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September 11th Remembrance Ceremony– Each year, the City hosts a Remembrance Ceremony to honor the victims, heroes and survivors of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. The ceremony is attended by City officials and representatives from the Police and Fire-Rescue departments. Featured will be remarks from distinguished speakers, the presentation of colors, vocal and instrumental selections. Light refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the ceremony. Public Safety Building, 10440 West Oakland Park Boulevard at 8:30 a.m.

for high school students. Teens are invited to take the stage at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

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Kids’ Fishing Derby – Sign up for this year’s 25th Annual Fishing Derby co-sponsored by the Sunrise Bass Club. Open to ages 5-15. The event is free. Just bring your fishing pole and bait (night crawlers or worms work well). All beginners are welcome. Awards will be presented for the best catch in each category. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44 Street, 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Naturally Morphic – Exhibit featuring the work of George Gadson, Photographs, found objects and organic materials are used in this artist’s creative process. They are a constant reminder that all things have an artistic quality if we just take the time to observe our surroundings. Opening reception is at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery. Exhibit is on display until November 1st.

12th Diabetes and Exercise Lecture – A doctor from Senior Medical Associates will speak about the relationship between diabetes and the effect that exercise has on the symptoms of the disease. Weight loss and healthy lifestyle can aid in prevention. A light breakfast will be provided to all preregistered participants. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sunrise Senior Center. For more information call 954-746-3670

18th Lyrical Lounge – Spoken word artists, musicians and other talented teens have many opportunities for selfexpression in Sunrise. The Lyrical Lounge is a series of open mic nights

Ongoing Chess Club – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Free. Lobby of the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. 10601 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise.

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is limited so sign up early. For more information call the Department of Leisure Services at (954)747-4600. Drop off and pick up is at the Civic Center Game Room. Bring your lunch and plenty of drinks and snacks for the entire day. Kids must wear their yellow City of Sunrise camp shirts.

Florida Photography – Featuring the work of Melissa Caprio and Stephen Mack. On exhibit in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre Gallery through September 13th. A mixture of photographs from both artists, this exhibit highlights the interesting rockscapes of South Florida and the symbiotic relationship between dolphins and children. Senior Bowling League – Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. League plays at Strikers Lanes. Lane fees are paid to Strikers the day of play. All players must be registered members of the Sunrise Senior Center and must sign up for the league prior to play. Call 954-749-1400 for space availability.

20th No Threat Art Class – Working With Found Objects - Using found objects, participants will assemble the objects on a panel in a variety of compositions, making something out of what would generally be considered junk into art., 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center.

25th Kids’ Day Off – South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Make the most of your day off from school at the Science Center’s newly renovated 3,000 square foot “Aquariums of the Atlantic”. The new aquarium takes visitors through the depths of our coral reefs, interpret Florida’s fauna, and environments of the Gulf Stream, coral reefs and the open ocean. Space

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Portrait Painting Workshop – Students will learn the fundamentals of mixed media painting and create a portrait on gesso primed cardboard. All materials will be provided by the instructor. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Art Studio. Call 954-749-5873.

Jukebox Jubilee – Join John Berry at the Daniel Cantor Senior Center for a new discussion group. Like all the senior center volunteers, Berry shares his musical treasures of the past on the 4th Monday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For more information call 954-742-2299. Mah Jongg Class – Sunrise Senior Center, Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Gardening Club – Sunrise Senior Center, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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ARC Broward Students Graduate With Skills Necessary To Succeed in the Workplace By Jill Sharpe

reception. Five students wore their chef hats instead of graduation caps as they celan education, but for the graduates involved with ARC Broward it was a conebrated their completion of the Culinary Institute. Maurice Wehby initially became tinuation of a lifelong journey of learning. Nineteen graduates of the Culinary interested in cooking as a career because “my parents couldn’t cook. I love to do Arts and Material Handler programs gathered together with their families in the steak and ribs. I want to get a job first, continue going to school, and then work in Grand Ballroom of the Sunrise Civic Center on Thursday, July 17th. hospitality management.” ARC Broward is a human service agency located in Sunrise that has been It was hard to tell who was happier to see so many dedicated people graduate, helping people who live with a disability since 1956. The organization has “misthe graduates themselves or their instructors. In addition to being an instructor, sion-based” programs that offer occupational training and job placement in order Renaldo Kemp is a sous chef at ARC Broward’s Culinary Institute and also studies to foster self-sufficiency. Their Culinary Institute trains participants to work in the occupational therapy at a private university. “All of the students here have their food service industry while providing catering services that generate funds to own personality and I get to make an impact,” said Kemp. “It’s life-changing. I’ll support the agency’s work. The Material Handler course consists of a twelve-week be working here as long as possible.” curriculum where students receive on-the-job training in the electronics recycling Devika Ramkissoon coordinates the agency’s Center for Financial Stability, industry, working with everything from wristwatches to a computer’s central prowhich houses the Material Handler program as well as computer classes and cessing unit (CPU). other career development supports. After almost five years of working at ARC “I worked at a grocery store for about thirty years and wanted to find a new line of work,” said Robert Donato of Sunrise, who was one of fourteen people to receive Broward, Ramkissoon takes pride in helping talented people enter the workforce. his Material Handler Certificate. “I went to the ARC office and talked to the instruc- “Success is seeing the students go through our program and getting them placed in a job. Every time we get a job placement, that recharges me.” tors there. By the time I finished the training, the boss was very impressed and In between the handing out of graduation certificates, Donato was asked to hired me. Next week will be one month since I started working at their recycling speak to the assembly about what he had learned. With his family in the audience center.” cheering him on, Donato encouraged the crowd to think big and not let anything Jerry Rivera was another Sunrise resident who graduated from the Material Handler course. “My favorite part was being independent and being with the other get in the way of their dreams. “If I can do this training, anyone can do it. I never gave up and my parents never gave up on me. I put my past behind me and employees. I plan on starting my own business.” moved on towards the future.” Dennis Haas, President/CEO of ARC Broward, began the evening’s program by welcoming the crowd. Director of Workforce Services Jody Ellis noted the hard work put in by the graduates of the Electronics Recycling Materials Handler proARC Broward offers a variety of services to people with disabilities in addition to the aforementioned gram, as every single student who began the curriculum completed it. Each gradu- “mission-based” programs. Children can take advantage of an after school program, summer camp, ate was asked to come up individually to receive their certificate and have their preschool, and rehabilitation therapy. Adults and senior citizens are served through the organization’s life picture taken in front of cheering friends and family. The good spirits continued skills trainings, day programs, and group homes. For more information, ARC Broward can be reached at after all the graduates were recognized as people stayed to mingle at the catered 954-746-9400 or online at www.arcbroward.com.

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Free, Bi-monthly Event in Sunrise Spotlights Teen Talent By Jill Sharpe

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aspiring local teen writers and performers who share their talent with others at “Lyrical Lounge” Open Mic night every other month at the Sunrise Civic Center. Lyrical Lounge, one of several local on-ongoing spoken word/poetry initiatives under the umbrella of Word Up!, gives teens an opportunity to express themselves and build confidence. The City of Sunrise hosts the free event in partnership with the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Omar Hardwick blueapple Poetry Network and the SPEAK Collective. The Lyrical Lounge is unique in its by teens/for teens format. Students from SPEAK! – the blueapple Poetry Network’s elite spoken-word group – emcee and help promote the event. Poets, musicians, singers/songwriters,

rappers, clean comedians, actors and other talented youth (ages 13-19) are invited to take the stage as long as they sign in by 7:15 p.m. to perform. “In many ways the stage is both a platform and therapeutic,” said Christine Pfeffer, Communications Director for the City of Sunrise. “Teens from all over the County discuss subject matter such as empowerment, bullying, education and growth.” Peter Lange, a senior at Northeast High School who wants to become a screenwriter or playwright, said the opportunity to write and perform have made a world of difference in his life. “Writing helps me solve and understand my problems, emotions and life,” Lange said. “Then when speaking my problems, feelings and ideas in front of strangers I build a different level of confidence.” Lorimil, a senior at Dillard Center for the Arts. said the Lyrical Lounge gives teens an outlet to express themselves. “We’re always ignored or pushed aside and this gives us a chance to know someone is listening.” Lorimil, who plans on majoring in music theory and composition as well as music production in college, said participating in Lyrical Lounge and the other spoken word poetry initiatives has truly been a blessing. “It has changed me in so many ways. It’s made me so much more outgoing because the network and foundation force me to interact with other people and teens. It’s made me more confident and most important it’s made me appreciative of opportunities I would have otherwise overlooked.” Since 2009, Word Up! has grown exponentially - serving 3,000 Broward County students, many who reside in Sunrise. Programs under the Word Up! umbrella include: 1. Word Up! Poetry Slam (Teens): slam competition places dual emphasis on writing/performance, on topics suh as empowerment and education. Slam

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students must participate in a series of closed writing workshops to prepare for the final stage. 2. Poetry in Motion (Tweens and Teens): quarterly poetry writing workshops taught by FIU graduate students. 3. Lyrical Lounge (Tweens and Teens): Teen Open Mic Night presented seven times a year. 4. Side Walk Storytime (Children): program was created to improve overall literacy rates and encourage a love of reading. Milk and cookies are served. The next Lyrical Lounge will take place on Friday, September 26th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Center - Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. The Civic Center is accessible via Broward County Transit Route 72. Admission is free and light refreshments are served. For more information email sdiaz@sunrisefl.gov or call (954)747-4600.

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Sunrise Chamber of Commerce Honors Commissioner Scuotto For His Many Years of Service By Jill Sharpe

he G reater S unrise Chamber of Commerce proclaimed August 13th, 2014 as Joseph “Joey” Scuotto Day. By doing so they acknowledged the dedication and leadership Scuotto has provided the City of Sunrise over the course of his seventeen years and seven months consecutively served terms as a City of Sunrise elected official, which is the longest consecutive service of any Sunrise City Commissioner. The Chamber recognized Scuotto’s outstanding leadership, direction and dedication to making the lives of the residents of the City of Sunrise richer, healthier, safer and more fulfilled through his years of public service as a resident, City Commissioner, current small business owner of Scuotto’s Pizza and Pasta and Scuotto’s Coney Island Treats, Inc. and previous ceramic business “Michael Anthony Designs.” “It was a great surprise and a great honor to be recognized as Sunrise’s longest-serving City Commissioner,” Scuotto said. “It was especially meaningful because I was able to share the evening with my family.” Scuotto, who has lived in the City of Sunrise since 1979, attended Bair Middle School and graduated from St. Thomas Acquinas. He and his family have been active members of St. Bernard Church and all Saints Catholic Church for many

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four terms as Assistant Deputy Mayor. Demonstrating commitment to his public service, Scuotto has participated in the Broward County School Board’s partners in Education program and has also sponsored numerous civic organizations and charities including Relay for Life, The American Cancer Association, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Dan Marino Foundation, Toys in the Sun Run, Gilda’s Club, Children’s Charity Rider, the Dan Marino Foudation, Toys in the Sun Run, Gilda’s Club and the Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida. He has been a member of the Sunrise ItalianAmerican Civic Association since 1979 and President for the past ten years, Officer of the Florida Federation of Italian American Clubs, member of the West Broward Democratic Club, the Broward Council Italian American Club and has served on the board of the Sunrise Chamber of Commerce.

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5K Run in Sunrise Will Benefit Young at Art Museum By Jill Sharpe

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community to come out to Markham Park on Sunday, September 21st for a 5K Run to benefit the museum. Registration starts at 6:00 AM for the 7:30 AM race at the park, located at 16001 West State Road 84 in Sunrise. Participants should arrive at Shelters 5, 6, and 7 for the festivities. Seventy-five percent of the net funds raised at the 5K will benefit YAA. Open since 1989, the museum is a hub of arts education, allowing children to learn about the world through hands-on encounters with a variety of artistic mediums. In addition to their popular museum, YAA also coordinates several outreach programs to bring arts education to lowincome communities all over Broward County. Optime Consulting, a high tech marketing consulting firm based in Weston, is hosting the 5K. The race is part of their ‘Opteam One Cause’ social responsibility initiative, and the company is looking to build on their philanthropic work after donating nearly forty thousand dollars to charities like the Make-A-Wish Foundation last year alone. “(Optime) is committed to do everything we can to give back to the community and have fun,” said Optime CEO Maria Merce Martin. “We selected YAA since they are doing amazing work with kids and with communities in need.” There will be several raffles held among people who register for the run, with the grand prize being a smart car. Awards and medals will be given out to top finishers, including awards for each age group. In addition to having food and live music there, t-shirts will be given out to the first one thousand runners who pre-register for the event.

Pre-registration is encouraged as organizers are expecting twelve hundred participants this year after one thousand people were involved last year. Adults pay twenty five dollars to register prior to the event, and thirty five dollars the day of. Students, those seventeen years old and younger, pay twenty dollars. At the 5K, Optime will also launch a new mobile phone application that combines physical fitness with charitable giving. This free app awards virtual ‘medals’ to the user for reaching their personalized workout goals, and those medals can be redeemed to benefit charities of the users’ choosing. “We developed this mobile app to help non-profit agencies raise money while inspiring people to get in shape,” said Merce Martin. “This is an event where people can make a difference and still have fun, whether you’re a professional runner or just bringing the family. It’s a win-win.” To register and find out more information, please visit www.optime5Krun.com.

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Preparation is Key During Hurricane Season BY MICHAEL RYAN, MAYOR OF SUNRISE

Visit www.sunrisepops.org or call 954-747-4600 for details. Auditions for the City’s sixth annual Word Up! Poetry Slam will be held on Thursday, October 2. Students from high schools throughout Broward County are welcome to participate, but only 12 poets will be selected to compete. A series of four free writing and performance workshops will be held in preparation for the slam, set for Saturday, November 8. Teens who want to test their talent on stage can come to our Lyrical Lounge Open Mic Night on Friday, September 26, in the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery. For details about Word Up! and the Lyrical Lounge, call 954-747-4662. If you’d like more information about our great city, including the events and programs I’ve mentioned here, please visit us online at www.sunrisefl.gov and www.facebook.com/sunrisefl. Have a wonderful month!

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ends this month. Although your vacation memories may be fading, storm season is not. In fact, Atlantic Basin hurricanes are most likely to develop from mid-August through the end of October. Instead of feeling stressed, be prepared. The Sunrise Fire-Rescue Department recommends these simple actions: Make sure you’re on the City’s CodeRED call list. This highspeed telephone notification system enables Sunrise officials to deliver important messages, such as storm advisories and boil-water orders. To submit your home, cell, or business number visit www.sunrisefl.gov/codered. The data collected will be used only for emergency notification purposes. Stock up on supplies. If a storm strikes, help may not be available immediately. Be sure to have a three- to five-day supply of water and non-perishable food on hand for each member of your household, including pets. Other important items include medications, hygiene products, and a battery-operated radio. Create a family communication plan. Family members may become separated during an emergency, so plan how you’ll reconnect. It can be helpful to identify an out-of-area relative or family friend who everyone can reach out to, and who can share the information among loved ones. Children should memorize what to do, where to go, and whom to call in an emergency. For additional information – including a complete list of suggested emergency supplies – please visit www.sunrisefl.gov/hurricane. Next month brings with it a storm of culture, including the start of the Sunrise Symphonic Pops Orchestra’s 28th season. Concerts are scheduled October 26, December 21, February 8, March 15 and April 26 in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. Student discounts are available and ticket sales are already underway:

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▸▸ September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Thursday, September 11,

at 8:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Building (10440 West Oakland Park Boulevard). ▸▸ Opening Reception: “Naturally Morphic” – Works by George Gadson. Friday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Gallery (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard). Call (954) 747-4641 for details. ▸▸ “Lyrical Lounge” Teen Open Mic Night. Friday, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard). Call (954) 747-4662 for information. ▸▸ Kids’ Fishing Derby. Saturday, September 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Welleby Park (11100 NW 44th Street). Call (954) 747-4600 for information.

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f you are looking for “the new generation

in dentistry” where all of your dental needs can be handled in one office, then now is a great time to schedule an appointment with the dental office of Dr. James Kerns. The entire staff is dedicated to providing patients with personalized care to make visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Dr. James Kerns answered some commonly asked questions about his practice.

maintain an active membership in the American Dental Association, Broward Dental Research Clinic and Psi Omega Dental Fraternity. I am also a Fellow in the international Congress of Oral Implantologists. When not in the office, my wife and I are busy raising our twins. I enjoy sports, exercise, fine dining and travel.

Describe the background of the other dentists in the practice. Mehulkumar Ardeshana,

DMD was born and raised in India and has been living in South Florida since 2007. He is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The Florida Dental Association and The Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Ardeshana and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child. He enjoys water sports, tennis, cricket and exploring nature.

Describe the practice? We offer our patients

an extensive list of services in a state of the art facility. Services include cleanings, tooth colored fillings, (bonding) extractions, root canals, dental implants, crowns and bridges, gum treatments, cosmetic dentistry including Braces and Invisalign Clear Braces, Zoom Teeth Whitening, Veneers and IV sedation dentistry. IV Sedation dentistry is important for our patients struggling with fear of the dentist as well as patients with busy lifestyles who want all dental work completed in one sitting. We also offer nitrous conscious sedation. The office offers convenient hours with a late night on Wednesday and is open every other Saturday.

Maria Boutisikos, DMD was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida and graduated from Nova Southeastern University. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association. When not in the office, Dr. Boutisikos enjoys cooking and traveling. She was introduced to the joys of cooking and fine dining through her family who own a local Greek restaurant in Dania.

Eric Schuetz, DMD is a graduate of the University of Florida and has been practicing since 1996. He was born and raised in West Virginia and is married with three children. Dr. Schuetz enjoys sports, music and physical fitness.

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has state of the art equipment including digital x-rays to limit our patients radiation exposure. Televisions are in each exam room to help the time pass more comfortably.

What is special about your staff? Patients

can expect a well trained, friendly staff who are truly concerned with the dental care and comfort of our patients. They will go out of their way to insure you are satisfied with your experience in our office. The entire staff participates in continuing education so they are up to date on all your insurance benefits or any new plans that will assist in your financial situations. Our experienced hygienist, Mryiam, has been practicing for 20+ years and will make certain that your hygiene needs are met. Additionally, the staff is multilingual. Languages spoken are Spanish, French, Creole, Hindi, Gujarati and Greek.

How long has the practice been open? We

opened nine years ago.

What is your background? I was born and

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to-school time at the annual JAFCO Back-To-School Block Party for foster and adoptive families on August 13th. Kids enjoyed BBQ, pony rides, face painting, dancing contests, a bounce house, an inflatable water slide and motorcycle rides around the complex with King David Bikers (a Jewish biker group that sponsors this annual picnic). The kids even got to take their pick of donated school supplies to start the year off right! Kids also got to sit in the driver›s seat of “Herbie” a replica of the famous

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informal setting. All of the City’s public schools are represented by administrators, teachers and volunteers. In addition, attendees received a copy of the city’s new Neighborhood Public Schools guidebook, which describes the terrific educational opportunities in Sunrise. Baptist Health Urgent Care – Sawgrass was the title sponsor this year. ”There were also many generous donors who helped us fill the students’ backpacks with supplies,” said Christine Pfeffer, Communications Director for the City of Sunrise. Donors included 4imprint, Academy Coach, Alpha Chess Academy, Amsan, Baptist Health, Craven Thompson and Associates, Florida Blue, Florida International University, Florida League of Cities, Florida Virtual School, Gold Coast Schools, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greater Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, Kimberly-Clark, Metropica, Office Depot, S&S Worldwide, Scholastic Books, Sun Bergeron, TSS Photography and Walgreens.

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Medicine doctors in the world are able to get inside the joint (like the knee) to fix, repair, clean up and do a debridement of the joint. Patients need arthroscopic surgery because they injured their joint and have injured their cartilage, have loose bodies, or have diseases that do not respond or get better with the classical nonsurgical approach. This is also the most common way we operate patients with ACL ligament tears, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability and intra-articular loose bodies. I must emphasize that a surgical procedure in sports medicine is only needed when the patient has severe problems with the shoulder and knee joint. Most of the time, patients immediately after an injury need to be treated with medication by mouth like antiinflammatory medication, icing of the injured part, elevation of the extremity and immediate rest. If the pain and disability does not go away the patient needs to visit an emergency room or an orthopedic surgeon. Usually x-rays are taken to make sure there is no bone problem like a fracture and a complete physical exam done. Further testing with an MRI scan may be needed in some cases. The purpose of the arthroscopic surgery is to make a patient painless and functional. This new technology has revolutionized medicine and continues to evolve to the point that today I am able to do the arthroscopic surgery doing ONE single small incision. Most surgeons who do arthroscopic surgery need to do two or three small incision poke holes, to do the surgery in that joint. Those extra two or three holes are still needed for other complex surgeries. This new technique uses ONLY ONE small incision and was created as a less intrusive method to operate joints especially the knee joint. Through that one incision I am able to do many of the arthroscopic surgeries commonly done in the knee and I DO NOT need to do two or three small incisions. The most common surgeries that I can do with a single incision portal are surgery for meniscus tear, loose bodies inside the joint, diagnostic arthroscopy, debridement of infection inside the knee joint and synovectomies. Again, more complex surgeries will still require the orthopedic surgeon to use two or three extra holes to do the surgery. The advantages of this single portal arthroscopic surgery has to do with reducing the number of incisions from three or two to just one single incision causing most patients to report less pain, better immediate movement, less swelling of the joint and faster recovery or rehabilitation. This will then allow the patient to start the standard rehabilitation protocol faster to resume activities of daily living like walking, standing and eventually recovering full sport capacity without pain, swelling or locking episodes. In conclusion, single portal knee arthroscopy is a new technique that continues to provide new more effective ways to help the patients go back into an active lifestyle and a the sport they want to play. Dr. Moya is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his doctoral fellowship at Harvard University, receiving his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School). Dr. Moya completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He practices at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine located in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900, and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. For more information visit www.DrTonyMoya.com.

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White Spots after Braces Removal By Dr. Michael Maruri

hat are white spots lesions?

Carious white spot lesions, or tooth decalcification, are caused when active caries create micro perforation on the enamel surface of teeth. With an intact but porous surface layer, the enamel will appear chalky white, especially when dehydrated. The white spot lesions can be either active or arrested. Active white spots lesions have bacteria still present and leaching acid into the enamel. If the lesions become large enough, then a piece of enamel will break and cavitation will occur (a.k.a. a cavity). In arrested white spot lesions, your body has started to remineralize the lesions. The remineralized porous layer, however, will still appear white or chalky on the surface.

What causes white spot lesions?

These lesions are caused by an accumulation of plaque on the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria (mutans streptococci and lactobacilli) that produce lactic acid as a byproduct of when they metabolize simple sugars. The leaching of acid onto the teeth is what causes the decalcification and the white spots. Bacteria in plaque also causes gingivitis (swollen gums). Therefore, the white spots may not be visible until after the gums have shrunk, which is usually 4-6 weeks after braces removal.

What can I do to prevent white spot lesions with braces?

The number one thing you can do is to remove the plaque on your teeth by brushing and flossing! You should brush at least 2-3 times daily for two minutes each time. Also, you should limit the amount of sugar you consume. Remember the acid forming bacteria only feed off of simple sugars. The time the sugar is in contact with your teeth is more of a determining factor for white spot lesions then the amount of sugar you consume. Therefore, sugary foods that are in contact with your teeth for prolonged periods of time, such as candy, gum, mints and soft drinks, should be avoided. Supplementing your brushing with a fluoride rinse twice a day will help strengthen the enamel on your teeth. Likewise, your orthodontist can prescribe toothpaste that has a high fluoride content, or even paint a fluoride varnish on your teeth. Also available by prescription is MI Paste, which is a calcium casein paste that some studies have shown to prevent and even remineralize white spot lesions. Lastly, the use of xylitol as a sugar substitute will cause good bacteria to colonize the plaque mass instead of acid producing bacteria.

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If you save $5 a week for four years, you’ve got an emergency fund of just over $1,000. That’s a great start to a rainy day fund, and you can do it by giving up one vending machine soda a day. You might also consider a 52-week plan where you save $1 the first week, $2 the second, and so on. At the end of a year; you’ll have saved almost $1,400.

Think about your savings as another bill. Make your savings as important as your house note, car payment, and utility bills.

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It may be time to take a look at your monthly bills. Simply giving up a premium movie channel for a year could save you as much as $240. Once you start saving, ask yourself three questions before you take even a dollar out of your emergency fund… Is this purchase absolutely necessary? What can I cut back on this month to pay for it? Do I need it right now? Unless the answer to all of these questions is yes, leave the money where it is. For more information please contact us at 954-335-5100; www.priorityonefl.org or visit one of our branches located in Sunrise, at 3000 North University Drive; in Fort Lauderdale, at 1900 West Oakland Park Boulevard; or Coral Springs at 1700 North University Drive; Suite 100.

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Our City Sunrise | September 2014

Legally Speaking

Back to School By Evan Baron

Continuing to Serve the Weston, Davie and Pines areas with over 25 years of Experience. President of Weston Bar Association

Family law

Divorce • Relocation • Custody • Child Support • Domestic Violence

nce again , the summer has quickly passed us

by and it’s time for the school year to begin again. It is an exciting and often stressful time as children begin a new year with new classes, new teachers and sometimes new schools. For children of divorced parents, there can be some additional stress. Of course, parents who place the children first can make it much less stressful. These days, we are seeing more equal time sharing between mom and dad. This also means equal responsibilities for each parent as well. In an intact marriage, parents usually assume certain roles and assist each other. In a one parent household, there are no longer defined roles. Mom and Dad must each make sure that they get the children up on time, ready on time, perhaps pack lunches, and most importantly complete homework assignments.

wills, TrusTs & EsTaTE planning FrEE consulTaTion 1655 North Commerce Pkwy., Ste. 201, Weston, FL 33326 email: Law@DivorceBroward.com

954-385-9160 After Hours: 954-850-3357

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Communication between parents is the key to a successful school year. Each parent must realize that they are on the same team and they should not be looking for a “gotcha” moment. Each should be ready to assist each other, rather than trying to find fault to be used in a court proceeding. Joint parenting is not a contest; Mom vs. Dad. It is an attempt to have both parents do what’s best for the child as opposed to try and prove who may be the better parent. The most common equal time sharing schedule is two nights with one parent (Monday and Tuesday) and two nights with the other parent (Wednesday and Thursday), with weekends (Friday to Monday) being rotated from week to week. A set schedule such as this gives a child some stability and doesn’t cause him/her to wonder where he/she will be sleeping from day to day. Of course, communication between parents is still necessary. Class projects, homework and school events must be known to each parent. Parents should not rely on their children to deliver this information. Often, teachers will be accommodating and provide duplicate information, so each parent is aware of assignments and future school events. Shared Parental Responsibility requires shared information. Sometimes I encounter parents who are so angry with each other that their focus is on the other parent’s possible shortcomings rather than working together to assist the children. Unfortunately, emotions sometime interfere with common sense. It is difficult to successfully maintain an equal time sharing schedule if the parties do not reside in close proximity to one another. Getting a child to school on time can be a problem if one of the parents resides far from the school. It is not in a child’s best interests to have to wake up extremely early to accommodate a parent who chooses to reside a distance from his/her school. If a parent truly wants to have equal time, the child’s needs must come first. A child who has both parents in his/her life will derive a benefit, but only if the focus of each parent is the child and his/her needs. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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Our City Sunrise | September 2014

ask the Sheriff

pet of the month

Honoring All Military, Public Servants, Fallen Heroes

“Chuck”

By Sheriff Scott J. Israel

y father , Maurice “Sonny ” I srael , served in

the military as a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant. He proudly wore the uniforms of the New York City Police Department and the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office for a combined 47 years of public service. As a decorated NYPD detective and PBSO deputy, his character, his courage and his devotion inspired me to join law enforcement. As Sheriff, I strive to live up to his memory and his expectations every day. That’s why there is one group of people I always want to acknowledge and thank personally, but I don’t always get the opportunity to do so: the men and women of our military. When we remember the victims of the 9/11 attack this month, we memorialize those who lost their lives on that fateful day in 2001. But that somber day also reminds us once again to recognize and thank our veterans, especially the 2.5 million service members who answered the call since those attacks and served in numerous U.S. deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Annually, BSO pays tribute to the sacrifices that the military, law enforcement, fire rescue and detention deputies make every day. We hold a special End of Watch Memorial for those at BSO who were killed in the line of duty. In September, we also honor the victims, fire fighters, paramedics and police officers of 9/11 during our local observance of the national memorial events. We remember the legacies and the sacrifices of all of our fallen, whether they lost their lives locally or overseas. We refer to the fallen as heroes, because there is no other act that holds greater meaning than giving one’s life to save another. Their deaths are the ultimate sacrifice. In the early morning of September 11, 2013, as I was on my way to BSO’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony, BSO Deputy Daniel Rivera was involved in a single-car crash, which eventually took his life. While Deputy Rivera was fighting for his life in intensive care, his fellow BSO deputies lined the hallways of the hospital waiting for news and comforting his family who flew in from New York. Together, we attended Deputy Rivera’s funeral and shared our memories of him to find a sense of peace. This year, Deputy Daniel Rivera will be remembered in the End of Watch Memorial. He is one of many BSO heroes who will be greatly missed. He protected and served Broward County without expecting recognition or thanks. Deputy Rivera’s integrity and character, what he devoted to the job and to his family, will live on through his memory. We pray and say words of comfort during memorials, but words alone fall terribly short if we don’t honor these men and women with deeds worthy of their sacrifices. If we become a reflection of who our fallen heroes once were, then we can inspire others, and then their legacies live on. This month is a special time to say “thank you” to those selfless Americans who put their all on the line to safeguard our fellow residents. May God continue to bless our service men and women, our veterans, our law enforcement and fire rescue personnel, and all of their families.

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Chuck is a four-year old Golden Retriever. His favorite person is his mom and his favorite toy is a long stuffed snake. He doesn’t like other dogs who bark but he loves to walk on the streets in Sunrise. His favorite thing to do is to go to the doggy park.