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10 Bring the family, and the Dogs, to Plantation’s Annual Doogie-Palooza 10 Longtime “Journey” Lead Vocalist to Perform in Plantation 12 Residents Celebrate the Season with Annual Holiday Parade 14 Art Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Gala Event 16 Fashion and Philanthropy in the Spotlight at Annual Luncheon

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Doggie-Palooza – A Dog Expo that provides dog owners with information on products and services local companies have to offer. Best dressed dog contest, rescue & adoptions, pet friendly vendors, K-9 demonstrations, agility track, social areas. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Happy Tails Dog Park, 6600 S.W. 16th Street. $1 entry fee to benefit 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida, a local animal rescue group.

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Feb. 6th The Many Faces of the Everglades – Come out for the opening of the Plantation Historical Museum’s exciting new Everglades Panorama.

Over 20 feet wide, it will showcase the many ecosystems found in the subtropical wetland. The threedimensional exhibit incorporates many of the unique features of our national treasure, including examples of water, plants, trees, fish, reptiles, birds and animals. Lights flood the panoramic sky, taking patrons from early morning to high noon to sunset. The calls of birds and sounds of the wild round out the experience. Free admission. 511 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. For more information, call 954-797-2722.

Re-Imagine Your Future – Workshop designed to help baby boomers review their personal histories, interests and skills to better prepare for their encore years. Free to Boomers, $10 for others. 10:45 a.m.

West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard, Plantation. Call Sue Pollock 954-484-7117 to register or email encore@impactbroward. org. For additional information, visit http://www.impactbroward. org/programs/2012-12-31-02-21-23/ general-information

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Bring the family, and the Dogs, to Plantation’s Annual Doogie-Palooza

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Zone, there will be K-9 demonstrations by the Plantation Police Department, a Frisbee dog show, and canine fashion show. There will also be a best-dressed dog contest, pet/owner look-a-like contest, and best pet tricks contest.

Rescue and adoption groups will also be on hand for anyone looking to add to their families. The proceeds from the $1 entrance fee will benefit 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida, whose mission is to rescue abandoned, injured, neglected and abused dogs from the Everglades, bring them back to health, and place them in loving From left: High flying act: A Frisbee Dog Show will be part of the entertainment homes.

Dogs at work: The City of Plantation Police K-9’s will show their skill Canine couture: The event will again search out the “best-dressed” pooches It is the 12th year for Plantation’s Doogie-Palooza. Organizers say part here aren ’ t too many places in South Florida where dogs are of the reason it draws such a big crowd is that there are not many dog expos in welcome. But at a yearly event this month in Plantation, bringing your pooch the area and people love having a place to take their pets. The venue is also a is almost an essential. At the City’s annual dog-themed expo known as bonus. Happy Tails Park provides five acres dedicated to man’s best friend. The Doogie-Palooza, there is as much for the dogs to do, as their owners. That’s why park features three distinct activity areas: a leash free run and fun area for large thousands of pooches and their people are expected to turn out for the five-hour dogs, an exercise area ideal for agility training and an area for smaller dogs. It event, which will be held January 25 at the Happy Trails Dog Park, located at 6600 is open to the public from 7:00 a.m. until dusk, seven days a week. Various canine S.W. 16 Street in Plantation. events and activities are held throughout the year.

Doogie Palooza is designed to provide dog owners with information on products and services local companies have to offer. While they stroll through the expo, Doogie-Palooza will be held rain or shine Saturday, January 25 at the Happy Trails Dog Park, located at guests can meet pet-friendly vendors providing information on everything from 6600 S.W. 16 Street in Plantation, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs must be leashed in the vendor area. There health and wellness, to grooming and general care. But the day is also a chance will be a $1 entry fee to benefit 100 + Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida Dogs get in for free! For to let the dogs have fun, and show what they can do. In addition to a Doggie Fun more information call 954-452-2510.

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For a third year, Fischer is partnering with Have a Heart to host the concert at the clubhouse in the Hawks Landing community. In its first year, close to 250 people packed the clubhouse for a performance by three members of the Little River Band, as well as Bad Company’s lead singer Brian Howe. Last year, music lovers danced to the tunes of the Stray Cat’s Lee Rocker.

This year, the spotlight falls on Augeri, the former front man and lead vocalist with Journey from 1998-2006. During his eight-year tenure, he recorded three albums with Journey and helped keep alive classics like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Separate Ways”, “Wheel in the Sky,” “Anyway You Want it,” “Open Arms,” “Who’s Cryin’ Now” and more. Augeri is now on tour as a solo act.

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keeps them safe, healthy and socialized until new homes can be found. In addition to needing homes, many of the rescues are also in need of medical attention.

Because Have a Heart does not receive public funding, they stay afloat primarily through private donations. The proceeds from the first two concerts helped the group expand to a five-acre rental property that provides space to comfortably house the dogs. “We take dogs from shelters, make them healthy and we don’t give up on them. We are particular about where they go and try to find them the perfect home,” said Janice Green, the founder of Have a Heart, Inc. Fischer encourages music lovers to come out to help support a local, private pet rescue, and keep the facility going.

“What they are basically getting is the knowledge that they are helping to rescue a pet in need, as well as enjoying a wonderful evening among friends,” she said.

The 3rd Annual Have a Heart Charity Concert will be held February 8 at the Hawks Landing Clubhouse, located at 500 Hawks Landing Circle in Plantation, beginning at 7 p.m. The $150 event price includes the concert, drink tickets, food, live auction and pre-show with Bushwood, a local rock band. Reservations must be made in advance and are limited to the first 230 people. Payment will not be accepted at the door. For more information, call Susan Fischer at 954-465-0923.

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Put on by the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce and the City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, the annual parade Santa Claus made an appearance to help kick-off the holiday season moved westbound from the intersection of Broward Boulevard and 441/State Road 7, turned north on NW 69th Avenue, then west on 4th Street to City Hall. Thousands of people lined the route cheering on friends, children, and co-workers representing all walks of life in Plantation.

There were City leaders, businesses, civic and school groups, marching bands and plenty of entertainment. As always, the parade ended with a visit from Santa Claus who met with youngsters at the Fountains Shopping Center. Chamber organizers say the parade is not only a wonderful holiday tradition, but also a great way to support small local businesses.

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Art Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Gala Event

By Julie Levin

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The Plantation Art Guild also honored the winners of its 2013 Members Art Show: Judy Nunno-1st Place, Edie Bryan-2nd Place, Effie Louis-3rd Place, Beverly Dowdle-Judge’s Recognition, Carol Thaw-Judge’s Recognition, Elsa Zarduz-Judge’s Recognition, Karen Braverman-Merit Award, Jorge LeonMerit Award, Thelma Lubel-Merit Award, Rachelle Berkowitz-Honorable Mention, Jane Gross-Honorable Mention, Fran Katz-Honorable Mention.

Plantation Art Guild Strives to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment. In its 40 years, it has progressed into a vibrant organization offering many different activities, opportunities and scholarships to local students.

Above: Fowl Play by Judy Nunno-1st Place, Clockwork Orange by Edie Bryan-2nd Place Ready for the Olives by Effie Louis-3rd Place

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ith a champagne toast and dignitaries surrounding them ,

the Plantation Art Guild recently celebrated a milestone anniversary, while also planning for a future to develop even more artists. “Our 40th Anniversary allows PAG to reflect back on many membership years but also to develop an expanding membership base that is fully committed to providing scholarships for artists. We are devoted to nurturing young talent in our community,” said Edie Bryan, the President of PAG. The group celebrated its 40th Anniversary Gala and Members Art Show November 18 at Deicke Auditorium. Close to 175 people packed the auditorium for a salute to artist members past and present, many of whom were in attendance.

After a brief history of the group, which was established in 1973, Plantation Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic and Councilman Jerry Fadgent joined in for a champagne toast. Guests also enjoyed door prizes, including original works of art by award-

PAG President Edie Bryan

175 people turned out for the 40th Anniversary Gala and Show which was held November 18 at Deicke Auditorium

For additional information about PAG workshops and events, visit them online at www.plantationartguild.org.

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Fashion and Philanthropy in the Spotlight at Annual Luncheon

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igh style came to Plantation recently, as

the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club hosted its 4th annual Fashion Show. More than 100 people attended the yearly luncheon and show November 9 at the Deicke Auditorium, located at 5701 Cypress Road. Six fashion-forward club members took on the role of models for the show, wearing fashions and accessories provided by Chico’s on Las Olas Boulevard.

Guests contributed $25 for the show, which also included raffles and a buffet lunch provided by Kristof’s Kafe of Davie.

Those that liked what they saw on the fashion runway also had a chance to purchase the clothes, with Chico’s contributing 10 percent of all sales to the Club. All proceeds from the event will be used to fund community service projects that the Plantation Woman’s Club, a non-profit charitable, educational and civic organization, supports.

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For more information, contact Club President Pat Hinde at 954-661-3830 or visit them online at plantationwomansclubgfwc.com

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1: Guests enjoyed the show, plus a chance at several raffle items 2: Claudette Hammond strikes a pose as she models an outfit 3: Sandy Fernandes gives audience members a closer look at one of the outfits she modeled 4: More than 100 guests enjoyed a catered buffet lunch provided by Kristof’s Kafe of Davie 5: Model Maureen Guerra walks the fashion show runway 6: Ann Polley models the latest fashions

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a bout of the measles, which complicated by encephalitis, left her with narcolepsy. not an unusual to see Eglantine But even that never dampened her attiFord riding her beloved tricycle tude. “She has such a positive influence around the neighborhood. Though a on everyone she meets,” Alice-Marie said. fall and a broken elbow has slowed her In 1922, she moved to Michigan, some recently, Ford was in fine form at a where she graduated high school in 1931 party in Plantation recently celebrating with former President Gerald Ford. In her milestone birthday. “I thought I would 1939, she married another man named disappoint everyone if I didn’t make it,” Ford—Harold— who she was married said Ford, who turned 100 years old on to for 54 years. Together they had eight November 22. children, including one son who died Family and friends from as far away at just 10 days old. The Ford’s became as California, Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, snowbirds in 1972 and moved fulltime to Michigan, Tennessee, and Zephyrhills, Florida in 1990. Since Harold’s passing Florida came to be with Ford as she celin 1993, Eglantine spends her time going ebrated her birthday at granddaughter to church twice a week where she takes Lici Merritt’s Plantation home November part in bible study groups, reads and 22. Alongside her, six of her seven chilloves to play card and word games. dren, eight of her 38 grandchildren, 11 Eglantine Lucy Ford celebrating her 100th birthday with Her family says she is sharp as ever, of her 52 great grandchildren, and even her great, great granddaughter, Emma and loves to be the center of attention. some of the great, great grandchildren.

“The family jokes she has all her marbles, and a lot of other people’s too,” she said.

Daughter Alice-Marie Ford says her mother credits her good fortune to blessings Her mother is also already rehabbing that broken elbow with physical therapy from above. “She looked beautiful. It was just an amazing thing,” said Aliceso she can get back on the tricycle. “Now I feel quite relaxed,” Eglantine said Marie, who lives in Sunrise now, but spent close to 30 years raising her family in through an email.”I’m wondering what my goals should be now, so I prayed about Plantation. it and I’m depending on God and Jesus to restore me to walking without help. I’m Eglantine Lucy Marsh was born in 1913 in Brooklyn, NY as the eldest of five children. It wasn’t always an easy life, said Alice-Marie. In 1918, Eglantine suffered consciously trying to stand up straighter.”

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Westfield Broward Set to Reveal New Look and State-of-the-Art Entertainment Complex

By Julie Levin

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ong a familiar fixture as a

shopping destination in Central Broward County, Westfield Broward is set to show off a whole new look. After months of renovation, the mall is scheduled to reveal plenty of new amenities January 17, including a brand new entertainment center.

With a new theater, restaurants and more, the center is designed to be a fun and welcoming environment for everyone who visits. Recently Andrew Martineau, a Marketing Representative with Westfield Broward, answered a few commonly asked questions about the center.

Westfield Broward has just undergone a major transformation. Can you tell us what’s new at the mall? With an updated transformation of the existing center, Westfield is evolving the mall into a neighborhood entertainment-focused shopping destination, where cultures from around the world can shop, dine, play, enjoy and be celebrated in a fun and interactive environment that reflects the ethnic and economic diversity that Central Broward is best known for. The more than $39 million dollar revitalization includes a state-of-the-art Regal Cinema, new Play Space, Wall Shops, new restrooms with a family lounge, updated Dining Court and several new sit-down dining options.

Please tell us more about the new entertainment complex. The new theatre facility is modern in every way, and will be equipped with Regal Premium Experience (RPX) which is state-of-theart in terms of digital sound and projection, with larger screens and upgraded seating, as well as the ability to show RealD® 3D - a new generation of digital 3D, giving moviegoers a stunningly realistic movie experience that engages the imagination, activates the senses and invites the audience not only to watch a film, but also step inside the story.

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Are there restaurants in addition to the new theater? We will have four-five new restaurants including Red Robin and The Whole Enchilada.

There have been renovations to the rest of Westfield Broward too. Please tell us about some of the changes shoppers will notice. In addition to the Regal Cinema, new Play Space, family lounge, Wall Shops, new restrooms, updated Dining Court with new modern seating and several new sit-down dining options, the center has added new soft seating and interior landscaping throughout the center.

Westfield Broward has been a mainstay in central Broward County for decades. Please tell us a bit about its history. Westfield Broward (previously known as the Broward Mall) is a one-level 1,000,000-squarefoot shopping mall built on what was once an empty cow pasture in the center of Broward County. It is one of the first malls to be built in Broward County and is currently owned and managed by the Westfield Group. Westfield has one of the world’s largest shopping center portfolios with 91 centers in Australia, New Zealand, United States, and the United Kingdom.

Why was it time for a renovation?

The 35-year old center, although kept in immaculate condition over the years, still had some features that harkened back to when it was built in the late 70’s and the competition in the surrounding area has grown as rapidly as the area has diversified. The City of Plantation is also growing at a rapid rate and adding more amenities and areas for residents to live, work and play. It was time for the mall to evolve with the times and add amenities that would add to the lives of the residents and visitors it serves, whether it is through shopping at its blend of national & regional retailers, dining at one of its diverse restaurant selections, enjoying a movie or playing in its play space.

There are often lots of local community-oriented events and performances at the mall. Is that a priority for Westfield Broward? Yes, community-oriented events are a focus for the center as we strive to become a retail locale where a multitude of cultures converge, creating an energetic atmosphere and a solid sense of community. The communal engagement of hanging out with family and friends from various cultures in a fun and safe environment that incorporates important family functions alongside quality retail stores is what differentiates Westfield Broward from its competition and creates a unique sense of place that celebrates the diversity of the community in which it resides.

How many shops, department stores, specialty stores and restaurants call Westfield Broward home? Westfield Broward has four department stores, 110 specialty stores and two restaurants, with more to come.

What days and hours are you open? The mall is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Department store and holiday hours vary.

Is there anything else you would like to add about Westfield Broward? This renovation for the center will go a long way in evolving Westfield Broward into a neighborhood entertainment focused shopping destination, and assist with adding more of those national brands that its current and future customer base is looking for.

How can shoppers find the Westfield Broward Mall? They can find us at 8000 W. Broward Blvd.

Plantation FL. 33388 or phone us at 954-473-8101.

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2013 Art Search Winners Announced

By Julie Levin

The 2013 Art Search Winners Kindergarten First Place: Giovanna Soto Tropical Elementary Second Place: Valerie Younes American Heritage Third Place: Elisa Guillerm American Heritage First Grade

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The 2013 Art Search First Place Winners

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Recreation Department and the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club recently held an awards ceremony honoring the winners of this year’s Art Search competition. The competition, created in 1993, is designed to help foster of love of arts in the community.

The winners, in grades K-12, were announced December 4 at Central Park during a formal awards ceremony in which they were presented with ribbons and gift cards. Awards were also given for “Best in Show” and “Most Promising Artist”.

The theme for this year’s Art Search was “Home is Where the Art Is.” The winning art will be on display at Plantation Central Park for a year.

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First Place: Harlee Ross American Heritage Second Place: Danielle Todd St. Gregory School Third Place: Sahirah Palma Flamingo Elementary Second Grade First Place: Christian Tineu Central Park Elementary Second Place:Ramses Palma Flamingo Elementary

Second Place: Mason Messingschlager Tropical Elementary Third Place: Nathan Brown American Heritage Fourth Grade First Place: Anna Fox Tropical Elementary School Second Place: Morgan Spiegel American Heritage Third Place: Valentina Fortner Central Park Elementary Fifth Grade First Place: Laura Mikkelson American Heritage

Third Place: Elias Levy American Heritage

Third Place: Brittany Sturner American Heritage

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First Place: Charlotte Foreman American Heritage

Second Place: Juanita Castaneda American Heritage

Second Place: Sydney Kelly Combs Plantation High

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Second Place: Angelica Negron American Heritage

Second Place: Zhuohua Cao American Heritage Third Place: Emily Charland American Heritage Twelfth Grade First Place: Wanda Bohorquez Plantation High Second Place: Esabel Fenelon Plantation High Third Place: Trisha Iqbal American Heritage

School News

Hundreds of Students, Volunteers Pitch in to Help Families in Need

By Julie Levin

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Megan Tayar works piles of donated food in the Plantation High School cafeteria at an earlier Harvest Drive. Thanks to the collection efforts of students and its feeder schools for this year’s drive, Plantation High helped to feed 161 families

espite a steady rain , the wet weather

couldn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of volunteers helping to make sure needy families in our community were not forgotten this holiday season. More than 100 students and 50 adults came together recently to help make the Harvest Drive at Plantation High School a success. The school was again one of 12 distribution sites for this year’s Harvest Drive, the annual food drive that takes place at many schools each Thanksgiving. “I’m just so grateful for how the community comes together to help others,” said Shawn Howell, a social worker at Plantation High who oversees the local effort.

The volunteers at Plantation High School put together enough bags to feed 161 local families. The goal of Harvest Drive is to provide families with a complete Thanksgiving meal and a week’s worth of grocery staples, as well as personal and household necessities. Last year, an estimated 2,000 families received supplies from Harvest Drive’s 12 different distribution sites.

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, Plantation High’s feeder schools that held food drives began dropping off their donations of non-perishable food and goods, so that students and volunteers could begin sorting the items.

They converted the cafeteria into a massive grocery store, organizing hundreds of cans, bags and boxes of donated food before placing them into shopping bags for each family to bring home November 21. Powell said it was very much a community-wide effort. Even the area’s youngest kids

provided cards and napkin rings that were included in the packages. “The kids worked hard and did a great job with their collections,” she said. “The other participating schools really came through with wonderful donations as well. We had some kids from other schools come and help us with the sorting, as well as some of our special education students.”

Harvest Drive began at Country Isles Elementary School in Weston in 1992. The project, led by organizers Renee Herman, Kim O’Neil and Patti Bradley, helped 35-40 families their first year. Now students from more than 150 public and private schools, churches, temples and neighborhoods have held drives and supplied the Harvest Drive with the nonperishable food that is distributed to the families just before Thanksgiving. The other distribution sites include Western High School, Pompano Beach High School, Cypress Bay High, Stranahan High, McArthur High, South Broward High, Taravella High, Glades Middle, Westglades Middle, Sunrise Middle and the Lanier James Education Center.

Powell also credited members of the Plantation Rotary club and other volunteers for coming out and lending their support. She said the hard work of every student and volunteer is appreciated by the families they help. “The families we have served have been so appreciative to be recipients and I’ve been blessed to have received their hugs and thanks. I’m very proud of my Colonel family in helping me to make the Harvest Drive successful once again,” she said.

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Plantation Skater Wins Spot on National Roller Derby Squad

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Plantation resident is about to roll into the national spotlight, playing a sport that’s is rapidly making a new name for itself. Just three years after she first took on Roller Derby, Tess Harrison is now at the top of the sport. The 26-year old is one of just 32 skaters named to Team USA. the roller derby squad that represents the U.S. in international competition. Harrison competed against 600 skaters for a spot on the squad, which will represent the USA in the 2104 World Cup. “Just to be a part of that really is awesome,” she said. “It was like a dream come true.”

Since 2010, Harrison has skated for Plantation resident Tess Harrison was recently named to Team USA, the roller the Gold Coast Derby Grrls, which hosts derby team that represents the U.S. in international competition (photos its bouts at the War Memorial in Fort courtesy of Michael Hopkins Photography) Lauderdale. Harrison, who skates under the colorful name of “Baller Shot Caller” has captained the team for the past two years, a remarkably strong showing for a competitor who came to the sport in 2010 at the suggestion of a friend. While the friend didn’t stay with the sport, Harrison did and will now skate for the national squad. “I felt it was one of the biggest accomplishments I ever made because I only started training a year before the try-outs. I was determined to make it once I found out there was a Team USA,” she said.

According to the Gold Coast Derby Grrls website, Roller Derby has been mak-

ing a strong comeback since 2005. Their bouts routinely drew hundreds of fans. A full-contact woman’s sport on skates that happens on an oval track, Harrison says the action is fast-paced as “jammers” try to move past the other teams blockers.

“When I say full contact, it is an all-out brawl on the track,” she said.

Harrison says she loves Roller Derby’s competitive nature, and despite the contact, compares the sport to a sisterhood.”After we beat each other up on a track, we all got out afterwards and get to know each other. There are no hard feelings,” she said.

For those that picture the Roller Derby that used to be televised in the 70’s and featured more theatrics, than sport, Harrison says while the colorful nicknames remain, the amateur sport is serious business that requires discipline, training, and dedication. Sanctioned by a governing body--Women’s Flat Track Derby Association-- there are more than 190 national and 100 international leagues.

Harrison says the sport is also under consideration for the 2020 Olympic games.

If it happens, Harrison plants to be a part of it. I’m trying to keep me legs fresh and my body healthy until then, because I do want to go to the Olympics,” she said.

To learn more about the team and league, visit www.goldcoastderbygrrls.com.

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Legally Speaking

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 Consumer Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

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ost consumers are familiar with a simple Chapter 7 bank-

ruptcy in which all of the debtor’s assets are liquidated and all unsecured debt (credit cards, medical debt, etc.) is wiped out. However, within a Chapter 7 bankruptcy you will not be able to modify your home loan or any other amounts owed on any investment properties. In fact, your lender has the right to continue a foreclosure process on your home during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy with permission from the court, which is always granted when the homeowner owes more than the market value of the home. Yet many consumers are unaware of the far reaching benefits of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under a Chapter 13 a debtor restructures instead of liquidating debts. Over a period of 3-5 years, a Chapter 13 debtor has the ability to repay 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. 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.

In order to qualify, the debtor must be employed, or have a regular source of income, and the amount owed for the first mortgage on your principal residence must exceed the market value of that home. As it relates to the debtor’s investment properties, under a Chapter 13 plan you are able to wipe out any second mortgages or credit lines, and reduce the principal balance of the first mortgage on each property to the current fair market value, payable at a low fixed interest rate, amortized over 15 years, through an affordable monthly payment. Once a debtor submits a Chapter 13 plan and begins to make payments, the lender cannot proceed with a foreclosure.

If you owe more on your first mortgage than the fair market value of your home, have one or more additional mortgages, lines of credit or other liens on that property, and are currently employed, you may be a perfect candidate to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you also have investment properties which are upside down in value, and would like to keep them because they are generating rental income, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the ideal solution to resolve your mortgage crisis, instead of wasting countless hours attempting to modify your loans directly with lenders.

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Arthroscopic surgery is indicated when the patient is unresponsive to conservative management protocol and has an MRI scan with findings consistent with a rotator cuff tear. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

The rehabilitation of this type of surgery is divided into a healing phase followed by a regain motion phase and strengthening phase under the supervision of a trained, licensed physical therapist. Most patients can return to unrestricted sports activities in about three to six months.

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Sorting our Way Through the “Menopause Maze.”

By Dr. Michele Lapayowker D.O., FACOOG

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experience the wonders of the infamous “change of life”.

What is menopause vs. post menopause vs. peri menopause? I am asked this question several times a day.

Women begin to have changes in their menstrual cycle as early as in their late 30’s through their mid fifties. It is important to remember that this is different for every woman, and most importantly, a natural process.

Women will frequently experience changes in their menstruation pattern, skipping cycles, bleeding more frequently, heavier or longer, and “hot flashes” or some type of temperature change. I often hear complaints of difficulty sleeping, maintaining their weight, an increase in premenstrual irritability and bloating. Many women also have questions regarding a decreased libido or desire for sex despite being in a loving and stable relationship. They complain of vaginal dryness, dry skin and thinning hair. The good news is, there are many options for women to regain their balance and improve these symptoms. While we cannot always reverse all of these symptoms, many of them can be improved and truly benefit a changing woman’s quality of life.

The terms used to describe this period of change that women go through are defined generally as the transition or the menopause. The definition of menopause is a label used for a woman who has had no cycles for 12 months barring other medical issues.

The average age of the menopausal woman is 51 years old. The term perimenopause refers to the 10 years prior to this point when a woman experiences many signs and symptoms.

The most important part of my conversation with a woman who falls into this category is to reassure them that this is both a normal and natural process and they are likely not exaggerating their complaints. Every woman experiences this period of their lives differently. Some women may feel extreme symptoms and others may breeze through this time without noticing much change. Our ovaries are simply not producing the same levels of hormone that they did in our twenties and thirties. At the same time, women must understand that many but not all symptoms can be improved or eliminated and it takes time to see if the interventions will be effective. Believe it or not, adopting a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition, exercise and stress management is truly the first line for every woman’s defense. We then discuss proper supplementation, and the topic of hormone replacement therapy. Hormone Replacement Therapy refers to giving a synthetically or bio-identical version of the hormones that our body is no longer producing regularly. HRT deserves a formal conversation with the details of all the risks and benefits.

The first step every woman should take is to have her full annual exam including a detailed medical history, physical exam, pap screening, mammogram and if indicated, a bone density exam. I then recommend baseline hormone screening with any other pertinent lab work and a visit to review all. We can then address each patient’s concerns and together create a plan to make our way through the “ menopause maze.”

Dr. Michele Lapayowker is a Board certified Gynecologist serving women in Broward since 1995. Her Plantation Office is in the Bennett Medical Plaza at 201 NW 82nd Ave, Suite 104, Plantation, Fl., 33324.

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7 Sensational Plastic Surgery Procedures to Start the New Year

By Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Matthew Dautch, 8

“Bags N’ Stuff”

Adam Azan, a student at St. Gregory Catholic School in Plantation, created an effort called “Bags N’ Stuff” to deliver duffel bags loaded with toys, clothes, blankets and toiletries to foster children of all ages. Azan and a team of volunteers delivered 150 packed duffel bags recently to ChildNet’s Safe Place. The bags were collected and filled by 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at the school in an effort to provide “luggage filled with love.” Photo 2: Armando Bringuier of ChildNet, and St. Gregory Catholic School student volunteers.

Rayni Stracquadaine, 5, making a snow angel

Celebrating a Milestone

Congratulations to Loving Care Pet Grooming. The Plantation-based business recently celebrated its 40th anniversary serving the community.

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Luncheon a Success

Debbie Covert and Amy Stolberg pose for a photo during the JFS KOLOT coalition’s eighth annual Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Signature Grand on October 20. The event attracted more than 400 people. JFS KOLOT hosted the luncheon as part of a communitywide campaign to engage people of all ages as allies in ending all forms of abuse against women, teens, and men.

Local Psychologist Honored

Longtime Plantation Psychologist William Penzer was recently in the spotlight.

During a ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Sierra Tuscon, an internationally renowned treatment facility in Arizona, presented Dr. Penzer with a Gratitude Award for Lifetime Achievement. Dr. Penzer recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as a clinician in Broward County.

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Chanukah and Snow!

More than 150 people turned out for JAFCO’s Annual Chanukah party, sponsored by the Talenfeld family of Plantation. The party is for children who live in the JAFCO (Jewish Adoption Foster Care Options) Village and others who have been adopted through their programs.

Robert Mandal, 8, and Lena Berkowitz, 6.

Award Ceremony

Members of the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club were on hand at the Central Park Gym recently for an awards ceremony for Art Search 2013. (l-r) Erin Siska, Art in the Park Chairwoman; Lisa Charland, Art Search Co-Chair; Jennifer Martin, President; Barbara Clair Kettler,, Art Search Co-Chair and Randy Jo Pitcairn, Art in the Park Sponsor Chairwoman.

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