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8th-April 1st Death and the Maiden – Check out Ariel Dorfman’s Olivier’s award winning play and recent London hit at the Mosaic Theatre. Thursdays through Saturdays 8:00 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 3:00 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. All performances are at Mosaic Theatre located in the American Heritage Center for the Arts at 12200 West Broward Boulevard in Plantation. Ticket prices are $39.50 for adults, $34 for seniors, $15 for students. Call 954577-8243 or visit www.mosaictheatre.com.

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L’Dor Vador: The Journey Continues – A Cantorial concert featuring the talents of over 40 musicians including cantors, soloists, youth and adult choirs, and instrumentalists. $15 per person in advance(group price for 10 or more)/$18 per person in advance/$20 per person at the door. The show will begin at 4 p.m. at Ramat Shalom, located at 11301 W. Broward Boulevard. For information, call 954-4723600 or log on to www.surveymonkey. com/s/ldorvadorthejourneycontinues Passover Packing Project – Community-wide event to help pack 1,200 boxes of kosher food for people in need in our community for the Passover holiday.

10 a.m. -12 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Soref Jewish Community Center located at 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd in Plantation.

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9th Senior Expo – An event designed to put seniors in contact with businesses and agencies that specialize in the needs of individuals over 55. Professionals will be on hand to answer medical, financial, retirement and recreational questions. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road. For more information call 954-452-2510.

10th Princess for a Day – Bring your special princess for a day of magic, fun and adventure. For all girls 3-8 years old.

Makeovers, story time, coloring, food and photos with a real princess. Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 8001 N.W. 5th Street. For more information, call 954-370-2161 or visit www.oursaviorplantation.org.

Garage Sale – Multi-family garage sale. Anyone interested in participating can register at Volunteer Park. The fee for each 8’ x 16’ space is $30. 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard.. For more information, call 954-452-2558.

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Hunger Games – Be ready for the Hunger Games movie with some HG trivia, create a mocking jay pin, design an artist trading card & decorate a cupcake at Peeta’s Bake Shop. Enter the Hunger Games raffle and “May the odds be ever in your favor….” Preregistration required.

Ages 12-18, 2 to 3:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x226.

14th & 28th WEDNESDAY Lectures @ 2-Philosophy of the Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines.

There are two lectures this month titled Perception-What do you really see? and A History of Smart Machines. Sponsored

by The Friends of the Library at The Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, located at 501 North Fig Tree Lane. For more information, call 954-797-2140.

15th Covenant Village “Thursday at 2” Series – “Ouch! Manage Your Pain”.

Sporadic pain can interfere with daily activities like walking or playing golf. But chronic pain can interfere with quality of life. The good news is: pain can be managed.

A pain management expert will share the latest therapies and treatments. The lecture begins at 2 p.m. and is free. Call 954-4723007 for information and directions.

24th Movie Day – Join us to watch a movie with your friends. Popcorn & drinks provided.

Ages 6-11, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x226.

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Pick up a book & a bookmark when you register! Ages 8-12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x226.

April 7 Royal Easter Egg Hunt – Bring a basket or bag and join us for our fun-filled Royal Easter Egg Hunt. Kids 3-10 years old will be grouped by age to find and pick up hidden eggs. Prizes and candies will be given to all participants.10:00 A.M. SHARP! Pop Travers Field, 6250 S.W. 16th Street.

For more information call 954-452-2510.

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Auditions Set for Tinsel Town Cabaret

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f you have a song in your heart,

a flair for the dramatic, or you gotta dance, make sure you audition for Plantation’s yearly city-wide talent show. Auditions for the annual “Tinsel Town Cabaret” are set for later this month, and organizers say all ages and talents are welcome to come show what they’ve got. “We just look for complete variety and entertainment,” said Wes Lockard, the Special Events Coordinator for the city.

Auditions are set for March 28 and March 31 at Volunteer Park Community Center. The show began several years ago as a competition with prizes awarded, but has now turned into more of a showcase to spotlight local talent. Lockard says they will be looking for anywhere from 18-20 acts.

The categories are Music: vocal, instrumental Singer Cameron Wheeler, 10, belts out a song at last year’s Tinsel Town Cabaret or combination, Dance: tap, jazz, ballet, folk, or interpretative, Theater: dramatic or comic presentation and an open category for any combination of the three. Though many of the performers are from Plantation, the audition is open to entertainers from across South Florida. Past performers have come from as far as Miami to be a part of the show.

The actual Tinsel Town Cabaret will be held May 11, and Lockard says it has

become so popular they often have to turn away as many as 20-25 performers who audition. He says the audition is a great way for would-be performers to gain both exposure and experience, even if they aren’t selected. “Hopefully people who don’t make it will come back and try again next year. It’s a good way for them to get their feet wet and see if it’s really what they want to do,” said Takacs and Wes Lockard, the Tinsel Town Lockard, who directs the Jack Cabaret directors, at last year’s auditions show with Jack Takacs.

Auditions will be held at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, on Wednesday, March 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are trying out, make sure you come completely prepared with props, costumes, etc. Acts should not exceed 3 minutes. A cassette or CD player and a piano are available, but no accompanist. Please have all tapes cued. There is no charge for auditions. Selected contestants will perform on Friday, May 11th, 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park. For more information, call 954-452-2510 or 954-452-2558.

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Students Urged to Use Video to Combat Bullying

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horrified when a 15-year old Deerfield Beach boy was doused with rubbing alcohol and set afire by four teenagers in 2009.

As the teen, Michael Brewer, continues to recover, a Plantation community theater is engaging in a new effort to combat bullying. The Mosaic Theatre has launched their STOP! THE VIOLENCE video contest to encourage students to express their feelings about the increasing problem of bullying. “We are looking for creative and innovative videos that touch on the topic of anti-bullying,” said Richard Jay Simon, the Executive/Artistic Director of the Mosaic Theatre.

The contest is open to any student in grades 9-12. The videos, which should be 2-5 minutes in length, can be in any style that best communicates the theme of teen violence. Styles include, but aren’t limited to, monologues, scenes, songs, illustrations, animation, collage, or dance. “It can be in whatever from best helps them communicate what they are feeling,”said Simon.

The contest was organized in coordination with the Mosaic Theatre’s first world premiere play, A Measure of Cruelty, by famed playwright Joe Calarco. Thanks to funding by Arts Broward/Knight New Work Award, the play came about because the theatre wanted to commission a work loosely based on the Deerfield Beach attack.

They felt that it touched a nerve not only in South Florida, but around the world. “When we saw that incident, it shattered us,” said Simon. Simon said the theater initially helped raise money for Brewer’s recovery, and is now using A Measure of Cruelty to help spark conversation among students about teen violence. “We are trying to do as many outreach initiatives as we can to make sure that we are engaging a local and national dialogue on anti-bullying, and how can we create an awareness of it and prevent it,” said Simon.

A panel of judges will select three finalists.

The audiences who attend A Measure of Cruelty, which runs from April 19-May 13, will vote for the top prize. Entrants should send an email to videocontest@mosaictheatre.com with attached video file (or URL link to YouTube video) containing full name, school name, school teacher, and a paragraph summary of the video entry. Each student may submit one video submission and must have teacher approval.

Entries must be received by April 2. The winners will be announced May 21.

The Mosaic Theatre is located at 12200 West Broward Blvd., #312 in Plantation. For more information, including their upcoming show schedule and ticket information for A Measure of Cruelty, phone them at 954-577-8243 or visit them online at www. mosaictheatre.com

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Now’s the Time to Apply for a Summer Job

By Julie Levin

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Center. There will also be an Adventure Camp at Central Park for older campers.

After receiving the applications, Ryan and staff will also be scheduling interviews. Many of them will be set around Spring Break vacations, to accommodate out-of-town college students.

A word of advice from Ryan; if you are lucky enough to get an interview, come prepared.

Even though the position is for summer camp, when it comes to caring for youngsters, they are selective about who they take. “Treat it as a real interview, dress appropriately and come prepared to answer questions about activities with children or any supervising experience you have,” she said. Ryan advices residents to keep an eye on the city’s website. Applications for other summer positions, including park maintenance and the aquatic center, should also soon be available.

f you’re looking for a summer job,

and like being outdoors, now’s the time to apply for a spot as a summer camp counselor with the City of Plantation. Since February, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been accepting applications for several dozen summer recreation positions, and there’s still time to apply.

The city is looking for candidates to fill roles as junior counselors, senior counselors, assistant program supervisors and program supervisors.

“Depending on enrollment, we should have 61 positions to fill,” said Shannon Ryan, Superintendent of Facilities with the department.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 11 to apply. Experience in childcare, even as a babysitter, is preferred but not required for all positions. Past summer camp experience, either as a camper or a counselor-in-training, is also helpful.

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camp programs for children ages 5-16.

The camps are designed to give children a well-rounded camp experience, with weekly activities including a fun variety of sports, arts & crafts, field trips, swim trips and special events. This summer, Ryan says they plan on operating several day camps at Central Park, Volunteer Park, the Community Center and the Jim Ward Community

If you are interested in applying, you can download an application online at www. plantation.org or you can pick one up at the Human Resource Department at City Hall, located at 400 N.W. 73 Avenue or at Plantation Central Park, located at 9151 N.W. 2nd Street. For more information call the city’s Human Resource Department at 954-797-2240.

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Hundreds Expected for Annual Fight Against Cancer

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Relay organizers are hoping to get as many as 200 battleground for a local effort in the fight against people to enroll in the long-term study that will help cancer. The 2012 Relay for Life of Plantation is set researchers better identify the lifestyle, environmenfor March 30-31st and organizers are again expecting a tal, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. huge turnout for the overnight event. “We are anticipat- Participants ages 30-65 can enroll at the Relay by ing at least 48 teams this year,” said Wendy Robbin, the donating a small blood sample, and providing their Chairperson of the Plantation Relay for Life. medical history. “It doesn’t take much time, but it is The Seminole Middle School Junior Honor Society team will be one of 15 school teams taking part.

Relay For Life is designed to celebrate survivorship and so important,” said Robbin. raise money for research and programs for the American The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life got its Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather start in the mid-1980s when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma at schools or parks and take turns walking or running laps. colorectal surgeon spent 24 hours circling a track at the Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the University of Puget Sound to raise money for local American track at all times. Last year, the Plantation Relay brought Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his in $164,000, surpassing its goal of $100,000. Now in its patients who had battled cancer. Throughout the night, 14th year, it is the third highest earning relay in Broward friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 County and among the top 25 percent in the entire state. minutes. From there, it grew into a team style relay event, Walkers on the track at last year’s Relay; The entire community is invited to come out and The event begins with an inspirational Survivors Lap, that is now held in communities nationwide. show support in the fight against cancer. when cancer survivors are invited to circle the track together For Wendy Robbin, like so many others, the mission is to help celebrate their victories over the disease. Later in personal. She lost her sister to melanoma years ago and her Plantation’s 2012 Relay for Life will be held March the evening, guests remember those lost to cancer during husband is a three-year survivor of throat cancer. When he 30-31st, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday night and enda Luminaria ceremony, where candles are lit inside bags was diagnosed, she learned first-hand just how important ing at noon on Saturday. There will be a kiddies’ area filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a loved the programs offered by the American Cancer Society can open on Friday from 3 to 9pm, non-stop entertainment, one touched by cancer. This year, the Plantation Relay be. She encourages everyone in the community to come and food available for purchase from 20 plantation will also be one of only three in Broward County offering out and help make difference. “It is a couple of hours out restaurants. Central Park is located at 9151 N.W. 2nd participants the chance to take part in a landmark new of their life, but it makes such a difference in what a cancer Street. For more information, visit www.relayforlife. study called the Cancer Prevention Study-3 or CPS-3. patient is going through,” she said. org/plantationfl entral Park will once again be the

Garden Show Blossoms into Annual Spring Event

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Bromeliad Society of Broward County, plants, or you can’t keep even the sturdi- which is hosting Garden Fest 2012 along est plant alive, make sure to stop by one of with the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club.

Plantation’s best known green events. Garden Fest 2012 is The free two-day show, now in its fourth set for March 24 and 25 at Volunteer Park, and organizers year, will highlight more than 50 vendors say the show is perfect for anyone with a green thumb, from across South and Central Florida, or anyone trying to develop one. “Garden Fest is great and is expected to bring in close to 3,000 to come and explore or to come and get some answers guests over the weekend. They’ll have if you are having problems with any type of plants,” said everything from bromeliads to orchids, Colleen Hendrix of Plantation, the President of the exotics, palms and butterfly garden plants, medicinal plants and herbs, cactus The bromeliad will be one of the featured finds at Garden Fest 2012. and succulents, and roses. Among combining forces, they found they were able to provide the offerings, rare and exotic plants guests with a great green experience, including a farmers that collectors will be enticed to market, gardening supplies, garden art and bamboo and add to their greenery. “It’s not stuff great food to munch on while browsing. Master gardeners that you are going to find at a home will also be on hand to answer almost any question about improvement store,” Hendrix said. how to care for plants.

Hendrix said the show is a partnership between the Bromeliad Garden Fest 2012 is set for March 24 and 25 at Volunteer Society of Broward Country, which Park, located at 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. was looking for a venue to display Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 their bromeliads and the Plantation p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are both free, Woman’s Club, which was looking and there will be food for sale. For more information, for an event to replace its plant and phone 954-530-0076 or visit them online at www.broPlants of all types, sizes, colors will be available at the two-day show. craft sale several years ago. By meliadsocietybc.com

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Shelby’s motivation to go comes in part from her grandmother, a Holocaust survivor who travels to Israel frequently to take part in program for survivors. “I’d really like to go to support her, and she really encourages me to make this happen,” Shelby said. She is also attending a Jewish Day school this year for the first time, and being surrounded by Jewish values and Israeli pride has further sparked her interest. She’s also involved in BBYO, which is a Jewish Youth Group. Shelby and her family have traveled to Israel before, but it was many years ago and she says she doesn’t recall much from that first trip Since its founding 109 years ago, JNF has evolved into a global environmental leader by planting 250 million trees, building over 210 reservoirs and dams, developing over 250,000 acres of land, creating more than 1,000 parks, providing the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities, bringing life to the Negev Desert.

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The 15-year old Plantation girl is hoping to visit Israel over the summer, and she’s embarked on a philanthropic way to help pay her way.

Through the Jewish National Fund’s “Plant a Tree” in Israel program, she is encouraging as many people as she can to buy trees in Israel to help keep the country green. “It not only helps Israel, it helps me reach my goal,” said Curran, who is a sophomore at the David Posnack Jewish Day School.

Since November, she’s been asking family, friends and schoolmates to help out by “planting a tree” in the Jewish state for $36. From that donation, half is used to actually plant a tree, and the other half is used to allow her to take part in the BBYO Israel Journey program.

The program gives young adults the chance to visit Israel for 21 days to learn about its historical importance and to find spiritual meaning in their homeland. Shelby is hoping to raise as much as $6,000 by May, and was close to half her goal in early February.

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Everglades Restoration Magnet Program has reached a milestone this year. The program, which fosters learning and an understanding of the environment, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Alyce Culpepper, the coordinator who has overseen the program from the start, says part of their success is that they have a curriculum like no other. “I think the uniqueness of the courses we offer is part of what has made our magnet thrive and be very successful,” she said.

The Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Magnet Program pulls environmentally-minded students from across Broward County. This year, they have 530 students from 32 middle and private schools. An estimated 125 students graduate from the program each year. The draw has always been its theme, which is to empower students to compete in the global marketplace in environmental science and technology, and to connect them to real-world experiences, including restoring Florida’s Everglades. Teachers, all of whom were professional scientists before coming to the program, offer (top) Outdoor Exploration: students courses in Limnology or the study of slog in the Florida Everglades to learn about its unique eco-system fresh water eco-systems, Botany, Solar (bottom) The Solar Knight III, the program’s award-winning solar-powered car.

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and more. Culpepper says they are the only school focused on the restoration of the Everglades. The honors have followed. In 2011, the Magnet Schools of America organization named the program a national Magnet School of Distinction for the third time in four years. For four consecutive years, SPHS won the Fairchild Challenge, a multi-disciplinary environmental competition sponsored by Miami’s botanical garden.

Along the way, the program has grown not just in students, but in facilities. A multimillion dollar research building complete with classrooms, an amphitheater, wetland, solar and aquaculture labs was dedicated in 2008. The outside of the building is designed with a miniature KOE (Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades) landscape so students could have an accurate replica of some of what they are learning right outside their front door. Culpepper says specialized field trips, even those right on campus, have been a big part of their success.”We take kids outside to study the environment,” she said.

Throughout the year, magnet students also visit other schools in the area to serve as ER, or Everglades Restoration, ambassadors where they talk to students about conservation and protecting our eco-system. The school’s award-winning solar power car, the Solar Knight, also goes on the road often to help educate about energy alternatives. Culpepper says it is what the magnet program was intended to do. “Our program has brought an awareness of the importance of youth learning good environmental stewardship. The future is our youth today,” said Culpepper.

To help celebrate the 10th anniversary, the program will host a Green Gala May 10 to honor youth environmental stewardship, and award scholarships to deserving seniors.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 per person, and $10 for magnet students.

For more on the Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Magnet program, visit http://www.sphsmagnet.com/

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This summer marks its 53rd season of entertaining children from all over south Florida.

Throughout the years, PCDC has built a positive reputation among campers and parents alike. Approximately 100,000 campers have had the summer of a lifetime, and many of them have “grown up” at PCDC and gone on to become staff members.

Many PCDC alumni now send their own children to the camp with the assurance that their children are safe, happy and entertained at one of the best camps in the county.

Karen Dunne has been a part of the PCDC team for decades, and has been running the camp as Executive Director since 1996. The fact that she is only the third director that PCDC has ever had speaks to the fact that the camp is like a close-knit family.

A lot has changed since the camp’s humble beginnings in 1959 on the old campus of Pine Crest School on East Broward Boulevard. The school and camp moved to its present location in northeast Broward County in 1965. The sprawling campus is situated on 49 acres and features three swimming pools, three auditoriums and two gymnasiums.

Pine Crest Day Camp is among the largest summer camps in our nation, operating exclusively on one site. Pine Crest Day Camp (Ft. Lauderdale) currently enrolls just under 900 children daily and supervises them with approximately 250 high school and college students.

Dunne credits what she calls a revolving door of over 40 kid-happy activities for PCDC’s popularity among campers. PCDC is the total package, perfect for the camper that likes to participate in a range of activities throughout the day.

“I believe that our campers love the PCDC experience because of the variety of activities that we have,” says Dunne. “It is not often that kids can attend one camp that allows them to get a taste of so many uncommon offerings such as Spy School, Lacrosse, Magic, Archery, Zip Lines across the lake, Climbing Walls, and Cookie Crafts to name just a few.” These are in addition to the more traditional camp activities such as swimming, diving, soccer, miniature golf, arts ‘n crafts, and video games, she notes.

Choosey parents choose PCDC for a several reasons, Dunne explains. “We have been a summer mainstay in Broward County for 53 years now. Our long history and reputation stands unmatched in our area. In fact, many of our parents were once PCDC

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campers who now, so many years later, want their kids to have the same wonderful summer experiences that they had.”

She also notes that parents like the ‘all-inclusive’ factor at PCDC. “We don’t take field trips,” explains Dunne. “Actually, there is little reason to do so, since resources such as giant waterslides, bounce houses, stage shows, and live entertainment come right to us.”

Movies are now shown in the 950 seat auditorium, as is the popular Morning Show.

The lake that stands in the middle of the campus is home to Hydro-bikes, Kayaks, and Paddle Boats. Kids now find Electric Guitars, Adventure Climbing Towers, Speed Stacking, Nintendo Game Rooms, and sky-high water slides on their schedules. Parades, costume days, and even kid-friendly lunches served in a state-of-the-art dining room (complete with big screen TVs), have all been lined up to form the framework of great summer experiences for PCDC campers.

The staff at PCDC is yet another factor in the equation. Dunne notes that a majority of the approximately 180 staff members actually began as counselors-in-training and return for many seasons. Some counselors have been with PCDC for six years or longer and some have even made it into the camp’s “Decade Club.”

Dunne could not run PCDC without the expertise of her Assistant Director, Kristen Davis, who began as a five-year-old camper, turned counselor, turned administrator.

“Having spent every summer here as a child, my summer memories are the perfect memories of an enriching childhood,” says Davis. “Fun and caring counselors taught me how to swim, roller skate, play football, twirl a baton, climb a wall, and even shoot a bow and arrow!

Davis feels lucky to be a part of the PCDC administrative team, working under the creative vision of Karen Dunne. “Together, we are dedicated to making perfect summer memories for every child attending the great South Florida tradition that is Pine Crest Day Camp,” says Davis.

Registration for the 2011 summer session is under way for campers, ages 4-11. Bus transportation, early drop-off and late stay are available. Pine Crest Day Camp is located at 1501 Northeast 62nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.pinecrestdaycamp.com or call 954-492-4137 for more information.

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smooth and elastic, allowing blood to flow freely. The blood carries oxygen and other nutrients to your heart.

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. Coronary heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries to your heart.

This buildup causes the arteries to get narrow. As a result, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop.

Symptoms of coronary heart disease may be very obvious, but sometimes you can have coronary heart disease and not have any symptoms. Chest pain is the most common symptom. You feel this pain when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen.

The amount of pain varies from person to person. You may have a heavy feeling on your chest like someone is squeezing your heart. You may feel the pain under your breast bone, in your neck, arms, stomach, or upper back. The pain usually occurs with activity or emotion, and goes away with rest or a medicine called nitroglycerin. Other symptoms include shortness of breath and fatigue with activity.

The following risk factors for coronary heart disease cannot be changed; your family history of coronary heart disease and your age, as the risk of heart disease increases with age. Another factor is your gender; men have a higher risk of getting heart disease than women who are still getting their menstrual period. After menopause, the risk for women is closer to the risk for men. Your genes play a role too. If your parents or other close relatives had heart disease, you are at higher risk. African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans have a higher risk for heart problems.

The following risk factors for coronary heart disease can be changed: ▸▸ Smoking. The worst thing you can do for your heart is smoke. The risk of heart attack is twice as high for smokers as for nonsmokers, and smokers who suffer a heart attack are more likely to die within an hour of the attack. The good news is, no matter how long or how much you’ve smoked, your risk of coronary heart disease will rapidly decline as soon as you quit smoking. ▸▸ High cholesterol levels. Higher cholesterol levels increase the risk of coronary heart disease because cholesterol builds up on artery walls. Adults over 35 years of age should have their cholesterol levels measured at least once every five years. ▸▸ High blood pressure. High blood pressure can also increase your risk for heart attack. Often blood pressure can be kept under control by limiting salt intake, exercising regularly, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, and maintaining a healthy weight. For high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to these measures, medication can keep it within healthy limits. ▸▸ Obesity and inactivity. People who are too heavy for their height are more likely to develop coronary heart disease, even with no other risk factors. ▸▸ Diabetes. Diabetes can make coronary heart disease worse in many different ways. High blood glucose can cause elevated levels of blood fats and cholesterol, promote injury to the inside of blood vessels, and affect the immune system. ▸▸ Stress. Most doctors believe that high levels of stress can also increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

For a free referral to a primary care physician in the area, contact Westside Regional Medical Center’s toll-free physician referral and health information line at 1-800-618-2631.

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health & Wellness

A Typical Rear End Crash

By Dr. Jeffrey Berard

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ou are minding your own business while stopped

at an intersection waiting for a green light when someone crashes into your rear fender. After the initial shock, you do not find any damage to either car, but you exchange insurance information and decide to call a policeman to report the accident.

The patrolman writes his report and notes that there are no injuries reported and there is no apparent damage.

More than 2 million such accidents are reported every year nationwide. Many more are never reported because people are in a hurry and they do not realize that these accidents cause real damage to the ligaments in the neck and the cervical spine. The pain symptoms are usually delayed and can start days, or even weeks later. People that do have pain symptoms are sent to the hospital to check for serious spinal injuries and released.

But the fact is, injuries can occur in low speed accidents with no apparent damage to your car.

We monitor ongoing research produced by the Spinal Research Center of San Diego, which is an organization that specializes in whiplash and the resulting trauma. Crash tests are organized each year to train physicians, and the details presented are based on actual research and crash tests recorded with a high speed camera and technical instruments connected to the drivers.

Why Did You Get Hurt?

Most rear end accidents occur at speeds less than 20 mph, so how can they be that dangerous? The reason is very simple. Part of the design is to make bumpers withstand low speed crashes of 12 mph, yet the threshold of injury proven by research is only 5 mph.

This means that if your car is stopped for traffic then is propelled to a speed of only 5 mph by another car, that is enough energy to produce a whiplash injury.

The accident takes place over the short period of only 300 milliseconds, or less than one-third of a second. The reaction of your torso and head can be described in four phases as follows: 1. The initial phase starts with the torso moving backward into the seat back with the spine straightening. the head rises a few inches because of the spine straightening .

2. At this point in the sequence, the vehicle is at peak acceleration, which is 1.5 to 2 times the acceleration of the vehicle. The head has not yet begin to move forward and continues to move backward, and slack may develop in the shoulder harness.

The head comes down on the headrest causing tension and shear in the neck, and worse possibly the chance for flexion injury.

3. In the third phase, the head and neck are at peak acceleration and the vehicle acceleration has stopped. The brake pressure is probably reapplied, which accentuates the deceleration phase and increases the chance for a flexion injury.

4. In the final phase, full flexion occurs against the restraint system and the occupant experiences high neck tension, torsion and compression. This is the most injurious phase of the whiplash.

Dr. Jeffrey Berard, DC. is the Owner/Clinic Director of Spine and Sport Rehab Institute of Plantation and Port St. Lucie Florida. He’s located at 286 S. University Drive in Plantation. Email him atDrJeff@getbackintothegame.com or phone him at 954-452-4600.

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K-Kids Ready to Make a Difference in Community clean-up of graffiti and foul words defacing school property. “We want to keep our school nice so people will want to come,” said Zane Hight, 11, a 5th grader who is the President of the K-Kids.

Another potential project on tap includes caring for the school’s butterfly garden, which was planted just a few months ago.

McGonigle says K-Kids provides young students with the experience necessary to go on to Kiwanis service clubs in middle school, known as Builders Clubs, and then to high school Key Clubs. The Kiwanis Club of Plantation has Key Clubs at Plantation High, South Plantation High, and the American Heritage School.

Karen Diamond put two children through Plantation Park in the 70’s and then volunteered at the school for 12 years. She’s now a member of the Kiwanis Club and is proud to be a part of the launching of the club’s K-Kids program.

“Anything we can do to get the kids involved in the community is wonderful. To introduce them to service, volunteerism and helping their neighbor and all that goes with that is important. It helps build character,” she said.

By Julie Levin

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anking on the idea that it is never

too early to teach children about the importance of helping their community, the Kiwanis Club of Plantation has embarked on a new project with the students at Plantation Park Elementary School. They’ve created their first ever “K-Kids” program to get elementary-age students interested in community service. “This is a club for children who want to be involved in a community activity, where they get to decide the projects they’ll be doing to help out,” said Jim McGonigle, the Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Plantation.

K-Kids is a national Kiwanis program and is the largest student-led, community-service organization for elementary school students nationwide.

This is the first time it has been introduced in Plantation and already 15 students in grades 3-5 at Plantation Park have signed up to be a part of it. They meet once a week, under the guidance of Kiwanis Club members and South Plantation High School Key Club members. Their first two meetings provided a chance to elect officers, and start talking about projects they wanted to do around the school and the community. One of the first projects launched was a school-wide

Top: Some of the members of the K-Kids Club at Plantation Park Elementary School Bottom: Kiwanis Club of Plantation Treasurer Jim McGonigle leads a meeting of the new K-Kids Club

Miami Dolphin “Bowls” over Local Students

By Julie Levin

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ust before the NFL Pro Bowl and the

46th Annual Super Bowl, it was a bowl of a different sort that had Will Allen’s attention. On January 24, the veteran Miami Dolphin cornerback helped local students create hand-crafted paper bowls that were to be used for charity. Allen visited Tropical Elementary School to help drive home the point about giving back to the community. “It’s my second time visiting this school,” Allen said. “It’s good to come in here and let the kids see

Allen creates a bowl that will be used for charity.

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you sitting down and doing the same things as them for a good cause.”

Allen helped out in Libby Hodge’s art class, where she was having students create bowls for their Super Bowl of Caring/Change for Charity project. The bowls were created out of colored paper, that was put in a blender with water and then strained to make a type of paper clay. Hodges, and students from her art club, took Allen step by step through the process, and then the NFL star sat with students and helped formed the mixture into bowls. As Allen carefully put his bowl together, several of the students looked on in admiration as an NFL player worked in their midst. “It’s like awesome.

It blows my mind to have him here,” said Art teacher Libby Hodges, and students Alex Andra, Garett Schindeler and Anna Thony work Vincent Langnecker, 8. with Miami Dolphin player Will Allen.

Once dry, the creations went home with the students who were asked to collect as helps,” said Hodges. much change as possible in the bowl. Each grade Maria Sobkowski’s second graders were lucky enough in the school was given a glass jar, and there was a to be in the art room when Allen visited. She said many school-wide competition to see which grade could of her students wore Miami Dolphins t-shirts and jerseys raise the most money. The money collected will in anticipation of the visit, and she made sure to prepare go to local food banks. Hodges said in past years, them for the importance of their combined project. “We’ve the school had raised as much as $2,000. “That’s been talking about why it is nice to give to charity and to just in coins, so it is remarkable. Every little bit those less fortunate than us,” she said.

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A good bite makes it easier for you to bite, chew and speak. This can enhance your dental health, and your overall health, and may improve self-esteem.

Orthodontic treatment is often a part of a comprehensive dental health care plan. With good care, including orthodontic treatment when necessary, teeth can last a lifetime.

Treatment in children or teenagers who are still growing may yield results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have completed their growth.

A healthy bite is as important at the age of 60, as it is at age 16. Even though adults are no longer growing, they can also enjoy improvements that can come from orthodontic treatment. Your age is not a consideration for orthodontic treatment. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. In fact, about one in every five orthodontic patients today is over age 18. Thanks to today’s smaller, less visible, more comfortable orthodontic appliances, including fixed braces and removable appliances, adults

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The AAO recommends that your child get an orthodontic check-up no later the age 7. By this age, orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present. Some orthodontic treatment may be easier to correct if they’re found early. Most orthodontic patients begin active treatment between the ages of 9 and 14.

Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities. The receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this formal education may call themselves orthodontists and only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Orthodontic treatment is a smart investment in your dental, physical and emotional health.

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Three Keys to an Effective Loan Modification

By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

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in which their resulting payment is actually higher than their original mortgage payment, and the resulting principal balance owed is far greater than the home is worth. Still other homeowners end up losing their homes because they are unable to complete a loan modification before the home is sold at public auction. These homeowners were apparently unaware of the following three keys to an effective and sustainable loan modification.

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If your home is worth significantly less than you owe on it, you may be eligible for a Principal Reduction Alternative (PRA) under a Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). To be eligible for PRA, the home must also be occupied as your primary residence, you must be either delinquent or in danger of falling behind on your payments, and your mortgage payment must be more than 31% of your gross monthly income. If you qualify for PRA, the principal balance on your home loan is reduced to the current market value of your home. This allows you to continue making affordable mortgage payments on a long term basis. Other eligibility criteria may apply for PRA, and we encourage you to seek legal advice before submitting a PRA request to your lender.

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If your first mortgage was permanently modified under HAMP, and you have a second mortgage on the same property, you may be eligible for a modification or principal reduction on your second mortgage under the Second Lien Modification Program (2MP). In order to qualify for 2MP, your lender must also participate in the program, and you must be current on your HAMP modification.

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The third key is ensuring that the lender does not foreclose on your home before you loan modification is finalized. As explained in previous articles, just because you’ve applied for a loan modification does not mean that your lender will stop the foreclosure of your home. Unless you hire a qualified and experienced law firm to defend your interests in the foreclosure, all the time and energy spent attempting to modify your home loan may be wasted.

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ungal infection of toenails, also known as

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The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, black, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. There is usually no pain or other bodily symptoms, unless the disease is severe.

In normal, healthy people, fungal nails are most commonly caused by fungus that is caught from moist, wet areas. Communal showers, such as those at a gym, or swimming pools are common sources. Athletes have been proven to be more susceptible to the fungus. This is presumed to be due to the wearing of tight-fitting, sweaty shoes associated with repetitive trauma to the toenails. Having athlete’s foot makes it more likely that the fungus will infect your toenails.

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mainstay in Plantation since 1974,

Footprints Boutique began as a shoe and accessory boutique, but has since grown into a place for even the most discriminating shopper.

Boasting one of the largest Brighton selections in Broward County and much more, customers will always be able to find that unique something special at Footprints Boutique. Exceptional customer service and personal attention are also part of the experience. Recently Peggy Jenkins, General Manager and a member of the Footprints Boutique family since 1988, answered a few questions about Footprints Boutique.

are a downtown neighborhood store now servicing 4th generations of families. We believe it is more about how you spend your time shopping and less about how you spend your money. We like happy consumers and we like our customers to feel like friends. Several of our sales associates were customers and are now part of the Footprints Boutique Team.

What keeps customers coming back to your business? The per-

bers of the community. We feel both honored and fortunate to be part of Plantation and we want to give back to those that have supported us through the years.

Many of us were either raised in this community, and/or are raising our own families here. We work closely with individuals at all of the organizations we support and we work with area schools to raise money to aid school PTO’s hoping to make things just a little easier for them.

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sonalized service of our associates, and Brighton accessories What do you do when you are always be found at the selection we offer, and the can not working? We enjoy time Footprints Boutique. fact that we work hard to engage with family and friends, Peggy our customers into a fun overall experience; and Sharin both have children in the Plantation one they would like to repeat and will tell their school system who also participate in area sports friends and family about. Some customers refer and activities. We frequent favorite restaurants to us as the Toys R Us for Women and similar like Mustard Seed, Bash and Vignetto’s as well to Cheers, “where everyone knows your name”. as other area businesses.

The staff at Footprints Boutique.

What is the Footprints Boutique? A full service women’s boutique founded and owned by husband and wife Joan and Robert Charnow and operated by Peggy Jenkins and Joan and Bob’s daughter Sharin Leff.

Footprints is very involved in the community... what are some of the organizations you work with? ARC Broward, Can’t Stomach Cancer- the Foundation of Debbie’s Dream, Cystic Fibrosis, proudly supporting the Klauber family and we have walked for Team Trax for Max for the last 4 years, We work with FD Now - and we respect

How long have you been in your current location and what brought you to the Plantation area? We have been here since 1974. While we are now central Broward, when we opened we were on the cusp of what was once the most western part of Broward County.

What are the products you offer? What lines do you carry? We are the largest independent Brighton retailer in the US, carrying handbags, jewelry, belts, wallets, gifts, eyewear, watches and more. We proudly present Pandora Jewelry and love to help people create the unforgettable moments bracelets and necklaces. We sell Kameleon, a great sterling silver jewelry line, and several other jewelry lines. We also carry customer favorite apparel lines like Jag, Miracle Body Jeans, Silver Jeans, Mechant, David Cline.

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What can customers expect when they visit Footprints? Quality in both merchandise and service and a great overall experience. We

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Anything else you’d like us to know about the boutique? Several family members work here- Cari Baranski is Joan and Bob’s younger daughter. She is learning the business and together with her husband John, raising her 2 children.

Gina is Bob’s sister and both a sales associate at Footprints and a jewelry artisan with a beautiful portfolio of items she has handcrafted. Lori’s sister Sharon Marsten- Mckenna, a talented graphic artist helps bring Peggy’s ideas to life.

How can customers stay in touch with Footprints Boutique? We encourage everyone

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and support the work Carol Alterman and her family have done to raise awareness about this incredibly rare disease. That is just to name a few, and this year we have a team for Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society at Central Park on March 30th. We would love more team members for what is sure to be a great night, so please call Peggy! We are active in the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce and encourage anyone and everyone to join us. We have worked together through the years to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.

to get on our e-mail list and so you can learn about the fun things that are happening and the different things we do. For example, March 15th18th we will be participating in another fabulous Pandora event and giving away Pandora clasp bracelets as a gift with purchase.

Footprints Boutique is located at 240 South University Drive Plantation, Florida 33324. You can phone them at 954-475-1520 or find them online at www.footprintsltd.net. They are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why do you put a priority on giving back to the community? Joan and Bob have been part of the community since 1973 and Footprints has been frequented by and supported by mem-

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Stressed? Massage Envy of Plantation Provides Relaxing and Affordable Massage Treatments

By Julie Levin

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hether you are looking for a great

way to relax or to soothe those nagging aches and pains, make sure you visit Massage Envy of Plantation. Thanks to their affordable memberships, anyone who visits Massage Envy can enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic massage, without paying traditional day spa prices.

Gary Hirsch, who co-owns and operates six Massage Envy Clinics in South Florida, recently answered a few questions about his business.

What is Massage Envy? At Massage Envy, massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. These timehonored services not only relieve stress and treat physical conditions; they also provide physical and emotional benefits. The mission of Massage Envy is to make customized massages available to everyone. With affordable memberships, flexible hours and convenient locations, Massage Envy is an accessible alternative to traditional day spa massage therapy. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage types to choose from with variations in pressure, technique, areas of focus and desired outcome. Every visit is a chance to find your new favorite massage.

What are some of the massage services you offer? We offer Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy.

Massage Envy is located at 12101 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation.

How long have you been in your current location and what brought you to this area? We

What kind of training does your staff go through? All of our Massage Therapists have

opened this location in 2007. We felt that the Plantation/Sunrise area needed an affordable massage therapy establishment. After receiving many requests from member guests who were familiar with Massage Envy, we were able to secure our location in the PetsMart Plaza and open.

passed the State Board and are Licensed Massage Therapists.

What can customers expect when they visit Massage Envy? Massage Envy believes

of Massage: stress relief, encourages relaxation, improves posture, improves circulation, lowers blood pressure and helps manage pain.

everybody deserves a great customized massage, so we’ve made relaxation convenient and affordable.

What’s the mood and ambience like? The ambience at

Tranquil and relaxing: Massage Envy offers a variety of massage types including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, prenatal, reflexology and more.

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Massage Envy resembles a spa, in that it is tranquil and very peaceful. Many guests come in feeling stressed and leave feeling relaxed. The feeling that you get from Massage Envy is an experience and joy that will have you coming back whenever you feel stressed or just need some quite and relaxation.

What sets you apart from other businesses offering massage? We give you a $100.00 massage for only $39.00*.

Why is “massage” such an important part of a healthy lifestyle? There are many benefits

Anything else you’d like us to know? Come in and join and anyone else in your household will receive an additional discount on their wellness program. Join by March 31st , with your spouse, and we will upgrade your 1st visit to a Hot Stone Massage-a $48.00 VALUE. Massage Envy is located at 12101 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation. They are open MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone them at 954-370-ENVY (3689) or online at MassageEnvy.com.

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health & wellness

Why Do I Need a Deep Cleaning?

By Dr. Uttma Dham

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aven’t you asked that question to your dentist

before and often come away unconvinced that you need the procedure because you think teeth cleaning is a cleaning, what’s the difference? First of all, I would like to explain that there is no such thing as teeth cleaning in dental terminology. There are three terms that are used, prophylaxis, scaling and root planning and debridement. Prophylaxis, as the term suggests is a prophylactic (preventive) cleaning which is done when people have healthy gums and have usually kept up with their dental health by making regular visits to their dentist. Scaling and root planning is a procedure, usually referred to as deep cleaning, which is a periodontal therapy that is done in patients with gum disease like gingivitis and periodontitis. This procedure is a non surgical way of fighting gum disease. Unlike the prophylaxis, where the gums are health and the plaque and tartar is minimal and above the gums only, scaling is the process by which plaque and tartar are removed from both above the gums (supragingival) and below the gums (subgingival).

How do you know you have gum disease? Usually on your exam with the dentist, there is a periodontal evaluation done which involves doing a pocket charting. Pocket charting is the measuring of the space between your gums and teeth. In a normal healthy mouth that space is called sulcus and is 2-3mm in depth. When you have a gum disease the space increases because of bacterial invasion from plaque and tartar and now the depth is 4mm and higher. The higher the number, the worse the situation is.

Along with that there will be bleeding, redness of gums and sometimes pus and bad breath. Scaling and root planning involves administration of local anesthesia. Plaque and calculus (tartar) are removed and parts of root surfaces are smoothed. This “planes” the roots under the gum to provide a smooth surface for gums to reattach. Usually the treatment requires 2-3 hours over a couple of visits and hence the cost of this is much higher than a prophylactic cleaning. After the treatment, the gums are reevaluated after a few weeks and the pockets are measured again. Most of the time, the pockets will decrease and gums will shrink.

There are some associated side effects. After the root planning the teeth can temporarily become sensitive to hot and cold. As the gums shrink after the treatment, the gums get healthy reducing the puffiness and causing the spaces to appear between the teeth. You may also experience some recession of gums but either situation is better than leaving gum disease not treated properly. Last, but certainly not least, a few words about “Debridement”. That is a term used when a person has excessive calculus (tartar) present and that must be removed first to even diagnose the level of gum disease.

Dr Uttma Dham is a Plantation-based dentist practicing general and cosmetic dentistry at Westside Dental Center, located at 180 SW 84th Avenue, Ste D, Plantation, Fl-33324.Her practice focuses on providing quality care and prevention of dental disease. Her office can be reached at 954-476-4535.

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954.476.2338 Dr. Wiers has received numerous awards in the field of Pediatric Rheumatology. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Arthritis Foundation, the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is ECFMG Certified; Board Eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology; Board Certified in General Pediatrics.

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seen on scene

Front row: Axel Pantaleon, David Zafrani; 2nd row: Luciano Sanfilippo, Eddie Capatano, Steven Jean-Pierre; 3rd row: Rony Martinez, Ben Cohen, Liam Nagy, Kai Copper, Zackary Fifelski; 4th row: Matthias Myrtidis, Tyler Kipilman, Christopher Nagy

Eagles Soar!

Congratulations to the Plantation Eagles FC U13 F50 soccer team for taking second place in the January Wellington Wave Soccer Tournament. The boys are U12 players but are playing up to U13 this year under the guidance of Coach Kris McKinley. The team played four games against tough competition, winning three out of four matches.

Volunteers Honored

Three Plantation residents were among the nearly 1,400 volunteers honored by The Broward Center for the Performing Arts recently. Jean Balfour and Durwood and Gloria Daitz were among those honored at the 21st annual volunteer recognition luncheon, which was held at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Volunteers usher and serve as community ambassadors for the Broward Center and its affiliate venues, the Parker Playhouse, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Gala Event

Dorit Genet joins Plantation residents David and Carrie Schulman at the Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Major Gifts Gala on January 8 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. More than 120 people were on hand to honor families that have given $10,000 or more to the Federation’s Annual Campaign.

Among those in attendance: Past Jewish Community Foundation Chair of the Jewish Federation of Broward County Gene Glasser, past Foundation Director Jan Lederman, and Plantation resident and current Foundation Chair Alan Cohn.

Doogie Palooza

A huge crowd of people and pets poured into Happy Trails Dog Park January 28 for the annual Doggie Palooza event.

Guests mingled with more than 60 pet-related vendors and had a chance to enjoy free doggie obstacle courses, demonstrations and more.

Jack Zink Spirit Award

Wm. F. “Bill” Hirschman was recently named one of two winners of the "Jack Zink Spirit Award." The honor is given by the Mosaic Theatre of Plantation to recognize those who help drive forward the mission of the theater and cultural arts in Broward County. Hirschman is the editor and chief critic for Florida Theater On Stage. A veteran journalist, Hirschman began reviewing theater for the South Florida Sun Sentinel in 1998 and has written about the arts and reviewed books for several decades. The other winner named; Publix Super Market Charities which has a longstanding tradition of support for the mission of Mosaic Theatre and the arts in South Florida.

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Fundraising Honor

Jennifer Cohen, with daughters Alexandria (l) and Sydney (r), was recently honored for her fundraising work by FundRaising Success Magazine. The magazine hosted its 2012 Fundraising Professionals of the Year awards competition recently and named Cohen, a Plantation resident, as one of five "Fundraising Stars". Cohen is the co-founder & President of the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation. Winners were chosen from 75 nominations.

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