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Our Town America will run from Friday, March 9th through Sunday, March 11th at the Coral Springs Sportsplex. Photo by: John Brodie

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Nicol Jenkins Managing Editor

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JB’s Corner

It’s only a few weeks into the New Year and so many exciting things are happening already. First up, OTN did its first big fund raiser – we have assisted and promoted a lot of fund raising events but this is the first one we organized as far as I know. We had a movie night at the Paragon Deerfield 8 Movie Theater (our gracious hosts and partner in the event). The event raised money for the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Awareness Fund. The Gard Gallery, the local art school and gallery for kids, which is owned and run by the delightful Elizabeth Gard, was also a big help with this project. Elizabeth had even offered to donate a large painting entitled “The Pink Lady” by artist George Torjussen and solicit donations toward purchase of the painting with proceeds going to the charity but we were not really able to get that piece off the ground. If someone would like to contribute the money – we want a minimum of $5000 – the painting will be hung locally with a plaque indicating donor(s). If you are interested, let me know. We had a great time with our movie night regardless and raised money and awareness for Lisa Boccard’s efforts. Next, I want to announce some special editions of OTN – this we are very excited about! At the beginning of February we will release our third Margate special edition. This publication is being produced jointly with The City of Margate and will be responsible for delivering local government and community information to all of the residents and businesses in Margate – over 28,000 copies will be mailed out making it our biggest single edition. All of our digital subscribers will also receive a copy

in early February – sign up for a FREE digital subscription to Our Town News publications at www. TheOurTownNews.com (left side of the page a little ways down from the top). The next special edition will be tied to two local events – BizArt 2012 and Our Town America Festival 2012 – taking place over the first two weekends of March. BizArt is a celebration of Coral Springs businesses and the City art project. Several sculptures have been recently installed along Sample Road for the competition. The ART part of BizArt will focus on that competition by encouraging local residents to come out and see the artworks and vote on their favorite. One of the entrants will be selected to be purchased and permanently installed along Sample Road. The BIZ part of BizArt is a showcase of local businesses with great food and all kinds of interesting stuff lining the grounds of the event. It will be a great Sunday afternoon event on March 4 starting at noon with music and entertainment to make it a festive event for the whole family. The first half of the OTN special edition being published for the event will have a map of the event location, schedule, pictures of all of the artworks and notes on the artists plus info on all of the event’s sponsors. Part Two of the special edition will be a guide to this year’s Our Town America Festival which attracts upwards of 100,000 people each year over the three day weekend (second weekend in March). So much more is happening! But, it will have to wait for a future entry. We live in vibrant exciting times of unending possibilities. Remember, you can either mope around feeling sorry for yourself or treat life as an adventure where you just need to focus on what you really want to make all kinds of wonderful things happen!

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Bring Your Family To The Our Town America Festival March 9- March 11! By Nicol Jenkins Editor Our Town America is gearing up for another year of fun for the entire community. For 33 years, Our Town America has brought fun and entertainment to the City of Coral Springs. The three-day arts, entertainment and business festival will run from Friday, March 9th through Sunday, March 11th year. “We have had a successat the Coral Springs Sportsplex. ful festival for over 33 years now, This year’s Our Town with great attendance and sponAmerica theme was designed sors. The missing link has been to inform the community about the lack of awareness about Our Town America’s dual pur- the true purpose of the festival,

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City Of Coral Springs Honors MLK, Jr. Sponsors And Committee

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recognition of the student winners of the Art & Literary Exhibit Contest and a keynote address Each year, the City of Coral by Willie Gary. Springs takes on the task of planThe weekend events culning a weekend long celebra- minated with a Leadership/ tion in recognition of and honor- Diversity Day for Coral Springs ing the life and messages of Dr. high school and middle school Martin Luther King Jr. students. This year, marked the 22nd It was called “It’s a Day On, Anniversary of the event and the not a Day Off”. The activities foMLK planning committee has cused on the inspirational mesworked tirelessly to ensure that sages of Dr. King of showing rethe celebration was orchestrat- spect, working hard and giving ed flawlessly. back to your community. The festivities were launched The students were able to on January 13 at Church by have roundtable discussions with the Glades, where a Business their local city politicians. Luncheon, featuring speaker The Coral Springs City Willie E. Gary, was held. Commis-sion recently honored Later that evening, a commu- the MLK Jr. Committee memnity celebration was held at the bers and Sponsors of the event. Coral Springs Center for the Arts “Thank you all for what you do which featured entertainment, for this community. It is impor-

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tant to embrace diversity,” said Coral Springs City Commissioner Claudette Bruck. “I am very proud of you. The group has been together for 22 years and it has grown. It was a great year this year,” said Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold. The MLK Committee members that were honored included: Henry Andre, Mark Gendal, Jackie Bolden, Patrick Campbell, Ainsworth Clarke, Carolyn Courtney, Maria Giacalone, Michelle RichardsPhillips, Michael Singer, Reginald Smith, Emma Winston, Mildred Bryant, Joyce Campos, Cheryl Cooper, Bessie Cristwell, Evette Guralnick, Dorothy Ruffin, Leilani Smith and Carlos Verney, Jr.

Sponsors of the event were also honored and included: Title Sponsor - Citibank, Silver Sponsor - Walmart at Heron Bay, Media Sponsors- Advanced Cable Communications & The Forum Publishing Group, Bronze Sponsors- Abundant Life Christian Academy, Baptist Medical Plaza at Coral Springs, Maroone, an AutoNation Company, The Links, North Broward Chapter, Emerald Sponsors - BJ’s Wholesale Club, McKinley Financial Services Inc,, Drs. Jeffrey Reisch & Mark Gendal of Vision World, CocaCola Refreshments, Costco Wholesale, Dairy Queen in Coral Springs, and Whole Foods Market of Coral Springs. “These are great businesses and it’s wonderful that people have taken the time to say we will support Coral Springs. We are extremely thankful for what you’ve done,” said Mayor Gold.

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Listening And Legislating By Ari Porth State Representative

7091 by Representative John Wood. The bill would repeal or undo the good work of 2008 Helping our most vulnerable from the Florida Statutes. is why I ran for office. Sponsoring This mean spirited, high and helping to pass the Window of five to the insurance lobby reOpportunity Act of 2008 was my moves not only the ABA coverproudest moment in the Florida age, but requirements that insurHouse of Representatives. The bill ance companies cover treatment required insurance companies to for cleft pallet, mental and nercover Applied Behavioral Analysis vous disorders, and bone martherapies (ABA) for children on row transplants. the autism spectrum. Getting auIf a society is to be judged tistic children between the ages by how it treats the most vulnerof three and five these specialized able among us, Florida gets a therapies often allow them to be failing grade this legislative sesmainstreamed into school classes, sion, especially if HB 7091 is allearn socialization skills, become lowed to pass. It is an extreme verbal, and have the potential to and callous display of choosing lead tremendous and fulfilling industry profits over dire medilives. cal needs.

Children across Florida have benefitted from therapies their parents would not have otherwise been able to afford and an untold number of lives have been positively changed as a result of our 2008 legislation. In this year’s legislative session, as cuts and deregulation run rampant, some Representatives are being heartless in their pursuits. One such example of this is House Bill

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I am doing everything in my power to defeat this awful legislation, and I hope you will stand with me in making sure that the State of Florida will continue to protect our most at risk, in the words of Hubert Humphrey, “Those in the dawn of life, the twilight of life and the shadows of life.” In Service to Our Community, Ari Abraham Porth Your State Representative

Commission Honors Local Boy For Courageous Actions By Nicol Jenkins

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eter Pappas has helped save the life of three people. And he’s only 11 years old. The Coral Springs City Commission recently honored Peter Pappas, a fifth grade student at Parkside Elementary School, for his courageous actions. Pappas has saved his little brother from drowning, raised money for a teenage girl’s double lung transplant, and now helped catch a hit and run driver. “He has done a number of remarkable things at such a young age,” said Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold, as he handed Pappas an award at a recent City Commission meeting. His most recent act of bravery was chasing after a hit and run driver. Peter ran after a car as it left the scene of an accident in Tamarac on January 12. He caught up to it, got a partial tag number and led Broward Sheriff’s deputies to the suspect’s parked car, where the suspect was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and DUI among other charges, according to the arrest report. “He was great, and I got to be honest with you, without this kid’s information we may never have found the guy, let alone to put him behind the wheel,” Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Lovallo said of Peter. Peter said he was acting on instinct. “I wasn’t thinking. I was reflexing. I just worried how I would get the guy.”

He also immediately came to the aid of a local girl who needed money for a lung transplant. When he was 8 years old, he started a daily coin collection at Broadview Elementary and raised $3,688 for Brieanna, a 13-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis who needed a double lung transplant. When he was 5, his then2-year-old brother Spiro took off his life jacket and jumped in the deep end of the family’s backyard pool pretending he was Superman. Peter instantly came to his brother’s rescue. “I reflexed again and saved

him,” said Peter, who is also known for his friendly demeanor while talking to customers at his family’s restaurant, Pappas Restaurant. The local boy plans to continue helping others by following in his Uncle’s footsteps and becoming a Navy Seal one day. He hopes his peers will also learn the importance of giving back to others in need. “I hope other kids can help people and make them feel good about themselves,” said Peter.

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ONLY $20 TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP BUT HAS NEVER BEEN TO A CHIROPRACTOR BEFORE (Or Hasn’t Been In a Long Time)

Dear Friend, If you’ve ever thought about going to a chiropractor but you’ve hesitated because you weren’t sure it was right for you, please read on… My name is Dr. Aliyah Stotter, I’d like to show my appreciation for the warm welcome the community has shown me by announcing February 20 - March 1st as Community Appreciation Week. It’s my way of saying THANK YOU to the people who have been so helpful and mean so much. I hope this will benefit you and yours. I’ve agreed to “giveaway” (to anybody who asks for it) $200 worth of my services for only $20. That’s Right - $20. I’ve helped many people in the Coral Springs, Parkland and North Broward area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. I would now like to introduce you to the many benefits my profession has to offer. For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you’re suffering from any of the following conditions. • Migraine headaches • Lower-back pain • Sciatica • Carpal Tunnel • Neck pain • Arm Numbness • Arthritis • Herniated Discs • Degenerative Discs • “Whiplash” And a whole host of other problems, ranging from dizziness to ringing in the ears. These symptoms can be caused whenever the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment because this “misalignment” directly affects your nervous system. Fortunately, if you’re suffering from such problems or similar conditions right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic treatment (commonly called “adjustments”). So if you’ve always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what it can do for you, now is the best time to do so because… Right now $20 will get you all the services I normally charge my new patients $200 for!

For a Limited Time Only FEbRuARy 20 - MARCH 1ST $20.00 will get you all of the services. I normally charge new patients $200.00 for!!

What does this offer include? Everything. Take a look at what you’ll get… • An in-depth private consultation about your health and well being • A chiropractic spinal examination… • A set of specialized X-rays to determine if a misalignment in your spine is causing your pain or symptoms… (Nobody gives these kinds of X-rays FREE. They would usually cost you at least $100)… • An analysis of your X-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help. • Helpful literature that shows how your body works and why you experience pain. • Answers to all your most probing questions about chiropractic care and what it can do for you... The appointment won’t take long at all. And like I said, we normally charge $200 for this (most of which just covers the cost of the set of X-rays). But now, as part of this one time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you’re feeling. Before you come in, though, you’ll probably want to know a little bit more about me.

DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLy WORK

Absolutely! When you come in I’ll provide you with studies that show why chiropractic is a preferred method of treatment. But what provides the best “proof ” on how well chiropractic works is what the patient says about it.

FIbROMyALGIA, HEADACHES & LOW bACK PAIN

“Coral Springs Spine & Nerve has helped decrease my lower back pain substantially! I originally came in because I have Fibromyalgia, headaches and low back pain. I feel that the chiropractic care has helped me by improving my pain, muscle spasms, and improve the ringing in my ears. I’m even sleeping better.I have been to so many doctors that haven’t listened to me and I feel that Dr. Craig and Dr. Aliyah really listen and really care!” -Sincerely, Elizabeth Hauser, Photographer, Margate

SHOuLDER PAIN, ARM PAIN & NECK PAIN

“When shoulder and arm pain started to affect my house work, I came into Coral Springs Spine & Nerve seeking relief. Chiropractic Care has taken my pain away and I am able to clean my house and not be cautious about doing daily activities anymore. I would describe CSSN as a kind and caring place. The amazing part of Chiropractic Care is that… IT WORKS!” -Thank you, Marcia Jacobs, Homemaker, Coral Springs

MEET THE DOCTOR:

Prior to obtaining my Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Life University in Marietta, GA, I received my bachelors of Biology degree. I am nationally and state board certified in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. Originally from Florida, I stayed in Georgia and opened a successful chiropractic practice after graduating. I have a deep passion for and am a speaker on women’s health issues such as fibromyalgia, migraine headaches and pregnancy. I am a very proud mother of 2 beautiful sons, who are 2 years old and 4 months old. My husband and I are a great chiropractic team that work side by side in our beautiful office to help educate and bring health to our community, by utilizing the latest techniques and therapies.

SCIATICA & LOW bACK PAIN

“Before I started chiropractic care I had pain going down my leg and limited range of motion. Now I can wake up without severe pain, so I get my day moving faster! I have learned that although lifetime wellness is a process for me, the doctors at CSSN continue to reinforce and educate me. I can even play more tennis with my daughter. I am amazed at how chiropractic care has worked so fast!” -Thank you, Patrick barbanes, IT Manager, Coral Springs

HERNIATED DISCS & STENOSIS

“I had been suffering with low back pain for a VERY long time, so I decided to check out Coral Springs Spine & Nerve after a friend referred me. I tried every

outlet for my pain and nothing had worked. I also had epidurals that failed and left me still in pain. Before coming to CSSN, I could not sit comfortably on the sofa, I could not walk for long periods of time and I could not pick up my kids without excruciating pain. Chiropractic Care has significantly decreased my pain and I can go about my daily routine normally. I am amazed how, in such a short amount of time, I have seen improvement!” -Thank you so much, Ann Gables, Banker, Coral Springs

GuARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE

Obliviously we can’t guarantee results. No one can. But here is one guarantee we can give you and that’s a guarantee to give our best effort.

LIMITED TIME OFFER Possibly the only such offer this year! Obviously, with an offer like this we can’t afford to do it for very long, so we’ve picked the week of February 20 March 1st If you’d like to take us up on our offer and see what chiropractic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment. Call our 24-hour help line @ 954752-7373, tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination during the week of February 20 - March 1st. I expect to get flooded with appointments for this event, so please call me as soon as possible to be sure that you don’t miss out. Thank you so very much, and I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. God Bless, Dr. Aliyah Stotter, D.C. P.S. Ignoring your pain won’t make it go away. Chiropractic care could help get rid of your pain quickly and easily. And now you have no excuse not to get started, because we’re going to give you over $200 worth of “startup” services for only $20! This offer may never be repeated, so please don’t put it off if you’re currently in pain and need help. Now is the time to do something about it.

Call Our 24-Hour Help Line Today 954-752-7373 Coral Springs Spine & Nerve 9720 West Sample Road, Coral Springs FL. 33065

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Message From The Mayor I would like to invite our residents to take part in the annual Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This year’s cleanup will once again be taking place at Riverside Park located at 205 Coral Ridge Drive. I have spearheaded this event over the years and find it to be a great way to do our part in creating a cleaner and greener South Florida Community. I urge anyone interested in participating in this worthwhile event to visit www.coralsprings.org/events for more information. Also this month, is the annual Our Town America Festival. The three-day festival will run Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 at the Coral Springs Sportsplex.

As always, festival admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee per car. For more information on this and other upcoming events, visit www.CoralSprings.org/events. Don’t miss the City’s annual Trash to Treasure Garage Sale at Mullins Park on Saturday, March 31 from 8 to 11 a.m. This popular event offers a great opportunity to buy or sell household and other items. Vendor spaces are $25 before March 4, $35 between March 5 and March 18, and $45 thereafter. For more information, call 954-345-2204. Another great event I am very excited about is our upcoming Teen Political Forum set for Monday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. A panel of

elected officials will answer questions from the audience and address issues of interest. I am always impressed by our students who volunteer and come together to make the forum such a successful event and I want to thank them in advance for their leadership. This will be the last year I’ll get to be part of the panel and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there. For more information or if you’d like to participate, call 954344-1005. Lastly, I hope you received and had an opportunity to read through the City’s annual report, which highlights the top accomplishments during Fiscal Year 2011. I am proud to share our

City’s many accomplishments last year, and restate my commitment to working toward making similar strides in the City’s progress in 2012. As always, if you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, feel free to visit with me during my office hours. To view my scheduled monthly hours, please visit www. CoralSprings.org/events. If you haven’t already friended the City on Facebook, please do so at www. Facebook.com/CoralSprings. If there is anything else that I can help you with, feel free to e-mail me at rgold@coralsprings.org or call me at 954-971-4040. All the best, Mayor Roy Gold

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Bring Your Family To The Our Town America Festival March 9- March 11!

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zations,” said Ernie Kubasek, Chairman of Our Town America, val, Our Town America, Inc. doInc. nates proceeds to the organiOur Town America, Inc., a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization’s Board has put on the event every year. A program of giving back to the community with Our Town America proceeds was established. Non-profit organizations involved with the festival receive funding from the proceeds for their various worthwhile charities. Though the weekend event is known for its amusements, classic car show, the “Miss Our Town America” Beauty Pageant and booth, this very important

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stated, “Our Town America has one mission in mind- to provide a quality family event for our tri-county community while providing financial assistance to needy non-profit organizations.” This year’s purpose of giving back to the Our Town America festival will community has made the event feature events geared towards very meaningful for the commu- family fun and include live entertainment, a food court, amusenity. ment rides, such as the new Our Town America Inc. Board Chairman Ernie Kubasek continued on page 20

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Dear Dr. Cajar, I have been suffering with bleeding gums. Do you have any suggestions that may help? The percentage of people who suffer from this condition is probably greater than you may think. There are a few reasons that people may come to develop this problem; but nutritionally speaking, I would love to give you my opinion. Due to the typical diet in our country, many people are lacking proper nutrients to support the healthy function of the body as a whole. The contents of Vitamin C complex are found naturally in our food supply,

it has many components, in addition to ascorbic acid, (Vitamin C found over the counter is typically only ascorbic acid); it is a very essential nutrient complex. A primary role of Vitamin C complex is to form collagen, the connective tissue that cements the cells of the body together. Without it, the body could begin to essentially “breakdown”. Vitamin C complex supports and promotes a healthy immune system and supports the connective tissue throughout the body. You may notice bleeding gums as a first sign when you are nutritionally deficient in Vitamin C complex. The gums are an exposed and very sensitive connec-

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Coral Springs To Allow Mobile Food Vendors For Events On Public Property

By Nicol Jenkins Editor

Residents may soon see more mobile food vendors popping up at city events. Coral Springs City Commissioners recently approved a pilot program to allow mobile food vendors for temporary events on public property. The pilot program will last for two years. “The pilot program tests this concept. Presently, the only places that mobile food vendors can sell are private property. We want to test it out at pubic properties for a couple of years,” said Coral Springs City Manager Erdal Donmez. This provides the opportunity

for mobile food vendors to be allowed at any city-sponsored and approved event, according to Coral Springs City Attorney John Hearn. “They must have a proper permit or be stationary during the time of the event. The pilot program will look into how we can tweak the program later on,” said Hearn. Coral Springs City Commissioners were in favor of this pilot program to allow mobile food vendors on public property. “I am happy to see this move forward. Let’s see what will come out of this opportunity,” said Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold. Post comments on this article at www.theourtownnews.com or www.facebook.com/ourtownnews.

The contest between the South Florida firefighters for the best barbeque ribs is on! At Markham Park in Sunrise, the Metro Broward Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association will be hosting the annual “Fire and Feast” rib cooking competition. On February 26, all of the firefighters will suit up and come out and compete to barbeque the best tasting ribs. Be prepared for more than just cook out fun. With a $5 admission fee, Markham Park will be loaded with activities for the entire family to enjoy beginning at Noon and ending at 5 pm. There will be great music, a rock wall, bounce houses, as well as various vendors that will make this event very entertaining. But the main event is the rib tasting. Kids under three get in for free. With the $5 admission, the ribs will be yours to taste, but a panel of expert judges makes the final decision. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Metro Broward Professional Firefighters Benevolent

Association. This organization is committed to serving the Broward community and giving back to those in need. All members include firefighters from various fire departments in Broward. “My favorite part of the event has always been the actual competition. I love to see all of the firefighters go head to head against each other,” said Dana Shumate, Office Manager for the organization. This event has expanded since its inception. It used to include just the nine-firefighting districts of Broward County, Coral Springs Fire Department, Parkland Fire Department and others. Due to the overwhelming success of the event, Palm Beach and other fire departments have joined the fun. Of course, they are there to support the organization, but also love competing against each other. With the donation of ribs from Doris’ Italian Market, the Metro Broward Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association is able to make this event possible. For more information, to sign up for a vendor table or to make a donation, please visit www.3080benevolent. com.

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Surviving the buyer’s market in a seller’s shoes It’s no secret that we have been in a buyer’s market for quite some time now. While this can be extremely frustrating for the seller in today’s market, there are ways to prepare and triumph. With a sound strategy in place, anyone can sell in this market; but like most things in life, it takes work, care and time. So hike up your pants, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get that home SOLD!

Know your hold costs The #1 factor to be aware of in a buyer’s market is your monthly hold costs. As days on the market climb, your potential net descends. As shelf life is inherently longer in

a buyer’s market, this is a factor that cannot be ignored. When factoring in hold costs, an offer of $340,000 in your first week is greater than $350,000 six months from the list. A $3000 monthly hold cost is a fair average for a $350,000 home. That’s $18,000 after six months. In essence, the 2nd offer six months later is a relative $332,000. If you had settled for $340,000 on the first offer, you would have saved $8000! It is imperative that you know your hold costs and factor them into all negotiations.

Get Real The biggest problem we face in today’s Real Estate market is the continuing effect of the bubble bursting. While it’s unfortunate, it is, as they say, what it is. We cannot fool ourselves into believing our homes are worth what they were in the good ‘ole days. We HAVE to be realistic with today’s market and price accordingly. We always want to maximize our potential dollar but pricing out of market is simply the wrong way to do so.

Understanding true market value, pricing accordingly and making your home stand out is the way to success in a buyer’s market.

Market effectively and consistently Marketing mediums have and continue to change at a rapid pace. A buyer’s market clearly carries more inventory than is standard. Thus, we need to STAND OUT from the crowd! With so much competition around be sure to work with an agent who understands marketing to not only today’s buyers, but to your specific buyer base. This is not the type of market where one ad in a Sunday paper is effective. There needs to be a consistent flow of effective marketing until you reach your goal. Without it, you are going to be lost in the pack. We cannot control the markets we find ourselves in, we can only act accordingly. Remember that selling is possible in any market. Make a plan, hire the right agent and your sale will be a success!

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Community Gives Back Local Author Empowers Women, Men To Have Healthy Relationships

By Nicol Jenkins Editor

Don’t be stuck in an unhappy ‘cocoon’. You are a unique butterfly…. Fly to your ‘relationship freedom’! This is the message of local author and relationship expert Victoria Howard’s new national movement and paradigm called the Butterfly Movement. The purpose is to unite men and women back together through co-independence and it stems from her new book, “The Butterfly Effect”, also co-authored by Allan Jay Friedman, an Emmy award winning author, director and lyricist. The movement focuses on an Eleven Step program that takes you out of the ‘cocoon’, you have been living in due to low self esteem or abuse, and through the metamorphosis stage into becoming the free beautiful butterfly you always were. “The book and movement guide you through the Butterfly Effect: the 11 Step Program, into the person you were created to be,” said Howard, who credits her success and accomplishments to

her father, Peter Roccasano, for always horses at Pompano Park Racetrack toencouraging her to follow her dream day; she leaves the training to five-time world record holder, Mel Turcotte. She and be true to herself. Chapters have also blossomed in has authored various books, “Why various states throughout the country, in- Women Love Bad Boys”, “I Am Woman: cluding Florida, California, Pennsylvania, The Fourth and Final Wave in the and on March 24, Victoria will be start- Feminist Movement”, “Snow Right ing the first ‘Chapter’ in Spring, Texas, at and the Seven Butterflies”, and “The the renowned women’s spa, ZEN SPA. Butterfly Effect”. She is also the Founder King Ayi, the King of Togo in Africa, is of “The Kick ‘Em To The Curb” Dating also in support of the movement and will Game launched at Boca Raton’s Blue Martini. be opening a Chapter. But it was her time spent visiting Once a month, the chapters hold meetings focusing on empowerment, so- the Aboriginal Tribe in Australia after cializing, guest speakers, and network- a divorce that launched her ‘Spiritual Perfume: Sariel and Ariel”, which ultiing. Victoria Howard hopes this move- mately started the Butterfly Movement. ment changes people’s lives like it has After Howard gave her earrings to a hers. Howard has been called the wom- translator, the Chief of the Tribe asked an with nine lives. She started her career her to stay for three days. He told her, as a professional model, dancer, and “There is something very important that a beauty queen; she even represented you have to do in your life.” When she West Virginia in the Mrs. USA Pageant. asked what it was, the Chief responded, She was a race horse trainer who once “You will know when the time is right.” For years she searched for that ‘purowned “The Two Year-Old Filly Of The pose’. When she founded the “Butterfly Year.” Although she co-owns three race- Movement,” she knew immediately that

this was what the Aboriginal Chief had meant, This was her calling. “In 2010 by an accidental meeting, she met Allan, who is a renowned lyricist and producer. Together, they corroborated -long distance- and “The Butterfly Movement was born! Allan Jay Friedman is such a wonderful person. Our purpose is to unite mankind in equality, love and harmony. It’s a new wave of thinking to bring men and women back together. One person at a time, we will make that change in the world,” said Howard. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to ‘the homeless and battered children and animals in the world’ through Dr. Richard McKinsey, who is head of the Children’s Hospital in LA. The next Chapter meeting will be held on February 23 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Gizzis Coffee in Delray. For more information on the Butterfly Movement, please visit www. Butterflyeffect.us, e-mail mstoriamarie@yahoo.com or call 561-999-0292.

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sell household and other items. Vendor spaces are $25 before March 4, $35 between March 5 and March 18, and $45 thereafter. Also needed is a separate $30 deposit check that will be returned after the event if the space is clean. No refunds will be given for vendor cancellations. Mullins Park is

Jewish War Veterans Meeting Post 606 @ The North Satellite Clubhouse of the Ramblewood East Condominium – Coral Springs. Need a lift we will pick you up! Last Sunday of every month, 9 am – bagel breakfast. You don’t have to be Jewish and you don’t have to be a veteran. Just have to have a desire to help our servicemen and women. Memorial Day services are at Veteran Park. Post 606 adopted a hospital in Alabama where quarterly we send a package filled with various items, such as toiletries, playing cards, socks, greeting cards, slippers, yarn, etc. We save cancelled stamps for Veteran arts and crafts projects. We save old eyeglasses for the Lyons Club located at 10000 N.W. 29th Street. and box tops for education for For more information, call 954Ramblewood Elementary School. 345-2204 or register at the Coral Please come to our meeting. We Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral are friendly and sociable and Springs Drive from 8 a.m. to 9 will make you feel welcome. Call p.m. daily. Alan Paley our commander, 954753-65411 or Bea Bushman our Auxiliary Pres., 954-973-1953.

City’s Annual Community Garage Sale Set For March 31

Coral Springs Police Holding 32nd Citizens Police Academy

The Coral Springs Police Department is now taking applications for participants in the Vendor Spaces are now avail- 32nd Class of the Citizens Police able for the Trash to Treasure Academy. The Academy begins Garage Sale, to be held at Mullins on March 14, 2012 and ends Park on Saturday, March 31 from with graduation on June 13, 2012. 8 to 11 a.m. This popular event of- Classes are held on Wednesday fers a great opportunity to buy or evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00

p.m. at the Public Safety Building. Established in June 1994, the Citizens Police Academy offers participants an inside look at law enforcement operations and an opportunity for hands-on experience in various areas of police work that are covered in the curriculum. The Citizens

Police Academy is open to any Coral Springs resident, anyone that is employed within the City of Coral Springs or City of Coral Springs business owner over 18 years of age. In addition to residents, members of the clergy, City Commissioners, and local business owners are among the Academy’s graduates. Applicants should call or e-mail Nereida Milenkovic at 954-346-1278 or NR@coralsprings.org to register.

South Florida Tour de Cure On Sunday, March 4th, the 2012 South Florida Tour de Cure Presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida & zMotion will be held at 2575 Sportsplex Drive Coral Springs, FL 33067. The South

Florida Tour de Cure Presented by Cleveland Clinic Florida and zMotion features four route options (10k, 35, 62 and 100 miles) for riders of all skill levels. Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, so take your time and enjoy the journey. All Tour de Cure routes are safe, scenic and fully supported including rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. Cross the finish line to cheering volunteers, great food, entertainment and more! Register today to take the ride of your life and help STOP DIABETES! For more information, contact Jessica Birch at 954-7728040 or visit http://main.diabetes. org/sfltour.

City of Coral Springs Seeking Volunteers For 50th Anniversary Committee The City of Coral Springs is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the 50th Anniversary Committee, which will assist with planning for this exciting community celebration. Areas of expertise are needed in sponsorships, fundraising, event logistics, vendor management, entertainment, marketing, community involvement, and volunteer coordination. The City’s anniversary date is July 10, 2013, but applicants will serve through the end of 2013. To apply, please fill out the online form at CoralSprings50.org. All applications must be received by Friday, February 24, 2012.

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he Reading and Learning Clinic of Coral Springs begins FCAT Preparation classes for Writing, Reading, Math, and Science the week of January 18, 2012. It will be a six-week program for grades 3 through 10. Class enrollment will be limited to ten students per group. The program will include terminology used on the FCAT, test taking strategies, practice

questions, and tests for the NEW Next Generation sunshine State Standards. The Reading Clinic provides excellence in their educational programs. This class will provide a solid preparation for the FCAT test. If you are interested, please contact Anne Civettini at 954755-0299 ( 9134 Wiles Road, C.S.). Below is the schedule of beginning dates and times the classes will be offered:

Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School By Helen Downey Special to the News There’s a lot going on in the month of March, beginning with the usual early dismissal on Friday, March 2 for all grades. On Sunday, March 4, the annual Parish Picnic will be held. This very popular event is a favorite with our families and a great way for parents to socialize and for the children to play. School is closed on Monday, March 5, although teacher/parent conferences will be held that day so make sure you have yours scheduled. ITBS testing begins Monday, March 12 until the following Friday for grades 2 through 8. These tests are purely a method to assess our students and support their academic strengths and challenges as they move forward. Eighth grade Confirmation takes place on Sunday, March 11

at the church beginning at 3:00 p.m. School is closed on Friday, March 16. Night of the Arts is on Tuesday, March 20 and gives students a chance to show off their creative skills. On Friday, March 23, the church is hosting a special Mass for all MHOC fathers. The Scholastic spring book fair begins on Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30. Rounding out the month, field day takes place on March 28 for all grades. Onto a more sociable note, don’t forget your tickets for the MHOC Gala on Friday, March 9 themed ‘Starry, Starry Night’. The event is being held at Parkland Golf and Country Club and includes dinner and dancing plus an amazing live/silent auction. It promises to be a night to remember. Don’t miss out!

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ing children through the game. The coach, who founded the club in 1990, has said that he The Florida Pokers Baseball coaches kids because he “wants Team held a “family” reunion to see them smile.” for their longtime coach- Mike Through his club, Roberts Roberts. dedicated himself to helping teach The reunion included guests, and train high school boys about such as baseball players, other the game of baseball; he spent coaches, and umpires, along with countless hours at practices and the coach’s family. The celebra- searching for tough competition tion was planned by Roberts’ fami- for his team. ly, including his son Lenny Roberts. With his strong knack for comMike Roberts, the Founder radeship and sportsmanlike conof the Original Florida Poker duct, Roberts asked his players to Baseball Club and the honoree of thank their parents, umpires, and the reunion, has dedicated his life ground crew after each game. In to the game of baseball and help- addition to his superb coaching

abilities, Roberts has helped over 300 players gain college baseball scholarships. Also, since 1990, during summers he took his team around the country for them to play 80 games over a period of 80 days. Presently, Roberts coaches his grandsons, who are on various Pokers’ divisions on Coral Glades High School’s field. Roberts has sustained many wins as a byproduct of hard work and at 70 years old has said that he will coach for as long as he can. “Baseball is the name…life education is the game” is the Poker Baseball club’s mission statement.

Founded in 1990, the club’s goals are to help as many kids play baseball in college to further their education and establish a program in which serious baseball players can play in competitive games. These goals have come into fruition because 96% of former players matriculate to college. The club has certainly grown over the years, according to Faline Roberts. “The Original Florida Poker Baseball Team went from having 1 team to now 5 teams- all in Coral Springs. Also, several former “Pokers” are on the Major League’s Roster,” she said.

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Delray Beach International Tennis Championships & The ATP Champions Tour Feb. 24 - March 4, 2012 By Harvey Lustig Sports Writer For you sports fans, especially tennis fans, check out these two great events played in the same week at the same venue at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. We’ve all seen the great tennis champions of today and yesterday play in all the tournaments around the world, like the US Open and Wimbledon on TV and now you can see them in person

no more than 20 minutes from anywhere in Broward and Palm Beach County. Star players like Andy Roddick and John Isner and the doubles champs the Bryan Brothers will be playing in the International Tennis Championships against tennis stars from countries around the world for a $500,000 purse. The other tournament, the ATP Champions Tour featuring yesterday’s champs like John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Michael

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Chang, Mats Wilander and Pat Cash will put on a great show for their fans. To get to the Tennis Center in Delray, go East on Atlantic Avenue from I-95 or the Turnpike and the tennis center will be on your left (north side) about 2 miles E. of I-95. Follow the signs. To purchase tickets. call 561-

330-6000, order online and get more information at www.yellowtennisball.com the official tournament website or in-person at Walmart’s Ticketmaster outlets or the Delray Beach ITC box office (open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm located at the tennis center, 30 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Fl 33444).

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buck here,” said Esposito, “We don’t do the same workout every day. We have a new one each time!” You are also guaranteed to work up a sweat by Esposito or one of the other trained instructors. Esposito has dedicated his life to the martial arts and physical fitness after struggling with his weight at a young age. For over 24 years, Esposito has trained in mixed martial arts and even won the Golden Gloves tournament when he was only 19. He has continued to train many aspiring mixed martial artists to become MMA champions and as a

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Hands of a Magician! That’s what many people and pros would say about John McEnroe. That guy could hit the ball anywhere from any part of the court and make it look so easy. His touch around the net was and still is to many considered second to none. So how on the deuce court and the othdo we get to become magicians? er on the opposite side of the net’s Well, first we need to be born with deuce court. Hitting only forehis God given talent. So let’s for- hands, you and your opponent get that! are trying to knock over each othNow moving on to what we er’s cone. can do. I’ve been lucky enough Play to 5 points and it should to meet and work alongside a for- take you a little while. It’s not very mer Top 5 player in the world and easy to hit the cone. You’re trying heard a story that I believe to be to work on hitting topspin angles true; it was when McEnroe was a in this game, so don’t slow your young aspiring junior. McEnroe’s racquet speed down. coach saw him fooling around Try to get under the ball and with some other juniors, hitting brush up on it quickly. This will weird little touch shots around allow you to get the ball up a the net. few feet above the net and then They would play within the down quickly at the cone. Hitting short court area not hitting hard, a good topspin ball will also give just trying to out-touch each oth- your opponent trouble hitting er. The coach was furious, told the their shot at your cone if they kids that if they continued messing don’t move well. around, they should go down to Don’t forget, you can switch the last court and work out them- up the cones to work the backselves. I think the games worked hand side as well. (2) – One Box out pretty well for Mr. McEnroe. Mini-Tennis – In this game, both Nowadays, most of us coach- you and your opponent stand in es teach and play these games as one of the service boxes. Both much as possible. players will start at the net, with There are several mini-ten- one of you ready to drop a ball. nis styles of games you could play. I’ll give you OTN Hiring a few to try and explain Full and Part what their purposes are: Time (1) – Angle’m Out – Take Sales People two cones and place them about 2 to 3 feet from the net on the singles side954-973-3330 line. One cone should be

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a really fun game. You can either play within the two service boxes or use the whole court. The rules are just like volleyball that you’d play at the beach. Three touches are allowed. Passing the ball to a player closer to the net usually will give you a favorable result. But, once again… NO HITTING HARD! No spiking or full swinging shots. Remember, these are all touch games. There are many, many more fun touch games that can be used to soften up your hands. Tennis on T.V. is huge. Tons of power out there, but take a close look, there is still a lot of skilled touch shots being used as well. Being a good tennis player doesn’t always mean that you need to kill the ball to win matches. So go ahead and try to become a magician on the tennis court and make your opponents disappear. Good Luck and Good Playing!

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As We See It… The New Approach to a Healthy Pet!

There is a new Sheriff in town that is there to protect your pets! That’s right… a new approach to keeping and making your pet healthy! Veterinary medicine, with its synthetic, ineffective drugs and procedures is only making the pets we love and care for suffer more than ever. Yes, that is right; we are drawing a line in the sand. We want answers! We are sold “flea preventions” only to have our pets suffer more than ever with flea problems we never saw forty years ago! We give our pets poison to prevent heartworms when it wasn’t a problem thirty years ago. And with the preventive drugs, our pets are dying of liver and kidney failure, suffering from dementia and endocrine problems. Spay and neuter has not helped the unwanted pet population. You see a lot of new terms here. We are replacing veterinary care with pet health care… because that’s what we want! We are replacing “pet over-popula-

tion” with what it really is… “Unwanted pet population”. There is NO flea or heartworm prevention… only treatment. Why would you treat any living creature with a toxic drug when they don’t have the problem? Don’t believe me??? Look at the warning label with the DRUG… it’s not a preventive, but a legal DRUG! Why have liver and kidney problems become commonplace with our pets? These are the body’s filtering systems. The more toxins we put into the body, the more work they must do. These toxins actually kill the cells in the kidney and liver that is doing the work so there is no longer any defense. And the toxins come from where? Look at the commercial pet foods with the hundreds of colors, stabilizers, preservatives, processing agents, and flavoring that are in every “nutritionally balanced and approved bag”. What about that monthly poison to keep your pet flea, heart-

worm, and parasite free? So, if you use these drugs, why do vets charge you to test for them and why do you still have a flea and tick problem? Yes, this is the “wake up call” to everyone that has a pet. Medicine and veterinary medicine is exat the Festival Flea Market Mall actly that, a science based 2900 W. Sample Road around drugs and surPompano Beach gery to eliminate symp1 (800) 940-7387 toms. We are leading a proactive change to assure a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine YOUR pet their optimal opportuni- to guide your health program for ty to lead a healthy life. Drugs don’t your pet, but rather a Pet Health correct the physiological chal- Care Advisor or Doctor, someone lenge your pet has. It only masks that will lead you down a path of the symptom. positive choices to optimize your We want and strive to make the pets’ health through sound scienwhole body healthy. If this is your tifically based principles. goal, then you need to see and talk Nature has provided us with with us. My forty-plus years of ex- a great example, which is why we perience have been devoted to real have such a diversified array of advancements in the health and living creatures still on the earth. well-being of your pets. They survived well before we, We no longer want you seeking “man”, came along. They don’t need us. We need to learn from their very existence. Natural diet, natural cures, natural medicine… These are the keys to a healthy, happy pet… and even you… and that IS the way we see it! Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr Diane Sudduth, DVM are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli in Pompano Beach, FL and co-hosts Festival Flea Market Mall of the PetHealthCafe.com radio show. Our 40 years in the animal field has provided us unparallel vision and information which we pass to our clients on a daily basis. We can be reached at www. PetHealthCafe.com or 800-9407387.

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• Warm a loved one’s heart with the gift of comfort. • Impress others with your artistic skills. • Learn from the best of the best- the top quilters in the business. Choose from the largest selection of sewing and quilting materials in all of South Florida. Sunshine Sewing and Quilting in Margate houses an enormous showroom of unique items which can’t be found anywhere else for your sewing, monogram, embroidering and quilting needs! They will exceed your expectations with thousands of unique items, such as books and videos on quilting, embroidery, pillowcases, purses and much, much more. The moment you step into Sunshine Sewing and Quilting, you feel the presence of the artistic flair of owner Fay Nicoll’s designer techniques, as your eyes scan the many quilting patterns created by her vision. Fay started Fay Nicoll Judaica Designs three years ago and has received much praise. She designs

Judaica quilt patterns, fabrics, and con- friendly and always there to help the temporary quilts. Each one is a master- customer. Quite often, Fay’s 7- year-old piece and speaks for itself. Fay’s newest granddaughter Lexie joins in the fun of line of Judaica Fabric is about to be re- the children’s sewing classes. Fay wanted to leased in time for Quilt share that love of quiltMarket in May in Kansas ing with her clients so City, Missouri. So look See our ad that they too can create for it soon at your local in the their own masterpiecshop! es. “It’s absolutely the Fay followed in her Our Town most rewarding feeling mother Syma’s footsteps. News Coupon when you see someone Her mother was her walk in and say they’re mentor as a seamstress Book! not able to do anything and violinist. Fay inheritand then walk out with ed not only her mother’s a finished project. They musical talents but also her sewing talents, even to the extent that enjoy doing it and want to come back,” while singing on Broadway she designed said Fay. Find a variety of first quality faband sewed all her own gowns. Shortly after moving to South Florida, her passion rics from the top manufacturers for sewing continued and Fay bought a Hoffman, Michael Miller, Blank Quilting, Janome dealership. After having an acci- Alexander Henry, Moda, and many dent at the shop and being confined to a more. “Each one of them is different,” wheelchair for three months, she started said Fay. There’s something for everyquilting and a new passion ensued. Fay one, adults or children! Come share the runs the business, along with her hus- fun on Mystery nights or indulge yourband Richard and daughter Jennifer and self and join a hands-on quilting or sewa wonderful staff, who is knowledgeable, ing class for beginners to advanced level.

The rock star of the quilting world, Kaffe Fassett, was at Sunshine for two design workshops this past October, the second time in three years, to a sold-out audience of enchanted quilters. Embroidery Artist Momo-Dini is coming for a workshop on Saturday, February 18 at 10 am. Sunshine is a certified Janome sewing machine dealer. Classes to learn all the different machines and computerized digitizing are Fay’s forte and given at the shop with the purchase of any machine. “I love what I do. It’s still show business. The moment someone comes in, you’re on!” she said. Sunshine Sewing and Quilting is located at 1821 Banks Road, Margate (in the Banks Business Park). They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Saturday from 10am to 4 pm. Call for classes at 954971-4810 or visit their website at www. sunshinesewing.com. Come and support your local store and community. Join Fay, the family and friends who help make Sunshine Sewing and Quilting the place to be!

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Ray Russotto 954-570-9256 home/studio ray@cartoonsbyray.com http://www.cartoonsbyray.com/ and out of the verbal landscape appearing briefly and then just as quickly disappearing, never to be seen or heard from again. Graphic word-pictures are an integral part of The Sentry. So, “... warped scrub oak branches with arthritic fingers with leaves.” For a truly weird one, “Daniel had never seen rain fall up before.” Then, “Picket-fence ribs promasterpieces and shall do liketruded through the chest and inwise with The Sentry. Reprised from previous Pike ternal organs bulged like blue tales, include Joe Pike, Elvis Cole, balloons from the abdomen.” Jack Straw, Lucy Chenier, and Terry Babinette. It’s good to see all of you fine folks again! The pace of The Sentry is quick. This alacrity is no doubt aided by the very believable dialogue. Since certain of the chap8 7 9 3 2 ters are entitled with the names of 1 4 5 several of the dramatis personae, 6 1 9 7 these particular chapters are re3 9 1 lated from that person’s stand- 2 6 8 7 2 9 point. 4 5 6 8 The size of the cast of char2 1 4 3 7 acters is moderate. I’m not hap3 6 8 2 1 py with bloated dramatis personae 5 6 with innumerable folks flitting in

Book Review By Fred Karr Staff Writer 2/29/12

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The Sentry Author: Robert Crais

This review is dedicated to my former legal colleague and longtime personal friend, the late Karl Seif. “It just keeps getting better and better.” But would we expect anything less from Robert Crais’ latest contribution, The Sentry (another Joe Pike adventure)? Robert Crais is a yarnmeister par excellence! He is the author of 16 previous novels, including several in the Joe Pike series. I’ve favorably critiqued two in the Joe Pike genre (The Watchman and The First Rule), as well as several other Crais

Then, “The twilight sun melted into a magneta haze...”, and “The sky was a beautiful sangria by then....” To continue this beautiful and colorful “artwork”, we have “Finally the canyon swallowing his voice.” Well done, Mr. Crais! Before scribing for Putnam, Mr. Crais penned for Doubleday. Doubleday’s loss is Putnam’s gain, and The Sentry certainly proves it.

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Critics are calling it the best movie of 2012 so far. Liam Neeson leads an unruly group of oil-rig roughnecks when their plane crashes into the remote

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The Woman in Black

Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), recently widowed and still grieving the loss of his wife, is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric’s affairs in order. But soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a deadly secret. Kipps discovers that his late client’s house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find some- self captured by humans and with one and something she lost, and her human-lycan lover, Michael, that no one -- not even the chil- nowhere to be found. She soon discovers that she dren -- is safe from her terrible has been asleep for a decade, wrath. but gave birth to her daughter Eve. Shunned by nearly all surviving vampires, save one (Theo James), even Selene seems powerless against her latest oppoVampire Selene (Kate nent- a genetically enhanced lyBeckinsale) awakes to find her- can.

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