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25 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

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26 Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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COMMUNITY NEWS

8 Sunrise Artist Showcases His Special Talent 10 Sunrise Resident Chairs Annual Disabilities Expo 10 Representative Katie Edwards to Host 2nd Annual Senior Health Fair 12 September 11th Marked With a Somber Tribute in the City of Sunrise

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

13 November 4th Ballot Includes Important City of Sunrise Bond Referendum

Can Do Kids

14 Three Sunrise Teens Earn the Prestigious Rank of Eagle Scout

Inspiring Individual

16 At 85 Years Young, Edith Lederberg Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

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pet of the month 26 “Tobey”

business spotlight 27 Listen and Learn, Wine and Dine at All That Jazz Café

seen on scene 28 Community Snapshots

18 Community Partners Target Early Childhood Literacy with Broward’s Read for the Record Campaign 18 Students at Village Elementary Learn How to Take Care of Their Super Smiles

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22 Get to Know Your Local Credit Union 23 Habitual Toe Walkers

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Word Up! – Poetry Slam auditions, 6:00 p.m., Sunrise Civic Center Theater.

Open to students who are enrolled in a Broward County high school during the 2014-2015 academic year.

Homeschooled students age 14 to 19 who reside in Broward County can also participate. Only 50 students may register to audition, and no more than 20 poets will be selected to compete in Word Up! Those finalists will participate in a series of free writing and performance workshops in the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery. For more information, call (954) 747-4662 or email sdiaz@sunrisefl.gov.

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Coffee and Conversation – Enjoy “Bond Bingo” and talk with City staff about the Leisure Services GO bond referendum on the November 4, 2014 ballot. Sunrise Senior Center, 6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. on October 7th and 11:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. on October 8th.

12th The Cemetery Club – The City of Sunrise is pleased to present Down in Front Theater Company in a

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24th Lyrical Lounge – Spoken word artists, musicians and other talented teens have many opportunities for selfexpression in Sunrise. The Lyrical Lounge is a series of open mic nights for high school students. Teens are invited to take the stage at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event continues until 9:00 p.m. Admission is free and light refreshments are served. Call (954)747-4662 for more information.

25th Household Hazardous Waste DropOff – 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunrise City Hall, 10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, free of charge with proof of residency. Open to residents of Sunrise and Plantation, in cooperation with Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc. Ice Cream Social – Sawgrass Sanctuary, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. .

Join your neighbors for a free meet-up event, complete with bounce houses and frozen treats. City staff will be available to answer your questions about the Leisure Services GO bond referendum on the November 4 ballot.

18th Ice Cream Social – City Park, 12:002:00 p.m. and Welleby Park, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join your neighbors for a free meet-up event, complete with bounce houses and frozen treats. City staff will be available to answer your questions about the Leisure Services GO bond referendum on the November 4 ballot.

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touching comedy, The Cemetery Club.

It is the story of three widows and longtime friends who are in different stages of moving on with their lives.

Once a month Doris, Ida and Lucille meet to pay their respects to their husbands, who are all buried in the same cemetery. One day something happens and everything changes. The women are bound together by their hurt, their healing, and the discovery that they are more alike than they believed. You are sure to fall in love with each of the characters and find much to relate to in this charming and enduring story of love and friendship.

2:00 p.m. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre and Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Admission is $16 for Adults and $14 for students with I.D., $10 for children, reserved seating. Box office opens one hour before ShowTime. Call (954)747-4646 for tickets.

Fall Harvest Festival – Celebrate the Fall season at Welleby Park! This event is open to all ages. Children can enjoy games, face painting, costume contests, rides, and more! Families can take a horse-drawn hayride and walk through an old fashioned pumpkin patch. (Pumpkins will vary in price according to size.) There will be food available for purchase. Please contact the Leisure Services Department with any questions (954-747-4600). 12:30 p.m. at Welleby Park. Call (954)747-4600 for more information

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26th Sunrise Pops in Concert – 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, Guest Artists will be the University of Miami Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Directed

by Kate Reid, the Jazz Vocal Ensemble at the Frost School of Music, study and perform vocal jazz music ranging from the ever-popular Hi-Lo’s, Lambert, Hendrix & Ross, Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices and Swingle Singles to contemporary new works by Frost faculty and students. The ensemble continues to win national awards and

invitations to perform at prestigious venues and conferences. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre Box office at (954)747-4646. The theatre is located at 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

31st Trick-or-treating – Children (PreK Grade 5) and their parents are invited to visit the City’s five fire stations for a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience. Fire-Rescue and Police personnel will be handing out goodies starting at 5:00 p.m. Different treats and activities will be available at each station. Visit all five locations and receive a “spooktacular” prize at the end of the night! For more information visit www.sunrisefl.gov/trickortreat.

Nov. 1 Our America - Children’s Showtime Series – Enjoy an enjoyable afternoon as Atlantic Coast Theatre brings to life multi-cultural folktales and folksongs from the American experience in Our America. Tall Tale heroes Mike Fink and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett (Davy Crockett’s wife) will lead the way through stories from Asian-American, Latin-American, and Native-American cultures. You’ll also “visit” with the Underground Railroad and learn about how it brought freedom to enslaved AfricanAmericans. Traditional songs and audience participation add to the fun!

Recommended for ages 5 through 10. $7 general admission. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call 954-747-4646 for tickets.

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Sunrise Artist Showcases His Special Talent

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ocal young artist C amilo Rodriguez brought some “Creativity From the Heart” to the “Arte Caliente Exhibition” on Friday, August 29th. Rodriguez, of Sunrise, and several other local artists, showcased their work at the Broward Art Guild gallery. Rodriguez lives with Down Syndrome and has shown a creative spirit for as long as his family can remember.

“Camilo started painting by hand when he was three years old, but I think he actually started when he was in my tummy,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Camilo’s mother. “He loved to paint Disney characters, especially from ‘The Lion King’. I knew he would be a painter when our neighbors would see his paintings when he was very young and we would pretend we were selling them.”

Rodriguez works in many different artistic mediums, including pastels, watercolors, pencil, pen, oils, and acrylic paint. His favorite artists are Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet and he honed his craft under the tutelage of the late Max Schacknow at the Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts. Schacknow’s passing was hard on Rodriguez, who temporarily stopping painting when he was grieving the loss of his mentor and the man who first showcased Rodriguez’s artwork.

“Camilo got back into painting when I told him that we should go to the museum and see what’s out there,” said Priscilla Rodriguez. “We don’t want all of your paintings to just be locked up.” Among Camilo Rodriguez’s works on display at the “Arte Caliente” exhibit were two recent award winners. The vivid blues, greens, and yellows of “Rain Forest” won a People’s Choice Award at the “Landscapes and Still Life Exhibit” and his “Gleam” acrylic painting won a People’s Choice Award at the “Summer Sizzle Exhibit”.

In addition to showing Rodriguez’s work, “Arte Caliente” included sculptures from Guillermo Mazzotti, Pop art from Michael Brant Perna, and the South Asian-inspired paintings of Adam Marks. “Our goal this year was to give a

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chance for both artists who may be starting out and those with some experience,” said Yuri Andrei, organizer of the show and an artist himself who works in photography and mixed media. “It’s a chance to open these artists up to a new audience. We’re all like a family here.”

Rodriguez often dabbles in other creative endeavors, and his interests cover virtually all of the performing arts. He loves to sing, dance at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio, do impressions of the actor Jim Carrey, and has acted as the lead role in a stage production of “The Lion King”. He graduated from high school in 2009, and plans on learning the piano in the future. He also makes sure he has plenty of time for his family and for the business world. His aunt is a realtor and Rodriguez assists her with selling homes and finding leads.

“Camilo’s heart is so generous and he loves his family,” said Priscilla Rodriguez. Those strong family bonds were apparent at the “Arte Caliente” showing as Camilo’s mother, father, grandfather, aunt, and family friend were all present for support. Priscilla Rodriguez fondly recalled playing Mozart in the background to inspire Camilo when he was painting. “The art fills him, it’s how he expresses himself,” she said.

Rodriquez is one of many young, local artists to have found a second home at the Broward Art Guild. “We represent local, emerging artists, everything from the tried-and-true to more experimental stuff,” said Gerard Delaney, Executive Director of the guild. “We want to bring art to the community and the community to art.”

The Broward Art Guild is located at 3280 NE 32nd St in Fort Lauderdale. They can be reached at 954-537-3370 or www.browardartguild.org. A non-profit arts organization active around Broward County since 1950, they host many events, including an upcoming “Youth Art Competition and Exhibit” running from October 1st through October 10th.

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Sunrise Resident Chairs Annual Disabilities Expo

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abilities. The Sunrise resident has a Masters in Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University. She is also the Special Needs and Behavioral Health Manager at 2-1-1 (a 24-hour information and referral helpline for the community). It is because of her role at 2-1-1 and her knowledge of local resources, that she was asked to join the planning committee in 2008 for the annual Disabilities Expo.

Morgan relished the opportunity and hasn’t looked back since. “I continue to dedicate my time to this event because I’m inspired everyday by my friends and family with disabilities,” she said. “It’s exhilarating to see a community come together to celebrate like this. Serving those in need is my passion and this is an opportunity to raise awareness for all disabilities including autism, Down’s syndrome, physical disabilities, behavioral health needs and developmental disabilities. It’s a day to be yourself, learn something new, share and connect.”

This year’s expo, now in its 35th year, will be held on October 11th at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library and Don Taft University Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event is open to people with disabilities and the entire community. About 1,000 people are expected to attend.

The event will feature the latest services, resources, products and information for individuals with developmental, sensory, emotional or physical disabilities. There will be over 65 exhibitors. Activities will include the Inspiration Runway fashion show, free parent workshops, and various entertainment including performances by the Exceptional Theatre Company as well as solo acts, the South Florida Pirates and more.

The DisAbilities Expo will also feature an art exhibit by local artists with disabilities. The exhibit, called See The World Through Our Eyes, offers inspiring works by individuals with disabilities.

Exciting wheelchair basketball games will be played throughout the day. Come on out and watch the Miami Heat Wheels, Orlando Magic Wheels, Sunrise Suns, and the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs duke it out for the championship.

Activities for children include acts and appearances by entertainers, arts and crafts, and face painting. A Chill Zone will be made available for children with autism and sensory needs.

Parents are invited to attend free ESE Workshops.

For more information, please call 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 or e-maildisabilitiesexpo@gmail.com. or visit www.disabilitiesExpo.com

Representative Katie Edwards to Host 2nd Annual Senior Health Fair

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hosting her 2nd Annual Senior Health Fair on Saturday, November 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Senior Center, located at 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd in Sunrise. The event is free and open to the public.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the following participants who will be providing free services, health screenings and vital information: Walgreen’s, Baptist Health, Broward Health, Memorial Health, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Consumer Advocate, Florida CFO’s Operation S.A.F.E senior scam prevention team, Florida Department of Children and Families, Agency for Health Care Administration, Broward 2-1-1, Impact Broward, the Aging and Disability Resource Center’s SHINE Program, Chi Movements with Carlos Fernando Londono, and senior health advocate Catherine GeMeiner.

Walgreen’s will be providing complimentary flu shots. Free blood pressure,

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glucose, and osteoporosis screenings will be provided by Baptist Health. Broward Health will be offering Alzheimer’s screenings. Memorial Healthcare will educate seniors on their newest health care services. A special tai-chi demonstration designed for the needs of seniors will be offered by instructor Carlos Londono. Catherine GeMeiner will address sexually transmitted diseases prevalent amongst Broward seniors and ways to prevent and treat such illnesses. Kathy Osborne from the Sunrise Senior Center will be registering seniors for her Matter of Balance fall prevention class that is taught at the Sunrise Senior Center.

“Last year, over 300 people attended the Senior Health Fair. I am delighted to offer this opportunity for Broward seniors to learn more about the programs and services available in our community,” said Representative Edwards.

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September 11th Marked With a Somber Tribute in the City of Sunrise by jill sharpe

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he morning started off cloudy and gray in S unrise on September 11, 2014 which was fitting for the cities ceremony marking the 13th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and Flight 93. The ceremony held in honor of the victims, heroes and survivors of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America featured distinguished speakers, as well as music and the presentation of colors. Tricianne Garrihy played the harp and sang. Jason Van Steenwyk played the violin. Reverend Liam Quinn, from All Saints Catholic Church gave the Invocation and Benediction.

Sunrise Mayor Michael Ryan spoke eloquently about the impact of that horrific day as he called it a “crime against humanity from which no community remained untouched.” He pointed to several residents in attendance at the ceremony whose families were personally affected by the tragedy on that day. One was Sunrise resident Ellen Polasky, whose husband died on Flight 93. Another was Randi Adler, whose brother Lee perished on the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center .

Adler held a photo of her brother Lee with his then 12 year old daughter who she said got married last year. Dr. Lee Adler, who was 48 years old when he died, had a PHD in nuclear chemistry. “He worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as a computer programmer,” his sister said.

“Usually I go to New York on September 11th to be with family,” Adler said. “As I am home this year, I really appreciate the beautiful way Sunrise has chosen to commemorate this day.”

Sunrise Fire Rescue Chief Thomas DiBernardo and Police Chief John Brooks said this is not a time to forget. Brooks said it’s important to remember how America came together on the days following the attacks. DiBernardo said there were 4 first responders from Sunrise in NY within days of the attack.

State Representative Hazel Rogers said she is proud of the way America stood strong and continues to stand strong in the face of its enemies.

Civilian Responders Diane Zambernardi and Julie Ramdial talked about the importance of commitment to their neighbors. In much the same way that police and fire rescue personnel rushed to the scene in NY to help in any way they could, Zambernardi and Ramdial stand ready to assist their fellow citizens in the event of any kind of emergency here in Sunrise. “We’re trained and ready to help in anything from a car accident to a hurricane,” said Ramdial. “The goal of the Civilian Responders is to educate the public about how to best help ourselves in any kind of crisis situation so that the first responders can help those who are in dire need.”

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

November 4th Ballot Includes Important City of Sunrise Bond Referendum

BY MICHAEL RYAN, MAYOR OF SUNRISE

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lection Day – Tuesday, N ovember 4 – is just

around the corner. This year’s ballot will enable voters to weigh in on many important issues. Voting is a right, but it is also an obligation.

I encourage you to pay special attention to a City of Sunrise bond referendum that would have a tremendous impact on our residents’ changing recreation needs.

After years of needs assessments and master planning, we have identified a wide range of Leisure Services park projects for potential bond funding intended to benefit residents of all ages, across all Sunrise neighborhoods. We conducted over 20 public meetings, and received input from over 900 Sunrise residents and stakeholders.

If the voters approve this referendum, staff has proposed, in addition to the purchase of additional land for parks, in summary: SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS: expand the program and event capacity, including a larger Senior Center with dedicated space for fitness activities, presentations, arts and crafts, and culinary education; additional basketball courts and multi-use program space at the Civic Center; and Amphitheater upgrades; WELLEBY PARK: implement a dog park and a “Safety Town” play-learn area; SUNRISE ATHLETIC COMPLEX (SAC): add new athletic fields and related amenities; CITY PARK: create a large, multi-use green space, a walking path, new recreation amenities – including additional basketball courts – and increased capacity for after school programs and other indoor activities; JOINT RECREATION FEATURES WITH SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: subject to agreements with the School Board of Broward County, create playgrounds at Horizon Elementary and Nob Hill Elementary for school and neighborhood use, as well as improved athletic amenities at Bair Middle;

FLAMINGO PARK: add indoor meeting and program space, shaded basketball courts, fitness stations, and a second batting cage; OSCAR WIND PARK: expand and renovate the park to include a multi-purpose building and gymnasium, a new playground, and dedicated parking.

For more information on the proposed upgrades and the bond referendum, visit www.sunrisefl.gov/parkbonds.

Have a wonderful month – and remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4.

Mayor Michael J. Ryan

This Month In Sunrise:

Neighborhood Ice Cream Socials · Saturday, October 18, at City Park (12:00 to 2:00 p.m.) and Welleby Park (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)

Saturday, October 25, at Sawgrass Sanctuary (12:00 to 2:00 p.m.)

Coffee & Conversation at the Sunrise Senior Center Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (facilitated in English and Spanish) · Wednesday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Word Up! Poetry Slam Auditions. Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. (954) 747-4662.

“The Cemetery Club.” Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. (954) 747-4646.

Fall Harvest Festival. Sunday, October 19, at 12:30 p.m. at Welleby Park.

(954) 747-4600.

“Lyrical Lounge” Teen Open Mic Night. Friday, October 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery. (954) 7474662.

Sunrise Pops in Concert. Sunday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. (954) 747-4646.

Trick-or-Treating at Sunrise Fire Stations. Friday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. at Fire-Rescue stations citywide. www.sunrisefl.gov/trickortreat.

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Can Do Kids

Three Sunrise Teens Earn the Prestigious Rank of Eagle Scout

By Jill Sharpe

From left to right: Commissioner Neil Kerch, Aaron Moore, Matthew Rall, Jyothi Cameron, Commissioner Joseph Scuotto, Deputy Mayor Lawrence Soffield, and Mayor Michael Ryan.

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hree young men were recognized by the S unrise City Commission on September 9th for an amazing feat. The young men, who have been in boy scouts since elementary school , made it all the way to earning their Eagle Scout rank. It’s an accomplishment that only 2 percent of all Boy Scouts are able to attain. The young men, Matthew Rail, Aaron Moore and Joyothi Cameron, are all members of Boy Scout Troop 309.

Jyothi Cameron, a senior in the IB program at Deerfield Beach High School who started in boy scouts when he was in first grade, said all the years of commitment were definitely worth it. The 17-year-old who plans on majoring in computer engineering in college said his favorite part of scouting was learning all the skills and being able to apply them later. His advice to other boy scouts is stick with it.

“What you learn will definitely help you later in life,” said Cameron.

Scout Master Stephen Zanetti agreed and said so many of the things the boys do in scouting prepares them for becoming responsible adults. “They learn citizenship, participate in service work and fundraising, and they learn important survival skills such as cooking,” Zanetti said.

“The road to eagle scout is grueling and requires a lot of dedication to earn all 21 merit badges,” said Zanetti. “It’s worth it though as employers love to see this kind of accomplishment on a resume. It shows an employer that these young men are not quitters. You’d be surprised to know how many eagle scouts have gone on to make a real mark in this world including astronauts and presidents.”

Cameron’s mother Sandra Brown concurred. “Scouting builds good character,”

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Brown said. “it teaches young boys values such as respecting the environment and that guns are tools for hunting for food, not for hurting other people. “I’m very proud of my son for attaining this goal.”

Matthew’s mother Shari Rall, is also very proud of her son’s accomplishment and agreed with Brown. “I like that scouting teaches these kids to give back to the community,” Rall said. The discipline Matthew has learned on the road to becoming an Eagle Scout will serve him well later in life.

Rall, a senior at Fort Lauderdale High School, plans to study engineering in college. His favorite part of scouting was earning the merit badges and he enjoyed all the interesting projects the group participated in such as volunteering for the Super Bowl. “I got to take home a souvenir seat cushion which was cool,” Rall said.

“I also really had fun doing some of the challenging physical fitness courses such as jumping off a 30 foot pole.”

For Aaron Moore, scouting provided an opportunity to turn his life around. “I sort of grew up in a bad neighborhood and scouting gave me so many opportunities to do and learn good things,” Moore said. “it’s been my dream since 2005 to obtain the rank of Eagle and I feel like I did it for myself and my dad as my dad always wanted to do it himself but circumstances prevented it.”

The 17-year-old, who plans on majoring in mechanical engineering in college, said even though scouting is a big time commitment, it’s worth every minute. “I got to try things that I never knew I would be interested in and learned lessons that I can use for the rest of my life.”

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Inspiring Individual

At 85 Years Young, Edith Lederberg Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

By Jill Sharpe

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t age 85, E dith Lederberg ,

the Executive Director of the Aging & Disability Resource Center, still puts in an 11 hour day at the office arriving around 5:30 a.m. and staying until 4:30 p.m. Her energy is boundless and her accomplishments prove she is a lady who always gets the job done.

A member of the Aging and Disability Resource Center Staff for 37 years, Lederberg became the Executive Director in June of 1986 after serving as Community Coordinator since 1977. Her prime responsibilities include: performing as the Project Director under the guidance of the Area wide Council on Aging; planning, coordinating, and directing programs; working with the State Department of Elder Affairs, as well as with public and private agencies at the local level; setting policy for the ADRC administrative unit; advocating on behalf of senior concerns locally, statewide, and nationally; and raising financial resources to support programs for Older Americans residing in Broward County.

As far as positions and awards go, few can top the list of honors Lederberg has received over the years. In 1981, she was selected to be a Media Representative to the White House Conference on Aging, and in 1995, as well as 2005, she was chosen to be a Regular Delegate. In 1996 and 1997, she served as President of the Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging. She has also been Vice Chair of Broward’s Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board for close to 18 years. In 1996, Lederberg was elected to the Broward Women’s Hall of Fame, and in 1997 she was named a member of the Broward Senior Hall of Fame. In 1999, she was selected as one of the Broward County’s Fair’s First Ladies of Broward and was the designee for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Incredible Partners Award. In addition, in 1997 she was appointed by Democratic Senator Bob Graham to serve on the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission and was reappointed

by Republican Congressman E. Clay Shaw in 2001. In January of 2002, Lederberg was honored as a Woman of Vision by the American Committee for the Weitzman Institute of Science In 2003, she was elected a Pioneer of Broward and in 2004, she was honored by the Northeast Focal Point’s CASA group as well as by the Florida Association of Senior Centers as the Most Outrageous Advocate. Most

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A stellar committee planned, coordinated, and directed the commemoration. Just before the party began, the group posed for an historic photo. (l-r): Campbell Epes, Executive Director Forest Trace Resort Senior Community; Gale Fontaine, Owner, 4 Corners Bingo; Cheryl Morrow, Executive Secretary, Aging & Disability Resource Center; Joyce Karney, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Family Center; and Mary Todd, Board President, Areawide Council on Aging, were the Committee Members for the 85th.

(l-r): David Tolces, Esq.; Edith Lederberg; Sam Goren, Esq.; and Mike Cirullo, Esq., from the law firm of Goren, Cherof, Doody, & Ezrol, P.A., enjoy the moments with North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady. Mr. Goren is a Past President of the Area wide Council on Aging Board.

(l-r): Tamarac Mayor Harry Dressler; Percy Johnson; State Representative Richard Stark; and Hillsboro Beach Mayor Claire Schubert; and seated: Melissa Burnos, Aide to State Representative Jim Waldman; Teresa Hadjipetrou, Aide to State Representative Jared Moskowitz; Tamarac Commissioner Diane Glasser; and Tamarac Commissioner Debra Placko recognize the needs of Broward’s elders and work tirelessly to assist their constituents.

Standing (l-r): Barry Appel; Audrey Berkowitz; Donna Appel; George Stroker; and Theresa Brier, Coordinator to Congressman Ted Deutch. Seated (l-r): Ericka Chance; and Senior Hall of Fame Members Shirley Sumner, Lillian Kirschenberg, and Dr. Steve Weisberg.

Family and close friends of the celebrant joined her for the significant birthday. (l-r): Doris Schoepflin; Ruth Haupert-Lengemann; Linda Linder; Edith Lederberg; Alyce Poch; Edith’s Granddaughter Aidan Faye Lederberg; and Daughter Carole Lederberg Cooperman.

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recently, she was honored by Easter Seals and the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

The new administrative offices of the Area wide Council on Aging were named in her honor in 2006 as she was responsible for moving the offices to Sunrise when it became apparent an expansion was needed from their former home in the eastern part of the county.

On August 15th, the Aging & Disability Resource Center honored Lederberg, in commemoration of her 85th Birthday. Close to 300 friends, family members, community advocates, and close associates attended. The theme was “Edith Lederberg, Through the Years”, from the roaring 20’s to the New Millennium. The fundraiser, held at the Woodlands Country Club in Tamarac, raised more than $30,000 to help sustain vital senior services in Broward County. For Lederberg, the money raised in her honor couldn’t have made her happier.

“My goal is to do everything I can to assist seniors live in dignity in their accustomed environments,” said Lederberger. “It’s a task that’s becoming more and more challenging these days as resources are strapped and as the population grows increasingly older,” she said.

“Many people don’t realize that the fastest growing population in the United States are those over the age of 80,” Lederberg continued. “When I was growing up, I was very close to my grandmother and she had a great influence on my life. She is, in many ways, my inspiration. Nowadays though, it’s common for a child to have great, great grandparents. The question becomes who takes care of who.”

Lederberg is committed to continuing the fight for seniors in Broward County, in the state and nationwide.

She is proud of her dedicated staff, many of whom have worked beside her for more than 20 years. However, she is most proud of her family including her daughter, two sons, their spouses and four beautiful granddaughters.

An accomplished writer, Lederberger started her career as a teacher on Long Island prior to moving to Florida in 1976. “I’ve been lucky enough to serve two of the most needy populations in my life, the young and the old,” she said. “When it gets to the point where it isn’t fun or that I feel what I’m doing is not beneficial to the community, then I’ll stop. “That hasn’t happened yet so I guess I’ll keep going.”

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SCHOOL NEWS

Community Partners Target Early Childhood Literacy with Broward’s Read for the Record Campaign

By Jill Sharpe

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Broward County (CSC) located in Lauderhill will partner with local businesses, non-profit organizations and other community stakeholders to make an impact on the literacy development of nearly 40,000 of Broward’s youngest residents. At its monthly meeting, the CSC approved up to $130,000 to purchase books for Broward Reads for the Record, the local effort based on the national campaign that celebrates literacy by mobilizing millions of children and adults to read the same book on the same day.

On October 21, readers including teachers, parents, caregivers, local officials, and older children will participate in reading “Bunny Cakes,” a comical story of sibling bonding and birthday shenanigans. The campaign goal in Broward is to ensure that every four and five-year-old gets a copy of the book to take home. That number is just under 40,000, including students from 500 voluntary pre-Kindergarten centers, 225 schools and 1,500 classrooms including eight public elementary schools in Sunrise.

“With this broad effort, we can help remind and educate the community about the importance of early literacy and its link to ensuring

success in school and beyond,” said Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CSC President/CEO. Community support is already off to a great start with the Jim Moran Foundation contributing $30,000 toward the initiative. Other partners include the School Board of Broward County, United Way of Broward County, Community Foundation of Broward, Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Family Central and more.

Broward Reads for the Record will kick off the CSC’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading to provide resources to assist children who suffer the most from the education achievement gap. For more information on the national Read for the Record campaign, visit http://www.jstart.org/ campaigns/read-record. The Children’s Services Council of Broward is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care. For more information about the Children’s Services Council of Broward County call 954-377-1000 or visit www.cscbroward.org.

Students at Village Elementary Learn How to Take Care of Their Super Smiles

By Jill Sharpe

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Colgate Bright Smiles mobile dental van on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Students in grades two and three had the opportunity to visit the dentist and receive information on dental health. The dental van featured engaging games and videos that educated students about oral health as they awaited their dental screening. They had the opportunity to meet and learn from the characters in Colgate’s very own Adventures of Dr. Rabbit and the Tooth Defenders. Students were pleased with the experience, and for some it was their very first dental check-up.

Parents and guardians received screening results, a referral to local dentists if needed and children took home their own toothbrush and toothpaste to help build healthy habits at home. Students enjoyed their time at the dental office on wheels.

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Dr. Zang’s Prosperity Oriental Medicine Provides Healing and Hope

By Stacey Bomser

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Dr. Zang answers some commonly asked questions about Traditional Chinese Medicine and describes the many services offered at Zang’s Prosperity Oriental Medicine.

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How do you use Traditional Chinese Medicine in your practice?

I believe Oriental medicine needs to become more perfected and modernized. That is why I support a combination of Eastern and Western medicine. I use Western tests for diagnosis but use Eastern medicine for treatment. I begin by sitting down and talking to the patient during the initial consultation. I ask them how they feel in relation to ten specific areas: emotions, energy, sleep, pain, appetite/digestion, urine/stool, thirst, chills/fever, perspiration, and menstruation. I then administer a physical exam using more Western medicine modalities such as blood tests. I then perform a pulse palpitation and observe the tongue.

These are two of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques used in Chinese medicine.

By feeling and evaluating the pulse and observing the tongue, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of the patient’s overall constitution, qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health.

acupressure uses touch at a specific point on the body to release stress and improve health. I often use this in combination with Tui Na massage. It includes osteopathy adjustment which is similar to a chiropractic adjustment, but much more gentle. I use a variety of pressures and strokes along the body’s energy pathways to relax muscles and stimulate the flow of energy throughout the body.

You often use these techniques in combination with Chinese herbal medicine. What is herbal medicine? Chinese herbal medicine uses over 8,000 herbs which can be formulated into compounds to create nearly 100,000 prescriptions. The beauty of Chinese herbal medicine is that I can prescribe specific ingredients formulated for each patient. Unlike Western medicine, each prescription can be individualized by increasing or decreasing the ingredients.

Can you provide examples of how Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped your patients? I have one patient who suffered

from severe sciatic pain. Unable to move, she went to a local hospital emergency department What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? where she was given an Oriental medicine is one of the oldest forms of injection treatment, but medicine in the world. It considers the human that did not provide any body as a whole system. It utilizes a variety of relief. She came to my treatments including acupuncture, acupressure, office and using a comTui Na massage, and herbal medicine. bination of treatments including the injection of How long have you been practicing Chinese a vitamin and herb liquor medicine? I am a third generation Chinese on the acupuncture point doctor with over 20 years of experience and location (for acute disease expertise. I attended school in China, where both only), then acupuncture my mother and grandfather practice Traditional and Tui Na massage to Chinese Medicine. I also hold a Masters Degree What forms of treatadjust the body, after only in health science and Oriental medicine in the ment do you provide? one treatment her pain United States. I am a Diplomat of Acupuncture I provide patients with was gone. I have another Acupuncture is one of several treatments used in certified by the National Certification healing and hope through Traditional Chinese Medicine. patient who came seekCommission for Acupuncture and Oriental therapeutic techniques ing treatment for high Medicine. including acupuncture, acupressure and mastriglycerides. His were over 400; normal is under What experience does Dr. Yu bring to your sage therapy, as well as Chinese herbal medicine. 150. I treated him with acupuncture and herbal practice? Dr. Yu was also trained in China. She medicine and his triglyceride level is now 127. I What is acupuncture? Acupuncture, which spent ten years at the Research Institute and have also been treating his wife for weight loss. originated in China, is one the oldest, most Hospital at the University of Traditional Chinese She suffered from hypothyroid and endocrine commonly used form of medicine. It utilizes Medicine in Liaoning under the direction of a disease and was morbidly obese, weighing over very thin sterile needles inserted into specific famous Chinese Medicine master. For the past 360 pounds. After two months of treatment points on the body to stimulate 20 years, she has practiced using acupuncture and herbal medicine, she and improve qi (energy) flow. acupuncture and herbal medilost over 140 pounds and experienced relief I am one of few acupuncturcine in the United States. Her from both diseases. By treating the disease and ists to offer both the Auricular expertise is in internal mediadjusting her body system, she not only lost and Scalp needle treatments. cine, gynecology and male weight but she told me that for the first time in Depending upon the ailment, difsexual dysfunction. ferent treatment may be needed. years her body has been pain free and she is full Why are more people tryof energy. Another patient suffered from ovarFor example, stroke relief needs ing Traditional Chinese ian cysts. Her doctor recommended surgery, but the scalp needle, while many full Medicine? The World Health that would have left the young woman unable to body diseases require the use of Organization recognizes the have a child. Using an electric needle and warm the auricular needle. benefits of Traditional Chinese Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 needle, along with two herbal medicines, after How does acupuncture work? only six treatments her doctor confirmed the year-old tradition using naturally Medicine. It has passed a substances to enhance one’s Everybody has a self-healing series of resolutions demand- occurring cysts had disappeared. health and vitality. system; if the system does not ing that member countries work or work well, then the develop, utilize and study Chinese medicine so Zang’s Prosperity Oriental Medicine is located at 12251 Taft Street, as to reduce medical expenses for the realization acupuncture needle can stimulate the system Suite 303, in Pembroke Pines. The office features four private exam to work correctly and provide relief to the body. of “health for all.” In the United States, Traditional and treatment rooms. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Treatment is fully natural with no side effects.

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By Nancy Rappaport, President and CEO of PriorityONE Credit Union of Florida

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ooking for the best checking account rates?

How about lowering your car payment? This is a great time to get to know your local credit unions. Let’s get a fresh cup of coffee and discuss the credit union difference…

What makes a credit union different from other financial institutions?

Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, owned and operated by their members. Earnings are returned to the members in the form of lower loan rates, higher interest rates on deposits and lower fees. Credit unions are also governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by and from the credit union’s membership.

Recent changes in federal laws and regulations have made credit unions even stronger. Research shows that credit unions remain extremely popular for over 85 million Americans. An annual consumer survey completed by The American Banker, an independent publisher, confirmed that credit unions have been the favorite among consumers since 1983.

How can I become a credit union member?

Many people believe they are not eligible to join a credit union…..not so! By current federal statute, credit unions cannot serve the general public. However, many credit unions allow you to become a member based on qualifications such as, live or work in Broward County, your employer, Professional, Postal or Federal Employee. Please call your local credit union to find out how you can qualify to

become a member. Once you become a member you will always be a member, even if you move away.

Is my money safe in a credit union?

Credit unions like other financial institutions are closely regulated. The National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the federal government, insures deposits of credit union members up to $250,000.00.

Credit Unions seem to have limited locations…

Over 5,005 credit unions around the country share locations to give members convenient access to their accounts. This service is called Shared Services. Just go to the website, locate shared services, enter the zip code of where you are and the addresses of the locations closest to you will appear.

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Message from the fire chief

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month

BY THOMAS DIBERNARDO, SUNRISE FIRE CHIEF

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ctober is Fire Prevention M onth . A s part of

recognizing this month, the Sunrise Fire-Rescue Department is sharing the message that working smoke alarms save lives and we encourage all residents to “Test Yours Every Month”!

Roughly 2 out of 3 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms, or the alarms are not working. When smoke alarms fail to operate it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. Where there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

Following these safety tips can keep you and your family safe:

▸▸ Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area.

Install alarms on every level of the home.

▸▸ It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds they all sound.

▸▸ Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.

▸▸ A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke

alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet from the stove.

▸▸ People hard of hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.

▸▸ There are two kinds of alarms. Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to

warn about flaming fires. Photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires. It is best to use both types of alarms in the home.

▸▸ Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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Habitual Toe Walkers

By Robert H. Sheinberg, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S.

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t the beginning of independent walking , tod -

dlers may walk on their toes. Within three to six months the heel should be touching the ground during gait.

Intermittent toe walking may be present in normal children until age six or seven.

Tightness of the calf muscle is the primary cause to the child that toe walks. Underlying neurological disorders have to always be ruled out. Most children who present as persistent toe walkers are able to lower their heels to the ground when standing but not walking. Walking heel-toe is possible for a few steps but usually awkwardly due to tight calf muscles. Toe walkers are more common among boys and in many cases are a cause of concern.

Treatment of habitual toe walkers may be necessary to avoid problems that can occur secondary to compensating for the abnormal posture. Compensation may occur by hyperextending the knee, rotating the entire leg towards the outside or having the foot turn down or out, causing a flat foot. It is important to assess the degree of muscle tightness in the hips, knees and legs.

Spontaneous resolution may take place in some cases.

If the gastroc soleus (calf muscles) are not severely tight, physical therapy or stretching at home may be of benefit. If unresponsive, serial casting may be necessary.

Serial casting is a process in which the foot and leg are placed in a cast with the foot held in a neutral position. The muscle is placed under stretch while the cast is on and walking is strongly encouraged to help the muscles stretch.

Children who are sedentary who are placed in a cast do not get the same benefits as those that are active. Casts are applied every ten to fourteen days until the muscle is slightly overstretched. It may take as little as two to as many as eight weeks to improve the muscle flexibility. Following the casts, a night splint may be used for up to six months to maintain calf flexibility.

In some cases the muscle is too tight to respond to serial casting. Surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon through three little holes in the skin may be needed. It is an outpatient procedure. Casts are applied postoperatively for six to eight weeks. Once healing takes place, physical therapy is provided to maintain lower extremity strength and flexibility. An excellent long-term prognosis is the norm.

Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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Legally Speaking

What is a Paternity Action?

By Evan Baron

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dles is paternity. When a child is born to parents who are not married, a Paternity issue arises. A Paternity lawsuit can be brought by either the mother or the father of the child. The purpose of the lawsuit is usually to establish the rights of the parents and establish a child support obligation.

Most people however do not have knowledge of the laws in this state concerning unwed parents who have a child. When they come in for a consultation they are usually quite surprised as to the state of the law.

In Florida, if the parents are not married there is no presumption as to who the father is. The purpose of filing a paternity action is to establish who the father is, and, as such, determine the respective rights and responsibilities of the parties.

Florida Statutes state: “Any woman who is pregnant or has a child, any man who has reason to believe he is the father of a child, or any child may bring proceedings in the circuit court, in chancery, to determine the paternity of the child when paternity has not been established by law or otherwise.”

As stated above, a mother can file a paternity action against the father of the child or a father can file one against the mother.

If either party denies the paternity, a DNA test will be ordered to determine who the father is. Once paternity is established, the father has all of the rights and responsibilities of any father would have, which would include child support and time sharing.

If the parties maintain their relationship, the issue of paternity rarely is a concern. It is only when the parties have conflict that the lack of an order of paternity can complicate matters. As an example, consider a non-married couple who were never married and had a child together. There is no issue as to who the father is.

The couple is not living together, but has followed a time sharing schedule which is satisfactory to both parties. In addition, the father has been financially supporting the child.

Since the issue of paternity has never been an issue in their lives, a court order was never sought. What might happen if the parties’ relationship deteriorates?

What if the mother suddenly denies the same time sharing to the father? What if the father suddenly stops contributing financial support for the child? These are the issues that I often see in my office. What can be done?

Unfortunately, until such time as paternity is established by law the father will not have the ability to file a motion to enforce his time sharing because there is no presumption that he is the father. On the other hand, the mother will not be able to immediately pursue her child support for the same reason.

Establishing paternity early on will eliminate these potential problems. It is only when the parents wait until a crisis occurs that problems arise.

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By Sheriff Scott J. Israel

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n O ctober , we wear purple ribbons for

Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV), the most current national studies on domestic violence suggest that from 22 to 25 percent of all women will experience domestic violence at some point during their lives. Victims often refuse to report domestic violence incidents or are reluctant to follow through with the justice system due to the fear of retribution from the abuser. Unfortunately, domestic violence cases that do not get resolved have a higher likelihood of ending in homicide. At the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to changing these statistics.

BSO is the only law enforcement agency in Broward County with an Intimate Violence Enhanced Service Team (InVEST). InVEST is sponsored through a grant funded by the FCADV and specifically addresses intimate partner violence (IPV) to decrease homicides. The greater the support a victim receives from InVEST, the greater the chance that the victim will not feel discouraged by the criminal justice system, and then drop charges or go back to the abuser.

A BSO InVEST detective is assigned to the Special Victims Unit (SVU) in Criminal Investigations Division (CID), handling 30 to 40 IPV cases per month.

Within 24 hours of an incident being filed and submitted to InVEST, the victim is contacted and immediately referred to social services within the community.

Often, the victim does not know there are free services available through local nonprofits, such as Women in Distress, to pay for rent, food and legal aid. There are also safe houses and shelters, counseling and job placement options to allow the victim to reclaim his or her life. BSO partners with nonprofits and the State Attorney’s Office to ensure the victim receives the help he or she needs.

Our InVEST detective also works to hold abusers accountable for their actions.

After charges are filed, the perpetrators often urge victims to drop the charges.

Any form of contact, even if the abuser asks a friend or family member to intervene, violates the No Contact order that a judge serves during the perpetrator’s first appearance hearing. If an abuser is in jail, more charges are added. If the abuser is stalking or harassing the victim while out on bond, another warrant is filed for arrest. Since the majority of deputy injuries and deaths occur from responding to domestic violence calls, we take every precaution. In some cases, BSO’s Fugitive, Violence Intervention Proactive Enforcement Response (V.I.P.E.R.) and SWAT units assist InVEST and SVU to track down and arrest the perpetrator.

InVEST is also involved in agency-wide proactive awareness. Over the course of InVEST’s two-year grant program, our detective will train at least 600 deputies about risk assessment to know how to ask the right questions when responding to domestic violence calls. InVEST supplies our deputies with domestic violence reference cards with applicable state statutes and 24-hour hotline numbers, as well as investigative kits containing cameras and digital recorders to document evidence while on scene. This evidence is then used in court to increase the likelihood of successful prosecution. Deputy risk assessment training for domestic violence will be written into BSO policy and procedures before the InVEST grant program ends in July 2015. I want every deputy to be a better responder when it comes to matters of domestic violence. My goal is also to educate other agencies in Broward County on the benefits of InVEST. Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also has a substantial effect on the community at large. Children who grow up witnessing domestic violence are among those seriously affected by this crime. Frequent exposure to violence in the home not only predisposes children to numerous emotional, social and physical problems, but it also teaches them that violence is a normal way of life, which increases their risk of becoming society’s next generation of victims and abusers.

As sheriff of Broward County, I want every resident to know that domestic violence will not be tolerated. Help is here and you are not alone. Our deputies are on your side, and we’ll do all we can to keep you safe.

For information on InVEST, visit www.sheriff.org and click on the purple ribbon.

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and world cuisines. From specialty tacos and original pasta dishes to flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood, our food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order. As far as the music goes, this place is like a really cool jazz or blues club that you might find in New York City or Chicago. It’s a cozy, warm place decorated with pictures of famous music legends. There are two full-size grand pianos and enough room for a full band. There is simply no place like this in South Florida.

Owner Michael Kolber explains this unique formula that is making All That Jazz Café and New York Music Academy a destination for foodies and music lovers alike.

What is All That Jazz Cafe and New York Music Academy? For the past ten years, New York Music Academy

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Along with teaching all instruments to all ages (young children, teenagers and adults), we offer a wonderful variety of student bands and ensembles, such as pop bands, rock bands, jazz ensembles and vocal ensembles, which allow our students the incredible experience of playing and performing music with others. This unique approach, combining private music lessons with group bands and ensemble classes, provides a complete, comprehensive music learning experience.

What distinguishes you from your competition? What truly makes

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DAVIS CUP

Ofir Weiss, Dvir Weiss, Simona Sklash, Jason Chalik and Haim Sklash cheered on their favorite tennis players at the Davis Cup on September 13th at the Sunrise Tennis Center. In the match they saw, Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram from Israel defeated Argentina’s Federico Delbonis and Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

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Morgan Isbitts volunteered at the Daniel Cantor Senior Center over the summer for her Bat Mitzvah project.

She helped serve lunch, played the piano, participated in the sing-a-long class and helped everywhere she could.

JUKEBOX JUBILEE

John Berry is now heading a new discussion group at the Daniel Cantor Senior Center called Jukebox Jubilee. Berry shares his musical treasures of the past on the 4th Monday of every month from 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Here he is with this wife Abbey.

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