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• Endurance athletes who are always training for their next marathon or striving to improve their performance • Weekend warriors who enjoy running for recreation and fitness Q. What are typical running injuries?

A. Runners typically present with overuse injuries. Overuse injuries result from increased demand over time on the muscles, bones and tendons.

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A. During your consultation, a sports health physician will address structural and functional issues that can lead to injuries. These include your individual capabilities; such as muscle strength and flexibility, as well as external factors; such as environmental conditions, running surfaces and shoe wear.

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14 AKA Sorority Sisters Have Big Hearts 16 Doggone Amazing – Miramar Fire-Rescue Teams Up with Canines for Community 33 Miramar Police Department and Fire-Rescue Plan to Knock Autism Out of the Park

ASK THE EXPERT 19 Ankle Pain in Children and Teenagers 29 Caring for Your Mouth During Cancer Treatment

HOME AND GARDEN 24 April Showers Bring May Flowers

MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHEIF 28 Water Safety

MAYOR’S MESSAGE 30 The City of Miramar Continues to Take Off

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30 Special Needs Trusts

MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF 32 Meet the Chaplains

SCHOOL NEWS 33 Oh, The Places Miramar Students Will Go!

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e have had the fortune to travel all around the world over the past twenty years. In fact, we have lived in the English countryside, in the urban mega-city of Hong Kong, in swanky Nashville, and in the suburbs of Atlanta.

In addition to living in those places, we have visited many more, and seen people of all walks of life: from villagers in rural Thailand to wealthy Europeans vacationing in the Canary Islands. What has been remarkable, throughout our travels, is not the differences we share, but how surprisingly similar people truly are.

Don’t get us wrong, there are certainly differences in culture everywhere. A dining delicacy in one country is often considered gross, or worse, in another.

However, most people we have met have been primarily focused on the same few values: a safe, peaceful place to raise a family; a sense of pride or validation in their endeavors or occupation; a source of relief from the stresses of our modern world; and belonging to a community.

In an era where the twin pressures of globalization and technological innovation often push us in uncomfortable directions and division, it is helpful to remember that there is likely a family just like yours in Nairobi or Singapore or Tehran with ambitions and dreams not too different than the family right next door. In the end, people are people everywhere you go.

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Zumba on the Plaza – Dance your way into shape with Zumba every Thursday evening from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The FREE classes are hosted by the City of Miramar and Baptist Health South Florida. Join the fun group outside in the City of Miramar Town Center Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar. (Also held on, 4/11,4/18, and 4/25)

6th Bunny Basics–Are you thinking about adding a bunny to your family this Easter? Already have a bunny and want to learn more? While rabbits may look adorable in an Easter basket, it is important to know that rabbits require a lot of special care and this should all be taken into consideration.

Register for a free class at 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the Humane Society of Broward County.

Reservations are required, or visit www.humanebroward. com/rabbits or call 954-2666822 for more details.

Vita Income Tax Preparation – It’s that time of year to file taxes. Bring your forms and documents to the Computer Classroom at the Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-357-8090.

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Passover -– The major Jewish spring festival which

commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan.

Passover, also called Pesach, is a major, biblically derived Jewish holiday. Jews celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation by God from slavery in ancient Egypt and their freedom as a nation under the leadership of Moses.

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Children under the age of 12 are invited to bring a basket to the family-fun event which includes a bounce house, music by 99 Jamz, food trucks, and more. 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. For more information, please call 954-967-1900.

Driving Miss Daisy –Don’t miss Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer-Prize winning play that inspired the groundbreaking film.

Featuring, the stars of TV’s “Walker Texas Ranger”, Sheree J. Wilson & Clarence Gilyard, in the Neil Simon Festival’s Battle of the Badges – The production of the timeless piece Miramar Police Department about diversity, friendship, and and Miramar Fire-Rescue come a developed understanding together for Autism Awareness. of one and other in times of The third annual charity change. Showtime is at 2:00 softball event is 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Miramar Cultural pm at Silver Lakes Sports Center Theater, 2400 Civic Complex, 17450 Southwest Center Place, Miramar. Tickets 23rd Street, Miramar. Food, are $25 and $35. bounce house, music, raffles, and fun. Come out and support the community officials and a great cause.

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Easter Adventures – Bring the little ones to read books and create creative crafts for Spring’s signature holiday from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-357-8090.

21st Easter – Also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.

27th Egg-A-Palooza – Hop on over to Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar

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Broward Sheriff’s Office Shred-A-Thon -–Broward County residents can shred away identity theft by safely disposing of their personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might

contain sensitive data. There is a 5-box maximum per car.

Boxes can be no larger than 15” L x 12” W x 10” H. This service is free of charge. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Bass Pro Shops 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach. For more information about events, call 954.831.8902 or visit sheriff.org.

Adult Coloring Book Club: A Unique Way to De-stress and Unwind – Adults will enjoy this calming and meditative exercise. Coloring Books and Colored Pencils provided.

11:00am-1:00pm at The Miramar Library – 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-357-8090.ss

30th Falun Dafa Workshop: Qigong Exercise and Meditation Class – Build a Better World through inner peace with the ancient, high level Chinese cultivation practice of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). Falun Dafa is a comprehensive Chinese practice which cultivates both mind and body through gentle Qigong exercise and meditation. The class will be led by an instructor from the Florida Falun Dafa Association. Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you for sitting meditation. 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Miramar Library – 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

For more information call 954-357-8180.

ONGOING: Run with the Mayor – Mayor Messam invites anyone wanting to get fit and healthy or who has a love for running to join his “Run Club”. Meet at the Sunset Lakes Publix Parking Lot 184th Avenue and Miramar Parkway every Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 am and Saturday’s at 6:00 am.

Doing Business with MiramarFire-Rescue – Every Wednesday from 8:30am-11:30am Fire Inspectors and Plans Examiners will give their professional advice on how to pass fire inspections on the first try, discuss any life safety related issues, and visit with their guests. City of Miramar Building, 2200 Civic Center, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-602-4802.

My Brother’s Keeper – The 4th Monday of each month young men in high school are invited to a mentoring program following the concept President Obama’s program to mentor, to expose career opportunities, to teach self-discipline, to be high achieving men, to meet inspirational role models, and to participate in community activities. For more information, please email elaroche@miramarfl.gov or call 954-602-3198.

Get Ready for Kindergarten -–An engaging and active environment for children ages 3-5 to foster their love for books and art while enhancing their language, literacy and fine motor skills. Thursdays from 10:30 am-11:15 am at the Miramar Library – 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-357-8090.

Basic English – Every Wednesday from 10:30am-12:00pm learn basic English that will help you make yourself easily understood whether you are on the phone, applying for a job or just socializing.

Space is limited. Miramar Library – 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information, please call 954-357-8090.

English Improvement Reading Club -–Practice English by reading articles, short stories and books. The club aims to improve English skills through reading and discussion for intermediate level reading.

Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm at The Miramar Library – 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

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AKA Sorority Sisters Have Big Hearts stroke, because of its vascular o celebrate and honor National Heart Month, Miramar’s Alpha Kappa Alpha nature and similarities to heart Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Inc. proudly disease patterns, they represent traded their signature colors of pink and green for red as part of the 1/3 of the deaths in Broward American Heart Association’s awareness campaign, “National Wear Red Day”.

County which is a huge health According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the lead- concern,” said Todra Andersoning cause of death for all Americans and high occurrences of high blood pressure, Rhodes, MD, a Miramar-area physician, and Chairwoman of Alpha Alpha Beta diabetes, and obesity increase heart disease risk factors significantly among the Omega’s first Happy Heart Hour.

African American population. The frightening fact was reason enough for the The event featured complimentary health screenings, community health sorority sisters to create and host the chapter’s inaugural “Happy Heart Hour”. resources and other health-conscious activities such as walking group tours, The cardiovascular health outreach initiative took place at Miramar Regional hands-free CPR lessons, one-on-one consultations with board-certified physicians, Park in partnership with Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, the American Heart soulful line dancing, healthy snack sampling, and so much more. Guests of all Association, Memorial Healthcare System and Memorial Hospital Miramar. The ages also enjoyed balloon art, coloring, hula hooping, and jump roping. goal was to teach Miramar residents that maintaining a proper diet and an active “The overarching goal was to provide all Miramar residents with access to lifestyle are the keys to happy heart health. free health resources and to empower them through knowledge and promotion “Free events like this one are crucial in our community. Heart disease continof moderate daily physical activity, while having fun in the process,” explained ues to be the number one cause of death in our county and when combined with Eunicia Baker, Public Relations Chairperson for the Alpha Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in Miramar. “Happy Heart Hour also doubled as AKA’s international ‘Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Impact Day’, which charged all of the sorority’s chapters to creatively promote heart health.”

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lways searching for more ways to protect, serve, and educate the community, Miramar Fire-Rescue definitely has a ‘no bones about it’ approach. The ambitious department recently partnered with the Canines for Community Resilience Animal-Assisted Therapy Teams from the Humane Society of Broward County. These teams consist of volunteer handlers and their dogs who respond to high-intensity situations such as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) tragedy.

Typically, these canine teams are not exposed to tragic incidents for such long durations. Being in such proximity to SWAT, firefighters, paramedics, and

other emergency response teams along with the overabundance of stress, fear, and adrenaline in such horrifying situations such as MSD have the intuitive pets overwhelmed just the same. Therefore, Miramar Fire-Rescue opened their doors and their hearts to the organization to help them get better acquainted.

“The partnership that has been formed with Miramar Fire-Rescue and the Canines for Community Resilience program has multiple benefits. Not only does the ongoing training allow the handlers and the dogs to become more familiar with the fast-paced high energy scenes, but we also educate them so that they understand an emergency response department and why we do it,” explained Fire Chief Robert Palmer.

Upon their visit to the station, the dogs are exposed to all the sights, sounds, and smells associated with the fire department. They also get to climb up on the trucks and meet the crew. All teams must meet multiple requirements and pass several tests to be in the program.

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Many structures can be injured from twisting the foot or ankle in sports or from blunt trauma.

Flat feet are a primary source of ankle pain because of the stress that the foot puts on the inside of the ankle and the lower leg. Good supportive shoes and occasionally orthotics will help to give more support and stability. Many cases must be evaluated for potential long-term problems that may necessitate physical therapy or a surgical procedure.

Growth plates are present on the inside and outside of the ankle. Injuries to the growth plate or fractures to the bone can occur during sports or general activities. Immediate care is necessary to prevent growth disturbances.

Bones and growth plates out of position need to be placed back into the proper position to prevent any long-term problems.

Ligament injuries are very common in sports. Ligaments connect the bones together and when the foot twists excessively ligaments can tear.

These problems usually necessitate immobilization in a boot or cast to allow the ligaments to heal primarily.

Cartilage injuries are rare but when pain in an ankle or foot persists MRIs are necessary to evaluate the bone, bone marrow and cartilage surfaces further. CT scans may also be necessary. Arthroscopic surgery may be necessary in some cases.

Infections are rare but they can become very problematic. Any injury that

ing, heat and a generalized fever may need to be addressed immediately. In most cases, antibiotics alone will take care of an infection, but it is necessary to be seen immediately to prevent the need for more aggressive treatment.

Inflammatory conditions that affect children must also need to be ruled out. Soft tissue and bone tumors are extremely rare, but if there are bumps or areas of swelling that are noticed they need to be evaluated quickly.

The more quickly a child or teenager is evaluated for a foot, ankle or leg problem the better the prognosis. n Dr. Robert Sheinberg is a Board-Certified Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialist practicing in Weston and Pembroke Pines since 1988. He specializes in the treatment of infants, children, teens and adults with injuries, pain and deformities. His associates, Doctors Messina, Cohen, DeSimone, Moya, Bertot, Shenassa, Jones and Goodner, care for all musculoskeletal injuries from head to toe. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Pembroke Pines is located at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901, in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900, and in Plantation at 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, 954-720-1530. The practice website is www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com.

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HOME & GARDEN

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First things first, it’s important to clean and declutter the area before adding a comfortable seating area. For décor purposes it’s recommended to blend the exterior with the interior by utilizing similar colors, materials, and styles; therefore, expanding a home’s living space. Including weatherappropriate pillows and rugs along with some lighting and perhaps a fire pit and/or a waterfall item will soften and create a tranquil atmosphere.

After giving your patio some panache, enhance it by freshening up the landscape.

Planting flowers, vegetables and herbs will add beauty, life, color, and fragrance to any patio, deck or balcony. Believe it or not many annuals need full sun and some fruit trees thrive in warm climates. But if you’re not ready to get your hands dirty just go to your local home improvement store and buy ready grown potted ones.

The Bougainvillea is the queen of large flowering shrubs. The colorful year-round plant can be planted in a variety of ways such as a tree, on a vine, or in a planter making it work well in any area.

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BY MIRAMAR FIRE-RESCUE CHIEF ROBERT E. PALMER

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inter is now over, and it is time to start enjoying our water activities again. We would like to remind everyone of some safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable time in the water.

Remember, not only do many homes here in South Florida have pools, but we also have many bodies of water including lakes, canals and of course the ocean.

Each of these has their own safety concerns and should not be taken lightly. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 and can be completely preventable.

Let’s start with pools. Whether you own one or are using a community pool, the rules are the same. ▸▸ Never swim alone. Have a buddy with you or make sure a lifeguard is within eyesight. ▸▸ NEVER leave a child alone near water and never leave a child with another “older” child. If your child is missing and you live near water, check the water first! ▸▸ Remember things like water wings, floats, swim boards, and noodle are toys. Although they can aid you in swimming, you should never rely on them completely. ▸▸ Ensure children and or guests follow rules like “no diving” or “no running” around the pool. Often, the concrete becomes wet from water that has splashed out of the pool and someone can easily slip and become injured.

Barriers around the pool are extremely important. Make sure if you own a pool that not only is it secured, but that it has approved barriers around it. Many

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children who drown in home pools were only out of their parents’ sight for less than five minutes. If you are not sure if you have appropriate barriers, a quick call to code enforcement or an internet search will get you all the answers you need.

Lakes, canals and the ocean can also be a hazard. Remind your family members to always enjoy water sports by wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. Even the best swimmers can become tired and quickly fall victim.

Swimming lessons are so important. Many programs can start lessons for babies as early as 6 months of age continuing through adulthood. There are many local organizations and programs that offer swimming lessons. The City of Miramar has 2 aquatic complexes that both offer swimming lessons. To find out more information, check out www.miramarfl.gov on the Parks and Recreation page.

The Children’s Council of Broward County (CSC) provides coupons to offset the cost of swimming lessons for children 6 months to 4 years. For more information and to apply for a coupon, visit www.watersmartbroward.org.

Lastly, but certainly not least, take a CPR class. This class will teach you how to respond to emergencies such as a drowning. Miramar Fire Rescue offers CPR classes on the last Monday of every month. For more information, visit www.miramarfd.org and click on the “Classes” link.

Miramar Fire Rescue is located at 14801 SW 27th Street, Miramar, FL 33027. For more information please call (954) 602-4802. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. Also, check us out at Miramarfd.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Caring for Your Mouth During Cancer Treatment

BY DR. ISABEL SUATE cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and amidst all that is going on you can forget about your dental care, which could potentially harm your oral health. More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth, teeth, and salivary glands. These can be mild to severe and can make it difficult to eat, talk, chew, or swallow.

Fortunately, with good care, you can reduce the risk of these side effects and manage them if they do occur, so make sure to include your dentist as part of your cancer care team. Patients who have good oral health prior to treatment have a lower risk of complications.

Some Common Oral Side Effects with Some Cancer Treatments: ▸▸ Radiation therapy to head and neck: Dry mouth, decreased saliva and thickened saliva increasing risk for tooth decay, infection, loss of taste, mouth sores, stiffens of the jaw, bone disease. This may be temporary or continue for several years after treatment. ▸▸ Chemotherapy: Mouth sores, pain in the mouth and gums, peeling or burning of the tongue, infection due to temporary decrease of the immune system and changes in taste. This side effects tend to go away shortly after treatment. ▸▸ Bone-modifying Drugs: Bisphosphonates are used to reduce the spread of cancer to the bones. An uncommon but serious side effect is osteonecrosis of the jaw, resulting in exposed bone, pain and infection of the jaw. ▸▸ Medications: New and effective drugs are being developed all the time, some of them like mTOR inhibitors can cause canker sores. Also pain medications used to treat symptoms can cause dry mouth.

Make a Plan of Action: ▸▸ Visit your dentist at least 4 weeks before starting cancer treatment to treat any decayed, broken of infected teeth, clean your teeth and treat any gum infections. For denture users, make sure they fit well and are not irritating the mouth. For patients that have braces, remove them to avoid irritation on the cheeks and tongue. ▸▸ Make sure to keep an excellent oral hygiene brushing at least twice daily and flossing. Use a soft toothbrush and talk to your dentist about prescription toothpastes or rinses that are milder on the tissues and have more protection for the teeth. ▸▸ Avoid alcohol and extreme flavors in your diet, avoid foods extremely hot or cold, spicy, acidic or crunchy that may irritate your mouth. ▸▸ Limit sugar intake as bacteria thrive on sugar and may increase your risk for tooth decay. ▸▸ If you experience vomits as a treatment side effect, do not brush your teeth right away, first rinse with baking soda diluted in water to neutralize the acids from the vomit, wait 30 minutes and brush. ▸▸ Talk to your doctor about any sores in your mouth, there are a variety of prescriptions rinses to help soothe the sore spots. ▸▸ Drink water and sugarless drinks to help manage dry mouth, suck on ice chips or stimulate saliva by chewing sugar free gum as well. Talk to your dentist about moisturizing oral gels and rinses. ▸▸ For radiation in head and neck your doctor and dentist may suggest some exercises to prevent jaw stiffness.

Remember to keep good communication with your health care team to prevent oral side effects and manage your symptoms.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

The City of Miramar Continues to Take Off

BY WAYNE M. MESSAM, MAYOR OF MIRAMAR ello Miramarians, First off, I want to thank those of you who took time out on Election Day last month to get out and exercise your right to vote. This is an important process that we should not take for granted because this is how your voice is heard and action taken. If you did not participate in this year’s elections, I encourage you to do so in 2021. Now that the elections are over, I want to share my vision for the future of our great City of Miramar: The work being done in “Historic Miramar” continues with efforts to solidify the infrastructure that will allow more homes and businesses to come into the area and further develop the East side. We are currently upgrading the East Water Treatment Plant System, improving stormwater drainage, reinforcing the canal embankments behind homes that were eroding, upgrading street lighting to more efficient LED fixtures, adding traffic signals to reduce accidents and have been breaking ground on a new police substation. This is all in addition to the continued beautification efforts that are on-going.

Affordable housing in our City has been an unmet demand and we are working to remedy this situation. While it’s a good thing that our property values have gone up and more people are paying higher prices to come live in our city, it is also disturbing that there are others, while equally hard-working, who find the pricing for our homes unattainable. With this in mind, we are taking action to help alleviate this dilemma, like working with developers to include affordable units in their development and exploring programs for our first responders and educators. I look forward to sharing more at a later time.

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The City of Miramar’s job opportunities are on the right track. Miramar has been recognized for having one of the fastest growing economies in the nation.

More large-scale companies moving into our Park of Commerce and throughout the City. The goal for us, however, is to not only have the companies move in but to engage them with our community. We do this by offering STEM programs with our youth. We want our youth to not only know about these companies, but we want them to get the skills that will prepare them for careers in Science Technology, Engineering, and Math.

I continue to be encouraged by the support we’ve received since creating the Mayor’s Aviation Expo two years ago. Our partnerships with Broward County Schools, Spirit Airlines, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the Ansin Family Foundation, and so many others mean we were on the right track when we started this effort, ensuring we prepare our youth for what is coming.

Yours in Service, Wayne M. Messam Mayor Make sure to follow me on Twitter & Instagram: @WAYNEMESSAM or FaceBook: / MayorWayneMessam. The Office of the Commission is located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar 33025. To contact please call, 954-602-3198 or visit www.miramarfl.gov.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

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BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE

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f you are the parents of a child with special needs, such as a mental or physical disability, you face the challenge of providing for them while you are alive, as well as seeing that they are taken care of after you are gone. The expenses of caring for a family member with special needs can be overwhelming, and ongoing medical care may not be covered by private insurance plans. State and local governments offer assistance, but it is subject to strict financial eligibility requirements.

So, what can a parent of a child with special needs do (or not do) to assure adequate care throughout their lifetime, yet not disqualify them from government assistance?

First, it is important that parents, grandparents and others NOT establish custodial accounts for a minor child with special needs. Why? Because once the minor child reaches adulthood, distribution from the custodial account may disqualify them from government services. A well-meaning grandparent’s act of generosity can actually do more harm than good.

The same disqualification applies if a child with special needs is left assets outright or through a trust. What about leaving money to a trusted relative to be held on behalf of a beneficiary? While that sounds like a reasonable plan, the relative could lose the inheritance through their own divorce, bankruptcy, lawsuits or simply by mismanaging the assets. In addition, should the selected relative die, the inheritance becomes part of the relative’s own estate.

Fortunately, the government has established rules allowing assets to be held for the benefit of an individual with special needs, in a “special needs” or “supplemental needs” trust. A special needs trust preserves government benefit eligibility, while at the same time providing assets that can meet the additional needs of the person with a disability that goes beyond provisions for the basic needs and limited medical and long-term support and services of Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

These life-enhancing expenditures can include: supplemental education and training; out-of-pocket medical and dental services; transportation (including purchase and maintenance of a vehicle); travel and vacations; hobbies and recreation; purchases such as computers, electronics, and furniture; personal care aide; athletic training and completion; and special dietary needs.

Most importantly, a special needs trust must be designed specifically to supplement, not replace public benefits. Funds from a special needs trust cannot be distributed directly to the disabled beneficiary. Rather, funds must be disbursed to third parties who provide goods and services for the use and enjoyment by the beneficiary. Often, supplemental needs trusts are funded with life insurance proceeds, thereby providing resources exactly when they are needed.

Special needs trusts are a critical component of your estate planning if you have a child or grandchild with disabilities. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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BY CHIEF DEXTER WILLIAMS or nearly twenty years, the Miramar Police Department has had a well-staffed “Chaplains Program”, volunteers from our community representing various faiths. The program was established to provide aid and comfort to those in need and to provide a calm and thoughtful presence in times of stress, hardship, and grief.

We have had Protestant, Jewish and Catholic chaplains. Although the chaplains are trained clergy or lay pastors of a recognized religious denomination, who are active in their local churches, they serve in a nondenominational role when representing the police department. They do not promote their religion to those they minister to.

All our chaplain volunteers serve in three main roles: The primary purpose is to serve police officers and their families. Chaplains are there for support, for counsel, and to share in special life events. They offer complete confidentiality for families that need an extra ear to talk to and share life challenges and concerns.

The Chaplaincy Program also represents the city and department at special functions, by offering prayers of invocations and/or benedictions or serving other roles in community events. Chaplains also serve our community, coming alongside police officers in special crisis situations such as death notifications, offering words of comfort during tragedies or to families facing challenging situations.

The Miramar Police Department supports the Chaplaincy Program by providing the necessary training and materials to maintain its proficiency. All our chaplains must go through certification. They receive ongoing training with the department and with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Due to the enormous responsibility and the sensitive confidential nature of the work, the selection process for membership and assignment to the “Chaplains Program” reflects the highest professional standards.

Membership to the unit is limited to those professionals having a minimum of five years of experience as an active minister.

Senior Chaplain Mark Hattabaugh, Chaplain Earl Richards, We have a total of Chaplain Don King, and Chaplain Gyrgleston Barnes four chaplains. Our Senior Chaplain, Mark Hattabaugh also serves with the Occupational Chaplains of America as the Commander for Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel setting up chaplaincy programs all across the United States of America and offering support to the command staffs working on opening new Chaplaincy programs. Chaplain Hattabaugh speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently and serves as the Senior Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of Cooper City. Chaplain Gyrgleston Barnes is the Sr. Pastor of Faith Tabernacle in Ft. Lauderdale; Chaplain Donald King is the Senior Pastor of New Life in Miami; and Chaplain Earl Richards is with Miracles through Prayer and Faith Ministries in Pembroke Pines.

The Miramar Police Department is privileged to have chaplains who volunteer their time and effort to serve this department, this community and even disasterstricken areas abroad.

For further information on the Chaplains Program, please contact Office of the Chief at 954-602-4400.

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The Miramar Police Department is located at 11765 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, 33025. For general information, please call 954-602-4000. To report a non-emergency, call 954-764-4357. To reach the Miramar Helpline, call 954-602-HELP (4357).

Stay Connected, Stay Informed @MiramarPD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Oh, The Places Miramar Students Will Go!

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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exposes students to career opportunities and helps t was an exciting day last month when The them connect their school experiences to the real Miramar City Commission approved a grant world. The unique collaboration between the school to Learning for Success, Inc. to support their district, generous local businesses partners, dediKids and the Power of Work (KAPOW). The grant cated volunteers, and eager South Florida schools came from the Police Department’s introduces and exposes students to Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF). career awareness through professionally Funds will support volunteers’ career designed lessons taught by volunteers in awareness and workplace skills lesthe classroom and on work sites. sons at Miramar High School, Fairway To participate, volunteers are Elementary, and two additional assigned to one class at a local elemenMiramar schools. tary or middle school and must visit The highly successful KAPOW seven times during the school year for of Miramar Commissioner program will be implemented for the City Maxwell Chambers with KAPOW one hour to teach KAPOW’s fun and easy 2019-2020 academic school year. It will Program Director Tania Reynolds to use, and interactive lessons. Before volalso assist in funding the field trips to unteers begin, a one-time training will explain and the Miramar Police Department and The Miramar educate how the lessons work, how to ensure that they Civic Center. will be successful, and how to have a great time doing “The KAPOW program connects what students it. Visits to work sites are custom-designed with their learn at school with its application in the workplace, partners to suit each school’s needs and capabilities. and life,” said Learning for Success/KAPOW President “Helping students to learn and develop job skills John Casbarro. “We are proud and honored to partner is an important thing for our City’s volunteers to with the City of Miramar to bring this program into do,” said Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. “It exposes its schools.” our youth to jobs in the City of Miramar and KAPOW Since 1993, Casbarro expanded KAPOW to reach provides the vehicle for us to accomplish this goal.” more than 6,000 students from eighty elementary, “The KAPOW program bridges the gap between middle, and high schools annually. The program what students learn at school and how it applies to

the real world of work. The program exposes students to various careers they never knew existed and allows them to have practical goals for the future.

Our volunteers connect with kids by sharing their pathway to success and becomes a valuable mentor in the classroom,” added Tania Reynolds, KAPOW Program Director.

KAPOW is always looking for business or individual volunteers, as well as schools interested in participating in the program. For more information about volunteering or how your school can participate, email KAPOW Program Director Tania Reynolds at taniakapow@gmail.com or call 305-338-5548.

Assistant Chief Leonard Burgess and members of the Miramar Police Department with Learning for Success President John Casbarro and KAPOW Program Director Tania Reynolds.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Miramar Police Department and Fire-Rescue Plan to Knock Autism Out of the Park

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pril is National Autism Awareness Month which promotes autism awareness, autism acceptance, and draws attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year. In honor of the dedicated month, Community Resource Officer (CRO) Joseph Drew from the Miramar Police Department along with Firefighter Gina Hudson from Miramar Fire-Rescue have organized the third annual “Battle of the Badges” charity softball competition.

Drew started this event because his 4-year-old son Ayden was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the early age of 1 ½. The officer and his wife immediately became involved with Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization which sponsors research, conducts awareness and outreach for families, govern-

ments, and the public.

The Drew family wanted to do their part and they began participating in fundraiser walks and such to create awareness. The devoted officer along with multiple members of both the police and fire department have children that are diagnosed on the spectrum.

Not only does the event raise funds but it also helps to raise awareness for first responders and the need for ongoing training on how to handle emergency calls that involve children and adults with autism.

“With the fire department and police department, we are coming in contact more and more with people on the spectrum. As a father with a child on the spectrum, something like this is extremely important to get everyone involved. I do this simply to raise awareness. Each year we have been able to make the event bigger and raise more money,” stated CRO Drew.

Last year Miramar’s prominent public departments raised approximately $2,500 to support Autism Speaks in the 2nd annual “Battle of the Badges” competition. Together the police and fire duo have raised close to $5,000 since its inception. This year they plan to hit autism out of the park again at the 3rd annual event on April 20th at the Silver Lakes Sports Complex.

“The relationship between our fire department and the police department is strong. We do multiple events together throughout the year, but the ‘Battle of the Badges’ is unique in that we are able to raise money and further spread awareness of autism. We choose this particular cause because there are many of us who have someone on the spectrum that is near and dear to us,” explained Hudson.

Approximately 150 people attended the 2018 fundraiser. Besides raising much-needed funds, everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the fun day while increasing awareness for autism.

The 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges will be held on April 20th at the Silver Lakes Sports Complex, 17450 SW 23rd Street, Miramar, 33029 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. To learn more about autism, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

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