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For kids, summer time means camp. We are blessed with a variety of different program options. From language camps to sports camps to music camps and even arts & craft camps, there is some sort of program available to appeal to every child.

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12th Plantation’s Diamond Jubilee-Join your neighbors for a cocktail reception and dinner dance in honor of the City’s 60th anniversary. Plantation’s “60 and Fabulous “Anniversary Gala will be held at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel. There will be a Private VIP Sponsor Only Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a formal sit down dinner, cocktails and dancing. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call 954-587-1410.

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18th Poetry Under the Stars-Come read your original poetry or a selection from your favorite poet. All ages are welcome to participate, or just listen. Admission is free. 7:00 p.m. Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 North Fig Tree Lane. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Society. Event will run from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. at Central Park, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street.

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Animated storytelling where children become part of the fun. Refreshments.

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May 10th Tinsel Town Cabaret Show- Local top rated talent of all ages is spotlighted in this competition. This is a fun and entertaining evening that the whole family will enjoy.

Tickets are $6 per person and will be available for purchase beginning April 29 at Plantation Central Park, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street or at Volunteer Park the evening of the show. 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be served during the intermission.

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20th 17th The Plantation Garden Club’s Monthly Meeting-Hawthorne Village Club House, 7101 East Tropical Way, Plantation. 9:30 a.m.-noon. For information, call 954-393-4231 or 954-303-5233.

Tea Time-The Plantation Garden Club hosts a traditional High Tea. Please join us for an evening of fun and entertainment with a fashion show, hat parade, classical music and delectable refreshments. Tickets are $35.00. Covenant Village of Florida, Village Center, 9251 West Broward Blvd.

1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Please call 954-393-4231 or 954-303-5233 to reserve your ticket.

Children’s Book fest-Journey to the Caribbean-Performers, storytellers, crafts, costumed characters and face painting.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group-The Alzheimer’s Association invites those who care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia to join a support group that meets from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation.

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Plantation’s Diamond Jubilee -As part of its Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the City of Plantation is hosting “60 Years & Counting-1953-2103”, an exhibit that features photos and artifacts of the City’s first 60 years. Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. For more information, call 954-797-2272.

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Family Day Planned to Celebrate the Arts and Autism

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for a first of its kind event highlighting beautiful art, food, music and family fun. The 1st Annual Art Walk 4 Autism is planned for April 20, and organizers say it will be a great family day that will benefit the local special needs population in Broward County. “It’s an event designed to encourage, motivate and view local artists with autism, as well as raise funds to send children to camp that is hosted ARC Broward,” said Jemettie McKeithen, the event coordinator.

As many as 2,000 people are expected to stop by the outdoor event which will benefit both ARC Broward and Artists With Autism, Inc. Guests will be able to stroll through several shelters at the park enjoying art, a computer corner, live music, food trucks and a chill zone for sensitive children. Because the event has grown so rapidly, they are still looking for sponsors that can provide additional computers or help with the chill zones. “We want every child to have the opportunity to fully enjoy this event,” said McKeithen.

One of the highlights of the event will be the art corner, which will consist of live art being created on the spot, as well as artwork from local artists with autism. Some of the artists are members of Artists With Autism, a South Florida networking group which is geared Artists Norval Hall, Brandon Drucker, and Michael Vidal will be displaying their artwork at the 1st Annual Art Walk 4 Autism. (Photos courtesy of Artists With Autism, Inc)

toward promoting guidance, expertise and venue resources to aspiring artists with autism. According to group founder Cynthia Drucker, local craft shows and exhibits are ideal way for the members to learn business skills and social skills as they sell their own artwork.

McKeithen said the early response for the event shows the strong need for A sample of the artwork that will on display: events of this type. They say “Tobermory” by AWA artist Brandon Drucker it is a great way to encourage artists with autism, while also reminding parents to always be looking for new outlets for their children. “Because it is so different and has not been done in this fashion before, our number of respondents for attendance has grown tremendously,” said Mckeithen.

The 1st Annual Art Walk 4 Autism will be held April 20 at Plantation Heritage Park , located at 1100 South Fig Tree Lane in Plantation. They are still looking for additional artists and sponsors. For an artist application or for more information, call Cynthia Drucker at 954-895-2786, or emailFLagaL1106@yahoo.com. For more information on becoming a sponsor of the event, contact Jemettie McKeithen at 954-203-6930 or email artwalk4autism@gmail.com. You can also check out the ArtWalk4 Autism event on Facebook.

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Plantation’s Diamond Jubilee continues this month. The focus in April will be the City of Plantation’s “60 and Fabulous” Anniversary Gala- a Cocktail Reception and Dinner Dance set for April 12 at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel.

Hosted by the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, the “60 and Fabulous” Anniversary Gala will take guests back to the 60’s while also incorporating memories of great eras gone by.

The gala will celebrate the City’s 60th Anniversary, while also honoring the City’s Mayor and City Shirley Schuler signed copies of the book “Images of America: Council Members. In addition, they will also Plantation” at the opening of the Plantation Historical Museum’s “60 introduce the new Greater Plantation Chamber Years and Counting” exhibit (Photo of Commerce’s Inaugural Trustee Members. provided by the City of Plantation) “Plantation: 60 and Fabulous” is just the latest event this year designed to celebrate the City’s milestone. In February, a large crowd turned out at Volunteer Park for some great music and family fun. “Celebrate Plantation’s 60th Birthday Twilight Concert and Expo,” presented by Plantation General Hospital and Westside Regional Medical Center and coordinated by the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce, the City of Plantation and the Plantation Police Department, provided a great chance for families to come together and enjoy the music of the band Sekond Nature. There was also a children’s area, Health, Family and Business Expo, great food and a Food Truck Corral by The Food Truck Collective.

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That same night, a new book chronicling Plantation’s first 60 years made its debut. On February 7, residents got their first look at Images of America: Plantation, a brand new book which details through photos and images the distinctive stories that have shaped Plantation over the years. “It is a pictorial book which takes in everything from the very The Diamond Jubilee was also celebrated February beginning up to today,” said 22 with music at Celebrate Plantation’s 60th Birthday Twilight Concert and Expo (Photo provided by Shirley Schuler, the Curator the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce) of the Plantation Historical Museum who authored the Plantation edition. With its launch, the book becomes part of the Images of America series, produced by Arcadia Publishing, which chronicles the history of small towns and downtowns across the country.

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Plantation Rallies for Annual Cancer Fight

By Julie Levin

and is looking to top that this year by setting a goal of $157,000.

Now in its 15th year, it is the third highest housands of Plantation residents earning relay in Broward County and among the top are once again expected to converge on Central 25 percent in the state of 375 relays. Robbin said Gold Park this month with a single mission; to help Sponsors for the Plantation Relay 2013 include Westside fight cancer and to support those battling the illness.

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The 2013 Relay for Life of Plantation is set for April The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life 26-27 and organizers are again expecting a large got its start in the mid-1980s when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a turnout for the overnight event. “We are anticipating Tacoma colorectal surgeon spent 24 hours circling a at least 50 teams this year, which is more than last track at the University of Puget Sound to raise money year,” said Wendy Robbin, the Chairperson of the for local American Cancer Society office.

From there, Plantation Relay for Life. it has grown into a team style relay event, that is held Relay For Life is designed to celebrate survivorship nationwide. and raise money for research and programs for the Walkers on the track at a previous Relay. The entire community is invited to come out and show support in the fight against cancer.

For Wendy Robbin, like so many others, the misAmerican Cancer Society. During the event, teams sion is personal.

She lost her sister to melanoma years ago and her husband Sam is a of people gather at schools or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team four-year survivor of throat cancer.

When he was diagnosed, she learned first-hand tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Robbin said one of the just how important the programs offered by the American Cancer Society can be. new teams joining the effort this year is UHealth in Plantation.

She encourages everyone in the community to come out and help make difference.

The theme of this year’s Relay is” Plantation Goes to the Movies; Lights, Camera, Cure” “It is a great community event,” Robbin said.

“It is a great way to have kids as young as which means teams have the option of decorating their tents and areas in Hollywood elementary age give back to a good cause and help those that are fighting cancer, as well style. The event will start with a Survivors Lap, when cancer survivors are invited to as hopefully finding a cure so that people won’t have to hear the words you have cancer.” circle the track together to help celebrate their victories over the disease. Later in the evening, guests remember those lost to cancer during a Luminaria ceremony. This year, Plantation’s 2013 Relay for Life will be held April 26-27, from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. at there will also be an expanded Kid’s Area with bounce houses, obstacle courses and Central Park, located at 9151 N.W. 2nd Street. The opening ceremony will begin at games, so more parents will get their children involved in the effort. “It’s a great range 6 p.m. on Friday night. Registration will be taken up to 5:30 p.m on Relay day. For of people participating, all the way from the youngest to survivors more than 90 years more information, visit www.relayfor life.org/plantationfl old. They are all giving back for something that touches so many people,” Robbin said.

Last year, the Plantation Relay brought in $151,000 for the American Cancer Society,

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Shoppers Needed To Help Restock Local Food Bank

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the judges. While designed to be fun, the event has a serious mission. “Ultimately the prize is helping the WECARE Food Pantry, “ said Feig. for struggling families, those trips can be few and far between. That’s why local All of the food collected will be donated to the Soref JCC’s WECARE Food Pantry, residents are getting the chance to help shop for those in need in our community. which provides over 3,500 bags of groceries each year to residents in need regardless of The Jewish Federation of Broward County’s is hosting its second annual supermarket race, religion, age, gender or nationality. “This is a fun event that really helps WECARE shopping contest this month to help replenish the shelves of the a local food bank. “It’s keep our shelves stocked with much-needed food for people in need in our community,” really a fun event for a great cause,” said Marissa Feig, the past chairwoman of the event. said Susan Baigelman, WECARE program The second annual “Supermarket Sweep” director through a press release.

Food Drive will be held April 16 at the Publix Honey Backman, a Young Families comSupermarket, located at 1181 S. University Drive mittee member participated in the 2012 event in Plantation. Hosted by the Young Families and said it was a fun way to give back to the Division of the Jewish Federation, the scavengercommunity. “Many of us grew up watching hunt style event is expected to draw close to 50 “Supermarket Sweep” on television, so it was young women who are interested in combining great to have the opportunity to participate in shopping, with a passion for helping out in the our version and contribute the food to a great community. After a brief mixer to let everyone place,” said Backman, who also helped deliver get to know each, shoppers will be grouped into the groceries to the food bank after last year’s teams of four, with each team having a total budSupermarket Sweep. get of $40.00. Teams will be given clues that will help them find the various food items needed by The event is open to the public and will take the Soref JCC’s WECARE Food Pantry. “Teams place at the Publix Supermarket, located at will try to get as many items off the list that they 1181 S. University Dr, Plantation. The event runs can, but it’s a math game too, because they have from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost to participate is to stay within the $40,” said Feig. $18.00 per person. For more information or to Bonus points will be given to those shoppers who are able to complete fun challenges, such Shoppers at last year’s Supermarket Sweep: Marissa Caponera, Tammy Edelman, register, call Alona Geysman at 954-252-6945.

Samra Vogel, Honey Backman, Marissa Feig, Stacey Schulman, Ricki Auerbach as singing the jingle of the Band-Aid song to trip to the supermarket is a routine event for many of us, but

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Shoppers Find New and Old Treasures at Annual Fundraiser

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or two days, Volunteer Park in Plantation was jam-packed with an array

of handcrafts, collectibles, jewelry and other forms of beautiful art. The handcrafts were on display March 2 and 3 as part of the fifth annual Festival of Treasures event, hosted by the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club. Guests strolled along the winding pathways at the park, as well as indoors, to browse the handmade works of dozens of artists, including many from Plantation and the surrounding areas. In addition to the crafts, there was also food, a DJ, entertainment and a Kids Zone. The proceeds from admission to the bounce house were donated to Make-A-Wish South Florida.

The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club sponsors the show as a fundraiser for beautification projects in the City of Plantation. According to the club, past projects have included tree plantings at Liberty Tree Park and The Plantation Arboretum. They have also hosted annual tree plantings at each of the Plantation Elementary and Middle Schools where tree seedlings are given to each student who participates in the tree planting for Arbor Day. PJWC also sponsored the installation of a mosaic tree frog medallion at Plantation Woods, donated a bronze plaque to honor Jeffrey Siegel in Liberty Tree Park, and updated landscaping at Volunteer Park, the Veltri Tennis Center at Central Park and more.

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that they really don’t know what to do. Gilda’s Club gave me that extra bit that I needed,” he said.

All of the proceeds from the event will go to Gilda’s Club South Florida, which has been providing programs to those living with cancer and their family and friends since 1997.

Gilda’s Club, named in honor of comedian Gilda Radner, is a free, nonprofit cancer support community. They offer an essential complement to medical care, providing an array of networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities. “Gilda’s Club is excited to be hosting this unique event,” said Gilda’s Club CEO, Shelley Goren.

“There are so many thrill-seekers out there that are going to love the opportunity to rappel down a building – just like in the movies.”

Howard Jacoby says his wife Marlene and three grown children couldn’t believe he wanted to attempt the new feat. But he is ready to put himself out there for the cause.

“It is an exciting event that helps a good cause and helps a lot of people,” he said.

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Jacoby, a grandfather of two, was one of the first to sign up for an innovative fundraiser that will have him scaling new heights. On Saturday, April 27, Gilda’s Club South Florida will host Over the Edge for Gilda’s, a rappelling event that will have participants rappel down the side of a building and ask people to sponsor them. The event will be held at the B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Hotel, at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and A1A. “I think being that high up will really build up the adrenaline,” said Jacoby.

The mission will be a personal one for the 60-year old Jacoby, who has been battling Non Hodgkins Lymphoma since 2001. He has gone through extensive chemotherapy three different times, and says Gilda’s Club was a beacon of hope when it came to providing the first-hand support he needed. “Your friends can do a lot of things to help you, but it gets to a certain point

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The judging was done this year by local artist Sherry O’Neal. First place went to Judy Nunno for her piece called “Crab Cakes.” Second place went to Thomas Rebek for “Facing the Sun” and third place went to Dorothy Schwab for “Rise’s Place.” The group awarded its annual $1,000 scholarship to student Monet King of Plantation High School, who was on hand with her family to receive the honor.

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By Julie Levin

A Plantation Fire Captain was recently recognized for heroism that went above and beyond the call of duty. Plantation Fire Captain Randall (Randy) Pettitt received the Plantation Fire Department’s Meritorious Service award for helping to save a woman’s life, whose car went into a lake.

Capt. Pettit was honored for his actions February 13 at the Plantation City Council meeting, With his wife Jill at his side, Pettit received the Meritorious Service Award from Plantation Fire Chief Laney Stearns and Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic.

According to the Fire Department, Captain Pettit was on his way to dinner with Jill October 30 of last year when they saw a car go into the lake at Peters and Pine Island Road in Plantation. Captain Pettitt pulled off the road and contacted Plantation’s Dispatch Center via the radio. Not knowing the condition of the vehicle, what injuries the driver might have sustained, and fearing she might further injure herself, Pettitt made the decision to enter the water and safely remove her to the bank. Plantation Rescue arrived shortly thereafter and the woman was transported to Westside Regional Medical Center where she recovered.

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25 Years experience in plantation (l-r) Plantation Fire Chief Laney Stearns, Jill Pettitt, Fire Captain Randy Pettitt, and Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic at the Plantation City Council Meeting February 13.

Capt. Pettitt was honored for rescuing a woman from a lake in October of 2012.

According to the Fire Department, The Meritorious Service award is awarded to a member for “outstanding performance of a difficult task involving personal risk to the members safety, when, because of the member’s actions, a serious injury or loss of life is prevented.”

During the ceremony, Lifesaving Awards were also issued to the Rescue Crew of Lt. Eric Moshe, paramedic Peter Simone, and EMT John Zeilinga, for their efforts in successfully resuscitating a man. A Civilian Citation was awarded to Dr. Gerald Lavandosky for assisting through CPR with the resuscitation of a child in an office parking lot.

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The students won the chance to participate in the national competition by winning the regional competition for the South and Central Florida area. They went up against 25 teams, including Cypress Bay High in Weston and Coral Springs High School. It will be American Heritage’s second trip to the nationals in four years. Matthew says they have been preparing for this moment since the summer. “They have been practicing since August,” she said.”They are very determined.”

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Now in its 23rd year the National Science Bowl, which is managed by the Office of Science, was established to encourage students in the challenging but essential subjects of science and mathematics; to excel and ultimately pursue careers in those fields. Since its inception, more than 225,000 students have participated in what has become one of the nation’s largest science competitions. This year, about 9,500 more high school students and 4,500 middle school students are expected to take part.

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Ask The Expert

Playing Sports with Shoulder Pain

By Dr. Fernando “Tony” Moya

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able and practiced sports activities. Unfortunately many tennis players and other athletes develop shoulder pain from playing and overuse. This pain can be caused by a traumatic event or by wear. If the pain started after an event such as serving the ball when you developed sudden onset of pain and limitations in range of motion and strength, most likely you have injured your rotator cuff tendon. If, on the other hand, your pain started slow over a prolonged period of time you may have shoulder bursitis or tendonitis.

Most of the shoulder injuries can start a basic treatment protocol. Rest for one to two weeks, immediate icing for 20 minutes three times a day, and anti-inflammatory medications for 14 days. Failure to get better with this basic treatment is an indication that you should visit an orthopaedic surgeon.

If you noticed that raising your arm causes you to have pain in your shoulder you may have “IMPINGEMENT” or “ROTATOR CUFF” syndrome. This pain is directly a result of your bursae and rotator cuff getting pinched within your shoulder or a partial versus complete tear of your rotator cuff tendon, respectively.

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The treatment usually allows you to return to tennis or other sports without limitations. Failure to get better will then require your doctor to offer you injections, order MRI scans and even surgery in cases that do not get better. Most patients do not require surgery, most patients get cured with rest, ice, medications and an exercise program to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder joint. Patients with complete rotator cuff tears usually require surgery to be able to return to tennis without pain.

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The Saifman’s created the youth flag football program to provide a safe environment, where everyone plays regardless of skill level, something they felt was missing when sure children in need in our community have a chance to hone their athletic they took their own children to some youth leagues around the county. “Our goal is to skill. South Florida Youth Athletics is partnering with Kids in Distress to help help teach the fundamentals of sports – and good sportsmanship – on the field and in children who may not have a chance to play organized sports, play in their program. “A life,” said Saifman. It’s being run in partnership with the flag program of NFL Play 60, donor can send a donation to Kids in Distress, with a memo that it is for youth sports, and the National Football League’s campaign aimed at encouraging kids to be active for 60 that will allow children a chance to come play in our sports league,” said Andi Saifman, minutes a day in order to reverse childhood obesity. the President of South Florida Youth Athletics, who In addition to Flag Football, they’ve also recently created the league with husband David. added a basketball league and plan on starting t-ball The league is asking for donations of $118 to help in September. Flag football practices and matches sponsor a child at Kids in Distress, which works off are held on Saturdays and basketball practices and the mission of preventing child abuse, preserving scrimmages are held on Sundays at the Soref JCC. the family, and treating children who have been abused and neglected. In return, donors will be For more information on both flag football and provided with a letter from Kids in Distress for tax basketball with South Florida Youth Athletics, email purposes, as well as the knowledge that they are David Saifman at dave@SFLYouthAthletics.com making a difference in the life of a child. Saifman or visit their website at www.SFLyouthathletics. said they are hoping to bring in at least ten children com. Games and practices are held at the Soref JCC, from Kids in Distress, but if they get donations for which is located at 6501 West Sunrise Boulevard more, they will welcome everyone. “They don’t in Plantation. To help sponsor a child at Kids in have to have kids signing up for our league. It is Distress, you can send a check to Kids in Distress, for people who’d just like to help,” Saifman said.

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foreclosure, attempt to solve their mortgage crisis through self-help. They will submit one loan modification application after another, numerous sets of the supporting documents, and updated financial information in hopes that their lender will respond with a positive result. This process, however, may take months or even years if you choose to do it on your own.

Most lenders may not stop the foreclosure process or even a judicial sale of your home just because a loan modification application is under review. In fact, the longer the modification review process takes, the more likely you will be declined, and lose your home through foreclosure. Here are three keys to stop foreclosure proceedings so that you can obtain a loan modification before losing your home.

The first key is to consult with professionals that are knowledgeable not only about the loan modification process, but also about the foreclosure process. The Arcia Law Firm has an experienced in-house loss mitigation department with full time loan negotiators, and over 17 years of experience defending foreclosure matters. We are familiar with the valid legal defenses to a foreclosure case in Florida, and also how to properly and legally cancel foreclosure sales.

The longer the modification review process takes, the more likely you will be declined and lose your home through foreclosure.

Secondly, the best defense is usually a good offense. As explained in our previous articles, whenever it is appropriate, we will present a counterclaim against lenders within a foreclosure case. This counterclaim usually involves violations of Federal or State laws committed by the original lender that may be attributable to the current lender. Through a valid counterclaim, you may even be entitled to relief from errors committed by your current lender while servicing your loan, such as escrow errors, misapplied or unapplied funds, and overcharges. Placing lenders on the defensive usually slows down the foreclosure process, and provides much needed motivation for lenders to negotiate a loan modification under more reasonable terms.

Thirdly, a bankruptcy filing under Chapter 13 not only stops the foreclosure proceedings, but actually provides homeowners with an opportunity for a “second look” at their loan modification application under the all new mediation program available only in South Florida bankruptcy courts. You will be entitled to participate in this program even if your loan modification application has been previously declined.

The Arcia Law Firm has an established bankruptcy department with more than 12 years of experience that works alongside its loan negotiators to ensure that a viable loan modification plan is submitted with every bankruptcy petition. Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may also be able to eliminate second mortgages, homeowner’s association and IRS liens, pay off investment properties in five years or less at their current market value, and wipe out credit card and medical debt.

In short, a foreclosure is a serious legal matter that can lead to the loss of your home, and a significant money judgment against you if not properly handled by legal professionals.

More detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in a new consumer-friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home,” available for purchase on our website. If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free consultation, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com for more information.

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Developmental Pre-School and Kindergarten Offers an Enriching Pre-School Experience for your Child

By Julie Levin

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the Deaf and Blind and the District Diagnostician for St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana. I moved to South Florida in 1982 and built my first nursery school in 1985.

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dren is one of the most important things a parent strives for. Even at a young age, we want the very best educational setting we can find for them. Developmental Pre-School and Kindergarten in Plantation Acres has been educating young minds for nearly three decades with an unique, academic environment. Recently Kathie Geller O’Dwyer, the Owner/ Director of Developmental Pre-School and Kindergarten, answered some commonly asked questions about her school.

Please tell us about your faculty and staff?

The faculty consists of 30 well-trained staff members that are all certified by Child Care Service. Teachers hold a Child Developmental Associate Credential if teaching children up to three years of age. Pre-kindergarten teachers hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. All staff are finger printed and cleared by Child Care Services.

What is Developmental Pre-School & Kindergarten? Developmental Pre-School

Do you offer flexible scheduling? Depending

and Kindergarten was created to be an academic, enriching environment for children ages 20 months through 6 years of age. The goal of the school is to build a strong, energetic “learner” who utilizes all his/her senses to glean information and analyze it’s meaning. I sought to return to work as a speech and language pathologist outside the home when my children were two and three years of age. Unable to find a pre-school that would enhance my children’s interest to learn academics and have fun at the same time, I embarked upon the creation of Developmental Pre-School and Kindergarten in order to fulfill this goal.

upon the age of the children, students may attend two, three or five days a week. The academic day runs from 8:30 a.m. though 2:00 p.m. depending on age parameters. Extended day hours are available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Do you offer a summer camp program?

How long have you been in South Florida?

We have been serving the Plantation, Sunrise, Davie and Weston communities for 27 years.

What type of curriculum does Developmental Pre-School & Kindergarten use? DPK utilizes

a curriculum I created called “The Learning Ladder”. This curriculum covers all the different areas of learning in a hierarchy of skills. I was a pioneer in the Child Care industry in implementing a cognitive curriculum of this type.

Please tell us a little bit about the facility?

What sets Developmental Pre-School & Kindergarten apart from other preschools?

DPK is one of the only pre-schools that has classrooms with narrow age parameters, small class size and additional staff to insure exceptional pupil teacher ratios. It is also a pre-school with the owner on the premises to preserve quality control in the learning environment. In addition, DPK boasts an exceptional private Kindergarten that does accept children who may miss the Broward County cut off of September 1st.

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Please tell us about your background. I

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Since graduating in 1972 with my degree, I have taught children with speech and language delays and learning differences in the public schools of New York. I was the Director of Speech and Language Services at Phoenix Day School for

In addition to DPK’s academic year that coincides with the Broward County School calendar, DPK offers a wonderful, action packed Summer Camp called Camp Phoenix, that includes swimming daily in our large, heated swimming pool. Beginning in April, DPK offers swim instruction with a licensed Water Safety instructor that is open to the community.

What else would you like us to know about Developmental Pre-School & Kindergarten?

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ChildNet Fundraiser

Elizabeth Wynter, Director of Community Relations at ChildNet poses with Gareth Ojeda, General Manager of Zona Fresca Plantation during a fundraiser benefiting children in foster care.

Zona Fresca held the fundraiser at its Plantation restaurant, located at 1095 S. University Drive, donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to ChildNet, the Community Based Care (CBC) lead child welfare agency in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Among the other guests on hand;Darryl Holiday and Wilma Pizarro of ChildNet.

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Winn-Dixie Assistant Store Director Adrian Manresa poses with three-time Barbecue World Champion Chef Myron Mixon during a special SOBE Food and Wine Fest appearance at the Plantation Winn-Dixie store. Residents lined up to try Mixon’s smoky barbecue chicken legs. The first 50 attendees also received a signed copy of his new book, “Smokin’ with Myron Mixon.”

Helping to Make a Garden Grow

Members of the Plantation Garden Club present a check to help sponsor a new garden in Plantation.

The check was presented to “Hands On Broward’, a charity organization that runs a community garden initiative as part of its mission. From left, Treasurer Orpha Hirst and Committee Member Maureen Guerra present the check to Susan Baigelman and Sandy Gruber with the WECARE Food Pantry, which will help distribute the produce. Claudette Hammond, Vice President, Plantation Garden Club is on the right.

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Teams from both Plantation High School and South Plantation High School recently took part in the Miami Dolphins Girls High School Flag Jamboree Presented by Under Armour.

The Jamboree followed their Girls High School Football Clinic in February. (Photo courtesy: Miami Dolphins)

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