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PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 From Samhain to ALL Hallows Eve to Halloween

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

CALENDAR PAGE 12,14 October 2019

COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Bahamas Suport Flows From Broward County But Much More is Needed

MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF

20 Coral Springs Firefighters Turn Into

CORAL SPRINGS COMMISION

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38 Coral Springs Update

22 Enjoy a Family-Friendly Haunted

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PARKLAND 39 Parkland Update

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: MARGATE 40 Margate Update

MARGATE CHAMBER 41 Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce

24 Visit Downtown Coral Springs

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF: MARGATE 42 Safety First

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IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 36 The Changing Face Of Beauty & Wellness 8 OCTOBER 2019 | OUR CITY | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

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From Samhain to All Hallows Eve to Halloween

o you celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain? If you or your kids are dressing up to go trick-or-treating this month you just might. Believe it or not, Halloween dates back about 2,000 years to the area that is now Ireland and the British Islands. The Celts, who inhabited those islands at the time, celebrated their new year on November 1st. The day marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter. For the Celts, winter was a period of struggle and often death. They believed that on that night the barrier between the living and the dead would open and the ghosts of the dead would return. The Celts burned huge bonfires and wore costumes consisting of animal skins and even heads. Their priests, called Druids, would attempt to contact the spirits and tell people’s fortunes. After the Romans conquered the British Isles, the celebration was combined with a Roman festival that commemorates the passing of the dead, called Feralia. About 600 years later Christianity had spread throughout Europe and Pope Boniface IV established the Catholic feast of All Martyrs Day, which was later changed to All Soul’s Day, in honor of the dead. It was celebrated on the same day and using the same customs as Samhain. The Middle English term “All Hallows” which translates to “All Souls” evolved somewhere along the way to the word Halloween. Much has changed over the last 2,000 years. Today, Halloween is a festive time focused more on children’s enjoyment. No longer do adults wear macabre costumes made of animal skins. Rather, the holiday today features excited children dressed as their favorite fairy tale characters and superheroes merrily going from house to house collecting bags full of candy. How ever you choose to celebrate Halloween, make sure it’s fun and safe.

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3rd Art for Educators – The Coral Springs Museum of Art invites educators and school administrators to take part in a variety of art offerings. Educators will enjoy painting, drawing and other creative projects. Art for Educators will be held from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org. Art for Warriors – The Coral Springs Museum of Art invites our country’s war heroes to take part in a variety of offerings that are both creative and therapeutic. While working with a board certified art therapist, veterans will enjoy painting, drawing and other creative projects. Art for Warriors will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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Artoberfest – Join us for a night of German culture and art at our annual Artoberfest celebration in Downtown Coral Springs. The event will feature authentic entertainment to a steinholding competition and a Yodeling contest. So grab your friends and meet us on the City Hall lawn on Saturday, October 5 from 2 to 10 pm at City Hall, 9500 W Sample Road Coral Springs. For more details, visit www.CoralSprings. org/events. Annual Holiday Bazaar – St. Andrew Council of Catholic Women are sponsoring their Holiday Bazaar on October 5th and October 6th from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Andrew Catholic Church Social Hall, 9950 N.W. 29th Street Coral Springs. This annual event starts the holiday season and is truly festive with a wonderful and unique selection and variety of arts and crafts for the fall season. For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org/.

ArtisTea – Come to the Coral Springs Museum of Art and enjoy a cup or tea or coffee as you explore the current exhibitions with one of the Museum’s docents. ArtisTea will take place from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit https:// coralspringsmuseum.org/. Coral Springs Craft Guild’s 42nd Craft Show & Holiday Boutique – The Coral Springs Craft Guild’s 42nd Craft Show & Holiday Boutique will be held on October 4th from 5 pm to 9 pm and October 5th from 9 am to 4 pm Sunset Yoga at the ArtWalk – The City at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 N of Coral Springs CRA is offering Sunset University Drive Coral Springs. Many Yoga classes every Saturday from unique and one of a kind handcrafted 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown items! For more information, visit www. ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court Coral CoralSpringsCraftGuild.com. s Springs. For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org/.s

8th Healing with Art – The Coral Springs Museum of Art invites students, ages 14+, to weekly art making sessions that are fun, creative and relaxing. Guided by a professional art therapist, teens will engage in stress reducing art projects in the Museum’s gallery. Healing with Art will take place from 3 pm to 5 pm at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit https:// coralspringsmuseum.org/. 12 OCTOBER 2019 | OUR CITY | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

10th Benise Fuego! – It’s one hot night as Benise Fuego, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production comes to town. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more. The event will take place at 7:30 pm at the Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For tickets, visit https://www.thecentercs.com/.

11th 27th Annual Craft Show and Rummage Sale – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Coral Springs is excited to present its 27th Annual Craft Show & Rummage Sale. The event will take place on October 11th, Rummage Sale only, from 9 am to 5 pm; October 12th, Craft Show, from 9 am to 7 pm and Rummage Sale from 9 am to 2 pm; and October 13th, Craft Show only, from 8 am to 4 pm. There will be unique crafts such as fabric arts, mosaics, children’s items, homemade chocolates, holiday decorations and ornaments, wreaths, country crafts and home décor, and more. The event will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, Church Community Center Coral Springs. For more information, call 954-753-3330 or email setonparishoffice@gmail.com.

Holiday Extravaganza – The Coral Springs Chapter of Southern Handcraft Society will hold its 26th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” on October 10th from 10 am to 8 pm; October 11th from 9 am to 8 pm; October 12th from 9 am to 4 pm at La Quinta Hotel, 3701 N. University Drive Coral Springs. Celebrate the season by visiting the craft show with handmade crafts for Fall and Halloween, Christmas and Hanukkah gifts and ornaments, jewelry, greeting cards, beach items, home décor, fabric crafts, and artwork. For more details, e-mail sallyfinley1@yahoo.com or call 954-798-1672.

Homegrown Concert Series Presents Curbstone – The Homegrown Concert series proudly presents, Curbstone, a local Jimmy Buffet tribute band. The event will be held from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road. For more information, visit us online at https:// www.coconutcreek.net/parks/events/ homegrown-concert-series.

12th Artfull Saturday – Join us from 3 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, October 12th at Artfull Saturday, where you can design and create your very own Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skulls. The event will be held at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

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Coral Springs Farmers’ Market – The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market will return for the 2019-2020 season on Sundays with several new vendors. The Market will be held from 9:30 am to 2 pm at Old City Hall, 9551 West Sample Road, Coral Springs. The market features more than 30 vendors selling fresh herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as olive oil, fresh mozzarella, jams, honey and more. For list of dates, visit www.coralsprings.org.

Parkland Dash – The City of Parkland is hosting the 2019 Parkland Dash 5K, 5 Mile, and 1 Mile Fun Run at 7 am, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation and Broward County Public Schools located in Parkland. The race will take place at Pine Trails Park located at 10555 Trails End, Parkland. Awards will be given for overall winners, masters, and individual age groups. The race will be held at the Parkland Amphitheater. For more details, call 954-757-4105. CONT. ON PAGE 14

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26th Coral Springs Camera Club – TThe Coral Springs Camera Club offers programs, competitions, mentoring, monthly field trips, and workshops for all levels of photographers from beginners, advance and experts to help others gain their photography skills. The Club will meet on October 15th from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150 NW 29 Street Coral Springs. For more details, visit www.CSCC.us.

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Nate Bargatze – Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, rising stand up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across America. He will make you laugh at his show, which will be held from 8 pm to 9:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For tickets, visit https:// www.thecentercs.com/.

Halloween Haunted House – Children will wander through a non-scary haunted house that weaves through the indoor classrooms and then have a chance to play on bounce houses and slides. Trick-or-Treaters will get their share of candy as they leave. The Halloween Haunted House will be held on October 25th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and October 26th from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

24th Beyond the Book – The Coral Springs Museum of Art, in partnership with the Northwest Regional Library, invites you to a new and exciting book club that brings together literature and art. This month discuss “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and enjoy a tour of the galleries featuring artist Dario Ortiz. The event will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit https://coralspringsmuseum.org/.

18th BREW Ha-Ha – An artful spin on the beloved them of a traditional Octoberfest! Enjoy live festive music, delicious bites, craft beer, body painting and more at BREW Ha-Ha from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner – The Coral Springs Fire Department will be hosting a Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner on October 26th from 4 pm to 8:30 pm at Station 80, 2825 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. The event is open to the public and for a $5 donation, attendees receive pasta, salad, bread and beverage. All food is made and served by firefighters. For more information, visit www. CoralSpringsFireFighters.org.

27th Maroon 5 – Maroon 5 and Adam Levine will be headliners for the opening night celebration for the new Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. The concert will start at 8 pm. For more information, visit www. seminolehardrockhollywood.com/.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its ‘Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era. The show will take place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For

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Savor the Notes Jazz Brunch – Enjoy live music, a Bloody Mary bar, food trucks, and cooking demos at the Savor the Notes Jazz Brunch. The event will be held from 11 am to 3 pm at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W Sample Road. For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org.

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following the storm. In fact, even before the storm left the islands, South Floridians were organizing supplies, raising funds and dreaming up logistics plans. Several small armadas of sail boats, yachts and ferries brought urgent supplies immediately after the storm. Bahamas Consul General Lind Mackey thanked the community but noted, “we are in urgent need of help. As a people, we are hoping to get past the next few weeks.”

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Coral Springs Firefighters Turn Into Chefs to Support Cancer Awareness. NICOL JENKINS

oin the Coral Springs Fire Department as they host a Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner on Saturday, October 26th from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Station 80, located at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, North of Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs, Florida 33065. The event is open to the public and for a $5 donation attendees receive a generous portion of pasta, homemade firehouse sauces, salad, meatballs, Italian sausage, bread, a beverage and dessert. All food is made and served by firefighters, including our very own Chief Frank Babinec. Participants are treated to a tour of the firehouse, will learn about fire rescue equipment, meet firefighters and purchase t-shirts for the benefit. Kids will receive a firefighter helmet too. Donations once again will benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. The mission of the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund is to provide funding for breast care to women in the local community who are financially unable to obtain screening mammograms and

advanced high quality breast imaging and biopsies. Sadly, Lisa lost her battle with the disease earlier this year. Proceeds will also benefit the American Cancer Society and the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. The Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association assists in raising funds and providing awareness for local charitable events that offer a direct benefit to the people, person or organization in need. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) adopted wearing pink during October for Breast Cancer Awareness for a number of years. What grew from that is support for more than just breast cancer, their efforts focus on all forms of cancer, according to Lynne Martzall, Public Information Officer for the City of Coral Springs. “To raise funds, the IAFF Coral Springs-Parkland

Fire Department members began hosting a yearly Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner at Station 80 nine years ago. Each year the dinner has grown and residents look forward to seeing their favorite firefighters while raising money for a good cause,” said Martzall. The local firefighters are in support of bringing awareness to cancer and those affected. The local Department has been personally impacted by cancer. “Members of the Department were deeply impacted by cancer when they lost their close friend and fellow firefighter Paul Pietrafesa, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016; he was just 48 years old,” said Martzall. The Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner continues to grow each year. “Each year members look to increase the amount of dinners served with a goal of 1,500! So come out and support your local firefighters and community in their fight against cancer!” added Martzall. For more details on this event, visit their website at CoralSpringsFireFighters.org.

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Enjoy a Family-Friendly Haunted House in Coral Springs BY NICOL JENKINS

ring your entire family to a Halloween Haunted House in your backyard. Children and parents will be dressed up in costume as their favorite superheroes, prince and princesses, TV and movie characters, and more! Enjoy a weekend filled with Halloween fun! The Coral Springs Haunted House will be held on Friday, October 25th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and Saturday, October 26th from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, located at 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Children will wander through a non-scary haunted house that weaves through the indoor classrooms and then have a chance to play on bounce houses and slides. There is also a themed room for the youngest visitors. Trick-or-Treaters can take a walk through the haunted rooms and will get their share of candy as they

leave. Costumes are encouraged! Refreshments may also be purchased during the event. “Since its inception 30 years ago, the Coral Springs Haunted House has been a fun event for the local community,” said Lynn Martzall, Public Information Officer for the City of Coral Springs. “The Coral Springs Haunted House started 30 years ago as an outdoor, fun family event in our City parks. As

the event grew, so did the need for a venue that was weather-proof, so in 1990, the City moved the Haunted House to the Coral Springs Gym and expanded its hours,” added Martzall. The event is great for children and offers fun activities, games and interaction with City staff.

“The City enjoys providing a safe environment for children to celebrate Halloween,” said Martzall, adding, “The goal is to ensure that children who walk through our “non” scary Halloween Haunted House have a safe and enjoyable time.” The cost of the event is $5 per child and $2 per adult. This event is age appropriate through the 5th grade. n For more information on the City of Coral Springs Halloween Haunted House, call Parks and Recreation at 954-345-2200.

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Visit Downtown Coral Springs for a Twist on Oktoberfest! BY NICOL JENKINS

ou won’t need to travel to Germany to experience a taste of Oktoberfest. The City of Coral Springs is hosting their annual Artoberfest. The event returns to Downtown Coral Springs on Saturday, October 5th at City Hall, located at 9500 West Sample Road. Break out your lederhosen and raise your stein – Artoberfest is returning to Downtown Coral Springs for its third year! The event features fun for the entire

family, celebrating German heritage, music and art. Coral Springs is putting its own twist on Oktoberfest. Join your neighbors and friends for a night of German culture and art at the City’s annual Artoberfest celebration in Downtown Coral Springs. The event will feature everything from authentic entertainment to a stein-holding competition and a Yodeling contest. Artoberfest is the perfect event for enthusiasts who enjoy a festive atmosphere with traditional German cuisine, beer and wine, beverages and music. Feel free to dance along with the Swinging Bavarians as they perform on stage throughout the evening. There will also be a Biergarten by Tucher and German wines available. Traditional Foods by The Ambry will be available for purchase. Proceeds from alcohol sales will benefit the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Artoberfest has expanded its hours from 2 to 10 p.m. to include a kids carnival with games and rides, along with a special visit from Rapunzel. “Artoberfest has become an annual tradition. King Ludwig will ceremoniously “tap” the first keg and officiate the yodeling and stein-holding contests. The

Swinging Bavarians will perform traditional songs throughout the evening, along with a performance by the Miami Schuplatters,” said Lynne Martzall, Public Information Officer for the City of Coral Springs. Local artists will showcase handcrafted items and hungry festival attendees can look forward to a typical Bavarian fare served by long-time German restaurant, The Ambry. They will be plating up all the favorites, such as bratwurst, potato pancakes and strudel. A variety of Tucher beers and German wines by Republic National Distributing will be available for purchase. Free parking will be available in the Coral Springs City Hall garage, located at 9500 West Sample Road. Bring your friends, raise a stein, and polka the night away at Artoberfest! Celebrate German Heritage, culture and art at City Hall. wfuture events or visit www.CoralSprings.org/events. For more information and updates as the event nears, join their event on Facebook.

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MSD Band Marching All the Way to London BY JON DUKA

toneman Douglas students will be marching down the streets of London England this January 1st. The band, along with the Mighty Marching Dragons of Stranahan High School, was one of two area high school marching bands extended an invitation. “In recognition for outstanding performing abilities, the patrons and organizers of London’s New Years Day Parade and Festival… take great pleasure in extending an invitation to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band,” said parade organizer Steve Summers.

The parade will travel down some of the oldest and most famous streets in the world. It begins in the heart of shopping district Piccadilly Circus and ends next to Big Ben in Parliament Square. The students will get plenty of time for site seeing in addition to performance responsibilities. Popular sites that are sure to be on their itinerary include visiting Buckingham Palace, the city residence of the queen, taking a walk through along “The Mall” in St. James’ Park and visiting Westiminster Abbey, where countless royal coronations over the centuries. Douglas principal, Michelle Kefford commented, “It’s a great opportunity for our Students to travel around the world.”

The Parade is part of a larger festival known to locals by the acronym LNYDP. The event includes concerts all along the parade route as well as the London International Choral Festival. More than 10,000 participants are expected from all over the world. The invitation is just the latest in a string of awards and reconginition for the band. The Marching Egales have won several Otto J. Kraushaar Awards, given to Floridas best bands.

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Salvation Army Holiday Angel Tree Program Accepting Family Requests BY TERRY JAILLET

re you a family in need or know of a parent that has fallen on hard times? The Salvation Army of Broward County is now accepting family requests for participation in its Angel Tree Program. The nonprofit organization’s signature holiday initiative provides gifts to underserved children ages 10 and under. Financially challenged parents looking to brighten their children’s holidays may visit The Salvation

Army of Broward County at 1445 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale though October 4 (or until demand is met) to receive an appointment card. Lobby hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each year, the Salvation Army of Broward County delivers more than 3,200 gifts and holiday cheer to Broward County recipients. It works with several other agencies in our community to identify and qualify those families who need the most help. Families who meet the guidelines for assistance will be notified for program participation. Their children’s holiday gift wishes will be become “angel” ornament tags that decorate holiday trees strategically located throughout Broward County, as well as listed on a special virtual Angel Tree

Broward amazon.com online registry. Donors fulfill these requests and deliver them back to Angel Tree locations or have them shipped via amazon.com. Gifts purchased are sorted and organized by volunteers and then prepared for Toy Shop distribution in December. The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Angel Tree Program is only part of the nonprofit organization’s holiday efforts to help those less fortunate. It also hosts free Thanksgiving meals, in partnership with The Cheesecake Factory, for hundreds of families with few resources and raises critical funds for feeding, shelter and social service programs for area residents through its traditional Red Kettle Bell Ringers. For more information about consideration for the Angel Tree Program, contact Suzette Padierne at (954) 524-6991

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THE DONOWAY CENTER NEW HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

Patients diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer have few treatment options. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation or IRE for short has changed that for many patients who are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies. Dr. Robert Donoway, who has one of the largest International experiences for performing this procedure on the pancreas and liver is a Hollywood based, Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist, and former medical director of two of the local cancer programs remains among a very small handful of Pancreatic surgeons who perform the procedure which is done in the operating room as an outpatient. During the procedure, Dr. Donoway places fine needle probes under direct ultrasound guidance into and around the pancreatic tumor while carefully avoiding critical structures. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is then delivered in 90-microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems. The pulses destroy the cancer cell membranes which then causes the tumor to die and be absorbed by the body. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and the patients may be discharged the following day. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner. Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. The longest survivors are now out over 5 years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.” For more information about Dr. Donoway and the Pancreatic-IRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials call 305-682-1995 and visit www.AtlasOncology.com

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r. Donoway is a board certified Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist who received his MD and Surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where he was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. He has taught on the faculty at Penn, Sloan-Kettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Donoway is the former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood. Dr. Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club. He has also served as past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter. Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West. Phone: 954-986-6366, 305-682-1995 • Fax: 954-986-4355 www.AtlasOncology.com

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invasive procedures like injectable fillers, radiofrequency (RF) and other technology that help to lift and sculpt the face, procedures today have become safer, and there’s now far less postoperative downtime for healing. As a result, we’ve seen cosmetic surgery become much more widely accepted,

Holistic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tamy Faierman is transforming beauty and self-care from the inside out. increasingly regarded as one of a set of tools – alongside clean beauty products, nutrition, exercise, spiritual practice, and others – that people can consider as part of an overall health and wellness plan that contributes to “aging consciously.”

What is your background? I was born in Israel to parents from South America and at the age of eight we moved to New York City, where I was ultimately raised. I grew up speaking Spanish and Hebrew at home, and by age nine I was also fluent in English; later on I learned French. I think having this early exposure to other cultures and languages ultimately helped give my practice its global mindset. It also shaped my overall integrative beauty and wellness philosophy, which borrows from many different traditions. Where did you receive your medical training? My medical training in the U.S. focused on both general and reconstructive surgery. I graduated from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and did subsequent surgical training at Montefiore/ Albert Einstein Medical Center, where I trained in General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Microsurgery. What would you say have been the biggest changes in cosmetic surgery in recent years? Thanks in part to the rise of minimally

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medications, homeopathy, and ancient healing practices like meditation, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage and massages. In doing so, I believe you can maximize healing, ease pain and discomfort, and enhance relaxation and stress relief. I also work with trusted practitioners— from ob/gyn’s and general surgeons to holistic aestheticians, acupuncturists and nutritionists— to address the full spectrum of my patients’ needs. Ultimately, my holistic approach is about empowering the individual to take control of their body through acts of self-care. I want my patients to glow from the inside out. What services does your practice offer? I perform a range of aesthetic surgeries including eyelid rejuvenation, breast contouring, liposuction and the more comprehensive set of procedures named the “mommy makeover,” which has become one of my specialties. I also offer non-surgical, non-invasive procedures, like dermal fillers, injectables such as Botox and Sculptra, and treatments such as combined radiofrequency and microneedling, a treatment for aging skin which improves fine lines, lifts the jowls and neck, and decreases the appearance of acne scarring by stimulating new collagen growth. But what really distinguishes my practice from many other traditional plastic surgeons is my “whole-body -beauty” approach to beauty and wellness, which is why I created the Tamy M. Faierman Holistic Spa and Wellness Center. Here we foster personal transformation — combining the best of Eastern and Western medicine to advance self-discovery and well-being. We offer holistic facials, herbal teas and tinctures, clean beauty products, and integrate a range of healing practices from guided meditations in our beautiful meditation room, to acupuncture, to rejuvenatinging massages.

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ctober 1 is the start of a new fiscal year and on September 18, the City of Coral Springs Commission voted on and adopted the FY 2020 budget. The budget process is complex, Commissioner Shawn Cerra, Commissioner but vital to City operaLarry Vignola, Mayor Scott Brook, Commissioner Joshua Simmons and Vice Mayor Joy Carter tions. To assist residents in better understanding their tax dollars at work, we created a video series. Learn more about the City’s budget and strategic plan at coralsprings.org/budget. It’s been a few weeks since Hurricane Dorian threatened South Florida. We all breathed a sigh of relief that Florida was spared a direct impact. Our friends in the Bahamas were not so fortunate. As South Florida has experienced in the past, the rebuilding of communities will take time and money. Raising funds to benefit their relief and rebuilding is our greatest priority and a long-term commitment. To assist in our mission, we partnered with the Coral Springs Community Chest, Inc., a non-profit organization, to raise funds. Learn about our efforts by visiting coralsprings.org/donate. We have many fun, family-friendly events taking place this fall in Downtown Coral Springs. Artoberfest will celebrate German culture, entertainment, food and beverages on October 5 from 2-10 p.m. Savor the Notes on October 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Broward Health Coral Springs, will feature jazz music, food from local restaurants, as well as cooking demos. Both events offer free parking, remember to bring a lawn chair or a blanket! Bring your creatively dressed kids to our family-friendly, Halloween Haunted House at the Coral Springs Gym (2501 Coral Springs Drive) on Friday, October 25 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 2-7 p.m. The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department will once again host their annual Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner at Station 80 (2825 Coral Springs Drive) on Saturday, October 26 from 4-8 p.m. All are welcome and for a $5 donation, attendees will receive a generous portion of pasta, salad, bread and drink. The food is prepared by and served by firefighters, including our very own Fire Chief Frank Babinec. Donations benefit the Coral Springs Firefighter Benevolent Association and the American Cancer Society. There are many other activities during October, including those focused on safety and seniors. Be sure to visit coralsprings.org/events or text the keyword CORALSPRINGS to 888-777 for updates. Our Commission Meetings for October will take place on the 2nd at 9:00 a.m. and 16th at 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers (9500 Coral Springs Drive). As always, if you would like to schedule an appointment with your City Officials, call 954-344-5911.

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Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY ctober is the start of our City’s 2019/2020 fiscal year. The approved budget can be found at www.cityofparkland.org/budget. The City’s budget is a financial representation of our collective priorities. Thank you to all the residents who participated in surveys and town hall meetings and reached out to us to offer your input on our FY19/20 budget. In Parkland we are fortunate to have an extremely involved and responsive City Commission that values resident input. It is hard to attend any event in the City and not see one of us there. Please know we all want to hear from our residents and our contact information can be found on the city’s website at www.cityofparkland.org/commission. This month, the City of Parkland hosts Government Day for all the third grade students who attend schools located in Parkland. As part of this day, the students learn about the Parkland Library, police and fire services, recycling and the role of local government. We also use this opportunity to teach the students about our city, its history and the many events, amenities and volunteer opportunities that are available. If you or your children are interested in volunteering in the city, please contact our volunteer coordinator Shaina Smilovitz at ssmilovitz@cityofparkland.org or visit www.cityofparkland.org/volunteers. Our PTAs, PTOs and PTSO do so much to support the Broward County Public Schools located in Parkland and our students. They partner with the teachers, staff and administration to make these schools some of the best in the county. Please support the wonderful work they do by becoming a member, volunteering where possible and signing up for their email updates. Here are the links: ▸▸ Riverglades https://www.myvlink.org/rivergladeselementarypta/ ▸▸ Park Trails https://www.myvlink.org/ParkTrailsPTA/ ▸▸ Heron Heights https://www.myvlink.org/hhepto/ ▸▸ Westglades https://www.myvlink.org/westgladespto/ ▸▸ Marjory Stoneman Douglas https://www.myvlink.org/msdptso/ Our Parkland Dash takes place on October 13 at 7:00am at Pine Trails Park. This is a fun community event with part of the proceeds going to support Broward County Public Schools in Parkland. Our annual Halloween Festival and Trunk or Treat takes place on October 25 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Pine Trails Park. If you have not already done so, please download the MyParkland mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to stay up to date on meetings and events and to contact the city with your concerns. As always I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to email me at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org.

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ood day, everyone. We are almost there! The hurricane season ends November 30th, and while Hurricane Dorian gave us a scare, let’s not let our guards down quite yet. If you remember, Hurricane Wilma hit us in October 2005 and anything is still possible. Margate’s heart goes out to the victims of Hurricane Dorian and all the affected islands in the Bahamas that were devastated. Not only our hearts, but our wallets opened to people of Abaco and the surrounding areas. Staggering amounts of water, food, clothing, toiletries, batteries and more were donated. “Together We Make It Great” and we showed the spirit that exemplifies the residents of Margate and we at City Hall are so proud of everyone who pitched in. Please remember, these storms seem to be getting stronger and for those who still haven’t … get hurricane protection. One of these times, it will be our turn. Bulk and Yard Waste Only Collected Curbside Starting on October 1st, Margate residents will no longer have access to the Broward County Drop-Off stations for the disposal of bulk trash and/or yard waste material. However, residents can still access the Broward County DropOff stations for the disposal of household hazardous waste and electronics waste. Residents who receive curbside garbage collection now haave bulk and yard waste collection every week on their first garbage collection day. Residents from multifamily communities should contact their property management office for information on the disposal of bulk trash. For more information, please call the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services at (954) 972-0828. Prescription Drug Take Back on Oct. 26th On Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bring your unused or unwanted prescription medications to Walgreens located at 3000 N. State Road 7, for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Open to the public, this free event allows participants to safely dispose of unused, expired and unwanted medications in its original container with the prescription label removed. Acceptable medications include: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and pet medicine. For a list of acceptable medications, please visit margatefl.com. Fall Festival Set for October 26th Mark your calendar! The City’s Annual Fall Festival, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, is set for Saturday, October 26th from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road. Each year, thousands of Margate residents - and visitors from our neighboring cities - make their way to the Margate Sports Complex for an evening of family fun. Festival-goers will enjoy a concert, and seasonal activities such as a not-so-scary Haunted House created by the Margate Police and Fire Explorers, line dancing, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, costume contests for all ages, pumpkin carving contests (bring your own carved pumpkin), scarecrow building contest, and interactive programs for young children. Arts and craft vendors will showcase their wares and food vendors will be on-site to satisfy your taste buds. Calling all vendors! Preregistration is required for all food and craft vendors. To register, please contact the City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 972-6458, or email Parksrec@margatefl.com.

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Safety First CHIEF JON SHAW ctober is a favorite month for our kids because of Halloween, and as parents our job is to assure they have fun, but do so in a safe manner! I’d like to go over several safety tips to help you prepare for a successful trick-or-treating! When coming up with costume ideas, the most important factor to consider is visibility. Try to choose light-colored costumes that are easily seen, or be sure to add reflective stickers/tape. Glow sticks and flashlights are also great tools to use – have them carry them or use the necklace version. Costumes should fit correctly to avoid tripping hazards. Lastly, if the costume includes a mask, make sure it fits correctly or consider using face paint instead to avoid obstructions of vision. Children should always be accompanied by an adult while trick-ortreating, especially those under the age of 12. If you feel your children are old enough, and mature enough, to trick-or-treat without adult supervision, make sure they stay together in a group of friends at all times! Also, your children should stay in areas they are familiar with, and avoid exploring other neighborhoods unless accompanied by an adult. Prior to your children trick-or-treating, go over traffic safety with them! Remind them that it’s dark out and not everyone is driving as cautiously as they should! Halloween presents several visionary obstructions and distractions that can easily cause a driver to lose focus, such as: cars parked in areas they normally aren’t parked, Halloween decorations and costumes, several people out and about, and many more! Your children should understand that horseplay isn’t acceptable, and that they should never run into the street or across driveways. They should always look in all directions, and use sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic signals when available. If a vehicle is approaching, your children should make eye contact with the driver to assure they’re seen, prior to crossing any streets. Kids with mobile devices should keep them in their possession, and consider turning on their location if your mobile devices have the capability. They should avoid using the devices unless they have an emergency because they can also present a distraction! Make sure they are not listening to music or have headphones in their ears, so they can optimally focus on their surroundings. Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the year for kids and their parents , if planned and executed correctly. You can never be overly prepared, and never take too many precautionary measures! Be safe, and be sure to make the City of Margate’s Trunk-Or-Treat event your first stop of your “spooktacular” night! The event is taking place at 5790 Margate Boulevard, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, on Thursday, October 31st! We look forward to seeing you!

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