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Contents Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 community news Winter Wonderland Returns to Plantation Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sound the Alarm! Fire Department Selects Its Member of the Year . . . . . . . . . 10 Cook-off Out to Find the Best Chili Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Stray Cat Strut Comes to Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Author, Author! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Art Guild Members Show Their Artistic Skill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Plantation Pooch is “Hero Dog” to Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Halloween Fun Helps the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

can do kids “Art Search” Contest Winners Announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

inspiring individuals Plantation Couple Brings Traditions of Hanukkah to Foster Children . . . . . . . . 23

school news Touchdown for Peters Elementary School and the Dolphins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mirror Lake Elementary Honors One of its Own for Veterans Day . . . . . . . . . . 26 Preschoolers Learn the Meaning of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Health & Wellness Protecting your Orthodontic Investment is in Your Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Preventing the Flu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Legally Speaking Wipe Out Second Mortgages, Avoid Foreclosure and Stay in Your Home . . . . . . 30

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12th Annual Forrest Gump Table Tennis Tournament–Entry fee is $15 per person. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Central Park Gymnasium, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street. For more information, call 954-452-2510.

Tween Book Club– Book discussion, crafts & treats. Preregistration is required, space is limited. Pick up the book and a bookmark when you register! Ages 8-12, 6:30 to 7:30pm. West Regional Library, located at 8601 W. Broward Blvd. 954382-5860 x 226

4th Winter Wonderland Grand Opening–A favorite for all ages-come enjoy more than 40 beautifully decorated trees and exhibits. There will be an open house December 6 and December 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Children’s Day with Santa will be December 15 and December 22 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m The exhibit runs through January 5. Plantation Historical Museum, located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane. For more information, you can call them at 954-797-2722.

5th and 19th 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 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 19 at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. For more information, contact Judy Johnson, (954) 916-6463.

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Visit from Santa Claus!–Santa and his elves will be coming down Plantation’s streets, preceded by a police car with sirens blaring announcing their arrival. Santa will be giving out candy canes to all the boys and girls waiting for his arrival. Children should listen for the sirens and be outside waiting curbside with parents. Call 954452-2510 for more information.

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Sponsored by the Plantation Woman’s Club. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Boulevard. For more information, call 954-382-5860 x 226.

14th Lights and Latkes–A Chanukah Family Shabbat Service at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El. Songs by the Pre-Kindergarten, Gesher and Religious School children as well as the TKAE Adult Choir. 8200 Peters Road in Plantation. 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 954-472-1988 or visit www.tkae.org

Secret Holiday Shop (No Parents Allowed)!–West Regional’s holiday shop just for kids! Our teen volunteers will help you pick out a special present for mom, dad, grandparents, brother or sister.

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Winter Wonderland Returns to Plantation Historical Museum

By Julie Levin

running throughout. They will join a line-up of tree on’t know how favorites including the old to decorate your tree fashioned tree, teddy bear this year? Ideas will tree, Disney tree, Victorian abound at a long-standing tree, dinosaur tree and many holiday tradition set to go on more.

Each tree is staffed by display again in Plantation this a team of “Angels and Elves”. month. Winter Wonderland, The angels “adopt” the trees the annual exhibit featuring and help decorate them.

The Christmas trees decorated in elves are volunteers from the dozens of different themes, community who help serve will once again be on display as guides and help explain at the Plantation Historical all the intricacies of each Museum . “We have 41 trees tree to guests. The Winter again this year, including some Wonderland tradition has new ones,” said Shirley Schuler, been going strong since the the Curator of the Museum.

The Victorian Tree.

A favorite of the kids; the The Disney Tree with a volunteer 1980’s, when it was created as As many as 6,000 people Teddy Bear tree. dressed as Snow White. a “Christmas in July” event. are expected to visit the annual Thanks to ideas from the community, the number of trees kept growing and the exhibit exhibit which will open December 4 and run through January 5th. Guests will be treated moved to December. “It really is a beautiful exhibit to enjoy,” said Schuler. to the sights and sounds of 41 themed trees and cultural displays, a Hanukkah Exhibit, Victorian Dollhouse, Porcelain Village with miniature train, as well as animated & musiThe Winter Wonderland exhibit opens December 4 at 10 a.m. It is free and open to cal figurines. Open House events will be held December 6th with entertainment from the public. There will be an open house December 6 and December 13 from 6:30-8:30 the South Florida Jubilee Chorus and December 13th, with entertainment by Bell p.m. The Children’s Day with Santa will be December 15 and December 22 from 10 Ringers from United Methodist Church. Kids can also spend time with Santa during a.m.3 p.m The Plantation Historical Museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane Children’s Days held December 15th and 22nd. in Plantation.

For more information, you can call them at 954-797-2722.

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Sound the Alarm! Fire Department Selects Its Member of the Year

By Julie Levin

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n celebration of Fire Prevention Week, the Plantation Fire

Department recently honored one of its own for outstanding service. The department named Lieutenant Alex Poitevien as the Plantation Fire Department’s Member of the Year for 2012.

Poitevien, who joined the department in 2003, has had a big effect on the department, even beyond his firefighting duties. A few months ago, Poitevien displayed his artistic side by designing the graphics scheme for the Department’s newest fire truck, Engine 56. “Lieutenant Poitevien came up with the sleek, modern design which has set the standard for all Plantation’s trucks in the future,” said Fire Chief Joe Harris.

He also designed the Breast Cancer Awareness shirts department personnel wore throughout the month of October, which was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. His design combined the pink, breast cancer awareness ribbon with the Fire Department emblem. Harris said residents appreciated the effort. “We have had many positive comments about the shirts,” said Harris. “They have drawn tremendous attention and praise from the community.”

Poitevien’s honor is the culmination of a lifelong dream for the firefighter.

According to Fire Chiefs, Poitevien would ride his bicycle as a boy, following the fire trucks to calls, listening intently to his scanner, and showing up at numerous Fire Department and Association functions. “As an adult Alex has been able to realize those childhood passions,” wrote Captain Evan Katz in his nomination of Alex for the award.” When I think of all the hard work that individuals put in to make this department work, it’s only a fraction of what Alex does.”

Other Fire Department activities during Fire Prevention Week included the annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay contest. school and local fire prevention programs, and the selection of the Business of Year.

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Lieutenant Alex Poitevien gives a quick polish to Engine 56.

Poitevien designed the new graphics scheme which adorns the truck.

Paramedics Sivy DelRosario (l), John Sroka (c), and Karen Katz (r) display their Breast Cancer Awareness uniforms.

Lieutenant Alex Poitevien designed the new shirts by combining the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon with the Fire Department emblem. All of Plantation’s firefighters, paramedics and EMTs wore the shirts through October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Cook-off Out to Find the Best Chili Around

By Julie Levin

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makes the best chili around, now is the time to put your recipe to the test. St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Plantation is hosting its first ever Chili Cook-Off and they are looking for local chefs who can provide a little bite. “We here at St. Benedict’s believe our chili is the best around. So, we thought we would challenge anyone who thinks they can make better to come and compete with us.” says Carolyn Bailey, Chair of the event.

The cook-off, called “Meat Your Maker” will be held December 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at the church, which is located at 7801 NW 5th Street in Plantation. Organizers are hoping as many as 200-300 hungry guests show up to sample the offerings of up to a dozen chili cooks. The church has put out the challenge to Plantation and Davie firehouses, organizations, churches and synagogues, but the competition is also open to any individual chefs or groups. No pre-made chili will be allowed, everything must be made from scratch. “All cooking will be done here,” said Maureen O’Brien, one of the organizers of the cook-off. Free chili sampling will run from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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In addition to bragging rights, the chili makers will also compete for prizes. There will be an official judging to determine the winners as well as a “People’s Choice Award”. There will also be music, dancing and games, along with chances for raffle prizes, including a large flat screen TV, an iPad and more.

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church has been a mainstay in Plantation since 1960, and works to help the community through mission work and outreach programs. St. Benedict’s serves and collaborates with The Shepherd’s Way, God’s Little Lambs, St. Laurence Chapel, The Jubilee Center of South Broward, Life Net 4 Families/Cooperative Feeding Program, Haiti Comfort House, Food for the Poor, Inc. and Seafarers’ House.

If you are interested in signing up for the Chili Cook-off, visit www.saintbenedicts. org. The registration form and $25.00 entry fee for the competition can be sent to St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 7801 NW 5th Street, Plantation, Florida 33324. General admission for the event, which will run from noon until 6 p.m., is free.

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groups is coming to Plantation for a one-of-a-kind concert. The Stray Cat’s Lee Rocker will perform at the Hawks Landing Clubhouse January 19 to help raise money for at-risk dogs. The concert is being presented by Have a Heart Inc., a non-profit volunteer canine rescue in South Florida. All funds raised through the concert will go towards caring for the canines. “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. For a second year, Green is partnering with Plantation resident Susan Fischer for the concert at Hawks Landing. Last year, close to 250 people packed the clubhouse for their first fundraising concert, which brought in close to $30,000 and featured three members of the Little River Band, as well as Bad Company’s lead singer Brian Howe. This year, music lovers can dance to the tunes of the Stray Cat’s Lee Rocker, who made his mark rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music group The Stray Cats. Founded

by Rocker, Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, the Grammy-nominated group sold nearly 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum cer- Rock This Town! The Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker (left) will be performing in Plantation January 19 with tified records worldwide. Jimmy Sage, Brophy Dale and Buzz Campbell.

Though Rocker will be the only original Stray Cat coming to Plantation, his band will rock out familiar tunes like “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut”. This year’s event will feature not only the concert, but a DJ to keep the fun going all night long. “This year, we are going to keep the party going with dancing after the show,” said Fischer.

The proceeds will go towards Have a Heart, which rescues homeless dogs and keeps them safe, healthy and socialized until new homes can be found. Because Have a Heart does not receive public funding, they stay afloat primarily through private donations.

The proceeds from were last year’s concert helped the group expand to a 5-acre rental property that provides space to comfortably house the dogs. “”It was a godsend,” Green said. They are hoping this year’s concert will allow them to prepare new space at the property so they can help even more dogs.

The concert will be held January 19 at the Hawks Landing Clubhouse, located at 500 Hawks Landing Circle in Plantation, beginning at 7 p.m. The $125 event price includes the concert, 2 drink tickets, food and desserts. 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. For more information on Have a Heart, visit them online at www.AdopttheDog.com

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f you love to read, and want to learn more about the very latest

offerings from local authors, make plans to attend the latest installment of the Florida Author Showcase Series at the West Regional Library in Plantation. Created in October, the series is designed to give a brief spotlight to some of Florida’s most promising writers. Each month, the showcase features four Florida-based authors ready to talk about their books and the latest issues facing authors. “To help local Florida authors get exposure for their books, I thought it would be a good idea to have the Showcase on a regular ongoing basis and to invite more than one author to present their books at each event,” said Nancy Ansley, the programs and exhibits supervisor of the Libraries Division.

The next showcase is December 4 and will feature authors Sandra Balzo, the author of “Triple Shot” Maggy Thorsen Mysteries Series, Jeremiah Healy, author of the legal thriller “A Stain Upon the Robe,” Lee Ravine, the author of the memoir “Riding Solo” and Madelyn Lorber, who wrote “The Eyes Have It.” According to Ansley, each author is provided with a table to set up and display their books. They are given about 10 minutes to talk about their book and take questions

from the audience. The last 30 minutes of the program is for the authors to visit with the guests, sign and sell their books.

The Florida Author Showcase Series grew out of a need for a central meeting place for authors and book lovers. Over the past few years, Ansley said she’s had quite a few local authors contact her to do book discussions. They found with just one author featured at a time though, the turnout was generally low and the author disappointed.

Ansley turned to author Bob Sherman, author of the provocative humor More Bull, and asked for help in enticing local authors to take part. Ansley said attendance at the Showcase has also grown as well. Light refreshments will be served.

The date for the next Showcase is December 4th. It will run from 2:00 to 3:30 pm with the last 30 minutes allocated to selling and signing books. The library is located at 8601 W. Broward Boulevard in Plantation. For more information, call Nancy Ansley, programs and exhibits supervisor of the Libraries Division, at the West Regional Library at 954-382-5860 x 260. You can also email nansley@Broward.org, or visit Broward.org/library

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Art Guild Members Show Their Artistic Skill

By Julie Levin

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members of the Plantation Art Guild recently honored some of the best work produced by its members. The Guild held its 2012 Members’ Show and Awards Presentation October 29 at Deicke Auditorium in order to honor their 12 top entries. “An artist is always their own worst enemy, so to have someone else say your work is good is really fun,” said Edie Bryan, the President of the Plantation Art Guild President, who entered two works.

In all, the Guild’s members submitted 29 entries; paintings and photographs and other works done in 2-d format. The works were judged by South Florida artist Sally Cooper, who told Guild members through an email that she looks first for paintings that “excite” her when judging. “Those paintings that drew me in exhibited a superior degree of craftsmanship as well as good use of color and design elements. An exceptional piece of work makes you want to stay awhile and feel the emotion, discover something new or just enjoy the piece,” she said.

First place went to Jorge Leon for his work called “Chinese Dragon Warrior”, a surreal-

istic painting of an ancient ceramic Chinese warrior from the Ming Dynasty. “I always submit the best I can do and hope for the best,” said Leon, whose been a member of the Guild for two years. Second place went to Judy Nunno and third place went to Thelma Lubell. There were also awards for Judge’s Recognition, Merit and Honorable Mention.

The Members’ Show is one of two major shows the Plantation Art Guild hosts each year. The other is an open show in February, and a volunteer show, that is open to the public. Now with an estimated 82 members, the Plantation Art Guild is always looking for art lovers to join them. The group provides opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation. They hold demonstrations by well-known artists, art show and exhibits, field trips to art galleries and museums, and workshops. All of their fundraising projects benefit the City of Plantation, Deicke Auditorium, Art in Public Places or scholarships.

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the American Humane Society’s nationwide “Hero Dog”, but you won’t convince her owner that she’s not the best dog in the world. “She’s our hero and our winner, and that is enough for us,” said Cristina Saint-Blancard of Plantation.

The Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, who has been with Cristina for more than a year, was one of eight canine finalists in the running for the American Humane Association’s second annual national competition, which searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs. Organizers selected the eight finalists from a pool of 359 dogs representing 8 categories: Hearing Dogs, Law Enforcement & Arson Dogs, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Military Dogs, Guide Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, and Emerging Hero Dogs (the category for “ordinary” dogs).

This year the honor went to “Gabe”, a retired military dog who completed more than 210 combat missions in Iraq with 26 explosive and weapons finds. Since retiring in 2009, Gabe visits schools, seeking to promote the values of compassion and respect, and the importance of staying in school. The winner was selected by a panel at an Oct. 6 event in California that included Whoopi Goldberg, Kristen Chenoweth, and the handlers and owners of last year’s eight finalists.

Tatiana came to national attention after a live-saving effort in her Plantation home.

The 3-year old pooch spotted trouble when owner Cristina began struggling for breath during a severe asthma attack. Tatiana made her way to Cristina’s mother’s room, who quickly realized her daughter was in trouble and called paramedics. They told her family Tatiana undoubtedly saved Cristina’s life.

Cristina says that’s why she and her family traveled to Beverly Hills for the ceremony, to pay tribute to Tatiana who she calls her best friend and guardian angel, as well as all the other “hero” dogs. “Tatiana has forever changed my life and given me another chance at independence, happiness, and life. The pure joy, hope, and selfless love she

radiates and embodies have not only touched my life, but the lives of my family, friends, and community at large,” said Cristina, who graduated last year from Purdue University with a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

Cristina hopes to use the honor as a stepping stone to continuing her quest to educate the public about service dogs and how they positively transform the lives of their companions and families.

She says she has a few ideas she wants to run past state legislators and is also hoping to start an education program for children in schools and at libraries so that they learn about the dogs and the different “jobs” they can have. She also wants to help raise funds for groups like Canine Companion for Independence, Cristina and Tatiana (right) pose with Chuck Schuck and “Gabe”, the 2012 Top Hero dog which raised Tatiana.

“There is a lot of ignorance out there regarding service dogs, and the only way to combat that is through education. Many are just used to guide dogs for the blind or service dogs for people with mobility issues.

Most don’t even know what hearing dogs are or what they do. Others commit fraud by trying to pass their pet dogs as service dogs, and don’t know or don’t care that what they are doing is making it harder for those with real service dogs. People need to understand that service dogs are a necessity, not a commodity,” she said.

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Plantation’s most promising young artists were on display for all to see at the recent Art in the Park event in Liberty Tree Park. During the two day event, organizers of the city-wide “Art Search” competition unveiled their winning entries, which had been submitted

by Plantation students.

The yearly visual arts competition, hosted by the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department and the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club, began in 1993 and is designed to be a showcase for local students. Each year, the PJWCs select an overall theme for the Art Search competition. This year’s theme was Everybody Loves Art. Young artists in the k-12 age range were invited to submit works in all mediums, with the exception of sculptures, that best portray that theme.

A panel of judges including Art Search co-chairs Barbara Clair Kettler and Lisa Charland, Art in the Park Chairwoman Darlene Gimble and Samantha Fitzgerald looked for a combination of artistic talent and how well the art represented the theme. In addition to the pride of being selected, all winners also received ribbons and gift cards. Congratulations to all the artists!

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s a child, Julie Talenfeld remembers her family marking the

traditions of Hanukkah with a huge party, with plenty of food, relatives and friends around. The memories provide such comfort that not only does Talenfeld and husband Howard carry it on with their own family, but with dozens of children in need as well. As they have for the past seven years, the Plantation couple will once again sponsor a huge Hanukkah party for close to 100 children of the JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options) Village, a non-profit organization that provides services to abused and neglected children in South Florida. Longtime supporters of the organization, Talenfeld says the party is their way to further the JAFCO mission.

“When I think of the miracle of Hanukkah, I believe an even greater miracle occurs when JAFCO’s wonderful staff and supporters do their part to make a big difference in these children’s lives,” said Talenfeld, president of Boardroom Communications, a public relations firm in Plantation.

The party will be held December 12 at the JAFCO Village, and will welcome close to 100 children who will celebrate Hanukkah Jon Zobel, Jackie Zobel, Julie Zobel Talenfeld, Howard Talenfeld, with the traditional jelly doughnuts and Darran Blake and Jordan Blake

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Established in 1992, JAFCO programs provide a full con- Ian Steiner plays in the snow at last year’s party tinuum of care to over 350 children including foster care and adoption, family preservation, group homes, emergency shelter, independent living and mentoring. The JAFCO Children’s Village is a 5.6-acre residential facility including a 24-hour emergency children’s shelter and six group homes that provide a safe and loving home for up to 52 children from newborns up to 21 years of age.

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Touchdown for Peters Elementary School and the Dolphins

By Julie Levin

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essica Gonzalez got a 10th birthday present she won’t soon

forget. The Plantation 4th grader hauled in a long pass from a star Miami Dolphin football player while running downfield at her school recently. “It was awesome, especially since it is my birthday and they are professional football players” said Jessica, who says she practices by sometimes tossing the ball around with her brother.

Jessica was one of several hundred students who got to practice their football skills with Miami Dolphin players Davone Bess, Dan Carpenter, Nolan Carroll, Brandon Fields, and Mike Pouncey at Peters Elementary October 30. The school, which is located at 851 NW 68th Avenue, was one of just 34 nationwide to receive a visit from their pro team after winning the NFL PLAY 60 Super School contest. Winning schools received a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 grant for health and wellness initiatives. Early plans at the school are to put the money towards a playground.”We are proud to have the Dolphins here to show off our kids and to highlight the programs and teachers here at Peters,” said Steve Decotis, the Assistant Principal at Peters Elementary School.

The visit began with a ticker-tape parade for the players, who were met by a barrage of Miami Dolphin colors, decorations and jerseys from the staff and students. The group visited the principal’s office and then spoke to students about the importance of good

health. Then it was off to the school’s athletic fields for 60 minutes of exercise with the players, which is the cornerstone of the NFL PLAY 60 campaign, trying to make sure that kids get exercise for an hour a day. The players split into five groups and worked with the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders on stretching, strength and flexibility exercises and football drills. “It’s very exciting,” said student Boaz Mongerard, after running a drill with punter Brandon Fields.

DolphinWide Receiver Davone Bess encouraged his group of kids through a jump rope exercise. “Being role models in our community is important,” said Davone Bess.

“If they see us exercising and eating right it can motivate them to lead a healthy lifestyle which is very exciting.”

To celebrate the start of the 2012 NFL season through the Back to Football campaign, schools were encouraged to participate in the NFL PLAY 60 Super School contest and submit three essays explaining how they planned to show their NFL team pride and incorporate football into their lesson plans. Christine Scott is the head of PTA at Peters Elementary and helped spearhead the effort. “They are amazing and the kids just needed that boost of feeling important. These guys made it happen,” she said.

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Defensive Back Nolan Carroll encourages students through sit-ups Top right:Kicker Dan Carpenter leads a student through a relay drill Middle right: Receiver Davone Bess tosses a football while encouraging jump rope exercises Bottom right: Students decorated the school to welcome the Miami Dolphins players

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Lt. Lowe lost his life in April of 2011 when the jet he was piloting crashed during a routine training mission in California. His mother Pamela told the students about his zest for life and passion for flying, which began when he was a college student at FAU. He went on to become a Naval Aviator, piloting an F/A-18 Super Hornet. She asked the students to remember five words in her son’s memory; purpose, passion, honor, love and the number “11” which was his call sign in the military. She said he was given the name because of a scale of 1-10, he always went above and beyond. “Matthew led his life to the fullest. I want you to remember that number 11, because even though you are young and have your whole life in front of you, you should live each day to the fullest,” she said.

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their level that they are sharing. When they bring in a Chanukah gift or a Thanksgiving ner at their own Thanksgiving tables, item, they are seeing what they can do to students at a Plantation preschool help someone else,” she said. learned a little bit about sharing with those Jewish Community Services works to less fortunate than them. The students and improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency families of Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El’s Early of the Jewish and broader communities Childhood Center held a nearly month-long throughout South Florida in accordance collection to provide Thanksgiving meals for with Jewish values. Their Kosher Food Bank families in need. “We had each child bring at is the only one in South Florida to which least one item for the meal. Our families were those who observe kosher dietary laws can very generous, so we are going to have many turn. As such, the students were asked to meals to donate,” said Ali Burwick, Mitzvah bring in kosher items such as canned yams, Chair for Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Early egg noodles, pumpkin pie filling, oatmeal, Childhood. pie shells, oil, cranberry sauce, flour, raisins The School’s PTO Thanksgiving Mitzvah and grape juice. All Tzedakah, or charity, Project ran from October 22-November 16. money collected at the school during the The idea was to have each classroom collect Bounty: Preschoolers Jack Strochak, Ross Burwick, and Sloan month was also donated to JCS, so they a full meal, which was then donated to Jewish Thanksgiving Becker display some of the items their school collected for Thanksgiving could provide gift cards for families to buy Community Services of South Florida. The Thanksgiving turkeys. school had run smaller Thanksgiving food drives in the past, but this year marked the first time the entire school came together to put together complete meals. To make The school’s PTO is also working on one of its largest Mitzvah projects of the year, sure each family would receive a little bit of everything, each student was assigned a collecting Chanukah presents for Jewish Family Services. Donations are always specific food and each class decorated its own donation box. Burwick said it sent an welcome. For more information, call the Early Childhood Division at 954-472-8700. important message to the young students. “The kids can understand something on efore they sat down to din-

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The fact is that throughout your lifetime, even though you have had orthodontic treatment, you can expect changes in tooth position.

Many factors at work may cause teeth to shift. Such changes vary from individual to individual and most of the time they are hardly noticeable. But on occasion changes occur that are disappointing to both the patient and the orthodontist. Changes in tooth position are not a failure of your orthodontic treatment but are a natural process. We expect changes in our bodies as we grow older, and teeth are no exception. To help control and limit these changes, retainers are prescribed after your braces are removed.

How long do I have to wear retainers?

Your orthodontist will recommend how long to continue wearing your retainers, whether they are removable (the kind you put in and take out) or fixed (bonded behind your teeth). Wearing your retainers as prescribed is the best way to keep your teeth from moving after your orthodontic treatment. There are many reasons teeth may move following orthodontic treatment. Teeth are not set in concrete, they are in bone. And because bone around your teeth is continually changing (breaking down and rebuilding), your teeth may shift after your braces are removed. By wearing your retainers, your teeth are more likely to remain where your orthodontist has placed them.

Why do some teeth shift?

The small changes that occur after braces are removed are due to a “setting in” as you use your teeth for biting and chewing. The more serious and undesirable changes may be traced to genetics or later –than-normal growth, which is unpredictable.

Movement is most common in lower front teeth. This is particularly true if the teeth were extremely crowded prior to treatment. Changes in tooth position are lifelong and naturally occurring phenomenon. The best way to keep teeth from shifting is to wear your retainers as prescribed. If you noticed movement after your braces are removed, please contact your orthodontist.

Can retainers be worn long?

No. Retainers stabilize and preserve the alignment of teeth and jaws that orthodontic treatment achieved. Many people wear removable retainers nightly for the rest of their lives. Ask your orthodontist for guidance for your long term retainer wear.

I had orthodontic treatment as a teen, and now as an adult my teeth are out of place. What can I do?

If you noticed an unwanted change in your smile or bite, contact your orthodontist for information. An orthodontic “tune up” may be necessary to regain proper alignment.

Will wisdom teeth cause teeth to shift?

Research suggests that wisdom teeth do not necessarily cause teeth to shift. In most cases, removal of wisdom of wisdom teeth is done for general dental health reasons rather than for orthodontic health. Your family dentist or your orthodontist can give you guidance regarding removal of wisdom teeth.

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Legally Speaking

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

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housands of homeowners in our community are more than

50% upside down on their home mortgages and are looking for a way out. Some are frustrated in their attempts to modify their home loans, and others simply choose to give up their home because they are unsure of their rights. Wouldn’t it be much easier to save your home if you only had one mortgage and no other payments?

How about if you were able to eliminate all your mortgage debt through a short sale, and stay in your home through a long term lease?

For homeowners who have taken out a second mortgage on their home and lines of credit, facing our current economic climate can be particularly challenging.

Additional liens on your home beyond your initial mortgage, however, can be wiped out through a Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy filing. When a judge removes mortgage liens from a property during bankruptcy proceedings it is referred to as “stripping” the lien.

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, second mortgages, lines of credit and association liens against a homestead residence can be eliminated. Many bankruptcy courts follow a rule that makes a second mortgage, line of credit or other secondary lien totally unsecured if the principal amount owed on the first mortgage exceeds the fair market value of the personal residence. Even if you are not current on your first mortgage, you can use a Chapter 13 bankruptcy catch up on the arrearage over an extended period of time, or you can make a proposed modified mortgage payment under your Chapter 13 plan while your loan modification application is being processed without losing your home to foreclosure.

Another effective strategy to remain in your home and wipe out excessive mortgage debt is to negotiate a short sale with an extended term leaseback. Under this strategy, you will be able to wipe out most, if not all your mortgage debt when the short sale is completed. This will allow you to obtain a “fresh start” without filing bankruptcy, and within two years you may be eligible to purchase another home under FHA guidelines. The challenge is to find an investor willing to lease your home back to you, and convincing your lender to authorize the arrangement. The Arcia Law Firm can put you in contact with serious investors who are not interested in “flipping” your home, but instead keeping families in their homes after a short sale through a long term lease.

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If traveling by car, you can either deduct the actual out-of-pocket expenses or use the standard medical mileage rate of 23¢ a mile.

For most taxpayers, actual medical costs usually fall far short of the 7.5% threshold, but there is still a tax-favored way to pay your health care expenses. Health savings accounts (HSAs) allow taxpayers to deduct payments made into these accounts, up to an annual limit of $3,100 for singles and $6,250 for families. And you do not need to itemize to take advantage of an HSA deduction.

Later on, money can be taken tax-free from the accounts to pay for qualified medical bills. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) let you set aside money that can be withdrawn tax-free to pay medical expenses. Check with your employer to see if your company already offers such plans.

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As in years past, taxpayers who itemize deductions on their tax return can deduct medical costs exceeding 7.5% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). Here’s a tip: It doesn’t matter when the treatment or prescription was received; what counts is when you paid the bill. So if you anticipate higher health care costs in the near future, try to consolidate the payment of those costs into one calendar year to maximize your chances for a deduction.

What types of costs qualify for the medical deduction? Eligible expenses include those required to treat, prevent, or mitigate a disease or other medical condition. Such costs include prescription drugs, hospital bills, and premiums paid on health and dental insurance. And these costs can be incurred on behalf of yourself, a spouse, or a dependent. Just be sure to keep all applicable receipts to substantiate your expenses.

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he flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza

viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average: ▸▸ 5 percent to 20 percent of the population gets the flu ▸▸ more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications ▸▸ about 36,000 people die from flu

Symptoms of Flu ▸▸ fever (usually high) ▸▸ headache ▸▸ extreme tiredness ▸▸ dry cough ▸▸ sore throat ▸▸ runny or stuffy nose

▸▸ muscle aches ▸▸ Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults.

When to Get Vaccinated

October or November is the best time to get vaccinated, but you can still get vaccinated in December and later. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May.

Who Should Get Vaccinated

In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended by The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that certain people should get vaccinated each year. They are either people who are at high risk of having serious flu complications or people who live with or care for those at high risk for serious complications.

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Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms – and particularly fever – without first speaking to your doctor.

There are some people who should not be vaccinated without first consulting a physician. These include: getting an influenza vaccine previously ▸▸ People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs ▸▸ Influenza vaccine is not approved for use ▸▸ People who have had a severe reaction in children less than six months of age to an influenza vaccination in the past ▸▸ People who have a moderate or severe ▸▸ People who developed Guillain-Barré illness with a fever should wait to get syndrome (GBS) within Six weeks of vaccinated until their symptoms lessen.

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hey may be brothers, but Kane and Oreo look very little

alike! Kane is a 3-year old male blue nose Pit Bull. His favorite person is his dad and he loves to play with his bone and rope. Kane loves to play and run in his back yard, but he hates when brother Oreo barks at people. Despite his size, Kane thinks he is a lap dog and loves to cuddle when anyone will let him. He was last seen sleeping on his mom and dad’s bed.

Oreo is a 4-year old male Yorkie-Maltese. Oreo likes to play with anything that his big brother Kane is playing with: bones, ropes, or socks. He loves to go outside, sleep, hide under the bed or being with his mommy. He dislikes being put inside his kennel. Like his brother, Oreo was last seen sleeping on his mom and dad’s bed.

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Community News

Halloween Fun Helps the Community

By Julie Levin

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lantation residents and businesses had plenty of fun, but made

sure to remember those in need in our community around Halloween time.

The annual celebration saw not only lots of trick or treating, but also festivals, costume parties and pumpkin decorating events that gave back to the community.

Plantation-based C3/CustomerContactChannels raised just over $3,300 for HANDY through a costume contest and chair decorating contest for their employees October 31. The judges for both contests were children from HANDY, a small organization with a broad reach with a mission to embrace, educate, and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged and productive adults.

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Event at Jacaranda Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry helped other children in our community. More than 20 local dental offices decorated pumpkins and delivered them to the office, where patients had a chance to vote on their favorite in the office and on Facebook. After a week, the pumpkins were delivered to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Plantation General Hospital and distributed by

Members of HANDY accepting the donation check

the staff throughout the hospital for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy!

And as always, the City of Plantation held its Family Halloween and Safety Festival October 27 at the Kennedy Community Center, to make sure young trick-or-treaters had fun in a safe environment.

Winner of the most creative costume at the C3/CustomerContactChannels contest for HANDY: Kristina Lopez as the “Cereal Killer”

“Most Votes Overall” The haunted hay ride chair created by the Marketing Department

The Family Halloween and Safety Festival at the Kennedy Community Center

Pumpkin creations gathered for the 4th Annual Pumpkin Event at Jacaranda Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

The pumpkins are surrounded by staff members Jennifer Breland, Kim Rodriguez, Dr. Milan Khakhria, Shail Khakhria, Deslyn Gumbs, Tricia Faul, Andres Moretty, Jennifer Martinez, Vinesh Dusara, Jaimin Khakhria, Patricia Arana.

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Pumpkins being delivered to the children’s center at Plantation General Hospital. ( l-r) Deslyn Gumbs, Lorri Dahman,staff member from Plantation General, Priti Khakhria, Jennifer Martinez and Jennifer Breland. In front is Jaimin Khakhria.

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you want what’s best for them, particularly when you can’t be there to care for them yourself. Country Inn Pet Resort and Animal Hospital in Davie offers top quality boarding and doggie day care, that features not only professional and loving care, but also specially designed play areas including a pool. Owner Monica Silva recently answered a few commonly asked questions about Country Inn Pet Resort.

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What set you apart from other boarding/doggy care facilities? We understand that being away from home may sometimes be a stressful event and we know that dogs need to exercise and play to help relieve the stress. What sets us apart is the fact that we are the only facility in South Florida on five acres of land, three of which are of specially designed recreational areas that includes a 10x20 bone-shaped, salt chlorinated pool, 22 individual grass play yards and a large dog park where your dog will truly exercise and have lots of fun.

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The award-winning Plantation Fire Department Honor Guard, along with the Black Pearl Pipe and Drum Corps of Broward County, officially opened the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association’s 56th Annual Barbecue at Pine Island Park November 4. More than 6,000 hungry guests turned out to enjoy the chicken and ribs, as well as live music, kids games, bounce houses, and raffle prizes. There were also live demonstrations; Plantation’s Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics demonstrated how to safely remove a patient trapped in a motor vehicle.

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The Cooper City Naval Junior ROTC presented the colors November 12 at Plantation General Hospital during a ceremony to honor our nation’s veterans.

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