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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

xplorer Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513, claiming the land for Spain. Five hundred years later, settlers from Spanish-speaking countries continue to call Florida home. In fact, almost 30% of the population in Broward County and nearly 70% in Miami Dade is Hispanic. That is why National Hispanic Heritage Month is especially meaningful here in South Florida. Observed from September 15th to October 15th, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Throughout the month, there will be numerous events and celebrations taking place, such as the Hispanic Heritage Festival at Miramar Regional Park on September 16th, a Hispanic Heritage Concert at the NSU Miniaci Performing Arts Center on October 8th, or the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on October 14th at the Pembroke Pines Branch Library featuring food, music, crafts, and storytelling. Experience all that the region has to offer by taking advantage of the calendar section in Our City magazine. Each month we include a curated list of diverse community activities and events, which appeal to a wide range of people and interests.

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COMMUNITY NEWS 14 Pembroke Pines to Observe Patriot Day at Remembrance Ceremony 16 11th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show Offers Great Shopping 18 City of Pembroke Pines Begins Enhanced Free Community Bus Service 18 SWFP Community Center Offers a Variety of Classes for Adults 20 3rd Annual Employment Expo Connects US Military Veterans & Employers

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11th 9/11 – Never Forget 9/11. Honor those who lost their lives during the attacks on our country, at 8:30am, at the new City Center Memorial, located at 601 City Center Way, immediately west of the Charles F. Dodge City Center City Hall. The Remembrance Ceremony begins with the Presentation of Colors by the City of Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guards. The Ceremony will include guest speakers, patriotic music featuring local school bands and area musicians. Event is free. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

RSVP, call 954-392-2129 or send an email to thefrank@ppines.com.

24th 20th Handcrafts – If you enjoy doing crafts, the Southern Handcraft Society meets the second Thursday of each month, at 7pm, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 N.W. 103 Avenue. For information, call 954-294-4426.

15th Senior Spanish Spelling Bee – In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage month, seniors will once again compete for the title of “Spelling Bee Champion.” The 6th Annual Senior Spanish Spelling Bee will be held at 12:30pm, at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center. The deadline for community members, ages 50 and older, to sign up is September 8. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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Art Competition – The City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and the Arts and Culture Advisory Board are currently accepting applications for the 13th Annual Art Competition and Art Exhibit. Area artists, 18 and older, can submit paintings, sculptures, mixed media, photography and other mediums for a chance to win cash prizes. The deadline to enter up to three pieces is September 15. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Jazz Concert – Enjoy a free jazz concert, sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines, at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road. Relax to the sounds of pure state jazz from 5pm-7pm. Bring your blankets and chairs. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

Out of Many ONE – Through September 20, visitors and tour groups are invited to attend “Out of Many ONE – Inspiration Culture Legacy,” a celebration of cultural heritage through abstract art. The exhibition is held at Studio 18 in the Pines, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. Admission and parking are complimentary. The Art Gallery is open six days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8:30am – 5pm, and on Saturday, from 10am – 2pm. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com/studio18.

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Violins – From 10:30am to 11:30am, families will have an opportunity to introduce their children to the world of classical music during “Violin Kids Play for Kids.” The special presentation features classical music performed by children violinists from the Suzuki Music Academy in a Toddler Time Special at the South Regional/BC Library in Pembroke Pines. The concert is free, but registration is required. South Regional/BC Library is located at 7300 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. For more information or to register, call 954-201-8821.

Fire Prevention – In a fire, seconds can mean the difference between escaping safely or having a life end in tragedy. This month, Pembroke Pines students in grades k-5th will be learning about the importance of having an escape plan. They will be competing in the Pembroke Pines Fire Department’s 21st Annual Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest, which promotes Fire Prevention Week’s theme “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” The deadline to submit posters is September 25. For contest information, call the Fire Marshal at 954-499-9560.

Oct. 3rd 14th Feed Your Soul – The Frank art gallery, in collaboration with Feeding South Florida, will be brining art enthusiasts, families and residents together for “Feed Your Soul,” a series of interactive art workshops that spotlight food insecurity and social isolation. From 6pm to 7:30pm, at The Frank, the public will have an opportunity to meet the teaching artists, learn more about the workshops and register to participate. All workshop participants must be 18 years old or older. The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. To

Dinner Dance – Get ready to party Latino style at the Copacabana Night Dinner Dance with live entertainment by Melina at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center. There will be authentic Latin food and music. $10pp. Buffet dinner at 5:30pm (reservations required). Dance starts at 6:30pm. For SWFP members only. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-450-6888.

19th Bingo – Enjoy Bingo with the Knights and free refreshments at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., from 6pm-9pm. $15 to play all night. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-450-6888.

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23rd Arts and Crafts Show – Looking for the perfect gift? Chances are you will find it at the 11th Annual City of Pembroke Pines Community Services Fall Arts and Crafts Show. The annual event benefits the City of Pembroke Pines senior services programs. It will be held on September 23, from 9am to 4pm, and Sept. 24, from 10am to 4pm, at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center, in over 54,000 sq. ft. of airconditioned space. Admission is free

Employment Expo – From 10am – 2pm, the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center will be reaching out to Veterans and potential employers to help connect them at a job fair. For employers interested in participating in the 2017 Veterans Employment Expo to recruit and screen for potential veteran employees, contact Silvia A. Aguilar, Community Services Administrator at 954-450-6888 or via email saguilar@ ppines.com.

Ophthalmology Services For My Enlightening 30-Year Journey as an Ophthalmologist

BY ALAN D. MENDELSOHN, MD, FACS

hen I completed my fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 1987 and began practicing ophthalmology in Hollywood July 1987, I was part of a new wave of ophthalmologists who brought the exciting technique of out-patient cataract surgery to Broward County. Our predecessors would admit patients to the hospital the night prior to surgery and keep them hospitalized for an additional night following surgery. Avoiding the hassles and expenses of hospitalization was attractive, but even more advantageous was avoiding the risks of hospital –induced infections. Out-patient cataract surgery became an almost instant success.

Outpatient Cateract Surgery

For the next decade, those of us on the “cutting edge” of cataract surgery in Hollywood were doing cataract surgery by a procedure called Extracapsular Cataract Extraction whereby we removed the nucleus of the cataract in its entirety. This necessitated that we make a large incision in the eye. The cataract was removed, followed by insertion of an intraocular lens (IOL). At the completion of surgery, five to seven sutures were required to close and secure the surgical incision. The eye was pressure patched. For the next three weeks, we encouraged our post cataract surgery patients with the following refrain: “Do not bend, do not lift, do not exercise, do not exert.” Finally, after three weeks our patients could become “free agents” again and resumed their normal lives. We began suture removal in the office, and by the sixth post-operative week the patient received a final new eyeglass prescription. The IOLs utilized in that era provided fairly good distance vision, but eyeglasses were needed to see near and intermediate distances, with fine tuning of distance vision.

“No Stich” Cateract Surgery

While moving cataract surgery to an out-patient basis was considered revolutionary at the time, an even bigger milestone transpired with the transformation of cataract surgery in the mid to late 1990’s to a highly improved technology called Phacoemulcification (phaco). Instead of removing the cataract nucleus in its entirety, with a hightech ultrasound we could break up the nucleus into tiny fragments and suck them out. This paved the way to tiny incisions in the eye and the advent of “no stitch” cataract surgery. Phaco brought quicker, safer, and better visual outcomes to the cataract surgery arena. With great pleasure, on the very first post-operative day, I was now able to encouragingly tell my patients, “You can now bend, lift, exercise and resume 100% of your activities!” Even more importantly, post-operative edema, infections, and inflammations plummeted with the new technology. Cataract surgeries were now routinely scheduled two weeks apart instead of two months apart. Concurrently, there have been remarkable enhancements in the instruments that we utilize pre-operatively in the office to ascertain the optimal custom fit intraocular lens for any given patient. The quality of these high tech ophthalmic devices and ultrasounds utilized pre-operatively for Iens determinations, as well as the expertise of the staff actually making the measurements, are of paramount importance for excellent visual outcomes.

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From the onset of my career in 1987, through to the present time, we have been blessed with newer generations of intraocular lenses (IOLs) which provide superior vision. Another career milestone occurred within the past ten years with the arrival of the multifocal ReStor IOL. With the ReStor IOL, we can generally correct most patients’ cataracts

and enable them to see near, far, and everywhere in between without the aid of glasses or contact lenses. The ability to read, drive, work on the computer, and see without glasses is an incredible freedom that was never possible with traditional monofocal lenses. My journey in the world of cataract surgery in Hollywood has now hit three decades as I had my 30-year anniversary of practicing ophthalmology on July 1st! Perhaps the most incredible landmark and noteworthy step on this journey has been the landmark transformation in cataract surgery to the new era of laser-assisted cataract surgery that has commenced in earnest in the past five years. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery is highly reproducible, far more accurate, and far safer than older techniques of cataract surgery with a scalpel. The laser offers excellent precision thereby producing the absolute best visual outcomes in current cataract surgery. Furthermore, patients with low or moderate levels of astigmatism can have this astigmatism eliminated or greatly reduced at the same time as the cataract procedure, resulting in a markedly enhanced quality of vision and overall outcome. In essence, this is customized laser cataract surgery utilizing high-tech 3D imaging and tailoring the ultra-precise treatment to the unique size and shape of your eye.

My Own Cataract Surgery

On a personal note, even though I am a cataract surgeon, naturally I am not exempt from developing cataracts myself. In fact, in 2014, at age 56, I began to notice the litany of complaints that I have heard from my patients. First, I noticed that while driving at night, I was not as comfortable or confident as I was driving during the day. Second, oncoming headlights became bothersome, and eventually so did the rising or setting sunlight in my face

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while driving. Third, I had always been an avid reader, able to read small print journals or novels for hours at a time prior to the inception of my cataracts. But in 2013 and 2014, I noted that reading tiny print became more of a chore and challenge, curtailing my reading duration. Finally, and most importantly by far, I needed to be positive that my vision was excellent to examine my patients and perform surgical procedures. I decided that it was time to proceed. In July 2014, I was the personal beneficiary of the wonderful transformations of modern ophthalmology that I described. I had advanced laser cataract surgery with the insertion of an ReStor lens in my right eye, with the same procedures to my left eye the following week. My vision is now phenomenal! I wore eyeglasses starting at six years of age and then began with contact lenses around age 13. Until age 56, I needed glasses or contact lenses for everything! Now, for the past three years, I wear no glasses, no contact lenses, nothing. Of course, I practice what I preach and always wear sunglasses with UV400 blocker and polarization outdoors during daylight hours for ocular protection. My quality of vision and depth perception are the absolute best of my entire adult life. I am delighted! Now at age 59 and feeling like the bionic man, I look forward to my next decade serving the community as an ophthalmologist on this thoroughly enlightening journey!

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Pembroke Pines to Observe Patriot Day at Remembrance Ceremony COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

n the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the City of Pembroke Pines will come together to remember those who lost their lives. On September 11, the Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony will begin at 8:30am, at the new City Center Memorial, located at 601 City Center Way, immediately west of the Charles F. Dodge City Center City Hall. The City welcomes survivors and local fire fighters, police task force units, and those who assisted during the recovery periods to be a part of the ceremony. The Remembrance 2016 Patriot Day Ceremony Ceremony will begin with the Presentation of Colors by the City of Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guards. It will also include guest speakers, community leaders, and patriotic music featuring local school bands and area musicians. Guests can visit the Memorial Pavilion, which was created by local artists Felix Gonzalez and Benoit Menasche. It contains a series of steel sculptures, including a 13-foot-tall firefighter, two twisted towers, and a little girl. It also has a four-sided relief made from a nine-ton cube of Italian marble. Each side represents something different - shock, grief, acceptance and rebuilding. Carlos Rodriguez of Pembroke Pines lost his cousin in the Twin Towers. “Every time I see the Memorial Pavilion I think of my cousin, as well as all of the other

victims, survivors and people who assisted in the recovery,” said Rodriguez. “I visit the memorial throughout the year, as well as on September 11.” The community is invited to view and participate in the City of Pembroke Pines “Salute OUR Soldiers” pictorial display inside Pembroke Pines City Hall. Pembroke Pines residents can submit non-returnable photos of loved ones, living and/or deceased, who have served in the United States Military, for display on the “Salute OUR Soldiers” Patriots Wall located inside City Hall. For information, call 954-392-2116, send an email to FNovo@ ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com.

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11th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show Offers Great Shopping COMMUNITY NEWS

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ooking for the perfect gift? Chances are you will find it at the 11th Annual City of Pembroke Pines Community Services Fall Arts and Crafts Show. The annual event benefits the City of Pembroke Pines senior services programs. It will be held on September 23, from 9am to 4pm, and Sept. 24, from 10am to 4pm, at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, in Pembroke Pines, in over 54,000 sq. ft. of air conditioned space. Admission is free and open to the public. “The show features a wide variety of carefully chosen artists, who are all present at the show to discuss their original and handmade work,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor. “It is an excellent opportunity to browse and purchase beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted arts and crafts for the upcoming holidays.” There will be more than 70 vendors from throughout the state of Florida, including many new ones. Visitors will find photography, Gourmet Chocolate & Popcorn, handmade soaps, lotions & candles, hand sewn fabric crafts, pottery, knitted baby items, knitted accessories, crochet clothing and accessories, children’s clothing and accessories, hand crafted cold porcelain dolls, handmade doll clothes, etched yard stones, paper quilling, handcrafted stationery, leather handbags, handcrafted holiday items, license late creations, hand carved wooden crafts, hand crafted jewelry, one of a kind hand crafted pens, silk floral arrangements and wreaths, locally grown orchids, and more. The show also features pottery from the Empty Bowls group, comprised of students from the Community Center’s day and evening Pottery Studio program. The Artists in Action donate their time, talent and supplies to help feed the “empty

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City of Pembroke Pines Begins Enhanced Free Community Bus Service SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS

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he free Pembroke Pines community bus program has been serving residents for over 22 years. This month, it is getting even better! Beginning September 5, the Pembroke Pines Community Service Department will roll out a new and improved on-time service plan for the Blue East and Blue West Routes. The City of Pembroke Pines Community Bus Service is comprised of three routes - Blue, Green and Gold – which make 184 scheduled stops from Monday through Saturday. Each bus accommodates 30 riders and has bicycle racks that hold up to two bicycles, as well as easy-to-use electrical wheelchair lifts. The Pembroke Pines Community Bus Service also connects with the Broward County Transit System. “Residents have so many options when they use the three free bus routes,” commented Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing. “In addition to the obvious financial savings of gas, using the bus service eliminates parking hassles and affords riders the convenience of being dropped off at the door of so many locations including: movies, grocery shopping, doctors’ offices, malls, the ice skating rink, and visiting friends in the hospital.” On a typical day, the bus service travels the Pines Boulevard corridor, from as far east as Pembroke Commons Plaza on University Drive and Pines Boulevard to the Holly Lakes neighborhood just west of U.S. 27 at N.W. 215 Avenue, north to Academic Village on Sheridan Street and south to Memorial Miramar Hospital on Pembroke Road. The Blue, Green and Gold routes operate on different schedules. The Gold Route runs from 7:30am until 7:21pm and the Green Route operates from 7:45am to 7:55pm. Both of these routes operate six days a week. Buses do not operate on federal holidays.

The Blue East Route leaves the Pines Place Apartment Complex at 9am. Some of the popular stops include the Big Lots Plaza, Publix Commons, Sedanos Plaza, the Charles F. Dodge City Center, Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center and Doris Market Plaza. The Blue West Route leaves from the Century Village Clubhouse at 8am. Popular stops include Flanagan High School, Park Place Clubhouse, Villas West and Pier Point East, Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, Colony Point, Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Lakes Mall and Flamingo Pines Plaza. “Residents are always surprised by the ease they have in getting to our route locations. A quick review of the maps and schedule is all it takes to determine the route which best fits the individual need,” said Jacque-Ann D. Isaacs, M.P.A., and Transportation Administrator, Transportation Authority, City of Pembroke Pines– Community Services Department. To review the bus routes, maps and schedules, visit www.ppines. com, select City Departments, click on Community Services, then on Transportation. Or, pick up a transportation brochure at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue.

SWFP Community Center Offers a Variety of Classes for Adults BY DEBBY TEICH

he City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center Campus offers many ways to try something new. It is currently accepting registrations classes for adults and seniors. Participants must be a member of the Center, which is free to join for ages 18 and older. Below is a list of some of the classes, including seven new ones, but there are many more.

New classes

▸▸ Smartphone Photography 101 – Whether you have an Android or iPhone, this class will teach you how to take better pictures with your cell phone! Learn how to send pictures to family and friends or post their pictures on social media. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, from 12pm – 2pm. ▸▸ French Poetry – Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, from 10am – 11am. ▸▸ Spanish Poetry – Meets the 4th Thursday of each month, from 10am – 11am. ▸▸ Mini Spa Day – Enjoy a relaxing hand massage and have your nails painted too! First come, first served on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 9:30am – 10:30am. ▸▸ Creative Art Journaling –Attention will be given to style, medium, theme, as well as elements of art prominent in the artist’s work. Students will also develop their ideas using a variety of mediums in their art journals. Meets on Fridays, from 12:00pm – 2pm. ▸▸ Adult Coloring – Take this class for relaxation, stress relief and fun! Meets on Mondays, from 12:00pm – 2pm. ▸▸ Intermediate Acrylic Painting – After completing Beginner’s Acrylic Painting, students can expand their knowledge of painting techniques. Meets on Mondays, from 9:30am – 11:30am.

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▸▸ Adult Acting Workshops – The class is taught by Inside Out Theater Company, Inc., which has produced and performed over 450 shows in South Florida. ▸▸ 3-D Photo Art Collage – Students will learn how to transform multiple photos

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and art prints into incredibly amazing 3-D works of art that can be framed. ▸▸ Ceramics Class – Students will create low fire ceramic pieces using pre-molded green ware that are decorated using traditional underglazes, over glazes or layering and mixing of colors. ▸▸ Drawing Fundamentals – Learn the fundamentals of drawing, including the study of line, perspective, light and shade, form and proportion using graphite pencil, charcoal and pen & ink. ▸▸ Figure Drawing – Students will learn the fundamental skills of figure drawing. Some previous drawing experience is desired. ▸▸ Flower Arranging – Create different projects in a hands-on workshop and take your floral centerpieces home. ▸▸ Knitting for Fun – Knit your stress away as you learn the basics. ▸▸ Pottery – Using hand building and pottery wheels, students will create high fired stoneware pottery. ▸▸ Portrait Drawing – Learn to draw portraits. At the end of the course, create a self-portrait using a hand-held mirror. ▸▸ Silk Floral Workshop – In this creative workshop, there will be a different theme and project each class and at the end of the workshop, each student will take their projects home! ▸▸ YOU Can Sew – In this “no pressure” course, the emphasis is on having fun and creating projects you want to sew! ▸▸ Beginners Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, Intermediate Drawing, Introduction to Watercolor, Beginners Acrylic Painting, Advanced Acrylic Painting, Beginners Spanish, and more. All classes are held at the Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center Campus, located at 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For information or schedules, call 954-4506888 and ask for the activities desk or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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3rd Annual Employment Expo Connects US Military Veterans & Employers BY DEBBY TEICH

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nited States Military Veterans have experience working as part of a team to accomplish difficult tasks in a stressful environment, so they should have no problem finding jobs. Unfortunately, that is not often the case. On October 3, from 10am - 2pm, the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center will be reaching out to Veterans and potential employers to help connect them at a job fair. At the job fair, veterans will have an opportunity to meet with human resources professionals who will review and discuss existing resumes and make recommendations, if necessary, to enhance the resume. They can also visit with over 40 different companies and a dozen social service agencies. Last year, more than 200 veterans attended. The Veteran’s Employment Expo is part of the City of Pembroke Pines Re-Energize and Re-Connect Initiative, which has a goal of providing resources and housing at the R & R Village for Active and Honorably Discharged Members of the military. Fred Lawrence plans to attend. He is a Vietnam veteran and has had a hard time finding a job. “I am proud to live in a city that constantly supports its veterans,” said Lawrence. “I am looking forward to finding a job.” For employers interested in participating in the 2017 Veterans Employment Expo to recruit and screen for potential veteran employees, contact Silvia A. Aguilar, Community Services Administrator at 954-450-6888 or via email saguilar@ppines.com. There are also sponsorship opportunities for those wishing to assist with programming for our veterans. The Southwest Focal Point Community Center is located at 301 NW 103 Avenue in Pembroke Pines.

Poster Contest Reminds Students That Every Second Counts BY DEBBY TEICH

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n a fire, seconds can mean the difference between escaping safely or having a life end in tragedy. This month, Pembroke Pines students in grades k-5th will be learning about the importance of having an escape plan. They will be competing in the Pembroke Pines Fire Department’s 21st Annual Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest, which promotes Fire Prevention Week’s theme “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” The deadline to submit posters is September 25. According to the rules, each child must make their own poster, which will be judged on originality, but must contain the Fire Prevention Week theme. Posters can be made on any suitable material and should be appropriate for vertical display. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each grade. The winning posters will be displayed at Pembroke Pines City Hall during Fire Prevention Week, from October 9 to 12. “For several decades, the City of Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue has been working to promote and educate our children about fire safety in coordination with NFPA, the official sponsor of the Fire Prevention Week,” said Fire Marshal Sandra Lluis. “This year’s campaign works hand-in-hand with what we’ve learned about smoke alarms over the past years. In a fire situation, smoke and fire spreads quickly! Within seconds it can impair visibility and create confusion. Under these circumstances, not knowing what to do could jeopardize you and your family. Developing and practicing a Home Escape Plan could make the difference between life and death. In the event of a fire, there is no time for guess work. Have a plan,

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practice your plan and know two ways out of every room.” During the seven-day campaign in October, the Fire Department will offer a variety of programs aimed at educating the public on fire safety. In addition to the poster contest, there will be fire safety presentations and fire station tours. The Fire Department will also give away thousands of brochures, firefighter helmets, coloring books, and stickers. Some campaign tips include: ▸▸ Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. ▸▸ Practice your home fire drill twice a year. ▸▸ Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. ▸▸ Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. ▸▸ Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. ▸▸ Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. For information on the Fire Prevention Week poster contest in Pembroke Pines, call the Fire Marshal at 954-499-9560. To learn more about developing a Home Escape Plan, visit NFPA’s website at www.firepreventionweek.org.

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Elizabeth Wynter of Children’s Harbor Named Administrator of the Year BY DEBBY TEICH

lizabeth Wynter, president and CEO of Children’s Harbor in Pembroke Pines, was recently named Administrator of the Year by the Florida Coalition for Children (FCC). The award is given annually to a candidate that has advanced the effectiveness and relevance of their agency’s mission and programs in meeting the needs of the children, youth and families they serve. “I am incredibly humbled to receive this honor that is for something so near and dear to my heart,” said Wynter. FCC advocates on behalf of Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected and at-risk children and support agencies and individuals who work on their behalf. Wynter’s award was presented during the FCC’s annual awards reception, where several hundred child welfare providers and supporters gathered to celebrate those individuals who have been dedicated and are extraordinary advocates for Florida’s children and families. Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to provide a safe harElizabeth Wynter bor and support to at risk children, youth, and families-keeping brothers and sisters together, strengthening families, and guiding youth towards independence. On the main campus in Pembroke Pines, Children’s Harbor provides nurturing, family group homes for 24 siblings and 12 pregnant/parenting teens in the foster care system. Since joining Children’s Harbor as President and CEO in 2015, Wynter has

worked diligently to improve Children’s Harbor and advance the availability for much needed services in the community for the children and families they serve. In the past two years, Wynter has diversified funding streams, streamlined processes, raised the profile of the organization and built a much needed infrastructure to advance the effectiveness and relevance of Children’s Harbor’s mission. She has brought community partners together to find innovative ways to address the needs of current and former foster children and youth. Her leadership, dedication and passion for the cause has significantly advanced the availability of much needed services in the community. “The strides we have made at Children’s Harbor for children in foster care could not have been done without the exceptional people I have the pleasure of working with,” said Wynter. “I am proud of the work we have accomplished and look forward to continue supporting at risk children, youth and families in Broward County.” Children’s Harbor is also involved in Brown’s Harbor, a foster program located on the Howard C. Forman Campus. The supportive housing program for former foster youth, ages 18 – 23, is a collaboration between Children’s Harbor; benefactors Ashley and Ed Brown and their nonprofit, Selfless Love Foundation; ChildNet; and the City of Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.childrensharbor.org.

Local Artists Invited to Submit Work for Competition

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he City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and the Arts and Culture Advisory Board are currently accepting applications for the 13th Annual Art Competition and Art Exhibit. Area artists, 18 and older,

can submit paintings, sculptures, mixed media, photography and other mediums for a chance to win cash prizes. The deadline to enter up to three pieces is September 15. The winning artwork from the juried competition will be on display at Studio 18 in the Pines, from October 6 to November 9. On October 6, from 7pm – 9pm, the public is invited to meet the artists the 2017 Art Competition Artist Opening Exhibition and Reception at Studio 18 in the Pines. Winning artists will receive cash prizes in the following categories: Best of Show ($500), Best Photography ($200), Best Painting ($200), Best Mixed Media ($200), Best Sculpture ($200), Best Watercolors ($200), Best Drawing ($200) and Art Festival Poster Design ($200). This year, the Digital Art ($200) category has also been added. The artwork from one lucky winner will be used to create the poster for the 2018 Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on March 10 and 11 and will be featured on the cover of the Art Festival booklet. The winner will also receive free 10x10 tent space at the festival and $200. Last year, Jose Dominguez won the poster contest for “Florida.” Completed application(s), attachments and $15 per submission/application fee should be returned to Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, and Saturdays, from 10am to 2pm. Applications may be downloaded from www.ppines. com/studio18<http://www.ppines.com/studio18 or picked up at Studio 18 in the Pines, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-961-6067.

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CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists Lose Weight Safely, Look and Feel Great! BY DEBBY TEICH

Barry Schiff, MD, FACC, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer answered some commonly asked questions about CardioMender, MD Weight Loss Specialists.

How long have you been in practice? I (Dr. Schiff) have been in practice in South Broward for over 32 years. Dr. Allen Young has been in practice for 19 years. Since our center opened eight years ago, our team has helped thousands achieve their weight loss goals and keep it off! Why don’t most diet plans work? Most diets

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What is the typical weight loss? Most patients lose 5-10 pounds the 1st week, 15-20 pounds the 1st month, and 10-15 pounds each additional month. Our long term maintenance program ensures that our patients achieve sustained weight loss and never again gain it.

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We are NOT just a quick weight loss program. We offer a wellness transformation process that is supervised by a Board Certified Cardiologist and Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician. Unlike most weight loss programs and diets, we address the root cause of why our patients overeat and what keeps them stuck at a particular weight. We often find medical causes of weight gain or things that impede weight loss that were missed by medical practitioners. Once we identify the specific weight loss issues and challenges, we develop an individualized plan designed to overcome these obstacles. We provide our patients with the knowledge and support they need to help them achieve quick weight loss safely and keep it off, while maintaining optimal health. Our patients look and feel great!

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Community Invited to Attend “Out of Many ONE” COMMUNITY NEWS

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hrough September 20, visitors and tour groups are invited to attend “Out of Many ONE – Inspiration Culture Legacy,” a celebration of cultural heritage through abstract art. The exhibition is held at Studio 18 in the Pines, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. Admission and parking are complimentary. Featured artists work in multiple mediums, such as watercolor, clay, oil, mixed media and photography. The artists include: Tatiana Castaneda, Lifrancis Rojas, Florencia Clement de Grandprey, Karl Jerry Craig, Tristina Elmes, Debbie Grossman, Dolores Godinez-White, Kay Kiria, Eleanor Leinen, Laurence Levine, Pamela Palma, Judith Salomon-Darucaud, Tina Salvesen and Diana Shanlatte.

“The thirteen artists featured in the “Out of Many, ONE” Exhibition explore, interpret and celebrate culture and heritage through their unique vision of abstract art,” said Michael Edelberg, Curator & Community Engagement Coordinator at Studio 18 in the Pines. Operated by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, Studio 18 in the Pines is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and serving the community by bringing exhibitions, workshops and events. Artist’s studios are open during all events. Upcoming art exhibitions include: ▸▸ Thirteenth Annual Art Competition Submission Deadline: September 15, at 5pm

Opening Reception: October 6, from 7pm to 9pm Show Dates: October 6 to November 9 Description: Artists of all ages and mediums are invited to compete for cash prizes. ▸▸ Studio 18 Artist’s Show/Holiday Art Sale Show Dates: November 17 to January 4 Opening Reception: November 17, from 7pm – 9pm Description: Unique artwork and gifts created by Studio 18 artists, plus holiday drawing for prizes The Art Gallery is open six days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8:30am - 5pm, and on Saturday, from 10am - 2pm. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www. ppines.com/studio18.

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and Spanish. She received $50. Silvia Wikander was the 2015 second place winner ($30) and Silvia Romero won third place ($20). All three also received a Certificate of Recognition and earned bragging rights for the year. This year’s Spelling Bee will follow the same rules and offer the same cash prizes as last year. To sign up, visit the activities desk at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center prior to September 8. The Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. Free for SWFP members. SWFP Membership Card required. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www. ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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ummer is the perfect time for sweet, juicy peaches! Contestants had an opportunity to show off their favorite peach recipes during the Master Chef “Sweet as a Peach” Baking Challenge. For several participants, they were worth some money and a prestigious title. “This challenge gives home ‘chefs’ the chance to showcase their culinary skills and possibly win a cash prize,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor. “Judges were looking for the best tasting

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peach dessert, as well as cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Some of the judges included Edel Travieso from Venergy; Antonina Gaynor, LPN from Easter Seals Adult Day Care; and Emilio Gonzalez, owner of Emilio’s Café. The winners of the Sweet as A Peach Master Chef Challenge were: 1st place: Sandra Levine for her peach cheesecake; 2nd place: Natasha Beaubrin for her peach cake; and 3rd place: Edith Lopez for her peach cobbler. The Center will hold its annual holiday-themed Master Chef Challenge in December. The date and challenge theme will be announced in October. Membership at the Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center is available for people 18 years and older and it is free. For information about The Center, its upcoming events, classes or rental availability, please ask for the Activities Desk when calling 954450-6888 or visit, The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus. The City’s free Community Bus Service provides residents an alternative way to reach The Center. To view bus routes, maps and the time schedule for the free Community Bus Service, please visit www.ppines.com click Community Services, then click on Transportation or call 954.450.6850.

SWFP Community Center Renamed for Carl Shechter BY DEBBY TEICH

embroke Pines City Commissioner Carl Shechter has always had a soft spot for the City of Pembroke Pines SWFP Community Center, which now bears his name. As a benefactor, he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for seniors in need of services and programs. He has also volunteered countless hours hosting and underwriting Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners that he, his family and friends cooked and served to seniors who would otherwise have spent the holiday alone. Over 300 people recently attended a dedication and renaming ceremony to honor Shechter at the City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus. The ceremony included the Presentation of the Colors by the Carl Shechter Carl Shechter with his family Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Honor Guard and the Pledge of Allegiance. Pembroke Pines elected officials gave emotional speeches ing fundraisers, including the “Swing for the Green” golf tournament for the newly that conveyed a deep respect and admiration for their colleague. The ceremony opened Senior Center, recently named for him. In 2004, he was appointed as concluded with a giant surprise birthday cake for Shechter, who celebrated his Interim City Commissioner from April through September. Two years later, he was 90th birthday a few days after the event. elected to his first four-year term to the City Commission and was re-elected in “My father is so deeply moved to have this building, where he has spent count2010 and 2016. He served three terms as Vice Mayor. less hours volunteering in and fundraising for, now bear his name,” said his “Retirement did not slow Carl down,” said Mayor Ortis. “He has generously son Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of given of his time, expertise and resources as a volunteer.” Pembroke Pines. Shechter served on many boards and committees, including: Broward League Shechter, a World War II Army Veteran, retired in 1988 from his New York City law of Cities, Florida League of Cities Municipal Service Delivery Council, Board firm to the Hollybrook community in of Directors of the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, member of the Florida with his wife, Anita. He quickly Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee for the National got involved in the community, serving League of Cities, Vice-Chairman of the Broward County Ethics Commission, Board as vice president and then president of Directors of Douglas Gardens Housing, Towers I, II and III and more. of his Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Reflecting upon his life achievements, Shechter is most proud of his close Association, while also serving on the family, his service in the Army during WWII and his hometown of Pembroke Pines. City’s Planning and Zoning Board for Shechter plans to travel with his wife, spend more time with his four children ten years, with five as the Chair. and seven grandchildren, golf a little more, continue to serve as an arbitrator for In 1995, Shechter began organizFINRA and fundraise for the Center.

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n September 21, from 10:30am to 11:30am, families will have an opportunity to introduce their children to the world of classical music during “Violin Kids Play for Kids.” The special presentation features classical music performed by children violinists from the Suzuki Music Academy in a Toddler Time Special at the South Regional/ BC Library in Pembroke Pines. The concert is free, but registration is required. During the concert, a group of eight musicians, who range in age from 3 to 15, will play classical favorites by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven. They will perform short classical music pieces and interact with the audience with songs and musical games. The concert is perfect for kids, age 18 months to Suzuki Academy’s “Kids Play for Kids” three years, who are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. “The kid-friendly interactive presentation gives even the very youngest children and their parents the opportunity to experience a joyful musical event and ideal introduction to classical music,” said Richard Coff, Academy Director, who was trained by the creator of the Suzuki Method and has served as a consultant for classical music programming and documentaries for PBS, ABC, and the BBC. For more than 30 years, the Suzuki Music Academy has been using the Suzuki Method, which is recognized by musicians and music educators as an effective ways to provide formal classical music training to even the youngest children. The children that train at the Academy meet for classes one or more days per week. They also work daily with practice and checkups at home. “Over the years, we have been encouraged by our success in meeting the

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he 3rd Annual Veterans Employment Expo for United States Military Veterans will take place on October 3, from 10am to 2pm, at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus at 301 NW 103 Ave. Last year, more than 200 veterans in search of employment opportunities attended, with 40 employers providing information about positions available at their companies, conducting preliminary interviews and accepting resumes. Throughout the Expo, veterans have an opportunity to network with veteran-friendly employers, as well as attend mini-workshops on resume writing and

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f you have problems, mediation can help. In recent times, due to the rising costs of litigation, more and more people have been moving away from litigation and use an alternate way to resolve disputes. This alternate process is called mediation. What is mediation? Mediation is a neutral voluntary process where the parties come together with a neutral third party to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. During mediation, only the parties can make a decision. The parties are in the driver seat during the mediation as opposed to a judge or jury. Who is the mediator? A mediator is a neutral person, agreed to by all the parties, who does not represent either side and does not make any decisions on the case. The mediator will do an opening statement discussing the process and then listen to each side in order to assist the parties to reach a decision all the parties agree to.

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s the cost of living in South Florida continues to increase, many individuals consider moving to an area which they can better afford. In addition, many of the residents of South Florida are originally from another location, which adds to their desire to move “back home” where they may have emotional and perhaps financial support. Relocating to another part of the country is stressful under most circumstances. If, however, the couple is divorced and there are minor children, the issue becomes much more stressful. The law in Florida allows a parent and the minor children to relocate a maximum of 50 miles from the address where they reside at the time of their divorce. If you ask any Judge who is in the Family Law division, they will tell you that a “relocation” case is the most difficult to decide. For example, let’s say that mom wants to move back to Massachusetts with the parties two minor children. They are either in the midst of a divorce or the divorce has already been finalized. Dad is choosing to stay in South Florida and has no desire or intention to move back north. Can mom move? Can dad stop her? The answer to each of these questions is “perhaps.”

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Do Your Ears Make You Feel Self Conscious? BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, call 954-659-7760.

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