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Community News 8

Plantation Based Broward Meals on Wheels Requests Support From the Community to Protect Broward’s Seniors from Isolation and Hunger

10 Three U.S. Veterans From Plantation Fly to Washington, D.C. to Visit Memorials Built to Honor Their Service to Our Nation

12 Plantation Historical Museum’s Holiday Exhibit Will Delight Visitors This Holiday Season 12 Santa Claus is Coming to Town 16 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest Winners Honored 18 “Makers Month” at West Regional Library Inspires Creativity

Feature Story 14 Super Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Helps Patients Achieve Confident Beautiful Smiles

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20 Plantation High School Seniors Receive Support and Assistance With College Application Process

Health & wellness 23 Recovery: Exploring Your Choices

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4th Spaghetti Dinner – The South Plantation High School Friends of the Theatre invites the community to a fundraising Spaghetti dinner and business networking event at Deicke Auditorium from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Guests will be entertained by the Paladin Players who will be showcasing a sampling of the performances they plan on taking to the Florida State Thespian Convention in Tampa. Tickets are $8 and include dinner and beverage. Bring a little extra cash for some wine and a fabulous dessert auction. Call 754-3232033 for more information.

14th Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library Meeting – Held the second Monday of each month from September – May. Speakers at every meeting. Coffee is served at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10:00 a.m., Helen B. Hoffman Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. For more information please call 954-797-2140. Tween Book Club – Book discussion, craft and treats. Ages 8-12, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954-765-1585 for more information.

15th Big, Big Winter Holiday Party – Book discussion, craft and treats. Ages 8-12, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954765-1585 for more information.

19th Afternoon Movie – Join us and bring your friends to watch a movie. Popcorn and drinks served. Ages 6-11. 2:00 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954-7651585 for more information.

8th The Science of Happiness – A Covenant Village of Florida and Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture. 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. at Covenant Village of Florida, 925 W. Broward Blvd., What is happiness and is it attainable? Is happiness just a wonderful feeling or is it important for our health and longevity? Is it possible to increase our “happiness baseline? Ronnie Newman, Ed.D., will explain what cutting edge science is discovering about the importance of happiness and how we can increase our ability to experience happiness. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, please call 877-670-0889 or visit www.CovenantFlorida.org.

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Night Division of GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@ comcast.net. GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Plantation – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Amanda at 954-240-6044 or e-mail aflutie@aol.com.

GFWC Plantation Acres Women’s Cub – New member are always welcome! Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, For more information contact Linda Buchanan at 954-4244029, email PAWCFlorida@gmail.com or visit PAWCFlorida.org. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS is a nonprofit, noncommercial, weight-loss support and wellness education organization with thousands of chapters in the US and Canada. TOPS doesn’t pay celebrities to endorse them and they don’t promise quick fixes or promote unrealistic images of the “perfect body”. Instead the focus is on health. Meets at Plantation Community Church, 6501 W. Broward Blvd., Mondays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information call Karen Frodge at 954-797-7769 or the church at 954-581-5276.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Santa and his elves will be coming down Plantation’s streets, preceded by a police car with sirens blaring announcing their arrival. Santa will be giving out candy canes to all the boys and girls waiting for his arrival between 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Kids should listen for the sirens and be waiting outside so Santa’s Visit will not be missed. Call 954-452-2510 for more information.

12th & 26th Ongoing Chess Club – A chance for casual play. Raffle prizes! Ages 5-18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954765-1585 for more information.

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Plantation Garden Club – 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:30 a.m., El Dorado Clubhouse, One El Dorado Parkway. For more information contact Claudette Hammond at 954-393-4231 or email:ceh2251@hotmail.com.

Rotary Club – Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Jacaranda Country Club. For more information call 954-577-8881 or visit www.rotary.org. Kids’ Corner – Stories, songs & crafts. Caregivers may enter during the craft portion. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Ages 3-6. Every Thursday. West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Blvd., Plantation. Storytime Fun – Stories, songs and crafts. Caregivers may enter during the craft portion. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ages 3-5. Every Thursday. West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Blvd., Plantation.

Family Game Nights – 3rd Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Plantation Community Church fellowship hall, 6501 W. Broward Blvd., Board games, ping pong, Foosball, pizza and fun. Families or unaccompanied youth 15 and older are invited. $3 per person, maximum $10 per family covers the cost of pizza. Bring your own drinks and games. For more information call 954-797-7769. GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@comcast.net.

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Plantation Based Broward Meals on Wheels Requests Support From the Community to Protect Broward’s Seniors from Isolation and Hunger BY JILL SHARPE

ue to the rapidly growing number of seniors in need, Plantation based Broward Meals on Wheels has had to implement a waiting list for the first time in its 30 year history. The number of seniors in Broward county who will go hungry without this service continues to grow rapidly, and it will take many more volunteers and donors to meet the escalating need. Due to the increased demand, the organization is launching a holiday awareness campaign to assist more seniors than ever before. Currently, there are 627 seniors on the waiting list for Older Americans Act-funded home delivered meals. Broward Meals on Wheels has been forced to prioritize who will receive meals and of the 4 priority levels, 95% of the older adults on the list are in the top 2 neediest ranks: Priority 1 and Priority 2. Priority 1 clients are physically unable to leave their home, have no reliable support system and cannot prepare meals for themselves. They may also suffer from severe physical ailments such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Priority 2 clients may be able to get out with assistance, and may have some degree of caregiver to assist them; however they are on a fixed income, cannot usually afford nutritious food, and are not physically able to visit a congregate dining site. Broward Meals on Wheels is one of 5,000 local Meals on Wheels programs

across the country working every day to protect millions of seniors from the threats of isolation and hunger – an effort made possible by generous donors and volunteers who help in communities just like Broward County all across America. “Broward Meals on Wheels is powered by everyday people standing up to lend a caring hand to their aging neighbors,” said Mark Adler, Executive Director of Broward Meals on Wheels. “We need many more helping hands and generous donors to enable us to be there for more seniors. We’re optimistic that this holiday awareness campaign will help shed light upon the critical need to our local programs, fill a broader range of volunteer needs, and make it easier for those interested in helping us to put food on the tables.” Members of the community can get involved by donating their time, talents or treasure to help further the mission and help take seniors off the waiting list. Individuals or corporations interested in donating or volunteering with Broward Meals on Wheels can learn more and sign up at www.bmow.org.

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Plantation Historical Museum’s Holiday Exhibit Will Delight Visitors This Holiday Season BY JILL SHARPE

lantation Historical Society’s elves have once again transformed the Plantation Historical Museum into a Winter Wonderland. Beginning on December 3rd and ending on January 9th, the annual holiday extravaganza will showcase over 40 different-themed trees, a large Hanukkah exhibit, a Kwanzaa display and a holiday village with model train. “Every year the Museum tries to add something new to this 30 year tradition,” said Museum Curator John Feeney. “This year, our International Tree will literally take you around the world with its rotating base! There are over 170 countries represented on this tree by either a miniature flag or souvenir doll,” Feeney said.

There will also be three tabletop trees to vote on in the “Which Tree Will Grow Up” Contest. The winner will be a featured full-sized tree in next year’s exhibit. Santa will of course be back again on Saturdays December 12th and December 19th from 10 am – 12 noon and 1 pm – 3 pm. He will be giving out handcrafted wooded toys made by the Lauderdale West Wood Workers Club. Also on Saturday December 12th Wanda Wiranis’ piano students, who have been delighting visitors since the 1970s, will perform again this year. The Museum’s popular Thursday Open Houses 6:30pm – 8:30pm evening events will feature the Plantation United Methodist Church Chapel Bells, a Handbell and Handchime Choir on December 10th at

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the Plantation children would get to see Santa. nce again, the City of Plantation is This year 17 different Santa teams will hit organizing its annual “Santa’s Visit” on the streets of the city. City staff members and Christmas Eve as it’s done for almost their family members make up those teams, five decades to bring some holiday cheer to complete with elves, sleighs and police escorts. Plantation’s youngest residents. According to “It’s a wonderful City tradition,” said Greenberg. Cheryl Greenberg, publicity coordinator for “The best part is that the every child gets to see the City, Santa and his elves will be comSanta riding past their own house.” ing down Plantation’s streets, preceded by a Kids of all ages...better watch out...better police car with sirens blaring announcing their not pout...because SANTA CLAUS is coming arrival. Santa will be giving out candy canes to town! to all the boys and girls waiting for his arrival from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 24th. “Kids should listen for the sirens and be waiting outside so Santa’s Visit will not be missed,” said Greenberg. This beloved annual event began in the 1960s and has grown bigger every year as homes were built in West Plantation. Back in the day, Mayor Jim Ward would dress up as Santa and travel about Plantation wishing children and adults a Merry Christmas. In 1966, the City Council agreed to expand the tradition to three motorcades to accommodate the cities growth and ensure that all

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7pm and Dr. D & his Steel Drum, playing Caribbean Holiday Music on December 17th at 7 pm. This event can only happen with the help of many local organizations, volunteers and high school students, who even go the extra mile to dress in costumes to add more pizzazz to the holiday display! Admission to the Plantation Historical Museum and the Christmas Tree Exhibit is free to the public but they do accept donations. The Plantation Historical Museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane. They can be reached at 954-797-2722 and online at http://www.plantation.org/ Museum/.

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uper Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics offers comprehensive dental care for children ages one to 18, and orthodontics for children, adolescents and adults. Husband and wife Dr. Amanda Buscemi (pediatric dentist) and Dr. Michael Maruri (orthodontist) are both specialists in their respective fields. Their goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, adolescents and adults by offering the highest-quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment. Dr. Buscemi and Dr. Maruri answered some commonly asked question about their practice.

When should I first take my child to the dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. The idea of such early dental visits is still surprising to many new parents. However, national studies have shown that preschool-aged children are getting more cavities. More than 1 in 4 children in the United States has had at least one cavity by the age of 4. Many kids get cavities as early as age 2. To prevent early childhood cavities, parents first have to find out their child’s risk of developing cavities. They also need to learn how to manage diet, hygiene and fluoride to prevent problems.

What should my child expect at his/her first dental visit? At your first dental visit, I

(Dr. Buscemi) will examine and clean your child’s teeth, but more importantly I get a chance to assess your child’s oral health and how to best care for their teeth before any problems may occur. We will discuss what is the best way for you to clean your child’s teeth, the proper way to use fluoride and oral habits such as finger and pacifier sucking. The main goal of the first dental visit is to make it a positive experience for the child so they perceive going to the dentist as fun as opposed to the negative reputation that going to the dentist has.

What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist? Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. Pediatric dentists are primary oral care providers which receive an additional two to three years of residency training beyond dental school making us specialists in treating infants and children through adolescence, including those with special needs.

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The first step is to not share bottles, utensils or anything that goes in your mouth with your

child. When your child is born, their mouth is free of the tooth decay causing bacteria Mutans Streptococci (MS). Multiple studies have shown that infants are first inoculated with MS via mother-child transmission. While it is impossible to keep your child totally free of disease causing pathogens like MS, having a regimented hygiene and diet plan is the first place to start. Simple things such as not letting them fall asleep with a bottle and cleaning their teeth as soon as they erupt with gauze and water will greatly decrease their risk of getting tooth decay.

Do you offer laughing gas and sedation dentistry? Yes, part of the specialty training that pediatric dentists receive is in pediatric analgesia. Though most children do very well with just behavioral management techniques, a child with uncontrollable body movements can be unsafe in a dental treatment room. The lightest and most common form of analgesia is nitrous oxide (laugh-

ing gas). Then next level of sedation is conscious oral sedation, where oral sedatives along with nitrous oxide are used to make your child sleepy but still awake with the ability to respond when spoken too. If a child is extremely uncooperative and has a severe medical/dental condition, I have hospital privileges at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital where a pediatric anesthesiologist will provide the proper anesthesia.

When should my child be evaluated for orthodontic treatment? Traditionally, treat-

ment with dental braces begins when a child has lost most of his or her baby (primary) teeth, and a majority of his or her adult (permanent) teeth have grown in , this is usually between the ages of 10-14. However in circumstance where a malocclusion may hinder growth or orthopedic expansion of the jaws is needed, orthodontics may be started earlier. The American Association of Orthodontist (AAO) recommends getting your first orthodontic evaluation by age 7.

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our office. The majority of our younger patients choose traditional metal braces so they can change colors every time they come in for an adjustment. Our more aesthetically concerned patient can choose between ceramic braces, Invisalign™ and lingual braces (braces placed on the inside of the teeth).

Can adults get orthodontic treatment in your office? Absolutely, actually around 25

percent of our orthodontic patients are adults. Adult orthodontics nationally has increase 14 percent from 2010 to 2012 according to a recent study by the AAO. There are special considerations for adults such as periodontal disease and missing teeth that children usually do not have. Therefore you will need good communication with your general dentist and orthodontist to make sure all aspects of your oral health are being addressed.

How often do I have to come in for orthodontic adjustments? The length of time

between braces adjustments for my patients is typically every 6-8 weeks. It is important to understand that the length of time between your orthodontic adjustments does not correspond with how fast your teeth are moving. Modern braces use wires that are a mixture of metals (alloys) originally designed by NASA for outer space. This combination of metals allows the wire to apply gentle forces for a long period of time. Unlike older stainless steel wires that typically had to be adjusted every month, modern alloy wires can be effective for several months. Super Smiles is conveniently located in the Fountains Professional Plaza on University drive between Broward Blvd and I-595. For information, call (954) 880-3391 or visit www.SuperSmilesFl.com

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s part of their Fire Prevention month activities the Plantation Fire Department recently honored the Citywide winners of their 39th Annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest at the Plantation Chamber of Commerce breakfast, at the Jacaranda Country Club on October 14th and then again at the City Council meeting on October 21st. The Poster and Essay contest has been part of the Plantation Fire Department and the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association’s fire prevention activities since First Place essay winner Eric Bentley 1976. This year’s fire prevention theme “Hear the Beep When You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Detector,” reminds everyone that smoke detectors are essential for saving lives during a fire. They should be checked monthly, batteries replaced semi-annually, and the detectors replaced every 10 years. The goal of the program, is to encourage school-aged children to help firefighters keep communities safer by preventing and preparing for fire emergencies. “Fire safety is truly a team effort,” said Fire Chief Laney Stearns. “The impact

children have on their parents and families when bringing home the fire safety message is our strongest tool. Education is one of our most powerful weapons against fire and Fire Prevention Week is always the perfect tie-in for our annual competition.” Final submissions were judged by the Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Library and the Fire Department Administrative staff. Winners were named in various categories including “City-Wide” and “Best in School.”

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“Makers Month” at West Regional Library Inspires Creativity

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est Regional Library in Plantation held a showcase for everything hightech to low-tech by celebrating “Maker’s Month” for the second year in a row. The month of September saw the entire Broward County library system host events where patrons could get hands-on with a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and technology) projects. Creators, innovators and those curious about all things do-it-yourself could try out everything from 3D printing to quilting. Visitors to the library browsed through knit pieces and wood sculptures, while others made dog toys using fleece fabric. The September calendar also included classes like “Sew with Ellie: Alterations on Skirts and Pants” and meetings of the Happy Knitters & Crotchetier Intermediate Knitting/Crochet/ Crafter’s Group. West Regional Library frequently hosts community events and organizers were very happy with the public’s positive response to Maker’s Month. “The genesis of the whole event came from one of our librarians as we wanted to celebrate the makers and people who create things,” said Loria Hyatt, the library’s Programming and Events Coordinator. “We had an event in the summer where people were making dog toys to be donated to Broward County Animal Care so we wanted to incorporate things like that into a Maker’s Month. I was very pleased with the turnout. It was a good mix of library regulars and some people who just heard about it in the newspaper.”

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Library visitors enjoyed seeing the robotics team from Hollywood Hills High School demonstrate how the robot they built could move and stack boxes. Cuttingedge technology has been a key part of Maker’s Month as the inaugural edition last year featured the unveiling of the Creation Station at the county’s Main Library. The Creation Station is made up of innovative tools that users can experiment with featuring emerging technologies like 3D printing. Traditional hobbies were also a big part of Maker’s Month, as the library held an educational demonstration on woodturning, a type of woodworking where the wooden object is spun while hand tools shape the wood. “A big part of our club is educating the public about woodturning and what people can do with trees and branches that aren’t used anymore, like if a limb falls down,” said Lee Sky of the Gold Coast Woodturners. “We use only recycled wood, we don’t buy any of it.” Despite a large turnout at the library, several of the exhibitors found time to share ideas. “It was a bigger crowd and I really liked the group of kids who held a workshop on composting before we went on,” Sky said. “I sat in on their workshop and then they sat in on mine and we ended up talking about composting mulch from the trees I use.” This month, the West Regional Library Youth Services Department will be hosting a “Children’s Big Winter Holiday Party” on December 15th at 6:00 pm. Details on all upcoming events can be found online at www.broward.org/library.

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