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5th Sitting at Jesus Feet – Sharon Gamble, USA National Director of Moms in Prayer, will visit Plantation Community Church to teach women the importance/value of prayer. She will talk about Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus and what we can learn from her. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., 6501 West Broward Blvd. Admission is free. For more information call 954-809-1887 or email wm@pccflorida.org.

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21st & 25th Tinsel Town Cabaret Auditions – 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the 21st and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on the 25th, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard. All ages, groups or individuals are welcome. Categories are Music: Vocal, Instrumental, Combination; Dance: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Folk, Interpretive; Theatre: Dramatic or Comic Presentation; Open: Any combination of Music, Dance, Theatre. Participants must come completely prepared with props, costumes, etc. Acts should not exceed 3 minutes. A CD player and a piano are available, but no accompanist. Please have all music cued. There is no charge for auditions. Selected contestants will perform on Friday, May 1, 7:30 pm at Volunteer Park. Call 954-452-2510 or 954-452-2503 for more information.

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Evening Movie: Because of Winn Dixie – In honor of author Kate DiCamillo’s visit to Broward County. Refreshments provided. Ages 7-12, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. Call 954-7651585 for more information.

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Plantation Women’s Club Garden Expo – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Free parking and admission. Good music, food, wine, beer and other beverages available for purchase. For more information call 954-530-0076.

30th Tween Book Club – Discuss the book Candy Smash by Jacqueline Davies, crafts and treats. Ages 8-12, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation. Call 954765-1585 for more information.

14th Multi-Family Garage Sale – Sponsored by the City of Plantation, Parks & Recreation Department, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard. The cost for an 8’ X 16’ space is $30. Tables are not supplied. Space is limited. Families interested in participating as vendors should register in person at Volunteer Park, Tuesdays - Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call (954) 452-2558.

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Wiggleworm Wednesdays – Every Wednesday. Stories, finger plays and songs, ages 24-40 months, with caregiver, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 11;15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Preregistration required for each monthly series. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954-765-1585 for more information.

Storytime Fun – Every Thursday. Stories and crafts, ages 3-5, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 9541585 for more information. Kids’ Corner – Every Thursday. Stories, songs and crafts, ages 3-6, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation. Call 954765-1585 for more information.

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Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Presents the 2nd Annual 5K “Run with the Rabbi” BY JILL SHARPE

n March 15, 2015, Temple Kol Ami E manu -E l will once again

celebrate the holiday of Purim with a 5K Run With the Rabbi. Many will come dressed in costume, which is traditional for the holiday, and others will try to outrun the Rabbi. Event co-chair Laura Feiner said last year year’s inaugural run was a huge success for the Temple and the community. “With over 600 registered participants, it was truly a superb event,” Feiner said. “This year we hope to top 750 runners and hope the event, held in conjunction with Koko Fit Club, will be even bigger and better.” Billed as a fun day for the whole family, last year over 100 families participated. This year, event organizers have added a dedicated Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses, a basketball obstacle course and face painters. Jaxson’s Ice Cream will provide draw string back backs, Runner’s Depot and Orange Theory Fitness will provide educational information and local chiropractors will aide participants with stretching before and after the race. “We’ll also have a DJ and food trucks this year,” said Feiner. The event will once again take place at Plantation’s Central Park, located at 9151 NW 2nd Street. Ribbons will be awarded for the top three overall finishers for the men’s and women’s division, top three overall Purim costumes, top three finishers for boys and girls 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12 &13-14 divisions, top three finishers for men’s and women’s in each age division 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. They’ll also be an Emma (mother) division, a Bubbe (grandmother) division and a stroller division. Top overall finishers will receive plaques and all finishers will receive a medal. For more information, call Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El at 954-472-1988.

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New Plantation Historical Museum Exhibit Commemorates the End of WWII BY JILL SHARPE

From left to right: Museum curator John Feeney with WWII veterans Carl Muscarello, Bill Hanes, Albert Wilkat, Lou Kaplan, Joseph Dragone and Robert Feeney

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exhibit, Remembering World War II: 70 Years Later, at a grand opening reception on February 12th. The exhibit, a joint venture of the Plantation Historical Museum, the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library and the Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, commemorates the anniversary of the end of WW II and will be on display for the public to enjoy through June 30th. Museum curator John Feeney said the 200 people who attended the opening reception really enjoyed the exhibit and the chance to meet and talk with local veterans. Feeney said the exhibit highlights all five branches of the service and includes memories of Broward County during WWII. “What makes this exhibit unique, is that we have included special displays of local men and women who

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served in the war,” said Feeney. The exhibit also includes military artifacts and items from WWII as well as a recreated U.S. Army Communications Bunker. WWII veterans made presentations at the grand opening and several military vehicles were on display in the parking lot. Attendees also enjoyed WWII Reenactors and a display by the Military History Research Foundation. Other grand opening activities included a special showing of Casablanca and a display of other WWII films and bestselling books. The Plantation Historical Museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane. For more information call 954-797-2722.

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Safaite-Frederic said on average 60-70 students take advantage of the after school homework help. High achieving students at Plantation High serve as mentors and are the ones who help with the homework. “We have about 100 mentees on our roster,” Safaite-Frederic said. “Our goal is to match mentors and mentees.” Recently, one of the student mentor scholars nominated Safeaite-Frederic for a special award given out by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Nephtalie Felix, who nominated Safeaite-Frederic for her outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom, was thrilled when the nomination resulted in Safeaite-Frederic being named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. Felix, a senior student scholar at Plantation High, said Safaite-Frederic is the greatest mentor ever. “She is always available to her students, not only as a teacher, a graduation coach and a mentor, but also as a friend,” said Felix. As the funding for this program will expire at the end of this school year, Safaite-Frederic said her goal this year is to provide as many MTL Seniors as possible with a scholarship to attend college. “We are seeking sponsorships for our scholarship banquet on May 14th,” she said. Anyone interested in providing sponsorships is encouraged to contact Latrell Carr, MTL Program Manager at latrel.carr@browardschools.com or at 754-321-1561.

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Roof-A-Cide Provides The Cure for Unsightly Roof Stains BY JILL SHARPE

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options available to keep your roof clean? Are you worried that harsh chemicals and repeated cleaning of your roof is causing roof damage? Many local homeowners face these concern as mold and mildew can create an eyesore and choosing the wrong cleaning method can precipitate an expensive, premature roof replacement. So, how do you know who to call and which method to choose when it’s clearly time to address your dirty roof situation?

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fact. The less that a roof is walked on or harshly cleaned, the greater its durability will be. By eliminating the need for repeated pressure clearing or harsh chemicals, concrete tiles are much less likely to shift or break and asphalt shingles will not become as brittle or prone to cracking

Most Floridians replace their roof due to unnecessary wear and tear years before the normal life span of 25 to 30 years and it is often not an expense that people are unready to face, let alone prematurely. Owning a home is the most important and expensive investment that many South Floridians will ever make. That being said, the structural integrity of its roof is paramount to protecting the value of the home itself. With the Roof-A-Cide method, this integrity is not only maintained, it’s actually lengthened.

The professionals at Roof Treatment Inc., are one of the elite few that utilize Roof-A-Cide, the only EPA approved algaecide/fungicide on the market. This highly effective chemical is the safest, most cost effective solution to the problem of roof stains. In addition to being safe for people, pets and plants, it is safe for roofs, saves wear and tear, provides long-lasting results and is approved by every major roof manufacturer to actually prevent roof stains for years with each treatment. The treatment is so effective that the company actually provides a two year warranty.

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Roof Treatment Inc. owners Christina and her brother Frank Miele recently answered some questions about the way the Roof-A-Cide system works, how it compares to other roof cleaning methods and why it simply is the best way for local homeowners to protect their roofs.

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Roof-A-Cide are initially effective at removing impurities from a roof. However, Roof-A-Cide will actually get rid of all the mold and algae for two years, guaranteed. Chlorine will only remain effective for 6-12 months, at best. Even more disheartening, chlorine actually leaves behind a salt residue that serves as a fertilizer and accelerates the growth of more mold. On the other hand, Roof-A-Cide is considered a “cure” because it requires minimal maintenance once the initial treatment is completed, whereas chlorine will necessitate repeated cleaning and roof abuse

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damage the grass or landscaping around your home, and the amount of water used is only 30 gallons which is equivalent to a five minute shower. Compare that to the 1,800 gallons of water needed to pressure clean the average 3,000 square foot roof, which has to be cleaned at least once a year to achieve the same results. When you add those statistics to the EPA registration, the use of a naturally occurring antimicrobials as an active ingredient rather than harsh synthetic chemicals, and the fact that it is safe to use around plants and shrubs , it’s easy to see that switching to Roof-A-Cide is a great idea for anyone concerned about saving the environment as well as saving money. Roof Treatment Inc. is located at 2045 S.W. 127th Avenue in Davie. Their phone number is 954-275-1831 and their website is www. RoofTreatment.com. Let Roof Treatment Inc. prove to you that the “treatment really is the cure!”

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Plantation Resident Honored By The Archdiocese as Youngest “Woman of Faith” BY JILL SHARPE

hristina Wells is not your ordinary high school student. Wells, a Plantation resident and Senior at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School (AMHS), is passionate about Catholic Education and service to her community. Her dedication and commitment to the Church along with her fundraising efforts, special projects, ministries, and service earned her special recognition from Archbishop Thomas Wenski at the Inaugural Women of Faith event sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami. Wells was the youngest recipient of the award and was presented with a religious medallion inscribed with the name of the saint who virtuous qualities she represented. Richard P. Jean, Principal at Archbishop McCarthy said Wells was nominated for the virtue of youth, whose patron is St. Maria Goretti. In 2011, Wells established “Hugs for the Homebound”, a ministry whose mission is to encourage teams of students to visit homebound members of her Plantation Parish, St. Gregory. “We provide companionship, homemade gifts and baked goods to 45 homebound members during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays,” Wells said. “The homebound Parish members as well as the students from Archbishop and St. Thomas Aquinas who participate all receive a great deal of joy from the experience.” In addition to the ministry, Wells established an Endowed Scholarship Fund at Archbishop to help students who might not be able to afford a Catholic Education. “In its inaugural year, I was able to raise $8,500 in donations for the endowment,” she said. Not content to rest on her initial fundraising success for the endowment, Wells, who loves golf and serves as the 2014-15 girls golf captain at Archbishop, organized and lined up sponsors for the First Annual Maverick Endowment Fund Golf Classic. She recruited over 35 local businesses to support the event and organized a full field of 120 golfers. The endowment fund now totals over $35,000. In addition, Wells has served her local parish as an alter server for 7 years and as a lector for the Sunday Night Teen Mass for two years. She is a Student Ambassador at AMHS and has been selected as a Eucharistic Minister for school masses. To date, she has completed over 860 service hours and achieved the President’s Gold Award for Service. In her free time, she also tutors students for the High School Placement Test for entrance into Catholic High School. Wells said she feels blessed to have received this award. “When I first received the phone call from the Archdiocese of Miami telling me that I had been selected to receive this recognition, I was speechless,” she said. “I am so honored to be recognized alongside such amazing women that have accomplished countless great things and have been dedicated to the Catholic Church for many years.”

The award was presented to 10 Women of Faith. Wells was the only teen chosen.

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Christina Wells poses with Principal Richard Jean and Theology Teacher Mr. Christopher Covone on the day the medal was presented to her at Archbishop McCarthy.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski presented the award to Wells at a reception on October 26, 2014 at Turnberry Isle.

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South Plantation High School Newspaper Staff Hosts Coffeehouse Showcase Fundraiser BY JILL SHARPE

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their first ever “Coffeehouse Showcase” as a platform for students to share their creative talents. Roughly four hundred people filled up the school’s Magnet Amphitheater on January 29th for the event. The show was put on by the Sword and Shield student newspaper, with all of the proceeds from the event supporting the publication. Students and their families filed into the amphitheater and mingled with teachers and staff over coffee and baked goods donated by Publix, Keiser University and Einstein Bros. Bagels. The room was decorated with plants donated from the school’s own Horticulture Department. The staff of the Sword and Shield took tickets by the door while the performers waited nervously by the side of the stage. The newspaper staff really is a team and we’re very family-oriented,” said Junior Editor Marissa Steinberg of Plantation. “I can’t wait for the show to start and I hope everyone enjoys it.” The showcase featured a wide variety of student performances of spoken word, rap, music, songwriting, singing, and poetry. All of the poetry was originally written by the students and the songs were all original interpretations. Performers covered a diverse range of topics like dating and relationships to current social and political issues. Steinberg and the newspaper’s Editor-in-Chief Shannon Gallagher served as Masters of Ceremony for the evening’s proceedings. “I’m excited to see everyone perform, and I’d love to host more community events here,” said Gallagher. “I’m a bit nervous, but also really excited. Hopefully, this will be the first of what will be an annual event.” Stephanie Polin, the Faculty Advisor to the Sword and Shield as well as a Journalism and Language Arts teacher, coordinated similar events at other schools. She welcomed the crowd along with words of encouragement from Principal Christine Henschel. Polin encouraged the crowd to “snap, not clap” by snapping their fingers instead of applauding to show their approval. Audience members could be forgiven for occasionally getting caught up in a performance and breaking out in applause, as the performers clearly put in a lot of time and preparation into their craft. The school held two separate nights of auditions for aspiring performers to hone their work. With more than 30 performances, the crowd enjoyed a full evening of literary arts. While poetry, prose, and spoken word readings proved to be quite popular, other art forms were represented. Faaris Uddin performed some slam poetry, a style that uses humor to tell an emotional or personal story. Popular songs like “Fallin”, “Drops of Jupiter”, and “Stay, Stay, Stay” may have been easily recognized by the crowd, but the students put their own signature vocal spin on them. Woody Julien of Plantation wowed the crowd with a reading of his poem “Untitled”. “I started writing poetry when I was 12 years old and I did it during some bad times,” said Julien. “I just wrote how I felt, and it wasn’t poetry at first, but I started perfecting things in my own way. The message of my poem is that everyone has dreams, and my dream is to have my voice heard.” After the event, organizers looked back on the impressive display of talent among SPHS students. “The Coffeehouse was a magical evening where kids truly got to express their emotions. It is incredible to see the smiles on their faces as they share their words and create a memory,” said Polin. “Children love to write about their thoughts and feelings and this venue gives them the opportunity to validate their thoughts as they perform. I am uniquely proud of the Sword and Shield staff whose dedication throughout the production made it such a success.” The Sword and Shield newspaper can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/theswordandshield.

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Foster Care Students Receive Free Samsung Tablets from AT&T BY JILL SHARPE

(L to R): George Brissean; Denise Caruso, AT&T; Schlider Annlual; Sandy Thomas, AT&T; Malik Brooks; Danny McCormick, AT&T

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partnered with the Department of Children & Families and AT&T to surprise 25 students in foster care with Samsung tablets. During an AT&T Skills-To-Go program, AT&T Pioneers, a group of current and retired AT&T executives, surprised the students with the tablets and encouraged them to fill out and submit applications for any AT&T openings they were interested in. The students, ages 18-22, were chosen to receive the tablets as a reward for their hard work, determination and perseverance despite having had setbacks in life. The gifts were made through AT&T’s Aspire initiative which is focused on raising high school graduation rates and preparing students for college and

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tibia, fibula and the talus. These bones are bound together by ligaments. Tendons cross over the ankle creating movement in multiple directions. Injuries to the ankle can occur to the bones, ligaments, tendons or ankle joint. These injuries can occur from falls, twisting injuries, direct blows or from motor vehicle accidents. Diagnosis of injuries to the ankle is made by a thorough history of the injury and a physical examination. X-rays and occasionally CT scans and MRIs may be ordered in order to fully evaluate the extent of injury. Treatment depends on the type of injury. Simple injuries may require only rest or physical therapy. Moderate injuries may require immobilization in a cast. Some injuries may require surgery, whether open or arthroscopically, to correct the problem Occasionally, patients will continue to experience pain. Pain may occur from many sources. 1 – Synovial Impingement: Due to a sprain, the joint lining (synovium) becomes chronically inflamed causing persistent stiffness, swelling and pain. If physical therapy does not help, arthroscopic debridement will usually provide complete recovery. Prognosis is excellent. 2 – Instability of Ligaments: The ligaments may become disrupted from the injury. If they heal in a lengthened or stretched position, patients will complain that the ankle gives out easily. Surgery may be necessary to shorten the ligaments, thus providing stability. Prognosis is excellent. 3 – Arthritis or Bone Spurring: This may develop if a fracture occurs into the joint. X-rays may show perfect reduction, but if the cartilage has been injured, arthritis may develop. Treatment may include arthroscopic or open removal of the spurs and damaged cartilage. Prognosis is good. Long term recurrence is common, especially if arthritis has developed. 4 – Tendon Injury: Tendons connect muscles to bones and can stretch or tear following injury. Swelling, weakness or clicking may be persistent and cause pain with any activity. MRIs may be necessary to fully evaluate the tendon injury. Physical therapy and medication may provide some benefits. If a tendon is torn, surgery may be necessary to fully restore mobility and relieve pain. 5 – Cartilage Breaks: Cartilage covers bones and allows them to move smoothly without pain. Small fractures to them will cause stiffness, pain and swelling to the joint that won’t go away. MRIs will help evaluate the injury and arthroscopy will help to treat the problems in the joint. Some of these complications may occur by themselves or in combination with others. Nothing replaces a thorough history and physical examination. Ankle injuries may cause long-term disability. Proper, immediate attention to these injuries by an experienced physician will offer the best chance for full recovery. All of these injuries may be treated with success. People should not have to live with chronic pain syndromes to the foot, ankle or leg. Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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