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22 …And The Storybook Festival Continues to Live Happily Ever After! 30 Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Fundraiser Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with NSU

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41 Celebrating Our Diversity

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32 Pembroke Pines Girl Scout Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor

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Thanksgiving Traditions, Old and New BY CHRISTY & TERRY JAILLET

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hanksgiving has grown to mean so many different things in America. It, of course, started as a somber day to give thanks for all that we have and to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Tradition suggests that the American holiday commemorates a turkey dinner shared by English Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe somewhere near Cape Cod in 1621. While the historical accuracy of this story may be hard to determine, the underlying message is worth remembering. Giving thanks often gets overlooked these days. Our always-on, always-connected and increasingly adversarial culture becomes consuming. We see young people glued to their phones, older folks angry about the latest political developments on cable news, and parents frustrated and tired, stretched thin between work, kids’ activities and more. For these reasons, it’s more important than ever to spend time with family, friends and neighbors. Giving thanks and sharing with our loved ones and neighbors is really what the holiday is all about. There are few groups in history more distinctly different than 15th-century English religious refugees and Native Americans. Yet, they could sit down together for a meal and give thanks for all they had. Maybe we should do the same.

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annual banquet benefits the GHOF which conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine 1st Annual Mission BBQ Golf environment. The GHOF also fund Tournament - Benefiting Honor Flight– affiliated researchers working to better South Florida.Honor Flight flies WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans understand our ocean ecosystem and to Washington D.C. for a day and honors educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. $300 them one more time with a tour of per person and $2,500 for a table of the monuments, a mail call and so 10. 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale much more! When they return they Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in are greeted by a couple of thousand Fort Lauderdale. For tickets, visit www. people who are cheering for them and guyharvey.com/2019-ghof-banquet-andtaking pictures at the airport. It’s very heartwarming to salute these men and fundraiser.html. women one more time! We’re looking for foursomes and potential sponsors. John the Baker is supplying lunch and Mission BBQ is serving dinner! We’ll also be doing some raffles and various other contests! www.HonorFlightGolf. SwampFest Bluegrass Festival– South com Davie Golf Club 8201 Nova Drive, Florida Bluegrass Association, presents Davie, Florida, 33324 “An Afternoon in Mayberry” with Rodney Dillard of the Dillard Family (aka the Darlings on the Andy Griffith Show)and local favorites Uproot Hootenanny and Florida State Bluegrass Band. Other local bands scheduled to perform include Jacksonian Music Factory, Alligator Alley and Pine Island Express. Bring your own acoustic instrument to strum along in the Jam Tent. Admission is $19.95 ages 12 and up/ $12.95 ages 3-11. Children 2 and under, as well as members of Flamingo Gardens and South Florida Bluegrass Association, enter free. Narrated Tram Tour is included in the price of admission.Chairs are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Tents, coolers, and outside food or beverages are not allowed. Veterans enter free with ID Kids’ Corner @ The Frank– Join The and immediate family is half price at Frank for story time! Together with ticket booth only. 10:00am to 4:30pm. their guardian, children ages eight Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo and under build literacy and engage in Rd, Davie. www.flamingogardens.org/ art activities related to the upcoming swampfest-bluegrass-festival.html exhibition, Inflated. The featured story book will be “Monkey Balloon” by Rebecca Eisenberg and Mindy Winebrenner. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free and open to the public. Noon to 1 pm. The Frank – 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

11th Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society -meeting –The speaker for this meeting will be American Orchid Society accredited judge Carol Holdren. She will speak on “Orchids Everyone Should Have.” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Gallery in Flamingo Gardens. www. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com. 305-308-6531.

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enjoying adult beverages and delicious bites. Guests will also get to explore The Hangar, MODS’ new, high-tech Makerspace, located in the remastered and expanded To Fly Aviation Exhibit Hall. Tickets are $20 for Museum Members and $25 for Non-Members. Tickets include one drink ticket, exhibit exploration, and science demonstrations. Cash bar, drinks and bites will be available for purchase. 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. To purchase tickets visit, please visit www.Blacktie-South Florida.com. For more information, please call 954.713.0913

15th Young At Art Museum 14th Annual Recycled Fashion Show: Artists Restyled– Cheer in the audience as teens from the museum’s volunteer program and PACE Center Broward present their handmade, environmentallyconscious designs inspired by artists Veterans Day Ceremony –Let’s pay of their choice. Each teen designer tribute to the brave women and men spends an average of 70+ hours creating of the United States military at the garments under the mentorship and Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge guidance of YAA’s Teaching Artist team. City Center Memorial Park located at This program includes college level 601 City Center Way. The ceremony coursework in concept development, starts promptly at noon and includes fashion design, pattern making and the presentation of colors and guest speakers; refreshments and snack items sewing, culminating in an exceptional and inspiring evening event. The will be served upon conclusion of the event. No pets are allowed. To purchase celebratory evening will feature a professional runway show with music, a commemorative brick to honor a U.S. emcee, restaurant tastings and artistic Veteran please call 954-392-2116. experiences throughout the museum galleries. 7pm to 11pm. $45, $40 for YAA members. Young At Art Museum | 751 SW 121st Ave. Davie, FL 33325 | 954-4240085 | info@youngatartmuseum.org

14th The Museum of Discovery and Science will host Discovery After Dark: “MODS Makes”–The adults-only sciencethemed event invites guests to socialize, create and collaborate with hands-on STEM experiences, augmented reality and Magic Leap Technology while

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Commissioner Sharief and Commissioner Fisher presented proclamations to two of our local “Special Olympians” Gina Grant and Lee Scharf. For more information about the Special Olympics, please visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org/broward

Commissioner Sharief and the JetBlue team at the Broward County 7th Annual Autism in Flight Program.

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Commissioner Sharief attended the March of Dimes Women of Distinction Event. For more information, please visit www.marchofdimes.org

Many people have financial difficulties during this time of the year. Here are a few numbers and contacts that may be of assistance: 2-1-1 Broward is the live, 24-hour help-line, providing all people with crisis, health and human services support and connecting them to resources in our community. 2-1-1 Broward is your first call for help. Access to Healthcare or Relief from Homelessness Broward.org/HumanServices/CommunityPartnerships 954-357-8647 End Homelessness Broward.org/EndHomelessness 954-563-HELP (4357) Elderly and Veterans Assistance Broward.org/ElderlyAndVeterans 954-357-6622 Small Business Assistance Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) Broward.org/EconDev 954-357-6400

Financial Assistance with lights, water, rent Broward.org/FamilySuccess 954-357-6367 Hunger Feeding South Florida Feedingsouthflorida.org 954-518-1818 Foreclosure Prevention and Advocacy Browardlegalaid.org/foreclosure-prevention-and-advocacy-project 954-765-8950 Legal Aid Services of Broward County, Inc. Browardlegalaid.org 954-765-8950

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15th (Cont.) Opening Reception of “Inflated”– The Frank presents “Inflated,” an exhibition that turns the concept of volume on its head through the collection of immersive sensory installations in which expansive sculptures are softly buoyant and two dimensional works extrude energetically from the walls. Guests will enjoy a special live painting performance by Wynwood artist, Ryan the Wheelbarrow. This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. 6 to 8 p.m. The Frank – 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

15th-17th, 22nd-24th ACT presents EVELYN IN PURGATORY by Topher Payne–-Often called “The Breakfast Club for teachers,” Evelyn in Purgatory is a funny dramatic com-edy based on the actual NYC public school Reassignment Centers where teachers were sent following a complaint against them. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door, Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328. For further information call 954327-3941 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or email actofdavie2016@gmail.com

16th 5th Annual Classic Car Show–You won’t want to miss Southwest Ranches hottest event of the year. A Classic car show combined with a chili cook off=Spicy Fun. 10am-3pm. Rolling Oaks Park, 17630 SW 56th Street. For more information on entering your car or famous chili, e-mail festival@ swranchesparks.org Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament–Whether you participate as a sponsor or an individual/team player, This is a great way to gain exposure for your business and offers the opportunity to network with many business leaders in our area. Held at The Pembroke Lakes Golf Course with a 1pm shotgun start, this tournament will feature several contests with cash prizes and an award ceremony. Awards include 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place. Additionally, it includes some fun contests such as Closest to the pin, Longest Drive, Longest Putt and Best Dressed Golfer. Noon to 6:30pm. 10500 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Contact Robert Goltz, at (954) 432.9808 or robert@ miramarpembrokepines.org for more information.

18th Annual Storybook Festiva–- The free Storybook Festival brings together children’s literature, art, music, dance, performances, storytelling and the joys of reading into a memorable day. This year will feature graphic novels, including comic books and cartoons. Furthermore, the author and illustrator of the CatStronauts series, Drew Brockington, will be one of the special guests. The first 1,000 children in attendance will receive a free book. Children are encouraged to arrive at the Festival in costume to participate in the Story Book Parade which begins promptly at 11:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Pembroke Pines Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines.

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Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. 6 to 8 p.m. The Frank – 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

17th Jazz in the Pines –Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with both family and friends at a free Sunday concert. Take in the music of Melina Almodovar and see the work of Live Painting Artist Gabriela Esquivel. For complete comfort bring a chair or blanket. Weather permitting. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. Pets are not permitted. Please call the Special Events Office at 954-392-2116 if you have any questions.

19th Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting– This free group is for people living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. It features a discussion and guest speakers on topics ranging from medical research and coping mechanisms to disability benefits and medications. Friends and family are welcome to attend.12:30 P.M. David Posnack Jewish Community Center, Nina and Louis Silverman Campus, in the Holocaust Learning Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie. Group Facilitator: Steven Kruger 954-4340290 skruger24@aol.com

21st Frank Contemporaries–- a free monthly pop-up exhibition and meet-up for emerging creative and visual arts professionals to network and foster connections. The November Frank Contemporaries will spotlight artists of Studio 18 in the Pines, Pembroke Pines’ very own arts incubator that offers affordable space and professional development opportunism for emerging and mid-career artists. Featured artists of the evening include Ana Aguerrevere, Yochi Yakir-Avin, Laurence Levine and Rey Lozano. This event is free to the public.

23rd The Frank Workshop: Spray Paint in Motion with Ryan Wheelbarrow– In this fast-paced workshop, Wynwood artist Ryan the Wheelbarrow will demonstrate high-energy spray painting techniques that combine layering, masking and movement. Students will learn authentic street art techniques using water-based nontoxic spray paints. Ages 12+. This event is free and open to the public. All materials provided and no prior experience is required. No advance registration required. First come, first served. Seating is limited. Observers not permitted. 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 3 p.m. The Frank – 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

DEC 2nd Southwest Ranches December Holiday Lights Contest–Santa’s Elves will be out and about the Town looking for the 3 most festive holiday-decorated homes! To participate, please be sure to fill out the Entry Form by Monday December 2nd, judging will take place on Monday, December 9th, and awards will be given out on Thursday, December 12th!! skutz@southwestranches.org

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…And The Storybook Festival Continues to Live Happily Ever After! BY BEVERLY PERKINS

nce upon a time, a group of southwest Broward County residents requested that a scaled-down version of the Children’s Reading Festival be created in their area. And so, the widely popular and largest festival held at the Main Library in Ft. Lauderdale during National Children’s Book Week was renamed the Storybook Festival and unveiled in 2002 at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. Visitors can expect storytellers, storybook characters, entertainers, and multiple performances, including one from The City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School Marching Band. Children are encouraged to come to the festival dressed in costume and participate

in the Storybook Parade. The free one-day event will engage young ones and adults alike as they wander through the Fantasy Forest interacting with their favorite storybook characters and enjoying the ‘Swappin” Ground” where they can listen to stories and tell their own. The 2019 Storybook Festival will focus on visual literacy. Graphic novels, including comic books, hybrid books, manga, anime, and cartoons will be featured. These types of books develop thinking skills and comprehension while promoting literacy among young, reluctant, and dyslexic readers. This year the author and illustrator of the CatStronauts series, Drew Brockington, will be one of the

special guests. “This is a wonderful event that encourages children to read and nurture a love of books and stories that will stay with them their entire life,” said Commissioner Tom Good. “I invite everyone to come out and have fun, let their imaginations come alive, and spend the day enjoying all the exciting activities being offered.” The first 1,000 children to arrive will receive a free book. All children can get the face painted for free while parents can snap photos at all the “official” Storybook Photo Spots. Food trucks will be on-site selling delicious treats, local authors will be signing books, and arts and crafts vendors will showcase their wares.

The anticipated event continues to draw thousands through funds by the Broward Public Library Foundation and the support from the City of Pembroke Pines as well as its generous sponsors: the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Friends of Southwest Regional Library and Broward Family Life magazine. n The 18th Annual Storybook Festival, hosted by The Broward County Public Library Foundation in partnership with the City of Pembroke Pines, will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, located at 16835 Sheridan Street. For questions or additional information, please call 954-357-6580.

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t was just a few years ago that Andrea Bacaner had an idea pop into her head and into her heart. Always a compassionate person by nature, this Pembroke Pines nurse likes to put things together to donate a few times a year. However, she was tired of just placing things in bags and boxes and dropping off at local places with no idea of how the items would be distributed. She wanted to be sure that those less fortunate receive the items at no cost.

“I knew I wasn’t alone thinking circumstances is welcome to take that I wished there was a location what they need. for people to drop off donations so Many individuals in Broward people in need can come and pick County have expressed their desire up necessities for free,” explained to help them achieve their goal Bacaner. “So, at the beginning of the including Lori Gacitua of Deerfield year, my husband Peter and our faith Beach and Jay Weintraub of gave us the idea to get a warehouse Plantation. and start reaching out, and that’s “I recently had some household exactly what we did.” goods, clothing, and furniture to In March, they found a warehouse donate and I found out about the in Davie which they started placing project on a local social media items they collected from others. page. I met with Andrea and was Although the husband and wife duo so impressed with her and what both work full-time, they found the she is doing that I immediately time to bring their jumped in to help,” exclaimed newly project to life. The retired Weintraub. philanthropic couple With the word on the street and accept no money and some new-found volunteers, the pay for the facility warehouse is filling up and now has rent and electric organized drop-off times. However, bill all on their own. it is suggested that one call prior to From shoes, clothing, stopping by. For those that cannot and baby supplies to make it during those hours, they are furniture, toys, and happy to make accommodations and housewares, anyfor those who cannot drop-off, Peter one facing difficult does pick-ups on Mondays.

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“I love what we are doing, and I am giving many hours. It is just a feelgood thing that compares to nothing else! I am organizing the warehouse, putting info on social media, and reaching out to local organizations which is bringing in a lot of donations. If anyone knows anyone in need or anyone who wants to volunteer, please reach out. We actually have a warehouse full of stuff right now,” added Weintraub. n Current warehouse hours are Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The warehouse is located at 4675 Orange Drive, Davie (corner of Orange Drive & 441). For more information, please contact Andrea (954) 632-8239 or Jay (954) 494-3831.

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There is a Rising Star Among Us! BY CHRISTY JAILLET

embroke Pines’ Preston C. Howell secured a spot on the 17th season of NBC’s “The Voice.” On October 1st, Preston sang “Dream a Little Dream of Me” by The Mamas & The Papas during a blind audition on the TV show. He earned a rare, almost immediate, four-chair turn and then a standing ovation from the show’s celebrity coaches. During the blind auditions, the celebrity coaches listen to contestants without seeing them. Coaches then compete for top contestants by spinning their chairs around, indicating their desire

originality is something that is gonna take you really far, and possibly to the finale on this show. Obviously I would love to be your coach. I hope you pick me.” John Legend proclaimed, “Most of the time this show is about fireworks and big riffs and big runs, but you said, ‘I’m gonna do a standard and I’m just gonna sound beautiful doing it.’ The whole idea that you could come out here and do this at your age, to do a song that most people wouldn’t have the cojones to do is such an audacious undertaking. A lot of people know I love the kind of music that you did.”

a professional theater group and has performed in more plays than he can count, but recently decided to focus on singing. Last year he joined a youth a cappella group, Acapop. Recently he started singing in a local pop group, Miami Squadz, which performs at community and charity events. Preston loves to give back to the community with this pop group. In September they performed for special needs kids at a Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital family resource fair. Preston is a sophomore in high

Finally, Blake Shelton pitched, “Your voice is timeless. You’re either born with that or you’re not. And, you were born with that (voice) not very long ago. When you can do what you just did and get all four of us to turn around, congratulations. I’d be honored to be your coach.” As Preston chose his coach, he paused and quietly said, “I pick, I gotta pick John,” securing himself a spot on Team Legend. Preston is the youngest contestant Legend has coached while on The Voice. Preston has always loved music. He grew up singing jazz with his dad. He loves listening to the standards and enjoys dancing while performing. He started performing in choir and joined the Broadway Kids theater group at eight years old. He later joined

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Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Fundraiser Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with NSU BY CHRISTY JAILLET

Guy Havey and his foundation, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) during the foundation’s annual ocean conservation fundraising dinner at the Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale, on November 2nd. It will also honor Nova Southeastern University’s President and CEO Dr. George L. Hanbury II at the event. “This year is particularly special, as we honor both Dr. Hanbury and the incredible scientists and groundbreaking research at GHRI,” said Dr. Guy Harvey.

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, whose world headquarters is located in Davie, conducts scientific research and sponsors educational programs aimed at conserving our oceans. The foundation wants to ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem. It also funds oceanic research and educational programs that target the next generation of marine conservationists. Guy Harvey, the foundation’s namesake, is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist, and explorer. He is best known for his iconic artwork depicting sea-life. His sportfish depictions are popular with fishermen and can be found on t-shirts, posters and even cruise ships around the world. Guy is a 10th generation Jamaican and grew up in and around the ocean. His childhood passion for the ocean fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Guy graduated, with honors, from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977 with a degree in Marine Biology. After leaving university, he returned home to Jamaica and resumed his education, earning a Ph.D. from the

University of the West Indies in 1984. Since then, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea. He travels the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. Nova Southeastern University has a long-standing relationship with Harvey, who helped fund its Oceanographic Center, which bears his name. Harvey said of Dr. Hanbury “We are on a transformational journey together to protect our ocean ecosystem and conserve our marine environment.” Two great guys doing fabulous things for our oceans right in our backyard. Congratulations Dr. George L. Hanbury! Tickets to the Banquet are $300 per person and $2,500 for a table of 10. Guests will enjoy dinner, open bar, live musical entertainment, a video retrospective of the exciting ocean expeditions and research findings from 2019 and a live and silent auction with original Guy Harvey artwork For more info on Guy Harvey Foundation or to buy tickets email GHOF@GuyHarvey.com or visit www.GHOF.com. For more info on the Guy Harvey Research Insititute at NOVA Southeastern University visit www.cnso.nova.edu/ghri/

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Pembroke Pines Girl Scout Earns Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor BY JON DUKA

Kai Zaragoza, a member of Girl Scout Troop 10800 in Pembroke Pines, has earned the Girl Scouts’ Highest Honor: she is a 2019 National Gold Award Girl Scout. The annual award is given to ten girls from across the country. Winners are recognized for creating innovated and sustainable solutions to today’s more pressing issues. Kai was honored for creating an orchestra program at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. Music education has been shown to improve students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Unfortunately, Kai noticed music education was rare in Broward County. This led her to take action, creating an orchestra program for low-income minority students at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. To ensure no one was left out of her program, Kai even fitted a prosthetic hand to a violin to enable a student without a left hand to play it. Kai presented results to the school board about the positive impact on the students. The school is now offering orchestra for the first time as an official class. “Girl Scouts like Kai make the world a better place every day and will continue to defy expectations and act as bold advocates for a brighter future,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. “Kai and her fellow National Gold Award Girl Scouts are

of this year’s Gold Award Girl Scouts nationwide for their extraordinary leadership and ability to develop lasting solutions—and achieve remarkable results—for critical issues in their communities and beyond. Girl Scouts who earn the Gold Award not only change the world for the better, they change it for good. “This year’s National Gold Award Girl Scouts have truly distinguished themselves as visionary leaders,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo. “In a time when an increasing number of young people are using their voices to come together and take action, these girls stand out. They have made an incredible impact on the worlds of STEM, education, agriculture, the environment, civil rights, and beyond. While they are making the world a better place, they are also investing in themselves. We’re proud to support Girl Scouts across the country as they drive meaningful and lasting change in their communities and beyond.”

creating ambitious ways to lead the way and transform the world.” Fueled by passion, persistence, and a resistance to accept the status quo, the National Gold Award Girl Scouts were selected from an impressive pool

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oes your son or daughter complain of heel pain daily, especially during or after activity? Do they remember any traumatic event or did the pain just occur? If this sounds like your child, there is a high probability that they have Calcaneal Apophysitis (or Sever’s Disease). This is actually a condition and not a disease. It occurs when the growth plate (apophysis) located at the bottom and back of the heel (the portion of the bone that allows growth) becomes painfully inflamed. Although plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament that supports the arch) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, it is extremely uncommon in children. What are the causes? Calcaneal Apophysitis can be caused by a growth plate inflammation on the back and the bottom of the heel; overactivity in children commonly between the ages of eight and 14; tight muscles in the lower extremity, especially the calf muscle; flatfeet; poor shoe gear or walking barefoot; and growth spurts. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of this condition include: discomfort in the heel bone at the end of activity; occasionally painful to the Achilles and ankle; stiffness in the foot in the morning and pain with walking or running; pain alleviated by rest and a decrease in activity; and pain that is usually present during or after a child is done with the activity or sits for a period of time and then tries to get up and walk. What are the signs? Parents should pay attention for the following signs their child might display: ten-

derness to the back and bottom of the heel with touch or grasping the heel; walking on the ball of the foot to avoid touching the heel to the ground; discoloration and swelling are almost never seen in the heel; limping at the end of an activity that may persist as the condition worsens. What can be done to treat this? Treatment recommendations may include: modification of activity and avoiding going barefoot; rest and ice; stretching exercises; proper shoe gear and heel lifts to decrease tension on the heel; night splinting to stretch the tight calf muscle and arch ligament; taping the foot to decrease the pulling of the plantar fascia on the heel bone; custom molded orthotics to support the foot and help restore proper alignment; occasional immobilization in a boot or cast to completely rest the heel and allow healing; and physical therapy to improve flexibility and diminish inflammation of the growth plate. Dr. Robert Sheinberg is a Board-Certified Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialist practicing in Weston and Pembroke Pines since 1988. He specializes in the treatment of infants, children, teens and adults with injuries, pain and deformities. His associates, Doctors Messina, Cohen, DeSimone, Moya, Bertot, Shenassa, Jones and Goodner, care for all musculoskeletal injuries from head to toe. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Pembroke Pines is located at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901, in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900, and in Plantation at 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, 954-720-1530. The practice website is www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

What is the Value of Your Health? BY DR. JEAN-CLAUDE NERETTE & STEPHANIE MUNIZ, ARNP

ypically, this is not something we think about until our health is negatively impacted and affecting our quality of life. The truth is more than anything else- finance, relationships, material items … health is everything. Without health, we cannot live the quality of life we had intended. How many of us take for granted our health status? And do we really know how we measure up? Without a Functional Medicine approach, you really are missing the boat. Functional Medicine’s goal is to optimize health and prevent bad things from happening not merely being reactive to and managing chronic illness. Most providers of traditional medicines have a focus that is very different as they are reactive to illness and then pile on one medicine after another to treat and manage the symptoms. They rarely have a game plan of weaning you off any medicine they have started. Often times, this approach leads to a piling of medications that simply treat the side effects of the original medication that was administered. The question to ask is … Are you really better with this approach to medicine? Did this really treat your original complaints properly? Or has a band-aid been placed on the item of concern to manage the symptom and not the root cause? I have great news – Functional Medicine is all about prevention and finding the root cause of illness. It is a medicine that uses natural medical grade nutracueticals to correct the deficiencies that may be the root cause of your illness and thus impacting your overall quality of life. In our practice we have had much success in the treatment of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol with management solely on re-creating balance of hormones, lifestyle and medical grade nutraceuticals through our patented program of Opti-Life. Our goal is to optimize your health and quality of life. So again, how do you measure up? This is where functional medicine shines. Functional medicine uses more stringent parameters when assessing your labs not the regular bell curve which takes into account, 20% of the population which is really sick when coming up with the quote on quote normal range. The Functional Medicine interpretation of the labs is essential to optimization. Using a narrower criteria of “normal” and being aggressive with a corrective plan of care is crucial is preventing health care disasters. For instance, the onset of diabetes and many other chronic health ailments have laboratory signs that were not optimal prior to the progression of diagnosis. Our goal is to prevent these diagnosis’. If you already have a diagnosis and are currently being treated – how is your report card of labs. Are you in the best percentile of the range? If not, then what are you really treating? What is the value of your health and are you ready to find out how you measure up? Let us help you on your journey to Health Optimization. n Call us today and schedule your free consultation at 954.384.8989.   Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. www.BellissimoMedical.com

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e started this month off on a positive note with “Extra Mile Day” on November 1, 2019. This significant day recognizes that all people can create positive change in themselves, families, organizations and communities by going the extra mile in their lives. I know that as Mayor of our great City of Pembroke Pines, it is always my goal to go the extra mile for our residents and businesses. I encourage everyone to go the extra mile in their pursuit of dreams and in their lives by also adding volunteerism and service to help our communities. I am proud to say that we are a very generous city, especially at this time of year. For the past sixteen years, the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, located at 301 NW 103 Ave., has joined together with schools, businesses and residents, to gather donations for the “Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive”. This program makes this holiday time very special for onehundred families in the Pembroke Pines Community who are assisted by these donations,

The donations provide qualifying families with generously filled bins of non-perishable foods (canned and dried), turkeys, and much more to ensure a bountiful holiday meal. Donations must be in no later than Thursday, November 15, 2019, and can be dropped off at the Center. For more information, please call 954-450-6888. On a more somber note, in recent months we have had an increase in the number of vehicle burglaries, especially when vehicle doors have been left unlocked. Before leaving your vehicles unattended, please remember to lock your doors and ensure that all items of value are removed (including firearms, spare keys and garage openers). In addition, to deter home thefts, please close your garage doors, and make sure that your doors are locked. Leaving porch or patio lights on is an additional way to discourage would-be thieves. Please report any suspicious person(s) or vehicle(s) to the police before alerting security. The faster the officers can arrive to your area, the easier it will be to locate criminals who may be lurking in your area. I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Mayor Frank C. Ortis City of Pembroke Pines As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954450-1020, or by email at fortis@ppines.com.

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Celebrating Our Diversity BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY t the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we’ve come so far since the first African American, Deputy James Primous, joined the ranks in 1951. We’ve made great strides in diversifying the agency at every level to reflect Broward’s vibrant melting pot. As a person who has experienced inequality firsthand, I understand the importance of diversity in public safety. In order to serve Broward citizens to the best of our abilities, we must mirror our communities. Failure to do so — a problem public safety agencies have historically faced — often leads to avoidable consequences, including a lack of understanding, communication and, ultimately, distrust. I believe what makes us different as individuals make us more complete as a whole. And I am committed to making our entire agency more reflective of Broward County. I have increased the hiring of minority deputies and firefighters, two areas where minorities have been underrepresented in the past. Today, more than 60 percent of the agency is comprised of minorities — greater than the percentage of Broward as a whole. More than 40 percent are African American; in addition, nearly 20 percent are Hispanic. BSO also proudly employs many strong, dedicated women — who have made up more than half of our recent promotions — and people from a diverse set of religious beliefs and sexual orientations throughout the agency. We’re accomplishing all this through a variety of means, from greater outreach to communities that have been underrepresented in the past to the creation of new initiatives, mentorship and scholarship programs that reach our youth and promote careers in public safety. BSO now has the most diverse command staff in the agency’s 104-year history. Recently, I had the distinct honor of promoting Colonel Nichole Anderson as the first African American and the first woman to serve as undersheriff in the agency. I have also had the pleasure of naming BSO’s first two colonels of Cuban descent, Colonel Oscar Llerena and Colonel James Reyes. Make no mistake, however. These leaders are not in their positions because of the color of their skin, gender, religion or sexual identity. They were promoted because of their qualifications. Collectively, they have devoted decades of selfless and dignified service to BSO and the citizens of this great county. When I became sheriff, I promised to do what was best for the agency and bring forth the best personnel to keep our communities safe. We have so many talented people in this agency, and so many are worthy of positions of leadership. What I have done is simply level the playing field for everyone and provide qualified individuals an opportunity to rise to the top. As always, we are looking for good men and women to join our team. If you think you have what it takes, visit us at jobs.sheriff.org.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Life Can Change in an Instant BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE ll too frequently we are reminded that even the happiest of times can turn to despair in the blink of an eye. Perhaps it’s learning that your best friend suffered a massive heart attack or receiving a call that your cousin was killed by a drunk driver. In today’s world, there are too many tragedies highlighting life’s fragility. Whether in our own Parkland backyard, a nightclub in Orlando, an elementary school in Newtown, a WalMart parking lot in El Paso, a church in Charleston or a country music festival in Las Vegas, we are forced over and over again to face the reality that life can change in an instant. What all of these events have in common is that left behind were devastated families, friends and communities. Innocent people, just living their lives, had no idea their souls would be leaving this earth. We can agree that life does not always go the way you expected. Plans put off until later, may never happen. As an attorney specializing in wills and trusts, I see first hand what may happen to a family after an unexpected death. During a very emotional time, a grieving family is left to clean up a legal and financial mess left behind. To prevent this, I strongly recommend consulting with a qualified estate planning attorney to create an estate plan to take care of your family and assets after you are gone. But as a caring and responsible parent or spouse, there are things you should think about and take care of now. Let’s start with your minor children. Have you thought about who will care for them if you are not around? What about financial support? Do you know if you have the right amount, and the right type, of life insurance for your particular family needs? What about college? How will that be paid for? Do you help look after or support your parents? What will happen to them if you are not around? Now, think for a moment about what your final wishes for your family might be. How do you want to leave assets to your heirs? Are there charities you wish to contribute to? Who will inherit your business and real estate? There are many other questions to consider. Perhaps the lesson to be learned from tragedy is to always try to live a good life full of kindness and gratitude, and to remember to love and cherish our families and friends every day. The reality is that we do not know what the future holds. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085. 42 NOVEMBER 2019 | OUR CITY PEMBROKE PINES | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

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The Basic Issues Of Divorce BY EVAN BARON t seems that DIVORCE is often misunderstood. Unfortunately everyone seems to know someone who is either going through a divorce or has been divorced. Everyone has heard various “horror stories” about someone’s divorce case. Many people who come to my office for a consultation are lost or confused as to what may lie ahead. A common question is “how do I start this?” Even though every case is obviously different from the next, most cases deal with the same general issues one might encounter in a divorce. I thought it might be helpful to briefly touch upon each one of these. 1. Equitable Distribution: This is the principle by which assets accumulated and debts incurred during the marriage are divided. In most cases the division will be an equal division of both assets and debts. This however is not always true. Florida Statutes allows a Judge to consider various factors in determining the possibility of an unequal distribution. In addition, non marital assets (assets owned prior to the marriage or received from a source unconnected with the marriage; such as an inheritance) will not be divided unless these assets were co-mingled with marital assets or gifted to the other spouse. 2. Alimony: Alimony is not an issue in every case. There are a number of factors which must be considered in addressing alimony. There are several different kinds of alimony which are contained within the law. The one most people think of is “permanent alimony”, which is a sum of money paid on a monthly income until death or remarriage by the receiving spouse. This is based upon, among other factors, length of marriage, lifestyle of the parties and need and ability. There are however other forms of alimony which can be addressed. These are usually for a specific time period, with a beginning and ending date. These payments can be classified under Rehabilitative Alimony (a sum of money to allow a spouse to further his/her education or training), “Bridge the Gap Alimony” (a sum of money paid monthly for a term of months or years) or Lump Sum Alimony (a lump sum payment). 3. Child Support: To be paid by the parent who has the lesser amount of time sharing to the parent who has the greater amount of time sharing, based upon the “net” income of both parties and the Child Support Guidelines. Day care, after school care and health insurance costs for the minor children are additional. Child Support in Florida ends when a child turns 18, or if he/she has not yet graduated from High School, it can continue until either graduation or the child’s 19th birthday. Neither parent has a legal obligation to support a child after graduation from High School. There is therefore, no legal basis to request child support to assist for a college education. If however, either parent agrees to assist a child through college and it is contained within a written settlement agreement, such a provision is enforceable through the courts. The above are some issues which generally arise in a divorce/dissolution case. It is not all inclusive and as stated before, each case is different. If you have any questions about your rights and or obligations please give my office a call to schedule a free consultation.

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Choosing A Plastic Surgeon BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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rospective patients often ask, “who should I go to for my cosmetic surgery procedure?” This question, if answered correctly, can make the difference between a beautiful result or a disastrous complication. All too often, in South Florida, patients will choose their cosmetic surgeon based on price. This is the biggest mistake most people make. The first question a prospective patient should be asking is, is my doctor board certified in Plastic Surgery? Many doctors are board certified, but don’t always state which field of medicine they are certified in. You should trust your care for cosmetic surgery only to a physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the only board recognized by the American Medical Association to certify physicians in over 24 medical specialties. The easiest way to check a doctor’s credentials is to go to www.abms.org to determine which medical specialty they are board certified in. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is not a recognized board by the ABMS. Equally important is that your surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. These societies require not only board certification, but also documented experience in cosmetic plastic surgery. Patients should also know how much experience a surgeon has in the procedure you are requesting. If you are interested in a breast augmentation, ask your doctor how many he or she does a week, a year. Does the surgeon have hospital privileges to do the same procedure? Many physicians who perform liposuction in office facilities don’t have hospital privileges to do these procedures. Hospitals will only grant operative privileges to physicians with well-documented training in that procedure. The procedure should be performed in an accredited facility like our office which is certified by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilites, Inc. (AAAASF) or a licensed accredited hospital or outpatient surgery center. A common misconception is that office surgery is not as safe as hospital surgery. This is not true. The safety of a procedure is dependent on the credentials of the surgeon, accreditation of the facility, and the presence of a board certified anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist. Many surgeons will tell prospective patients that they only perform surgery in a hospital setting because it is safer. These surgeons usually don’t have an office that is properly equipped or certified for outpatient surgery. I, like many other experienced board certified plastic surgeons, offer patients a choice to have surgery in our certified private office facility or the hospital depending on the overall medical conditions and the procedure being performed. Finally, assuming the physician has all the appropriate credentials and level of expertise, I stress the patient choose a surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable, who has a kind, attentive staff, in an environment where you can get the best care. Ask for patient referrals and patient testimonials. n Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care.

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