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20 City of Pembroke Pines Offers a Variety of Summer Camps 22 Southwest Regional Library Offers More than Just Books

Inspiring Individuals 16 Pembroke Pines Curator Benoit Menasche Retires 16 Boy Scout Troop 224 Reaches Out to the Community

School News 24 Pines Lakes Kicks Off New STEM Curriculum with Science Camp

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Community News 10 Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria to Perform in Pembroke Pines 12 Stay Cool and Have Fun at Paradise Cove Water Park 14 Enter the Master Chef Mango Madness Baking Challenge 14 Library Offers Book Fair and Youth Chess Competition 18 Pembroke Pines is One Step Closer to Opening R & R Village for Veterans

26 PPCES Central Campus Hosts 11th Annual Community Read-In 28 KAPOW Connects PPCES-FSU Students to the Workplace 30 MPPRC Awards Scholarships and Grants to Teachers and Students 32 Pembroke Pines High School Scholar Athletes Are Recognized

LEGALLY SPEAKING 34 Probate 101 38 The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same 42 Best Practices for Association Annual Meetings and Elections 44 Still Think You Can Defend Foreclosure and Obtain a Modification on Your Own?

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18 PPTOPA Presents Mary Poppins on Stage

36 Protect Yourself from the Sun

20 Pembroke Pines Residents Observe Memorial Day

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Independence Day – Celebrate the Fourth of July by attending the City of Pembroke Pines Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at the Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Blvd., from 6pm to 9pm. Admission and parking are free. Festival grounds open at 6pm. There will be Food Truck Roundups, free rides for children, a children’s area, a live band and a fireworks show at 9:00pm. No coolers, pets or fireworks permitted. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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Chess Tournament – Area youth will have an opportunity to play in a chess tournament at the Southwest Regional Library, located at 16835 Sheridan St. Chris Stormont, Certified US Chess Federation Tournament Director, will be leading the free, timed tournaments for ages 6 to 18, held from 10am to 4pm. Players will be grouped by their self-selected levels and play five rounds on regulation chess sets that are provided by the library. All competitors will participate in all five rounds, and will receive a medal or trophy. For information, call 954-357-6733.

Mango Baking Challenge – If you have a mango, baked dessert recipe that gets rave reviews from family and friends, it may be worth some money. The Master Chef Mango Madness Baking Challenge will be held at 10am, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. There is no cost to enter. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

Book Fair – From 10am-5pm, the Southwest Regional Library, located at 16835 Sheridan St., will hold a Bake Sale and Book Fair, with gently used hardcover and paperback books for adults and children, magazines, books on CD and more. For information, call 954-357-6580.

Film Series – Through August 22, the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department will be presenting a free, ten-week, Summer Film Festival for Children. Films will be shown on Saturdays, at 10am, at the River of Grass ArtsPark in the Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan St. No ticket or reservation is required. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

9th Handcrafts – If you like arts and crafts, join the Southern Handcraft Society. It meets the second Thursday of each month, at 7pm, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 N.W. 103 Ave. For information, call 954-294-4426 or send an email to msteph5307@aol.com.

14th Caribbean Breeze – Don’t miss the Caribbean Breeze Glass Gallery Art Reception, from 7pm - 9pm. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. Show runs from July 8 to September 14 at the City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, 10100 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-961-6067.

17th Mary Poppins – From July 17 - August 9, there will be music, magic, and a spoonful of sugar as PPTOPA’s “Mary Poppins” takes the stage for several performances at the Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan St., in the River of Grass Artspark. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. For information or to order tickets, call 954-437-4884, visit www. pptopa.com or send an email to info@ pptopa.org.

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28th Orchestra – The City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and Arts & Culture Advisory Board is bringing the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria to Pembroke Pines for a free concert at 7pm, at the Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan St. It is all part of the Symphony of the Americas Summerfest 2015. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Glass Gallery Applications – Through August 18, City of Pembroke Pines “Glass Gallery” will be accepting applications, from people 18 and older for the “The 11th Annual Art Competition” and Art Exhibit. For information or an application, call 954-986-5027.

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Swimming Lessons – The City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts is offering Swim Lessons for children of all ages. Help make your child SaferBy4; register your one to four year old for a Parent and Child or Preschool Level 1 classes. Swimming Lessons are held at three locations Pembroke Lakes Pool: 10500 Taft Street; Price Park Pool: 901 NW 208th Ave.; and Towngate Pool: 901 NW 155th Ave. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-450-6895.

Grandparents Day Talent Show – Grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of the members of Southwest Focal Point and the City of Pembroke Pines will provide entertainment in honor of their grandparents at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., from 12noon-2pm. For information, call 954450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

Art Camp – Summer Art Camp is for ages 6-11, from 7:30am-6pm. It includes daily art instruction, games, dress up days, outside play time, children’s art show, swimming and one field trip per session. It is offered at Fletcher Art and Culture Center, 7960 Johnson Street, and River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan St. Space is limited. For information, call 954-986-5027.

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Drama Camp – The camp, for ages 8-11, includes movement, creative storytelling, vocal techniques, improvisation, playwriting, staging and character creation, dress up days, outside play time, two field trips per session and swimming. It is offered at the Pembroke Pines River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan St. For information, call 954-322-2597. Pines Athletic Club Camp – The camp, for boys and girls, ages 8-14, runs through August 21. It includes field trips, sports, arts and crafts, games and swimming. Pines Athletic Club is located at 7900 Johnson St. For information, call 954-986-5044.

Soccer Camp – Soccer camp runs through July 31 for ages 6 to 16. Half-day camp includes soccer skills training and games with certified trainers. It is held at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Ave. For information, call 954-538-3696. Special Populations Camp – The Special Population Summer Camp will be held at the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus, 12350 Sheridan St. Registration packets are available at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-986-1582 or send an email to mpalacios@ppines.com.

Tennis, Golf, and Aquatics Camp – At the Tennis/Golf/Aquatics Camp, participants receive quality tennis and golf instruction by USTA and PGA certified instructors at Pembroke Lakes Country Club, 10500 Taft St. Full and half day programs are available. For information, call 954-431-4146. West Pines Preschool – West Pines Preschool has a summer camp for ages 2-5. Kids will enjoy water play, themed curriculum and many fun summer activities. For information, call 954-437-1134.

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Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria to Perform in Pembroke Pines Community News

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hrough August 15, Symphony of the Americas Summerfest 2015 will host the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria with performances throughout South Florida, as well as an outreach week in Panama. On July 28, at 7pm, the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and Arts & Culture Advisory Board will bring the orchestra to Pembroke Pines for a free concert at the Susan B. Katz Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria Theater. The Symphony’s Summerfest has hosted internationally acclaimed foreign chamber orchestras for the past 22 summers. After performing in 2007, the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria will be returning under the baton of Symphony Artistic Director Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. The orchestra will be joined by selected members of the Symphony of the Americas. Known for its virtuosity and first rate soloists, Arpeggione plays both works of the classical repertoire and contemporary music. Musicians of the ensemble are from countries throughout Europe, bringing a diversity of traditions and complexity to its performances. Musicians are active in quartets and chamber music, and serve as faculty of local conservatories. Under the artistic direction of Professor Irakli Gogibedaschwili, during its 20 year history, Arpeggione has performed in more than 700 concerts in many parts of the world. It has played in the major European music festivals and concert halls,

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ocated inside C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Paradise Cove Water Park is the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s largest aquatics facility. It offers something for everyone, making it one of the best places in the area to cool off during the summer. “After traveling the state and

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ince mangos arrived in South Florida over 200 years ago, the tropical, summertime fruit has been bringing communities together. If you have a mango, baked dessert recipe that gets rave reviews from family and friends, it may be worth some money. The Master Chef Mango Madness Baking Challenge will be held on August 6, at 10am, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center. There is no cost to enter. “This challenge gives home ‘chefs’ the chance to showcase their culinary skills and possibly win a cash prize,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor. The Master Chef Baking Challenge got its start in 2005, when Daniels created the Chocolate Challenge as one of the evening activities at the Valentine’s Dance. In 2012, the Chocolate Challenge was moved to the daytime, so that more members could participate. Two years ago, the event was expanded it into a Master Chef Baking Challenge, requiring other key ingredients, such as berries, pineapple and chocolate. This year, there was a Chocolate Challenge in February and a Cupcake Challenge in June. In the upcoming Challenge, all desserts must contain fresh mango. They can be Mango Pie, Mango Cheesecake, Mango Tres Leches or any other creation. All desserts must be homemade. No store bought entries are allowed. Prizes will be awarded for the top three delight-

fully delicious and visually stunning desserts. All entries will be judged based on appearance, texture and overall flavor. Cash prizes include 1st ($50), 2nd ($30), and 3rd ($20). Winners will also receive bragging rights as “Master Chef.” Once the judges have tried all of the entries, audience members will have an opportunity to sample them. “Remember to be creative,” said Daniels. “Judges are not only looking for the best tasting dessert, they are also looking for the dessert that is beautiful to look at!” Participants must be a member of the SW Focal Point Community Center, which is located at 301 NW 103rd Ave, in Pembroke Pines. It is free to join. For information, call 954-4506888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

Library Offers Book Fair and Youth Chess Competition By Debby Teich

n July 25, area youth will have an opportunity to play in a chess tournament and purchase some books at the same time. All of the money raised will benefit the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.

Chris Stormont, Certified US Chess Federation Tournament Director, will be leading the free, timed tournaments for ages 6 to 18, held from 10am to 4pm. Players will be grouped by their self-selected levels and play five rounds on regulation chess sets that are provided by the library. A computerized program will match players throughout the tournament. Competitors will participate in all five rounds, and receive a medal or trophy. “The chess tournaments bring together kids with like interests,” said Youth Services Supervisor Lynn Morrison, who runs the chess program. “Chess is a wonderful game that dates back thousands of years. It

requires problem solving skills, concentration, planning, discipline, and more.” The tournament is for players of all levels. Approximately 100 players from throughout South Florida are expected to participate. It includes beginners that are new to chess and participating in a tournament for the first time, as well as experienced players who belong to chess clubs. Preregistration is required and will he held July 11-23. No players will be registered after this date. Mentors from the library’s Youth Chess Club will help run the tournaments. They will assist players with procedures, help time the events, and more. The chess club contains players of all levels and meets throughout the year. Approximately 45 students participate during the school year and the number increases to 100 during the summer. From 10am-5pm, the library will also hold a Bake Sale and Book Fair, with gently used hardcover and paperback books for adults and children, magazines, books on CD and more. The library is still collecting book donations, which can be dropped off at the circulation desk. The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines. For information on the chess tournament, call 954-357-6733. For information on the Book Fair, call 954-357-6580.

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Pines by creating a real art gallery (Glass Gallery) in the City Hall, bringing his s Pembroke Pines Curator, Benoit Menasche has been an inspiration and mentor to many artists. He recently retired from his position and will convision of an artist colony to fruition (Studio 18), creating an art competition and tinue to pursue his love of writing, painting and sculpture. bringing artists into the Glass Gallery, expanding and invigorating the Pembroke “Ben Menasche was a fine artist who did a lot Pines Art Festival, initiating student art exhibits, of good work for the city both as an artist and as and encouraging art guilds to exhibit their works. a curator,” said Chuck Vones, Jr. “He always had Menasche is also well known for creating a the arts in Pembroke Pines first and foremost in base for a girder from the fallen towers of the his heart in whatever he did.” World Trade Center. Menasche created a marble Menasche was born in Cairo, Egypt, where sculpture and artist Felix Gonzales built a steel his father was the architect for the royal famsculpture, both of which are now part of the 9/11 ily. He moved to Paris, where he studied art and Veteran’s Memorial at Donnith H. Fletcher and became a writer and painter. In the early Park in Pembroke Pines. 1960’s, Menasche moved to the United States and With more free time, Menasche says he will continued to master the art of oil painting. In the continue to write, paint, and sculpt, because he 1980’s, Menasche’s interest in art expanded into believes that art is the only constant and the only sculptures, predominantly in marble and alabasthing that stays when everything else is gone ter. Many of his works are displayed all over the from our civilization. He hopes that the City of world. Pembroke Pines will continue to bring art to its Menasche has devoted much of his time to residents. promoting art in Broward County, specifically in “I believe that a city without art or culture is Pembroke Pines. He is the past Chairperson of a city without a soul,” said Menasche. “I hope the Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory that the City will continue to invest in our city’s Board and was the Art Curator of the Pembroke art future by establishing a full size art museum; Pines Glass Gallery for the past nine years. encouraging public art in public places, such As Pembroke Pines Curator, Menasche says as sculpture gardens; and subsidizing artists he has enjoyed discovering new talented artists, living in Pembroke Pines by creating art aucmotivating them, interacting with them, and protions. Pembroke Pines is growing. For it to be a viding them with a venue where they could exhibit Benoit Menasche, along with his wife Norma, stands in front of desirable city, it needs to grow culturally as well. their art. He believes his greatest accomplishthe marble sculpture he created to honor the victims of 9/11. ments as Curator were: bringing art to Pembroke It needs soul.”

Boy Scout Troop 224 Reaches Out to the Community By Debby Teich

very day, members of Boy Scout Troop 224 prove that scouting is much more than tying knots. In addition to weekly meetings, they participate in monthly campouts, summer camp, fundraisers and a variety of community service projects. “I know of no other organization that can teach leadership skills and self-awareness in order to prepare a young man for the diverse personal interactions he will be faced with and the drive that he will need to have for him to succeed in the world we live in today,” said David Sexton, Assistant Scoutmaster, who started Troop 224 in 1999. “I love being part of an organization that is changing the world one young man at a time.” There are sixteen active boys in the troop, which meets at Southwest Ranches Equestrian Park. Most of them live in Pembroke Pines and the surrounding areas. The troop recently volunteered for a Feed My Starving Children event, where they packed enough food to feed 312 children around the world for an entire year. Every year, the troop joins forces with St Edward Catholic Church to help make

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Christmas special for the children and families in South Bay Migrant Camps. Parish members donate food and toys, and troop members help pack and distribute them to the field workers. As one of only a few entities allowed by federal law to “retire” a U.S. flag, the troop collects tattered flags from churches, cities, and individuals throughout the year. As needed, the scouts advertise, organize, and perform Flag Retirement Ceremonies. To defray the cost of summer camp, the troop holds an annual Spaghetti Dinner. The boys setup the venue, serve the patrons, organize the man power, and clean up after the hundreds of people in the community that enjoy spaghetti, meatballs, bread, and salad for a $5 donation. Matthew Cuoco, 16, who has been in the troop for six years, says there are many things that he loves about scouting. “I am proud of what Troop 224 does for the community,” said Matthew. “I also love camping, hiking and backpacking, as well as doing high adventure stuff that I would not have the opportunity to do otherwise, like whitewater rafting, zip lining, climbing, and sleeping overnight on an U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.” Brendan Sexton, 14, who has been in the troop for four years, also loves scouting. “I love hanging out with my scout friends at campouts and troop meetings,’ said Brendan. “I also like hiking and camping outdoors, as well as doing community service projects with the troop.”

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Pembroke Pines is One Step Closer to Opening R & R Village for Veterans Community News

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ith some help from Subaru of America in Pembroke Pines, the City of Pembroke Pines is now one step closer to helping honorably discharged United States Veterans find affordable housing. Subaru/Lexus of Pembroke Pines owner Craig Zinn presented an oversized check in the amount of $90,796 to Pembroke Pines Vice Mayor Iris Siple and Commissioner/WWII Veteran Carl Shechter to benefit the R & R (Reenergize and Reconnect) Village. Several United States Veterans were also in attendance. According to Jim Riger, General Manager of Subaru Pembroke Pines, this is currently the largest donation Subaru has made to any organization in the nation. Last year, the City of Pembroke Pines recognized the need to assist Veterans and set aside five houses on the grounds of the Howard C. Forman Health Campus. Jay Shechter, Director of Community Service and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines and son of a WWII Veteran, is in the process of renovating the homes, which will be called the R & R Village. According to Shechter, there are over 300 homeless Veterans living in Broward County who could use some help. “R & R Village will be a new beginning for qualified Veterans and their families,” said Shechter. “The homes provide a perfect opportunity for Veterans and their

families to become a family again and begin the process of mainstreaming into the community. They will be provided a sense of security in a well maintained, safe and clean home.” The City of Pembroke Pines is working with the Veteran’s Administration to create a social service component to assist and educate Veterans about benefits, services and how to navigate the opportunities available. The City’s goal is to provide housing, case management, employment, education and financial assistance to Veterans in need. “We are grateful to have the drivers of business in Pembroke Pines, such as Craig and Martine Zinn and Subaru of Pembroke Pines, as our partners as we ‘share the love’ and begin the process of providing every Veteran with the services they so richly deserve,” said Shechter. “This is a quality of life issue for those who have sacrificed so much on our behalf.” For information or to make a donation to R & R Village, call Jay Shechter at 954-450-6888 or send an email to jshechter@ppines. com.

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On July 18, at Family Night, tickets are $14 per person. On July 25, at Wine and Wind Down night, enjoy an Italian buffet, wine and the show for only $35 per adult/$30 per senior. On August 1, at Senior Matinee, tickets are only $14 per person. PPTOPA is the oldest continuously operating community theater in Broward County. It was founded in 1993 by a group of dedicated individuals who wanted to provide low cost, high quality live theater for the community, as well as opportunities for anyone interested in assisting in the creation of theater. While technically an “amateur” company, PPTOPA productions routinely feature some of the finest actors and actresses in South Florida. It presents three shows annually and many of them have attracted as many as 4,000 people. With a full orchestra, as well as professional sets, backdrops and costumes, the plays are expensive to produce. The theater raises money through donations and ticket sales, which range from $14 to $24. Performances are held at the Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan Street, in the River of Grass Artspark. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. For information, to order tickets or to volunteer, call 954-4374884, visit www.pptopa.com or send an email to info@pptopa.org.

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Pembroke Pines Residents Observe Memorial Day Community News

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early 300 residents and community leaders attended the annual City of Pembroke Pines Memorial Day Ceremony to honor fallen and current United States Military Veterans. The ceremony was held at Donnith H. Fletcher Park, named after the first Pembroke Pines resident to die (1971) during the Vietnam War. Pembroke Pines Fire Department Chaplain Vincent Scardino gave the invocation. Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis; Vice Mayor Iris Siple; and Commissioners Carl Shechter, Angelo Castillo and Jay Schwartz each said a few words. Pembroke Pines Police Officer Sean Yap shared the story of Pembroke Pines resident David Mitchell, a 92 year old Navy veteran that he accompanied on an Honor

Flight trip. Featured speaker Colonel James Wellons Marines of the United States Southern Command of Pembroke Pines reminded guests that they should not forget the fallen. Stella Tokar spoke about Mission United, a United Way program trying to help Veterans. The ceremony also included the Presentation of Colors by the Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Honor Guard. Boy Scout Troop 460 led the Pledge of Allegiance and Cameron Wheeler sang the National Anthem and God Bless America. Krystal Romano played Taps and Pembroke Pines City officials placed a wreath. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

City of Pembroke Pines Offers a Variety of Summer Camps By Debby Teich

ummer is in full swing and the City of Pembroke Pines offers a variety of camps to keep kids busy. They can participate in camps for art, drama, soccer, tennis, golf, aquatics, overall athletics, the Special population and more. ▸▸ Art Camp – Summer Art Camp is for ages 6-11, from 7:30am6pm. It includes daily art instruction, games, dress up days, outside play time, children’s art show, swimming and one field trip per session. The cost is $235 for a 2-week session. It is offered at Fletcher Art and Culture Center, 7960 Johnson Street, and River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street. Space is limited. For information, call 954-986-5027. ▸▸ Drama Camp - Acting Camp is for kids ages 8-11. It includes movement, creative storytelling, vocal techniques, improvisation, playwriting, staging and character creation, dress up days, outside play time, two field trips per session and swimming. The cost is $470 for a 4-week session. It is offered at the Pembroke Pines River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street.

For information, call 954-322-2597. ▸▸ P ines Athletic Club Camp - Summer Athletic Club Camp is for boys and girls, ages 8-14. It runs through August 21. The cost is $110/week and includes field trips, sports, arts and crafts, games and swimming. Pines Athletic Club is located at 7900 Johnson Street. For information, call 954-986-5044. ▸▸ Soccer Camp - Soccer camp runs through July 31 for ages 6 to 16. Half-day camp includes soccer skills training and games with certified trainers. It is held at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue. For information, call 954-538-3696. ▸▸ Special Populations Camp – The Special Population Summer Camp will be held at the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus, 12350 Sheridan Street. Participants must be independent in toileting and be able to administer their own medications with supervision. Registration packets are available at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-986-1582 or send an email to mpalacios@ppines.com.

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▸▸ July 9 – At Bee Bop Buddies, from 10:30am11:15am, ages 1-6 can enjoy a musical puppet romp with bubbles, songs and dancing for everyone. ▸▸ July 11 – At Family Movie Day, from 2pm-4pm, watch Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Ages 1-6 ▸▸ July 18 – At the Animal Tales Wildlife Show, from 2pm-3pm, see exotic pets rescued by animal heroes. Older children may touch a hedgehog, bearded dragon, cockatoo, and more. Ages 4 and up ▸▸ July 18 – At the Youth Chess Club, from 10:30am-12noon, beginner through advanced players can play and practice their skills. Preregistration is requested. Ages 6-18 ▸▸ July 20 – At Superheroes and Superpowers, from 1pm-2pm, ages 7-11 can experiment with their superpowers through creative and fun story-making activities. ▸▸ July 23 – At MIJ Byram Performs, from 10:30am11:15am, Mij Byram will bring everyone on a trip through stories, poems, & songs. ▸▸ July 25 – All levels can play in the Youth Chess Tournament, from 10am-4pm. Pre-registration

begins July 11 and closes July 23. Only registered players will be admitted to play. Ages 6-18 ▸▸ August 1 – At the Summer Finale: Gordon Gumshoe, Fairytale Detective, from 3pm-4pm, all ages will enjoy interactive comedy show fun as Gordon Gumshoe navigates the caper of a lifetime. The summer raffle drawing will be held after the show.

Ongoing programs include: ▸▸ On Saturday mornings, ages 5-11 can practice reading to a pet therapy dog during Wags and Tales, from 10:30-11:30, July 11 and August 8, 22. ▸▸ On Tuesdays (July 7, 14, 21, 28), from 1pm-3pm, at Type Like a Hero, ages 7-11 will learn keyboarding basics using fun typing programs. ▸▸ On Wednesdays (July 8, 15, 22, 29), at Be “Awe”some! Jump Start to School Readiness and Success, from 11am-12noon, ages 2-8 will get a personal introduction to the library’s new AWE Early Learning Stations. ▸▸ On Wednesdays, at Family Night, enjoy Family Story Night (July 8, 28; 6:30pm-7:30pm), Hot Food, Hot Topics (July 15; 6pm-7:30) and Superhero Jeopardy (July 22; 6:30pm-7:30pm). ▸▸ On Thursdays (July 16, 30), at Learning & Growing Together, ages 1-3 will get a head start with stories, songs and activities, from 10:30am-11am or 11:15am-11:45am.

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s part of Broward County’s initiative to improve school performance through the Student Success for Opportunities Schools, Pines Lakes Elementary will be transitioning to a STEM program for 2015/16 school year. The title one school introduced the new curriculum to students and parents with a three-week, after school STEM Science Enrichment Camp. The STEM program integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to provide students with a more meaningful and rigorous curriculum. It encourages students to ask questions, make observations and gather information about people and design. “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math shape our everyday experiences,” said Principal Susan Sasse. “We are pleased to offer this to our students - who live and are growing in the technological age.” Teachers invited approximately 60 high achieving students from grades 2-4 to participate. During the camp, students analyzed data from the tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem, and then compared the strengths and weaknesses of each one’s performance. They developed physical models to illustrate how the shape and design of an object can impact its ability to solve a given problem.

The theme for the camp was “STEM sports,” and included projects on archery, basketball, sailing, diving, parachuting and more. In the archery project, for example, students worked in groups to design a bow that would launch an “arrow” as far as possible. Each team completed research, gathered materials and built arrows. As they made improvements, they tested the new arrows and tracked performance on a bar graph. “The activities in STEM get students thinking aloud, working together, and collaborating,” said Sophia Whittaker, 5th grade teacher, who organized the camp. “During the camp, the students learned to take risks in a safe environment. They learned from their failures and kept trying again and again. They understood that from failures come successes.” On the last day of the camp, the school held a museum showcase to highlight the projects that the students completed. Four docents greeted visitors and guided them to each area, where students provided hands-on demonstrations of their projects. “The museum gave the students an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and share their knowledge with their parents and guests,” said Whittaker.

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t Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School (PPCES) - Central campus, students in kindergarten to fifth grade recently participated in the 11th Annual Community Read-In Day to celebrate the importance of reading. The Read-In Day was one of many activities that occurred throughout the week, including a Pajama Movie Day and un-birthday parties in the classrooms. “Instilling the love of reading is the key to life-long learning,” said Alina PerrySmith, curriculum specialist, who coordinated the event. “At PPCS, we try to show our students through a variety of activities that reading is enjoyable and rewarding.” Approximately 30 readers participated in the event. After selecting an age appropriate book, each of the volunteers visited at least two classrooms to read to the students. “Much to the delight of the elementary students, a record number of community leaders, business owners and Pembroke Pines City Officials participated this year,” said Assistant Principal Dr. Linda Montoto.

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tudents in Celeste Doherty-Grosse’s fifth grade class at the Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School (PPCES) FSU campus now have a better understanding of what it takes to start a business. As part of Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW), they set up a lemonade stand and donated the profits. KAPOW is designed to connect a student’s classroom learning to their future in the work place. Business volunteers introduce students to career awareness through one-hour, professionally designed lessons that help students discover different jobs, what it takes to do them, and how to be successful in work and life. Throughout the year, Lisa I. Perez, owner of HBL Resources Inc., has been visiting with DohertyGrosse’s class each month to present the KAPOW material and lead related activities. She never had time to volunteer in her own children’s classrooms, since she was an employee. Now that she is a business owner with more flexibility, she wants to give back to students, even if they are not her own. This is the third year she is volunteering. “It is important to nurture our youth and have a positive impact on them during their formidable years,” said Perez. “The KAPOW program helps to prepare the students for what they will truly face in the work world. The kids are always very excited and engaged during the lessons.” Perez reinforces the relevance of subjects like reading and math by explaining how they might play a role in their jobs. She uses hands-on, fun activities to teach the students about the importance of community involvement, leadership, communication, teamwork and other skills that lead to success. For the last KAPOW lesson, the students typically visit the volunteer’s workplace. The students decided to set up lemonade stand instead. “Lemonade stands are often the first opportunity a child gets to be a business owner or entrepreneur,” said Perez. “I want them to know that they don’t always need to be employees. They can also start their own businesses.”

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hroughout the year, the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee has been conducting fundraising events in an effort to promote academic excellence in the community. The committee recently awarded $9,750 in scholarships and classroom grants to deserving area high school seniors and elementary school teachers. This is the largest amount ever awarded by the Chamber. “Tomorrow’s future is based on today’s graduates,” said Robert Goltz, president/CEO of the Chamber. “The Chamber and our members understand the importance of having an educated workforce to take us into the future. Our scholarship program assists those students in reaching new heights in education by first lowering the financial burden many students have in taking those next steps in education.” To apply for a scholarship, students had to be a high school senior residing or attending school in Miramar or Pembroke Pines or have a parent who is a member of the Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. The scholarships were awarded on the basis of eligibility, participation in school and community affairs, as well as scholastic achievement. Students submitted two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a personal statement, and a copy of their SAT or ACT scores. The following list includes the name of the students that won, the amount they won, and the sponsor of the award: ▸▸ Yasmeen Sarsour ($2,000) – Memorial Healthcare System ▸▸ Andrea Rodriguez ($1,000) - Chamber Board of Directors ▸▸ Brandon Nolasco ($1,000) - Elaine Sussman Scholarship Fund ▸▸ Sianne Powe ($1,000) - Memorial Hospital Miramar Medical Staff ▸▸ Tanner Redding ($500) - AAMCO

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Pembroke Pines High School Scholar Athletes Are Recognized

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ver 200 students from high schools affiliated with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) were recently nominated as Scholar Athletes. The program recognizes high school seniors that have achieved excellence in both the classroom and the field of play, as well as in the community. The scholar athletes received over $50,000 in scholarship awards. To be recognized as a Scholar Athlete, students had to meet the following criteria: must be a senior high school student; must have a minimum of a 3.2 G.P.A., including the first semester of the senior year; must be a varsity letter winner; must exhibit commitment to total school program and community at large; and must be nominated by the high school principal. The following Pembroke Pines seniors received awards:

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ith hurricane season upon us, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts of tree maintenance. Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure used to maintain the structural integrity and aesthetics of landscaped trees. Pruning must be done with an understanding of tree biology, because improper pruning can create lasting damage or even shorten a tree’s life. No branch should be removed without a reason, as each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree. Proper pruning techniques include:

▸▸ Cleaning - the removal of dead, dying, diseased, weakly attached, and low-vigor branches from the crown of a tree ▸▸ Thinning - the selective branch removal to improve structure and to increase light penetration and air movement through the crown ▸▸ Raising - removal of lower branches from a tree to provide clearance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and vistas ▸▸ Reduction - reducing a tree’s height or spread by pruning back the leaders and branch terminals to secondary branches that are large enough to assume the terminal role. Reduction helps maintain the form and structural integrity of the tree. Always hire a certified arborist or Class A or B tree trimming licensed professional to perform any tree maintenance. For more information, please call the City’s Planning and Economic Development Division at 954-435-6513. Also, take advantage of the landscape resources found on the City’s website at www.ppines.com, keyword “Landscaping.” On a very exciting note, I am pleased to announce that last month elected officials, local dignitaries, community leaders, city employees and residents gathered for a historic ground breaking ceremony which marked the construction start of the City of Pembroke Pines $60 million Civic Center. Completion of the overall project is slated for October 2016. Following this historical event, at a recent Commission meeting, we recognized students from the Pembroke Pines Charter High School for their participation as History Hunters. Under direction of the late City Historian Gerry Witoshynsky, her assistant Ellen McNamara and teacher Marta Cabeza, the History Hunters spent hours sifting through 50 years of newspaper clippings about the city, cutting out articles, and then categorizing the history of Pembroke Pines for future generations. The articles will be digitized and saved so that they may be displayed interactively on a large screen on the fourth floor of our new Civic Center for everyone to enjoy. Please have a safe and happy summer. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-435-6505 or by e-mail at fortis@ppines.com.

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s the summer sun heats up in South Florida, it’s important to protect your skin as much as possible. The harmful UVA and UVB rays from sun exposure accelerate the aging process in the skin resulting in hyperpigmentation, increased wrinkles, and most importantly, increased incidence of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer with more cases diagnosed each year in the United States than all other cancers combined. There are some misconceptions regarding sun exposure and skin cancer. ▸▸ You can’t get a sunburn on a cloudy day. Clouds only block some of the harmful ultraviolet rays, so a sunburn is still possible. ▸▸ You can’t get skin cancer where the sun doesn’t shine. Skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body, including the hands and feet. ▸▸ Skin cancer only affects light-skinned people. Those who are fair are at increased risk, but anyone can get skin cancer. ▸▸ Using a tanning bed occasionally is safe. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and World Health Organization have classified a tanning bed as a carcinogen and research suggests that even one session may increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Some sun exposure is essential to Vitamin D metabolism; however, excessive exposure or unprotected exposure can be very harmful. Sunscreen is the obvious first step in protecting your skin. Broad spectrum is best. The FDA requires sunscreen manufacturers to prove that sunscreens protect against ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are the primary cause of sunburn as well as Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which can cause premature aging of the skin. Both types of rays have been associated with the development of skin cancer. Choose SPF, or sun protective factor, of 15 or greater. Sunscreen must be applied in adequate amounts to achieve the SPF rating on the label. The recommended amount is 2 mg./ cm² – roughly 1 shot glass or 2 tablespoons worth of sunscreen for face and body. Patients who are concerned about obtaining enough sun exposure to make Vitamin D should be aware that current research indicates that 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure to the mid-day sun, three times a week is sufficient to synthesize enough Vitamin D to meet our body’s needs. Additionally, remember to protect lips, wear sunglasses with UV protection and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Finally, it is important to get your skin checked periodically by a board certified physician. Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care. To schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Messa, please call our office at 954-659-7760.

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ast month, I wrote an article about the anticipated changes in the alimony laws in Florida. This is a movement that has been in progress for several years. In 2013, both the State House and State Senate overwhelmingly passed an Alimony Reform bill, which was vetoed by Governor Scott just before the end of the legislative session. Since 2014 was an election year, the issue was not addressed. This year, however, it was everyone’s expectations that a reform bill would in fact finally be passed. The State House passed their version of the bill, which would have ended Permanent Alimony in this state. In addition, there were other changes in the law, including certain guidelines that could be followed in computing the amount of alimony that could be awarded. The State Senate, however, had its own version of alimony reform. The main difference was a provision which was included that would have changed the time sharing law to a presumptive 50-50 division of time. This was not adopted by the House and before a compromise could be reached, the State House of Representatives ended their session early in protest over a totally unrelated issue. This action by the House was never seen before and ultimately was ruled to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court. The ruling, however, did not change the outcome, since the session had already ended. The result being that once again an Alimony Reform bill, which was overwhelmingly approved, did not become law. It is anticipated that this issue will be back before the legislature in 2016. In the meantime, I thought it might be best to summarize the existing laws concerning alimony, so there is no misunderstanding as to what was merely a proposal versus what is in fact existing law. Florida lists several factors in determining whether alimony is appropriate. Some of these factors are: ▸▸ The standard of living established during the marriage ▸▸ The duration of the marriage ▸▸ The financial resources of each party ▸▸ The age and health of each party

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any South Florida neighborhoods are governed by community associations. It is imperative that these associations follow the necessary protocols to ensure meetings and elections run as smoothly as possible, including the following best practices: First, in an effort to promote participation and ensure voting by the qualified individuals, it is advisable that association management take the steps to verify that the association’s roster of owners is current and includes a description of all the individuals on title to the home or unit. The roster should further be organized in numerical order by unit numbers or addresses to facilitate the registration and ballot verification process. While a search of the county public records deed database is the most accurate source to verify ownership of units or homes, a more economical approach is to verify the ownership from the county’s property appraiser’s office. Once obtained, these records should be placed in a binder, together with copies of the deeds organized in the same order as the roster or sign-in sheet. Consider organizing the binder with dividers separating each floor/ street, as this step may further facilitate the verification of ownership on the day of the meeting or election. Proxies received prior to the meeting should be verified so as to ensure that they are dated and signed by the owner or other qualified voting member. Once the proxies have been verified, they should be logged in on the sign-in sheet. A note should be included on the sheet indicating the person who has been designated as the proxy for the corresponding unit, in order to ensure that the designated proxy signs-in at the meeting on behalf of the appropriate unit or home. The valid proxies should be organized in a folder in the same order as the sign-in sheet for reference at the time of the meeting. Ballots received in advance of the election should be organized in the order of the roster. The board should further consider appointing an independent committee to validate that the outer ballot envelopes have been properly executed and signed by the qualified voter(s) prior to the scheduled time of the election. This process will serve to further streamline the ballot validation process, which would otherwise have to be performed at the time of the meeting. Bear in mind that outer ballot envelopes may not be opened prior to the meeting. The executed Proof of Notice Affidavit for the annual meeting should also be available at the meeting. In addition, be sure to have plenty of blank ballots, envelopes (inner and outer ballot envelopes) and voting certificates on hand at the election for use by any owner who has lost or misplaced their ballot or voting certificate and would like to cast a ballot in person at the election. By adhering to these suggested best practices, working with qualified community association legal counsel and following all of the other prescribed protocols for the annual meeting and election, associations can help to ensure that their elections are in compliance with Florida law. Partner Roberto Blanch with the South Florida law firm of Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel has focused on community association law since 2001. He has lectured extensively on a variety of topics involving community association operations, legislation and legal rulings, and he has been designated as a facilitator for educational programs by the state’s Division of Condominiums. For more information visit www.srhl-law.com, www. FloridaHOALawyerBlog.com, or call 305-442-3334.

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original price. Many homeowners have the tendency to follow their emotions rather than logic when setting the initial list price for the property. Their initial pricing decision is typically based on what they paid for their home, the current mortgage balance, the cost to upgrade or beautify the home, or the profit they need to net in order to buy or move to another home. The truth of the matter is that your home is worth only what the market will bear at the time of selling. Pricing your home too high will deter a number of potential buyers from wanting to view it, while others will simply just walk away without making an offer. In order to get to the correct pricing, a potential seller should involve the services of a Realtor. Yes, a Professional Real Estate Sales Person! Potential “For Sale by Owners” may tend to disagree with the reasoning that we live in the age of information technology and anything and everything can be “Googled.” Realtors have access to additional and the most current information that simply cannot be “Googled.” They are the Professionals! In choosing a Realtor to sell your home, one might be tempted to select the one who suggests the highest asking price for the property. Resist the temptation of selecting a Realtor based on pricing and the one who tells you only what you want to hear. The selection should be based on the Realtor who provides critical information. This should include a current Comparative Market Analysis with a rational explanation of how your home should be priced in order to sell quickly and for the highest price possible. Partner with a Realtor and listen to their advice. This should get your home sold for the highest price that the market will bear in the least amount of time possible, while saving you hassles and making the transaction a smooth one from the beginning. Patrick Simm, Managing Director of the Simmsational Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty Partners SW can be contacted at 954-709-8258 for all your Real Estate related questions and/or inquiries. Visit www.PatrickSimm.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/OneCoolRealtor.

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Still Think You Can Defend Foreclosure and Obtain a Modification on Your Own? By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

f you still think you can defend the foreclosure of your home or obtain a mortgage modification on your own, here are some sobering facts to consider: ▸▸ When the Florida legislature approved additional funding to clear the foreclosure backlog in June 2013, it also ordered our court system to clear 256,000 foreclosure cases per year through 2016. That’s more than 700 cases per day. ▸▸ Unlike other Florida judges, foreclosure judges are effectively temps who don’t have to face voters. ▸▸ Today, most foreclosure cases are set for trial or final judgment within 6-8 months, and any continuances of trial are routinely denied. ▸▸ Mortgage giant Freddie Mac pays mortgage servicers “bonuses” for expediting foreclosures and charges a daily penalty for delayed foreclosures. If you are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, how can you combat against this court system set up to dispose of foreclosure cases with brutal efficiency? The most important tool you can use to defend against our court system’s quest to drain the dockets is to hire a qualified and experienced foreclosure defense attorney. First, don’t settle for anything less than an initial face-to-face meeting with the attorney. Let’s get real. If they are too busy to meet with you personally to review your case, they will just be “too busy” to actually help you with your case. Also, make sure that the attorney has plenty of litigation and trial experience (at least fifteen years), and that the attorney regularly practices in the county where your case is pending. Finally, make sure the attorney has a proven track record of outstanding results and satisfied clients. Ask the attorney to refer you to at least three satisfied clients. Another critical tool to save your home from foreclosure is to ensure that the law firm you hire to defend your case has established loan modification and consumer bankruptcy departments. If your legal defenses to the foreclosure case are not accepted by the court, you can process a loan modification, reinstatement, or short payoff of your loan. If all else fails, right before the foreclosure auction of your home takes place, you can file a consumer bankruptcy and attempt to complete the modification within the bankruptcy proceeding. Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a unique DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced legal team. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all within the same office, and we will gladly refer you to dozens of satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with an attorney, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

July 2015 | Our City Pembroke Pines

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