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Chiropractic? Why Not? Dear Friend, want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

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11th Magnificent Oceans – Splash into a world of amazing ocean animals, from July 11 to 22, at the City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Art Camp, at Fletcher Art & Cultural Center, 7960 Johnson Street. The two-week session, for children ages 6 to 11, includes fine art instruction, games, dress up days, children’s art show, swimming and a field trip to the Miami Children’s Museum. For information, visit www. ppines.com or call 954-986-5027.

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15th Anniversary - Froggy’s will be celebrating its anniversary from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be a balloon artist, bubble show, face painting, raffles, prizes, music, circle time and more. It is located at 10141 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-433-7818.

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Tween-2-Teen Camp – Tween campers meet three days a week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – and go on a different field trip each day. Last weekly session begins Aug. 15. Camp meets at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Pkwy. For information, call 954602-3319 or visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us. Sports and Fundamentals Camp – Miramar campers, grades k to 5th, will learn the history and basic fundamentals of a variety of sports while developing individual skills and techniques through various drills and games. Camp is offered in weekly sessions, Mon. to Fri., from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last weekly session begins August 15. For information, call 954-602-3343; send an email to abellinger@ci.miramar. fl.us or visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us.

Ongoing Studio 18 – Studio 18 in the Pines has two exhibitions on display through July 29 - “The Fine Line” and “We Got Dumped.” We Got Dumped includes ten artists that address the theme of loss and endings, using dumpsters as the canvas. The Fine Line showcases a group of uniquely distinct artists that followed their own trajectory to represent their quintessential mark and define the essence of line. Studio 18 is located at 1101 Poinciana Dr. For information, visit www. ppines.com/studio18; call 954-961-6067 or send an email to rvegas@ppines.com.

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chool may be out, but there is still plenty for kids to learn. The Einstein Academy is hosting an academic science camp and there is no test at the end. The curriculum is designed to make learning science fun. The camp is open to all children in kindergarten through 8th grade. It meets at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and runs through August 5. This is the fourth year of the camp, but the first time that it is sponsored by the City of Miramar. “We teach the kids how they can become more responsible with our resources,” said Camp Director Christine Todd-Gibson, who is also a 7th grade science teacher. “We also help them apply this knowledge to their own lives.” The two-week camps are based on the theme of “Living in South Florida.” From July 8 to 22, the kids will learn about “Investigating Alternative Energy.” They will research the amount of fossil fuel used today and learn about alternative resources that are underutilized. They will also take a field trip to a car dealership to learn about hybrids. From July 25 to August 5, the kids will focus on “Florida’s Theme Parks: Force and Motion.” They will study force, speed and velocity as they learn how to assemble a helicopter and then apply their knowledge to roller coasters. The course also includes a field trip to Boomers to ride the roller coaster. During the camp, the kids will be grouped into investigative teams. They will conduct research, identify problems in the community and come up with solutions. They will also have an opportunity to implement their action plans, which might involve writing letters, making posters or some other activity. Both courses will end with a theatrical performance. “The skits, songs and monologues are a fun way for the kids to express what they have learned,’ said Todd-Gibson.

The cost for each two week session is $220 per camper and includes activities, materials and T-shirts. Non-Miramar residents add 20%. There is also a $25 one time registration fee. Registration is available online at www.teaponline.com. For more information, call 954-816-6739.

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break records. They will represent 35 member-nations, including Costa Rica, Haiti, Canada, Dominican Republic and more. The event includes a wide range of track and field activities, such as the shot put, long jump, 100- and 200-meter dash and javelin. This is the first time the City is hosting the event. For the past four years, the City has been the site for National Basketball Qualifiers and this year was no different. From Feb. to June, Miramar hosted a series of USSSA Youth Boys 3rd thru 12th Grade National Basketball Qualifiers at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center and Sunset Lakes Community Center. The tournaments included anywhere from 100 to 150 elite teams which traveled from throughout Florida to compete against Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County teams while earning points towards the USSSA National Championships. For the first time, Miramar also hosted 175 teams for the USSSA Youth Boys State Basketball Championships from June 10 to 12. The winners will play in the national championship in Cocoa Beach, Florida, from July 1 to 4.

iramar has become a popular location for tournaments and other sporting events. It is centrally located between Dade and Broward County and has state-of-the-art recreational facilities to meet the needs of almost every sport, including track and field, basketball, soccer, cricket, swimming, football, baseball, tennis and more. “The City of Miramar has so much to offer,” said John Kee, community services superintendent. “We are proud to share it with visitors and give residents something to enjoy in their own backyards.” From July 6 to 9, the City of Miramar will host the regional qualifier for the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics at the Ansin Sports Complex, 10801 Miramar Blvd. The 24-acre property features a stadium, which seats 5,000+, as well as an 8-lane oval and 9-lane straightaway with an FTX Mondo surface. “Runners love the track because the surface helps them run faster,” said Kee. “It is the same surface used in the Beijing Olympic Games.” Several weeks later, from July 22 to 24, the city will host the Pan Am Junior Championships at the Ansin Sports Complex. More than 2,500 top junior athletes, ages 16 to 19, will strive to reach their personal best and

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or the first time, Studio 18 in the Pines is featuring two exhibitions at the same time – “The Fine Line” and “We Got Dumped.” Both have been attracting visitors from all over South Florida. They are on display until July 29. We Got Dumped includes ten artists that address the theme of loss and endings, using dumpsters as the canvas. The artists include: Regina Jestrow, Jennifer Basile, Lori Pratico, Justin Vilonna (Indi), Richard Kurtz, Jacklyn Laflamme, Dawn Verheylewegen, William Bock, Debra Kaszovitz and Ana Aguerrevere. The dumpsters are showcased in the studio parking lot. The second exhibit, The Fine Line, showcases a group of uniquely distinct artists that followed Hover by Lance Gulseth their own trajectory to represent their quintessential mark and define the essence of line. Dawn Verheylewegen’s series of commanding graphite drawings solicit sympathy, compassion, hope, and ultimately love. Her accurate drawings of worldwide social and political subject matter propel the viewer to examine what part they might play to either individually and/or collectively affect the current global state of affairs. Icons of modern life often populate the narrative paintings of Jacklyn Laflamme. Everyday symbols which otherwise might go unnoticed are re-charged with volcanic like eruptions of color that catapult the viewer into kaleidoscopic sophisticated imagery. Laflamme chronicles her visual history unveiling the many paths that led to The Fine

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Line. Ruben Ubiera’s consummate Post-graffism technique focuses on the technical aspects of line. He is supremely skilled and evidences fluidity in every medium he embraces. Whether he shows a finessed portrait, a passionate character brought to life by his expertise, or a sculpture using reclaimed materials to harness his vision, his goal remains constant - inspire new generations to create social awareness. Lance Gulseth’s interest in painting everyday objects has long captured his attention, wherein something ordinary transforms into an entity elevated to beauty. His serene palette and knowing stroke imbue both his portraits and landscapes with an elegant stillness. Venezuelan born artist Line vs. Shape by Ruben Ubiera Vaeta Zitman’s series “Nudity Allowed (no size limitations)” addresses the thrashing concept that contemporary women must be perfect. Zitman’s impactful adroitly painted images of voluptuous women cross the line and fearlessly redefine the concept of beauty. As an accomplished artist, she remains undeterred in the execution of how she perceives line. Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Dr. Regular gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. to Fri. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat. For information or a class schedule, visit www.ppines.com/studio18; call 954-961-6067 or send an email to rvegas@ppines.com.

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community news Pembroke Pines Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday By Debby Teich

ary Agnes Carey of Pembroke Pines has something big to celebrate. On April 9, she turned 100 years young. The Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center hosted a surprise birthday celebration in her honor. The party was held on May 26 during the Thursday Arts and Craft class, where Mary Agnes has been an active participant for over 15 years. She was surrounded by more than 100 friends from the Community Center, her daughter Mary McCarthy, 77, who flew in from Pittsburg, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and Vice Mayor Jack McClusky. The celebration included balloons, flowers, cake and many kind words. Arts and Crafts teacher Barbara Johnson shared stories about Mary Agnes and noted that she had never met anyone who had as steady a hand and made a finer stitch than Mary Agnes. “Her work is beautiful,” said Barbara. “She is so sweet and kind. Everyone loves her.” Mary Agnes was born on April 9, 1911 in New Jersey. She was one of four children raised in Philadelphia. She married her Mary Agnes Carey with Descanel Michel, Barbara sweetheart Jack in 1930 and moved Johnson, daughter Mary McCarthy and Suzie Felix

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he City of Pembroke Pines offers a variety of summer programs for the special population, including camp, Special Olympics aquatics, baseball, tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. The programs provide quality recreational and educational opportunities for individuals with special needs, as well as individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. The Special Population Summer Camp, for ages 6 to 17, runs through August 5, at Charter Central School, 12350 Sheridan St. The program includes swimming, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games and more. Participants must be independent in toileting and be able to self administer medications. The cost is $225 per 2 week session. The Special Olympics Aquatic Program is for ages 8 and older. It meets on Tuesdays and Saturdays at various locations. Athletes must know the basics of swimming and meet Special Olympic eligibility requirements, including having a current physical on file prior to the start of training. It is not a learn-to-swim program. The WPPO Miracle League Baseball League is for ages 5 to 18. All games and practices will be played at Rose G. Price Park, 901 NW 208th Ave., on Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m. The field is totally accessible for individuals with wheelchairs or other assistive walking devices. Practices start on July 22 and Opening Day is on Aug. 26. The City of Pembroke Pines also offers several programs which will resume in August. There is tennis, for ages 12 and older, which begins on Aug. 22. It will be held on Mondays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program is geared for individuals with a special need and a family member or guardian to play with the participant. Wheelchair tennis

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lue Ginger has it all – delicious food, excellent service and affordable prices. It opened in May and has already become one of the hottest Japanese restaurants in West Broward. The restaurant’s custom décor is contemporary with an Asian edge, making it the perfect place for an adult night out or a family dinner. It is conveniently located in the Cinemark Plaza on Sheridan St., just west of I-75. Owner Cici Chan was born in Fuzhou, China. When she was only 16 years old, she left her family behind and moved to the United States. She has owned several well-known Chinese restaurants in South Florida, including Takee Outee in Cutler Bay, which typically has a long line of customers waiting to pick up food. Cici, and her husband Tony Cheng, The river boats which float the dishes opened Blue Ginger with the same commitment to right by your seat at the bar. excellence that she says has been the key to her success. All of the food contains fresh, top-quality fish, and American Dream Roll (tempura vegetables and other ingredients and the sauces are shrimp, Unagi, cucumber, masago top homemade. Everything is artistically presented to with avocado, Unagi sauce). emphasize the elements of color, shape, flavor and Many customers prefer to order from texture. The head chef Dooh Chung and kitchen Blue Ginger owner Tony Cheng poses proudly with sons Andy and Ryan (sitting). the menu, which includes a selection chef Yoshinori Mizuma, both Japanese, prepare all of the food to order and the Sushi of Soups, like Miso (soy bean broth with tofu, seaweed, scallion) or Kimchi (spicy chefs display their talents in the center of the restaurant for all of the customers to see. kimchi with krab meat, tofu), as well as a wide variety of Salads, like the Seafood Salad The staff is friendly and dedicated to customer service. “We want all of our customers (shrimp, krab meat, avocado with mixed greens), which comes with a choice of ginger to have the best experience possible so they come back again,” said CiCi. or the chef’s famous Yummy Dressing. There are also many hot and cold appetizers. Blue Ginger offers a new concept in dining that has become very popular among Some of the favorites include Hot Appetizers like Calamari Tempura (squid tempura customers. On the inside edge of the bar, there is a “river” with small boats floating on with vegetables), Galbee (Korean style marinade short rib) and Yakitori (chicken, beef, it. Each boat carries a plate with a small portion of Sushi, Sashimi or rolls that ranges in shrimp, calamari or scallops grilled on skewers) and Cold Appetizers like Tuna Tataki price from $2 to $6. Whenever customers see something they like, they simply take off (seared tuna on a bed of Daikon salad, drizzled with Ponzu sauce) and the Sashimi the boat to enjoy. They can take as many plates as they want. “Many customers order Sampler (8 pieces of raw fish – chef’s choice). California rolls and other menu items because they are familiar with them, but there is The menu features a variety of Signature Rolls, which are larger portions that those so much more,” said CiCi. “The river concept allows them to see the food before they offered at the bar. Some of the most popular include the Blue Ginger Roll (spicy tuna order. The Sushi chefs create something different every night and the small portions and cream cheese, avocado, shrimp, spicy mayo, soybean sheet, creamy wasabi and Unagi sauce), Miami Heat (spicy tuna with fresh jalapeno, tempura crunch, spicy mayo, soybean sheet, Unagi sauce) and Ocean Drive (tuna, yellowtail, avocado and cilantro, soybean sheet, fresh lime with chili oil). Blue Ginger also offers several Japanese Classics including: Tempura (vegetable, chicken and vegetable, shrimp and vegetable or seafood) and Teriyaki (chicken, scallop, shrimp/grilled salmon, steak) and Udon Soup (wheat noodles with tempura, chicken, pork, beef or shrimp). No meal is complete without one of Blue Ginger’s special desserts. The most popular are the Tempura Banana, Cheesecake and Ice Cream, which are all beautifully decorated with fresh fruit and chocolate syrup. Banana Tempuraedited. Bento Box Sushi, Sashimi & Beef Teriyaki. Blue Ginger has a kids menu that ranges in price from $5 to are great for tasting.” Customers can watch as the food is prepared. They can talk to $7. It includes Sushi, as well as Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu and Shrimp Tempura, the chefs to find out the ingredients or request something special. Many customers which comes with steamed rice. like to visit the Sushi bar to get a quick bite to eat before or after a movie or during The restaurant also offers a variety of dine-in specials. Some of them include the lunch when time is limited. 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SCHOOL NEWS PPCHS Environmental Club Creates Recycling Program By Debby Teich

were unsure about which items could be recycled and hen ten students from the which should be tossed into the trash can so they initiEnvironmental Club at Pembroke Pines ated an education campaign to clear up any confusion. Charter High School (PPCHS) were looking They created artistic signage and placed it around the for a way to make a difference in the community, they park and at the concession stand. “We decided to make decided to focus their efforts on West Pines Soccer Park our educational signs very artsy-looking,” said student (WPSP). Every year, thousands of soccer players and Deanna Alford. “People noticed them. They worked!” spectators visit the park and bring a variety of drinks They also talked to some of the people in the park. “I in plastic and aluminum containers. Until recently, the explained to a 7-year old at the soccer park how recycling park only had one recycling bin and it was difficult to one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for find. “Even though the park visitors were neat and used three hours and she ran to call her friends so they could garbage cans, our club members saw an opportunity recycle their cans,” said student Melissa Gianello. to bring recycling awareness into the soccer comBy the end of the 14-week soccer season, the environmunity,” said Margaret Stewart, PPCHS teacher and mental team had diverted an estimated 15.9 cubic yards Environmental Club’s facilitator. of cardboard, plastic bottles and aluminum cans away The high school students - Alexander D. Rose, Melissa from the landfill and into a recycling program. “The Gianello, Deanna Alford, Carlos Cocuy, Gabriel Perez, The PPCHS Environmental Club Recycling Team poses with educational posters and end result was impressive, but it is the process which recycling containers. (l to r) Deanna Alford, Melissa Gianello, Alexander Rose, Gabriel Alden Diaz, Anthony London, Arthur B. Rose, Joseph Perez, Gaby Jessrum, Alden Diaz, Melissa Sulivan, Carlos Cocuy, Anthony London will have a lifelong impact on the students,” said Elsi Munn and Joshua Alleman - brainstormed ideas and Rose, Parent Volunteer. The City presented the students developed a recycling action plan. They presented the plan to their principal, Peter with a plaque of appreciation and also recognized them at a City Commission meeting. Bayer, as well as Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis, City Officials, City Manager Stewart is moving abroad, so she will not be teaching at the school next year. She is Charles Dodge and Assistant City Manager Aner Gonzalez. The proposal was accepted hoping that the students will perfect their plan at WPSP next year and then roll it out to and the students were given approval to proceed. additional parks. “The students learned that a few people can make a huge difference.” The students were able to get 16 recycling bins donated and set them up throughout the park. Seven weeks into the program, the students realized that many park visitors For information, visit www.pinescharter.net.

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legally speaking Is There Ever A Right Time to Loan Modify? By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

n previous articles, we have outlined the pitfalls and disadvantages of most residential home loan modifications. Some of these include higher principal balances, the length of time required to complete the loan modification process, the temporary nature of a loan modification, and the high rate of default after a modification. However, there is a very limited set of circumstances under which a loan modification can work in favor of the homeowner.

The Property is the Borrower’s Principal Residence

Most lenders will only consider a loan modification of a borrower’s principal residence. The rationale behind this is that a borrower is more likely to make all payments under a loan modification agreement in their family home, as opposed to an investment property. Indeed, the underlying purpose of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) enacted in February 2009 was to help homeowners stay in their principal home. If you are struggling to loan modify an investment property or second home, you need to consider other more viable options.

The Borrower Has Positive Equity or At Least Owes What the Property is Worth

As most borrowers are painfully aware, most loan modifications will not include a reduction of the amount you owe your lender, but may actually increase the amount owed. Agreeing to a loan modification with a higher principal balance may place the homeowner so deep in debt that he/she may never “break even” or realize any profit from the sale of the home. For this reason, it is critical that a homeowner have some equity in the property they are seeking a loan modification, or at least owe what the property is worth.

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Discovering that a loan contains elements of mortgage fraud or violations of law could be critical in obtaining the best possible outcome for any homeowner. However, most loan modification agreements contain a provision where the homeowner releases the lender from liability for any wrongdoing in connection with the loan. A homeowner should never sign a loan modification agreement without at least investigating whether the loan contains elements of mortgage fraud or violations of law. In order to rule out the possibility of mortgage fraud, a homeowner should conduct a forensic audit of their home loan. Homeowners should stay away from online sites that sell inexpensive forensic audits, and even from law firms that offer to perform the audit themselves. The Arcia Law Firm has worked with several qualified and professional mortgage auditing firms to whom we refer our clients. If any of these three circumstances do not apply to your current situation, you need to immediately stop the frustrating and time-consuming loan modification process and consider other options. Call us today if you would like an attorney from the Arcia Law Firm to review your case in detail to determine the best course of action. The Arcia Law Firm recently released a consumer DVD entitled “Fight for Your Home,” which is now available for purchase at www.arcialawfirm.com. When you schedule a consultation with The Arcia Law Firm, you will receive a FREE copy of this informative DVD. The Arcia Law Firm has represented hundreds of homeowners in our community in foreclosure defense and bankruptcy protection matters over the last 15 years. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, and together determine the best possible direction to resolve your mortgage crisis. For information, call 1-800-770-7102 or visit us online at www.arcialawfirm.com to schedule your free initial consultation.

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School News Sagemont School is Creating Champions By Stacey Bomser

he Sagemont School will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this upcoming school year. In such a short amount of time, the school has earned a reputation for continually creating champions: students who excel in academics, athletics and the arts. The Sagemont Lions were proud to take home two state championship titles this past year. Both the boys basketball and boys tennis teams won the class 2A Florida High School Sports Athletic Association State Championship. The Lady Lions basketball team also made it to states, but came up just a little short in the finals. 2011 Sagemont Valedictorian Zack McCourt was one of the school’s top tennis players. By taking advantage of Sagemont’s flexibility and solid academic curriculum, he graduated top in his class and on the courts. Zack maintained a 5.14 GPA with a full load of Advanced Placement classes and was ranked as the #1 Boys Tennis Player in Florida and #9 Boys Player in the U.S. He was recruited to play tennis at Princeton. Athletics is not the only arena where Sagemont is creating champions; its arts program is critically acclaimed as well. The high school thespian team was Sagemont Class of 2011 Valedictorian Zack McCourt will play tennis at Princeton this year. invited to present its pro-

duction of Dracula as a Mainstage Production at the 2011 Florida State Thespian Festival. The troupe brought back many Superior ratings, and thespian Christopher Merlino was the recipient of one of ten thespian scholarships awarded at the festival. The drama department also earned five prestigious Cappies awards, including Best Lead Actor to Dean Malahais and Best Play Chris Merlino earned one of ten thespian scholarships for his for Dracula. performance in the Sagemont production of Dracula. In addition, Sagemont students are also making a name for themselves in the community. Senior Class President Nicholas Cardamone was active at the Sheinberg Family YMCA. He was an intern for the Director of Operations and was a student advisory board member. Classmate Alexis Lopez-Cepero dedicated his days to community service earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. The Sagemont School is committed to helping each student pursue their passions and develop their own strengths. Early college guidance, support for extracurricular activities and a strong college prep curriculum are all part of the formula for continually creating champions.

Pasadena Lakes Elementary Receives Tree for Winning Poster Contest By Debby Teich

or more than 10 years, students at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School have participated in the Annual City of Pembroke Pines Arbor Day Poster Contest, which is sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines City’s Landscape Advisory Board. The school recently received a Gumbo Limbo tree for its participation. Six elementary schools participated in the contest for kindergarten to 5th graders, including Pembroke Lakes Elementary, Pasadena Lakes Elementary, Pembroke Pines Charter Central Campus Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, Pembroke Pines Charter East Campus Elementary and Silver Palms Elementary. Each of the schools received a tree to plant on the school grounds. “The contest helps to educate young students about the importance of trees in our community and our world,” said Anthony Burzo, City of Pembroke Pines Liaison to the Landscape Advisory Board. Gloria McCluskey, Landscape Advisory Board Chairperson, says that the trees will also help increase the City’s tree canopy. All of the students at Pasadena Lakes Elementary participated in the contest. In kindergarten to 2nd grade, students drew a tree and also wrote a few sentences about why trees are important. In 3rd to 5th grade, students painted a Chinese landJoshua Fernandez, Natanael Macias and Isabella Gonzalez dig a hole to plant a tree. scape, translated their

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name into Chinese, and also wrote about the importance of trees. Art teacher Carol Hanin chose a poster from each grade based on composition, expressiveness, color and technique. She matted the pieces and submitted them to the Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board, which selected the winning artwork. Three students from Pasadena Lakes won first place and received a $25 gift card to Toys R Us. They were: Lanie De La Milera, 3rd grade; Gabriella Pellot, 4th grade and Kiana Kidder, 5th grade. Natanael Macias, kindergarten, received a $10 gift card for winning 3rd place. Joshua Fernandez, 1st grade, and Isabella Gonzalez, 2nd grade, won ribbons for participation. The six students who won were given the opportunity to dig a hole and plant the Gumbo Limbo tree at school. “The students will always have a connection to the tree they planted,” said Hanin. “They have developed a good understanding of why trees are important and why we need to protect them for future generations.” Students prepare to plant the tree they won. Back row: Isabella Gonzalez, Gabriella Pellot, Kiana Kidder. Front row: Natanael Macias and Joshua Fernandez. Not pictured: Lanie De La Milera

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lorida has very simplified divorce laws. Unlike some states which follow more traditional laws, there is no requirement that the parties separate prior to the filing of the divorce or even during the divorce. In some states there is a requirement that the parties live separate and apart for perhaps up to a year before a Final Judgment can be entered by a judge. It is not all that uncommon to have a husband and wife living under the same roof during the divorce. I have several clients who remain living together even after the divorce is finalized. This is usually done due to financial circumstances, especially when they are trying to sell a marital home and the money received from the sale is needed to allow each to obtain new lodging. Because no separation is required, Florida does not have “Legal Separations.” If a husband and wife decide to separate there is no court ordered plan as to time sharing or financial matters. There is a provision in the law which allows a party to petition the court for financial assistance without filing for divorce, but the court’s jurisdiction as to what can be addressed is limited.

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omeowners often need a handyman for a small project or an entire crew to remodel a kitchen, but lack the time or resources to find a reliable contractor for the job. Now all they have to do is make a simple phone call to Florida Contractor Connection, Inc. to find a prescreened, licensed, bonded and insured contractor – at no charge. FCC is a premier home services referral network of dependable, highly skilled professionals in every field from painting, plumbing, and floor refinishing to complete room Owner Stephanie Citron visits a job site. renovations and home additions. As a property manager for some of South Florida’s finest residential communities, Owner Stephanie Citron spent many years searching for contractors to complete home improvements and repairs. She quickly learned how to weed out the bad contractors and home improvement specialists and began building a list of those who are reliable and do a great job without consumer complaint. Through the years, her friends and neighbors started calling her for recommendations when they needed work done in their homes and she was always happy to help. Last year, Citron started FCC so she could help other homeowners in South Florida. “It can be very frustrating when contractors show up late or not at all,” said Citron. “We take the guess work out of home improvement so homeowners do not have to spend valuable time searching for a qualified professional to complete a special project. We put them in touch with prescreened, highly qualified and reliable home improvement and service professionals.” Citron works with clients who are new to the area, or just do not have time to search for qualified professionals. She has helped clients find professionals for appliance repair, architectural design, carpentry, carpet installation and cleaning, crown molding, custom cabinetry, woodworking, deck/fence installation, painting, driveways, electric, flooring, air conditioning, home inspection and more. FCC makes the process easy by providing a concierge service, unlike many other online referral companies that simply match a zip code with a contractor. The service is free to use and there is no obligation to hire the professionals it refers. Clients submit their home project information and FCC contacts the most appropriate contractor for the job based on budget, project specification, scheduling, location, and craftsmanship. The contractor calls the client in a timely manner to schedule an appointment. If the proposal is satisfactory, the client hires the contractor and pays him/her directly. FCC stays in contact with the client throughout the entire project to provide additional support and facilitate communication between the homeowner and contractor. FCC also follows up with a survey to measure client satisfaction. Citron recognizes that FCC is only as good as its contractors, so she requires each one to complete a thorough screening process. In order to become a member of the FCC network, contractors must have proper licensing, bonding and insurance; provide at least five references; complete an interview; display a good attitude and professional demeanor; and be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Most contractors generate work through referrals and from repeat loyal customers and understand the benefits of being a member of the FCC network. They learn about projects that are suited to their specialties and within their geographical boundaries. “Our contractors go out of their way to do a good job and keep clients happy so they can remain in the network,” said Citron. “We are proud to represent such an outstanding group of professionals.”

n May 30, the City of Pembroke Pines honored United States Veterans at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Donnith H. Fletcher Park, 7900 Johnson Street. Pembroke Pines City Officials Mayor Frank C. Ortis, Vice Mayor Iris Siple, Commissioner Angelo Castillo, Commissioner Jack McCluskey and Commissioner Carl Shechter placed wreaths during the Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony also included a Presentation of Colors by members of the Pembroke Pines Police Department, as well as some inspiring words from guest speaker Reverend Peter Tokar. During the service, Beulah Fletcher Simon placed a flower on the wreath in memory of her son Donnith Fletcher. Toward the end of the Vietnam War, on June 30, 1970, Fletcher and seven other soldiers were aboard helicopters which were shot down. Fletcher received a posthumous Purple Heart and, in 1971, the City named the ball fields and park at Johnson Street after him. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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he Orthopaedic Program at Cleveland Clinic Florida provides quality, comprehensive care for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and musculoskeletal impairments. Our orthopaedic team offers advanced care and procedures for numerous conditions including sports and acute musculoskeletal injuries and procedures like joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. Dr.Westerdahl, one of Cleveland Clinic’s sports medicine experts, answers questions on common sports injuries and the appropriate treatments.

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it’s their business Tooth Tales Treats Every Tiny Tooth Like It Is Precious By Debby Teich

ooth Tales offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles. The experienced staff works together as a team to provide state-of-the-art treatment and to educate patients and parents about preventive care in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. The office also specializes in dental care for children with special needs, who require additional understanding and gentler care, and offers orthodontic care. It is conveniently located in Miramar, at 12781 Miramar Pkwy, Suite #306, just east of I-75. The office was designed with kids in mind. It is filled with diversions and most patients actually look forward to their dental visits. While kids are waiting in the reception area, they can play video games or watch children’s programs on the flat screen television. There is also a flat screen television in front of every dental chair for the kids to watch during treatments. Once they are done, they can take a trip to the treasure box or collect a special certificate if they do not have cavities. Kids also have an opportunity to do something in the office that is forbidden in most homes. Tooth Tales has an entire wall covered in a special material so kids can draw on it with erasable markers. The office also runs seasonal contests for its patients. Every month one boy and girl wins a gift certificate for guessing the right amount of objects in the jar. This month it is sea shells, which represents summertime at the beach. Dr. Chen understands that each visit to the dentist needs to be gentle and considers the individual needs of each child to determine the type of care. “Every tiny tooth is precious,” said Dr. Chen. He also recognizes that parents are an important part of the process and consults with them before determining and performing any treatments. The office has an open design, so he can interact with the patient and parents and spend as much time as needed with each. It also has two enclosed rooms for special treatments and procedures, which can be performed using “bubble gum air” (nitrous oxide) or conscious sedations. Dr. Chen is also on staff at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for procedures that require hospital dentistry. Dr. Chen recommends that children visit when the first tooth appears or no later than his/her first birthday. “It is very important to take care of baby teeth even though they will eventually come out,” said Dr. Chen. “Decaying baby teeth can affect many areas of their young lives.” According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, dental cavities are the number one chronic infectious disease of childhood, with between 40% and 50% of children affected by tooth decay by age 5. Dr. Chen explains that it is nearly impossible to ensure a proper diet if children experience pain when they eat or hypersensitivity when they drink something cold. Additionally, dental pain is a leading cause of children missing school and can affect concentration during class. In addition, he says that keeping baby teeth healthy ensures proper growth and

placement of the permanent teeth below. “Baby teeth control the eruption and positioning of permanent dentition,” said Dr. Chen. “If they get infected, they can affect the permanent teeth in development. Losing baby teeth prematurely due to infection or trauma may cause space loss of future teeth. Starting with a good foundation will lead to healthy habits in the future.” He recommends several tips to help keep teeth healthy. Follow the rule of 2 by brushing twice a day for at least 2 minutes at a time. Avoid sugary foods, especially between snacking and right after brushing. Try to avoid giving your child a bottle or Sippy cup to help them fall asleep, since it encourages “sugar bugs.” Stop oral habits like thumb sucking or pacifier use by age three to avoid problems with facial and dentition development. Dr. Chen loves practicing dentistry and feels that it is his responsibility to use his skills to help others outside the office. He is of Chinese Jamaican heritage and was raised in Jamaica, a place that holds a special place in his heart. He volunteers in the Give Kids a Smile organization, as well as Nova Southeastern University’s Medical Mission, where he provides dental services to underprivileged patients throughout the rural areas of Jamaica. “I think it is important to give back to help those kids who can afford dental care or do not have access to it,” said Dr. Chen. Tooth Tales is located at 12781 Miramar Pkwy, Suite #306, just east of I-75. For information, call 954-236-5273 or visit www.mytoothtales.com.

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It could be called a two-way teleconference on wheels, or a remote-controlled, Wi-Fi “Examinator.” The new RP-7® Remote Presence Robot at Memorial Hospital Miramar allows physicians to be, at least virtually, in two places at the same time. With RP-7 remote technology, physicians at Memorial Hospital Miramar can consult with physicians at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 15 miles away in Hollywood. Within minutes, the RP-7 can be at a patient’s bedside, sending and receiving realtime communications

While the patient and her family see the physician’s face on a monitor, the remote physician operates the joystick to zoom in and manipulate microphones and speakers for two-way communication over wireless internet. Image Courtesy of InTouch Health®

Described as resembling a TV resting on an upright floor waxer, the 5-foot-6-inch robot displays the physician’s face on a 15-inch LCD screen and purrs like a kitten as it scoots down the hall on its scrubs-blue motorized platform. From a desktop computer control-station at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, physicians use a joystick similar to a video game to wirelessly navigate the robot and maneuver its devices. The telepresent doctor speaks at a normal volume, gathering information from the patient and family members, and directing two-way video cameras, immersive audio recorders and built-in monitors.

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While the patient sees the doctor’s face on the monitor, the physician can download electronic medical records, images and vital signs on the dual-screen computer monitors. With help from a bedside assistant the physician may check the patient’s heartbeat or breathing through a built-in stethoscope. Designed and manufactured by InTouch Health®, the RP-7 at Memorial Hospital Miramar is the first of its kind in Broward County and one of three remote presence robots in the state. According to the California-based manufacturer, the RP series robots are the only FDA-approved devices for performing remote medical examinations. About 200 RP systems are being used in more than 80 hospitals worldwide. Physicians who have used the RP-7 have been pleased with the video resolution and audio quality, as well as the degree of interaction allowed on both ends. Doctors have also found that patients and families quickly warm up to the bedside robot. Parents appreciate the around-the-clock access to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s medical staff, which features the largest diversity of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. Since Memorial Hospital Miramar introduced the RP-7 this spring, its duties have concentrated on evaluations of children and infants in the Children’s Emergency Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. But the technology, which may be accessed wherever Internet service is available, lends itself to remote consultation and active patient monitoring in the numerous specialties and subspecialties offered by Memorial Healthcare System. Of course, the remote presence technology enhances, but never replaces, the personalized professional care of a doctor. The RP-7 extends the reach of Memorial Healthcare System’s patient- and family-centered care, connecting extraordinary physicians with the people who need them. Memorial Hospital Miramar is located at 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue in Miramar. For more information about the hospital’s programs and services, call 954-538-5000 or visit MemorialMiramar.com. To find a doctor who is committed to patient- and familycentered care, call Memorial Physician Referral Service toll-free at 800-944-DOCS or visit the website at MHS.net. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Saman Govaria, a 7th grader at the Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Central Campus, was awarded the SECME Broward County Student of the Year Award for leadership demonstrated at the 2011 Science Olympiad. Velouse Smith, a civil engineer from Florida Power and Light, presented the award at the SECME 17th Annual Celebration of Achievement Banquet.

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The City of Miramar and First Florida Credit Union hosted a free, handson money management workshop called Mad City Money. During the simulation, teens were transported into the future, with instant families, careers, and bills to pay. They had to make choices as they purchased housing, transportation, food, clothing, day care, and other necessities.

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Fifth graders from The Sagemont School spent their community service day at Children’s Harbor of Pembroke Pines. Approximately 60 students, teachers and parents arrived bearing gifts and ready to work. The group dedicated more than 180 volunteer hours cooking dinner for the children and families, sorting through donations and organizing clothing and supply closets.

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FCAT writing scores were released and Keren Surowitz’s fourth grade students at the Pembroke Pines Charter West Elementary Campus has cause to celebrate! Sixteen students earned a 6.0, the highest score possible on the FCAT writing assessment.

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O pen: Mon. - T hu r s. 5a m - 11p m, Fr i. 5a m - 10 p m • S at. & S u n. 8a m - 8p m

The Spa and Salon Massage Therapy • F a c e T r e a t m e n t s • H a i r & N a i l S a l o n • A n d M o r e … •

111 Grand Palms Dr.

OFF

First Spa Service. Exp. 7/28/11 Some Restrictions Apply

Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

954-450-5535

www.in2fitness.net · Located across from Grand Palms Hotel *On VIP membership, plus one time enrollment fee. First & Last Months due at signing. Must be 18 years old or 12 with parent. Discount offered on first visit. Check club for details.