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Rotary Club Members Dig Into the Community with Goodwill Project New Program Set to Make Recycling Easier New Website Allows Business and Residents to Connect “For Good” Registration Open for City’s Early Childhood Programs Fairy Tales and Fables Come Alive at the Miramar Library A Celebration of Caribbean-American Culture

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Summer Reading Program Wrap Up – Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with an Odissi dance (classical East Indian dance form) demonstration from Odissi Master Shalini Goel Agarwal. The celebration will continue after the dance with cake and henna hand art! 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

End of Summer Bash – Back To School Fashion show & art activities, musical performances, refreshments and more. 6- 8 p.m. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie, FL 33325. 954-424-0085.

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Tea and a Talk – Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis will host an afternoon series known as” Tea & A Talk”.

This is in direct response to those residents who were concerned about not being able to attend the morning series due to work commitments. The Vice Mayor will visit with residents at various tea/coffee houses throughout the City stretching from the eastern section to the western most areas. 4:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. McDonalds located in the Monarch Lakes Plaza, 14301 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar Fl 33027. For more information, please contact the Commission offices at 954-602-3827 or send an email toapdavis@ci.miramar. fl.us.

6th Miramar Community Garden Summer Series – The Miramar Community Garden will be hosting the third meeting of their summer series.

This meeting will consist of a question and answer session about home gardens for the fall/winter season.

6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

954-357-8090.

7th Tea and a Talk – 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Starbucks located in the Fountains of Miramar, 2945 SW 160th Ave. For more information, please contact the Commission offices at 954-602-3827 or send an email toapdavis@ci.miramar. fl.us.

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applying the teachings of Yoga to improve health and well-being. Please bring a mat. No charge. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

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12th & 13th Grant Writing Workshop – The City of Miramar and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants management workshop in Miramar. Learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This training is recommended for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines.

Tuition is $595 per person and includes everything: two days of world-class instruction and a 400 page participant guide and reference binder. Police Substation, 2811 Southwest 186th Avenue, Miramar, Florida 33029.

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17th End of Summer Block Party – The City of Miramar will be celebrating the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the school year with a free End of Summer Block Party.There will be music, fun games, inflatable rides, raffles and give-a-ways…an event for the family to enjoy. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway. For more information, please call 954-602-3319.

20th Good for Body and Soul – A guided relaxation session followed by Amrit Yoga instruction. This class is offered to the community as a practice in

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24th & 25th Thru 9/15th Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures – Where the Wild Things Are is an engaging exhibition and interactive exploration of iconic images and characters from some author Maurice Sendak’s most beloved books.

Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie, FL 33325. 954-424-0085.

Pool Table Tournament – The City is looking for the best individual and team to show off their skills with a pool cue at their Pool Table Tournament.

If you think you have what it takes to be the best and are 18 years of age or older come out and compete. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third place. B.Y.O.P.C. (bring your own pool cue).The tournament is scheduled for August 24th and August 25th & September 7th and September 8th, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55 St., Miramar. Registration is $15 Individual and $30 Teams for Miramar residents. For more Information please call Shun or Frank at 945-883-6800.

31st Need a Great Book? – Join the Friends of the Miramar Library for their Quarterly Book Fair and Bake Sale.

All adult books at half-price and lots of yummy baked goods. Bring your Frequent Buyer Card. Help support

9/21st Senior Health Insurance Workshop and Expo – Workshop and Expo offering health insurance options for seniors. Talk with vendors who will offer resources on senior health insurance options (such as Florida Blue Cross, New York Life, Humana, Aetna, United Health Care) and insurance counseling (SHINE counselors from the ADRC of Broward County). 1:00-4:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

Ongoing Kids Chess Club – Sign your children up for the Chess Club at Miramar’s Vizcaya Park. The club meets every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and are taught by Gildardo Garcia, an International Chess Grand Master. $70 for residents for four sessions. $84 nonresidents. 14200 S.W. 55th Street. Call 954-822-7533 for more information.

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Rotary Club Members Dig Into the Community with Goodwill Project

By Julie Levin

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members of the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines rolled up their sleeves recently to help a neighbor in need. In early June, the club members organized and pitched in on a tree removal project that was creating a problem in a Miramar neighborhood.

The club learned about the problem through the city and decided to help. “Each year we try to work with the city to do a project to help people in need,” said Robert Bell, the Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Rotary members lay sod in the spot where the two trees stood Miramar Pines. “This year, it was the removal of two trees.”

For many years, the trees had stood in the swale of school teacher Celeste Murray’s home. Recently, they had become infected and needed to be removed per the city’s code. In addition to their poor condition, they were also a health concern for Murray’s two children who battle asthma. “There was concern the trees could affect their condition,” said Bell.

Working in coordination with City Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, Rotary members arranged for two local businesses to donate their services. Bell says ValleyCrest Landscapers took down the trees and removed the stumps, while Waste Pro hauled away the debris. The next day, Rotary members returned to the home to clean up and lay new sod over the empty site.

Rotary leaders say the project was part of the club’s effort to make more of a difference locally. “When people hear about Rotary, they tend to think of the large international projects,” said Bell. “But every Rotary Club gets involved in the community and does local projects too.”

The Rotary reaches out each year to the City to find community members in need. Last year, they painted a home badly in need of repair. Other projects through the year include their annual 5K/10K; donations to the Miramar Police Athletic League (PAL); support of Exceptional Theatre Company; book and shoe donations to local schoolchildren; scholarships to Everglades High School students; the Interact Club at Everglades High School and more.

Backed by its motto of Service Above Self, Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders, known as Rotarians, united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. They are always looking for new members.

The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines meets every Thursday from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Those interested in the club’s activities or membership should call 954- 443-0600 or 954-658-2917.

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New Program Set to Make Recycling Easier

By Julie Levin

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s of the first of the month , residents have been say goodbye

to the bins and switching to a new, more efficient way to recycle in the City. August 1 was the start date of a new recycling program that now uses 64-gallon wheeled carts. The new fixed-lid recycling container is not only substantially larger than the bins used in the past, but also provides a more convenient user friendly approach that encourages recycling.

Provided free of charge, all homes receiving curbside solid waste and recycling collection service began receiving their new recycle carts from the City and Toter, Inc. in July. With the new carts, city leaders hope to increase the amount of recyclables collected curbside by making the program easier and more convenient. Residents will now be able to streamline their recycling efforts by placing all acceptable items into one container. Because it is larger, the new program allows for larger bulkier recyclables that may be difficult to break down such as cardboard boxes and plastic laundry bottles. In case, residents aren’t sure what can go in the cart, there’s a permanently affixed description of acceptable items on board.

Among the acceptable items: newspapers, inserts, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, office paper, soft-covered books, file folders, soda

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cartons and crushed boxes from items such as cereal, tissues, rice and pasta packaging; plastic containers with ID #1-#7 – usually found on the bottom of these containers; such as bottles, milk, water, detergent and shampoo containers; glass food and beverage containers, milk/juice cartons and drink boxes; aluminum, steel or tin food and beverage containers; Cardboard - from non-food items such as shipping boxes.

The new program will not create any changes in the collection schedule.

Residents who’d like to get rid of their old bins can simply place them outside at the curb on the next scheduled collection day, between August 8 and August 14. There will also be an opportunity to get either larger or smaller wheeled bins, once everyone has had a 90-day opportunity to try the cart that was delivered. Beginning November 1, Public Works will begin accepting requests for different size recycle carts, either 96 gallon or 48 gallon. Those requests will be provided while supplies last. Requests will be taken thru the Customer Service Help Line at 954-602HELP (4357) or at www.miramar602help.com.

For further information, residents can call Ralph Trapani, the City’s Solid Waste Manager at 954-883-6832or email ratrapani@ci.miramar.fl.us

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New Website Allows Business and Residents to Connect “For Good”

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it is now possible to help those in our community, without ever leaving your computer. The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce recently installed its new “Chamber for Good” website, which links people and businesses directly to non-profit groups in our area that are in need. “It is an arm of the Chamber that deals with helping the community and the non-profits that are in our community,” said Robert Goltz, the President/ CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Created by an Arizona Chamber several years ago, the “Chamber for Good” website was launched in South Florida in March. Once online, visitors can read about a list of different causes in Miramar and Pembroke Pines, a bit about their history and their most pressing needs. More importantly, there are also ways to donate money, time or items to whichever group they are interested in. The site is a onestop visit that means less legwork for those looking for a place to donate, and speeds the process to get the help into our community. “You can put the money

where you want to put it. You can go where your heartstrings pull you,” said Goltz. The site also lets visitors connect with non-profits of their choice, so that the groups can contact potential donors when they are in need of specific skills or time.

Both members and non-members are welcome to donate to the site, which will contain only non-profits that are 501c3 organizations that support Pembroke Pines or Miramar residents. Right now, Goltz says the website contains information about seven nonprofits, a number they are hoping to increase. “This goes a a long way to taking care of those in our backyard,” said Goltz.

The Chamber is committed to continue to provide a variety of venues to assist the business owners of their region to become better businesses by becoming better business leaders. From its humble beginnings over thirty years ago the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is thriving and is committed to helping our businesses thrive too!

To learn more, visit http://www.miramarpembrokepines.org/

Registration Open for City’s Early Childhood Programs

By Julie Levin

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Florida this month, and if you haven’t already found a place for your preschooler, the city is offering a range of options. Miramar’s Early Childhood Program is accepting fall enrollments for all of their award-winning programs, which includes opening for infants through the afterschool programs. Their program is offered at four locations, all of which provide the community with secure, supervised, learning and play for children. Their programs are licensed by the Bureau of Children and Family Services, Child Care Licensing and Enforcement Division and is a proud recipient of the Gold Seal of Excellence for providing quality childcare. Other benefits include free formula and food for infants and free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for all other ages and they do accept Family Central.

Enrollment is also open for their VPK, or Voluntary PreKindergarten, programs. The free VPK program includes breakfast and lunch. Extended hours are available. As of mid-July, space was available in all programs, but organizers say parents shouldn’t wait.

“Both programs do fill up fast, so parents are urged to call the locations closest to them,” said Joyce Donaldson, an Operations Manager with the City.

Program locations include: ▸▸ Vicki Coceano Youth Center 2001 Douglas Road 954-602-4970 ▸▸ Miramar Civic Center 6920 SW 35th Street 954-963-6683 ▸▸ Sunset Lakes 2801 SW 186th Avenue 954-602-3360 ▸▸ Silver Shores 15700 Pembroke Road 954-442-4030

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With the exception of the Miramar Civic Center, the same locations are also accepting applications for their afterschool programs. The afterschool program includes pick up of your child from the nearest elementary school (the Vicki Coceano Youth Center offers bus transportation from Sea Castle Elementary, Sunset Lakes offers pick-up from Sunset Lakes Elementary and Silver Shores picks up from Silver Shores Elementary). Homework assistance, games and activities, early release days and an afternoon snack are also provided. Parents, call the center nearest you.

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turned storyteller helped to bring several children’s books to life at the Miramar Branch Library recently. Several dozen parents and kids came out to the library June 6 to be entertained by Windell Campbell. Campbell’s unique show incorporated the art of puppetry with storytelling. The longtime Tampa-area school teacher brings to life folk, fairy tales and fables to young audience around the state. “I saw a story teller a while back, and it inspired me,” Campbell said.

Campbell works to create a unique partnership with his young audiences, by making them an interactive part of his memorable tales. Lizett Correa’s 14-month old daughter Lily got to sit on stage with her dad, and pretend to moo whenever a cow was mentioned in one of the stories. Correa says summer library programs like Storytelling with Windell Campbell have provided great entertainment for her daughter this summer. “They are free and great for the kids, she has already learned so much from it,” said Correa.

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A Celebration of Caribbean-American Culture

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by Glen Washington, Code Red Band, Laura Viva & Remix, Caribbean Music Farm, Audley Rollen, Steel Band, Body Nation Dancers, comedian Rohan Gunter, Shleu Shleu- Haitian Band, Kali Akeylah and DJ Trooklyn and was part of the city’s Culture in the Night Concert Series. Young concert-goers had the chance

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to explore a fun kid’s zone, while moms and dads sampled great Caribbean inspired cuisine and drink. There were also vendors selling clothing, jewelry and other novelties. “The event highlights the diversity of our great City by providing an opportunity for all to see the many facets of our Caribbean community,” said Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis through a press release.

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or years , Avia B ell K ing’ s friends and

the home became a viable alternative in 2011, after the Florida Legislature enacted a bill allowing individuals family have raved about the Miramar woman’s to manufacture, sell and store certain types of “cottage homemade banana bread. Now, Bell King is optifood” products in an unlicensed home kitchen. The mistic many more people will be able to get a taste of law recognized the fact that many residents interested her speciality, thanks to a new permitted home business in starting a small food production business, do not initiative offered by the City. “There’s nothing better than have affordable access to commercial kitchens that someone tasting your food and telling you it’s delicious. are licensed for food processing. Goods that can be That’s the greatest compliment,” said Bell King, who runs produced include breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, cookthe newly formed “Comfort Banana Bread.” ies, candy, pies, jelly, jam, dried fruits, cereals, trail mix, Bell King is the first in the city to take advantage of pasta, dried fruits, herbs and seasonings, vinegar and the new “Cottage Food Operations” program, which was popcorn. designed to help residents create specific types of homeFor Bell King, who had to complete an online course, based food businesses. It was first announced several form a corporation and obtain insurance, her homemonths ago, spurred on in part by the City’s growing iniAvia Bell King, the owner of Comfort Banana based business could be just the start of fulfilling a tiative to celebrate local foods and healthy eating. The Bread, shows off a sample of her banana bread lifelong dream. She began selling her breads at the program allows homeowners to produce cottage food Farmer’s Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar and products at their homes and sell them locally at places planned on also selling at a market in Wilton Manors over the summer. “It is really like farmer’s market as a viable means of earning additional income. “I think it is a great opportunity,” she said. wonderful especially for someone like me who has a full time job, but also loves baking,” said Bell King. “It gives me the opportunity to do my fulltime job until I build my customer base to where I can make this a full time thing.”

For questions about the City of Miramar’s Cottage Food Operations requirements, please contact Potential Cottage Food producers do have to meet a number of state and local the Business Tax Office Tel at 954-602-3040 or 954-602-3061 or email businesstax@ci.miramar. requirements before beginning operation, and recently the City held a number fl.us<mailto:businesstax@ci.miramar.fl.us>. For more information regarding the production of a of educational classes to help residents get up to speed. According to the Florida particular cottage food product, contact the FDACS’s Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Food and Meat Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, cottage food operations in Inspection at (850) 245-5520

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KLA School of Pembroke Pines Offers a High Quality Educational Program

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he KLA School of Pembroke Pines is more than a childcare

learning center. It is a place where children’s abilities, competences, and natural aptitudes are nurtured in ways that develop new and inherent talents. It offers a high quality educational program combined with a modern, clean, and vibrant environment.

Managing Directors Cristina Muci and Patricia Monaco answered some commonly asked questions about the school.

How long has KLA been open? We opened the KLA School of

Pembroke Pines two years ago, as a result of the success in our preschools in other areas, as well as the increasing demand for high quality, preschool education.

What is the school’s philosophy? We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education. This Italian philosophy is based on the belief that children are capable and curious, and that this natural curiosity guides them in their process of learning. Teachers become co-learners with the children and their role is one of collaboration and of observation. We regard parents and families as the children’s first teacher and the environment as a third teacher.

What ages do you serve? We

offer programs for children ages 3 months (Baby Nido class) to four years old. The 4’s class also includes students who are actually 5 years old and whose birthdays are after the September 1st cut-off.

Are the owners active at the school? Yes. The own-

ers actively participate in the school’s daily operations. Our main objective is to guarantee our families that their children are safe, happy, and that they are learning.

Describe the team. Our

pedagogical and administrative team is highly motivated and focused on achieving the goals that we have established as an organization. They are also passionate about the Reggio Emilia approach and about early childhood education. This dedication and passion is apparent in every aspect of our school’s life. They are constantly exchanging ideas and collaborating with each other. They become co-learners with the children and educational partners with their families.

Describe the facility. We have a lot of windows in the classrooms and common areas, which allow crisp natural light to enter throughout the day.

There is a Piazza, or central area, for encounters and communication. It is a place for children to participate in the elements of provocations that we set up for them. This space also serves as an introduction into what takes place in other areas of our school.

What is Baby Nido? The word “Nido” means “nest” in Italian. Our Baby

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Nido program caters to the needs of children from 3 months through 12 months old.

Describe the 2’s, 3’s and 4’s classes. All of our pro-

grams cater to the needs of children in accordance to their ages. The teachers develop weekly projections for our programs. These projections are open ended, since our teachers are always gauging and analyzing what seems to interest the children. We help the children discover their aptitudes, skills, and talents through their own means and through their own experiences.

What is the Atelier? “Atelier”

is a French word which means “studio” or “workshop.” Our Atelier is an extension of each classroom. It is a place where the children and teachers are able to access materials that the children can find in their communities and at home. We want school to reflect their lives at home, in their community, and in the world in general.

Do you offer before and after care? We offer early

care, from 7am to 9am, and aftercare, from 3pm to 6pm.

Some of our aftercare activities and enrichment programs include Spanish classes, ballet, gymnastics, and Baby Sensory.

We are in the process of adding Mandarin classes, yoga, Zumbatomic and others.

Can students enroll all year long? Our enrollment is open all year long.

We work with families to offer them the support they need while their children are adapting and transitioning to their new environments and new friends.

Do you offer camp? Our summer camp consists of three sessions. The first two sessions are three weeks long and the third session is two weeks long. During summer camp, we offer children a myriad of fun and games, and joyful experiences.

Do you have other locations? KLA Schools Corporation has four loca-

tions in the Miami area, including: Brickell, Aventura, Coral Gables, and Doral. It is also expanding into other states, such as California, Seattle, and Texas.

KLA School of Pembroke Pines is located at 18055 NW 8th St., in the Pines Professional Campus. For information, visit www.klaschools.com or call 954-443-6168. To learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach, visit www.reggioalliance.org.

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Miramar Travel Team Finds Success in Inaugural Season

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Red Team took 8th in Division 2 play at the State Championships. tition, Miramar’s newest travel basIn addition to on-the court success, ketball team is making a name for Johnson says Beast Mode Athletics itself on the court. Beast Mode Athletics also focuses on academics and comput its first two teams on the court less munity service. Three of their players – than a year ago, and one of those Ian Sivakanthan, Anthony Espinosa, teams has already brought home two Santana Way – were inducted into the championships.”We really never thought National Honor Society. In addition, any of our teams would be so successBrendan Dubuisson of their 6th grade ful this early on,” said Abigail Johnson, team went on a mission to Haiti during who founded the league last year with Memorial Day Weekend. He collected husband Aaron. enough snacks and drinks to share with Beast Mode Athletics is a non-profit more than 500 kids waiting to be seen youth sports organization that provides by a medical team. They work to foster sports and recreation programs for 6tha family environment with positive 10th graders. This year, they fielded six core values while helping their players travel basketball teams that competed develop their skills. “We want to teach through-out the tri-county area, as well them skills on the court, but also skills as tournaments with USSSA, YBOA and that they can use in all stages of their AAU. lives,” said Johnson.

Their 7th grade Red Team – made Beast Mode’s 7th Grade Red Team that won the Championship in the up of players Alex Angeles, Michael USSSA Miami Hoopfest and USSSA Super Slam Tournament.

Bregio, Max Bryan, Anthony Espinosa, Beast Mode Athletics is hoping to expand to flag Hebert Jiron, Shawn Kaye, Tremaine Major, David Paul, Eric Scott and coached football, soccer, and even a dance team. They are looking for additional volunteer coaches to join their

by Aaron Johnson – won the Championship in the Miami Hoopfest and Super Slam league. They are also registering boys and girls going into 3rd-9th grade for the upcoming season beginTournament. They also finished 9th in Division 1 in the State Championships in ning in September. For more information, visit them online at www.bmathletics.com. You can also call Melbourne and were the runner-ups in three other tournaments. Their 8th grade Abigail Johnson at 954-815-7959.

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One of those work products is keeping track of where our City stands. According to the 2012 Census Estimate, our great City of Miramar stands at 128,729 residents! It is a great number that reflects the desirability people have to live here. But that number also has a down side in that we may have more people going hungry in our City and in Broward County.

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In fact, the summer break is a tough time for many children because the hot meal they get while in school is no longer there during the summer break. That hunger is not just limited to inner cities but surprisingly in the suburbs as well. Many of those single-family, two income homes suffered more hungry families than any other time in history. We all know the story of how it happened - one or both parents lost their jobs, a family member got sick, or work hours are lowered. Of the 128,729 residents in Miramar, approximately 37,331 are children under 18 years old. Of those, 37,331 children, one in four will go hungry every night. That’s 9,333 of our Miramar children.

Our City and Broward County have operated food banks to help those in need, but we need your help. We as a community need to do our part. I implore you to please donate food to our City’s local pantry and Broward County’s local pantry.

To contact Miramar’s Food Pantry, please call 954-889-2722. It is located in the Multi-Service Complex located at 6700 Miramar Parkway. Broward County’s local pantry is currently hosting a 365 Food Drive and can be contacted at publicinfo@ broward.org or you can drop-off your food donations at any of their drop off locations listed at http://www.broward.org/FoodDrive/Pages/FoodDrive.aspx.

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Patients present to the office stating that they injured the knee joint. They complain of swelling, pain going up and down stairs, getting out of the car, changing directions, unable to run or jog without pain. The injury is usually after an event that the patient can recall without any problems. The Orthopedic Surgeon gets some simple X-Rays in the office Transplant Of Cartilage and usually they are normal. You see, articular cartilage does not show up in X-rays. After a thorough physical exam the initial treatment usually consists of ice, rest, anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. However, if the initial physical exam demonstrates severe findings or the symptoms persist or they do not resolve, then the patient will need to get an MRI Scan to check for articular cartilage problems. The MRI Articular Cartilage Damage Scan is the diagnostic study of choice in the detection of articular cartilage damage (botton photo), meniscus tears and ligament injuries.

If the patient has an articular cartilage defect (bottom photo) this is considered to be a permanent problem for the knee joint. This leads to abnormal friction forces, inflammation, pain and eventual destruction of the rest of the knee joint. Classically, patients who continued to have problems eventually developed arthritis and required a total knee replacement. Today, with advances in science, we can offer patients alternatives to try to salvage the knee joint. This consists of procedures that can be done through small incisions in the knee joint (Arthroscopic Surgery).

The arthroscope is the instrument that has allowed us to manage this issue through small incisions. We can do a chondroplasty with shaving, chondroplasty micro fracture or bone drilling or bone picking. The chondroplasty is stimulating your cartilage, stimulating your body to make new cartilage in the defective area.

The recovery from this type of surgery usually requires the patient to use crutches for one month and in most cases the patient returns to full unrestricted sports activities in six to nine months from the day of the surgery.

Other patients can have a transplant of cartilage (top photo). This is usually reserved for those patients who failed to heal with the chondroplasty and have a focal well circumscribe defect in the articular cartilage. The surgery is also done through mini incisions, usually two or three. The rehabilitation consists of crutches for four to six weeks and range of motion exercises. After this healing period, the patient returns to activities of daily living and finally to sports within six to nine months from the day of the surgery.

Dr. Moya is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his doctoral fellowship at Harvard University, receiving his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School). Dr. Moya completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He practices at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine located in Weston 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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iabetes is a disease which affects millions of

people. The body does not produce insulin, which is needed for sugar to be absorbed by tissues and organs. If sugar is not absorbed by tissues, it can circulate in the blood and lead to many problems like blindness, heart disease, kidney disease and various foot disorders. Ordinary problems can quickly escalate to serious complications when a person has diabetes. Problems most often occur when blood flow is poor or when there is nerve damage in the legs and feet. The American Diabetes Association has estimated that about one in five people with diabetes will end up in the hospital for foot problems.

The most common ways that diabetes can affect your feet include: nerve damage, poor circulation, and wounds and ulcerations. Nerve damage is also called “neuropathy.” Nerve damage causes a person to feel no pain. While this may sound like a good thing, it most certainly is not. Pain protects us. With neuropathy in your feet, you will not be able to adequately sense the temperature of objects. You could step on something hot and seriously burn yourself and not know it. Also, you may not feel it when you step on a foreign object. If you stub your toe or step on glass or a nail or other sharp object, you will not be able to sense the injury. Unfortunately, I have seen many diabetic patients who have had foreign objects in their feet and have not become aware of it until they see a red and swollen foot which is filled with infection.

Poor circulation is also known as “peripheral vascular disease.” Diabetes affects the blood vessels and the diseased blood vessels cannot get enough blood flow to the feet. Often, diabetics complain of pain in their calves when they walk. This can be a sign of poor circulation. Also, pain in the legs while sleeping is a common complaint. People with poor circulation notice an increase in redness as well as dryness and coolness in their feet when touched. They also experience a difficult time healing when a sore or open wound occurs.

Ulcerations are a fancy term for open breaks in the skin. These breaks in the skin are deceiving and dangerous for diabetics, because a tiny blister can turn into a large open wound if not cared for properly. In addition, a wound on the foot is challenging, because most people are forced to walk directly on the wound making healing difficult, and many with neuropathy cannot feel it. Early diagnosis and intervention can keep the wound from worsening.

People ask me all the time: “how can I take better care of my diabetic feet?” The first thing I tell my patients is to stop smoking. Smoking can lead to a host of problems including poor circulation to the feet. Diabetics should see their podiatric physician on a regular basis. Cuts or breaks in the skin or an ingrown nail may seem like small problems, but they can become very serious, very fast for the diabetic. You should tell the doctor about any changes in your foot, such as changes in color, shape or sensitivity. Your podiatrist should inspect your feet carefully at every visit. Your doctor should also check your feet for changes in blood vessel, muscle or nerve problems.

People with diabetes must be extra vigilant when caring for their feet. In addition to seeing their podiatrist regularly, they should check their feet daily and carefully by looking between the toes, at the toe webs, and on the bottoms of their feet. Above all, never walk barefoot and see your doctor at the first sign of infection or inflammation.

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When There Is a Hurricane Threat: ▸▸ Refill your prescriptions, fill-up your car with gas and withdraw a week’s worth of cash since power outages may interrupt these services temporarily. ▸▸ Place important and valuable papers, such as your log of possessions, in waterproof bags. ▸▸ Cover windows and doors and secure outdoor furniture. ▸▸ If you live in a trailer home and are told to evacuate, do so immediately.

During a Hurricane: ▸▸ Listen to your battery-operated radio for instructions from the local authorities on evacuation and safety guidelines. ▸▸ Seek shelter in an interior room away from windows, such as a closet. If you hear the winds subside, do not assume that the storm is over. The calm may be the eye of the storm, in which the worst part is yet to come. ▸▸ If the electricity goes out, use a flashlight to see; do not use candles.

After a Hurricane: ▸▸ Stay inside until notice has been issued. If you were told to evacuate, do not return home until you have been given permission by the authorities. ▸▸ When inspecting your home for damage, wear sturdy shoes and clothing as protection. ▸▸ Contact a trained expert to turn off damaged utilities and appliances instead of trying to do it yourself. ▸▸ Drink only bottled water until tap water is deemed safe.

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Legally Speaking

What Homeowners Need to Know about Florida’s New Speedy Foreclosure Law

By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

A

fter a two year effort, Florida legislators approved a new

foreclosure law that significantly affects the rights of homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. Under the veil of “helping Florida’s economic recovery,” Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 87 into law on June 7, 2013.

Unless this new law is overturned by the courts, it is expected to have a profound impact on the foreclosure process in favor of the banks and homeowners’ associations.

The new law permits a lender or its servicer to file a foreclosure action and instead of being required to prove its right to foreclose, it unfairly shifts the burden on the homeowner to “prove” that the lender “does not have the right” to foreclose. This new procedure is time sensitive, and if the homeowner does not provide the necessary evidence, a final judgment of foreclosure is entered. In as quickly as 45 days, the property could be sold at a foreclosure auction. The new law also provides homeowners’ associations with same expanded rights to quickly evict non-paying homeowners through this new expedited foreclosure process.

For homeowners that are behind on their mortgage or HOA payments (but not yet in foreclosure), it is imperative that you immediately consult with a legal professional about your case. There are a number of “pre-foreclosure” steps that must be taken in order to defend yourself and your family from this new speedy foreclosure law. Remember that you will only have a limited amount of time (20 days) to prove that the party suing for foreclosure does not have the legal right to do so. This means that the evidence needs to be gathered before the foreclosure process starts, and there are critical requests for information that must be presented to lenders prior to a foreclosure to avoid losing your home.

The new speedy foreclosure law also states that if your house is foreclosed on fraudulently, you cannot get it back. You will only be entitled to file an action for damages against the lender or other party that obtained the wrongful foreclosure.

We all know that in foreclosure cases there are a disturbing number of mistakes being made by banks and their attorneys. For those homeowners currently in foreclosure, it is critically important that any mistakes in the process be identified and brought to the attention of the court BEFORE a final judgment.

In short, this new speedy foreclosure law is wrong, and it clearly violates the due process rights of the good citizens of Florida. It will force many more homeowners into bankruptcy as the only reliable means of saving their home.

More detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in a new consumer-friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home,” available for purchase on our website. If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team.

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Miramar’s New Public Information Officer

There’s a new Public Information Officer on duty with the Miramar Fire Department. The department recently announced the appointment of Lt. José A. Gregorisch to the post.

Lt. Gregorisch will serve as a Fire Department spokesperson and will be responsible for coordinating news releases, interviews, press conferences and internal communications. Lt. Gregorisch also serves as a Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator.

7-on-7 Celebration

It’s a mid-air celebratory jump for two players from Miramar High School who recently took part in the 6th annual Miami Dolphins 7-on-7 tournament. The three-day event was held in June in Plantation. Miramar High made it to the semifinals, where they were toppled by 28-21 by the eventual champion, Carol City High. (Photo credit: Miami Dolphins)

A Tasty Event

The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce recently held one of its “The Tastings” events at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens. Guests strolled through the center June 18 enjoying tastes of local eateries including Brio, the Pub and TCBY.

Clockwise from top: Miramar Cultural Trust Board President Jim Goggins of Sunbeam Properties, Broward Cultural Council Chair Deborah Kerr and Miramar Cultural Trust Executive Director Maureen Kohler.

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Honorees Reunite

From left, School Board of Broward County Vice Chair Patricia Good, City of Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, Consul General of Jamaica Sandra A. Grant Griffiths, Republic of Macedonia Honorary Consul General Dana Klein, City of Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley and City of Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne.

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Miramar Businesswoman Sandra Ramon Vilarasau (back row-left) and Yvonne Salas of Miramar (back row-5th from left) were among the former Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees (2012) who came together recently to honor this year’s honorees, who will be recognized August 16th at The 12th annual Hispanic Women of Distinction charity luncheon .

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