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Contents calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 community news Roadside Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Three Decades of Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Fountain of Community Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tennis Camp Offered for the Children of Active Armed Forces Members . . . . . 14 International Trip Planned to Benefit Plantation Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kiwanis Club of Plantation Celebrates Successful Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Real Life Wedding Experience Sparks Novel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

School News Mentors Making a Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Middle School Band Making Beautiful Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Inspiring Individuals Oprah Magazine Features Plantation Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ask the expert Have No Fear, Bioidenticals Are Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Are You Sick of Being Sick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tax Credits Can Help Pay for College and Job Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Legally Speaking How to Select a Divorce Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tips for Beating the Bank in Foreclosure Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

health & wellness Understanding Colorectal Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Right Time for an Orthodontic Check–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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7th Drive-In Move - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ages 6-11. Popcorn and drinks! West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x 228.

12th Poetry Under the Stars-All ages. 7 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.

14th Ceramics Creation- 11 a.m to 12 p.m., ages 6-11.Preregistration required. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x 228.

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Puppet Show-10:30 a.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.

August 3 Mother-Son Hoedown- Mothers and their sons, ages 6 – 10, are invited to put on their jeans and boots, grab a Stetson and join us for two-steppin’ tunes, pizza, punch and Cowboy Rodeo games that will ensure a good time for everyone. $20 per couple (1 Mother, 1 Son), $8 per extra son. Tickets available July 23 – August 2 at Plantation Central Park, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street, Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard and Volunteer Park the evening of the event. 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard. For more information, call 954-452-2510.

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19th Summer Book Talk-Ages 9 and up. 5:30 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.

15th-20th USTA Girl’s 14 National Clay Court Championships - The City of Plantation and the Plantation Tennis Tournament Committee are proud to host the USTA Girl’s 14 National Clay Court Championships at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center. This exciting event brings the best players in the USA to Plantation for a week of national level competition. Free admission. July 15 – 19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Finals- July 20, 10 a.m. 9101 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. For more information call 954-452-2530. www.Plantationtennistournament.org

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Footprints Gallery Night-Join Footprints for a special Gallery Night featuring the Fine Art of the Ann Storck Center-Empowered Creative Program. All items are for sale. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. RSVP954-475-1520. 240 S. University Drive, Plantation.

27th Summer Lock-In-Ages 9 and up. 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. .Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.

28th ABC Kid Expo Extravaganza-The Westfield Broward Mall announces the First Annual ABC Kid Expo Extravaganza. A free event that will create an environment where families can spend quality time together, while having lots of fun and learning about all of the community has to offer for children and their families. Prizes, raffles, demonstrations, entertainment, games & Kindle giveaway. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Puppet Show-Grand finale of the “Dream Big” Reading program. 2 p.m.-3 p.m. All ages. Giveaways and treats..West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x 228.

All month Summer Story Time-Wednesdays through July 25. All ages. 10:30 a.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane.954-797-2140.

Farmers Market- Every Saturday, 25 vendors, huge produce stand – organic and non organic produce, breads, pastries, pasta sauces, empanadas, homemade soaps, spices, honey. You can do almost all your grocery shopping here! 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Volunteer Park, 12020 W. Sunrise Boulevard.

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Roadside Rescue By Julie Levin

lex Serrano wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the exit

for 87th Avenue off of State Road 836 in Miami-Dade County earlier this month. The Tamarac man, who is a Registered Nurse at Plantation General Hospital, had taken a wrong turn and wound up on that exit ramp by mistake. What he couldn’t have known at the time, was that it would be a life-changing experience for not only him, but the man whose life he was about to save. “The man upstairs was watching,” said Serrano. Serrano was with his girlfriend and on their way to a birthday party when they ran into a back-up on the exit ramp. Trying to figure out what the cause of the delay was, he saw a woman who appeared to be fiercely pumping air in her rear tire. As he drove closer, Serrano realized she was fiercely pumping a man’s chest who was hanging out of the car. The man had been driving the vehicle when he suffered a heart attack and was in cardiac arrest. Serrano’s training took over. “I jumped out of my vehicle, checked for a pulse, and began to perform CPR, “ said Serrano. As he began the compressions, he remembers thinking to himself, “You are prepared for this moment. Stay calm, and take control of the situation.” Serrano has been working at Plantation General Hospital for three years and although he’s only been a registered nurse for a year, his workplace experience came in handy

as he tried to save the man’s life. “I just reacted like we always do at the hospital when there is a code,” he said. As a bystander called 911 for help, Serrano performed CPR for 8-10 minutes until the paramedics arrived on scene. Serrano knew the man had a pulse initially, but wasn’t sure what the outcome would be. “I was hoping Alex Serrano (l) and he was going to o.k., Angel Santiago (r) but I wasn’t sure. I was confident I had done everything I could.” A few days later, he was overjoyed to hear that the patient, Angel Santiago, had survived and was recovering at Kendall Regional. Santiago’s wife arranged to meet Serrano the following week to thank him. “It was such a monumental moment in my life. His family began to embrace me as he and I took a picture together. This is something that neither of us will ever forget,” said Serrano. Serrano remembers several cars driving past the scene without offering to help the man. He is certain that his experience as an RN at Plantation General Hospital helped him to stop, keep calm and do what he needed to do to save a life. He’s just glad he was in the right place at the right time. “I wasn’t even supposed to be there, but I’m glad I was,” he said.

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Three Decades of Dedication By Julie Levin

founded which trains and helps develop public safety diving programs around the world. When he’s not on the water, Gannon also serves as a field inspector for the Florida State Fire Marshal’s office in his free time. Off the job, he’s married to wife Dorothy and is the father three children and two grandchildren. Gannon’s tenure is impressive, but it was not the only one being celebrated at the City Council meeting. He was one of 28 firefighters who received pins marking more than 300 years of service to the residents of Plantation. The Plantation Fire Department has been serving the citizens of Plantation since 1957 when 17 civic-minded citizens conceived a volunteer fire department to serve the newly born community. Today the department is the largest volunteer fire department in Florida. It is a multi-faceted community service agency providing a variety of services including fire suppression, emergency During a recent City Council meeting, Joseph “Pete” Gannon displayed his medical services, fire prevention, public 30-year pin marking 30 years of service with the Plantation Fire Department. Gannon is flanked by Fire Chief Joe Harris (l) and Mayor Diane Veltri education, and emergency management.

Plantation Firefighter is celebrating an impressive milestone

when it comes to on-the-job dedication and service to the community. Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Joseph “Pete” Gannon was honored during a Plantation’s City Council meeting for three decades of service. Gannon, who serves as Plantation’s Dive Rescue Team coordinator, has been involved with Fire Rescue for his entire career. Gannon joined the Plantation force in 1981. He went on to serve with the Lauderhill Fire Department where he eventually advanced to the rank of Battalion Chief. Back with Plantation, Gannon currently coordinates all training and activities for Plantation’s nationally recognized Dive Rescue team, which is one of his lifelong interests. “Diving has always been a passion of mine,” says Gannon, who is also a certified boat captain and has produced a text book on public safety and rescue diving. “I love the water and everything related to it.” His passion also extends to Dive Rescue International, a private company that he

Bendekovic (r). Gannon was one of 28 firefighters who received service pins totaling more than 300 years of service to the residents of Plantation.

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A Fountain of Community Spirit By Julie Levin

he next time you visit Deicke Auditorium, make sure you get a

glimpse of its newest addition. Thanks to a local civic organization, the auditorium now has a beautiful fountain running out front for everyone to enjoy for generations to come. The Williamsburg-style fountain was formally dedicated on May 8 in front of City leaders and members of GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club, which provided the funds to build the fountain as part of their on-going beautification projects within the City. “Fountain dedications are important as they bring community

a tiered fountain and the Plantation Preserve Golf-Country Club was presented with two fountains in 2006. Just four years ago, The Historical Society received a waterfall fountain and butterfly garden. Central Park also has a large fountain with color lights. The Plantation Woman’s Club has also had a long history of creating other beautifications projects in the City. Through the years, they have donated trees to Liberty Tree Park, park benches to City Hall, historical trees to the botanical tree collection, and helped with the restoration of the oldest City structure--Peter’s Summer Kitchen & Gazebo-- including wheelchair accessible picnic areas and wedding gazebo. The Left: GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club members gather in front of the newly built Williamsburg-style fountain Center: Wanda Wiranis, First VP Program Chair, Pat Hinde, President and Gloria Merritt, Community Projects Fourth VP Right: Plaque commemorating the official dedication of Plantation’s newest fountain at Deicke Auditorium.

members together for beautification projects that are part of a long history of making public areas in Plantation look inviting,” said Helen Ackerman, the group’s Publicity Chairperson, who added that the fountain was paid for by the Club and built by the public works department with the assistance of Mike Kosters, Ed Consaul and Woodie Wood. It’s not the first time the Plantation Woman’s Club has added a fountain to the local landscape. Their first efforts date back to 1976 when the new City Hall was built and the club provided a fountain and patio. A fountain and patio were also donated by the club in 1988-89 for the City Developmental Building. In 2001,Volunteer Park received

Club is also the sponsor of the Nature Explore Center at Kennedy Center Plantation Woods and the Jeff Siegel Memorial Park. In 2008, the Club joined with Massey Yardley Chrysler to make- over Fig Tree Park in one day, while also obtaining donated food and serving 250 volunteers. Started in 1949, The Plantation Woman’s Club is the oldest civic organization in the City of Plantation. Their mission is to foster a spirit of friendly goodwill among the women of Plantation in forwarding the charitable, educational and civic improvement of our community, country and world.

Tennis Camp Offered for the Children of Active Armed Forces Members By Julie Levin

ennis anyone? The offer to hit the courts is once again being

made to children of active or deployed Armed Forces personnel. The Frank Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation is inviting all military kids, between the ages of 6-16, to a free summer tennis camp at Plantation Central Park. “The military program was something we were very proud to begin last summer,” said Lowell Coffman, the Assistant Director of the Plantation Tennis Center. For a second straight year, the children are being invited for a free two-week session of tennis camp, which will include not only tennis instruction twice a day, but also swimming and fun in the indoor game room at the park. The tennis center can accommodate up to five military families each two-week session. They’ve offered a recreational summer tennis camp for children since 1981, and decided to expand to military families two years ago, spurred on by local resident, tennis player and veteran Mark Morgenstern. Coffman says it was Morgenstern who

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began the arduous process of obtaining the military certification. “To get vetted by the military and be certified to offer the program takes quite a few different levels of authorization,” said Coffman. Summer 2012 Tennis Camp is run in partnership with the USTA & USTA Military Outreach and is presented by the Broward County Veteran Council, in addition to the City of Plantation’s Veltri Tennis Center. Camp sessions run until August 17, and Coffman said they did have plenty of people take them up on it last year. They also offer the program over the major school holidays and are also looking to form a wheelchair tennis program for Veterans in the future. To register, go to WWW.plantationtennis.org and then click on Tennis Camp, then Military Camp Program and then Military Camp enrollment. Fill in and send; all needed information is displayed. No equipment is needed. The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is located at 9101 NW 2nd Street in Plantation. You can phone them at 954-452-2530

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International Trip Planned to Benefit Plantation Organizations By Julie Levin

f you are looking to see the world and help residents of Plantation

at the same time, Betty Cobb has a deal for you. The Plantation resident is organizing a trip to Portugal in September and she’s looking for fellow travelers to join her. “It’s a nice package and it is always fun to travel in a group,” said Cobb, who heads up the Plantation Travel Club. It’s going to be the sixth overseas trip for the Travel Club, which makes an international trip once a year to not only have fun, but also to benefit three local organizations: the Plantation Woman’s Club, Plantation Historical Society and Friends of the Plantation Library. “It’s a really fun fundraiser. If we get 11 people to go, the company refunds the fare for one back to the three organizations,” said Cobb. This year, they are planning a 14-day journey to Portugal, which will include seven days aboard a 130-passenger River Cruise, as well as seeing the sites of Lisbon, Fatima and a few sites in Spain.Travelers are treated to an all-inclusive journey that includes 10 sightseeing tours, accommodations and all but a handful of meals. “The food is good, there will be wonderful Portuguese wines and they took good care of us,” said Cobb. In the past the group has traveled to Canada, The Netherlands & Belgium, Norway, Germany, Hungary and Austria. Last year, they toured Australia and New Zealand. The amount they raise for the three groups depends on the number of travelers. Some years, they made nothing because they didn’t reach the minimum number of travelers. Other years, like the year they went to the Netherlands, Cobb said they had more than two dozen travelers and made an estimated $5500 for the three organizations.

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Kiwanis Club of Plantation Celebrates Successful Year By Julie Levin

fter a year of impressive expansion in local schools, the

Kiwanis Club of Plantation recently celebrated with two end-of-the school year events. In late May, the service club held its annual Scholarship Banquet at Duffy’s Sports Grill, handing out $3,500 to deserving students from their high school Key Clubs. The club awards anywhere from $3,000-$5,000 in scholarships each year based off of its annual golf tournament and car show. Students Kayla Davis and Alyssa Jindracek both received $1,000 scholarships. Davis will attend Broward College in the coming months, while Jindracek will be off to Florida Gulf Coast University. Several students also received $500 scholarships. They are Elizabeth Russo (SPHS c/o 2010), Lisa Tran (SPHS c/o 2010), Mischma Florvilous (SPHS c/o 2011), Sara Saxner (Nova HS c/o 2010) The club also held an Awards Banquet to honor the students who are a part of their Key Clubs and brand new K-Kids Club. More than 75 people turned out May 30 for the ceremony at Deicke Auditorium, which was presented by the South Plantation High School Key Club. The students showed a two-minute video that won them 2nd prize at the Florida Key Club Convention this year and then handed out awards to fellow Key Club members, and the new members of the Plantation Park Elementary School K-Kids Club.

Scholarship recipient Alyssa Jindracek (r) and mom Michelle Jindracek

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 this year 15 students in grades 3-5 at Plantation Park took part in it. They met once a week, under the guidance of Kiwanis Club members and South Plantation High School Key Club members. One of the first projects launched was a school-wide clean-up of graffiti and foul words defacing school property. Other projects have included making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the needy, writing letters to service men and women and writing letters to encourage their fellow students during the FCAT exams. “It was a great year working with the young students,” said Jim McGonigle, the Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Plantation. The success of the K-Kids is drawing other requests. McGonigle says three other local elementary schools are asking for similar clubs in their schools, and plans are in the works to kick-off a Kiwanis service club at Seminole Middle School, called a “Builders Club”, for 6th-8th graders. McGonigle says it will be run initially by some of the recent graduates from Plantation Park who took part in the K-Kids Club. In addition to building new programs in area schools, the Kiwanis Club of Plantation also just finished delivering 800 book to kindergarten children and was named Partner of the Year by South Plantation High School.

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Real Life Wedding Experience Sparks Novel By Julie Levin

Like so many women, Theresa Braun envisioned herself one day with a fairytale romance that ended with everyone living happily ever after. When that didn’t happen, the Plantation woman knew she needed to find a way to help cope with her negative nuptial experience. She penned a novel, her first, called Groom and Doom: A Greek Love Story. “I found it as a good way to deal with the pain and the fact that the relationship didn’t work out,” said Braun, who teaches at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches. The novel is partly based on Braun’s real life story and was inspired by her wedding to her ex-husband in Greece. While many of the parts are fictionalized and exaggerated, there are some Theresa Braun painful real truths to it. The groom’s mother unexpectedly died about a year prior to the wedding and his father was still very much in the grieving stage. Groom and Doom: A Greek Love Story, is a plight of a bride-to-be, Angela, whose wedding overseas is painfully tainted by her father-in-

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everal years ago, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School

made a commitment to make more of a difference in the community. Recently that reinvigorated mission paid off with an honor from Broward County Public Schools. Our Savior Lutheran was named the “Outstanding Mentor Program Of The Year” for its volunteer work at Mirror Lake Elementary School. The honor was handed out at the district’s Community Involvement Awards May 9. “It was overwhelming, it really was,” said Rev. Ed Nicklas, Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School. “But while the awards are nice, that’s not why we do it. We are trying to make a difference in student’s lives.”

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Each week during the school year, a team of volunteers from Our Savior Lutheran visits Mirror Lake, which is located at 1200 N.W. 72nd Avenue in Plantation. The school has long had a mentoring program for its students, but the team from Our Savior more than doubles that mentoring force. Volunteers meet one-on-one with students who need help with school work, social skills, or are experiencing problems outside of school. Besides mentoring, Our Savior volunteers also help out in the office or library, tutor, serve as proctors for tests, assist as chaperones for trips and organize the donation of backpacks filled with school supplies. One member even takes her therapy dog so the children can read to her and even Pastor Nicklas helps pulls cafeteria duty on a routine basis. The partnership began in 2009, when the church saw a need to establish more of a community presence. Pastor Nicklas said they asked 400 people in the community if they had heard of Our Savior Lutheran and even though the church has been in the same location for 50 years, not one person said yes. They sent out letters to Plantation schools looking for ways to help and Mirror Lake welcomed them in. “The Principal asked when we could start and we said how about right away,” said Nicklas. The district’s Youth Mentoring Program provided training and the volunteers have done the rest. The team is now helping to get the school ready for the upcoming school year. “It’s an honor when people recognize what you are doing,” said Pastor Nicklas.

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Middle School Band Making Beautiful Music By Julie Levin

resh off a successful year that included state honors for

several of its members, the Seminole Middle School Band Program is hoping to hit another high note this coming school year and they are looking for the community’s help to get it done. Under the direction of Band Director Jamie M. Roth, the band program is home to 165 children, many of whom have never picked up an instrument before they enter in the school in the 6th grade. By the end of the year, most are not only playing, but reading music as well. “This program is a vital and essential element to the arts and we are grateful to Seminole Middle School for giving

ratings available. The students and their rankings are: Excellent rating - Bryan Davis Superior rating - Mark Dubin, Zak Milian, Chance Slue, Jacob Silberstein, Dillon Neir, Sebastian Delgadillo, Sky Evans, Devin Diaz and Julianne Diaz. The band was also awarded the Best Marching Band in the Davie Orange Guest of honor AP Jill Fiorentino & Edson Blossom Parade and is also a Jean- Jaque performing with Advanced Jazz Band at the end of year concert paid participant in the Boca Raton Holiday Parade and the Plantation Holiday Parade.”Music is a language that transcends language, culture and borders it opens doors and our children’s minds to new experiences. We support our dedicated and hardworking students and always invite the community to show their support at our parade and concerts,” said Hodes. If you can help with sponsorship opportunities or donations, contact seminolemiddleband@gmail. com or Heidi Hodes (305) 331-7393.

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our children this opportunity. But the future of this program lies in the hands of our community,” says Heidi Hodes, the President of the Seminole Band Booster LLC., the band’s parent support group. The Booster group raised approximately $40,000 dollars last year through a variety of fundraisers, but Hodes says it is not enough to tackle the band’s growing list of needs. Seminole Middle is a Title 1 school where more than 50% of the students are on free and or reduced lunches. While students are able to rent their instruments from the school for $25, most of the marching band instruments were purchased in the 70’s and are falling apart. The uniforms are from the 1980’s.”Our greatest need at the moment is purchasing and replacing the marching band equipment and uniforms, the cost of this is $40,000” said Hodes. To help defray costs last year, the Band Boosters held a Rehearsathon, where clinicians from each section worked with small groups of students to improve and hone their skills for 8 hours. The event culminated in a Music Olympics where students put their skills to the test. The Boosters also provided 4 months of clinicians to the students so that they could not only learn more about their instruments and how to play them more proficiently, but also develop a greater love of music. Hodes says the community can help out through both their time and donations. Seminole Band has a full orchestra of 164 students playing a range of instruments.”We are looking for musicians in the community who are willing to give their time to our band to assist as clinicians on a volunteer basis,” said Hodes. The community can also help through donations of money, goods for door prizes or instruments. Hodes says the entire brass section needs to be replaced including Tubas, Sousaphones, Saxophones, Trumpets and more. They are also in desperate need of a sound system. Regardless of their financial constraints, the Seminole Middle School Band is getting noticed on a state level. Recently, the program had a band member participate in the All-State Honors Band in Tampa. Advanced Band Student Jacob Silberstein was selected to participate, which is a statewide honor as only 10 trumpet players are invited to take part. Additionally, ten of their beginning and Advanced Band students participated in the yearly Florida district solo evaluations in May, with every student scoring the highest

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Tips for Beating the Bank in Foreclosure Proceedings By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

rom December 2007 to present, South Florida has experienced

a 400 percent increase in foreclosure filings, and more than one fourth of all mortgages in the United States right now are at least 60 days past due. In view of these staggering statistics, most homeowners simply give up the fight for their home before it even begins. However, a foreclosure lawsuit is just like any other lawsuit – the lender must prove its entire case before it can obtain a judgment. Just because you’ve been served with foreclosure papers does not mean you have to leave your home! The legal foreclosure process can take two years or more if the borrower is able to identify and present valid defenses to the foreclosure. Here are some suggestions on how to use foreclosure proceedings to your advantage, and possibly “beat the bank.”

Conduct a Forensic Audit of Your Loan First of all, perform a detailed audit of your loan transaction through a qualified mortgage auditing firm. A forensic audit often reveals serious violations of Federal and State laws committed by the same lenders that initiate foreclosure proceedings. An audit may also reveal fatal flaws in the transfer of your mortgage. If you don’t know a reputable mortgage audit firm in your area, please contact the Arcia Law Firm at 1-800-770-7102 or www.arcialawfirm.com, and we will gladly point you in the right direction. File a Counterclaim Against Your Lender Using the results of your forensic audit, and assuming you have identified violations of law in connection with your loan, you should file a counterclaim against your lender for those same violations. In other words, sue your lender within the same proceedings as a means to gain negotiating leverage and improve your mortgage terms. In some cases, borrowers have been able to obtain a cancellation of the mortgage altogether by taking the offensive in a foreclosure proceeding.

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Even if your child is older than 7, it’s certainly not too late for a check-up. Because patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, the orthodontist’s goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time. In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with your orthodontist: early or late loss of baby teeth, speech difficulties, difficulty in chewing or biting, biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth, mouth breathing, facial imbalance, jaws that shift or make sounds or grinding or clenching of the teeth Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and orthodontist. Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile. Norena Orthodontics is located in the northeast corner of Sunrise Blvd and Nob Hill Road. Drs Felipe and Ana Maria Norena have a combined orthodontic experience of 35 years. Dr. Felipe received his orthodontic degree from Saint Louis University and Dr. Ana Maria graduated from the Orthodontic program at Nova Southeastern University. They are both members of the American Association of Orthodontics. They are open Monday - Friday from 9 a..m. to 5 p.m. Call them at 954-474-1600 for an appointment.

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f you, your spouse, or your dependents are paying

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Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida Offers Experienced and Compassionate Care

By Julie Levin

here’s nothing more important than your health. So when you are looking for physicians who can provide the most comprehensive vascular care, make sure you turn to the team at the Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida. Serving patients for more than 12 years, the board-certified physicians at the Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida offer everything from complex surgical care to cosmetic vein treatment. Recently Dr. David M. Feldbaum, MD FACS, answered some commonly asked questions about the practice.

What is the Vein & Vascular Center of South Florida? We offer state-of-

the-art management for all vascular disorders in vascular and endovascular surgery, as well as cosmetic vein treatments. Every member of the Vein & Vascular Center team is a dedicated professional committed to putting our patients first. We will work hard to ensure that you receive quality care in a professional environment.

(l-r) Dr. Horacio Schlaen, Dr. Rodrigo Fonseca and Dr. David Feldbaum, the founder of Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida

What are the primary services offered? We

are experts in the minimally invasive treatment of vascular disease; varicose veins, spider veins, angiography, angioplasty, and stent procedures. We also perform a variety of complex surgical cases such as, Abdominal Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Carotid blockages, Bypass and limb salvage.

What sets your practice apart from similar centers? All diagnosis, treatment, and proce-

dures are done at our facility for the ease of the patients. All tests are interpreted by your board certified Vascular Surgeons in a timely manner. We also have our own outpatient center opening at the end of the year.

Please tell us a little bit about the background and experience of your doctors. Our nationally

known physicians are certified by the American Board of Vascular Surgery. They work hard to maintain your respect by giving our patients state-of-the-art vascular care in a comfortable and professional environment. We also speak multiple languages to serve our diverse south Florida community. ▸▸ Dr. Feldbaum is the founder of Vein and

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Vascular Center of South Florida. He completed a surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and a vascular surgery fellowship at the Carolinas Heart Institute in North Carolina. He is affiliated with the Memorial Healthcare System and Westside Regional Medical Center. He is also a member of the voluntary faculty clinical instructor of surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. ▸▸ Dr. Rodrigo Fonseca specializes in minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins, arterial blockage including Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and carotid disease as well as a unique treatment for aortic aneurysms. He is multilingual with a special focus in Spanish and Portuguese. ▸▸ Dr. Horacio Schlaen is a senior vascular surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He trained at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and has extensive experience in the full spectrum of vascular surgery, including aneurismal and occlusive disease; dialysis access and complex vascular reconstructions.

What can patients expect when they visit the Vein & Vascular Center of South Florida?

Our patients can expect exceptional and timely care in a professional environment.

Do you offer free consultations? Yes, we offer free consultations for cosmetic vein treatments. How long have you served the South Florida area? The center has been in South Florida for

12 years. However, our senior vascular surgeon has been practicing in South Florida for over 30 years.

What else would you like us to know about the Vein & Vascular Center of South Florida?

Choosing a healthcare provider is an important and difficult decision. We want you to feel comfortable in your decision to visit the Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We are here to help you.

How can patients reach you? The Vein and Vascular Center of South Florida is located at 2205 North University Drive in Pembroke Pines. You can contact them at 954-964–6684 or find them online at www.floridavascular.com. You can also email them with questions at info@ floridavascular.com.

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Physicians Weight Loss Centers Offer Programs That Never Fail By Debby Teich

re you trying to shed those extra pounds to look good for

the summer? Physicians Weight Loss Centers offer serious weight loss that only a physician could deliver. The Centers have seven unique individualized and flexible weight loss programs that are guaranteed to help clients lose weight – with or without HCG. Many clients have lost as much as 28 pounds in only 28 days!

Vanessa Cortes, territorial manager, provided answers to some commonly asked questions about Physicians Weight Loss.

What can clients expect during a consultation? The

initial consultation is free and takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes. After we explain our programs and complete an individual body composition analysis, we determine the most effective program for the client’s body type.

Describe your weight loss systems. We offer our patients a total of seven weight loss plans. The plans are individualized, so they provide the most effective, safest and quickest way for each patient to lose weight. We understand that no two patients are alike. The programs include: VLCD, VLCD Accelerated with HCG, LCD, LFHE, LFHE 1000, LFHE 1500 and Physicians Fast. What kind of results can men and women expect? Men are losing

about 3 to 9 pounds of fat per week. Women are losing 2 to 7 pounds of fat per week. We guarantee 3 to 5 pounds of fat per week.

Do you offer HCG? Why is it so effective? Yes. We have HCG in two forms: pharmaceutical grade injections and Thermogenic HCG Spray. The average weight loss has been Before After been 1/2 to 1.2 pounds of fat per day and the inch loss is also amazing! HCG allows for a patient to burn up to 1,400 calories of their storage fat a day, without any physical activity at all! It also improves moods and enhances the appearance of a patient’s skin, hair and nails. A patient’s focus factor has also been noted to improve while using HCG. How are clients monitored during the weight loss process? We have physi-

cians, nurses and a nutritionist on staff. We see our patients 2 to 3 times a week, for 10 minutes each visit. We weigh them, provide

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individualized nutritional planning and counseling, monitor blood pressure and check ketone via urine analysis and body composition analysis. We also do blood work and EKG’s as needed.

How do your weight loss counselors help patients? Our Certified Weight Loss Counselors play a big role in patient programs because they offer the one-on-one support, guidance, counseling and motivation patients need to get through their programs. They are trained to identify a plateau and know how to get the body to burn fat again. Do you offer a maintenance plan? Yes. We include maintenance plans with most of our regular programs. We do not charge any extra for maintenance services. We encourage patients to follow through with maintenance even after they are at their goal weight. We offer maintenance to our patients because Physicians Weight Loss Centers thrive when our patients are successful! Is exercise part of your programs? Exercise

is not a requirement. However, we do encourage some physical activity as patients get closer to their goal weight.

Are you part of a franchise? How is this beneficial? Yes.

We are a franchise. We have been in business for seven years, but the brand has a history of 35 years! We are well known for getting patients quickly and effectively to their goal weight. We also help them maintain their weight by retraining their metabolic systems through our maintenance program.

Do you sell food, nutrition and weight loss products? We offer a wide range of nutritional supplements. Protein supplements play a very important role in protecting the muscle mass in the body. They keep the body burning the moat amount of fat, while satisfying any and all cravings. We also sell appetite suppressants and fat burners, which are great weight loss aides. Multi-vitamins, EMC/mineral tablets and B12 injections also help break down foods in the body more quickly, increase energy levels, keep you burning fat longer, etc. Physicians Weight Loss Centers have locations in Davie, Margate and Boynton Beach. The Plantation office is located at 252 South University Drive, across from Broward/ Westfield Mall. For information, call 954-680-2001.

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Memorial Day Remembrance

Patriotism marked the day as Memorial Day services were held May 28 at Plantation Veterans Park. Sponsored by the City of Plantation and the Plantation/Sunrise Chapter 138 Disabled American Veterans, the ceremony drew elected state and local officials and veteran organizations to honor members of the U.S. Armed forces that lost their lives in service to our country.

Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee

Centerline Homes CEO & Plantation resident Craig Perry was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Florida program. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Craig was selected from nearly one hundred nominations. Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur of The Year Program recognizes business leaders in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Tinsel Town Cabaret

Congratulations to some of the top acts of Tinsel Town Cabaret 2012! The City’s annual talent show drew a big crowd at Volunteer Park for a great family event loaded with singing, dancing, music and more.

Quarterbacking a New Role

Former college and pro football quarterback John Congemi is taking on a new role as Director of Corporate Development for Plantation-based C3/Customer Contact Channels. Congemi is a familiar face in South Florida. After playing for St. Thomas Aquinas, he replaced former Miami Dolphin legend Dan Marino at the University of Pittsburgh in the 1980’s. Congemi went on to an 8-year career in pro football before entering the broadcast booth working as a color announcer for the Miami Hurricanes. He later worked as a college football analyst and play-by-play man for ESPN and ESPNU.

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Jewelry, Art and more

The Circle of Friends held their 1st Annual “Special” Art Exhibit June 9th at the Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts. The group’s “Stars” created abstract works, unique art, jewelry designed in clay, masks and much more. The Circle of Friends serves teens 16 and older and adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, MR, and learning/developmental disabilities.

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