiday in which we pause to honor those men and women who served in the military, and then returned home to blend into society and become productive citizens of this great country. We must never forget the debt that this country owes its veterans, for the time they spent away from home and their commitment to put their life on the line for their country. Memorial Day is the holiday when we honor

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our deceased veterans and pay them the respect that they most certainly deserve,” said Ron Stancavage, President of the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs. The community organization helps veterans not only on holidays but year round. “We can assist local veterans by understanding their needs, and then helping them to navigate through the system to get the needed result. If a veteran has an issue with the VA, we can help them by either taking them to the local VA Clinic, or calling someone to handle their issue. Many veterans have unresolved cases pending, and we can refer them to a local VA Claims representative or to their local Congressperson. We can also work with the City that the veteran lives

in, in the event they are being cited for code violations,” said Alan Paley, Treasurer. The Coalition has also participated in various local events and collected new items (clothing and toiletries) to be distributed to local veterans and those living in The Veterans Home in Pembroke Pines. In addition, they have purchased 200 daily bus passes and donated them to the William Kling VA Clinic in Sunrise. Veterans who use the bus to get to and from the VA Clinic will now be able to get there free of charge. Local veterans and their families are encouraged to be part of the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs. For more information, visit www. veteranscoalitionofcoralsprings.org/.

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since 20 05, yvonne lopez has been at the forefront of promoting the cit y of coconut creek. As communit y Relations Director, yvonne lopez is a champion for the communit y and is in charge of keeping residents and businesses informed about projects, initiatives, and events happening in the cit y of coconut creek. The communit y Relations Division is responsible for creekT V, the hometown station; graphic designs/banners/signs through an in - house sign shop; postings and monitoring of social media; daily updates on the website; management of ribbon cut ting/grand opening ceremonies; coc ogram, a weekly e - newslet ter; writing and submit ting stories to local public ations; monthly creek culture series, free lectures on various topic s; and marketing the cit y as a great place to live and work. “ We have created hundreds of “ambassadors” through our citizen’s Academy, a 9 -week program where residents learn how the cit y is run. They help spread all of the wonder ful news about our award -winning cit y,” said lopez. The cit y has been recently honored for many acc omplishments including: Healthiest employers by the south Florida Business Journal, Florida Worksite Wellness Award by the Depar tment of Heath, Tree cit y UsA Grow th Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, among other acc olades. in 20 0 9, a Green Plan was developed and adopted that establishes a framework for achieving environmental leadership. The cit y c ontinues as a progressive environmentally friendly c ommunit y. “ We continue to be a leader in green initiatives in Broward count y. We are currently expanding programs for our special needs c ommunit y and renovating parks,” added lopez. yvonne lopez joined the cit y of coconut creek as the Public information o f f icer in 20 05 and was promoted as the communit y Relations Director in 2013. she is responsible for planning and implementing programs to c onvey information on cit y programs, functions and activities. she launched the cit y’s citizen’s Ac ademy, speaker ’s Bureau, creekT V and social media outreach.

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Prior to joining the cit y, yvonne ser ved as Vice President of Public Relations and communic ations for The Broward Alliance. Before relocating from New york cit y, yvonne worked for Dow Jones Television as the communit y Af fairs Director, and WPiX /channel 11 as the communit y Af fairs Manager. she is the past chair of Atlantic Technical center ’s student Advisor y council and has chaired the boards of Hispanic Unit y (appointed as Board Member emeritus); six Degrees/Big Brothers, Big sisters (currently ser ves as a Big sister); and AsPiR A Broward. Her non - prof it experience stems from employment with the New york cit y Par tnership and the National Puer to Rican Forum. one of her jobs is to keep the cit y ’s c alendar full with plent y of events. The month of November will be a busy one with the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th at 11 am at Veterans Park, 3550 lyons Road; the 20th Annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament on November 18th at 1:15 pm at sabal Pines Park, 50 05 NW 39th Avenue; and the Fall Har vest Festival on November 18th from 2 pm to 6 pm at sabal Pines Park, 50 05 NW 39th Avenue.

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BCPS Schools Recognized as Five Star Schools 25 Schools Honored for Exemplary Community Involvement Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce 25 District schools earned the Five Star School Award for the 2016/17 school year from the Florida Department of Education. The award is presented to schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, nearly 700 schools earned the recognition. Ò Family and community involvement are essential to student success, and I am grateful for the parents, caregivers and community members who invest their time in our stateÕ s schools,Ó said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. Ò When school leaders and educators engage the community, the result is higher academic achievement and more students prepared for future success.Ó The Five Star School Award recognizes the importance of community involvement to student success. To qualify for the award, schools must have active business partnerships, family engagement and volunteer services programs, as well as organized School Advisory Councils. Schools must also earn a grade of Ò CÓ or above or a school improvement rating of Ò maintainingÓ or Ò improvingÓ for the school year being recognized. Congratulations to the following BCPS schools for receiving the Five Star School Award: Apollo Middle School Coral Springs Middle School Davie Elementary School Discovery Elementary School Falcon Cove Middle School Floranada Elementary School Forest Glen Middle School Harbordale Elementary School Heron Heights Elementary School James S. Rickards Middle School Lakeside Elementary School Lyons Creek Middle School Manatee Bay Elementary School

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### ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Ò Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.Ó Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is FloridaÕ s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has more than 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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Parkland Library November 2017 Building with lincoln logs (ages 4-7), wednesday, novemBer 1st, 3:30 p.m. Children will have fun using their imaginations while building log cabins, towers or whatever else they become inspired to make. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. ted talk, wednesday, novemBer 1st, 6:30 p.m. “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” is the topic of this 20-minute TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson. We’ll watch a video presentation of his enlightening, humorous talk, then the group will react and discuss. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/ library or call (954)757-4207. used Book Fair, thursday, novemBer 2nd through saturday, novemBer 4th Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library during the library’s operating hours these three days, the fair features used books. For more information call 954-7574203. reading with ruBy (ages 5 to 12) thursday, novemBer 2nd, 3:30p.m. Come to the Parkland Library to practice your reading skills by reading to Ruby, a therapy dog who is almost as big as Clifford! This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend who won’t mind if you make a mistake. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Each child will have the opportunity to read for about 5 minutes. Parkland Library Card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. all Booked up Book discussion group: thank you For your service By david Finkel saturday, novemBer 4th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To write The Good Soldiers, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Finkel went to the front lines of Baghdad and embedded with the men of the 2-16 Infantry Battalion during the infamous “surge,” a grueling 15-month tour that changed them all forever. In Thank You for Your Service, Finkel has done something even more extraordinary. Once again, he has embedded with some of the men of the 2-16, but this time he has done it at home, here in the States, after their deployments have ended. He is with them in their most intimate, painful, and hopeful moments as they try to recover, and in doing so, he creates an indelible, essential portrait of what life after war is like, not just for these soldiers, but for their wives, widows, children, and friends, and for the professionals who are truly trying, and to a great degree failing, to undo the damage that has been done. When we ask young men and women to go to war, what are we asking of them? And when they return, what are we thanking them for? Registration not required. For more information visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. artist oF the month: vivian hernandez. artist’s reception, saturday, novemBer 4th, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New York born artist Vivian Hernandez will be displaying her mixed media acrylic and chalk artwork at the Parkland Library during the month of November. Hernandez is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico liberal arts program. Her extensive schooling also encompasses interior design in addition to art. She has studied with local artists, currently with Debbie Fletcher at the Coral Springs Museum of Art in Florida. Vivian’s artwork has been on display in various collective art expositions and local galleries in Puerto Rico. In 2001 and 2004 her work earned her a second place in the Art School of Minneapolis’s annual art competition. Her work will be on display at the Parkland Library November 1st through 30th.

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writing Buddies (k-5th grade), saturday, novemBer 4th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Teens will be paired up with young budding authors to guide them through the story creation process. Each child will write and illustrate a mini story to take home. This group meets once a month, and a different genre will be explored each month. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207. knit ‘n’ knowledge, monday, novemBer 6th, 10:30 a.m. Do you enjoy knitting? Bring your own projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share with fellow knitters at the Parkland Library. Please visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207 for more information. game squad (age 7 and up), tuesday, novemBer 7th, 4:45 p.m. Are you crazy about playing games on your favorite handheld device? Then the Parkland Library’s Game Squad is right for you! Children will get the chance to connect through the library’s WiFi to play with fellow gamers while also socializing in person. Participants must bring their own devices (iPad, Nintendo DS, etc.) with their preferred games already downloaded. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

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Chess Club (age 8 and up), Wednesday, november 8th, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Come to the library for a friendly game of chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each game date. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. healthy lifestyle: update on adhd & autism speCtrum disorders Wednesday, november 8th, 6:30 p.m. Mark A. Epstein, M.D., Medical Director of the Dan Marino Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders and ADHD – stressing what we know, what we think we know, and what we don’t know regarding these disorders. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland. org/library or call (954)757-4207. briCks ‘n’ books (age 6 and up), thursday, november 9th, 4 p.m. Children age 6 and up, bring your imagination and Lego building skills to the library! At each Bricks and Books meeting we will have a new building challenge. Conquer each challenge with a buddy or work on your own. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. italian film night With antonio, monday, november 13th, 7 p.m. Enjoy an Italian-language film with subtitles under the guidance of Antonio Del Bene of Byron Tree USA. Registration not required. Please visit www.cityofparkland. org/library or call (954)757-4207 for more information. adult Coloring book art, november 14th, 10:30 a.m. to noon

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Decompress and let your mind wander while enjoying this latest creative trend: coloring books for adults. We’ll add some soothing background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” in your day. We will provide the supplies or you may bring your own. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. teen Writers roundtable (middle sChool & high sChool kids) Wednesday, november 15th, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Share any form of writing and give and get feedback from peers, who are guided by a qualified adult facilitator. Bring your poetry, stories, or whatever writing you’d like to discuss with the group. We’ll start with a fun creativewriting warm-up. Refreshments will be served. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. “CompliCit” film sCreening & filmmaker talk baCk, thursday, november 16th, 6 p.m. Join us for this very special screening of the documentary “Complicit,” featuring the untold story of why President Roosevelt and the State Department refused safe haven www.CityNewsMagaziNe.CoM

to Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis on the S.S. St. Louis. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with the filmmaker. Registration required. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. building With linColn logs (ages saturday, november 18th, 11 a.m.

4-7),

Children will have fun using their imaginations while building log cabins, towers or whatever else they become inspired to make. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. afternoon board games (adults), saturday, november 18th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Yahtzee, Scrabble, checkers, chess, backgammon and more are all on the table for this fun and social afternoon. We’ll provide the games; you just need to bring your game face! Refreshments will be served. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. peaCeful pieCes JigsaW puzzle meetup (adults), monday, november 20th, 10:30 a.m. Put it all together with new and old friends during this relaxing morning of jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy snacks, listen to music, and get that sense of completion. Registration required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. reading With ruby (ages 5 to 12) tuesday, november 21st, 3:30p.m. Come to the Parkland Library to practice your reading skills by reading to Ruby, a therapy dog who is almost as big as Clifford! This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend who won’t mind if you make a mistake. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. Each child will have the opportunity to read for about 5 minutes. Parkland Library Card required to register. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

arts, books and Culture disCussion group, monday, november 27th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? What’s trending in pop culture? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat. Registration required. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. adult Craft: Collage trinket tuesday, november 28th, 11 a.m.

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The gift-giving season is almost upon us, so come to the library to get crafty by making a collage on a wooden trinket box that’s perfect for storing jewelry, recipe cards, or any other little treasures. Registration is required. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. Chess Club (age 8 and up), Wednesday, november 29th, 4:15 p.m. Come to the library for a friendly game of chess. All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each game date. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. authors Celebrate JeWish book month, Wednesday, november 29th, 6:30 p.m. Local authors from the National League of American Pen Women will celebrate Jewish Book Month: Carol White (Conversion); Meryl Davids Landau (Enlightened Parenting: A Mom Reflects on Living Spiritually with Kids); Alexandra Goodwin (Exchange at the Border); and Sheila Firestone (Myriam and the Women of the Desert, a musical, with a CD of music “Ancient Blue Threads”). Registration is required. To register visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207. library reading buddies (k-5th grade), mondays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner. Children will get to make a Thanksgiving themed craft after the movie. This film is 30 minutes long and is not rated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Would your child benefit from a Reading Buddy? When younger students read with older students, literacy skills are picked up in an enjoyable manner. The Parkland Juniorettes, high school girls dedicated to making a difference, have partnered with the Parkland Library to help younger students with reading. Building partnerships between our high-achieving high school students and elementary-age children is an excellent way to reinforce lifelong reading success. (Note: On the Mondays that school is closed, Reading Buddies will not meet.) Registration is not required; just meet at the table in the center of the library. For more information visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

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smart start tutoring, varied saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Spend a little time coloring and listening to Disney tunes at the library. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

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Mind and body are linked as part of an integral system that affect our general well being. The mind exert its influence on our body with a elaborate network of endocrine system consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic hormones. Sympathetic is the fight and freight hormone we are family with. It enhances our physical strength and makes us “smarter and stronger” which gets us and likely our ancestors out of trouble. This system still serve us well in today fast paced, multi-task, constant-interruptions era. It helps us to meet the daily unrelenting demands of our time. Unfortunately, the resulting chronic overheighten sympathetic tone produces a high level of stress related hormonescorticosteriods and epinephrine, which increase our cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and increase insulin resistance or outright diabetes. The chronic heighten sympathetic tone also implies the chronic suppression of the parasympathetic system which regulates our digestive system, reproduction/ libido, and most importantly, our immune system. Dysregulation of our immune system would compromise our defense against infections and cancers, and trigger autoimmune diseases ranging from allergy to lupus. Compromised digestive system would affect its motility, in another word, food is not going to go down smoothly- gastroperesis, dyspepsia, esophageal reflux, and irritable bowel with constipation and diarrhea. Together, this might lead to bacterial overgrowth with more of the “bad” gut bacterial- mostly fungus and lesser of the gut friendly symbiotic bacteria. Since the NIH completed it bio-genome projects, high correlation has been found between those that have high level of “non-native” harmful bacteria and increase pervalance of chronic disease such as Alzheimer, Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, type I diabetes, anxiety, and even obesity. And the list keeps growing as research on the subject continues (more of the gut microbiome and its effect as well as suggested treatments has been covered by my earlier articles). Of course manifestation of any particular disease will depends on individual’s genetic propensity. In another word, you are not going to develop cancer just because you are chronically stressed. As you might have guessed by now, the best preventive measure in medicine besides proper level of diet and exercise is to pursue means to enhance our parasympathetic tone to combat our daily stress. Unfortunately there are not enough emphasis by medical community in the preventive care efforts. Currently, only a very small percentage of our medical resources are devoted to the preventive care so it is up to each of us to devote the time and resources for the preventive care. There are many methods to heighten our parasympathetic tone, the clinical proven methods are practicing meditation/ mindfulness, yoga, Taichi, and acupuncture, and especially acupressure massage. Other activities that may help promote relaxation and activate an anabolic response through the parasympathetic nervous system include being surrounded by caring family/ friends/community (“to belong to a clan”), deep breathing, being in nature (such as “forest bathing” practice in Japan), taking a long, relaxing vacation, jogging with your head phone on your favorite music, etc. In another word, anything that would relax you, enhance your focus in the now and presence and always know someone always care and have your back is going to put you at ease, enhancing your parasympathetic tone and dampening your sympathetic tone. I am going to elaborate a few of the clinical proven and most powerful modalities in these columns for the upcoming issues. Dr. Simon Wong, D.O., practices internal medicine at his office at 9750 NW 33rd Street, Suite 210 in Coral Springs. To find out more about healthy aging, contact Dr. Wong at 954-603-5508.

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Broward Health Names New Senior VP Human Resources Officer And VP Of Physician Services

roward Health has named Peter Nyamora, MPA , SPHR, SHRM - SCP as senior vice president and Chief Human Resources O f f icer; and Beth A . Cherr y, RN, MSN, CMPE as vice president of Physician Ser vices. “ We are pleased to welcome both Peter and Beth to our executive management team and believe they not only bring ex tensive experience, but also understand that our most valuable resources are our staf f and physicians,” said Beverly Capasso, interim president and CEO of Broward Health. “ We are conf ident they will help us continue improving the qualit y of c are provided to our patients while lowering our dependence on taxpayer dollars.” In his most recent role, Nyamora was the HR Director at Memorial Hospital Pembroke where he suppor ted more than 1, 20 0 employees and contract workers, and was responsible for human resources, organizational development including nursing education, employee health and volunteers. He began his career at the Cit y of Miami Beach and worked at Jackson Health System for seven years. He will be responsible for the strategic direction to promote the development, implementation, evaluation and management of all Broward Health human resource ser vices and will of f icially star t on September 18th. Nyamora has a bachelor ’s degree from Adrian College in Michigan, and a master ’s in public administration (MPA) from Florida International Universit y. He also has t wo professional cer tif ications; Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) and the Societ y for Human Resource Management Senior Cer tif ied Professional (SHRM - SCP). With more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience, Cherr y will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the Broward Health Physician Group. She will implement evaluations and the development of policies and standards to produce ef fective clinical

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outc omes, strong f inancial per formance, and exemplar y patient, staf f and physician satisfaction. Most recently, she was an administrator for physician integration and communit y practices at the Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. In that position she led the acquisition and integration of more than 80 physicians and 35 practice sites across nor theast Ohio. She was responsible for the evaluation of business practices, f inancial outlooks, qualit y, and human resources in conjunction with the Depar tment of Communit y Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Previous to that positon, Cherr y spearheaded operations, including strategic planning and f isc al management, at the Taussig Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.

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Cherr y has a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Capital Universit y in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master of Science in nursing from Case Western Reser ve Universit y in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a cer tif ied medical practice executive by the American College of Medic al Practice Executives (ACMPE). Broward Health, providing ser vice for more than 75 years, is a nationally recognized system in South Florida that of fers world- class healthcare to all. The Broward Health system includes the statutor y teaching hospital Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health Nor th, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health Communit y Health Ser vices, Broward Health Physician Group, Broward Health Urgent Care, Broward Health International, and Broward Health Foundation. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.

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Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

BY MINDI RUDAN We’ve all seen them; on the beach, bulging behind summer shorts or marring the look of an otherwise great “gam” or worse---on our own legs in the mirror: Varicose or spider veins. Defined basically as veins that have become enlarged and twisted, the “bulge,” appears when valves or the pair of “leaflet valves” no longer meet properly, and simply put, the valves just don’t work anymore. (Valvular incompetence.) This causes blood being pumped from your heart-- that we often take for granted, hard-working veins carry to and fro-- to back up, if you will, creating the unsightly bulge we know as varicose veins. Most common in the superficial veins in the legs, which are subjected to high pressure from standing, too much sitting, inactivity or the dastardly leg crossing, these veins can actually be found anywhere on the body, even the face. While most people seek remedy for the cosmetic aesthetics, there’s much more reason to check them out—especially as we age. And while there are countless vein clinics, or even medical “spas” that offer to treat the malady, few bear the pedigree of board certified, world-renown cardiologist Ariel Soffer, founder of Soffer Health Institute, now with SIX locations. His professional credits could fill a page alone, but his personal passion for this field and his journey towards it--is much deeper. This IS the doctor who for FOUR years had an ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion.”The same doctor medical companies still call to test and give input on new methodology, new tools, techniques and breakthroughs. This IS the doctor who gives a seminar in New Orleans every year for 3-500 other highly skilled physicians who travel from all over the country to learn from him. HIS techniques, his innate diagnostic ability and gain his insight into this specialty. He’s that talented, and that committed. And lucky for us, his SoFla locations are graced by him –and a hand-picked and trained staff every day. His website heralds almost rock star adoration from legions of patients, some whose lives have potentially been saved, and countless others he’s made more livable and enjoyable because of his “vein whisperer-ish” knowledge, talent and years of focused experience. “He’s clearly the top of this pyramid,” offered Adam Kustin, company spokesperson and someone who’s

clearly enamored of Dr. Soffer’s skill and humility after seeing what he does every day. “In this field, he is as good as it gets, yet the man is so kind, so warm and so approachable, it has spawned the growth of this practice.” And call me crazy, but when you are talking about your vascular health, your overall well-being and your potential to enjoy living life, going to a “medical spa” to be treated for veins that work in tandem with your heart daily—SHOULDN’T be a crap-shoot. “You want the best,” said Kustin. “Two people can walk in with the same bulging vein issue, but there’s no way to tell if either has any real underlying health issues. It’s more than just cosmetic.” And Dr. Soffer’s ability makes sure patients don’t walk out just cosmetically beautiful, but walk out KNOWING there isn’t a serious hidden health issue that could be life threatening just down the road. “Sometimes people aren’t bothered by the bulging vein but they experience achy, very tired legs, numbness or restless legs and they never associate these “symptoms” with varicose veins. That’s why seeing a doctor as qualified as Dr. Soffer and his staff becomes so vital.” And fixing the issue is relatively simple. “And pain-free,” he added. “Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it. The new lasers are very low risk, super accurate and extremely effective. We can also inject saline. It depends on the severity.” When asked why this doctor has made vein health his focus when he clearly is still regarded as one of America’s

top cardiologists, the answer brought staggering clarity and a character trait we all want in our doctors. “It was emotional for Dr. Soffer. He wanted to stop fixing the sometimes near unfixable issues in cardiology. Instead he wants to help people prevent these lifethreatening issues BEFORE they take a toll. Before they compromise how a patient lives life …and he gets an immediate hug,” half-joked Kustin. “He SEES people pain free, enjoying life again who didn’t even know it was possible for them. They never connected the dots, he does.” With six offices locally, Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, Dr. Soffer is accessible. His staff is multi-lingual, welcoming and most importantly willing to help people start the process. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL

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Healthy skin and coat By providing important details about your dog’s skin and its needs, certain ingredients can be included in order to avoid dry and itchy skin. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, along with vitamin A and linoleic acid, can help keep your pup’s skin refreshed and can give your dog’s coat the nourishment it needs to be shiny and healthy.

Ideal body condition Being the right weight can contribute to a lot of different health factors, but having an ideal body condition can be about more than just the amount of food you feed your pet. The right amount of

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fats and proteins can help keep your dog right where he or she needs to be. Choosing a formula with chicken, salmon or lamb as the first ingredient can help your dog’s body feel strong and healthy with their high amounts of protein. Just as important, each dog has different metabolisms and different caloric needs, so personalized feeding instructions like those offered by Just Right by Purina can help your dog reach his or her ideal body condition.

Joint health and mobility Many dogs are often on the move – walking, running and playing. Having healthy bones and joints can support your dog’s overall health, especially in developing puppies, large breeds and senior dogs. Choosing a formula with proper amounts of calcium and phosphorus can help support joints and bones.

Brain development Puppies need all the help they can get when it comes to growing and supporting life-long health. Giving them foods that include nutrients like DHA that support brain and vision development can inspire your puppy’s curiosity about the world.

Active lifestyle Overall, diet has a big impact on providing the nutrients needed to energize your dog every day, all day long, and ingredients in their food can provide the complete and balanced pet nutrition that helps promote an all-around active lifestyle. Young or old, big or small, every dog’s nutritional needs are unique. For more helpful tips and ways to benefit your dog at mealtime, visit justrightpetfood.com. www.ciTyNEwsMagaziNE.cOM

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First-Responders Welcome Coral Springs’ Newest Resident

oral Springs First Responders paid a very special visit to one of our newest, and perhaps most famous resident, a baby girl born at 38 weeks, weighing in at 7lbs, 7ozs and measuring 20 inches, named April. Baby April was not going to let Hurricane Irma stop her from making a grand entrance into the world and as a result, she has left seasoned first-responders with a memory that will last a lifetime. Just like everyone in South Florida, expectant mom Ashley, her husband Hayes, and big brother Caleb, were buttoned up inside their home to wait out the wind and rain from Hurricane Irma. It was early Saturday, just before the storm was approaching when Ashley received a call from her parents, Linda and Bill, in Cape Coral, Florida. As this catastrophic storm jogged west, they needed to evacuate and headed to Coral Springs to seek shelter. This change of forecast turned out to be a blessing in the hours to come. As Sunday rolled in, the storm was bearing down, and most calls for service were put on hold until it was safe for first-responders to go out in the storm, Ashley’s water broke and her contractions started. She and Hayes were readying themselves to head to the hospital in the storm, but alas, it was too late. April was already coming into the world. As calmly as possible, Linda assisted her daughter in delivering baby April, while Hayes called 911 for help. On the other line, trained dispatchers assisted in the delivery, while Fire Chief Frank Babinec in our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was notified of the medical emergency. He made the decision to have Fire Rescue personnel in nearby Station 43 respond in a utility vehicle. Once on scene, paramedics described a calm, stress-free environment in which April was born. They credited Grandma Linda, who has no medical experience, with the successful delivery of her granddaughter. Ashley and little April needed to be transported to the hospital and the storm was at full-strength. In came the Coral Springs Police Bearcat, an armored rescue vehicle, equipped with SWAT officers and SWAT paramedics to transport mother and baby safely to Coral Springs Medical Center. During the visit with first-responders, the family recounted their experience, and personnel described how this call for service was handled. Chief Babinec explained, “We had 13 high priority calls for service during the storm, but our police and fire worked together to ensure the safety of our residents. The success of this call made all of us in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) stand up and cheer.” Asst. Chief John Whalen added, “I have delivered five babies in my career, and I was so impressed how you calmly handled this emergency situation.”

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Baby April was bestowed gifts from those who were part of her delivery, which included a card with a photo of she and her mom being transported inside of the Bearcat, outfits, a blanket and stuffed animal, but perhaps the cutest gift, a pink onesie donning the CSFD logo and Future Firefighter below it. At the conclusion of the visit, Hayes remarked, “From the bottom of my heart, thank you for keeping my wife and my daughter safe.” As residents of our City for the last nine years, they reaffirmed moving to Coral Springs was a great decision and have promised to visit the Fire Station and Police Station in the future. We are truly thankful for the safe and successful delivery of baby April and look forward to seeing her grow up in the City that we proudly serve.

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Some Simple Steps on How to Avoid Probate

hese are four simple ways to help avoid probate with common types of assets. The attorneys of Reinfeld & Cabrera, P.A. have experience in avoiding probate and can address all your legal concerns. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. 1.

NAME A BENEFICIARY

Property that lists a transfer on death beneficiary (TOD), or a pay on death beneficiary (POD), or an in trust for beneficiary (ITF), passes directly to the named beneficiary. Therefore naming a beneficiary is a frequently used method of avoiding probate. You may name anyone you choose as a TOD, POD, or ITF on each of your vehicles, your checking and savings accounts, and any annuities, retirement savings, CDs, or other investments that you have. It is as easy as contacting the institution

housing your respective accounts and asking to add a beneficiary to the account.

in avoiding probate. This document is also private, away from the public records of the Court System.

CREATE A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

Simply put, a revocable living trust is a changeable or revocable legal agreement, in which you name someone as trustee of your affairs. Upon your death, your chosen trustee will acquire legal title to any property registered in the name of the Trust. They will then be able to decide what to do with your property and possessions according to what your Trust states. In this manner you will be able to avoid many aspects of a traditional will. Naming your trustee must be done through extensive consideration, as they will have a big effect on how your property and possessions are handled after death. A living trust is alterable and assists

SHARE OWNERSHIP

Share ownership means to take title of property with someone else. If you have joint ownership of property or possessions with another person, such as a spouse, you can avoid probate. When one of the owners dies, the title will simply pass on to the other owner thus circumventing probate. You may also be able to use other types of deeds such as enhanced life estate deeds (Lady Bird Deeds) to also avoid probate with real estate. 4.

GIFTING ITEMS

A simple way to avoid probate is to give away items that you don’t want caught up in probate

proceedings. By gifting away your property or possession (especially more expensive items) it cannot go into probate. However, you may be required to file a gift tax return on any items over a certain dollar amount gifted. If you would like more information regarding this article please contact the law offices of Reinfeld Cabrera Tison. We are conveniently located at 10235 West Sample Road, Suite 207, Coral Springs and 2933 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. The firm offers a free initial consultation by phone or in person in Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate or Personal Injury Law. To speak with an attorney, call 954-334-1520 or 1-855-LAWS-123. For more information, visit www. MyPersonalAttorneys.com or www.LawRCT.com.

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t times, spending hours in the kitchen can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience. However, even for avid home cooks, a busy weeknight isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one of those times. Fortunately, solutions like sheet pan suppers make it easy to create dishes with exceptional flavor depth that come together quickly and clean up just as fast. Keeping a variety of vegetables on hand makes it simple to pull together a family meal. Onions, for example, are versatile, flavorful, easy to store, have a long shelf-life and are available year-round from U.S. growers. An added benefit when cooking with onions is that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re serving up a good source of fiber. For more tasty recipes to make supper a cinch, visit onions-usa.org and usaonions.com.

Easy Drumstick-Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper

Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 8-10 chicken legs 1 fennel bulb 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 medium-sized potatoes, cubed 1 orange (1/4 cup juice and zest) 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley orange rind curls

Spicy Sheet Pan Roasted Jambalaya

Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 1 large yellow onion, diced 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced or diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 link (13.5 ounces) Andouille sausage, sliced 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend linguine noodles, cooked according to package directions 1-2 lemons, sliced in thin wedges 2 green onions, sliced fresh chopped parsley Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. In large bowl, combine onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes,

brown rice, cooked according to package directions quinoa, cooked according to package directions Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Place chicken legs on pan. Spread fennel, yellow onion, red onion, garlic and potatoes around and in between legs. In small bowl, whisk together orange juice and zest, thyme and olive oil. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Cook rice and quinoa. Garnish chicken with parsley and orange curls. Serve over brown rice and quinoa.

Sheet Pan-Style Buddha Bowls

Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Servings: 4-6 2 yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 head of red or purple cabbage, cut into wedges 2 red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 small butternut squash, peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions Tahini sauce:

Knowing how to buy and store onions can make them true superstars in your kitchen. Growers and shippers of the National Onion Association and Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee offer these tips: Buying When shopping, buy onions with dry outer skins, free of spots or blemishes. The onion should be firm and have no scent. Avoid bulbs that have begun to sprout. Yellow, red and white onions are available year-round from

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2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Spread out evenly on pan in single layer. Add slices of Andouille sausage. Roast 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and start to brown. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and prepare linguine noodles. When ready, remove baking sheet from oven. Place shrimp on top of vegetable and sausage mixture in single layer. Top with half the lemon wedges. Return to oven and cook about 5-8 minutes, or until shrimp is no longer pink. Serve over linguine garnished with green onions and parsley with remaining fresh lemon wedges on side.

producers in the United States. Seasonal differences like flavor and texture are noticeable and highlighted during these time frames: Fall and winter onions (available August-April ) have multiple layers of thick, paper-like layers of skin. Known for their mild to pungent flavor profile, these varieties can be eaten raw, and are ideal for roasting, caramelizing, grilling and frying because they have less water content. Spring and summer onions (available March-August) have thin,

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tablespoon tahini lemon, juiced teaspoon Dijon mustard teaspoon maple syrup avocados, peeled and sliced fresh parsley Heat oven to 400 F. Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper. Place onion, cabbage, potatoes, squash and Brussels sprouts in single layer on pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables 40 minutes, or until tender. Add more salt and pepper if needed. While vegetables roast, cook quinoa. To make tahini sauce: In small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, mustard and syrup until smooth. To assemble Buddha bowls: Spoon quinoa into bowls. Add roasted veggies and garnish with avocado and parsley. Drizzle tahini sauce over each bowl and serve.

often transparent skins and are typically sweeter and milder than fall and winter varieties. Due to their high water content and mild flavor, they are best used for raw, pickled, lightly cooked or grilled dishes. Storing Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, not the refrigerator. Do not store whole, unpeeled onions in plastic bags. Lack of air movement reduces storage life. Peeled or cut onions may be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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Holiday Baking for Family and Friends (Family Features) A holiday season filled with gatherings calls for simple recipes that make baking for family and friends easy and enjoyable.

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Traditions are often enjoyed more around the holidays and some classic flavors are must-haves for seasonal parties and dinners. Individually portioned desserts are ideal for entertaining, and these smooth, creamy cheesecakes with vivid holiday color are a perfect single serving that is sure to brighten any dessert table. Or put a festive twist on apple pie with a cinnamon roll-inspired crust. Each of these desserts features quick and easy preparation, and the delicious flavors of Lucky Leaf Fruit Fillings, which use high-quality fruit and contain no high-fructose corn syrup, for great tasting desserts every time. An array of popular flavors like apple, blueberry, cherry and strawberry make it possible to prepare your favorite holiday desserts in minutes. Find more inspiration for this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday baking at luckyleaf.com.

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On lightly floured surface, unroll pie crust. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Roll up tightly and slice into 1/2-inch rounds, like miniature cinnamon rolls. Press miniature cinnamon rolls evenly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate, making sure there are no spaces between rolls. Pour fruit filling on top of crust. In large bowl, using pastry blender, combine stick of butter, flour and brown sugar, until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple filling.

Heat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tins with 18 paper liners. Bake pie until top and crust are golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 40-45 minutes (cover top and crust with foil, if necessary, to prevent from getting too dark). Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Place one chocolate cookie in bottom of each paper liner. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fold in half of fruit filling. Fill each muffin liner about three-fourths full with mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done. Cool. Top each cheesecake with spoonful of remaining fruit filling.

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In small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and milk to form icing. Add more sugar or milk, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle icing over cooled pie.

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Coral Springs Parkland

CorAl springs Diner 10410 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 346-1944

outbACK steAKhouse 650 Riverside Dr Coral Springs (954) 345-5965

American /Steak houses

DyAn’s Country KitChen 9100 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 755-7590

tgi friDAys 855 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 344-0884

Applebee’s

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egg & i 1933 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 688-6674

bJ’s brewhouse 1580 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-7055

lefty’s tAvern & grille 5771 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs (954) 752-3525

bonefish grill 1455 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 509-0405

MozArt CAfé 2049 N University Dr Coral Springs (754) 702-5383

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tooJAy’s Deli 2880 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 346-0006

ChinA seA 6268 West Sample Road, Suite 402 Coral Springs 954-346-8885 hAMAChi thAi AnD sushi restAurAnt 10288 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 575-7900

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Italian annie’S pizza 11348 Wiles Rd. Coral Springs (954) 575-1132 Buca di Beppo 9469 W Atlantic Blvd Coral Springs (954) 753-4044 MaRola’S 929 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 796-0544 nick’S new haven pizza 2444 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 800-7603

YouR pie 4372 N state Rd 7 Coral Springs 954-341-0180

Latin/Mexican chini’S BuRRitoS 2412 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 255-3949 el MaRiachi 2153 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 688-7505 el paSo 8130 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 255-2276 kBk caRiBBean ciRcle 1309 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-6725 la paRilla RotiSSeRie & GRill 8357 W Atlantic Blvd Coral Springs (954) 345-5467

SoSta cafe 4320 N State Rd. 7 Coral Springs (954) 345-7689

la union Mexican BakeRY 7796 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 757-0702

paSquale’S pizza 10337 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs (954) 341-0707

loS tacoS 10299 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs (754) 229-8940

peppeRoni GRill 9174 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 345-1604

loS BacadoS 7121 N State Rd 7 Parkland, FL 33071 954-637-4984

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Mediterranean FalaFel BisTro & Wine Bar 5677 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs (954) 346-3434 Gyromania Grill 5760 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 345-4511

Pubs/Sports Bars BoneFish maC’s sporTs Grille 6174 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 752-6227 Brass Tap 9651 Westview Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-1823 miller’s ale house 1915 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 825-0574

Coconut Creek Margate American Steak houses appleBee’s 5377 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 969-0866 BaCksTreeT 5801 Margate Blvd Margate (954) 973-3400 BiG BiTe BaGel & Deli 5369 Lyons Rd Coconut Creek (954) 418-7100 Denny’s 650 N State Rd 7 Margate (954) 956-0428

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Five Guys 7268 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 975-4818

paD Thai 5458 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 977-8980

GolDen Corral 5650 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 975-7061

saiTo 4443 Lyons Rd D102 Coconut Creek (954) 582-9888

lanDluBBer’s raW Bar & Grill 6370 State Rd 7 #120 Coconut Creek (954) 422-9464 lesTer’s Diner 4701 Coconut Creek Pkwy Margate (954) 979-4722 mCDivoT’s resTauranT 3011 Rock Island Rd Margate (954) 753-3500 roosTer’s resTauranT 7370 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 971-6044 ruBy TuesDay 299 SW 26th Ave Pompano Beach (954) 969-8082 your plaCe ameriCan FooD 4400 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek (954) 972-6220

Italian all sTar pizza & iTalian 6560 State Rd 7 Coconut Creek (954) 429-3990

Latin el Bohio De mama 2179 State Rd 7 Margate (754) 307-5776 Fusion laTin Cuisine 1436 State Rd 7 Margate (754) 222-6691 Fire Grill 4400 W. Sample #146 Coconut Creek (954) 532-7780

BiG DaDDy’s 407 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 971-0810

GorDo’s Grill 5634 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 657-8106

Bella roma iTalian 4301 Coconut Creek Pkwy Coconut Creek (954) 978-8800

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ChiFa Taypa 207-407 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 972-9670

pasquale’s pizza 4690 State Rd 7 #111 Coconut Creek (954) 601-0707

jasmine Thai 1785 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 979-5530

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(Family Features) Fall is the perfect time to welcome warm, robust flavors to your kitchen as well as your wine glass. With its bold, spicy, dark fruit flavors, cabernet sauvignon is a perfect wine for crisp fall weather. Cabernet sauvignon is more versatile for pairing than some believe. It pairs well with different cheeses, meats, hearty vegetables and even fish. The key to creating a great dining experience is balancing the flavor of the meal with an elegantly balanced wine. When cooking, consider the three main flavors: sweet, salty and sour. Sweet sauces can make cabernet sauvignon taste harsh and astringent, which takes away from the fresh fruit flavors in the wine. However, sour and salty flavors can make the wine taste more vibrant, creating a velvety mouthfeel of soft tannins while making the fruit taste more pronounced. A well-balanced cabernet, such as Sequoia Grove Winery’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, pairs well with any meat or fish that is prepared with an acidic sauce or when given a squeeze of lemon juice. The winery, located in the heart of the Rutherford region in Napa Valley, specializes in the production of elegant, foodfriendly cabernet sauvignon. Crafted by winemaker Molly Hill, the wine has aromatics of bright black cherries and blackberry, followed by cinnamon with a touch of black pepper. The palate is elegant with a round, full body, soft tannins and tasty blackberry flavors. This recipe for a savory lamb shank stew has just the right amount of salt, acid and spice to create a deliciously balanced meal that is perfect to pair

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with an elegant glass of cabernet sauvignon. Learn more about Sequoia Grove’s wines and tasting seminars that include pairing suggestions at SequoiaGrove.com.

Slow Cooker lamb Shank Stew Serves: 4 1 yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 4 lamb shanks, external fat trimmed salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil lemon juice In slow cooker, combine onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf; stir. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In large saute pan over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until nearly smoking. Add shanks and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker and cook on high 6 hours. Transfer lamb shanks to large serving dish. Remove bay leaf from cooking liquid. Using blender or stick blender, add generous squeeze of lemon juice to cooking liquid and puree until smooth. Pour some sauce over shanks. Serve with cauliflower puree and glass of Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Passage of Time Makes You Thankful

or those who mark the passing of time with holidays, surely you’re having as much trouble as I am believing Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Not all holidays generate reflection, but Thanksgiving certainly does for many of us. Every year, the Interfaith Coalition of Coral Springs and Parkland hosts a PreThanksgiving Interfaith Unity Service where clergy and people from all different faiths come together to remember to give thanks together. It is a wonderful service that reminds that we are all connected and that we are all in this together. This year’s service will be on Tuesday, November 22, Mayor Hunschofsky at 7:00pm at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Coral Springs. I hope you will be able to join us. Last month we concluded the removal of debris from Hurricane Irma on an accelerated schedule and we did not have to cancel any events. Our Movies in the Park event, our Halloween Festival and Trunk or Treat, the Parkland Dash 5K, and all of our regular monthly events went off without a hitch despite the massive undertaking of removing storm debris from Parkland’s public streets, public areas, and private communities. How was this possible? Well, let’s just say I’m extraordinarily thankful for the City of Parkland staff and their unwavering commitment to our residents. The value of the work of City staff cannot be overstated because it’s not just a matter of ensuring our events take place so residents have activities. The Parkland Dash is an annual fundraising event that provides support not only for our local Broward County Public Schools, but also for charity. If this event had been canceled, neither Parkland’s public schools nor the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation would receive helpful financial support. We should all be thankful for the work of City staff, the many volunteers, and the runners and walkers who all come together in the early morning hours one Sunday every Fall for this charitable community event. Fittingly Veteran’s Day is also in November and we are all grateful for the service to our country and example of selflessness of members of our military forces. The freedoms they have enabled through generations of dedication and sacrifice make so much possible for us. Personally, I am thankful for my family, my friends, and the opportunity to serve the community I love. As a resident, I am thankful for the amazing, caring, hardworking volunteers throughout Parkland who regularly give back and make our City such a wonderful place to live. It’s easy to lose sight of all the good things for which we should be truly grateful: the fast pace and pressure of our daily lives almost ensures it. That reminds me, I’m also grateful that our fast pace gets a break in November as we set back our clocks and pick up an hour of sleep on November 5. This month take a moment to stop and think about what you’re thankful for. If you’d like to share that with me, I’d love to hear it. You can always reach me at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org.

NOVEMBER 2017

ctober was a fun-filled month for us with Artoberfest, Savor the Notes, our Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner hosted by the Fire Department, and our family friendly haunted house.

We have some exciting events lined up this Fall season.The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market returned to the ArtWalk last month and will continue with dates through April 2018. The market is open usually every other Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For exact dates, visit www.CoralSpringsFarmersMarket.com. I hope you’ll join us for Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on Saturday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. Wear your patriotic colors and support those who served our country. The park is located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., just east of University Drive. If you have any faded or tattered U.S. Flags, drop them off at the Retired Flag Box located outside the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Dr. The Veterans Coalition will be disposing the flags properly. The holidays are approaching and we have multiple events to get your entire family in the holiday spirit. Downtown in December will take place at the new Municipal Complex on Saturday, December 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. Fun winter surprises, including a chance of snow, are predicted for the third year of this family favorite. Then, join us once again at our annual Holiday Parade on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. along Sample Road! For details, visit CoralSprings.org/holidayparade.

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to visit CoralSprings.org/bp to read about this year’s initiatives in our Business Plan. Remember that you can make a difference by reporting non-emergency suspicious activity. Just call the Police Department at 954-344-1800. For more tips and information on “Make a Call, Make a Difference,” visit CoralSprings.org/makeacall. If you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, feel free to visit during my office hours. To make an appointment, please call 954-344-5911. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ the City on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CityofCoralSprings and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @coralspringsfl.

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Florida Panthers Alumni and Coral Springs First Responders Skate for Charity During Pucks for Bucks

Florida Panthers Alumni and Coral Springs First Responders skate for Coral Springs Community Chest during Pucks for Bucks.

he Florida Panthers partnered with Coral Springs Community Chest for the second annual Pucks for Bucks charity hockey game benefiting the Coral Springs Community Chest.

There is no paid staff, so 98 percent of the funds raised are reinvested back into the community. Coral Springs Community Chest has generated more than two million dollars for non-profit organizations serving Coral Springs residents. The board of trustees is: Maureen Berk, Claudette Bruck, Brenda Clark, Connie Guice, Susan Grant, Lynne Martzall, Pat Mirabello, Cort Neimark, Maria Pierson, Alice Zendel Simon and Janice Zaitz. Honorary Trustees are Coral Springs Mayor Walter “Skip” Campbell, Vice Mayor Dan Daley and Commissioners Joy Carter, Lou Cimaglia and Larry Vignola; and Florida House State Representative Jared Moskowitz.

Florida Panthers alumni Tomas Fleischmann, Tomas Vokoun, Peter Worrell, Bill Lindsay, Shawn Thornton and more laced up their skates for the alumni squad. “The Florida Panthers were thrilled to partner with the Coral Springs Community Chest for Puck for (L to R) Tony Pustizzi, Coral Springs Interim Deputy City Bucks,” said Panthers Vice President Manager; Panther Alumnus Shawn Thornton; Alice Simon, of Broadcasting and Panthers Alumni Coral Springs Community Chest; John Columbo, Florida Panthers; and Randy Moller, Florida Panthers Vice President Randy Moller. “With the overwhelming of Broadcasting and Panthers Alumnus, at Pucks for Bucks. support from our alumni, we thank the first responders of Broward County for their service to the community. It was exciting to have our alumni and the first responders hit the ice together and provide the community with another fun and exciting hockey game for a great cause.” Proceeds from ticket admissions, raffle and silent auction were donated to Coral Springs Community Chest, which funds organizations that have services and programs benefiting Coral Springs residents. Coral Springs Community Chest, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1988 on the premise that community resources should provide for community needs.

NOVEMBER 2017

Stanley the Panther with (L to R standing) Coral Springs Community Chest Board Members Brenda Clark, Connie Guice, Alice Simon, Maria Pierson, Susan Grant. (sitting) Maureen Berk, left, and Claudette Bruck at Pucks for Bucks.

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nowadays there is a lot of talk about ethics and morality. technically, there is no difference between the two. in the dictionary, the words are used almost interchangeably. in society, however, there is a distinct difference. ethics are the rules that govern acceptable behavior. ethics are an expression of efficiency. Because ethics are a set of rules that people agree to abide by, they can change with the culture of the society. morality is concerned with right and wrong. morality refers to a standard of behavior that is true whether anyone agrees with it or not. morality is an absolute truth, above the opinions of humans. If morality can be redefined by humans, it isn’t morality, it’s ethics.

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hitler wasn’t unethical, he was immoral. he was downright wrong. What he did wasn’t unethical, it was evil. in order to have morality, you must have a god, someone (not something) that defines what is right or wrong, someone who is above human opinion, who prefers one thing to another. morality is about conscience. to violate one’s conscience is wrong, not unethical. most people think that conscience is what makes you feel guilty, but that is not at all correct. Conscience is what makes you aware of what is right or wrong. the guilty feelings part we add on ourselves. guilt is actually self-condemnation. god doesn’t condemn us, he merely makes us aware of what is right or wrong. you will notice, i said right or wrong. it’s both. our conscience, when we learn to listen to it, will not only show us what god doesn’t want us to do, it will show us what is from him and what is not. it will show us what his will is. it will guide us and give us wisdom. www.CityNewsMagaziNe.CoM

functioning in a moral way isn’t merely avoiding bad things, it is pursuing good things, or, in other words, love. love is an unsentimental dynamic that says, “i want the best for you enough to give you my best.” so Jesus identified the highest moral principle when he said, “greater love has no one than that they should lay down their life for another.” society struggles to establish an ethical standard because the rules governing that standard are human-made, and they can thereby be changed, and often are. since there is no absolute dynamic that the ethical standard comes from (unlike morality), the standard ends up being based on what is most popular.

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so today, people function in our society in ways that are declared ethical even though not many years ago they were considered immoral, and indeed, according to the definition of morality that comes from beyond humanity, they still are. People very much want to abolish morality and just have ethics because ethics are so fluid and changeable. But if you abolish morality, you abolish god (which indeed, is frequently the goal). this is because, if there is no god, there is no right or wrong, merely what people decide. “you can’t force your morality on me, nor i on you. What’s wrong for you isn’t necessarily wrong for me.” if you follow that road down to its logical conclusion, you find that, if there is no morality and no god, there is no purpose for existence except to give in to one’s instincts, desires and feelings, which is the same as the rest of the animals in the animal kingdom. indeed, morality is what sets us apart from them.

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