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COVER STORY Dr. James Kerns Offers State-of-the-Art Dental Care With A Compassionate Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

school news Patriots Take Soccer Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Plantation Teams Score at Flag Football Jamboree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Legally Speaking Divorce in Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan to Keep Your Home and Investment Properties for Much Less than You Owe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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5th Teddy Bear Picnic – Bring your teddy bear, your lunch and a blanket or chair. Bring Grandma and Grandpa, Mommy or Daddy and come have a picnic! Animated storytelling where children become part of the fun! Refreshments. Admission is free! 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.

Plantation Diving Invitational Meet – The largest dive meet of the year, with teams coming from all over Florida and several from out of state. Plantation Aquatics Center at Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Avenue. For information and times, call 954-452-2525.

8th Lifelong Learning Lecture: Voices of World War II – Hear the personal stories of Americans affected by internment during World War II during this month’s Lifelong Learning lecture, “Only What We Could Carry: Voices of World War II”. 10:30 a.m.. to 11:45 a.m., in the town center at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd in Plantation. The lectures are free but reservations are required as space is limited. For more information, call 954- 472-3007, email CVOFmarketing@ covenantretirement.org or visit www. covenantretirement.com.

11th Tinsel Town Cabaret Show – Local top-rated talent of all ages are spotlighted in this competition that the whole family will enjoy. Tickets are $6 per person and are available for purchase at Plantation Central Park, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street or at Volunteer Park the evening of the show. Free refreshments will be served. 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise

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11th & 25th Wednesday Lectures @ 2-Philosophy of the Mind: Brains, Consciousness, and Thinking Machines. There are two lectures this month titled Artificial Intelligence (11th) and Attacks on Artificial Intelligence (25th). 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.

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June Titanic: The Legacy Remains – The Plantation Historical Museum presents the grand opening and reception for their newest exhibit: Titanic: The Legacy Remains. The exhibit features the Titanic Collection of William Brower, Jr. and will run through June 30. The Plantation Historical Museum is located at 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. For more information, call 954-797-2722.

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“Women of the Year” Saluted By Julie Levin

their own and need to be recognized for outstanding achievement even in a world make community service thrive in with a still-present glass ceiling. Any one Plantation were recently honored for of these women who have been recognized their efforts. The GFWC Plantation Woman’s can be the CEO or CFO of a corporation. Club (PWC) recently hosted their 38th annual They go unsalaried but are worth more than Woman of the Year luncheon to recognize eight $100,000 per year in the work they do,” said women, one from each of the service clubs in Helen Ackerman, the Publicity Chair for Plantation. The event, which was organized by the Plantation Woman’s Club. Sue Kuchenreuther, was held at the Jacaranda Gloria Merritt of the Plantation Woman’s Country Club and drew more than 150 honorees, Club read the achievements and accomplishclub members and family members. ments of each honoree. They also received a The Honorees included: Eve Davidson of plaque from Darlene Vlazny, the 3rd Vice Bayberry Garden Circle; Nancy Carroll of the President of the Woman’s Club, a corsage, Helen B Hoffman Plantation Library; Arlene centerpiece, and copy of her biography that Raybuck of the Plantation Acres Woman’s Club; the Woman’s club compiled. City Council Jane Gross of the Plantation Art Guild; Jo-Marie President Pete Tingom also presented each McBean of the Plantation Garden Club; Julie (l-r) Jo-Marie McBean, Jane Gross, Nancy Carroll, Julie Grady, Jane winner with a symbolic key to the City. Grady of the Plantation Historical Society; Jane Zimmerman, Sue Kuchenreuther, Arlene Raybuck, Eve Davidson. Council members Ron Jacobs, President Zimmerman of the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club and Sue Kuchenreuther of the Pro Tem Bob Levy, Lynn Stoner, Sharon Uria and retired Mayor Rae Carol Armstrong GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club. and Council members Jerry Fadgen and Ralph Merritt were also on hand. The honorees, who are each selected by their own organization, are chosen for their Started in 1949, The Plantation Woman’s Club is the oldest civic organization in dedication to the community through a variety of projects including the arts, education, the City of Plantation. Their mission is to foster a spirit of friendly goodwill among the fund raising, beautification projects, preservation of local heritage and support of their women of Plantation in forwarding the charitable, educational and civic improvement club’s goals and activities. “This is a group that understands that women can stand on of our community, country and world.

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Return to Titanic By Julie Levin

s the world marks the centennial anniversary of the sinking

of the Titanic, a never-before displayed collection surrounding the doomed liner is making its debut at the Plantation Historical Museum. “Titanic-The Legacy Remains” was unveiled in mid-April, providing a unique look into one of the most extensive collections of all things Titanic. The exhibit, which will run through June 30th, is being presented by the Plantation Historical Museum. It features the collection of William Brower, Jr., a Coral Springsbased author who has been fascinated by the ship since he was a young boy. His collection, which numbers in the thousands, is making its first showing just in time for the 100th anniversary of the maritime disaster which took more than 1,500 lives. Among Brower’s more prized possessions, a piece of tile from the first class smoking room of the ship, and a photo of the liner as it left Belfast on its way to Southampton to pick up passengers. “This was autographed by Milvina Dean, the youngest survivor of the disaster who was just William Brower Jr. stands in front of a photo of the ship that was signed by the youngest survivor of the sinking

9 weeks old at the time of the sinking. She passed away only three years ago,” said Brower, who also recently finished writing a companion book the exhibit called “Touched by Titanic”. The exhibit is geared to give a complete history of the Titanic’s history. There are pieces of china, a piece of the wood base the engines sat on, a piece of coal, newspaper accounts of the ship’s sinking, a crystal model of the ship, photos and much more. The forward of Brower’s book was written by Angelica Harris, an author whose husband lost two great uncles aboard Titanic. The men, who were from a small town in Italy, were stewards on the ship and there is a photo of the men just days before the ship went down. piece of tile from the first There will be a special presentation May A class smoking room. 5 by William Brower, Jr. beginning at 2 p.m., followed by a viewing of the video “The Last Signal”. There will be a third presentation by Brower on June 16, also beginning at 2 p.m. The Titanic Exhibit will run through June 30th.The Plantation Historical Museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane in Plantation. For more information, call 954-797-2722.

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Rotary Club of Plantation Celebrates a Half-Century of Service By Julie Levin

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Curtain Going Up On Tinsel Town Cabaret 2012 By Julie Levin

ingers, dancers, actors and musicians will once again take to the stage in

Plantation for the city’s annual talent show. Tinsel Town Cabaret 2012 is set for this month, and organizers are once again promising a show loaded with top-rated local talent. “We just look for complete variety and entertainment,” said Wes Lockard, the Special Events Coordinator for the city. Organized by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, the fun-filled evening of family entertainment will be held May 11 at Volunteer Park. Tickets are $6 per person, and producers are recommending guests buy their seats ahead of time. As many as two dozen acts will take to the stage, all of whom had to take part in a series of auditions held earlier in the year. Producers put out a call for performers who could sing, dance, act or any combination of the performing arts. The competition was intense, with many would-be performers being turned away. Lockard says the auditions were still 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 Lockard, who directs the show with Jack Takacs. Past performers have been so talented they have gone on to appear in commercials, films and television shows. 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. Though many of the performers are from Plantation, the auditions draw entertainers from across South Florida. Past performers have come from as far as Miami to take their turn in the spotlight. The Tinsel Town Cabaret will be held Friday, May 11 at Volunteer Park, located at 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard. Curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person and are available at Central Park before the show. Seating is limited and advance purchase is recommended. For more information, call 954-452-2510.

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Golf Classic to Benefit Seminole Middle School Law Program By Julie Levin

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community will tee off this month on a new effort to help Plantation’s future litigators. The West Broward Bar Association (WBBA) is hosting the first ever West Broward Bar Inaugural Golf Classic May 12 in an effort to raise funds for the law students at Seminole Middle School. “It’s really a great cause,” said Michael Rajtar, the President of the WBBA.”It is

helping kids in our neighborhood and it is going to be a great event on a beautiful course.” The event will be held on Saturday, May 12 at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club, located at 7050 W. Broward Boulevard in Plantation. It is open to golfers of all abilities and Rajtar is expecting a full field of up to 144 golfers. All proceeds will go to the DECAL, or Division of Enhanced Communication and Law program at Seminole Middle. DECAL is the only active non-magnet school government and law program in Broward County. Rajtar is hoping to raise as much as $25,000 that will be used to buy computers, law books and other materials for the next generation of law students. “They don’t have the resources to do any of this. So we are trying to help get it started so they can provide students with access to what it means to be a lawyer and what the legal system looks like and how it acts,” he said. The WBBA, which is a division of the Broward County Bar Association, has partnered with Seminole Middle and its DECAL program ever since the law organization’s creation in 2011. Since then, they’ve helped arrange field trips to the Broward County Courthouse where the students have met with judges, prosecutors, public defenders and other members of the legal system. The

Golf Classic is their latest mission to help the school’s law program.”We thought what a better way than to help fund this program that we’ve been involved with since the beginning,” said Rajtar, whose organization meets monthly at Plantation Preserve. The tournament is open to the public. Tickets are $100 per golfer and sponsorships are available starting at $250. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start tees off at 1 p.m. After the event, cocktails will be served from 5 – 6 p.m. followed by an awards dinner, silent auction and a raffle. To register online or for more information on the West Broward Bar Association, go to www.westbrowardbar.com.

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Inspiring Individual

Plantation Woman Inducted into the Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame By Julie Levin

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made up of a long and distinguished list of those who have promoted women’s rights in our community. New member Annette Corbett Gardiner says she is honored to have her name even mentioned amongst them. “I am excited, humbled and blessed to be nominated and then go through the process and be selected,” said Gardiner. The 52-year old Plantation resident was among seven woman formally welcomed into Broward’s Women’s Hall of Fame at the 21st annual induction ceremony and awards luncheon March 25. Hosted by the Broward County Women’s History Coalition, the annual event celebrates and honors those Broward County Women who have selflessly contributed to the progression and promotion of women. Past inductees include Blanche Ely, Claire Mitchel, Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, Commissioner Sue Gunzburger, Lori Parrish, Easter Lily Gates, Esther Rolle, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Laura Mae Jumper Osceola and many more. “These women exemplify the special attributes of Broward women and are a shining example for our next generation to follow,” said Joanne Grealy Richter, Broward County Women’s History Coalition President. Gardiner was nominated by a colleague at the Broward Healthy Start Coalition, where she works and helps run the Family Connections Mentoring Project for pregnant and parenting women and the Teen Empowerment Program. Her main goal--encouraging

teen moms to work towards getting an education. Gardiner says while there are services and programs that help young mothers take care of their babies, there was really no one empowering them to take care of themselves by getting an education, which could lead to a career. A teen mom herself many years ago, Gardiner feels passionate about getting that message out and making a difference. “Somebody needs to take that role,” she said. Married for 25 years to husband Joseph, Gardiner is also the mother of four as well as a grandmother. She was involved in the PTA/PTSO throughout her children’s schooling, and currently serves on the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition and as First Vice Chair of the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women. “I am very honored to be included amongst these very empowered women who were inducted with me,” she said. The other inductees are: Lottie Albert of Sunrise, Lauderhill Commissioner Margaret Bates, Susan Forman, Hallandale Beach Commissioner Dorothy “Dotty” Ross, Gretchen Gettemy Thompson of Fort Lauderdale and Ann Zucker of Weston. Proceeds from the luncheon benefited the Broward College WINGS program. For more information about the Broward County Women›s History Coalition, visit womenshistorycoalition.org/history.html, email them at BCWHallofFame@gmail. com or call 954-372-6290.

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Inaugural Disc Golf Classic Draws Dozens of Competitors By Julie Levin

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Patriots Take Soccer Title By Julie Levin

or the first time in six

years, American Heritage Soccer is back on top. The boys varsity soccer team recently won the State 3A title, rounding out a season that saw the Patriots go 28-2-3. The team secured the championship title with a 3-1 with over Land O’ Lakes in Tampa. “At the start of the season, nobody really expected us to win. “I’m very proud of them, because nobody expected this from us,” said Richard Jobson, the Head Soccer Coach of the American Heritage Upper School in Plantation, who is in his first full season as head coach. Jobson said the team draws elite soccer players from across the county, many of whom play in competitive travel leagues. They endured daily practices after school and dedicated themselves to disciplining themselves and putting the team first. “We just worked twice as hard as anyone else. They practiced very seriously and took time to learn the system,” said Jobson, who played college soccer at St. Thomas University.

It was the school’s 5th overall state championship, but the first one since 2008. One of the reasons for this year’s success was the play of forward Luis Betancur. The junior was named the Sun Sentinel High School Player of the Year in the Class 3A division for his 35 goals and 17 assists. Two of those goals were during the Patriots’ Class 3A state championship victory over Land O’Lakes. Betancur also played on the U.S. Youth Soccer Region III Olympic Development team last year and played in Costa Rica. In addition to Betancur, four other players made All-County first team, and several made the All-County

second team. The team is off until next year, but Jobson has a word of warning for the teams in his division.”We look even better next year,” he said. For the 2012-2013 season, they have the core of the team returning, including four freshmen who saw extensive playing time this year gaining much-needed experience. “I think this is the first of many titles to go for us,” Jobson said.

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Plantation Teams Score at Flag Football Jamboree The games were created 15 years ago as a joint effort with the Miami Dolphins and Broward County Athletic Association. Both the players and Jasmine Green of Plantation High School runs the ball at the Flag Jamboree. coaches alike say the Plantation High School's Flag Football South Plantation High's Flag Football (photo credit: Miami Dolphins) Team. (photo credit: Miami Dolphins) Team. (photo credit: Miami Dolphins) partnership provides for a special experience. By Julie Levin “It was a great opportunity. I have never stepped foot on the Miami Dolphins field and ootball is not just for boys anymore. Proof of that was in be on the same field where the players play. I actually felt special being out here," said full swing recently at the Miami Dolphins Indoor Training facility in Davie, Jasmine Green of Plantation High School. “It was really a big thing for us to be out where the team hosted its annual Girls High School Flag Jamboree. Presented here and play here. Today was a great day," added Ashleigh Maitland of Plantation by Under Armour, the day-long event featured 13 games and more than 400 athletes, High School highlighting some of the top flag football programs in Broward County. “It was an Russell says women's flag Football is exciting to watch and he expects it be played amazing day.” said Twan Russell, Miami Dolphins Director of Youth and Community on the collegiate level within the next ten years. In addition to the Jamboree, the Programs. "The Jamboree has grown to something we never could have conceived." Dolphins also host a women's flag football clinic during the year. He says since most Among the teams taking part, two squads from Plantation. South Plantation High women get their first chance to play in high school, they bring a certain passion to lost 32-0 to Everglades High, while Plantation High lost 13-0 to Coral Glades. Almost the game because they are trying catch up to the training of their male counterparts, more important than the score however, is the idea that women's football is taking hold many of whom have had the chance to play since they were young. “It's very special around the country. Russell says when they created the Jamboree 15 years ago, it was for our girls. We condition for about a month straight, we weight train and do a lot of a novel concept and only six teams took part. Now even the NFL is checking out the running in preparation for these games. Even though there is a lot of competition and Dolphins Jamboree to help spread the idea nationwide. "If we want to help the game, thing get serious during the games, they all show great sportsmanship and our friends it can't just be a boy's game," he said."It has to be women and men playing football." after everything is done," said Will Banks, Head Coach at Plantation High School.

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Using a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan to Keep Your Home and Investment Properties for Much Less than You Owe By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

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Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under a Chapter 13 a debtor restructures instead of liquidating debts. A Chapter 13 debtor has the ability to repay over a period of 3-5 years, all mortgage arrearages, late fees, escrow shortages, credit card and other unsecured debt negotiated down to about one percent (1%) of the amount owed, reduced student loan payments, IRS liens, reduced car payments, and even attorneys’ fees are paid over time as part of the Chapter 13 plan. Perhaps the most beneficial part of a Chapter 13 plan is the ability to remove all second mortgages, lines of credit and other liens (including homeowners’ association liens) from your principal residence, and to significantly reduce principal balances on investment properties.

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To have a smile that is good for life, your child needs teeth and jaws that are properly aligned — in other words, a healthy bite. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. By then, your child’s teeth have developed enough to where subtle problems can be spotted.

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The Spotlight is on Creativity at The Dance Conservatory of Florida By Julie Levin

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allow students the opportunity to showcase their talents in a professional environment. We treat each child like a star and reinforce their strongest talents while teaching them to enjoy the stage through dance, singing and acting. We work as a group and independently with each child to help them showcase their strongest performance assets.

Maida Velez-Kopet: Maida received a Bachelor of Arts in Music-Voice Performance and Pedagogy from Plymouth State University, as well as her Master’s in Education in Interdisciplinary Arts at NSU. She has coached and directed various children’s theatre productions and currently teaches 2nd grade for the Miami-Dade school system.

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What sort of atmosphere will parents & students find when they visit the Dance Conservatory of Florida? They’ll find families

The Dance Conservatory of Florida is a performing arts school. Our entire team is committed to teaching first class dance and theatre technique in a positive, nurturing environment. Our core philosophy is based on the belief that our student’s needs are of the utmost importance.

from Davie, Cooper City, Weston, and Plantation as well as some of the surrounding cities. Many of the students have been with us for five plus years so they are happy to see each other. The students are very welcoming to new students and enjoy learning about the talents each one

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What classes/programs do you offer? Programs

brings to the studio. Parents and students have made life-long friends and work together to maintain a positive environment for their children.

ive environment. There’s nothing better than seeing a shy child come out of their shell and gain confidence through the art of theatrical technique and performances.

and classes, including ballet, pre-ballet, hip hop, tap and more, are set up for children 2½ years of age and up. Glee Club is offered to children ages 6 -14 and allows students to sing along with choreographed dance moves to Broadway show tunes and age appropriate pop songs in a fun and exciting environment. Our Musical Theatre Performances provide the opportunity for young students to be cast members in well-known productions. The rehearsals include acting, dance, and voice which culminate in our performances in a professional theatre setting at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University. Our musical theatre productions have included Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, Disney’s Aristocats Kids, Annie Jr., Disney’s Cinderella Kids and Seussical Jr. Our classical ballet production of Nutcracker Jr. is scheduled each year and features young dancers performing alongside ballet professionals.

What sets the Dance Conservatory of Florida apart from other dance studios? We are a close knit, friendly studio geared to inspiring young dancers, actors, and singers. Our programs

Please tell us a little about the background of your staff. Melanie Van Hasselt: As an extremely active teacher, choreographer, and performer, Melanie Van Hasselt has conceived and choreographed numerous productions for professional dance companies, musical theatre productions, conventions, touring musical acts, major sporting events and corporate business theatre throughout the United States, as well as abroad. Her choreography has been performed at Carnegie Hall and she was named a top emerging choreographer by the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association. In 1996, Ms. Van Hasselt conceived, choreographed and produced all of the entertainment provided by IBM during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Erin Hatchett-Rubinchik: Erin graduated with the “Best Actress” Award from Tisch School of the Arts – BFA, NYU. She has directed numerous children’s theatrical productions and is currently on the faculty at the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University.

Conservatory has been in Plantation for almost 10 years. I wanted to provide an alternative to the mega studios which focus on competition dance. I believe that dance is an art form.

What do you enjoy about what you do? I love teaching young students and watching them grow as artists in a non-competitive, support-

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Children “Egged-on” for Annual Easter Event By Julie Levin

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The Importance of a Kids Fitness Program By Steve Bowser Co-owner of The Playground Gym/CrossFit Affliction in Davie

hey came armed with their baskets and bags, all focused on

one task. Hundreds of youngsters descended on Pop Travers Field recently to scoop up as many Easter Eggs as possible. The Royal Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the City of Plantation and the Plantation Woman’s Club, was held April 7 at the field, located at 6250 S.W. 16 Street. As they have for many years, the city rolled out 6,000 candy filled eggs into four different areas at Pop Travers Field. The kids were grouped according to age; 3&4 year olds, 5&6 years old, 7&8 year old and 9 &10 year old and each had their own area across a baseball outfield to hunt for their eggs. When they arrived, they were given numbers for small raffle prize give-a-ways afterwards.. The city also put close to one hundred specially decorated eggs on the fields that could be turned in for something special. Also on hand of course, the Easter Bunny who was only too happy to pose for photos.

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one out of every three kids in America is considered overweight? Or that on average, kids between the ages 8 -18 spend an average of four hours in front of a TV and another two hours in front of a computer screen or playing video games? That's six hours in front of a screen every day. Let's not even get into what type of physical fitness program is being offered at their schools. So let's think about this - your kids are sitting around all day in school, then coming home and watching TV, playing video games, on the computer and maybe sitting around doing homework. It sounds like a very sedentary lifestyle to me. Sadly the kids are also shoveling down junk food, mainly through fast food. Many children and parents just don't realize how vital lean protein, fruits and veggies, and good fats in nuts and seeds are to a healthy diet. A good start would be cutting back on sugar and substituting soda for water. Our CrossFit Kids Fitness Program is designed to help children between the age group of 6 thru 8 and 9 thru 12 by teaching them proper form and technique in basic movements and exercises. Your child’s coordination, strength and overall conditioning will increase, which in turn will assist them with neurological and cognitive motor skills. Our classes will use skill practice, workouts and games along with educating your child to make healthier food choices. Your child will progress through a series of levels as they gain athletic abilities. You will notice your child will become more focused in school and transition into sports much easier due to their enhanced athletic skills. This is the perfect program if you are a parent who wants their kid to grow up healthy, strong and have a long life of fitness, thus avoiding childhood inactivity and obesity.

Ages 6-8

This age group teaches basic physical skills, social skills, and confidence. There will be foundation movements such as running, jumping, squats, push-ups, pull ups, climbing, and basic gymnastics movements. Your child will also learn how to follow direction, listen, communicate and play with other children. You will notice your child’s confidence grow both physically and mentally with each class.

Ages 9-12

This age group teaches more detailed skills involving light weight lifting, plyometrics, running, rowing, and stretching. Your child will also focus on leadership skills and as they progress through the program they will be asked to model movements, lead exercises, and demonstrate the ability to verbally explain exercises. Benefits of this program can be long lasting for children both physically and mentally. You will see incredible athletic results and your child will no longer be the last one picked in gym class. We also offer classes for Teenagers and Adults. The Playground Gym/CrossFit Affliction is located at 10400 State Rd 84, #103, in Davie in the 595 Corp Commerce Center in the rear of the complex. Check out our website at www.CrossFitAffliction.com or call us at 954-846-8666 to set up an appointment for a free tour. You can also visit our sister location, The Playground Gym /CrossFit Fort Lauderdale at 525 NW 1 Ave in Fort Lauderdale. The website is www.CrossFitFtLauderdale.com or call them at 954 789-7131.

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Young Fundraiser-Plantation’s own Alexis Green is once again helping to battle heart disease. The 4th grader at Central Park Elementary collected just under $2,400 this year through a Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser at her school, with her donations alone accounting for half the school total. Alexis lost her birth mother to heart disease when she was just an infant.

Cantorial Concert-As part of its 36th anniversary celebration, Ramat Shalom Synagogue held a Cantor’s concert March 25 at their Plantation home. The concert featured the talents of over 40 musicians including Cantors, soloists, youth and adult choirs, and instrumentalists. The Synagogue also hosted a birthday party for members, as well as a formal gala where they honored founding families and other community members. Winning Chili-Julia Severance shows off her grandfather’s “Prohibition Chili” which recently took 3rd place in the Whole Foods Market “Healthy Entree Challenge” at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale’s Culinary School. Julia was selected to represent the Whole Foods Market store in Plantation. Teams of one child and a parent had 45 minutes to wow judges with a healthy entrée.

Children First- Plantation resident and Florida’s Children First President Howard Talenfeld shakes the hand of Tracey McPharlin Pro Bono Dependency Recruitment Project Director David Bazerman at the 10th annual Florida’s Children First (FCF) Broward Awards. FCF is a statewide legal advocacy organization focused on protecting the legal rights of at-risk and foster care children. The reception raised $100,000 and drew more than 250 child advocates, elected officials, judges and community and business leaders. Pet Adopt-a-Thon-John Dooling met and adopted a rescue dog, now named Killian, at Central Broward Animal Hospital’s first Adopta-thon community event held March 24 in Plantation. The doctors and staff of Central Broward Animal Hospital organized the event, which helped raise more than $1,000 and nine bins filled with donated pet supplies, all of which will be distributed among the participating rescue groups. (Credit: Marni Bellavia Photography) Field Day Fun-Members of Cypress Bay High School’s American Sign Language Club organized its annual Field Day for deaf and hard of hearing kids who attend elementary and middle school in Plantation. The event, which included a tug of war and other fun, was held March 12 at Heritage Park.

Relay for Life-More than 100 survivors and 150 caregivers helped kick off the 2012 Relay for Life of Plantation March 30 at Central Park. Dozens of teams took part in the overnight event, including survivor and caregiver Laura and Steve Ciffone. At last count, more than $136,000 had already been raised to help fight cancer.

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