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PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 10 The Best Valentine’s Day Gift

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14 Let’s Give a Standing Ovation to Plantation’s Theatre Volunteers 15 The Annual Southeast Florida Scottish

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22 Game, Set, Match – Local Teen Hits Big

16 Climb Aboard the 75 Express

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26 Impingement Syndromes in Dancers 29 What is the Pap Smear Test?

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1st Woofstock – The City of Sunrise’s annual celebration of dogs and dog lovers will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sawgrass Sanctuary Park, 237 North New River Circle, Sunrise 33326. Admission is FREE, and the first 1,000 canines through the gates will receive a “Doggie Bag” of treats. Bring your furry BFF or adopt one on site. The annual event will feature entertainment, demonstrations, rescue groups, and food and specialty retail vendors. Please note that retractable leashes are not permitted, and all dogs must have a current rabies tag for admittance. For safety reasons, dogs too young or too old to receive the rabies vaccine are not permitted at the event. For more information, please call (954) 747-4600.

7th Rock the Park – The City of Plantation presents a free concert series through April. Tonight’s performance features Classic Rock Therapy. The classic rock band will be rockin’ Plantation Central Park, 600 Central Park Drive, Plantation.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music and food trucks. Food trucks will open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm For more information, please call 954-452-2510.

11501 NW 44th Street, Sunrise. All car clubs and vehicles are welcome. For more information, please call City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department at 954-747-4600.

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Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series – The city’s seasonal outdoor concert series, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System features live music and food trucks. Admission is FREE. Tonight’s performance is Mr. Nice Guy (Classic Rock). Food trucks start serving at 6:00 pm and the band takes stage at 7:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket to the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Call (954)747-4600 for more information.

29th 19th Hump Day Food Trucks – On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, bring your appetite to Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. A variety of food trucks with many unique items will be able to satisfy any palate. Arts and crafts vendors, music, games, kids’ activities, and more will also be on-site.

For more information, please email foodtrucknation@yahoo.com.

Valentine’s Day-– Although February’s signature day is not a public holiday it is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration representing love.

Family Valentine Movie Night – Bring the family out for a night of love. Free admission. Festivities such as arts and crafts and games begin at 4:00 pm and the feature film Tangled will begin at 6:00 pm at the Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation.

Food trucks will be on-site. For more information, please call 954-797-2180.

Classic Car Show – It will be a funfilled day of classic cars, music from the ‘50s-’70s, food trucks, and more.

Admission is free for the public. Car owners: Registration is $15 in advance, or $20 at the show. 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Sunrise Athletic Complex,

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – Celebrate America’s favorite author with crafts, food, and more. 10:00 am at the Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. The event is free, but space is limited. To sign up, please call 954-797-2180.

March 7th 37th Scottish Festival and Highland Games – Highlights include massed bagpipe bands, heavy athletics, country dancing, highland dancing, clans and societies, fiddling and singing, piping and drumming competitions, children’s games, sheepherding, Scottish food, Taste of Sunrise – The 3rd annual event drink, and merchandise. Live music to delight all foodies will showcase the performances feature Seven Nations, flavors of the community from 7:00 pm Dunedin City Pipe Band and Mudmen– 9:00 pm at the Sunrise Civic Center9:00 AM to 6:00 PM., rain or shine.

Grand Ballroom, 10610 West Oakland Admission is $15 at ticket outlets in Park Blvd., Sunrise. Get your tickets advance, on line with no service charge, early as prior events have sold out. and $20 at the gate. Children 6-14, $3.

Tickets: $20 in advance, or $30 at the Under 6 free. Ticket price includes door - if available. Call (954) 747-4646 or Park entry fee and parking. Plantation visit the Sunrise Civic Center Box Office Heritage Park – 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, to reserve your spot.

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8th Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – The City of Sunrise and the City of Plantation have partnered to provide residents with opportunities to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics. Drop-off events are held on Saturdays throughout the year and are open exclusively to residents of Sunrise and Plantation free of charge and with proof of residency. Public Works Compound, 750 NW 91st Avenue, Plantation 9;00 am-1:00 pm.

please call the Sunrise Leisure Services Department at (954) 747-4600.

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Outdoor Movie – Tonight’s feature presentation, sponsored by Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital is Little Big League (PG). Admission and popcorn are free. Arrive early and bring a blanket or lawn chair as showtime is at 7:30 pm at Sunrise Sportsplex, 9101 NW 50th Street, Sunrise. For more information,

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donating 2,199 hours during the season, which was the most by any volunteer. The prize package included tickets to a Broadway in Fort Lauderdale performance, a dinner gift certificate to Marti’s New River Bistro and gift basket filled with wine, snacks and Broadway show souvenirs. She will also receive a commemorative brick on the Riverwalk.

“Our world-class Broward Center is celebrating another incredible year of inspiring and entertaining the community, which would not be possible without the army of amazing volunteers who work behind-the-scenes for each event,” said Doug Bartel, Senior Director of Business Development, Media and External Relations of Florida Blue, “Florida Blue is incredibly proud to celebrate those volunteers and their efforts, and to work with the Broward Center in engaging audiences.”

The Broward Center also recognized 47 volunteers who were applauded for service of 10 years or more and received their gold bow tie signifying this level of service. Two volunteers were honored for their 20-year milestone with a gold badge and tickets to a show. Among the many recognized was Karen Greer, another Plantation residents and twin sisters Sandy Spector and Marlene Newman Plantation resident, who contributed

rior to the holidays, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts held its “Volunteer Recognition Awards and Dinner”, presented

by Florida Blue which paid tribute to nearly 800 volunteers who donated 130,000 hours of community service during the past season to the Broward Center and its affiliate venues.

More than 500 volunteers attended the 29th annual appreciation dinner where they were entertained with a program featuring performances by a cast member of Slow Burn Theatre Company’s Shrek The Musical, the Broward Center Spotlights youth vocal ensemble, talented staff from the Broward Center and more.

Plantation resident Aven Roberts was recognized as the 2018-19 “Volunteer of the Year” for

Plantation residents Bob and Marlene Newman and Linda Ciasca

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Plantation resident Aven Roberts, Broward Center Director of Volunteer & Intern Services Bonnie Repetti, Broward Center Director of Guest Services David Dillon, Broward Center Guest Services Manager Randy Wardell

1,064 hours.

These volunteer ushers serve as community ambassadors for the Broward Center and its affiliate venues: Parker Playhouse, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Volunteers commit to a regular weekly shift (choosing a regular evening or matinee) for the full season.

For more information, contact the volunteer office at 954-4682684 or e-mail volunteer@browardcenter.org.

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The Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival is Full of “Guid Gear”

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ow in its 37th year, the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games will be held at Plantation Heritage Park on March 7th, 2020. The centrally located premier venue will be transformed into an exciting exhibition of Scottish culture. As always, The Scottish American Society of South Florida (SASSF) will sponsor the anticipated annual festival which has become well-known around the country for its high-quality organization and featured entertainment celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage.

Besides a fun time, The Scottish Festival is an educational event which includes a wide variety of Scottish cultural activities coupled with a Highland Games.

These games are comprised of competitions in bagpiping, drumming, and Scottish athletics with participation by people of all ages, ethnicities, and sexes and is not

restricted to those of Scottish heritage.

The colorful cultural event will provide two performance stages, as well as feature pipe band performances on the field. The Main Stage will host the Canadian Celtic rock band, The Mudmen, and the City of Dunedin Pipe Band both return as headlining music acts. New to the festival this year is The Piper Jones Band, a high-energy trio of Highland bagpipes accompanied by the unique percussive chords of the bouzouki and drum will perform both traditional songs and tunes from Scotland, Ireland, and Appalachia along with their original compositions.

The Palm Beach Sword School joins for the first time to demonstrate historically accurate broadsword and targe fighting. Audience members may be able to “Have A Go” and try it for themselves. Another festival favorite is storytelling where Scottish and Celtic myths, fairytales and history are told through vivid detail. Living history and artisan craft demonstrations will be back along with herding demos, dance traditions, children’s games, and so much more.

The vendor area will feature Scottish/Celtic artisan merchandise, such as pottery, jewelry, fabric arts, and leatherwork, including works by local and other Florida-based artisans. Traditional Scottish foods and plenty of foods from other cultural traditions will be available to purchase.

“Bring your own ‘clan’ of family and friends to hear the bagpipes, fiddles, and drums, witness caber-tossing, stone-throwing men and women athletes, wash down your Scotch egg, bangers and mash, and shortbread with some fine Scottish ale and Irn Bru – the most popular drink in Scotland, research your family connections, and shop for Scottish goods all in one beautiful location. Remember, everyone looks good in a kilt,” exclaimed Cheryl Gowing, SASSF President.

Hours are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM., rain or shine, no refunds.

Admittance is $15 at ticket outlets in advance & online and $20 at the gate. Children 6-14, $3. Under 6 free. Ticket price includes park entry fee and parking. Plantation Heritage Park is located at 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane (W of 63rd Ave), Plantation. (North of I-595 on Peters Rd. between SR441 and University Drive) For further information and advance tickets please go to www.SASSF.org or call 954-460-5000.

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The 75 Express Bus is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and operated by Broward County Transit. It builds upon the success of the 95 Express Bus and 595 Express Bus services, which continually receive rave reviews.

Riders who use those bus services rate them satisfactory or above satisfactory.

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County to their places of employment in Miami-Dade County quickly and reliably.

Morning service begins as early as 5:40am with continual buses running until 9:40am. The afternoon commute begins at 3:45pm with the last bus leaving the Miami Airport Station at 7:20pm and scheduled to arrive at the BB&T Center by 8:24pm.

“The new 75 Express Service demonstrates continual growth of our commitment to residents to continue making it easier and

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ince 1994, Lakeside Animal Hospital has been Plantation’s go-to veterinarian. But most recently, Dr. Jennifer Frione purchased the practice and is proud to say that the neighborhood hospital is better than ever. Frione and her experienced team are committed to practicing big medicine for all beloved four-legged friends through every stage of their life.

Lakeside Animal Hospital’s love and passion for pets are apparent in every aspect of every visit from the minute each human and their animal walk through the door.

The compassionate staff from the receptionists and kennel personnel to the technicians, and of course, the veterinarians understand how special a pet is to their family and they treat each one as it were their own.

Regardless if patients come in for a routine health exam, a vaccination, a surgery, or grooming and boarding, the Lakeside Animal Hospital team will take the utmost care to cater to their patients’ individual needs while making them feel comfortable and relaxed in the state-of-the-art facility.

Furthermore, because the hospital is family-owned and operated, Frione

can offer the best medical advice and decisions for all their patients.

Dr. Jennifer Frione, Owner and Veterinarian took the time to answer some questions about her new practice.

What services does Lakeside Animal Hospital offer their patients?

Lakeside Animal Hospital provides complete health care for our patients.

Our services include routine health examinations, vaccinations, nutritional consultations, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, a fully stocked pharmacy, laser therapy, digital radiography, dental services, boarding for cats and dogs, as well as a full-time professional groomer.

What differentiates your practice from others in the area?

We are a well-respected and trusted family-owned and operated animal hospital comprised of team of pet lovers. Expect nothing than the best care for pet(s) and outstanding customer service for human(s). We also have separate cat and dog entrances, waiting areas, exam rooms, and boarding facilities to provide the least stressful experience possible for your pet.

What is special about your staff?

Our group of experienced, highly

trained, dedicated and caring support staff understand the joy, comfort, and companionship that your pets bring to you and your family, so we take the responsibility of caring for your pets very seriously.

What do you offer that is new in the field?

Laser therapy is a non-invasive mode of therapy that decreases inflammation and pain and accelerates healing.

Do you accept insurance?

We accept all pet insurance and encourage our clients to enroll their pets for coverage. However, our reasonable rates will surprise you.

Please tell us more about yourself.

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from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed my clinical year at Louisiana State University of Veterinary Medicine.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you or your practice?

We know the health of your pet is important, so you can be worry-free when it’s with us.

We are accredited with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA), & the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association (SFVMA). We are also proud members of the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce.

n Lakeside Animal Hospital is located at 9601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 33324.

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An Officer and A Gentleman

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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pon returning to school after the holidays, the students at Peters Elementary had another celebration. They took pride in participating in “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” and honoring their very own “Panda Protector” aka School Resource Officer (SRO) Jeffrey Young.

“Having an officer as dedicated and professional as Officer Young is truly a blessing. His experience and ‘law enforcement eyes’ add a layer of safety that help us to maintain a safe campus each and every day. The children respect him and see him as a person they can

trust and count on an that is priceless!” explained Principal Deutsch.

Students decorated posters and wrote cards expressing

their gratitude to the dedicated SRO. Additionally, a large banner was created to welcome Young, parents, and students at drop-off to let everyone know how appreciative they are of having someone so special on campus keeping them safe. With code drills so often, the children remember very well why Officer Young’s job is so important.

“The banner is just a perfect way to greet the man who greets our kids first thing every morning. He is standing in the rain, or in the cold, or in the sweltering heat waving to children in almost every car while making sure that traffic is moving in the safest possible manner,” said PTA President and Parent Jessica Valenzuela. “He’s a nice guy, sure, but don’t be confused, he’ll pull you over and ticket you in a heartbeat if you’re speeding or staring down at your phone.

The guy means business!”

The students were not the only ones showing their appreciation,

parents took time to decorate Young’s office. Many parents have had the privilege of also developing a relationship with the compassionate officer. Children love when he knows their names, walks with them in the hallways, and raises the flag each morning.

“Officer Young is a tremendous asset to Peters Elementary School. He is a great source of comfort for every parent and every child. It’s gotten harder to send our babies into schools daily.

With Officer Young on campus, we all can breathe a bit easier as we drive away in the morning, or as we wave goodbye to the bus.

There is no way that a man who has served 29 years here in Plantation will not know how he is so deeply appreciated. For his many years of service, along with his tremendous impact on our children, this is the very least we can do. We really have the best of the best in Officer Young,” added Valenzuela.

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All Was Calm, All Was Bright at Peters Elementary

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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ust before the winter break, Peters Elementary had a surprise guest visitor at their first “Family Night” which was perfectly coordinated and hosted by the school’s PTA. Luminaries lined a path into the Media Center where all the attendees were greeted by Santa and his elves at the “Holiday Gift Shoppe”.

Each year the students can shop in the gift-filled store to purchase items for the special people in their lives. An abundance of adorable options are offered with exceptionally good pricing so everyone can afford to buy a present. PTA volunteers assist the youngsters with budgeting their money and selecting presents so that everyone leaves with something for everyone on their “Nice List”.

However, this year, all families were invited to participate in the festivities during the inaugural event. “Elves” from Peters Elementary PTA, American Heritage High School, and South Plantation High School were also in attendance to

facilitate the many activities.

“Working on the holiday shoppe was a unique experience. Every child was excited to be playing the Santa role for their family. The smiles they had was something that I will take with me forever. It was a priceless moment made possible by volunteers and PTA members that care and love our school and our children,” expressed Parent Volunteer Janet Recio-Dzoba.

The little Pandas were told to come dressed in their pajamas so they could enjoy hot cocoa and cookies with the man in the big red suit. Principal Deutsch and Assistant Principal Temple served up the hot winter beverage and helped the students write letters to Santa while their families enjoyed

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“The children were proud to show off their English and Language Arts (ELA) skills to their new principal before mailing them to Mrs. Claus at the North Pole,” noted PTA President Jessica Valenzuela.

The media center was filled with excitement as parents conversed with each other and children lined up for their special turn to speak with St. Nick.

“Our first family night was a blast! The PTA wasn’t sure how many families and children to expect. We estimate that we had somewhere near 85 families.

It was so much fun putting on this event. Jerry Arbelaez was a phenomenal Santa. We can hardly wait until next year,” added Valenzuela.

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ast September, Elvina Kalieva from Sunrise played in the US Open Junior Championship. Although she fell in the second round of the singles and doubles draw, the tournament was the perfect way for the determined teen to prepare for the 2019 Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships.

Orange Bowl International is widely recognized as the oldest and most prestigious international junior tennis tournament in the world.

This past December it celebrated its 73rd year of competition at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation.

“The rites of passage in junior tennis include a pilgrimage to the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships,” said Lew Brewer, USTA Director Junior Competition. “With few exceptions, the world’s best juniors test their skills at the Orange Bowl. We’re happy to be back at the Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Florida and look forward to hosting the future greats of tennis.”

The three-day competition featured singles and doubles play for boys and girls in the 18-andunder and 16-and-under divisions, the Orange Bowl is the last International Tennis Federation (ITF) Grade A event of the year. Grade A events are the highestranking ITF junior events after the Grand Slams.

Elvina started playing tennis at a young age but started competing at age eleven. Fast forward five years and the now sixteen-year-old played in the renowned tournament but fell in the third round to eventual champion Robin Montgomery.

“That was fun! It was my second time playing and was better this year because I qualified into the main draw and won a round. It was one of the best tournaments that I’ve ever played. The experience from it has helped me a lot. There was a big crowd there, so I got used to playing around a lot of people, the level is higher, and it showed me where I need to be,” exclaimed Elvina.

Over the past half-century, the event has become a barometer for judging pro potential, as champions are touted as the players most likely to succeed on the professional tours. Past champions include John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick, Mary Joe Fernandez, Caroline Wozniacki and Bianca Andreescu. The list of other participants is equally as impressive as current and former tennis greats such as Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, and Gael Monfils, among others, have competed in the prestigious event.

“I love competing, especially when I’m playing close matches. It’s really fun especially when you win and it’s a great feeling,” added Elvina.

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SCHOOL NEWS

The Buck Stops Here!

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lmost a decade ago, the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club (PWC) partnered with Plantation Elementary to create an initiative to motivate their students to maintain and receive good grades.

Back in 2012, the encouraging program was called “Frost Bucks” in honor of Tonya Frost who was the principal at that time. But three years ago, the name was changed to “Tiger Bucks” by Principal Judith Pitter to reflect the school’s mascot.

“Tiger Bucks” are an award teachers and administrators use to reward good attendance, good behavior, and

good grades. For example, following school rules and showing outstanding effort can earn eager students the Monopoly-like money to use in the school store which is operated by volunteers from the PWC. Of course, the store stocks some basic school supplies such as pencils and glue bottles. But they also have small toys, treats, snacks, and plenty of other fun items that fill the shelves.

Usually, two PWC volunteers escort the students around the store to assist them with their purchase. This little store offers up some big decisions when these young students are shopping. Those who don’t see anything

that catches their eye can bank their money for another visit.

PWC volunteer Judy McLeod serves as the store banker. She keeps a small book with each student’s name and the amount of “bucks” they have earned. In addition to purchasing items, students also learn the value of saving their “bucks” wisely.

The club stocks the store monthly.

The biggest collection came after the Club’s holiday lunch where members contributed many items to the local elementary school.

Vinson Jones, magnet coordinator at Plantation Elementary, notes that the school, about one block west of State Road 7, is in a low-income neighborhood and students’ families often don’t have much to spend on

discretionary items such as those offered in the school store.

“One child bought a small Christmas tree,” Jones said. “He said that would be the main tree for his family’s holiday season.”

Donations of gift cards to Dollar Tree or Target, or checks payable to GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club, are greatly appreciated and would help stock the store. Donations can be sent to GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club, PO Box 16845, Plantation, FL 33318-6845. n For additional information about the “Tiger Bucks” store, please contact Project Chair Judy McLeod at 954-439-1492. For membership information about GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club, please contact Membership Chair Helen Ackerman at 954-791-6373.

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ain in the front or back of the ankle can occur from a dancer standing “en point” or “demi point.” Pain behind the ankle is due to a bone prominence that pinches the soft tissue or due to a fractured bone or cartilage in the back of the ankle (Os Trigonum). A deep pain in the back of the ankle is felt and is made worse if the foot points down.

Treatment includes rest, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication. If the pain does not improve, a Cortisone injection is given to decrease inflammation and scar tissue. Unresolved pain may be treated surgically, thus allowing a full return to dance. The back of the ankle is cleaned out and a small piece of bone may be removed with arthroscopic surgery to allow the dancer to return to full activity. Rarely an open procedure is needed.

Pain in the front of the ankle is usually caused by thickening of the ankle joint lining and can cause pain while moving the leg forward on the foot. This impingement syndrome is usually associated with an ankle ligament injury and can become very painful, especially the first thing in the morning when getting out of bed to walk or after sitting for a short period of time and getting up to walk. The inflammation and soreness usually lessen with activity but return later on in the day. Physical therapy and a short course of anti-inflammatory medication may be necessary to reduce the inflammation in the ankle joint.

If that does not improve, a Fluoroscopic Guided Cortisone injection may be necessary to reduce the thickening of the soft tissue. If conservative measures fail, a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection can be given into the joint to improve

healing potential. In some cases, the impingement in the front part of the ankle does not improve and arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to completely regain ankle mobility without discomfort.

In some cases, a small spur is present on the front part of the lower leg bone. This can cause chronic pain and stiffness in the ankle. If present, arthroscopic removal of the bone spur is also performed to allow the dancer to resume activity.

Prognosis is excellent with full return to dancing with proper treatment.

Dr. John Goodner is a Board Qualified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in sports medicine foot and ankle injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and lower extremity deformities in infants, children, teens and adults. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Plantation is located at 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, 954-720-1530. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.com.

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BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE sad fact is that the average marriage lasts only seven years, with one out of two marriages ending in divorce. As over seventy-five percent of divorced individuals eventually choose to remarry, blended families now outnumber traditional nuclear families. And while this family dynamic has become the new normal, it’s a far cry from what was portrayed on the classic television series, “The Brady Bunch.”

If you are part of a blended family, you face some unique estate planning challenges. These include providing for your current spouse if he or she survives you, and making sure that when your spouse dies your children will be taken care of. Family relationships may change dramatically after the first spouse dies and what the surviving spouse does with his or her assets can often be unpredictable. Let’s review just a few possible estate planning options.

Your spouse. A simple, albeit not wise, approach would be to leave everything to your spouse. As your spouse adores your children, you have no doubt that he/ she will always take care of your children, right? Realistically, this approach might end up totally disinheriting your own children! Consider this. If your spouse becomes incapacitated it is very likely that your spouse’s children will take over the financial affairs of the family. You don’t need a vivid imagination

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to see how that might turn into a disaster. What happens when your spouse dies?

Or remarries? Your assets may ultimately be inherited by your stepchildren, or even by the person who marries your spouse. Proper legal planning can avoid these pitfalls.

Your children. Another solution is to leave assets to your children. Of course, this guarantees that your children will not be disinherited, but this path may also lead to unintended consequences. Leaving assets outright to your children opens up a wide range of concerns, including the possibility that they may squander their inheritance by spending or investing unwisely, or lose most or all in a nasty divorce, an untimely lawsuit, or through bankruptcy. Even if your children are adults, shouldn’t you still consider protecting them from future creditors and predators?

Your ex-spouse. You probably don’t consider your ex, but your former spouse does play a role in your estate planning. Think about it. If you leave money to your minor children, it is likely that your ex-spouse will be appointed by the probate court to manage your children’s property. What happens if a child dies while single and childless? Who would inherit their assets? As the next-of-kin of your children, that individual can be your ex-wife or ex-husband!

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So Much Love in Plantation

BY MAYOR LYNN STONER hen we think of February, we think of chocolates, roses, and romantic dates with your loved ones. But there is so much more to celebrate and honor in the second month of the year. It is also Black History Month, an annual celebration recognizing the central role played by African Americans in US History. It began in 1925 as a weeklong event to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions to civilization. The observance was expanded to a month

by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976, as part of the Country’s bicentennial celebration. Ever since, every US President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month, and several other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, have followed suit. For more information, visit Africanamericanhistorymonth.gov.

Love thy neighbor!

One of the best things about the City of Plantation is the hometown feel it’s been able to retain despite its growth and expansion. Neighbors helping neighbors – a large volunteer base that complements the governmental structure – has been a contributing factor to Plantation’s success.

The City’s PAL athletic league is made of up hundreds of volunteers who come together to ensure our children have a safe, well-organized, and fun place to play their favorite sport. And the Plantation Fire Department is the largest volunteer fire department in the State of Florida and with its ISO Rating of 2, ranks among the top departments which means your neighbors and your friends are there when you need them the most!

Civic organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicate a considerable amount of time and energy to community activities and programs such as youth athletic leagues, charity events, neighborhood improvement initiatives, and protective services. It’s this spirit of cooperation and generosity toward our neighbor that has made Plantation a premier City in Broward County, and all of South Florida. And a place we all love to call home!

The Census is Coming! Make Plantation Count Since 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted a census every ten years to determine the number of people living in the United States, as required by the U.S. Constitution. The City has officially kicked off the 2020 Census campaign, in which all Plantation residents are strongly encouraged to participate. We need your help to achieve a complete count in Plantation for Census 2020. It is not only our civic duty and required by law, but your participation affects the amount of funding our community receives and our representation in government.

Participating in the Census is easy, safe and confidential, and only takes a few minutes. You can complete it via mail, phone, or – for the first time ever – online at Census.gov.

By law, the information cannot be shared with anyone, including law enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Internal Revenue Service. The data collected can only be used for statistical purposes and your privacy is protected. For more information, visit Plantation.org.

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The Office of the Commission is located at 400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation, 33317. To contact please call, 954-797-2221 or visit www.Plantation.org.

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What is the Pap Smear Test?

BY CAMIL MARRERO MD, MPH, FACOG he Pap smear or Pap test is a procedure to screen for cervical cancer in women older than 21 years old. The procedure is typically quick and painless as a patient will be instructed to lay down on a gynecological bed in the physician’s office. An instrument called a speculum will be used to view the cervix and then the Pap smear is done by using a small brush to collect cells from the cervix.

Detecting early cervical cancer with a Pap smear gives a patient a greater chance of cure. A Pap smear can detect changes in the cervical cells that may suggest that cancer can develop in the future or it can detect cancer cells. Detecting these abnormal cells early with a Pap smear is the first step to prevent the possible development of cervical cancer.

In women older than 30 years old, the Pap smear may be combined with a test to detect for human papillomavirus (HPV) which is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer. In some cases, the HPV test may be done instead of a Pap smear.

The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) generally recommends repeating Pap testing every three years for women ages 21 to 65 if results are normal.

In patients 30 years and older in which the pap smear was normal the Pap smear test can be done every five years if the procedure is combined with testing for HPV. It is important to understand that if you have certain risk factors, your doctor may recommend more frequent Pap smears, regardless of your age. These risk factors include a diagnosis of cervical cancer or a Pap smear that showed precancerous cells, exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth, HIV infection, a weakened immune system due to an organ transplant, chemotherapy or chronic corticosteroid use, or a history of smoking.

The pap smear test can be discontinued in some patients depending on the clinical situation. These would include patients after a total hysterectomy for a noncancerous condition, such as uterine fibroids, also in patients older than 65 years old if previous tests for cervical cancer with HPV have been always negative.

It is important to understand that if your hysterectomy was for a precancerous or cancerous condition of the cervix, your doctor may recommend continuing routine Pap smear testing.

The patient and her physician should discuss the options and together it can be decided what’s best based on each individual’s risk factors.

If it’s time for your pap smear test, call your doctor’s office to schedule your appointment.

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Dr. Marrero is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active staff member in Plantation General Hospital; with expertise in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery including the Da Vinci Robotic System. Camil Marrero MD, MPH, FACOG Obstetrics and Gynecology is located at 1200 North University Drive, Plantation, 33322. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 954-406-1601 or visit marreroobgyn.com.

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Elite Dental and Aesthetics Has New Faces and Bigger Smiles

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ust a couple of months ago, Dr. Santiago Lopez and Dr. Carolina Borgenicht acquired Elite Dental and Aesthetics. Although the popular Plantation practice has new faces, the office is still dedicated to personalized care in the dental field. A variety of services are offered and the dynamic dental duo is sure to make their patients’ dental experience a great experience.

Dr. Santiago Lopez is an expert in the area of implant and cosmetic dentistry, a master of the latest concepts in digital smile design and has a fully digital workflow. Dr. Carolina Borgenicht is a family dentist who treats

patients from ages 3 and up. However, she is skilled in all phases of Cosmetic, Implant and Restorative Dentistry.

Combined, the Gator loving couple offer a variety of treatments in the dental field, including placing and restoring implants, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, oral surgery, dentures, and so much more. The state-of-the-art facility also has the latest and greatest technology available to make each procedure as easy and painless as possible.

Drs. Lopez and Borgenicht recently took the time to answer some questions about their newly acquired practice.

What distinguishes you from your competition?

First and foremost, we listen to our patients’ needs and expectations. We value our patients’ time, so we provide many services all under one roof by providing excellent care with the latest technology. Our fully digital workflow allows predictability in our treatment, from the diagnostic phase, and planning up to the execution phase. This type of workflow guarantees the satisfaction of our patients and most importantly, a natural-looking smile.

Besides traditional dental services, what others do you provide?

We are going to start offering treatment for sleep disorders, special needs patients, TMJ problems, and orofacial pain.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about you and/or your business?

At Elite Dental and Aesthetics our patients are treated like family in a warm and caring atmosphere. We actively listen and understand their needs and tailor our recommendations to give them the very best oral health care. By doing so, we meet the desires and expectations of our patients.

Elite Dental and Aesthetics is located at 131 NW 100th Avenue, Plantation, 33324. To schedule an appointment, please call 954-476-4537 or email info@plantationdentist.com.

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Your needs and wishes are at the forefront of everything we do for you and we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that works within your needs and personal circumstances.

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Less invasive option for valve disease treatment offers benefit with fewer risks Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common and serious conditions affecting the heart’s valves. It Robert J. Cubeddu, MD is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which is the passage for oxygen-rich blood to leave the heart and go out into the body. When the valve opening is narrowed, the flow of this blood is blocked or reduced.

This condition is most common in people 65 or older, severely affecting nearly 500,000 people in the United States each year. It can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, congestive heart failure, and, ultimately, death if left untreated.

A revolutionary approach to treatment Replacing the diseased valve is the standard treatment for most patients with aortic stenosis. Until recently, however, the replacement had to be done through a surgical procedure in which the patient’s chest was opened in order to access the heart.

In recent years, the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure has revolutionized treatment for aortic stenosis. It is minimally invasive, allowing the surgeon to replace the valve through a catheter placed in the femoral

artery, which runs up the thigh, through the abdomen and to the heart.

A multitude of studies have shown TAVR to be a safe and effective alternative to traditional valve replacement, offering patients minimal risk and discomfort, a shorter hospital stay (usually only one or two days vs. five to seven days with the open procedure), and a prompt recovery.

“Aortic stenosis is a condition that offers a malignant course. As with open heart surgery, this procedure cures the condition,” says Robert J. Cubeddu, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine and Section Head for Structural Heart Disease at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Tomsich Heart and Vascular Center, “Many centers offer TAVR but our team has tremendous expertise and experience in this type of treatment.”

Specialists in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart and Vascular Center have more than 10 years of experience with TAVR procedures and the center performs among the highest volume of implants in the state of Florida. Our experience in TAVR and our expertise in structural heart disease translate to the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Structural Heart Disease Program Cleveland Clinic is a leader in cardiac care, having been ranked No. 1 in the

nation for the past 25 years by U.S. News & World Report. Our physicians in the Structural Heart Disease Program specialize in the treatment of structural heart disease conditions using the latest medical and surgical treatment options.

Our clinical expertise is enhanced by our team’s access to the best medical technology, including one of the most advanced hybrid operating rooms and percutaneous surgical labs in the country, located at our Weston campus.

The core of the Structural Heart Disease Program is our team of expert cardiac specialists representing clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and cardiac pacing, cardiac surgery, cardiac imaging and cardiac anesthesia — all of which are a part of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart and Vascular Center.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cubeddu, visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart or call 800.639.DOCTOR. Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org to learn more about Cleveland Clinic Florida’s heart care capabilities and expert team.

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MonikaKnapp,DirectoroftheHelenB.HoffmanPlantationLibrary, accepts a check for $15,000 from Friends of the Library President DonnaEwertduringtheFriends’annualholidayluncheon.The501C3 organizationformedin1970topromoteandsupportthecity’slibrary, raisesmoneythroughusedbooksalesandanannualauthorluncheon.

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