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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 Black History is

American History CALENDAR 12, 14 February 2022 FEATURE STORY 16 Hook & Reel Cajun

Seafood & Bar Cajun

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Publishers Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

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INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL 18 The New Terminal 2

Art Gallery Features

Local Artist COMMUNITY NEWS 20 First US Open Spec

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Managing Editor Christy Jaillet

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to South Florida to Honor Veterans and Supporters

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ANIMAL HEALTH 26 Gum Disease in Dogs FROM THE STATEHOUSE 30 February Update MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSION 31 February Message MAYOR’S MESSAGE 32 Parkland Update PET OF THE MONTH 33 Meet “Luna” PUZZLE PAGE 34 Crossword & Sudoku 30 Answer Key

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6 Deadly Heart Conditions Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save Your Life

By Mammen P. Zachariah, M.D.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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• Pain in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back

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Arrhythmia: occurs when the heart beats out of rhythm.

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Before Black History Month was a nationally recognized observance, “Negro History Week” was created in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson. He chose the second week of February for its observance because that week typically includes the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. He wanted to encourage the teaching of Black History in schools. At that time, there was frequently little to no inclusion of the contributions and plight of African Americans in history classes.

In the 1970s Negro History Week became Black History Month and is celebrated across the country. It is more important now than ever to remember the severe sacrifices African Americans have made. We must all remember historian George Santayana’s famous quip, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Remembering the worst of our past, as well as, the best, will help us all continue to become better versions of ourselves.

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February 2022 Calendar FEBRUARY 6

FEBRUARY 13

Parkland Farmers’ Market

JFresh produce, organically grown vegetables, fresh fruit, herb’s, tasty fresh breads, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, bounce house for kids, plants and orchids, there’s something here for everyone. Be sure to check out the Wellness Fest at this week’s event. 9:00am - 1:00pm at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland, FL.

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FEBRUARY 12 Lincoln Log Big Build

Come to the Parkland Library and have fun using your imagination while building log cabins, towers, or whatever else you can think to make. 2:00-3:30pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Parkland Library card required to register. To register visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4214.

FEBRUARY 9

Valentine’s Day Concert

Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli will have you swooning during his annual “In Concert for Valentine’s.” Doors to the FLA Live Arena open at 7:00pm while the concert begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are avialble via ticketmaster.

FEBRUARY 12 ARTventures Family Fun Day

Visit the Coral Springs Museum of Art to explore with the whole family! Together families will enhance their education in arts and culture with creative activities such as storytelling, music, and art production.

ARTventures starts with a tour of the current exhibit and culminates with a fun and engaging activity for the whole family. 2:00 - 3:00 pm. For more info call 954-340-5000.

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Renowned soprano Karen Slack joins Symphony of the Americas. From her Met Opera debut in 2006 and returning recently leading in its production of Porgy & Bess, Karen has become one of the world’s most sought-after sopranos appearing with leading opera companies to symphony orchestras, and garnered accolades from winning the Montserrat Caballe International Competition and Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Concert is at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are avialble at browardcenter.org.

FEBRUARY 14

MIX, Mingle, Sip Create!

Join us the second Wednesday of every month for our very own MIX Happy Hour event! Grab your friends and MIX and Mingle at the Museum! Artmaking, music, drinks, and more are in store, each month with a different theme. There is always a reason to stop by and enjoy. MIX it up!

6:00-8:00pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. For more info visit www.coralsprings museum.org.

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FEBRUARY 26

The Beatles’ “Let It Be”

The Beatles’ “Let It Be” was released in 1970, marking the final release of the band’s career. Though not their last album recorded, the project was shelved for a year while, as the band disagreed on how to re-mix it’s production. Let It Be contains many of the Beatles most iconic songs: from the title track to “The Long And Winding Road”, “Across the Universe”, “I Me Mine”, “Two Of Us” and tracks from their historic rooftop live mini-concert, featuring “I’ve Got A Feeling”, “Dig A Pony” & “Get Back”! Classic Albums Live will perform “Let It Be”, note for note & cut for cut! The show is at 8:00 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. For tickets or info visit www.thecentercs.com.

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Residents can celebrate Mardi Gras from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be fun for the entire family, including a live band, New Orleans-inspired food, treats, beads, and free ice-skating. Florida Panthers Ice Dec, 3299 Sportsplex Drive. For more info call 954-345-2200.

Parkland Farmers’ Market

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FEBRUARY 26 Edible Food Forest at Snyder Park

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Imagine walking through a native forest and bending down and picking basil, bananas and other edible plants along the way.

Volunteers are needed to help work on this urban farm by planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting. There is plenty of free parking at the site. The event is open to caring neighbors 15 years and up. 8:30 am 11:00 at Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. For mroe info visit www.fortlauderdale.gov.

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular Featuring The Music Of Pink Floyd

Surrounded by walls of concert-quality sound, listeners are swept away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting-edge lasers, high-definition, largescreen video projection and stunning lighting effects, all choreographed to the music of Pink Floyd. This year’s show celebrates Pink Floyd’s massive chart-topper Dark Side of the Moon, an album that sold more than 40 million copies and spawned hits like “Money” and “Us and Them,” as well as timeless classics from The Wall. Hosted at the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street. For tickets or info visit www.browardcenter.org.

FEBRUARY 21 Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February; Presidents’ Day 2022 will occur on Monday, February 21. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington.

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ook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, located just around the corner from the Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, is the perfect place to get together with friends while feasting on fresh seafood. If you love cracking open a crab leg or pulling the meat out of a freshly boiled lobster tail, there is no better place for a night out!

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Eating seafood is only part of the fun. Everything tastes better elbow-to-elbow with friends, swapping stories over music, getting down and dirty, and eating with your hands – all with a cold drink at the ready.

Hook & Reel sets out to share the saucy spirit of the boil with folks everywhere – with their own recipes inspired by fiery Cajun home cooking. The Hook & Reel seafood boil dishes up the “reel” deal – the full backyard boil experience and flavor, with a twist.

We stopped by to see what people were talking about

and were encouraged to dig into the food using our hands. The dishes are laid on paper, and each table comes with a bucket for the discarded pieces. It felt more like a family crab boil than sitting in a restaurant.

We started our meal by sharing a Flounder Basket, which came with a generous amount of fries along with three pieces of perfectly seasoned fried fish. The golden crust covered flaky white delectable flounder fillets underneath. It was a wonderful start to our family dining experience.

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Seafood Boils

Like most guests, we were offered disposable gloves and bibs

Hook & Reel offers a variety of fan-favorite seafood boils to choose from. You can build your own boil by selecting from a wide variety of options, or you can choose from one of their Combo Boils like the Reel Catch, which includes snowcrab, shrimp, and a lobster tail or The Perfect Storm Boil, which includes Snow Crab, shrimp, and mussels.

All of their boils come with corn on the cob and potatoes.

We chose to build our own boil and included some of the restaurant’s favorite items like lobster tail, snow crab, crawfish, and shrimp. We opted for Hook & Reels’ Original Cajun sauce for our meal. Diners get a wide variety of flavorful options, including Garlic Butter, Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Sauce, and more.

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The New Terminal 2 Art Gallery Features Local Artist

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ort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in partnership with the Broward Cultural Division is proud to announce the Terminal 2 Art Gallery inaugural exhibition titled “Through New Eyes” by local artist Nava Lundy.

Lundy is a nationally recognized artist best known for her series of large-scale paintings of Muses, which are Greek goddesses of poetic inspiration, featuring strong, intriguing, and captivating women, and more recently for her hyper-colored paintings of animals.

Located post-security, the Terminal 2 Art

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Gallery displays a series of animal paintings in the north area and a series of paintings inspired

by Muses in the south gate area. The artwork, created exclusively for this exhibit, is layered with nuanced color and texture. Additionally, a three-dimensional element gives it a sense of tactile energy.

“Lundy’s exhibition brings a sense of joy and excitement to the space with its bright colors and themes that are accessible to all age groups,” said Phil Dunlap, Director of Broward Cultural Division. “The rotating nature of these exhibits will also provide a dynamic program featuring our local talent, which we hope passengers and employees alike will enjoy for years to come.”

“What a great way to ring in the new year with the opening of this wonderful gallery in the newly upgraded Terminal 2,” said Mark Gale, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation.

“We hope that these exhibits allow passengers to experience the cultural richness of our community while promoting our local artists by sharing their work with hundreds of thousands of passengers.”

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mother of three, Lundy paints out of her home studio. She received national recognition when immediately following the Parkland mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, she tried to comfort her 17 grieving neighbors by painting and donating portraits of their loved ones.

“Through New Eyes” is a collaborative exhibition presented by FLL and the Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design program.

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Played on a Pickleball Court, Spec Tennis Offers Players an Alternative Racquet Sport That Builds and Improves Tennis Skills

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pec Tennis players will gather in South Florida in February 2022, for the inaugural US Open Spec Tennis Championship.

The first-of-its-kind event will be held from Friday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the Country Club of Coral Springs. Men’s, women’s, and co-ed doubles competition, and one co-ed singles division will be contested.

One of the nation’s fastest-growing new paddle sports created by Northern California-based tennis pro Nate Gross in 2016, Spec Tennis is more closely aligned to tennis than pickleball. Spec Tennis uses the same strokes and strategies as tennis and is played on a pickleball court. All that is needed is a paddle and orange-dot low-compression tennis ball. Spec Tennis is a true bridge sport to tennis as experienced players and beginners can grow their tennis games by playing Spec Tennis.

“It’s an amazing sport and the popularity has exploded here in South Florida,” said Ricardo Marcotulli, organizer of the 2022 US Open Spec Tennis Championship who works closely with co-organizer Anthony Allen.

“Regardless of players’ level, spec tennis lends itself to frequent spectacular points.

The reasons for the amazing points’ abundance are the shorter court dimensions, the lighter ball, and the less powerful racquet.

And if you think it is fun to watch, it is even more fun to play, and men and women have great matches against each other.”

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Will Mark the Fourth Anniversary of Tragedy With “A Day of Service and Love”

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n Friday, February 14, 2022, on the four-year anniversary of the 17 lives lost and those injured on February 14, 2018, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) will host its fourth annual “A Day of Service and Love.” Staff and students are invited to participate in a number of service-oriented activities throughout the morning.

“A Day of Service and Love” was created in 2019 by a committee of students, teachers and other contributors as a way to honor the victims of the Feb. 14 tragedy.

Students and employees will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 14, which is a non-academic day for students and staff.

“February 14th will be a non-academic day. This day will be a Day of Service and Love in honor of our 17 Fallen Eagles and those that were injured,” MSD Principal Michelle Kefford said.

For the fourth anniversary, MSD has organized numerous community service projects to partake in. The projects include maintaining Marjory’s Garden and improving the campus with campus beautification. Other options consist of “Feeding Our First Responders” breakfast where students and staff serve breakfast to the local first responders and a Mindful Morning with the MSD Mind-Body Ambassador Club.

Students can also choose not to attend school as an excused absence. The school day will begin at its regular 7:40 a.m. start time, but students will be dismissed early at 11 a.m.

At 10:17 a.m., all Broward County Public Schools will observe a moment of silent reflection in honor of the 17 lives lost and those that were injured on Feb. 14, 2018.

The 1200 building on MSD’s campus, where the tragedy took place, is expected to be torn down this summer, following the conclusion of the shooter’s trial.

Jury selection for the penalty phase is expected to begin in February.

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA’S MOBILE EDUCATION EXHIBIT IS COMING TO SOUTH FLORIDA TO HONOR VETERANS AND SUPPORTERS Pro-sports community in Florida helps to honor local veterans, volunteers and WAA supporters in the community!

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reaths Across America (WAA) is proud our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine to announce that its Mobile Education official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Exhibit (MEE), will be makings stops Vietnam Veterans. in Florida to honor and welcome home our The Lighthouse Point Chapter Daughters Teach – is carried out in part each year by nations veterans. These stops will be the first of the American Revolution and the Florida coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in on the MEE’s 2022 tour before continuing to Panthers want to help raise awareness of December at Arlington, as well as thousands South Carolina and Georgia.

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The Burmese python is now distributed across more than a thousand square miles of southern Florida, including all of Everglades National Park and areas to the north including Big Cypress National Preserve and Collier-Seminole State Forest. A number of Burmese pythons have been found in the Florida Keys, but there is not yet confirmation of a breeding population in the Keys.

The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board is taking aggressive action to protect the Everglades and eliminate invasive pythons from across the landscape.

Starting in March 2017, the Python Elimination Program incentivizes a limited number of public-spirited individuals to humanely euthanize these destructive snakes which have become an invasive apex predator in the Everglades. The program provides access to python removal agents on designated lands in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Palm Beach counties.

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Periodontal disease starts when bacteria form plaque on the teeth. Within days, minerals in the saliva bond with plaque to form tartar, a hard substance that adheres to the teeth. The bacteria work their way under the gums and cause gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. Once under the gums, bacteria destroy the supporting tissue around the tooth, leading to tooth loss.

Inflammation of the bone and tooth support structures is referred to as periodontitis. The combination of gingivitis and periodontitis is known as periodontal disease. Bacteria associated with dental disease can travel in the bloodstream to infect the heart, kidneys, and liver.

What Are the Signs of Periodontal Disease?

The signs of periodontal disease include:

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Your veterinarian can see signs of gingivitis and tartar buildup by examining your dog’s mouth. However, since most periodontal disease occurs beneath the gum line, the only way to truly assess your dog’s mouth is to perform an examination while your pet is under anesthesia. Your veterinarian can use a dental probe to measure any loss of attachment around each tooth and take dental radiographs (x-rays) to assess for bone loss, abscesses, and other problems.

polishing, can help reverse the problem. Your veterinarian may also recommend a dental sealant that helps prevent tartar from accumulating on teeth.

If there has been a loss of the supporting structures around the teeth, however, this cannot be reversed. Your veterinarian may need to apply antibiotics beneath the gums and perform dental procedures, which may include tooth extraction.

Ask your veterinarian which dental diets or treats are best for your pet.

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By State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky o matter how much time passes, February 14, the day of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will always be a day that profoundly impacts our community. While most people in other parts of the country have moved on, we continue to work to move forward, all while respectfully acknowledging the incredible loss, pain, and trauma that affected so many in our community.

We will never forget the 17 whose lives were taken that day – Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Biegel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang. Each one of these people left behind grieving family members and friends. For those who lost loved ones, every day is difficult, and February 14th will be especially so.

In addition to those that were taken, we also acknowledge and remember the 17 people who were physically injured on February 14 and the hundreds more who were traumatized. Everyone who lived in our community that day was somehow affected, and many of the emotions from that day may resurface as we near the fourth-year mark. Support continues to be available at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center located at 5655 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs. You can contact them at 954-618-0350 or through their website at www.eagleshaven.org.

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Our legislative session continues this month in Tallahassee, and it is my honor to file a house resolution again this year recognizing February 14, 2022, as “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day” in Florida, a day of remembrance for all of those who lost their lives, and whose lives were forever changed, as a result of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. You can follow all the bills I and others have filed by visiting myfloridahouse.gov.

As always, please feel free to reach out to our office at 954-9565600 with any questions you may have. I will also be providing updates on Facebook at @RepChristineHunschofsky and on Twitter at @rephunschofsky. If you wish to receive email updates, please contact Brianna Schofield at Brianna.Schofield@myfloridahouse. gov to be added to the list. We look forward to hearing from you!

Christine Hunschofsky State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky

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s we kicked off the new year we were once again met with the challenges of COVID-19. Thankfully city staff and local healthcare partners stepped in to offer new test sites at three city locations as we saw record COVID-19 cases. Our greatest priority is the safety, health and wellness of the residents we serve, as a result many of the activites and events we planned for January were postponed.

We encourage residents to visit coralsprings.org/events or text the keyword CORALSPRINGS to 888-777 for the most up-to-date event information.

Our goal is to continue with our planned State of the City Concert on February 19. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the last year, honor our volunteers and committee members and celebrate with great music and food. The event will take place on the Great Lawn of City Hall (9500 West Sample Road) from 6-10 p.m. Should the event be postponed, we will keep residents informed through our social platforms and city’s website.

In February we celebrate Black History Month, and are excited to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans in our community. Learn more about local Black leaders in our community by visiting www.coralsprings.org/bhm.

This month and every day since February 14, 2018, we remember and honor the 17 students and staff who died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We also remember all who were injured and forever touched by the violence experienced that day. We always look for meaningful ways to commemorate and honor the memories of: Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup and Peter Wang.

For residents and community members who continue to struggle with mental health, especially in the wake of such loss, there are many resources available. Please call 2-1-1 for suicide intervention, those at risk can also text “FL” to 741-741 to immediately speak with a counselor. For additional resources – we offer resources on our website at www.coralsprings.org/mentalhealth.

Our next Commission Meeting will take place on February 2nd and 16th at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings.org/CityTV. As always, if you would like to schedule an appointment with any of our City Officials, please call 954- 344- 5911. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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his month marks the four-year anniversary of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when 17 wonderful souls were murdered, 17 more were physically injured, and countless have been mentally changed forever. We must never forget the 17 we lost as their lives were ended much too soon.

Each victim had their own story and tremendous potential. So many of the families of the victims continue to honor their memories by working hard in so many areas positively helping others with scholarships, mental wellness, and changes to laws that will forever help keep others safe.

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We are in this together and we can only make our world a better and safer place by working together. It amazes me how simple dialogue has become so divisive.

The mentality of ‘you are either with me or against me’ needs to stop. We all come from different places, we all have different backgrounds, and we offer different perspectives. That is a profoundly positive foundation from which to work—different perspectives are precisely what makes any great idea.

It takes true cooperation and the willingness to accept others’ ideas and perspectives to achieve greatness. I spoke last month about “our children are always listening.” We need to continue to set the tone in showing our children how important it is to accept people and their ideas. We do not need to agree, but it is important to listen and look for common ground. There

is always an opportunity to work together.

On February 14th of this year, as we have for the past three years, our community will come together at the Amphitheatre at Pine Trails Park to remember and honor those 17 souls we lost. There isn’t a community I know of that comes together better than Parkland. Surely we can work together.

If you would like to share your thoughts about community, caring, and coming together, or perhaps share your experiences, I would love to hear from you. I can be reached via e-mail at rwalker@cityofparkland.org or via cell phone at (973) 390-1453.

Of course, I am frequently available monthly at Parkland businesses and love to talk with residents there. I encourage you to visit the City’s website cityofparkland.org and click on the social media icon that you prefer, to ensure you stay informed on events and helpful information.

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