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Miramar…Open for Business – Interested in doing business with the City of Miramar? Then don’t miss this event presented by Commissioner Wayne M. Messam. Find out about procurement opportunities related to the City’s $60 million bond issue.6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center - Banquet Hall, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025.

Free. Call 954-602-3047 or contact drpowell@ci.miramar.fl.us.

8th The Sound of “Rara” – Grammy Award-nominated musical group Boukman Eksperyans is joined by singer Emeline Michel. Boukman Eksperyans is regarded as Haiti’s leading band for rara music, a musical fusion of traditional Haitian and Caribbean rhythms with rock and reggae, while Michel is recognized internationally as the “Queen of Haitian Song.” Whole Foods will sponsor a tasting and sampling from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. 8 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark, located at 2400 Civic Center Place. For more information, call 954-602-4500. (Photo credit Max Desdunes)

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Drive, Hollywood. Pre-Registration $25 / Race Day Registration $30.

Bridget Schneiderman at 954602-4348 or bcschneiderman@ miramarpd.org. Register at http:// www.active.com/hollywood-fl/ running/distance-running-races/ run-to-remember-5k-2014.

11th Solar/Lunar Viewing – Four hundred years ago, the telescope was invented and changed the way we look at the world and the space we occupy. Join us as the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association brings the universe closer with their high powered telescopes. 6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Miramar 954-357-8090.

Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club – This month’s book: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Call library to order a copy of the book.

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Kick Off Event Run to Remember 5K – Register to run or walk the USATF certified course along the scenic Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, all proceeds benefit victims of crime.

Kids Dash will follow the event. This year we will offer face painting at the after party. Come out and help raise awareness about the upcoming National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2014, and raise funds for crime victims. 7:00 a.m. Hollywood North Beach Park, 3601 North Ocean

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Yard Sale – The Miramar Fire-Rescue Department will hold its HUGE Yard Sale to benefit the Relay for Life of Miramar. They are accepting all items – household items, kitchen items, furniture, pictures and frames, books, collectibles, clothing, shoes, jewelry, electronics, DVDs and more. Drop off between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Fire Station #70. Yard Sale will run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Miramar FireRescue Station #70, located at 9001 Miramar Parkway. You can also help by going to http://main.acsevents.org/ goto/miramarfd and clicking on the “donate now” button!

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“She Writes!” – The Friends of the Miramar Library are celebrating Women’s History Month with an exciting author event that will showcase women writers. Come to “She Writes!” and meet local and national authors who will discuss their works. Have your book purchase autographed and mingle with others who love to read. Refreshments will be served. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

15th Denim & Diamonds – Come enjoy a dinner dance fundraiser at the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall. Funds raised will help give scholarships to University of Technology Jamaica students and help fund their 3rd- Annual South Florida Multi-Cultural Games to be held on April 28, 2014. Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $45 day of the event. For information, call 954-602-4500.

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21st-23rd True Blue Weekend – Come out and enjoy the three-day event, known as the True Blue Weekend, hosted by the St. George’s College Old Boys Association along with The Jamaica College Old Boys Association. The event is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both Jamaican high schools to Manning Cup victories before losing his life in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup. True Blue party, Soccer Fest, and Awards Luncheon. For details, visit http://www. trueblueweekend.com or http://www. facebook.com/trueblueweekend Sign Up for Summer Camp – The City of Miramar has a summer camp program to fit everyone. Registration for residents begins on Saturday March 22nd at the 3rd Annual Summer Camp Open House. Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Non-residents can start registering their children on

Monday April 7 at the center where their preferred summer camp will be held.

April 9th Crime Victim and Survivor Tribute – Join us at the Garden of Reflection: A Place for Remembrance where we will honor crime victims and survivors with an inspiring program.

Light refreshments will be served following the program. 6 p.m. Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, 3501 SW 130th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330.

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Tuesdays. 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8095.

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patrons visit the Miramar Cultural Center, they’ll have the opportunity to not only enjoy a performance, but also have a chance to get to know the artist a bit better as well. Thanks to a $12,000 grant, the center will soon house an innovative program known as Art Speaks…Join the Conversation that is designed to bring a new understanding to cultural offerings. “My hope is it will provide a new perspective, and a new appreciation,” said Maureen Kohler, Executive Director of Miramar Cultural Trust. “I’m hoping to bring people together so people will have a shared experience, some networking and maybe some partnerships formed. I’m hoping to create a dynamic around not just coming to see a performance, but what’s that next level and step and having the artist be able to share that with the community.”

Art Speaks, presented in partnership with the Miramar Cultural Center / Arts Park, will debut during the 2014-15 cultural season and consist of four culturally diverse programs that are still in the planning stages. Kohler says organizers are working towards developing interactive programs that provide new insight into the world of art in all venues There will be networking, photo opportunities, and a chance to learn more about the art process. “Instead of coming to the show and just appreciating the performance, there would now be an opportunity to speak

with the choreographer, speak with the dancers, ask what inspired them, what was their journey like, how did they get here?” Kohler said. “We just want to have a little more insight into the production and into the background instead of just the final performance.”

The program comes thanks to $12,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The prestigious Knight Arts Challenge funds ideas that help bring South Florida together through the arts.

Kohler said that was exactly what she intended for patrons of the Miramar Cultural Center when she and her team decided to pursue the grant. “It’s great that there are performances and an opportunity for them to see cultural events, but I thought it needed a little bit more,” she said. Over the next several months, Kohler said attention will turn to securing matching funds required for the Knight Foundation Challenge grant.

Art Speaks will be hosted by Miramar Cultural Center Ambassador Jo Marie Payton, best known for her role as Harriette Winslow on the long running comedy Family Matters. All programs in the Art Speaks series will be free and open to the public.

For more information, call 954-602-4536 or visit http://www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

“True Blue” Weekend Returns to Miramar for 10th Year

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full weekend of events. everyone to check out. “You can see some good soc“We are excited about True Blue cer and it is a good family outing. You can get a piece Weekend 2014 as it will be the 10th of Jamaican culture,” he said. anniversary of the event celebratThe True Blue 2014 weekend dates, events & ing the legacy of Dennis Ziadie” locations: said Xavier Murphy, president of ▸▸ True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze the JCOBAFL, “The True Blue Alumni March 21, 7:00 pm – 3:00 am Soccer tournament, the Girls Alumni Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Penalty Kick-off and the Ziadie Cup Center Place match between Jamaica College & St $20.00 ($25 at the door) Georges has been very competitive ▸▸ True Blue Soccer Fest the past few years.”

The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match The weekend will include the True Alumni Over-40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Blue Party, which will be followed by Tournament the Soccer Fest a day later at Vizcaya All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off (l-r) Rudy Kameka, President St. George’s College Old Boys Association Park. There will be two matches, feaMarch 22, Vizcaya Park of Florida; Dale Jones, Jamaica Deputy Consul General; Wayne Messam, Miramar Commissioner; Yvette Colbourne, Miramar Commissioner ; turing alumni over and under 35 years 14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Omar Colbourne, Cheryl Wynter, Jamaica Information Service; Xavier old, a 6 v 6 tournament and a penalty ▸▸ Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch Murphy, President Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida shoot-out by the women.

Many of the March 23, Riviera Isles Club House p to 1,500 Jamaican nationals will older players learned directly from Coach Ziadie.

“A 5055 Southwest 171st Avenue, Miramar again gather in Miramar this month to honor lot of these players hold him dear in their hearts,” 11:00 a.m., $10:00 a beloved coach and friend. They›ll do it in the said Kameka.

An awards brunch will be held on the most fitting way possible; by taking to the soccer field last day.

For more information, visit http://www.trueblueweekend.com or and playing the game Dennis Ziadie loved most. “In Organizers say True Blue, which is named for http://www.facebook.com/trueblueweekend memory of Coach Ziadie, we started with a one-day the varied blue colors of soccer game, now it is a three day weekend event,” said Rudy Kameka of Miramar, the President of the St. both schools, is also an ideal chance for classGeorge’s College Old Boys Association of Florida. mates from around the The three-day event, known as the True Blue country, and the globe, to Weekend, will be held March 21-23. Hosted by the reunite.

“It draws a big St. George’s College Old Boys Association along crowd because it is also a with The Jamaica College Old Boys Association, the reunion and a way for us event is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached to hang and get together,” both Jamaican high schools to Manning Cup victories said Kameka. before losing his life in a car crash in Mexico at the Kameka added it is a 1986 World Cup. It began as a one-day Ziadie Cup The squads from the 2013 Ziadie Cup Soccer Match. St. George’s College great weekend event for Old Boys defeated the Jamaica College Old Boys to claim the Cup soccer match, but 26 years later it has grown into a

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ong before coming into public office, I experienced the benefits that social service organizations and churches provide to our community. Broward County has over 300 social service organizations that assist the County with providing care to infants, children, the elderly, medically needy and homeless residents. Non-profit organizations have traditionally been looked upon as optional organizations. Unfortunately, when times are tough these agencies are hurt the most by budget cuts. However, we are in a time where the economy and social issues dictate a severe need for these organizations. In addition, we have churches that cannot obtain lending from traditional sources due to their non-profit status even though they are some of the most profitable non-profit organizations that we have.

You may be familiar with some of the larger organizations such as the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, and 211-Broward. There are many others that are unable to fully service their clients because funding is limited. To show my support for non-profits, I will be partnering with FPL this month for their Power to Care project day at Children’s Harbor, a residential foster care center in West Pembroke Pines for sibling groups & pregnant or parenting foster teens and their babies. I toured this facility recently and I and other volunteers will help with painting the entire inside of one of the sibling homes and performing minor repairs that are needed.

port is the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center (SBARC).

At the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center we allow the mother and her children to reside in our residences providing them a safe place to start again.

We are the only center in Broward County that has this unique housing situation. This prevents the children from entering or returning to the foster care system.

Families at our center benefit from comprehensive services that address complex issues affecting them. Our goals are to assist women in recovery to live an independent life, bond with their children and lead a healthy family lifestyle.

Next month I will be honored at the JM Family Enterprises African American Achievers Award. As part of that honor, JM Family Enterprises will donate $10,000 to a local charity of my choice and I have chosen SBARC to receive these funds. This organization keeps the family together and strengthens it even further with their programs. Still, there are many organizations that need our help. Many families need access to affordable childcare and assistance for providing three healthy meals a day.

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My role in public service has given me the opportunity to tour the many non-profit social services organizations that provide necessary services to those in need. We need to do a better job of showcasing the benefits of our non-profit organizations in Broward County. As Mayor, I want to advocate for dollars to fund services such as: housing assistance, education on preventative healthcare, substance abuse and recovery programs, as well as adult education to retrain those who need to re-enter the workforce. Broward County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development Division has committed to help register, certify, and appropriately classify these businesses. I have also been fortunate enough to talk with the Governor’s office to work on programs to provide lending support for small non-profits. These initiatives will complete the holistic approach we have been looking for in Broward County and hopefully gets us even closer to ending homelessness and put the focus on non-profits that have helped the community through tough times and to give them the ability to continue to do so for years to come.

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Hundreds Race to Rotary Finish Line

By Julie Levin

Left: More than 250 runners took part in the 15th Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk sponsored by the Miramar-Pines Rotary Club and the City of Miramar Right: A runner crosses the finish line of the race, which was held January 19 at the Sunset Lakes Community Center

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undreds of runners and walkers recently turned out to

take part in one of our area’s best known family-friendly fundraising events.

The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines, along with the City of Miramar, held its annual 5K/10K Run/Walk January 19, and organizer Robert Bell said there was a strong turn-out. “We had a total number of runners approaching 300,” said Bell, the Chairman of the Run Committee.

The 15th annual event was held in the early morning hours at the Sunset Lakes Community Center, located at 2801 SW 186 Ave in Miramar. Runners and walkers of all ages took part. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Miramar-Pines Rotary Club, and Bell said they raised between $8,000-$8,500.

The proceeds will be used to help three organizations: the Miramar Police Athletic League, a charitable organization providing educational and athletic

programs to the youth in the City of Miramar and surrounding areas; the MiramarPines Rotary Club Foundation Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to college-bound students in Miramar high schools in need of financial assistance; and the Exceptional Theatre Company (ETC), a charitable organization that provides opportunities for individuals in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties with special needs, many of whom are excluded from participating in activities of normal life.

24 overall awards were presented to the participants by Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley, Commissioner Yvette Colbourne and Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief. The City of Miramar created the event in the late 90’s and the Rotary Club of Miramar came on board a few years later. Since merging with the Pembroke Pines Rotary Club in 2007, the Miramar-Pines Rotary Club has co-hosted the event each year.

Locally, the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines club organizes and directs efforts that significantly focus on young people. These include scholarships and international student exchanges. Many of their efforts are achieved The winners of the 5K Run: through the mentorship of young ▸▸ Female overall winner- Karla Rojas people who are encouraged to ▸▸ Male overall winner-Edward Romero become and remain productive ▸▸ Female Masters Winner- Donna May members in our neighborhoods. ▸▸ Male Masters winner-Mark Williams The Rotary Club of MiramarPines also helps individuals in the community in need, including a house painting project and tree removal project. The club meets every Thursday from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. For more, call 954-658-2917, 954-431-1247 or 954-443-0600.

The winners of the 10K Run: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

Female Open winner-Emily Daycock Male Open winner -Miguel Tellez Female Masters winner- Tineke Rubio Male Masters winner- Michael Brouillet

Garden Could Flourish Thanks to Major Grant

By Julie Levin

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iramar ’ s on - going green initiatives

“This grant will have a major impact on the future growth and success of our Community Garden.”

Along with the honor comes a $40,000 grant, which was awarded during the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 82nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. late January. The judges recognized Miramar for its “Intergenerational Fruit & Vegetable Garden” that includes a fruit grove, raised beds, a culinary herb garden, a seedling nursery and an outdoor classroom. Other cities recognized included Mesa, AZ, Tallahassee, FL, Minneapolis, MN, and Houston, TX. Created in 2010, Miramar’s Community Garden is centered in Fairway Park, located at 3700 Largo Drive. The garden is the first demonstration of “micro farming system” in Broward County. It is an environmentally and economically sustainable system that creates a network of healthy food sources of naturally grown vegetables and fruits, as well as a social network for garden volunteers to learn about the urban agricultural industry. Currently, there is a team of 15-20 volunteers that help keep the garden green and growing. They work under the guidance of certified Master Gardeners, all of whom were granted the title by the University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) after completing a Miramar Project Lead Elsi Rose and Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley course hosted by Broward County’s Extension (4th and 5th from left) accept the grant on behalf of the City.

Office. Throughout the year, the garden hosts

are taking root in the national spotlight. The City’s thriving Community Garden was one of just five cities recently recognized for their efforts to develop and maintain green spaces and community gardens in their cities. Miramar was awarded a 2014 GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces Grant Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and the city leaders who helped make the garden happen couldn›t be happier.

“What a great honor for us to receive this award, particularly for the many garden volunteers who donate their time, sweat and expertise to allow our garden to be successful,” said Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley.

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Change at the Helm of Miramar Fire-Rescue Department

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Department. Following a traditional fire service ceremony, Deputy Chief Keith Tomey was recently appointed the Interim Fire Chief of the department. Tomey replaces outgoing Chief Fred Kunz, who officially retired at the end of January. Kunz leaves after a 29-year career with the City of Miramar that began in 1984. “Miramar has been blessed to have talented staff with vested interest in the Miramar community,” said City Manager Kathleen WoodsRichardson, who presided over the ceremony. “Chief Kunz leaves the Fire Department with a solid foundation affording Interim Fire Chief Tomey an excelMiramar City Manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson passes a ceremonial ax between outgoing Chief Fred Kunz (right) and interim Chief Keith Tomey (left)

lent head start to make Miramar a safer place for all our residents.”

The change in leadership was completed January 29 at Sunset Lakes Community Center with a “Change of Command” ceremony that was attended by officials from the City and Fire Department, as well as friends and family of the honorees.

The change of command complete – Deputy Chief Keith Tomey assumes Chief Kunz’s duties

Chief Tomey has dedicated 30 years to the fire service - 27 of them with Miramar. He received a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Barry University and an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Broward College.

He earned his Executive Fire Officer from the National Fire Academy in 2005, and in 2011, the Center of Public Safety Excellence designated Chief Tomey as a Chief Fire Officer. These honors Then and now: Tomey and Kunz update demonstrate a high level of a pose they first struck together in their earlier days at the department competence, professionalism, community service achievement, and a high level of standards, ethics and conduct. Chief Tomey has extensive certifications in emergency management through the US Fire Administration and advanced incident command certifications from FEMA.

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Brazilian Basketball Clubs Train in Miramar

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players from Brazil recently used the shared language of athletics to help improve their hoop skills. The youngsters, members of two Brazilian basketball clubs, traveled to Miramar for the first time to hone their game on the City’s basketball courts. The effort is tied into the City’s goal to become an international sports training destination for athletes from other countries. “We have state of the art training facilities and we want to showcase that,” said John Kee, the City’s Sports Development Superintendent.

The clubs -Basquete Positivo Brasil & Curitiba Basquete- are made up of 16 & under, 14 & under and 13 & under players who arrived at Miramar’s Youth Enrichment Center Gymnasium January 16. Organizers from Mentoring Valuable Protégés and the South Florida Youth Basketball Association provided coaches from local schools who put the young hoop players through two training and shooting drills.

Young Brazilian athletes from Basquete Positivo Brasil & Curitiba Basquete train on the courts at the Youth Enrichment Center Gymnasium in Miramar

Though the Brazilian squads had traveled to the United States for training in previous years, it was the first time they used the facilities in Miramar. Brazilian Head coach Lorenzo Vercesi said the facilities and coaching were a major upgrade from what they had back home. “It’s a pleasure to be here,” he said.”It’s the top of the top for basketball here, like soccer for us. We can to learn new things and improve our basketball.”

The Brazilian teams had a chance to do that the following day when they played an exhibition against another local youth team. Because their skill level wasn’t on par with American teams their own age, organizers paired them against slightly younger teams to ensure a positive learning experience for all.

They also watched some local high school games to learn style and technique.

“It’s a way to let them experience the American style of basketball. It is very different from their style and it is what they want to learn,” said Adrian Sosa with the South Florida Youth Basketball Association who helped arranged the visit.

Miramar’s sports facilities are gaining international attention in other sports.

Currently the Canadian National team comes to Miramar for track and field training at the Ansin Sports Complex, which has a state-of-the-art track. Athletes from New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom come for Netball training and the City has hosted the Pan-American Juniors in track and field which drew 32 countries. The long-term goal is to host a future Pan-American Youth Basketball event.

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Miramar School Lends a Helping Hand

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Kids helping kids: Trinity Lamons, Jared Dean, Hannah Barnes and Tahlia Nunes help bag the grocery bags

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Families also had a chance to browse among gently used clothing items, with the help of personal shoppers

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Sea Castle Student Trinity Lamons was among the volunteers helping to pack the grocery bags. “We are packing food for other people to eat. That makes me happy because we are feeding other people,” she said. “It makes me feel happy to know they won’t be hungry,” added student Hannah Barnes.

Parents who stopped by the school to volunteer with the effort were also pleased that their children could help others in the community.

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nominated then had to write about the leadership roles they’ve taken on. “It’s circumstance normally not just about being smart and a good reserved for a graduation, student,” said Register. “It has to do Sunset Lakes Elementary School with leadership and citizenship.” recently pulled out all of the stops for Student Isabella Hernandez, 10, a different kind of ceremony at the said the honor puts her on a good path Miramar school. For the first time in for the years to come. ”It helps me its history, the school inducted nearly become more college and academitwo dozen students into the National cally oriented,” she said.

Elementary Honor Society. “We The ceremony also included a are very proud of them,” said Beth slide show and students from nearby Register the 5th grade gifted teacher Glades Middle School, all Sunset who helped organize the event. “I Lakes alumni, singing the National think it gives the children a glimpse Anthem. Members of the Everglades of what’s to come and what they can The new members of the National Elementary Honor Society and staff at Sunset High School ROTC were also on achieve.”

Lakes Elementary School. The students were inducted February 5. hand. The speakers included Krista The 21 fourth graders were Herrera, Principal at Glades Middle School, Philip Bullock, Principal at Coral inducted February 5th before proud parents, teachers and friends in an elaborate Cove Elementary, Patricia Good, Chair of the Broward County School Board and nighttime ceremony. The inductees, and their parents, were serenaded by a string Dr. Fabian Cone with the Broward County School Board. Following the ceremony, quartet and led to satin-covered chairs. After a short ceremony that included there was a reception sponsored by the school’s community partners and the speakers from local schools and the Broward School Board, the students recited inductees were sent home with a gift bag. the NEHS pledge and were formally inducted.

Sunset Lakes became chartered in the program last year, and intends to induct The National Elementary Honor Society was established in 2008 to recognize its next group of students next October. Register says it is an important new incenelementary students in both public and non-public elementary schools for their tive at Sunset Lakes Elementary. “Even at the elementary level, they are looking outstanding academic achievement, personal responsibility, meaningful service forward to not only getting good grades, but to being an active part in the commuto the school and community and leadership skills. At Sunset Lakes, the stunity and returning the service, leadership and responsibility,” she said. dents had to make the honor roll for four quarters to even be considered. Those ith all of the pomp and

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Soft orthotics are mostly used to absorb shock, increase balance, and take pressure off sore spots of the foot. They are effective for diabetic, arthritic, and deformed feet. Soft orthotics are usually made of cushioned materials, so they can be worn against the sole of the foot. They extend from the heel past the ball of the foot, and include the toes. Soft orthotics, like rigid ones, are made from a mold after the podiatric physician takes a plaster cast.

Lastly, there are the semi-rigid orthotics. They provide foot balance for walking or engaging in sports. They are typically made from soft material and reinforced with more rigid material. Sometimes they are prescribed for children with flat feet and in toeing or out toeing disorders. They are additionally used to help athletes mitigate pain while they compete.

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Just how do contacts enhance an adolescent’s self-esteem? Young adults are self-conscious and they often feel better about themselves when glasses are not the center of their appearance. Contact lenses may help teens feel greater selfesteem and more comfortable around others by providing them with a less visible option for vision correction.

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Although teens are frequently fitted with contact lenses, children under 13 are not usually given the option of lenses. Many eye doctors and parents don’t believe that children are mature enough to deal with them properly. With the right instruction, however, children as young as eight years old are very capable of wearing and caring for contacts and they should be offered the option.

Generally, before your child purchases contacts, you should consult your optometrist to find out about any potential issues your child might have.

Our Miramar optometry practice can help you determine the right prescription for your teen’s contacts.

If your child or teenager is in need of vision correction, why not consider contact lenses? Through just a simple soft lens, you can enhance your teen’s self-image. With the large array of contacts on the market, you and your eye care practitioner can work with your child to decide what type of lens is most suitable for their character and lifestyle.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture in the Young Athlete

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nterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures

remain one of the most devastating injuries to the young competitive athlete. The ACL is the major supporting ligament within the knee joint providing stability to the knee during running, cutting and twisting sports. Though a traumatic collision with another athlete can cause a rupture to the ACL, a sudden alteration in speed and/or change in direction can also predispose an athlete to this injury.

The athlete will often describe a loud popping sensation within the knee joint and experience severe pain, swelling and weakness combined with an inability to ambulate. Diagnosis is usually made by obtaining a proper history of injury and by performing a thorough clinical examination of the involved knee. X-rays and MRIs are extremely beneficial during this evaluation and will often help rule-out concomitant injuries to the adjacent ligaments, menisci and/or cartilage.

The goal of treatment is to return the athlete back to his or her prior level of activity, including competitive sports. Rarely, one may consider conservative/nonoperative treatment for those patients that are extremely sedentary and inactive in athletics. In this incidence, treatment may include rehabilitation, bracing and restriction to certain activities. For those individuals who are competitive athletes and participate in high-demand twisting sports, surgical ACL reconstruction is the treatment of choice.

Over the last several years, I have seen numerous patients with surgical failures from prior ACL reconstructions that have been referred to my office for further consultation and revision surgery. Having performed over 1,700 Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstructions and over 200 revision surgical procedures, I remain convinced that this procedure is extremely technical and should be treated with state-of-the-art surgical technique and attention to detail. Though re-injury may be a common cause of failure subsequent to ACL reconstruction, technique related failures are commonly seen and can often occur from improper graft selection, tunnel placement, graft tensioning, and/or methods of fixation.

Timing of surgery and proper postoperative instructions, including return to athletics, also play a significant role in prevention of re-injury. In concordance with the literature barring any anatomical or growth related considerations, I prefer to utilize bone-patella tendon-bone autograft for the young, high-demand athlete.

Treatment of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture continues to be a challenging problem for the high school, collegiate and community athletes. It is imperative that young individuals (and parents) understand the importance of pursuing treatment by an experienced surgeon, preferably with a subspecialty interest in knee ligament reconstruction. Failure to do so may predispose an athlete to additional surgery and prevent return to sports in a timely manner.

Al DeSimone, MD, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine.

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The first Tuesday of every March, the Florida Legislature meets for up to 60 days to create and amend laws that impact all in the state of Florida. To do this, they pass bills that undergo committee review, read three times on the floor of each house, approved by majority vote and then signed into law by the Governor. The Florida Legislature is made up of two houses: the Florida Senate which is made up of 40 members (State Senators) and the Florida House of Representatives that is made up of 120 members (State Representatives). On average, the Legislature passes about 300 bills into law annually. That is 300 laws that have some impact on most aspects of our lives, our family, our way of earning a living, and our quality of life. This is why I am encouraging everyone to make sure that those who represent us in Tallahassee know what we want.

To let the State Legislature know what you want and where you stand on key issues, contact the Florida Legislature members who represent Miramar. Below are their names and contact information: State Senator Eleanor Sobel The “Old” Library, First Floor 2600 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020 Email: sobel.eleanor.web@flsenate.gov Phone: (954) 924-3693 State Senator Oscar Braynon II 606 NW 183rd Street Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Email: braynon.oscar.web@flsenate.gov Phone: (305) 654-7150 State Representative Sharon Pritchett 8910 Miramar Pkwy.

Miramar, FL 33023 Email: sharon.pritchett@myfloridahouse.com Phone: (954) 432-1557 State Representative Carlos Trujillo 2500 Northwest 107th Avenue, Suite 204 Doral, FL 33172-5923 Email: carlos.trujillo@myfloridahouse.gov Phone: (305) 470-5070 State Representative Manny Diaz, Jr. 17680 Northwest 78th Avenue, Suite 104 Hialeah, FL 33015-3367 Email: manny.diaz@myfloridahouse.gov Phone: (305) 364-3072 State Representative Shevrin Jones 1965 South State Road 7 West Park, FL 33023-6733 Email: shevrin.jones@myfloridahouse.gov Phone: (954) 893-5010 On March 4, 2014, when the Florida Legislature meets to make laws that impact our lives, let’s make sure that they do it knowing what we want and how we feel about key issues. By giving them your opinion you exercise your right to have your voice heard. By sharing your experience you give them a glimpse of what is really happening in society. And by sharing this with your family, friends and neighbors, you show that our country is truly a democracy that listens to the people.

Warmest regards, Lori C. Moseley Mayor

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Legally Speaking

What Homeowners Need to Know about Florida’s New Speedy Foreclosure Law

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fter a two year effort, Florida legislators approved a new

foreclosure law that significantly affects the rights of homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. Under the veil of “helping Florida’s economic recovery,” Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 87 into law on June 7, 2013.

Unless this new law is overturned by the courts, it is expected to have a profound impact on the foreclosure process in favor of the banks and homeowners’ associations.

The new law permits a lender or its servicer to file a foreclosure action and, instead of being required to prove its right to foreclose, it unfairly shifts the burden on the homeowner to “prove” that the lender “does not have the right” to foreclose. This new procedure is time sensitive, and if the homeowner does not provide the necessary evidence, a final judgment of foreclosure is entered. In as quickly as 45 days, the property could be sold at a foreclosure auction. The new law also provides homeowners’ associations with same expanded rights to quickly evict non-paying homeowners through this new expedited foreclosure process.

For homeowners that are behind on their mortgage or HOA payments (but not yet in foreclosure), it is imperative that you immediately consult with a legal professional about your case. There are a number of “pre-foreclosure” steps that must be taken in order to defend yourself and your family from this new speedy foreclosure law. Remember you will only have a limited amount of time (20 days) to prove that the party suing for foreclosure does not have the legal right to do so.

This means that the evidence needs to be gathered before the foreclosure process starts, and there are critical requests for information that must be presented to lenders prior to a foreclosure to avoid losing your home.

The new speedy foreclosure law also states that if your house is foreclosed on fraudulently, you cannot get it back. You will only be entitled to file an action for damages against the lender or other party that obtained the wrongful foreclosure.

We all know that in foreclosure cases there are a disturbing number of mistakes being made by banks and their attorneys. For those homeowners currently in foreclosure, it is critically important that any mistakes in the process be identified and brought to the attention of the court BEFORE a final judgment.

In short, this new speedy foreclosure law is wrong, and it clearly violates the due process rights of the good citizens of Florida. It will force many more homeowners into bankruptcy as the only reliable means of saving their home.

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ith over 250 items on the buffet daily, you could eat at Hibachi Grill Buffet every day and not eat the same thing twice. Not only is it the biggest buffet restaurant around, it boasts the largest selection. For more than 20 years, Hibachi Grill Buffet has been serving the freshest sushi, authentic Asian cuisine and its famous made-to-order hibachi.

How many types of sushi do you offer? If you are a sushi fan, Hibachi Grill Buffet’s full sushi bar will be your paradise. It offers a great selection of freshly prepared sushi and sashimi, as well as specialty rolls. We serve only the freshest fish including tuna, salmon, white tuna, tilapia, eel, surf clam, mackerel, octopus, crab, shrimp and many more.

Manager Kevin Chen explains why Hibachi Grill Buffet is so popular with everyone from business professionals looking for a quick lunch to families coming for an evening meal to couples enjoying a delicious date night.

The buffet features over 50 authentic Asian dishes including Hibachi Grill Buffet’s delicious barbecue ribs.

What types of delicious desserts do you offer to top off the meal? Our spectacular

dessert buffet offers a wide variety of fresh fruit, cakes, puffs and cookies, along with ice cream, both regular and low sugar.

What distinguishes Hibachi Grill Buffet from other Asian buffets? Our main feature is

our hibachi grill bar where customers can select their own fresh meats and/or vegetables, plus choice of sauce, and then have it cooked by a professional hibachi chef right in front of them.

It’s the epitome of cooked-to-order. We are also known for our fresh sushi and Asian cuisine, all prepared under the supervision of Head Chef Zhang Zhen Xin who has been with the Hibachi Grill Buffet company for over ten years.

Is Hibachi Grill Buffet a family-friendly restaurant? Absolutely! We serve many kid-

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a healthy alternative. We use only fresh ingredients. Our delicious sauces, toppings and salads are homemade every day. We also have a large private room for special events, available for everything from birthdays to graduation parties to a business lunch.

If someone does not each sushi, what else do you serve? With over 250 items on our buf-

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Diners can choose from over 50 authentic Asian dishes such as General Tso chicken, dumplings, BBQ ribs with our special sauce and fried rice.

Our fried rice is one of our specialties. A lot of our customers come just for that because we use brown rice instead of white rice. We also have a full seafood bar featuring crawfish, mussels, clams with black bean sauce, and all types of shrimp including mayo shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, stuffed shrimp, and shrimp tempura.

For vegetarians we feature a full salad bar complete with cucumber salad, tomato salad, potato salad and more.

With so many selections how do you ensure the quality of the food? We actually have a At Hibachi Grill Buffet diners select their own fresh meats and vegetables to be cooked by a professional hibachi chef right before their eyes.

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There are plenty of healthy options and fresh fruits available.

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Seen on scene

Egg-Citing Project

Students from Beth Register’s 5th grade science classes at Sunset Lakes Elementary show off their successful projects from the school’s 6th Annual Egg Drop. The kids were asked to create a design to protect a fresh egg dropped from the roof of the school. The egg had to remain unbroken and make it to the ground in the least amount of time. In all, forty-nine eggs were dropped from the roof, including a submission by Principal Marc Charpentier (left).

Fifty-one percent of the eggs survived the drop. The winning egg, submitted by Emma Wong, survived the drop and did so in 1.025 seconds.

Disco Soup

Deanna Alford, Alexander Rose, Cristina Yeh and Tony London check out the fresh berries at the 4th Annual Growing Green Communities Event. The students were among hundreds of volunteers who took part in the January 18 event, which focused on how to best use locally grown food. The Miramar Community Garden sponsored the “Disco Soup” event that had students dancing to the music of the BeeGees while chopping produce that would have otherwise been wasted. Chef Trina with The Need to Feed (bottom right) created the healthy pot of soup, which was then donated to a local food pantry.

Pancake Festival

Rotary Run Awards

Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief, Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne and Mayor Lori C. Moseley hand out awards to one of the runners that took part in the annual 5K/10K Run/Walk hosted by the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines, along with the City of Miramar. The 15th annual fundraiser was held January 19 at the Sunset Lakes Community Center.

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Pancakes were the order of the day for the Kiwanis Club of Miramar/ Pembroke Pines annual Pancake Festival and Flea Market. Hosted along with the Florida Bible Church’s Trinidad Mission Team, the annual event was held January 25 at Florida Bible Church. Many members of the Kiwanis Club’s high school Key Clubs pitched in to help. Organizers say the fundraiser should help provide at least four scholarship for local students.

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1960 N. commerce pkwy., Suite 3 Weston, FL 33326

954.306.1007

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Miami, fl PERMIT #2438

www.OurCityWeston.com

1960 N. Commerce Pkwy., Suite. 3, Weston, FL 33326

Come visit sandy, the elephant!

saturday & Evening nts appointme

Braces, Pediatric & Family Dentistry

Dr. Samuel, Orthodontist

Our mission is to provide all of our families with outstanding dental care in the convenience of one location with extended evening hours and weekends.

$0 down payment for braces

SpecialS

HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Now expanded to 3 locations

1601 N. Flamingo Rd. Suite 3 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Digital imaging, clear brackets, & whitening $1,000

InvIsalIgn $1000 off

(located on the Southeast corner of Flamingo and taft)

954-437-7077 all insurances accepted.

www.gentleTeeth.com 19017 ne 29 avenue aventura, Fl 33180

925 arthur godfrey road, Suite 300 Miami Beach, Fl 33140

6670 SW 117 avenue Kendall, Fl 33183

Not to be combined with any other offer

Free Whitening w/exams, x-rays & cleaning

9500 ($600 Value)

$

(D0150, D0210, D1110)