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SCHOOL NEWS

26 Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month!

14 Sawgrass Elementary Gives a Hoot About Autism 16 Village Elementary Students Are On The Job

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20 Making the Grade – Piper High Outstanding Senior Leaders 27 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

Mayor’s Message 21 Sunrise Wants You To Be Safe This Summer

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Ask the Expert calendar 6

May 2015

community news 8

Walk This Way – In My Sneakers Run/Walk Raises $30,000

10 Always Remembering Daniel – Daniel’s Dash For Concussion Awareness 5k Run/Walk

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24 Invisalign for Adults and Teens

Legally Speaking 25 May I Relocate?

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1st Relay for Life – The signature event for the American Cancer Society and the single largest non-profit event in the world. Communities form teams and take on the fight against cancer and honor survivors together in a celebratory, fun overnight experience.

For more information contact Jessica DeBlois at (954)564-0880 x7537 or email Jessica.deblois@cancer.org Sunrise Athletic Complex – 11501 NW 44th Street – 6:00pm

musicians and other talented teens are encouraged to take the stage. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. The Lyrical Lounge is presented in partnership with the Jason Taylor Foundation, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, the SPEAK! collective, and the Community Foundation of Broward. 7:00pm – Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery- 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard

Elementary, Middle and High School divisions. Sunrise students are invited to compete for the honor of being named “Champion of Chess.” Please contact your child’s school or the City’s Leisure Services Department (954747-4600) for registration information.

Cost is FREE. 10:00 am start time at the Sunrise Senior Center – 10650 West Oakland Park Blvd.

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Wings For Life World Run – This fun 5k, 10k or marathon race will wind through the beautiful cities of Sunrise and Weston before making a northwesterly turn along U.S. 27, which leads runners northwest into the Florida Everglades. Runners decide what distance they want to go. Unlike other typical races, there is no finish line. Proceeds benefit this international not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation, Wings For Life. – 7:00am at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther ParkwayFor more information visit www. wingsforlifeworldrun.com “Mariachi Los Monarcas” – This dynamic and energetic band, reflecting Mexico’s rich cultural heritage performs in Sunrise. Taste the romance of their land, feel the beauty of the heart and the soul of México’s authentic music through the voice of Los Monarcas – 2:00pm Sunrise Civic Center Theatre – 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

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TuTu Fun Run – A 5K fun run, walk and party for all ages. This year’s theme is 80s. Everyone is encouraged to wear a colorful tutu. They are available online with registration. Register at tutufunrun. com – Markham Park & Target Range – 16001 State Road 84 – 9:00am-4pm.

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15th Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series – The city’s seasonal outdoor concert series, presented in partnership with Magic 102.7 FM, comes to an end with the final concert of the season. The Rock Show will be performing hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Admission is FREE. Food trucks start serving at 6:00pm and music begins at 7:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket to the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater – 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. – Call (954)747-4600 for more information.

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the city by Curtain Call Playhouse – 2:00pm- Sunrise Civic Center Theatre – 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

For tickets, call (954)747-4646.

Broward Education Gala – Celebrating 32 years of educational excellence, the Black & White Gala will honor Dwight and Dinah Stephenson, Jarett and Dara Levan and BrightStar Credit Union. Honorary Chairs are Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie and School Board Chair Donna Korn. Chair is Phyllis SchifferSimon. This event raises funds for the Broward Education Foundation which energizes and engages the extended community to transform the lives of Broward County Public School students through quality education. $150 – 7pm at Hyatt Pier Sixty Six – 2301 SE 17th Street Causeway – Call (754)321-2033 for more information.

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Jafco Tours – First Wednesday of every month – Take a two – part informative tour and learn what JAFCO is and the meaningful programs and services they provide to the community’s children as well as volunteer opportunities. 9:30am Jewish Children’s Village is where the tour begins – 4200 N. University Drive and then at 11:30, it continues to the Children’s Ability Center located at 5100 North Nob Hill Road and completes with a volunteer information session. For more information visit www.jafco.org or call Linda Sachs at (954)315-8664 Open-Play Chess – Each Friday, The Sunrise Senior Center hosts a chess club from 10:00am-12:00pm -10650 West Oakland Park Blvd. For details, call (954)746-3670 – Each Saturday morning, the City hosts FREE open chess play for all ages. Participants gather from 10:00am-12:00pm in the lobby of the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre located at 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. People of all ages and skill levels, including those who have never played chess, are invited to participate in supervised open play. New players can be taught and guided by more experienced players. The Club creates year-round opportunities for friendly competition and learning, and supplements the work of school-based groups in Sunrise. For more information about the City’s open-play chess sessions, call (954)746-3207.

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on the Terrapin Top 50 Global Stem Cell Influencers list. She has been a leading stem cell scientist and researcher her entire career and has been training physicians all over the world to perform in-clinic outpatient procedures where adult stem cells are isolated from a patient’s own adipose fat tissue or bone marrow and delivered back to the patient. She works closely with our dedicated medical staff including our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Blanco, MD and Physicians Assistant Michelle Parlo, to ensure that we are providing the most effective state-of-the-art stem cell protocols for our patients.

We are also committed to providing continuing education and training for all of our staff. This means that our patients can have complete confidence that they are receiving the highest caliber treatments available anywhere in the world.

What kind of ailments are you currently treating at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic? We are offering experimental treatments using stem cells for patients with orthopedic conditions (tendon/ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, etc), degenerative conditions (COPD, diabetes), neurological (MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, autism, etc.) and auto-immune Describe the treatment. Our treatment procedures are (rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis, lupus) diseases. all done on an outpatient basis using a minimally invasive surgical technique to isolate adult mesenchymal stem cells Do you have a partner in the clinic? Yes, our partner and immediately deliver those cells back to the patient. The is Bioheart Inc., a publically traded biotech company located cells may be delivered as a joint injection, IV, intrathecally or in Sunrise. intramuscularly. The entire procedure takes less than 3 hours to complete in most cases. We are committed to making your Describe your medical team and their role in pa- entire experience with us as comfortable as possible, with tient treatment. Kristin Comella has been the Chief Sci- assistance from our qualified staff before, during and after ence Officer for Bioheart for 10 years and she has that same treatment. role at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic. Comella is currently ranked #24

Does insurance cover this treatment? As these techniques are considered “experimental” they are not covered by medical insurance. Research has shown that these therapies can be beneficial in many different indications. We always strive to provide the safest and most effective adult stem cell therapies to people looking for alternatives to the standard treatment that may not be working or that may create too many adverse side effects.

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Walk This Way – In My Sneakers Run/Walk Raises $30,000

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Huizenga Plaza in Ft. Lauderdale for the second annual “In My Sneakers 5K Run/Walk” last month raising $30,000 that will support the newly opened JAFCO, Children’s Ability Center in Sunrise.

Sharon Wender and Craig Konhauzer chaired the event to honor the devoted families in the community who are raising developmentally disabled children.

This center is the first one nationwide to offer family support, therapy, child enrichment and respite care all under one roof for children up to age 22 with any developmental disabilities. It also has enhanced case management; day/weekend and extended respite care; social skills, life skills series which includes culinary, office and leisure training, physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as behavioral services. Children begin individualized programs that focus on their strengths and abilities while working to develop their cognitive, verbal, fine

and gross motor and social skills. Parents and family members receive training and information to better understand and manage their child’s diagnosis.

Children diagnosed with all different types of developmental disabilities such as autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and Prader-Willi syndrome have been able to take advantage of the warm and inviting center. The facility is dedicated to maintaining a life skills environment by providing an art studio, fun and fitness gym, computer lab, music and drama studio, organic garden and a general store where children can learn gardening, shopping, cooking socializing amongst other important proficiencies.

“At JAFCO, we are inspired by the strength and love of parents who are raising children with disabilities,” said Linda Sachs, JAFCO Community Outreach and Parent Support Specialist. Stefanie Falk happens to be one of these parents, and she and her family led

the walk this year with their son Jacob. Jacob was diagnosed with an intellectual disability in the second grade. His parents, like many others, are thrilled to have access to this center so he and many other children can get the therapy they need.

As the African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. JAFCO certainly understands that, and having this 43,000 square-foot resource right in our “backyard” has enabled so many to have access to services and support that they otherwise wouldn’t have.

JAFCO (Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options) is a 501( c ) 3 nonprofit organization established in 1992 to provide services to abused and neglected children in South Florida. For more information on how you can help, contact Gail Marlow, JAFCO Director of Development, at (954)315-8698.

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Always Remembering Daniel – Daniel’s Dash For Concussion Awareness 5k Run/Walk

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arkham Park hosted the 4th annual “Daniel’s Dash For Concussion Awareness 5k Run/Walk” in March to honor Daniel Brett, an active and vibrant young man, who had a love for football and an undiagnosed concussion which ended tragically.

Daniel’s family started the Daniel Brett Foundation to continue his legacy by educating and helping others understand the importance of safety in sports all while raising concussion awareness and funds to sponsor SLICE (Sports Legacy Institute Community Educators) interactive educational programs which teach about concussions through discussions.

The Daniel Brett Foundation has three focus areas: ▸▸ The first is ImPACT™ testing for every youth athlete. This is the first and most scientificallyvalidated neurocognitive assessment. It is able to monitor athletes before, during and after an injury and provides a baseline for comparison post-injury. ▸▸ The second focus area is educating officials, administrators, athletic coaches, athletes and parents about the nature and risk of concussions through on-going training and guidelines. ▸▸ The third area is ensuring cognitive assessments for student athletes post-injury which include follow-up visits from physicians trained in the evaluation and management of concussions by implementing school board policies and protocols.

All too often, we hear about football players getting pulled from games from possible concussions and then put back in the game. Unfortunately, this is what happened to Daniel. No one realized that he suffered numerous asymptomatic sub concussive hits to the head while playing football and then always returning to play.

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury which alters the way your brain functions. Sometimes the effects are temporary, but can cause issues such as headaches, problems concentrating, lack of memory, judgment, balance and coordination. They are typically caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, but can also be caused by a hit to the body of an athlete.

This injury may include a loss of consciousness, but most result in an alteration of consciousness. No matter what, the brain is injured and needs the proper attention and treatment to heal correctly.

Recent studies have shown that concussions, especially multiple “small” ones associated with youth athletes are often undiagnosed since they do not show up on MRIs, MRAs or CT scans. However, they show up in forms of memory loss, problems thinking, reasoning issues to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, loss of impulse control and inability to make reasonable and value judgments. Sadly, this is what happened to Daniel Brett and his family wants everyone to learn from their tragedy.

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Sawgrass Elementary Gives a Hoot About Autism

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pril is “Autism Awareness” month across the nation , but Sawgrass Elementary lights it up blue every day with their incredible autism program. They provide an environment filled with a loving and nurturing staff along with the many resources necessary to help their students on the spectrum learn and achieve like all other mainstream students.

Organizations such as “Autism Speaks” suggest that “from birth to at least 36 months of age, every child should be screened for developmental milestones during routine well visits. When such a screening—or a parent—raises concerns about a child’s development, the doctor should refer the child to a specialist in developmental evaluation and early intervention.”

These important facts are the reason awareness is so crucial: ▸▸ Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys. ▸▸ Autism prevalence figures are growing. ▸▸ Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the U.S. ▸▸ Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average. ▸▸ Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. ▸▸ There is no medical detection or cure for autism.

With statistics like these, it is a privilege that Broward County has a program available at Sawgrass Elementary. There are approximately 30 students in the program from Pre-K - 5th grades under the supervision of 5 dedicated teachers and Autism Coach, Senovia Morrison.

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the essence of who they are, including their autism.” This belief is why their program is exceptional.

Two of the classrooms are specialized for intensive children with severe behavior issues and/or developmental delays while the other three teach on each student’s individual levels. They also assist in the transition to mainstream classrooms. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sawgrass Elementary has a “Lunch Bunch” group in which 2 Autistic children are placed with 2 mainstream students where they are given a conversation box with various topics. The goal is to have them develop social and listening skills while making new friends. For many, this is a highlight they look forward to having each week.

3-5th grade teacher, Delana Atkins LaHue, has spent 32 years teaching ESE students ages 3-21 with all kinds of disabilities. “Disability in my books equals superior ability in other areas, many of which, cannot be measured in any standardized test.” states LaHue. For the past 10 years, she has taught children with Autism and they have taught her just the same. She says, “They and the many ESE children I loved before them, have taught me the true value of patience, humility, acceptance, humor, frankness, honesty and love.”

April 2nd marked the eighth annual “World Autism Awareness Day” and to celebrate the entire school wore blue and participated in a variety of special activities. The students in the program started their day by making a special appearance on “Good Morning Sawgrass” with Principal Roberts. From being news anchors to making blue hand prints and then sidewalk chalk creations, their day was certainly a fun celebration of awareness.

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The program began 24 years ago and today 60 elementary schools, 423 teachers and administrators and more than 400 volunteers from 90 South Florida businesses participate serving 6,000+ students. Sixty percent of which are minorities who qualify for free or reduced lunch. This type of learning is crucial for the youth of today to be successful in life. Throughout the year students are taught work place ethics, career choices, team building, leadership skills and communication.

The curriculum presented consists of eight lessons, each of which feature a work-related concept. The lessons are age appropriate, interactive and of course, educational. Making children aware of work in the real world can be structured into every aspect of a student’s life without them even realizing it. Suggestions are also made in each lesson connecting career themes to other subject areas which

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allow teachers to reinforce them in a cross curriculum.

Village Elementary has been lucky enough to have this partnership for 7 years.

This time the 5th graders got to see how the Sunrise Police and Fire Departments operate. The students were able to try on S.W.A.T. gear, explore emergency vehicles, slide down the fire pole and try their hand out at spraying the fire hose.

There’s nothing more beneficial than giving children the opportunity to learn in a real hands-on environment. However, along with learning there still is fun.

John Casbarro, President of Learning for Success, Inc. which manages KAPOW in South Florida states, “Young people need to understand that there is a reason for studying beyond doing so for the sake of learning. The KAPOW program addresses this need by helping young people understand early in life that reading, writing, and math are vital to success, in school, work, and life.”

KAPOW is always looking for business or individual volunteers, as well as schools interested in participating in the program. For information, visit www.kapowlfs.org; send an email to john.casbarro@ gmail.com or call 954-680-3916.

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Making the Grade – Piper High Outstanding Senior Leaders

By Beverly Perkins

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FBLA, HOSA and DECA are a few examples of courses taught to develop these valuable skills necessary to be successful. A school’s district must provide ample activities outside the classroom to show their commitment to student leadership development. Fortunately, The School Board of Broward County leads the state and the nation.

Piper High School has announced their outstanding seniors and we’re happy to report that they certainly earned high marks not only on tests and papers, but as community leaders and as individuals. They have bright futures ahead of them and deserve to be recognized. Get to know them and see what fellow students, teachers and administrators have to say about them.

Ashley Ann Paredes (Class Rank: 39/531 – Volunteer Service Hours: 267). Ashley is Student Government secretary, National Honor Society secretary and active member of Year Book. Her honors include: Principal’s Honor Roll, Top 10% and Most Improved-track.

Ashley Ann Paredes The Student Government advisor states, “Ashley is an amazing young lady who is always willing to lend a helping hand.” Ashley has been accepted at Florida A&M University and Florida Atlantic University where she plans to study physical therapy and sports medicine.

Hannah Jocelyn R-Love (Class Rank: 5/531 – Hannah Jocelyn R-Love Volunteer Service Hours: 589). Hannah is National

Honor Society president, Orchestra president, Brain Brawl captain, JROTC executive officer and active member HOSA. Her honors include: JROTC DAI Recommendation for Excellence, Veterans of Foreign Wars Association and Superior Cadet.

The History teacher states, ”Hannah is a hard worker, who I know will go on to do great things in life.” Hannah has been accepted at Florida State University and University of Florida where she plans to study veterinarian medicine.

Ja’Kenya Cheriee’ Morrison (Class Rank: 84/531 – Volunteer Service Hours: 123). Ja’Kenya is Florida Future Educators of America vice president, Broward County vice president, flag football captain and active member of National Honor Society. Her honors include: PHS multiple Student of the Month Awards, multiple Principal’s Honor Roll, Band Leadership and Freshman of the Year, Congress of Future Medical Leaders National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.

The advisor states, “Ja’Kenya is a perfect example of student leadership. She exemplifies the dignity and integrity that makes her a beautiful Bengal!” Ja’Kenya has applied at Florida State University where she plans to study pediatric medicine Jamal Julien (Class Rank: 12/531 – Volunteer Service Hours: 131). Jamal is IMPACT president, Science National Honor Society president, Oratory Debate captain, Comedy Troup president, Science Academic Team president and active member Mu Alpha Theta, and HOSA. His honors include: National Academy of Future Physicians Award of Excellence, College Board AP Scholar, PHS Principal’s Honor Roll and Top 10% and WEDR Radio Station Student of the Month.

The HOSA advisor states, “To reflect years from now and remember Dr. Jamal Julien, the neurosurgeon from Piper High School, would be an honor.” Jamal has been accepted at the University of Central Florida and Florida International University where he plans to study neurological medicine.

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Swimming Lessons. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children age 4 and older learn to swim in order to help prevent drowning. It also encourages caregivers of children age 1 to 3 to consider swim instruction for their child, as studies have shown it reduces drowning incidents. Caregivers should learn to swim as well. The City of Sunrise is here to help. Sunrise residents should call (954) 747-4600 for information on free and low-cost children’s swimming lessons.

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Sometimes a family relocates to South Florida due to a job transfer or a better career opportunity. It may require the couple to move away from the comfort of their home and the security of their family. The problems that a desire to relocate creates cannot usually be resolved by a simple agreement. As an example, 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 occurred. 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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If a move of just a few miles can alter a time sharing plan, imagine how a relocation of hundreds of miles will affect the status quo. The law does, however, allow for relocation under certain circumstances. The court must weigh the benefit to the minor children against the effect it will have on the parent/child relationship. It’s true that the relocating parent may experience better financial circumstances if allowed to move, but how will the parent/child relationship suffer as a result? There are generally no easy answers.

The most important thing to remember is that a parent cannot relocate with a minor child beyond 50 miles without court order or agreement of the other parent.

In reality, even a 50 mile change will usually require a modification to be filed, as long as it affects the current time sharing schedule. The parent seeking to relocate must file a petition and fully inform the other parent of his/her intentions; including address of new residence, purpose in moving and a proposed time sharing schedule. Family court judges will often express the fact that these types of cases are the most difficult to decide.

If you are faced with a possible relocation issue, I suggest you contact my office and schedule a free consultation.

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