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6th Best of the Jazz Titans – 7:30 p.m., Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. Under the direction of Martin Hand, the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band will perform a wide range of favorites - from the music of Fats Waller to classics from the Great American Songbook. The Sunrise Civic Center Box Office is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and one hour before shows. Call (954) 747-4646 for ticket information.
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Sunrise WalkAbout Brain Injury – 8:00 a.m., Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Today, over 214,000 Floridians are living with a brain injury, and many more will be diagnosed each year. The Brain Injury Association of Florida is inviting local residents to lend their voices and support by taking part in the Sunrise WalkAbout Brain Injury. Create a team as a captain and invite walkers to join and support you, or walk individually. All funds raised will enable the Brain Injury Association of Florida to continue the programs and services that are so important to the support of brain injury survivors. To register or donate, visit http://biaf.donordrive.com/ event/sunrisewalkabout/. For more information, call (877) 342-4483 or email events@biaf.org.
13th Drive-In Movie – Penguins of Madagascar” Sunrise Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, munch on free
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popcorn, and enjoy a family-friendly film. Call 954-747-4600 for more information.
14th Daniel’s Dash/5K for Concussion Awareness – 7:30 a.m., Markham Park. The goal of the walk is to raise funds to sponsor a fun, interactive concussion education program that teaches student-athletes in grades 4-12 about concussions through discussion, video, and interactive games. For more information, visit http://danielsdash.org or call 954-336-1320.
20th Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series – Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater for the 2015 free outdoor concert series. Enjoy a top tribute band and tasty food truck fare. Tonight’s concert is : “The Long Run Band” - a tribute to the Eagles. Event starts at 6:00 p.m. Live music begins at 7:00 p.m.10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard. Call 954-7474600 for more information. Tunes ‘N Trucks is presented in partnership with Magic 102.7 FM.
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27th Discover Alaska – Photography exhibit at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard. Explore America’s last frontier through the lens of Melissa Machonis. Her photographs capture the beauty of rugged coastlines, sparkling glaciers, majestic panoramas and endless daylight. Meet Melissa at the Opening Reception
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today at 6:00 p.m. and enjoy light refreshments. “Discover Alaska” will be on display from March 24 through May 9. The Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call (954) 747-4641 for more information.
Couples plus 1 Club – Join Gail Weisberg for an afternoon of laughter and discussion every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, 5000 N. Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, Cal 954-742-2299 for more information.
28th Beeping Egg Hunt – Children with visual impairments are invited to take part in a springtime “Eggstravaganza.” Brightly-colored eggs that emit a loud beeping sound will be placed throughout Mr. Bunny’s field. Beeping eggs will be redeemed for eggs filled with prizes and candy. 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Welleby Park. Pre-registration is required: Call (954) 463-4217. The City of Sunrise Beeping Egg Hunt is presented in partnership with Lighthouse of Broward.
Ongoing Support Group for Parents of Developmentally Disabled Children – This group will provide an opportunity to share common feelings, fears and experiences that only parents or caregivers of a child with a developmental disability could understand. In addition, the group provides support and community resources. Every Thursday and Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and on the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, 5100 North Nob Hill Road, Sunrise. Call 954-315-8681 for more information.
Youth Leadership Broward – Leadership Broward Foundation is now accepting applications from all Broward County high school sophomores for Youth Leadership Broward (YLB) Class XXIX. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. YLB is a nine-month program that provides an opportunity for students to gain reallife experiences through interactions with community leaders from businesses, government agencies, and civic organizations; develop essential leadership skills such as team building, conflict resolution, time management, public speaking and goal setting; and impact the community through a service project. Each year, fiftyfive current high school sophomores from across Broward County are selected to participate in this program during their junior year. Applications are open to all current sophomores attending a Broward County public or private high school who hold a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate leadership in their schools or community, have an interest in enhancing their leadership skills and knowledge of Broward County as well as receive approval by a high school principal or guidance counselor. The cost of the program is $600 and covers all program costs. Financial aid is available based on need. Contact Laura McRell, Manager of Communications & Youth Programs at (954)767-8866 or laura@ leadershipbroward.org.
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Ted Gradel, managing partner, answers some questions about this unique, new clinic.
on the Terrapin Top 50 Global Stem Cell Influencers list. She has been a leading stem cell scientist and researcher her entire career and has been training physicians all over the world to perform in-clinic outpatient procedures where adult stem cells are isolated from a patient’s own adipose fat tissue or bone marrow and delivered back to the patient. She works closely with our dedicated medical staff including our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Blanco, MD and Physicians Assistant Michelle Parlo, to ensure that we are providing the most effective state-of-the-art stem cell protocols for our patients. We are also committed to providing continuing education and training for all of our staff. This means that our patients can have complete confidence that they are receiving the highest caliber treatments available anywhere in the world.
What kind of ailments are you currently treating at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic? We are offering experimental treatments using stem cells for patients with orthopedic conditions (tendon/ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, etc), degenerative conditions (COPD, diabetes), neurological (MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, autism, etc.) and auto-immune Describe the treatment. Our treatment procedures are (rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis, lupus) diseases. all done on an outpatient basis using a minimally invasive surgical technique to isolate adult mesenchymal stem cells Do you have a partner in the clinic? Yes, our partner and immediately deliver those cells back to the patient. The is Bioheart Inc., a publically traded biotech company located cells may be delivered as a joint injection, IV, intrathecally or in Sunrise. intramuscularly. The entire procedure takes less than 3 hours to complete in most cases. We are committed to making your Describe your medical team and their role in pa- entire experience with us as comfortable as possible, with tient treatment. Kristin Comella has been the Chief Sci- assistance from our qualified staff before, during and after ence Officer for Bioheart for 10 years and she has that same treatment. role at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic. Comella is currently ranked #24
Does insurance cover this treatment? As these techniques are considered “experimental” they are not covered by medical insurance. Research has shown that these therapies can be beneficial in many different indications. We always strive to provide the safest and most effective adult stem cell therapies to people looking for alternatives to the standard treatment that may not be working or that may create too many adverse side effects.
U.S. Stem Cell Clinic is located at 12651 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 104, 33323. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 954-510-3150. You may also find more information online at www.usstemcellclinic.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Sunrise Hosts Events To Showcase The Works of Talented Teens BY JILL SHARPE
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he S unrise Civic Center Art Gallery was a feast for the eyes and ears on January 23rd as attendees enjoyed a double dose of the arts. The “On the Edge” juried art exhibit held a reception to recognize teenage artists on the same night as the Lyrical Lounge Teen Open Mic Night. The artwork, on display from January 8th through January 31st, showed styles ranging from traditional paintings to the modern, bright colors of graphic design. The competition was open to any Broward County high school student who wanted to submit a piece of original art that was completed within the last two years. Categories covered photography, digital media, sculpture, oil, watercolor, graphic design, acrylic, pencil and mixed media. First, Second and Third prizes were named in each category, depending on the number of submissions, along with a Best in Show winner among the more than 30 entries. The Diniz family of Sunrise was on hand to support their son Kevin, who won an Honorable Mention for one of his works. Gefet Diniz, Kevin’s father, said his son has loved painting since he was about four years old “He got his first trophy from a Sunrise Fire Department art competition, he’s shown his work at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, and we’re proud that he still gets straight ‘A’s.” “I’ve always liked to be creative, and show people what I see,” said Kevin Diniz. “I thought it was cool that the city did this event for us. Art is kind of a hobby for me, but I’d like to get into engineering so I can still use my creativity there.” This was the first time that the City of Sunrise hosted a juried art exhibition for teenagers and the free event was standing room only. Tennille Shuster, an Associate Professor in the Division of Performing and Visual Arts at Nova Southeastern University and Vincent Villanueva, a Design Specialist for the City of Sunrise served as judges for the exhibit. One teenager, Mario Pimentel of Sunrise, was awarded third place for “Stradivarious Collision”, a marker and watercolor composition. “Art started as a hobby, but it’s grown into something that I want to make a career out of and be a graphic designer,” said Pimentel. “Art lets me express myself and transmit messages without using words. It’s nerve-wracking to have art judged, but it’s cool to show people your message and share what your thoughts are.” The Lyrical Lounge is sponsored by the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the SPEAK! collective, and the Community Foundation of Broward. The open mic night takes place every other month and has been going on for over a year to provide local teens with a creative space. Teens that want to showcase music, poetry, their singing or musical talent, comedy, or act-
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ing ability sign-up for a chance to impress the crowd. Davinia Osborne described what it was like to step on stage. “It was nerve-wracking at first, but it’s a great feeling to be accepted by the crowd and its exhilarating to perform in front of complete strangers” said the Sunrise resident. “When I first came here, I was blown away and remember thinking that it’s unbelievable that kids my age have this much talent. I’m going to study mass communications since I love to write. I’ve competed in literary fairs and have already been published.” Many civic leaders came out to celebrate the creativity of these emerging artists. “I’m excited to see so many kids here as this gives kids an avenue to express themselves,” said Piper High School Principal Angel Gomez. “It’s very different when strangers see their art, not just at their high school. Gomez said he goes out of his way to come to events like this so that students know how important
they are. It’s a great opportunity for students to network with kids from other schools and form positive links. Teen participatory art events such as this one build great bridges throughout the entire school district.” Organizers are discussing hosting another teen art show in October, along with the possibility of youth-oriented writing and poetry workshops. For more information on Lyrical Lounge and other activities in Sunrise, please visit the city’s Leisure Services website page at www. sunrisefl.gov.
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Earth Day Festival Is Cause To Celebrate Green Living BY JILL SHARPE
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servation, nature and environmental issues, the City of Sunrise will host their annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 4th. This family-friendly day loaded with environmentally vendors, activities and entertainment takes place at Sawgrass Sanctuary Park, 237 North New River Circle in Sunrise from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Sunrise Utilities Department, All Service Refuse and Babtist Health Urgent CareSawgrass, the first 1,500 people through the gates will receive a reusable shopping tote and water bottle. The bottles can be refilled throughout the day at the City’s complimentary water station. “The popularity of Earth Day has continued to grow year after year,” said Beth Zickar, the Leisure Services Director for the City of Sunrise. “Our goal is to focus on continuing to raise the awareness of helping the environment and we do that by providing fun, interactive family friendly activities, live entertainment and great food.”
This year, young environmentalists can check out the Kids’ Korner where they will find children’s activities, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and more. The festival’s lineup of live music is varied to appeal to a diverse crowd. At 11:45 a.m. , the Justin Enco Band will perform Indie coffeehouse originals and covers. At 1:00 p.m., Albert Castiglia brings contemporary and old school blues to the stage and at 2:30 p.m. Big Sky will provide high energy alternative rock. Festival goers will enjoy fantastic food and beverages, non-profit exhibitors and shopping for handcrafted goods. There will also be a tree planting ceremony in observance of Arbor Day. No coolers, bottles, pets or bicycles will be allowed in the park during the Festival. For more information about the Earth Day event call 954-747-4600.
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Community News
I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation Hosts 8th Annual Walk, Run and Family Fun Day BY JILL SHARPE
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n March 8th , the I C are I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation (ICIC) will be hosting the 8th Annual I Care I Cure..I Run 5K and Family Fun Day and Mile Run of Color Fun Day at the BB&T Center in Sunrise to raise awareness and funds for cutting-edge research for better cures for childhood cancer. Both serious and casual walkers and runners and both adults and children are invited to participate in the walk/run which starts at 8:00 a.m. Commemorative medals for race category winners and youth participants will be given. Following the race will be an expanded Family Fun Day with activities free food, entertainment and activities for kids until 11 a.m. This year, I Care I Cure will also host a Mile Run
of Color Fun. Participants will wear a white t-shirt and run a mile while experiencing a deluge of safe, nontoxic color. Registration for the Mile Run of Color is open to children and adults. Participants may choose to do both the 5K and the Mile Color Run or just the Mile Color Run. Registration for the day’s events includes a t-shirt, food and drinks, and full access to the family fun day that will include a rock climbing wall, bounce houses and other activities for children. Teams may register on the race registration website. Advance registration for the 5K Run/Walk is $25 for children. Race day registration is an additional $10. The Mile Color Run registration is $25 for adults, $20 for children or a $10 add on fee for runners registering for the 5K.
“I Care I Cure is thrilled to have Greenberg Traurig and the Tannenbaum Family as this year’s Platinum Sponsors for the race,” said Babette Ferre-Kosar, Executive Director. “Last year’s event attracted more than 2,00 participants and helped to increase the amount we were able to fund for research grants to find gentler cures for childhood cancer,” Kosar said. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Since its inception, ICIC has funded more than $1,000,000 of innovative research in addition to receiving matching funds of more than $600,00 toward targeted therapy research. To register, visit www.icareicure.org through 5:00 p.m. March 6. For more information, call 800-807-8013 or contact Babette Ferre-Kosar at info@icareicure.org.
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Attorney Russell M. Thompson Helps Victims of Personal Injury BY JILL SHARPE
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f you are an accident victim your focus
What kinds of personal injury cases do you help clients with? I have handled many differ-
is rightly on recovering from your injuries. Thus, hiring an attorney to recover damages may feel overwhelming on top of everything else you are going through. Attorney Russell M. Thompson makes the process painless as his firm provides personal attention and the experience you need to get results.
ent kinds of personal injury cases over the past 30 years. The most common cases are related to car accidents, slip & fall, premises liability accidents and dog bite cases. However, if you have been injured call my office to get a free evaluation of your case.
Russell M. Thompson answered some commonly asked questions about his firm.
What do you offer that is different from other personal injury attorney’s? As a
How do you help clients with personal injury issues? My office helps individuals seek
the compensation they deserve as a result of personal injuries from accidents. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, I understand the complex legal issues surrounding accident cases. I will help clients understand their legal rights and aggressively, yet professionally, represent them. The goal is for my clients to obtain the compensation they deserve so that they can recover physically, as well as emotionally, from their injuries. I will provide the legal representation required to get the job done.
smaller firm you will not just be another case. If you call my office you will speak with me, rather than a paralegal or case manager. I know what is at stake and will do everything I can to fight for you to receive just and fair compensation for your injuries. You will have my full attention.
What is your background, qualifications and experience? I have spent the last 30 years of my career representing clients in Broward County. I’ve worked hard to establish a reputation as a lawyer who practices with ethics and professionalism. I was elected by my colleagues to the board of directors of the Broward County Bar Association. I am also on The Florida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee.
What organizations are you involved in? In addi-
Russell Miller-Thompson J.D., University of Miami School of Law Admitted to Florida Bar 1985
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tion to being on the board of directors of the Broward County Bar Association and a number of bar committees, I am a member of the Inns of Court and have participated in the Florida Bar Benchmarks Program. This is a program that trains lawyers to go out and speak to adult civic and community groups about the court system. I mentor young lawyers for the Broward County Bar Association professionalism committee. I am also involved in the business community as the Vice Chairman of Broward SCORE. I am a workshop presenter for Broward SCORE and teach the workshop “Legal & Tax Implications When Setting Up Your Business in Florida”. As a SCORE Certified Business Mentor, I mentor small business owners and individuals looking to start a business in Broward County.
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Russell M. Thompson helps victims of all kinds of accidents including automobile accidents.
you lend your expertise to? I have received
numerous awards for Outstanding Pro Bono Service from Broward Lawyers Care and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. I also do pro bono work for the Tracey McPharlin Dependency Pro Bono Project, providing legal representation to children within the dependency court system, the Mission United Veteran’s Project and the Legal Aid Hot Line.
What are the key things that people should consider before hiring a personal injury attorney? If you’re like most people, you would
not consider the prospect of handling your own case. Naturally, you want to find the best personal injury attorney out there. Personal injury lawyers cover a range of issues stemming from personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, and liability determinations. When looking for a lawyer you should concentrate on the lawyer’s experience, skill level, commitment, location and fee structure. For example, your attorney should be well versed in negligence law, know how to deal with insurance and health care companies, and know how to effectively prepare and take a case to trial (or settle if a reasonable amount is offered). Also, it’s important that you check the attorney’s background and references. Lastly, a good attorney will typically accept your case on a contingency or “no recover-no fee” basis if the attorney feels your case has any merit.
Do you offer a free consultation? Yes. In order to win a personal injury case it is not enough to prove someone was at fault or negligent, you must also prove the person caused injury by their actions or inactions. We encourage everyone to call and discuss their case to determine if it has merit. The law offices of Russell M. Thompson are located at 7771 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Atrium West Building, Suite 216 in Sunrise (one block east of University Drive). For information call 954-316-8988 or email rthompson@rmtlawfirm.com. You many also visit on the web at www.ForTheInjuredOnly.com.
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Village Elementary Renaissance Fair Provides A Learning Opportunity and Lots of Fun BY JILL SHARPE
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of a clear, cool Saturday morning as the Second Annual Renaissance Fair took place on January 31st. The event was hosted by Village Elementary School in Sunrise and was open to the entire community. Students have been studying the Renaissance in school and the fair was a way to take the curriculum out of the classroom and give the community a fun, educational way to learn about that period of time. The school has also been incorporating chess into the school day as part of a City of Sunrise initiative to encourage interest in the game. Second and third graders are taught the basics of chess and start to get experience playing it in fourth grade. Students, school staff, and parents played chess together at the festival. Mattie Tate works as a media clerk at Village Elementary and was at the Renaissance Fair teaching festival-goers the intricacies of chess. “Chess teaches kids to focus and have a strategy,” said Tate. “You have to see the whole board and use math to calculate what each piece is worth to you and to your opponent. This game takes a lot of concentration as you have to ask yourself: what’s my strategy? Am I playing offense or defense? Chess teaches you sportsmanship, but also to be still and be quiet.” Along with the traditional chessboards, the highlight of the day was the “human chessboard”. The chess “pieces” were school children from Village Elementary that were divided up into a red team and a black team. The children wore emblems on their outfits representing their role as a knight, queen, etc with some players carrying plastic swords or wearing crowns. The board itself was a large plastic board taped to the ground that took up much of the school’s outdoor basketball court. Each space on the chessboard was designated with a letter and number combination starting with A1 so that the children who were the chess “pieces” knew where to go. Staff from Village Elementary and Plantation High School would call out the moves and the players would make the corresponding move. Parental involvement has long been a hallmark of Village Elementary’s success and the Renaissance Fair was no exception. “I wanted to volunteer today as my daughter is in fifth grade here,” said Winona Ballard of Sunrise, who was helping out at an arts and crafts table. “I really like watching the sword fights and seeing the girls dressed as fairies dance around. This is just a nice, safe event for the kids to do on a Saturday.” The festival began with children dressed as fairies dancing around a maypole. Throughout the day, volunteers taught attendees how to use wooden swords. A volunteer dressed as Snow White read Puff the Magic Dragon for story time for the younger kids while a puppet show went on in the background. Arts and crafts activities included stations where children were making crowns and shields and finger knitting, a type of handicraft that does not use needles to manipulate the yarn. School staff member Amrita Sookhansingh had a small crowd of students patiently wait their turn for face painting. Children played in the inflatable bounce house while parents and teachers munched on hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones. The afternoon wrapped up with a costume contest for attendees dressed in Renaissance attire. Parents, teachers, school staff, and children enjoyed spending time together outside of the hustle and bustle of the typical school day. “My favorite part was seeing the girls dressed as fairies dance around the maypole,” said Deidra McDowell, a fifth grade teacher at Village Elementary. “The kids here get a great learning experience with playing chess but it’s also nice for them to just come out and have fun. Some of the boys are playing football, some are just listening to the Renaissance music.” Village Elementary School is located at 2100 Northwest 70th Avenue in Sunrise. They can be reached at 754.322.8750 or online at www.village.browardschools.com
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Here are some safety tips on smoke detectors from the National Fire Prevention Association: ▸▸ Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. ▸▸ Because smoke rises, install smoke alarms high on a wall or on a ceiling, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep smoke alarms 10 feet or more away from the stove to reduce false alarms. ▸▸ It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms which will signal all smoke alarms to sound together if one smoke alarm sounds. ▸▸ Replace batteries in all smoke alarms twice a year or sooner if an alarm “chirps,” warning that the battery is low. ▸▸ Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the “test” button. Replace any that do not respond per the manufacturer’s instructions. ▸▸ Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond. ▸▸ Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hard-wired alarms, when they are 10 years old. ▸▸ Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These devices use strobe lights and bed shakers. ▸▸ Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan. Make sure you have a plan in case of fire. This is also a great time for the whole family to create and practice escape routes. Always remember to include two ways out from each room, and designate a safe meeting place outside to wait until help arrives. Remember: Get out and stay out! Never go back into a burning building. For more information and safety tips, visit the City of Sunrise website at www.sunrisefl.gov, ‘Like’ us on Facebook at Sunrise-Rescue, and follow us on Twitter@SunriseFRD.
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If you are looking for a way to make your teeth look better, there are many new reasons to smile. Along with traditional braces, Clear Orthodontic Solutions is on the pulse of orthodontic technology. We offer a variety of new services that will dramatically improve the look of your teeth, often with less time and pain than traditional methods. Dr. Michael Maruri also offers Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, Ceramic (clear) Braces, and Lingual Braces. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatment offers clear aligners that are virtually invisible. Like ghosts working on your teeth, you can’t see them, but you know they’re there once things start moving! The aligners are removable, easy to clean, and allow you to eat whatever you want. For patients in need of more traditional braces, clear (ceramic) brackets are an amazing alternative. Clear brackets on the teeth are hardly noticeable and very versatile. Not only does orthodontic treatment give you a beautiful smile, it can also benefit your dental and general health. If teeth are poorly aligned, removing plaque and tartar by brushing and flossing may be difficult. A bad bite may result in fractured or excessively worn tooth surfaces, and the extra stress caused by a bad bite may even result in problems with your jaw joints. Straight teeth are less prone to decay and injury. Decay results when the bacteria in plaque feed on carbohydrates (sugar and starch) we eat or drink to produce acids that can cause cavities. Plaque can also increase the risk for periodontal (gum) disease. According to the Journal of Dental Research, harmful bacteria below the gum surface of crowded teeth invade the gingival tissue, harm connective tissue and cause inflammation. Straightening your teeth can make a significant difference in having a healthy heart and lower risk of diabetes. As for injuries to teeth, protruding upper teeth are more likely to be broken in an accident. An attractive smile is a wonderful asset. It contributes to self-esteem, selfconfidence and self-image – important qualities at every age. So now that the New Year has arrived, make sure your new smile follows close behind. We look forward to facilitating your transformation in 2015!
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Q: What is a will? A: A will is simply a document that provides your instructions regarding what should be done with your assets after you die. In the will, you will name the person who you wish to be in charge of managing the distribution of your assets, paying your debts, and ensuring that all of the wishes contained in your will are realized. Q: What is a Revocable Living Trust? A: A Revocable Living Trust is a document that creates a legal relationship in which one person, the trustee, holds property for the benefit of another, the beneficiary. The person who sets up the trust, the settlor, may also be named as trustee until he or she dies. Think of the trust as a big box. You, as the settlor, would place all of the assets that you wish to protect into the box. Property such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and personal possessions may all be placed “inside” the box. The trustee then protects the contents of the box and distributes the contents in accordance with the instructions that you laid out in the trust document. Your trust may be set up for your own benefit during your lifetime, and then for the benefit of another after your death. As the name implies, this type of trust may be amended or revoked during your lifetime. Q: Which option is best? A: There is no simple answer to this question, as there are many different factors to consider when choosing a will over a trust. The decision is a personal one that must be carefully considered with the assistance of an estate planning attorney in order to meet your needs. A will is normally less costly to set up, but it must go through a legal process called “probate.” Probate can sometimes be both lengthy and costly, and may also result in legal battles between family members. Your assets cannot be distributed until after the probate process is complete. Further, during the probate process, your debts, which may include an estate tax, will be paid before your assets are distributed to your heirs. This, quite naturally, diminishes the amount of your heirs’ inheritance. Finally, your will becomes a public record once it is filed with the probate court. A trust, on the other hand, is usually more complicated and more expensive to set up and requires constant and meticulous management for the life of the trust. Unlike a will, however, the trust would avoid the probate process. This means that your assets would be distributed to your beneficiaries immediately, unless your trust instructs otherwise. Another advantage of a trust is that it allows you to “rule from the grave” by including provisions requiring performance of certain tasks (such as graduating from college or attaining a certain age) before the assets can be distributed to a particular beneficiary. Further, trusts can be used to plan for possible incapacity due to illness, and can be used to make sure that your bills are paid and that your family is provided for. Additionally, trusts may be utilized as part of a tax and financial plan that will help to lessen the impact of estate taxes on the distributions that your beneficiaries stand to receive. Finally, unlike wills, trusts are private and do not become part of the public record. As you can see, choosing between a will and a trust is not a simple task. Be sure to consult with your estate planning attorney and financial planner to make sure you fully-understand these and other estate planning tools. Madeleine Q. Mannello Scott, Esq. works at the law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates, located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.
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March, we want to recognize and honor the many ways women continue to make Broward County a great place to live, work and visit. Women have led the charge toward full equality in the workplace and are critical in building the strong moral character of our county’s youth. Over the years, women made strong choices that brought historic changes in our county. In 1974, two women became the first female road patrol deputies to join the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Since then, many women have chosen a career in law enforcement. Today, I am proud to say that we have women throughout BSO who are in management and command – places and positions that, historically, were held by men. Our chief of staff is a woman as are others with the title of major, director, captain and lieutenant. Women also serve as K-9 handlers, the crime lab director and undercover detectives, just to name a few. However, leadership is not about being the first woman in any position, but about attracting the best person for the job. Since taking office over two years ago, my administration has created a level playing field so that women can more fairly compete for higher positions throughout BSO. Today, BSO has more women with the rank of sergeant and captain than under any previous administration. Consider the sergeant in charge of our aviation unit. As a pilot, she assists in finding wanted suspects from the air and saves lives by transporting injured patients safely to the hospital. Additionally, women also hold significant positions in Law Enforcement, Detention, Fire Rescue, Community Services, Regional Communications, Administration and every other corner of BSO. In a traditionally male-dominated field, it may surprise some that women make up 41 percent of BSO’s work force. In 2014, we added 148 women to our workforce and promoted 187 other women because they were the best candidates. Twenty-one percent of our sworn deputies are women, which is well above the national average of 12.7 percent. These positive changes came over time through real cultural change in the agency. Everyone now understands that – black, white, Hispanic, male, female, gay, straight, Christian, Jew and Muslim – opportunities for advancement in BSO are open to all with the skill, leadership and drive to succeed. One of the principle cornerstones of all police work is strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community. The National Center for Women and Policing documents how female officers respond in emergency situations in a unique way that is crucial in building trust between police and the communities they serve. Overall, women officers rely more on communication to defuse potentially violent situations. BSO’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) deputies utilize this strategy when assessing situations involving individuals with mental illness. We encourage this style of smart policing agencywide, which grants mutual respect between deputies and our community. Finally, as 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we remember our agency’s many historic achievements. We extend our thanks and gratitude to all the women of BSO – past and present – that helped make BSO the great public service agency it is today. I am deeply honored to work with these women. They have brought significant contributions to public safety and our community is a better place because of them. Our women are making history!
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Ageless Medical Offers a Diagnostic Approach to Regaining Your Youth BY JILL SHARPE
is a National Trainer with Allergan, the makers of Botox, Juvederm and Voluma. She trains South Florida Doctors and other Medical Practitioners on injecting Botox® and Juvederm®. Erin is considered one of the top injectors in South Florida.
What can customers expect when they visit Ageless Medical? Honesty by setting proper expectations is why we rank 5 out of 5 STARS on YELP and 4.9 out of 5 STARS on Google. We have earned this amazing reputation by fostering a very patient centric environment where we listen to our patients concerns and then over exceed on their expectations. This sets us apart from many other aesthetic practices that have a set solution in mind before you come in. We are able to be more independent because we have such a large range of effective solutions and so much experience in the medical aesthetic space.
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in 2015, then you owe it to yourself to visit Ageless Medical, a seven-year old Medical Aesthetic Practice located in Cooper City. The practice offers the very latest, non-invasive, FDA approved procedures performed by experts in a warm, comfortable setting at competitive prices. Victor Owoc, MBA, who owns Ageless Medical with his wife Erin Owoc, ARNP, recently answered some questions about the Practice.
What products/services does your Practice offer? We offer wrinkle relaxing solutions
such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and dermal fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Perlane, Belotero & Radiesse. We also offer skin rejuvenation procedures such as eMatrix, SkinPen MicroNeedling, Medical Facials, Chemical Peels and Hydra Facials. Additionally, we offer laser hair removal for dark and light skin, laser tattoo removal; face, neck and decollate skin tightening solutions with Ultherapy; fat reduction with LipoSonix; and body contouring and cellulite reduction with Viora Reaction.
What is special about your staff? The many
years of aesthetic experience our medical practitioners have is unique in this business. Our medical providers are not only experts in the Medical Aesthetic space with an average 14 years experience, many are also “outside trainers” to other medical practitioners in the aesthetic industry. Even our front desk team are skin experts with many of them being aestheticians. A good example of this is Lisa Matire, Laser/Skincare Specialist - CME, CCE. Lisa educates and certifies Laser Technicians seeing laser hair removal certification in South Florida. Erin Owoc, ARNP
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experience of our staff and our reputation, it would have to be the extensive range of the advanced technologies that we own (laser, radio frequency, micro needling, ultrasound etc.) A good example is our Naturalase Tattoo Laser. It is the most powerful tattoo removal laser on the market (and only one in South Florida) that allows the patient a shorter treatment time and fewer visits to completely remove their tattoo. Other examples are Ultherapy and Reaction, two of the leaders in face and body skin tightening that we own. Both are great examples of new technology translating to younger looking skin.
What are the latest trends in your business? Because of advancements in technology such as Ultheraphy and new dermal fillers such
as Voluma, patients are able to get very close to surgical face lift results without having surgery. These non-invasive procedures are only going to get more advanced in the future and knowing that many patients that do not desire (or have the time) to handle the downtime of having surgery will continue to fuel the growth of these offerings.
What do you offer that is new in the field? Reaction by Viora,
Ultherapy and LipoSonix are the latest technologies we have acquired this year. Reaction is a painless procedure to tighten the skin on your body and reduce cellulite. It takes multiple sessions but the results are very impressive. Ultherapy is a game changer when it comes to a skin tighten technology to lift your face and neck with only one treatment using focused ultrasound. LipoSonix allows our patients to lose 1 inch off their waste (abdomen or flanks) in 1 hour and only requires 1 treatment. Ageless Medical is located at 10640 Griffin Road, Suite 102 in Cooper City. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone them at 954-680-8330, email them at info@AgelessMED.com or visit them at AgelessMED.com.
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Slender Fit U Makes Dieting Easy By Debby Teich
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lender Fit U is helping clients turn their bodies into fat burning machines. They are losing 1/2 to 2 pounds of fat per day without exercise, diet pills or packaged foods, and they are keeping it off. The medically supervised program helps dieters modify their relationship with food and eating, resulting in an easily maintained, long-term weight loss. It is the last diet they will ever need to do. Geri Kelleher, Owner and Program Director, answered some commonly asked questions about the program. Why do people call you the “HCG Guru”? Eight years ago, I lost 25 lbs. on the diet and it changed my life. For the past seven years, I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals with this program. The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back. Geri Kelleher, Owner and How does Slender Program Director Fit U differ from similar programs? My clients tell me that the difference is the way we treat people. We stay involved with all of our clients; they are not just a number. If they miss an appointment, we call them. We make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program and achieves their weight loss goals. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest dosage for weight loss. We also give injectable prescription B12. How much can clients expect to lose? Clients can choose a 23-day program or a 46-day program. Women typically lose 15 lbs. in the 23-day program
and up to 30 lbs. in the 46-day program. Men typically lose more - 20 to 25 lbs. in 23 days and 40 to 50 lbs. in 46 days. What is HCG? HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin) is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists in men and women. During pregnancy, it is produced in very high levels and almost completely controls the metabolic function. In non-pregnant individuals, research suggests HCG similarly increases the metabolism. Does the HCG have side effects? There are no side effects reported while using HCG for weight loss. The amount of HCG used in the diet protocol is a very tiny dose. Because it is a natural substance, this program is completely safe. What makes the diet so effective? Unlike other “diets,” this program reshapes and re-sculpts the body by releasing abnormal fat deposits. Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You also lose multiple inches and dress sizes and your shape changes. Do clients keep the weight off? Ninety percent of Slender Fit U clients keep the weight off. After completing the program successfully, they support and rebalance their metabolisms. In addition to losing unwanted abnormal fat, they modify their relationship with food and eating, resulting in easily maintained, long-term weight loss. Are clients medically supervised? Yes. Every patient has a comprehensive physical with the medical doctor before starting the program, as well as one-on-one counseling throughout the program. This is included in the price.
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pril Claxton recently
lost 40 pounds in only six weeks at Slender Fit U. She was anxious to share her story to motivate others to do the same. Why did you decide to lose weight? I have always been chunky. When I turned 35, my body started responding differently and I gained a lot of weight. I had difficulty breathing, walking and sleeping. I always felt swollen and tired, and spent most of my time at home on the couch. I have tried every diet out there. I was contemplating surgery, but decided April Claxton lost 40 lbs. in six weeks. to try Slender Fit U first. What were your results? I am 5’6. I started the program at 296 lbs. and lost 40 of them in only six weeks. I am excited to lose the rest. How do you feel now? In only six weeks, I am like a different person. I am now exercising and have gotten rid of several medications, including one for high blood pressure. I feel empowered, more confident and very sexy. People are looking at me instead of past me. I feel pretty and alive! Why were you more successful with Slender Fit U than other diets? I never had a real coach who supported me throughout the process. Geri answered all of my questions and helped me stay on track. She wanted me to succeed as much as I did. In addition, I saw instant results, with a 10 lb. loss in only ten days. When I saw how well my body responded, I knew I had found the right program.
Does the diet involve exercise? Exercise is not required and does not improve your end result. It is a scientific program and it is the combination of the HCG and the low calorie diet that produces the weight/fat loss. However, exercise is allowed.
Can you purchase HCG over the counter? No. Real HCG cannot be purchased over the counter. The HCG comes in both an injectable and an oral form from the pharmacy. Consultations are free and by appointment. For information and to see more before and after photos, visit www.SlenderFitU.com or call 954-423-1376.
Is the diet easy? To quote one of my clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this was the easiest diet I have ever been on. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long workouts, no agonizing hunger pains. That’s how great this diet is.” What foods are on the diet? There are no packaged meals. You are eating real food from the grocery store that includes protein, fruit and vegetables. This makes it an easy transition onto stabilization, as well as regular eating and regular life.
Lost 30 lbs. in six weeks.
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Are patients hungry on the diet? Eighty percent of people experience no hunger on the Slender Fit U program. They even find very tiny servings to be completely satisfying. HCG dieters usually feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 800 calorie limit!
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Adventure Tires Is Your Complete Car Care Center By Stacey Bomser
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hen it comes to the care and maintenance of your car , trust the experts at Adventure Tires. They specialize in providing honest and friendly service. From simple oil changes to new tires and brakes to complete stereo sound systems, Adventure Tires does it all. That’s why its slogan is “You need it, We got it!”
Operations Manager Carmine Toscano answers some commonly asked questions about the company.
How long have you been in business? Although the name Adventure Tires may be new, we are the same Tint World you have known and trusted for over 15 years here in Sunrise, now under new administration. We started doing mufflers and minor repairs and have evolved into a fullservice automotive repair and customizing shop specializing in electric diagnostics and major engine repairs to window tinting and interior repairs. We do it all! What services do you provide? Adventure
Tires is a complete car care center. As our name suggests, we are tire experts carrying Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly Tires, Michelin
and Firestone. In addition, we provide oil changes, mechanical and electrical work, exhaust repairs, replace brakes and pads, tint windows, service air conditioning, fix suspensions, and offer car stereo, video, sound and speakers all in one place.
What distinguishes you from your competition?
Adventure Tires is honest, fast and experienced. Most importantly, we provide excellent customer service. We offer a free shuttle to work or home within the Sunrise and Plantation areas. For those customers who prefer to wait while their vehicle is serviced, on Sundays we provide complimentary coffee and doughnuts, as well as a free basic car wash with all services.
Is there anything else you would like readers to know? Adventure Tires is a AAA towing center and authorized insurance inspection center. Our Tint World service provides computerized window tinting for all vehicles. Adventure Tires is located at 12585 W. Sunrise Boulevard. It is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm, Saturday from 7am to 6pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. For more information call (954) 846-0088. There is a second location in Weston at 2629 Weston Road.
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KIA DEALERSHIP GRAND OPENING
Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group, hosted a VIP Grand Opening Event for the newly opened Rick Case Kia dealership located on Sunrise Blvd. at the Sawgrass Expressway on February 3rd. The 260,000 sq. ft. Rick Case Kia dealership is the largest exclusive Kia dealership in the world.
SAFERBY4
Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan hosted the kick-off event for a new Broward County campaign called SaferBy4, which is aimed at reducing preventable infant and toddler deaths, mostly from drowning and unsafe sleeping arrangements. The SaferBy4 campaign is designed to give cities, first responders and others who interact with families the additional tools and no-cost ways of providing important information to their communities, residents and clients, all in the hopes of getting children safely to their 4th birthday, when the risks are reduced.
SENIORS OUT AND ABOUT
Daniel D. Cantor seniors are busy people. Recently, they were seen out and about playing bingo, enjoying an IMax movie, having dessert at Jaxson’s ice cream, and creating stained glass masterpieces.
STUDENT FIELD TRIP
Sunrise Leadership Academy (SLA) students Ethan Bello and Renuka Seepard accompanied 4th graders from Sandpiper Elementary on a recent field trip to Fanatics Authentic.
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