Broward County’s Requirements Broward County recognizes that many individuals who can afford monthly mortgage pay ments don’t have the required down payment for a home. The Broward County’s Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program, used alongside the First Time Home Buyer Program, helps potential homebuyers overcome this hurdle by offering down pay ment assistance.
The first step you can take in reducing your risk for Stroke is knowing your Blood Pressure and keeping it in a healthy range. High Blood Pressure is the Number 1 preventable cause of Stroke, according to the American Heart Association. The best way to know your Blood Pressure is to have it Stroke Risks, Page 5A
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It may not be widely known that women face unique risk fac tors for Stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for High Blood Pressure, a leading cause of Stroke.Cardiovascular Disease, including Strokes are the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and 1 in 5 women will have a Stroke. However, a large majority of Strokes can be pre vented.Caring for yourself by under standing your risk factors can help reduce your risk for Stroke and provide a better quality of life. Start managing your Stroke risk with these tips from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association: Monitor Your Blood Pressure
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Over 25 summers, Rob has had lots of fun blowing giant glass bubbles at Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State where he began as a student and became a master gaffer and teacher.RobStern has been exploring glass “beyond the bubble” at WMODA ever since we launched our Art on Fire Exhibit in 2019. We were excited to discover that he was trained by the modern maestros of glass, including Dale Chihuly, Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra. In fact, he was in Pino’s Studio on the day that includes: Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Alexander McQueen. However, Rob’s stilettos are even more extreme in glass with wild bejeweled designs to make even Lady Gaga swoon. His play on words and punning titles bring an entertaining new dimension to the designer shoe fetish. Step into WMODA soon to see Stern’s Stilettos.Youwill also be amused by his wiener dog inspired by Jeff Koons’ balloon sculptures. Rob’s “hot dog” has become the muse um’s new mascot and helps us explain the glassmaking process to kids. It is just like blowing up a balloon or a bubble of soapsuds although the shards are very
It’s true what Cinderella says, “One shoe can change your life!” and we have 50 of them at WMODA! Thanks to the brilliance of Miami Glass Artist Rob Stern, our latest exhibition caught the attention of Deco Drive, the daily entertainment news magazine program on Channel 7 which reports on trends and celebrities in South Florida. WSVN Reporter Alex Miranda visited WMODA and was so dazzled by Stern’s Stilettos, he reenacted Carrie Bradshaw’s urban shoe myth scene from Sex in the City. Rob’s new obsession with designer shoes was inspired by his wife’s vast collection which Blown Away, Page 4A
4A2A5A8A SEPTEMBER 01, 2022 • 10 PAGES • VOLUME 19 • ISSUE 51 AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH See Pages 7A They Are On “Top Of The World” And Back In Aventura, 5 Stroke Risks
The City of Hollywood extended an existing agreement with Broward County for the administration of the Home Buyer Purchase Assistance Program. Funding assists eligible first-time homebuyers with a deferredpayment, Conditional Grant up to $50,000.00 to be applied toward the cost of purchasing existing or newly-constructed, eligible affordable housing located in the City. Eligible costs shall include direct purchase assistance, down payment, closing costs, mortgage principal reduction, interest rate buy-down and other such costs which are considered eligible. Funds are available on a first come, first qualified, first served basis.
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Miami born artist Rob Stern is part of the Season 3 cast of Netflix’s Hit series - Blown Away
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Your Family’s Heritage: Knowing Your past Can Help Build A Better Future
Blown Away’ Season 3 on Netflix Blown Away is back for a third season — and the hot shop’s hotter than ever. This season, 10 new contestants from an array of backgrounds and experiences face 10 creative challenges that push their technical and concep tual skills to the limit and result in deeply personal art pieces. Miami Born Rob Stern is part of the Season 3 Cast. Rob has been blowing glass for 35 years and is coming into the competi tion as the most experienced of the bunch. He says his passion for glass and living with ADHD has made him the artist he is today. His extensive experience in glass includes years of teach ing, exhibitions, commissions and much of his work explores the connection between humans andWhoevernature. wins the final chal lenge in the Season 3 competi tion - thereby becoming Best in Glass — will take home the big gest prize package yet. But who will it be?
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Watch Rob at work in the Blown Away Netflix Season 3 Series which premiered in July: https://www.netflix.com/title/80215147
By Tracy Renee Lee and pieces together the lives of the deceased. She brings to life and reignites lost heritage. That is what my other daugh ter was asking for when she asked for her father to record his history. She wants to preserve his legacy and make it a living part of her heritage for her chil dren. Because she recognizes his outstanding qualities of honor, integrity, strength, loyalty, love, charity, dedication, and faith, she wants his story to be intact as it passes through the future generations of our family. She wants to ensure those vir tues remain important and natu rally ingrained into her posterity. As an adult woman and mother to her children, my daughter sees that virtues some times slip away as generations pass. She has witnessed the struggle to recover those virtues within the previous generations of our family, and she does not want to see that happen to her future descendants. The world is a tough place to live and a tough place to raise virtuous children. Children are bombarded from all angles to disregard the virtues of society and self, and to follow individualism as they interpret it. The problem with that is that children aren’t experienced or mature enough to understand the consequences of adult choices nor the importance of virtues. That is why they are chil dren and have parents to guide, love, and teach them. One hopes that children have parents who have decent objectives and are mature enough to have given up selfish behaviors and bad decisions. In the funeral pro fession, my daughter wit nesses families who struggle with virtues and families who thrive through virtues. It is a per spective that she is fortunate to see. It has made her an excellent parent who understands the seri ousness and failures of lawless ness and carelessness. My daughter understands that it is easier to build upon a good foundation rather than start from scratch. Therefore, she wants to ensure that her father’s history and virtues are the foundation from which her children launch their lives. I, like my daughter, am blessed with the tremendous for tune of having a good father. I grew up in the loving embrace of parents who loved the Lord and took the time to teach me the vir tues of character and life. I appreciate my parents’ time and effort in teaching me to choose good over evil and incorporate virtue into my life rather than fail ure and heartache. Their focus was to raise strong, successful, loving, and caring children into virtuous adults. Even when their children may have tried to wan der, they remained ever loving and gentle with us. They led us back to where we needed to be through kind nudges and loving directions. As a parent, I have tried to follow the examples and loving guidance through which my parents tenderly raised me. I have tried to empower my chil dren through the proven path of virtuous living, encouraging them to obtain their potential and serene happiness. Fortunately, before they came along, I mar ried a stalwart man, undaunted by my goals and willing to join my crusade in parenting virtuous children. My husband has been a good, generous, gentlehearted, and virtuous father to our chil dren and grandchildren. Our daughters attest to this truth through continual expressions of gratitude and love. My children have been incredibly blessed through him; thankfully, they real ize and appreciate their good for tune. His influence has imprinted his virtues into their personalities, ways of life, and eternal souls. I have passed along my daughter’s request for my hus band to record his life’s history for her and his future descen dants. I hope he will honor her precious request and provide his enduring legacy to our future family.Myname is Tracy Renee Lee. I am a Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C), Funeral Director (FDIC), published author, syndicated col umnist, Podcaster, and founder of the “Mikey Joe Children’s Memorial” and Heaven Sent, Corp. I write books, weekly bereavement articles, Podcasts, and Grief BRIEFs related to understanding and coping with grief. I am the American Funeral Director of the Year Runner-Up and recipient of the BBB’s Integrity Award. It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.
My husband is a retired US Navy veteran. His career has been filled with amazing expe riences. Those experiences have contributed to making him an amazing man. I am sure most military wives feel the same about their husbands, but do their children? I was talking on the phone with my daughter the other day. Her husband also serves in the US Navy. She was talking about her father and his amazing experiences as a US Navy service member. She asked me to ask him to video himself telling the stories of his career. She said that she wanted them for her children and grandchil dren. My youngest daughter is a genealogist. She researches our family history as well as histories for other families seeking knowl edge of their ancestral lineage. She is a historical detective. She finds information that others are unable to find; treasures of knowledge, and hidden history. She finds letters and documents It is easier for your children to build upon a good foundation rather than start from scratch invited Rob to talk about his relationship with his mentors at our spectacular Chihuly & Chocolate event in 2019 and began to showcase some of his work in our Hot Glass Gallery. A new star was born at WMODA when we installed Rob’s Constellations of Windstars which are dedicated to his father, a consummate star gazer fascinated with the cosmic phenomenon. Rob has been involved in our museum events and exhibits celebrating art and nature, including Out of this World and Earth · Air · Fire · Water where he presented his leaves of glass, bamboo forest, and giant shells. At one of these events, Arthur Wiener, the foun der of WMODA, became enam ored with Rob’s work. He acquired many of his favorite pieces for the museum’s per manent collection, including the conceptual Memory Loss sym bolizing dementia. Rob was born in Miami and grew up in Atlanta where he trained initially for a career in the performing arts and toured as a singer, dancer and actor. It was during his art studies at San Francisco State University that he discovered glassmaking. After a five-year apprenticeship at an industrial glass casting facility in Oakland, California, he toured glass factories in Europe before coming under the spell of Dale Chihuly, Pino Signoretto and Lino Tagliapietra. Rob has also been influenced by the Bohemian glass-making tra dition. He was a teaching assis tant to Petr Novotny, also a Chihuly collaborator and worked for several years at the Ajeto glassworks in the Czech Republic.Rob returned to Miami in 1997 to complete his MFA at the University of Miami and he helped develop and run their glass sculpture program for many years. In 2000, he set up his own Studio in Wynwood, Rob Stern Art Glass, where he works with his team making signature works, site-specific installations and lighting designs. Rob exhib its his work widely and has been invited to give demonstrations and workshops at famous glass institutions around the country as well as international symposi ums. For the Glass Art Society Conference in Murano, Rob cre ated a mirrored top hat and illu minated suit in honor of his men tor Pino Rob’sSignoretto.workissold through the Studio Collection at the WMODA Shop. You can also commission custom designs through the museum, including wall art, lighting installations and garden sculptures. The WMODA (Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts) is a world-class museum in South Florida. The museum features thousands of works from the world’s most renowned ceramic and glass artists. The WMODA (Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts) is located at 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 inside the Gallery of Amazing Things. For more information, call: (954) 376-6690.
Learn the Warning Signs A Stroke can happen to anyone at any point in life. Immediate treat ment may help minimize the longterm effects of a Stroke and even prevent death. Learn how to spot a Stroke F.A.S.T:
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Talk to your doctor about ways to improve your well-being and help prevent stroke. Find more wellness tips at: www.stroke.org
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• Time to call 911 - If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared.
Plan for Pregnancy In the United States, high Blood Pressure during pregnancy is becoming more common, according to the CDC and medi cal conditions including preeclampsia, gestational Diabetes and blood clots during preg nancy all increase stroke risk during and immediately following a pregnancy.Managing conditions like high Blood Pressure before getting pregnant helps keep you and your baby healthy during preg nancy and beyond. In addition, your health during and imme diately after a pregnancy can shape the lifelong health of you and your child. If you’re planning to become pregnant or are cur rently pregnant, it’s important to regularly monitor your blood pressure. Take Care of Your Mental Health Some stress is unavoidable but constant stress is not healthy. Chronic or constant stress may lead to high Blood Pressure and other unhealthy behavior choices, which can increase risk for Stroke. Based on findings in a Stress in America 2020 survey con ducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources of stress are money, work, family responsibilities and health concerns. Managing your stress and Blood Pressure can improve your overall health and well-being. Reclaim control of your schedule and build in time to invest in your health. Find 10 minutes every day to do some thing for you, like listening to music, meditating or going for a walk.
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Meet The Band Paul Stewart has been a pro fessional musician for more than 40 years. He is an amazingly diverse guitarist who can play in almost any genre of music. Although guitar is his main instru ment, he also plays the electric bass, keyboards, and just about anything that has strings. As a band leader in New York City, he performed at the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, the Pierre Hotel, the St. Regis Hotel, The 21 Club, and Windows of the World. Now living in South Florida, he has performed in ven ues such as; The Breakers, The Four Seasons, The Biltmore, The Van Dyke, The Ritz Carlton, The Mandarin Oriental, and The Versace Mansion. He has played at events such as the SunTrust Jazz Festival, Las Olas Art Festival, Delray Art Festival, and more.Felix Gomez graduated from the University of Miami with a Masters of Music in 2008. He has won several awards includ ing; The National Dean’s List, Best Soloist, and Best Composition at the North Texas Jazz Festival, and Outstanding Band Performance in the Down Beat Student Music Award. Felix has performed with artists such as; Gloria Gaynor and Julio Iglesias. In the jazz world, he has shared the stage with saxophonist Ed Calle, flutist Nestor Torres, violin ist Federico Britos, saxophonist Carlos Averhoff, drummer Duffy Jackson, saxophonist Paquito D’ Rivera, saxophonist Ira Sullivan, guitarist Simon Salz, percussion ist Sammy Figueroa, flutist Dave Valentin, and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, among others. Ross Goldman is a native South Floridian raised in a musi cal family. Playing in a variety of situations throughout childhood contributed to his extensive familiarity in most genres of music. This gave him an appreciation for performing on multiple instru ments including saxophones, flute, clarinet, piano, bass, and drums. While Ross attended the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami on scholarship, he was able to participate in masterclasses and play alongside many notables in the Jazz world including Joshua Redman, Benny Golson, Maria Schnieder, Jim Snidero, John Fedchock, Jeff Coffin, Troy Roberts, and many more. Jack Ciano has performed in every facet of the music busi ness. In the music industry he is considered an eclectic musician whose talents are always in demand. Jack Ciano has exten sive performing and recording experience working with the fol lowing artists; Gloria Estefan, John Secada, Natalie Cole, Be Bop innovator Dizzy Gillespie, electric bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius, RCA recording artist Bruce Hornsby, Late Night With David Letterman bassist Will Lee, Bruce Springsteen’s saxophonist ClarenceRafaelClemmons.Valenciais an electric bass instructor and conductor of the salsa ensemble at Miami Dade College (Kendall Campus). Rafael has performed with a wide variety of Latin artists including; Celia Cruz, Marisela Verena, Tito Puente, Luis Enrique, Ismael Miranda, Willie Chirino, Lissete, Raul DiBlasio, Olga Guillot, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Maria Marta Serralima, Nelson Ned, Braulio, Angela Carrasco, Suzi Lemans, Carlos Oliva, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Lucero, and Julio Iglesias. Alvaro Rosario, better known as ‘Al’, has been singing for the South Florida music scene for the past 18 years. He began his musical career in the United States Army singing in the Fort Benning Infantry chorus. He has traveled across the United States during his military term singing for Generals, military hospitals, and various community func tions.In2003, Alvaro was also the winner of South Florida’s version of American Idol called ‘Gimme the Mic’, where he had the opportunity to work and record with Pop legend John Secada, and Grammy award winning pro ducers Joel Somellian, Emilio Estefan, and Immanuel Ramirez. As a current member of the Debbie Taylor Band, his talented vocal stylings allow him to cover all genres of music including; Latin, pop, jazz, and rock. His love and knowledge of the Carpenters music has made him a perfect fit in the Top Of The WorldDianaband!Hernandez has been involved in music her entire life. She has been singing back ground vocals and playing trum pet for many years. She is an ardent music lover with a diverse interest in all genres. She is a fan of the Carpenters and has always enjoyed their music. This is a project of love and passion for incredible music and to be shared with my fellow Carpenters fans. This very talented and accomplished group of musi cians, brings to life the most authentic versions of the songs. Performing many memorable hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” this show is a MUST SEE for any & all Carpenters fans. The band had Sold out shows in Aventura in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021 - do not miss your chance to get tick ets. The band will be performing November 19th at 8:00pm at the Aventura Cultural Center. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org, By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each per formance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180.
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(L) This very talented and accomplished group of musicians, brings to life the most authentic versions of the songs (R) Debbie Taylor’s vocals are so reminiscent of Karen Carpenter
Who can forget the music of the Carpenters? The popular brother/sister duo of the 70’s and early 80’s gave us some of the most unforgettable ballads and melodic pop songs of all time. By popular demand...It’s “Yesterday Once More” when Debbie Taylor and her 7 piece band bring the unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters in this return engagement in Aventura. Special for this year, this pro gram will include all the classic Carpenters hits plus your Holiday Favorites to kick the season off early. The warmth and tone of Debbie’s vocals are so reminis cent of Karen Carpenter, at times you’ll think you’re listening to KarenDebbieherself!started her career on stage at the age of 7 performing in Children’s theatre. After direct ing numerous productions in children and community theatre, her career path led her to the world of professional singing. For the past 20 years, she has been the owner and leader of ‘The Debbie Taylor Band’, a wedding, corporate, and private party band, as well as opening numer ous times for Barry Gibb. The music of the Carpenters has always been close to Debbie’s heart. That sweet spot at the low end of her contralto range is a comfortable fit for singing Karen’s songs.
The City of Hollywood Rewards Customers for Saving Water age by encouraging the instal lation of new fixtures that use less water. Water customers who participate in the rebate program receive a credit of up to $100 towards the cost of a new toilet, plus they save on future bills while conserving water. That conservation also saves energy that is used in the water produc tion process, thereby reducing the City’s overall carbon foot print.
• 1. Qualify by having a toilet that uses 1.6 or more gallons per flush that you want to replace and a City of Hollywood Water Account*
• 2. Replace the water-wasting toilet with a new EPA-approved toilet of your choice. Look for the “WaterSense” label (below).
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To download an application or for more information on how to apply for this program, please visit: Toilet-Rebateswww.hollywoodfl.org/404/
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3. Complete your rebate application (including signed form, water bill, itemized toilet receipt and photo of toilet showing it has been installed) and submit by emailing H2Oprogram@hollywoodfl.org.to: Once your application is approved you will receive a water bill credit for up to $100 of the pre-tax cost of the toilet on a future water bill.
*Applicants under third party water billing (e.g. Condo/HOA) may still apply. However, the bill recipient must provide a copy of the water bill to be credited and sign the rebate application stating that they will reimburse the toilet pur chaser (you) for the credit via monthly maintenance or other fees.
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While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a part of the game as the players themselves. When the team is in the locker room lay ing out the game plan, scores of fans are fueling up with tantalizing tailgate foods. In fact, many tailgaters believe food is the most important aspect of the PreGame festivities and one trendy way to feed your crowd is with small plates, appetizers, samplers and innovative sides that feature a variety of flavors like these ideas from the experts at Aramark. An easy hack for your next game day meal can be a recipe you prepare at home before heading to the stadium. The top pings are what set these Korean-inspired Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs apart. Just make the crunchy Kimchi, bright mango slaw and spicy sesame may onnaise up to two days ahead of time so grilling the Bratwursts is all you need to do before kickoff. As tailgate grub continues to trend toward easy and quick, Sweet Heat Foil Packets provide another no-mess, singleserve solution. Load up individual packets with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille Sausage and your favorite veggies, then head to the game and grill on-site for a hot meal to fire up your fellow fans. Find more game day recipe inspirations by visiting Aramark’s Feed Your Potential website at: www.fyp365.com Sweet and Spicy Bratwurst Subs Recipe courtesy of Aramark Cups of green cabbage, cut into thick Cup of water of white of gochujang Teaspoons of fish daikon shredded diced red bell chopped fresh minced, Teaspoons of sesame Teaspoons of seasoned rice (4 ounces Hoagie rolls (6 inches), To make the Kimchi: Place the cab bage in a microwavable bowl. Add water. Cover it and microwave it on high for 2 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp. Rinse it with cold water and drain it well. In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, the gochujang, the fish sauce, the garlic and the ginger. Add the steamed cabbage, the daikon, the carrot and the onion; toss to coat. Cover it and chill it. To make the mango slaw: Mix the cab bage, the mango, the carrot, the onion, the red bell pepper, the cilantro, the gin ger, the vinegar, the salt and the garlic. Cover it and chill it. To make the spicy sesame may onnaise: Mix the mayonnaise, the sri racha, the sesame oil and the vinegar until it is well blended. Cover it and chill it. Heat the grill to medium and lightly oil the grill rack. Grill the Bratwursts for 8 minutes, or until their internal temperature reaches 155 F. Spread the mayonnaise on the rolls. Place the grilled Bratwurst on the rolls and top them with kimchi and slaw. Heat Foil Packets Recipe courtesy of Aramark Servings: Cup of cold butter, Cup of diced yellow onion Cup of diced, peeled potatoes Cup of diced, peeled carrots Cup of diced red bell pepper of diced skinless, boneless Shrimp, deveined and of Cajun Cup of diced pineapple Cup of Andouille Sausage, cut in half and sliced mini corn cobs, cut in half (16 pieces) Cup of sliced green onion to taste Pepper to taste Heat the grill to medium. Place eight 18-by-18-inch squares of heavy-duty alu minum foil on the work surface. On half of each foil square, evenly layer the butter, onions, potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, Chicken, Shrimp, seasoning, pineapple, Sausage, corn cobs and green onions.Fold the foil in half over the filling. Fold the edges of the foil tightly toward the fill ing to seal the packets. Place the packets on a baking sheet. Grill them for 15 minutes with the lid closed until the Chicken and Shrimp are cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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The Biden Administration is planning to reinstate rules withdrawn by the Trump Administration that add Gender Identity to Nondiscrimination Protections. It would also expand requirements to include any providers who accept Medicare Part B. It’s not altogether clear what this will mean. There is no evidence that Transgender or Gender-Nonconforming Persons are failing to get Prenatal Care or delivery of babies, treatment for Heart Attacks, Gall Bladder Surgery, Trauma Care, or other types of care that all types of patients might need — though it is pos sible that some Caregivers might use the “wrong” pronouns. The issue seems to be “Gender-Affirming” Care. Physicians might be pressured to provide care they think is morally objectionable or harmful to a patient. This was the reason why the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) objected to the rule in the first place. But exactly what kind of care? Language is the tool we use for thinking and the meaning of words is criti cally important. “Affirming” sounds like a good thing, a positive thing. It’s replacing the term “sex change.” Unarguably, it is impossible to change the Biological Sex, to switch out the Y or the Second X Chromosome present in every cell of a person’s body. Also, advocates claim that people “know” themselves “really” to be of a Gender different from the one “assigned at birth,” so the Gender is essentially not being changed. Puberty confirms and exhibits Biologic Sex, but in Newspeak this is not called “affirming.” After going through natural Puberty, the vast majority of GenderConfused Children accept the Biological Reality that their bodies constantly mani fest. So, many Transgender Activists insist that “affirming” therapy must be started before Puberty, using a Puberty Blocker such as Lupron (Leuprolide). It works by stopping production of the Pituitary Hormones that tell the Testicles to make Testosterone or the Ovaries to make Estrogen. Its main approved use is in Cancer Chemotherapy. It is also used in Infertility treatments and to delay pre cocious Puberty. Using it to suppress nor mal Puberty is an unapproved, “off-label” use. Lupron has numerous severe adverse effects. It stops the maturation of Sex Cells and may result in Sterility. It stunts growth and reduces Bone Density, among other consequences. It is not a harmless on-off switch that can delay a child’s development to give the child time to “explore” Gender Identity. While it may prevent or diminish irreversible changes such as a deepening voice, it causes its own, probably irreversible changes in many bodily systems. The next step is Cross-Sex Hormones to “affirm” (cause), the development of some secondary Sex Characteristics of the Nonbiologic Gender, such as Facial Hair, Voice Changes and Breast Development. But Sex Hormones are not magic potions; many character istics of the Biological Sex will persist despite years of therapy. The next and clearly irreversible step is Surgery. Surgery does not affirm body parts. Surgery merely removes functional organs and replaces them with non-functional imper fect replicas. For example, a skin-covered wound that requires constant dilatation to remain open will never have the function ality of Female Genitalia. Transgender Extremists may try to steer a child into this course, even without the knowledge or consent of a Female-to-MaleParent. Transgender people might enjoy showing off their “top sur gery” - if they had extremely expensive Cosmetic Surgery. If they haven’t, they will not look like the models shown on the internet, but will simply have a flat, deeply scarred, female-sized chest. How many surgeons explain the pos sible Urinary problems? Some patients will have to spend 10 minutes emptying their Bladder and will constantly drip Urine. “Bottom Surgery” is complex, pain ful and fraught with complications, while its results are typically far from the wishful expectations. Are these interventions “affirming” – or denying? Biological Women are denied their prospects for Femininity. They can lose their smooth skin, their Breasts, their beautiful Soprano singing Voice and their ability to bear chil dren. They are likely to permanently lose their attractiveness to men who desire a lifelong Female partner, wife and mother. Biological Men are denied their full height and strength, their Potency, Fertility and attractiveness to Women who desire a lifelong Male partner, protector and father to their children. Post “Transition” they will probably still have a distinctly Male Bone Structure and other typically coarser Male features. “Affirmative Treatment” negates the ability to expe rience intimacy in relationships in the way that Women or Men do. All patients will need lifelong Medical Care - continuous Hormones and management of adverse effects. But will the “Affirmed” people be happy with their identity and less likely to commit Suicide? We have very little longterm follow-up and for now well-funded Woke Activists are in control of Research, Treatment and are in a position to punish or cancel all Non-Affirming opinions.
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“Affirming” a delusion and denying reality can only lead to harm. This article has been published Online by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons at:
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This saga actually started when the building was turned over to the unit owners in 1966. Their documents required 100 percent of the unit owners to cast a vote to be able to pass an assessment.
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There now were many more structural issues that were cited and did require expanded permit reviews.Over the past years, I have heard these sagas over and over. This was a real eye opener for me and it was the first time I ever heard condo docs required a 100 percent participation in a vote. Even with a vote we can see repairs are not guaranteed. Recalls due to fights over need ing repairs truly put condos at risk. This is why I am 100 percent behind the new regulations. Responsibilities when living in condominiums do not stop at your front door and maintenance does not pay for major repairs. Sadly, if left to dysfunctional buildings, tragically another Surfside could happen. I like to tell residents there are typically many ways to get from point A to B. It does not mean one is right and the other is wrong. The goal is the same, to address repairs. All repairs must be done to South Florida Building Codes. That is where the City comes in. We do not run build ings. Even then there can be an array of product designs and solutions. I also like to share my opinion that cheaper is rarely better and in the long run can cost more money. As always, I am available for your questions, concerns and ideas to help make our City a better place! Please feel free to reach out at my office: (954) 457-1318. On my cell/text at: (954) 632-5700. Or email at: jcooper@cohb.org
By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper Last week I began to tell the saga of a local condo. I have left off names due to the fact they are still in an appeal process over slander. Over the course of 5 years, they have been struggling with board instability, recalls, president resignations, a hus band wife legal team that set up shop in the building without the residents knowing they were married and lastly receivership. In my opinion this saga actu ally started when the building was turned over to the unit own ers in 1966. “It’s all in the docu ments.” Their documents required 100 percent of the unit owners to cast a vote to be able to pass an assessment. Obviously the elected board was tasked with running day to day operations and able to charge maintenance like all buildings. This regulation meant any large building improvement would need to be voted on by all or put onto the monthly bill in a lump sum. According to the courtappointed receiver who is a CPA with over 20 plus years in con dominium accounting showed that the condo had run a deficit for years. While there was not a full forensic audit the CPA went back painstakingly through what checking accounts, bills, pay ments and records they could find or access through court orders. Accessing accounts took months and with our Police inter vention. The CPA calculated the board had run the building on an average of $100 Dollars per month per unit for almost 10 years.Apparently, like many condo boards, they did not want to increase maintenance. They prided themselves on having low fees. When they had to fix items, it was maybe a few thousand dollars here and there for paint ing, patching and only replacing broken items. The receiver, attorney and manager had to go back to the judge many times. They requested bank accounts access. Some were personal accounts set up by presidents to receive and send condo assets. The major request was to exclude deceased unit owners from the vote. Finally after plenty of work and going unit owner to unit owner a $1.7-Million-Dollar assessment was passed. Next, they had to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors. In addition to the assess ments, they had no reserves. They had many bills that were months behind and unit owners with past due payments. They had to pass an additional flat fee of $5,000 and increase the monthly maintenance. They had success with collection with only one unit taken into collection and eventually paying in full and another filing bankruptcy. They finally thought they were begin ning to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel and then COVID-19 hit. Now it gets really weird. While all of this was taking place a unit owner called to report code issues in their unit. There were plumbing leaks, sewage backup, crumbling walls and paint peel ing. Now the manager had to deal with code hearings. There were reports of the unit owner placing an outside hose in the unit. Ironically, this was the one unit that did not pay and had to be taken to court. They went to the magistrate for the violations and believed not what happened. They were given time to file permits but when this did not take place, another hearing was scheduled. Due to COVID-19 there was a scheduling snafu and mailing addresses that were not updated by the manager. They missed a meeting and the magistrate started fines. By 2021 they were in the process of permitting. Surfside happened and everyone was on high alert. Every city like ours began to robustly review their 40-year inspection processes and began following up with ones that were submitted to see if work was completed. Obviously, this building did not do all the work. They were now being faced with a red tag situa tion.With the assessment in hand, the plumber began to submit plans. The problems with the plans were two-fold. First, we had started to change over our technology. We also were dealing with COVID-19 and reduced staffing levels. During that time some contractors, not all, were having problems working with the system. This particular permit was being rejected due to not addressing structural issues. They were told three times and by spring nothing happened. Then the permit commutations ceased and our Building Official started to look into a Red Tag. Residents were now extremely concerned that no work was being performed and $5,000 bill. They were lucky a bank lent them $1.7 Million origi nally, since they were in receiv ership, many banks would not touch them. So all other major expenses were being billed directly.Atthis point, the unit owners were getting elected officials involved. I was invited to attend a Zoom Meeting over July to see how I could help. I committed to have a joint meeting with our Staff from Code Enforcement, our Building Official, the CPA, Attorney and the City Manager. They were not aware at the time, but this was their last chance before I along with Commissioner Taub were going to the judge. The meeting lasted over 2 hours. I could not believe the story and was compelled to share it with our readers. At the conclusion of the meet ing there was finally an under standing and movement forward. The plumbing contractor and building contractor were at the meeting and a full permit pack age was submitted for the cool ing tower and plumbing. This was the most critical project that needed to be resolved. The Electrical Inspection Report was reviewed and it was found that many items could be handled independently as repairs rather than lumping them all into one permit, saving money and cutting time. Originally five years ago, the painting project was not that extensive. After time, dete rioration grows exponentially.
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More freedom If you’re renting a home and you decide to paint the walls or the floors, you’re increasing the value of the home, but you don’t get to enjoy it. You’re adding value for your landlord. You also will probably need his permission before you do anything to the property. Well that’s no fun! When you own the home, you get to make all those life choices yourself, and if you do a good job and increase the value of the home, then you get to keep the profits on the property when you sell it. You deserve it Most importantly, home own ership can be a wonderfully rewarding experience, and you deserve to be part of it. A good home can change a person and even set a family on the right track. When you rent, it’s like try ing to make your home in some one else’s house. Take a chance on yourself, and invest in a home that will give you a place to belong to.
MOCA miniMakers: National Hispanic Heritage Month Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Details: MOCA is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting Artist Frida Kahlo who is known for her many portraits, self-portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Participants will paint their own self-portraits celebrating their heritage. MOCA miniMakers is MOCA’s FREE and inclusive series of art workshops for children ages six and up. Children will have access to a variety of art techniques, as well as an inclusive curriculum incorporating step-by-step guides, STEAM activation and creative free play. Taught by experienced Artists and sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, MOCA mini-Makers aims to foster an ac-cessible spirit of learning through the arts. The event is FREE. For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https:// 111401.black bdfc-c9f03ea09371%C2%A0txobjid=4e23cefb-d39d-4fde-111401/packagetickets?tab=3&baudhosting.com/ Sunday Stories: “Where Are You From” by Yamile Saied Méndez and Jaime Kim Sunday, September 4th, 2022, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Details: MOCA is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by reading “Where Are You From?” written by Yamile Saied Méndez and illustrated by Jaime Kim. When a girl is asked where she’s from, where she’s really from, none of her answers seem to be the right one until she asks her loving Abuelo for help. After the reading, participants are invited to create their own watercolor paintings of where they are from. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this early childhood art series engages toddlers and fosters reading, motor skill development and socialization. MOCA Sunday Stories is a great way for children to bond with their parents or guardians as they create together. The event is FREE. For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https:// 111401.black a197-52be03f4cfa3txobjid=932f563f-2481-4692-111401/packagetickets?tab=3&baudhosting.com/
Jazz at FeaturingMOCADante Vargas Friday, September 30th, 2022, 8:00 p.m. Details: “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s FREE outdoor concert series in-person on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, September 30th, 2022, MOCA is pleased to present Dante Vargas. He was born in Trujillo, Peru, where he started to explore the infinite world of music as a trumpet player. This would later take him to visit some of the most well-known stages in the world. His professional career started from a very early age in Colombia, a country that welcomed him with open arms and to which he is deeply thankful for. Colombia is where he formed his family and professionally got the chance to work with world-renowned artists such as: Fruko y sus Tesos, La Sonora Dinamita, El Grupo Gale, Los Titanes, Grupo Niche, El Combo De Las Estrellas, El Tropicombo and many more. Vargas takes pride in being part of their recordings, which he is doing with La Sonora Carruseles, to which he is a producer and musical director. Jazz at MOCA is free and open to the public. The gallery is open to view MOCA’s current exhibition, “My Name is Maryan,” from 7-10 p.m. with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $10. Admission for students, seniors, and visitors identifying as disabled is $3. Admission is free to MOCA members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, veterans, and caregivers accompanying people who are disabled. The event is Free. For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
About the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts. MOCA developed from the Center of Contemporary Art which was inaugurated in 1981. The establishment of the permanent collection coincided with the institution’s move into their current building designed by Charles Gwathmey of GSNY in 1996. Located in one of the most diverse communities in the country, MOCA North Miami welcomes 35,000 visitors per year, and its award-winning education programs have served thousands of children and teens. MOCA North Miami exhibitions and programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The museum is supported by the Green Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, National Endowment for the Arts and individual donors.
Think about that. If you can own a 3 or 4 bedroom home for what many people pay to rent a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment, why not buy the house? Stability for your family For most people, renting is viewed as a short-term solution. If you can afford to own a home and you’re not planning on mov ing anytime soon, then it’s really tough to make a case for renting in lieu of home ownership. On the other hand, a family is a long term commitment, and to go with that, you need a long term investment, such as a stable place to call home. Numerous studies argue that home own ership has a wide range of bene fits on child and family devel opment. When you own a home, you do something good for your self and your family.
Any home being purchased must serve as the borrower’s pri mary residence and must undergo a comprehensive home inspection. Eligible properties include new or existing singlefamily residences, condomini ums, villas and townhomes located in Broward County. Mobile homes and cooperatives are not Seller-fundedeligible.
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In order to receive assistance via the Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program, all appli cants must fall within certain eli gibility criteria. The program is only available to first-time home buyers with an annual household income that falls below 80 per cent of the area median income. Borrowers are also required to attend and complete a HUD Counseling Seminar prior to sub mitting an application. In addition to contributing 1 percent of the down payment from their own funds, all borrowers must pay a $750 Transaction Fee to the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County.
The Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program provides income-eligible residents of Broward County with down pay ment assistance funds in the form of a deferred-payment loan. Borrowers receive funds on a first-come, first served basis. This program works in conjunc tion with Broward County’s First Time Home Buyer Program, a below market, fixed rate mort gage program.
down payment programs were eliminated in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, but States and Local government agencies are still permitted to help borrowers finance their homes with second mortgages and grants. These agencies set different require ments that a borrower needs to meet in order to qualify for the grant programs, such as property location, and purchase price and income limits.
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A monthly mortgage payment for a home is often cheaper than what you would expect to pay in rent for your typical apartment.
Celebrate At The Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is located in North Miami at 770 Northeast 125th Street Miami, Florida 33161.
The Museum of Contemporary Art recognizes the need to enrich the cultural life of the community and to nurture a knowledgeable and supportive audience. To further an understanding of Contemporary Art, MOCA offers educational programs geared toward the community and its diverse population. In this spirit to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to offer a robust series of education and public programming throughout the month of September.
response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additional support is provided by the Fine & Greenwald Foundation; The Nathan Cummings Foundation; and the Sol Taplin Charitable Foundation. Founding support for the MOCA Sustainability Fund provided by the Green Family Foundation Trust. Major support provided by Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr. We also thank our Board of Trustees, Curator’s Circle and MOCA Members for their meaningful support.? MOCA miniMakers and Sunday Stories are funded by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA).
BENEFITS OF OWNING A HOME VS. RENTING Pay yourself, not your landlord In the current economy, rents have skyrocketed for the same space. Each month you own a home, you build equity in your property. That means you own a little more with every payment you make. You also have the opportunity to see your home increase in value, especially if you take care of it and make improvements. Let’s compare your rent payment with the monthly interest you would pay on your mortgage. When you rent, it’s like 100% of your pay ment every month goes just to interest and you never own any more of that property than you did before. When you invest in a home, you invest in yourself. Mortgages are Cheaper
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ber there is help all around. Early intervention gives young people and the adults in their lives the right tools to cope and heal from the current anxieties and traumas they are suffering,” says Andrea Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer for the Health Council of Southeast Florida and sponsor of Florida’s Local Health Councils’ COVID-19 Community Awareness Campaign, “Stay Healthy, Sunshine.”Ms.Stephenson noted to consult your child’s pediatrician, school counselor and local chil dren’s mental health centers for expert guidance and support. Numerous free online resources exist such as those offered by the CDC and the National Association of School Psychologists, which created their sup portive site “Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19”, you can visit the site at: Alongwww.nasponline.orgwithpromoting mental health and wellbeing, “Stay Healthy, Sunshine,” encourages continuous health education and Vaccination as “your brightest bet” to proactively reduce the risk of severe health symptoms and hospitalizations that have occurred in Unvaccinated patients. At the campaign’s web site: stayhealthysunshine.org, visitors will find a reliable source of updated information and facts, a Vaccination Finder Link, a list of Florida’s 11 Local Health Councils and connections to assistance for COVID-19-Related Needs.Inaddition to buying pencils, notebooks and putting school clothes in order, getting kids Vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential step for getting back into the classroom. All children 6 months and older are eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines, children ages 5 and older who have already been Vaccinated are eli gible for a Booster for continued protection.“Beingin school, interacting with other students and teachers and participating in extracurricu lar activities are important to the overall well-being of kids,” said Dr. Kenneth Alexander, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, Florida. “Vaccinations are the best way to protect kids of all ages from COVID-19 and the best way to make sure they stay engaged in the classroom and activities they need and enjoy.”
• Protect the whole family, including vulnerable members of the household. Getting Vaccinated protects children, relatives and other care providers in the household, as well as other friends and loved ones, children spend time with.
Parents should know that getting children Vaccinated will:
No matter your concern, there are resources available to help guide parents when dealing with their child’s physical and mental health wellbeing for the new school year. For Vaccination information for your child, visit: https://www.stayhealthysunshine.org and for mental health resources visit: https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/index.html
• Protect their child. Getting Vaccinated can help prevent serious illness and keep children learning in-person for the entire school year. COVID-19 Vaccines were developed with safety as a top priority and side effects are generally mild, if they occur at all.
• Help avoid interruptions to in-person learning. Asymptomatic, Vaccinated close contacts may not need to quar antine at home following an exposure to someone with COVID-19. Getting Vaccinated helps students and staff remain safely in school.
A new interactive tool for kids is CDC’s How Right Now Online Guide which helps kids identify how they’re feeling at any given moment and points them to resources for handling emotions
As schools open across Florida, it’s important for parents, teachers and adults who work with children to stay aware of the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on youth mental health. Many peo ple have struggled with their mental health during the COVID19 Pandemic, children and teens are no exception. Pre-Pandemic mental health symptoms were already significantly on the rise among our nation’s youth and the COVID-19 Crisis has only escalated the issue. The Health Council of Southeast Florida is bringing awareness to the public that numerous resources exist to help families have an important conversation or find assistance for mental health and wellness. A new interactive and supportive tool for kids is the CDC’s How Right Now Online Guide: Therisomementalexperiencingtoandemotionsadditionalmomenthowindex.htmlwww.cdc.gov/howrightnow/https://andhelpskidsidentifythey’refeelingatanygivenandpointsthemtoresourcesforhandlinglikefear,grief,angersadness.“Wewantpeopleknowtheyarenotaloneinchangestotheirhealthorseeingworchangesintheirchildren.importantthingistoremem
• Help prevent extracurriculars, sports and other activities from getting can celed. Activities like sports, band and chorus can be safer and more likely to continue uninterrupted if all partici pants are up to date with COVID-19 Vaccines.
• Allow children to keep doing the things they love. Getting Vaccinated can keep children from missing out on the fun of childhood—like sleepovers, birthday parties, sporting events and more. As children get back to the classroom, they may be exposed to COVID-19 more often. Parents can consider providing their child a comfortable, well-fitting mask to wear for additional protection. Parents should also keep kids home and get them tested if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who tested Vaccinespositive.areavailable at no cost to everyone aged 6 months or older living in the United States, no matter their immigra tion or health insurance status.
